Mayor & Commission Meetings

The meeting will be streamed live and available on-demand through YouTube (www.youtube.com/accgov), the YouTube app, and www.accgov.com/videos, as well as on- demand through the ACCGov Roku channel. WORK SESSION AGENDA UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 1:00 PM Planning Auditorium I. Call to Order (1:00 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tem Dexter Fisher II. Items for Future Consideration A. FY27 CDBG & HOME ......................................................................... Melinda Lord Funding Recommendations HCD Director B. HOME-ARP Funding Recommendations ............................................ Melinda Lord HCD Director C. Community Partnerships Program....................................................... Melinda Lord Funding Recommendations HCD Director III. Items for General Information D. Athens Homeless Coalition (Annual Update) IV. Adjourn NOTE: All reports are draft. No final action is taken at this work session. The Work Session is open to the public; however, public comments are not received.  Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) MAYOR AND COMMISSION WORK SESSION FY27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and FY27 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Annual Action Plan II Funding Recommendations COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)  PURPOSE • Preview FY26-30 Consolidated Plan and Goals • Preview CDBG Funding Trends • Explain CDBG Application Review Process • Review FY27 CDBG Proposals and Funding Recommendations • Preview HOME Application Review Process • Review available FY27 HOME Proposals and Funding Recommendations • Review Remaining AAP II Schedule  THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN The Consolidated Plan is a five- year plan of needs assessment, a resource review, and a gaps analysis. HUD requires a Consolidated The Consolidated Plan is an Plan to help communities assessment of affordable determine where CDBG housing and community resources may fill the gap for development needs and market development of affordable conditions. It is also a tool for housing, economic making data-driven, place- development, public services, based investments by use of public facilities and community consultation and improvements. resident participation. HCD’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan  HCD’S FY26-30 CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOALS Goal 1: Affordable Housing Development and Redevelopment Goal 3: Economic Development Goal 4: Public Facilities & Improvements  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN The Vision Committee advises HCD on the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan projects to be funded with CDBG. October 16, 2025 December 15, 2025 • Mayor and • HCD provided • HCD met with the Commission formal technical Vision Committee approved the FY26-30 • HCD hosted a assistance to to review all FY27 Consolidated Plan • HCD shared virtual application interested parties CDBG applications Goals proposals with the release meeting for Vision Committee FY27 CDBG funds October 17th through September 3, 2024 November 17th, 2025 February 2, 2026  MAYOR AND COMMISSION-APPOINTED VISION COMMITTEE MEMBERS The 10-member Advisory Committee is appointed by the Mayor & Commission, with 3-year service terms.  Noah Isherwood, Chair  Kate Munden-Dixon  Alison Alwes, Vice Chair  Julie Walker  Eleanor Swennson, Secretary  Zachary Crew  Chaplain Cole Knapper  Carey McLaughlin  Rebecca Bacon  Vacant HUD CPD FORMULA ALLOCATIONS FOR FY2026 (HCD FY27) HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) announces annual allocation awards for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. Until the FY2026 (HCD FY27) award announcements are made, HCD uses the actual FY26 CDBG award to determine the anticipated FY27 CDBG allocation and available funding.  FY22 TO FY26 ANNUAL CDBG FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FY22-26 Funding Allocations CDBG Annual Available Limits $2,926,768 3000000 20% 2500000 2000000 $1,321,199 15% 1500000 $941,624 65% 1000000 $156,313 500000 HCD Administration 0 Affordable Public Services Economic Public Public Services Cap Housing Development Facilities & Improvements Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Public Facilities FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 & Improvements  FY27 CDBG FUNDING REQUEST SNAPSHOT # of Requests & Amount # of Recommended Projects & Total Category Requested Allocation Affordable Housing 4 Requests at $1,165,110 4 Projects at $571,414 Economic Development 5 Requests at $401,000 5 Projects at $258,777 12 Eligible Requests at $497,955 Public Services (15%) 5 Projects at $181,625 1 Ineligible Requests $37,214 Grant/Program Management at HCD Administration (20%) $244,383 $244,383 Total 23 Requests at $2,345,662 15 Requests at $1,256,199  FY27 CDBG FUNDING GAP (REQUESTS VS. AVAILABILITY) FY27 CDBG APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS HCD Staff Application Rating Criteria Program Narrative 25 points Outcomes and Performance 20 points Community Collaboration 10 points Organization and Staff Ability 20 points Financial Ability 25 points Vision Committee Application Rating Criteria Community Assessment 20 points High Priority Project 20 points TOTAL APPLICATION POINTS: 140 points  FY27 CDBG APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS REVIEW Goal 1: Affordable Housing Programs Goal 2: Public Services Programs Goal 3: Economic Development Programs Goal 4: Public Facilities and Improvements Programs  AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Funding Total Recommended Agency Project Name AH Strategy Ranking Requested Score Funding Brushes With Athens Area Homeowner Occupied Rehab, Kindness/AIM Homeowner Support of HOME new Habitat for $235,760 121.07 1 $165,000 Rehab and ReNew Athens construction or rehab of Humanity homebuyer single-family units. Homeownership Programs Hands on Historic Athens Historic Athens Homeowner Rehab Homeowner Occupied Rehab $181,360 109.67 2 $145,000 Program Support of HOME new Affordable Housing construction and rehab of rental Athens Land Trust $380,000 106.47 3 $140,000 Program and homebuyer single-family units, including DPA. Support of HOME new Athens Housing ACT I Homes Program construction of homebuyer $350,000 105.00 4 $121,414 Authority single-family units and DPA PUBLIC SERVICES: PURPOSE, REGULATORY FUNDING CAP, AND GUIDELINES Public Services In the FY27 projects provide competition, the supportive services HUD caps Public challenge grant and ensure that Services funding at includes a minimum services and 15% of the annual award of $30,000 programs are CDBG budget and a 25% cash accessible to match requirement. everyone.  ELIGIBLE PUBLIC SERVICE REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Funding Total Recommended Agency Project Name PS Strategy Ranking Requested Score Funding Restorative Justice Diversion Youth Development Georgia Conflict Center $50,000 123.12 1 $40,800 Program and Violence Prevention Sparrow’s Nest Supportive The Sparrow’s Nest Homelessness $40,125 120.57 2 $40,125 Services Program The Ark UMOC Common Wealth Athens Program Economic Development $30,000 119.18 3 $30,000 Family Promise of Athens Family Promise Shelter Program Homelessness $40,700 118.64 4 $40,700 Young Women’s Christian Youth Development YWCO Young Girls Club $30,000 115.08 5 $30,000 Organization and Violence Prevention Athens Area Homeless AAHS Childcare Assistance Homelessness $30,000 112.11 6 $0 Shelter Acceptance Recovery Alumni Transition Program Homelessness $39,630 111.82 7 $0 Center Youth Development Athens-Oconee CASA, Inc. Advocacy Coordination Program $30,000 109.86 8 $0 and Violence Prevention  ELIGIBLE PUBLIC SERVICE REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Funding Total Recommended Agency Project Name PS Strategy Ranking Requested Score Funding Divas Who Win Divas Foundation Economic Development $60,000 106.07 9 $0 Athens Land Trust Housing Counseling Program Affordable Housing $30,000 96.83 10 $0 Chess and Community Youth Development Project ReWire $42,500 94.93 11 $0 Conference and Violence Prevention Bio Mom Peer Mentorship and Economic Development Moms Adopting Moms $75,000 86.40 12 $0 Family Support Services and Affordable Housing  PUBLIC SERVICES INELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS Funding Agency Project Name Funding Recommendation Requested Athens-Clarke Homeless EHC Expansion of Services $37,214 Determined to be a Planning & Administration Coalition activity, not Public Services.  NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLANS Hancock Corridor (Census Tracts 6 and 9) East Athens (Census Tracts 301 and 302) NRSA projects include activities of sufficient size and scope to positively impact a geographic area and allow HCD to allocate public services to support economic development and neighborhood revitalization activities which are not subject to the 15% public service cap when conducted by a certified *Community Based Development Organization (CBDO).  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Funding Total Recommended Agency Project Name ED Strategy Ranking Requested Score Funding *East Athens Promote workforce development and Operation One Family at a Development job placement as a CBDO public $150,000 113.83 1 $107,777 Time service. Corporation- IHCI GoodBiz Microenterprise Provide business planning assistance Goodwill of North GA $51,000 107.47 2 $51,000 Program and support to microenterprises. Promote workforce development and *East Athens Bridging the Gap Job job placement as a CBDO public $50,000 107.14 3 $33,000 Development Corporation Coaching Program service. Promote workforce development *East Athens Youth Economic through youth apprenticeship $50,000 105.17 4 $32,000 Development Corporation Development Program programs as a CBDO public service. Provide business planning assistance Athens Land Trust Microenterprise Program and support to microenterprises. $100,000 90.33 5 $35,000 *Indicates a certified CBDO.  HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM  PURPOSE • Explain HOME Application Review Process • Review available FY27 HOME Funding for Application Release • Review FY27 HOME Proposals and Funding Recommendations • Review Remaining AAP II Schedule  HCD’S CONSOLIDATED PLAN: HOME PROGRAM HOME Activities support Consolidated Plan Goal 1: Affordable Housing • To foster an affordable housing market that meets the needs Development and of Athens-Clarke County (ACC) residents through the creation and preservation of a variety of housing models. Redevelopment  ELIGIBLE HOME ACTIVITIES Homeowner Rental Community Housing Development Down Payment Development: Multi- Development Activities: Single Assistance Family or Single- Organization Family Homes Family (CHDO) 15% of the annual HOME budget New construction New construction must be set aside (LMI homebuyer) Must be used in (LMI tenants) for specific support of single- activities family LMI homebuyer Moderate to development 5% may made major rehab (LMI projects Moderate to available for homeowner major rehab (LMI operating occupied, LMI tenants) expenses homebuyer)  PRO FORMA REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME APPLICATIONS HOME funding is gap financing, and all applications must contain a well-documented pro-forma Annual HOME Income limits must HOME project budgets must demonstrating personal secured be used to determine qualified include a regulatory 25% match. financing and funding to support LMI homebuyers and tenants. the ongoing maintenance of proposed projects. Annual HOME Homeownership Annual HOME Rental limits and All HOME units are subject to an value limits must be used when utility rates must be used to affordability period determined by determining sales prices for determine HOME unit rents. the HOME subsidy. homebuyer units. FY27 HOME APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS HCD Staff Application Rating Criteria Program Narrative 10 points Project Need 15 points Organization Capacity 25 points Project/Program Management 15 points Financial Feasibility 20 points Project Budget 15 points TOTAL APPLICATION POINTS: 100 points  FY27 HOME APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS (CONT.) Participating jurisdictions (PJs) are required to undertake a subsidy layering and underwriting analysis of all development projects to which they provide HOME funds, rental and homeownership alike, to ensure: It does not invest any more HOME funds (alone or in combination with Owners/developer’s profit and return on investment is appropriate and other funds) than are necessary to the project; AND reasonable given the size, type and complexity of the project. Each project is subject to regulatory Max Per-Unit Subsidy Limits provided annually by HUD, and no project may be funded with HOME dollars for an amount exceeding the subsidy limit. *An Environmental Review must be completed by the PJ before any funds are committed to a HOME-assisted project.*  FY27 HOME FUNDING AVAILABILITY HOME Funds HCD has $916,430.50 available for FY27 HOME proposed projects. $93,232.89 • $172,536.71 for CHDO Set Aside activities $172,537 • $90,892.79 for CHDO Operations activities $90,893 • $653,001.00 for Entitlement activities • $93,232.89 for HCD Planning & $653,001 Administration activities (10% of FY27 anticipated budget) CHDO Set Aside CHDO Operating HOME Entitlement HCD Admin  FY27 HOME FUNDING GAP (REQUESTS VS. AVAILABILITY) FY27 HOME APPLICATION REVIEW FY27 HOME Affordable Housing Program Proposals STATUS OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Athens Housing • FY25: Contract is executed, but development has not started on 4 homebuyer units at Savannah Heights. • FY26: Contract not executed for development of 2 homebuyer units at Savannah Authority Heights. • ARPA contract for NoDA Phase II and HTF contract for Classic City Heights multi-family LIHTC rental developments. Athens Area Habitat • FY25: Contract is executed, and infrastructure development is underway at Micah’s Creek. • FY26: Contract not executed for development of 4 homebuyer units at Micah’s Creek. for Humanity • ARPA Contract for Micah’s Creek infrastructure and development of 5 homebuyer units. • APRA contract for rehab of rental properties at Magnolia Terrace. • FY24: Contract is executed but project is stalled due to environmental review mitigation Athens Land Trust requirements for single rental housing unit at 863 Reese Street. • FY25: Contract is executed but project is stalled due to environmental review mitigation requirements for single rental housing unit at 825 Reese Street. • ARPA contract for development of 5 homebuyer units at Hawthorne Extension  FY27 HOME FUNDING REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Funding Total Recommended Agency Project Name Ranking Requested Score Funding Savannah Heights: New construction of 4 Athens Housing single-family homebuyer units and down $1,463,495 83.00 1 $0.00 Authority payment assistance Athens Area Habitat for Micah’s Creek: New construction of 4 single- $600,000 81.00 2 $0.00 Humanity family homebuyer units 482 Ruth Street new construction of 3 single Athens Land Trust $759,150 78.00 3 $0.00 family homebuyer units 104 Simmons Street new construction of 1 single Athens Land Trust $273,000 76.50 4 $0.00 family homebuyer unit Creekwood demolition, new construction of 2 HCD single-family homebuyer units and down $600,000 N/A N/A $600,000.00 payment assistance  FY27 HOME FUNDING REQUEST SUMMARY # of Requests & Amount # of Recommended Projects & Total Category Requested Allocation New Construction 4 Requests at $3,095,645 0 Projects at $0.00 HCD: Creekwood Demolition and Homebuyer New 1 Request at $600,000 1 Project at $600,000 Construction HCD Administration (10%) Program Management at $93,232.89 $93,232.89 Total 5 Requests at $3,788,877.89 2 Requests at $693,232.89  CREEKWOOD PROPERTIES OWNED BY ACCGOV  ACCGov acquired 173 & 175 Creekwood Drive and 183 & 185 Creekwood Drive in 1993, which includes 2 duplex buildings/4 units.  Advantage Behavioral Health Systems leased the properties until 2018. Since then, the units have been vacant and have become extremely dilapidated. Extensive rehabilitation activities are required to bring both units up to code.  6 units in the neighborhood surrounding this parcel are already owner-occupied, and the parcels are currently zoned as RS-8.  Infrastructure is already in place and could convert from duplex use to single-family use.  BENEFITS OF HCD LED ACTIVITIES  All HOME funds would be used for hard and soft construction costs and down payment assistance.  HCD will be able to sell the units at below-market value, and will provide $25,000 down payment assistance per unit.  Any proceeds from the sales will go back to HCD’s middle line as Program Income for future HOME application releases.  Two single-family homebuyer units will be developed and made available to low-to- moderate income households in the FY27 performance period while partner agencies complete ARPA and HOME development projects.  NEXT STEPS AND SCHEDULE Activity Date Publish Notice for AAP II Public Comment Period in ABH April 12, 2026 Publish AAP II Draft for Public Comment Period April 13, 2026 M&C Agenda Setting Meeting April 21, 2026 M&C Voting Session May 5, 2026 Initiate Award Notification and Contracting May 6, 2026 FY27 AAPII Deadline Due to HUD May 17, 2026 FY27 CDBG and HOME Funding Available July 1, 2026 QUESTIONS  HOME-ARP Funding Recommendations HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT U N I F I E D G O V E R N M E N T O F AT H E N S - C L A R K E C O U N T Y March 10, 2026 1 Purpose 1. Review HOME-ARP funding purpose and ACC HOME-ARP allocation plan 2. Explain HOME-ARP application process 3. Review HOME-ARP proposals and funding recommendations 2  Nationally, The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provided $5 billion of supplemental HOME funds for assistance to homeless and other vulnerable populations, known as “HOME-ARP”. HOME-ARP allocation is separate from ARPA SLFRF a funding. It’s a one-time source to be used for strategic local investments in: HOME-ARP  Homeless-focused housing assistance Purpose  Homelessness assistance initiatives  Supportive services implementation 3  • September 2021 - ACCGov awarded initial $2,506,309 • HUD reduced amount in July 2024 and again in Jan 2025 to current award of $2,498,955, as a result of administrative errors on their end • ACCGov was required to develop an Allocation Plan for HUD’s approval a • While developing the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, ACCGov consulted with 45 stakeholders and service ACC HOME-ARP providers currently supporting the qualifying populations, and with 211 residents of Athens-Clarke Allocation Plan County (ACC) who might benefit from programs funded by HOME-ARP. • HOME-ARP Allocation was approved by ACCGov Mayor & Commission in March 2023, and HUD approved in April 2023 • ACCGov may submit a Substantial Amendment to Allocation Plan to HUD, as needed 4  HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (revised award) Allocation 5% 13% HOME-ARP Funding Development of Affordable 5% $1,300,000 Rental Housing 52% Supportive Services $625,000 Non-Profit Operating $125,000 25% Non-Profit Capacity Building $125,000 HCD Administration & $323,955 Planning Rental Development Supportive Services Operating (5% cap) Capacity Building (5% cap) Administration & Planning (15% cap) 5  Release of HOME-ARP application was held until fall 2025 to allow partners to focus on implementation of ARPA-funded projects (with 12/31/26 expenditure deadline). a • Application Release Date: September 5, 2025 ACC HOME-ARP • Technical Assistance provided throughout application period Application • Application Due Date: October 6, 2025 Process • Extended to December 6, 2025 for Rental Applications • Grant Period: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2030 • Payment Method: Reimbursement Only 6 Qualifying Populations (QP) HOME-ARP funds must be used to primarily benefit individuals or families from the following FOUR Qualifying Populations. All four QPs must be represented across awarded contracts. 1. Individuals experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness 2. Individuals at risk of homelessness 3. Persons fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking 4. Others who are at great risk of housing instability who might benefit from supportive services to prevent homelessness Also veterans, and families that include a veteran family member, who meet one of the preceding criteria 7  Eligible Activities Applicants could submit up to two unique applications for the following eligible activities, in accordance to ACC HOME-ARP Allocation Plan: Rental Homelessness Non-Profit HOME-ARP Non-Profit HOME-ARP Affordable Housing Supportive Services Capacity Building Operating (Single- or Multi-Family) • McKinney Vento To help improve agency’s To support agency • New construction Homeless Assistance ability to successfully operating costs not • Moderate to major • Prevention Services implement HOME-ARP directly assignable to a rehabilitation • Housing Counseling activities. HOME-ARP activity. • Acquisition/demo as part of HOME-ARP • Only available to those awarded HOME-ARP project • In any fiscal year, no more than 50% of agency’s general operating expenses or $50K ($75K if both) Min. Request: $625,000 Min. Request: $200,000 8 Applicant Eligibility Those that qualify for HOME-ARP funds include the following: o Nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status for at least (1) full year. o Nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status for at least (2) full years of operating experience under another nonprofit entity that meets all of the criteria. o For-Profit entity proposing to use funds for an eligible activity. o Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) o Must be currently in compliance with any active contracts administered by HCD (e.g., CDBG, ARPA, HOME, CPP, etc.) with no open monitoring findings. o Minimum of 3 years of experience administering programs similar to those proposed o No match requirements, but leverage encouraged Preference given to applicants applying for Rental Development funding with demonstrated capacity to successfully manage and complete HOME-assisted housing developments. 9 HOME-ARP Application Rating Criteria Due to complexity of HOME-ARP regulations, only HCD staff reviewed and rated applications received by the deadline. HCD considers 70/100 points to be an absolute minimum threshold to be considered for funding. 100 Points Total Project Narrative 10 Points Project Need 15 Points Organization Capacity 25 Points Project/Program Management 15 Points Financial Feasibility 20 Points Project Budget 15 Points 10  HOME-ARP Funding Request Snapshot # of Requests & # of Recommended Projects Category Amount Requested & Total Allocation Supportive Services + Capacity Building 7 Requests at $3,781,184.36 6 Projects at $2,175,000.00 + Operating Rental Affordable Housing + Capacity Building 2 Requests at $2,977,040 0 Projects + Operating 9 Requests at $6,758,224.36 6 Requests at $2,175,000 Total • $5,999,025.89 in HOME-ARP Activities • $1,925,000 in HOME-ARP Activities • $282,858.47 in Capacity Building • $125,000 in Capacity Building • $476,340.00 in Operating • $125,000 in Operating 11 HOME-ARP Funding Gap 12 Supportive Services Requests & Recommendations Total Recommended HOME-ARP Agency Project HOME-ARP Funding Requested Rank Score Funding Activities: $625,000 Activities: $500,000 Family Promise Prevention and Capacity Building: $105,700 Capacity Building: $64,841.53 95.00 1 of Athens Diversion Program Operations: $144,300 Operations: $0 Total: $875,000 Total: $564,841.53 Activities: $400,000 Activities: $270,000 The Ark United Eviction Capacity Building: $0 Capacity Building: $0 Ministry 91.67 2 Prevention Operations: $0 Operations: $0 Outreach Center Total: $400,000 Total: $270,000 Activities: $780,000 Activities: $480,000 Almost Home Capacity Building: $0 Capacity Building: $0 Athens Area Emergency Shelter Operations: $0 89.33 3 Operations: $0 Homeless Shelter Supportive Total: $780,000 Total: $480,000 Services 13 Supportive Services Requests & Recommendations Total Recommended HOME-ARP Agency Project HOME-ARP Funding Requested Rank Score Funding Activities: $200,000 Activities: $175,000 Advantage HOME & Health Capacity Building: $50,000 Capacity Building: $30,000 Behavioral Connection 84.33 4 Operations: $50,000 Operations: $35,000 Health Systems Initiative Total: $300,000 Total: $240,000 Activities: $369,025.89 Activities: $250,000 Athens Live Well Housing Capacity Building: $30,158.47 Capacity Building: $30,158.47 Community 83.33 5 Counseling Operations: $40,000 Operations: $40,000 Council on Aging Total: $439,184.36 Total: $320,158.47 Activities: $250,000 Activities: $250,000 Athens-Clarke Flexible Housing Capacity Building: $0 Capacity Building: $0 Homeless 78.33 6 Fund Operations: $50,000 Operations: $50,000 Coalition Total: $300,000 Total: $300,000 Activities: $625,000 Activities: $0 The Salvation Sustaining Those in Capacity Building: $0 Capacity Building: $0 70.00 7 Army Need Operations: $50,000 Operations: $0 Total: $687,000 Total: $0 14  Affordable Rental Housing Requests & Recommendations HCD consulted with the Planning Department and PUD when reviewing rental housing applications that met the minimum scoring threshold (70). HOME-ARP Funding Total Recommended HOME-ARP Agency Project Rank Requested Score Funding Activities: $1,300,000 Activities: $0 Athens Area Habitat Capacity Building: $72,000 Capacity Building: $0 Habitat for Transitional 76.17 1 Operations: $80,040 Operations: $0 Humanity Village Total: $1,452,040 Total: $0 Activities: $1,450,000 Activities: $0 Family Moms Adopting Capacity Building: $25,000 Capacity Building: $0 Reunification 53.00 2 Moms Operations: $50,000 Operations: $0 Housing Project Total: $1,525,000 Total: $0 15  HCD Recommendations & HUD-Approved HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Staff’s HOME-ARP funding recommendations would require submission of a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment to HUD as follows. Staff would complete public input activities for 30-days as outlined in the HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan prior to submitting to HUD. Current HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Proposed Substantial Amendment Development of Affordable Development of Affordable $1,300,000 $0 Rental Housing Rental Housing Supportive Services $625,000 Supportive Services $1,925,000 Non-Profit Operating* $125,000 Non-Profit Operating* $125,000 Non-Profit Non-Profit $125,000 $125,000 HOME-ARP Capacity Building* HOME-ARP Capacity Building* HCD Administration & Planning $323,955 HCD Administration & Planning $323,955 16 Summary of Staff Recommendations Because of the required Substantial Amendment, staff requests that M&C: 1. Authorize staff to prepare and submit a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment to HUD, following adequate public comment period, as outlined in the previous slide 2. Pending HUD’s approval of Substantial Amendment, approve staff’s HOME-ARP funding recommendations as outlined in previous slides ◦ $1,925,000 in Supportive Services funding to 6 agencies ◦ $125,000 in HOME-ARP Capacity Building funding to 3 agencies ◦ $125,000 in NPO Operating funding to 3 agencies ◦ $323,955 for HCD Administration and Planning ◦ $0 to Affordable Rental Housing 17  Activity Date Anticipated Public Comment April 5 – May 5, 2025 Period for Substantial Amendment a M&C Agenda Setting Session April 21, 2026 Next Steps and M&C Voting Session May 5, 2026 Schedule • Initiate submission of Substantial Amendment to HUD May 6, 2026 • Initiate Contracting July 1, 2026 – HOME-ARP Funding Available September 30, 2030 18 a Questions? 19  FY27 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS M&C WORK SESSION Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Housing and Community Development Department MARCH 10, 2026  PURPOSE • Review Community Partnership Program Inception • Explain CPP Application Review Process (Vision Committee) • Review FY27 CPP Proposals and Funding Recommendations • Review Remaining Schedule  CPP PROGRAM HISTORY • December 5, 2023 :M&C approved the Community Partnership Program process • FY25 and FY26: M&C approve a total of $1,871,107 in CPP funding to 25 community service and homeless service projects • June 10, 2025: M&C adopted FY26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget, which included: a. An allocation of $1,000,000 for the FY26 CPP contracts (HCD used this as estimate for FY27 CPP funding), and b. An allocation of $60,000 for Envision Athens, Inc. for “CPP Facilitating” purposes.  ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR CPP Eligible Community Services Eligible Homeless Services • Case Management • Neighborhood Revitalization Activities When applying for this goal, applicants • Poverty Reduction and Economic must be able to: Strength Activities • Assist with the annual PIT Count • Intervention and Prevention Activities • Actively participate in the Continuum of Care for homeless service providers as a member VISION COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES The Vision Committee is tasked with the review of all CPP applications and the provision of project funding recommendations for consideration by Mayor and Commission for the FY27 ACC budget. HCD staff acts in a supportive capacity but does not score applications or provide funding recommendations. Vision Committee Members: 1. Noah Isherwood, Chair 6. Rebecca Bacon 2. Alison Alwes, Vice Chair 7. Kate Munden-Dixon 3. Eleanor “Ellie” Swensson, Secretary 8. Julie Walker 4. Chaplain Cole Knapper 9. Carey McLaughlin 5. Zachery Crew 10. Vacant  VISION COMMITTEE RATING CRITERIA The Vision Committee reviewed and rated all FY27 CPP applications for the following criteria: Financial Ability 30 points (use of budget funds, cost per participant, diverse funding sources) Community Involvement and Collaboration 15 points (documented collaborations, equity impact assessment) Outcomes and Performance 45 points (benefit of program/service to participants, data-based modeling, ability to achieve strategic plan goals) Organization and Staff Ability 10 points (operational capacity and program experience) Total Possible: 100 points  FY27 CPP FUNDING REQUEST SNAPSHOT  Up to $1,000,000 is available to support eligible CPP activities  In November 2025, 27 Community Partnership Program applications were submitted requesting $3,255,811.89  Applications from Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation dba Historic Athens and St. Vincent de Paul Georgia did not qualify for funding, reducing the requested amount to $2,853,411.89 FY27 CPP Available Funds vs. Eligible Requests Available $1,000,000.00 The gap between eligible application requests and available CPP funds is Eligible Applications Received $2,853,411.89 $1,853,411.89 Eligible Applications Received Available  FY27 CPP APPLICATIONS SUMMARY $ Requested Per Activity Type # of Applications Per Activity Type Neighborhood Homeless Services, Revitalization, 18 17 $386,911.00 $202,500.00 16 14 13% 6% 12 10 8 Proverty Reduction & 25% 6 5 Economic 56% 4 4 Strength , Intervention & 2 1 $756,252.00 Prevention, $1,706,471.65 0 CS: Homeless CS: Proverty CS: Neighborhood Services Reduction & Intervention & Revitalization Economic Prevention Strength  FY27 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS  FY27 CPP APPLICATION RATINGS Bold font indicates FY26 CPP recipient. * Indicates agency program is recommended for other FY27 funding. Application categories highlighted as follows: Homeless Services Poverty Reduction & Economic Strength Intervention & Prevention Neighborhood Revitalization Requested Amt. Total Avg Recommended Applicant Application Title (from Detailed Ranking Score Funding Budget) Athens Area Homeless Shelter Athens Area Homeless Shelter $ 220,000.00 93.29 1 $110,000.00 Diaper Distribution via Athens Area Diaper Bank $ 52,500.00 91.83 2 $52,500.00 Healthcare-Related Org Family Promise Eviction Family Promise of Athens $ 200,000.00 91.71 3 $170,000.00 Prevention Program United Way of Northeast Georgia 211 $ 26,400.00 88.86 4 $26,400.00 Acceptance Recovery Center ARC's Indigent Funds Program $ 18,600.00 84.25 5 $18,600.00 Books for Keeps 2028 Spring Book Distributions $ 90,000.00 83.83 6 $67,000.00 Project Safe High Risk Team Advocates $ 100,129.65 82.83 7 $100,129.65  FY27 CPP APPLICATION RATINGS Bold font indicates FY26 CPP recipient. * Indicates agency program is recommended for other FY27 funding. Application categories highlighted as follows: Homeless Services Poverty Reduction & Economic Strength Intervention & Prevention Neighborhood Revitalization Requested Amt. Total Avg Recommended Applicant Application Title (from Detailed Ranking Score Funding Budget) Athens Land Trust Young Urban Builders Workforce Dev. $136,252.00 81.77 8 $90,000.00 Advantage Behavioral Health HDSC Support Services $50,000.00 80.17 9 $50,000.00 Systems Downtown Ministries Our Daily Bread Community Kitchen $239,077.24 79.67 10 $104,566.00 Athens-Clarke Homeless Coalition AHC CPP Homeless - CoC $76,911.00 79.62 11 $70,000.00 Horizons Atlanta at UGA Horizons Atlanta at UGA $25,000.00 78.14 12 $25,000.00 Athens-Clarke Homeless Coalition AHC CPP Community Services $88,576.00 78.00 13 $75,804.35 The Sparrow's Nest Mission Breaking the Cycle Program $40,000.00 76.29 16 $40,000.00 Church  FY27 CPP APPLICATION RATINGS Bold font indicates FY26 CPP recipient. * Indicates agency program is recommended for other FY27 funding. Application categories highlighted as follows: Homeless Services Poverty Reduction & Economic Strength Intervention & Prevention Neighborhood Revitalization Requested Amt. Total Avg Recommended Applicant Application Title (from Detailed Ranking Score Funding Budget) * The Ark United Ministry Outreach Ctr. Eviction Prevention Program $200,000.00 77.29 14 $0 *Athens Community Council on Aging Live Well Housing Counseling $117,440.00 76.69 15 $0 Family First: Economic & East Athens Development Corporation Healthcare Empowerment $200,000 7.50 17 $0 Project Bio Mom Peer Mentorship & Moms Adopting Moms Inc. $75,000.00 75.17 18 $0 Family Stabilization Program Chess and Community Rooks Rising $50,000.00 74.71 19 $0 Court Behavioral Health Advantage Behavioral Health Systems $150,000.00 73.67 20 $0 Navigator Program Destined Read 2 Succeed Youth Destined $64,600.00 73.05 21 $0 Development Program  FY27 CPP APPLICATION RATINGS Bold font indicates FY26 CPP recipient. * Indicates agency program is recommended for other FY27 funding. Application categories highlighted as follows: Homeless Services Poverty Reduction & Economic Strength Intervention & Prevention Neighborhood Revitalization Requested Amt. Total Avg Recommended Applicant Application Title (from Detailed Ranking Score Funding Budget) Preserving Home Partnership Pilot Athens Parent Wellbeing $38,866.00 72.43 22 $0 Program Divas on the Inside: Jail-Based Workforce Divas Who Win Freedom Center Certification, Recovery Gardens & $199,000.00 71.86 23 $0 Marketplace Pathways Georgia Options Affordable Housing for Supported Adults $177,560.00 71.17 24 $0 Community Youth Development CYDO Court & Classroom Champions $217,500.00 54.43 25 $0 Organization ACC Heritage Foundation Equitable Housing Program $202,500 NOT ELIGIBLE (Historic Athens) Housing Stability and Stabilization St. Vincent de Paul Georgia $199,900 NOT ELIGIBLE Program  FY27 CPP SCHEDULE Work Session Meeting March 10, 2026 Agenda Setting Meeting March 17, 2026 Mayor and Commission Voting Session April 7, 2026 Initiate Contracting April 13, 2026 Funding Available July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 QUESTIONS & COMMENTS?  Michael Bien Annual updates March 10, 2026 CONTRACT WITH ACC  CONTRACT WITH ACC ✓ Hire full staff  CONTRACT WITH ACC ✓ Hire full staff ✓ Improve coordinated entry  CONTRACT WITH ACC ✓ Hire full staff ✓ Improve coordinated entry ✓ Administer flexible housing fund  CONTRACT WITH ACC ✓ Hire full staff ✓ Improve coordinated entry ✓ Administer flexible housing fund ✓ Increase participation with people with lived expertise  CONTRACT WITH ACC ✓ Hire full staff ✓ Improve coordinated entry ✓ Administer flexible housing fund ✓ Increase participation with people with lived expertise ✓ Collaborate with faith-based organizations  CONTRACT WITH ACC ✓ Hire full staff ✓ Improve coordinated entry ✓ Administer flexible housing fund ✓ Increase participation with people with lived expertise ✓ Collaborate with faith-based organizations ✓ Engage non-profit and for-profit entities PROGRAM UPDATES  Provide guidance and expertise SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS (CONTINUUM OF CARE)  Provide guidance and expertise SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS Facilitate collaboration churches (CONTINUUM OF businesses CARE) healthcare providers shelters and warming stations  Provide guidance and expertise SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS Facilitate collaboration churches (CONTINUUM OF businesses CARE) healthcare providers shelters and warming stations Monitor state and federal legislation  Provide guidance and expertise SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS Facilitate collaboration churches (CONTINUUM OF businesses CARE) healthcare providers shelters and warming stations Monitor state and federal legislation Cooling fans and propane heaters  Provides real-time data COORDINATED Facilitates referrals and housing ENTRY (ACE) solutions  Provides real-time data COORDINATED Facilitates referrals and housing ENTRY (ACE) solutions 22 partner providers 694 adults and 195 children assessed  Provides real-time data COORDINATED Facilitates referrals and housing ENTRY (ACE) solutions 22 partner providers 694 adults and 195 children assessed 26 households referred 20 adults and 21 children housed  To prevent and reduce homelessness FLEXIBLE HOUSING FUND  To prevent and reduce homelessness FLEXIBLE HOUSING FUND $256,000 total $209,000 rental assistance $31,000 security deposits  To prevent and reduce homelessness FLEXIBLE HOUSING FUND $256,000 total $209,000 rental assistance $31,000 security deposits 106 households 176 adults and 142 children  2 faith-based town halls FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS  2 faith-based town halls FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS Gift card drive  2 faith-based town halls FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS Gift card drive Navigation tool  2 faith-based town halls FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS Gift card drive Navigation tool Locker program siting  2 faith-based town halls FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS Gift card drive Navigation tool Locker program siting Faith-based housing workshop  Engage unhoused neighbors PEOPLE WITH 600 engagements LIVED EXPERTISE 46 backpacks 33 tents 95 sleeping bags 141 Narcan doses  Engage unhoused neighbors PEOPLE WITH 600 engagements LIVED EXPERTISE 46 backpacks 33 tents 95 sleeping bags 141 Narcan doses 12 monthly listening sessions  Engage unhoused neighbors PEOPLE WITH 600 engagements LIVED EXPERTISE 46 backpacks 33 tents 95 sleeping bags 141 Narcan doses 12 monthly listening sessions 2 issues of Street News  Engage unhoused neighbors PEOPLE WITH 600 engagements LIVED EXPERTISE 46 backpacks 33 tents 95 sleeping bags 141 Narcan doses 12 monthly listening sessions 2 issues of Street News Lived experience ambassadors  Engage partners and businesses COMMUNITY Downtown resource list ENGAGEMENT Faith-based network Table and speak at events  Engage partners and businesses COMMUNITY Downtown resource list ENGAGEMENT Faith-based network Table and speak at events Support extreme weather response  Engage partners and businesses COMMUNITY Downtown resource list ENGAGEMENT Faith-based network Table and speak at events Support extreme weather response Community Conversation Connection (C3) meetings  Engage partners and businesses COMMUNITY Downtown resource list ENGAGEMENT Faith-based network Table and speak at events Support extreme weather response Community Conversation Connection (C3) meetings GICH membership FUTURE ACTIVITIES FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Communicate successes and challenges SUPPORT PROVIDERS FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Communicate successes and challenges SUPPORT Expand network of providers and non- PROVIDERS providers FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Communicate successes and challenges SUPPORT Expand network of providers and non- PROVIDERS providers Continue to communicate and support as needed FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Substance abuse recovery FLEXIBLE HOUSING FUND FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Substance abuse recovery FLEXIBLE 3-month and 6-month follow ups HOUSING FUND FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Substance abuse recovery FLEXIBLE 3-month and 6-month follow ups HOUSING FUND Raise additional funds FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Expand Community Conversation Connection COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Expand Community Conversation Connection COMMUNITY Develop navigation tool ENGAGEMENT FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Expand Community Conversation Connection COMMUNITY Develop navigation tool ENGAGEMENT Town hall series FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Expand Community Conversation Connection COMMUNITY Develop navigation tool ENGAGEMENT Town hall series Address stigma and misinformation  Develop measurable metrics FUTURE ACTIVITIES: EVALUATION  Develop measurable metrics FUTURE ACTIVITIES: EVALUATION Measure program outcomes  Develop measurable metrics FUTURE ACTIVITIES: EVALUATION Measure program outcomes Improve effectiveness  Compensate editors and writers FUTURE ACTIVITIES: STREET NEWS  Compensate editors and writers FUTURE ACTIVITIES: STREET NEWS Increase distribution FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Research POLICY FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Research POLICY Communication FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Research POLICY Communication Solutions Permanent supportive housing Strengthen incentives Affordable units Low-income developers Diversify housing solutions 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