Affordable Supportive Housing Joint Request for Proposals Information Session January 6, 2014

Agenda Welcome/Introduction Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing Joint RFP Documents & Submission Requirements RFP Review Process RFP Key Dates Funding Source(s) Next Steps and Questions

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing On May 24, 2010, City Council created the Charlotte Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing (CMCH) The CMCH is charged with overseeing the Ten-Year Implementation Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness  CMCH Strategy is to integrate City, County & Housing Authority work, link programs & leverage funding  Supportive Housing Projects funded through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Request for Proposal Source of Funds AgencyAmountSource Charlotte Housing Authority 50*Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers City of Charlotte N&BS Up to $1MHousing Trust Fund Mecklenburg County CSS Up to $800KGeneral Fund

City of Charlotte - General Conditions - Loan and Grant Guidelines - Funding Application - Planning Sketch Plan Application Mecklenburg County - General Conditions - Funding Application - Supportive Services Budget Request Excel form Charlotte Housing Authority –- Submission of a subsidy layering application/review. - Application and review process to be coordinated by the Charlotte Housing Authority on behalf of the applicant. Request for Proposal Submission Requirements

Request for Proposal Process Issue Joint RFP. Receive RFP applications. Review and Evaluation City HTF Review Sub-Committee, County HSS Review Sub-Committee and CHA Residential Subsidy Review Sub-Committee. City/County/CHA Joint Recommendation City Council and CHA Board Action Notify and Award. **Process flow chart in RFP. Request for Proposal Process

Request for Proposal Key Dates ActivityDate Public Notice announcing RFP g/Pages/rfp.aspx December 18, 2013 RFP Information SessionJanuary 6, 2014 Final Date for Submission of QuestionsFebruary 14, 2014 Proposal Submission deadlineFebruary 28, 2014 Proposal Evaluations completeApril 2014 Project Proposal Selection and Funding AwardApril/May, 2014

City of Charlotte Housing Trust – Capital Funding

HTF Evaluation Criteria Development Strengths  Period of Affordability  Number of affordable units within the development  Income level served  On-Site Supportive Services and /or Programs Development Team Experience  Track Record  Property Management & Experience with Similar Developments  Agency Supportive Services Experience with identified population  Staff Experience with identified populations

HTF Evaluation Criteria Financial Strength  Amount of Public Funding Requested  Public Investment per Eligible Unit  Debt Coverage Ratio Priority Population  Elderly  Homeless families ( HUD Definition)  Special Needs – Veterans & HUD Definition  Combination of Homeless families, Elderly, Special Needs Bonus Points  Green Building Techniques  Development in a Transit Station Area  Proximity to Amenities and Services

Mecklenburg County CSS – Supportive Services

CSS Supportive Services Up to $800K for supportive services over two to three fiscal years, depending on recipient performance, funding availability and the eligible population served. Clients/tenants can receive case management services without a treatment requirement. –Homeless families with children or chronically homeless individuals or families are priority.

CSS Supportive Services Collect data on # of clients served daily and annually. –Must use CHIN as primary data collection resource. –Must participate in Coordinated Assessment process. If applying for County Supportive Services dollars, complete a Budget excel spreadsheet form, assuming three years of funding. –Attach excel spreadsheet with RFP application.

Charlotte Housing Authority – Rental Subsidy

CHA Rental Subsidy CHARLOTTE HOUSING AUTHORITY will allocate fifty (50*) Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers for the purposes of this RFP. Priority ranking and preference will be given to homeless families within its existing administrative and programmatic preferences who are currently on the CHA waiting list. Based on 1, 2 & 3 BR Payment Standards, the average PBV is $863.00** Successful applicant must agree to enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract with the CHA. Contract Units – The units will consist of existing housing, or for newly constructed or rehabilitated, which may not exceed 25% of the total number of units within one location. *The number of vouchers is an estimate only. Federal funding variables and programmatic priorities, may impact the number of available vouchers at time of issuance. **This is an estimated average only that is subjected to unit type and size. Averages do not include utility allowance which will further reduce the housing assistance payment.

Application Package RFP Application Packet must include:  Electronic Copy in PDF format,  Three (3) Hard Copies and  One (1) USB drive. RFP application and forms are located at

RFP Contact Information Jamie Privuznak, Management Analyst Mecklenburg County Hal Marshall Center Community Support Services (CSS) – 2 nd Floor 700 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC Tel: Jamie your Application Packet and any questions. Drop off Hard Copies and USB drive at CSS address.

Next Steps and Questions Affordable Supportive Housing Joint RFP Proposals due – February 28, 2014 by 5 PM

Affordable Supportive Housing Joint Request for Proposal Pre-Submission Information Session January 6, 2014