HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 Fiscal Year 2014-2015 One-Year Action Plan of the Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development (City of Springfield Section) AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 5/5/2014
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Staff Contact/Dept.: Kevin Ko/DPW Staff Phone No: 541-726-2302
Estimated Time: 10 Minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Encourage Economic Development and
Revitalization through Community Partnerships
ITEM TITLE: FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN OF THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (CITY OF SPRINGFIELD SECTION)
ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding the City of Springfield section of the FY2014-2015 One-Year Action Plan
2. Modify if appropriate and by motion adopt/not adopt the Springfield section of the FY2014-2015 One-Year Action Plan
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
One-Year Action Plans must be submitted to HUD prior to the beginning of each
fiscal year as amendments to the five-year Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the annual action plan is to indicate how the cities intend to use
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to fulfill the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan. This is the fifth and final One-Year Action Plan under the 2010
Consolidated Plan, and covers the period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. FY2014-2015 Action Plan Executive Summary
2. FY2014-2015 One-Year Action Plan (City of Springfield section)
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City of Springfield receives CDBG funds as an entitlement community and HOME funds as a participant in a HOME consortium agreement with the City of
Eugene. CDBG funds are awarded to communities who carry out community
development activities directed towards neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services.
HOME funding is a housing block grant program allocated to communities to be
used for housing rehabilitation, new construction, acquisition and tenant based rental assistance activities. A public hearing was held on April 7, 2014, to review and
consider proposed CDBG and HOME funding allocations. Council approved four projects for CDBG funding and one project for HOME funding. Council also approved allocations for grant administration, public services, program and project
delivery, and planning.
The FY2014-2015 One Year Action Plan includes the CDBG and HOME funding
allocations for projects and activities, and is consistent with the Council’s actions of April 7, 2014. The plan must be approved by both the City of Springfield and City of
Eugene prior to submission to HUD. In addition to the approved projects, a
description of other activities that may be initiated is included in both the CDBG and HOME sections of the Action Plan. The public comment period for the City of
Springfield section of the document concludes with the public hearing on May 5,
2014. The City of Eugene section of the Action Plan is being adopted separately by the Eugene City Council. The combined Eugene-Springfield One-Year Action Plan
will be submitted to HUD on or before May 15, 2014 for review and acceptance.
FY2014-15 One-Year Action Plan, Executive Summary 1
City of Springfield Process
Citizen Participation Process, Outreach and Technical Assistance
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) funds are allocated through a competitive application process.
Applications are solicited from area non-profit agencies and from private for-profit entities.
The City of Springfield has been very successful in its outreach efforts to minorities, persons
with disabilities and other underserved populations. Notices of funds availability,
committee meetings and public hearings are widely distributed to area social service
agencies and housing providers, including agencies that serve minorities and persons with
physical and developmental disabilities. These include NEDCO, Sheltercare, Mainstream
Housing, Alvord Taylor Supported Living, Full Access and Oregon Supported Living, Pearl
Buck Center and the Arc of Lane County. The public hearings to receive input for the
annual action plans are well attended and often include persons with disabilities and
minorities. A significant portion of our Federal entitlements have gone to agencies that
serve persons with physical and developmental disabilities.
Technical Assistance is provided individually to applicants during a required pre-submittal
meeting with CDBG and HOME staff. Applicants are informed of local and federal rules
and requirements that govern the CDBG and HOME programs. These include Davis-Bacon, environmental requirements, zoning and land use issues and program eligibility.
Eligible applications are forwarded to the Springfield Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) for review.
FY2014/15 Allocation Process
Requests for Proposals were issued on January 17, 2014. $198,119 of HOME funds and $137,494 of CDBG funds were made available in the RFP. Selected projects and services
will provide decent, safe and affordable housing for persons of low income, create or sustain a suitable living environment and provide economic opportunities for persons of
low and moderate income. The deadline for receiving completed proposals from all applicants was March 10, 2014. The City received five requests for funding totaling
$331,921. All applications were forwarded to the CDAC for review and consideration. The CDAC held a public hearing on March 20, 2014 to hear testimony, review proposals and
develop funding recommendations. Several members of the public and city staff attended the public hearing, with nine persons providing testimony to the CDAC. After
deliberation, the CDAC recommended all projects for CDBG or HOME funding.
Recommendations for funding were forwarded to the Springfield City Council. The 30-day
public comment period for the FY2014/15 One-Year Action Plan opened on April 1, 2014
with the publication of a combined notice of public hearing in the Register Guard and
distribution of the notice to interested parties.
The Springfield City Council met on April 7, 2014 and held a public hearing on the CDBG
and HOME funding recommendations for FY2014/15. Applicants, supporters and CDAC
members attended the public hearing and five people testified in support of the CDAC’s
recommendations. The Council considered testimony and discussed the individual
projects and community goals. The Council voted 6-0 to approve CDBG and HOME
funding as recommended. The 30-day comment period for the One-Year Action Plan
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FY2014-15 One-Year Action Plan, Executive Summary 2
closed on May 5, 2014. No written testimony or comments were received. The FY2014/15 One-Year Action Plan (Springfield section) was presented to the City Council for
consideration and approval at a public hearing on May 5, 2014. The City Council voted 6-0 to approve the FY2014/15 One-Year Action Plan. Highlights – City of Springfield
Non-Profit Capital Projects
The Emerald Empire Art Association (EEAA) is receiving $8,000 of CDBG funds to assist with
renovation of the commercial storefront at the Emerald Art Center. Located at 500 Main
Street, the Emerald Art Center is in the heart of downtown. The CDBG funds will be used to
install front window lighting and display structures to highlight the Art Center and provide a
more attractive, welcoming environment to downtown visitors. The new LED lighting will
replace existing halogen lights, and add additional lighting to enhance the evening and
nighttime façade of the Art Center. The new LED fixtures will last longer and be a cost and
energy saving improvement to the facility. Currently, the four large windows facing Main
Street are mainly unlit and it is often difficult to determine if the Art Center is open for
business. The Art Center is a key stopping point during the 2nd Friday Art Walk which occurs
each month in downtown, typically attracting 100-200 visitors.
Catholic Community Services (CCS) is receiving $27,615 in CDBG funding to purchase a
walk-in freezer/refrigerator combination, to be installed at the Springfield Community
Service Center at 1025 G Street. CCS operates a food box distribution program from this
facility, and the freezer/refrigerator will allow the program to better store and distribute frozen and perishable food items to its low and very-low income clientele. This activity is
part of a larger renovation being undertaken by CCS to expand their food box distribution service and better accommodate the growing numbers of individuals and families that
use the program. The permanently installed unit will provide 250 cubic feet of freezer space and 250 cubic feet of refrigerator space.
Affordable Rental Housing
HACSA, in partnership with Cornerstone Community Housing (formerly Metropolitan
Affordable Housing) is receiving $186,306 of HOME funding to support the development of
Glenwood Place, a multi-family mixed-use development located in Glenwood. When
completed, the development will consist of 130 affordable workforce housing units and
ground floor commercial space fronting Franklin Blvd. Glenwood is located in a transit-rich
area, positioned between Eugene and Springfield, with easy access to the U of O, LCC,
Peace Health Medical Center, and both downtowns.
The workforce housing within the development will consist of studio, one-bedroom and
two-bedroom apartments set at rent levels affordable to individuals and families earning
30-60% of median area income. The development will include community spaces and
meeting rooms, open areas, and parking for the commercial and residential tenants. The
development is projected to be a catalyst for new economic activity along the Franklin
Blvd. corridor, and is consistent with the goals of the Glenwood Refinement Plan.
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FY2014-15 One-Year Action Plan, Executive Summary 3
Economic Development and Job Creation The Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) is receiving $66,879 of
CDBG funds to provide business incubator services through the Hatch Program and through a cooperative agreement with Huerto de la Familia. The agency plans to use
$64,500 to serve 30 clients through its Hatch Business Incubator Program and 3 clients through services delivered by Huerto de la Familia. Services will include workshops and
classes, ongoing coaching, business planning and development, access to financial management tools, and outreach with a focus on the Latino community.
NEDCO is planning to use $7,500 of its allocation to provide up to 150 hours of Retail
Business Incubator assistance to up to five existing downtown businesses. Services include merchandising assistance, secret shopper services and other retail specific training and
support. $3,000 of CDBG is earmarked for outreach and marketing support. These services and activities are eligible under the Slums and Blight (S/B) national objective.
Downtown Redevelopment
The Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation (SRDC) is receiving $35,000 of
CDBG funds to assist with the renovation of a downtown property. Located at 331-335
Main Street, the property is an existing single story structure with three store fronts.
Renovation activities include façade improvements, awnings, electrical and lighting
improvements, interior renovations and painting. The project will demonstrate how
relatively small capital investments in existing downtown structures can dramatically
improve the business potential of these buildings, benefit adjacent businesses, increase
the tax-base and add to the revitalization of the downtown commercial core.
Other Activities and Housing Programs
• Housing Rehabilitation Programs - $70,000 in CDBG will be used by the City of
Springfield to support two housing rehabilitation programs. These programs provide
assistance to low and very low-income homeowners faced with major rehabilitation
needs and emergency home repairs.
• Home Ownership Program - $100,000 in HOME funds will be used by the City of
Springfield to support its Springfield Home Owner Program (SHOP). The SHOP will
provide up to $7,000 to low-income homebuyers for downpayment assistance and
other closing costs.
• Community Housing Development Organizations - $14,979 of HOME funds will go to
support four Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). Called CHDO
Operating Funds, the funds will be divided equally among Mainstream Housing, Inc.,
Metropolitan Affordable Housing Corporation, Neighborhood Economic Development
Corporation and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County.
• Public Services - $67,671 in CDBG will go to the Human Services Commission to support
public services for low and very low-income persons. Funded agencies include Food
for Lane County, the Relief Nursery, Catholic Community Services, and Womenspace.
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Eugene-Springfield 2014/15 One Year Action Plan City of Springfield
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City of Springfield
CDBG Program
The City of Springfield receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City
of Springfield's fiscal year 2014/2015 (FY 2014/15) CDBG allocation will be $451,142. This is a
6.0% decrease from FY2013.
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) was established by the City of
Springfield to make recommendations concerning program policy and project selection to
the City Council. Springfield allocates CDBG funds annually through a competitive Request
for Proposals (RFP) process. One of the funding criteria for project selection is the efficient use
of the CDBG dollars. This is demonstrated in a proposal by the amount of additional resources
leveraged by the CDBG commitment. Although this funding criterion is weighed against other
funding criteria, it has been a significant factor in bringing much needed resources into the
community. The CDAC also determined that projects nearing completion should receive
additional consideration for funding, as these projects have the potential of providing
immediate benefit to the community.
It is anticipated that the FY 2014/15 CDBG allocation will leverage other resources that will
include but are not limited to the following: Springfield General Fund, other Federal resources,
State funds, urban renewal, local assessments for public improvements, private donations, in-
kind contributions, and contributions provided by the applicant agency.
Activities Benefiting Low- and Moderate-Income Persons
Generally, Springfield's CDBG-funded programs and projects are provided to benefit low-
income residents living within the city limits of Springfield. Individuals participating in a CDBG-
funded program are required to meet HUD Income Guidelines. In order to meet the CDBG
National Objective of Benefit to Low and Moderate-Income Persons, CDBG-funded projects
must either serve a specific low-income area, or provide tangible benefit to low- and
moderate-income clientele (services, economic opportunities, housing). Funded programs
and projects undergo periodic staff monitoring to ensure compliance with CDBG regulations.
It is estimated that no less than $300,000 of FY 2014/15 CDBG funds will be spent on activities
that benefit primarily low- and moderate-income persons.
Springfield Community Service Center Renovation. Catholic Community Services (CCS) owns
and operates the Springfield Community Service Center at 1025 G Street. CCS will receive
$27,615 of CDBG funds to assist with the purchase of a walk-in freezer/refrigerator unit to be
installed in the newly renovated food distribution area of the Community Center.
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The Community Service Center is the largest distributor of emergency food in Springfield,
distributing approximately 475 tons to over 12,000 low-income families and individuals in 2012.
Persons in need may also receive clothing hygiene and personal items, household items, utility
assistance, LTD bus passes and other necessary assistance. It is also one of two Springfield
sites for the Egan Warming Centers.
Business and Community Development on A Street. NEDCO will utilize $56,379 of CDBG funds
to provide business incubator services through the Hatch Program and through a cooperative
agreement with Huerto de la Familia. The agency plans to serve 30 clients through its Hatch
Business Incubator Program and 3 clients through services delivered by Huerto de la Familia.
These services will be provided by NEDCO from its three downtown locations: the Sprout!
Regional Food Hub at 418 A Street, the Hatch Business Development Center at 212 Main
Street and at 405 A Street, an existing building that NEDCO is leasing across the street from
Sprout! NEDCO will be leasing the building from its current owner.
This is a service activity, and the total project cost reflects the total anticipated annual cost of
administering the Local Works suite of programs, which includes the Hatch Business Incubator
Program. NEDCO is a leader and active proponent of downtown revitalization, and has
partnered with the City on several important downtown projects, including the Sprout! Food
Hub, the NEDCO Building and the Springfield Farmers’ Market.
Activities for the Prevention or Elimination of Slum and
Blighted Conditions
Another national objective of the CDBG program is the prevention or elimination of slums and
blighted conditions in neighborhoods and communities, either by designating a specific area
or by addressing conditions on a spot basis. The City of Springfield conducted a thorough
inventory of structures in the downtown corridor to determine if the area would meet the
CDBG qualifications as a Blighted Area. A total of 116 structures were inventoried and a visual
inspection was made of the exterior of each structure. 68 structures were determined to have
conditions of decay and deterioration. At a public hearing on December 1, 2003, the City
Council approved amendments to the 2000 Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan to
designate a Springfield Downtown Redevelopment Area, in compliance with CDBG
regulations. The Downtown Redevelopment Area has boundaries of Mill Street (west
boundary), South A Street (south boundary), 10th Street (east boundary) and B Street (north
boundary), excluding the residential areas on the south side of B Street between 8th and 10th
Streets, and on the north side of A Street between 9th and 10th Streets. The amendments to the
Consolidated Plan also included provisions for reserving a portion of the City’s annual CDBG
allocation for projects that specifically address the problems of blight in the Downtown
Redevelopment Area.
The City of Springfield aggregates CDBG public benefit over three consecutive plan years.
This Action Plan covers activities for the first year in the three-year aggregate.
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Downtown Retail Business Incubator Assistance. NEDCO will utilize $10,500 of CDBG funds to
provide up to 150 hours of Retail Business Incubator assistance to existing downtown
businesses. NEDCO will provide technical assistance to the existing businesses, including such
services as secret shopper testing, façade evaluation, retail layout and circulation and
accessibility. This is a service activity, and the total project cost reflects the total anticipated
annual cost of administering the Local Works suite of programs, which includes the Hatch
Business Incubator Program.
SRDC Demonstration Project. The Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation (SRDC)
will utilize $35,000 of CDBG funds to assist with the renovation of a downtown property.
Located at 331-335 Main Street, the property is an existing single story structure with three
store fronts. Renovation activities include façade improvements, awnings, electrical and
lighting improvements, interior renovations and painting. The project will demonstrate how
relatively small capital investments in existing downtown structures can dramatically improve
the business potential of these buildings, benefit adjacent businesses and add to the
revitalization of the downtown commercial core.
Emerald Art Center Window Lighting and Display. The Emerald Empire Art Association (EEAA)
is requesting $8,000 of CDBG funds to assist with renovation of the commercial storefront at
the Emerald Art Center. Located at 500 Main Street, the Emerald Art Center is in the heart of
downtown. The CDBG funds will be used to install front window lighting and display structures
to highlight the Art Center and provide a more attractive, welcoming environment to
downtown visitors. The four large windows facing Main Street are currently unlit and it is often
difficult to determine if the Art Center is open for business. The Art Center is a key stopping
point during the 2nd Friday Art Walk which occurs each month in downtown, typically
attracting 100-200 visitors. Admission to the Art Center is free to the public, and is often visited
by students and persons of low and moderate incomes. Improving the Main Street façade of
the Emerald Art Center will further enhance the pedestrian environment of downtown, and
will complement the streetlight improvements currently planned for downtown.
An allocation table and summaries of each approved project can be found at the end of this
section. Funding for grant administration and planning, public services and housing programs
shown in the table was also approved by the Council at the public hearing on April 7, 2014.
Homeless and Special Needs Activities
The City of Springfield plans to continue to provide support for homeless and special needs
activities through the utilization of CDBG program funding. Current and past CDBG projects
that serve this diverse target population are:
• Non-profit owned facility improvements that benefit homeless and special needs
populations. Agencies assisted include Pearl Buck Center, Full Access and Oregon
Supported Living, Alvord-Taylor, Shankle Safe Haven and the Springfield Community
Service Center.
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• Transitional housing for homeless and at-risk families. (NEDCO, SVDP)
• Group homes for developmentally disabled persons. (Alvord-Taylor)
• Security deposit assistance for homeless and at-risk households. (City Program)
• Service enriched rental housing for special needs individuals, including low-income
seniors and developmentally disabled adults. (Sheltercare, Mainstream Housing)
• Emergency rental assistance for very low-income households. (City Program)
• Dedicated housing for low-income seniors. (SVDP)
• Food box programs, energy assistance (Springfield Community Service Center)
• Emergency Housing and support services for DV victims. (Womenspace)
In addition to these CDBG activities, the City of Springfield supports other non-federally
funded activities that provide critical assistance to homeless and at risk populations:
• Overnight Parking Program
• Egan Warming Centers
• Interfaith Emergency Shelter System
Continuum of Care Service System
The enormous diversity of individual and families who are homeless and the unique problems
and specific needs of each subgroup require highly complex service systems. The need to
provide specialized services for different sub-populations means that some services or
programs may be appropriate for some groups but not others. In addition, a single person or
household may need the assistance of numerous mainstream services beyond housing.
These may include health care, cash benefits, food, employment, and substance abuse
treatment. Community-wide planning and coordination among homeless service providers
and mainstream service providers is important if individuals and families are to get the help
they need and eventually leave homelessness.
As described in the FY2012-13 One Year Action Plan, the primary strategy for reducing and
ending homelessness in the Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area is the design and
implementation of a continuum of care strategic plan for the delivery of services for homeless
and at-risk persons. The cities of Eugene and Springfield, in partnership with Lane County
participate in the Intergovernmental Human Services Commission (HSC) to address complex
anti-poverty and homeless issues through a Continuum of Care (CoC) service delivery system
that is designed to stimulate communitywide planning and coordination of programs for
individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk. While the HSC has an existing CoC
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strategy in place, the recent HEARTH Act amendments to the McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act have prompted the HSC to formalize the role and function of the CoC.
The CoC is a strategic plan for addressing homeless in the community. It is designed to:
• Promote a communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness
• Provide funding for efforts for rapidly rehousing homeless individuals and families
• Promote access to and effective use of mainstream programs
• Optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness
Two critical components of the Eugene/Springfield/Lane County CoC are the One-Night
Homeless Count (ONHC) and the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The
ONHC is an annual, countywide undertaking that seeks out unsheltered homeless persons
and collects important demographic data. From this intensive outreach effort we get a
snapshot of the homeless population in our area, a general assessment of their needs and
disabling conditions, and a basis for allocating resources. All personal information collected
from the ONHC will remain confidential.
The HMIS is a point of entry identification system for individuals and households accessing
homeless and supportive services through participating agencies. With the HMIS, an
individual or household completes an intake form upon entry into the system. Client
information is accessible by other HMIS agencies, needs assessments can be made and
multiple services can be provided. The HMIS ensures that each client receives the care and
assistance needed while reducing the potential for duplication or omission of critical services.
Once entered into the HMIS, clients may access food services, emergency shelter, transitional
and permanent housing, health care and other services under the CoC.
The more robust Continuum of Care strategic plan that is being developed and implemented
will enhance outreach and assessment efforts of homeless and at-risk persons. It will allow
agencies to provide coordinated supportive services to homeless persons that address their
individualized need for shelter and rapid rehousing, healthcare, food and benefits. Most
importantly, it will help direct local, state and federal resources to better address the
emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing needs of homeless and at-risk
individuals and households in the Eugene/Springfield community.
City of Springfield CDBG Funded Housing Programs
• The City of Springfield will continue to provide assistance to qualified low-income
homeowners through its Emergency Minor Home Repair Program and the Springfield
Home Improvement Program (SHIP). These programs are funded from CDBG program
income generated through SHIP loan repayments (when available) and an allocation
from the new CDBG grant. The City will allocate $70,000 from its new CDBG grant for
this purpose.
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• Emergency assistance to very low-income renters is made available through
Springfield’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This program provides
single episode assistance to qualified renters. Strict household and property eligibility
requirements help to protect this program against abuse or misuse. The severe
reduction to the FY2012/13 CDBG allocation forced the City of Springfield to suspend
this vital program. This program is not expected to be revived until funding levels
increase.
Coordination
Coordination efforts between public assisted housing providers and private and government
health, mental health and service agencies is an extremely important activity. It is important,
particularly now, when a number of housing providers are including within their programs
service components for the residents of their housing projects. Staff also works closely with
other resource providers coordinating efforts with the Springfield Utility Board for energy
assistance and weatherization, the Lane County Senior and Disabled Services, and the United
Way.
The Housing Policy Board (HPB) is an intergovernmental body formed by representatives from
Eugene, Springfield, Lane County, and the Housing and Community Service Agency (HACSA)
to develop countywide housing priorities. The HPB’s mission is “...to increase the availability of
decent, affordable housing for low- and very low-income families and individuals in Lane
County.”
The HPB meets on a monthly basis. The meetings are regularly attended by HACSA, the HSC,
Eugene and Springfield staff, non-profit providers, and developers. The agenda topics and
information shared at the meetings allows for a formal method of communication to occur on
a regular basis. The housing and service groups have established coordination and
integration of the total housing delivery system (capital needs and service needs).
Fair Housing Plan (CDBG and HOME Programs)
Eugene and Springfield have a long history of cooperation as they work together to address
increasing the supply of low-income housing and furthering fair housing choices. The two
jurisdictions formed a consortium to receive federal HOME funds. Elected officials from both
jurisdictions serve on the Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board. The Consolidated Plan is
another example of the jurisdictions working together.
The federal Fair Housing Act requires the Secretary of HUD “to administer the Department’s
housing and community development programs in a manner to affirmatively further fair
housing.” The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the National Affordable
Housing Act, as amended, govern the administration of CDBG and HOME funding and
require participating jurisdictions to certify that they will affirmatively further fair housing.
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In order to uphold its commitment to affirmatively further fair housing and meet its federal
obligation to engage in fair housing planning, Eugene and Springfield have collaborated on
an “Assessment of the Impediments to Fair Housing and Fair Housing Plan Strategies” that
identifies road blocks or “impediments” that affect fair housing choice.
In addition to the issues and actions that are described in the Eugene-Springfield Fair Housing
Plan, the following are some of the strategies and programs that the City of Springfield is using
to affirmatively further fair housing:
Continue to identify areas in Springfield’s Land Use Policies that may unintentionally restrict,
inhibit or otherwise impede the development of affordable housing - A primary goal of the
federal Fair Housing Act and its amendments is to provide housing choice for everyone;
everyone should be able to live where they choose, if they can find housing in the area of
their preference that they can afford. The 2010 Eugene-Springfield Fair Housing Plan identified
a number of impediments to Fair Housing, including several that can be addressed in part
through land use policies, such as: an inadequate supply of affordable housing; market
conditions that increase housing cost or decrease housing choice; and that suitable sites for
future affordable housing construction can be difficult to find, expensive to acquire, and may
have constraints that limit development opportunities. Because economic needs, regional
and local demographics, technological advancements, and other factors that affect
housing development are ever changing, evaluation of and development of measures to
address land use impediments to housing choice and affordability are ongoing activities at
the City of Springfield.
Specific policies were incorporated in the Residential Land Use and Housing Element of the
Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan to ensure that residential development will occur with
housing types, mixes, and densities sufficient to accommodate the City’s projected 20-year
housing needs. This document includes policies to plan for growth and needed housing; to
foster housing choice and affordability; and to encourage housing diversity and quality
neighborhoods. Implementation of these policies includes actions that will, in part, address
some of the aforementioned impediments to Fair Housing.
A number of these policies will be implemented through the neighborhood-specific
Glenwood Refinement Plan, which was adopted in 2012. For example, the updated
Glenwood Refinement Plan re-designates over 30 gross acres of land for high density
residential mixed use, which increases development opportunities for a diversity of quality
higher density housing types, including affordable housing, in a location served by existing
frequent transit service and with access to employment centers, shopping, and recreational
opportunities. The Glenwood Refinement Plan also includes policies developed to encourage
and facilitate the development of high density housing in this mixed use transit oriented
development area, including increasing the density minimum, allowing for density averaging
on development sites, eliminating density maximums, increasing building heights, and
providing financial incentives for the development of new high-density housing units through
local, state, and federally-funded housing and community development programs. In
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addition, transportation policies and associated development and design standards seek
ways to reduce development impediments to more efficient utilization of the residential land
supply through street widths, parking requirements, and parking management strategies.
Fair Housing Hotline – The availability to all Springfield residents of a fair housing consultant
and a 24-hour fair housing hotline is a key component in Springfield’s ongoing commitment to
affirmatively further fair housing. The fair housing hot-liine is a valuable resource to people
who feel that their rights to housing in Springfield have been violated. The consultant is also a
valuable resource for property managers and landlords whether or not they are the focus of
fair housing complaints. The fair housing consultant is able to educate and train them in the
current state of fair housing law, answer questions they may have regarding their
enforcement and eviction practices, and mediate tenant landlord disputes. By providing
timely and accurate information to tenants, landlords, and property managers, the
consultant is able to assist in the resolution of many housing related complaints, before they
escalate. The City of Springfield’s AI states under “Rental Practices” that the lack of fair
housing training being provided to rental managers and landlords may contribute to the
higher incidents of complaints in the rental market (relative to the ownership market). The Fair
Housing Council of Oregon provides these services for the Eugene-Springfield area and
supports Springfield’s certification to affirmatively further fair housing.
Springfield Home Ownership Program - The City of Springfield continues to administer the very
successful Springfield Homeownership Program (SHOP). The SHOP provides downpayment
assistance for low-and very low-income households. SHOP brochures and posters have been
printed in both English and Spanish language versions. The cities of Eugene and Springfield
combine efforts to provide ongoing lender and realtor training. In addition Springfield staff
avail themselves regularly to agencies and organizations to provide SHOP training to their
employees, associates and clients. Springfield staff continues to work to build relationships
with lenders and realtors to increase outreach to the Hispanic community and other minority
populations.
Housing for Special Needs Populations - The Springfield City Council continues to support the
development of housing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled, physically disabled
and aging populations. The recently constructed Afiya Apartments are located at 10th Street
and Main Street and provides affordable service enriched housing for adults with
developmental and psychiatric disabilities. Alvord Taylor Supported Living has used an
allocation of FY12 HOME funds to renovate a home for adults with developmental as well as
severe physical disabilities. And the Aster Apartments were recently completed with the
assistance of Springfield HOME funds, and now provides safe and affordable housing for
seniors. These are a few of the many ways that the City is working to increase and diversify
affordable housing opportunities as a way to affirmatively further fair housing in Springfield.
Language as an Impediment to Fair Housing – The City of Springfield has taken great strides to
mitigate the impact of language as an impediment to fair housing opportunities. The City’s
Housing Planner is fluent in Spanish and will be available to interpret for clients and translate
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related housing documents. In addition, all of the various housing program brochures have
been printed in Spanish, and several employees who work in City Hall are bi-lingual and bi-
cultural and are available to assist with client communication. HUD Fair Housing posters in
Spanish language are posted in the Development and Public Works offices. As mentioned
earlier, the City also sponsors the “The ABCs of Homebuying” classes in Spanish. We will
continue to develop our outreach capabilities as a means of providing fair housing
opportunities. As an additional resource, the Fair Housing Council of Oregon provides all of
their hotline, information, outreach and enforcement services in Spanish and English.
Housing Outreach - Housing Programs Staff routinely participates in many community
outreach events to inform low and moderate-income persons of the opportunities that are
available to them through the City’s housing programs. The City has been fortunate to be
able work closely with the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) in
their role as the Homeownership Center of Lane County. Located in an historic building three
blocks from City Hall, NEDCO provides a comprehensive array of services that together help
families achieve their goal of homeownership. The services include providing information on
first time homebuyer programs, providing homeownership education and counseling through
the ABC's of Homebuying class, working with lenders and real estate professionals who have a
mission to help first time homebuyers. Through the Regional Housing Center staff has had
numerous opportunities to participate in Mortgage Broker/Lender and Realtor training as well
as the Oregon Real Estate Symposium. Most recently, NEDCO has been at the forefront with
foreclosure counseling services provided from their downtown offices. The City will continue to
partner with NEDCO to provide important and timely services to Springfield residents, and
help the community meet its diverse housing needs.
Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
(CDBG and HOME Programs)
The health risks to young children posed by lead-based paint in residential dwellings remain
an important issue. Progress in research and technology has improved the understanding of
how children are poisoned and our knowledge of how to better protect them, yet lead-
based paint risks to children is still a significant problem nationally. In an effort to address this
problem, HUD published its Final Rule to Title X of the 1992 Housing and Community
Development Act in September 1999. This rule, referred to as the Lead Safe Housing
Regulation, requires certain prescribed actions by HUD grantees to identify, stabilize, or
remove lead-based paint hazards in housing receiving HUD assistance. The scope of activities
required by HUD is largely dependent upon the type of housing affected and the amount of
Federal assistance provided, with rehabilitation activities using in excess of $25,000 of HUD
funds requiring the highest level of treatment. Initially, all HUD grantees were required to be in
compliance with the rule by September 2000. The rule only affects residential structures built
before 1978. Currently, there is no plan for HUD or another section of the Federal government
to provide funding to jurisdictions to help pay for the cost of implementing the lead-based
paint regulations.
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City Administered Housing Rehabilitation Programs
It is estimated that, in the cities of Eugene and Springfield, approximately 55,000 units of
housing were built prior to 1978, and may contain lead-based paint. This represents nearly 70%
of all housing units in the metropolitan area. Since the vast majority of the homes assisted
through each City’s homeowner rehabilitation programs (including emergency minor home
repair) are in this age category, it is clear that dealing with the issue of lead-based paint will
have a significant impact on these programs. Many facets of each jurisdiction’s housing
programs will be affected:
• Costs associated with lead paint testing and treatment will increase the total costs of
many small projects, meaning either an increased budget or a reduction in the
number of units assisted.
• Temporary relocation of residents while treatment/abatement activities are taking
place will add to the project cost, and make higher demands on the assigned staff.
• Because lead-hazard abatement may be cost-prohibitive, clients are being strategic
on what they choose to repair or replace, and typically limit their requests to items that
normally will not trigger the lead paint rules. These include items such as replacing
roofing, water heaters, attic and crawlspace insulation, and electrical and plumbing
repairs when the repairs do not disturb painted surfaces.
City Administered Homeownership Programs
The homeownership downpayment assistance programs currently being administered by the
City is also affected by the Lead Safe Housing Regulation, though not to the extent of the
rehabilitation programs. Compliance means visually identifying deteriorated paint and
stabilizing the affected areas using safe work practices. The unit must then be cleared by a
certified lead-based paint inspector. Therefore, it is incumbent on the seller and listing realtor
to take the necessary steps to present a “clean” unit upon initial inspection to avoid costs and
delays associated with testing, stabilization, and clearance activities. When a home shows
visual signs of deteriorated paint surfaces, sellers and buyers often choose to forego using the
downpayment assistance programs if compliance with the lead-based paint rule is perceived
as being overly burdensome.
Non-Profit Housing Rehabilitation Projects
Acquisition and rehabilitation activities of older structures undertaken by area non-profit
housing providers receiving HUD funds must also comply with the lead-hazard rule. Since
these projects often require HUD subsidies exceeding $25,000 per unit, the cost of treating
lead-based paint may add significantly to the overall cost of the project. Additional funds
may be required to offset the increase in cost, with the probable result of fewer units being
rehabilitated. Non-profit housing providers have become acutely aware of the impacts of the
lead-hazard rule on their projects, and will typically avoid using CDBG or HOME funds to
acquire or rehabilitate a property that may have significant lead paint issues.
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Other Activities
Purchase of Distressed, Undervalued or Beneficial Properties
Occasionally, the City of Springfield is made aware of an opportunity to purchase property
that is distressed or undervalued, or whose location and features are such that its acquisition
by the City may be beneficial to the community. In the past, the City could not use CDBG
and/or HOME funds to assist with the acquisition of such properties because that activity was
not included in the current Consolidated Plan. When an opportunity presented itself, the City
would, a) pass the opportunity to acquire the property on to area non-profit housing
providers, b) allow the market to determine the property’s disposition, or c) in the case of
distressed properties, let the property lapse into foreclosure. With the rapid increase of land
values in Springfield, the City may want to consider acquiring such properties with HOME or
CDBG funds, and make them available in the future for purchase and/or development of an
eligible project that would benefit the Springfield community. Examples of how this provision
could be used:
• Purchase of residential properties prior to foreclosure to be made available for
affordable homeownership housing.
• Purchase of vacant land for future use as affordable housing or neighborhood
development.
• Purchase of distressed downtown properties for redevelopment.
• Purchase of properties in Glenwood for redevelopment.
Approval by the City Council will be required prior to acquiring any properties. Due to the
scarcity of available CDBG and HOME funds, it is anticipated that this provision will be used
very sparingly. However, inclusion of this provision in the Consolidated Plan is necessary for the
City to consider acquisition with CDBG or HOME funds as an option.
Relocation Assistance
At a work session on April 21, 2008, the Springfield City Council directed staff to investigate the
viability of using CDBG and HOME funds to provide limited relocation assistance to mobile
home park residents facing forced eviction. Although there are currently no plans for any
mobile home park closures in Springfield, the growth and redevelopment of much of the
urban core of the city seems to make MH park closures a certainty in the future. The Council
felt that it is in the community’s best interest to begin discussing and analyzing the options and
resources available. Under most circumstances relocation assistance by the City will be
provided on a voluntary basis, and not as a required action under the Uniform Relocation
Act, CDBG or HOME statutes. This activity was included in the FY2010 One-year Action Plan as
an amendment to the current Consolidated Plan. It is unclear how and in what capacity
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CDBG and/or HOME funds will be used to assist with relocation, but general relocation
assistance as a possible activity will continue to be included in the Consolidated Plan.
Contingency Funding and Contract Amendments
It is the nature of CDBG and HOME projects that funding usually comes from a variety of
different sources having different requirements. CDBG and HOME funds are often used as
leverage by project developers to secure additional funding from foundations, state and
local programs and from private donors. CDBG and HOME funds may be one of the earliest
funding commitments for projects, and the amounts and terms of these commitments may
need to be modified from time to time as the project evolves. Contingency funding during
project development and contract amendments during the compliance period are ways
that help to ensure continued public benefit for CDBG and HOME projects. Contingency
funding allows the City to invest additional funds into a developing project without the
requirement of a full public process, as long as the amount does not exceed 30% of the
original allocation. This method is generally preferred over adding a contingency amount at
the front end of project development because it doesn’t tie up CDBG or HOME funds
unnecessarily. Contingency funding is reported in IDIS and is reflected in the Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Although regulations allow CDBG and HOME allocations to be outright grants to eligible
projects, the City of Springfield has taken a more individualized approach and creates its
CDBG and HOME contracts to fit the needs of the particular project. When proforma
operating budgets suggest that projected cash flows will support a loan, funds are loaned
instead of granted. Particularly with HOME projects where housing affordability is the primary
goal, conditions may occur that make it difficult or impossible for a project to make its HOME
loan payments as stipulated in the contract. Allowing staff to amend the terms and/or
conditions of the contract to meet the needs of the project will help affordable housing
providers stay in compliance with federal affordability requirements. In doing so, projects are
able to provide continued public benefit. This is also pertinent to CDBG Business Development
Loans, which is a new program that the City started this fiscal year. All amendments to CDBG
or HOME contracts shall maintain compliance with CDBG or HOME programmatic
requirements.
Downtown Redevelopment Area
With the designation of the Springfield Downtown Redevelopment Area in 2004, the City of
Springfield took a major step toward reversing the decades of disinvestment and decay that
has plagued the city’s central business area. The City Council has committed CDBG funds to
assist two capital projects in the downtown core, and identified a third project for future
CDBG funding. These projects are described in the section “Activities for the Prevention or
Elimination of Slum and Blighted Conditions”.
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Monitoring
CDBG-funded projects meeting the Low and Moderate Income benefit (LMI) national
objective must either serve a specific low-income area or target population. Individuals
participating in a CDBG-funded program or receiving direct benefit from CDBG funded
activities are required to meet HUD income guidelines. Funded programs and projects
undergo regular monitoring by staff to ensure compliance with CDBG regulations.
Five-Year Goals - Performance goals are established for Springfield over the five-year period
covered by the 2010 Consolidated Plan. Actual outcomes will be compared to the annual
and five-year goals and will be reported in the Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report.
Subrecipient Monitoring – Local non-profit social service providers sign contracts that set goals,
scope of work, and identify the budget for use of CDBG funds. These contracts are
administered by Lane County. Quarterly progress reports are submitted. Annually, staff from
the cities of Springfield and Eugene and staff from Lane County conduct a “risk assessment” of
each agency’s performance. A letter is then sent to the agency with any follow-up issues or
concerns. These issues are addressed in an on-site follow-up monitoring of selected agencies.
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For other subrecipients, City staff reviews the status of the contract regularly and works directly
with the agency to review compliance.
City Single Audit - The City of Springfield’s external auditors annually review the City’s federal
grants, including CDBG.
Project Management – CDBG and HOME projects are managed by City staff trained in federal
grant administration. Compliance with federal, state and local regulations is monitored
throughout the implementation period. Project contracts include a scope of work, timeline,
budget and all regulatory requirements (use of minority business enterprises, environmental
requirements, mitigation efforts, record keeping, etc.).
Summary of Other Resources
The following is a list of Federal and non- federal public and private funding sources which
can reasonably be expected to be available for project development (the City of Springfield
does not receive Section 8 funds or McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance program funds):
• Oregon Housing Trust Fund. Administered by the State of Oregon. Eligible activities
include acquisition, construction and rehabilitation, and pre-development costs
associated with low- and moderate-income housing development. The full amount of
Oregon Trust Funds invested into the project is eligible as HOME match.
• Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program. Formerly called the Oregon Lender’s
Tax Credit Program; administered by the State of Oregon; provides below-market
interest rates for low- and moderate-income housing projects. Maximum interest rate
reduction is 4% below market, for a maximum term of twenty years. HOME match is
calculated by applying the present discounted cash value to the total yield forgone
by the lender.
• Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special Projects Grants. The City of Springfield
has been successful in the past in securing EDI grants for downtown redevelopment.
EDI grants are project-specific awards by HUD to support and stimulate economic
development. The Wildish Community Theater was the most recent recipient of an EDI-
Special Projects grant from HUD. Although Congress did not provide funding for the EDI
program in the Federal FY12 budget, it is likely that the EDI program may be
resurrected in future budget years.
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). This is a federal program that can provide
large infusions of capital to affordable housing projects. Tax credits are awarded to a
project over a 10 year period. These tax credits are then sold or “syndicated” to private
businesses or organizations at less than face value to offset their tax liability. The Royal
Building project is the most recent recipient of an LIHTC award.
• Section 108 Loan Program. Springfield received its first Section 108 loan in 2009. The
loan of $450,000 was to assist NEDCO with the purchase of a downtown building in
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which to relocate their offices and classroom. The historic building also includes 4
residential rental units on the second floor and a ground floor retail space on Main
Street. Section 108 funds are treated as CDBG funds, and projects are subject to the
same national objectives and eligibility requirements.
• Volunteer Labor. Area non-profit housing developers have been successful in utilizing
volunteer labor in their developments. The Lane Community College Construction
Technologies Department has contributed student labor for all phases of housing
development. Architects, attorneys, and other professionals have also contributed their
services to non-profit housing developments in Springfield. Volunteer labor is eligible as
HOME match and is calculated at a flat rate of $10.00 per hour.
• State Loan Guarantee Program. Although this is not a “true source” of funds, this
program serves to enhance a loan by providing a warranty as security for up to 25% of
the loan value. Used as a tool by housing developers, it can allow lenders to increase
their loan amount, and/or decrease the interest rate of the loan at little or no
additional risk to the lender. Not eligible for HOME match.
• Property Tax Exemptions. Exemptions from City property taxes have been allowed for
qualified non-profit housing developers on a project-by-project basis to low- and
moderate-income housing developments. Generally based on the benefits provided
to the community and the duration of the low- and moderate-income housing
commitment, property tax exemptions are eligible as HOME match. The amount of
match credit is calculated as the current discounted cash value of the tax exemption.
• Vertical Housing Development Zone Tax Exemption. In October 2004, the City of
Springfield received a Vertical Housing Development Zone (VHDZ) designation from
the State of Oregon. The VHDZ program allows partial property tax exemption for
qualified new housing that is built over street level commercial space. An eligible
project can receive 20% of tax exemption per floor of housing up to a total of 80%. This
program can provide valuable incentives to develop new housing in Springfield’s
downtown corridor, which in turn will help support commercial growth and
revitalization activities.
• Private Contributions. Cash and materials have been contributed in the past by private
businesses, corporations, and foundations to assist in the development of low-income
housing in Springfield. It is expected that future contributions from private sources will
continue to provide needed assistance. Private contributions are eligible as HOME
match.
CDBG funding for four CDBG projects, grant administration, project/program delivery, Human
Services Commission and housing program allocations were approved for funding at a public
hearing before the Springfield City Council on April 7, 2014 and are included in this One-Year
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Action Plan. A table of Springfield’s CDBG activities and programs, and summary descriptions
of Springfield’s approved CDBG projects follow this narrative section.
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City of Springfield
FY 2014/15 CDBG Funding Allocations
Funding Amounts:
New Grant Funds $451,142
Prior Years $ 0
TOTAL AVAILABLE $451,142
Applicant Project Amount
New
Funds
Prior
Years
Emerald Empire Art
Association
Emerald Art Center, Window Lighting and
Display $8,000
$0
Catholic Community
Services
Springfield Service Center, Built-in
Refrigerator and Freezer $27,615 $0
NEDCO, part 1 Business and Community Development on
A Street $56,379 $0
NEDCO, part 2 Business and Community Development,
Retail Assistance on Main Street $10,500 $0
Springfield
Renaissance
Development Corp.
Downtown Demonstration Project $35,000 $0
City Housing Programs $70,000 $0
Project/Program Delivery $85,749 $0
Human Services Commission $61,671 $0
Grant Administration $90,228 $0
Unallocated funds $0 $0
GRAND TOTAL $451,142 $0
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City of Springfield
Summary of FY2014/15
CDBG Proposals and Approved Funding Amounts
1. Project: Window Lighting and Display
Location: 500 Main Street, Springfield
Developer: Emerald Empire Art Association
Approved: $8,000 CDBG Grant (S/B Area)
Total Proj. Cost: $8,780
The Emerald Empire Art Association (EEAA) is receiving $8,000 of CDBG funds to assist with
renovation of the commercial storefront at the Emerald Art Center. Located at 500 Main
Street, the Emerald Art Center is in the heart of downtown. The CDBG funds will be used to
install front window lighting and display structures to highlight the Art Center and provide a
more attractive, welcoming environment to downtown visitors. The four large windows facing
Main Street are currently unlit and it is often difficult to determine if the Art Center is open for
business. The Art Center is a key stopping point during the 2nd Friday Art Walk which occurs
each month in downtown, typically attracting 100-200 visitors. Admission to the Art Center is
free to the public, and is often visited by students and persons of low and moderate incomes.
Improving the Main Street façade of the Emerald Art Center will further enhance the
pedestrian environment of downtown, and will complement the streetlight improvements
currently planned for downtown.
The mission of the Emerald Empire Art Association is to promote, teach and display art for the
benefit of the local community. The EEAA has been in existence for over 50 years. CDBG has
been used in the past to complete a major renovation of the art center, and more recently to
make repairs to its exterior stucco. The Emerald Art Center was the first use of CDBG funds for
downtown revitalization.
2. Project: Community Service Center, Walk-in Freezer/Refrigerator
Location: 1025 G Street, Springfield
Developer: Catholic Community Services (CCS)
Approved: $27,615 CDBG Grant (LMI Limited Clientele)
Total Proj. Cost: $149,625
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Catholic Community Services (CCS) is receiving $27,615 in CDBG funding to purchase a walk-
in freezer/refrigerator combination, to be installed at the Springfield Community Service
Center at 1025 G Street. CCS operated a food box distribution program from this facility, and
the freezer/refrigerator will allow the program to better store and distribute frozen and
perishable food items to its low and very-low income clientele. This activity is part of a larger
renovation being undertaken by CCS to expand their food box distribution service and better
accommodate the growing numbers of individuals and families that use the program. The
existing space is cramped and can only handle a few people at a time. People needing this
service are required to wait in line for extended periods of time in order to get their food box.
CCS is in the process of renovating the former sanctuary space to be its new food distribution
area. The new area will be more spacious and efficient, and will greatly improve the ability of
CCS to meet the growing needs of the community. The permanently installed unit will provide
250 cubic feet of freezer space and 250 cubic feet of refrigerator space.
CCS is the largest distributor of emergency food in Springfield. Last year the agency
distributed over 375 tons of food, benefiting over 12,000 persons. In addition to the food
distribution program, CCS also distributes free clothing, hygiene and household items to those
in need. CCS proves many other needed services from its Springfield facility including, utility
assistance, assistance with prescription medication, a location for the Egan Warming Center,
and participation in the Overnight Parking program.
3. Project: Business and Community Development on A Street
Location: 405 A Street, Springfield
Developer: Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation
(NEDCO)
Approved: $56,379 CDBG Grant (LMI-Microenterprise)
Total Proj. Cost: $828,125
NEDCO is receiving $56,379 to serve 30 clients through its Hatch Business Incubator Program
and 3 clients through services delivered by Huerto de la Familia. Services will include
workshops and classes, ongoing coaching, business planning and development, access to
financial management tools, and outreach with a focus on the Latino community. These
services are eligible under the CDBG Low and Moderate-Income (LMI) national objective,
and will be provided by NEDCO from its three downtown locations: the Sprout! Regional Food
Hub at 418 A Street, the Hatch Business Development Center at 212 Main Street, and at an
existing building located at 405 A Street, across the street from Sprout! NEDCO will be leasing
the building from its current owner.
This is a service activity, and the total project cost reflects the total anticipated annual cost of
administering the Local Works suite of programs, which includes the Hatch Business Incubator
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Program. NEDCO is a leader and active proponent of downtown revitalization, and has
partnered with the City on several important downtown projects, including the Sprout! Food
Hub, the NEDCO Building and the Springfield Farmers’ Market.
4. Project: Retail Assistance on Main Street
Location: 212 Main Street, Springfield
Developer: Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation
(NEDCO)
Approved: $10,500 CDBG Grant (S/B Area)
Total Proj. Cost: $828,125
NEDCO is also planning to use $7,500 of CDBG to provide up to 150 hours of Retail Business
Incubator assistance to up to five existing downtown businesses. Services include
merchandising assistance, secret shopper services and other retail specific training and
support. $3,000 of CDBG is earmarked for outreach and marketing support. These services
and activities are eligible under the Slums and Blight (S/B) national objective.
This is a service activity, and the total project cost reflects the total anticipated annual cost of
administering the Local Works suite of programs, which includes the Hatch Business Incubator
Program. NEDCO is a leader and active proponent of downtown revitalization, and has
partnered with the City on several important downtown projects, including the Sprout! Food
Hub, the NEDCO Building and the Springfield Farmers’ Market.
5. Project: SRDC Downtown Demonstration Project
Location: 331-335 Main Street, Springfield
Developer: Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation
Request: $35,000 CDBG Grant (S/B Area)
Total Proj. Cost: $35,000
The Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation (SRDC) is requesting $35,000 of CDBG
funds to assist with the renovation of a downtown property. Located at 331-335 Main Street,
the property is an existing single story structure with three store fronts. Renovation activities
include façade improvements, awnings, electrical and lighting improvements, interior
renovations and painting. The project will demonstrate how relatively small capital
investments in existing downtown structures can dramatically improve the business potential
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of these buildings, benefit adjacent businesses and add to the revitalization of the downtown
commercial core.
The SRDC board is made up of a group of civic-minded volunteers who are committed to
improving Springfield downtown. The agency was the developer and driving force behind
the Wildish Theater reconstruction. Completed in 2007 the Wildish Theater is a major
benchmark in the growing downtown revitalization effort.
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Springfield 2014/15 CDBG Table 3C
Non-Profit Capital Improvements
Project/Local ID: 0001
Project Name: EEAA – Emerald Art Center Window Lighting Project Project Location: 500 Main Street, Springfield
Project Description: Install new window lighting to improve Main
Street visibility and increase visitorship Project Explanation: Window lighting improvements to increase visibility and attract visitors to Art Center.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015 Funding Source: CDBG $8,000 Matrix Code/Title: 14E – Rehab; publicly or privately owned commercial building Priority Need: Businesses Eligibility Citation: 570.202 National Objective SBA – 570.208(b)(1) – Slums and Blight Area
Accomplishment Type/Goal: Businesses/1 Performance Measures
Objective Suitable Living Environment
Outcome Accessibility
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Springfield 2014/15 CDBG Table 3C
Non-Profit Capital Improvements
Project/Local ID: 0002
Project Name: Catholic Community Services – Community Service Center Food Room Improvement Project Location: 1025 G Street, Springfield
Project Description: Purchase of a built-in commercial
refrigerator/freezer unit for food room Project Explanation: Improve efficiency and capacity of food room to expand services for LMI persons
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 9/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $27,615
Matrix Code/Title: 14E Rehab; Publicly or Privately Owned
Commercial or Industrial Buildings Priority Need: Public Facilities
Eligibility Citation: 570.201(c) National Objective LMC – 570.208(a)(2) – Low / Mod Clientele
Accomplishment Type/Goal: Public Facilities - 1
Performance Measures
Objective Suitable Living Environment
Outcome Sustainability Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless Yes
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
Yes
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Springfield 2014/15 CDBG Table 3C
Micro-Enterprise Assistance
Project/Local ID: 0003 Project Name: NEDCO – Business Development on A Street
Project Location: 405 A Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Project Description: Provide micro-business technical assistance
and program support to 30 microenterprises
through the Hatch Business Incubator Program
and Huerto de la Familia.
Project Explanation: Provide assistance to 30 emerging and
growing micro-businesses through the Hatch
Business Incubator Program
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $56,379
Matrix Code/Title: 18C – Micro-Enterprise Assistance Priority Need: Micro-Enterprise Assistance Eligibility Citation: 570.201(o) National Objective LMI-Limited Income – 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) and
(C) Limited Clientele Accomplishment Type/Goal: Micro-Businesses assisted – 30 Performance Measures
Objective Economic Opportunity
Outcome Accessibility Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Springfield 2014/15 CDBG Table 3C
Non-Profit Capital Improvements
Project/Local ID: 0004
Project Name: NEDCO – Retail Assistance on Main Street Project Location: Downtown Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Project Description: Provide technical assistance and support to existing Main Street retail businesses, to help
them improve and attract new customers. Project Explanation: Provide assistance to 5 existing retail businesses through the Hatch Business Incubator Program
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $10,500
Matrix Code/Title: 18B – ED Technical Assistance
Priority Need: Businesses Eligibility Citation: 570.203(b)
National Objective SBA – 570.208(b)(1) – Slums and Blight Area Accomplishment Type/Goal: Businesses assisted – 5
Performance Measures
Objective Economic Opportunity
Outcome Sustainability Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Non-Profit Capital Improvements
Project/Local ID: 0005
Project Name: SRDC – Downtown Demonstration Project Project Location: 331-335 Main Street, Springfield Project Description: Make small capital investments to improve three commercial spaces. Activity will
demonstrate the effectiveness even small investments can have on the vitality of
downtown. Project Explanation: Commercial space improvement to enhance and increase marketability and utility of space.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015 Funding Source: CDBG $35,000 Matrix Code/Title: 14E – Rehab; publicly or privately owned commercial building Priority Need: Businesses
Eligibility Citation: 570.202 National Objective SBA – 570.208(b)(1) – Slums and Blight Area
Accomplishment Type/Goal: Businesses/3 Performance Measures
Objective Suitable Living Environment
Outcome Sustainability
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Housing Rehabilitation Program/Single Unit
Project/Local ID: 0006
Project Name: Housing Rehab Program/single Unit Project Location: City-wide, Springfield, OR Project Description: Rehabilitation of housing for low-income households.
Project Explanation: Rehabilitation loans and emergency repair
grants/loans for eligible homeowners, and accessibility improvements for low and
moderate-income tenants.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $70,000
Matrix Code/Title: 14A Rehab; Single-unit Residential Priority Need: Housing
Eligibility Citation: 570.202 National Objective LMH – 570.208(a)(3) – low/Mod Housing
Accomplishment Type/Goal: Housing Units/90 Performance Measures
Objective Decent Housing
Outcome Sustainability Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Springfield 2014/15 CDBG Table 3C
Public Services – Human Services Commission
Project/Local ID: 0007
Project Name: Human Services Commission (HSC) – Social Service Funding Project Location: 125 E. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Project Description: Social Services for low and moderate-income
persons. Project Explanation: Social services provided by local, non-profit agencies funded by the City of Eugene, City of
Springfield and Lane County as a collaborative effort through the HSC.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $67,671
Matrix Code/Title: 05 - Public Services (General)
Priority Need: Public Services Eligibility Citation: 570.201(e)
National Objective LMC – 570.208(a)(2) – Low/Mod Clientele Accomplishment Type/Goal: Various
Performance Measures
Objective Suitable Living Environment
Outcome Sustainability Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Public Services – Catholic Community Services
Project/Local ID: 0007
Project Name: HSC/Catholic Community Services – Community Service Center Project Location: 1025 G Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Project Description: Social Services for low and moderate-income
persons. Project Explanation: Social service agency providing services and emergency shelter for homeless families.
Funded by the City of Eugene, City of Springfield and Lane County as a collaborative
effort through the HSC.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $ 31,158
Matrix Code/Title: 03T Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Priority Need: Public Services
Eligibility Citation: 570.201(e) National Objective LMC – 570.208(a)(2) – Low/Mod Clientele
Accomplishment Type/Goal: People / 11,000 Performance Measures
Objective Suitable Living Environments
Outcome Sustainability Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless Yes
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Public Services – Food for Lane County, Food Distribution
Project/Local ID: 0007
Project Name: HSC/Food for Lane County – Food Distribution Project Location: 770 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, OR 97402 Project Description: Social Services for low and moderate-income persons.
Project Explanation: Social service agency providing collection and
distribution of food to other agencies for inclusion in food boxes. Funded by the City of
Eugene, City of Springfield and Lane County as a collaborative effort through the HSC.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $ 14,237
Matrix Code/Title: 05 - Public Services (General)
Priority Need: Public Services Eligibility Citation: 570.201(e)
National Objective LMC – 570.208(a)(2) – Low/Mod Clientele Accomplishment Type/Goal: People / 12,500
Performance Measures
Objective Suitable Living Environment
Outcome Sustainability Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Springfield 2014/15 CDBG Table 3C
Public Services – Womenspace
Project/Local ID: 0007
Project Name: HSC/Womenspace – DV services
Project Location: 577 Pearl St., Eugene, OR 97401
Project Description: Services and emergency shelter for victims of
domestic violence and abuse.
Project Explanation: Social service agency providing services to
victims of domestic violence and their children.
Funded by the City of Eugene, City of
Springfield, and Lane County as a
collaborative effort through the Human
Services Commission (HSC).
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $ 8,029
Matrix Code/Title: 05G Battered and Abused Spouses
Priority Need: Public Services
Eligibility Citation: 570.201(e)
National Objective LMC – 570.208(a)(2) – Low / Mod Clientele
Accomplishment Type/Goal: People / 115
Performance Measures
Objective Suitable Living Environments
Outcome Sustainability
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless Yes
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with Disabilities No
Address Public Housing Needs No
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Public Services – Relief Nursery
Project/Local ID: 0007
Project Name: HSC/Relief Nursery – Therapeutic Preschool Project Location: 71720 West 25th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 Project Description: Social Services for low and moderate-income persons.
Project Explanation: Social service agency providing therapeutic
preschool services and parent training activities for families who are at high risk of
child abuse. Funded by the City of Eugene, City of Springfield and Lane County as a
collaborative effort through the HSC.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Source: CDBG $14,247
Matrix Code/Title: 05N – Abused and Neglected Children Priority Need: Public Services
Eligibility Citation: 570.201(e) National Objective LMC – 570.208(a)(2) – Low/Mod Clientele
Accomplishment Type/Goal: People / 42 Performance Measures
Objective Suitable Living Environment
Outcome Sustainability Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Program Administration
Project/Local ID: 0008
Project Name: CDBG Program Administration/General Project Location: 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Project Description: General management, oversight and coordination of CDBG Program.
Project Explanation: Supports eligible CDBG administrative costs.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015 Funding Source: CDBG $90,228
Matrix Code/Title: 21A - General Program Administration
Priority Need: Planning and Administration Eligibility Citation: 570.206
National Objective n/a Accomplishment Type/Goal: n/a
Performance Measures
Objective n/a
Outcome n/a Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with
Disabilities
No
Address Public Housing
Needs
No
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Housing Development – Permanent Multi-Family
Project/Local ID: 0009
Project Name: Metropolitan Housing and HACSA –
Glenwood Place
Project Location: Franklin Blvd., Glenwood/Springfield, OR
97403
Project Description: Acquisition and development of 150 unit
mixed-use affordable housing complex in
Glenwood.
Project Explanation: Acquisition and development costs
associated with the Glenwood Place mixed-
use complex, commercial and 150 units of
workforce housing.
Start/Completion Dates: 3/01/2015– 12/31/2016
Funding Sources: HOME - $186,306
Matrix Code/Title: Construction of Housing
Priority Need: Housing
Eligibility Citation: 92.206(a)
National Objective LMI-Housing
Accomplishment Type/Goal: 130 units, 11 HOME units
Performance Measures
Objective Decent Housing
Outcome Affordability
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with Disabilities No
Address Public Housing Needs Yes
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Springfield 2014/15 HOME Table 3C
Springfield Home Ownership Program
Project/Local ID: 0010
Project Name: Springfield Home Ownership Program (SHOP)
Project Location: City-wide, Springfield
Project Description: Downpayment assistance for low- and
moderate-income homebuyers.
Project Explanation: Downpayment assistance loans of up to
$7,000 to low- and moderate-income
homebuyers.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Sources: HOME $100,000
Matrix Code/Title: Direct Homeownership Assistance
Priority Need: Housing
Eligibility Citation: 92.206(c)
National Objective
Accomplishment Type/Goal: 15 units
Performance Measures
Objective Decent Housing
Outcome Affordability
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with Disabilities No
Address Public Housing Needs No
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HOME Grant Administration
Project/Local ID: 0011
Project Name: HOME Grant Administration
Project Location: 225 5th St., Springfield, OR 97477
Project Description: General management, oversight and
coordination of Springfield HOME grant
program.
Project Explanation: Supports eligible HOME administrative costs.
Amount shown includes utilizing 10% of
projected Program Income for FY14-15 Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Sources: HOME $29,957
Matrix Code/Title: HOME Admin/Planning Costs of PJ
Priority Need: Housing
Eligibility Citation: 92.207
National Objective
Accomplishment Type/Goal: n/a
Performance Measures
Objective n/a
Outcome n/a
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with Disabilities No
Address Public Housing Needs No
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City of Springfield
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds are received from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Eugene-Springfield
Consortium for the metropolitan area. The primary purpose of the HOME program is to
expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, with primary attention to
rental housing, for low- and moderate-income families. HOME funds can be used for new
construction or rehabilitation of housing projects which will be affordable to low- and
moderate-income households, for the acquisition of eligible properties by for-profit and non-
profit developers, for tenant-based rental assistance programs, and for first-time homebuyer
programs. HOME funds can be provided to the project as a grant or as a loan, and the loan
can be set up in various ways; low- or no interest, amortized, deferred or forgiven according
to the needs of the project. Springfield’s Fiscal Year 2014/2015 (FY 2014/15) allocation of
HOME funds is expected to be $299,575. This is a slight increase from the previous year’s
allocation, and will help to mitigate the reduction to the City’s allocation of CDBG funds.
The HOME Agreement is a document entered into by the City of Springfield and the recipient
of HOME funds. The Agreement fixes the amount of the allocation, determines the terms of
repayment, defines the performance and monitoring parameters of the project, and certifies
acceptance and compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
Attachments to the HOME Agreement include a statement of work, HOME affordability
requirements, recipient's certification of governmental assistance, a Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants and the HOME Allocation Agreement, which determines the allocation of
proceeds from the sale of a HOME-assisted project, should the sale occur prior to the
expiration of the mandatory compliance period.
A Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) is a special designation given to
non-profit housing developers that meet certain specific requirements pertaining to the
formation and stated purpose of the non-profit. A CHDO must have among its purposes the
provision of decent housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income persons. In
addition, a CHDO must have representation of low-income community residents on its
governing board and must have a defined geographic service area. The complete definition
can be found in 24 CFR §92.2. A minimum of 15% of the HOME funds must be reserved for use
by CHDOs.
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) was established by the City of
Springfield to make recommendations concerning program policy and project selection to
the City Council. The goals of the committee are: 1) To allocate HOME funds in a manner
which will serve to expand and preserve the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing
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for low- and moderate-income residents of Springfield, and 2) To ensure the long term viability
of Springfield’s Housing Programs through the efficient use, and return of investment of HOME
funds. It is the City’s preference to award HOME funds as a loan, with interest rates and
repayment provisions matched closely with the needs of each individual project.
Other Resources
The following is a list of non-federal public and private funding sources which can reasonably
be expected to be available for project development:
• Oregon Housing Trust Fund. Administered by the State of Oregon. Eligible activities
include acquisition, construction and rehabilitation, and pre-development costs
associated with low- and moderate-income housing development. The full amount of
Oregon Trust Funds invested into the project is eligible as HOME match.
• Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program. Formerly called the Oregon Lender’s
Tax Credit Program; administered by the State of Oregon; provides below-market
interest rates for low- and moderate-income housing projects. Maximum interest rate
reduction is 4% below market, for a maximum term of twenty years. HOME match is
calculated by applying the present discounted cash value to the total yield forgone
by the lender.
• Volunteer Labor. Area non-profit housing developers have been successful in utilizing
volunteer labor in their developments. The Lane Community College Construction
Technologies Department has contributed student labor for all phases of housing
development. Architects, attorneys, and other professionals have also contributed their
services to non-profit housing developments in Springfield. Volunteer labor is eligible as
HOME match and is calculated at a flat rate of $10.00 per hour.
• State Loan Guarantee Program. Although this is not a “true source” of funds, this
program serves to enhance a loan by providing a warranty as security for up to 25% of
the loan value. Used as a tool by housing developers, it can allow lenders to increase
their loan amount, and/or decrease the interest rate of the loan at little or no
additional risk to the lender. Not eligible for HOME match.
• Property Tax Exemptions. Exemptions from City property taxes have been allowed for
qualified non-profit housing developers on a project-by-project basis to low- and
moderate-income housing developments. Generally based on the benefits provided
to the community and the duration of the low- and moderate-income housing
commitment, property tax exemptions are eligible as HOME match. The amount of
match credit is calculated as the current discounted cash value of the tax exemption.
• Vertical Housing Development Zone Tax Exemption. In October 2004, the City of
Springfield received a Vertical Housing Development Zone (VHDZ) designation from
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the State of Oregon. The VHDZ program allows partial property tax exemption for
qualified new housing that is built over street level commercial space. An eligible
project can receive 20% of tax exemption per floor of housing, up to a total of 80%. This
program can provide valuable incentives to develop new housing in Springfield’s
downtown corridor, which in turn will help support commercial growth and
revitalization activities.
• Private Contributions. Cash and materials have been contributed in the past by private
businesses, corporations, and foundations to assist in the development of low-income
housing in Springfield. It is expected that future contributions from private sources will
continue to provide needed assistance. Private contributions are eligible as HOME
match.
Leveraging Federal Funds
The City of Springfield allocates HOME funds through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP)
process. The current housing and supportive services needs of the city are outlined in the RFP
packet. Housing activities are categorized and prioritized by community need and fund
allotments are made by category. Also outlined in the packet are the City’s criteria for
ranking projects. One criterion is efficiency of use of Federal funds, which can be
demonstrated by documenting the status and maximizing the amount of other funding
sources. Thus, the most competitive projects will have maximized the funds leveraged by
Federal dollars. The City has not had to impose any threshold percentages for leveraged or
matched funds; the RFP process has been self-regulating in this respect. Springfield tracks
HOME matching contributions on a continual basis to ensure compliance with applicable
HOME program regulations, which requires a minimum 25% matching contribution.
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). This is a federal program that can provide
large infusions of capital to affordable housing projects. Tax credits are awarded to a
project over a 10 year period. These tax credits are then sold or “syndicated” to private
businesses or organizations at less than face value to offset their tax liability. The Royal
Building project is the most recent recipient of an LIHTC award.
The Springfield HOME Agreement contains a Subsidy Layering Certification which identifies all
sources of project funding. If additional Federal funds are being utilized or applied for, the
HOME recipient is required to notify the City. This allows the City to monitor all current and
future sources of funds, and to evaluate the project’s need for HOME funds. The City will
conduct an additional review of subsidy layering at the time that the HOME agreement is put
in to place. The City will only contribute HOME funds to projects in the amount that is
necessary to provide affordable housing.
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HOME Assisted Housing Developments
• Glenwood Place is a mixed-use development proposed by HACSA in partnership with
Metropolitan Affordable Housing. The development will be located in Glenwood, on
property that is being annexed to the City of Springfield. When completed, Glenwood
Place will provide 130 units of affordable workforce housing and a commercial
component fronting Franklin Blvd. HACSA will be receiving $186,306 of HOME funds for
development of the housing component. When completed, the workforce housing
within the development will consist of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom
apartments set at rent levels affordable to individuals and families earning 30-60% of
median area income. The development will also include community spaces and
meeting rooms, open areas, and parking for the commercial and residential tenants.
Glenwood is located in a transit-rich area, positioned between Eugene and Springfield,
with easy access to the U of O, LCC, Peace Health Medical Center, and both
downtowns. The development will be a catalyst for new economic activity along the
Franklin Blvd. corridor, and is consistent with the goals of the Glenwood Refinement
Plan.
HOME Funded Housing Programs
• The Springfield Home Ownership Program (SHOP) provides downpayment assistance to
low-income first-time homebuyers. The maximum SHOP assistance has been reduced
from $10,000 to a maximum of $7,000 per home. This reduction is in response to the
overall reduction of funding to the HOME program, and the acknowledgement that
current interest rates and the slowly recovering housing market in the area has made
home ownership more affordable. The SHOP funds are to be used by the buyer to assist
with downpayment and associated closing costs. Demand for SHOP assistance was
moderately-high in FY13 and the program is expected to fully expend its available
funds before the end of the fiscal year, assisting 14 first-time homebuyers. We expect
demand for the program to remain high in FY14, and with little change to the HOME
allocation, the city anticipates that SHOP funding will again be fully expended before
the end of the fiscal year. Since its inception, the SHOP has helped approximately 559
first time homebuyers purchase homes in Springfield.
Other Activities
• HOME Funds for Interim Financing. The City of Springfield has successfully utilized HOME
funds for short term, interim financing of HOME eligible projects. Interim financing takes
advantage of HOME funds which have been awarded to a project, but have not yet
been expended for that purpose. These funds can be used for bridge, construction or
other short term financing needs of other projects. The developer who applies for
HOME interim financing must provide documentation of sufficient backup financing,
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and must sign a loan agreement that provides for immediate repayment of the HOME
funds when requested by the City. Because of the immediacy of the need for interim
financing, application for the funds is a non-competitive, administrative review process.
Utilizing HOME funds for interim financing of projects multiplies the community benefit of
the HOME program.
• Purchase of Distressed, Undervalued or Beneficial Properties. With the rapid increase of
land values in Springfield, the City may want to consider acquiring such properties with
HOME or CDBG funds, and make them available in the future for purchase and/or
development of an eligible project that would benefit the Springfield community.
Inclusion of this provision in the five-year Consolidated Plan is necessary in order for the
City to consider acquisition with CDBG or HOME funds as an option. (See “Activities to
be Undertaken” in the Springfield CDBG Section for an expanded narrative)
• Relocation Assistance. At a work session in 2008, the Springfield City Council directed
staff to investigate the viability of using CDBG and HOME funds to provide limited
relocation assistance to mobile home park residents facing forced eviction. Although
there are currently no plans for any mobile home park closures in Springfield, the
growth and redevelopment of much of the urban core of the city seems to make MH
park closures a certainty in the future. The Council felt that it is in the community’s best
interest to begin discussing and analyzing the options and resources available. Under
most circumstances relocation assistance by the City will be provided on a voluntary
basis, and not as a required action under the Uniform Relocation Act, CDBG or HOME
statutes. This activity was included in the FY2010 One-year Action Plan as an
amendment to the current Consolidated Plan. It is unclear how and in what capacity
CDBG and/or HOME funds will be used to assist with relocation, but general relocation
assistance as a possible activity will continue to be included in the Consolidated Plan.
• Contingency Funding and Contract Amendments. It is the nature of CDBG and HOME
projects that funding usually comes from a variety of different sources having different
requirements. CDBG and HOME funds are often used as leverage by project
developers to secure additional funding from foundations, state and local programs
and from private donors. CDBG and HOME funds may be one of the earliest funding
commitments for projects, and the amounts and terms of these commitments may
need to be modified from time to time as the project evolves. Contingency funding
during project development and contract amendments during the operating cycle
are ways that help to ensure continued public benefit for CDBG and HOME projects.
Contingency funding allows the City to invest additional funds into a developing
project without the requirement of a full public process, as long as the amount does
not exceed 30% of the original allocation. This method is generally preferred over
adding a contingency amount at the front end of project development because it
doesn’t tie up CDBG or HOME funds unnecessarily. Contingency funding is reported in
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IDIS and is reflected in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER).
Although regulations allow CDBG and HOME allocations to be outright grants to
eligible projects, the City of Springfield has taken a more individualized approach and
creates its CDBG and HOME contracts to fit the needs of the particular project. When
proforma operating budgets suggest that projected cash flows will support a loan,
funds are loaned instead of granted. Particularly with HOME projects where housing
affordability is the primary goal, conditions may occur that make it difficult or
impossible for a project to make its HOME loan payments as stipulated in the contract.
Allowing staff to amend the terms and/or conditions of the contract to meet the needs
of the project will help affordable housing providers stay in compliance with federal
affordability requirements. In doing so, projects are able to provide continued public
benefit. This is also pertinent to CDBG Business Development Loans, which is a new
program that the City started this fiscal year. All amendments to CDBG or HOME
contracts shall maintain compliance with CDBG or HOME programmatic requirements.
Geographic Distribution
A dwelling must be located within Springfield’s city limits in order to be eligible for assistance
through the City’s housing programs. Proposed housing development projects must be
located within Springfield’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) to be considered for funding, and
the project site must be annexed into the city limits before HOME funds may be expended for
site development.
With the designation of the Downtown Redevelopment Area, the Springfield City Council and
local business leaders have made redevelopment of the core downtown area a priority.
Creating a place where people work and live is vital to maintaining a thriving downtown.
Minority Concentrations
New data from the 2010 Census has identified five census tracts with the highest reported
percentage of Hispanic or Latino persons and five census tracts with the highest reported
percentage of non-white persons. Cross-referencing this information, three census tracts in the
City of Springfield have been identified that exhibit both high Hispanic and high minority
populations, relative to the other census tracts. Census Tract 19.02 is located in mid-
Springfield. Its boundaries are roughly described by I-105 on the north, 42nd Street on the east,
the Union Pacific RR tracks on the south and 28th Street on the west. This census tract reports
11.84% Hispanic and 6.90% non-white. Census Tract 21.01 is in north Springfield. Its boundaries
are roughly described by the UGB on the north, 5th Street on the east, I-105 on the south and
MLK Blvd. on the west. This census tract reports 12.30% Hispanic and 8.10% non-white. Census
Tract 32.01 is located on the western edge of Springfield. Its boundaries are roughly described
by I-105 on the north, Pioneer Parkway on the east, Centennial Blvd. on the south and I-5 on
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the west. This census tract reports 12.0% Hispanic and 6.90% non-white. The data also shows
that Census Tract 33.01 located in mid-Springfield has the second highest percentage
(12.27%) of Hispanic persons while reporting a non-white percentage of 6.47%, and that
Census Tract 21.02 located in west Springfield has the highest reported non-white percentage
(8.91%), while reporting a Hispanic percentage of 11.42%.
Homeless and Special Needs Activities
The City of Springfield plans to continue to provide support for homeless and special needs
activities through the utilization of HOME program funding. Current and past HOME projects
that serve this diverse target population are:
• Permanent and transitional housing units for low and very low-income individuals.
• Transitional housing for homeless families.
• Group homes for developmentally disabled persons.
• Security deposit assistance for homeless and at-risk households.
• Service enriched rental housing for special needs individuals, including low-income
seniors and developmentally disabled adults.
• Emergency rental assistance for very low-income households.
• Dedicated housing for low-income seniors
The Consortium provides CHDO operating assistance for local non-profit agencies, two of
which serve homeless populations in Springfield through counseling, case management, and
other services.
Other Actions
In addition to the homeless and special needs activities described above, Springfield plans to
allocate HOME funds to support the following activities in the coming year:
• New construction of affordable work-force housing.
• Rehabilitation of existing housing stock to be used for very low-income rental housing
for persons with disabilities.
• Down payment assistance for low-income first-time homebuyers.
• New construction of homeownership units.
In addition, a local non-profit agency also provides homeownership counseling and
education to low and moderate-income families in Springfield.
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Specific HOME Program Requirements
The City of Springfield currently provides assistance to homebuyers through two programs.
Each program has its own resale and recapture provisions.
• Springfield Homeownership Program (SHOP). This program provides down payment
assistance to low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers. The current maximum
amount of assistance is $7,000. The HOME funds are provided to the qualified buyer as
a no interest deferred loan which is recorded as a lien against the HOME-assisted
property. The lien is repaid in full to the City upon the subsequent resale of the
property. There is no expiration date for the lien. Successful completion of a
homeownership preparation course conducted by a participating lender or an
equivalent program conducted by a participating CHDO is a prerequisite to qualifying
for this program. All low- and moderate-income households who have not owned a
home in the past three years are eligible for the SHOP.
In addition to the assistance provided to first time homebuyers purchasing market rate
homes, the Consortium has elected to provide assistance to homebuyers purchasing
homes in housing developments and/or subdivisions constructed or rehabilitated
specifically to provide housing for low-income homebuyers an increased subsidy
amount up to double the customary SHOP subsidy. The City of Springfield is also
allowing a doubling of SHOP assistance for eligible homeownership opportunities in its
downtown. All other terms and conditions of the SHOP will remain the same.
One HOME project, grant administration, program/project delivery costs, CHDO operating
support and housing program allocations were approved for funding at a Public Hearing
before the Springfield City Council on April 7, 2014 and are included in this One-Year Action
Plan. A table of Springfield’s HOME activities and programs, and summary descriptions of
Springfield’s approved HOME projects follow this narrative section.
City of Springfield: HOME Recapture Provisions for
Homeownership Projects
The HOME Program requires that a jurisdiction must impose either resale or a recapture
provisions when providing HOME assistance to homeownership projects, including homes
acquired with SHOP downpayment assistance. In order to ensure affordability, the City of
Springfield is imposing HOME recapture provisions on all homeownership projects and
programs which include a “homebuyer subsidy” as described in 24CFR §92.254(a)(5)(ii). Under
this recapture provisions, the HOME period of affordability is based on the total amount of
homebuyer subsidy per unit:
HOME Affordability Table
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Homebuyer Subsidy Less than $15,000 $15,000 to $40,000 Over $40,000
Period of Affordability Five Years Ten Years Fifteen Years
Homebuyer subsidy is the amount of the HOME assistance that enabled the homebuyer to
buy the dwelling, and is the amount that is subject to recapture. This amount includes SHOP
downpayment assistance, purchase financing (silent mortgages) and assistance with closing
costs. It doesn’t include any “development subsidy” which is the amount of HOME assistance
provided to the housing developer that bridges the gap between the cost of producing the
unit and its fair market value. HOME recapture provisions ensure that if the housing does not
continue to be the principal residence of the family for the period of affordability, then all or a
portion of the homebuyer subsidy shall be recaptured.
Net Proceeds Limitation - Under the recapture provisions, the homebuyer must repay to the
City of Springfield the full amount of the homebuyer subsidy whenever the housing unit does
not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of
affordability. However, if the recapture requirement is triggered by the sale (voluntary or
involuntary) of the housing unit, and there are no net proceeds or the net proceeds are
insufficient to repay the entire homebuyer subsidy amount, the City may only recapture the
net proceeds, if any. HOME affordability requirements will end upon recapture of the
homebuyer subsidy. Any recaptured funds will be deposited into the consortium HOME
account and will provide assistance to future HOME projects.
NEDCO and St. Vincent de Paul Homeownership Housing - This section clarifies how the HOME
recapture provisions will be applied to NEDCO and St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) HOME assisted
housing. In their loan agreement with the homebuyer, both NEDCO and SVDP divide the
purchase price into two or more parts. The intent of dividing the purchase price into separate
parts is to make the purchase more affordable to the homebuyer and to prevent the
homebuyer from profiting from the non-profit status of each agency and its programs by
immediately selling the property at a profit. The parts are:
• Part A is the first mortgage between the borrower and the agency. This part is not
subject to the HOME recapture provisions.
• Part B is a “silent mortgage” between the borrower, the agency and the City of
Springfield. This is considered to be direct assistance to the homebuyer, and the full
amount is subject to the HOME recapture provisions. If the property is no longer the
primary residence of the borrower at any time during the period of affordability, the
recapture provisions will take effect and the borrower will be required to repay the full
amount of Part B to the City of Springfield. However, if the recapture provisions are
triggered by sale or foreclosure of the property, the amount that the borrower will be
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required to repay to the City of Springfield will be subject to the net proceeds limitation
previously described.
• Other parts may be incorporated in the loan agreements that include grants, loans
and other financing assistance provided by other sources. These parts are not subject
to the HOME recapture provisions.
• NEDCO and SVDP will often encourage its homebuyers to use the SHOP program to
provide down payment assistance during the purchase. SHOP assistance is also
regarded as a direct homebuyer subsidy and is, therefore, subject to the HOME
recapture provisions including the net proceeds limitation. For these properties, the full
amount subject to recapture is the sum of Part B and the SHOP assistance.
Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Housing - This section clarifies how the HOME recapture
provisions will be applied to HOME assisted housing produced by the Springfield-Eugene
chapter of Habitat for Humanity (HfH). In its Note and Loan Agreement with the homebuyer,
HfH divides the purchase price into three parts. The intent of dividing the purchase price into
three parts is to prevent the borrower from profiting from the non-profit status of HfH and its
programs by immediately selling the property at a profit. The three parts are:
• Part A is the first mortgage between the borrower and HfH. This part is not subject to
the HOME recapture provisions.
• Part B is a “silent second mortgage” between the borrower, HfH and the City of
Springfield. This is the full amount of the direct HOME assistance to the homebuyer, and
is the amount subject to the HOME recapture provisions. If the property is no longer the
primary residence of the borrower at any time during the period of affordability, the
recapture provisions will take effect and the borrower will be required to repay the full
amount of Part B to the City of Springfield. However, if the recapture provisions are
triggered by sale or foreclosure of the property, the amount that the borrower will be
required to repay to the City of Springfield will be subject to the net proceeds limitation
previously described.
• Part C is a “silent third mortgage” between the borrower and HfH and is not subject to
the HOME recapture provisions.
Optional Assumption of HOME Affordability Obligations – Springfield is making an additional
provision available only to NEDCO, SVDP and HfH homeownership projects. Springfield will
permit a subsequent low-income purchaser of a NEDCO, SVDP or HfH HOME assisted unit to
assume the HOME loan and recapture obligation entered into by the original buyer. This
includes any SHOP downpayment assistance. The new homeowner will also assume the
remaining period of affordability. This provision will give these agencies the opportunity to
prolong the affordability of its homes in keeping with their missions. This consideration is
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optional and does not limit or eliminate the original buyer’s right to sell the home to a willing
buyer at any income level.
Extended Affordability, Occupancy and Repayment Requirements - The HOME affordability
requirements and recapture provisions will expire at the end of the mandated periods shown
in the HOME Affordability Table. However, many homeownership programs extend
affordability, occupancy and repayment requirements beyond the HOME mandated
periods. For instance, most SHOP loans have a five-year HOME period of affordability.
However, the loan made by the City to the homebuyer does not expire, and repayment is
required upon sale or transfer, or whenever the unit is no longer the principle residence of the
homebuyer. If a SHOP homebuyer sells his home ten years after the date of purchase, the
HOME recapture provisions will have expired and repayment is not subject to the net
proceeds limitation. The homebuyer must repay the full amount of the SHOP loan.
Homeownership loan agreements by NEDCO, SVDP and HfH may include affordability,
occupancy and repayment terms that continue beyond the HOME mandated period of
affordability and after the HOME recapture provisions expire. When repayment occurs after
the HOME mandated period of affordability, the repayment is considered program income
and will be returned to the HOME Consortium account to be used to support future HOME
activities.
If the HOME assistance is only used for the development subsidy and therefore not subject to
recapture, the resale provision described in 24CFR §92.254(a)(5)(i) must be used. The City of
Springfield does not anticipate participating in a homeownership project where only a
development subsidy is provided, therefore, a resale provision is not included in this section.
Monitoring
Regulations state that the One-Year Action Plan must describe the standards and procedures
that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the Plan and to
ensure that long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved.
• HOME Project Monitoring – Client income certification sheets are submitted annually by
developers of HOME-funded projects and are placed in the project file. Review of
income and other eligibility documentation are completed on-site. Physical inspections
of HOME-assisted units are conducted on a one-, two-, and three-year cycle based on
the number of HOME units. The inspector summarizes the findings and any follow-up
work required. These inspection forms are filed in the project files.
• Consortium Monitoring – The cities of Eugene and Springfield recently entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding which states the program responsibilities of the
Consortium. Springfield participates in an annual monitoring conducted by the City of
Eugene as lead agency.
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• City Single Audit – The Federal HOME program is reviewed by the City’s external
auditors annually.
• Project Management – Each project is managed by Springfield HOME program staff.
The project manager reviews projects for compliance throughout the implementation
of the project. Project contracts include a scope of work, timeline, and budget as well
as regulatory requirements – use of minority business enterprises, environmental
requirements, mitigation efforts, record keeping, etc.
• Affirmative Marketing – Both cities have a joint Affirmative Marketing Policy that
complies with 24CFR §92.351. The City of Springfield periodically reviews the marketing
plans for all affordable housing developments in Springfield. The housing providers
have active plans in place and are diligent in their work to seek out and provide
housing to our minority communities. NEDCO provides homebuyer outreach and
marketing activities in Spanish.
• Program Income – In addition to its FY2013/14 HOME entitlement, the City of Springfield
is allocating an estimated $53,235 of HOME Program Income (PI) received in FY12/13 to
projects and activities. Springfield anticipates receiving approximately $90,000 of PI in
FY13/14. Ten percent of the PI received will be used for HOME program administration.
The remainder will be carried forward, and will be allocated in the following program
year.
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City of Springfield
Springfield FY 2014/15 HOME Funding Allocations
Funding Amounts:
New Grant Funds $ 299,575
Program Income (est.) $ 99,010
Previous Year $ 3,486
TOTAL AVAILABLE $ 402,071
Applicant Project HOME Amount
New Funds Previous Year
Carryover, PI
HACSA,
Metropolitan
Housing
Development of Glenwood Place
mixed-use development $ 83,810 $102,496
Grant Administration* $ 29,958 -
Program/Project Delivery $59,016
City Housing Programs $100,000 -
CHDO Operating $ 14,979 -
Unallocated amount (carry forward
to next year) $ 11,813 -
Subtotal $299,575 $102,496
GRAND TOTAL $402,071
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Summary of FY2013/14
HOME Proposals and Approved Funding Amounts
1. Project: Glenwood Place
Location: 4224 Franklin Blvd, Glenwood
Developer: HACSA, Metropolitan Affordable Housing
Approved: $186,306 HOME Grant
Total Proj. Cost: $11,445,684 (Phase 1)
HACSA, in partnership with Metropolitan Affordable Housing is receiving $186,306 of HOME
funding to support the development of Glenwood Place, a multi-family mixed used
development located in Glenwood. When completed, the development will consist of 130
affordable workforce housing units and ground floor commercial space fronting Franklin Blvd.
Glenwood is located in a transit-rich area, positioned between Eugene and Springfield, with
easy access to the U of O, LCC, Peace Health Medical Center, and both downtowns.
The workforce housing within the development will consist of studio, one-bedroom and two-
bedroom apartments set at rent levels affordable to individuals and families earning 30-60% of
median area income. The development will include community spaces and meeting rooms,
open areas, and parking for the commercial and residential tenants. The development will be
a catalyst for new economic activity along the Franklin Blvd. corridor, and is consistent with
the goals of the Glenwood Refinement Plan.
If awarded, these funds may not be used by the developers until the site has received
environmental clearance, and has been annexed to the City of Springfield. The annexation
process has been completed. HACSA received a HOME grant of $96,500 in FY2012 for
predevelopment costs associated with Glenwood Place. In FY2013, HACSA received
allocations of CDBG and HOME funds totaling $291,750 to assist with the development of the
project.
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Springfield 2014/15 HOME Table 3C
Housing Development – Permanent Multi-Family
Project/Local ID: 0012
Project Name: Metropolitan Housing and HACSA –
Glenwood Place
Project Location: Franklin Blvd., Glenwood/Springfield, OR
97403
Project Description: Acquisition and development of 130 unit
mixed-use affordable housing complex in
Glenwood.
Project Explanation: Acquisition and development costs
associated with the Glenwood Place mixed-use complex, commercial and 150 units of
workforce housing. Start/Completion Dates: 3/01/2015– 12/31/2016
Funding Sources: HOME - $186,306
Matrix Code/Title: Construction of Housing
Priority Need: Housing
Eligibility Citation: 92.206(a)
National Objective LMI-Housing
Accomplishment Type/Goal: 130 units, 11 HOME units
Performance Measures
Objective Decent Housing
Outcome Affordability
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with Disabilities No
Address Public Housing Needs Yes
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Springfield Home Ownership Program
Project/Local ID: 0013
Project Name: Springfield Home Ownership Program (SHOP)
Project Location: City-wide, Springfield
Project Description: Downpayment assistance for low- and
moderate-income homebuyers.
Project Explanation: Downpayment assistance loans of up to
$7,000 to low- and moderate-income
homebuyers.
Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Sources: HOME $100,000
Matrix Code/Title: Direct Homeownership Assistance
Priority Need: Housing
Eligibility Citation: 92.206(c)
National Objective
Accomplishment Type/Goal: 15 units
Performance Measures
Objective Decent Housing
Outcome Affordability
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with Disabilities No
Address Public Housing Needs No
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Springfield 2014/15 HOME Table 3C
HOME Grant Administration
Project/Local ID: 0014
Project Name: HOME Grant Administration
Project Location: 225 5th St., Springfield, OR 97477
Project Description: General management, oversight and
coordination of Springfield HOME grant
program.
Project Explanation: Supports eligible HOME administrative costs.
Amount shown includes utilizing 10% of
projected Program Income for FY14-15 Start/Completion Dates: 7/01/2014 – 6/30/2015
Funding Sources: HOME $29,957
Matrix Code/Title: HOME Admin/Planning Costs of PJ
Priority Need: Housing
Eligibility Citation: 92.207
National Objective
Accomplishment Type/Goal: n/a
Performance Measures
Objective n/a
Outcome n/a
Project Primary Purpose
Help the Homeless No
Help Persons with HIV/AIDS No
Help Persons with Disabilities No
Address Public Housing Needs No
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