HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 CDBG Update and Action Plan AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 3/4/2019
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Erin Fifield/DPW Staff Phone No: 726-2302
Estimated Time: 40 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: Promote and Enhance our Hometown Feel
while Focusing on Livability and Environmental Quality ITEM TITLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) UPDATE AND
ACTION PLAN
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Approve a draft FY2020 CDBG One Year Action Plan to be published for public
comment.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
Each year, the City receives Federal Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City must allocate CDBG funds through a One Year Action Plan to
indicate how the City intends to address the strategies identified in the Eugene-
Springfield Consolidated Plan.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Council Briefing Memo
Attachment 2: Eugene-Springfield FY18 Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Springfield Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) met on
February 7, 2019 to discuss potential strategies for the allocation of 2019-2020 CDBG funds, and has made a recommendation to Council for a One Year Action
Plan for Fiscal Year 2020.
Next steps: Following Council’s direction, staff will publish the draft One Year
Action Plan for public comment. In April, the CDAC will meet to hold a public hearing on the draft plan, and will make a final recommendation to Council for the allocation of funds. In May, Council will be asked to adopt a final CDBG FY20
One Year Action Plan for submission to HUD.
M E M O R A N D U M City of Springfield
Date: 2/25/2019
To: Gino Grimaldi COUNCIL
From: Tom Boyatt, Interim Director of DPW
Sandy Belson, Interim CMD Manager
Erin Fifield, Community Development Analyst
BRIEFING
Subject: CDBG UPDATE and ACTION PLAN MEMORANDUM
ISSUE: Each year, the City receives federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City must
allocate CDBG funds through a One Year Action Plan to indicate how the City intends to address
the strategies identified in the Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan.
COUNCIL GOALS/
MANDATE:
Promote and Enhance our Hometown Feel While Focusing on Livability and Environmental Quality
BACKGROUND
2015 Eugene-Springfield Consolidated plan
This 5-year regional strategic plan for housing and community development, required by the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive CDBG funds, was approved by City Council in 2015 and sets the goals and activities for the use of CDBG and HOME funds.
The Consolidated Plan relied on the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from the US Census, Lane Livability Consortium, interviews and surveys with over 50 local agencies and non-profit
human service providers, and participation and comments from the community to identify housing, homeless, and community development needs and trends.
The 2015 Consolidated Plan developed the following seven (7) strategies to address the priority needs of low-income residents it identified:
1. Increase the supply of affordable housing
2. Rehabilitate existing housing stock
3. Provide down-payment assistance for home ownership
4. Remove barriers to affordable and supportive housing
5. Support a human services delivery system
6. Promote economic development and employment opportunities
7. Make strategic improvements to improve low income neighborhoods
One Year Action Plan
Each year, the City is entitled to receive an allocation of CDBG funds from HUD. In order to do so,
the City must develop a One-Year Action Plan describing how it plans to allocate funds to address local community needs. The proposed uses of funding must align with allowed uses and with the local
community needs and strategies identified in the 2015 Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, Springfield received an entitlement allocation of $523,929; without final
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numbers from HUD, staff is estimating the City will receive the same allocation in FY20. In FY19, the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) repaid a portion of CDBG funds
invested in Sprout when they sold the building. Most of that repayment was reflected in the FY19
One Year Action Plan. $9,280 (15%) of that repayment is available in FY20, and can be put toward the G Street OASIS program as in previous years.
OVERVIEW OF CDBG STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES Below is a detailed overview and summary of Springfield efforts toward addressing the Eugene-
Springfield Consolidated Plan strategies. For a clear report on accomplishments for FY18, see
Attachment 2, the Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Annual Report and Evaluation (CAPER). 1. Increase the supply of affordable housing
In FY17 and FY19, Council allocated nearly $750,000 of CDBG funds toward acquisition, site improvements, and/or other activities to create new affordable housing units. Staff identified publicly-
owned property (725 S. 57th St) that could be available for new housing units, issued a Request for Information (RFI), followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) to developers, but did not receive any applications. In Fall 2018, Council directed staff to make these funds available through an open
application process (i.e. Request for Concepts). That application was released February 11th and is currently open (click here for application). It is anticipated the Community Development Advisory
Committee will review the first round of applications at its April meeting, and Council can select
Concepts during a work session in May. 2. Emergency Home Repair (EHR) Program
Springfield’s EHR program provides urgent home repair services as a grant (up to $5,000 over 5 years) to very low-income Springfield homeowners. Program costs include: inspecting the home,
processing applications, conducting an environmental review, coordinating work orders, paying for
the repair, and verifying work completed.
City staff coordinates efforts with multiple agencies, including: Homes for Good, Lane Council of
Governments Senior and Disability Services, Habitat for Humanity, Springfield Utility Board, Catholic Community Services, local hospitals, local contractors, and managers of manufactured home
parks. Staff continues to explore ways to conduct outreach and make the program more efficient. Based on trends, it is estimated that there will be $7,788 in carry-over funds for FY20 and expenses
of $105,027 requiring a minimum allocation of $97,239.
UPDATED THROUGH 12/31/2018
EHR Cash Flow FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19* FY20*
Beginning Cash $0 $52,452 $92,086 $144,823 $146,624 $98,024 $7,788
Annual Allocation $167,168 $155,749 $141,604 $110,000 $55,000 $16,170
TOTAL available $167,168 $208,201 $233,690 $254,823 $201,624 $114,194 $7,788
Expenses $114,716 $116,115 $88,867 $108,199 $103,600 $106,406 $105,027
Remainder $52,452 $92,086 $144,823 $146,624 $98,024 $7,788
# of units rehabbed 26 49 52 60 64 60 60
* Expenses for these years are estimates, based on current expenditures. 3. Springfield Homeownership Program (SHOP) Springfield’s SHOP assists low-income residents with the first-time purchase of a home by providing
an interest-free loan, up to $7,000, toward the down payment and related costs of buying a qualified
home in Springfield.
Similar to other cities in Oregon, Springfield is experiencing a low inventory of homes for sale. Clients are having difficulty finding units that are both affordable (under $233,000), and meet CDBG
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quality requirements. Staff aims to revisit program components to determine if there are changes to the program that could better help households become homeowners.
With a projected remainder of $91,623 at the end of FY19, there will be sufficient funds available without an additional allocation in FY20.
UPDATED THROUGH 12/31/2018 SHOP Cash Flow FY16** FY17 FY18 FY19* FY20*
Beginning Cash $0 $91,337 $123,832 $106,623 $91,623
Annual Allocation $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 $0
TOTAL AVAILABLE $100,000 $191,337 $173,832 $106,623 $91,623
Expenses $8,663 $67,505 $67,209 $15,000 $67,209
Remainder $91,337 $123,832 $106,623 $91,623 $24,413
# of clients served 1 9 8 2 8
* Expenses for these years are estimates, based on current expenditures.
**Funds in FY16 were not made available until May 2016
4. Remove barriers to affordable and supportive housing
In FY19, Springfield dedicated staff time and efficiently used university student interns to develop an
outreach strategy to educate Springfield residents and landlords about fair housing. Fair housing documents were created for dissemination, and (will be) available on the City’s website. University
student’s interns will work to implement pieces of the outreach strategy in 2019.
5. Contribution to the Human Services Commission (HSC)
Springfield allocates CDBG and General Fund dollars to support a human services delivery system
administered by Lane County. The HSC is an intergovernmental commission comprised of Springfield, Eugene, and Lane County elected officials and budget committee members to address
basic needs of low-income residents. Springfield, Eugene, and Lane County pool their state and federal grants and general funds contributions to contract with human service providers.
HUD caps the amount of CDBG funds that can be spent on public service at 15%. For years, Springfield has contributed 15% of its CDBG funds to the Human Services Commission (HSC),
which distributes these funds to help various non-profit service providers. In FY19, CDBG funds
supported Catholic Community Services, Food for Lane County, Relief Nursery, and Womenspace.
G Street OASIS – This program is a collaboration of multiple organizations aiming to provide
homeless families with children with access to a set of coordinated services offered at multiple locations within the immediate G Street neighborhood in Springfield. The City of Springfield has
allocated $25,000 of its General Fund toward the G Street OASIS over the years. The City can also fund the G Street OASIS with CDBG funds; however, per HUD requirements, the City cannot replace its General Fund contribution with CDBG funds, it can only add additional funds.
While HUD caps the use of CDBG entitlement funds at 15% toward public services, HUD allows an additional 15% of program income received to also be put toward public services. Given its 15% of
entitlement funds contribution to the HSC, the City of Springfield has allocated 15% of program income (when it is received) toward the G Street OASIS program.
6. Promote economic development and employment opportunities through the creation of jobs and business development
Funds had previously been allocated toward this strategy through business loans in the downtown
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area and to NEDCO for microenterprise training. The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) currently funds a loan program for downtown businesses. Previous microenterprise training
programs had mixed results.
7. Make strategic investments to improve low-income neighborhoods
In FY16, City Council awarded $278,199 in CDBG funds toward neighborhood improvements in
low-income neighborhoods. These funds completed the 13th Street sidewalk connector project by creating a paved, lit path between Centennial Boulevard and Willamalane Park, including a crosswalk
and pedestrian-activated flashing beacon at Centennial. The project also included upgrading street
lights from yellow sodium to LED in the surrounding areas between Pioneer Parkway and Mohawk Boulevard.
In 2018, Springfield transportation staff submitted an application to ODOT’s Safe Routes to School Infrastructure grant. City staff, working with the school district, identified six school crossing sites in
need of improvements, including Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)s, curb extensions, crosswalk striping, and ADA ramps. The City received funding that would pay for only two sites. CDBG funds could be used to fund additional site improvements.
Grant Administration and Planning
The City of Springfield uses CDBG funds to pay for staff costs to administer the CDBG program. HUD requirements to administer the CDBG program include planning for the Consolidated Plan,
One-Year Action Plans, subrecipient monitoring, program management, coordination with other agencies, environmental review compliance, federal reporting, and ongoing evaluation of the program itself. The CDBG program limits reimbursement for program administrative costs to 20% of the
City’s annual allocation. As CDBG entitlement funds have decreased over the years, so have the City’s available resources for administration and planning.
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CDAC DRAFT ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) met on February 7, 2019 to make a
recommendation to Council for a draft allocation of FY20 CDBG funds. The CDAC’s discussion touched on most of the consolidated plan strategies:
Increase the supply of affordable housing – The CDAC acknowledged there seemed to be enough carryover funds for Affordable Housing from the Request for Concepts, and did not think there
needed to be an additional allocation toward this strategy.
Rehab existing housing stock – The EHR program is expected to use most of its funds by June. The
CDAC supported allocating enough funds to ensure the program was fully funded next year, given prior spending.
Down payment assistance – CDAC does not recommend allocating funds toward the down payment assistance program (SHOP) for FY20 because there is sufficient carryover of funds from past years which are still available to use.
Support a human services delivery system – CDAC members expressed support for the Lane County
Human Services Commission (HSC) contribution and the G Street OASIS program. The CDAC was
not in consensus, however, on how to share the limited CDBG funds that could be put toward public service activities. As a Committee, the CDAC did not discuss the City’s general fund contributions
(in addition to CDBG funds) to these two activities.
Given the City’s Intergovernmental Agreement, participation, and contribution to the HSC, staff
recommends the City continue to support the HSC with its 15% CDBG entitlement contribution. By
doing so, Council will still have an additional $9,280 of program income from FY19 available to put toward G Street OASIS, without having to decrease its HSC contribution. If Council would like to
consider changing its CDBG contribution to the HSC, staff recommends first talking with the HSC to
understand how it would impact their work. Further, there is the opportunity to discuss through the HSC how the G Street OASIS could apply for and receive funds through the HSC Request for
Proposal process. Strategic improvements to low-income neighborhoods – One member of the public1 spoke during
public comment about the need for public infrastructure in Glenwood, and the inability of low-income
residents to pay for it. If a resident’s septic system fails, and they are required to annex and connect to the City sewer, the cost to do so may exceed what residents can afford. The CDAC was sympathetic
to the issue, but were reluctant to recommend funding without knowing exact costs for a particular
project.
Staff shared with the CDAC the City’s recent application for, and partial award of, state funds for school crossing improvements, including Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)s, curb extensions, crosswalk striping, and ADA ramps. Of the six sites identified in need of improvements,
three sites are in low-income neighborhoods and would be eligible for CDAC funds:
Maple Elementary School (21st and H Street)
Two Rivers – Dos Rios Elementary School (10th and G Street)
Hamlin Middle School (5th at Moffitt Lane and M Street)
The CDAC recommended the remainder of unallocated CDBG funds go toward the Safe Routes to Schools school crossing sites in need of improvements. This amount would be sufficient to fund 2 of
3 eligible sites, including one across at the G Street OASIS.
1 Staff have since sent estimated costs to the Glenwood resident for further discussion and consideration of a Local Improvement District.
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CDBG REVENUES (estimated) Amount
FY 2019-2020 Entitlement Funds $ 523,929
Program Income (15% of FY18-19 funds) $ 9,280
TOTAL $ 533,209
CDBG EXPENDITURES (estimated) Estimated carryover
funds
CDAC FY20 recommended
allocation
Estimated TOTAL available (FY20 +
carryover funds)
Consolidated Plan Strategy Activity Amount Amount Amount
1. Increase supply of affordable housing Acquisition, improvements, etc. $750,000 $0 $750,000
2. Rehab existing housing stock affordable to low-
income persons
Emergency Home
Repair Program (EHR) $7,788 $110,000 $117,788
3. Provide down
payment assistance for
home ownership
Springfield
Homeownership
Program (SHOP)
$91,623 $0 $91,623
4. Remove barriers
to affordable and supportive
housing
Support programs
that assure housing is provided without
discrimination
$0 $0 $0
5. Support a human services delivery
system to address the needs of homeless persons
and special needs
populations
Human Services
Commission (HSC) contribution $0 $50,000-78,589*
(9.5 - 15% FY20) $50,000 - $78,589*
G Street OASIS $9,280 $0 - 28,589* (0 - 6.5% of FY20) $9,280 - $37,869*
Non-profit capital improvements $0 $0 $0
6. Promote econ.
development and employment opportunities
Economic development;
workforce training
$0 $0 $0
7. Make strategic
improvements to
improve low income
neighborhoods
Public
improvements in
sidewalks/streets; Downtown
improvements
$0 $230,555 $230,555
Grant Admin.
(20% max) $0 $104,785
(20% of FY20) $104,785
TOTAL $858,691 $523,929 $1,382,620
* If the full 15% of the estimated CDBG annual allocation is put toward the HSC, that amount would be $78,539, leaving $9,280 of program income for G-Street OASIS. If a portion of the CDBG annual
allocation ($28,539) is put toward G-Street Oasis in addition to program income, then the total for G-Street OASIS would be $37,869 leaving $50,000 for the HSC. As a reminder, the City has also been supporting
both of these entities with general fund dollars.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a draft CDBG FY20 One-Year Action Plan to be published for public comment.
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Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report forHousing and Community Development
Eugene-S eld
Consolidated Annual
Performance & Evaluation
Report Fiscal Year - 2018
Executive Summary
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Eugene-Springfield 2018 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
This Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) reviews the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funded activities undertaken by the Cities of
Eugene and Springfield between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018 (City Fiscal Year 2018). It is the third of five annual
reports describing Eugene’s and Springfield’s progress toward housing and community development objectives
identified in the 2015 Eugene‐Springfield Consolidated Plan and One‐Year Action Plans.
The Cities of Eugene and Springfield each receive an annual entitlement allocation of CDBG funds directly from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Eugene also receives HOME funds from HUD
on behalf of the Eugene‐Springfield HOME Consortium. The City of Eugene is the lead agency in the HOME
Consortium.
The 2018 CAPER evaluates the progress towards achieving the goals and strategies established in the 2015
Consolidated Plan and One‐Year Action Plans to address the affordable housing, human service, and employment
needs of low‐ and moderate‐income households in our community. A table from the 2015 Consolidated Plan that
identifies the adopted Priority Needs, Affordable Housing Strategies, and Community Development Strategies is
provided as Attachment A. Specific measures of progress and numeric five‐year goals were established for each
strategy. Attachment B reports the progress made towards the five‐year goals during the first three years of
this Consolidated Plan, July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. The following document summarizes progress under
each of the identified strategies. Electronic copies of the 2015 Eugene‐Springfield Consolidated Plan, annual Action
Plans, and CAPERs are all available online at www.eugene‐or.gov/hudconplan.
Staff Contacts
City of Eugene
Stephanie Jennings – Grants Manager
99 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR
97401 Stephanie.A.Jennings@ci.eugene
.or.us
City of Springfield
Erin Fifield – Community Development Analyst
225 Fifth St, Springfield, OR 97477
efifield@springfield‐or.gov
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2018 Eugene- Springfield Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 2
Affordable Housing
The Eugene‐Springfield Consolidated Plan identified four strategies to increase access to affordable housing for
Eugene and Springfield residents including: 1) Increase the supply of affordable housing; 2) Rehabilitate existing
housing stock affordable to low‐income persons; 3) Provide down‐payment assistance for homeownership; and
4) Remove barriers to affordable and supportive housing. Both jurisdictions have made progress toward their
Affordable Housing Strategies using a combination of CDBG and HOME funds. Work undertaken in FY 2018 to
accomplish each strategy is described briefly below.
Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing
The Cities of Eugene and Springfield advanced multiple strategies to increase the supply of affordable housing
using both HOME and CDBG funds. Components of this strategy include: 1) Development of affordable housing
projects; 2) Acquisition of land for future affordable housing development; and 3) Operating support for
organizations engaged in affordable housing development. Outcomes in each of these areas are described
below.
Housing Development
In summary, 17 units of affordable housing were created through the completion of two acquisition projects
(River Road Apartments and Youth House). Four units are for persons living with HIV/AIDS and 13 units are for
persons experiencing homelessness aged 16‐18.
Two additional projects with 40 affordable housing units are underway including The Monroe and Myrtlewood
Apartments. These projects will be completed in future reporting periods.
River Road Apartments – Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) received HOME funds to
acquire a four unit apartment building in the River Road neighborhood. The rehabilitated units are targeted to
very low‐income persons living with HIV/AIDS. (Eugene)
Youth House – St. Vincent de Paul Society
of Lane County (SVdP) received HOME
funds to acquire a former church building
in the Southwest Hills neighborhood to
provide 13 transitional housing units for
homeless youth age 16‐18 and one on‐site
manager unit. The renovated building
includes studio apartments and common
areas. (Eugene)
The Monroe – Liberty Housing Group, LLC
received HOME funds to acquire a six unit
apartment building in the Whiteaker
neighborhood. Veterans will be the target
population for these two bedroom units.
Rehabilitation is nearly complete.
(Eugene)
Youth House, completed
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Myrtlewood – SVdP was awarded HOME funds to
construct the Myrtlewood on Main Street. The new
building will be 34 apartments for low‐income
households, eight of which will target households
with developmentally disabled persons. There will
also be one on‐site manager unit. Construction is
nearly complete. (Springfield)
Market District Commons – Homes for Good (the
Public Housing Authority previously known as
HACSA) was awarded HOME funds to construct
Market District Commons at 6th Avenue and Oak
Street in downtown Eugene. The building will be 49
apartments for low‐income households and one
on‐site manager apartment in four floors above
first floor commercial. Ten of the units will be
targeted to homeless veterans. (Eugene)
Acquire Land for Future Affordable Housing Development
Eugene will offer the property located at 1505‐1525 River Road to affordable housing developers through a
competitive Request for Proposals process. This property was acquired in the last reporting period. The land
will be offered in addition to HOME development funds and local resources. This future development is likely
to result in the addition of 50‐60 new affordable housing units.
The City of Springfield has prioritized identifying publicly‐owned property for residential development. The
City has identified a site in east Springfield and is in the process of making it available for future affordable
housing development. CDBG funds have been allocated to help acquire and develop the property.
Provide Operating Support for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO)
The Eugene‐Springfield HOME Consortium used $48,854 in HOME funds to provide operating support to
Community Housing Development Organizations serving both cities. There are three active CHDOs serving
the Eugene‐Springfield area including Cornerstone Community Housing, SVdP, and NEDCO.
Mrytlewood Apartments, under construction
Eugene and Springfield have created 146 housing units over the past three years. With 89 units underway, the
jurisdictions are achieving 40% of the five-year goal towards the development of 600 affordable housing units.
Rendering of Market District Commons
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Rehabilitate Existing Housing Stock Affordable to Low-Income Persons
The cities of Eugene and Springfield both made substantial progress towards homeowner and rental housing
rehabilitation goal. In total, 88 households received emergency home repair and/or accessibility assistance.
Homeowner Rehabilitation Activity
Eugene Emergency Home Repair Program – A total of 24 households received assistance through Eugene’s
emergency home repair and accessibility improvements program. Of these, 13 homes are occupied by
people with disabilities and 17 homes are occupied by people who are elderly. The program provides up to
$5,000 every three years to very low‐income property owners to correct conditions that create a threat to
the health and safety of the occupants or could cause rapid deterioration to the structure. Assistance is
also available to very low‐income homeowners and tenants with disabilities to make accessibility
improvements. (Eugene)
Springfield Emergency Home Repair Program – A total of 64 households received assistance through
Springfield’s emergency home repair program. Of these, 48 homes are occupied by homeowners who are
elderly. The program provides up to $5,000 every five years to very low‐income property owners to correct
conditions that create a threat to the health and safety of the occupants. (Springfield)
Rental Rehabilitation Activity
Ya‐Po‐Ah Terrace Retirement Apartments, which is locally owned by Evergreen Union Retirement Apartments
(EURA), consists of 222 units for people aged 62 years and older. Residents pay 30% of their income. Federal
rent subsidies for 210 units are dedicated to low‐ and very low‐income seniors who earn up to 50% of area
median income. EURA has applied to the City of Eugene for a Rental Rehabilitation Loan to help fund the
extensive project. The preservation is only possible with a combination of federal, state and local resources.
Construction is expected to begin in FY 2019.
Rendering of Ya-Po-Ah Terrace
With the future completion of Ya-Po-Ah Terrace, Eugene is expected to exceed the 5-Year Goal of rehabilitating 350
rental units by 144 units, for a total of 494 rental units, or 142% of the five-year goal.
As shown above, using CDBG funds, Eugene has rehabilitated
272 housing units three years into the current Consolidated
Plan. This is 78% of the five-year goal of rehabilitating 350
existing units.
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Provide Down Payment Assistance for Homeownership
Both Springfield and Eugene transitioned funding for their respective homebuyer assistance programs to
CDBG from HOME as part of the 2015 Consolidated Plan.
Eugene Homebuyer Assistance Program – This program was launched as a pilot in October 2015 using CDBG
funds. Due to local market conditions, the program was suspended mid‐way through FY 2017. Low‐income
households seeking to purchase had tremendous difficulty finding units that were both affordable and met
CDBG quality requirements making this program ineffective.
Springfield Home Ownership Program – Down‐payment assistance was provided to eight low‐income
homeowners, through 0% interest deferred loans up to $7,000. With a delayed start to the program in 2015,
Springfield still has funds available for the program from FY 2017 and FY 2018 allocations.
Remove Barriers to Affordable and Supportive Housing
Both Eugene and Springfield seek opportunities to affirmatively further fair housing and raise awareness of the
housing needs of low‐ and moderate‐income people.
Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board
The Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board (HPB) completed strategic work planning. Two Task Teams were
formed to: 1) Research a dedicated local source of funding for affordable housing and 2) Identify alternative
housing types and barriers for low‐ and very low‐income families. The HPB made recommendations to City
Council on both topics and additional, city‐wide work is underway. The HPB continued to advocate for state
and local policy changes to remove barriers to affordable housing and housing choice. Eugene staff
collaborated with community advocacy groups on fair housing strategies, trainings, and outreach.
Fair Housing
Eugene engaged in fair housing work in collaboration with the Fair
Housing Council of Oregon. The hotline for fair housing questions
and complaints served as a useful resource for community
members. Fair housing advocacy was provided and investigations
were conducted.
A total of six fair housing trainings were held for staff, social
service agencies, housing providers, and community members.
One training was created for Spanish‐speaking community
members. A Spanish interpreter and equipment were available for
language translation during the training.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Mayor
Vinis proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month in Eugene. Also, an
outreach event aimed at families with children was held in
collaboration with the Eugene Public Library. This special event
included fair housing themed books read by Mayor Vinis, crafts, and
the distribution of fair housing materials in English and Spanish. Staff also exhibited at the University of
Oregon’s Off‐Campus Housing Fair and provided fair housing education and bilingual resources.
Springfield dedicated time and efficiently used university student interns to help address this strategy. Fair
housing documents were created for dissemination to local residents and landlords, and are available on the
City’s website. Also, an outreach strategy was developed to further educate residents and landlords about
fair housing, beginning in FY 2019.
Mayor Vinis at Fair Housing Story Time
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Community Development
Springfield and Eugene made significant progress toward their Community Development Strategies using
CDBG funds. Accomplishments for human services, economic development, and improvements to low‐
income areas are described below.
Support a Human Services Delivery System to Address the Needs of
Homeless Persons and Special Needs Populations
Both Eugene and Springfield continued investments in human service operations. In addition, Eugene
continued preparatory work on four human service capital facilities projects.
Human Service Operations
Eugene Human Services ‐ Eugene provided $350,000 in CDBG funds, in collaboration with the Lane County
Human Services Commission which supported 24,995 low‐ and very low‐income persons with critical social
services. A significant proportion of persons served by these agencies are homeless or at‐risk of
homelessness. Funded agencies include: Food for Lane County, The Relief Nursery, Catholic Community
Services, St. Vincent de Paul, and Womenspace.
Springfield Human Services ‐ Springfield provided $72,935 in CDBG funds to the Lane County Human Services
Commission which supported 10,611 low‐ and very low‐income persons with critical social services in
Springfield. Funded agencies include: Food for Lane County, The Relief Nursery, Catholic Community Services
Service Center, and Womenspace.
Human Services Capital Facilities
In FY 2016, Eugene released a Request for Proposals that led to four new capital facility projects, which were
approved for funding by the CDBG Advisory Committee and City Council. These facilities serve over 11,000
low‐ and moderate‐income people and people experiencing homelessness each year.
Looking Glass, McKay Lodge – provides male, juvenile ex‐offenders while providing housing, meals, and access
to an array of human services, health care, and education.
Head Start, Whiteaker School Community Center – serves low‐ and extremely low‐income children and their
families.
ShelterCare, Homeless Medical Recuperation program – provides emergency housing, meals, and wrap
around services to people being discharged from hospitals who would otherwise be homeless.
Catholic Community Services, Eugene Community Service Center – is the largest distributor of food boxes
among 150 Food for Lane County partners. Emergency housing vouchers, rapid‐rehousing, and other self‐
sufficiency programs are among the additional services provided to community members in need.
Of the four capital facility projects, three environmental reviews were completed. Further investigative work
was performed, partnership opportunities were explored and finalized, and more detailed work progressed
on project specifications. Additional funds were allocated through the HUD 2018 Action Plan for three of the
four projects. At the end of FY 2018, three of the four projects executed grant agreements and projects were
in the final stages of preparing bid documents. Construction will begin in FY 2019. (Eugene)
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Promote Economic Development and Employment Opportunities
through the Creation of Jobs and Business Development
Significant progress was made in Eugene’s economic development activities as described below.
Eugene Business Development Fund/Emerging Business Loan Program
Eugene continued to operate its Business Development Fund, and provided four loans totaling $887,500,
which are projected to result in the creation of twenty three jobs for low‐income people to the following local
businesses: Elegant Elephant Baking Corporation, Fire & Rod, LLC dba The Wheel Apizza Pub, WildCraft Cider
Works, Inc., and Shelton‐Turnbull Printers, Inc. Additionally, there are applications totaling $895,000 in
underwriting which if approved, will fund in FY 2019.
Microenterprise Training
Eugene Microenterprise Training – NEDCO was selected through an open request for proposals in May of
2015 to conduct Microenterprise Training on behalf of the City of Eugene. A total of 60 people who are either
business owners or seeking to start a business were trained.
Springfield Microenterprise Training – During this reporting period, Springfield did not allocate funds to this
program.
Make Strategic Investments to Improve Low-Income Neighborhoods
and Other Areas Exhibiting Conditions of Slums and Blight
The Cities of Eugene and Springfield did not allocate funds to support this strategy during this reporting period.
The Wheel Apizza Pub, New Haven Style Pizza
Elegant Elephant Baking Co, a Gluten-Free Bakery
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Attachment A
Eugene Springfield 2015 Consolidated Plan – Priority Needs and Strategies Tables
Priority Needs Table
Priority Need Explanation
Renters - Low and very low income people need increased
access to quality affordable rental housing A significant majority of low-income renters spend more than 30%
of their income on housing costs (Eugene–76%, Springfield–74%)
A significant majority of low-income renters experience over-
crowding, substandard housing, or a housing cost burden
(Eugene–78%, Springfield–76%)
A large percentage of low-income renters spend more than 50%
of their income on housing costs (Eugene–51%, Springfield–34%)
Home Owners - Low and very low income people need
increased access to affordable home ownership
opportunities and support to remain homeowners
A significant majority of low-income owners experience over-
crowding, substandard housing, or a housing cost burden
(Eugene – 76%, Springfield – 57%)
A significant majority of low-income owners spend more than 30%
of their income on housing costs (Eugene–64%, Springfield–56%)
A large percentage of low-income owners spend more than 50%
of their income on housing costs (Eugene–40%, Springfield–31%)
Homeless - People need access to housing and supportive
services to prevent them from becoming homeless and to
leave homelessness
A total of 11,668 homeless individuals were served in FY 2014 by
agencies funded by Lane County.
The three public school districts in Eugene and Springfield report
1,616 homeless youth during 2014, and this definition includes
students who are staying with friends or family.
The definition of homeless for purposes of this Plan includes
people who are “doubled-up”.
Non-Homeless Special Needs Populations - People with
special needs including seniors, ex-offenders, people with
HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, people with drug and
alcohol addictions, people who are evicted or foreclosed,
people with physical and mental disabilities, veterans, youth
and college students, and youth aging out of foster care.
Special needs populations need additional support as it relates to
affordable housing, human services, and employment
opportunities.
Employment Opportunities - People who have low
incomes, are unemployed or underemployed need a broader
range of employment opportunities, including self-
employment.
Between 2007 and 2010, Lane County lost nearly 18,000 jobs.
The loss of jobs combined with the subsequent recession, have
widened the gap between employed wages and housing costs.
Low-Income Areas & Areas of Slums and Blight –
Geographic areas defined as areas of slums and blight or as
low-income areas need additional support for rehabilitation
and public facility improvements
There are several areas in this community that are or could meet
the HUD requirement for an areas of slums and blight which would
allow different uses of CDBG funds. These areas could benefit
from increased investments in the area.
There are several areas of this community that are characterized
by 51% or more low- to moderate-income residents, which can
benefit from increased investments in this area.
For the purposes of the 2015 Consolidated Plan, HUD provided data from the 2007-2011 Census ACS for the cost burden data above.
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Affordable Housing Strategies to Address Priority Needs and Five-Year Goals
Strategy
Priority Needs
Addressed Possible Examples Measurements
HOME
Consortium
Eugene
CDBG
Springfield
CDBG
Increase the supply
of affordable housing
(Consortium HOME
and CDBG)
Renters, Home
Owners,
Homeless,
Special Needs
Land Acquisition.
Development of new
rental housing.
Operating Support for
Community Housing
Development
Organizations
Number of rental units
constructed, reconstructed,
acquired or preserved
600 50
Number of CHDO’s Assisted 4
Housing for homeless added 20
Number of sites acquired 2 1
Homeowner housing added 10 5
Rehabilitate existing
housing stock
affordable to low-
income persons
(CDBG)
Renters,
Homeless,
Special Needs,
Low-Income
Areas, Home
Owners
Continue and expand
publicly supported
rehabilitation and
accessibility
improvements.
Number of rental units
rehabilitated 350 5
Number of home owner units
rehabilitated 150 200
Provide down
payment assistance
for home ownership
(CDBG)
Home Owners Assist low-income
residents with the first
time purchase of a
home.
Households assisted with
direct assistance to home
buyers 10 50
Remove barriers to
affordable and
supportive housing
(CDBG)
Renters, Home
Owners,
Homeless, Low
Income Area
Non Homeless
Special Needs
Support programs that
assure housing
opportunities are
provided without
discrimination. Support
Housing Policy Board.
Update Fair Housing
Plan.
Maintain Housing Policy
board Yes Yes
Number of fair housing events 20 5
Maintain fair housing services Yes Yes
Update Fair Housing Plan Yes Yes
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Community Development Strategies to Address Priority Needs and Five-Year Goals
Strategy
Priority Needs
Addressed Possible Examples Measurements
HOME
Consortium
Eugene
CDBG
Springfield
CDBG
Support a human
services delivery
system to address
the needs of
homeless persons
and special needs
populations (CDBG)
Homeless,
Special Needs
Fund capital
improvements to facilities
owned by non-profits.
Fund non-profit services
through the Human
Services Commission.
Persons assisted with
public facility activities
25,000 5,000
Persons assisted with
public service activities
110,000 65,000
Number of public facilities
improved
15 4
Number of transitional or
emergency beds added
20 5
Promote economic
development and
employment
opportunities through
the creation of jobs
and business
development (CDBG)
Employment
Opportunities
Provide below market
financing to local
businesses creating or
retaining jobs. Provide
micro-enterprise training
and development
opportunities.
Jobs created or retained 200 5
Businesses assisted 50 1
Micro business trainees
300 55
Make strategic
investments to
improve low income
neighborhoods and
other areas of slums
and blight (CDBG)
Renters,
Owners,
Homeless,
Special Needs,
Low Income
Areas and
Slums & Blight,
Employment
Opportunities
Provide financing for
activities which eliminate
slums and blight,
including acquisition,
clearance, rehab and
historic preservation and
economic development
activities.
Businesses assisted with
façade treatment or building
rehab
- 2
Number of projects
completed
2 2
Persons assisted with
public facility activity
5,000 6,000
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Attachment B
Affordable Housing Strategies and Five-Year Goals
Progress Report: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018
Strategy Priority Needs Addressed Possible Examples Measurements HOME Consortium
Eugene
CDBG
HOME & Eugene CDBG Progress Completed
Increase the supply of affordable housing (Consortium HOME and CDBG)
Renters, Home Owners, Homeless, Special Needs
Land Acquisition. Development of new rental housing. Operating Support for Community Housing Development Organizations
Number of rental units constructed, reconstructed, acquired or preserved 600 50 146
Number of CHDO’s Assisted 4 3
Housing for homeless added 20 21
Number of sites acquired 2 1
Homeowner housing added 10 -
Rehabilitate existing housing stock affordable to low-income persons (CDBG)
Renters, Homeless, Special Needs, Low-Income Areas, Home Owners
Continue and expand publicly supported rehabilitation and accessibility improvements.
Number of rental units rehabilitated 350 272
Number of home owner units rehabilitated 150 62
Provide down payment assistance for home ownership (CDBG)
Home Owners Assist low-income residents with the first time purchase of a home.
Households assisted with direct assistance to home buyers 10 6
Remove barriers to affordable and supportive housing (CDBG)
Renters, Home Owners, Homeless, Low Income Area
Non Homeless Special Needs
Support programs that assure housing opportunities are provided without discrimination. Support Housing Policy Board. Update Fair Housing Plan.
Maintain Housing Policy board Yes Yes
Number of fair housing events 20 20
Maintain fair housing services Yes Yes
Update Fair Housing Plan Yes -
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Community Development Strategies and Five-Year Goals
Progress Report: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018
Strategy Priority Needs Addressed Possible Examples Measurements HOME Consortium
Eugene
CDBG
HOME & Eugene CDBG Progress Completed
Support a human services delivery system to address the needs of homeless persons and special needs populations (CDBG)
Homeless, Special Needs Fund capital improvements to facilities owned by non-profits. Fund non-profit services through the Human Services Commission.
Persons assisted with public service activities
110,000
72,729
Number of public facilities improved 15 1
Number of transitional or emergency beds added 20 -
Promote economic development and employment opportunities through the creation of jobs and business development (CDBG)
Employment Opportunities Provide below market financing to local businesses creating or retaining jobs. Provide micro-enterprise training and development opportunities.
Jobs created or retained 200 70
Businesses assisted 50 12
Micro business trainees
300 140
Make strategic investments to improve low income neighborhoods and other areas of slums and blight (CDBG)
Renters, Owners, Homeless, Special Needs, Low Income Areas and Slums & Blight, Employment Opportunities
Provide financing for activities which eliminate slums and blight, including acquisition, clearance, rehab and historic preservation and economic development activities.
Businesses assisted with façade treatment or building rehab
- -
Number of projects completed 2 1
Persons assisted with public facility activity 5,000 1,850
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