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Annual Action Plan 2018 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The plan was developed with full collaboration and input from all City departments. Additionally, the Agency consulted with state and county agencies as well as non-profit groups. Several not for profit service providers were encouraged to participate in the consolidated plan process. These groups are the "front-line" in many aspects of community development in the City. The annual action is a statement of how the City intends to spend its HUD Entitlement funding in the areas of housing and community development. Based on the goals and objectives of the Consolidated plan, this one year plan provides an assessment of housing, homeless, and community development needs, a strategic plan for addressing needs outlining specific objectives and outcomes for the use of HUD funds for the for program year 44 beginning in June 2018. The Consolidated Plan will identify housing and community development needs in the City of Albany and illustrate how the City will address these issues. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. As an entitlement city, the City of Albany receives funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the form of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program, and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). These funds are combined with several local funding sources and private funds to support housing and community development initiatives. The City of Albany has prepared a Five Year Consolidated Plan covering fiscal years 2015-2019 to guide the development and implementation as well as a tool to leverage federal, private, and state funding to accomplish and maximize results of defined goals and objectives on a yearly basis. The City prepares an Annual Action Plan yearly based on the goals and strategies as outlined in the Five- Year Consolidated Plan and to carry out HUD’s national objectives, to provide decent housing, provide suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities. With this plan, the city has a number of local partners, and the citizens to assist with the implementation of the plan. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) This plan identified activities for Housing, neighborhood revitalization, homeless prevention and programs, housing for people with AIDS and public services. These activities are focused in the City’s Neighborhood Strategy Area, but emphasize the important the importance of working towards improving the City of Albany. Objectives and needs have been identified through needs assessments and public input include the following: Priority Housing Needs  Target available resources into Albany's neighborhoods to spur private investment  Increase quality homeownership and rental options  Rehabilitate existing rental and owner-occupied housing  Address the blighting influence of vacant properties  Increase cooperation between public and private sectors  Increase the number of minority homeowners  Provide expanded public improvements and facilities  Fund public services that support housing initiatives identified in this consolidated plan and other neighborhood planning initiatives Priority Homeless Needs  Emergency Shelter for:  Chronically homeless individuals who are not able to comply with admission requirements of the existing emergency shelters;  Emergency shelter for families; and  Supportive housing for populations with disabilitiesPermanent supportive housing for chronically homeless persons Priority Special Needs  Additional housing and services forpersons with mental illnesspersons with substance abuse problemspersons with HIV/AIDSpersons with developmental disabilities  Supportive services for elderly persons ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Priority Community and Economic Development Needs  Results driven community based planning initiatives  High impact neighborhood revitalization  Comprehensive economic development programming  Increased services to at risk populations (elderly, youth, etc.) 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. Previous activities implemented met the goals established in the year 43 action plan. Overall the activities have been very successful and in many cases have exceeded expectations. Funds are being spent in a timely manner with most funds being spent prior to the end of each program year. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. Three jointpublic meetings were held with the Common Council's Housing and Community Developement Committe, including one public hearing on March 22, 2018. These meetings were held to discuss both the year 44 action plan and budget. The Action plan and budget was approved by the full Common Council on June 18, 2018. In addition, draft copies of the year 44 action plan were made available for review and public comment at ACDA's office and on the City's website. Along with the public hearings/meetings with the common council, ACDA staff participated in year long public events held throughout the City. Both the City Hall on the Road events and the Community Pop up events co hosted by the police dept and ACDA, provided opportunity for staff to present information about ACDA's programs and to listen to the concerns and needs of the communities in the City. The development of the Consolidated Plan included consultation with a wide array of both public and private sector groups, and review of a large amount of documentation. In November of 2014, ACDA took the lead in developing the city of Albany's Promise Zone application. Throughout this process, stakeholder meetings were held to disucss the City's need for promise zone designation and the priorities for outlining and submitting this application. Partners in the City's Promise Zone application included: SUNY Research Institute; Albany Police Deparment, the YMCA of the Capital District, Trinity Alliance, The Albany Promise, the Albany Housing Authority, the Albany Community Action Partnership, and The Department of Youth and Workforce Services. In addtion, the following groups were consulted by staff completing the plan: ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Over 60 Non-Profit service providers City of Albany Departments:  Youth and Workforce Development  Development and Planning  Department of Public Safety (Police, Fire, Buildings and Code Enforcement)  Administrative Services (Equal Employment and Opportunity, Fair Housing)  Department of General Services  Department of Parks and Recreation.  Albany Housing Authority  Albany PRomise  Albany Community Action Partnership  Trinity Insitute/Homer Perkins center  Affordable Housing Corporation  Albany County  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 5. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. there were no public comments received 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them n/a 7. Summary ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator ALBANY Albany Housing and Community Development HOPWA Administrator ALBANY Albany Housing and Community Development HOME Administrator ALBANY Albany Housing and Community Development ESG Administrator ALBANY Albany Housing and Community Development Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) As designated by the Mayor and authorized by the Common Council of The City of Albany; the Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) is the Lead Agency responsible for development of the Consolidated Plan. The Agency has administered the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the past 42 Years. The Agency is a public agency operating under the Department of Development and Planning. The governing board of the Agency consists of the Mayor, City Treasurer, City Clerk, President of the Common Council, the City’s Corporation Counsel and the Agency Director. Staffing of the ACDA is provided by the City of Albany Department of Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Faye Andrews, Director ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction By the Mayor’s initiative, the consolidated plan and each consecutive annual action plan were developed with the goals and mission of the Albany 2030 plan in mind. The plan was developed with full collaboration and input from all City departments. Additionally, the Agency consulted with state and county agencies as well as non-profit groups. Several not for profit service providers were encouraged to participate in the consolidated plan process. These groups are the "front-line" in many aspects of community development in the City. The City also consulted with the following groups in obtaining data to rate priority need for HUD's priority groups: Albany Department of Youth and Workforce Services (Children)  City of Albany Building and Codes  City of Albany Neighborhood Associations  Trinity Alliance  Albany Community Action Partnership  The Albany YMCA  The Albany Housing Authority  The Albany Police Department  CARES, Inc. for the homeless population. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)) As designated by the Mayor and authorized by the Common Council of The City of Albany; the Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) is the Lead Agency responsible for development of the Consolidated Plan and annual action plan. The Agency has administered the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the past 42 Years. The Agency is a public agency under the Department of Development and Planning. The governing board of the Agency consists of the Mayor, City Comptroller, City Clerk, Commissioner of Administrativer Services, President of the Common Council, the City’s Corporation Counsel and the Agency Director. Public Sector ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) The City’s Housing and Community Development Department has evolved into a key housing agency, and it is essential that the City foster and maintain partnerships with other public agencies for the successful delivery of its housing and community development programs. The City will coordinate with the following public agencies when carrying out its Consolidated Plan.  DEeartment of General Services;  City of Albany Planning Department  Department of Youth and Workforce Services  of codes and regulatory compliance  Albany County Department of Social Services  Albany County Health Department  Albany Housing Authority The City continues to support several not for profit organizations throughout the City that are instrumental in meeting the needs of Albany's residents. These organizations play a key role in delivering services to the public and providing programs essential to the community such as homeless services, youth programs, domestic violence assistance, and special needs services. Not for profit organizations that have played a key role in developing and carrying out the mission of the City's plan include:  Capitalize Albany Corporation  Habitat for Humanity  South End Improvement Corp  Arbor Hill Development Corp  Capital District YMCA  Albany Community Action Partnership  Trinity Institution/Homer Perkins Center  Albany Promise  CARES With the development and active participation of City staff within the Continuum of Care Board, coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health and mental health service agencies has increased. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The City of Albany plays a major role in the Continuum of Care (CoC) coordinating body. Specifically, the City of Albany is a CoC member and the Development Agency Director participates as a current member of the Continuum’s Strategic Planning Committee. The CoC works diligently with the City of Albany, ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 8 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Albany Department of Social Services, and New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to most effectively utilize CoC, local and State ESG, and private funding to prevent homelessness within the CoC geographic area. Specifically, the CoC works with systems partners including the City Mission, the Veterans Administration, and the Albany Housing Authority to ensure a “no wrong door” entry for households seeking assistance. Utilizing funds from the City and State, the CoC has developed financial assistance programs, legal assistance programs, including eviction prevention and representation, and has improved client participation within mainstream benefits and case management. The CoC supports over 960 beds of permanent supportive housing with 98 beds designated for chronically homeless persons. As a member of the CoC Strategic Planning Committee, the City of Albany supports identification of homelessness needs in the community and creation of strategies to collaboratively address those needs. The Committee also oversees implementation of the CoC Strategic Plan, ensuring progress towards preventing and reducing homelessness in the community. The Continuum of Care coordinates with other federal, state, local, and private entities serving the homeless and the at-risk population in the planning and operation of projects in order to ensure a full continuum of care including HOPWA, TANF, RHY, Head Start and other entities. An example of this coordination includes the Alliance for Positive Health’s (formerly known as the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York) administration of HOPWA funds and participation in the CoC. Through the CoC Systems subcommittee, representatives from the CoC, ESG, private and government funded housing services, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, prevention services, and permanent supportive housing programs, work together to ensure that services are coordinated in an appropriate and efficient fashion for clients. The subcommittee meets on a basis and reports to the Board and Membership on a quarterly basis. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Albany fully consults with the Continuum of Care (CoC) as an active partner in determining the allocation of ESG funds and evaluation of the performance of ESG program sub-recipients. Each year the CoC, through the CoC Systems Committee, proposes updates to the City of Albany regarding the ESG policies and procedures manual, funding allocations, application, and evaluation tool to reflect HUD requirements and best practices, as well as local needs. The City of Albany utilizes 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 9 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization ALBANY COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Anti-poverty Strategy Lead-based Paint Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 2 Agency/Group/Organization CARES Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy HOPWA Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? CARES was consulted as the Collaborative Applicant for the Continuum of Care (CoC). Specifically, CARES informed the City of Albany of CoC processes and local homelessness needs identified by the CoC. 3 Agency/Group/Organization ALBANY HOUSING COALITION Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Veterans ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 4 Agency/Group/Organization ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Safety Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 5 Agency/Group/Organization ALBANY YMCA Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? youth Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 6 Agency/Group/Organization Albany Community Action Partnership Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-Education Services-Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development Employment Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 7 Agency/Group/Organization Capitalize Albany Corporation Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 8 Agency/Group/Organization CITY OF ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Infrastructure Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 9 Agency/Group/Organization CITY OF ALBANY/YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy Employment Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 10 Agency/Group/Organization CAPITAL DISTRICT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 11 Agency/Group/Organization HATAS Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 12 Agency/Group/Organization TRINITY INSTITUTION- HOMER PERKINS CENTER, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Services-Education Services-Employment Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy Employment/Education Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 13 Agency/Group/Organization SENIOR SERVICES CENTER OF THE ALBANY AREA Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Anti-poverty Strategy Seniors Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting n/a Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care CARES The City of Albany is a member of the CoC and works with CARES through its ESG programs to administer its ESG program Albany 2030 City of Albany Planning and Development The goals of the consolidated plan were based on community needs and those needs identified in the Albany 2030 Plan Arbor Hill Neighborhood Plan City of Albany Planning and Development The goals of the consolidated plan were developed with the needs and priorities outline in the Arbor Hill neighborhood plan Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) The City’s Housing and Community Development Department has evolved into a key housing agency, and it is essential that the City foster and maintain partnerships with other public agencies for the successful delivery of its housing and community development programs. The City will coordinate with the following public agencies when carrying out its Consolidated Plan.  DEeartment of General Services;  City of Albany Planning Department  Department of Youth and Workforce Services  of codes and regulatory compliance  Albany County Department of Social Services  Albany County Health Department  Albany Housing Authority ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The development of the Consolidated Plan included consultation with a wide array of both public and private sector groups, and review of a large amount of documentation. In November of 2014, ACDA took the lead in developing the city of Albany's Promise Zone application. Throughout this process, stakeholder meetings were held to disucss the City's need for promise zone designation and the priorities for outlining and submitting this application. Partners in the City's Promise Zone application included: SUNY Research Institute; Albany Police Deparment, the YMCA of the Capital District, Trinity Alliance, The Albany Promise, the Albany Housing Authority, the Albany Community Action Partnership, and The Department of Youth and Workforce Services. In addtion, the following groups were consulted by staff completing the plan: Over 60 Non-Profit service providers City of Albany Departments:  Youth and Workforce Development  Development and Planning  Department of Public Safety (Police, Fire, Buildings and Code Enforcement)  Administrative Services (Equal Employment and Opportunity, Fair Housing)  Department of General Services  Department of Parks and Recreation.  Albany Housing Authority  Albany PRomise  Albany Community Action Partnership  Trinity Insitute/Homer Perkins center  Affordable Housing Corporation ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)  Albany County  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Joint public hearing was held on March 22nd with ACDA staff and the Common Council's Housing and Community Developement Committee to discuss both the the year 43 Action plan. In addition, draft copies of the year 43 action plan were made available for review and public comment at ACDA's office. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Newspaper Ad Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing The announcement for the draft consolidated was published in the newspaper for the community to review and comment no comments were received n/a ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 2 Public Meeting Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: various Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing three public hearings, one at ACDA and two in the Common Council chambers to discuss the consolidated plan and action plan and 2018 budget one not for profit group that was not funded spoke at the public hearing on 5/29/18 in order to provide information on its programs and the importance of continued funding. No comments were received at the other 2 meetings. n/a ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 3 City Hall On the Road Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing 4 separate events, called City Hall on the Road, were held throughout the City - all city departments attended and provided information regarding their programs and to listen to concerns/suggestions from residents in each neighborhood. Most comments received were centered around needing rehab assistance and some were received regarding the need for assistance for individuals who were over the HUD income limits. n/a ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 4 APD pop up events Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing The Albany Police Department held 10 pop up events throughout the City's target neighborhoods. they were heavily attended events that provided an opportunity for ACDA staff to interact with City residents who may not feel comfortable at other types of public comment activities. The majority of comments we received centered around residents feeling that there needs to be more employment and recreational activities for the youth - and more availability of housing that is affordable to families n/a Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 3,368,677 80,000 0 3,448,677 6,000,000 current funding is based on allocations and expected funding is based on estimates ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ HOME public - federal Acquisition Homebuyer assistance Homeowner rehab Multifamily rental new construction Multifamily rental rehab New construction for ownership TBRA 922,288 15,000 0 937,288 1,800,000 current funding is based on allocations and expected funding is based on estimates HOPWA public - federal Permanent housing in facilities Permanent housing placement Short term or transitional housing facilities STRMU Supportive services TBRA 637,488 0 0 637,488 1,350,000 current funding is based on allocations and expected funding is based on estimates ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ ESG public - federal Conversion and rehab for transitional housing Financial Assistance Overnight shelter Rapid re-housing (rental assistance) Rental Assistance Services Transitional housing 278,205 0 0 278,205 840,000 current funding is based on allocations and expected funding is based on estimates Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied 1. Created in year 39, the City of Albany HOME Investment Partnership Program to support LIHTC programs in order to assist low income housing for individuals and families in Albany. ACDA will continue to program additional funds through and RFP process in order to award funds to housing development organizations to fund projects that will leverage significant state, local, and federal resources 2. The creation of the Albany County Landbank will create additional opportunities to leverage state funds to assist with the rehabilitation of vacant buildings throughout the city of Albany. ACDA and the Land Bank will enter into an agreement during year 41 to create blight removal opportunities in the City with a combination of NYS Land bank funds and CDBG/HOME funds that will be used to stablize and rehabilitate vacant homes 3. In February of 2016, ACDA created a new program to address vacant buildings in the City. Using non federal funds as gap funding, ACDA will be able to leverage HOME/CDBG funds to assist with the gut rehab of several vacant and abandoned buildings in Albany's distressed neighborhoods. To date, 12 vacant buildings have been approved by ACDA and will create a number of homeowner occupied and rental units in blighted neighborhoods. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 4. Matching requirements for ESG funds will be provided by each of the sub recipients. all ESG subs are requred to submit match documentation during the application process. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan ACDA owns a number of properties in its NSAs that will be used for neighborhood revitalization throughout the course of the 5 year plan. Plans are in process to transfer buildings owned by ACDA to Habitat for Hummanity that will transform a block in Arbor Hill by creating opportunities for small businesses, homeowners and tenants to move into newly built and/or rehabilitation buildings. In addition, ACDA is in the negotiation stage of a purchase and sale contract for 25 Delaware Ave. If approved, the buyer will provide 52 units of affordable housing on this property and three adjacent properties located at 16, 18 and 20 Morris Street. Discussion ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Decent Housing 2015 2019 Affordable Housing Homeless Non-Homeless Special Needs North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Affordable Housing Improvement of Existing Structures Public Facilities improve infrastructure Public Services economic development Code enforcement CDBG: $325,004 HOPWA: $489,714 HOME: $498,877 ESG: $256,042 Rental units rehabilitated: 20 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Added: 10 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 30 Household Housing Unit Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers: 10 Households Assisted Housing Code Enforcement/Foreclosed Property Care: 50 Household Housing Unit ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 2 Public Service Assistance 2015 2019 Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community Development North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Public Services CDBG: $274,000 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 5000 Persons Assisted 3 neighborhood revitalization 2015 2019 Non-Housing Community Development North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Improvement of Existing Structures improve infrastructure Code enforcement CDBG: $231,257 Housing Code Enforcement/Foreclosed Property Care: 50 Household Housing Unit Other: 5 Other 4 economic development 2015 2019 Non-Housing Community Development North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill economic development CDBG: $211,843 Jobs created/retained: 10 Jobs Businesses assisted: 5 Businesses Assisted Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 1 Goal Name Decent Housing Goal Description 2 Goal Name Public Service Assistance Goal Description 3 Goal Name neighborhood revitalization Goal Description 4 Goal Name economic development Goal Description ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Projects AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction The Following Projects will be funded in 2018 Projects # Project Name 1 South End Neighborhood Revitalization project 2 Neighborhood Home Maintenance and Security Program 3 The Albany Living Arts Program 4 Employment Re-Entry Services 5 CCHO Workforce Development 6 Senior Veterans Ourtreach Initiative 7 The Albany Feed and Read Program (formerly backpack program) 8 Community Engagement Program 9 Street Ourtreach program 10 Health & U 11 Student Athlete Development Program 12 HAC SRO 13 Money Strategies financial Education 14 Junior Staff program 15 Capitalize Albany 16 HMIS 17 2018 CDBG Admin 18 streets/sidewalks/ramps 19 2018 Property Management 20 ACDA in house homeowner rehab program 21 CARES HOPWA Admin 22 Neighborhood Revitalization/Brownfields/ 526 Central Ave remediation 23 HOME in house rehabilitation and Rehab Programs 24 HOPWA Admin 25 HOME Admin 26 ACDA Direct Delivery 27 ACDA Neighborhood Revitalization 28 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization 33 ESG shelter/prevention/admin ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) # Project Name 34 Security Home Maintenance/Improvement SHIP 35 School Dismissal Program & Community Pop-Up & Game Changer Events 36 Youth resource center and Plumeri youth programming 37 Emergency Housing and Support for Domestic Violence Victims 38 HOPWA Mohawk Opportunties 39 HOPWA Alliance for Positive Health 40 HOPWA - Unity House 41 HOPWA SASH 42 Project HYPE Table 7 - Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The city has identified five target areas for reinvestment for the next five-years. These target areas were identified through a community assessment process including, census and demographic data, community needs assessment, housing market analysis, and community participation. The four target areas include the South End neighborhood, North Albany, Arbor Hill, West Hill/West End and Captal Hill. The neighborhoods identified struggle with issues of education, employment, income and lack of community investment. Poverty is high (41.02%), unemployment is high (almost 13%), crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) and homeowners and businesses have left many properties vacant or in states of disrepair (approximately 25% vacancy rate). ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 1 Project Name South End Neighborhood Revitalization project Target Area SOUTH END Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding HOME: $138,343 Description Habitat will create 4 units of new construction on Delaware Street in the South End of Albany. This CHDO housing project will serve four lower- income families. The present standard for homeownership adhered to by Habitat is that families must have incomes between 40-80% of the median income in the Capital District. Habitat's goal is to reach those families who are otherwise shut out of the local housing market and unable to qualify for a conventional mortgage. Habitat strives to end the vicious cycle of working-class poverty by enabling families to transition from renting to homeownership and to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues, or code violations for families in need of affordable housing. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Four Low to moderate income families will become new home owners. Location Description Four new homes will be created in the South End of Albany. the addresses of these homes will be 59, 61, 70 and 72 Delaware Street. Planned Activities Habitat will create 4 units of new construction on Delaware Street in the South End of Albany. This CHDO housing project will serve four lower-income families. The present standard for homeownership adhered to by Habitat is that families must have incomes between 40-80% of the median income in the Capital District. Habitat's goal is to reach those families who are otherwise shut out of the local housing market and unable to qualify for a conventional mortgage. Habitat strives to end the vicious cycle of working-class poverty by enabling families to transition from renting to homeownership and to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues, or code violations for families in need of affordable housing. 2 Project Name Neighborhood Home Maintenance and Security Program ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Target Area North Albany West Hill Arbor Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Improvement of Existing Structures Funding CDBG: $42,000 Description the AHDC HMS program will privde 36 low-income homeowners with grants up to $1,000 to make home repairs. This program targets the communities of Arbor Hill, West Hill, West End, Sheridan hollow and North Albany. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 36 low to mod income home owners will benefit from this program. Location Description the AHDC HMS program will privde 36 low-income homeowners with grants up to $1,000 to make home repairs. This program targets the communities of Arbor Hill, West Hill, West End, Sheridan hollow and North Albany. Planned Activities the AHDC HMS program will privde 36 low-income homeowners with grants up to $1,000 to make home repairs. This program targets the communities of Arbor Hill, West Hill, West End, Sheridan hollow and North Albany. 3 Project Name The Albany Living Arts Program Target Area West Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $8,000 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Description The Albany Living Arts Project will be a youth driven crime prevention performing arts training workshop combining academic, tutoring, dance movement, nutrition and wellness strategies. A multi-cultural performing arts program for low to moderate income families and youth focusing on providing free performing arts instruction and demonstrating strong community engagement and out reach through self esteem building performances. This program seeks to deter juveniles from at risk criminal and unhealthy behaviors during weekend and after school hours. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities this program will serve 100 low to mod income youth Location Description All programming will take place at the agency's building located at 103 Ontario Street. Planned Activities The Albany Living Arts Project will be a youth driven crime prevention performing arts training workshop combining academic, tutoring, dance movement, nutrition and wellness strategies. A multi-cultural performing arts program for low to moderate income families and youth focusing on providing free performing arts instruction and demonstrating strong community engagement and out reach through self esteem building performances. This program seeks to deter juveniles from at risk criminal and unhealthy behaviors during weekend and after school hours. 4 Project Name Employment Re-Entry Services Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Description The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) will provide comprehensive employment services to 140 recently incarcerated individuals during the contract period. Services provided include life skills and workforce readiness education; paid transitional employment; job coaching, development, and placement services; and retention services for men and women with criminal convictions throughout Albany. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities This program will serve 140 low to mod individuals who have been recently incarcerated. Location Description Program activities will take place at the agency's offices located at 41 State Street Planned Activities The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) will provide comprehensive employment services to 140 recently incarcerated individuals during the contract period. Services provided include life skills and workforce readiness education; paid transitional employment; job coaching, development, and placement services; and retention services for men and women with criminal convictions throughout Albany. 5 Project Name CCHO Workforce Development Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description The CCHO workforce development program will operate out of and be available to all residents of the Mercy House shelter for Women and children. Catholic Charities plans to provide 175 Homeless women with the opportunity to attend classroom style skills training on issues such as how to fill out an online application, how to dress for an interview, how to manage conflict with your supervisor, and what to do once you receive your first pay check. Target Date 5/31/2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 36 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 175 Homeless women will participate in programming. Location Description programming will take place at the Mercy Shelter located at 12 st. Joseph's Terrace Planned Activities The CCHO workforce development program will operate out of and be available to all residents of the Mercy House shelter for Women and children. Catholic Charities plans to provide 175 Homeless women with the opportunity to attend classroom style skills training on issues such as how to fill out an online application, how to dress for an interview, how to manage conflict with your supervisor, and what to do once you receive your first pay check. 6 Project Name Senior Veterans Ourtreach Initiative Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description the Albany Housing coalition, through its Senior Veterans Outreach Initiative (SVOI) will collaborate to support the needs of Albany's senior veterans. Funding will be used to provide services that identifies the needs of at risk elderly veterans, and offers linkages to services relative to health, housing, grants, employment, entitlements, food and clothing for senior veterans and their families. the SVOI program helps senior veterans remain safely housed in the community, prevents episodes of homelessness, and reduces costs by reducing dependence and us of emergency services in the City of Albany. Target Date 5/31/2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 37 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 100 senior veterans at risk of becoming homeless Location Description operation of this program will occur at the agency's office located at 278 Clinton Ave Planned Activities the Albany Housing coalition, through its Senior Veterans Outreach Initiative (SVOI) will collaborate to support the needs of Albany's senior veterans. Funding will be used to provide services that identifies the needs of at risk elderly veterans, and offers linkages to services relative to health, housing, grants, employment, entitlements, food and clothing for senior veterans and their families. the SVOI program helps senior veterans remain safely housed in the community, prevents episodes of homelessness, and reduces costs by reducing dependence and us of emergency services in the City of Albany. 7 Project Name The Albany Feed and Read Program (formerly backpack program) Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $25,000 Description The Albany Feed and Read Program (FAR) provides backpacks full of food to low-income elementary and middle school students in the City School District of Albany every weekend through the academic year. The program currently serves 571 children every week, and will be serving 625 by the end of January 2018. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The Albany Feed and Read Program (FAR) provides backpacks full of food to low-income elementary and middle school students in the City School District of Albany every weekend through the academic year. The program currently serves 571 children every week, and will be serving 625 by the end of January 2018. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 38 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Location Description Elementary and middle schools located in LMAs throughout the City of Albany - the program is administered by Homeless and Travelers Aid at their offices located at 138 Central Ave Planned Activities The Albany Feed and Read Program (FAR) provides backpacks full of food to low-income elementary and middle school students in the City School District of Albany every weekend through the academic year. The program currently serves 571 children every week, and will be serving 625 by the end of January 2018. 8 Project Name Community Engagement Program Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $50,000 Description the Center for Law and Justice (CFLJ) will provide a community engagement coordinator that will engage members of the Albany community around intersecting issues of public health and public safety. This coordinator will work with law enforcement entities, service providers, city and county representatives, elected officials, concerned citizens to advance public safety while improving public health, addressing mass incarceration, breaking the jail court cycle and improving racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 100 adults who reside in LMAs in the City Location Description this program will be administered out of the office space for the Center for Law and Justice but will provide services throughout the LMAs in the city ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 39 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities the Center for Law and Justice (CFLJ) will provide a community engagement coordinator that will engage members of the Albany community around intersecting issues of public health and public safety. This coordinator will work with law enforcement entities, service providers, city and county representatives, elected officials, concerned citizens to advance public safety while improving public health, addressing mass incarceration, breaking the jail court cycle and improving racial disparities in the criminal justice system. 9 Project Name Street Ourtreach program Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $11,000 Description Equinox's Street Outreach program provides services and support to runaway, homeless, and street youth using on the street and community outreach strategies and drop in center services. The program works to engage with you and build rapport, while meeting immediate needs. over several contacts, youth are connected to resources, such as emergency shelter and permanent housing. the program expects to serve 450 un- duplicated youth annually. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Equinox intends to serve 450 homeless/runaway youth Location Description this program will be administered out of Equinox's office building located at 500 Central Ave - but services will be provided at various locations throughout the city ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 40 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities Equinox's Street Outreach program provides services and support to runaway, homeless, and street youth using on the street and community outreach strategies and drop in center services. The program works to engage with you and build rapport, while meeting immediate needs. over several contacts, youth are connected to resources, such as emergency shelter and permanent housing. the program expects to serve 450 un- duplicated youth annually 10 Project Name Health & U Target Area West Hill Arbor Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Health & U is a health and wellness program with a foundation of serving people where they live and eliminating health care disparities. Health & U will provide health screening and wellness interventions in communities where residents don't have immediate access to care. It will provide blood pressure monitoring and education, diabetes education, blood glucose testing, breast cancer education and self exam training, and health literacy evaluation. The goal of the program is to improve the poor health outcomes of minorities and low income residents in under served areas of Albany. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 100 individuals living in LMAs that do not have access to consistent health screening Location Description program activities will take place in the form of pop up type programs located in Arbor hill and west hill ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 41 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities Health & U is a health and wellness program with a foundation of serving people where they live and eliminating health care disparities. Health & U will provide health screening and wellness interventions in communities where residents don't have immediate access to care. It will provide blood pressure monitoring and education, diabetes education, blood glucose testing, breast cancer education and self exam training, and health literacy evaluation. The goal of the program is to improve the poor health outcomes of minorities and low income residents in under served areas of Albany. 11 Project Name Student Athlete Development Program Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Facilities Funding CDBG: $17,500 Description The Albany Police Athletic league (PAL) has partnered with the Albany Community lacrosse Service Group to provide Albany City elementary school students faced with persistent economic, societal and educational challenges, a path for achieving academic success and access to post secondary education and career opportunities. The overriding goal of the program is to utilize the growth and popularity of the sport of lacrosse as a way to help improve graduation and college admission rates among albany's student athletes, many of whom come from traditionally disadvantaged communities. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 200 Low to mod at risk youth Location Description programming will take place utilizing field space at albany high school, hoffman park and the PAL offices located at 844 madison Ave ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 42 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities The Albany Police Athletic league (PAL) has partnered with the Albany Community lacrosse Service Group to provide Albany City elementary school students faced with persistent economic, societal and educational challenges, a path for achieving academic success and access to post secondary education and career opportunities. The overriding goal of the program is to utilize the growth and popularity of the sport of lacrosse as a way to help improve graduation and college admission rates among albany's student athletes, many of whom come from traditionally disadvantaged communities. 12 Project Name HAC SRO Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description the Homeless Action Committee operates 30 units of Single room occupancy housing for home adults who had previously lived on the streets of Albany for years and for whom traditional alcohol treatment has not yet been effective. tenants are provided with furnished rooms, meals and 24 hour staffing. This facility provides low-income housing for chronically homeless people who have not yet been able to recover from alcoholism but who should not have to live on the streets. The program helps individuals obtain safe, secure housing and maintain stability in their lives. Once the crisis of living on the streets is removed, they can begin to make necessary changes. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 30 chronically homeless adults Location Description the shelter is located at 393 N. Pearl Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 43 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities whom traditional alcohol treatment has not yet been effective. tenants are provided with furnished rooms, meals and 24 hour staffing. This facility provides low-income housing for chronically homeless people who have not yet been able to recover from alcoholism but who should not have to live on the streets. The program helps individuals obtain safe, secure housing and maintain stability in their lives. Once the crisis of living on the streets is removed, they can begin to make necessary changes. 13 Project Name Money Strategies financial Education Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description The Affordable Housing Partnership will provide a financial literacy program that provides counseling and education to first time home buyers. AHP will provide home buyer 101 orientation sessions, an education class that gives home buyers the skills needed to improve credit scores and budgeting skills and credit report analysis for each workshop attendee. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 200 low mod income potential home buyers Location Description programming will take place at the offices of the affordable housing partnership located at 255 orange St Planned Activities The Affordable Housing Partnership will provide a financial literacy program that provides counseling and education to first time home buyers. AHP will provide home buyer 101 orientation sessions, an education class that gives home buyers the skills needed to improve credit scores and budgeting skills and credit report analysis for each workshop attendee. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 44 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 14 Project Name Junior Staff program Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description the boys and girls club will implement Junior Staff, and national boys and girls club program designed to provide youth with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce confident and prepared. Youth will participate in a hands on internship at the club over the course of three months with a focus on job training, customer service and job etiquette. members will attend weekly training, guest speaker events and at the end of the program, attend a college trip. The Junior Staff Program will serve 40 teens between the period of September to May. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 40 low to mod income teens Location Description programming will take place at the Albany Boys and Girls Club located at 21 Delaware Ave Planned Activities the boys and girls club will implement Junior Staff, and national boys and girls club program designed to provide youth with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce confident and prepared. Youth will participate in a hands on internship at the club over the course of three months with a focus on job training, customer service and job etiquette. members will attend weekly training, guest speaker events and at the end of the program, attend a college trip. The Junior Staff Program will serve 40 teens between the period of September to May. 15 Project Name Capitalize Albany ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 45 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported economic development Needs Addressed economic development Funding CDBG: $165,843 Description The Capitalize Albany Corporation will provide technical assistance to small businesses located in the identified target areas of the City of Albany Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 6 individuals will obtain or retain employment Location Description Programming will occur throughout the LMAs in the city ofAlbany, but will be administered at Capitalize Albany Corporations offices located at 21 Lodge St Planned Activities The Capitalize Albany Corporation will provide technical assistance to small businesses located in the identified target areas of the City of Albany 16 Project Name HMIS Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $30,000 Description The primary goal of CARES is to help with the HMIS and planning for ACDA. CARES provides an unduplicated count of homeless individuals and families in the City of Albany. Target Date 5/31/2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 46 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This activity will take place at CARES main offices located at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY Planned Activities Through the HMIS System, CARES will track and report on the homeless population of Albany - excluding those prohibited by federal law from participating and non mandated non participating programs. The activities will be aimed at ensuring the Albany CoC is HUD compiant and will realign currently stated planning goals to focus on three sets of ativities. Proposed activities will strengthen CoC operations and will ensure the development and coordination of a housing and service system that meets the needs of the homeless population in the City of Albany 17 Project Name 2018 CDBG Admin Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Public Service Assistance neighborhood revitalization Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Affordable Housing Improvement of Existing Structures Public Facilities improve infrastructure Public Services economic development Code enforcement Funding CDBG: $519,161 Description 2018 ACDA Administrative costs charged to CDBG Target Date 5/31/2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 47 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Administration activities will take place at ACDA's offices located at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY Planned Activities Administration of ACDA programs 18 Project Name streets/sidewalks/ramps Target Area SOUTH END Goals Supported neighborhood revitalization Needs Addressed improve infrastructure Funding CDBG: $186,257 Description Milling and resurfacing of public streets and reconstruction of public sidewalks. sidewalk work will include ADA ramps, granite curbs and tree planting. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities the population of this neighborhood is 8,310 residents Location Description DGS activities this year will take place in the S. End of Albany - specific streets include, South Pearl Street, Second Ave Planned Activities Milling and resurfacing of public streets and reconstruction of public sidewalks. sidewalk work will include ADA ramps, granite curbs and tree planting. 19 Project Name 2018 Property Management Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported neighborhood revitalization Needs Addressed Improvement of Existing Structures ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 48 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Funding CDBG: $150,000 Description 2018 funds will be used to maintain properties that are owned by ACDA - properties are acquired and sold according to ACDA's property acquisition and disposition polcies Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 200 Henry Johnson Blvd Albany, NY Planned Activities 2018 funds will be used to maintain properties that are owned by ACDA - properties are acquired and sold according to ACDA's property acquisition and disposition polcies 20 Project Name ACDA in house homeowner rehab program Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Improvement of Existing Structures Funding CDBG: $650,000 Description ACDA will utilize these funds to assist with rehabilitation needs of low to moderate income homeowners - programs will include Senior Rehab Program, Rehabilitation Assistance Program and Home Owner Assistance Program Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Activities will take place throughout the NSAs identified by ACDA - ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 49 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities ACDA will utilize these funds to assist with rehabilitation needs of low to moderate income homeowners - programs will include Senior Rehab Program, Rehabilitation Assistance Program and Home Owner Assistance Program 21 Project Name CARES HOPWA Admin Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Funding HOPWA: $28,703 Description Admin funds contracted to CARES for the administration of the HOPWA program Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Activity will take place at CARES, 200 henry Johnson Blv Albany, NY Planned Activities CARES admin duties to carry out the HOPWA programming 22 Project Name Neighborhood Revitalization/Brownfields/ 526 Central Ave remediation Target Area West Hill Goals Supported neighborhood revitalization Needs Addressed improve infrastructure Funding CDBG: $105,000 Description In house program utilizing CDBG funds for the continued brownfield remediation of 526 Central Ave and to support brownfield monitoring on Henry Johnson Blvd gateway Target Date 5/31/2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 50 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description remediation will take place at 526 Central Ave in Albany and monitoring will take place in the Henry Johnson Blvd gateway Planned Activities In house program utilizing CDBG funds for the continued brownfield remediation of 526 Central Ave 23 Project Name HOME in house rehabilitation and Rehab Programs Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Improvement of Existing Structures Funding HOME: $500,000 Description Program funds will be utilized to provide down payment assistance, homeowner rehab assistance, and a Tenant rehabilitation Program for landlords that will agree to rent to low/mod individuals Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities roughly 30 low moderate income families/homeowners will be assisted with funding through these programs Location Description Rehab and new homebuyer programs will take place throughout the City, primarily in the Target areas identified in the consolidated plan Planned Activities new homebuyer program homewner rehabilitation program tenant assistance rehabilitation program 24 Project Name HOPWA Admin ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 51 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Affordable Housing Funding HOPWA: $19,109 Description Activities related to ACDAs administration of the HOPWA program Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Administration of the HOPWA program will take place at ACDAs main office located at 200 henry Johnson Blvd Planned Activities Activities related to ACDAs administration of the HOPWA program 25 Project Name HOME Admin Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Public Service Assistance neighborhood revitalization Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Affordable Housing Improvement of Existing Structures Funding HOME: $95,369 Description Activities related to ACDA's administration of its HOME program funds Target Date 5/31/2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 52 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description administrative activities take place at ACDA's main offices located at 200 henry Johnson Blvd Planned Activities Activities related to ACDA's administration of its HOME program funds 26 Project Name ACDA Direct Delivery Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Public Service Assistance neighborhood revitalization economic development Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Affordable Housing Improvement of Existing Structures Public Facilities improve infrastructure Public Services economic development Code enforcement Funding CDBG: $942,515 Description ACDA direct delivery costs for staff conducting direct programming with City Residents Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description activities take place at ACDA's offices located at 200 henry Johnson Blvd and throughout the ACDA identified target areas ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 53 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities ACDA direct delivery costs for staff conducting direct programming with City Residents 27 Project Name ACDA Neighborhood Revitalization Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing neighborhood revitalization Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding HOME: $203,576 Description Program funds will be utilized to support larger housing redevelopmet programs located in target areas of the City Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description activties will take place in ACDA identified target areas Planned Activities Program funds will be utilized to support larger housing redevelopmet programs located in target areas of the City 28 Project Name CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing neighborhood revitalization Needs Addressed Improvement of Existing Structures improve infrastructure Public Services Funding CDBG: $258,148 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 54 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Description funds will be utilized to support neighborhood revitalization activities in the target areas Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description activities will take place throughout the ACDA target areas Planned Activities funds will be utilized to support neighborhood revitalization activities in the target areas 29 Project Name ESG shelter/prevention/admin Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Funding ESG: $278,205 Description Catholic Charities, St. Annes Intstitute, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless and St. Peters will provide safe and stable shelter opportunties for the homeless in the City. Emergency Code Blue housing will be provided during the winter months. $153,340United Tenants of Albany and The Legal Aid Society will provide homeless prevention services via legal assitance, case management and payment of arrears to avoid eviction. $104,000CARES admin cost:$20,865 Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 1000 homeless or at risk of homelessness will be offered assistanc ethrough these programs Location Description throughout the identified target areas of the city ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 55 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities Catholic Charities, St. Annes Intstitute, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless and St. Peters will provide safe and stable shelter opportunties for the homeless in the City. Emergency Code Blue housing will be provided during the winter months. $153,340 United Tenants of Albany and The Legal Aid Society will provide homeless prevention services via legal assitance, case management and payment of arrears to avoid eviction. $104,000 CARES admin cost:$20,865 30 Project Name Security Home Maintenance/Improvement SHIP Target Area SOUTH END Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Improvement of Existing Structures Funding CDBG: $32,400 Description SEIC will provide low and moderate income homeowners with maintenance and emergency repairs to their homes. CDBG funds will be used to provide up to $1,000 in assistance to an owner occupied home Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 24 low to mod income homeowners living in the South End will receive assistance through this program Location Description South End neighborhood of Albany Planned Activities SEIC will provide low and moderate income homeowners with maintenance and emergency repairs to their homes. CDBG funds will be used to provide up to $1,000 in assistance to an owner occupied home 31 Project Name School Dismissal Program & Community Pop-Up & Game Changer Events Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 56 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Funding CDBG: $65,378 Description The School Dismissal Program proposal is a request for funding to continue successful programs developed by the Albany Police Department to reduce juvenile crime and disorder. The program will provide officers dedicated to ensuring orderly, safe passage from school to home during daily school dismissal in order to reduce juvenile crime, disorder, and victimization, as well as improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in neighborhoods surrounding Albany City Schools. The police department, in an effort to strengthen relationships within the community, will conduct approximately ten â¿¿Pop-Up⿕ community events and 12 Game Changers Events in 2018. The Pop-Up events will take place in neighborhoods throughout Albany and will be in addition to previously scheduled community events. These events will involve temporarily closing down a street or block and inviting the residents to interact with members of the department and share a meal in the form of a cook out. This will be an opportunity for residents and officers to have a conversation that is personal and directly related to the happenings on the street or block where the event is taking place. This will also be an opportunity for our community partners to engage the community and explain the services they offer. Game Changers is a unique youth violence prevention program with an emphasis on basketball, modeled after the nationally recognized â¿¿Saturday Night Lights⿕ in Manhattan, New York. Itâ¿¿s designed to provide professional basketball skills to boys and girls, aged 10 â¿¿ 18, while at the same time offer motivational sessions that teach at â¿¿ risk youth how to make better choices to build a productive future. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities it is estimated that at lest 1200 individuals residing in the City's LMA neighborhoods will benefit from this program. Location Description programming will take place in ACDA's targeted neighborhoods ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 57 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities The School Dismissal Program proposal is a request for funding to continue successful programs developed by the Albany Police Department to reduce juvenile crime and disorder. The program will provide officers dedicated to ensuring orderly, safe passage from school to home during daily school dismissal in order to reduce juvenile crime, disorder, and victimization, as well as improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in neighborhoods surrounding Albany City Schools. The police department, in an effort to strengthen relationships within the community, will conduct approximately ten â¿¿Pop-Upâ¿Â• community events and 12 Game Changers Events in 2018. The Pop-Up events will take place in neighborhoods throughout Albany and will be in addition to previously scheduled community events. These events will involve temporarily closing down a street or block and inviting the residents to interact with members of the department and share a meal in the form of a cook out. This will be an opportunity for residents and officers to have a conversation that is personal and directly related to the happenings on the street or block where the event is taking place. This will also be an opportunity for our community partners to engage the community and explain the services they offer. Game Changers is a unique youth violence prevention program with an emphasis on basketball, modeled after the nationally recognized â¿¿Saturday Night Lightsâ¿Â• in Manhattan, New York. Itâ¿¿s designed to provide professional basketball skills to boys and girls, aged 10 18, while at the same time offer motivational sessions that teach at risk youth how to make better choices to build a productive future. 32 Project Name Youth resource center and Plumeri youth programming Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $75,475 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 58 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Description The Youth Opportunity Office (YOO) will provide a comprehensive community system of youth employment and youth development services that maximize existing community resources, contributes to the overall development of youth and guides them towards becoming self-sufficient adults. The YOO plans to host over 1,100 youth ages 14-24 years old that will benefit from the consolidation of program services and opportunities into a single One-Stop Center which will enable the delivery of services to be much more meaningful and intense. This location is instrumental in facilitating case management to employment, academic support and educational awareness for the low functioning, at-risk, economically disadvantaged youth in the City of Albany. Since 2014, the Department of Recreation has offered sports camps and clinics during the summer for youth using the Hoffman fields, Community Center and Christian Plumeri Sports Complex. This year, they will expand our camp offerings to include adults and seniors, which are free for residents; as well as reduce the number of fee-based clinics. Through the use of the CDBG grant, our Department will be able to significantly reduce the financial burden on families, and attract high quality coaching and educators to serve our residents for sports and adventure camps. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities it is estimated that 300 individuals will be served via this program Location Description Plumeri sports complex and the Youth opportunities offices located at 388 Clinton Ave ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 59 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Planned Activities The Youth Opportunity Office (YOO) will provide a comprehensive community system of youth employment and youth development services that maximize existing community resources, contributes to the overall development of youth and guides them towards becoming self-sufficient adults. The YOO plans to host over 1,100 youth ages 14-24 years old that will benefit from the consolidation of program services and opportunities into a single One-Stop Center which will enable the delivery of services to be much more meaningful and intense. This location is instrumental in facilitating case management to employment, academic support and educational awareness for the low functioning, at-risk, economically disadvantaged youth in the City of Albany. Since 2014, the Department of Recreation has offered sports camps and clinics during the summer for youth using the Hoffman fields, Community Center and Christian Plumeri Sports Complex. This year, they will expand our camp offerings to include adults and seniors, which are free for residents; as well as reduce the number of fee-based clinics. Through the use of the CDBG grant, our Department will be able to significantly reduce the financial burden on families, and attract high quality coaching and educators to serve our residents for sports and adventure camps. 33 Project Name Emergency Housing and Support for Domestic Violence Victims Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Emergeny Service case managers will assist victims fleeing abuse to find safe shelter. Case managers will screen participants and will provide emotional support, advocate and coordinate to reduce barriers to safety. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 150 individuals who are victims of domestic violence ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 60 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Location Description THis project will be administered out of the Equinox offices located at 500 Central Ave but will be offered throughout the City. Planned Activities Emergeny Service case managers will assist victims fleeing abuse to find safe shelter. Case managers will screen participants and will provide emotional support, advocate and coordinate to reduce barriers to safety. 34 Project Name HOPWA Mohawk Opportunties Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Funding HOPWA: $116,860 Description Mohawk opportunities will provide HOPWA services in the form of long term rental assistance. Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Mohawk opportunities provides HOPWA services for 13 long term rental assistance Location Description 201 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12307 Planned Activities Mohawk opportunities will provide HOPWA services in the form of long term rental assistance. 35 Project Name HOPWA Alliance for Positive Health Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Funding HOPWA: $170,341 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 61 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Description Alliance for Positive health will provide HOPWA related services in the form of long term rental assistance Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Alliance for Positive health will provide HOPWA related services in the form of long term rental assistance for 24 individuals Location Description 927 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 Planned Activities Alliance for Positive health will provide HOPWA related services in the form of long term rental assistance 36 Project Name HOPWA - Unity House Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Funding HOPWA: $172,622 Description Unity House will provide HOPWA related services in the form of long term rental assistance Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Unity House will provide HOPWA related services in the form of long term rental assistance for 24 individuals Location Description 2431 Sixth Avenue Troy, New York 12180 Planned Activities Unity House will provide HOPWA related services in the form of long term rental assistance 37 Project Name HOPWA SASH ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 62 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Decent Housing Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention, emergency shelter, rapid reho Funding HOPWA: $129,853 Description SASH will provide HOPWA related services at AHANA house Target Date 5/31/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities SASH will provide HOPWA related services at AHANA house for 24 individuals Location Description 31 6th St Waterford, New York Planned Activities SASH will provide HOPWA related services at AHANA house 38 Project Name Project HYPE Target Area North Albany West Hill SOUTH END Arbor Hill Capital Hill Goals Supported Public Service Assistance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description The purpose of the HYPE program is to support low and moderate income families, particularly LGBT urban youth of color households, through public services including afterschool programs, school supplies, referrals to health care, clothing, furniture, employment assistance, transportation, recreation, emergency food, and other financial resources that serve as protective factors to health and scholastic achievement Target Date 5/31/2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 63 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities the HYPE program will serve 250 individuals in low and moderate income families, particularly LGBT urban youth of color households, through public services including afterschool programs, school supplies, referrals to health care, clothing, furniture, employment assistance, transportation, recreation, emergency food, and other financial resources that serve as protective factors to health and scholastic achievement Location Description Programming will take place at In our Own Voices office space located at 245 lark St Albany Planned Activities The purpose of the HYPE program is to support low and moderate income families, particularly LGBT urban youth of color households, through public services including afterschool programs, school supplies, referrals to health care, clothing, furniture, employment assistance, transportation, recreation, emergency food, and other financial resources that serve as protective factors to health and scholastic achievement ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 64 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The city has identified five target areas for reinvestment for the duration of its current consolidated plan. These target areas were identified through a community assessment process including, census and demographic data, community needs assessment, housing market analysis, and community participation. The four target areas include the South End neighborhood, North Albany, Arbor Hill, West Hill/West End and Captal Hill. The neighborhoods identified struggle with issues of education, employment, income and lack of community investment. Poverty is high (41.02%), unemployment is high (almost 13%), crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) and homeowners and businesses have left many properties vacant or in states of disrepair (approximately 25% vacancy rate). Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds North Albany 20 West Hill 20 SOUTH END 20 Arbor Hill 20 Capital Hill 20 Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The city has identified five target areas for reinvestment for the next five-years. These target areas were identified through a community assessment process including, census and demographic data, community needs assessment, housing market analysis, and community participation. The four target areas include the South End neighborhood, North Albany, Arbor Hill, West Hill/West End and Captal Hill. The neighborhoods identified struggle with issues of education, employment, income and lack of community investment. Poverty is high (41.02%), unemployment is high (almost 13%), crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) and homeowners and businesses have left many properties vacant or in states of disrepair (approximately 25% vacancy rate Discussion ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 65 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction In FY2018 the City of Albany will support affordable housing using its CDBG, HOME, and ESG and HOPWA funds by providing housing rehabilitation/new construction, purchase assistance, homeless prevention, emergency shelter, and rapid re-housing to attain sustainability for very low and low income persons. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 500 Non-Homeless 50 Special-Needs 50 Total 600 Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 2 Rehab of Existing Units 30 Acquisition of Existing Units 12 Total 44 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 66 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing  Apply for additional Section 8 vouchers including special needs.  Leverage private or other public funds to create additional housing opportunities.  Develop additional replacement housing for the remaining towers at Lincoln Square Homes which are intended to be demolished and disposed, including possible use of RAD.Develop replacement housing on- and off-site for Ida Yarbrough Lo-rise Homes using PBVs and other mixed-finance sources.Modernize and dedensify the mid-rise towers at Ida Yarbrough Hi-rise Homes and develop appropriate replacement housing.Explore development opportunities and partnerships for market rate rental and homeownership housing, workforce housing, and supportive housing in the City of Albany and elsewhere.Explore converting Steamboat Square Hi-rise towers into mixed-income, mixed-use housing as part of a vibrant market-rate mixed-use redevelopment plan for the South Waterfront District, including use of RAD.Explore redeveloping the “DMV Block” into mixed-use mixed-income housing and commercial space.Develop market rate rental and homeownership housing products for residents paying the ‘flat rent’. Market to these families and assist them in taking advantage of these products.Participate in the creation of neighborhood plans that would result in the expansion of a variety of quality affordable housing products necessary for the neighborhood’s revitalization, including affordable market rate housing.Cooperate and participate where appropriate with initiatives such as the Albany County Landbank and the Affordable Housing Partnership’s Brownfields Study to return distressed and abandoned buildings and vacant and contaminated land to productive us for affordable housing and other uses conducive to neighborhood revitalization.Partner with others who would expand the supply of supportive housing, assisted housing and market rate housing.Use best efforts to balance the development of assisted housing and special needs housing with market rate housing.  Acquire or build units or developments. a. Explore acquisition and substantial rehab of Bleecker Terrace. b. Explore acquisition and substantial rehab of Clinton Avenue Apartments.  Consider for-profit affiliate for development.  Demolish or dispose of obsolete public housing ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 67 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) o Pursue disposition and demolition of the obsolete towers at 1, 2, and 3 Lincoln Square Homes per the Capital South Plan, including use of RAD. o Explore disposition, demolition and replacement of Robert Whalen Homes, including use of RAD. o Pursue disposition, demolition and replacement of remaining units at Ida Yarbrough Lo-rise Homes using PBV subsidy and other mixed-finance sources. o Explore disposition of Ida Yarbrough Hi-rise Homes as a means to creating mixed-income housing and financing modernization and deep energy retrofit. o Explore disposition of Steamboat Square Hi-rise Homes as a means to creating mixed-income housing and financing modernization and deep energy retrofit, including use of RAD. o Explore disposition of Westview Homes as a means to creating continuum of care housing and financing modernization and deep energy retrofit. o Explore the feasibility and marketability of disposing of public housing rental units suited for homeownership at NY9-12 Steamboat Square Historic Rehabs, NY9-21 Scattered Sites (3rd Street), NY 9- 22 (Ontario and Sherman Streets), and NY 9-29 (Pieter Schuyler Court). Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Continue to encourage residents to be involved on the Resident Advisory Board. Continue to encourage residents to participate in their neighborhood association. Continue to partner with the Affordable Housing Partnership and other organizations that promote financial self-sufficiency and homeownership. Continue to apply for Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency and other funding to support the WAGE Center. Explore homeownership opportunities within and outside of traditionally low-income neighborhoods and promote those opportunities to residents, especially those paying the flat rent. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance N/A Discussion ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 68 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City of Albany has and continues to coordinate and support, outreach services provided by community partners. The Continuum of Care (CoC) conducts focus groups with clients living in shelters and permanent supportive housing to identify the most prominent needs in addressing homelessness. This information has informed the Albany County Strategic Plan to Prevent, Reduce, and Combat Homelessness, which the City will continue to play a role in advancing. The Homeless Action Committee (HAC) operates a van outreach program to identify and engage unsheltered homeless persons sleeping outside and in other places not meant for human habitation. The HAC Outreach Van provides food, clothing and blankets to persons sleeping on the streets, makes referrals, and provides transportation to area resources including shelters. Outreach Van staff and volunteers provide compassionate human contact to persons living outside who are often isolated. Further, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless’ Drop-In Center offers a variety of services such as showers, mailboxes, and a daily meal with the goal of engaging unsheltered individuals and, ultimately, connecting them with resources such as case management and transitional or permanent housing. Finally, the Coordinated Entry system utilizes a “no wrong door” approach, allowing those persons who are homeless to be connected to housing and services by connecting with any of the dozens of participating agencies. This system utilizes a vulnerability assessment which is aimed to assess individual needs, connect persons with the most appropriate housing and services, and prioritize the most vulnerable persons. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons As noted with the 2014 unmet needs analysis there is an overall gap in emergency and transitional beds for both households with and without children within the City of Albany. Currently there are 208 emergency beds for single individuals with an unmet need of 30 beds. When focusing on emergency beds for households with children the unmet need is 63. The need for transitional housing is less with 20 more beds needed to meet the needs of single individuals and 30 more beds needed to serve households with children. This year the City of Albany will also focus on addressing the needs of homeless unaccompanied youth. A Youth Point-In-Time Count (PIT) identified 15 unstably housed unaccompanied youth on the night of October 13, 2017 in Albany County, five of whom were homeless Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 69 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again A Coordinated Entry process is in operation with the City of Albany; connecting all homeless housing services together in a true continuum of care. The CoC and the City, in coordination with key community stake holds such as the Department of Social Services and the County Office of Mental Health have developed a homeless housing entry system that supports homeless households make a quicker and more efficient transition to permanent housing while shortening the period of time that a household experiences homelessness. One main goal of the system, which is currently within the pilot phase, is to help households who have entered the system stay stably housed by utilizing a vulnerability assessment which is aimed at providing intensive services to those most in need and therefore preventing reoccurrences of homeless episodes for those most vulnerable. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. United Tenants of Albany, a City of Albany ESG subgrantee, and the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) help low-income households avoid becoming homeless by providing tenant landlord mediation and housing case management and financial assistance. These agencies specifically target services to those most in need and often assist client make critical connections with community partners who focus on addressing more intensive social, employment and educational needs. The City of Albany coordinates with UTA and other community partners such the Albany County DSS to ensure that households who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care do not enter the homeless system. In addition, the Continuum of Care (CoC) is actively connecting with system stakeholders from health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions to identify coordinated discharge plans, with the goal of preventing discharges to homelessness. The ACCH expects to develop Memorandums of Understanding with these stakeholders to codify the coordinated discharge plans. Discussion ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 70 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-70 HOPWA Goals– 91.220 One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for: Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family 9 Tenant-based rental assistance 52 Units provided in permanent housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWA funds 27 Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWA funds 19 Total 107 ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 71 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction: The primary barrier to affordable housing is a lack of income. With an increase of low-income households in Albany and limited public subsides, the production of affordable housing is directly related to expanded economic opportunity for low-income residents of Albany. As such, affordable housing initiatives must be combined with a coordinated workforce investment program that enables Albany residents to compete for living wage opportunities Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment In December 2014, Mayor Sheehan announced the start of ReZone Albany a major new initiative to update and streamline the City’s antiquated Zoning Code. This two year effort, funded largely by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) Cleaner, Greener Communities Program, is designed to make the City a better place to live, work and invest. ReZone Albany will create a new Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance that is user-friendly, better aligned with priorities established in the City’s Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and promotes energy conservation and sustainable development. Updating the City's Zoning Code will reduce burdens on small business owners, streamline the City’s procedures for reviewing and approving new development, and protect established neighborhoods. The recently adopted Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance both requires and incentivizes the creation of affordable housing units. New developments having 50 or more new dwelling units must set aside at least 5 percent of units at prices affordable to persons earning no more than 100 percent of the area median household income for the City of Albany. Further, a development of any size that sets aside at least 20 percent of dwelling units at or below this affordability threshold may increase the height of a primary building by an additional story beyond that allowed within the applicable zoning district and/or decrease the number of off-street parking spaces required by 20 percent. Vast areas of the City have been rezoned to allow for residential uses and minimum size requirements for dwelling units removed, among other measures, in order to broaden and stimulate housing opportunities. The City has proposed and will continue to pursue the allowance of accessory dwelling units for owner occupied dwellings in single-family zoned areas. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 72 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Discussion: The City of Albany Housing Affordability Task Force was convened by Mayor Kathy M. Sheehan on April 20, 2016. Made up of landlords, tenants, community and government leaders, the Task Force’s goal is to study the issue of affordable housing in the City of Albany, assess the demand for and supply of it, and explore ways the City of Albany can protect existing opportunities for quality, stable, and affordable housing for city residents and extend those opportunities to underserved communities. The Task Force is called upon to release a report twice each year containing recommendations for the Mayor and Common Council concerning affordable housing in our City. The task force provides an opportunity for landlords, tenants, housing organizations and city residents to particpate in workshops, public meetings and to provide input as to the state of affordable housing in the City. Information on the task force and its reports can be found here: ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 73 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction: Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City utilizes all possible resources and continues to seek leveraging sources to meet as many underserved needs as possible. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City of Albany Housing Affordability Task Force was convened by Mayor Kathy M. Sheehan on April 20, 2016. Made up of landlords, tenants, community and government leaders, the Task Force’s goal is to study the issue of affordable housing in the City of Albany, assess the demand for and supply of it, and explore ways the City of Albany can protect existing opportunities for quality, stable, and affordable housing for city residents and extend those opportunities to underserved communities. The Task Force is called upon to release a report twice each year containing recommendations for the Mayor and Common Council concerning affordable housing in our City. The task force provides an opportunity for landlords, tenants, housing organizations and city residents to particpate in workshops, public meetings and to provide input as to the state of affordable housing in the City. Information on the task force and its reports can be found here: The City of Albany will also continue to administer its in house programs that will assist low/mod income homebuyers and homeowners with purchasing and maintaining their homes. These programs include: Home Acquisition Program:The Home Acquisition Program (HAP) assists low-income households to purchase, and Home Owner Assistance Program: The goal of the Home Owner Assistance Program (HOAP) is to provide assistance to low-income homeowners for the moderate rehabilitation of their owner-occupied 1 to 4 unit buildings to meet local housing quality standards and codes. Eligible applicants are low- income homeowners residing in the City of Albany and residing in the property to rehabilitate. Senior Rehabilitation Program (SRP)and Rehabilitation Assistance Program: This program designed by the Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) to provide substantial repair to housing units, owned by persons over the age of 62 or to low income homeowners, to eliminate conditions that pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of their occupants. SRP, provides financial assistance in the form of a grant. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 74 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City of Albany will submit a Lead Hazard control application to HUD when the request for funding is announced. The City continues to aggressively identify lead hazards in all of its rehabilitation projects and to provide control in compliance with HUD regulations. With its most recent lead hazard control grant, the City of Albany provided 205 units of lead safe housing units. The program serves privately owned hosuing, mostly 1-4 dwelling units that are available and affordable to low income households. The first priority for asssistance will be for dwellings occupied by children under the age of six years old. Since 1997 ACDA has been part of the force and knowledge behind the start and the completion of the 1907 dwellings. The total lead grant funding since 1997 is $27,530,853. Under its most recent grant, 205 units were made lead safe. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families One of the Mayor's top priorities for the City is to address the City's level of poverty. In December of 2014, ACDA and several public and private organizations submitted an application to HUD to have the City designated as a Promise Zone area. This application outlined the severity of Albany's poverty levels in its target areas and a detailed approach to addressing it. The mission of the Albany Promise Zone is to “Ensur[e] an environment of opportunity…for eliminating poverty and enhancing the quality of life for all residents in Albany Promise Zone. In an environment of opportunity all residents [will be] provided pathways to gainful employment and a reasonable living wage, high quality education, and safe and healthy neighborhoods.” Established best practices, existing public/private resources and new contributions will be leveraged to: improve educational outcomes; increase access to employment opportunities; create a healthy business environment; foster opportunities for personal and communal well-being; and de-incentivize criminal activity in the proposed Promise Zone. Promise Zone designation for the City of Albany will be the critical first step towards obtaining funding for specific Promise Zone goals and activities as well as for growing Promise Zone partnerships the priority funding designation will allow Albany to compete more successfully for state, federal and private grants. In the case that preference points are awarded, Albany will have a competitive advantage. Even if applications make no specific attempt to favor Promise Zone applicants, Promise Zone status verifies a certain level of need, which will show funders the opportunity for impressive returns on their investment. Promise Zone designation will also solidify a promising partnership of institutions currently operating to alleviate poverty in Albany, from the Trinity Alliance to the Albany Housing Authority. These organizations have decades of history working alongside each other to address issues of social and economic justice in Albany. Promise Zone designation will provide a centralized plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 75 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) to pool organizational resources to more effectively address issues and build successful working relationships for the future. Regardless of the outcome of this application, the City will remain committed to carry City of Albany Community Outreach As a result of Mayor Sheehans's transition report, she has created a new inititiative called Community Outreach. This inititiave is aimed at combatting poverty throughout Albany. As part of the National EITC Awareness Day campaign, Mayor Sheehan took the opportunity to inform residents of these valuable credits and express her support of the Capital Region Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Coalition. EITC is acknowledged as one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs, helping millions of families each year, and the CASH Coalition works to ensure that EITC-ing out the mission of the Albany Promise Zone in order to address the high levels of poverty within the City. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City of Albany is the local administrator of CDBG, HOME and ESG entitlement grant funding. The agency contracts with CARES Inc., to administer HOPWA funding and starting in year 44, will contract with CARES to administer its EST funding. Each year, the ACDA awards entitlement grant funding to local non-profit service providers through a competitive request for proposals process. Applications are reviewed for compliance with HUD regulations, for consistency with needs identified in the Consolidated Plan, past performance with entitlement awards (if applicable), capacity and proposed performance goals. Remaining grant funding supports the agencies homeownership, rehabilitation and economic development funding, direct delivery of services and administration. The City will continue to pursue linkages with private industry and philanthropic groups to improve Albany's marginal neighborhoods Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies As designated by the Mayor and authorized by the Common Council of The City of Albany; the Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) is the Lead Agency responsible for development of the Consolidated Plan. The Agency has administered the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the past 38 Years. The Agency is a public agency under the Department of Development and Planning. The governing board of the Agency consists of the Mayor, City Comptroller, City Clerk, Commissioner of Administrativer Services, President of the Common Council, the City’s Corporation Counsel and the Agency Director. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 76 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Public Sector The City’s Housing and Community Development Department has evolved into a key housing agency, and it is essential that the City foster and maintain partnerships with other public agencies for the successful delivery of its housing and community development programs. The City will coordinate with the following public agencies when carrying out its Consolidated Plan.  DEeartment of General Services;  City of Albany Planning Department  Department of Youth and Workforce Services  of codes and regulatory compliance  Albany County Department of Social Services  Albany County Health Department  Albany Housing Authority The City continues to support several not for profit organizations throughout the City that are instrumental in meeting the needs of Albany's residents. These organizations play a key role in delivering services to the public and providing programs essential to the community such as homeless services, youth programs, domestic violence assistance, and special needs services. Not for profit organizations that have played a key role in developing and carrying out the mission of the City's plan include:  Capitalize Albany Corporation  Habitat for Humanity  South End Improvement Corp  Arbor Hill Development Corp  Capital District YMCA  Albany Community Action Partnership  Trinity Institution/Homer Perkins Center  Albany Promise  CARES Discussion: ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 77 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 90.00% HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: 1. Created in year 39, the City of Albany HOME Investment Partnership Program funded two LIHTC programs in order to assist low income housing for seniors and families in Albany. ACDA will ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 78 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) continue to program additional funds through and RFP process in order to award funds to housing development organizations to fund projects that will leverage significant state, local, and federal resources. 2. Created in 2017, the vacant building rehabilitation program utilizes non federal funds to provide $50,000 in funding to individuals wanting to rehab a vacant building in the city of Albany. applications may either rehab the building to live in or may use it as a rental property. If being used as a rental property, the landlord must adhere to affordable housing requirements set forth in the program guidelines ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 79 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: To ensure affordability and secure HUD HOME Program funds invested in a homebuyer unit, the Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) will impose either resale or recapture requirements. The ACDA and HOME assisted CHDO’s funded by the ACDA that produce homebuyer units will establish the resale or recapture requirements that comply with HUD HOME program regulations at 24 CFR § 92.254 Qualification as Affordable Housing: Homeownership, specifically 24 CFR 92.254(a) for each program budgeted with HOME funds. Resale Resale provisions must ensure, if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of affordability that the housing is made available for subsequent purchase only to a buyer whose family qualifies as a low-income family and will use the property as its principal residence. The resale requirement must also ensure that the price at resale provides the original HOME assisted owner a fair return on investment (inc. homeowner’s investment and any capital improvement) and ensure that the housing will remain affordable to a reasonable range of low-income homebuyers. The period of affordability is based on the total amount of HOME funds invested in the housing. The City of Albany CHDO’s may use deed restrictions, covenants running with the land, or other similar mechanisms to impose the resale requirements. The affordability restrictions may terminate upon occurrence of any of the following termination events: foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure or assignment of an FHA insured mortgage to HUD. CHDO’s may also use purchase options, rights of first refusal or other preemptive rights to purchase the housing before foreclosure to preserve affordability. The affordability restrictions shall be revived according to the original terms if, during the original affordability period, the owner of record before the termination event, obtains an ownership interest in the housing 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: Recapture provisions must ensure that ACDA and CHDO’s recoup all or a portion of the HOME assistance that was given to the homebuyers, if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of affordability. ACDA and CHDO’s may structure their recapture provisions based on their specific program design and market conditions. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 80 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) The period of affordability is based upon the total amount of HOME funds subject to recapture described in 24 CFR 92.254 ACDA and CHDO’s may adopt, modify or develop their own recapture requirements for HUD approval. ACDA and CHDO’s are subject to the limitation that when the recapture requirement is triggered by a sale (voluntary or involuntary) of the housing unit, and there are no net proceeds or the net proceeds are insufficient to repay the HOME investment due, they can only recapture the net proceeds, if any. The net proceeds are the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds) and any closing costs. Amount Subject to Recapture The HOME investment that is subject to recapture for each respective program is based on the amount of HOME assistance that enabled the homebuyer to buy the dwelling unit. This includes any HOME assistance that reduced the purchase price from fair market value to an affordable price, but excludes the amount between the cost of producing the unit and the market value of the property the development subsidy). ACDA and CHDO’s will re-allocate the recaptured funds to carry out HOME-eligible activities. If the HOME assistance is allocated only for the development subsidy, this is not subject to recapture and the resale provision must be used 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: n/a Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Reference 91.220(l)(4) 1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) All agencies providing a service (i.e. prevention) will use the same eligibility determination form and will be required to collect the same supporting documentation to prove eligibility. Below is a summary of the eligibility criteria for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing. The applicant must fully cooperate in an initial determination of basic program eligibility at which time the following must be verified: 1. The household is a resident of the City of Albany ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 81 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 2. The household has a combined income below 30% of area median income 3. The household lacks identifiable financial resources and/or support networks 4. The household has documented proof of housing status as outlined below Required Documentation for Homelessness Prevention Assistance–  Copy of eviction notice from landlord/property manager of unit or court order based on eviction action that notifies the applicant they must leave AND of lease naming applicant as leaser  Copy of notice indicating building in which applicant is renting or otherwise residing is being foreclosed on AND copy of lease naming applicant as leaseholder  Copy of eviction letter from host family or friend who owns or rents the housing that notifies the applicant that they must leave AND copy of lease naming host family/friend as leaseholder  Copy of utility shut off notice from utility company or notice of service denial.  Copy of notice from landlord/property manager, public health, code enforcement, fire marshal, child welfare or other government entity that housing is condemned and copy of lease naming applicant as leaseholder  Copy of written statement from hospital or other institution Required Documentation for Rapid Rehousing Assistance–  Client must show proof of literal homelessness including but not limited to: A verifiable shelter letter; Self-declaration of street homelessness. Additional Criteria for Financial Assistance for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Applicants for short- or medium-term rental assistance must be assessed as having reasonable potential to maintain housing independently upon termination of the rental assistance, by meeting one or more of the following criteria.  Are currently employed full or part-time and reasonably expected to maintain or improve their income level.  Have a recent attachment to the workforce, defined as having worked full-time at least six months in the last two years prior to the application for rental assistance.  Have specific job or vocational skills that are immediately marketable and reasonably expected to ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 82 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) result in obtaining employment.  Are currently in receipt of or potentially eligible and willing to apply for SSI/SSDI, Veterans Administration or other similar benefits, that upon receipt would improve their income level.  Are on a waiting list for and reasonably expected to obtain, within the program time-limits, subsidized housing under another program.  Are in receipt of temporary assistance benefits through Albany County, are actively engaged in a specific job or skill training program, and are in full-compliance with their Department-mandated employment plan. In addition, all applicants must apply for all financial benefit programs for which they appear eligible (ex. Temporary Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI/SSDI, veterans benefits etc.). 2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system. Since May 2014 the Albany CoC has worked to design and establish a coordinated assessment process that prioritizes applicants for homeless services. The Albany CoC Systems committee was tasked with the development of the coordinated assessment system. The system is open and promotes efficient communication among service providers within the community. The committee chose a “no wrong door” system which means all participating homeless service providers are an access point for services. Households that enter any of the access points will complete initial assessments. Initial assessments are conducted by agency front line staff (i.e. intake specialists, case managers, social workers, etc.) using a standardized assessment tool. This assessment tool is designed to assess housing needs and vulnerability to identify eligibility and prioritize those most vulnerable. Each household is assessed based on specified criteria that the Albany CoC met and agreed upon. Coordination of client centered service referrals and assignments is conducted by front line staff and the Coordinated Assessment Coordinator. The Coordinated Assessment Coordinator guides the system and tracks each household’s movement through the system. The Coordinator is primarily responsible for: organizing and reporting vacancies and anticipated vacancies, reporting the number of homeless households that enter the homeless system, reporting the number of homeless households eligible for permanent supportive housing, reporting permanent supportive housing referral options by client, reporting acceptance/denials by permanent supportive housing providers, and reporting eligible households whom become inactive. The Albany coordinated assessment system includes: Department of Social Services, the ESG Shelters, CoC funded and non-funded entities. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 83 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations). The following allocation parameters were utilized by the City of Albany in the process for making sub-awards for ESG funding: no more than 50 percent of the ESG funding less Administrative Costs and subsequently HMIS costs, were obligated for emergency shelter and/or outreach services. Of the remaining funds a minimum of 75 percent were obligated to services for homeless prevention. Of the remaining funds a maximum of 25 percent was obligated for rapid rehousing. The City worked closely with the Continuum of Care (CoC) Systems Committee to outline the parameters above as well as to collaborate on a review process in order for funding recommendations to be made. Together the CoC and City enlisted knowledgeable and objective community representatives to review the applications received by the City. The reviews’ recommendations were adopted by the committee on behalf of the CoC and presented to the City. Like-minded recommendations were made by the City and funding allocations aligned with the collaborative recommendations were made. 4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG. N/A 5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG. The performance standards for evaluating ESG are based on the intended purpose of the service type and the expected outcome of fulfilling that purpose. The City of Albany collaborates with the Albany County Continuum of Care to set and evaluate required performance standards per ESG activity. Emergency shelter services are intended to reduce the rates of homelessness with the expected outcome that a minimum of 30% of households exit to permanent housing destinations. Street outreach activities are intended to expand outreach and services to homeless persons and expected to provide services to at least 10% more households than were reached the previous year. Homelessness prevention services seek to reduce the number of homeless households that seek emergency shelter. This is evaluated by the expected outcomes that there will be a minimum 20% increase in diversions for homeless households within the City of Albany and that at least 80% of households served will maintain permanent housing for 90 days after discharge. Rapid Rehousing services are intended to reduce the length of homelessness with the outcome expected that at least 80% of households served will be placed in permanent housing within 60 days and at least 80% of households served will maintain permanent housing for 90 days after discharge. The Homeless Management Information System is intended in increase and maintain the data quality of the ESG programs within HMIS with the expectation that no more than 5% miss or null data is required for all required fields. ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 84 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) ---PAGE BREAK--- Annual Action Plan 2018 85 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)