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Home My WebLink About2014-02-27 Housing & Human Services PACKET Ashland Housing and Human Services Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 27, 2014: 4:30 – 6:30pm Siskiyou Room – 51 Winburn Way 1. (4:30) Approval of Minutes (5 min) January 23, 2014 2. (4:35) Public Forum (5 min) 3.(4:40) I nterim Officer Election (15 min) 4.(4:55) Social Service Inventory and Gaps Review, Brainstorming and Discussion (20 min) Connie Saldana, Heidi Parker, Sue Crader 5.(5:15)Strategic Plan Timeline Review and Discussion (20 min) 6. (5:35) Student Fair Housing Survey Overview (15 min) 7. (5:50) Liaison Reports discussion (15 min) Liaison Reports Council(Pam Marsh) SOU Liaison (Andrew Ensslin) Staff(Linda Reid) General Announcements 8.(6:05)Consolidated Plan Review (15 min) Linda Reid, Housing Program Specialist th 9.(6:20)March 27 2014 MeetingAgenda Items Commissioner items suggested(5 min) Quorum Check – Commissioners not available to attend upcoming regular meetings should declare their expected absence. 10.(6.25)Upcoming Events and Meetings Next Housing Commission Regular Meeting 4:30-6:30 PM; March 27, 2014 at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS-1175 E. MAIN STREET 11. (6:30) Adjournment In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting(28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1). Ashland Housing and Human Services Commission January 23, 2013 CALL TO ORDER City of Ashland Housing Specialist Linda Reid called the meeting to order at 4:32 in the Siskiyou Room located in the Community Development and Engineering Department at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland Oregon. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent Council Liaison Regina Ayars Gina DuQuenne Pam Marsh Heidi Parker Connie Saldana SOU Liaison Michael Gutman Andrew Ennslin Joshua Boettiger Rich Rohde Staff Present: Coriann Matthews Linda Reid, Housing Specialist Sue Crader Carolyn Schwendener, Admin Clerk WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Reid welcomed the Commissioners to their first meeting. Each member introduced themselves giving a little background as to why they joined the Commission. Christy Wright, Communications Director for the Associated Students of SOU and manager of the Fair Housing campaign was present as a guest. COMMISSION BUSINESS DISCUSSION The Commissioners discussed the different options for when, where and what time to have the regular Commission meetings. The group decided to hold the regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of every month at 4:30 pm in the th Siskiyou Room at the Community Development Building located at 51 Winburn Way. The March 27 meeting will be held however at Council Chambers located at 1155 East Main Street, Ashland due to the already published legal notice regarding the Community Development Block Grant presentations. INTERIM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ELECTION The Commissioners agreed to postpone the election of officers until the next meeting on February 27, 2014. SOCIAL SERVICE GRANT PROJECT OVERVIEW AND DISCUSSION Marsh explained that the City allocates money biennially for Human Service projects. When the Council discussed what the function of this new Housing and Human Services Committee would be one question that came up was whether or not to hand that Human Services funding process to this group. Currently it is handled by a budget sub- committee process. The Council would like feedback from this new group and recommendations for the social service grant process. The money available is $140,000. The Commissioners discussed different ideas on how to accomplish this task and make it a better process. Marsh conveyed that the Mayor would also like to see this Commission do an inventory of human services within the City identifying gaps. It was the consensus of the group that a strategic plan with measurable goals and objectives needs to be put into place. It was determined that there needs to be a sub committee formed and a timeline and process put together by March. Ayars and Rohde will work with Reid on developing a timeline for the process and bring it back to the next meeting Parker, Saldana and Crader will work together to do a survey of what Social Services are currently available in the Community. They will bring a report to the February meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OVERVIEW AND DISCUSSION Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG) are funds that come down from the Federal Government though the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City receives a direct allocation from HUD and Reid administers the monies. Staff writes a five year Grant application looking at the needs of the Community doing an inventory and setting goals. In January of every year a Request for Proposal goes out on the Cities Website the local newspaper as well as a mailing to interested parties. Reid is not sure the exact amount of money available this year but is assuming it’s around $130,000 to $160,000. The majority of CDBG funds are to be used for capital improvements with 15% available to provide direct services to people. In March the applications will be submitted and Reid will write a review and send staff’s recommendation to the Housing and Human Services Commissioners. In March the applicants will have the opportunity to attend the Commission meeting and speak about their projects and answer questions. The Commissioners will make a recommendation which Reid will send along with staff’s recommendation to the City Council. The Council will have the opportunity to speak with the applicants and then make an ultimate decision about funding. At that time Staff will draft a report to HUD explaining what the City is doing with the money and how it meets the City’s needs. HUD will either approve or disapprove of the use. After HUD’s approval staff will move forward doing contracts and the release of the monies. The grantees will report quarterly on their activities and at the end of the program year Reid will draft a new report called the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation (CAPER) explaining what the City did with the money and how it met the Cities needs. LIAISON REPORTS DISCUSSION Council – Marsh acknowledged that she is very excited to be the Liaison to this Commission and sees a potential for the opportunity to expand in the human services area and maintain and expand the work that has already been done with Housing. She is available for any assistance the Commission might need. SOU- Ennslin expressed his happiness to be on this Commission. Ennslin called attention to the fact that last year he brought forward to the Housing Commission a student survey analyzing student’s experiences while looking for housing within the City. The survey was to find out if students felt they were treated fairly or experienced any discriminated because they were a student. Approximately two hundred surveys were turned in showing that the majority felt they were unfairly discriminated against because of their student status. Ennslin expressed the desire to get some feedback and recommendation from this body to forward on to the City Council in hope of getting an ordinance passed making students a protective class. Staff – Matthews reported that the annual Point in Time count will soon take place. The Federal, State and local government is trying to determine how many homeless people are in the County. The one night shelter count will th take place on January 29. A week long count is also done at different human services areas; meal sites, shelter sites and warming sites. In the past camp sites were visited but it was determined that was not a consistent way to count so they are no longer doing that. General Announcements – Ayars gave an update on the Ashland Community Resource Center located at 570 Clover Lane (located in a portion of the Masonic Center). There will be an open house inviting the Community on thth Thursday February 6 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The Center will be open for business on Monday February 10. Because of a $15,000 donation the Resource Center was able to purchase a shower trailer. The trailer has two showers two washing machines and two dryers. The Center needs volunteers and is open Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. Ayars said the center is in need of towels. Parker mentioned there was training for Homeless Shelter volunteers with CERT. The training went well and they were able to get a number of volunteers however more volunteers are needed to spend the night in the shelters since another weekly night has been added. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING/COMMISSIONER ITEMS SUGGESTED Timeline for social service grant process/Consolidated Plan/Election of officers/Barbara Christenson regarding Commission meeting guidelines/revisit survey on student Housing UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS Housing and Human Services Commission regular meeting – February 27, 2014, 4:30 pm in the Siskiyou Room at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland Oregon. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Carolyn Schwendener CRISIS HOTLINE & INFORMATION SERVICES ASHLAND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Sponsored by Options for Homeless Residents of Ashland & Access 570B Clover Lane Ashland, OR. 97520 Phone: 541--631-2235 email: www.homelessoptions.org Service Description: The Ashland Community Resource Center (ACRC) provides assistance to low-income residents that could help them improve their economic circumstances. Services include case management, referral services, restroom, backpack storage, mailing address, internet, phone, job search-related printing and faxing, and distribution of modest amounts of food, clothing, hygiene supplies, bus tokens, gas money, and cold weather gear. Referral services will take advantage of the many connections ACCESS and OHRA have with other social service organizations, and will include housing, food, clothing, mental health, legal aid, addiction counseling, job readiness training, employment referral, medical care, education, home loan modification assistance, and financial counseling. Collaborating agencies will be invited to meet with clients at the ACRC. Trained volunteer case managers will make referrals appropriate to the needs of each client, and will follow up with the client and collaborating agencies to maximize results. Service Hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Fees:None Area Served: Ashland and Talent 2-1-1 Info.org Alternative number: (866-698-6155) Alternative number: (877) 211-9274 Service Description: Online and phone information referral. The 211 non-profit provides access to social services, medical care, basics like food, housing and economic opportunity. Every year more than 275,000 people contact us by dialing 211, searching for resources on 211info.org, texting their zip code to 898211 or emailing us -- all toll-free and confidential. We can also answer calls in more than 150 languages. We're everyone's front door to information on more than 7,000 nonprofit, government and faith-based health and social services programs in Oregon and Southwest Washington. COMMUNITY WORKS: HELPLINE 201 W Main Street, Suite 3d Medford, OR 97501 Hotline: (541) 779-4357 Toll free: (855) 216-2111 http://www.community-works.org ServiceDescription: Eligibility: IntakeProcedure: ServiceHours: Fees: AreaServed: Languages: CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FAMILY SOLUTIONS 1836 Fremont Street Ashland, OR 97520 FAX: (541) 482-5034 - Ashland Office Reception: (541) 482-5792 x0 - Ashland Office Reception: (541) 776-0497 x0 - Medford Office http://www.familysolutionsoregon.org ContactUs@SolutionsOR.org Agency Hours: Office: 8am-5pm OverviewThis agency provides outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families in Family Solutions' Ashland, Medford, and Grants Pass offices. Therapists provide skilled clinical intervention primarily to children, youth, and families who are OHP-Medicaid eligible or have private insurance. Family Solutions' Family Sex Abuse Treatment Program provides group treatment for victims of family sex abuse, their siblings, and non-offending parents. Family Solutions' Day Treatment Program is an intensive 5- day a week program for children ages 3 through 15. These children have severe emotional and behavioral problems and are unable to maintain in public school and have not made sufficient progress using outpatient therapy. Family Solutions' Treatment Foster Care Program services children through age 18. These are young people with severe emotional and behavioral problems who need an out-of-home placement combined with intensive treatment. The program is community-based and provides a full range of treatment services in a home-like environment. Foster homes are located throughout Jackson and Josephine County, Oregon. Most youth served are from southern Oregon, though referrals are accepted from throughout the state. Community-based residential treatment is for adolescent girls and boys with emotional and behavioral problems. Youth are involved in milieu therapy coordinated with individual, group and family therapy and special education. The program serves 18 youths ages 11-18 in 2 group homes. EDUCATION PREVENTION AND AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAMS – SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY JACKSON COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 840-0904 www.jacksoncountysart.org Service Description: Provides free information packets, presentations, and workshops to schools, businesses, media, and community interest groups to provide facts, information and resources addressing the impact of sexual assault in our community. Prevention programs available. Eligibility: No restriction Intake Procedure: Call for appointment Service Hours: varies Fees: None Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English, Spanish LITHIA SPRINGS SCHOOL 695 Mistletoe Street Suite H Ashland, OR 97520 Reception: (541) 779-2393 www.community-works.org Service Description: Community Works provides a nurturing and educational therapeutic environment that promotes personal growth and healing for youth with behavioral and emotional problems and their families. We create safe, structured, positive and consistent places of opportunity, which foster integrity,self-respect and responsible community living. Our programs include: Lithia Springs Residential Treatment via 24-hour supervision, where youth experience a safe, caring, stable, and structured living environment. Our services include individual therapy/counseling, group therapy/counseling, recreation and social activities, family treatment and reintegration, behavioral management, a carefully designed level system to earn privileges, mental health treatment, alcohol and drug treatment, educational and vocational services, and transition/after –care services. Lithia Springs Treatment Foster Care for youth offenders and youth in the child welfare system (due to neglect, abuse), ages 16 to 18, who are placed in specialized foster homes and attend Lithia Springs School. Our treatment foster care families give youth a chance to succeed in life through proven support, treatment services, and effective help to move into the community and create a positive life. Lithia Springs School, an alternative high school that offers individualized programming for high-need youth in our care. These "youth of promise" pursue various educational options, including getting a GED, earning high school credit, or completing a high school diploma through individualized instruction and a low student-teacher ratio. Youth who prove their capacity to be responsible have an opportunity to build their resume and earn money at the on-site Mission Candles factory. Eligibility: Must be referred by DHS or the Oregon Youth Authority Intake Procedure: Must be referred by DHS or the Oregon Youth Authority Service Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week Fees: None PEACE HOUSE 543 S Mountain Avenue Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 482-9625 www.peacehouse.net info@peacehouse.net PEACE AND JUSTICE EFFORT Service Description: Networking to educate and take action on many peace and justice efforts. Projects include: understanding the federal budget, alternatives to military recruitment, reducing community conflict, bi- monthly calendar of events, and a quarterly newsletter. Eligibility: No restriction Intake Procedure: Call for information Service Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 9 am-1:30 pm Tuesday 12pm-3:30 pm Fees: Call for details Area Served: Southern Oregon Languages: English and limited Spanish Documents: Not Applicable FOOD/ MEALS: ASHLAND EMERGENCY FOOD BANK 560 Clover Lane Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 488-9544 www.ashlandemergencyfoodbank.org info@ashlandemergencyfoodbank.org Hours Overview FOOD STAMPS: ASHLAND SELF SUFFICIENCY OFFICE 1658 Ashland Street Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 482-2041 FAX: (541) 488-1278 SNAP PROGRAM Service Description: Provides supplemental nutrition assistance to qualified applicants in the state of Oregon. Funds are dispersed through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Eligibility: To be eligible for SNAP applicants must be a US citizen or meet specific non-citizen requirements. Applicants attest to their citizenship status on the application, and no further verification is required for US citizens. Non-citizens must provide legal documentation in order for DHS to determine if they meet the eligibility criteria. Some examples include I-94, Permanent Resident Card, I-551, Employment Authorization, I-688B. Elderly and disabled applicants can request medical deductions on their SNAP case. They will need to provide proof of their out of pocket medical expenses. Elderly is defined as 60 and older, and disabilities are determined by the Social Security Administration. Students should contact their local office or visit the DHS website for specific eligibility guidelines. Intake Procedure: Different methods to get an application: -Walk in to the office -Fill it out online -Print out the online application and fill it out -Call the office and request one be sent to you *Applications are available in 8 languages What to do with the application once it's filled out: -Process it online (DHS tries to contact you within 48 hours of filing and it automatically screens the case for expedited service if you are in an emergent situation). Your local office will call you to set up an in-person or phone interview appointment. -Take it into the office and drop it off. Usually able to get same day/next day appointment or can schedule an appointment at a later time. -You can request a phone interview if this is more convenient for you. Applicants need to establish a filing date as this starts the process and timeline for benefits. Applicants can turn in completed application or may fill out the first two pages and turn it in to establish a filing date (the information requested on these first two pages is name, address and signature). This will then be considered the "filing date" and if the person is approved for SNAP, their benefits will be calculated from that date. Self sufficiency workers will not leave messages on voicemails that do not announce the applicants name in the greeting of the voicemail, so be sure that your voicemail announces your name in the greeting. Service Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Fees: None Area Served: Jackson and Josephine County Languages: English, Spanish, and other language translation available. Documents: What to bring with you for your interview: -Social Security Number (SSN) for everyone in the home -Proof of gross income for the last 30 days (pay stubs, a letter from their employer, award letter) -Photo Identification may be helpful but is not required, DHS can verify identity with a SSN or another method -If you are experiencing homelessness, a self sufficiency worker will work with you to figure out documents and an address. -If you are facing challenges obtaining proof of income or other documents a worker will work with you to obtain income verification and other needed information. -You do not need any documents to fill out and/or submit an application UNCLE FOOD'S DINER First United Methodist Church, 175 N Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 482-9625 www.peacehouse.net info@peacehouse.net Service Description: Uncle Foods Diner is a free weekly community meal in Ashland for the homeless and economically disadvantaged. Meals are provided by volunteers, and there are meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. All are welcome. Eligibility: No restriction Intake Procedure: Walk-ins accepted Service Hours: Every Tuesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Fees: None Area Served: Ashland, Talent, no one turned away Languages: English Documents: Not Applicable WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN, WIC 1005 E. Main Street, Bldg A, Medford, OR 97504 541-774-8203 A supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, women who are nursing and children under the age of five who meet specific income guidelines. Pregnant minors included. They provide nutritional counseling, food vouchers, formula vouchers and breastfeeding services. HEALTHCARE ASHLAND - COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 99 Central Avenue Ashland, OR 97520 Main Phone: (541) 482-9741 http://www.communityhealthcenter.org Service Description: Community Health Center clinic offers a wide range of primary medical care to families and individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Eligibility: No restriction. Intake Procedure: Call for appointment Service Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Closed 2nd Wednesday morning 8am-1:30pm for staff meeting Fees: Services are available to those with or without medical insurance. Accept Medicare, Medicaid (Jackson Care Connect, AllCare Health Plan, and ODS), as well as most private insurance. For those with a high deductible or no insurance, there is a sliding-fee payment scale based on household size and income. Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English, Spanish Documents: Proof of Income is required and must be updated annually or if income changes within one year. JACKSON COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 840-0904 Toll free: (855) 216-2111 - alternate Crisis Line number Hotline: (541) 779-4357 - Crisis Line www.jacksoncountysart.org jcsart@charter.net Agency Hours:Not Applicable Overview:Works in collaboration with community partners to provide assistance and care to survivors that those affected by sexual assault. JC SART's three main programs include the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Program (acute medical care and forensic evidence collection as requested by the survivor); the Sexual Assault Survivors Healing (SASH) Program (free, confidential peer support); and the Community Outreach and Education Program. LA CLINICA MOBILE HEALTH DROP-IN CLINIC Location: Ashland First United Methodist Church, 165 N. Main St., Ashland, OR. 97520 Service Hours: Every Tuesday from 1-5 p.m. No appointments taken. Service Description: La Clinica Mobile Health Center offers medical, dental, and behavioral health care to the community every Tuesday afternoon, year-round. Services are open to the public on a drop-in basis. Emergency Dental Care only (no routine teeth cleanings). Care is offered based on income (sliding scale) and staff can bill patients' insurance. No one will be refused for inability to pay. Seewww.laclinicahealth.org/mobile for more details. PLANNED PARENTHOOD 1532 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland OR 97520, Phone: 541-482-8700 Service Description: Provides abortion services, birth control services, women’s health services, men’s health services, sexual education, STD and HIV testing, vaccines, and patient education for little or no cost. SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM (SANE) Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 840-0904 Toll free: (855) 216-2111 - alternate Crisis Line number Hotline: (541) 779-4357 - Crisis Line www.jacksoncountysart.org jcsart@charter.net Service Description: Immediate, private care provided by specially trained SANE nurses. Medical treatment for sexually transmitted infections/disease, prophylaxis, and emergency contraception. Forensic evidence collection (if requested by survivor); Coordinated access to a sexual assault advocate, post-care resources, and referrals Eligibility: No restriction Intake Procedure: Walk in to any hospital in Jackson County Service Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week Fees: None Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English, Spanish Documents: Not Applicable HOUSING ASHLAND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING 693b Washington Street Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 488-2870 FAX: (541) 488-2682 www.ashlandash.org ashinc@ashlandoregon.org Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Overview: Ashland Supportive Housing provides support services for developmentally disabled adults. Residential services are located in Ashland, Oregon. Ashland Supportive Housing: RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES Service Description: Provides homes and support services for adults with developmental disabilities. Eligibility: Determined by Jackson County Developmental Disability Services Intake Procedure: Must be referred Service Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week Fees: Varies by service - Call for details Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English SENIOR HOUSING: DONALD E. LEWIS RETIREMENT CENTER 500 YMCA Way Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 488-6412 TTY/TTD: (800) 735-2900 Toll free: (800) 714-9177 senioraffordablehousing.org donaldelewis@retirement.org Service Description: Affordable housing for seniors and those with disabilities. Eligibility: Serves people 62 years of age or older, and must meet income guidelines for Jackson County. Contact site for income limits. Intake Procedure: Call for information. Walk-ins accepted Service Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Fees: Rents are calculated based on income Area Served: Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Ashland, Jacksonville, Central Point, and White City Jackson County Languages: English; translation and interpretive services available upon request Documents: Call for details COMMUNITY WORKS:TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 201 W Main Street, Suite 3d Medford, OR 97501 Main phone: (541) 951-3406 Street Outreach Advocate cell phone Intake: (541) 779-2393 http://www.community-works.org info@community-works.org Service Description: Our Transitional Living Program can provide subsidized housing or host homes to homeless youth ages 16-21, for up to 21 months. These homes are located throughout Jackson County. We also provide comprehensive case management, life skills classes, support in finding employment, and awareness of educational opportunities. A parenting support group/skill class is available for youth in our program that are parents. Eligibility: Youth ages 16-21 who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Parental consent for youth under 18 will be attempted, but is not required Intake Procedure: Call for information; Call for appointment; Walk-ins accepted Service Hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Case Managers on call for clients: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week Fees: No fees for supportive services, but subsidized housing rates are adjusted by income for affordability. Call for more details. Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English Documents: Completed TLP application, Identification, and proof of income MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS HEALING (SASH) PROGRAM JACKSON COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 840-6672 Main phone: (541) 951-0859 www.jacksoncountysart.org Service Description: Program offers free and confidential peer groups, information, resources and referrals for survivors healing from recent and/or past sexual assault and rape. Eligibility: Call for information Intake Procedure: Call for information Service Hours: Call for information Fees: None Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English, Spanish Documents: Not Applicable SENIOR SERVICES ASHLAND SENIOR CENTER 1699 Homes Avenue Ashland, OR 97520 Service Description: Resources and activities for seniors, utility assistance, minor home repair program, food and friends, information and referral, senior outreach, SHIBA, transportation options, Valley Lift Eligibility: Ashland Seniors Intake Procedure: Call for information Service Hours: Call for information Fees: Not Applicable Area Served: Ashland SENIOR UTILITY DISCOUNT ASHLAND MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY 90 N Mountain Avenue Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 488-5342 http://www.ashland.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=423 Service Description: The City of Ashland offers a year round discount on Ashland utility bills for income- qualified persons age 65 or older, or qualified disabled persons age 60 or older. They receive a 20% to 30% discount on City utilities (water, wastewater, and electric). Eligibility: Ashland residents over the age of 65 who qualify as low income. Intake Procedure: Call for information Fees: Not Applicable Area Served: City of Ashland Languages: English Documents: Call for information SHELTER ASHLAND WINTER SHELTERS email: http.//www.homelessoptions.org Service Description: In Ashland each week during the cold winter months, from mid-November through April, there is a "no frills" overnight shelter on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights at the following locations: *MONDAY NIGHTS: PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Wesley Hall, 1615 Clark Ave. (Corner of Walker Ave. & Siskiyou Blvd.) Enter from 7:30-9:00 p.m., leave by 8:00 a.m. next morning. Pets OK. *WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 44 N. 2nd St.,Enter from 7:30-9:00 p.m., leave by 8:00 a.m. next morning. Pets OK. *TUESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS: PIONEER HALL across from Lithia Park (Sponsored by Temple Emek Shalom, Unitarian Universalists, and the City of Ashland)Enter from 7:30-9:00 p.m., leave by 7:30 a.m. next morning. Pets OK. COMMUNITY WORKS:TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 201 W Main Street, Suite 3d Medford, OR 97501 Main phone: (541) 951-3406 Street Outreach Advocate cell phone Intake: (541) 779-2393 http://www.community-works.org info@community-works.org Service Description: Our Transitional Living Program can provide subsidized housing or host homes to homeless youth ages 16-21, for up to 21 months. These homes are located throughout Jackson County. We also provide comprehensive case management, life skills classes, support in finding employment, and awareness of educational opportunities. A parenting support group/skill class is available for youth in our program that are parents. Eligibility: Youth ages 16-21 who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Parental consent for youth under 18 will be attempted, but is not required Intake Procedure: Call for information; Call for appointment; Walk-ins accepted Service Hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Case Managers on call for clients: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week Fees: No fees for supportive services, but subsidized housing rates are adjusted by income for affordability. Call for more details. Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English Documents: Completed TLP application, Identification, and proof of income EMERGENCY SHELTER *EMERGENCY SHELTERS: On Friday, Sat., or Sunday nights, when the temperature is forecast to be 20 degrees or lower, the city of Ashland will open an emergency shelter if volunteers and a location are available. Check for notices in the City Hall window at 20 N. Main, DUNN HOUSE A Community Works Program (541) 779-HELP (4357) 800-609-HELP (4357) Description of Services: Emergency shelter, Ages 18+, Advocacy, counseling and support for victims of domestic violence and their children. Provides sexual assault and domestic violence victim services to women and children experiencing this at home. They provide a safe place for abuse victims to go for up to 30 days and are welcome to return at any time. They provide group counseling and extensive resources to victims and families. HEARTS WITH A MISSION 521 Edward Street Medford, OR 97501 (541)261-2625 Ages: 10-17 Description of Services: This is a temporary youth shelter for up to 120 days. They provide clothing, food, toiletries, counseling, mentors, tutoring services, and work to get them back with their families or back on track. They work with DHS to get them on state health care and food stamps. They are currently the only all-youth shelter in Jackson County. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 2424 N. Pacific Hwy. Medford, OR 97501 (541)772-3828 St. Vincent de Paul has a homeless shelter in Medford that provides shelter for up to a 30-day period. The shelter can house approximately 40 people. Women, children and families are given priority. The church helps with rent or utilities every 24 months, vouchers are given for I.D.’s and Driver’s Licenses, and use at the Salvation Army Store. They provide clothing, tents, sleeping bags, furniture, and other household items. They also issue free diapers once a month, toiletries, dog or cat food, and feminine products. Outreach is available for those who need services but cannot travel. Free lunches are prepared six days a week and the food pantry is open daily for food boxes. The last Monday of the month they do free haircuts, La Clinica Mobile Clinic is there every Wed. to provide medical & emergency dental care. WARMING CENTER Trinity Episcopal Church 44 N. Second Street Ashland, OR 97520 Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.-12 noon, Fridays only, from Dec.-April. Warm beverages served. Pets allowed. UTILITY ASSISTANCE ASHLAND LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ALIEAP): ASHLAND MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY 90 N Mountain Avenue Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 552-2038 http://www.ashland.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=423 Eligibility: Ashland utility customers with household incomes not greater than 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will receive a maximum credit of $300 on their electric utility bill. Credits of 50% for senior and disabled persons may be given for up to six months and credits of 50% for others may be given for up to three months. Intake Procedure: Applications are accepted beginning in October for assistance in the winter months. Priority for the available funds from the program will be given first to seniors, then to disabled persons and then to others. Fees: Not Applicable Area Served: City of Ashland Languages: English Documents: Call for information EMERGENCY HEAT ASSISTANCE: ASHLAND MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY 90 N Mountain Avenue Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 488-5304 http://www.ashland.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=423 Service Description: This program serves residents of any age, once a year, who have received a disconnect notice on their utility bill. Assistance may be offered depending on available funding. Eligibility: Call for information Intake Procedure: Walk-ins accepted. Call for information Fees: Not Applicable Area Served: City of Ashland Languages: English Documents: Call for information SENIOR UTILITY DISCOUNT ASHLAND MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY 90 N Mountain Avenue Ashland, OR 97520 Main phone: (541) 488-5342 http://www.ashland.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=423 Service Description: The City of Ashland offers a year round discount on Ashland utility bills for income- qualified persons age 65 or older, or qualified disabled persons age 60 or older. They receive a 20% to 30% discount on City utilities (water, wastewater, and electric). Eligibility: Ashland residents over the age of 65 who qualify as low income. Intake Procedure: Call for information Fees: Not Applicable Area Served: City of Ashland Languages: English Documents: Call for information RENT PAYMENT ASSISTANCE ST VINCENT DE PAUL 2424 N Pacific Highway Medford, OR 97501 Main phone: (541) 772-3828 Service Description: Program provides help to those who have existing housing for rent and utilities. Eligibility: Low Income only, proof of income is required. Clients are eligible once every 24 months for assistance. Intake Procedure: Walk-ins accepted Service Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Fees: None Area Served: Jackson County Documents: The current rental agreement with 72-hour eviction notice, and/or the utility bill shut off notice (electrical, water, and/or gas). YOUTH ADVOCACY/ OUTREACH COMMUNITY WORKS:STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM 201 W Main Street, Suite 3d Medford, OR 97501 Main phone: (541) 951-3406 Street Outreach Advocate cell phone: Meljo (541) 890-2381 Intake: (541) 779-2393 http://www.community-works.org info@community-works.org Service Description: We have a homeless youth advocate that provides street outreach services in the city of Ashland, makes contact and builds relationships with homeless/runaway youth and street-involved youth, provides resource information, hands out personal hygiene supplies, and offers a simple meal twice a week at a local park. Eligibility: homeless or street-involved youth age 21 or younger Intake Procedure: Call for information or join us for a meal in the park. Service Hours: Street outreach: Monday 8am-noon, Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 2pm-5pm. Meals: Wednesday/Friday 3:30-4:30 pm at the Lithia Park Gazebo. Outreach Advocate on call: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week Fees: none Area Served: Ashland Languages: English Documents: Not Applicable COMMUNITY WORKS:TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 201 W Main Street, Suite 3d Medford, OR 97501 Main phone: (541) 951-3406 Street Outreach Advocate cell phone Intake: (541) 779-2393 http://www.community-works.org info@community-works.org Service Description: Our Transitional Living Program can provide subsidized housing or host homes to homeless youth ages 16-21, for up to 21 months. These homes are located throughout Jackson County. We also provide comprehensive case management, life skills classes, support in finding employment, and awareness of educational opportunities. A parenting support group/skill class is available for youth in our program that are parents. Eligibility: Youth ages 16-21 who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Parental consent for youth under 18 will be attempted, but is not required Intake Procedure: Call for information; Call for appointment; Walk-ins accepted Service Hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Case Managers on call for clients: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week Fees: No fees for supportive services, but subsidized housing rates are adjusted by income for affordability. Call for more details. Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English Documents: Completed TLP application, Identification, and proof of income MASLOW PROJECT Ashland High School (541) 482-8771, ext.2102 Main office: 500 Monroe Street Medford, OR 97501 Main phone: (541) 608-6868 FAX: (541) 608-6869 www.maslowproject.com Service DescriptionMaslow Project is a nonprofit advocacy organization providing goal-oriented, critical support services to homeless infants, children and teens – aged 0-21 – and their families in Jackson County, Oregon. We deliver these services through our Medford Resource Center, street outreach, and in school-based programs throughout Jackson County. Maslow Project’s mission is to offer every homeless child and youth the probability of success and the opportunity for a better life. We do this by providing resources for basic needs, removing barriers to education and employment, and fostering self-sufficiency in a collaborative and empowering environment. Clothing, food, counseling, bus passes, etc. provided. Intake Procedure: Walk-ins accepted Service Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Fees: None Area Served: Jackson County Languages: English, Spanish OTHER: Rogue Retreats – 541-499-0880 529 N. Riverside Ave. Medford, OR Rogue Retreats is a homeless shelter in Medford that provides shelter to those who have been homeless for a year or more. Women and Children’s Gospel Mission Shelter - 541-772-2931 534 N. Bartlett Road, Medford, OR 97501 This shelter offers services for 10 days at a time for up to 30 days. They provide shelter for only women and children and children must be with a parent. They offer showers to the community Monday-Friday from 10:30-noon. Medford Gospel Mission Men’s Shelter -541-779-1597 125 West Jackson Street, Medford, OR 97501 This shelter allows 10 days in the shelter and 30 days out. They allow this sequence without limit. They also encourage self-sustainment and self-sufficiency. The Mission provides all three meals upon attending services, showers and a bed. The Mission kitchen is open 7 days a week to the public for dinner. Dinner is from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and requires no commitments. Salvation Army Hope House – 541-773-7005 1065 Crews Rd. Medford, OR The Salvation Army Hope House is located in Medford that can house approximately 70 people. In addition to housing, the shelter also offers job hunting skills and financial assistance. Individuals are allowed to stay for up to 2 years. ACCESS Inc. Emergency Homeless Prevention Program - 541-779-6691 3630 Aviation Way Medford, OR ACCESS provides over 200 affordable housing units for those at risk of homelessness or are already homeless. ACCESS also provides limited financial assistance to qualifying applicants. Interfaith Care Community of Jackson County (ICC) (All Ages) – 541-779-8564 601 N Grape St., Medford, OR 97501 They provide living services to homeless and needy families including addresses for welfare and food stamps, showers, toiletries, diapers, job education, counseling, internet services, medical services, donation service, and bus tokens. The facility highly relies on community volunteers. Home Run (Ages 16 to 21) These intensive services provide emergency shelter for up to three months, individual and family counseling, resource development and after care support. Like Hearts With A Mission they strive to re-unite youth with their families or find them a safe environment. National Runaway Hotline - 800-621-4000 Boys Town USA National Hotline - 800-448-3000 Proposed Timeline Elements StepsTaskDateDeliverableLinda's To Do list Gather data and compile a Gaps AnalysisFebruary/April 2014 Matrix of services vs. needs 1 Data presentation-brainstorm any other Brainstorming Agenda item at informational needs/gaps among commission the H&HS meetingFebruary-14members 2 Draft a Recommendation for Staff to prepare a recommendation based on Council (and budget discussion from commission members of what committee?)March-14proposal will be presented to council. 3 Brief review and approval of draft Bring to H&HS for review and recommendation to council at the March approvalMarch 2014?Meeting if there is time. 4 Present a recommnedation to the council to work with the H&HS Commission to draft a strategic planRecommendation/Timeline 5 April-14 Strategic Plan Timeline Generate a list of invitees, draft an email-flyer, send it out to invitees. Feedback from Draft a list of 10 year's H&HS agenda or subcommittee community outreach meeting participants on; worth of Social Service item: plan community outreach social service process, grant fund amounts, Grantees and other Social meeting, what will it look like, reporting requirements, grant fund uses, and Service provider contacts what do we want to learn? May-14priority needs for the communitywithin the community 1 Hold a meeting to gain feedback from SS Grant recipients and Community Members at regular Reserve the Community H&HS meeting time/dateCenter for this event 2 June 26th 2014 Draft an outline/preliminary documentDraft document 3 July-14Compile draft document Study Session with Find out if the priorities proposed by the SS council/budget committee? to go grant recipients and community memboers are over findings, review draft amenable to them and if they have anything that document and discuss priorities?July-14they would like to add. 4 Revise document with suggestions from Council/budget committee, incorporate priorities suggested by CouncilFinal version of the strategic plan 5 July/August 2014 H&HS comm review and recommendations of draft document 6 August-14 Draft an ordinance to adopt the strategic plan for the use of Social Service Grant Funds 7 September-14 Bring draft document and ordinance with recommendations from advisory commission to September/October council for review and adoption2014 8 Complete revisions and bring forward for first reading/second September/October reading?2014 9 Document is adopted-30 days later is enactedCompleted adopted Strategic Plan 10 November-14 ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE 2010-2014 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE USE OF CDBG FUNDS Housing and Human Services Commission February 27, 2014 History and Background The City of Ashland receives approximately $200,000 a year in CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing andbl()fbfld Urban Development (HUD) for projects benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. As a condition of receiving these federal funds, HUD requires the City to maintain a five-year ÑConsolidated PlanÒ which assesses and prioritizes the housing and homeless needs in Ashland. The CDBG Consolidated Plan also contains Ñspending prioritiesÒ which determine the types of projects for which the funds may be used The City is required toused. The City is required to update the Consolidated Plan update the Consolidated Plan every five years in order to continue receiving CDBG funds. The CityÔs first Consolidated Plan covered 1995-1999, and was adopted in June 1995. Њ ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ National Objectives All CDBG funded projects except for program administration and planning activities, must meet one of three HUD defined National Objectives;Objectives; Benefit to low-and moderate-income (LMI) persons; Requires that the recipients expend 70% of their CDBG funds to meet LMI national objective. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and Prevent or eliminate slums and blight on an area basis; Prevent or eliminate slum and blight on a spot basis; or Be in an urban renewal area Meet a need having a particular urgency (often referred to as urgent need). Use of the urgent need national object category is designed only for activities that alleviate emergency conditions. What is the Consolidated Plan? The City of Ashland 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan to provide an outline of action for the community as it works toward meeting the housing and community development needs of its low-and moderate-income households. The planÔs development includes a profile of the community and its economy, an assessment of housing and community development needs, and the development of long- range strategies to meet those needs. Ћ ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ Why do we have one? The City of Ashland is an entitlement jurisdiction, receiving an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City is required to prepare a five-year strategic plan that identifies housing and community needs, prioritizes these needs, identifies resources to address needs, and establishes annual goals and objectives to meet the identified needs. This five year plan is known as the Consolidated Plan. The consolidated plan serves the following functions: A planning document for the jurisdiction, which builds on a participatory process among citizens organizations businesses and participatory process among citizens, organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders; A submission for federal funds under HUD's formula grant programs for jurisdictions; A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs; and A management tool for assessing performance and tracking results. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to outline a strategy for the City to follow in using CDBG funding to achieve the goal of the CDBG ppgrogram;; Ñ to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for opportunities principally for low-and moderate-income persons.Ò Ќ ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ The Primary Objectives of the 2010- 2014 Consolidated Plan Affordable and Workforce Housing: The creation, preservation and maintenance of Housing which is affordable to extremely low-, low-, and moderateand moderate-income individuals and familiesincome individuals and families. Homeless, At-Risk and Special Needs Populations: The creation of or support for new and existing emergency and support services to homeless, at risk, and special needs populations that foster self- sufficiency and economic independence. Economic and Community DevelopmentEconomic and Community Development: The creation and support : The creation and support for an environment that fosters economic opportunity for extremely low-, low, and moderate-income residents. Identified Priorities The Ñspending prioritiesÒ are very similar to those included included in in previous previous plans. A plans. A focus group comprised of focus group comprised of Staff, non-profit representatives, and members of the Ashland Housing Commission met to discuss and identify priority needs within the community and suggest potential uses for CDBG funds to address these needs. At this meeting the general consensus was that the goals identified in pprevious Consolidated Plans were still relevant; namely affordable housing preservation and development, homelessness and emergency services for prevention and life skills training. Ѝ ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ Goals and Outcomes 2005-2009 numeric goal2005-2009 achieved2010-2014 numeric goal Goals Assistance to homeless and at 2500414750 people riskpopulationsriskpopulations Transitional and supportive 151214 people housing for special needs and extremely low-income housing Group homes or supportive 15121 unit housing for elderly or special needs Acquisition and construction 5010 units of affordable rental housing Acquisition and construction 102110 units of affordable housing by private developers Down Payment Assistance150 (activity cancelled due to N/A lack of applicants Acquisition and construction 50050 units of affordable rental and housing with long term affordability (preservation units) Goals and Outcomes Continued 2005-2009 numeric goal2005-2009 achieved2010-2014 numeric goal Goals Acquisition and development 151714 units oflongtermaffordableoflongtermaffordable ownership housing Rehabilitation of affordable 353 units rental and ownership units Rehabilitation of long term 2240 units affordable units (preservation units) Improved public infrastructure 10075 100 households serving low –moderate income persons (# of households benefiting from new or enhanced city sidewalks Construct new sidewalks in 60060010,000 linear feet of sidewalk qualified census tracts (linear feet of new or improved sidewalk-# taken from Public Works Capital Improvement Plan) Installation of wheelchair 1055 new or improved ramps ramps (# taken from Public Works Capital Improvement Plan) Ў ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ Goals and Outcomes Table 2012 Specific ObjectiveSource of FundsYearPerformanceExpectedActual Number CDBG/Other IndicatorsNumber CDBG2010 Provide assistance to Number of homeless, 400 / 0 General Fund2011 non-pprofit150 Individuals pper ooouseodssr households at risk77/14/00 Private2012 organizations that assist year* that have received 844 2013 the homeless and those services to improve 2014 at risk of becoming health, safety, homeless, provide provide counseling, transition assistance to or improve the homeless and help conditions and prevent homelessness. assistance to (*These goals are homeless populations established for the Medford-Ashland & that enable them to Jackson County be self sufficient. Continuum of Care region.) MultiMulti-YearGoalYearGoal75075018581858 CDBG2010 Encourage Number of 50 General Fund2011 development of individuals with 30 Private2012 transitional and special needs that 25 2 2013 supportive housing have received 2 2014 for extremely low services designed to 2 and low-income improve health special needs safety, general populations.welfare, and self reliance. Multi-Year Goal1425 Goals and Outcomes Table 2012 Specific ObjectiveSource of FundsYearPerformanceExpectedActual Number CDBG/Other IndicatorsNumber Provide assistance to CDBG2010Number of group 00 nonnon-profitprofitGeneralFundGeneralFund20112011homesorotherhomesorother0000 organizations that Private2012supportive housing 10 provide support 2013developed for the 0 services for 2014elderly, individuals 0 extremely low and with special needs. low-income special needs populations. Multi-Year Goal10 Encourage the CDBG2010Number of new 22 / 0 acquisition and General Fund2011rental units 20 / 0 Private construction of 2012affordable to, and 20 / 0 affordable rental 2013occupied by, lower-2 hihousing. 2014income households2 Multi-Year Goal102 CDBGNumber of new for Encourage the 201020 / 0 purchase housing units acquisition and General Fund201120 / 0 created by private construction of Private201220 / 0 developers that are affordable housing 20132 affordable to, and by private 20142 occupied by lower- developers. income households. Multi-Year Goal100 Џ ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ Goals and Outcomes Table 2012 Specific ObjectiveSource of FundsYearPerformanceExpectedActual Number CDBG/Other IndicatorsNumber CDBG Support the 2010Number of existing 52 / 0 acquisitionandacquisitionandGeneralFundGeneralFund20112011ornewhousingunitsornewhousingunits550/0/00 development of Private2012that have been 50 / 0 affordable rental Federal2013secured as affordable 5 housing units 2014through deed 5 through a sustainable restrictions recorded program, which on the property retains the units as affordable in perpetuity, such as a land trust. Multi-Year Goal252 CDBG Support Acquisition 2010Number of existing 40 / 7 and development of 2011or new housing units 20 / 8 affordable ownership 2012that have been 50 / 0 housing units 2013secured as affordable 2 through a sustainable 2014through deed 1 program which restrictions recorded retains the units as on the property affordable in perpetuity, such as a land trust Multi-Year Goal1415 Goals and Outcomes Table 2012 Specific ObjectiveSource of FundsYearPerformanceExpectedActual Number CDBG/Other IndicatorsNumber CDBG Retain existing 2010Number of housing 13 affordablehousingaffordablehousing,GeneralFundGeneralFund20112011unitsoccupiedbyunitsoccupiedby1133 rental and ownership, State2012low income 13 by supporting Federal 2013households that have 0 rehabilitation Private Fund2014been rehabilitated0 programs which recapture the rehabilitation costs for further use in . Multi-Year Goal39 CDBG Retain existing 2010Number of existing 100/0 affordable housing, General Fund2011housing units that 100/0 rental and ownership, 2012have been 100/0 by supporting 2013rehabilitated and 5 rehabilitation 2014retained as 5 programs using a affordable through sustainable program deed restrictions which retains the recorded on the units as affordable in property. perpetuity. Multi-Year Goal400 А ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ Goals and Outcomes Table 2012 Specific ObjectiveSource of FundsYearPerformanceExpectedActual Number CDBG/Other IndicatorsNumber CDBG Accessibility-2010Number of 2060 AvailabilityofAvailabilityofGeneralFundGeneralFund20112011householdshouseholds2020//11711171 improved public 2012benefiting from 20285 infrastructure 2013new or enhanced 20 serving low-2014city sidewalks.20 moderate income persons Multi-Year Goal1001230 Construct new 2010Linear feet of 2,0000/2065 sidewalks on 2011sidewalk completed 2,0000/0 0/255 existing streets in 2012in qualified low-2,000 extremely low-, 2013income Census 2,000 low-and moderate 2014block groups.2,000 income neighborhoods. Multi-Year Goal10,0002,315 1 Install Wheel chair 2010Number of wheel 1/23 1 ramps in existing 2011chair ramps 0/0 1 sidewalks. 2012installed in existing 0/0 1 2013sidewalks. 1 2014 Multi-Year Goal524 Housing Goals Goal 1:To increase the supply of affordable rental housing for extremely low-, low-and moderate-income families. Where possible, give funding priority to those projects that will provide benefits to residents with the lowest incomes. 1.1 Encourage the acquisition, preservation and construction of affordable rental housing (B). 1.2 Support the acquisition, preservation and development of affordable rental housing units through a sustainable program, which retains the units as affordable in perpetuity, such as a land trust (A). 1.3 Support providers of public housing (C). Goal 2:To increase the homeownership opportunities for extremely low-, low-and moderate-income households. Where possible, give funding priority to those projects that will provide benefits to residents with the lowest incomes. 2.1 Encourage the acquisition and construction of affordable housing by private developers (B). 2.2 Support acquisition and development of affordable ownership housing units through a sustainable program, which retains the units as affordable in perpetuity, such as a land trust (A). 2.3 Supppport home ownershippgpyp() through down payment and home ownership assistance (B). Goal 3:To maintain the existing affordable housing supply.Where possible, give funding priority to those projects that will provide benefits to residents with the lowest incomes. Also, give funding priority to those programs which retain the units as affordable in perpetuity, or recapture the rehabilitation costs for further use in Ashland. 3.1 Retain existing affordable housing, rental and ownership, by supporting rehabilitation programs, which recapture the rehabilitation costs for further use in Ashland (B). 3.2 Retain existing affordable housing, rental and ownership, by supporting rehabilitation programs using a sustainable program, which retains the units as affordable in perpetuity (B). Б ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ Barriers to Affordable Housing and Institutional Structure and Coordination Goal 4:Remain aware of the barriers to affordable housing in Ashland, and where it is within the CityÔs ability; take steps to overcome such barriers. 41 Cid 4.1 Consider th ttil it hi ffdbilit i t ti the potential impacts on housing affordability prior to enacting changes to requirements for residential development in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (A). 4.2 Continue to reduce barriers to affordability forwarding Ashland Land Use Ordinance amendments to the City Council for consideration that promote the development or retention of affordable and workforce housing. (A) Goal 5:To provide institutional structure and intergovernmental cooperation. 5.1 Continue to provide staff support to the City of Ashland Housing Commission (ACommission (A).). 5.2 Continue to work with the City of Medford, Jackson County and other jurisdictions to work on Housing affordability, Fair Housing, and homelessness on a regional, as well as local, basis. (A) 5.3 Continue participation in the Jackson County Continuum of Care Consortium and the Jackson County Housing Coalition.(A) Homeless Goals Goal 6:Support services for homelessness prevention and transition. Where possible, give funding priority to services that are part of a comprehensive approach that improves the living conditions approach that improves the living conditions of clients. Safety net services, or of clients. Safety net services, or services that meet basic needs shall only be funded with CDBG dollars if it can be demonstrated that clients receiving those benefits are part of a program that will eventually help them obtain self-sufficiency. 6.1 Provide assistance to non-profit organizations that assist the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, provide transition assistance to the homeless, and help prevent homelessness (A). 6.2 Strengthen the capacity of the Jackson County Continuum of Care to plan activities reducing homelessness in the community. (B) 6.3 Support activities that expand service6.3 Support activities that expand service-enriched housing for the homeless and other enriched housing for the homeless and other special needs populations, including increased shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing resources (B). Goal 7:Encourage the development of emergency and transitional housing for homeless families with children and/or individuals. 7.1Coordinate with local providers of homeless services to determine the number and type of units needed in Ashland. Work with service providers to define homeless housing project plans and financial needs (B). В ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ Special Populations and Fair Housing Goal 8:To support housing and supportive services for people with special needs. People with special needs include the elderly, the frail elderly, persons with developmental disabilities, persons with phdevelopmental disabilities, persons with physical disabilities, persons with severe ysical disabilities, persons with severe mental illness, persons with alcohol or other drug dependencies and persons with HIV/AID or related illnesses. 8.1 Encourage development of transitional and supportive housing for extremely low-and low-income special needs populations (B). 8.2 Provide assistance to non-profit organizations that provide support services for extremely low-and low-income special needs populations (B). Goal 9: To affirmatively further fair housing. 9.1 Establish 9.1 Establish a local means for citizens to gea local means for citizens to get specific information about fair t specific information about fair housing, and report fair housing violations. Review current fair housing violation process, improve as needed. (B) 9.2 Develop and provide brochures and advertisements on how to file fair housing complaints (B). 9.3 Continue to support the activities of the Fair Housing Council of Oregon (B). Community Development Goals Goal 10:To provide safe and convenient access to alternative transportation routes in extremely low-,, low-and moderate- income neighborhoods. 10.1 Replace hazardous sidewalks in extremely low-, low-and moderate-income neighborhoods (C). 10.2 Construct new sidewalks on existing streets in extremely low-, low-and moderate-income neighborhoods (B). 10.3 Install wheel-chair ramps in existing sidewalks (B). Goal 11: To make city facilities easier and safer to use for people with disabilities. 11.1 Make accessibility improvements to city-owned facilities (B). ЊЉ ЋΉЊВΉЋЉЊЍ Lead Based Paint and Anti-poverty Goal 12: Assure activities assisted by the City are conducted in compliance with state and federal laws that apply to lead-based paint hazards, and the information distributed about leadabout lead--based paint is in compliance with current state and federal lawsbased paint is in compliance with current state and federal laws. 12.1 Review practices used to evaluate and abate lead-based paint hazards in housing projects assisted with CDBG funds through the City (A). 12.2 Keep updated on state and federal laws that relate to lead-based paint (A). Goal 13: To reduce the number of people living in poverty in the City of Ashland. Goal 14:Promote and support activities in the community that improve or provide access to economic opportunities for extremely low-and low-income residents of Ashland. 141 Support organizations that provide job training and access to employment for 14.1 Support organizations that provide job training and access to employment for extremely low-and low-income persons, homeless persons and persons with special needs (B). 14.2 Support programs that assist individuals living at or below the poverty level in building financial assets. (B) 14.3 Support affordable and flexible childcare services for extremely low-, low-and moderate-income Ashland residents.(C) ЊЊ