Housing Authority FIRST Preston Prince, CEO/Executive Director Fresno Housing Authority Senior Vice President, NAHRO May 22, 2012

The Fresno Approach Housing first model Everyone deserves safe, affordable housing framework Unique role of Fresno Housing Authority Comprehensive, coordinated approach to help the most chronically homeless – the most vulnerable in our community

Housing First Model House homeless individuals first in permanent supportive housing Then provide intensive and flexible services to stabilize them in the housing Guiding principles Everyone deserves safe, affordable housing No housing “readiness” standard – people determine; not system It is cost effective – saves cost impact to jail, hospitals, etc.

It Works: Anthony’s Story Anthony had been homeless for a year. He held a job and walked 10 miles to and from his work each day, returning to the streets every night. During an encampment clean-up, he was temporarily housed in a hotel. Fresno Housing Authority staff helped him get into an apartment. He is working 35 hours a week and paying his rent portion on time which has increased because his wages have increased. He filed his tax return and plans to purchase a car to get to work more easily. Housing First works.

Why Does it Matter? Reduces drain on public resources Bolsters efficacy of the community Supports the notion that everyone in our community deserves a safe, affordable place to live When residents thrive, our community thrives

Current Reality Source: FMCoC Point In Time Count 2011 = 200 individuals 4,378 Total Homeless Population 3,271 Unsheltered Homeless 1,107 Sheltered Homeless 616 Increase in Total Homeless since 2011

Current Reality Source: FMCoC Point In Time Count 2011 Type of homelessNumber Chronically homeless individuals 654 Chronically homeless families 182 Homeless with severe mental illness 259 Homeless with chronic substance abuse 1,409 Homeless veterans 590 Homeless victims of domestic violence 537 Homeless with HIV/AIDS 38 Homeless under the age of 18 11

The Commitment

How We Got Here 2007 City’s completion of 10- Year Plan to End Homelessness & financial valuation of consumption of public services by “high frequency” homeless users 2007 Completion of Mental Health Services Act Housing Plan by the Regional Roundtable 2009 Attempt to utilize Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds and align HUD set-aside with homeless housing initiatives; not approved 2009 First De-Encampment with the City of Fresno

Fresno’s Pathway to Homeless Solutions 2010 $4.5M of Fresno Housing Authority unrestricted cash set aside to fund permanent supportive housing developments 2010 “Renaissance” concept is born 2010 Second De-Encampment; “Point-In-Time” Conducted units in process 2011 All Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Mental Health Service Act funded 2011 County Department of Behavioral Health is primary service provider 2011 $23.5M in total development costs for 3 Renaissance deals; Approx $19M leveraged 2011 Vulnerability Index Completed

Board Investment Adopts homelessness as priority issue Commits $4.5 million to reduce homelessness and another $1 million in unrestricted funds Homeless program manager Consolidated all homeless programs Invests in three capital projects consistent with the 10-Year Plan’s goal of adding permanent supportive housing

Permanent Supportive Housing AUGUST 2011 Renaissance at Trinity: 20 units opened LATE FALL 2012 Renaissance at Santa Clara: 70 units projected to open. Fresno City Council approved a $1.5 million loan to help fund construction. LATE FALL 2012 Renaissance at Alta Monte: 30 units projected to open.

Renaissance at Trinity

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Renaissance at Trinity Former convent, Nun Academy 20 units + 1 manager’s unit Total Development Costs $4.075M Low Income Housing Tax Credit Funded 20 Project Based Vouchers Services Partners Lead: County Department of Behavioral Health Unit Size: 550 sq. feet Construction Completion: October 2011

Renaissance at Trinity Unit Breakdown# of Units Square Footage Total Sq. Ft. SRO ,000 Manager’s Unit 11,065 Community Building (Office, Computer Lab, Services) 1,551 TOTAL 2113,616

Renaissance at Trinity PERMANENT DEVELOPMENT SOURCES Total Development Costs:$ Million Housing Authority Commitment:$350,965 Leveraged Funds: $ Million Permanent SourcesAmount HRFC/Housing Authority $ 350,965 PNC Bank LIHTC Equity 2,089,474 Accrued/Def. Interest 159,778 MHSA 875,000 HUD CoC 400,000 FHLB SF - AHP 200,000 TOTAL $ 4,075,217

Renaissance at Trinity UsesAmount Total Costs during Construction $3,234,429 HRFC Accrued Interest $100,273 Operating Reserve $36,365 Non-Deferred Development Fee $304,737 Debt Service Reserve $399,413 TOTAL 4,075,217

Alta Monte (Street View)

Renaissance at Alta Monte –Under Construction

County-owned Mental Health facility; closed in 2008 Sited in Mayor’s targeted “Neighborhood Revitalization” area 30 units Permanent Supportive Housing for homeless and chronically mentally ill, 29 PBV Services Partner Lead: County Dept. of Behavioral Health Construction Completion: November 2012 (11 months) Unit Breakdown# of UnitsSquare Footage Total (sf) SRO273088,316 1 Bd/1Ba26161,232 Manager’s Unit1756 Community Bldg (Office, Computer Lab, Services) 4,942 TOTAL3015,246 sf Renaissance at Alta Monte

PERMANENT DEVELOPMENT SOURCES Total Development Costs:$ 6.6 Million Housing Authority Commitment:$ 307,288 Leveraged Funds: $ Million SourcesCurrent Budget HRFC/Housing Authority $ 307,288 PNC Bank LIHTC Equity 3,980,558 Accrued/Def. Interest 42,033 MHSA 1,500,000 HUD CoC 400,000 FHLB SF -AHP 371,000 TOTAL $ 6,600,879 Renaissance at Alta Monte

UsesAmount Hard Costs $3,255,000 Soft Costs $1,726,912 Design Fees $190,000 Financing Fees $212,939 Impact Fee $65,000 Developer Fee $546,524 Reserves $604,505 TOTAL $6,600,880

Renaissance at Santa Clara

Renaissance at Santa Clara –Under Construction

Renaissance at Santa Clara “Ground Zero” for Fresno’s Homeless Fresno Housing Authority owns land Private sector partnerships for revitalization of business district 70 units Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for homeless and chronically mentally ill; 69 Project Based Vouchers Services Partner Lead: County Dept. of Behavioral Health Construction Period: December 2011 – December 2012

Renaissance at Santa Clara Unit Breakdown# of Units Square Footage Total Sq. Ft. SRO ,460 Manager’s Unit 1680 Community Building (Office, Computer Lab, Services) 6,732 TOTAL 7030,872

Renaissance at Santa Clara Total Development Costs: $12.06M Housing Authority Initial Commitment $4.75M SourcesOriginal BudgetCurrent BudgetVariance HRFC $4,750,000$1,160,000 ($3,590,000) Tax Credit Equity 6,309,6327,200, ,722 Non-Profit Discounted Sale 67, Accrued/Def. Interest ,585 City HOME 0.001,500,000 MHSA 0.001,000,000 AHP ,000 McKinney-Vento (CoC) ,000 TOTAL $11,127,13112,060, ,307

Renaissance at Santa Clara UsesAmount Hard Costs $6,209,343 Soft Costs 1,760,165 Design Costs 422,973 Developer Fee 1,115,400 Impact Fees 193,611 Financing Fees 558,714 Reserve 1,800,232 TOTAL $12,060,438

Homeless Programs & Services

De-Encampment partnership with the City of Fresno July 2009 January 2010 November 2011 Public backlash and Homeless advocate backlash Project P4/Vulnerability Index July 2011 – 279 surveys September 2011 – 19 surveys November 2011 – 136 surveys

Homeless Programs & Services Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program successes: 68 people housed 64 people remain housed Shelter Plus Care: 160 Certificates Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing:145 vouchers $800,000 in cash investment from Fresno Housing Authority

WhatWhoImpact Project P4 (people, place, public, partnerships) Funded by FHA, Fresno First Steps Home, and partnering agencies Part of national 100,00 Homes Campaign Creates “registry” of chronically homeless using Vulnerability Index (VI) Fresno First Steps Home – goal is to raise $1 million in private donations Fresno Mayor, local business and healthcare leaders, private funders To date, $500,000 has been donated by 2,389 private citizens $250,000 competitive grant awarded to Fresno Housing Authority FHA matched grant dollar for dollar to provide housing for people living in encampments Shelter Plus Care (homeless families with disabilities) FHA coordinating through six partnering service providers Connecting homeless families with disabilities with Shelter Plus Care program Providing rental assistance Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) FHA in partnership with the VAMC Ensuring veterans have access to the VASH program to get permanent supportive housing Coordinating Resources

WhatWhoImpact Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) FHA in coordination with city and county of Fresno Homeless prevention Rapid re-housing services by coordinating with various service providers Assisted 238 homeless families to date Fresno-Madera Continuum of Care FHA in coordination with HUD-funded and non HUD-funded programs Six emergency shelters, 18 transitional housing, 13 permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs, and 1 safe haven Total of 1,429 beds and 98 additional beds under construction Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) FHA leading the info system Data information and management to help connect homeless individuals with services Assessment of current delivery effectiveness Decision-making based on data Privately owned properties Private property ownersIncreased opportunities to house homeless Benefits property owners Changed perception of homeless Stabilized renters with support services Builds efficacy of community Coordinating Resources

The Future

Where We Are Headed Building a strong public will: Increasing coordination of “wrap around” services Managing a data system that will drive future investment and service delivery improvement Developing a centralized intake system

Thank you Presented by: Preston Prince, CEO/Executive Director Fresno Housing Authority 1331 Fulton Mall Fresno, California (559)