Washtenaw County Office of Washtenaw County Office of Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

2008-2009 Urban County Consolidated Action Plan Public

HearingApril 10th, 2008

Library Learning Resource CenterLibrary Learning Resource Center4135 Washtenaw Avenue4135 Washtenaw Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645

Purpose of Public Hearing

To distribute the draft 2008-13 Consolidated Plan and 2008-09 Action Plan to the public

To collect feedback from the public on this plan To describe the planned activities to be

undertaken using ADDI, CDBG, and HOME funding in the coming year

To collect information about community needs for future consolidated & annual plans

What is the Consolidated Plan?

HUD requires Washtenaw County to submit a 5-Year Consolidated Plan to receive funding, which includes the following components: Market Data & Analysis Housing & Community Development Needs

Assessments Measurable 5-year Goals and Objectives

The Consolidated Plan covers the period July 1, 2008- June 30, 2013

What is the Annual Action Plan?

HUD requires Washtenaw County to submit an Annual Action Plan covering the fiscal year of July 1 – June 30 [target: May 2008]

Describes the financial resources expected to be available in the coming year, including Federal and non-Federal resources.

Includes a description of the activities that will be undertaken to meet the objectives of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (~2008-2013).

Washtenaw County is in Year 1 of the Consolidated Plan.

Current Funding Types in Plans

ADDI = American Dream Down Payment Initiative

CDBG = Community Development Block Grant

HOME = HOME Investment Partnerships Program

URBAN COUNTY GENERAL INFORMATION

Urban County Jurisdictions

Urban County Governance Structure

Entitlement Community- 100% of HOME & CDBG funding

Decisions: Urban County Executive Committee Public Meetings:

4th Tuesday of each month Find on County calendar: www.ewashtenaw.org

Executive Committee A function of Cooperation Agreement; Comprised of the supervisors of all participating

townships, mayor of Ypsilanti, and the Chairperson of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners; and

Option for any of these Board members to appoint a designee.

Vision Of The Urban County

The Washtenaw Urban County community is committed to creating housing and economic opportunities to provide a

suitable living environment, principally for our low to moderate income residents.

URBAN COUNTY HOUSING NEEDS

Urban County Lower-Income Households

1% 4%6%

17%

1%

7%

23%

2%

38%

1% Ann Arbor Twp

Northfield

Superior

Pittsfield

Bridgewater

Ypsilanti Twp

Salem

City of Ypsilanti

Scio

York

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

% of Urban County Households with Housing Problems: 2000 CHAS Databook

<=30% MFI

>30 to <50%MFI

>50 to <=80% MFI

Scio Township

Lodi Township

York Township

Lima Township

Sharon Township

Saline Township

Salem Township

Sylvan Township

Augusta Township

Lyndon Township Dexter Township Webster Township

Freedom Township

Superior Township

Northfield Township

Ypsilanti Township

Manchester Township

Bridgewater Township

Pittsfield Township

City of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Township

City of Saline

City of Ypsilanti

City of Chelsea

Village of Dexter

Village of Manchester

City of Milan

Washtenaw County, Michigan Washtenaw County, Michigan Percentage of L ow to Moderate IncomePercentage of L ow to Moderate IncomeHouseholds By Block GroupHouseholds By Block Group

Percentage of Low to Moderate Income Housholds By Block Group

51% - 100% " Map Prepared By Washtenaw County GIS ProgramSource: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Boundary Files - Summary Level 090US Census Bureau 2000 Census of Michigan, Low to Moderate Income Estimates FY06

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

HUD Performance Measurement System

All projects funded must meet new HUD Objectives & Outcomes & serve low- and moderate-income households

HUD Objectives: Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment Creating Economic Opportunities

HUD Outcomes: Sustainability Availability/Accessibility Affordability

Urban County Housing Goals

To improve the quality, management, and supply of existing rental property available to low- and moderate-income households

To increase homeowner rehabilitation opportunities for low- and moderate-income households

To increase homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households

Urban County Community Development Goals

To promote community & neighborhood stability through the improvement of existing or the construction of new community facilities, parks, & green spaces in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

To promote the safety & health of residents by providing and/or improving infrastructure & other public facility needs in low- and moderate-income areas.

Urban County Public Services Goals

To promote housing & community stability by addressing identified gaps in public/human services.

To promote access to mainstream resources, improve safety and livability, reduce isolation, encourage employment, and support special populations & the homeless.

To promote community inclusion and accessibility to public transportation, fair housing choice, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.

Urban County Other Goals

To encourage the development of jobs and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income populations.

To create community plans that address identified community & housing development needs.

FUNDING HISTORY

HOME/ADDI Funding: 2001- Present

Homeownership Assistance Acquisition- land and/or property Rehabilitation/ New Construction Resale/DPA

Down Payment Assistance Community Housing Development Orgs

Operating Support Technical Assistance Grants

Rental Rehabilitation Acquisition Rehabilitation Special needs housing

HOME/ADDI Funding By Category (2001-2006)CHDO

Technical Assistance

1%

CHDO Reserve4%

Administration10%

ADDI Dow npayment

Assistance2%

New Construction

12%

Homeow nership Assistance

26%

Rental Rehabilitation

22%

CHDO Operating

5%

Homeow ner Rehab12%

HOME Dow npayment

Assistance6%

HOME Grants 2001-2006

$750

,000

$542

,000

$681

,229

$680

,889

$684

,434

$674

,145

ADDI Grants 2004-2006

$56,

618

$0 $16,

775

CDBG Funding: 2003- Present

Owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation Multi-Family Rehabilitation- Accessibility

Planning Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Healthy Food Access Focus Groups

Public/Human Services Public Facilities/Infrastructure (>51% LMI Areas)

Sidewalks/Non-motorized trails Park Improvements Community, Recreation and Senior Centers

CDBG Funding 2003-2006

$922

,000

$906

,000

$904

,492

$1,1

81,5

60

*2006 - 3 New Jurisdictions Joined the Urban County

CDBG Funding By Category (2003-2006)

Admin19.7%

Infrastructure36.8%

Public Services15.0%

Multi-Family Rehabilitaiton

0.4%

Homeowner Rehab21.9%

Rehab Service Delivery

6.2%

2008-09 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN/USE OF FUNDS

2008-09 CDBG & HOME Allocations

3%

14%

22%

5%

2%

16%

0%

10%

25%

3%

CDBG/HOME Admin

CHDO Operating

CHDO Reserve-Rental or HomebuyerHomeow nerRehabilitation Rehab ServiceDelivery Public Improvements

Public Services

Dow n PaymentAssistanceCode Enforcement

Ow ner - Acquisition,Rehab, Resale

The Big Picture2008-09 HOME Funding Categories

HOMEHousing

Rehabilitation:$200,000

HOMECHDO Reserve

(Rental or Homeownership):$97,604

ADDI/ HOMEDown Payment

Assistance:$6,778

HOMECHDO Operating:

$32,534

HOMEAcquisition,

Rehabilitation, And Resale:

$255,483

The Big Picture 2008-09 CDBG Funding Categories

CDBGHuman Services:

$170,419

CDBGHousing

Rehabilitation:$200,000

CDBGPublic Improvements:

$426,486

Overview of 2008-09 CDBG and HOME Projects

7/1/08 – 6/30/09

CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Goal:

To promote the safety & health of residents by providing and/or improving infrastructure & other public facility needs in low- and moderate-income areas.

Projects: Scio Township ($63,111): Delhi Bridge

Rehabilitation Ypsilanti Township ($62,000): Code

Enforcement Unallocated CDBG Public Improvements

(locations TBD): $62,000

CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Goal: To promote community & neighborhood stability through the improvement of existing or the construction of new community facilities, parks, & green spaces in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

Projects: City of Ypsilanti ($122,100): Rutherford Pool,

Parkridge Community Center Ypsilanti Township ($125,000): Clark Rd.

Community Center Improvements

CDBG/HOME HOUSING

Goal:

To increase the number of units of homeowner rehabilitation opportunities for low-moderate income households.

Projects: Single-Family Rehabilitation Program

CDBG: Rehabilitate at least five (5) housing units ($250,000: 0-80% AMI)

HOME: Rehabilitate at least five (5) housing units ($200,000: 0-80% AMI)

CDBG PUBLIC SERVICESGoal:

To promote access to mainstream resources, improve safety and livability, reduce isolation, encourage employment, and support special populations & the homeless.

Projects: Michigan Ability Partners: $21,319 for

Representative Payee Services (0-80% AMI) Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels: $24,000 for Home

Delivered Meals (0-50% AMI) Housing Bureau for Seniors: $22,000 for Mortgage

Foreclosure Prevention (0-80% AMI)

CDBG PUBLIC SERVICESGoal:

To promote community inclusion and accessibility to public transportation, fair housing choice, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.

Projects: City of Ypsilanti ($54,275): ADA Accessible Curbs Child Care Network: $40,000 for Childcare

Scholarships (0-60% AMI) Northfield’s Human Services: $48,100 for door-to-

door Transportation outside AATA service area (0-80% AMI)

CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES

Goal:To promote housing & community stability by addressing identified gaps in public/human services.

Projects: Packard Community Center: $30,860 for Patient

Advocacy Services (0-50% AMI)

HOME & ADDI HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE

Goal:

To increase homeownership opportunities for low-moderate income households.

Projects ($262,261): HOME funds will be used to provide subsidies to

first-time homebuyers to purchase newly constructed and/or rehabilitated homes

HOME CHDO RESERVE

Goal:

To be Determined

Projects ($97,604): 15% of Each Annual Allocation of HOME Funding

must be reserved for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) projects

Project will expand homeownership or rental opportunities in Urban County areas.

RFP for funding will be issued in Fall 2008

2008-09 TIMELINE OF EVENTS Needs Assessment Public Hearing was conducted on

December 18, 2007 Pre-Bidders Conference was held on February 12,

2008 Proposals were due by February 29, 2008 Staff review and recommendations presented to

Urban County Executive Committee on March 25, 2008

Release of draft Action Plan on April 10, 2008 Public Comment Period: 30 Days-ends May 10,

2008) Draft Action Plan to Urban County on April 22, 2008 Send final Action Plan to HUD by May 12, 2007

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS?

Please direct your questions or concerns about the 2008-09 Action Plan to:

Jennifer HallHousing Manager

(734) 622-9006 hallj@ewashtenaw.org

orMary Jo Callan

Community Development Director(734) 622-9005

callanm@ewashtenaw.org