Community Development Committee

Regular Meeting

Columbia, SC · January 16, 2024

Minutes

COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Tina N. Herbert Chair Present Will Brennan Member Present PRESENTATION 2. Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director of Homeworks provided an overview of the organization. He said their mission is to show God’s love through serving those in need by repairing homes, assisting in youth development, and empowering communities to care for their own. He shared their four pronged approach: health, affordable housing, workforce development, and sharing of the Gospel. He said they want to extend the lifecycle of homes and to be good stewards of donated dollars. Since 2017, 221 homes have been repaired in the city of Columbia. There was a discussion about target areas, what an partnership with the city of Columbia would look like, average spending on repairs, utilization of state funds, and expectations with the scope of work. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 3. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E, Assistant City Manager for Development said we have brought back an updated proposal for Town and Gown as well as a draft letter that will be sent to all of the colleges/universities seeking their participation. Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services shared the proposal which included the schools and city departments that are scheduled to participate. Neighborhood representatives would apply to serve on boards and commissions, one Collegiate Engagement Council representative would be appointed by the students, and the co-chairs would be the Mayor and a representative of the University of South Carolina. The subcommittees are open to Page 1 of 2 COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 those who aren’t apart of the main group of representatives. Once the subcommittees are formed, we recommend that they have a strategic planning session in February or March. We also recommend that a group attends the International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) Conference in Maryland in June. There was a discussion about the planning subcommittee, flagship universities, IGTA membership fees, placement of neighborhood representatives on subcommittees, and the timeline for neighborhood representative information rollout. Councilor Brennan suggested the addition of a representative from the COMET as an ex-oficio member. He also requested an updated neighborhood list, with the most recent presidents and executive board members for each district. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 2 of 2

Agenda

Packet

COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 The Columbia Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair The Honorable William Brennan, District III Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes. CALL TO ORDER PRESENTATION 1. Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 2. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1 1 MEETING DATE: January 16, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  #a: Home Works of America 011624 (PDF)  #b: A Home Works Story: Compassionate Home Repair Updated: 1/12/2024 4:40 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 2 1.a Packet Pg. 3 1.a MISSION The mission of Home Works is to show God’s love through serving those in need by repairing homes, assisting in youth development and empowering communities to care for their own. Packet Pg. 4 1.a TRANSLATION: COMPASSIONATE CONSTRUCTION We provide free home repairs to elderly, disabled and Veteran homeowners using primarily student volunteers. (Recovery-based more than disaster response.) Packet Pg. 5 1.a • HEALTH • AFFORDABLE HOUSING • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT • GOSPEL Packet Pg. 6 1.a • HEALTH • AFFORDABLE HOUSING • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT • GOSPEL Packet Pg. 7 1.a TYPICAL REPAIRS Warm. Safe. Dry. Healthy. Roof replacements Weatherization Safety / fall protection Egress points Painting Bath and Kitchen Retrofits Packet Pg. 8 1.a Fast Facts Typical repair costs are $5,000 - $7500 Average 120 homes repaired annually in SC, with 50% located in the Midlands Waiting list of 100+ homes with 1-2 year wait Average 20+ homeowner calls per day Life of structure extended an expected 7.5 years Packet Pg. 9 1.a Client Eligibility • HOME OWNERSHIP • LOW INCOME (BASED ON H.U.D. COUNTY-SPECIFIC RANGE) • FAMILY SITUATION • ESTABLISHED RESIDENCE • HEALTH CRITERIA Packet Pg. 10 1.a City of Columbia Impact Since 2017, 221 homes have been repaired in the City of Columbia. Packet Pg. 11 1.a Experienced Team Packet Pg. 12 1.a Volunteer Depth High School students College students Churches Corporate groups Civic groups Contractor Relationships Packet Pg. 13 1.a Proven Program Experience • Charleston County CDBG – Year 6 • Charleston County ARPA – Phase 3 • Richland County CDBG – Year 5 • Darla Moore Foundation – 3 Year Program Extended 3 Add’tl years Packet Pg. 14 1.a Bold Vision $500,000 for 100 homes repaired (Average $5k per home) Packet Pg. 15 1.a Return on Investment Extension of structure life Mitigating health and safety issues Weatherization 100 homes = Estimated $9 million costs avoided Packet Pg. 16 1.a Packet Pg. 17 2 MEETING DATE: January 16, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  #a: Town and Gown Memo (PDF)  #b: Town and Gown Schoo Invite Letter v2 (PDF) Updated: 1/12/2024 10:00 AM Page 1 Packet Pg. 18 2.a CITY OF COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE MAYOR To: Community Development Committee CC: Teresa Wilson, City Manager From: Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services Payton Lang, Policy and Programs Advisor to the Mayor Date: January 16, 2024 Subject: Updated Proposal for Columbia Town and Gown Committee Columbia Town & Gown Committee The primary body comprising the Columbia Town and Gown will consist of 20 representatives from the community’s colleges and universities, neighborhoods, city government, and other related community sectors. There will be 15 voting members on the committee. Seven college and university representatives (President or their designee)  Allen University  Benedict College  Columbia College  Columbia International University  Lenoir-Rhyne University  Midlands Technical College  University of South Carolina Five City of Columbia representatives  Columbia Police Department (CPD)*  Planning and Development*  Code Enforcement*  Parking*  Mayor’s Office* Four neighborhood representatives  Citizens from identified College/university communities to apply to be appointed by City Council One hospitality sector representative  Citizens from identified hospitality districts to apply to be appointed by City Council Packet Pg. 19 2.a One Collegiate Engagement Council representative  Student from the mayor’s council – students will appoint their representative Two co-chairs  Mayor, City of Columbia  Representative from University of South Carolina *City Staff representatives will act in an ex officio capacity Subcommittees Beyond the full council, the Town and Gown will host multiple subcommittees. The amount of subcommittees may vary. The proposed permanent subcommittees are suggested to capture ongoing topics and relationships  Planning  Safety o Student behaviors  Transportation and Parking  Graduate Retention o Talent Pipeline  Off-Campus Life o Off-campus housing  Community Engagement Once subcommittee chairs are confirmed, they will be tasked with creating the make-up of their subcommittee and determine the frequency of the meetings. Subcommittees will be responsible for self-reporting agendas/overviews of meetings. Committee Meetings The Columbia Town & Gown Committee will meet three times per year with a goal to meet in the winter (February/March), in the summer before students return (June/July), and in the fall (October). The first inaugural meeting will be held in June/July 2024 with a strategic planning session in February/March 2024. Committee meetings will be public and documented. Meeting agendas and minutes will be maintained for accountability and transparency. Next Steps  Formally invite all Columbia schools to participate (letter attached)  Open applications for community and hospitality representatives (through City)  Plan a strategic planning session for the committee in February/March 2024 o Plan to ask ITGA to recommend a facilitator  Send delegates to the ITGA 2024 Conference – June 5-7, 2024  Convene the first Columbia Town and Gown Committee in Summer 2024 Packet Pg. 20 2.b January XX, 2024 NAME President INSTITUTION ADDRESS Columbia, SC XXXXX Dear PRESIDENT, Happy New Year! As the City of Columbia continues to innovate and grow, it is important now more than ever to strengthen our partnerships and expand opportunities for collaboration. To do that, we must prioritize sharing information and having discussions as a community. We must have every voice at the table to truly promote the Midlands region. Columbia is home to seven institutions of higher learning, not just one. Collectively, we must come together to discuss the challenges and trends of our students faculty with the City of Columbia to ensure we are all making decisions that align with our communities’ needs. That is why I am writing you today. I would like to personally invite UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE to join the inaugural Columbia Town and Gown. I have invited every college and university in Columbia to participate with their President or their appointed delegate serving as an official member. In addition, City of Columbia staff and appointed community members will be a part of the full committee. University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis and I will serve as the founding co-chairs of the Columbia Town and Gown. The committee will publically meet formally three times annually to discuss updates, look into challenges, and celebrate successes. Then, subcommittees will meet to discuss more specific topics and accept presentations from guests and the public when needed. Once committee membership is finalized, we will hold a strategic planning session to build the framework of the committee together. The Columbia Town and Gown’s will require intentional ongoing efforts to engage and a commitment to participate from all. I hope you will join us in creating space for widespread collaboration to make the City of Columbia one of the best places to study, work, and live in the country. To accept this invitation, please email me at mayor@columbiasc.gov and we will share next steps for registering with the International Town and Gown Association (ITGA). Sincerely, Daniel J. Rickenmann Mayor Packet Pg. 21