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GENERAL
The Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serves as
the formal application for the use of entitlement funds that are received by Iowa City.
The Action Plan defines the one-year activities in relationship to the five-year goals and objectives of CITY STEPS, Iowa City's
Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and Services for Low -Income Residents, covering City Fiscal Years 2011-2015.
The Action Plan provides a brief description of the programs and projects of Iowa City for FY13 (July i, 203.2 to June 30, 2013), the
third year of CITY STEPS, as well as funding announcements for the CDBG, HOME, ESG and other state and federal programs.
Table of Contents
Standard Form 424: CDBG & HOME Program.................................................................. i
ExecutiveSummary 91.220(b)......................................................................................1
Objectives and Outcomes
Evaluation of Past Performance
Citizen Participation 91.200 & 91.220(b)...................................................................... 3
Resourcesand Objectives 91.220 (c)............................................................................ 4
Federal Resources
Other Resources & Leverage
Annual Objectives (Table 3A)
Activities to be Undertaken & Outcome Measures 91.220 (d)(e).................................7
Table 3C - Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects..........................................................8
Geographic Distribution 91.220 (f)............................................................................. 24
Comparison of LMI Block Groups and Minority Concentration Map ............................... 26
FY13 Project Locations...........................................................................................29
Allocation Priorities - HCDC Memo.......................................................................... 30
Affordable Housing Goals 91.220 (g).......................................................................... 35
Table 3B - Annual Housing Completion Goals
PublicHousing 91.220(h)...........................................................................................36
Homeless & Other Special Needs Activities 91.220 (i)................................................36
Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220 (j)................................................................... 38
OtherActions 91.220 (k)............................................................................................ 40
HOME Program Specific Requirements 91.220 (1).......................................................42
Recapture/Resale Provisions
Fair Housing
Affirmative Marketing
Monitoring91.230.......................................................................................................49
Certifications91.225................................................................................................... 51
Appendix A - Comments Received & Staff Response ................................................... 63
91.220 (B) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objectives & Outcomes
The Annual Plan articulates funding decisions for the next year of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program funds according to the long-term goals established in CITY STEPS, the city's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan.
The CP was guided by three overarching goals that are applied according to community needs. These goals are:
• To provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing,
reducing discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs and transitioning
homeless persons and families into housing.
To provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low and
moderate income residents throughout the city, increased housing opportunities and reinvestment in deteriorating
neighborhoods.
• To expand economic opportunities through more jobs paying self-sufficient wages, homeownership opportunities,
development activities that promote long-term community viability and the empowerment of low- and moderate -income
persons to achieve self-sufficiency.
Focus of the Plan
As required by the federal government, the identification of needs and the adoption of strategies to address those needs must
focus primarily on low- and moderate -income (LMI) individuals and households. The Consolidated Plan must also address the needs
of persons with "special needs" such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, large families, single parents and homeless individuals
and families.
Priorities
Iowa City is committed to allocating funds that serve the needs of low -to -moderate income residents. Households with incomes
less than 50% of the area median income, particularly those with extremely low incomes (less than 30% of area median income),
are particular priorities. The city has also identified special needs individuals as among those who face the greatest challenges and
who should receive high priority in the expenditure of federal funds, including at -risk children and youth, low income families, the
homeless and persons threatened with homelessness, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
The Consolidated Plan planning process requires the city to specifically address needs and proposed strategies in the following
three areas: housing, homelessness and community development.
Based upon outreach efforts, the following community development and housing needs were determined to have a high priority
and will continue to be an emphasis of CDBG funding:
Housing
Non -student renter households up to 50% of MFI
Persons and families at -risk for homelessness
• Owner -occupied housing units (elderly, small family, special needs)
• Public Services
• Crime prevention
• Child care services
• Youth programming
• Life skills
• Financial literacy
• Substance prevention and care
• Mental health
• Public Facilities and Improvements
0 Facility improvements to the structures housing the public service providers
• Economic Development
• Micro -enterprise development
Outcome Performance Measures
Based on guidance provided by HUD, the following performance measurement system is utilized by the City of Iowa City. Simply
stated, performance measurement is an organized process for gathering information to determine how well programs and
activities are meeting established needs and goals. HUD needs this information in a common format to summarize program
outcomes at the national level. For each activity that the city funds, it must determine the goal of the activity based on local intent,
identify one objective and one outcome for each activity, indicate the objective and outcome in IDIS and report on applicable
indicators in IDIS and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Each activity must have an outcome
statement. This outcome statement in its most basic form is the activity's objective plus outcome.
Three specific objectives are relative to each activity funded. These include:
• Creating (or Enhancing) Suitable Living Environments. Applicable to activities that are designed to benefit communities,
families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment. This objective relates to activities that are intended
to address a wide range of issues faced by low and moderate income persons, from physical problems with their
environment to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services.
• Providing Decent Housing. Applicable to housing programs where the purpose is to meet individual family or community
needs, and not programs where housing is an element of a larger effort (such as would otherwise be applied under the
"Suitable Living Environment" Objective).
• Creating Economic Development Opportunities. Applicable to activities that are related to economic development,
commercial revitalization, orjob creation.
Three specific outcomes are relative to stated objectives. These include:
• Availability/Accessibility. Applicable to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate income people, including persons with disabilities. In this
category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the affordable basics of daily living
available and accessible to low- and moderate -income people.
Affordability. Applicable to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and moderate -income people. It
can include the creation or maintenance or affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or services such as
transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving
the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a low-income household.
• Sustainability. Applicable to activities or services that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to low- and moderate -income persons or by removing or eliminating
slums or blighted areas.
Evaluation of Past Performance
The City of Iowa City's past performance in the administration and implementation of the CDBG and HOME programs has fulfilled
the spirit and intent of the federal legislation creating these programs. The city has facilitated affordability for decent housing,
availability and accessibility to a suitable living environment, sustainability of a suitable living environment and accessibility to
economic opportunities. The following is a summary of Iowa City's past performance as reported to HUD in the FYzosi
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the most recent report filed.
During FYzoii, the City of Iowa City expended $865,1og in CDBG funds and $1,025,o67 in HOME funds and leveraged $10,285,3.15
in private and public funds. Leverage and beneficiary information for CDBG and HOME projects are realized when the project is
closed.
In administering its CDBG and HOME programs, the city continued to implement the priorities established in CITY STEPS, the 2021-
2015 Consolidated Plan. The plan's three major priorities and the FYii projects to address these priorities are identified below:
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1) Provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing
discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs and transitioning homeless
persons and families into housing;
By the end of the fiscal year, 30 owner -occupied rehabilitation projects were completed, 18 households received tenant based
assistance, one home constructed and sold to an income eligible homebuyer, four units acquired for affordable rental housing and
22 homes constructed and leased to income eligible tenants.
2) Provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low and moderate
income residents throughout the city, increased housing opportunities and reinvestment in deteriorating neighborhoods;
FYi1 funding provided needed additions and or rehabilitations to four public facilities: Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program,
MECCA, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and Domestic Violence Intervention Program. In addition, Shelter House
completed their 7o bed homeless facility with CDBG and other funding. Shelter House successfully brought to a close a seven year
journey to build and operate the shelter. The project faced many delays due to legal opposition by neighboring property owners.
These organizations serve the following clienteles: youth, persons with disabilities, persons with alcohol and drug addiction and
families in crisis, homeless or at risk of being homeless.
FY1i operational funding was provided to the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic, Shelter House, Crisis Center, Mayor's Youth, United
Action for Youth and Elder Services. CDBG funds assisted 2,020 persons who are homeless with support services and shelter
upgrades and provided operational funding to non-profit organizations that assisted 2,882 persons.
Program beneficiaries are counted in the fiscal year the project is completed.
3) Expand economic opportunities through morejobs paying self-sufficient wages, homeownership opportunities, development
activities that promote long-term community viability and the empowerment of low -and moderate -income persons to
achieve self-sufficiency.
The CDBG Economic Development Fund was created to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of
permanent, private sector jobs with living wages for low -to -moderate income persons in Iowa City. All CDBG economic
development activities must meet the National Objective of benefiting low to moderate income persons. The program rule requires
that 51% of thejobs created or retained must be held or made available to low -to -moderate income persons based on family size or
the business must qualify as a micro -enterprise. The City reviewed three applications during FYi1 and assisted one micro -
enterprise business, the Paper Nest, which provides printing papers, book binding tools and custom printing and assisted in the
creation of one small business, Baroncini Inc., an Italian restaurant that created 7.5 FTEs.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Throughout the year the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) holds public hearings to oversee the
operation of the Community Development Division, the Iowa City Housing Authority, monitor CDBG and HOME projects, and listen
to public input into these and other programs.
The City of Iowa City's current 5-year Consolidated Plan (2011-2015 CITY STEPS) was adopted in December 2009. Numerous public
meetings and hearings were held to solicit public comment regarding the development of the CITY STEPS plan in accordance with
the City's Citizen Participation Plan. The city ensured broad public participation in the development of CITY STEPS. The
stakeholders invited to participate in the Plan are identified on Page 12 of CITY STEPS as well as the comments and staff responses
received (p.14 & 16).
HCDC and the City Council have held a number of meetings for the preparation of the FY13 Annual Action Plan and other HUD
related documents. The public has been invited to participate in all of the meetings and efforts were made to encourage and
increase citizen participation. The following is a chronology of the events, meetings, public hearings and actions taken in relation
to the FY13 Annual Action Plan and Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS).
Dec. 14, 2011 Public notice that CDBG and HOME applications are available
Dec. 29, zoss CDBG/HOME Applicant Workshop
Jan. g, 2012 CDBG/HOME Applicant Workshop
Jan. zo, zosz Applications due to City of Iowa City by sz noon
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Feb.16, 2012
HCDC meeting question/answer discussion with applicants
March 8, 2012
HCDC meeting review of rankings & average funding
March 22, 2012
HCDC meeting: recommendation on funding awards
April 13, 2012
Draft Annual Action Plan - 3o-day comment period begins
April 17, 2012
Council Sets FY12 Action Plan Public Hearing
May 1, 2012
Public Hearing Notice Appears in Press -Citizen
May 14, 2012
Expiration 3o-day comment period on the FY13 Annual Action Plan
May 15, 2012
City Council: public hearing on the FY13 Annual Action Plan
May 15, 2012
City Council: resolution -approving the FY13 Annual Action Plan
Anticipated Dates
May 16, 2012
FY13 Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD
May 30, 2012
Submission of Environmental Review Record and FONSI (as applicable)
June 15, 2012
Submission of Request for Release of Funds
July 1, 2012
Start FY13 CDBG and HOME projects
In accordance with Iowa City's Citizen Participation Plan, the draft Annual Action Plan was available during the public comment
period at the Iowa City Library, the Planning Community Development Office and on the city's website at
www.icgov.org/actionplan. Special accommodations were available for persons with physical disabilities if the request was made at
least seven days prior to the scheduled meeting date. In FY13 no special requests were made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
A 30-day public comment period regarding the FY13 Annual Action Plan ran from April 23, 2022 to May 24, 2022. A public hearing
was held on May 25, 2012. Comments received and staff response can be found in Appendix A.
RESOURCES & OBJECTIVES
Federal Resources
The city anticipates receiving the following funds during FY2013 to help support affordable housing projects, housing rehabilitation
programs, and homeless outreach and prevention activities, along with its other CDBG/HOME initiatives.
Funding Sources, FY2013
Entitlement Revenue $1,794,322
CDBG
CDBG Annual Entitlement
s638,918
Anticipated CDBG Program Income
s65,000
Uncommitted/Returned Projects
$544,223
Total CDBG
$1,248,131
HOME
HOME Annual Entitlement
$385,38o
HOME Program Income
$90,000
-Anticipated
Uncommitted/Returned Projects
$7o,811
Total HOME
$546,191
Non -Entitlement Revenue
(Federal & Other)
$7,894,796
General Obligation Bonds (GRIP)
$200,000
-City
CDBG Disaster Recovery (Round 4 - SFNC)
$1,390,277
General Obligation Bonds (UniverCity Project)
s16o,000
-City
Housing Choice Vouchers & Public Housing Capital
Funds (ICHA)
$6,144,519
Total Resources Anticipated
$9,689,118
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Other Resources and Leverage
Iowa City is fortunate to have active and vital organizations that provide housing and supportive services within the community. As
such, multiple resources (federal, state, local and private) are available for activities including housing, jobs and human services. In
addition to these funds, other resources like donations and volunteers are utilized.
According to the applications, we have been able to estimate that $1,630,915 in other funds will be leveraged. This amounts to
$1.59 leveraged for each dollar of local CDBG and HOME funds allocated by the City of Iowa City. In addition, other municipal
resources such as general fund expenditures, infrastructure improvements and tax exemptions may be used to meet the City's
HOME match liability.
Actual leverage and HOME match figures will depend on the outcomes of the projects proposed in this annual action plan. Upon
completion of the FY13 projects the exact amount of other resources leveraged by these projects will be known and included within
the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The City currently has $2,741,050 in excess match carried over from
previous years.
Private banks and lending institutions often provide significant capital to both Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) projects. Both the City and local organizations recognize this mutually beneficial
relationship. To promote the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) both parties have taken steps to
strengthen and expand our partnerships.
As stated above, other resources include in -kind donations, volunteers, foundations and businesses. The following is a list of
organizations or groups identified as contributing to FY23 CDBG and HOME projects:
Private (donations)
Private (loans)
Private (foundations)
Private (faith based)
Public funds
United Way
Johnson County
In -kind Donations (skilled labor, goods, materials, waived fees)
Volunteers
City of Iowa City
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Table 3A
Summary of Specific Annual Objectives — Program Year 3
Obj
Specific Objectives
Sources of
Performance
Expected
Actual
Outcome/
#
Funds
Indicators
Number
Number
Objective*
Rental Housing Objectives
1.
Increase the capacity of nonprofit
HOME
Organizations
1
DH-2
organizations that develop affordable
housing
Owner Housing Objectives
2.
Increase affordability of decent housing
HOME
Housing Units
3
DH-2
by rehabilitating and resale of owner
housing to income eligible households
(includes new construction).
3.
Increase affordability of decent housing
HOME/
Housing Units
23
DH-2
by rehabilitating owner -occupied
CDBG
housing.
Homeless Objectives
4.
Increase affordability of decent housing
HOME
Housing Units
18
DH-2
for special needs populations
Special Needs Objectives
5.
Increase affordability of decent housing
HOME
Housing Units
8
DH-2
for special needs populations
6.
Provide rental assistance to special
DH-2
needs populations.
Community Development Objectives
Infrastructure Objectives
Public Facilities Objectives
7.
Assist with the renovation of a variety of
CDBG
Public Facility
6
SL-1
facilities that provide benefits to LMI
persons.
Public Services Objectives
8.
Address the greatest needs of the City's
CDBG
Persons
420
SL-1
LMI and special needs populations with
needed services.
Economic Development Objectives
9.
Provide working capital, job training
CDBG
Businesses
2
EO-2
funds to micro -enterprises or small
businesses to create jobs for LMI
persons
Other Objectives
*Outcome/Objective Codes
Availability/AccessibilityAvailability/Accessibility
Affordability
Sustainabilit
Decent Housing
DH-1
DH-2
DH-3
Suitable Living Environment
SL-1
SL-2
SL-3
Economic Opportunity
EO-1
EO-2
EO-3
ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN & OUTCOME MEASURES
The following table summarizes the FY201-3 CDBG/HOME budget for the City of Iowa City. The Housing and Community
Development Commission recommended the allocation of $1,794,322 for activities related to CDBG and HOME. The city's FY2013
program activities are anticipated to specifically benefit 52 housing units/households, 6 public facilities, 2,440 persons receiving
public services and two micro -enterprises and/or businesses creating jobs for low -moderate persons. The City anticipates that s00%
of the CDBG funds will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.
CDBG & HOME Activities, FY2013
Category
Activity
Requested
Allocated
Units/HH Assisted
Source
Housing
Charm Homes LLC - Rental Housing
$ 61,650
$ 61,650
8
HOME
HACAP - Rental Rehabilitation
$ 360,000
$ 290,014
18
HOME
The Housing Fellowship - CH DO Operating
$ 20,630
$ 19,260
NA
HOME
IV Habitat for Humanity - Homeownership
$ 90,000
$ 90,000
3
CDBG
Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program
$ 200,000
14
CDBG
Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation -Targeted
$ 110,000
$ 64,058
4
CDBG
Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation -Targeted
$ 110,000
$ 135,942
5
HOME
Total Housing:
$ 752,280
$ 860,924
52
Public
Facilities
Facilities Assisted
Community Mental Health-Accessbility
$ 163,564
$ 100,000
1
CDBG
Crisis Center of Johnson County - Rehab.
$ 300,400
$ 160,000
1
CDBG
DVIP- Rehabilitation
$ 172,076
$ 172,076
1
CDBG
HACAP - Playground
$ 40,000
$ 40,000
1
CDBG
MECCA - Rehabilitation
$ 339,767
$ 12,500
1
CDBG
Neighborhood Centers - Rehabilitation
$ 111,500
$ 111,500
1
CDBG
Total Public Facilities
$ 1,127,307
$ 596,076
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Persons Served
Public
Services
lAid to Agencies
$ 91,000
$ 91,000
420
CDBG
I Total Public Services
$ 91,000
$ 91,000
420
Entities Assisted
Econ. Dev
Iowa City Economic Development Fund
$ 67,000
2
CDBG
Total Economic Development
$ 67,000
2
Admin.
HOME Program Administration
$ 38,538
NA
HOME
CDBG Program Administration
$ 140,784
NA
CDBG
Tota I Administration
$ 179,322
NA
Total CDBG $ 1,248,918
Total HOME $ 545,404
Combined Total $ 1,794,322
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TABLE 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Charm Homes LLC — Rental Housing
Priority Need: Non -Student Renter Households up to 50% MI - High
Activity: Acquisition of Existing Units for Rental Housing
Project Description: Acquisition of two four -bedroom accessible homes to provide supportive
housing to frail elders or persons with disabilities to avoid premature
placement into more institutional settings.
Local Objective: Development of affordable housing options for frail elders with low
incomes. (See CITY STEPS p. 84)
Location/Target Area: City Wide
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
001
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
01
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units 10
8
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.001
8
Funding Sources:
CDBG
HOME
$61,650
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$350,250
Grantee Funds
Total
$411, 900
Staff Recommended Financial Terms:
Deferred payment loan for 10 years; thereafter $1,000 per month for 10 years. Balloon payment at end of 20 years.
Period of Affordability: 10 Years
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV AIDS ®Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
N
City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: HACAP — Rental Rehabilitation
Priority Need: Persons and families at -risk for homelessness - High
Activity: Rehabilitation of Existing Transitional Housing Units
Project Description: Rehabilitation of the exterior and interior of 18 three -bedroom units
Local Objective: Maintain current housing for persons and families at -risk of homelessness
(See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 1926 & 1946 Broadway St.
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
002
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
14B
NA
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
NA
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units 10
18
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.002
18
❑ Economic Opportunity
❑ Sustainability
Funding Sources:
CDBG
HOME
$290,014
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$290, 014
Staff Recommended Financial Terms:
Conditional occupancy loan subject to annual review of revenue and expenses. Total operating expenses shall be no less
than $2,750/unit per year to ensure adequate funds for maintenance, property management and reserves.
Period of Affordability: 10 years
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
all
City of Iowa City
Table X
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: The Housing Fellowship — CHDO Operating Expenses
Priority Need: Other Public Services - High
Activity:
CHDO Operating Expenses
Project Description: As a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), applicant is
eligible to receive funds for operational expenses. Applicant owns and
manages over 138 affordable rental units and has placed 17 owner -
occupied homes in a community land trust.
Local Objective: Utilize local CHDOs to provide financial and technical assistance in
developing/maintaining housing for low income households. (See CITY
STEPS p. 48)
Location/Target Area: 322 E. 2nd St., Iowa City
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
003
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
19B
NA
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
NA
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Organizations 9
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.003
1 1
Financial Terms: Grant
Period of Affordability: NA
Funding Sources:
CDBG
HOME
$19,260
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
$50,000
Local Funds
(private)
$249, 397
Grantee Funds
Total
$318,657
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless []Persons with HIV AIDS []Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity - Homeownership
Priority Need: Owner -occupied Housing Units, Rehabilitation - High
Activity: Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Real Property
Project Description: Acquisition and rehabilitation of three existing homes to sell to income
eligible homebuyers.
Local Objective: Rehabilitation activities that preserve and maintain the City's affordable
owner housing stock. (See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: Citywide, Iowa City
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
004
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
14G
570.202
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMH
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
HousingUnits 10
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.004
3
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$90,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$300, 000
Grantee Funds
Total
$390,000
Financial Terms:
Homeownership: Recapture Provision. Upon the sale of the home, the net proceeds (sale price, minus loan
repayments and closing costs) shall be distributed proportionately between the City, up to the Principal Amount (HOME
subsidy to the Buyer), and the Buyer. No interest shall accrue on the Principal Amount.
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program
Priority Need: High — Owner Occupied Housing Rehab.
Activity: Rehab; Single Unit Residential
Project Description: Provide rehabilitation services to low -to -moderate income homeowners.
Services include comprehensive rehabilitation, exterior rehabilitation,
emergency repair, accessibility and mobile home repairs.
Local Objective: Weatherization, emergency rehabilitation, rehabilitation and handicap
accessibility for elderly and small family owner households.
(See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: Citywide, Iowa City
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
005
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
14A
570.202
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMH
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
HousingUnits 10
23
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.005
23
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$264,058
HOME
$135,942
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$400, 000
Financial Terms: Various terms based on homeowner's ability to repay the loan under main rehabilitation program
($200,000 CDBG). $200,000 ($64,058 CDBG & $135,942 HOME) targeted to specific neighborhoods. Within these
targeted neighborhoods, 50% of loan to homebuyer shall be forgiven in 5-10 years based on type of funding (CDBG or
HOME).
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities []Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Community Mental Health Center —Accessibility
Priority Need: Mental Health Facility - High
Activity: Public Facility
Project Description: Installation of a passenger elevator and new stairway to provide access to
upper floors.
Local Objective: Invest in physical facilities to enhance mental health services.
(See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 507 E. College St., Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
006
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03P
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.006
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$100,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$83, 564
Grantee Funds
Total
$183,564
The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ®Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project:
Crisis Center of Johnson County — Rehabilitation
Priority Need:
Mental Health Services — High, Homeless and Health Services — Medium
Activity:
Public Facility
Project Description:
Rehabilitation of property to lease to local non -profits: Free Lunch
Program, Domestic Violence Intervention Program and the National
Alliance on Mental Illness as well as additional space for Crisis Center
support group meetings and volunteer training.
Local Objective:
Invest in physical facilities to enhance mental health, homeless and health
services. (See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area:
1105 Gilbert Court, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
007
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.007
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$160,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$185,000
Grantee Funds
Total
$345, 000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS []Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
15
City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: DVIP — Interior Rehabilitation
Priority Need: Homeless Facilities - Medium
Activity: Public Facility
Project Description: Interior rehabilitation including the commercial kitchen and flooring. Facility
provides emergency housing and support services for victims of domestic
abuse.
Local Objective: Improve and maintain existing shelter facilities (See CITY STEPS p. 70)
Location/Target Area: Confidential, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
008
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03C
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.008
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$172,076
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$20, 000
Grantee Funds
Total
$192,076
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS []Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
City of Iowa City
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: HACAP— Playground
Priority Need: Parks, Recreational Facilities - High
Activity: Public Facility
Project Description: Replacement of playground equipment at a transitional housing facility.
Local Objective: Increase/maintain parks and recreational facilities in low income
neighborhoods (See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 1926 Broadway, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
009
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03F
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.009
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$40,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$40, 000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless []Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
17
City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: MECCA — Rehabilitation
Priority Need: Substance Abuse Facility - High
Activity: Public Facility
Project Description: Security improvements at facility that provides transitional housing and
offices for their substance abuse programs.
Local Objective: Invest in physical facilities to enhance substance abuse services. (CITY
STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
010
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03P
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.010
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$12,500
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$12,500
The primary purpose of the project is to help: []the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ®Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
18
City of Iowa City
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County — Rehabilitation
Priority Need: Youth Service Facility/Child Care Center - High
Activity: Public Facility
Project Description: Exterior/interior renovations at both neighborhood centers that provide
child care and youth programming to low income children and their
families.
Local Objective: Invest in physical facilities to enhance childcare centers and youth
services. (See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 2105 Broadway Street, 2651 Roberts Road, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
011
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03M
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.011
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$111,500
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private
$6,000
Grantee Funds
Total
$117,500
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless []Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities []Public Housing Needs
19
City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County — Aid to Agencies
Priority Need: Youth Services - High
Activity: Operations
Project Description: Agency provides licensed child care to approximately 120 low income
children at their Broadway and Pheasant Ridge Centers.
Local Objective: Promote programs that provide youth services/childcare. (See CITY
STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 2105 Broadway St., 2651 Roberts Rd., Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
012
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
05D
570.201 e
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
People 01
120
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.012
120
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$41,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private
$185,500
Grantee Funds
Total
$226,500
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: DVIP — Operations
Priority Need: Battered and Abused Spouses - Medium
Activity: Operations
Project Description: Provide operational funding to operate shelter for victims of domestic
abuse.
Local Objective: Promote programs that provide services or support to homeless or at risk
populations. (See CITY STEPS p. 70)
Location/Target Area: Confidential, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
013
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
05G
570.201 e
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
People 01
300
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.013
300
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$50,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$131,204
Grantee Funds
Total
$181,204
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
21
City of Iowa City
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: City of Iowa City — Economic Development Fund
Priority Need: High — Micro -enterprise Assistance, For Profit Financial Assistance
Activity: Economic Development
Project Description: These funds will be primarily used for assisting micro -enterprise
businesses and for small businesses creating jobs for primarily low to
moderate income persons. (HUD matrix codes 18A or 18C)
Local Objective: Increase employment opportunities and assist micro -enterprise
development for low -moderate income persons. (See CITY STEPS p. 79
& 92)
Location/Target Area: Citywide, Iowa City
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ® Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
014
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
18C
570.203 b
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMJ
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Businesses 08
2
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.014
12
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$67,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private
$70, 000
Grantee Funds
Total
$137, 000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: City of Iowa City — Planning & Administration
Priority Need: NA
Activity: Planning & Administration
Project Description: Successfully administer the CDBG & HOME programs. Research and
plan for projects and activities designed to meet the needs of low and
moderate income households.
Local Objective: Administration of the CDBG and HOME programs.
Location/Target Area: 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
015
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
21 A
570.206
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
NA
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2012
06/30/2013
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Organizations 09
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2013.015
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$140,784
HOME
$38,538
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$179,322
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
Description of the Geographic Area
Priority CDBG funding areas in Iowa City include those areas where there is a high rate of low and moderate
income (LMI) persons. The following narrative describes the characteristics of these areas. Once Census 2010
information is received broken down by Census tract block information, the City will reevaluate concentration of
low to moderate income persons and racial minorities.
Between 1990 and 2000, the racial minority share of Iowa City's population rose from 8.9%to 12.7%, an increase
Of 2,558 residents, or 48%. Most of this increase was in the number of Blacks and persons of other races.
Between 2000 and 2007, the number of minorities in Iowa City rose from 7,886 to an estimated 8,868, an increase
of more than 12%. Persons of Hispanic origin, who may be of any race, also increased as a segment of the total
population. Between 1990 and 2000, Hispanic persons increased 8o% from i,oi8, representing 1.7% of the
population, to 1,833, representing 2.9% of the population. Estimates for 2007 for this ethnic group are not
available due to a small sample size.
Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, 1990 - 2007
Race
Indian/Alaskan Asian/Pacific Persons of 1
Total White Black Native Islander Other Hispanic Origin
[Location Population # % # % # % # % # % # %
1990
Iowa City
59,738
54,410
91.1%
1,516
2.5%
116
0.2%
3,341
5.6%
355
0.6%
1,018
1.7%
Johnson Co.
96,119
89,649
93.3%
1,979
2.1%
176
0.2%
3,837
4.0%
478
0.5%
1,435
1.5%
low
2,776,755
2,683,090
96.6%
48,090
1.7%
7,349
0.3%
25,476
0.9%
12,750
0.5%
32,647
1.2%
2000
low City
62,220
54,334
87.3%
2,333
3.7%
191
0.3%
3,536
5.7%
1,826
2.9%
1,833
2.9%
Johnson Co.
111,006
100,051
90.1%
3,223
2.9%
313
0.3%
4,626
4.2%
2,793
2.5%
2,781
2.5%
low
2,926,324
2,748,640
93.9%
61,853
2.1%
8,989
0.3%
37,644
1.3%
69,198
2.4%
82,473
2.8%
2007
low City
65,219
56,351
86.4%
2,871
4.4%
229
0.4%
4,004
6.1%
1,764
2.7%
n/a
n/a
Johnson Co.
123,549
109,207
88.4%
4,843
3.9%
248
0.2%
6,082
4.9%
3,169
2.6%
n/a
n/a
low
2,972,066
2,759,947
92.9%
71,030
2.4%
8,351
0.3%
47,669
1.6%
85,069
2.9%
114,015
3.8%
Sources: U. S.
Census 1990
(SF1), 2000
(SF1), 2005-2007 American Community Survey
Three -Year Estimates
Concentrations of Minority and Hispanic Persons
The following table presents population by race and Hispanic origin at the census tract level. CITY STEPS defines
areas of racial or ethnic concentration as census tracts or block groups where the percentage of a specific minority
group is 10 percentage points or higher than the City overall (for that group).
Based on the CITY STEPS definition for racial or ethnic concentration, the only census tract that meets this
criterion is Census Tract 4 with 21.3% Asian/Pacific Islander residents. The overall percentage of Asian/Pacific
Islander in the City overall is 5.7%.
Persons of Hispanic origin represented 2.9% of the population in 2000. Therefore, an area of ethnic concentration
includes census tracts where the percentage of Hispanics is 12.9% or higher. No census tract in Iowa City met this
criterion in 2000.
MI.
Population by Race and Hispanic Origin by Census Tract, 2000
Persons of One Race
Am.
Persons of
Persons of
Indian/Alaska
Asian/Pacific
Two
or
Hispanic
Census
Total
White
Black
Native
Islander
Other
More Races
Origin
Tract
Population
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
1 (part)
5,381
4,885
90.8%
133
2.5%
11
0.2%
195
3.6%
76
1.4%
81
1.5%
153
2.8%
4 (part)
5,370
3,519
65.5%
463
8.6%
_
21
-_
0.4%
1,146
21.3%
83
1.5%
138
2.6%
183
3.4%
5 (part)
5,809
4,890
84.2%
226
3.9%
16
0.3%
511
8.8%
63
1.1%
103
1.8%
133
2.3%
6
3,157
2,621
83.0%
141
4.5%
9
0.3%
307
9.7%
28
0.9%
51
1.6%
77
2.4%
11
3,853
3,556
92.3%
72
1.9%
10
0.3%
131
3.4%
38
1.0%
46
1.2%
97
2.5%
12
2,052
1,952
95.1%
23
1.1%
3
0.1%
41
2.0%
5
0.2%
28
1.4%
28
1.4%
13
3,172
2,996
94.5%
71
2.2%
0
0.0%
61
1.9%
21
0.7%
23
0.7%
56
1.8%
14 (part)
4,524
4,099
90.6%
211
4.7%
14
0.3%
88
1.9%
37
0.8%
75
1.7%
113
2.5%
15
�.. 2,617
2,472
94.5%
54
2.1%
11
0.4%
32
1.2%
11
0.4%
37
1.4%
50
1.9%
16
6,646
6,150
92.5%
118
1.8%
13
0.2%
220
3.3%
57
0.9%
88
1.3%
149
2.2%
17 (part)
2,936
2,728
92.9%
57
1.9%
6
0.2%
56
1.9%
40
1.4%
49
1.7%
83
2.8%
18 (part)
7,142
5,767
80.7%
574
8.0%
41
0.6%
355
5.0%
204
2.9%
201
2.8%
466
6.5%
21
3,652
3,336
91.3%
90
2.5%
13
0.4%
99
2.7%
37
1.0%
50
1.4%
81
2.2%
23
3,979
3,581
90.0%
63
1.6%
5
0.1%
252
6.3%
28
0.7%
50
1.3%
75
1.9%
104(part)
1,139
1,021
89.6%
22
1.9%
12
1.1%
16
1.4%
50
4.4%
18
1.6%
85
7.5%
105 (part)
818
761
93.0%
15
1.8%
6
0.7%
26
3.2%
0
0.0%
10
1.2%
4
0.5%
Iowa City
62,220
64,334
87.3%
2,333
3.7%
191
0.3%
3,536
6.7%
778
1.3%
1,048
1.7%
1,833
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2000 (SF-1, P1, P3, P4)
Low and Moderate Income Areas
The following table presents information regarding low and moderate income (LMI) persons in Iowa City. LMI
persons, as determined by HUD, have incomes at or below 8o% of the median family income (MFI). In its 2009
estimates, HUD determined that there were 29,895 LMI persons in Iowa City, equivalent to 53.2% of the
population for whom this rate is determined. HUD reported that the FY 2009 MFI in Iowa City was $76,000.
In Iowa City, the number of LMI persons includes university students who are living away from home while
attending college (i.e., living in Iowa City for the purpose of attending college). The census counts these
individuals in the location of their "usual residence." Usual residence is the place where a person lives and sleeps
most of the time. This place is not necessarily the same as the person's voting residence or legal residence. Also,
non -citizens who are living in the U.S. are included, regardless of their immigration status.
HUD defines an LMI census tract or block group as one in which 51% or more of the population have incomes of
W/o or less of the MFI. According to these criteria, 13 of the city's populated census block groups qualify as LMI
areas. Details on the LMI status of each census block group appear in the following table.
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Low/Moderate Income Persons by Block Group, 2009
Census
Tract
1 (part)
Block
Group
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
31
Number of LMI
Persons
684
916
2,886
0
2,449
2,163
1,191
1,534
241
326
315
284
177
519
866
Percent LMI
Persons
28.0%
46.0%
54.3%
0.0%
42.2%
71.1%
74.0%
84.1 %
28.3%
32.5%
17.7%
20.5%
26.5%
31.7%
39.0%
Census
Tract
15
16
16
17 (part)
17 (part)
17 (part)
18 (part)
18 (part)
21
21
23
23
23
104 (part)
105 (part)
Block
Group
Number of LMI
Persons
2 448
1 2,874
2 2,747
1 340
2 279
3 691
1 2,184
2 1,866
1 27
2 1,091
1 354
2 796
3 0
4 699
1 188
Percent LMI
Persons
38.8%
81.6%
96.7%
35.0%
38.4%
56.2%
57.0%
57.4%
100.0%
90.3%
40.1%
50.7%
0.0%
60.5%
23.4%
1 (part)
4 (part)
5 (part)
5 (part)
6
11
11
12
12
13
13
14 (part)
14 (part)
14 (part)
15 1 1 760 52.00/J Iowa City I 29,895 53.2%
Note: Data includes all city residents.
Source: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Concentrations of LMI Persons and Minority Persons
Census tract 4, previously identified as an area of racial concentration, is also an LMI area with a percentage of
LMI persons at 54.3%. The following map illustrates this area.
Comparison of LMI Block Groups
and Minority Concentration
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Basis for Allocating Investments
The federal CDBG and HOME funds are intended to provide low and moderate income households with viable
communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities.
Eligible activities include community facilities and improvements, housing rehabilitation and preservation,
affordable housing development activities, public services, economic development, planning, and administration.
The system for establishing the priority for the selection of these projects is predicated upon the following
criteria:
• Meeting the statutory requirements of the CDBG and HOME Programs
• Meeting the needs of low and moderate income residents
• Focusing on low and moderate income areas or neighborhoods
• Coordination and leveraging of resources
• Response to expressed needs
• Sustainability and/or long-term impact, and
• The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success.
Iowa City will invest its CDBG funds in areas primarily impacted by non -student LMI persons. CDBG and HOME
funds will be focused in areas that are home to families, the elderly, the disabled and the homeless. Several of the
city's LMI census areas are located in the downtown area and include the University of Iowa and a significant
rental housing stock that is predominantly occupied by students. In 2010, the City working in collaboration with
the University of Iowa and several community partners, initiated the UniverCity project. The project's goal is to
create a healthy balance of owner occupied and renter households within downtown/university neighborhoods.
Although funds will not be used for student housing, funding will be available for rental housing in these
neighborhoods for families (non student households).
The City Council encourages the development of affordable housing throughout the city. With the goals of
avoiding placing new rental housing in areas with a concentration of poverty and to have diverse neighborhoods
in terms of a range of income levels, the City Council adopted a site location model on February 15, 2011 where
city funding would be available for the acquisition or construction of new affordable rental housing. This policy
does not apply to rental housing projects for the elderly or persons with disabilities as well as the rehabilitation of
existing rental properties. This allows the city to improve and stabilize rental housing in low income
neighborhoods and provide decent, safe and affordable housing throughout the city. The Affordable Housing
Location Model (page 41) identifies where the city will provide funding for applicable rental housing sites.
Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the limited resources available to address identified
priorities. Iowa City will partner with other public agencies and non-profit organizations, when feasible, to
leverage resources and maximize outcomes in housing and community development.
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Affordable Housing
Location Model
Revised: Nov. 2011
Data Source(s):
2000 U.S. Census,
Iowa City Assessor, Police,
1 IMiles PCD Dept., ICCSD
Prepared by:
K. Ackerson, MPO of Johnson Co.
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Allocation Priorities
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 5, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Housing and Community Development Commission
RE: Recommendations for FY13 CDBG and HOME Funding
I. CDBG/HOME Housing projects recommended for funding
II. CDBG public facilities recommended for funding
I11. CDBG public services projects recommended for funding
IV. Projects not recommended for funding
I. Housing Projects Recommended for Funding
Requests totaled: $2,080,519 Amount allocated: $860,924
Applications received: 9 Applications funded: 5
IV Habitat for Humanity - Owner
Housing Rank #H-1
Occupied Ac . & Rehabilitation
Request $90,000
Recommended Allocation $90,000
3 Homes
CDBG - housing
• Utilizes volunteer time and in -kind contributions
• Preserves affordable owner -occupied housing stock
Financial Terms: Recapture Provision. Upon sale by owner or no longer principal
residence, 100% of funds repaid from net proceeds at 0% interest.
Charm Homes LLC - Rental
Housing Rank #H-2
Request $61, 650
Recommended Allocation $61, 650
8 SRO Units - 2 properties)
HOME - housing
• Provides accessible homes for frail elders or persons with disabilities.
• Will pay full property taxes.
Staff Recommended Financial Terms: Deferred payment loan for 10 years;
thereafter $1,000 per month for 10 years. Balloon payment at end of 20 years.
Period of Affordability: 10 years
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Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation-
Housing Rank #H-4
Targeted Neighborhoods
Request $220,000
Recommended Allocation $200,000
14+ Homes
CDBG/HOME - housing
• Preserves affordable owner -occupied housing stock
• Continues support for successful City operation of 25 years.
Financial Terms: Targeted to specific neighborhoods. Within these targeted
neighborhoods, 50% of loan to homebuyer shall be forgiven in 5-10 years based
on type of funding (CDBG or HOME).
Period of Affordability: Based on program, type and cost of rehabilitation.
The Housing Fellowship - CHDO
Operating
Housing Rank #H-6
Request $20,630
Recommended Allocation $19,260
HOME - housing
• Helps build financial and administrative capacity of a local non-profit.
• Improves transparency of public funding received by the organization.
• Efficient organization with history of working with other resources and proven
track record of successfully providing affordable housing.
Financial Terms: Grant
Period of Affordability: NA
HACAP - Rental Housing
Housing Rank #H-7
Request $360,000
Recommended Allocation $290,014
HOME - housing
• Preserves transitional housing stock.
• Complements nearby Broadway restoration project previously supported.
Staff Recommended Financial Terms: Conditional occupancy loan subject to
annual review of revenue and expenses. Total operating expenses shall be no
less than $2,750/unit per year to ensure adequate funds for maintenance,
property management and reserves.
Period of Affordability: 10 years
II. CDBG: Public Facilities Recommended for Funding
Requests totaled: $1,302,091 Amount allocated: $596,076
Applications received: 8 Applications funded: 6
Financial Terms for all public facility applicants: Conditional Occupancy Loan.
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Neighborhood Centers of 1C -
Public Facility Rank #PF-1
Facility Rehabilitation
Request $111,500
Recommended Allocation $111,500
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG - Public Facilities
• Youth services are a high priority need in CITY STEPS.
• Longstanding successful neighborhood center in need of repair.
• Increases support for existing youth programs.
• NCJC last cycle received more than double this amount to acquire and
rehabilitate a new property, but circumstances beyond the control of the
agency forced a return of the funding. This project is a good solution.
Crisis Center of 1C - Facility Public Facility Rank #PF-2
Rehabilitation
Request $300,400 Recommended Allocation $160,000
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
I CDBG - Public Facilities
• Takes advantage of availability of public property (Johnson County.)
• Project will offer coordinated support of other agencies (Domestic Violence
Intervention Project, Free Lunch Program and others)
HACAP - Playground Equipment
Public Facility Rank #PF-3
Request $40,000
Recommended Allocation $40,000
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG - Public Facilities
• Transitional housing site with 40+ children
• Current equipment unsafe
• Complements rehabilitation of housing units on property
DVIP- Facility Rehabilitation
Public Facility Rank #PF-4
Request $172,076
Recommended Allocation $172,076
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG - Public Facilities
• Project is a creative solution that can help mothers hold families together in a
stressful situation and promote community.
• Agency provides unique services beyond housing the homeless.
Community Mental Health Center
Public Facility Rank #PF-5
- Accessibility
Request $183,564
Recommended Allocation $100,000
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG - Public Facilities
Increase accessibility to a mental health facility for those with disabilities.
Preserve older facility by providing accessibility features.
MECCA - Security Improvements
Public Facility Rank #PF-6
Request $339,767
Recommended Allocation $12,500
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG - Public Facilities
Provides increased security at transitional housing facility and offices for
organization that provides substance abuse services.
Sole state funded provider of substance abuse intervention services in
Johnson County.
III. CDBG: Public Services Projects Recommended for Funding
$91, 000 Aid to Agencies Funding
Financial Terms for all public service applicants: Grant
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County allocated $41,000 for operational funding
at their two neighborhood centers: 2105 Broadway and 2651 Roberts Road.
• Youth services and childcare centers for low income families a high priority in
CITY STEPS.
Domestic Violence Intervention Program allocated $50,000 for operation funding.
DVIP provides shelter, counseling and outreach for victims of domestic abuse.
CITY STEPS goal to expand services such as social/case worker availability,
facilities and childcare opportunities at local shelters.
IV. Projects Not Recommended for Funding
The Commission notes that the need for housing and community development
funds far exceeds the availability. There were several projects that the
commission would like to fund or provide full funding, but given limited funds
were unable to do so.
Housing:
(H-4) Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity - Homeownership, $120,000
(H-5) The Housing Fellowship - Rental Housing, $258,239
(H-8) Os Construction, Rental Housing, $650,000
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(H-9) Successful Living - Rental Rehabilitation, $300,000
Public Facilities:
(PF-7) Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program - Facility Rehabilitation, $119,424
(PF-8) Extend the Dream Foundation/Public Access Television - Facility Rehab., $35,360
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS
TABLE 3B ANNUAL
HOUSING COMPLETION GOALS
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE RENTAL
HOUSING GOALS (SEC. 215)
Annual
Expected
Number
Completed
Resources used during the period
CDBG
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ANNUAL AFFORDABLE OWNER
HOUSING GOALS (SEC. 215)
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For the purpose of identification of annual goals, an assisted household is one that will receive
benefits through the investment of Federal funds, either alone or in conjunction with the
investment of other public or private funds.
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PUBLIC HOUSING
Public Housing Activities
The Iowa City Housing Authority is a division of the City of Iowa City established in 1969 to administer housing
assistance programs throughout its jurisdiction, including all of Johnson County and portions of Iowa and
Washington Counties. In calendar year 2011, the Housing Authority received $7.1 million for the Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher Program. Of the total number of vouchers available to the Housing Authority,
approximately 65% are utilized in Iowa City. The Self-Sufficiency/Homeownership program received a $54,394
grant.
The City of Iowa City owns and operates a public housing program. Public housing was established to provide
affordable, decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with
disabilities. HUD distributes federal subsidies to the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) to operate and manage
the properties. The City of Iowa City owns 81 units of public housing, while the ICHA serves as the landlord for the
units. In CYzi, the Housing Authority paid approximately $125,866 to private sector contractors for the capital
improvement, general maintenance and repair of the Public Housing properties. Under HUD's Public Housing
Assessment System, the Iowa City Housing Authority qualifies as a High Performer, thus enabling them to receive
bonus capital funds. The Housing Choice Voucher program also qualifies as a "High Performer" under HUD's
Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP).
The ICHA offers several programs to public housing residents to encourage and promote access to
homeownership. Programs include the Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP), HCV
Homeownership Program and the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
The Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded solely by the ICHA. It offers
opportunities for income eligible families to purchase newly constructed or newer homes. The families may
currently be assisted through the Public Housing or Section 8 Rental Assistance programs.
The HCV Homeownership program permits eligible participants, the option of purchasing a home with HCV
assistance rather than renting. Public Housing tenants are eligible for a Special Admission to the HCV
Homeownership program if they have lived in a Public Housing unit longer than 1 year and their total tenant
payment (TTP) is higher than $499.
The Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program promotes self-sufficiency and asset development by providing
supportive services to participants to increase their employability, to increase the number of employed
participants, and to encourage increased savings through an escrow savings program.
Addressing "troubled" designation
The Iowa City Housing Authority is not designated as a troubled agency by HUD.
HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES
In light of the limited amount of CDBG and HOME funds available to the City of Iowa City, not all of the area's
homeless needs can be addressed using federal monies. The city does not receive Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
or HOPWA entitlement funds to assist with homeless needs, and it relies on a variety of community agencies to
provide basic needs assistance and other support for the local homeless population.
During FY13, CDBG and HOME funding for Iowa City will support programs to provide decent and safe living
environments for homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The City will fund necessary rehabilitation to
the Domestic Violence Intervention Program's shelter for victims of domestic abuse as well as operational funds
to operate the facility and provide counseling and outreach services. HOME funds will support HACAP (provider
of transitional housing for families) rehabilitate their i8 three bedroom units. HOME funds will be used to acquire
two properties providing eight single room occupancy units for frail elders or persons with disabilities.
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The city maintains support for the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, the region's Continuum
of Care (CoC) organization. Several of the nonprofit social and human service agencies that provide services to
the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless receive public and private funds that are used to operate
emergency shelters, transitional housing facilities and permanent supportive housing facilities throughout the
area. These funds are also used to provide supportive services such as case management, counseling, job training
and life skills classes.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) addresses the housing and supportive services needs in each stage of the
Continuum of Care process to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent
living. The city will continue to support the CoC strategy to meet the needs of homeless persons and those at risk
of becoming homeless. Additionally, the city has identified strategies designed to address the needs of homeless
persons:
Advocate human services coordination.
• Pursue a single application for service system entry.
• Pursue the formation of a local computerized system that connect clients with services, serves as a
database, and provides inter -agency referrals.
• Support continued funding of Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) Human Services
Coordinator.
• Support the Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB).
Increase understanding of issues surrounding Johnson County homelessness.
• Conduct a study of rural homelessness coordinated with JCCOG to determine the level of unmet
need, formulate outreach efforts and support requests for additional funding.
• Conduct a survey to determine community attitudes surrounding affordable housing and homeless
organizations and participants.
Expand/Rehabilitate Emergency Shelter.
• Improve and maintain existing shelter facilities.
• Support expansion or addition of facilities to meet increased demand.
• Expand staff within existing system to provide improved service.
Support plans for improving day shelter opportunities.
• Expand available services such as social/case worker availability, facilities, childcare opportunities,
improved public and private transportation access, showers.
• Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR) program continuation.
Improve transitional housing programs for families.
• Continue to develop scattered site, transitional housing programs requiring participation in
supportive services.
Provide transitional housing for single individuals.
Continue to develop Single Room Occupancy (SRO) type housing for persons living alone with
access to supportive services.
Continue support of transitional housing for unaccompanied youth.
Provide special needs transitional housing.
• Continue to support the development of transitional housing for persons with mental illness.
• Provide services to support special needs populations in non -facility based care environments (i.e.
Compeer, Buddy System, Coaches).
As the needs of these groups are vast and numerous, Iowa City has allocated the maximum amount of CDBG
funding possible to public services to assist human service organizations. To the extent possible, the City provides
support to the system of facilities and service providers described in the homeless inventory above.
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The Iowa City Housing Authority locally administers efforts that assist in homelessness prevention, including the
Section 8 voucher program and administration of 8i units of public housing for residents who are low income,
very low income and extremely low income. The Authority also administers a Tenant -Based Rental Assistance
program using HOME funds.
Assistance with rent and utility deposits is available for eligible households through Shelter House, Successful
Living, Inc. and the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). In addition, some private entities
provide small amounts of emergency assistance to those in need. However, access to such programs is extremely
limited and often for one-time assistance only.
The city's strategy to serve the needs of persons threatened with homelessness is as follows.
Assist low-income households in maintaining and retaining their existing housing.
• Establish/Improve emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance.
• Expand in -home support systems such as: living skills training; check in/on service; "buddy system"
supports/mentor program.
• Increase accessibility to physical/mental health care.
• Facilitate the development of countywide housing rehab programs.
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The following public policy barriers were identified in the city's 2oo8 Affordable Housing Study:
Zoning
There is an absence of developable land zoned for multi -family housing and available for purchase in Iowa City.
Undeveloped land that is already zoned for multi -family housing is largely controlled by developers that bring the
land to market on a gradual basis. Consequently, if a non-profit developer wishes to build multi -family units, he
must apply for a rezoning and endure the public hearing process, where NIMBYism (Not in My Back Yard) can
defeat the project.
Other
State and federal funding resources have continuously declined over the past several years with fewer resources
made available to finance affordable housing projects.
The following recommendations were identified in the 20o8 Affordable Housing Study:
Change Public Perception
There is a perception amongst some that higher density, multi -family housing proposals consisting of affordable
housing opportunities are not appropriate for single family neighborhoods. While this rationale may be justified
in some instances, multi -family housing fronting along major thoroughfares, located at street intersections, and
in transition areas between residential and non-residential uses are appropriate. And, contrary to public belief,
well -designed and well -managed affordable housing developments do not decrease surrounding property values.
Public Policy Recommendations
Increase the amount of land zoned for multi -family housing. Most, if not all, of the land currently
zoned for multi -family housing in Iowa City is either developed or not on the market. Affordable housing
developers are unable to make projects work financially on the few parcels that may be available because
(3.) the land is too expensive, or (2) it is not zoned to an adequate density. Proactive, selective rezoning of
land within Iowa City by elected officials to expand the location of zoning districts that permit multi-
family housing by right will eliminate the opportunity for NIMBYists to object to development proposals
on a case -by -case basis.
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• Zone concurrently with all annexation actions. Iowa City should continue to enforce its policy of
zoning land upon annexation into the city, and Coralville, North Liberty and Tiffin should be encouraged
to do the same. Multi -family housing should be given a high priority during these procedures.
Adopt a mandatory inclusionary zoning ordinance. The Iowa City area is fortunate to have several
highly motivated non-profit and for -profit affordable housing developers. While these organizations are
highly capable, they lack the resources required to put a major dent in the region's unmet affordable
housing need. Clearly, additional mechanisms are needed to expand the production of affordable
housing. One way of expanding production is to capitalize on the region's dynamic real estate market by
using market -rate development to create the supply of affordable housing. Inclusionary zoning is a
"carrot and stick" approach to expanding affordable housing.
Identify potential redevelopment areas. Chapter 403 of Title IX of the Code of Iowa allows a city to
establish urban renewal areas to assist in the removal and redevelopment of blighted and substandard
properties. Cities can also undertake urban renewal activities that promote new economic, commercial,
and housing developments. These initiatives typically include the acquisition and demolition of
structures, utility and infrastructure installation, new infill housing, rehabilitation or conservation of
properties, and other development assistance utilizing tax increment financing (TIF). Obtaining the
designation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) from HUD may be appropriate also.
• The redevelopment of residential areas near employment centers and public transportation access can
help families decrease housing and transportation costs and their commuting time to work. Increasing
higher density housing in these areas can increase public transit ridership as well.
Preserve existing affordable housing units. Work with local non -profits that own and operate privately
subsidized housing that is at risk for conversion to market rate units. The potential for market rate
apartments occurs when HUD rental assistance contracts lapse. In a dynamic rental real estate market
such as Iowa City, owners of older rental developments may be anxious to reap the rewards of higher
rents. In many cases, these older affordable housing units are in need of rehabilitation. Iowa City and
other local units of government should establish a preservation dialogue with the owners of these older
properties in an effort to rehabilitate the units and maintain affordable rents. In many cases, these
projects may require an infusion of housing tax credits and HOME financial assistance.
Preserve existing manufactured home communities. Another affordable housing resource in Iowa City
that is worthy of preservation is the existing supply of mobile home parks. As a matter of public policy,
Iowa City has historically placed emphasis on the rehabilitation of existing mobile homes. The City
requested and received special permission from HUD to rehabilitate mobile home units with CDBG and
HOME funds. A strategy is needed to protect this public investment in mobile homes and mobile home
parks.
Encourage the development of new housing tax credit projects. New production is needed to expand
the supply of affordable housing. Local units of government should play a proactive role in identifying
sites for new affordable housing, including surplus property that is municipally -owned. Development
teams would then be encouraged to prepare and submit proposals. Local government should be
prepared to work with the development team to define an appropriate blend of expectations and
incentives that will result in a high quality project.
Treat non-profit organizations that specialize in affordable housing as a special class of developer.
Non-profit housing developers cannot compete on a level playing field with for -profit developers in the
absence of incentives. Non -profits typically do not have ready access to capital and are dependent upon
highly competitive public resources to finance their affordable housing projects. Incentives provided by a
municipality can foster a higher level of commitment from and a stronger desire to produce more
affordable housing units by local non -profits.
• Streamline the permitting process for projects involving affordable housing.
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Participate in the cost of financing infrastructure improvements for projects involving affordable
housing.
Waive local fees for non-profit organizations that develop affordable housing.
FY13 Actions
The city is actively involved in presenting to organizations in the region to educate persons about what is
affordable housing and who needs it. Presentations will continue during FY13. The city will also support the
Local Homeless Coordinating Board's efforts to develop a campaign to educate the community on affordable
housing and put a face on who needs affordable housing.
The city will continue to review housing to be constructed with City or CDBG/HOME assistance to ensure it meets
the city's Affordable Housing Design Guidelines. Quality design and neighborhood compatibility will assist with
neighborhood and community acceptance of affordable housing.
The city will support the rehabilitation of existing rental units in low income neighborhoods and work with private
property owners to preserve affordable housing throughout neighborhoods in Iowa City.
The City will also work with the Human Rights Coordinator to provide Fair Housing updates to educate our local
commissions and boards.
OTHER ACTIONS
Address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing
Evaluate and Reduce Lead Based Paint Hazards
Historically, very few children in Iowa City have been found to have elevated blood lead levels. The Iowa
Department of Public Health estimates there were 147 children with elevated blood lead levels in Johnson County
in 2009. When requested by parents or others, testing can be done by the Johnson County Health Department or
private hospitals and clinics. Iowa City's current primary initiative is public education on the potential hazards of
lead based paint. The City Department of Housing and Inspection Services distribute pamphlets and brochures
concerning lead based paint hazards to landlords when rental inspections are conducted. ICHA will continue to
ensure that all its public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental units are lead safe.
The Housing Rehabilitation Office will continue to implement all aspects of the lead -based paint regulations. In its
efforts to evaluate and reduce lead -based paint hazards in all of its CDBG and HOME funded rehabilitation
projects, they provide information and outreach on the dangers of lead -based paint, as well as, guidance in the
identification and reduction of lead -based paint hazards to all program participants. Blood level tests may be paid
through the Housing Rehabilitation program for targeted populations such as children under 7 when needed.
Two rehabilitation staff members are certified lead inspector/risk assessors and conduct visual risk assessments
and clearance tests on all applicable projects. Because the City does not own an XRF device, XRF testing is done
by a third party. All rehabilitation staff continued to receive lead education and training that they pass on to all
contractors, sub -contractors and others affiliated or working with the rehabilitation program. The staff continued
to place an emphasis on training new contractors in lead safe work practices, and forwarded these workers and
companies to a third party entity for training. Because of City -sponsored training in the past, the Rehabilitation
Program has access to zoo+ workers representing a multitude of different companies that provide all of the
necessary contractor services (i.e. electrical, plumbing, painting, roofing, general contracting, cleaning
companies, etc.) which enable all rehabilitation projects to be completed in a safe and responsible manner. In
addition, the City now provides forgivable loans for portions of the lead costs on CDBG and HOME funded
projects.
Institutional Structure & Enhanced Coordination
Form of Government - The City of Iowa City is organized under the Council -Manager form of government. Iowa
City citizens elect seven Iowa City residents to the City Council for overlapping four-year terms. Four of the
Council Members, known as the Council Members At -large, are nominated and elected by the eligible electors of
the City at large. The other three are known as District Council Members and are nominated by the eligible
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electors of their respective districts and elected by the qualified voters of the City at large. The Council, in turn,
selects one of its members to serve as mayor for a two-year term. The Mayor presides at the City Council
meetings and has one vote on the Council - the same as the other six members.
Departments of the City - The city principally administers its housing and community development programs
through the Planning and Community Development Department, Community Development Division and the
Iowa City Housing Authority. The Community Development Division coordinates all Consolidated Planning
initiatives of the City, including plan preparation with citizen and community participation and directly manages
all housing and non -housing activities funded with either CDBG or HOME funds.
The City Council is authorized to administer housing vouchers awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development from the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The Iowa City Housing
Authority provides staff to administer this assistance. In addition to the HCV Program, the Housing Authority also
administers a public housing program and homeownership assistance programs.
Citizen participation is integral to the ongoing management and oversight of the housing and community
development programs the City provides. The Council appoints a nine member citizen commission to assess Iowa
City's community development needs for housing, jobs and services for low -to -moderate income residents and to
promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. The Housing and Community Development Commission's
by-laws, when possible, require representation from persons with expertise in construction and finance and one
member that receives rental assistance.
With respect to the consolidated plan's homeless strategy, the City undertakes extensive consultation as part of its
consolidated planning effort; particularly in association with the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating
Board (LHCB) Continuum of Care's planning process. The LHCB represents over 25 agencies in Iowa City
providing services to the homeless and low-income persons in Johnson County. The City works closely with the
LHCB to increase coordination between housing providers, health, and service agencies in addressing the needs of
persons that are chronically homeless.
Reduce the Number of Poverty -Level families
The City, Housing Authority, and the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, work together to
address homeless and poverty issues. In addition to the activities outlined in the Annual Action Plan, the Housing
Authority provides supportive services and coordination with the agencies making up the Local Homeless
Coordinating Board to support families and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency.
With respect to economic development, the City has had a long-term partnership with the Iowa City Area
Development Group (ICAD) and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. ICAD is a private non-profit
organization whose mission is to position the region as a quality place to work. ICAD works as a confidential
advocate for expanding businesses and new industries. ICAD helps businesses pursue state and local financial
assistance and serves as a liaison between the City of Iowa City Economic Development Division, the Iowa Economic
Development Authority, the University of Iowa and other entities. The Chamber of Commerce works to enhance
the business climate in Johnson County and provides educational programs on customer service, human resources,
and other issues relevant to small businesses.
Starting in FY03, the City of Iowa City set aside CDBG funds to provide gap financing or start-up capital to micro -
enterprises or small business creating jobs for low -moderate income persons. These funds are available
throughout the year, instead of a once a year funding cycle to allow greater flexibility and attract a greater
number of applicants. Since the Economic Development Fund started in July 2002, it has been successful in
attracting 43 eligible applicants. To date, the City Council has funded zz economic development projects for
$856,8o6. As of May 2012, the Economic Development fund has $112,757 available to assist small businesses with
start-up or working capital expenses.
Minority Outreach
Community Development staff require that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a City sponsored workshop
just prior to the beginning of each year to go over the CDBG and HOME regulations and reporting requirements.
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At that workshop minority outreach is explained. In addition, staff sits down with the applicant after the
agreement has been signed, but prior to the letting of bids or the signing of contracts between the applicant and a
contractor, to go over each applicable regulation requirement. Staff provides a list of the minority plan rooms
and provides the website to search Iowa targeted small businesses by trade and county.
Other actions planned during the year to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.
The City created a citizen advisory group, the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC), in
z995, to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs and services for low and moderate
income residents, and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. HCDC leads the CDBG/HOME
allocation process to determine what projects will be awarded funds based on priorities established in CITY
STEPS, Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and Services for Low -Income Residents.
Each year the City and HCDC reviews applications on a competitive basis. The fact that a program or agency was
funded in a prior year does not ensure funding in subsequent years. The lack of adequate financial resources, in
relation to need, is the greatest obstacle facing the community. Housing and non -housing needs and services
simply exceed available resources. If additional funding were available, existing services could be expanded to
meet the needs of the community.
Due to limited funding and the prospect of reduced funding in subsequent years, the following considerations will
be made when determining to fund a project:
i) The project must be an identified CITY STEPS priority. Applicant must document the ability of the
project to address the specific need.
2) The project budget is justified and leverages other financial resources, including human resources.
Applicant must document efforts to obtain outside funding as well.
3) The project has a measurable impact in the community. The project primarily targets low-income
persons, utilizes community partnerships, and provides adequate benefits in relation to costs.
4) The applicant can maintain regulatory compliance. Applicant must demonstrate it has strong financial
skills, administrative capacity to complete a federal grant, and the ability to complete the project within
the required time period.
Iowa City has a long history of successfully implementing HUD funded programs. Serving the needs of the city's
various special needs population drives the city's consolidated planning efforts. Addressing the needs of the
homeless and special needs populations are high priorities for use of resources within Iowa City.
Fragmentation and duplication of services in Iowa City is a minor obstacle due to the communication and
coordination of existing service providers. Service providers are members of the Johnson County Local Homeless
Coordinating Board and participate in the local Continuum of Care planning.
HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Recapture/Resale Provisions
Iowa City has elected to adopt the following recapture or resale provisions when HOME funds are used to create
affordable housing. Recapture guidelines are used for any homebuyer activity where the client receives direct
financial assistance, and resale is used when the homeowner does not receive direct financial assistance.
Recapture Provision
A recapture provision of the HOME regulations pursuant to CFR Part 24 92.254 (a)(5)(ii) will be used when HOME
funded assistance is provided to reduce the house selling price from appraised value to one of affordability
(affordability subsidy) for people at income levels of 8o% or less of Iowa City's median income. This will include
an affordability period based on the amount of HOME funds used for that purpose as indicated in the following
table. If downpayment assistance will be provided, that amount will be added to the total amount to determine
the affordability period.
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> $25,000 5 years
$15,000-$40,000 10 years
> $40,000 15 years
Upon the sale of the home, the net proceeds (sale price, minus loan repayments and closing costs) shall be
distributed proportionately between the City, up to the Principal Amount, and the Buyer.
Example: How the money from the sale of the house will be distributed among the City, Recipient, and the Buyer.
The house is being sold for s15o,o00. The City is paid $33,210. The Buyer receives $39,790 from the sale of the
home. Recipient or the private lender will get s75,000. (The remaining $2,000 is "closing costs," such as abstract
update, attorney fees, and recording costs). When the City receives $33,210, the City will consider the promissory
note fully paid and will release the mortgage. The Buyer will not have to pay the City the difference between the
principal amount of $36,667 and $33,23.0.
Appraised Value of
the Property at Acquisition:
$136,667
HOME Investment
(Principal Amount):
$36,667
($36,667/$136,667) = 27%
Buyer Investment
(First Mortgage with Recipient
/ rivate lender)
$100,000
($100,0004136,667) = 73%
Sales Price (Upon Resale):
$250,000
Buyer Loan Repayments
$25,000
Closing Costs
$2,000
NET PROCEEDS:
$123,000
HOME Loan Repayment to City:
$33,220
($123,000 x 27% _ $33,210)
Buyer Allocation:
s89,790
($123,000 x 73% = 89,790)
Buyer Payment to repay
Recipient/private lender first
mortgage:
$75,000
(sloo,o0-$25,000 = $75,000)
Buyer Proceeds:
$39,790
($150,000-$75,000-$2,000-$33,210
_ $39,790)
Resale Provision
A resale provision deed restriction will be used with an affordability period based on the amount of HOME funds
provided per the following table when HOME funds are used for a construction subsidy.
> $15,000 5 years
$15,000-$40,000 10 years
> $40,000 15 years
The affordability period shall begin with the original HOME assisted owner's closing date. If the home does not
continue to be the principal residence of the buyer during the duration of the period of affordability, then the
housing will be sold only to a buyer whose family's income does not exceed 8o% of Iowa City's area median
income as determined annually by HUD. The buyer shall use the home as their principal residence.
The purchase price must meet affordability requirements, defined in 24 C.F.R. 92.254 (a)(2)(iii), that the sale price
must not exceed the Single Family Mortgage Limit under Section 203(b) of the National Housing Act as
established by the HUD Field Office.
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The original HOME -assisted owner is entitled to a sales price that reflects the homeowner recouping
homeowner's own initial monetary contribution to buy the house and fair return on any capital improvements
made to the property during their ownership. The City will determine whether the sale price meets said
requirements and must approve the price before Buyers accept a purchase offer.
HOME regulations allow revocation of HOME's affordability restrictions if an ownership interest is terminated
prematurely by foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or assignment of an FHA -insured mortgage to HUD.
A recipient may propose a different resale or recapture provision for a proposed project, however the City of Iowa
City must submit the proposed provision to HUD (either in the Annual Action Plan or later in the year) for review
and approval before a recipient enters an agreement with the City for the proposed project.
Under the HOME program, certain requirements must be placed on properties by means of deed restrictions or a
recorded note and mortgage. In FY2013, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity will provide direct homeownership
assistance to three households. In regards to this activity, the city has chosen to enforce the HOME period of
affordability via the recapture method. The recapture policy will be in effect for a time frame equal to the period
of affordability as described by HOME program regulations at 24 CFR 92.254(a)(5): a minimum of five years for
homebuyers receiving $i5,000 or less in HOME funds; a minimum of io years for homebuyers receiving $3.5,00i -
$40,000 in HOME funds; and a minimum of 3.5 years for homebuyers receiving more than $40,000 in HOME funds.
Upon the sale by owner of these properties, or when the properties are no longer the primary residence for the
assisted households, homebuyers will be required to repay i00% of the HOME subsidy (Principal Amount) from
net proceeds at o% interest. The homebuyer may resell the property on the open market to any willing buyer at
whatever price the market will bear. The city will require an appraisal to ensure market value of the property.
Justification of use of HOME funds for TBRA
The City did not allocate additional TBRA funds to the ICHA in FY13; however the Housing Authority will be
utilizing HOME funds from prior years until the funding is depleted. There are three primary reasons for using
HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance in Iowa City. These include:
High demand for affordable rental housing for non -student households. Much, if not most, of the rental
housing stock located within the downtown area and within close proximity to the University of Iowa is
marketed to student households. As a result, rental rates are based on a per -bedroom lease. For
example, a three -bedroom apartment targeted toward students might rent for $45o/month per bedroom
resulting in a total apartment rent of $1,350/month. This rent is out of reach for a lower income family of
four searching for a three -bedroom unit. In order to make the local rental market more affordable to
lower income non -student households, the city uses HOME funds to subsidize the cost of monthly rent
for eligible renters.
• The waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers includes over 2,.3oo applicant households with an
average waiting time of 12-14 months. The use of HOME funds to supplement the Section 8 rental
assistance program enables to city to make more rental units affordable to lower -income households.
• Federal funding for the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program has been severely decreased in
the recent past with no indication of increased budget authority in the near future. Consequently, the City
has capitalized on the use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance to complement other on-
going affordable housing initiatives in Iowa City.
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
The City of Iowa City prepared an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in 2oo8. The following
impediments were identified, along with recommendations to eliminate the impediments:
A. Lack of substantial equivalency between the federal Fair Housing Act and the Iowa City Human Rights
Ordinance
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Impediment: The city could be the recipient of additional federal funds in its mission to eliminate housing
discrimination in Iowa City.
Recommendation: Revisit the potential for achieving substantial equivalency between the federal Fair Housing
Act and the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance.
Communities that adopt fair housing legislation that is substantially equivalent to the Federal Fair Housing Act are
eligible to receive financial assistance from HUD to administer local fair housing laws. Any City that receives a
certification or interim certification of substantial equivalence and enters into a memorandum of understanding
(MOU) with HUD is eligible to participate in HUD's Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). During the City's
first three years of participation in the FHAP, it would be eligible to receive up to $ioo,000 per year (up to
$300,000 over three years) in capacity building funds. Capacity building funds may be used for enforcement
activities and other activities that produce increased awareness of fair housing rights and remedies. The City is
already fulfilling the requirements of 24 CFR Part 115.202 relative to administration of its Human Rights
Ordinance. It seems only logical for the City to pursue federal financial support of its on -going fair housing
activities. While the process of becoming certified may require time and energy, the reward is significant. The
fact that Iowa City's ordinance is more stringent than the Federal statute in terms of the number and types
protected classes does not preclude substantial equivalency.
2012 Update: The Iowa City Human Rights Commission revisited the potential for achieving substantial
equivalency between the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance and the federal Fair Housing Act. Even though
communities that achieve substantial equivalency are eligible to receive funds for capacity building (e.g., funds to
be used for increased awareness), such certification would require the Commission to provide in the ordinance for
the prevailing party to collect attorney fees. In addition, the Ordinance would also have to state that the
Commission would provide the complainant with an attorney at no cost to the complainant if the complainant
chooses to pursue their claim in court. Both of these requirements obligate the Commission (i.e., the City) to pay
for such costs. The costs have the potential to be very high and would be financially difficult in the current
recession. Therefore, because the city has always processed and investigated housing complaints without federal
funds, it will continue to do so and reevaluate becoming substantially equivalent at another time.
B. Fair housing education and training to members of appointed boards and commissions
Impediment: Appointees to public boards and commissions may not have a working knowledge of fair housing
laws when making decisions on housing issues.
Recommendation: Provide fair housing education and training to members of the City's appointed boards and
commissions that oversee housing matters.
A community's sensitivity to housing issues is often determined by people in positions of public leadership. The
perception of housing needs and the intensity of a community's commitment to housing related goals and
objectives are often measured by board members, directorships and the extent to which these individuals relate
within an organized framework of agencies, groups, and individuals involved in housing matters. The expansion
of housing choice requires a team effort and public leadership and commitment is a prerequisite to strategic
action.
Engage the services of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to provide annual training to the Housing and
Community Development Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment, in
particular. The issues that come before these boards can have long-lasting impact on the quality of life in Iowa
City. Their decisions should be as informed as possible in the area of fair housing law to avoid creating or
perpetuating impediments to fair housing choice for City residents.
2012 Update: The Commission continues to provide training to members of the City's appointed Boards and
Commissions on a yearly basis when so requested by staff. Last year training was provided to the Housing and
Community Development Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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C. Commitment to affordable housing activities
Impediment: The recent housing boom in Iowa City has made it more profitable for developers to construct
higher -end market rate housing. As a result, fewer affordable housing units are being developed by the private
market.
Recommendation: Continue the commitment by the City and the Community Development Office to affordable
housing activities (rehabilitation, home ownership, new construction). These activities provide a valuable
opportunity to improve housing choice for members of the protected classes who are most often low -moderate
income households.
2012 Update: The city continues its commitment to creating and preserving affordable housing opportunities for
lower income individuals and households through CDBG- and HOME -funded activities.
Affirmative Marketing for Housing Containing 5 or More HOME -Assisted Units
As required by HUD, the City of Iowa City and its subrecipients (public and private) follow affirmative marketing
rules. The City's Affirmative Marketing Plan is below. Both public and private recipients of HOME funds are also
required to follow the affirmative marketing requirements in 24 CFR 92.351. City staff reviews these efforts
during annual monitoring visits.
AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PLAN
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
i. Purpose
This Affirmative Marketing Plan is designed to conform to the requirements of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published at 24 CFR 570 (Community Development Block Grant
— CDBG) and 24 CFR 92 (HOME Investment Partnerships — HOME). The plan sets forth the City of Iowa
City's procedures and requirements for affirmatively marketing housing units assisted with federal funds.
2. General Policy
It is the City's policy to make available housing options to eligible persons from all socio-economic, racial,
ethnic and gender groups in the Iowa City housing market area and affirmatively market housing that is
assisted through programs administered by the City. To this end, the City will make efforts to
affirmatively market housing units to assure that individuals who normally might not apply because of
age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, sexual
orientation, the presence or absence of dependents, familial status or public assistance source of income
for housing:
• Know about rental vacancies and opportunities to purchase homes.
• Feel welcome to apply orfunds or receive housing assistance.
• Have the opportunity to live in units assisted with public funds.
The City will work with subrecipients to ensure that housing units assisted with federal funds are made
available to persons on an equal basis.
3. Outreach to the Public, Owners and Potential Tenants — City Procedures
a. Media. The City will utilize local media to advertise (1) the availability of assistance and (2) the
availability of vacant housing units. Press releases will contain the Equal Housing Opportunity
slogan and a statement of affirmative marketing policy. Display ads, posters and other published
materials will contain the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan.
The following media will be used for display advertising:
Iowa City Press -Citizen and/or Iowa City Gazette- newspapers
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Local government access channel- cable TV
Press releases from the City are received by all area print and electronic media and may also be
found on the City's website.
b. Other Means. The City will utilize other appropriate methods to inform the public. This may include
personal and written contact with organizations, such as those listed below, encouraging them to
make information on the vacant units available to all persons on an equal basis.
• Business organizations- Iowa City Board of Realtors, Iowa City Apartment Owners and
Managers Association and local lending institutions.
• University organizations- Housing Clearinghouse, Iowa Memorial Union and the Housing
Assignment Office, Burge Hall.
• Other Organizations- Crisis Center, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, LIFE Skills,
HACAP, and the Iowa City Housing Authority
The Iowa City Housing Authority will be of particular value in that it serves as the local Public Housing
Authority, receives referrals through a network of local human service agencies and maintains a current
waiting list of Section 8 eligible rentals.
Meetings of the Housing and Community Development Commission are open to the public and will serve
as another forum for announcing the availability of federal assistance and discussing the City's
affirmative marketing policy for the program. Other public meetings, as needed, will be scheduled to
explain the City's HUD funded programs to local organizations, property owners and -tenants and discuss
the affirmative marketing policy and requirements of local and federal fair housing laws.
The staff of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission may be called upon to assist in explaining fair
housing laws and to review potential housing discrimination practices. In addition, the Iowa City Human
Rights office has added a full-time investigator who works with discrimination complaints.
4. Requirements and Procedures for Subrecipients
Property owners who participate in the CDBG and/or HOME programs will be required to comply with
the following affirmative marketing practices:
a. Include the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan or statement in all advertisements
for vacant units in local media and printed material.
b. If a rental office is utilized or operated by the owner, whether on or off premises, display fair
housing posters in a conspicuous place.
c. Use the Iowa City Housing Authority's waiting list of Section 8 eligible tenants as a source of
referrals for the rent -up of assisted units.
d. Provide written assurance to the City that units will be made available to prospective
tenants on a non-discriminatory basis.
e. Maintain records of all efforts to affirmatively market vacant units. For example, copies of
newspaper ads and documentation of the owners' contacts with the local business,
University and community service organizations and other efforts to publicize the
availability of the vacant units.
All HOME agreements shall contain language as required by 24 CFR 92.352.
5. Special Outreach Efforts
If, during the course of administering the CDBG and HOME programs, it is determined that special
outreach efforts are needed to attract persons of particular racial, ethnic or gender groups to vacant
units, the City may:
• Conduct outreach and contact service organizations, churches and University clubs.
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• Notify the business, University and community service organizations listed in Section 3b
above of the special outreach needed.
• Assist owners to locate prospective tenants by making referrals from the Iowa City Housing
Authority's waiting list and target advertising as needed to expand the list.
The City can require that subrecipients begin their special outreach efforts immediately upon learning
that a vacancy will occur. Owners typically request a 3o-day notice from current tenants planning to
terminate their tenancy so that the outreach efforts can begin before advertising to the general public.
6. Record -keeping Requirements
All records pertaining to affirmative marketing efforts of the City will be maintained by the City in
accordance with HUD Regulations. The City will ensure the subrecipients also maintain records to
document their affirmative marketing efforts.
The City will maintain records of the following:
• Press releases and newspaper ads.
• Copies of notices and documentation of contacts with the business, University and community
service organizations.
• Documentation of monitoring visits with subrecipients.
7. Assessment of Affirmative Marketing Efforts
The City will conduct an annual assessment of the effectiveness of its affirmative marketing efforts for
the inclusion in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to HUD. At a minimum, the
assessment will include:
a. A summary of good faith efforts by the City and participating subrecipients to affirmatively
market units.
To determine if good faith efforts have been made, the City will compare information
contained on the records to be kept with actions that were taken to carry out affirmative
marketing. (See Affirmative Marketing Reporting form).
b. The results of the affirmative marketing efforts may include age, race, color, religion, creed,
national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, the
presence or absence of dependents, familial status or public assistance source of income
occupying assisted housing units. To determine results, the City will examine whether or
not persons from a variety of groups and persons with disabilities in the area applied for or
became tenants, homebuyers, or received rehab assistance. If it is found that a variety is
represented, particularly the targeted groups determined to be in need of outreach, the City
would assume the procedures were effective.
If it is determined that a participating subrecipient is not making good faith efforts to affirmatively
market housing units, the City will take the following corrective actions:
a. The City will issue a written notice to the subrecipient stating reasons of non-compliance with
the terms of the CDBG and/or HOME agreement and corrective actions (e.g. advertising)
which must be taken by the owner within a specified period of time, not to exceed 6o days.
b. Continued non-compliance within the specified time period and, thereafter, during the term
of the CDBG and/or HOME agreement, will result in the City taking legal action to recover
i00%of the assistance for the subrecipient's project.
All cases of apparent discriminatory practices by subrecipients will be referred to the Iowa City Human
Rights Commission for review and remedial action under the housing provision of the Iowa City Human
Rights Ordinance.
8. Public Notice and Review
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Copies of this Affirmative Marketing Plan will be made public and available for citizen review, upon
request, in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development. (Revised 7/0i)
Use of HOME Funds to Refinance Existing Debt (Multi -Family Housing)
Not Applicable —The City of Iowa City does not use HOME funds for this purpose.
Use of ADDI Funds
Not Applicable — The City of Iowa City does not receive ADDI funds.
MONITORING
Reporting
The city requires each organization receiving CDBG and/or HOME funds to submit quarterly reports. The
quarterly reports include information on the number of clients served, income level and race/ethnicity. The
reports also include a brief narrative providing an update of the activity. Each organization must also submit a
year-end report summarizing all required data as needed for entry into IDIS and for inclusion in the city's CAPER.
Community Development staff perform on -site monitoring visits for each activity. All housing providers, during a
stated period of affordability or as required by agreement, must also submit an annual tenant rental housing
report to document compliance with all applicable regulations, specifically household income and program rents.
In addition, members of the City Council appointed citizen commission, Housing and Community Development
Commission, choose CDBG and/or HOME funded projects to visit and monitor.
The members meet with the project stakeholders to discuss the project, ensure that the project is proceeding
properly by serving the intended clientele and that it will be completed on time. The commission members then
report back to the full commission at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Timeliness of Expenditures
Community Development staff require that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a city -sponsored workshop
just prior to the beginning of each year to review the CDBG and HOME regulations and reporting requirements.
The timeliness of expending the funds is one of the topics discussed at the workshop. In addition, each recipient of
CDBG and/or HOME funds signs a formal agreement after the funds have been released that includes a copy of
the City's policy, as stated below:
From time to time there may be Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) projects that do not meet the anticipated schedule for implementation as
presented to the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC). These circumstances may be due
to unforeseen events (e.g. unfunded applications for other financing). HCDC recognizes the need to utilize CDBG,
HOME and other funding as effectively and efficiently as possible to meet the needs of low -moderate income
household for housing, jobs and services within Iowa City.
To assist HCDC in evaluating a project's status and ability to proceed, the following policy is hereby adopted to
begin with Fiscal Year'04 projects beginning July 1, 2003:
i. All CDBG projects will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of Iowa City for the utilization
of federal funds by September 3o each year. Should a recipient fail to meet this threshold, the project will
be reviewed by HCDC to evaluate if extenuating circumstances exist. If extenuating circumstances exist
and it is anticipated the project will proceed, a new timeline will be established for the completion of the
project. If circumstances do not warrant an extension of time, HCDC may recommend the recapture and
re -use of the funds to the City Council.
2. All CDBG projects (except applicants for LIHTCs) will have expended a minimum of fifty percent (5o%) of
the assistance provided for the proposed project by March i5 each year. This provides the recipient with
approximately 255 days following the start of the fiscal year to reach this threshold for CDBG projects. All
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HOME projects will expend their funds on a timely basis per the applicable HOME regulation. Should a
recipient fail to meet these thresholds, all unexpended CDBG/HOME funding will be recaptured by the
City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re -use of the funds or HCDC may allow
the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project.
3. If housing projects are applying for other funds through various state or federal agencies, the recipient
must apply for those funds in the first available application period offered. Should a recipient fail to meet
this application threshold, all CDBG/HOME funding will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and
recommendations be made by the HCDC for re -use of the funds.
4. Should a recipient be unsuccessful in obtaining the funds listed in the application in the application round
immediately following the allocation of local CDBG\HOME funds, and the project will not be able to
proceed without the aforementioned funds, all CDBG/HOME funds will be recaptured by the City of Iowa
City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re -use of the funds or HCDC may allow the
recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project. If the project is unsuccessful in obtaining
the required funds listed in the application after two consecutive funding rounds following the allocation
of local CDBG/HOME funds, the City of Iowa City will recapture all CDBG/HOME funds.
Housing Code Compliance
Each agreement between the CDBG/ HOME recipient and the city states the following: "The project shall be
completed in compliance with all applicable state and local building codes; and upon completion, shall be
operated in compliance with all applicable state and local laws." Community Development staff verify that the
appropriate permits are taken out and that the City's Housing and Inspection Services (HIS) department has
inspected the structure for compliance with local building codes and local rental inspection housing codes (if the
project is a rental project).
HIS annually inspects each HOME funded rental unit where the tenant receives Section 8 funds to ensure
compliance with housing codes. In addition, HIS inspects all rental units every two years to ensure compliance
with rental housing codes.
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EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS (ESG)
Not Applicable —The City of Iowa City does not receive ESG funds.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS
Not Applicable —The City of Iowa City does not receive HOPWA funds.
Non -State Government
Certifications
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electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the
document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office.
This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
NON -STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the
consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirniatively Further Fair Housing The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential
anti displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding
under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying
the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about -
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free wori<plaoe;
c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the
workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given
a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment
under the grant, the employee will -
a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute
occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of
convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other
designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has
designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification
number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination,
consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or
other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications
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Jurisdiction
Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with
its instructions; and
10. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA
funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official
Thomas M. Markus
Name
City Manager
Title
410 E. Washington St.
Address
Iowa City,IA 52240
City/State/Zip
319.356.5010
Telephone Number
5/15/2012
Date
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❑ This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons
of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Pian -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
11. Maximum Feasible Priority - With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it
certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities
which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet
other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources
are not available);
12. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during
program year(s) 2_, 2_, 2_, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three
specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a
manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit
such persons during the designated period;
13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against
properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or
assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue
sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public
improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or
assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue
sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties
owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be
made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the
jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction
against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from
a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its
jurisdiction;
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Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of
part 35, subparts A, B, 3, K and R, of title 24;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
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❑ This certification is applicable.
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the
action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a
particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified
CDBG-assisted activities, which are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to
the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet
such needs.
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
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410 E. Washington St.
Address
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HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or
acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
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Telephone Number
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ESG Certifications
I, , Chief Executive Officer of Jurisdiction, certify that the local
government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by
the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I have attached to this certification a description of
the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds.
I further certify that the local government will comply with:
1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for
which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of
buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used
solely for operating costs or essential services.
2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55.
The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other
assistance to the homeless.
4. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part
576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity.
5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
6. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of
persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds.
7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of
1988.
8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and
implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any
individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any
project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family
violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization
of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter.
9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent
practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in
policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the
ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided
by 24 CFR 76.56.
10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of, and
regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review
responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related
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authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58.
11. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) providing that the funding of homeless
prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of
termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A) the inability of
the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden
reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the
family or termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable
prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable
period of time; and (D) the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting
homeless prevention activities from any other source.
12. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and
implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies
and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or
systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth
facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such
discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further
understand that state and local governments are primarily responsible for the
care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such
persons in place of state and local resources.
13. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) and the collection and reporting of client -level information.
I further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan
with its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is
authorized under state and/or local law, and that the local government possesses legal
authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into
this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
Drug -Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the
certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency
awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification,
or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other
remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free
Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the
certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify
the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must
keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for
Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's
drug -free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other
sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles
of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each
local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee
shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see
paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in
connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the
drug -free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21.
Place Name Street City County state Zip
Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free
Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the
following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in
Schedules I through V of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through
1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of
sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the
Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal
criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any
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controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including:
a. All "direct charge" employees;
b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the
performance of the grant; and
c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under
the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on
the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for
verification. These documents include:
1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
2. Citizen Participation Plan
3. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan
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Name
City Manager
Title
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Address
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