District 5 Advisory Board

District 5 Advisory Board Agenda Monday, December 6, 2021 • 6:30 p.m. In-person and Virtual • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Virtual Meeting Access Information The December DAB meeting will be held in-person with the option to join virtually. The public can join and participate in the meeting through the Zoom platform or view the meeting live on the District 5 Facebook page. Residents also have the option to submit comments to be read into record via email to cbuchta@wichita.gov no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Those wishing to attend in-person can go to Fire Station #21 at 2110 N. 135th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235. To join Zoom meeting on a computer, tablet, or smartphone:  Click on the link below and enter the meeting ID and passcode. o https://zoom.us/j/93981703391?pwd=YldnL3BpMEREemEyK2lIRW9iV3dnZz09 o Meeting ID: 939 8170 3391 o Passcode: 787881 To join Zoom meeting via telephone (audio only):  Dial 1 (312) 626 - 6799 and enter access code 939 8170 3391.  If you plan to dial in by phone, be aware that you may incur charges depending on your phone plan. Please note:  Members of the public are asked to keep their device on mute until public comment is called for.  You do not need a Zoom account to join the meeting.  Zoom may prompt you to download their free app, but residents can also join the meeting through a web browser.  Click here for more detailed instructions on joining a Zoom meeting. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DAB 5 • December 6, 2021 • Agenda • Page 1  Order of Business  Call to Order  Approval of Agenda for December 6, 2021  Approval of Minutes for November 1, 2021 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Public Agenda 1. Scheduled Items None 2. Off-agenda Items Any individual present that did not request to speak on the Public Agenda prior to the meeting may speak at this time. Recommended Action: Receive and file. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Board Agenda 3. Updates, Issues and Reports Opportunity is provided for the Council Member and the District Advisory Board members to report any activities, events, or concerns in the neighborhoods and/or Council District. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Staff Reports 4. Fire Department Report Fire Department Staff for fire stations in District 5 will report on specific concerns. 5. Community Police Report Community Police Officers for beat areas in District 5 will report on specific concerns. 6. Park & Recreation Department Report Park and Recreation Staff will provide updates for parks in District 5 and report on other activities taking place across the city. 7. Wichita Public Library Report Tracie Partridge, Westlink Branch Senior Librarian, will report on events and programs at the Westlink Branch Library. Recommended Action: Receive and file all Staff Reports DAB 5 • December 6, 2021 • Agenda • Page 2  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • New Business 8. FY2022-2023 Funding; CDBG, HOME, ESG Brad Snapp, Housing and Community Services, will present the Consolidated Plan for the 2019 through 2023 program years. Staff is soliciting comment regarding funding priorities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2022. HUD has not announced the City’s allocation amounts for the upcoming program year. Preliminary plans will be based on estimated funding at current levels and will be adjusted to reflect actual allocation amounts. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board provide comment regarding community needs and funding priorities for the 2022-23 Fourth Year Annual Action Plan. 9. Nomination of Grants Review Committee Representative – District 5 The Grants Review Committee includes representation from all District Advisory Boards, Wichita Independent Neighborhood Association, the United Way, Sedgwick County, USD #259, Wichita State University, as well as large and small businesses. The 14 GRC members are appointed annually by the City Council. Housing and Community Services Department staff meets with GRC members throughout the proposal evaluation period. After review of the applications and proposals and public comments, the GRC makes recommendations to the City Council for HOME, ESG and CDBG funding for the next program year. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board nominate a District 5 representative to the Grants Review Committee. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Adjournment The next District 5 Advisory Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2021. DAB 5 • December 6, 2021 • Agenda • Page 3  Agenda Item No. ________ City of Wichita District Advisory Board Meeting, District V December 6, 2021 TO: Bryan Frye, City Council Member District Advisory Board Members SUBJECT: FY2022-2023 Funding; CDBG, HOME, ESG INITIATED BY: Housing and Community Services Department AGENDA: New Business Recommendation: Provide comment regarding community needs and funding priorities for the 2022-23 Fourth Year Annual Action Plan. Background: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers the City of Wichita to be an entitlement city and as such, Wichita receives annual allocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. In order to receive these funds the City is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan every five years. In addition, the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan which addresses the priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan. Analysis: The City submitted a Consolidated Plan for the 2019 through 2023 program years, and staff is soliciting comment regarding funding priorities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2023. HUD has not announced the City’s allocation amounts for the upcoming program year. Preliminary plans will be based on estimated funding at current levels and will be adjusted to reflect actual allocation amounts. A presentation regarding programs funded during the last program year is attached. District Advisory Boards and the general public are being asked to provide comment regarding changes that should be made if the actual funding allocations are increased or reduced, and to provide comment regarding urgent needs that may not be addressed under the current funding plan. Public comments will be used by staff to finalize the annual plan after HUD has provided final funding amounts. Financial Considerations: The 2022-23 funding is proposed at current levels for discussion purposes: CDBG: $2,968,676; HOME: $1,519,843; ESG: $250,208. There is no impact on the General Fund. Legal Considerations: The comments provided by DAB members, citizens, and various community groups will be used to identify community needs and develop the City’s annual spending plan when actual allocation amounts are determined, as required by HUD for CDBG, HOME and ESG funds. Recommendations/Actions: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board provide comment regarding community needs and funding priorities for the 2022-23 Fourth Year Annual Action Plan. Attachment: Presentation. 1 FY2022-2023 Funding; CDBG, HOME, ESG Housing & Community Services/Community Investments Division December 2021 1 Background • The City receives an annual allocation of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). • Funded activities align to the City’s goal of creating a livable and sustainable community. • These funds are used to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and affordable housing. 2 Types of Funds • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – used for a wide range of community development needs. The 2021-22 award amount is $2,968,676. • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) – used to create affordable housing for low-income households. The 2021- 22 award amount is $1,519,843. • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) – used to address homelessness. The 2021-22 award amount is $250,208. 3 Planning Process • Five-year Consolidated Plan - identifies the community needs and spending priorities for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. • Program Year Action Plan - allocates estimated funding amounts for defined activities. • The Fourth Program Year Action Plan (2022-2023) - due to HUD on May 15, 2022, allocates funds for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 4 CARES Act Funding Allocations • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) • 1st Round Allocation: $1,725,897 • 2nd Round Allocation: $1,943,527 • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) • 1st Round Allocation: $850,376 • 2nd Round Allocation: $2,450,744 5 Timeline • November - December 2021 – Gathering of Public Input, Development of Annual Action Plan • January 2022 – Appointment of GRC, Issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) • February 2022 – GRC reviews proposals and makes funding recommendations, Development of Preliminary Spending Plan 6 Timeline • March - April 2022 – Opening & Closing of a 30-day comment period for Fourth-Year Annual Action Plan • May 2022 – City Council Reviews Final Spending Plan and Amounts • May 15, 2022 – Fourth-Year Annual Action Plan due to HUD • July 1, 2022 – Program Year begins 7 CDBG 8 CDBG Eligible Activities • Meets national objectives (benefit low to moderate income; prevent slum or blight; address urgent community needs) • Used for eligible spending activity • Not less than 70% of spending must benefit low to moderate income persons 9 Additional CDBG Considerations • Limit on Public Service category is $1,163,310 • Funds can only be used based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with other City departments or RFP for contractual services with private vendors • Funds cannot be allocated to a specific provider or for an ineligible purpose 10 CDBG • Infrastructure Improvements in Low-to-Moderate Income Neighborhoods/Opportunity Zones • Park Improvements in Low-to-Moderate Income Neighborhoods • Economic Development- Façade Improvement Program & Small Business Assistance • Home Repair Program • MABCD Demolition and Clearance 11 CDBG (continued) • Land Bank • City Manager’s Office: Office of Community Services • Housing First Project Coordinator/Other Homeless Assistance • Domestic Violence Shelter Services • Youth Crime Prevention and Enrichment • Training and Employment- The Way to Work (TWTW) 12 HOME Investment Partnerships 13 HOME • Homeownership Activities • Affordable Housing Development/Redevelopment Activities • Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside for Housing Development • Operating Support Funding for CHDOs • Administration 14 CHDO Set-Aside • Staff issues Applications for Community Housing Development Organization Set-Aside Funding • Funding Must Be Utilized for the Development of Affordable Housing 15 CHDO Requirements • Legal and Tax Exempt Status • Financial Management Capacity and Accountability • Capacity and Experience • Experience Serving the Community • Community Representation on Board • Lack of For-Profit or Public Control • Purpose – Development of Affordable Housing 16 Emergency Solutions Grant 17 ESG Activities • Homeless Assistance (60% Cap) • Homeless Prevention • Rapid Rehousing • HMIS Administration 18 ESG • Shelter Services – Includes Shelter Operations, Essential Services, and Major Rehabilitation/ Conversion • Homeless Prevention – Rent and Utilities Assistance for Families and Individuals In Immediate Danger of Homelessness 19 Prioritization • What should be funded if the allocation increases or decreases? • Which activities are highest priority? • Which activities are lowest priority? • Are there urgent needs which should be considered? 20 FY2022-2023 Funding; CDBG, HOME, ESG Housing & Community Services/Community Investments Division 21  Agenda Item No. ________ City of Wichita District Advisory Board Meeting, District V December 6, 2021 TO: Bryan Frye, City Council Member District Advisory Board Members SUBJECT: Nomination of Grants Review Committee Representative – District V INITIATED BY: Housing and Community Services Department AGENDA: New Business _________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: Nominate a District V representative to the Grants Review Committee. Background: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that cities involve citizens in the allocation process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. The City of Wichita accomplishes this through a series of public hearings before the City Council and through the appointment of a Grants Review Committee (GRC) which reviews proposals and applications. Analysis: The Grants Review Committee includes representation from all District Advisory Boards, Wichita Independent Neighborhood Association, the United Way, Sedgwick County, USD #259, Wichita State University, as well as large and small businesses. The 14 GRC members are appointed annually by the City Council. Housing and Community Services Department staff meets with GRC members throughout the proposal evaluation period. After review of the applications and proposals and public comments, the GRC makes recommendations to the City Council for HOME, ESG and CDBG funding for the next program year. The 2021-22 GRC representative from District IV was Troy Palmer. Attached is a tentative schedule of meetings along with the nomination form; please note that all meetings will be held electronically this year, out of an abundance of caution for COVID-19. Additionally, all applications will be submitted through, reviewed by, and ranked by the GRC though a new online platform this year called ZoomGrants. ZoomGrants training will be provided to the GRC. Financial Considerations: City staff is projecting the same level of funding for 2022-2023 as the current fiscal year. CDBG: $2,968,676; HOME: $1,519,843; ESG: $250,208. There is no impact to the General Fund. Legal Considerations: HUD requires citizen participation in the development of spending plans for CDBG, HOME and ESG funds. Recommendations/Actions: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board nominate a District V representative to the Grants Review Committee. Attachment: Nomination Form & Schedule 1