IURA Neighborhood Investment Committee

LIVE-STREAM VIDEO: A non-interactive YouTube live-stream of the meeting can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RtJN1P_RFaFW2IVCnTrDg. Because of a slight delay in launching the live-stream, the video may begin a few minutes before the meeting is formally convened. 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-6565 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA IURA Neighborhood Investment Committee (NIC) 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (public, staff, & presenters may join remotely) Common Council Chambers (Third Floor) │ 108 E. Green St. │ Ithaca, NY 14850 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82955936802?pwd=eXc3WDQxWXc2YUUyaVNSY1FCb2luZz09 Meeting ID: 829 5593 6802 Passcode: sefQF3 One Tap Mobile: +16469313860,,82955936802#,,,,*413036# US Dial By Your Location: +1 646 931 3860 US Meeting ID: 829 5593 6802 Phone Passcode: 413036 PUBLIC COMMENTS WRITTEN public comments may be e-mailed until 3:00 p.m., the day before the I. Call to Order meeting to: cpyott@cityofithaca.org. II. Changes/Additions to Agenda III. Old Business A. Action Item: Complete Development of Recommendations of 2024 Applications to City HUD Entitlement Program Electronic versions of the Applications are available on the IURA Website IV. New Business A. Action Item (time permitting): Develop Contingencies in Case of Greater/Lesser Annual HUD Awards to the City V. Motion to Adjourn If you have a disability and require specific accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact the CITY OF ITHACA CLERK’S OFFICE at 274-6570 or clerk@cityofithaca.org at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.  2024 HUD Entitlement Program (City of Ithaca, NY) ― NIC Recommended Proposals & Allocations (gray boxes = not eligible under that column/program) Last Updated: 3/11/24 (from 3-8-24 NIC Meeting version) ANTICIPATED AVAILABLE FUNDING Funding Matching Total # Project Sponsor Funds Total CDBG Total HOME TOTAL Project Summary Description Request Project Cost (Sec. & Unsec.) $782,000 $353,000 $1,135,000 HOUSING Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Funding towards professional fees for construction of 55 affordable housing units targeted to households between 30%-100% Area Median Income (AMI), including 9 households exiting 1 The Beacon* Services, Inc. (INHS) $ 199,900 $ 25,513,781 $ 25,713,771 $ 53,112 $ 53,112 homelessness with a member impacted by a Substance Use Disorder. Ithaca Neighborhood Housing 2 113-115 Cleveland Ave.* Services, Inc. (INHS) $ 120,000 $ 602,000 $ 722,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Funds to construct two permanently affordable owner-occupied Community Housing Trust homes at the site of a fire-destroyed former rental property. 3 Housing Scholarship Program The Learning Web, Inc. $ 84,060 $ 71,043 $ 155,103 $ 84,060 $ 84,060 Funds will be used for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and utilities for unaccompanied homeless youth in 5 scattered site apartments chosen and leased by the youth. Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Funding towards salary/benefits to provide at least 40 LMI homeowners with maintenance and repairs focused on health/safety issues, accessibility, and providing links to other programs and 4 Minor Repair Program Services, Inc. (INHS) $ 40,000 $ 132,422 $ 172,422 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 services. Security Deposit Assistance for Catholic Charities of Funding towards security deposits for 78 LMI households (incl. elderly, disabled, single parents) at risk of homelessness to access safe/stable housing and avoid/end homelessness, including 5 5 Vulnerable Households Tompkins/Tioga Counties $ 95,628 $ 27,803 $ 123,431 $ 85,628 $ 85,628 deposits for homeless families/children in Housing for School Success program. Housing Inspections for Security 5a Deposit Asst. IURA Service Contractor $ 2,500 see #5 above $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Units must pass Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections for eligibility. 6 The Meadow on Seneca Rehabilitation Support Services $ 125,000 $ 33,908,710 $ 34,033,710 $ - $ - Funding to construct 70 units of mixed-income affordable housing with integrated supportive services for households below 50% AMI up to 80% AMI. HOUSING SUBTOTAL: $ 667,088 $ 60,255,759 $ 60,922,937 $ 20,000 $ 325,300 $ 345,300 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Funding to train and graduate 15-20 people in standard work skills and certifications and place 10-15 people in permanent employment. 80% of participants are anticipated to be in low to very low 7 Career & Resources Program Black Hands Universal $ 20,000 $ 105,000 $ 125,000 $ 6,666 $ 6,666 LMI households. Expanded ReUse Training Funding for staff wages/benefits and participant stipends to provide job-training opportunities for LMI populations (including unemployed, formerly incarcerated, persons with disabilities, individuals 8 Opportunities Finger Lakes ReUse, Inc. $ 137,483 $ 240,929 $ 378,412 $ 137,483 $ 137,483 in recovery, and youth); and place at least 20 individuals into permanent unsubsidized employment. Hospitality Employment Training Greater Ithaca Activities Funding for staff, supplies, stipends, and professional fees to train 10 adults and place 5-7 LMI adults with employment barriers (e.g., people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated, homeless, 9 Program (HETP) Center, Inc. (GIAC) $ 38,000 $ 126,120 $ 164,120 $ 19,000 $ 19,000 substance use disorders, immigrants, single parents) into hospitality and customer service positions. Work Preserve Job Training: Job Funding for staff salaries leading to job placements of 6 LMI individuals (e.g., youth, adults, homeless, formerly incarcerated, people with disabilities/mental illness, people with barriers to 10 Placements Historic Ithaca, Inc. $ 67,500 $ 246,973 $ 314,473 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 employment, new entrants to workforce), following job-readiness training. [#] Economic Fund Development Loan IURA $ 160,000 $ - $ - $ 130,000 $ 130,000 Capitalize loan fund for business loans resulting in job creation (including underwriting and delivery). ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBTOTAL: $ 422,983 $ 719,022 $ 982,005 $ 333,149 $ - $ 333,149 PUBLIC FACILITIES/INFRASTRUCTURE 200 Cecil A. Malone Dr. Pedestrian Funding to construct shovel-ready project for installation of ADA curb ramps, curbing, new sidewalks, and cross-walks, benefiting pedestrians, especially LMI populations and persons needing 11 Improvements City of Ithaca $ 181,640 $ 20,000 $ 201,640 $ 160,000 $ 160,000 ADA accessible walk-ways. DICC ADA Upgrades & Downtown Ithaca Children's Funds will go directly to the materials necessary to install automatic handicapped accessible doors into and within the center, aid in creating a more inclusive playground for everyone, and improve 12 Modifications Center (DICC) $ 101,375 $ 92,492 $ 197,726 $ 20,617 $ 20,617 access to storage within the center for children and staff of all abilities. Greater Ithaca Activities Funds wlll be used to cover the cost of professional services and some construction costs, particularly demolition, in order to renovate the iconic Red & White Cafe to become a teen-run micro- 13 Red & White Cafe Center, Inc. (GIAC) $ 200,000 $ 800,000 $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - entrepreneurship business and culinary arts program and protect the history/integrity of the neighborhood. PUBLIC FACILITIES SUBTOTAL: $ 483,015 $ 912,492 $ 1,399,366 $ 180,617 $ - $ 180,617 PUBLIC SERVICES Public Services Funding Cap = 15% of CDBG Award: $‭93,300 2-1-1 Information & Referral Human Services Coalition of Staff salaries/fringe to provide sufficient 2-1-1 contact center coverage to meet community needs and for enhanced housing navigation services, benefiting at least 3,500 LMI persons and 48+ 14 Helpline with Housing Navigation Tompkins County, Inc. (HSC) $ 27,500 $ 110,000 $ 477,672 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 individuals with housing navigation. A Place to Stay for Homeless Catholic Charities of 15 Women Tompkins/Tioga Counties $ 15,000 $ 57,836 $ 72,836 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Funding for case management support focused on the most vulnerable times and deepest needs for formerly homeless women in A Place to Stay, as they transition to permanent housing. Housing Scholarships Personnel (same as #3 16 Support The Learning Web, Inc. $ 32,871 above) $ 32,871 $ 17,456 $ 17,456 Funds will be used for a portion of case management, mental health counseling, and administrative oversight needed to support participants and administrate the Housing Scholarship Program. Catholic Charities of 17 Immigrant Services Program (ISP) Tompkins/Tioga Counties $ 40,000 $ 75,000 $ 115,000 $ 28,000 $ 28,000 Funding for staff salaries/benefits to support 120 refugees and immigrants being provided direct services and referrals so they can integrate into our community. Work Preserve Job Training: Job (same as #10 (same as #10 18 Readiness Historic Ithaca, Inc. $ 20,000 above) above) $ 13,000 $ 13,000 Funding for staff salaries to provide 20 LMI youth and adults with job-readiness training, workplace evaluations, and support in transitioning to other services or employment. Security Deposit Assistance Catholic Charities of 19 Intensive Staffing Tompkins/Tioga Counties $ 6,000 $ 11,792 $ 17,792 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Funds will pay for staff time to support high-need security deposit applicants with assistance in navigating services and finding rental units; most will be homeless. Bike Walk Tompkins (Center Funding for staff salaries for open shop hours, workshops, pop-up events, staff training, bike repair supplies, and to subsidize cost of goods to participants, like bicycles, parts in need of repair, and 20 Community Bike Shop for Community Transportation) $ 30,000 $ 30,490 $ 60,490 $ - $ - safety equipment. Collaborative Street Outreach 21 Program OAR of Tompkins County $ 22,000 $ 45,421 $ 67,421 $ 13,000 $ 13,000 Funding for staff salaries and client needs/expenses to support at-risk individuals (e.g., homeless, formerly incarcerated, youth) in accessing services and support systems. Funding for fellowship stipends, staff salaries/benefits, and office supplies to support families of incarcerated individuals, formerly incarcerated people, and/or groups of people impacted by mass 22 Youth Empowerment Project Alliance of Families for Justice $ 25,000 $ 32,500 $ 95,000 $ - $ - incarceration and New York’s criminal justice systems. PUBLIC SERVICES SUBTOTAL: $ 218,371 $ 363,039 $ 939,082 $ 109,456 $ - $ 109,456 ADMINISTRATION 24 CDBG Administration (20%) IURA $ 124,400.00 $ - $ 124,400.00 $ 124,400 $ 124,400 Planning, administration, and monitoring for CDBG program. 25 HOME Administration (10%) IURA $ 27,700.00 $ - $ 27,700.00 $ 27,700 $ 27,700 Planning, administration, and monitoring for HOME program. ADMINISTRATION SUBTOTAL: $152,100 $0 $152,100 $ 124,400 $ 27,700 $ 152,100 Acronyms: R/U = Recaptured/Unallocated (from prior years) │ LMI = Low & Moderate Income (80% or less of AMI) │ AMI = Area Median Income (Tompkins County) │ FTE = Full-Time Equivalent │ PI = Program Income TOTALS: $1,943,557 $62,250,312 $64,395,490 $ 767,622 $ 353,000 $ 1,120,622 AMOUNT REMAINING: $30,534 $0 $30,534 Minimum Required Set-Aside of HOME Funds for CHDO Activities (15%): $41,550.00 *CHDO Set-Aside Eligible Projects: 2