HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-28 Housing PACKET
Ashland Housing Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday 28, 2012: 4:30 – 6:30pm
Council Chambers – 1175 East Main Street
1. (4:30) Approval of Minutes (5 min)
February 22, 2012
2. (4:35) Public Forum (5 min)
3.(4:40)CDBG Application Review and Staff Recommendations (20 min)
Linda Reid
4. (5:00) CDBG Applicant Presentations (60 min)
Maslow Project-School Based Services for Ashland homeless youth
St. Vincent De Paul-Home Visitation Program
Ashland Emergency Food Bank-Food Bank building Acquisition
Living Opportunities-Ashland Community Employment Services Remodel
5.(6:00)Housing Commission Recommendations (10 min)
6.(6:10)Liaison Reports discussion (10 min)
Liaison Reports
Council (Carol Voisin)
Staff(Linda Reid)
General Announcements
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7.(6:20)April 25, 2012 MeetingAgenda Items (5 min)
CDBG Action Plan Approval
Commissioner items suggested(5 min)
Quorum Check – Commissioners not available to attend upcoming regular meetings
should declare their expected absence.
8.(6.25)Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Homeless Task Force Meeting- April 17, 2012: 10:30-12:00: Housing Authority
Conference Room 2231 Table Rock Road, Medford
Next Housing Commission Regular Meeting
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4:30-6:30 PM; April 17, 2012
9. (6:30) Adjournment
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ASHLAND HOUSING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
February 22, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
ChairRegina Ayars called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers located at 1175 East Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520.
Commissioners Present:Council Liaison
Regina AyarsMike Morris
Brett Ainsworth
Barb Barasa
Staff Present:
Ben ScottLinda Reid, Housing Specialist
Carolyn Schwendener, Admin Clerk
Commissioners Absent:
Richard Billin, excused
James Dills
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Barasa/Ainsworth m/s to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2012 regular Housing Commission meeting. Voice
Vote: All Ayes, minutes were approved as presented.
PUBLIC FORUM
Sangye introduced himself as a Southern Oregon University student interested in becoming the student Liaison for
the Housing Commission. He is a senior at SOU and would like to learn more about the political process. After
being approved by the SOU Student Senate he will submit a letter of interest to the Mayor.
Evan Lasley shared that he is interested in a more long term commitment and is considering applying to be a
regular Housing Commissioner.
RVTV PROJECT
Since Dills was absent Barasa gave an update regarding the progress of the RVTV project. She stated that Dills
has taken footage interviewing Brandon Goldman, City Senior Planner as well as footage of himself speaking as a
Housing Commissioner. He also has footage of Housing Projects within the City. Barasa said the footage will need
to be edited into shorter amounts of time with question and answer periods. Since Dills doesn’t have the editing
equipment he will need to go to RVTV to do the editing, which is labor intensive.
It was suggested that the Commissioners email Dills with their ideas of whom he can interview and what topics to
discuss for the program. April is Fair Housing Month and a Public Service Announcement was suggested as the
topic for the March program.
Put on next month’s Agenda a discussion of ways to help Dills with this project.
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HOUSING WORK PLAN UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION
The Housing Work Plan is intended to identify specific housing activities that have already been initiated by the City
to be completed in the short term (2-year). The plan will provide direction to City staff and provide measurable
outcomes for elected and appointed Officials to monitor the objective and the success of the Housing Program. The
work plan is for the years 2012 through 2015. A three year time frame ending with the Consolidated Plan update.
Reid distributed to the Commissioners a copy of the draft showing just the significant changes that were made.
The following three additions were added to the Work Plan.
Extended some of the project timelines out.
Vertical Housing Tax Credit. This is a Program offered through Oregon Housing and Community Services
where a City can identify certain zones such as pedestrian places where there would be an increase in
development with Mixed Use Residential and Commercial to encourage higher density housing which in
turn can promote affordable housing and encouraging multi modal transportation. The applicant would
receive tax credits for every floor above the Commercial building for a period of ten years.
Allowing Accessory Residential Units in zones where they are currently permitted without the need for a
Conditional Use Permit. This is moving forward.
LIAISON REPORTS DISCUSSION
Council – Morris confirmed that the City has hired a new City Administrator, Dave Kanner. The Council made a
policy stating that before any City Commission can spend money sponsoring an event they must first go through
the City Council for approval. The Council also approved the use of the monies from the purchase of the Clay
Street property to be dedicated to the Housing Trust Fund.
Staff – At next month’s meeting the Commissioners will be listening to presentations from the CDBG applications.
General Announcements – Reid met with ProfessorPat Acklin from Southern Oregon University. Acklin has a
class titled Planning Issues. Half the Class will be looking at the Land Use Ordinance with regard to manufactured
homes throughout the state and make suggestions on how the City can make their land use ordinance meet those
needs. When finished the class will give a presentation to the City Council. If time allows they will also present to
the Housing Commission.
Barasa will draft a letter to be mailed to property owners of expiring use units giving them information on incentives
for retaining affordable units. Barasa will forward the letter to Reid for editing.
HOUSING NEEDS ANALYSIS ONLINE SURVEY SUMMARY
Brian, a City intern, worked on the Housing Needs Analysis. Brian put together a questionnaire on survey monkey
called “A Housing Needs Survey.” He had quite a good response with a total of one hundred and seventy seven
people taking the survey.
Reid distributed the results from the survey. These are preliminary reports as Reid has not had the opportunity to
review the data yet.
Brian also sent out a mailer to property owners with different questions then the survey money questionnaire. Four
hundred and eighty mailers went out and fifty five have been returned to date. The questions on the mailer were
quite minimal, bedroom type, rent prices, and vacancy rate. Reid said that the information will be included in the
Housing Needs Analysis Update.
Reid pointed out that the average rent is actually still below fair market rent. She also noticed that most owners
commented they had very low vacancy rates with long time renters.
Reid acknowledged that the City utilized the CDBG Recovery Act money to do a program in conjunction with the
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Conservation Department where the City gave out a grant of $3,000 for home owners to do energy efficiency
upgrades. Dan Cunningham from the Conservation Department did the energy audits on the units and then the
owners received rebates or a 0% financing loan that gets paid back through their utility bills. Reid will check with
Mr. Cunningham to see if he would be willing to come to one of the Housing Commissions meetings and discuss
the City’s conservation programs.
CDBG funds can be used to do rehabilitation programs including energy efficiency programs. Rental rehab is
something that has not been done recently with CDBG funds though it has been done in the past. Grantors tend to
shy away from it as an activity because the long term benefits to low income populations are harder to
enforce/guarantee. The money coming into the Housing Trust Fund, when it gets repaid, comes from an 1985
CDBG rental rehab program to promote energy efficiency. At this time there is no program available for anyone
who rents.
MARCH 28, 2012 MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Quorum check; everyone confirmed they will be here, including Evan. Reid will check with James.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Homeless Task Force Meeting-March 20, 2012: 10:30-12:00 Housing Authority Conference Room 2231, Table
Rock Road, Medford
Reid encouraged the Commissioners to stop by the Community Development office and pick up a Comprehensive
Plan.
Next Housing Commission Regular Meeting
March 28, 2012 4:30-6:30 PM
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Carolyn Schwendener
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Staff Evaluation
To: Ashland Housing Commission
Title:Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2011 RFP
Date: March 28, 2012
Submitted By: Linda Reid, Housing Program Specialist
The City of Ashland has received four applications for 2012 Community Development Block Grant
funds that are competitively available. The total City of Ashland allocation of CDBG funds for the 2012
program year is expected to be approximately $164,556. The funds that have been offered
competitively are estimated from the previous year’s allocation and have had the administrative portion
of 20% removed (or approximately $32,911 for administration of the CDBG program). Of the available
2012 funds a set aside of 15% or approximately $24,000 is available for Public Service projects. An
unallocated balance of $13,522 in carryover funds may be added to the Capital Improvement project
funds. In total there is approximately $145,168 available for award. The City will reserve the right to
award more or less than this estimate dependant on the final entitlement amount authorized by Congress
and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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The City of Ashland Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on March 28 to review the grant
requests and make a recommendation to forward to the City Council. Staff’s recommendation regarding
the allocation of the 2012 CDBG funds is provided on the following pages.
Proposals Received
Organization Proposed Project CDBG Goal Consolidated
FundsPlan Goal # and
RequestedRank*
St. Vincent De Assist low income and at risk $24,000Provide 29 low Goals 6.1
PaulHouseholds with emergency income households Need Rank A
funding to prevent with emergency Goals 6.2
homelessness and utility servicesNeed Rank B
disconnections.Goals 8.2
Need Rank B
Maslow Project Encourage stability, self-$10,000Provide access to Goal 6.1
sufficiency and school basic needs, Need Rank A
achievement for homeless information and
youth.referral. Provide
case management to
improve stability to
approximately 35-99
identified homeless
youth.
Living Renovations to Ashland $20,000Renovations to Goal 8.2
Opportunities Community Employment building that serves Need Rank B
Services Building to support 22 special needs Goal 14.1
employment and leisure clients with Need Rank B
activities for special needs employment and life
populationsskills assistance
AshlandThe acquisition of the $130,000The acquisition of Goal 6.1
Emergency Food building located at 560 the building which Need Rank A
BankClover Lane, which they they now occupy at Goal 8.2
now lease from Peoples 560 Clover Lane. To Need Rank B
Bank of Commercecontinue serving
5,600 households
with need food items
Funding Requested/Available
A total of $145,168 in CDBG funds is expected to be available to distribute to eligible recipients for
projects meeting the CDBG national objectives, and which are consistent with the City of Ashland 2010-
2014 Consolidated Plan. The maximum allocation allowable to be used to support public services is
limited to approximately $24,000. The 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan sets a policy of limiting the award
of funds to mot more than two projects in a program year.
These funds will be available upon approval of the 2012 Action Plan, and upon the completion of any
regulatory requirements including but not limited to environmental review clearance.
Upon completion of the Action Plan a public hearing for review and approval will be held before the
Housing Commission to insure consistency with the awards designated by the City Council. The US
department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must review the annual Action Plan submitted
by the City to ensure the activities funded are consistent with federal requirements, and with the local
Consolidated Plan.
Assessment Criterion
Staff has assessed the proposals to determine whether they meet the Federal CDBG regulations and
address the priorities identified within the City of Ashland 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.
Three areas are evaluated for each proposal regarding compliance with federal regulations.
Projects must meet the National Objective of the Community Development Block Grant
Program.
All CDBG funded projects must be an “eligible” use under the Community Development Block
Grant Program.
If a project meets all federal requirements and is selected for award, then federal regulations
must be met throughout the course of the project.
Some examples of federal regulations which pertain to Community Development Block Grant funded
projects are; all projects funded in whole or in part, with CDBG dollars require an environmental review
in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Certain construction projects must
use federal Davis-Bacon wage rates. Housing involving structures built prior to 1978 must be tested for
the presence of Lead Based Paint and if found steps to mitigate Lead Based Paint must be taken. Any
project involving the displacement of residents or businesses as a result of the federally funded project
are entitled to assistance under the Uniform Relocation Act. Most importantly the beneficiaries from the
application of CDBG funds must qualify as eligible populations under the Federal requirements. Areas
of concern are described for each proposal received. The Housing Commission and the City Council can
only award CDBG funds to projects that can meet all federal requirements and meets an objective as
outlined in the City’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.
Priorities within the City of Ashland’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan are given a priority ranking by
letter. The rankings of A, B and C are intended to assist in directing CDBG funds to the greatest needs.
In cases where there are competing projects for limited funds, the projects(s) that are ranked the highest
will be funded.
A-The City of Ashland plans to use the CDBG funds for projects that meet these needs.
B-The City of Ashland may use CDBG for projects that meet these needs.
C-The City of Ashland does not plan to use CDBG funds for projects meeting these needs but will
consider certifications of consistency for other entities which are applying for federal assistance to meet
these needs. Additionally such needs may also be addressed by the City through the allocation of
Economic Development and or Social Service Grants from the City General Fund.
Public Service Proposal Evaluation
Maslow Project-School Based Services for Ashland Homeless Youth
Staff has reviewed the Maslow Project, School Based Services for Ashland Homeless Youth Proposal to
determine whether it meets the Federal CDBG regulations, and if the proposal addresses the priorities
within the City of Ashland 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. Maslow Project requested $10,000 in Public
Service Grant funds to assist them in placing a case manager in the elementary, middle and high schools,
providing outreach to high risk homeless youth and providing them with immediate needs, case
management to keep youth engaged in school and promote stability and self-sufficiency for the
homeless youth and their families.
This project proposal qualifies under the Low-Moderate Income (LMI) benefit national
objective; homeless populations are a presumed benefit population under the CDBG program.
Services to homeless and at-risk populations are and eligible use of CDBG funds.
Maslow’s proposal expects to provide services to 99 identified homeless school children
currently enrolled in the Ashland School District.
Maslow Project has proven capacity to administer CDBG grant funds.
Staff finds that Maslow Project’s proposal is consistent with goals number 6.1 and 8.2 of the City
of Ashland’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.
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 of clients. Safety net 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)
In evaluating the proposal it is evident that the classification of “A” as a priority indicates that this is the
highest priority use for the CDBG funds.
A-The City of Ashland plans to use CDBG funds for projects that meet these needs.
Staff sees that Maslow Project’s proposal is an eligible use of the CDBG funds and is consistent with the
City of Ashland Strategies as outlined in the 5 year Consolidated Plan. This activity assists in the
prevention of homelessness for low-income households. Further this project meets and exceeds the 10%
leverage requirement of the City of Ashland’s CDBG program providing double the requested grant
funds and leveraging further funds from other sources
St. Vincent De Paul-Home Visitation Program
Staff has reviewed the St. Vincent de Paul program proposal to determine whether it meets the Federal
CDBG regulations, and if the proposal addresses the priorities within the City of Ashland 2010-2014
Consolidated plan. St. Vincent’s has requested $24,000 to assist them in defraying the cost of rent and
utility relief for people facing eviction and shut offs thereby preventing homelessness.
This project proposal qualifies under the Low-Moderate Income (LMI) benefit national
objective.
Generally Income payments (payments to an individual or family, which are used to provide
basic services such as food, shelter (including payment for rent, mortgage, and/or utilities) or
clothing) are ineligible public service activities when such payments are provided has a grant.
However, such expenditures are eligible if; the income payments do not exceed three consecutive
months; and the payments are made directly to the provider of services on behalf of an individual
or family. This project meets those criteria.
St. Vincent has a proven capacity to administer CDBG grant funding.
St. Vincent expects to assist approximately 29 households or between 75-100 people with the
granted funds.
Staff finds that St. Vincent’s proposal is consistent with goals number 6.1 and 8.2 of the City of
Ashland’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.
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 of clients. Safety net 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)
6.3 Support activities that expand service-enriching housing for the homeless
and other special needs populations, including increased shelter, transitional
and permanent supportive housing resources. (B)
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 physical disabilities, persons with severe
mental illness, parsons with alcohol or other drug dependencies and persons
with HIV/AID or related illnesses.
8.2 Provide assistance to non-profit organizations that provide support
services to extremely low- and low-income special needs populations. (B)
In evaluating the proposal it is evident that the classification of “A” as a priority indicates that this is the
highest priority use for the CDBG funds.
A-The City of Ashland plans to use CDBG funds for projects that meet these needs.
Staff sees that St. Vincent’s proposal is an eligible use of the CDBG funds and is consistent with the
City of Ashland Strategies as outlined in the 5 year Consolidated Plan. This activity assists in the
prevention of homelessness for low-income and special needs households. Further this project meets
and exceeds the 10% leverage requirement of the City of Ashland’s CDBG program providing double
the requested grant funds and leveraging further funds from other sources.
Capital Improvement Proposals
Living Opportunities-ACES (Ashland Community Employment Services) Remodel
Staff has reviewed the Living Opportunities ACES Remodel Capital Improvement proposal to determine
whether it meets the Federal CDBG regulations, and if the proposal addresses the priorities within the
City of Ashland’s 2010-2014 Consolidated plan. Living Opportunities requested $20,000 in grant funds
to assist them in the renovations and repairs on their ACES, employment and leisure activities building
that serves peoples with disabilities.
This project proposal qualifies under the Low-Moderate Income (LMI) benefit national
objective; peoples with disabilities are a presumed benefit population under the CDBG program.
Barrier removal and/or ADA accessibility are an eligible use of CDBG Capital Improvement
funds.
This proposal anticipates serving approximately 22 individuals with special needs.
Staff finds that Living Opportunities’ proposal is consistent with goal number 8 and 8.2 of the
City of Ashland’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.
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 physical disabilities, persons with severe
mental illness, persons with alcohol or other drug dependencies and persons
with HIV/AID or related illnesses.
8.2 Provide assistance to non-profit organizations that provide support
services to extremely low- and low-income special needs populations. (B)
In evaluating the proposal it is evident that the classification of “B” as a priority indicates that this is an
activity that the City may use CDBG funds to support.
B-The City of Ashland may use CDBG for projects that meet these needs.
Staff sees that Living Opportunities’ proposal is an eligible use of the CDBG funds and is consistent
with the City of Ashland Strategies as outlined in the 5 year Consolidated Plan. This activity supports
Living Opportunities in providing employment and life skills assistance to special needs individuals.
Further this project meets and exceeds the 10% leverage requirement of the City of Ashland’s CDBG
program.
Ashland Emergency Food Bank-Food Bank Building Acquisition
Staff has reviewed the AEF Bank Capital Improvement proposal to determine whether it meets the
Federal CDBG regulations, and if the proposal addresses the priorities within the City of Ashland’s
2010-2014 Consolidated plan. Ashland Emergency Food Bank has requested $130,000 in grant funds to
assist them in acquiring the building that they currently lease from People’s Bank of Commerce.
This project proposal qualifies under the Low-Moderate Income (LMI) benefit national
objective; the nature of the activity, i.e. food bank, qualifies the beneficiaries of the activity as a
presumed benefit population under the CDBG program.
The acquisition of real property by a non-profit organization to be used to provide a service to
low income and presumed benefit populations are an eligible use of CDBG Capital Improvement
funds.
This proposal anticipates serving approximately 5,600 households or 14,000 individuals..
Staff finds that Living Opportunities’ proposal is consistent with goal number 6.1 and 8.2 of the
City of Ashland’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.
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 of clients. Safety net 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)
8.2 Provide assistance to non-profit organizations that provide support
services to extremely low- and low-income special needs populations. (B)
In evaluating the proposal it is evident that the classification of “a” as a priority indicates that this is an
activity that the City may use CDBG funds to support.
A-The City of Ashland plans to use CDBG funds for projects that meet these needs.
Staff sees that Ashland Emergency Food Bank’s proposal is an eligible use of the CDBG funds and is
consistent with the City of Ashland Strategies as outlined in the 5 year Consolidated Plan. This activity
will allow the Food Bank to continue to provide emergency food supplies to those most in need. Further
this project meets and exceeds the 10% leverage requirement of the City of Ashland’s CDBG program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends award of the 2012-2013 CDBG funds as follows:
$24,000 to St. Vincent De Paul-Home Visitation Program to fund emergency rent
and utility assistance for qualified low-income household in an effort to prevent
homelessness.
$20,000 to Living Opportunities for capital improvements to 747 Normal.
$101,168 to be held in reserve for Ashland Emergency food bank to acquire a
permanent location.
Staff’s recommendations are based on evaluation of CDBG eligibility, the City’s five year Consolidated
Plan Goals, readiness to proceed, and in consideration of the limited number of proposals that may be
funded in any given year.
Public Service Projects: In examining the two applications for public service funding (SVDP &
Maslow) staff found both to be needed activities in our community that would benefit CDBG eligible
populations. The SVDP program has a successful track record of providing counseling services, and
direct financial assistance, to those at risk of homelessness and homeless household seeking housing.
The Maslow project has also proposed an activity that would benefit this same target population with an
emphasis or homeless children enrolled in Ashland schools. In evaluation the proposal it was unclear to
staff to what degree CDBG funding would result in a quantifiable increase in the current level of
services as is required of CDBG funded projects. Further, the Maslow Project, although valuable is and
activity that is similar in nature to services currently being offered by Community Works within the
community. Unfortunately the public service cap of 20% of Ashland’s annual award precludes multiple
awards to otherwise comparable services in a given year.
Capital Projects: The Consolidated plan will allow the City to make one award to an eligible capital
improvement or site acquisition project is a given year. The two such proposals received, Living
Opportunities and Ashland Emergency Food Bank both qualify as eligible projects. In evaluation of
each proposal it was evident to staff that Living Opportunities is ready to proceed in this program year,
whereas Ashland Emergency Food Bank would not be prepared to acquire a site until completion of an
extensive fundraising campaign and as such could not feasibly acquire the property in this program year,
staff’s recommendation to reserve $101,168 for AEFB contingent upon successful fundraising allows
the AEFB to consider the CDBG funding as leverage for further grant applications, but retains for the
city the ability to re-allocate those funds should fundraising efforts fall short or other unforeseen
circumstances necessitate a change in plans prior to March 2013.
Potential Housing Commission Motion: To recommend funding the St. Vincent de Paul Home
Visitation proposal in the amount of $ 24,000 and that the Living Opportunity ACES Remodel Capital
Improvement proposal be fully funded in the amount of $20,000. The Commission would also
recommend that the balance of the funds $101,168 be placed in reservation for the Ashland Emergency
Food Bank pending the results of their fundraising efforts which could include a second application for
the 2013 CDBG RFP.
CDBG Project Proposal Rating Criteria
The final step in the process of evaluating the proposals typically is for the Housing Commission to
apply the following compliance criteria to determine which project(s) best meet the City's spending
priorities. Projects are given a rating of High (3 points), Medium (2 points), or Low (1 point), on each
of the criteria listed below. The categories proposed provide a valuable way for individual
Commissioners to gauge the effectiveness of the proposal in meeting City objectives.
A.The Project provides benefit to a demographic group that has a need documented in the City of
Ashland CDBG Consolidated Plan
B.The project assists low and moderate-income households in substantially improving their living
conditions. The proposed project must have or be part of a comprehensive approach that takes clients
from the beginning to the end of the process that improves their living conditions. “Safety net”
services or services that meet basic needs shall only be funded if it can be demonstrated that clients
receiving those benefits are part of a program that will eventually help them obtain self sufficiency.
Exceptions to this requirement are projects targeted at helping people with special needs.
C.The project is a proven effective strategy to improve conditions or solve an identified problem.
D.If the project is related to affordable housing, the project retains the units as affordable. The longer
the period of time the units remain affordable, the higher ranking the project shall be given
E.If the project is related to economic development for jobs for low and moderate-income people, at
least 51% of the jobs shall be held by low and moderate income people. The longer period of time
the jobs are held by low and moderate-income persons, the higher the ranking the project shall be
given. The larger percentage of jobs held by low and moderate-income persons the higher the
ranking the project shall be given.
F.The project maximizes partnerships in the community
G.The project has at least 10% of the total project in matching funds. The larger the amount of
matching funds the higher the ranking the project shall be given
H.The project utilizes already existing resources in effective and innovative ways. The project shall
not duplicate service provided by another organization
I.The agency submitting the proposal has the capacity to carry out the project
J.The budget and time line are well thought out and realistic
K.The proposal demonstrates CDBG funds are the most appropriate funding source for the project
L.The project is ready for implementation within a year of a CDBG award notification
M.The organization proposing the project has the experience and capacity to undertake the proposed
activity.
Letter SVDP Maslow LivingAEFB
ProjectOpportunities
A. High High Medium High
B. High High High Low
C. Medium High High Low
D. N/A N/A N/A N/A
E. N/A N/A High N/A
F. High High High High
G. High High High High
H. High High Low High
I. High High High High
J. High High High High
K. High Medium Medium High
L. High High High Low
M. High High High High
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