Department of Community Services Funding Proposal Kickoff July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 for Housing and Community Development Programs November 16, 2015 for Action Plan Program Year

Annual Action Plan July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Agenda Welcome Carrie Casey, CD& H Manager Review of Housing and Non Housing Priorities Carrie Casey, CD& H Manager Funding Sources and Annual Performance Report Nicole Waters, CDBG/ESG Program Manager CDBG & ESG Program Nicole Waters, CDBG/ESG Program Manager HOME Program Vincent Garlick, HOME Administrator Application Requirements Nicole Waters, CDBG/ESG Program Manager Questions and Small Group Discussion All

To Provide Decent Housing To Provide a Suitable Living Environment To Expand Economic Opportunities U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and New Castle County (NCC) Consolidated Plan Goals

Consolidated Plan Priorities Expand the Supply of Housing for Affordable Homeownership Rehabilitate Homes for LMI Homeowners and Seniors Increase Homeownership Opportunities for LMI Families Expand the Availability of Rental Stock for LMI Households Support Housing for Persons with Disabilities Assist Homeless Populations Assist Those at Risk of Becoming Homeless Strengthen Communities by Providing Public and Social Services Support Programs that Provide Economic Opportunities and Empower LMI Persons to Achieve Self Sufficiency

Priority Geographic Areas for Public Service Allocations HUD Low/MOD Areas HIP Census Tracts Neighborhood Stabilization Program Areas

Meeting National Objectives July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Each CDBG activity must meet one of the THREE NATIONAL OBJECTIVES 1.Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (at least 70% of grant amount) 2.Prevent or eliminate slum or blight (not more than 30% of grant amount) 3.Meet urgent needs when health and welfare are threatened

Funding Sources July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Available for a Variety of Housing, Public Facility, Public Service, and Economic Development Activities - Limit of 15% for Public Services, i.e. direct client assistance and salaries, supplies, non-housing and non-construction activities Funds are from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Funding Sources July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) - Reserved for Operating Costs or Essential Services - Rapid Rehousing Programs - Data Collection Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) - Housing Activities Only - Unlike CDBG, HOME may be used for new housing construction - 15% of HOME Funds are Set Aside for HUD-approved NCC Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDOs) New Castle County will Ultimately Determine which Funding Source Your Project is Eligible for

CDBG Ineligible Activities July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 NO political activities NO construction of housing units by a unit of local government NO operation and maintenance of public facilities/improvements NO general gov’t expenses including construction of general government buildings NO purchase of equipment NO direct income payments

Estimated Funding Sources July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Consolidated Plan Federal Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) $2,173,525 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)$709,647 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)$197,634 CDBG Estimated Carry Forward and Program Income $1,070,807 HOME Estimated Carry Forward and Program Income$859,636 Total Federal Consolidated Plan Funding$5,011,249

Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (CAPER) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 HUD Proposed Outcome Performance Measurement System Objective 1: Creating Suitable Living Environments Objective 2: Providing Decent Affordable Housing Outcome 1: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Outcome 2: Affordability Availability/Accessibility Outcome 3: Availability/Accessibility Objective 3: Creating Economic Opportunities

Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (CAPER) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 Summary of Expenditures, July 1, 2014– June 30, 2015 CDBG Housing and Community Development Activities $2,654, HOME Housing Activities$1,382, ESG Homeless Support$222, Revolving Down payment / Settlement Loans from Non-federal Sources $146, Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP) Down payment Loans $5, Associates DPS$27, Senior Home Repair Loan Program$85, GRAND TOTAL ALL EXPENDITURES$4,522,823.45

Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (CAPER) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 ObjectiveOutcomeOutputProposedActual Decent HousingAffordabilityHousing Units Availability / Accessibility Persons Suitable Living Environment AffordabilityPersons Availability / Accessibility Persons7951,190 AffordabilityPublic Facilities44 SustainabilityNeighborhoods1420 Public Facilities44 Creating Economic Opportunities Availability / Accessibility Persons2,5672,182

Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (CAPER) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (CAPER) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (CAPER) - City of Newark Programs July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

HUD INCOME GUIDELINES July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 HUD INCOME GUIDELINES IN EFFECT DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR Family Size <30% of Median Extremely-Low Income <50% of Median Low-Income <80% of Median- Moderate-Income 1 $17,050$28,400$45,450 2 $19,500$32,450$51,950 4 $24,350$40,550$64,900 In general, County housing and community development programs serve households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). In , the local median income for a family of four was $81,100. Income guidelines are set by HUD and typically change in February. Guidelines in use are below. Clients served must qualify under HUD Income Guidelines and must reside in NCC outside of Wilmington and Newark city limits

CDBG Proposal Committee Evaluation Criteria Directly Benefits Lower Income Persons or Households (whose income is at or below 80% AMI) Addresses one or more of the New Castle County Five Year Plan Goals and Priorities Address the needs of one or more of the Targeted Populations Area to be served is an identified priority area Adequately shows project leverage and partnership with other agencies Project/program solvent with positive service history and adequate capacity Sustainability–is the project able to sustain services without future funding Project completion within one year Past Performance – expenditures and compliance Project impact is measurable and significant

NCC Emergency Solutions Grant Program FY 2017 Allocation & Target Populations Rapid Re-Housing – housing relocation and stabilization services; and/or rental assistance Data Collection (Community Management Information System) Shelter Operations or Essential Services (no more than $75,000 total will be available to award) Target Populations: Families, Veterans, Recently Released Incarcerated (90 days or less) and Disabled Individuals

Eligible Criteria Rapid Re-Housing Programs Persons defined as homeless under the following categories will be eligible for Rapid Re-Housing assistance: Category 1 - Literally Homeless; or Category 4 - Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence and live in an emergency shelter or other place described in Category 1

ESG Population Eligibility Rapid Re-Housing Programs Meet the definition of literally homeless (Category 1, 4 under the Homeless Definition Final Rule) Initial evaluations required for all households Must be a household below 30% AMI at annual re-evaluation No more than 18 months of assistance can be provided

HOME PROGRAM Typical Partners State governments Local governments and consortia Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) Sub-recipients Developers, owners and sponsors Private lenders Third-party contractors

HOME PROGRAM Eligible Costs New construction Rehabilitation Reconstruction Conversion Site improvements Acquisition of property Acquisition of vacant land Demolition Relocation costs Refinancing Capitalization of project reserves Project-related soft costs

HOME PROGRAM Eligible Forms of Subsidy Interest bearing loans or advances Deferred loans (forgivable or repayable) Non-interest-bearing loans or advances Grants Interest subsidies Equity investments Loan guarantees & loan guarantee accounts

HOME PROGRAM Updates Preliminary Award Contingent on obtaining financing, completing environmental review etc. Preliminary Awards are not commitments!!

HOME PROGRAM Updates The HOME application has been updated to include the following worksheets : Checklist of Federal & Fair Housing Requirements Site & Neighborhood Standards Certification Document Development Budget Construction Budget Annual Operating Budget

HOME PROGRAM FUNDING APPLICATION Checklist of Submission Requirements 1.Application Cover Sheet (Page 9) 2.Budget Worksheet (Page 10) 3.Board of Directors Resolution (Page 11) 4.IRS W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID (Page 12) 5.IRS 501(c) (3) Status Letter 6.Type of Project (Page 13) 7. Program Description (Page 15) 8. Beneficiaries (Page 17)

HOME PROGRAM FUNDING APPLICATION Checklist of Submission Requirements Continued…… 9. Certification of Incorporation 10. Current Board of Directors 11. Financial – Most Recent Audit or Financial Statement (over $750,000 in federal funding requires single audit) 12. Valid Insurance Documentation 13. HOME Project Sheets 14. DUNS Number 15. If Construction, Preliminary Construction Plans and Specifications, Itemized Cost Estimate from Contractor and Source and Use statement

CDBG & ESG PROGRAM FUNDING APPLICATION Checklist of Submission Requirements Use the checklist provided in the application to ensure completion. Remember to provide one original and nine copies of your application. Only completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.

Application Deadline is December 17, 2015 at 4:00 Applications will be available online before the close of business on November 17, Applications should be submitted to the attention of Nicole Waters, New Castle County, Department of Community Services, James H. Gilliam Building, 77 Reads Way, New Castle, DE No Applications will be accepted beyond that time or at any other location

Annual Action Plan Key Dates December 17, 2015NCC Funding Application Deadline March, 2016Tentative Date for Funding Award Notification March, 2016Draft Availability Action Plan for 7/1/16 – 6/30/17. Public Comment Period Opens April, 2016Spring Public Meetings April, 2016County Council Resolution April, 2016End of Comment Period May 15, 2016Action Plan Submitted to HUD July, 2016Action Plan Programs Begins

Additional Proposal Application Information If a proposal is accepted, it is possible that the approved funding level will be different from that requested. Be prepared to adjust your beneficiaries projection to align with your approved funding level. In accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 58.22, if the proposal is accepted, agencies must refrain from undertaking any physical activities or choice limiting actions until New Castle County has approved the project’s environmental review.

Questions???? Technical Assistance Needed???? Please Contact CD&H Staff Carrie Casey, CD&H Manager – (302) Vincent Garlick, HOME Administrator – (302) Nicole Waters, Program Manager CDBG/ESG – (302) Amanda Torres, Executive Secretary – (302)