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COMMISSION (HCDC)
November 19, 2020
Electronic Regular Meeting – 6:30 PM
Zoom Meeting Platform
AGENDA:
1.Call to Order
2.Consideration of Meeting Minutes: October 15, 2020
3. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda
Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 5 minutes. Commissioners
shall not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items.
4.Iowa City Council Meeting Updates
Two commissioners are assigned each month to monitor Council meetings. This agenda item
provides an opportunity for brief updates on City Council activity relevant to HCDC business.
5.Annual Project Monitoring Presentations
HCDC reviews CDBG/HOME funded projects annually. HCDC will discuss the project to
ensure it is proceeding properly by serving the intended clientele, and that it will be completed
on time. This month will include updates on CDBG Aid to Agencies projects from the Domestic
Violence Intervention Program, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, and Shelter
House.
Electronic Meeting
(Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is
impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of
Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
You can participate in the meeting and comment on an agenda item by
going to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_afAF1rCcTdiU5jTlJ8udMg
to visit the Zoom meeting’s registration page and submitting the
required information. Once approved, you will receive an email
message with a link to join the meeting. If you are asked for a meeting
or webinar ID, enter the ID number found in the email. If you have no
computer or smartphone, or a computer without a microphone, you can
call in by phone by dialing (312) 626-6799 and entering the meeting ID
928 4520 6128 when prompted. Providing comment in person is not an
option.
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If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate in this program or event, please
contact Brianna Gabel at brianna-gabel@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5230. Early requests are
strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
6.Consider Approval of FY22 CDBG/HOME and Emerging Aid to Agencies Application
Materials
HCDC will consider approval of the FY22 CDBG/HOME and Emerging A2A applications and
application guide. HCDC will need to formalize the application materials at this meeting for
staff to prepare for the upcoming allocation period.
7.Consider Approval of FY20 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
The CAPER is a required document that is typically submitted to HUD within 90 days of the
plan year end which concludes June 30. However, due to extenuating
circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the City has received a waiver to allow an additional
90 days for submission. The report describes federally funded activities undertaken by the
City and its partners, and accomplishments for City Fiscal Year 2020 (federal FY19).
The CAPER draft is online at www.icgov.org/actionplan for review and comment. At this
meeting, HCDC will consider approving the document for submission to HUD.
8.Aid to Agency Visit Reports
Commissioners will each provide a summary of their visits with assigned agencies.
9.Housing & Community Development Information
10.Adjournment
Housing and Community Development Commission
November 19, 2020 Meeting Packet Contents
Agenda Item #2
•October 15, 2020 HCDC Draft Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item #5
•FY21 NCJC Project Update – CDBG Aid to Agencies
Agenda Item #6
•FY22 CDBG/HOME Application Guide
o 2020 AHLM Map update is underway and will be included in the final application
•FY22 CDBG/HOME Application
•FY22 CDBG/HOME Financial Verification
•FY22 Emerging Aid to Agencies Application
Agenda Item #7
•FY20 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Draft
Agenda Item #8
•Aid to Agencies Visit Report Assignments
Agenda Item #9
•Implicit Bias Training
MINUTES Preliminary
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 15, 2020 – 6:30 PM
ELECTRONIC MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT: Megan Alter, Theresa Lewis, Nasr Mohammed, Peter Nkumu, Maria
Padron
MEMBERS ABSENT: Peggy Aguilar, Matt Drabek, Lyn Dee Kealey, Kyle Vogel
STAFF PRESENT: Brianna Gabel, Erika Kubly
OTHERS PRESENT: Sara Barron, Crissy Canganelli, Cady Gerlach, Anthony Smith
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Padron called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 17, 2020:
Alter moved to approve the minutes of September 17, 2020. Lewis seconded and the motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR TOPICS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Sara Barron (Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition) wanted to make HCDC aware of new
COVID-19 Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program from Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Application is available at iowahousingrecovery.com and residents can receive up to $2,000 in assistance
for utilities.
IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING UPDATES:
Padron noted that she and Vogel were responsible for providing updates on the Council meetings.
Padron shared that she is behind on monitoring the meetings, but that she will provide an update to City
staff that can be shared with HCDC later on.
Electronic Meeting
(Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible
or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission
members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
Agenda Item #2
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Alter asked for clarification on the expectations for monitoring the Council meetings as she was not
available for the September HCDC meeting. Lewis shared that the meetings can last several hours and
said that when she had her turn last month, she looked mainly for the highlights. Padron shared that
Drabek reads through the meeting minutes to find information relevant to HCDC.
DISCUSS CDBG PROJECTS WITHOUT AGREEMENTS:
Gabel explained that the Unsuccessful and Delayed Projects Policy on page 26 of the packet is related to
timeliness requirements from HUD. The City can only have 1.5 times the grant amount in the line of credit
to be considered timely. Expending CDBG dollars quickly is important to avoid HUD recapturing any
funds. Kubly confirmed. Gabel stated that only one FY21 CDBG project does not have an agreement at
this point and that is the Little Creations Academy kitchen rehab project. Gabel noted that Pastor Anthony
Smith is on the call to provide a project update.
Smith stated that he accepts responsibility for the project being behind and that he still needs to finish
paperwork for the City before they can enter an agreement. Smith shared that this year has had many
COVID-19 and family issues, and that he plans to have the paperwork completed by the end of the month
and the project started in November.
Padron asked staff what HCDC needs to decide about the project and where the project can go from
here.
Kubly stated HCDC will make a recommendation to allow the project to proceed or take action if they
don’t feel the project can successfully proceed with the delay.
Padron stated she would like to have Commissioners weigh in with their thoughts.
Nkumu asked if this is the first time this project has been behind because he remembers previous issues
with Little Creations Academy.
Kubly stated that the FY18 project for Little Creations Academy also came to HCDC to request additional
funds, but that it was a separate project.
Smith stated that the FY18 project being behind was not his fault as he could not find a contractor to
complete the work. If it had not been for the city he would not have been able to find a contractor.
Lewis asked staff how HCDC will review progress in the future.
Kubly shared that there is a second project checkpoint in March where 50% of the project funds should
be expended.
Alter asked if Smith thinks he can meet the next project checkpoint and have 50% of the funds expended
by March.
Smith confirmed that he can.
Mohammed stated that he understood that this year has had additional challenges and that he is
com fortable proceeding with the project.
Padron noted that she works with contractors in her job and that they are experiencing shortages of
construction materials currently, and suggested considering that with respect to the timeline for the
project.
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Alter motioned to recommend continuation of the Little Creations Academy kitchen rehab project with the
understanding that 50% of the funds should be expended by the second checkpoint in March. Lewis
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
REVIEW SUBSTANTIAL AM ENDMENT #2 TO THE FY20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN:
Kubly explained that the amendment is proposed to the FY20 Annual Action Plan to include the third
round of CARES Act funding which will support local small businesses by offering loans, grants, or
technical assistance. The amendment will be considered by Council October 20 following a five-day
comment period, which is shorter than the normal period because this is emergency funding.
Lewis states that she has asked the City about this funding prior to the meeting, and that she wanted to
reinforce the importance of offering employees a livable wage with benefits rather than another low
paying job for an already low-income person, which is not in the spirit of what is intended by the program.
Alter noted that she agreed with everything Lewis shared and inquired about the technology side of the
grants because access to internet and cell phones is a basic need for residents at this point.
Padron asked if this funding is required to be used for small businesses.
Kubly stated it is not required, but the funds are subject to all the CDBG regulations. She shared that the
City looked into providing internet access for residents once before, but found that it was not a good fit for
the federal regulations. Kubly also shared that the technical assistance side of the small business funding
is support for businesses rather than actual technology.
Padron asked why the funding is going to small businesses rather than nonprofits in the community and
said there are agencies like Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County that need additional funding.
Gabel shared that nonprofit agencies were allocated public service funds from the first round of the
CARES Act funding. She stated that NCJC was allocated around $15,000 from that round, and as things
continue to shift the City is still working with NCJC and the Neighborhood Nest program to provide
support. Kubly confirmed that there will be a second round of funding for nonprofit agencies once the City
receives the funding.
Alter shared that she believes in supporting nonprofits, but also understands the need to preserve small
businesses since they are closing left and right due to the pandemic.
Mohammed asked where businesses can apply for the program once it is available.
Kubly responded that the application will be available online once ready.
Nkumu asked if there are already programs available for small businesses as he remembered something
mentioned about this before, and asked how many businesses will be assisted with this funding. Nkumu
also stated that businesses should be spending the grant wisely.
Kubly shared that the City offers regular programing with CDBG funds for small businesses which
includes the Small Business Resource Program and Technical Assistance Grants to Microenterprises.
She estimates that 22 businesses will be supported with the CDBG-CV funds.
Alter expressed interest in offering preference to businesses that are owned by minority residents in the
community.
Padron asked why the grant funding for each business is such a high dollar amount and states she is
worried about giving such a large sum of money to private businesses when HCDC had to ask Council for
more Aid to Agency money not long ago. She noted that Emerging Agencies only received $5,000.
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Kubly states that these funds are going to private, for-profit businesses for emergency funding rather than
regular emerging nonprofits.
Lewis states that she is comfortable with the funding if there will be more available later for nonprofit
agencies.
Padron motioned to recommend that Council support Substantial Amendment #2 to the FY20 Annual
Action Plan with the suggestion that preference be given to minority owned businesses and
microenterprises, and that businesses supported should offer livable wages and benefits. Nkumu
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION:
Gabel stated that HCDC’s letter to HUD opposing the Equal Access proposed changes was submitted
September 18, 2020 and that she learned from Crissy Canganelli this week that HUD must respond to
each letter. Any response will be passed along to HCDC once received. Additionally, Gabel shared that
the recommendation to Council regarding the joint funding application process was submitted in the
October 6, 2020 Council packet. Gabel also pointed out the flyer on the last page of the HCDC packet for
the “Our Children Spoke” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony which will take place October 23.
Alter encouraged HCDC to attend the ceremony and to drive by the mural.
Kubly stated that the biggest COVID-19 update right now is the utility assistance program that Barron
mentioned during public comment.
Gabel shared agenda items for the November meeting which will include annual project monitoring
presentations, approval for the FY22 CDBG/HOME and Emerging Agency application forms, Aid to
Agency visit reports, and hopefully the CAPER.
Mohammed asked when Council meets, and Padron suggested staff send Mohammed the link to the
meeting minutes. Gabel confirmed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alter moved to adjourn. Lewis seconded the motion and a vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
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Housing and Community
Development Commission
Attendance Record 2020-2021
•Resigned from Commission
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Vacant
Name Terms Exp. 7/16 8/20 9/17 10/15
Aguilar, Peggy 6/30/22 O/E X X O/E
Alter, Megan 6/30/21 X X O/E X
Drabek, Matt 6/30/22 X X X O/E
Kealey, Lyn Dee Hook 6/30/22 X X X O/E
Lewis, Thersea 6/30/23 X X X X
Mohammed, Nsar 6/30/23 X X O/E X
Nkumu, Peter 6/30/22 O/E X O/E X
Padron, Maria 6/30/21 X X O/E X
Vogel, Kyle 6/30/23 X X X O/E
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
Report to Housing and Community Development Commission – November 19, 2020
Funding from the City of Iowa City is key to the mission and success of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County (NCJC). The block grant nature of this funding allows us to respond to emerging needs and
sustain successful programs while helping us leverage state, federal, and private funding. It also provides
an essential base to cover overhead that other funders are less inclined to support.
In this time of Covid-19, funding and our ability and capacity to carry out programming are threatened
making Iowa City and HCDC’s role even more critical. We are facing difficult choices in maintaining
existing programs, reacting to emerging needs with new services, and trying to keep staff and families
safe and healthy.
With the assistance of the City of Iowa City, we provide education and support programming to help
youth and adults make key life transitions and become happy, independent and engaged. This report to
the Housing and Community Development Commission offers a brief overview of work completed,
outcomes achieved, and challenges during this moment. Below is a brief overview of what has been
happening in our four primary program areas:
Early Childhood: Programs for children birth to 5 years. During non-Covid times, it includes child care for
136 infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Early childhood programs are accredited through NAEYC and
hold a Quality Rating Scale 5 from the state of Iowa. During FY20 we renewed our accreditation from the
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our programs have been NAEYC
accredited since 1998. Achieving NAEYC Accreditation is a four-step process that involves self-reflection
and quality improvement in order to meet and maintain accreditation over a five-year period. Teachers
and families participate in the process. We are the only early childhood program in Iowa to be both
NAEYC accredited and hold a top QRS-5 rating by the state.
As a precautionary measure, we closed programs in late April and remained closed until September. We
have now reopened most of our classrooms at reduced capacity to allow for greater social distancing.
To date we have successfully avoided any Covid-19 outbreaks in our early childhood programs and in
recent weeks have added children to our roster. We have continued to stress a circle of trust with
families to ensure that we all are taking appropriate precautions in our lives outside of the Centers.
In October, the Early Childhood Education programs at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County were
awarded the 2020 Equity and Opportunity Award by the Iowa Association for the Education of Young
Children.
Youth Development: Pre-Covid-19 programs for over 700 school-age children include before and after
school programs (BASP) at Twain, Alexander, Wood, Hills, Garner and Pheasant Ridge, summer camps,
G!World, Bike Club, YELL (Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning), and YES pre-employment.
Five of our six before and after school programs are hosted at elementary schools. Consequently, when
the Iowa City Community School District closed school in mid-March, our BASPs were closed and
remained closed until the ICCSD allowed us back into the buildings in September. In September, before
the schools reopened, we started full day programming at Alexander Elementary. Once schools opened,
we resumed afterschool programming at all five of the elementary schools.
In addition, because children are in-school only part time during the week, we have started two school-
day programs (NEST) for children on the days they are not doing in-person learning. These programs are
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located on both the east and west sides of Iowa City. We are receiving CDBG-CV funding for our
eastside program at Pepperwood Plaza/Parkview.
We will be using Iowa City Aid-To-Agencies to help cover the cost of group-based activities in our
G!World program. G! World supports young women of color in grades 7-12. These young women have
needs that are not being met through school or other services. The group programming implemented
through G! World focuses on identifying and reinforcing the strengths of members and providing
resources for overcoming adversity. The group-based activities use the Girls Circle curriculum.
We have struggled to keep connected with girls during the Covid crisis. However, we have gone back to
the drawing board and are using new approaches that rely less on contact with girls at school and focus
more on small groups with food and fellowship.
Family Development: Provides support to families through home visitation, parenting classes, and
family literacy. We use the Parents As Teachers (PAT) curriculum and provide 240 home visits with
families each month. Our PAT program is accredited by the state of Iowa. Our family support workers
represent the cultures of the families we serve. First languages spoken by our staff include Spanish,
Arabic, French, Swahili, and Portuguese. These programs have continued on with remote visits and have
not experienced any change in numbers, only process changes.
Community Development: Responds to issues and concerns that affect the entire neighborhood or the
larger community. Community engagement remains an important part of our work. Helping families
build strong support networks serves to improve outcomes and multiply our efforts through supportive
relationships in the community. United Way support will be used to make these events happen.
Community Engagement Highlights:
•We continue to host mobile health care clinics in partnership with the University of Iowa
interdisciplinary student organization. The clinics provide free health screenings, prevention,
education, and basic health services.
•NCJC partnered with the South District Neighborhood Association on Thanksgiving Food
Distribution, which will happen on November 20th.
•Regular weekly food distribution in partnership with HACAP, Table to Table, and CommUnity.
•We will again partner with St Andrew’s to host a drop-in summer lunch program for families in
the Pheasant Ridge and adjacent neighborhoods. The summer lunch program will be offered
Monday through Friday for the entire summer. We will host activities following lunch. This is an
important program for many reasons. In addition to providing a nutritious lunch, the program
helps families stretch food budgets during the summer months.
AmeriCorps
We will use some United Way funding to help support three AmeriCorps members. The AmeriCorps
are helping with youth development programming in three of our established youth programs: 1) G!
World 2) Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning (YELL); and 3) NCJC before and after school
programs (BASP).
Snapshot of Outcomes for FY20 – Quarters 1&2
YTD:
# of children age 0-5 (unduplicated): 185
# of families (unduplicated): 129
# of face-to-face visits: 2359
# children (%) screened for developmental delays
During the period April-June, 2020, 61 children (43.6%) were screened for developmental delays. Of
those 61 children, eight children (13.1%) screened positive for developmental delays. Three of these
children (37.5%) were referred to Early Intervention services, four (50.0%) were not referred because
they were already receiving services. The final child was provided with developmentally-appropriate
activities and will be re-screened in FY2021.
Over the course of FY2020, 143 children (77.3%) of children received a developmental screening. Of
those 143 children, 16 (11.2%) screened positive for developmental delays. Of those sixteen children,
seven (43.8%) were referred to Early Intervention services, seven (43.8%) were not referred because
they were already receiving services, and two (12.5%) were provided with developmentally-appropriate
activities. One of these children re-screened negative for developmental delays and the other will be re-
screened in FY2021.
Families with complete Demographic Survey: April-June - 98 families (100%), YTD – 129 families (100%).
Families with complete LSP: January-March – 95/98 families (96.9%) had at least an initial LSP. The
remaining 7 families were enrolled during the period April-June, 2020, and had not been enrolled long
enough to have one completed.
During the fiscal year, 110 out of 129 families (85.3%) had both an initial LSP and a later LSP completed
during the reporting period. Results are shown below:
Outcome Measures:
•101/110 (91.8%) of families improved or maintained Healthy Family Functioning, Problem-
Solving, and Communication
•79/110 (71.8%) of families improved or maintained Connection to Social Supports
•87/110 (79.1%) of families improved Connection to Concrete Supports
•65/110 (59.1%) of families improved Nurturing and Attachment
•72/110 (65.5%) of families improved Knowledge of Child Development and Parenting
Challenges for FY20
Most of our programming requires in-person contact to generate revenue. We made efforts early on to
keep staff in place by supplementing our income through the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
After depleting that support, we were forced to furlough 26 staff. Thankfully, we are now bringing back
several of those furloughed employees, but we are far from where we were in March of this year. We
remain hopeful that things will return to a safer and more historic normal.
Access to quality Early Childhood Education continues to be a struggle for families. Before Covid, our
early childhood classrooms had over 100 families on the waiting list. Our Family Support Workers have
been able to connect some families with programming through NCJC or through Head Start, but many
families are still relying on friends, relatives, or home providers to care for their children while they work
or are in school.
We have assisted many families in enrolling in a program through Community Coordinated Child Care
(4C’s) whose focus is to support native speakers of languages other than English to become registered
home day care providers, to provide high-quality care for families in need. Several families have
completed the program and many are continuing to enroll – some with the assistance of an Early
Childhood Iowa program - which can cover the costs of trainings and supplies.
Prior to Covid we were experiencing staffing shortage in youth programs. Particularly BASP counselors
to work in youth development programs.
FY22 Iowa City CDBG and HOME Applicant Guide 1
Applicant Guide
Iowa City CDBG and HOME Programs
This guide outlines requirements for applicants seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and/or HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program funds through the City of Iowa City. The CDBG
program helps develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable living
environments, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate
income. The HOME program helps provide safe and decent affordable housing. Both programs are
funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Notes to applicants
1)Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) strongly encourages all applicants
to attend the CDBG/HOME Applicant Workshop (see Application Timeline below).
2)First consideration for funding will go to housing (not including Community Housing Development
Organizations [CHDO] operating expenses) and public facility projects of $50,000 or more.
3)The application must be substantially complete for HCDC consideration. HCDC will not review
any materials submitted by the applicant after the deadline unless the Commission requests it.
4)Please review the City’s Strategic Plan (www.icgov.org/strategicplan) and City Steps 2025
(https://www.icgov.org/actionplan) to determine if your project fits into the identified priorities. If so,
please identify in the application.
Application Timeline
Due to the circumstances related to COVID-19, all meetings are expected to be virtual and will be held
through the Zoom meeting platform.
1)Virtual Applicant Workshop January 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM
2)(Upon Request) Virtual Applicant Workshop January 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM
3)Applications Due January 29, 2021 at 12 PM
4)HCDC Meeting – Question/Answer with Applicants February 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM
5)HCDC Meeting – Recommendations March 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM
6)Financial Verification Due May 3, 2021 at noon
PART I. Estimated Federal Funding Available
Federal funding has not yet been awarded, so numbers are subject to change. However, the City of Iowa
City expects to have available approximately $1,500,000 in FY22 federal funds (including entitlements
and program income) from HUD (excluding CDBG-CV). The City has approximately $650,000 available
for allocation to recipients after Council set-asides have been removed for economic development,
housing rehabilitation, CHDO reserve, administration, neighborhood improvements, and Aid to Agencies.
Of this amount, approximately $450,000 must be used for HOME eligible activities, which focus on
affordable housing activities: rehabilitation or new construction of rental housing, tenant -based rent
assistance, and homeownership opportunities. The remaining $200,000 may be used for housing or
public facilities projects.
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FY22 Iowa City CDBG and HOME Applicant Guide 2
PART II. Application Requirements and Considerations
Applicants should evaluate the following HUD guidelines as well as City policies contained in City Steps
2025 when considering the proposals, funding estimates, and time schedules for achieving their project
goals.
Program Purpose
All proposals must benefit low-moderate income individuals. The specific ways that a project must
accomplish the program’s purpose (also called a National Objective) varies by program.
CDBG Funds. At least 51% of those befitting from the program (persons or households) must
have incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) based on household size (see
table below). For programs that benefit individual households, all households must earn less than
80% of the median household income.
Applicants must document that its purpose is being met. CDBG allows households to self-certif y
their income with their signature, though a percentage of beneficiaries must also provide source
documentation such as pay stubs or a Social Security statement to verify the household’s income.
The City must approve this percentage based on the program and number of beneficiaries –
usually set between two and five percent. This source documentation must be kept in the client’s
file and is subject to monitoring when City or HUD staff review the client files.
HOME Funds. All activities undertaken with HOME funds must benefit households below 80%
AMI, and nearly all assisted units must be targeted to households below 60% AMI .
Median household income limits for projects in Iowa City are as follows:
CDBG allows its purpose to be satisfied by meeting the following criteria:
a.The activity must be carried out in an area or neighborhood consisting predominantly of low-
moderate income persons, or the activity must involve facilities or services designed for use
by predominantly low-moderate income persons. Demographic information is available at the
Neighborhood & Development Services Department. In some instances, applicants may need
to conduct a survey of the potential beneficiaries to determine income eligibility.
b.Housing that is being improved, as part of a project must be occupied by low-moderate income
households.
c.Job creation or retention as an activity must involve employment of predominantly low and
moderate-income persons.
FY22 Iowa City CDBG and HOME Applicant Guide 3
Eligible Activities
Activities that can be carried out with CDBG funds include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Acquiring real property, demolishing structures and clearing property, and relocation
assistance for residents of property being demolished.
•Rehabilitation or preservation of residential and nonresidential structures, including
weatherization, painting, accessibility improvements, emergency repairs and comprehensive
rehabilitation.
•Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities,
infrastructure repairs and installation of curb ramps, construction of neighborhood centers and
installation of accessible playground equipment.
Activities that can be carried out with HOME funds include the following:
•Acquisition of real property (including Homeownership Assistance), payment of “soft” costs
associated with a project, demolition and clearing property, site and infrastructure improve-
ments, and relocation assistance for persons being displaced by a HOME activity.
•Rehabilitation or preservation of residential structures (comprehensive rehabilitation only).
•Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) for a period of up to 24 months.
•New construction of affordable housing units (rental or owner-occupied).
•Operational expenses and Capacity Building for Community Housing Development Organi-
zations (CHDOs) within the limit of 5% of Iowa City's HOME allocation.
The following types of activities that are ineligible include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Public service eligible activities such as operations or salaries.
•Buildings for general conduct of government and expenses required to conduct the regular
responsibilities of local government, e.g. street maintenance, public buildings for
government.
•Political, religious and lobbying activities, income payments, such as rent assistance and
mortgage payments. HOME only: tenant based rent assistance is an allowable activity.
•CDBG only: New housing construction, except for residential facilities providing shelter for
persons with special needs (homeless shelters, convalescent homes, halfway houses, and
group homes).
•Purchase of construction equipment.
NOTE: The purchase or lease of furnishings, equipment, or other personal property (such as vehicles)
needed for an eligible public service will not be considered under this allocation process. However, these
expenses would be eligible under the City’s Aid to Agency process. Additional requirements and CDBG
award limitations may apply, please contact Neighborhood Services staff to discuss.
FY22 Iowa City CDBG and HOME Applicant Guide 4
Performance Schedule and Payment
Reimbursements can be made after the contract has been formalized. Expenses incurred before July 1,
2021 or before a contract has been entered may not be reimbursable and may jeopardize all the
CDBG/HOME funds awarded to the project. Disbursements can be made upon receipt of 1) invoices for
labor, materials and services rendered, and 2) signed lien waivers (as appropriate) covering all amounts
to be paid. In some instances, pre-agreement costs may be reimbursed to applicants; however,
Neighborhood Services staff must be contacted prior to making any pre-agreement disbursements to
verify if the cost may be reimbursed. In case of minor cost overruns or requests for additional funding, the
City Manager and staff may approve a contract amendment that is non-substantial. In the case of
substantial changes (as defined in the Citizen Participation Plan) the Housing and Community
Development Commission and City Council must approve the change and an amended agreement is
required.
Budget Considerations
In estimating the amount of the proposal or the project budget, applicants should try to obtain
documentation for the costs and consider the following expenses:
•Appraisals, legal fees, title opinions and surveying costs for property acquisition projects.
•Building permits, engineering or surveying costs, zoning application fees, professional fees,
advertising and bidding costs for rehabilitation and building projects.
•HOME funds are required to be matched at the rate of one match dollar for each four HOME
dollars or 25% of the HOME funds being requested. The City has made a commitment to
match local HOME dollars, however, we also expect applicants for local HOME funds to
contribute to meeting this matching contribution (see HOME regulations for eligible forms of
match).
•The City requests that applicants leverage private funding, volunteers, and in-kind
contributions whenever possible and to include this information on your application. These
contributions are worth points in the ranking sheets and are included in HCDC’s evaluation of
your application.
•Construction estimates should be realistic. Funds remaining after the proposed work is
completed will revert to the CDBG line of credit.
•Applicants can apply for grants and/or loans.
•Other project costs such as compliance with HUD regulations (audits, labor standards,
environmental studies, fair housing, etc.) listed in Part III below should also be included.
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CDBG/HOME EVALUATION CRITERIA
Points
I.Goal Priority (max. 10 points)
1 How well has the applicant documented the ability of the project to
meet a primary goal identified in City Steps 2025?
0-10 Points
II.Leveraging Resources/Budget (max. 35 points)
1 Does the project have realistic cost estimates? 0-5 Points
2 Does the project leverage community partnerships and/or volunteer
resources?
0-5 Points
3 Does the project leverage other financial resources? Guide:
0-25% = 0-6 pts
26-50% = 7-12 pts
51-75% = 13-19 pts
76-99% = 20-25 pts
Subtotal
III.Feasibility/Community Impact (max. 40 points)
1 What primary percent of median income persons are targeted? Guide:
0-30%=20 pts
31-50%=15 pts
51-60%=10 pts
61-80%=2 pts
2 Will the project assist any specific vulnerable populations? 0-5 Points
3 Does the project have a reasonable per-person/unit cost compared to
other projects of similar scope?
0-5 Points
4 Does the project schedule adequately demonstrate the project will be
completed within the required time period?
0-5 Points
5 Does the project provide a long-term solution to the need identified? 0-5 Points
Subtotal
IV Capacity/History (max. 15 points)
1 Has the applicant demonstrated it can successfully complete projects
and that the current request is necessary? (i.e. past projects are
substantially complete)
0-5 Points
2 Does the organization have the capacity to complete the project based
on current description of staff?
0-5 Points
3 Does the organization’s activities and portfolio provide evidence of
ability to undertake the project as described?
0-5 Points
Maximum Points: 100 TOTAL:
Bonus: Is public facilities project documented in City Steps 2025? 5 Points
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PART III. Housing
Additional Information Requirements. Before an applicant may enter an agreement with the City, the
applicant must submit updated information such as, but not limited to, the project schedule, sources
and uses statement, construction budget (if applicable), and pro forma (if applicable). All other funding
sources must be identified and verification submitted to the City to complete a subsidy layering analysis
when multiple public funding sources are utilized.
Appraised Value at Project Completion. Each housing project, except minor home repairs, funded with
CDBG and/or HOME funds must have an appraised value at project completion that demonstrates
adequate equity to secure any liens.
Site Location. One of the City’s goals is to encourage the distribution of housing and residential facilities
(e.g. permanent housing – rental and homeownership, transitional housing, homeless shelters, and
special needs housing) throughout Iowa City. See the Affordable Housing Location Model map below
to view where new City-assisted rental housing may be located. The map is also available at
www.icgov.org/actionplan.
Pro Forma. All final applications will require a completed pro forma that abides by the City’s rules for
project underwriting. See Appendix B on pages 12-13 for specific criteria.
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PART IV. Compliance with Federal Regulatory Requirements
All CDBG/HOME contracts include requirements imposed by various Federal-sponsoring agencies.
These include procurement standards for labor, materials, supplies and services not only related to the
project but also to the applicant's operation.
•No choice limiting actions may be made prior to receiving environmental clearance from the City
to move forward with a project. These include but are not limited to include signing contracts,
acquisition, demolition, disposition, rehabilitation, repair, new construction, site preparation, and
leasing or any other activities that commit to future activities.
•Procurement standards and subcontracting requirements are set forth in 2 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Part 200. The following list briefly describes the main points in contracting for
services and purchasing supplies and materials.
•Affirmative efforts shall be made to utilize small and minority-owned businesses or sources of
supplies and services. Conflict of Interest rules will also apply.
•Construction contracts in excess of $2,000 shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Acts.
Specifically, 1) the Davis-Bacon Act which requires contractors to pay wages to laborers and
mechanics at a rate not less than the minimum wages specified in a wage determination made by
the Secretary of Labor, 2) Copeland Anti-Kick Back Act which prohibits employers from inducing
employees to give up any part of the compensation to which they are otherwise entitled, and 3)
the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act which requires contractors to compute wages
on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard workweek shall
be permissible if the worker is compensated at a rate of 1½ times the basic rate of pay for all hours
worked in excess of 40 hours in the workweek. No worker shall be required to work in unsanitary,
dangerous or hazardous surroundings.
•Contracts over $10,000 shall contain requirements relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.
•Provisions for termination shall also be included in all contracts.
•Records should be kept for all procurements. Construction projects for more than $250,000 must
utilize the competitive sealed bids (formal advertisement) method of procurement. Procurement
by small purchase procedures shall be utilized for projects $250,000 or less. Contracts under
$10,000 may use the micropurchase method of procurement. Price or rate quotations shall be
obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources under this method.
•Contracts in excess of $25,000 shall contain provisions and conditions that allow for
administrative, contractual or legal remedies in instances in which contractors violate or breach
contract terms.
•Contracts in excess of $100,000 shall meet bonding and Section 3 requirements. Minimum bond
requirements include: bid guarantee equal to 5% of bid price, performance bond for 100% of
contract price and payment bond for 100% of contract price.
•Provisions regarding federal regulations on Non-discrimination, Equal Employment, Affirmative
Marketing and Fair Housing.
•Acquisition, Displacement and Relocation are also contained in the Agreement.
•Lead Based Paint regulations regarding interim controls and abatement may also apply.
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PART V. Financial Management, Reporting, and Monitoring
Standards for financial management and record keeping are provided in 2 CFR 200. Local accountants
and agency directors experienced with federal requirements may be helpful resources.
•Each recipient shall have a financial management system that provides effective control over and
accountability for all funds, property, and other assets, must identify the source and application of
funds for federally-sponsored activities, and permit the accurate, complete, and timely disclosure of
financial results in accordance with the reporting requirements of the City and HUD.
•A separate ledger for the CDBG and/or HOME account is strongly recommended.
•Appropriate time distribution records must be kept for employees paid with CDBG funds in addition to
other funds.
•All project-related expenditures must be supported by third party documentation (invoices, contracts,
and purchase orders). Lien waivers are required from all contractors and subcontractors.
•Reductions in project costs or increases in the commitment of other funding, if any, shall be brought
to the immediate attention of staff. The impacts of these changes must be discussed with staff and
appropriate reductions in CDBG and/or HOME funds may be made on a case-by-case basis.
In most cases, a financial audit of the project expenditures will be required. Qualified individuals who are
sufficiently independent of the agency and can produce unbiased opinions and conclusions should
conduct these audits. Audit reports should be submitted within six months of project completion and final
disbursement of funds. Organizations that expect more than $750,000 in federal assistance from all
sources are required to have an audit covering the financial activities of the organization as well as the
project disbursements as set forth in 2 CFR 200.
Neighborhood Services staff will monitor all aspects of the project beginning with pre-agreement activities,
goal setting to project closeout. Any project changes must be approved by the City. Periodically,
Neighborhood Services staff and HCDC members will conduct monitoring visits to review project
progress, financial management, construction contracts, time records related to the project, as well as
client statistics. Staff will attempt to give reasonable notice prior to the site visit.
The City of Iowa City requires quarterly reports and has a standardized reporting form. For rental and
homeownership projects, the applicant must complete project close-out forms and submit to the City upon
project completion. The period of affordability does not begin until the City has been notified and the data
entered into HUD’s information and management system. The compliance period will vary depending
upon the regulatory requirements of the CDBG and/or HOME program and the information contained
within the CDBG/HOME application. During the compliance period, Neighborhood Services staff will
request records relating to the stated purpose of the project to see if goals have been carried out, to review
the low and moderate income benefit requirements as established by HUD, and to monitor the financial
status of the organization. All notices and reports should be directed to:
Neighborhood Services
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
For CDBG projects, all records relating to the project should be kept at least four years after the
submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) in which the activity
is reported as complete. The CDBG Agreement should be retained until the end of the compliance period.
For HOME projects, all records shall be maintained as required in 92.508 Recordkeeping depending on
the type of project (rental, homeownership, or tenant-based rental assistance).
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Appendix A: CDBG and HOME Consolidated Policies
The City recognizes the need to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) projects 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 the Housing and
Community Development Commission (HCDC) in investing funds and evaluating a project’s status and ability to
proceed, the following policies shall apply to all projects effective July 1, 2020:
I.Investment Policies
a.Economic Development
Economic development projects making application to the CDBG Economic Development Fund will be reviewed
and approved by City staff based on criteria identified in the Applicant Guide. Updates will be provided to the City
Council Economic Development Committee periodically.
Typically, for-profit business projects will receive low-interest loans; whereas, non-profits may be recommended
for forgivable loans or grants. Decisions regarding investment terms for economic development projects will be
made based on the nature of the project including, but not limited to, the risk, potential for growth, the number of
and quality of jobs created for low-moderate income persons, the ability to repay a loan and the amount of other
funding leveraged. Economic development assistance may be used for direct business funding, or for funding
technical assistance for eligible businesses.
b. Housing
Rental Housing. The interest rate for rental housing activities will be zero percent (0%) for non-profit owned
projects and prime rate (determined at the time the CDBG/HOME agreement is executed by the City) minus two
points for for-profit owned projects with an amortization period up to thirty (30) years or the period of affordability,
whichever is less. The City may grant a different interest rate and/or a different repayment option based on the
nature of the project including, but not limited to, the revenue generated, the ability to repay a loan, the type of
housing provided, the beneficiaries, the amount of other funding leveraged and the location of the site.
Homeownership. Each year Iowa City adopts resale/recapture provisions that apply to all HOME assisted
homebuyer projects. The recapture/resale provisions shall be the same for both CDBG and HOME assisted
homebuyer projects. These provisions are set forth in the Annual Action Plan for the year the funds were
allocated to the Subrecipient/Recipient.
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA). All HOME funds provided for TBRA will be in the form of a grant.
c.Public Facilities
Public Facility projects as defined in 24 CFR 570.201(c) may be completed by the City and/or subrecipients.
Governmental entities (i.e. jurisdictions with taxing authority as provided for in Iowa Code) that conduct CDBG-
assisted public facilities projects will receive a grant with a compliance period of five years (60 months). Non-
governmental subrecipients will receive a conditional occupancy loan, which the City shall secure through a lien,
mortgage, or other comparable security against the assisted real property, to only be repaid upon transfer of title,
rental of the property, or termination of services or occupancy as outlined in the applicable CDBG Agreement. If
the subrecipient fully satisfies the terms outlined in the applicable CDBG Agreement, the security instrument will
be released by the City following the successful completion of the compliance period that begins on the date as
listed within the applicable CDBG Agreement. If the real property is leased, the lease shall be for a period that
matches or exceeds the compliance term of the earned grant.
The number of years in the compliance period of a conditional occupancy loan will be calculated by dividing the
total amount of CDBG assistance allocated to a subrecipient in any one City fiscal year for a public facility project
by $10,000, rounded down. The minimum compliance period is five years (60 months). The maximum compliance
period shall be no more than twenty (20) years. For example, $75,000 in CDBG assistance equals a compliance
term of 7 years or 84 months.
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d.Public Service
Public Service projects as defined in 24 CFR 570.201(e) shall receive CDBG assistance in the form of a grant
with a term of not less than one year (12 months).
II.Unsuccessful and Delayed Projects
HCDC recognizes that from time to time, there may be CDBG and/or HOME projects that do not meet the
anticipated schedule for implementation as presented to HCDC. These circumstances may be due to unforeseen
events (e.g. unfunded applications for other financing). The following process helps ensure subrecipients use their
funds in a timely manner.
1.All CDBG projects carried out by subrecipients will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of
Iowa City for the utilization of funds by September 30 each year. Should a subrecipient fail to meet this
schedule, 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 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 Low Income Housing Tax Credits) carried out by subrecipients
will have expended a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the assistance provided for the proposed project
by March 15 each year. This provides the subrecipient with approximately 255 days following the start of
the fiscal year to reach this threshold for CDBG projects. Should a recipient fail to meet this threshold, the
project will be reviewed by HCDC to evaluate the timeliness of the project and its ability to proceed. If
extenuating circumstances exist, a new timeline for expenditure will be established. If circumstances do
not warrant an extension of time, HCDC may recommend the recapture and reuse of the funds to City
Council.
3.All HOME projects carried out by subrecipients will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of
Iowa City within two years of award (24 months). All HOME funds must be spent within five years. Should
a subrecipient fail to show adequate progress towards meeting the schedule as identified in its application
or the statutory requirements of the HOME program, the project will be reviewed by HCDC. If a HOME
recipient is unsuccessful in obtaining funds identified in the application, HCDC will review the project and
determine its viability without the proposed funds. HCDC may recommend the recapture and reuse of the
funds to City Council.
III.Allocation of Uncommitted Funds
The City may have uncommitted CDBG or HOME funds that become available after the regular funding round
either through windfall income, project cancellation, or additional funds provided by HUD. In most cases, funds
will be retained for the next regular funding round and/or be used for administrative amendments of existing
projects. In the event uncommitted funds exceed $150,000, HCDC may choose to:
1.Provide funding to existing projects that did not receive full funding and/or to projects that submitted
applications but did not receive CDBG/HOME funding, up to their full request; or
2.Hold a special funding round to solicit and fund new proposals.
If funds shall be provided to existing and/or unfunded project, applicants will be notified of the availability of funds
and asked to provide a written request for funds and how they will utilize them for their original request. If new
projects are being considered, HCDC must publish notice of funding availability and proceed with a formal
application process. In all cases the public must be given the opportunity for comment on the proposed use of
funds in accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan.
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APPENDIX B: PRO FORMA INSTRUCTIONS
The Full Housing Application, as in the past, requires the developers of rental housing projects to complete and
submit a proforma for the project being proposed. The purpose of this proforma is to demonstrate that the
Project is financially feasible and viable using the least amount of City funding and to help staff to make
informed decisions on the allocation of local HOME and/or CDBG funding.
All applicants for rental housing (including rehabilitation projects) are required to complete the attached
proforma with the full application. This form will provide the needed information in a format that is uniform
among all applicants. The following are instructions for completing this form and some basic “rules of thumb” for
your consideration. This form allows for up to 20 years of information, though only needs to be filled out through
the period of affordability. Additional underwriting is also required prior to signing an agreement for funds.
If you have any questions about the form or need technical assistance, please call Community Development
staff at 319-356-5230. ***Fields shown in “grey” are for number entry when using the excel
spreadsheet***
Revenues [Income escalates at 2% as calculated in the spreadsheet; consistent with the Fair Market Rent (FMR)
increases for Iowa City]
Line 1 Gross Rent: Is the total amount of rent generated from the housing units, based on proposed
rent levels and expected utility allowance deductions for tenant-paid utilities (proposed rents
may be less than FMRs but cannot exceed FMRs).
Line 2 Other Income: Include laundry income, application or pet fees, and interest income.
Line 3 Tenant Contributions: Include other payments such as rent for parking or storage space.
Line 4 Gross Income: Is the sum of Lines 1 through 3.
Line 5 Vacancy Loss: Line 1 multiplied by 5% (may be increased up to 10% depending on Applicant’s
past performance in managing units).
Line 6 Effective Gross Income: Line 4 minus Line 5.
Operating Expenses [Inflation escalator at 3% as calculated in the spreadsheet]
Line 7 Insurance: Estimated insurance expense from an agent or similar property.
Line 8 Maintenance & Structural Repairs: Repairs and replacements are typically 1% of the property’s
value, though varies depending on building age, condition, size, and use.
Line 9 Management Fees: May not exceed 10% of Annual Gross Rent, typically 5% to 7%.
Line 10 Misc. Operating Expenses: legal, accounting, advertising, owner-paid utilities, etc.
Sum of Lines 7-10 shall be no less than $3,700/unit; SRO properties in single family
homes shall be considered 0.3 units each
Line 11 Property Tax: Estimate available from City Assessor or Johnson County records.
Line 12 Reserves: Operating reserve no less than $400/unit. If new construction, include a rent-
up reserve for Year 1 of gross monthly rent for all units x 3 months)
Line 13 Total Operating Expenses: Sum of Lines 7 through 12.
Net Operating Income
Line 14 Net Operating Income: Line 6 minus Line 13.
Debt Service [list mortgage payments for principal and interest only]
Line 15 Debt Service for 1st Mortgage.
Line 16 Debt Service for Subordinate Mortgage(s): Total payments for all junior mortgages.
Line 17 Total Debt Service: Sum of Lines 15 and 16 (should not be less than 87% of Line 14).
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Cash Flow Available for Distribution
Line 18 Cash Flow: Line 14 minus Line 17.
Line 18B Equity Investment: Amount of funds being invested in the project by the project developer\
sponsor. This does not include the equity raised through the sale of Low Income Housing Tax Credits as
they are accounted for on Line 33. A minimum contribution of $100 is required.
Cash on Cash Return on Investment [shows return to developer or investors on their equity contribution
before taxes or tax credits are included]
Line 19 Cash on Cash ROI: Line 18 divided by equity investment as shown on the application.
Debt Coverage Ratio
Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR): Ratio of estimated net operating income to debt service. Line 14 divided by
line 17. After year 3, DCR shall be no less than 1.20 or over 1.60 during the affordability period.
Encourage 1.20-1.50.
Determining Taxes
Line 20 Cash Flow: Carry over the figure from Line 18.
Line 21 Depreciation Expenses: Annual depreciation of property (27.5 year straight-line schedule).
Line 22 Amortization of Fees: Annual amortization of project fees (15-year straight-line schedule).
Line 23 Principal Payments: Calculate the amount of principal paid on all loans for each year.
Line 24 Reserves: Carry over the figure from Line 12.
Earnings (Loss) Before Taxes
Line 25 Earnings Before Tax: Equals (Line 20 minus Lines 21 and 22) plus Lines 23 and 24.
Taxes
Line 26 Tax Rate: Use 35% tax rate for for-profit organizations and 0% for nonprofits.
Line 27 Taxes Incurred (Saved): Line 25 multiplied by Line 26.
Cash Flow After-Tax
Line 28 Cash Flow: Carry over figure from Line 20.
Line 29 Taxes Incurred (Saved): Carry over figure from Line 27.
Line 30 Cash Flow After-tax: Line 28 minus Line 29.
Total Benefit Analysis
Line 31 Cash Flow After-tax: Carry over figure from Line 30.
Line 32 Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Calculate full value of rehab tax credits.
Line 33 Low Income Housing Tax Credits: Calculate full value of LIHTC annually for each of the 1st 10
years.
Line 34 Net Sale Proceeds: In year 20, calculate the estimated future market value of the property by
taking the total cost of the project as presented in this application and compound it by 2% for
each year. Place this amount on line 34.
Line 35 Net Cash Flow After-tax: Equals the sum of Lines 31 through 34.
Line 36 Return on Investment: Equals the Net Cash Flow After Tax divided by the Equity Investment.
FY2022 CDBG/HOME Application
Review the Application Guide that follows this application form below.
All applicants awarded funds are required to complete a full financial verification
application once funds are awarded. However, applicants are encouraged to include as
many financial details as possible in the application in order to be fully evaluated by
HCDC.
Only one project proposal may be submitted on each application. Use separate
applications for each project proposal. HUD defines a project as a site or sites together
with any building (including a manufactured housing unit) or buildings located on the site(s)
that are under common ownership, management, and financing and are to be assisted
with federal funds as a single undertaking. The project includes all the activities associated
with the site and building. For direct assistance activities, project is defined as assistance
to one or more families.
Submit completed applications online at www.icgov.org/actionplan or a PDF version to
brianna-gabel@iowa-city.org. Emailed applications must receive a confirmation email from
City staff before the application deadline to be considered for funding. Online submittals
are preferred, but you may send your application by certified or registered mail; overnight
delivery service e.g., Federal Express; or deliver in person if arrangements are made with
a Neighborhood Services representative. City Hall remains closed to the public at this time
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call 319-356-5230 to make drop off arrangements
prior to arrival.
Applications are due on Friday, January 29, 2021 by noon.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Should you have any questions while completing the application contact
Neighborhood Services staff at 319-356-5230 or by email at
brianna-gabel@iowa-city.org.
Agenda Item #6
Section 1 – General Information and Project Need
1. Lead Organization/Agency DUNS Number Organization Type
(Mark all that apply) Name:
Address: CAGE Code 501(c)3:
Website: Public:
Application Contact App. Workshop
Attendance Date:
For Profit:
Name: Faith-Based:
Title: CHDO:
Phone: Did not attend: Other:
Email:
System for Award Management (SAM)
Registration Expiration Date:
Is there a secondary applicant: Yes/No
Is applicant (including partners, co-applicants, etc.) currently in compliance with all federal,
state, and local laws, rules and regulations, including CDBG and/or HOME funded projects?
Yes If “NO” or currently in
litigation, provide the
name of and explain the
basis for the case. No
2. Project
Project Type
(Mark all that apply) Activity Type
(Mark all that apply)
Name: Rental Housing Acquisition
Address: Owner Housing Rehabilitation
City Public Facility New Construction
State Zip CHDO Operations Direct Assistance
Additional Addresses Yes No Other Other
Brief Description (include
purpose, benefits, and
specific activities of project)
Note: Projects will need to submit a financial verification application following award of funds
3.Mark goal from City Steps 2025 primarily addressed by this
application
Briefly explain how the
project will meet this goal.
Increase affordable rental housing units
Provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Support homebuyer activities
Rehabilitate/improve owner-occupied housing units
Rehabilitate/improve renter-occupied housing units
Serve homeless / reduce homelessness
Provide public services
Improve public facilities
Improve public infrastructure & address climate action needs
Support economic and workforce development
Provide facilities and services in support of the pandemic
4. Will this project prevent, prepare for, or respond to
COVID-19 (coronavirus)?
If yes, briefly explain how the project
will prevent, prepare for, or respond
to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Yes
No
Note: Project does not need to be related to COVID-19 to be considered for this funding round
Section 2 – Budget and Resources
Program regulations encourage leveraging non-federal funds. Non-public funds are especially encouraged.
HOME funds require a minimum 25% match. Funding terms including type of assistance and affordability
period are determined upon award; evidence of funding commitments required with final financial verification
application.
Please attach a scope of work or estimate for any project that involves rehabilitation or new
construction to demonstrate the cost reasonableness of any proposal.
5.Source of Funds
Category Amount Description(s) of Funds Status*
Requested CDBG/HOME funds $
Previous Award $
Other local funds $
State funds $
Other federal funds $
Applicant Funds (Equity) $
Applicant Loan $
Other Private Funds $
Other: $
Total $
Non-CDBG/HOME Match %
5.In-Kind Contributions
Materials $
Labor $
Other: $
Describe community
partnerships or volunteers
that will contribute to project
*Statuses include pending (P), committed (C), received (R), or applied for (A)
6.Use of Funds Description of Work Hard Costs Land Acquisition $
Building Acquisition $
Site Improvements $
Rehabilitation $
Construction $
Other $ Soft Costs Professional Fees $
Construction Finance $
Permanent Finance $
Developer Fees $
Reserves $
Other $
Total $
As noted above, please attach estimate or documentation of how these costs were determined.
Section 3 – Feasibility and Community Impact
7.Anticipated Income Levels of
Beneficiaries (Unduplicated)
Special Populations (If applicable, mark one “presumed
benefit” category if required for assistance)
Households Persons
0-30% AMI Domestic Violence Victims
31-50% AMI Elderly
51-60% AMI Homeless
61-80% AMI Persons with Disabilities
Over 80% AMI Migrant Farm Workers
Total Persons with AIDs
Basis for
Estimates
Other as defined in 24 CFR 570.208(2)
AMI = Area Median Income, see www.icgov.org/actionplan.
8.Rental Housing Owner Housing
Number of Units Proposed Contract
Rent
Number of Units Proposed Sales Price
$ $
$ $
$ $
9.Proposed Project Timetable (include milestones such as rezoning, construction schedule,
application(s) for other funding, and expected commitment dates.
Date Milestones
July 1, 2021 Beginning of City Fiscal Year and Project Start Date
10.Describe how the project
will promote the efficient use
of funding over the long-term
(at least for the compliance
period):
11.Describe how the project
will provide for affordable
housing or public assistance
at rates or prices lower than
those in the existing market:
12.Describe in what manner
or form the project will
proceed if awarded less than
full funding; if there are
several components, describe
how they will be prioritized:
Section 4 - Capacity and Applicant History
13.CDBG and/or HOME funds received and status of the project(s) undertaken
Timeframe Budget Expended through
2020
Date Project
Completed
July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 $ $
July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 $ $
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 $ $
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 $ $
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 $ $
July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 $ $
Describe your organization’s
experience and capacity to
administer the proposed program.
Identify any prior year funds that
remain unspent. If funds remain,
justify this funding request.
Do you anticipate receiving
and/or expending over $750,000
in federal funds in a single fiscal
year?
*This includes CDBG, HOME,
and other federal funds such as
ESG.
14.Describe your organization’s
structure, officers, and staff.
15.Describe the education and
experience of the key staff who
will implement the project
(excludes volunteers, board
members and consultants)
16.Describe your organization’s
business/operations plan
approach and identify relevant
factors that help verify the
demand for the proposed project.
If another organization provides
the same service, explain why
both projects are needed to
address the need.
17.Describe your organization’s
activities and portfolio, including
projects currently underway. For
housing providers/developers,
describe number of units owned/
managed and how number of
homes built/rehabilitated/sold.
18.Describe any identity of
interest (IOI) relationships with
the applicant and/or project
owner, i.e. General Partner has a
financial interest in the
construction company, etc.
19. Describe how you will
incorporate sustainability
initiatives into your project to help
carry out the City’s Climate Action
Plan.
20.Provide a description of your
primary target population(s).
Explain how your agency
promotes racial equity and
inclusivity for marginalized
populations (including people of
color, LGBTQ,
immigrants/refugees, individuals
with disabilities).
Section 5 - Required Documentation
It is recommended that applicants submit as much information as possible with the initial application to
facilitate a full project evaluation. The table below reflects the minimum requirements for each application. If an
award is granted, all required documentation must be submitted prior to entering an agreement with the City.
Description Required Due
W-9 Form (Request for Taxpayer ID # & Certification)Yes Application
SAM.gov Registration. All subrecipients must register on SAM.gov before a
legally binding agreement can be signed. Go to
https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/searchRecords/search.jsf to search
for your entity. Attach your SAM.gov Entity Registration Summary as
evidence that this has been completed.
Yes Application
DUNS # Verification. Go to http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform to look up or
create a DUNS number. Provide a copy of the email you receive with your
confirmed DUNS number.
Yes Application
Organizational Status. Go to https://sos.iowa.gov/search/business to look
up the organization applying for funds. Provide a copy of the Business
Entity Summary screen.
Yes Application
Commitment letters. HOME requires evidence of firm commitments before
projects may be signed. Please attach the following for committed funding
sources listed in Section 2.
1) Letters of intent from lending institutions for private financing. These must
be on the lending institution’s letterhead.
2) Commitment letters from all other sources (i.e. grants, loans, etc.). Each
letter must include the value of the commitment; the interest rate & term; the
purpose the funds can be used for; and any time limitations related to the
commitment.
3) Evidence of capital for private equity such as current bank statements
showing the funds
Will be required
for all sources of
funds before a
HOME
agreement is
signed
Financial
Verification
Evidence of Fiscal Capacity
-3 Yrs. Balance Sheets*
-3 Yrs. Profit & Loss Statements*
Evidence of
fiscal capacity is
required.
Sufficient
alternative
financial
information may
be accepted.
Financial
Verification
Evidence of Organizational Capacity. Up to four pages of additional
information about the capacity of the organization may be included.
Examples of possible evidence may be resumes of key staff, additional
descriptions of organizational activities, or other relevant information.
If applicable, please include a complete list of board members and their
contact information.
Optional (4 page
max.)
Application
CHDO Certification Checklist. If applying as a CHDO, please request the
checklist, compile all required attachments and upload as a single PDF.
Only if applying
for CHDO set-
aside
Financial
Verification
Scope of work. Include a write up of the work to be completed and include
copies of the cost estimates that are the basis of the uses table.
Only if activities
include rehab. or
new
construction
Application
Pro forma. Acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of rental housing
MUST include completed pro forma once terms for outside funding are
known; will help determine how local funds will be provided (Excel format is
provided by the City). Applications without the City’s pro forma will not be
considered.
Only if project
includes rental
acquisition,
rehabilitation, or
new
construction
Financial
Verification
FY2022 CDBG/HOME Financial Verification
Submit completed verification online at www.icgov.org/actionplan or a PDF version to
brianna-gabel@iowa-city.org. Online submittals are preferred, but you may send your
application by certified or registered mail; overnight delivery service e.g., Federal Express;
or deliver in person if arrangements are made with a Neighborhood Services
representative. City Hall remains closed to the public at this time due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Please call 319-356-5230 to make drop off arrangements prior to arrival.
Financial verification is required to enter into an agreement with the City. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
Applicant Guide is available at www.icgov.org/actionplan.
Contact Brianna-gabel@iowa-city.org to request technical assistance.
Agenda Item #6
FY22 Financial Verification Application
1. Lead Organization/Agency
Name:
Address:
Website:
Application Contact
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email:
5.Final Project Budget
Category Amount Description(s) of Funds Status*
Awarded CDBG/HOME funds $
Previous Award $
Other local funds $
State funds $
Other federal funds $
Applicant Funds (Equity) $
Applicant Loan $
Other Private Funds $
Other: $
Total $
Non-CDBG/HOME Match %
2. Project
Project Type
(Mark all that apply) Activity Type
(Mark all that apply)
Project
Name: Rental Housing Acquisition
Address: Owner Housing Rehabilitation
City Public Facility New Construction
State Zip CHDO Operations Direct Assistance
Additional Addresses Yes No Other Other
3.What source of funds was the project awarded?
Source of Funds
CDBG
HOME
Both
4.Was the project awarded CHDO operating or set aside
funds?
Source of Funds
Yes
No
If yes are you a certified
CHDO? Yes/No
In-Kind Contributions
Materials $
Labor $
Other: $
Describe community
partnerships or volunteers that
will contribute to project
6.Final Use of Funds Description of Work Hard Costs Land Acquisition $
Building Acquisition $
Site Improvements $
Rehabilitation $
Construction $
Other $ Soft Costs Professional Fees $
Construction Finance $
Permanent Finance $
Developer Fees $
Reserves $
Other $
Total $
Note: If the timeline has not changed since initial application, you may leave this field blank.
Note: Count each SRO as an independent unit.
7.Final Project Timeline
Date Milestones
July 1, 2021 Beginning of City Fiscal Year and Project Start Date
8.Rental Housing Projects Only
Number of units in the project
Monthly rent that will be charged
Number of people on the housing waiting list for your organization
Total number of units owned by the organization
Total number of units vacant
9.Required Documentation
All FY22 CDBG/HOME Funded
Projects
Evidence of fiscal capacity: Please attach three years of
balance sheets and three years of profit and loss statements.
Scope of work: Please attach a scope of work if project includes
rehab or new construction activities.
DUNS Number Verification: Go to
http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform to look up or create a DUNS
number. Provide a copy of the email you receive with your
confirmed DUNS number.
SAM Registration: All subrecipients must register on SAM.gov
before a legally binding agreement can be signed. Go to
https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/searchRecords/search.jsf
to search for your entity. Attach your SAM.gov Entity Registration
Summary as evidence that this has been completed.
Organizational Status: Go to
https://sos.iowa.gov/search/business to look up the organization
applying for funds. Provide a copy of the Business Entity
Summary screen.
FY22 Projects Involving
Acquisition, Rehabilitation, or New
Construction
Pro forma: Acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of
rental housing must include completed pro forma once terms for
outside funding are known. Applications without the City’s pro
forma will not be considered. Excel format is provided by the City.
FY22 HOME Funded Projects Letters of intent from lending institutions for private
financing: These must be on the lending institution’s letterhead.
Commitment letters from all other sources (i.e. grants, loans,
etc.): Each letter must include the value of the commitment; the
interest rate & term; the purpose the funds can be used for; and
any time limitations related to the commitment.
Evidence of capital for private equity: Current bank statements
or other official records.
FY22 HOME Funded Projects
Receiving CHDO Operating or
CHDO Set Aside Funds
CHDO Certification Checklist: Apply or recertify as a CHDO by
filling out the application located at the link below. Please make
sure to attach all required documentation. Contact Neighborhood
Services for more information.
https://www.icgov.org/actionplan.
FY2022 Aid to Agencies Application
Emerging
Aid to Agencies provides flexible operational funding for nonprofits. Applications are due
Friday, January 29, 2020 at noon. This application is for “emerging” agencies, those that
have not existed as a legal entity for at least 2 years or have not received A2A funds in
any of the last five years. $30,000 is estimated to be available this year. Each agency is
eligible to apply for up to $15,000. No award will be made for less than $5,000. Please
submit one project proposal per application. Questions can be directed to Brianna Gabel at
brianna-gabel@iowa-city.org or to Neighborhood Services at 319-356-5230. Hard copy
applications are available upon request.
Submit completed applications online at www.icgov.org/actionplan or a PDF version to
brianna-gabel@iowa-city.org. Emailed applications must receive a confirmation email from
City staff before the application deadline to be considered for funding. Online submittals
are preferred, but you may send your application by certified or registered mail; overnight
delivery service e.g., Federal Express; or deliver in person if arrangements are made with
a Neighborhood Services representative. City Hall remains closed to the public at this time
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call 319-356-5230 to make drop off arrangements
prior to arrival.
Applications are due on Friday, January 29, 2021 by noon.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Should you have any questions while completing the application contact
Neighborhood Services staff at 319-356-5230 or by email at
brianna-gabel@iowa-city.org.
Agenda Item #6
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Section 1 – General Information
1. Lead Organization/Agency
Name:
Address:
Website:
Application Contact
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email:
2. Organization/Agency Type
501(c)3:
Public:
For Profit:
Faith-Based:
CHDO:
Other:
Years in Operation:
3.Project
Project Name:
Brief Description:
Total Funds Requested:
4.History
Has your
agency/organization
received City assistance in
the last five years?
Yes
No
If yes, describe
Is the applicant currently in
compliance with all federal,
state and local laws, rules
and regulations including
any CDBG and/or HOME
funded projects? (including
partners, co-applicants,
etc.)
Yes
No
Currently in litigation
Provide comments if needed
Section 2 – Need and Priority
The City Steps Plan guides funding within the community that benefits low-moderate income
persons by creating jobs, improving housing, and providing services. You can find a copy of
City Steps at www.icgov.org/actionplan.
5.Summary of proposed
project:
6.Why is the project
needed?
7.How does the project fill a
gap in the community?
8.How does the project
address the goals of 2021-
2025 CITY STEPS?
9. Describe how you will
incorporate sustainability
initiatives into your project to
help carry out the City’s
Climate Action Plan.
10.Provide a description of
your primary target
population(s). Explain how
your agency promotes racial
equity and inclusivity for
marginalized populations
(including people of color,
LGBTQ, immigrants/refugees,
individuals with disabilities).
Additional documentation: Please submit no more than seven pages.
Section 3 – Resources and Feasibility
Provide a budget breakdown for your specific project. Include only costs directly related to the
project. For example, providing a specific service should include the total estimated costs and
available resources, broke out by general categories such as salaries, materials, office
expense, marketing, etc. If required by local and/or federal regulations, include the cost of an
audit. Document costs whenever possible.
Attach cost documentation.
13.If volunteers are used,
please describe how these
volunteers are utilized for the
proposed activity.
14.All Aid to Agency projects
are required to expend their
full award and complete the
proposed project by the
end of the fiscal year (June
30, 2022). Will you be able to
meet this requirement?
Yes
No
11. Budget
Use of Funds City Funds Other Funds Source of Other Funds Type Status
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Subtotal $ $
Project Total $
12. Labor
Type Description Hours Per Hour Rate Total Cost
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Total $
Section 4 – Beneficiaries
15. Anticipated Income Levels of Beneficiaries (Unduplicated)
Households Persons
0-30% AMI
31-50% AMI
51-60% AMI
61-80% AMI
Over 80% AMI
Total
Percent LMI
Percent Iowa City Residents
Please describe the basis or
methodology used to estimate the
number of clients to be served.
AMI = Area Median Income, see www.icgov.org/actionplan.
16. Signature
Name
Title
Signature
Agenda Item #7
City Council of Iowa City, Iowa
Bruce Teague, Mayor
Mazahir Salih, Mayor Pro Tem
Laura Bergus
Susan Mims
Pauline Taylor
John Thomas
Janice Weiner
Housing and Community Development Commission
Maria Padron, Chair
Matt Drabek, Vice Chair
Peggy Aguilar
Megan Alter
Lyn Dee Kealey
Theresa Lewis
Nasr Mohammed
Peter Nkumu
Kyle Vogel
Neighborhood & Development Services
Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Director
Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Brianna Gabel Community Development Planner
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan.
91.520(a). This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were
proposed and executed throughout the program year.
All Annual Action Plan projects address needs identified in the CITY STEPS 2016-
2020, the 5-year Consolidated Plan. Each year, Iowa City staff and the Housing and
Community Development Commission (HCDC) work to meet the goals of CITY
STEPS through annual allocations of CDBG and HOME funds. Most projects are
carried out by local organizations in partnership with the City.
FY20 (FFY19) marked the final chapter of the CITY STEPS 2016-2020 period. By the close of
the year, the City completed nine of the eleven original goals, which are documented in the
attached table, CITY STEPS Outcome Tracking Through City Fiscal Year 2020. In many
cases, the progress achieved exceeded the target. For example, City met and exceeded the
goal of increasing the supply of affordable rental housing by 690%, which equates to an
additional 59 units beyond the target.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a resolution was passed and approved by Council in
May of 2020, which amended CITY STEPS 2016-2020 and the FY20 Annual Action Plan. The
amendments established COVID-19 response as a high priority goal and expanded public
service, public facilities, and administration activities to accommodate the pandemic response.
These activities are ongoing and accomplishments will be reported in subsequent years. Future
amendments may be required to include new funding sources.
The following goals were not completed:
•improve/maintain public infrastructure/amenities (60% complete)
•remove slum and blight, will likely not be reached (67% complete)
As noted in the FY19 (FFY18) CAPER, the City expected to not meet the goals due to the City
completing fewer, larger projects, and to changes in priority away from addressing slum and
blight with CDBG dollars. Although not completed in entirety, the City achieved significant
progress towards the goals.
Per priorities outlined in CITY STEPS, the City allocated FY20 (FFY19) CDBG/HOME funds in
the following ways:
1)Provide housing opportunities that are decent and affordable.
•City of Iowa City: Rehabbing 22 homeowner units and acquiring, rehabilitating, and
reselling 2 homeowner units
•The Housing Fellowship (THF): CHDO operations, and rehab of 2 rental units
•Habitat for Humanity: Acquiring 1 property and assisting 2 homebuyers acquire units
•Successful Living: Acquiring 3 properties for 12 SRO rental units for persons with
disabilities
•Successful Living: Rehabbing 5 SRO rental units for persons with disabilities
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•Mayors Youth Empowerment Program: Construction of 2 homes, each with 3 bedrooms,
to provide housing for low income persons with disabilities
2) Provide a Suitable Living Environment
Public Facilities
•The Domestic Violence Intervention Program – Rehabilitation of the parking and youth
services area.
•Old Brick – Rehabilitation of the Kitchen
Public Services
•Shelter House: Homeless shelter operations
•NCJC: Childcare services for LMI households
•Domestic Violence Intervention Program: Homeless shelter operations for victims of
domestic violence
•COVID-19 Response: Funds allocated from the CARES act to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to COVID-19.
Neighborhood and Area Benefits
•Neighborhood Improvements Set Aside
3) Expand Economic Opportunities
•Economic Development Set Aide
The tables below show some accomplishment data, though they are auto-generated by
HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information System. The following tables provide data
to supplement and clarify this information:
•CITY STEPS Outcome Tracking Through City FY20 (FFY19)
•Annual Action Plan Outcome Tracking City FY20 (FFY19)
•Activities Completed in City FY20 (FFY19)
•Activities Underway in City FY20 (FFY19)
•COVID-19 Response Activities Underway
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure
submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not
made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)
Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome
indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for
each of the grantee’s program year goals.
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Goal Category Source
/
Amount
Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected
–
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected
–
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Improve access to
affordable owner
housing
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$0 /
HOME:
$
Homeowner Housing
Added
Household
Housing
Unit
0 0
Direct Financial
Assistance to
Homebuyers
Households
Assisted 5 7 140.00% 2 2 100.00%
Improve access to
affordable renter
housing
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
CDBG:
$0 /
HOME:
$
Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid
Rehousing
Households
Assisted 50 70 140.00% 0 29
Other Other 0 0 1 0 0.00%
Improve and maintain
public facilities
Public and
neighborhood
facility
improvement
CDBG:
$ /
HOME:
$0
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 0 12149 470 1403 298.51%
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter
Persons
Assisted 0 1343 0 1343
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional
Housing Beds added
Beds 0 0 0 0
Other Other 8 8 100.00%
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Improve quality of
affordable rental units
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
CDBG:
$0 /
HOME:
$
Rental units
rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
18 65
361.11% 9 9
100.00%
Improve the quality of
owner housing
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$ /
HOME:
$
Homeowner Housing
Added
Household
Housing
Unit
0 0
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
90 106
117.78% 20 22
110.00%
Improve/maintain public
infrastructure/amenities
Public and
neighborhood
facility
improvement
CDBG:
$ /
HOME:
$0
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 1500 87485
5,832.33% 350 1730
494.29%
Other Other 10 6
60.00%
Increase the supply of
affordable rental housing
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$0 /
HOME:
$
Rental units
constructed
Household
Housing
Unit
10 32
320.00% 6 0
0.00%
Homeowner Housing
Added
Household
Housing
Unit
0 0
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
0 0
Housing for Homeless
added
Household
Housing
Unit
0 0
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Housing for People
with HIV/AIDS added
Household
Housing
Unit
0 0
Other Other 10 27 270.00% 12 17 141.67%
Planning and
administration
Program
admin
CDBG:
$ /
HOME:
$
Other Other 1 0 0.00% 1 1 100.00%
Provide public services Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG:
$ /
HOME:
$0
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 7600 14367 189.04% 2000 3109 155.45%
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter
Persons
Assisted 0 2202 1300 2202 169.38%
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional
Housing Beds added
Beds 0 0 0 0
Other Other 15 12 80.00%
Remove slum and blight
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$ Businesses assisted Businesses
Assisted 6 4 66.67%
Strengthen economic
development
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$ /
HOME:
$0
Businesses assisted Businesses
Assisted 5 19 380.00% 2 24 1,200.00%
Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date
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Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific
objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
The tables in this report are largely auto-generated by HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information
System. The following tables are included to supplement the data:
•CITY STEPS Outcome Tracking Through City FY20 (FFY19)
•Annual Action Plan Outcome Tracking City FY20 (FFY19)
•Activities Completed in City FY20 (FFY19)
•Activities Underway in City FY20 (FFY19)
•COVID-19 Response Activities
All activities completed this fiscal year are consistent with the priorities, goals and objectives established in
CITY STEPS which are designed to assist LMI residents in need of housing, jobs, and services. The priorities
and associated activities completed this reporting year with CDBG/HOME funds are as follows:
Expand Affordable Housing
•Successful Living: Rental Acquisitions on Friendship Street and 2nd Avenue
•THF: CHDO operations
•Mayors Youth Empowerment Program: Rental Acquisition on Spruce Street
•IC South District Partnership on Sandusky Drive
•Habitat: Acquisition and Homeownership on Blazing Star Drive
•Iowa City Housing Authority: Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Preserve Affordable Housing
•Successful Living: Rental Rehabilitation at Johnson Street
•The Housing Fellowship: CHDO Reserve Rental Rehabilitation at Multiple Sites
•City of Iowa City: CDBG and HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Housing/Services for Those Experiencing or At Risk of Homelessness
•Shelter House: Public Service Funding (also under public services)
•Domestic Violence Intervention Program: Public Service Funding (also under public services)
Public Facility Improvements
•Domestic Violence Intervention Program: Shelter Repair
•Little Creations Academy: Kitchen Rehab
Public Services
•Shelter House: Public Service Funding (also under homeless services)
•Domestic Violence Intervention Program: Public Service Funding (also under homeless
services)
•Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County: Public Service Funding
Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement
•Villa Park Phase 2 and Highland Park Improvements
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Economic Development
•4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care: Technical Assistance for LMI Childcare Providers
Planning & Administration
•City of Iowa City: HOME and CDBG Administration
While this list includes activities completed this year, ongoing projects also align with these priorities. They will
be reported in subsequent CAPERs in the year when they are completed.
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CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families
assisted).
91.520(a)
CDBG HOME
White 2,297 33
Black or African American 1,642 24
Asian 43 0
American Indian or American Native 29 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 5 0
Total 4,016 57
Hispanic 424 2
Not Hispanic 4,087 56
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
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 can be found at
www.icgov.org/actionplan. Both public and private subrecipients 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. An evaluation of these efforts shows that both the
City and its subrecipients have met HUD requirements. Note, the above table is auto-generated
from HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information System. The table below further provides
data that supplements and clarifies this information, and is used as the basis for the
conclusions drawn.
In addition, every five years the City studies the extent to which Iowa City residents are able to
choose housing free from unlawful discrimination. In FFY19, the City continued to work on
strategies identified through the FFY18 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The
study was adopted by City Council on August 20, 2019. Over the next five years, the City will
carry out these strategies as part of its mission of affirmatively furthering fair housing choice.
Specific progress on the strategies will be discussed in subsequent sections.
Beneficiary data suggests that the City of Iowa City and its subrecipients successfully market to
minorities. According to 2019 estimates from the United States Census Bureau, approximately
78.5% of Iowa City’s population is non-Hispanic white, compared to only 50% of CDBG
beneficiaries and 56% of HOME beneficiaries for projects completed in FFY19. Similarly,
approximately 5.8% of Iowa City’s population is Hispanic, compared to 9.4% of CDBG
beneficiaries in FFY19. Only 3% of HOME beneficiaries were Hispanic/Latino, which is a slight
improvement from the previous year. However, the City and subrecipients will continue to
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encourage everyone, especially BIPOC residents, to take advantage of CDBG- and HOME-
assisted public services, public facilities, infrastructure, and housing.
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG public - federal 831,737 682,180
HOME public - federal 626,834 891,304
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
In FFY19 (City FY20), the City received approximately $831,737 in CDBG funds, $626,834 in
HOME funds, and $200,000 in general funds for projects. Of those newly available resources,
82% of new CDBG funds were expended and 142% of new HOME funds were expended. The
City continues to spend down a backlog of past HOME funds, but still leaves additional funds to
be utilized next fiscal year. The general funds are used exclusively for the City’s General
Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (GRIP), of which 79% were expended.
The City received additional CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
COVID-19 pandemic. The attached table outlines the source and amount of the funds made
available. The last quarter of the fiscal year was largely spent preparing for COVID-19 related
activities, and the City expects to report CDBG-CV expenditures in FY21 (FFY20). Local funds
were also utilized to facilitate a rapid response.
Note that HOME Program Income (PI) funding amounts below match City internal records rather
than IDIS records. This can create discrepancies because PI is often receipted in City records at
different times from when they were processed in IDIS. $583.33 in program income was carried
over from the previous fiscal year to FY20.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Target Area Planned Percentage
of Allocation
Actual Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
Citywide 100 100
All funds were used in Iowa
City.
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
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Narrative
All projects funded by CDBG and HOME are located in Iowa City and serve individuals and
families living city-wide according to their needs, especially public service and public facility
projects. However, the City strives to invest HOME and CDBG funds in areas primarily home to
non-student low- and moderate income (LMI) persons, defined as those making less than 80%
of the Area Median Income (AMI). This includes areas that are home to families, the elderly, the
disabled, and the homeless.
2011-2015 LMI Summary Data indicates 59% of Iowa City’s population and 23 block groups are
considered LMI, meaning at least 51% of persons living there are LMI. Several of the City’s LMI
census areas are located downtown and include rental housing stock predominantly occupied
by University of Iowa students. The City first utilizes resources other than CDBG and HOME
funds in these areas to maintain and preserve housing, infrastructure, and public services. This
includes UniverCity project funds that help create a healthy balance of owner occupied and
renter households within downtown/university neighborhoods, tax increment financing, and
other program funds. This policy helps the City use federal funds to create the greatest impact
for those who need it most.
Iowa City defines minority concentrations as census tracts where minority persons are at least
10 percentage points greater than in general population. Based on the 2019 Fair Housing
Choice Study, three census tracts meet this criterion: 4, 18.02, and 23. The attached maps
display LMI areas and minority concentrations in Iowa City.
The City’s Housing Rehab Program serves residents citywide as well, distributing resources via
individual projects located anywhere in Iowa City. The set-aside provides low interest, no-
interest, and forgivable loans to homeowners to make exterior, emergency and comprehensive
repairs to their homes. However, the City also provides incentives (partial forgiveness of loans)
for rehabilitation projects in targeted neighborhoods with older homes and a higher percentage
of LMI residents. Targeted neighborhoods include the College Green, Northside, Miller
Orchard, Towncrest, Twain, and Grant Wood areas.
The development and acquisition of rental housing is governed by the City’s Affordable Housing
Location Model (AHLM). The model uses three factors – distance to existing subsidized family
rental housing, elementary school poverty, and crime density – to determine where funding for
new city assisted rental housing is available. This serves three goals of the City:
•Avoiding further burden on neighborhoods and elementary schools that already have
issues related to a concentration of poverty,
•Promoting diverse neighborhoods in terms of income levels, and
•Incorporating factors important to the Iowa City Community School District in affordable
housing siting as it relates to educational outcomes.
The AHLM, now cited as a best practice, has successfully achieved its objective of guiding
where certain types of assisted rental housing are added. The City does not restrict funding for
the location of owner-occupied housing, rental rehabilitation, or projects for the elderly or
persons with disabilities. The AHLM Map can be found in the attachments. In FFY19, these
policies directly reflect where funded projects were located.
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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as
how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used
to address the needs identified in the plan.
The City actively encourages applicants and subrecipients to obtain other public and private
resources. For activities allocated funds in FY20 (FFY19), the City of Iowa City and its
subrecipients leveraged CDBG & HOME funds at a rate of over $.96 in non-formula funds for
every $1 of formula funds, excluding private funds leveraged for staff due to public service and
CHDO operations activities and other resources from the City. The CDBG program does not
have federal match requirements, however leveraging for the HOME and CDBG programs are
based on activities completed during the reporting period. The calculations for the City’s match
contributions are found in the attachments. Note that there are slight differences in when HOME
program Income was received or applied from when it was processed in IDIS.
The City continues to have a balance of excess matching funds that can be applied to projects
in the future. Additional matching requirements are satisfied through tax forgiveness for new
affordable rental properties. For projects completed this fiscal year, $114,850.92 in local
property taxes will be forgiven over the life of the period of affordability. The calculations for the
City’s match contributions are found in the attachments.
When the City has available property that is appropriate for redevelopment, it occasionally offers
these lots for development with terms based on policies, the proposed development’s needs
and cash flow, and the ability of the developer ability to pay. As such, the land may be sold or
donated according to terms negotiated on a case-by-case basis, though it typically includes
affordable housing, public service, or employment components. Projects underway and/or
completed in FFY19 on land formerly owned by the City include Augusta Place and The
Chauncey. As a condition of sale for these properties, the City required a combined 11
affordable housing units for tenants at or below 60% AMI. The City also has $557,693 in its land
banking fund for affordable housing and is in the process of reviewing properties to purchase.
In FFY19 land banking funds were used to purchase land that will provide six future units of
affordable housing.
Fiscal Year Summary – HOME Match
1.Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year 3,523,106
2.Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year 114,906
3.Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (Line 1 plus Line 2)3,638,012
4.Match liability for current Federal fiscal year 34,608
5.Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (Line 3 minus Line 4)3,603,404
Table 5 – Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
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Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
Project
No. or
Other ID
Date of
Contribut
ion
Cash
(non-
Federal
sources)
Foregone
Taxes,
Fees,
Charges
Appraise
d
Land/Rea
l
Property
Required
Infrastruc
ture
Site
Preparati
on,
Construct
ion
Materials
,
Donated
labor
Bond
Financing
Total
Match
63.11
06/30/2
020 0 19,074 0 0 0 0 19,074
63.12
(Friends
hip and
2nd Ave)
06/30/2
020 0 40,357 0 0 0 0 40,357
63.20
06/30/2
020 0 55,475 0 0 0 0 55,475
Table 6 – Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
HOME MBE/WBE report
Program Income – Enter the program amounts for the reporting period
Balance on hand
at begin-ning of
reporting period
$
Amount received
during reporting
period
$
Total amount
expended during
reporting period
$
Amount
expended for
TBRA
$
Balance on hand
at end of
reporting period
$
0 144,601 144,601 34,524 0
Table 7 – Program Income
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Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises – Indicate the number and dollar
value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period
Total Minority Business Enterprises White Non-
Hispanic Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Contracts
Dollar
Amount 4,860 0 0 0 4,860 0
Number 1 0 0 0 1 0
Sub-Contracts
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dollar
Amount 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Women
Business
Enterprises
Male
Contracts
Dollar
Amount 3,186 3,186 0
Number 1 1 0
Sub-Contracts
Number 0 0 0
Dollar
Amount 0 0 0
Table 8 - Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises
Minority Owners of Rental Property – Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners
and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted
Total Minority Property Owners White Non-
Hispanic Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Number 1 0 0 1 0 0
Dollar
Amount
186,0
00 0 0 186,000 0 0
Table 9 – Minority Owners of Rental Property
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Relocation and Real Property Acquisition – Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of
relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition
Parcels Acquired 6 984,323
Businesses Displaced 0 0
Nonprofit Organizations
Displaced 0 0
Households Temporarily
Relocated, not Displaced 0 0
Households
Displaced
Total Minority Property Enterprises White Non-
Hispanic Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 10 – Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the
number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income,
moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 5
Number of Non-Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 31 60
Number of Special-Needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 22 16
Total 53 81
Table 11 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance 0 29
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units 6 4
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units 29 31
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units 18 19
Total 53 83
Table 12 – Number of Households Supported
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To meet the needs of low-income persons with disabilities, the City has funded several
projects. In FY20 (FFY19), the City completed projects providing 16 affordable housing units to
persons with disabilities that also offer supportive services. In addition, many public services
and facilities funded through CDBG and HOME dollars offer additional forms of assistance to all
low-income residents, including persons with disabilities. Through these efforts and more, the
City will continue to make progress in ensuring the needs of persons with disabilities are met.
The City is also dedicated to addressing worst case needs. For cost-burdened renters, the City
often requires affordable housing providers to prioritize those most likely to face severe cost-
burden first, specifically, those with extremely low incomes. This is also paired with other
efforts, including partnerships with the Iowa City Housing Authority through the HCV program
and TBRA to offer additional rent subsidies. To assist those living in substandard housing, the
City funds rehabilitation for both rental units and homeowners. In addition, the City follows its
anti-displacement plan with a goal of avoiding displacement, but in the event that residents are
involuntarily displaced, the City provides relocation assistance. The City has also used local
funds in displacement events caused by private developers who are not using federal funds to
ease relocation.
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.
FY20 (FFY19) represented the final year of the consolidated plan, CITY STEPS 2016-2020. For
most goals, the City achieved over 100% of the target. Only two goals were not met by the end
of FFY19 including:
•Improve and Maintain Public Infrastructure and Amenities (60% completed)
•Remove Slum and Blight (67% completed)
Differences between goals and outcomes can be explained by the City completing fewer,
larger projects, and the shift of priorities moving away from addressing slum and blight with
CDBG dollars. Although not completed in entirety, the City achieved significant progress
towards the goals. Currently there are two additional public facility projects underway that are
expected to be completed by FY21 (FFY20) including:
•FY18 (FFY17) Villa Park Improvements
•FY20 (FFY19) Wetherby Trails
Additionally, an amendment was approved in May of 2020, which created a twelfth goal related
to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City plans to provide facilities and services in Iowa City in
support of the pandemic response. As this is an ongoing effort, the City intends to provide more
detailed accomplishment data related to these rapidly developing activities in the FY21 (FFY20)
CAPER and subsequent years, as appropriate.
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Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is expected to influence future action plans and activities.
Anticipated effects include increased time spent on COVID related activities, which may draw
time and resources away from regular programming for City staff and community partners.
Additionally, the pandemic has caused unusual disruptions to the construction industry such as
material shortages, delays, and interference with the workforce (McDougal, 2020). In some
cases, these externalities may result in delayed or reduced activity accomplishments.
The pandemic also caused a staggering increase in unemployment rates. Iowa City
unemployment rates spiked from 2.6 percent in January of 2020 to 9.6 percent in April of 2020
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020). The long-term effects of the local economic challenges
are unclear at this time, but the City continues to leverage CDBG-CV funds and local dollars to
address increased community need appearing in areas such as homeless prevention and
services, childcare services, mental health services, food assistance, and utility assistance.
The situation continues to evolve, and the City remains committed to seeking public input on
the goals and priorities outlined in City Steps in order to adapt to the new COVID-19
environment.
References
McDougal, J. C. (2020, June 16). What Iowa Construction and Design Companies Need to
Know. Retrieved from Davis Brown Law Firm: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-iowa-
construction-and-design-12221/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2020, September 18). Economy at a Glance - Iowa City, IA.
Retrieved from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.ia_iowacity_msa.htm
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income
persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required
to determine the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 3,398 50
Low-income 552 9
Moderate-income 269 4
Total 4,219 63
Table 13 – Number of Households Served
Nearly 94% of households served are low- and moderate-income, which is consistent with the
consolidated plan. HOME funds tend to serve a higher proportion of those at the lower end of
the income spectrum. These results demonstrate housing subsidies are being directed to those
with highest need.
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Rents for CDBG/HOME assisted projects depend on funding, tenant-paid utilities, and the
number of bedrooms. For rental projects put into service in FY20 (FFY19), units had the
following gross rents (i.e. inclusive of utilities) upon initial project agreement. Annual rent limits
are available online at icgov.org/actionplan, and the updated limits are sent directly to those
responsible for CDBG/HOME assisted units annually.
Housing Rehabilitation staff also works closely on other locally funded owner-occupied housing
programs through the General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (GRIP) and the
UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership. Ten homes took part in GRIP and two homes began
renovations under the UniverCity program in FFY19. Most UniverCity homes have the
following items addressed through replacement or repair:
• Demolition and replacement of bathrooms and kitchens.
• Updating the plumbing and electrical systems, including the outlets, fixtures, and wiring.
• Installation of high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems.
• Interior and exterior painting.
•Re-grading of yards to enable proper drainage away from the home and/or structural
improvement.
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and
ending homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
In light of the limited amount of CDBG and HOME funds available, not all of the area’s
homeless needs can be addressed with CDBG and HOME funds. The City does not receive
Emergency Shelter Grant or HOPWA entitlement funds, so it primarily relies on a variety of
community agencies to provide basic needs assistance and other support, though it does use
CDBG, HOME, and local funds towards this end.
In FFY19, the City provided funding for the operation and improvement of public facilities and
services for non-profit organizations that assist the homeless or near homeless in Iowa City
including
CommUnity, Shelter House, Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), Prelude
Behavioral
Services, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP), United Action for Youth (UAY),
Inside Out, Free Medical Clinic, Free Lunch Program, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County, and 4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care. The City also supports and participates
in the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB), the region’s Continuum of
Care organization, with members actively engaged in identifying and prioritizing individuals
experiencing homelessness (including unsheltered persons) for available housing and service
interventions through Coordinated Entry. Generally, nonprofit partners conduct direct outreach
to homeless individuals, though the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL), Iowa City Police
Department (ICPD), Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) and Iowa City Housing
Authority (ICHA) also have regular contact with those experiencing homelessness.
The City advocates for human services coordination. Shelter House is the lead agency for
Coordinated Entry in the Johnson and Washington Counties Coordinated Services Region.
Shelter House and participating members of the LHCB utilize the Vulnerability Index-Service
Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) to assess and prioritize the need of
homeless households. A Prioritization List is generated and those with the longest length of
homelessness are given housing priority. Data is entered and managed in the Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS). Weekly pull meetings are held during which
households are assessed and prioritized for the necessary housing intervention. If there are no
current or near future openings in a particular intervention, the next-best intervention is offered
to the homeless individual or family to end their homelessness episode as soon as possible.
The LHCB also continues to organize volunteers for the annual Point in Time (PIT) counts, and
new efforts for collaboration between service providers and the City have led to new crisis
management and data driven justice initiatives. ICPD continues to work on developing a
uniform crisis de-escalation and reporting system that would also inform service providers
regarding certain individuals. The goal is to collect data and improve the handling of crises to
act as a jail diversion program for those experiencing homelessness.
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Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City primarily addresses emergency shelter needs in partnership with Shelter House and
DVIP. Shelter House provides emergency shelter for men, women, and children experiencing
homelessness and maintains a 70-bed shelter facility (11 beds are prioritized for veterans)
with dormitory style sleeping and bathing accommodations for single adults and private
bedrooms and bathing facilities for families. All shelter residents have access to laundry
facilities and breakfast and dinner are served daily. Drop-In Services are offered daily at
Shelter House for anyone in need and include showers, laundry, phone, clothing and toiletries
donations and access to Shelter House case management staff. Other Drop-In activities
include haircuts, legal aid, mental health counseling, medical outreach, Job-Lab, and payee
services. All services are available on a walk-in basis. During the winter months, and with
additional support from the City, Shelter House opens a satellite temporary shelter facility
targeted for otherwise unsheltered and chronically homeless adults to ensure all individuals
seeking emergency shelter have access to a safe warm place to sleep. The City also provides
operational funding to DVIP which serves youth and adult victims of domestic abuse. This
includes an emergency shelter available to women, men, and youth when staying in their
current situation is no longer safe. DVIP also operates a 24-hour hotline, housing and financial
services, advocacy, counseling and support groups, education, and other related support for
victims of domestic violence.
Iowa City primarily supports transitional housing through HACAP, Successful Living, United
Action for Youth and Prelude Behavioral Services. However, as HUD has shifted funding from
transitional housing supports in favor of a Housing First approach, some of these agencies
have also shifted towards traditional affordable housing units with a preference for homeless
residents, or towards Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). The City is actively working with
agencies through this process. In addition to operational support and other funding, the City
also works with local agencies that manage Rapid Rehousing (RRH) programs for households
experiencing homelessness, including Shelter House, DVIP, and HACAP. Agencies serves
hundreds of households through RRH each year and execute each of the three core
components of RRH utilizing a progressive engagement approach:
1.Housing identification;
2.Financial assistance (security deposit, move-in assistance and rent assistance for 3-6
months); and
3.Housing stability case management to connect people to jobs, services, and support to
successfully maintain housing including household items and furnishings (through
community donations) - stability services continue for up to 6 months after rent
assistance ends to ensure a sustained housing placement.
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Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially
extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become
homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care
(such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth
facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from
public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment,
education, or youth needs
Income and housing affordability are major factors that can lead to homelessness. The City
consistently works with community partners to address the goals set forth in CITY STEPS.
Of CDBG and HOME dollars spent in FY20 (FFY19), approximately $1,018,452 (64% of funds)
supported affordable housing by increasing the stock of affordable units, assisting households
to afford their homes, improving the quality of housing for low income households, or supporting
affordable housing providers. Many of these are targeted for extremely low-income families and
those with disabilities, as they are more vulnerable and are often more at risk of homelessness.
In addition, the City provides local dollars to support affordable housing, including $1.0 million
to an affordable housing fund. These funds are used for activities like the Security Deposit
Assistance Program and the General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program. In FY20
(FFY19), 31 households received security deposit assistance. The City also manages $9.9
million for its Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs.
Local funds were also utilized to respond to the pandemic including $25,000 to the Center for
Worker Justice for COVID-19 relief, and $50,000 to Shelter House for eviction prevention.
Another 11% of CDBG/HOME funds (approximately $173,067) went to organizations directly
providing homelessness supports or to public facilities providing affordable or no-cost services
for primarily low-income families, including shelter diversion activities, food assistance,
childcare, and other forms of education, in addition to direct emergency shelter. $555,000 in
local dollars was provided to agencies through its Aid to Agencies and Social Justice/Racial
Equity grants.
Approximately $22,833 of the funds spent in FY20 (FFY19) assisted low income individuals
start and improve childcare microenterprises or went directly as loans for low- and moderate-
income entrepreneurs.
These programs and activities help low-income households avoid becoming homeless and
provide valuable services to the community.
The City seeks to assist those who are at risk of becoming homeless after discharge from
institutions and systems of care by supporting efforts of t, funding organizations that provide
mental health and disability services to create housing opportunities for persons with
disabilities, and working with the Inside Out program which helps those discharged from
corrections institutions to find housing. Johnson County jail diversion also participates in
Coordinated Entry intake with the goal of getting those serving jail time into housing rather than
discharging them on the street. Other initiatives include RentWise - a tenant education class
and a landlord risk mitigation fund - to encourage landlords to accept hard-to-house tenants.
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The City was also one of three pilot communities nationwide involved in the Data Driven
Justice Initiative, and has dedicated ICPD resources to create data sharing partnerships to
identify individuals with high criminal justice, health, and homeless services system involvement
to divert non-violent offenders from the criminal justice system with a goal of reducing jail
admissions and improving treatment outcomes. The program ended June 30, 2020, and a new
crime analyst position was created to continue the work.
Iowa City is further participating in the county-wide effort to open GuideLink, a behavioral health
urgent care campus, which will offer crisis stabilization, crisis observation, sobering and detox
units, and mobile crisis services in one location. Guidelink is scheduled to open in 2021.
ICPD also completed an analysis of calls for service and crime data surrounding Cross Park
Place, and found that the complex is no more likely to generate nuisance, property, or violent
crime in the area than other authorized uses of the property.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families,
families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the
transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period
of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for
homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing
individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City is committed to assisting individuals establish permanent housing, primarily through
partnerships with local agencies and organizations. This includes funding a cross-section of
projects within the Continuum of Care. Affordable housing for those most in need, including
homeless, near-homeless, and non-homeless persons is a focal point for the City and local
organizations.
Shelter House provides services intended to rapidly move persons from homelessness to
housed, including emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing (PSH),
and supported employment. Through Coordinated Entry and the Vulnerability Index - Service
Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT), persons experiencing homelessness are
assessed weekly and need is prioritized for the most appropriate housing interventions given
availability. Veterans services are further coordinated through meetings of Veterans Services
providers including HACAP Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Iowa City Housing
Authority and VAHCS (VASH), and Shelter House (Grant and Per Diem offering Bridge and
Service Intensive Transitional Housing). The majority of households transition to permanent
housing through rapid rehousing, which solves the immediate crisis of homelessness and
connects households to community resources that address other service needs.
PSH combines permanent, affordable housing (tenants may remain in the unit as long as they
wish) with voluntary support services to help tenants stay housed, address health issues, and
build necessary skills to live as independently as possible. PSH prioritizes individuals with
complex health and behavioral health issues, and it significantly reduces returns to jail and
homelessness, reduces reliance on emergency health services, and improves quality of life. In
2018, ICHA created a targeted preference for individuals identified through Coordinated Entry
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as needing PSH. Shelter House offers 2 PSH interventions: Fairweather Lodge (scattered site)
and Cross Park Place. Fairweather Lodge is a recovery focused, peer-driven PSH program for
adults experiencing homelessness diagnosed with a serious persistent mental illness. It uses a
cooperative living model predicated on the belief that people who live and work together with
control over their lives can overcome homelessness and improve recovery. Cross Park Place,
opened January 2019, offers 24 one-bedroom units for chronically homeless adults who have a
disabling condition and demonstrate frequent cross-system service utilization. It also contains
on-site space for case managers and health and behavioral health services. As a Housing First
intervention, Cross Park is based on the concept that the primary need for persons experiencing
homelessness is to obtain stable housing, after which other issues (getting a job, addressing
substance use or health issues, etc.) can be addressed voluntarily. Affordability is guaranteed
by Iowa City Housing Authority project-based vouchers.
Other agencies focus on more specific populations. United Action for Youth assists
unaccompanied youth and helps them transition into more stable living situations. Domestic
Violence Intervention Program assists victims of domestic violence through their crisis with a
goal of transitioning them into safe, affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity administers a
program that diverts household furniture such as dressers, beds, etc. from the landfill to be
provided free of charge to families transitioning out of homelessness. Mayors Youth
Empowerment Program, Successful Living, and others provide supportive housing for persons
with disabilities.
All agencies participating in the Local Homeless Coordinating Board actively try to prevent
homelessness before individuals and families are caught in the system through diversion and
prevention. This approach emphasizes problem solving and sharing resources to prevent the
loss of housing.
CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) works to improve the quality of life for those around
Iowa City, acting as a community leader on affordable housing and providing information,
education, housing assistance, and partnership opportunities. ICHA 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.
ICHA assists low-income families to acquire and maintain affordable housing through rental and
ownership programs. Rental assistance includes 1,215 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
recipients, 83 Veterans' Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers, and 81 Public Housing units.
ICHA also administers
Tenant Based Rental Assistance projects when awarded - its most recent was $200,000
awarded in City FY17. The project was completed in FY20 (FFY19). In total, ICHA works with
approximately 400 landlords and oversees Housing Assistance Payments of around $7.8
million. ICHA also paid out approximately $303,689 to private contractors for capital
improvements and maintenance of Public Housing Properties in FY20 (FFY19).
Homeownership opportunities also exist under the HCV Homeownership Program. Participation
in all programs requires the family be within federally established income guidelines.
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ICHA continues to operate a "best practices" Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) that helps
motivated families build assets and become economically self-sufficient. The FSS Program
helps remove barriers to economic self-sufficiency and connects participants with ICHA-
leveraged resources within the community. The coordination of services, combined with an
escrow savings account, promotes increased earnings and asset building among families
receiving housing assistance. As of May 2020, 240 households participated in the Family Self-
Sufficiency program. Of these, 220 (92%) participants had escrow savings balances. The
average monthly deposit was $340 per month with an average balance of $5,178. The highest
escrow savings account balance was $44,167.17.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in
management and participate in homeownership
Since at least 2009, ICHA has continually tried to establish a Resident Advisory Board (RAB) to
encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management of public
housing. However, ICHA participating families show little interest in serving on an RAB focusing
solely on ICHA programs and services. Most comments received via 3 separate surveys are
beyond the scope, power, and authority of ICHA to impact, or other City Departments and
Community-Based Agencies are better suited to meet these concerns. Examples include fixing
streets, repairing abandoned homes, empowering neighborhoods, dealing with perception of
City-wide increase in criminal activity, safety, events, neighborhood development and clean up,
and other similar issues.
As a result, ICHA partners with Neighborhood Services to continue the "Good Neighbors—
Strong Neighborhoods" initiative. The idea is to partner with Neighborhood Associations to
develop strategies that promote the peaceful enjoyment of the neighborhood for all residents.
The goal is increased participation of ICHA clients in activities sponsored by the City's
Neighborhood Associations. The City supports and encourages neighborhood action and
provides ideas and resources that can help shape the future of a neighborhood. The Iowa City
Housing Authority sent a letter and schedule inviting Public Housing tenants and HCVP
participants residing in Iowa City (does not include shared housing) to attend one or all of the
three public meetings scheduled as part of the development of the City Steps 2025
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Report. Five-hundred and thirty-one (531) letters were
sent via US Mail; and, fifty-six (56) participants were contacted via e-mail.
ICHA has successfully encouraged its clients to participate in homeownership through its HCV
Homeownership Program. The program allows HCV clients currently utilizing their voucher for
rental assistance, to convert that payment to mortgage assistance. The family secures a
mortgage loan from a private lender, with the lender determining the loan amount. The family
may purchase a unit anywhere in Johnson County. Non-disabled families may receive
mortgage assistance for up to 15 years, and there is no time limit for disabled families. Forty-
three (43) HCV vouchers have been used to purchase homes since January 2003. Of these,
fifteen (15) are still active. FSS programs have also allowed 59 FSS graduates to move to
homeownership.
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Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
ICHA has an excellent track record as a PHA, but has continually networked and shared its
knowledge with other PHAs through the National Association of Housing and Rehabilitation
Officials.
CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land,
zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies
affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
Affordable housing is a top priority of the City as evident in the 15-step Affordable Housing
Action Plan adopted in 2016 as a compliment to CITY STEPS. In FFY19, the Affordable
Housing Action Plan was recognized by the APA with an award for implementation.
Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing. In 2016, Council amended City Code to
enable Shelter House to proceed with the Cross Park Place project. This Housing First initiative
provides 24 PSH units with onsite supportive services - including health services and case
management - for chronically homeless adults.
Regulatory changes. The City reviews codes to eliminate barriers to affordable housing. Past
changes included requirements for new city-funded housing to use universal design features,
allowing smaller lot sizes and attached homes in single family zones, and density bonuses for 1-
2 bedroom apartments, among others. However, regulatory barriers still impact housing
affordability. Staff is working to address barriers in existing codes through collaboration with
community stakeholders on topics including:
•Streamlining the Riverfront Crossings Form-Based Code to improve ease of use and
improve affordable housing requirement enforcement
•Developing code provisions that increase flexibility for infill sites
•Permitting more building types by right
Affordable Housing Requirement. In 2014, the City adopted form-based zoning for RFC to
allow higher density development near downtown. In 2016, the City adopted a housing policy in
the district so 10% of residential units must be affordable to renters at 60% AMI or owners at
110% AMI. In 2018, the City amended the annexation policy for residential developments with a
goal that 10% of units annexed must also be affordable for the same targeted groups. In FFY19,
the requirement generated 17 affordable rental units.
Residential Tax Increment Financing. Iowa Code allows residential TIF districts if 10% of
captured funds are set-aside for affordable housing. Other captured funding would assist with
providing public infrastructure. The City entered into such a development agreement on Foster
Road in 2018.
Tax Abatement. City Council adopted a tax exemption policy in FFY19 to incentivize
construction of affordable multi-family housing. Projects are eligible for a 40% tax exemption for
10 years on all units in a residential development of over 6 units if 15-20% of total units are
leased to households under 40% AMI and the rent is limited to what a household at 40% can
affordable minus utility allowances.
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Additional form-based codes. The City is working on a form-based code for the South District
neighborhood, an LMI Census tract. The code would allow a wide variety of housing types
throughout the area, which also addresses goals identified in the City’s Fair Housing Study,
completed in 2019. Completion is expected in FFY21. Upon adoption, the City plans on utilizing
the code as a blueprint for other greenfield sites in the City.
Affordable Housing Location Model. The City adopted the AHLM to prevent further
accumulation of affordable housing in neighborhoods with existing concentrations of poverty.
The model is updated annually based on current community data.
Tenant Displacement and Rent Abatement. In 2017, Council began requiring a City-approved
transition plan and comprehensive and site plan ordinance amendments for plans that will
displace 12+ households that do not require a rezoning. The City also adopted rent abatement
for emergency orders when vacation of property is not necessary and continues to educate the
public about housing code violations and how to report them.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City meets underserved needs in the community through all of its programs. Obstacles to
meeting these needs in Iowa City are primarily related to the affordability of and/or maintenance
of the housing stock. To that end, the City has several programs:
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation. The City’s Housing Rehab Program provides guidance
and financial assistance to low- and moderate- income homeowners to maintain and update
their homes. The repairs enable owners to stay in their homes while maintaining the City’s
housing stock. Funding comes from both federal and local sources.
CDBG and HOME fund six specific homeowner rehab activities:
•Comprehensive Rehab. Assists homes to meet the City's Housing Code ($3,000-
$24,999 per project).
•Emergency Assistance. Helps correct major housing code violations ($100-$6,000 per
project).
•Exterior Repair. Covers the cost of exterior repair to main structures ($1,000-$15,000
per project).
•Accessibility. Makes homes accessible for owners with disabilities ($1,000-$16,000 per
project).
•Manufactured Home Repair. Funds the repair of manufactured housing ($500-$6,000
per project).
•Energy Efficiency. Helps purchase high efficiency heating and insulation ($500-$6,000
per project).
During FFY19, the City expended about $399,958 to complete 18 CDBG-funded and 5 HOME-
funded homeowner rehabilitation projects.
The City’s General Rehab and Improvement Program (GRIP) complements federally-funded
homeowner rehab by helping to stabilize and revitalize targeted neighborhoods through the
broader applicability of the Housing Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation programs. This
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program provides low-interest loans that are repayable over a 20-year term, funded City general
obligation bonds. Assistance ranges from $10,000-$40,000 per project. In FFY19, the City spent
$158,447 on GRIP and completed 10 projects.
UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program. UniverCity was created to stabilize
neighborhoods near the University in areas where rental units were increasing but it was single
family in character. Rehabbed homes are sold to income qualified buyers and renovation costs
are forgiven over 5 years. The homes must remain owner-occupied for up to 30 years. To date,
the City purchased 68 homes, 19 of which were sold to households under 80% median
household income and another 47 of which were sold to households over 80% AMI. The City
rehabbed two homes in FFY19 that are expected to be sold in FFY20.
Affordable Housing Fund. The City budgeted $1,000,000 for affordable housing projects in
FFY19:
•$500,000 to the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) in FFY19. The HTFJC
reports annually to Council to inform them of how they allocated funding.
•$250,000 for land banking per the City’s land banking policies. Currently $711,000 is
available. Staff is evaluating sites.
•$50,000 for emergent situations, to be shifted to landbanking if not used.
•$200,000 for LIHTC support. A total of $200,000 was available in FFY19, to be allocated
by the Housing and Community Development Commission via a competitive request for
proposals.
Leveraging Other Funds. The City is leveraging $2,500,000 in unused ICHA funds to create
affordable housing. In 2015, the City agreed to pay $1,000,000 to purchase 5 units in the
Chauncey for affordable rental units which the City closed on in August of FY21. In 2017,
Council agreed to purchase six units for permanent affordable rental housing at Augusta Place
for $1,080,000 and closed on the project in July of FY21
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The Housing Rehabilitation Office provides code and lead paint inspection services and
guidance to other City departments and sub-recipients of the CDBG and HOME funds. As such,
it continues to implement all aspects of HUD’s lead-based paint regulations. In its efforts to
reduce lead-based paint hazards in all of its CDBG- and HOME-funded rehabilitation projects,
they provided outreach on the dangers, identification, and reduction of lead-based paint
hazards to all program participants. Rehabilitation and inspection staff members are certified
lead inspector/risk assessors and conduct visual risk assessments and clearance tests on all
applicable projects. The City does not own an XRF device, XRF testing is done by a consultant.
Rehabilitation and inspection specialists continue to receive lead education and training that
they pass on to all contractors, sub-contractors, and others affiliated or working with the
rehabilitation program. Due to prior City-sponsored training, the Rehabilitation Program has
access to 100+ workers representing a multitude of different companies that provide services
(i.e. electrical, plumbing, painting, roofing, general contracting, cleaning companies, etc.) in a
safe and responsible manner.
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Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
Activities that a limited clientele to low and moderate-income persons were undertaken by
several agencies. All agencies documented the household income of its beneficiaries at the
time of program entry through income verifications. All of these helped serve families in
poverty.
Public services
•Shelter House provided accommodations to people experiencing homelessness.
•Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County provided licensed child care and youth
programming to low income children.
•Domestic Violence Intervention Program provided shelter services and programs for
victims of domestic violence.
Public facilities
•The Domestic Violence Intervention Program rehabilitated the parking and youth
services area of the facility.
•Little Creations Academy renovated the daycare facility which serves low to moderate
income families.
The City also provided funds to 4Cs to provide microenterprise daycare providers with technical
assistance to register their operations and help improve their economic security.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City of Iowa City has developed a robust institutional structure to address housing and
community development needs within the community.
The City itself 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
Council Members are nominated and elected by the eligible electors of the City at large. The
other three are District Council Members, nominated by the eligible 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.
The City administers housing and community development programs through the
Neighborhood Services Division – comprised of three subdivisions: Community Development,
Housing Inspection, and the Iowa City Housing Authority. Neighborhood Services coordinates
all Consolidated Planning initiatives of the City, including plan preparation with community
participation and management of all activities funded with CDBG and HOME funds.
The City created a citizen advisory group, the Housing and Community Development
Commission (HCDC), in 1995, to assess Iowa City’s community development needs for
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housing, jobs and services for low- and moderate-income (LMI) 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. Each year the City and HCDC reviews applications on a competitive basis.
HCDC also serves as a general advisory committee to Council on policy that similarly affects
LMI individuals.
Staff also actively engages numerous boards, committees, working groups, and organizations.
By participating in groups such as the Local Homeless Coordinating Board, the Affordable
Housing Coalition, Livable Communities of Johnson County, and the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County, the City supports in the coordination and communication of those groups. In
addition, the City annually contributes funds to many of those groups, providing further
incentive for collaboration. However, the City encourages agencies to pursue outside funding
as indicated in the CITY STEPS. Many of the housing providers used private mortgages for
their activities which provides private partnerships and coordination as well.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
Because of its institutional structure, fragmentation and duplication of services in Iowa City is a
minor obstacle. The City also undertakes extensive consultation as part of its consolidated
planning efforts, particularly in association with the Johnson County Local Homeless
Coordinating Board (LHCB) planning process as the Continuum of Care. 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.
The City also facilitates coordination among its partner agencies that results in a broadly shared
understanding of community needs, collaborative and complementary approaches to
addressing needs, and responsiveness to changes in conditions. Additionally, resources such
as Aid to Agencies and City General Funds available for economic development indicate a real
commitment to leveraging all possible resources to meet needs.
The Iowa City Housing Authority administers housing vouchers awarded by HUD from the
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Housing Inspections staff also oversees rental
permits which must be renewed annually or bi-annually. These roles also provide the City
frequent contact with private housing providers. The City is also trying to be more active about
soliciting their ideas for improving the affordability of housing in Iowa City, as seen through
current efforts to engage developers about ways to improve housing affordability in the
community.
The City supports the efforts of organizations that seek to provide supportive services and
outreach or housing to low-income, elderly or disabled persons. Upon request, the City will
consider issuing a Certificate of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS) for any
program benefitting this clientele and meeting the goals of the Consolidated Plan.
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Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the
jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
The analysis of impediments to fair housing choice was updated in 2019. The following goals
and strategies were developed to overcome identified barriers:
Improve Housing Choice. One barrier is a lack of housing choice throughout Iowa City based on
availability and diversity in price points, types, and locations. Ensuring diverse, affordable
housing is available in a range of locations and types promotes fair housing choice, especially in
areas with more access to opportunity. Strategies include facilitating a range of housing types,
lowering the cost of housing, continuing to invest in affordable housing, and retrofitting housing
for equal access.
Facilitate Access to Opportunity. Housing that affords access to opportunities may be cost
prohibitive or non-existent for persons in protected classes, especially for those with lower
incomes. A balanced approach of strategically investing in areas that lack key opportunity
indicators, preserving and developing a variety of housing in high opportunity areas, and
creating effective mobility options can address disparities in access. Strategies include
emphasizing variety of housing in areas of opportunity, community investment, and enhancing
mobility linkages.
Increase Education and Outreach. Many residents lack of awareness about rights under fair
housing and civil rights laws, presenting a major barrier to fair housing choice. Ensuring access
to information about housing programs, neighborhoods, and fair housing will facilitate fair
housing goals. Strategies include improving the awareness of housing consumers, housing
suppliers, housing regulators, and providing meaningful language access.
Improve Operations. Barriers include smaller operational and planning changes that could help
affirmatively further fair housing, such as administrative processes and regulations which can
slow down and/or stop projects that would benefit protected classes, a need for increased
regional cooperation in housing, a lack of critical data, and a need to improve the transparency
of fair housing enforcement. Strategies include improving fair housing transparency and
enforcement, reviewing implementing procedures and regulations, improving regional
cooperation, and improving data collection.
Additional actions included:
• Granted $75,000 to 7 organizations for social justice and racial equity initiatives
• Published Fair Housing in the Context of COVID-19 Memo for landlords and rental property
managers
• Presented Fair Housing training to local real estate management companies and Iowa
Association of Realtors
• April designated as Fair Housing Month through a mayoral proclamation
• Use of Racial Equity Toolkit in policies and practices
• Placed fair housing ads in Daily Iowan, Rental Guide 2020, Little Village, and the Press Citizen
• Participated in educational opportunities such as the Housing Iowa Conference, Criminal
History and Occupancy Policy, and Iowa Regents Institutions Disability Awareness Summit
• Offered signage and flyers in Arabic, Swahili, Spanish, French African and Chinese
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• Educated the public about fair housing through a variety of mediums including utility statement
inserts
• Used the AHLM to avoid further concentrated city-assisted affordable rental housing in areas
with higher concentrations of high free and reduced rate lunches
• Monitored subrecipients for compliance with the City’s Affirmative Marketing Plan
• Published the City of Iowa City Racial Equity Report Card
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in
furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of
the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive
planning requirements
Organizations are required to provide at least one project update to the Housing and
Community
Development Commission (HCDC) during the Fiscal Year in which they were added to the
Annual Action Plan. These reports are made either in-person or in writing, and they ensure
HCDC remains informed about the progress of the activities to which it allocates funds.
City staff also conduct at least one on-site monitoring visit for each activity. It is the City’s goal
to conduct the monitoring visit within the same fiscal year the award is made. These visits allow
staff to review the policies and procedures of organizations, ensure finances match project
records, review submittals for consistency, and ensure the project complies with all federal
requirements, including outreach to minority businesses. As a response to the COVID-19
pandemic, the City has adapted this model to include virtual monitoring visits, which leverage
technology to connect safely with subrecipients through tools like Zoom, email, and phone calls.
Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects
From time-to-time, CDBG and/or HOME activities may not meet the anticipated schedule for
implementation as initially presented to HCDC. These circumstances may be due to unforeseen
events (e.g. unfunded applications for other financing), optimistic timelines, or organizational
issues.
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 an activity's status and ability to
proceed, the
attached Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy was adopted in 2003. If activities do not
show progress, HCDC may reallocate their funding per the policy.
Initial and Ongoing Reports and Monitoring
The City requires each organization receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds to submit quarterly reports for each activity until the project is completed. The City also
requires organizations to submit a year-end report for each activity. The quarterly and year-end
reports include information on the number of clients served, income level, and race/ethnicity. All
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counts are unduplicated. If quarterly and year-end reports do not reconcile, the year-end report
numbers are utilized for reporting.
For HOME and CDBG housing projects, each organization receiving funds must submit a
project completion report and on-going annual tenant rental housing reports during their periods
of affordability or as required by agreement. These reports document all units' compliance with
all applicable regulations, including household income and fair market rents. Annual monitoring
also includes a review of each property's insurance and compliance with other HUD
requirements, including those related to affirmatively furthering fair housing and adequately
verifying income. For rental projects, Housing Inspections staff also inspects properties at least
every other year to ensure they comply with local property codes; this is required for them to
maintain a valid rental permit.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an
opportunity to comment on performance reports.
Traditionally, the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is
required to be submitted within 90 days of the end of the program year. Due to the ongoing
pandemic, the Department of Housing and Urban Development waived the requirement and
extended the window to 180 days after the end of the program year. This waiver allowed the
City to prioritize COVID-19 relief projects for residents and non-profits in Iowa City.
Notices regarding the availability of the CAPER and the public hearing were published in the
Iowa City Press Citizen on November 3, 2020. Copies of the CAPER were available for public
review online on the City’s Neighborhood and Development Services website
(www.icgov.org/actionplan). Due to COVID-19, print copies were made available upon request.
A public comment period for longer than the required 15-day period was held from November 3
to November 19. HCDC then held a public meeting on November 19.
In addition, HCDC requires CDBG and/or HOME funded project sponsors to attend an HCDC
meeting and provide an update on their progress. The agendas are all posted and
disseminated in accordance with City policy and State law. Meetings are held in accessible
locations. The public is welcome to attend.
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program
objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as
a result of its experiences.
On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first
case in the United States of a coronavirus known by several names, including novel
coronavirus, and SARS-CoV-2, and which causes the disease commonly referred to as COVID-
19. On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
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Security Act (Public Law 116-136) (CARES Act). The CARES Act makes available $5 billion in
CDBG coronavirus response (CDBG-CV) funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
coronavirus.
As a result of the CARES Act, the City received an additional $410,422 in CDBG-CV entitlement
funds, and amended both CITY STEPS 2016-2020, and the FY20 Annual Action Plan. CITY
STEPS 2016-2020 was amended to include COVID-19 response as a high priority need with the
goal of providing facilities and services in support of the pandemic response, while the FY20
Annual Actual Plan was amended to add a goal of provision of public facilities and services in
support of the pandemic response and incorporates said goal into corresponding activities.
The City continues to review its economic development activities and plans to provide
additional funds to microenterprises. The City is also examining how to more effectively market
the program to low to moderate income eligible participants.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development
Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
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CR-50 - HOME 91.520(d)
Include the results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing assisted
under the program to determine compliance with housing codes and other
applicable regulations
Please list those projects that should have been inspected on-site this program year based
upon the schedule in §92.504(d). Indicate which of these were inspected and a summary of
issues that were detected during the inspection. For those that were not inspected, please
indicate the reason and how you will remedy the situation.
The City of Iowa City has an existing inspection program that systemically inspects every rental
unit in the community. The Department of Neighborhood and Development Services (NDS)
oversees rental inspections and insures compliance with all local requirements, including Iowa
City’s Housing Code which establishes the minimum health and safety standards necessary to
protect and promote the welfare of tenants and the public. Local codes are generally stricter
than HUD’s Housing Quality Standards (HQS), the comprehensive program that ensures
subsidized housing remains safe.
Inspections are conducted by the Housing Inspection Workgroup, which includes six full-time
inspectors inspecting nearly 20,000 rental units. The issuance of a valid rental permit depends
upon properties complying with local codes. The following rental unit types are annually
inspected through the City’s regular inspection program:
•single family dwellings with four or more bedrooms
•duplexes where the unit has four or more bedrooms
•multi-family dwellings with an initial certificate of occupancy before January 1, 1996
•fraternity, sorority, and rooming houses
•transient housing units
•family care units and group homes
•public housing units
The following rental unit types are regularly inspected every two years:
•single family dwellings with no more than three bedrooms
•duplexes where the unit has no more than three bedrooms
•multi-family dwellings with an initial certificate of occupancy after January 1, 1996
Rental inspections are also conducted upon request and complaint. Results of inspections are
written and corrective actions noted in individual property files, stored and maintained by the
NDS. The City actively works with owners, property managers and tenants to ensure
conformance.
All HOME-assisted properties are subject to this inspection cycle and various informal, on-site
inspections made by Community Development Division staff throughout the year. Tenants
receiving a
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Housing Choice Voucher or Tenant Based Rental Assistance must also have their units
regularly
inspected by the Iowa City Housing Authority at least bi-annually. These units must meet HQS
requirements.
Two projects in the City’s HOME rental housing portfolio have 25 or more HOME-assisted units,
Lexington Place and Concorde Terrace. Each has 30 fixed HOME-assisted rental units. The
City also used HOME funds to assist Regency Heights with 24 of their 37 units. Assisted units
are inspected on a schedule maintained and completed by the City’s Housing Inspection
Workgroup in compliance with HUD property standards and onsite inspection requirements.
•Lexington Place, 1229 Shannon Drive. NDS completed 4 HQS inspection for FY20
(FFY19). No citations were issued. The rental permit is valid through January 31, 2022.
•Concorde Terrace, 1259 Shannon Drive. NDS completed 4 HQS inspection for FY20
(FFY19). No citations were issued. The rental permit is valid through September 30,
2020.
•Regency Heights, 1010 Scott Park Road. There are 37 rental units in this project with
24 floating HOME-assisted units. HUD and the City require this project to be inspected
every other year. NDS completed 4 HQS inspection for FY20 (FFY19). No citations
were issued. The rental permit for the building is valid through September 30, 2020.
The following table shows the date each unit was last inspected (and re-inspected when
necessary) for Calendar Year 2020.
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Provide an assessment of the jurisdiction's affirmative marketing actions for HOME
units.
92.351(b)
The actions outlined in the following section were undertaken by the City of Iowa City during the
reporting year to affirmatively further fair housing. More information can be found in the Human
Rights Commission’s Annual Report, which will provide specific accomplishments for the
program year. Additionally, the City's adopted Affirmative Marketing Plan can be found in the
Consolidated Plan or online at www.icgov.org/actionplan.
•Continued work on strategies identified in the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice, which was adopted on August 20, 2019.
•Granted $75,000 to 7 organizations for social justice and racial equity initiatives
•Published Fair Housing in the Context of COVID-19 Memo for landlords and rental
property managers
•Presented Fair Housing training to local real estate management companies and Iowa
Association of Realtors
•April was designated as Fair Housing Month through a mayoral proclamation
•Continued use of the Racial Equity Toolkit in City policies and practices
•Placed fair housing ads in Daily Iowan, Rental Guide 2020, Little Village, and the Press
Citizen
•Participated in educational opportunities such as the Housing Iowa Conference,
Criminal History and Occupancy Policy – The Impact of Disparate Treatment, and Iowa
Regents Institutions Disability Awareness Summit
•Offered translated signage and program flyers in Arabic, Swahili, Spanish, French
African and Chinese.
•Educated the public about fair housing through a variety of mediums including utility
statement inserts on fair housing rights and reporting discrimination
•Used the AHLM to avoid further concentrated city-assisted affordable rental housing in
areas with higher concentrations of high free and reduced rate lunches
•Monitored subrecipients for compliance with the City’s Affirmative Marketing Plan
•Published the City of Iowa City Racial Equity Report Card
Refer to IDIS reports to describe the amount and use of program income for
projects, including the number of projects and owner and tenant characteristics
The City received $144,601.02 in HOME Program Income (PI) in FY20(FFY19), in addition to
$153,757.16 in PI from the previous fiscal year. The City continues to spend PI immediately
upon receiving. PI was used for 11 activities. $14,460.09 was drawn for HOME admin in FY20.
Four activities benefitted renters, seven projects benefitted owners. $583.33 in program income
was carried from the previous fiscal year into FY20 (FFY19).
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Describe other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing. 91.220(k)
Actions to foster and maintain affordable housing are primarily guided by the City's Affordable
Housing Action Plan. This is detailed in previous sections. In response to the Black Lives Matter
movement, City Council passed a resolution outlining 17 actions to be taken by the City to
address systemic racism in the community. This plan and progress can be viewed at
icgov.org/blm.
FY20 CAPER Attachments
15 Wakefield Ct 236,720$
3234 Friendship 178,720$
500 2nd Ave 180,700$
1507 Spruce 169,870$
766,010$
Year
Taxable
Year
Estimated
100%
Valuation*
State
Rollback
Factor Taxable Value
2018 Levy
Rate
Taxes
Payable
1 2018 766,010 0.550473 421,667.82 0.039547 16,675.70
2 2019 781,330 0.550473 430,101.18 0.039547 17,009.21
3 2020 796,957 0.550473 438,703.20 0.039547 17,349.40
4 2021 812,896 0.550473 447,477.27 0.039547 17,696.38
5 2022 829,154 0.550473 456,426.81 0.039547 18,050.31
6 2023 261,358 0.550473 143,870.53 0.039547 5,689.65
7 2024 266,585 0.550473 146,747.94 0.039547 5,803.44
8 2025 271,917 0.550473 149,682.90 0.039547 5,919.51
9 2026 277,355 0.550473 152,676.55 0.039547 6,037.90
10 2027 282,902 0.550473 155,730.08 0.039547 6,158.66
11 2028 - 0.550473 - 0.039547 -
12 2029 - 0.550473 - 0.039547 -
13 2030 - 0.550473 - 0.039547 -
14 2031 - 0.550473 - 0.039547 -
15 2032 - 0.550473 - 0.039547 -
116,390.15
Net Present Value of Taxes Forgone**:$114,850.92
*Assuming a 2% annual increase in valuations.
** Based on 5-year Treasury, July 1, 2020. Source: www.treasury.gov.
100% Valuation of Property in 2020
Tbond Rate : check Wall Street Journal or www.federalreserve.gov. Per Steven Nasby / PCD, use the effective date of tax
exemption for the property. Note: most likely these will all be July 1. The Sr. Acct / Treasury keeps a copy of the July 1 Wall
Street Journal, otherwise the Finance Director can look these up on the web.
Property Taxes: Per 'Final Rule' -all taxes foregone, not just those going to the participating entity count as a part of the
local match -a general principle seems to be all contributions, public, private, state, local & federal -which make the project
possible.
Rollback factor: see General Fund narrative / Fin Plan Analysis within the budget book.
15 Wakefield Ct 236,720$
236,720$
Year
Taxable
Year
Estimated
100%
Valuation*
State
Rollback
Factor Taxable Value
2018 Levy
Rate
Taxes
Payable
1 2019 236,720 0.550743 130,371.88 0.039547 5,155.77
2 2020 241,454 0.550743 132,979.32 0.039547 5,258.88
3 2021 246,283 0.550743 135,638.91 0.039547 5,364.06
4 2022 251,209 0.550743 138,351.69 0.039547 5,471.34
5 2023 256,233 0.550743 141,118.72 0.039547 5,580.77
6 2024 261,358 0.550743 143,941.09 0.039547 5,692.38
7 2025 266,585 0.550743 146,819.92 0.039547 5,806.23
8 2026 271,917 0.550743 149,756.31 0.039547 5,922.35
9 2027 277,355 0.550743 152,751.44 0.039547 6,040.80
10 2028 282,902 0.550743 155,806.47 0.039547 6,161.62
56,454.20
Net Present Value of Taxes Forgone**:$55,475.43
*Assuming a 2% annual increase in valuations.
** Based on 5-year Treasury, July 1, 2020. Source: www.treasury.gov.
100% Valuation of Property in 2020
Tbond Rate : check Wall Street Journal or www.federalreserve.gov. Per Steven Nasby / PCD, use the effective date of tax
exemption for the property. Note: most likely these will all be July 1. The Sr. Acct / Treasury keeps a copy of the July 1
Wall Street Journal, otherwise the Finance Director can look these up on the web.
Property Taxes: Per 'Final Rule' -all taxes foregone, not just those going to the participating entity count as a part of the
local match -a general principle seems to be all contributions, public, private, state, local & federal -which make the
project possible.
Rollback factor: see General Fund narrative / Fin Plan Analysis within the budget book.
3234 Friendship 178,720
500 2nd Ave 180,700$
359,420$
Year
Taxable
Year
Estimated
100%
Valuation*
State
Rollback
Factor
Taxable
Value
2018 Levy
Rate
Taxes
Payable
1 2019 359,420 0.550743 197,948.05 0.039547 7,828.17
2 2020 366,608 0.550743 201,907.01 0.039547 7,984.74
3 2021 373,941 0.550743 205,945.15 0.039547 8,144.43
4 2022 381,419 0.550743 210,064.05 0.039547 8,307.32
5 2023 389,048 0.550743 214,265.33 0.039547 8,473.47
40,738.13
Net Present Value of Taxes Forgone**:$40,357.05
*Assuming a 2% annual increase in valuations.
** Based on 5-year Treasury, July 1, 2020. Source: www.treasury.gov.
100% Valuation of Property in 2020
Tbond Rate : check Wall Street Journal or www.federalreserve.gov. Per Steven Nasby / PCD, use the
effective date of tax exemption for the property. Note: most likely these will all be July 1. The Sr. Acct /
Treasury keeps a copy of the July 1 Wall Street Journal, otherwise the Finance Director can look these up on
the web.
Property Taxes: Per 'Final Rule' -all taxes foregone, not just those going to the participating entity count as
a part of the local match -a general principle seems to be all contributions, public, private, state, local &
federal -which make the project possible.
Rollback factor: see General Fund narrative / Fin Plan Analysis within the budget book.
1507 Spruce 169,870$
169,870$
Year
Taxable
Year
Estimated
100%
Valuation*
State
Rollback
Factor
Taxable
Value
2016 Levy
Rate
Taxes
Payable
1 2019 169,870 0.550743 93,554.71 0.039547 3,699.77
2 2020 173,267 0.550743 95,425.81 0.039547 3,773.77
3 2021 176,733 0.550743 97,334.32 0.039547 3,849.24
4 2022 180,267 0.550743 99,281.01 0.039547 3,926.23
5 2023 183,873 0.550743 101,266.63 0.039547 4,004.75
19,253.76
Net Present Value of Taxes Forgone**:$19,073.65
*Assuming a 2% annual increase in valuations.
** Based on 5-year Treasury, July 1, 2020. Source: www.treasury.gov.
100% Valuation of Property in 2020
Tbond Rate : check Wall Street Journal or www.federalreserve.gov. Per Steven Nasby / PCD, use the
effective date of tax exemption for the property. Note: most likely these will all be July 1. The Sr. Acct /
Treasury keeps a copy of the July 1 Wall Street Journal, otherwise the Finance Director can look these up on
the web.
Property Taxes: Per 'Final Rule' -all taxes foregone, not just those going to the participating entity count as
a part of the local match -a general principle seems to be all contributions, public, private, state, local &
federal -which make the project possible.
Rollback factor: see General Fund narrative / Fin Plan Analysis within the budget book.
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IDIS - PR33 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development DATE:11-02-20
Office of Community Planning and Development TIME:17:07
Integrated Disbursement and Information System PAGE:1
Home Matching Liability Report
IOWA CITY, IA
Fiscal
Year
Match
Percent
Total
Disbursements
Disbursements
Requiring Match
Match Liability
Amount
1998 25.0 $519,691.32 $457,712.85 $114,428.21
1999 25.0 $354,261.01 $305,001.57 $76,250.39
2000 25.0 $330,874.31 $297,188.36 $74,297.09
2001 25.0 $595,237.20 $534,144.73 $133,536.18
2002 25.0 $753,328.47 $705,341.86 $176,335.46
2003 25.0 $1,166,094.72 $1,106,560.14 $276,640.03
2004 25.0 $407,784.62 $325,046.45 $81,261.61
2005 25.0 $387,571.02 $305,215.70 $76,303.92
2006 25.0 $658,922.14 $580,794.29 $145,198.57
2007 25.0 $885,098.03 $795,588.39 $198,897.09
2008 25.0 $655,588.93 $531,501.61 $132,875.40
2009 25.0 $816,290.34 $703,296.35 $175,824.08
2010 25.0 $342,250.35 $212,157.81 $53,039.45
2011 25.0 $879,859.19 $775,859.51 $193,964.87
2012 25.0 $550,841.19 $450,855.59 $112,713.89
2013 25.0 $605,574.26 $534,794.87 $133,698.71
2014 25.0 $574,625.83 $510,731.26 $127,682.81
2015 25.0 $348,843.77 $299,907.35 $74,976.83
2016 12.5 $364,234.38 $292,649.09 $36,581.13
2019 12.5 $402,011.68 $276,863.00 $34,607.87
PR33
2017 12.5 $427,851.52 $345,064.90 $43,133.11
2018 12.5 $443,475.40 $381,009.21 $47,626.15
45 TOTAL SUBJECT TO PA CAP (SUM, LINES 42-44)832,881.79
46 PERCENT FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR PA ACTIVITIES (LINE 41/LINE 45)22.72%
LINE 17 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 17
40 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL PA OBLIGATIONS 20,707.14
41 TOTAL PA OBLIGATIONS (LINE 37 + LINE 38 - LINE 39 +LINE 40)189,189.68
42 ENTITLEMENT GRANT 658,740.00
43 CURRENT YEAR PROGRAM INCOME 174,141.79
44 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL SUBJECT TO PA CAP 0.00
36 PERCENT FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR PS ACTIVITIES (LINE 31/LINE 35)14.90%
PART V: PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (PA) CAP
37 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION 168,482.54
38 PA UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR 0.00
39 PA UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 0.00
31 TOTAL PS OBLIGATIONS (LINE 27 + LINE 28 - LINE 29 + LINE 30)118,000.00
32 ENTITLEMENT GRANT 658,740.00
33 PRIOR YEAR PROGRAM INCOME 133,229.24
34 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL SUBJECT TO PS CAP 0.00
35 TOTAL SUBJECT TO PS CAP (SUM, LINES 32-34)791,969.24
PART IV: PUBLIC SERVICE (PS) CAP CALCULATIONS
27 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES 118,000.00
28 PS UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR 0.00
29 PS UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 0.00
30 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL PS OBLIGATIONS 0.00
LOW/MOD BENEFIT FOR MULTI-YEAR CERTIFICATIONS
23 PROGRAM YEARS(PY) COVERED IN CERTIFICATION PY: 2019 PY: PY:
24 CUMULATIVE NET EXPENDITURES SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT CALCULATION 0.00
25 CUMULATIVE EXPENDITURES BENEFITING LOW/MOD PERSONS 0.00
26 PERCENT BENEFIT TO LOW/MOD PERSONS (LINE 25/LINE 24)0.00%
18 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD MULTI-UNIT HOUSING 564,229.05
19 DISBURSED FOR OTHER LOW/MOD ACTIVITIES 556,767.30
20 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT 0.00
21 TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT (SUM, LINES 17-20)1,120,996.35
22 PERCENT LOW/MOD CREDIT (LINE 21/LINE 11)191.22%
14 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00
15 TOTAL EXPENDITURES (SUM, LINES 11-14)754,706.89
16 UNEXPENDED BALANCE (LINE 08 - LINE 15)524,217.92
PART III: LOWMOD BENEFIT THIS REPORTING PERIOD
17 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD HOUSING IN SPECIAL AREAS 0.00
09 DISBURSEMENTS OTHER THAN SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS AND PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION 586,224.35
10 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT 0.00
11 AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT (LINE 09 + LINE 10)586,224.35
12 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION 168,482.54
13 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS 0.00
06 FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LINE-OF-CREDIT 0.00
06a FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LOCAL CDBG ACCOUNT 0.00
07 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL AVAILABLE (2,700.47)
08 TOTAL AVAILABLE (SUM, LINES 01-07)1,278,924.81
PART II: SUMMARY OF CDBG EXPENDITURES
02 ENTITLEMENT GRANT 658,740.00
03 SURPLUS URBAN RENEWAL 0.00
04 SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN FUNDS 0.00
05 CURRENT YEAR PROGRAM INCOME 174,141.79
05a CURRENT YEAR SECTION 108 PROGRAM INCOME (FOR SI TYPE)0.00
Metrics
Grantee IOWA CITY , IA
Program Year 2,019.00
PART I: SUMMARY OF CDBG RESOURCES
01 UNEXPENDED CDBG FUNDS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 448,743.49
Office of Community Planning and Development DATE:08-24-20
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development TIME:16:19
Integrated Disbursement and Information System PAGE:1
PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary Report
Program Year 2019
IOWA CITY , IA
Plan Year IDIS
Activity
Matrix
Code201868814B
14B
Total
Plan Year IDIS Activity Voucher
Number Activity Name Matrix
Code20197096330414FY20 DVIP Shelter Rehab 03C
2019 709 6375942 FY20 DVIP Shelter Rehab 03C
03C
2018 673 6341381 FY19 Villa Park Phase 2 & Highland Park Improvements 03F
03F
2017 671 6298585 Little Creations Academy Daycare Expansion 03M
2017 671 6349595 Little Creations Academy Daycare Expansion 03M
2017 671 6359643 Little Creations Academy Daycare Expansion 03M
03M
2019 701 6323125 FY20 Aid to Agencies - Shelter House 03T
2019 701 6349595 FY20 Aid to Agencies - Shelter House 03T
2019 701 6375942 FY20 Aid to Agencies - Shelter House 03T
03T
2019 702 6323125 FY20 Aid to Agencies - DVIP 05G
2019 702 6349595 FY20 Aid to Agencies - DVIP 05G
2019 702 6368950 FY20 Aid to Agencies - DVIP 05G
2019 702 6375942 FY20 Aid to Agencies - DVIP 05G
05G
2019 703 6306075 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6313645 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6323125 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6330414 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6341381 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6349595 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6359643 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6368950 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6375942 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6389398 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
05L
2018 677 6287023 FY19 CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab 14A
2019 704 6298585 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6306075 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6313645 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6323125 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6330414 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6341381 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6349595 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6359643 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6368950 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6375942 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6385370 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6385502 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6385878 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6389398 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
2019 704 6396134 FY20 CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehab 14A
14A
2016 690 6287023 4Cs Childcare Technical Assistance 18C
2016 690 6298585 4Cs Childcare Technical Assistance 18C
2016 690 6306075 4Cs Childcare Technical Assistance 18C
2016 690 6323125 4Cs Childcare Technical Assistance 18C
2016 690 6330414 4Cs Childcare Technical Assistance 18C
2016 690 6341381 4Cs Childcare Technical Assistance 18C
2017 718 6368950 4Cs Childcare Technical Assistance 18C
6 LMCMC $3,499.72
6 LMCMC $3,284.21
4 LMCMC $3,853.91
6 LMCMC $1,482.15
6 LMCMC $2,102.52
6 LMCMC $2,853.78
3 LMH $41.53
Matrix Code $243,636.64
6 LMCMC $2,661.41
3 LMH $100.00
3 LMH $17,124.78
3 LMH $11,352.79
3 LMH $16,046.21
3 LMH $1,452.00
3 LMH $7,128.62
3 LMH $39,634.17
3 LMH $7,542.78
3 LMH $8,521.16
3 LMH $30,334.41
3 LMH $32,494.80
3 LMH $38,972.02
3 LMH $189.96
3 LMH $7,114.04
3 LMH $25,587.37
1 LMC $3,674.79
1 LMC $15,528.67
Matrix Code $55,000.00
1 LMC $5,245.73
1 LMC $5,703.24
1 LMC $3,718.87
1 LMC $3,297.77
1 LMC $3,375.11
1 LMC $5,518.55
Matrix Code $50,000.00
1 LMC $1,232.38
1 LMC $7,704.89
1 LMC $15,676.11
1 LMC $11,390.09
1 LMC $19,027.17
1 LMC $6,500.00
Matrix Code $13,000.00
1 LMC $3,906.63
Matrix Code $55,067.00
1 LMC $3,250.00
1 LMC $3,250.00
1 LMC $4,447.00
1 LMC $34,720.00
1 LMC $15,900.00
Matrix Code $113,895.00
5 LMA $3,335.37
Matrix Code $3,335.37
LINE 19 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 19
IDIS Project National
Objective Drawn Amount
7 LMC $79,197.00
7 LMC $34,698.00
6 FY19 Prelude Rental Rehab LMH $29,457.05
Matrix Code $29,457.05
$29,457.05
Report returned no data.
LINE 18 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 18
IDIS Project Activity Name
National
Objective Drawn Amount
2017 718 6389398 4Cs Childcare Technical Assistance 18C
18C
Total
Plan Year IDIS Activity Voucher
Number Activity Name Matrix
Code20197016323125 FY20 Aid to Agencies - Shelter House 03T
2019 701 6349595 FY20 Aid to Agencies - Shelter House 03T
2019 701 6375942 FY20 Aid to Agencies - Shelter House 03T
03T
2019 702 6323125 FY20 Aid to Agencies - DVIP 05G
2019 702 6349595 FY20 Aid to Agencies - DVIP 05G
2019 702 6368950 FY20 Aid to Agencies - DVIP 05G
2019 702 6375942 FY20 Aid to Agencies - DVIP 05G
05G
2019 703 6306075 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6313645 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6323125 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6330414 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6341381 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6349595 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6359643 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6368950 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6375942 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
2019 703 6389398 FY20 Aid to Agencies - NCJC 05L
05L
Total
Plan Year IDIS Activity Voucher
Number Activity Name Matrix
Code20186756287023 FY19 CDBG Admin 21A
2019 705 6298585 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6306075 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6313645 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6323125 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6330414 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6341381 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6349595 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6359643 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6368950 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6375942 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6385370 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6389398 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
2019 705 6396134 FY20 CDBG Administration 21A
21A
Total
2 $336.33
Matrix Code $168,482.54
$168,482.54
2 $15,946.17
2 $11,920.77
2 $7,617.64
2 $13,214.76
2 $13,208.84
2 $11,851.41
2 $15,866.17
2 $15,190.03
2 $10,681.24
2 $8,003.51
2 $11,199.50
2 $12,739.03
$118,000.00
LINE 37 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 37
IDIS Project National
Objective Drawn Amount
2 $20,707.14
1 LMC $3,674.79
1 LMC $15,528.67
Matrix Code $55,000.00
1 LMC $5,245.73
1 LMC $5,703.24
1 LMC $3,718.87
1 LMC $3,297.77
1 LMC $3,375.11
1 LMC $5,518.55
Matrix Code $50,000.00
1 LMC $1,232.38
1 LMC $7,704.89
1 LMC $15,676.11
1 LMC $11,390.09
1 LMC $19,027.17
1 LMC $6,500.00
Matrix Code $13,000.00
1 LMC $3,906.63
LINE 27 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 27
IDIS Project National
Objective Drawn Amount
1 LMC $3,250.00
1 LMC $3,250.00
4 LMCMC $3,095.59
Matrix Code $22,833.29
$556,767.30
City of Iowa City
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
City 2020
Federal 2019
Financial Summary
Part I FFY2019 IDIS
1 Unexpended CDBG funds previous GPR (line 16) 1 473,326.44 448,743.49
2 Entitlement 2 658,740.00 658,740.00
3 Surplus Urban Renewal Funds 3 0.00 0.00
4 Section 108 Funds 4 0.00 0.00
5 Program Income Received 5 174,141.79 174,141.79
5a Current Year Section 108 PI 0.00 0.00
6 Returns RL Balance 6 0.00 0.00
6a Funds Returned to the Local CDBG Account 0.00 0.00
7 Adjustments to compute total available 1 7 -916.40 -2,700.47
8 Total Available 8 1,305,291.83 1,278,924.81
Part II
9 Disbursements other than 108 or planning/adm. 9 586,224.35 586,224.35
10 Adjustment to compute total amount sub to L/M 10 0.00 0.00
11 Amount subject to Low/Mod Benefit (9+10) 11 586,224.35 586,224.35
12 Disbursed in IDIS for Planning and Admin 12 168,482.54 168,482.54
13 Disbursed in IDIS for 108 repayment 13 0.00 0.00
14 Adjust to compute total expenditures 14 336.33 0.00
15 Total Expenditures (Line 11-14) 15 755,043.22 754,706.89
16 Unexpended Balance (8-15) 16 550,248.61 524,217.92
Part III Low-Mod Benefit
17 Expended for L/M Housing in special areas 17 0.00 0.00
18 Expended for L/M multi-unit housing 18 0.00 564,229.05
19 Disbursed for other L/M activities 19 556,767.30 556,767.30
20 Adjustment to compute total L/M credit 20 0.00 0.00
21 Total L/M credit (17-20) 21 556,767.30 1,120,996.35
22 Percent L/M credit (21/11) 22 94.98% 191.22%
Low/Mod Benefit for Multi-Year Certifications
23 Program Years 23 Federal 2019 x
24 Cumulative Net Expenditures Sub to L/M 24 586,224.35 0.00 x
25 Cumulative Net Expenditures benefitting L/M 25 556,767.30 0.00 x
26 Percent benefit to L/M persons (25/24) 26 94.98% 0.00% x
Part IV
27 Disbursed in IDIS for Public Services 118000 118000
28 PS Unliquidated Obligations End of Current Year 0 0
29 PS Unliquidated Obligations End of Previous Year 0 0
30 Adjustment to compute total PS obligations 0 0
31 Total PS Obligations (Line 27+28-29+30) 118000 118000
32 Entitlement Grant 658,740.00 658,740.00
33 Prior Year Program Income 33 133,229.24 133,229.24
34 Adjustment to compute total subject to PS cap 34 -916.40 0.00
35 Total Subject to PS Cap (Sum, Lines 32-34) 791,052.84 791,969.24
36 Percent Funds obligated for PS Activities (Line 31/35) 14.92% 14.90%
Part V
37 Disbursed in IDIS for Planning/Administration 37 168,482.54 168,482.54
38 PA Unliquidated Obligations at end of Current Year 0.00 0.00
39 PA Unliquidated Obligations at end of Previous Year 0.00 0.00
40 Adjustment to compute total PA obligations 40 -20,707.14 20,707.14
41 Total PA Obligations (Line 37+38-39+40) 147,775.40 189,189.68
42 Entitlement Grant 658,740.00 658,740.00
43 Current Year Program Income 43 174,141.79 174,141.79
44 Adjustment to compute total subject to PA cap 44 -916.40 0.00
45 Total Subject to PA Cap (Sum, Lines 42-44) 831,965.39 832,881.79
46 Percent Funds Obligated for PA Activities (41/45) 17.76% 22.72%
Notes
1 -
This year's CAPER has several items that required reconciliations:
$1,144.47 of Program Income was received in FFY18 but was recorded in IDIS in July 2019.
$228.07 of Program Income was received in FFY19 but was recorded in IDIS in July 2020. PI
totaled $129,660.98 for FFY18 and $174,141.79 for FFY19. Reflected in Lines 7 and 44.
2 -$20,707.14 in funds were expended in FFY18 but were recorded in IDIS in July 2019 (Draw
#6287023). These are listed in detail in the Detail Revised Activities lists. Reflected in Lines 10,
14, 20, and 40
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0 21MilesNeighborhood Services DivisionRevised: November 2019
Affordable Housing Location Model Data Source(s): Iowa City Community School DistrictJohnson CountyCity of Iowa City
Riverfront Crossings District
Funding available for all types of affordable housing
Funding available for rehab, homebuyer, and senior/disabled
Aid to Agencies Assignments
Housing and Community Development Commission
HCDC
Liaison
Agency Contact
Person
Email
Aguilar Iowa Valley Habitat for
Humanity
Heath
Brewer
heath@iowavalleyhabitat.org
Table to Table Nicki Ross mail@table2table.org
Alter HACAP Jane
Drapeaux
jdrapeaux@hacap.org
Rape Victim Advocacy
Program
Adam
Robinson
adam-robinson@uiowa.edu
Drabek CommUnity Crisis Services and
Food Bank
Becci
Reedus
becci.reedus@builtbycommunity.org
Inside Out Reentry Community Michelle
Heinz
insideoutreentry@gmail.com
Kealey Iowa City Free Medical
Clinic/Dick Parrott Free Dental
Clinic
Barbara
Vinograde
bvinograde@freemedicalclinic.org
United Action for Youth Ally Hanten ally.hanten@unitedactionforyouth.or
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Lewis 4 Cs Community Coordinated
Child Care
Missie
Forbes
Missie@iowa4cs.com
Domestic Violence
Intervention Program
Kristie
Doser
Kristie@dvipiowa.org
Mohammed Prelude Behavioral Services Ron Berg rberg@preludeiowa.org
Shelter House Crissy
Canganelli
crissy@shelterhouseiowa.org
Nkumu Arc of Southeast Iowa Chelsey
Markle
chelseymarkle@arcsei.org
Pathways Adult Day Health
Center/Aging Services, Inc.
Lindsay
Glynn
lglynn@abbehealth.org
Padron Free Lunch Program Ronda
Lipsius
icfreelunch@gmail.com
Neighborhood Centers of
Johnson County
Brian
Loring
brian-loring@ncjc.org
Vogel Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Johnson County
Daleta
Thurness
daletac@iastate.edu
Horizons, A Family Service
Alliance
Sofia
Mehaffey
smehaffey@horizonsfamily.org
Agenda Item #8
From:Stefanie Bowers
To:Anne Russett; Brianna Gabel; Chris Olney; Elsworth Carman; Elyse Miller; Jessica Bristow; Karen Jennings; Kellie
Fruehling; Kirk Lehmann; Kristin Kromray; LaTasha DeLoach; Marcia Bollinger; Michael Tharp; Sarah Gardner;
Stefanie Bowers; Tammy Neumann; Tim Hennes; Ty Coleman; Wendy Ford
Subject:Please share this voluntary training opportunity with board and commission members
Date:Monday, November 9, 2020 2:19:23 PM
Implicit Bias Training for Board and Commission Members
Unconscious bias occurs when we make spontaneous judgments about people or situations based
on our past experiences, culture, background or exposure to social media. These biases can
negatively impact the decisions we make and our process for making them.
In this training session, City board and commission members will explore what unconscious bias is
and how it affects how we process information, the input we use to make decisions and the
recommendations we make as a member of a City board, commission or committee. Most
important, we will examine how to effectively challenge our biases so that we may lead and role
model what is necessary to create a truly diverse, inclusive and welcoming community.
The training is voluntary and not required of any board/commission member or staff to a
board/commission. Registration is required. The training will run about an hour.
Wednesday, December 2 from 5:30PM-6:30PM Via Zoom Platform
Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-msqjsjEtQFAy03GcfoHlXNKHqRtU_N
ID: 975 4044 0980
Presented by Thomas Newkirk
Questions? Email stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org
Agenda Item #9