Iowa City Neighborhood Development Services FY15

CITY
OF
IOWA
CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: To: From: Re: April22, 2014 City Council Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood Services FY15 Annual Action Plan
The draft FY15 Annual Action Plan is attached for your review. The City Council will consider approval of the plan at their May 6, 2014 meeting. The FY15 Annual Action Plan includes information on the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for housing, jobs and services for low-moderate income persons.
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Iowa Cilv
FY15 ANNUAL ACTION
CDBG - Communitv Development Block Grant HOME - HOME Investment Partnerships Funds
Neighborhood and Development Services
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Neighborhood Services
410 E . Washington St.. Iow aC ity. lA 52240 Phone: 31 9.356.5230 www.iGgov.org/ Gom mdev
Fifth Program Year- Action Plan
GENERAL
The Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serves as the formal appl ication for the use of entitlement funds that are received by Io wa Cit y. The Act ion Plan defines the one-year activities in re lationship to the five-year goals and objectives of CITY STEPS, Io wa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and Services for Low -Income Residents, covering City Fiscal Years 2011-2015. The Act ion Plan provides a brief description of the programs and projects of Io wa City for FY15 (J uly 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015), the f inal year of CITY STE PS 2011-2015, as well as fund ing announcements for the CDBG, HOME, ESG and other state and federal programs.
Table of Contents
Standard Form 424: CDBG 8r.. HOME Program .................................................
Executive Summary 91.220(b) ...................................................................................... !

Objectives and Outcomes Evaluation of Past Performance
Citizen Participation 91.200 8t 91.220(b) ...................................................................... 3

Resources and Objectives 91.220 {c) ................................................................. 4 Federal Resources Other Resources & Leverage Annual Objectives (Table 3A) Activities to be Undertaken & Outcome Measures 91.220 (d)( e) ................................. 7 Table 3C - Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects ... ..... ... .. ... .... ..... ................ . .... ..... ..... . 8
Geographic Distribution 91.220 (f) ............................................................................. 22 Comparison of LMI Block Groups and Minority Concentration Map .. ..... ... .. ..... ..... ....... .. 24 FY14 Project Locations .. ... .. .... . ..... ...... .... .. ... ... .. .... . ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... .. ... ... .. .... . .... 28
Affordable Housing Goals 91.220 (g) .............................................................. 29 Table 38 - Annual Housing Completion Goals Public Housing 91.220 (h) ............................................................................. 30 Homeless & Other Special Needs Activities 91.220 (i) ................................................ 30 Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220 (j) ................................................................... 32 Other Actions 91.220 (k) ............................................................................... 34 HOME Program Specific Requirements 91.220 (I) ....................................................... 37 Recapture/Resale Provisions Fair Housing Affirmative Marketing Monitoring 91.230 ....................................................................................................... 45 Certifications 91.225 ................................................................................................... 48 Appendix A - Comments Received & Staff Response ................................................... 58
SF 424
The SF 4 24 is part of th e CPJv.rP .Annual Acti on Plan. SF 4 24 form fiel ds are included in thi s docu m ent . Grantee informati on is linked from the l CPJv.rP.xls docum en t ofth e CPJviP tool .
SF 424
Complete the fillable fields (blue cells) in the table be low. The other items are pre-filled with va lues from the Grantee Information Worksheet V'-pplicant Identifier Type of Submission Date Submitted May 7 ,2013 142-6004805 Date Received by state Date Received by HUD State Identifier Federal Identifier 142-6004805
Application
Construction Non Construction
Pre-application
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Construction Non Construction
Applicant Information Jurisdiction: City of Iowa City, Iowa

Street Address Line 1: 410 E. Washington St. Street Address Line 2 City: Iowa C ity ZI P: 52240 42-6004805 Applicant Type: Municipality Local Government: Township Iowa Country U.S.A
UOG Code Organizational DUNS: 145409996 Organizational Unit: Municipality Department: Neighborhood Services & Com. Dev . Division: Neighborhood Services County: Johnson Program Year Start Date (MMIDD): 07/01 /2014 Specify Other Type if necessary: Specify Other Type
Employer Identification Number (EIN):
U.S. Department o Program Funding Housing and Urban Developmen Cata logue of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers; Descriptive Title of Applicant Project(s); Areas Affected by Project(s) (cities, Counties, localities etc.); Estimated Fund ing Community Development Block Grant
CDBG Project Titles $600,387 CDBG Grant Amount Leveraged $0 Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $923,004 Locally Leveraged Funds $Anticipated Program Income $75,588 Total Funds Leveraged for CDBG-based Project(s) $1,414,861 $0 Additional State Funds Leveraged $35,000 Grantee Funds Leveraged Other (Describe) 14.218 Entitlement Grant Description of Areas Affected by CDBG Project(s) Additiona l HUD Grant(s) !Describe HUD- STAR Program
Home Investment Partnerships Program

HOME Project Titles $366,620 HOME Grant Amount
14.239 HOME Description of Areas Affected by HOME Project(s)
Additional HUD Grant(s) HUD - Rapid Leveraged Rehousing & State HOME $3,970,657 Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $0 Additional State Funds Leveraged $1 ,254,707 Locally Leveraged Funds $0 Grantee Funds Leveraged Other (Describe)
$67,383 Anticipated Program Income Total Funds Leveraged for HOME-based Project(s) $5,765,364
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS - NA

HOPWA Project Titles $HOPWA Grant Amount $Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $Locally Leveraged Funds $Anticipated Program Income Total Funds Leveraged for HOPWA-based Project(s)
14.241 HOPWA Description of Areas Affected by HOPWA Project(s)
'$Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged,Describe $Additional State Funds Leveraged $Grantee Funds Leveraged Other (Describe)
Emergency Shelter Grants Program -NA

ESG Project Titles $ESG Grant Amount $Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $Locally Leveraged Funds $Anticipated Program Income Total Funds Leveraged for ESG-based Project(s) Congressional Districts of: Applicant Districts: 2nd I Project Districts: 2nd Is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt? If "Yes" please include an additional document explaining the situation. DYes
14.231 ESG Description of Areas Affected by ESG Project(s) HUD Grant(s) Leveraged fescribe
$Additional State Funds Leveraged $Grantee Funds Leveraged Other (Describe)
Is application subject to review by state Executive Order 12372 Process? DYes This application w as made available to the state EO 12372 process for review on DATE Program is not covered by EO 12372 ON/A Program has not been selected by the state for review
Person to be contacted regarding this application First Name: Thomas Title: City Manager eMail: Middle Initia l: M. Phone: 319.356.5010 Last Name: Markus Fax: 319.356.5217 Other Contact: Tracy Hightshoe Date Signed May 7, 2014
Grantee Website: www.icgov. org iowa-city .orQ Signature of Authorized Representative
91.220
(B) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objectives & Outcomes

The Annual Plan articulates funding decisions for the next year of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds according to the long-term goals established in CITY STEPS, the cit y's 2011-2o1s Consolidated Plan. The CP was guided by three overarching goals that are applied accord ing to comm unity needs. These goals are: To provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs and tran sit ion ing homeless persons and famil ies into housing. To provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low and moderate income residents through out the cit y, increased housing opportun it ies and re investment in deteriorating neighborhoods. To expand economic opportunities through more j obs paying self-sufficient wages, homeow nership opportunities, development activities that promote long-term comm un ity viab ility and the empowerment of low- and moderate-income persons to achieve self-sufficiency.
Focus of the Plan

As req uired by the federal government, the identification of needs and the adoption of strategies t o address those needs must focus primarily on low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals and households. The Consolidated Plan must also address the needs of persons with " special needs" such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, large families, single parents and homeless individuals and families.
Priorities
Iowa City is committed to allocating funds that se rve the needs of low-to-moderate income residents. Households with incomes less than so% of the area med ian income, particularly those w ith extremel y low incomes (less than 30% of area median income), are particular priorities. The city has also identified special needs individuals as among those who face the greatest challenges and who should recei ve high priority in the expenditure of federal funds, including at-risk children and youth, low income families, the homeless and persons threatened w ith homelessness, the elderly, and persons w ith disabilities. The Consolidated Plan planning process requ ires the city t o specifically address needs and proposed strategies in the following three areas : housing, homelessness and community development. Based upon outreach efforts, the following community development and housing needs were determined to have a high priority and will continue to be an emphasis of CDBG funding : Housing Non-student renter househ olds up to so% of MFI Persons and families at-risk for homeless ness Owner-occupied housing units (e lderly, small family, special needs)
Public Services Crime prevention Child care services Youth programming Life skills Financial literacy Substance prevention and care Mental hea lth Transportation Public Facilities and Improvements Facility improvements to the structures housing the p ublic service provi ders
Economic Development Micro-enterprise development
Outcome Performance Measures

Based on guidance provided by HUD, the following performance measurement system is utilized by the City of Iowa City. Simply stated, performance measurement is an organized process for gathering information t o determine how well programs and activities are meeting established needs and goals. HUD needs th is information in a common format to summarize program outcomes at the national level. For each activity that the city funds, it must determine the goal of the activity based on local intent, identify one objective and one outcome for each activity, indicate the objective and outcome in lOIS and report on applicable indicators in !DIS and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Each activity must have an outcome statement. This outcome statement in its most basic form is the activity's objective plus outcome. Three specific obj ectives are relative to each activity funded. These include: Creating (or Enhancing) Suitable Living Environments. Applicable to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment. This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by low and moderate income persons, from physical problems with their environment to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Providing Decent Housing. Applicable to housing programs where the purpose is to meet ind ividua l family or community needs, and not programs where housing is an element of a larger effort (such as would otherwise be applied under the "Suitable Living En vironment" Objective). Creating Economic Development Opportunities. Applicable to activities that are related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation.
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Three specific outcomes are relative to stated objectives. These include: Availability/Accessibility. Applicable to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate income people, including persons with disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the affordable basics of daily living available and accessible to low- and moderate-income people. Affordability. Applicable to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and moderate-income people. It can include the creation or maintenance or affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or services such as tra nsportation or day care. Affordabil ity is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordabil ity of a product or service to benefit a low-income household. Sustainability. Applicable to activities or services that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping t o make them livable or viable by providing benefit to low- and moderate-income persons or by removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas.
Evaluation of Past Performance

The City of Iowa City's past performance in the administration and implementation of the CDBG and HOME programs has fulfilled the spirit and intent of the federal legislation creating these programs. The city has facilitated affordability for decent housing, availability and accessibility to a suitable living environment, sustainability of a suitable living environment and accessibility t o economic opportunities. The following is a summary of Iowa City's past performance as reported to HUD in the FY2013 Consolidated Annual Performance and Eval uation Report (CAPER), the most recent report filed. During FY2013, the City of Iowa City expended $1,778,290 in CDBG funds and $746, 224 in HOME f unds and leveraged $5,334,124 in private and public funds. Leverage and beneficiary information for CDBG and HOME projects are realized when the project is closed. In administering its CDBG and HOME programs, the city continued to implement the priorities established in CITY STEPS, the 2o112015 Consolidated Plan. The plan's three major priorities and the FY13 projects to address these priorities are identified below:
1)
Provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs and transitioning homeless persons and families into housing;
By the end of the fiscal year, 26 owner-occupied rehabilitation projects were completed, 64 rental units rehabilitated, 12 new affordable rental homes constructed, 22 existing homes for affordable rental or permanent supportive housing acquired, and 2 homes built and sold to income eligible households. 2) Provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low and moderate income residents throughout the city, increased housing opportunities and reinvestment in deteriorating neighborhoods;
FY13 funding provided needed additions and or rehabilitation to seven public facilities: Community Mental Health Center, HACAP, MECCA, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Crisis Center, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity and Iowa City Parks and Recreation (Fairmeadows Park). These organizations serve the following clienteles: persons with alcohol and drug addiction, persons with mental health issues, families in crisis, homeless or at risk of being homeless and those needing employment training. A splash pad was installed at Fairmeadows Park that is in a low-moderate income census tract. FY13 operational funding was provided to Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and Domestic Violence Intervention Program. CDBG funds were used for operational funding to non-profit organizations that assisted 1,457 persons. Program beneficiaries are counted in the fiscal year the project is completed. 3) Expand economic opportunities through more jobs paying self-sufficient wages, homeownership opportunities, development activities that promote long-term community viability and the empowerment of low-and moderate-income persons to achieve self-sufficiency.
The CDBG Economic Development Fund was created to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs with living wages for low-to-moderate income persons in Iowa City. All CDBG economic development activities must meet the National Objective of benefiting low to moderate income persons. The program rule requires that 51o/o of the jobs created or retained must be held or made available to low-to-moderate income persons based on family size or the business must qualify as a micro-enterprise. The City approved funding for three businesses in FY12: Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Molly's Cupcakes and !Blitz Boxing and Fitness. The businesses opened in FY13 and created 20.5 FTEs.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Throughout the year the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) holds public hearings to oversee the operation of Neighborhood Services (formerly the Community Development Division), the Iowa City Housing Authority, monitor CDBG and HOME projects, and listen to public input into these and other programs. The City of Iowa City's current 5-year Consolidated Plan (2011-2015 CITY STEPS) was adopted in December 2009. Numerous public meetings and hearings were held to solicit public comment regarding the development of the CITY STEPS plan in accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan. The city ensured broad public participation in the development of CITY STEPS. The stakeholders invited to participate in the Plan are identified on Page 12 of CITY STEPS as well as the comments and staff responses received (p. 14 & 16). HCDC and the City Council have held a number of meetings for the preparation of the FY15 Annual Action Plan and other HUD related documents. The public has been invited to participate in all of the meetings and efforts were made to encourage and increase citizen participation. The following is a chronology of the events, meetings, public hearings and actions taken in relation t o the FY15 Annua l Action Plan and Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). Dec. 5, 2013 Dec. 18, 2013 Jan. 6, 2014 Jan. 17, 2014 Feb.20,2014 March 6, 2014 April 4, 2014 Public notice that CDBG and HOME applications are available CDBG/HOME Applicant Workshop CDBG/HOME Applicant Workshop Applications due to City of Iowa City by 12 noon HCDC meeting question/answer discussion with applicants HCDC meeting review of rankings & average funding; recommendation on funding awards Draft Annual Action Plan- 30-day comment period begins
April17, 2014 April 23, 2014 May6, 2014 May6, 2014 May6, 2014 Anticipated Dates May15, 2014 May3o, 2014 June 16, 2014 Ju ly 1, 2014
HCDC meeting- recommendation on the Annual Action Plan to Council Public Meeting Notice Appears in Press-Citizen Expiration 30-day comment period on the FY15 Annual Action Plan City Council: public meeting on the FY15 Annual Action Plan City Council: resolution-approving the FY15 Annual Action Plan
FY15 Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD Submission of Environmental Review Record and FONSI (as applicable) Submission of Request for Release of Funds Start FY15 CDBG and HOME projects
In accordance with Iowa City's Citizen Participation Plan, the draft Annual Action Plan was available during the publ ic comment period at the Iowa City Libra ry, Neighborhood Services and on the city's website at www.icgov.org/actionplan. Special accommodations were available for persons with physical disabilities if the request w as made at least seven days prior to the scheduled meeting date. In FY15 no special requests were made. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED A 30-day public comment period regarding the FY15 Annual Action Plan ran from April 4, 2014 to May 6, 2014. A public meeting was held on May 6, 2014. Comments received and staff response can be found in Appendix A.
RESOURCES & OBJECTIVES

Federal Resources The city anticipates receiving the following funds during FY2015 to help support affordable housing projects, housing rehabilitation programs, and homeless outreach and prevention activities, along with its other CDBG/HOME initiatives.
Funding Sources, FY20l.5 Entitlement Revenue CDBG CDBG Annual Entitlement Anticipated CDBG Program Income Uncommitted/Returned Projects Total CDBG HOME HOME Annual Entitlement Anticipated HOME Program Income Uncommitted/Returned Projects Tot al HOME Non-Entitlement Revenue
(Federal & Other)
$l.,l.09,978
$6oo,387
$7s,s88 $0
$675,975
$J66,620 $67,383 $0
$434,003 $l.2,325,437
$200,000 $500,000 $7,654,780 $3,970,657
City General Obligation Bonds (GRIP) City Funds (UniverCity Project) Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing and Family Self-Sufficiency Contracts (All sources)- ICHA LIHTC- The Housing Fellowship Total Resources Anticipated
$l.3,435,4l.5
Other Resources and Leverage
Iowa City is fortunate to have active and vital organizations that provide housing and supportive services within the community. As such, multiple resources (federal, state, loca l and private) are available for activities including housing, jobs and human services. In addition to these funds, other resources li ke donations and vol unteers are utilized. According to the applications, we have been able t o estimate that $7,180,225 in other funds will be leveraged. This amounts to $7.43 leveraged for each dollar of local CDBG and HOME funds allocated by the City of Iowa City. In addition, other municipal resources such as general fund expenditures, infrastructure improvements and tax exemptions may be used to meet the City's HOME match liability. Actual leverage and HOME match figures wi ll depend on the outcomes ofthe projects proposed in this annual action plan. Upon completion of the FY15 projects the exact amount of other resources leveraged by these projects will be known and included within the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The City currently has $3,007,671 in excess HOME match carried over from previous years. Private banks and lending institutions often provide significant capital to both Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) projects. Both the City and local organ izations recognize this mutually beneficial relationship. To promote the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) both parties have taken steps to strengthen and expand our partnerships. As stated above, other resources include in-kind donations, vol unteers, foundations and businesses. The following is a list of organizations or groups identified as contributing to FY15 CDBG and HOME projects: Private (donations) Private (loans) Public funds (federal and state) U nited Way Johnson County In-kind Donations (skilled labor, goods, materials, waived fees) Volunteers City of Iowa City Iowa Fi nance Authorit y (Low Income Housing Tax Credits)
Table 3A Summary of Specific Annual Objectives- P1ogram Year 4

Obj #
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Specific Objectives Rental Housing Objectives Increase the capacity of nonprofit organizations that develop affordable housing Increase affordability of decent housing by acquiring or building new units for rental housing. Owner Housing Objectives Increase affordability of decent housing by providing direct homeownership assistance to acquire a home. Increase affordability of decent housing by rehabilitating owner-occupied housing. Homeless Objectives Increase affordability of decent housing for special needs populations (Rental Assistance) Special Needs Objectives Increase affordability of decent housing for special needs populations Provide rental assistance to special needs populations. Community Development Objectives
Sources of Funds HOME
Performance Indicators Organizations
Expected Number
1
Actual Number
Outcome/ Objective* DH-2
2.
HOME
Housing Units
10
DH-2
3.
CDBG
Housing Units
DH-2
4.
HOME/ CDBG
Housing Units
22
DH-2
5.
HOME
Housing Units
25
DH-2
6.
HOME
Housing Units
DH-2
7.
HOME
Housing Units
DH-2
Infr astructure Ob_ jectives
7.
8.
9.
10.
Public Facilities Objectives Assist with the renovation of a variety of facilities that provide benefits to LMI persons. Public Services Ob_ jectives Address the greatest needs of the City's LMI and special needs populations with needed services. Economic Development Objectives Provide working capital, job training funds to micro-enterprises or small businesses to create jobs for LMI persons Provide fmancial assistance to private business for fac;ade improvements in an URA Other O bjectives
CDBG
Public Facility
SL-1
CDBG
Persons
1,675
SL-1
CDBG
Businesses
E0-2
CDBG
Businesses
E0-2
Decent Housing Suit able Living Environment Economic Opportunity
o ut come;o b )Jecrrvec odes Availability/Accessibility Affor dability DH-2 DH-1 SL-1 SL-2 E0-1 E0-2
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Sustaina bility DH-3 SL-3 E0-3
ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN & OUTCOME MEASURES

The f ollowing table summarizes the FY201.5 CDBG/HOM E budget f or the City of Io wa Cit y . The cit y's FY201.5 program activ it ies are anticipated to specifically benefit 59 housing units/households, 2 p ublic facilities, 1.,675 persons receiving public services, one micro-e nterprise and/or business creating j obs for low-moderate persons and benefit four businesses complet ing a fa<;ade renovation to prevent slum and bl ight . The City anticipates that 93% of t he CDBG funds will be used for activities that benefit persons of lo w and moderat e income .
CDBG & HOM E Act ivities, FY2015

* Council Earmark Category Activity The Housing Fel lowship- CHDO Operating The Housi ng Fellowshi p- Rental Housing Shelter House - Rapid Rehousing Housing Iowa City Housing Rehabi l itation Program * Iowa Ci ty- Targeted Dow npayment Assistance Iowa City Housing Rehabi l itation- Targeted Total Housing: Requested Allocat ed Units/HH Assisted NA Source HOME HOME HOME CDBG CDBG CDBG HOME
$ 20, 000 $ $ 300, 000 $ $ 75,000 $ $ $ 25,000 $ $ 225,000 $ $ $ 645, 000 $
15, 000 200,000 75, 000 200, 000 15,000 25, 659 99, 341 630, 000
10 25 16 2 2 4 59
Facilities Assisted
Public Facilities
Arc of Sout heast Iowa United Action for Youth Total Public Facilitie s
$ 100, 000 $ $ 122,620 $ $ 222, 620 $
75,000 25,000 100, 000
1 1 2
Persons Served
CDBG CDBG
Aid to Agencie s*: Public Services Crisi s Center Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County Shelter House Total Public Services
$ $ $ $
38, 000 32, 000 30,000 100, 000
800
400
CDBG CDBG CDBG
475 1,675
Entitie s Assisted
Iowa City Economic Development Fund*: Econ. Dev Micro- Enterp rise/ For Prof it Assi stance Bui lding Change- Fac;ade Improvements Total Economic Development HOME Program Admin istration * Admi n. CDBG Program Admini stration* Total Ad m inistration Total CDBG Total HOME Combined Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
24,239 75,000 99, 239 44, 662 136,077 180, 739 675,975 434,003 1,109,978
1 4 5
NA NA NA
CDBG CDBG
HOME CDBG
TABLE 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
City of Iowa City
Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Priority Need: Activity: Project Description:
The Housing Fellowship- Rental Housing Non-Student Renter Households up to 50% Ml -High Acquisition and New Construction of Units for Rental Housing Land acquisition and new construction of 28 new affordable rental units, 10 HOME assisted, as part of a Ll HTC application. Production of new, affordable rental units To be determined , Iowa City
Local Objective: Location/Target Area:
Objective category: Outcome category:
D Suitable Living Environment k8l Decent Housing D Availability/Accessibility k8l Affordability

Project ID 001 CDBG Citation CDBG National Objective Completion Date 04/01/2017 Annual Units 5 Units Upon Completion 10
Economic Opportunity Sustainability
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 12 Type of Recipient Subrecipient Private Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Housing Units (1 0) LocaiiD 2015.001
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) IFA- LIHTC Funds Local Funds (private) Applicant Equity Total $200,000 $500,000 $3,970 ,657 $1 075 000 $104 707 $5 850 364
Staff Recommended Financial Terms: To be determined after underwriting analysis. Period of Affordability: 10 Years
The primary purpose of the project is to help: Dthe Homeless
0Persons with HIV/AIDS 0Persons with Disabi lities 0Public Housing Needs
City of Iowa City
The Housing Fellowship- CHDO Operating Expenses Other Public Services- High CHDO Operating Expenses As a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), applicant is eligible to receive funds for operational expenses. Applicant owns and manages over 147 affordable rental units and has placed 17 owneroccupied homes in a community land trust. Utilize local CHDOs to provide financial and technical assistance in developing/maintaining housing for low income households. (See CITY STEPS p. 48) 322 E. 2nd St., Iowa City
Local Objective:
Location/Target Area:
D Availability/Accessibility
D Suitable Living Environment
Decent Housing Affordability
D D
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 198 Type of Recipient CHDO Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Organizations (9) LocaiiD 2015.002
Financial Terms: Grant Period of Affordability: NA
Project ID 002 CDBG Citation NA CDBG National Objective NA Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 1 Units Upon Completion 1
Funding Sources: CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total
$15,000
$50,000
$65,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: Dthe Homeless
DPersons with HIV/AIDS DPersons with Disabilities DPublic Housing Needs
10
City of Iowa City
Shelter House- Rapid Rehousing Persons and Families At-Risk for Homelessness- High Tenant Based Rental Assistance Up to six months of rental assistance , plus security deposit, for homeless persons/families transitioning to permanent housing. Supportive services provided for up to six months on issues related to housing and employment retention , money management and preparation for when assistance ends. Rent and utility deposit assistance encouraged to maintain housing Citywide
D Suitable Living Environment D Availability/Accessibility
Decent Housing Affordability
D Sustainability
Economic Opportunity
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 05S Type of Recipient Subrecipient Private Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Households (04) LocaiiD 2015.003
Financial Terms: Grant Period of Affordability: NA
Project ID 003 CDBG Citation NA CDBG National Objective NA Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 25 Units Upon Completion 25
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total $ 140,000 $75 000 $40,000
$25,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
Homeless
0Persons with HIV/AIDS 0Persons with Disabilities 0Public Housing Needs
11
City of Iowa City
Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program High- Owner Occupied Housing Rehab. Rehab; Single Unit Residential Provide rehabilitation services to low-to-moderate income homeowners. Services include comprehensive rehabilitation , exterior rehabilitation , emergency repair, accessibility, mobile home repairs and energy efficiency. Weatherization , emergency rehabilitation, rehabilitation and handicap accessibility for elderly and small family owner households. (See CITY STEPS p. 92) Citywide
Local Objective:
Suitable Living Environment Availability/Accessibility
Decent Housing ]2l Affordability
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 14A Type of Recipient Local Government Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Housing Units (1 0) LocaiiD 2015.004
Project ID 004 CDBG Citation 570.202 CDBG National Objective LMH Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 24 Units Upon Completion 24
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total $325,000 $225 659 $99 341
Financial Terms: Various terms based on homeowner's ability to repay the loan under main rehabilitation program ($200,000 CDBG). HOME ($99,341) and CDBG ($25,659) targeted to specific neighborhoods. Within these targeted neighborhoods, 50% of loan to homebuyer shall be forgiven in 5-10 years based on amount of funding.
The primary purpose of the project is to help: Othe Homeless 0Persons with HI V/AIDS 0Persons with Disabilities OPublic Housing Needs
12
City of Iowa City
Iowa City Targeted Down payment Assistance Medium- Homeownership Assistance Down payment Assistance Provide acquisition assistance fo r homes in ta rgeted neighborhoods and offer CDBG/HOME rehabilitation if needed after acquisition. Elderly and small family owner households experience high degree of cost burden . Acquisition assistance to low-moderate income homebuyers to acquire home . CDBG/HOME owner-occupied housing rehabilitation will be offered after acquisition to maintain and preserve affordable housing stock in targeted neighborhoods. (See CITY STEPS p. 92) UniverCity program boundaries, Towncrest, Twain and Grant Wood neighborhoods, Iowa City
Local Objective:
D Suitable Living Environment D Availability/Accessibility

Project ID 005 CDBG Citation 570 .201 (n ) CDBG National Objective LMH Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 2 Units Upon Completion 2
Dece nt Housing Affordabilit y
D Economic Opportunity D Sustaina bility
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 13 Type of Recipient Local Government Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Housing Units (1 0) LocaiiD 2015 .005
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total $370,000 $15,000
$355,000
Financial T erms: Conditional Occupa ncy Loan, forgiven after five years.
The primary purpose of the project is to help: D the Home less D Persons with HIV/AIDS 0 Persons with Disabilities O Public Housing Needs
13
City of Iowa City
Arc of Southeast Iowa- Playground Child Care Facility - High Public Facility Acquisition and installation of a playground for afterschool program for children with disabilities. Support affordable child care for children with disabilities (See CITY STEPS p. 78) 2620 Muscatine Ave. , Iowa City
Local Objective:
1Z1 Suitable Living Environment D Decent Housing !ZI Availability/Accessibility D Affordability

Project ID 006 CDBG Citation 570 .201 (c) CDBG National Objective LMC Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 1 Units Upon Completion 1
Economic Opportunity Sustaina bility
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 03M Type of Recipient Subrecipient Private Start Date 07/01 /2014 Performance Indicator Public Facility (11) LocaiiD 2015.006
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total
$75,000
$25 000
$100 000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: Othe Homeless 0Persons with HIV/AIDS 1:8.1Persons with Disabilities 0Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
United Action for Youth -Facility Rehabilitation Youth Center- High Public Facility Rehabilitation of lowe r level and foundation at the Youth Counseling and Therapy bu ilding due to water issues. Agency provides services to homeless youth , children and families seeking mental health counseling. Improve public facilities that house youth and mental health services (CITY STEPS p. 92) 410 Iowa Avenue , Iowa City
Local Objective:
C8l Suitable Living Environment D Dece nt Housing C8l Availability/Accessibility D Affordability

Project ID 007 CDBG Citation 570 .201 (c) CDBG National Objective LMC Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 1 Units Upon Completion 1
D D
Economic Opportunity Sustaina bility
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 030 Type of Recipient Subrecipient Private Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Public Facility (1 1) LocaiiD 2015.007
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds {other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Tota l $25,000 $25,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: O the Homeless 0Persons with HIV/AIDS 0Persons with Disabilities OPublic Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
Crisis Center -Emergency Assistance Program Other Public Services- High Operations Provide operational funding (staff salaries) to operate the Emergency Assistance Program for those in crisis. Clients can receive limited financial assistance to maintain or obtain housing, utilities, birth certificates, prescriptions or other emergency services. Promote programs that provide services or support to homeless or at risk populations. (See CITY STEPS p. 70) 1121 Gilbert Court, Iowa City
Local Objective:
C8l Suitable Living Environment D Decent Housing C8l Availability/Accessibility D Affordability

Project ID 008 CDBG Citation 570 .201 (e) CDBG National Objective LMC Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 800 Units Upon Completion 800
D D
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 05 Type of Recipient Subrecipient Private Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator People (01) LocaiiD 2015.008
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total $38,000
$78,000 $2,000 $118,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: D the Homeless DPersons with HIV/AIDS DPersons with Disabilities DPublic Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County - Aid to Agencies Youth Services- High Operations Agency provides licensed child care to approximately 400 low income children at their Broadway and Pheasant Ridge Centers. Promote programs that provide youth services/childcare . (See CITY STEPS p. 92) 2105 Broadway St. , 2651 Roberts Rd. , Iowa City
Local Objective:
1Z1 Suitable Living Environment D Decent Housing !ZI Availability/Accessibility D Affordability

Project ID 009 CDBG Citation 570.201 (e) CDBG National Objective LMC Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 400 Units Upon Completion 400
Economic Opportunity
D Sustaina bility
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 050 Type of Recipient Subrecipient Private Start Date 07/01 /2014 Performance Indicator People (01) LocaiiD 2015.009
Funding Sources: CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total
$32,000
$170,000 $18 000 $220,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: O the Homeless 0 Persons with HI V/AIDS 0 Persons with Disabilities 0Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
Shelter House- Aid to Agencies Homeless Services, Employment Training- High Operations Provide operational funding for the STAR program. Shelter House clients intending more than a two-week stay at the shelter are required to participate in STAR. The STAR program addresses barriers to employment and works with the client on housing and vocational issues, mental health, substance abuse, transportation and related needs. Expand availability of case workers for persons who are homeless. Support Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program (CITY STEPS p. 93). 430 Southgate Ave . Iowa City
Local Objective:
[Z[ Suitable Living Environment D Decent Housing [Z[ Availability/Accessibility D Affordability
D Economic Opportunity D Sustainability
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 05 Type of Recipient Subrecipient Private Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator People (01) LocaiiD 2015 .010
Project ID 010 CDBG Citation 570.201 (e) CDBG National Objective LMC Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 475 Units Upon Completion 475
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total $30,000
$456,857
$69,243 $15,000 $571 ,100
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
Homeless OPersons with HI V/AIDS OPersons with Disabilities OPublic Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
City of Iowa City - Economic Development Fund High- Micro-enterprise Assistance, For Profit Financial Assistance Economic Development These funds will be primarily used for assisting micro-enterprise businesses and fo r small businesses creating jobs for primarily low to moderate income persons. (HUD matrix codes 18A or 18C) Increase employment opportunities and assist micro-enterprise development for low-moderate income persons. (See CITY STEPS p. 79 & 92) Citywide , Iowa City
Local Objective:
D Suitable Living Environment D Decent Housing D Availability/Accessibility Affordability

Project ID 011 CDBG Citation 570 .203(b) CDBG National Objective LMJ Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 1 Units Upon Completion 1
Opportunity Sustaina bility
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 18C Type of Recipient Local Government Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Businesses (08) LocaiiD 2015.0 11
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds {other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Tota l $75,000 $24,239
$50 ,761
The primary purpose of the project is to help: D the Homeless D Persons with HI V/AIDS DPersons with Disabilities DPublic Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
City of Iowa City- Economic Development, Building Change Low- Rehab. of Commercial Buildings Economic Development Assist privately owned commercial buildings renovate exterior facades in an urban renewal area or buildings designated as slum and blight. City will fund its Economic Development Fund annually. Undertake urban renewal activities that promote new economic, commercial and housing development such as rehabilitation and conservation of properties (p. 59) City-University Urban Renewal Area , Iowa City
Local Objective:
D Suitable Living Environment D Dece nt Housing D Availability/Accessibility D Affordability

Project ID 012 CDBG Citation 570 .202 (a)(3)(commercial buildings) CDBG National Objective SBA/SBS Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 4 Units Upon Completion 4
Eco nomic Opportunity Sustainability
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 14E Type of Recipient Local Government Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Businesses (08) LocaiiD 2015.012
Funding Sources:
CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total $250,000 $75,000
$175,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: D the Homeless DPersons with HIV/AIDS DPersons with Disabilities DPublic Housing Needs
City of Iowa City
City of Iowa City- Planning & Administration NA Planning & Administration Successfully administer the CDBG & HOME programs. Research and plan for projects and activities designed to meet the needs of low and moderate income households. Administration of the CDBG and HOME programs. 410 E. Washington St. , Iowa City
Objective Number See above HUD Matrix Code 21A Type of Recipient Local Government Start Date 07/01/2014 Performance Indicator Organizations (09) LocaiiD 2015.0 13
Project ID 013 CDBG Citation 570 .206 CDBG National Objective NA Completion Date 06/30/2015 Annual Units 1 Units Upon Completion 1
Funding Sources: CDBG HOME Federal Funds (other) State Funds Local Funds (private) Grantee Funds Total $180,739 $136,077 $44,662
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
Description of the Geographic Area
Priority CDBG funding areas in Iowa City include those areas where there is a high rate of low and moderate income (LMI) persons. The following narrative describes the characteristics of these area s. Between 2000 and 2010, Iowa City's population increased by 5,642 res idents, a 9.1% increase. The racial minority share of Iowa City's population rose from 12.7% to 17.5% or 7,886 to 11,858. The largest increase was in the number of Hispanics (of any race), with an increase of 1,794 persons, followed by white persons wit h an increase of 1,670 and black persons by 1,579. The largest m inority in Iowa City remains As ian/Pacific Islanders w ith 6.g% of Iowa City's population.
Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, 1990 - 2010

Indian/ Alaskan Total location Iowa Ci ty Johnson Co. Iowa Iowa Ci ty Johnson Co. Iowa Iowa Ci ty Johnson Co. Iowa Pop ulation
It
Asian /Pacific Islander Other

It
Persons of Hi spanic Ori gin

It
Wh ite
Bl ack
Native
%
91.1 93.3 96.6 87.3 90.1 93.9 82.5 85.6 91.3
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2.5 2.1 1.7 3.7 2.9 2.1 5.8 4.8 2.9
It
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0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.4
%
5.6 4 0.9 5.7 4.2 1.3 6.9 5.2 1.8
%
0.6 0.5 0.5 2.9 2.5 2.4 4.6 4.0 3.6
It
%
1.7 1.5 1.2 2.9 2.5 2.8 5.3 4.7 5.0
59,738 54,410 96,119 89,649 2,776,755 2,683,090 62,220 111,006 2,926, 324 54,334 100,051 2,784,640
1,516 1,979 48,090 2,333 3,223 61,853 3,912

6 ,305 89 ,148
67,862 56,004 130,882 112,083 3,046,355 2 ,781 ,561
1990 116 176 7,349 2000 191 313 8,989 2010 144 287
11 ,084
3,341 3,837 25,476 3,536 4,626 37,644 4,708

6 ,870
355 478 12,570 1,826 2,793 69,198 3,094

5 ,337 109,465
1,018 1,435 32,647 1,833 2,781 82,473 3,627

6,200 151,544
55,097
!sources: U.S. Census 1990, 20002010
Concentrations of Minority and Hispanic Persons

Th e follow ing table presents population by race and Hispanic origin at the census tract level. CITY STEPS defines areas of racial or ethnic concentration as census tracts or block groups where t he percentage of a specific minority group is 10 percentage points or higher than the City overall (for that group). Based on the CITY STEPS definition for racial or ethnic concentration, there are three census tracts that meet this criterion based on the 2010 Census. Census Tract 4 w ith 21.2% Asian/Pacific Islander residents. The overall percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander is 6.g%. Census Tract 18, Block Group 1 and 2 with 16. o% and 16.7% Black residents, City overall is 5.8%, as well as Block 2 with 16.7% Hispanic origin, City overa ll is 5.3%. Census Tract 104 with 25.3% Hispanic origin, City overall is 5.3%.
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Population by Race , Hispanic Origin by Census Tract, 2010

Persons of One Race
Census Tract 1 (part) 4 (part) 5 (part) 6
To tal Populatio n 5,816 6, 566 6,134 3, 001 3,934 1, 928 3, 006 4, 587 2, 553 7, 267 2, 814 4, 601 3, 790 3, 784 4,510 475 3,096 67,862
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White 4,846 4,167 4,929 2, 322 3,577 1,830 2,753 3,988 2, 304 6,631 2,480 3, 216 2,490 3,299 3,9 43 376 2,8 53 56,004 % 83.3% 63.5% 80.4% 77.4% 90.9% 94.9% 91.6% 86.9% 90.2% 91.2% 88.1% 69.9% 65.7% 87. 2% 87.4% 79.2% 92.2% 82.5%
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172 704 307 171 77 26 74 329 U6 139 153 736 634 102 92 28
% 3.0% 10.7% 5.0% 5.7% 2.0% 1.3% 2.5% 7.2% 4.9% L9% 5.4% 16.0"/o 16.7% 2.7% 2.0% 5.9% 1.4% 5.8%
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14 15 7 9 4 6 18 9 14 1 6 12 4 7 1 5 144
% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2 % 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0 .4% 0.4% 0.2% 0 .0 % 0.1% 0.3% 0 .1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
358 1,394 657 402 155 39 73 103 35 288 35 218 210 271 330 3 137 4,708
% 6.2% 21.2% 10.7% 13.4% 3.9% 2.0% 2.4% 2.2% L4% 4.0% 1.2% 4.7% 5.5% 7.2% 7.3% 0.6% 4.4% 6.9%
Other # 262 82 70 29 28 10 31 44 17 51 57 281 291 24

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Persons of Two o r More Races
Pe rso ns of His p anic O rigin

#
% 4.5% 1.2% 1.1% 1.0% 0.7% 0.5% 1.0% 1.0% 0.7% 0.7% 2.0% 6.1% 7.7% 0.6% 1.1% 10 .7% 0.6% 2.1%
tt
166 205 156 70 88 19 69 105 62 144 88 144 153 84 90 16 40 1,699
% 2.9% 3.1% 2.5% 2.3% 2.2% 1.0% 2.3% 2.3% 2.4% 2.0% 3.1% 3.1% 4.0% 2.2% 2.0% 3.4% 1.3% 2.5%
526 208 249 109 140 59 76 14 6 73 22 1 144 529 632 159 176 120 60 3,627
% 9.0% 3.2% 4. 1% 3.6% 3.6% 3.1% 2.5% 3.2% 2.9% 3.0% 5.1% 11.5% 16.7% 4. 2% 3.9% 25.3% 1.9% 5.3%
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12 13 14 (part) 15 16 17 (part) 18 Block 1 18 Block 2 21 23 104 (part) 105 (part) Io wa City
51 19 1,395
42 3, 9 U
Source: U. S. Census 2010 Summary
Low and Moderate Income Areas

The fol lo wing t able presents i nformation regard ing low and moderate income (LMI) persons in Io wa City. LMI persons, as determined by HUD, have incomes at or bel ow 8o% of the median family income (MFI). In its 2009 est imates, HUD determined t hat there were 29,895 LMI persons in Iow a Cit y, equivalent to 53.2% of the population for whom t h is rate is determined . HU D reported t hat the FY 2009 MFI in Io wa City was $]6,ooo. In Io wa City, t he number of LM I persons incl udes university students w ho are living away from home w hile attending college (i.e., l iving in Iow a City f or the purpose of attending col lege). The cen sus counts these individuals in the location of their " us ual residen ce." Usua l residence is the p lace where a person lives and sleeps most of the time. Th is place is not necessarily the same as the person's voting residen ce or legal resi dence. A lso, non-citizens w ho are l iving in the U.S. are included, regardless oftheir immigration st atus. HUD defines an LMI census tract or block group as one in which 51% or more of the population have incomes of 8o% or less of the MFI. Accord ing t o these criteria, 13 of the cit y's populated census block groups qual ify as LMI areas. Details on t he LMI status of each census block group appear in the following table.
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Low /Mod e rate Inco m e Pe rsons by Block Group, 2009 Census Tract
1 (part) 1 (part) 4 (part) 5 (part) 5 (part) 6 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 (part) 14 (part) 14 (part)
Block Gro up
1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3
Number of LMI Per s ons

684 916 2,886 0 2,449 2,163 1,191 1,534 241 326 315 284 177 5 19 866
Percent LMI Pe rsons

28.0% 46.0% 54.3% 0.0% 42.2% 71 .1% 74.0% 84.1% 28.3% 32.5% 17.7% 20.5% 26.5% 31 .7% 39.0% 52.0%
Census Tract 15
16 16 17 (part) 17 (part) 17 (part) 18 (part) 18 (part) 21 21 23 23 23 104 (part) 105 (part)
Block Group
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Number of LMI Persons

448 2,874 2,747 340 279 691 2 ,184 1,866 27 1 091 354 796 0 699 188 1 2 1 2 3
Percent LMI Persons

38.8% 81.6% 96.7% 35.0% 38.4% 56.2% 57.0% 57.4% 100.0% 90.3% 40.1% 50.7% 0.0% 60.5% 23.4%
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Source: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Concentrations ofLMI Persons and Minority Persons

Census tracts 4, 18 and 104 were previously identified as areas of racia l concentrat ions, t hey are also considered LMI areas with a percentage of LMI persons above 51%. The fo llowing map il lustrates this area.
2010 c.&nsua Brock Groups
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Basis for Allocating Investments
The federal CDBG and HOME funds are intended to provide low and moderate income households with viable communities, including dece nt housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include community facilities and im provements, housing rehab ilitation and preservation, affordable housing development activities, public services, economic development, planning, and administration. The system for establishing the priority for the selection of these proj ects is predicated upon the following criteria: Meeting the statutory requirements ofthe CDBG and HOME Programs Meeting the needs of low and moderate income residents Focusing on low and moderate income areas or neighborhoods Coordination and leverag ing of resources Response to expressed needs Sustainability and/or long-term impact, and The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success.
Iowa City will invest its CDBG fund s in areas primarily impacted by non-student LMI person s. CDBG and HOME funds will be focused in areas that are home t o famil ies, the elderly, the disabled and the homeless. Several of the city's LMI census areas are located in the downtown area and include the University of Iow a and a significant rental housing stock that is predominantly occupied by students. In 2010, the City working in collaboration with the University of Iowa and several community partners, initiated the UniverCity project. The project's goal is to create a healthy balance of owner occupied and renter households within downtown/university neighborhoods. Although funds will not be used for student housing, funding wil l be available f or housing in these neighborhoods for families (non-student households). The City Council encourages the development of affordable housing throughout the city. With the goals of avoidi ng placing new rental housing in areas with a concentration of poverty and to have diverse neighborhoods in terms of a range of income levels, the City Council adopted a site location model on February 15, 2011 where city funding wou ld be available for the acqu isition or construction of new affordable rental housing. This policy does not apply to rental housing projects for the elderly or persons w ith disabilities as w ell as the rehabilitat ion of existing rental properties. This allows the city to improve and stabilize rental housing in low income neighborhoods and provide decent, safe and affordable housing thro ughout the city. The Affordable Housing Location Model identifies where the city will provide funding for applicable rental housing sites.
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Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the limited resources available to address identified priorities. Iowa City will partner with other public agencies and non-profit organizations, w hen feasible, to leverage resources and maxi mize outcomes in housing and community development.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS

TABLE 38 ANNUAL HOUSING COMPLETION GOALS
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING GOALS (SEC. 215) Annual Expected Number Completed Resources used during the period CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA
Acquisition of existing units Production of new units Rehabilitation of existing units Rental Assistance
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PUBLIC HOUSING
Public Housing Activities
The Iowa City Housing Authority is a division of the City of Iowa City established in 1969 to administer housing assistance programs throughout its jurisdiction, including all of Johnson County, Iowa County and part of Washington County. In calendar year 2013, the Housing Authority received $7. 1 million for Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher and Family Self-Sufficiency Programs. Of the total number of vouchers available to the Housing Authority, approximately 68% are utilized in Iowa City. The City of Iowa City owns and operates a public housing program. Public housing was established to provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD distributes federal subsidies to the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) to operate and manage the properties. The City of Iowa City owns 81 units of public housing, while the ICHA serves as the landlord for the units. In CY13, the Housing Authority paid approximately $28s,ooo to private sector contractors for the capital improvement, general maintenance and repair ofthe Public Housing properties. The ICHA offers several programs to publ ic housing residents to encourage and promote access to homeowne rsh ip. Programs include the Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP), HCV Homeowners hip Program and the Family Self Sufficiency Program. The Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded solely by the ICHA. It offers opportunities for income eligible families to purchase newly constructed or newer homes. The families may currently be assisted through the Public Housing or Section 8 Rental Assistance programs. The HCV Homeownership program permits eligible participants, the option of purchasing a home with HCV assistance rather than renting. Public Housing tenants are eligible for a Special Admission to the HCV Homeownership program if they have lived in a Public Housing unit longer than 1 year and their total tenant payment (TIP) is higher than $499 The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program promotes se lf-sufficiency and asset development by providing supportive services to participants to increase their employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage increased savings through an escrow savings program. This program is designed t o work with households on a five-year plan to attain financial self-sufficiency as well as provide rental assistance.
Addressing "troubled" designation The Iowa City Housing Authority is not des ignated as a troubled agency by HUD.
HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES

In light of the limited amount of CDBG and HOME funds available t o the City of Iowa City, not all of the area's homeless needs can be addressed using federal funds. The city does not receive Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) or HOPWA entitlement funds to assist with homeless needs, and it relies on a variety of community agencies to provide basic needs assistance and other support for the local homeless population. During FY15, CDBG and HOME funding for Iowa City will support programs to provide decent and safe living environments for homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The City will fund operations at the Crisis Center for those in crisis. Limited financia l assistance for rent, uti lities, birth certificates, prescriptions, etc. will be provided for homeless or at-risk persons or famil ies. HOME funds will be used to transition persons who are homeless to permanent housing through the Rapid Re-Housing program offered through Shelter House. CDBG funds w ill also provide operational funds for the STAR program at Shelter House, a general use shelter. The city maintains support for the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, the region 's Continuum of Care (CoC) organi zation. Several of the nonprofit social and human service agencies that provide services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless receive public and private funds that are used to operate
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emergency shelters, tra nsitional housing facilities and permanent supportive housing facilities throughout the area. These funds are also used to provide supportive services such as case management, counseling, job training and life skills classes. The City also contributes and supports various agencies that provide services to the homeless and special needs population through Aid to Agencies. The City contributes CDBG, general fund and uti lity revenues to help assist local service agencies provide services. Non-profit agencies apply through the United Way Joint Fu nding process to access these funds. Applicants can apply for United Way, Johnson County, Iowa City and Coralville f unds under one application. Each funding entity determines how they will allocate the funds they contributed. Iowa City wi ll fund 18 agencies through this fund in FY15. The Continuum of Care (CoC) addresses the housing and supportive services needs in each stage of the Continuum of Care process to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. The city wi ll continue to support the CoC strategy to meet the needs of homeless persons and those at risk of becoming homeless. Additionally, the city has identified strategies designed to address the needs of homeless persons:
Advocate human services coordination.

Pursue a single application for service system entry. Purs ue the formation of a local computerized system that connect clients with services, serves as a database, and provides inter-agency referrals. Support continued f unding of Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) Human Services Coordinator. Support the Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB).
Increase understanding of issues surrounding Johnson County homelessness.

Conduct a study of rural homelessness coordinated with JCCOG to determine the level of unmet need, formulate outreach efforts and suppo rt requests for add it ional funding. Conduct a survey to determine community attitudes surrounding affordable housing and homeless organizations and participants.
Expand/Rehabilitate Emergency Shelter.

Improve and maintain existing shelter facilities. Support expansion or addition of facilities to meet increased demand. Expand staff within existing system to provide improved service.
Support plans for improving day shelter opportunities.

Expand available services such as social/case worker availability, facilities, childcare opportunities, improved public and private transportation access, showers. Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR) program continuation.
Improve transitional housing programs for families.

Continue to develop scattered site, transitional housing programs requiring participation in supportive services. Provide transitional housing for single individuals. Continue to develop Single Room Occupancy (SRO) type housing for persons living alone with access to supportive services. Continue support of transitional housing for unaccompanied youth.
Provide special needs transitional housing.

Continue to support the development oftra nsitional housing for persons with mental illness. Provide services to support special needs populations in non-facility based care environments (i.e. Compeer, Buddy System, Coaches).
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As the needs of these groups are vast and numerou s, Iowa City has allocated the maximum amount of CDBG fund ing possible to public services to assist h uman service organizations. To the extent possible, t he City provides support to the system offacil it ies and service provi ders described in t he homeless inventory above. The Iowa Cit y Housing Authority locally administers efforts that assist in homelessness prevention, including the Section 8 voucher program and administration of 81 units of publ ic housing for residents who are low i ncome, very low income and extremely low income. The Authority also administers a Te nant-Based Rental Assistance program using HOME funds. Assistance with rent and utility deposits is available for eligible households through Shelter House, Successful Living, Inc. and the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). In add it ion, some private entit ies provi de sma ll amounts of emergency assistance to those in need. However, access to such programs is extremely limited and often for one-time assista nce only. The city's strategy to serve the needs of persons threatened with homeless ness is as follows. Assist low-income households in maintaining and retaining their existing housing. Establish/Improve emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance. Expand in-home support systems such as: living skills training; check i n/on service; "budd y system" supports/mentor program. Increase accessibility t o physical/mental health care. Facilitate the development of countywide housing rehab programs.
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The following public pol icy barriers were identified in t he city's
2008
Affordable Housing Study:
Zoning There is an absence of deve lopable land zon ed for multi-family housing and available for purchase in Iowa Cit y. Undeveloped land that is alrea dy zoned for m ulti-fami ly housing is largely controlled by developers that bring the land to market on a gradual basis. Consequently, if a non-profit developer wishes to build multi-family units, he must apply for a rezon ing and endure t he public hearing process, where NIMBYism (Not in My Back Yard) can defeat the project. Other State and fede ra l fu nding resources have continuously declined over th e past several years with fewer resources made available to fi nance affordable housing proj ects. Th e following recommendat ions were identif ied in the
2008
Affordable Housing St udy:
Change Public Perception

There is a perception amongst some that higher density, multi-fam ily housing proposals consisting of affordable housing opportunities are not appropriate for single family neighborhoods. While th is rationale may be justified in some instances, multi-family housing fronting al ong major thoroughfares, located at street intersections, and in transition areas between residential and non-residential uses are appropriate . And, contrary to public belief, well-designed and well-managed affordable housing developments do not decrease surrounding property va lues.
Public Policy Recommendations

Increase the amount of land zoned for multi-family housing. Most, if not al l, of t he land currentl y zoned for multi-family housing in Iowa City is either developed or not on the market. Affordable housing developers are unable to make projects work f inancially on the few parcels that may be available becau se (1) the land is too expensive, or (2) it is not zoned to an adequate density. Proactive, selective rezoning of land within Iowa City by elected officials to ex pand the location of zoning districts that permit mu lt i-
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family housing by right wi ll eliminate the opportunity for NIMBYist s to object to development proposals on a case-by-case basis. Zone concurrently with all annexation actions. Iowa City should continue to enforce its policy of zoning land upon annexation into the city, and Coralville, North Liberty and Tiffin should be encouraged to do the same. Multi-family housing should be given a high priority during these procedures. " Adopt a mandatory inclusionary zoning ordinance. The Iowa City area is fortunate to have several highly motivated non-profit and for-profit affordable housing developers. While these organizations are highly capable, they lack the resources required to put a major dent i n the region's unmet affordable housing need. Clearly, additional mechanisms are needed to expand the production of affordable housing. One way of expanding production is to capitalize on the region's dynamic rea l estate market by using market-rate development to create the supply of affordable housing. lnclusionary zoning is a "carrot and stick" approach to expand ing affordable housing. Identify potential redevelopment areas. Chapter 403 of Title IX of the Code of Iowa allows a city to establish urban renewal areas to assist in the removal and redevelopment of blighted and substandard properties. Cities can also undertake urban renewa l activities that promote new econom ic, commercial, and housing developments. These initiatives typically include the acquisition and demolition of structures, utility and infrastructure installation, new infil l housing, rehabilitation or conservation of properties, and other development assistance utilizing ta x increment financing (TIF). Obtaining the designation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) from HUD may be appropriate also. The redevelopment of residential areas near employment centers and public transportation access can help families decrease housing and transportation costs and t heir commuting time to work. Increasing higher density housing in these areas can increase public transit ridership as we ll. Preserve existing affordable housing units. Work with local non-profits that own and operate privately subsidized housing that is at risk for conversion to market rate units. The potential for market rate apartments occurs when HUD rental assistance contracts lapse. In a dynamic rental real estate market such as Iowa City, owners of older rental developments may be anxious to reap the rewards of higher rents. In many cases, these older affordable housing units are in need of rehabilitation. Iowa City and other local units of government should establish a preservation dialogue with the owners of these older properties in an effort to rehabilitate the units and maintain affordable rents. In many cases, these projects may require an infusion of housing tax credits and HOME financial assistance. Preserve existing manufactured home communities. Another affordable housing resource in Iowa City that is worthy of preservation is the existing supply of mobile home parks. As a matter of public policy, Iowa City has historically placed emphasis on the rehabilitation of existing mobile homes. The City requested and received special permission from HUD to rehabilitate mobile home units with CDBG and HOME fu nds. A strategy is needed to protect this public investment in mobile homes and mobile home parks. Encourage the development of new housing tax credit projects. New production is needed to expand the supply of affordable housing. Local units of government should play a proactive role in identifying sites for new affordable housing, including surplus property that is municipally-owned. Development teams would then be encouraged to prepare and submit proposals. Local government should be prepared to work with the development team to define an appropriate blend of expectations and incentives that will result in a high quality project. Treat non-profit organizations that specialize in affordable housing as a special class of developer. Non-profit housing developers cannot compete on a level playing field with for-profit developers in the absence of incentives. Non-profits typically do not have ready access to capital and are dependent upon high ly competitive public resources to f inance their affordable housing projects. Incentives provided by a
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municipality can foster a higher level of commitment from and a stronger desire to produce more affordable housing units by local non-profits. Streamline the permitting process for projects involving affordable housing. Participate in the cost of financing infrastructure improvements for projects involving affordable housing. Waive local fees for non-profit organizations that develop affordable housing.
FY15 Actions The city is actively involved in presenting to organizations in the region to educate persons about what is affordable housing and who needs it. Presentations will continue during FY15. The city will also support the Local Homeless Coordinating Board's efforts to develop a campaign to educate the community on affordable housing and put a face on who needs affordable housing.
The city will continue to review housing to be constructed with City or CDBG/HOME assistance to ensure it meets the city's Affordable Housing Design Guidelines. Quality design and neighborhood compatibility will assist with neighborhood and community acceptance of affordable housing. The city will support the rehabilitation of existing rental units in low income neighborhoods and work with private property owners to preserve affordable housing throughout neighborhoods in Iowa City. The City will also work with the Human Rights Coordinator to provide Fair Housing updates to educate our local commissions and boards. The City hired a consultant to prepare the 2014 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (approved in March 2014). The City will report its progress addressing the identified impediments in the Fy14 CAPER.
OTHER ACTIONS
Address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing
Evaluate and Reduce Lead Based Paint Hazards Historically, very few children in Iowa City have been found to have elevated blood lead levels. The Iowa Department of Public Health estimates there were 147 children with elevated blood lead levels in Johnson County in 2009. When requested by parents or others, testing can be done by the Johnson County Health Department or private hospitals and clinics. Iowa City's current primary initiative is public education on the potential hazards of lead based paint. The City's rental inspectors distribute pamphlets and brochures concerning lead based paint hazards to landlords when rental inspections are conducted. ICHA will continue to ensure that all its public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental units are lead safe.
The Housing Rehabilitation Office will continue to implement all aspects of the lead-based paint regulations. In its efforts to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards in all of its CDBG and HOME funded rehabilitation projects, they provide information and outreach on the dangers of lead-based paint, as well as, guidance in the identification and reduction of lead-based paint hazards to all program partic ipants. Blood level tests may be paid through the Housing Rehabilitation program for targeted populations such as children under 7 when needed. Two rehabilitation staff members are certified lead inspector/risk assessors and conduct visual risk assessments and clearance tests on all applicable projects. Because the City does not own an XRF device, XRF testing is done by a third party. All rehabilitation staff continued to receive lead education and training that they pass on to all contractors, sub-contractors and others affiliated or working with the rehabilitation program. The staff continued to place an emphasis on training new contractors in lead safe work practices, and forwarded these workers and companies to a third party entity for training. Because of City-sponsored training in the past, the Rehabilitation Program has access to 1oo+ workers representing a multitude of different companies that provide all of the necessary contractor services (i.e. electrical, plumbing, painting, roofing, general contracting, cleaning companies, etc.) which enable all rehabilitation projects to be completed in a safe and responsible manner. In addition, the City now provides forgivable loans for portions of the lead costs on CDBG and HOME funded projects.
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Institutional Structure & Enhanced Coordination Form of Government- The City of Iowa City is organized under the Council-Manager form of government. Iowa City citizens elect seven Iowa City residents to the City Council for overlapping four-year terms. Four of the Council Members, known as the Council Members At-large, are nominated and elected by the eligible electors of the City at large. The other three are known as District Council Members and are nominated by the eligible electors oft heir respective districts and elected by the qualified voters ofthe City at large. The Council, in turn, selects one of its members to serve as mayor for a two-year term. The Mayor presides at the City Council meetings and has one vote on the Council -the same as the other six members.
Departments of the City- The City recently reorganized and combined the Planning and Community Development Department and Housing Inspection Services under one new department named Neighborhood and Development Services. Housing and community development programs will be admin istered by Neighborhood Services (formerly known as the Community Development Division) and the Iowa City Housing Authority. Neighborhood Services wi ll coordinate all Consolidated Planning initiatives of the City, including plan preparation with citizen and community partic ipation and directly manage all housing and non-housing activities funded with either CDBG or HOME funds. The City Council is authorized to administer housing vouchers awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The Iowa City Housing Authority provi des staff to administer this assistance. In addition to the HCV Program, the Housing Authority also administers a public housing program and homeownership assistance programs . Citizen participation is integral to the ongoing management and oversight of the housing and community development programs the City provides. The Council appoints a nine member citizen commission to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs and services for low-to-moderate income residents and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. The Housing and Community Development Commi ssion's by-laws, when possible, require representation from persons with expertise in construction and finance and one member that receives rental assistance. With respect to the consolidated plan's homeless strategy, the City undertakes extensive consultation as part of its consolidated planning effort; particularly in association with the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB) Continuum of Care's planning process. The LHCB represents over 25 agencies in Iowa City providing services to the homeless and low-income persons in Johnson County. The City works closely with the LHCB to increase coordination between housing providers, health, and service agencies in addressing the needs of persons that are chronically homeless.
Reduce the Number of Poverty-Level families

The City, Housing Authority, and the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, work together to address homeless and poverty issues. In addition to the activities outlined in the Annual Action Plan, the Housing Authority provides supportive services and coordination with the agencies making up the Local Homeless Coordinating Board to support families and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency. With respect to economic development, the City has had a long-term partnership with the Iowa City Area Development Group (I CAD) and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. ICAD is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to position the region as a quality place to work. ICAD works as a confidential advocate for expanding businesses and new industries. ICAD helps businesses pursue state and local financial assistance and serves as a liaison between the City of Iowa City, the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the University of Iowa and other entit ies. The Chamber of Commerce works to enhance the business climate in Johnson County and provides educational programs on customer service, human resources, and other issues relevant to small businesses. Starting in FYo3, the City of Iowa City set aside CDBG funds to promote economic development. Funds primarily support gap financing or start-up capita l to micro-enterprises or small business creating j obs for low-moderate income persons. These funds are available throughout the year, instead of a once a year funding cycle to allow
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greater flexibility and attract a greater number of applicants. Since the Economic Development Fund started in July 2002, it has been successful in attracting 51. applicants. To date, the City has funded 25 economic development projects for over $946,8os. As of May 201.4, the Economic Development fund has $47,738 available. In 201.3, the City Council expanded the use of the Economic Development Fund to be used for improvements in the City-University Urban Renewal Area as part of the Building Change program. The program meets the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan by 1.) eliminating substandard buildings blighting influence and environmental deficiencies; 2) improving the appearance of buildings and encouraging high standards of design; and 3) encouraging the restoration and rehabilitation of structures in downtown Iowa City which are of architectural and/or historic significance. The City received 1.6 applications in FY1.4. Four received CDBG funds to complete renovations.
Minority Outreach
Neighborhood Services requires that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a City sponsored workshop just prior t o the beginning of each year to go over the CDBG and HOME regulations and reporting requirements. At that workshop minority outreach is explained. In addition, staff sits down with the applicant after the agreement has been signed, but prior to the letting of bids or the signing of contracts between the applicant and a contractor, to go over each applicable regulation requirement. Staff provides a list of the minority plan rooms and provides the website to search Iowa targeted small businesses by trade and county.
Other actions planned during the year to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.
The City created a citizen advisory group, the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC), in 1.995, to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs and services for low and moderate income residents, and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. HCDC leads the CDBG/HOME allocation process to determine what projects will be awarded funds based on priorities established in CITY STEPS, Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and Services for Low-Income Residents. Each year the City and HCDC reviews applications on a competitive basis. The fact that a program or agency was funded in a prior year does not ensure funding in subsequent years. The lack of adequate financial resources, in relation to need, is the greatest obstacle facing the community. Housing and non-housing needs and services simply exceed available resources. If additional funding were available, existing services could be expanded to better address the needs of the community. Due to limited funding and the prospect of reduced funding in subsequent years, the following considerations wi ll be made when determining to fund a project: 1.) 2) 3) 4) The project must be an identified CITY STEPS priority. Applicant must document the ability of the project to address the specific need. The project budget is j ustified and leverages other financial resources, including human resources. Applicant must document efforts to obtain outside funding as well. The project has a measurable impact in the community. The project primarily targets low-income persons, utilizes community partnerships, and provides adequate benefits in relation to costs. The applicant can maintain regulatory compliance. Applicant must demonstrate it has strong financial skills, administrative capacity to complete a federal grant, and the ability to complete the project within the required time period.
Iowa City has a long history of successfully implementing HUD funded programs. Serving the needs of the city's various special needs population drives the city's consolidated planning efforts. Addressing the needs of the homeless and special needs populations are high priorities for use of resources within Iowa City. Fragmentation and duplication of services in Iowa City is a minor obstacle due to the communication and coordination of existing service providers. Service providers are members of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board and participate in the local Continuum of Care planning.
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HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Iowa City has elected to adopt the following recapture or resale provisions when HOME funds are used to create affordable housing. Recapture guidelines are used for any homebuyer activity where the client receives direct fina ncial assistance (includ ing any assistance that reduces the purchase price from the fair market va lue to an affordable price) and resale is used whe n the homeowner does not receive direct financial assistance.
Recapture Provision A recapture provision of the HOME regulations pursuant to CFR Part 24 92.254 (a)(5)(ii) will be used when HOME f unded assistance is provided to reduce the selling price of a home from appraised va lue to one of affordability (affordability subsidy) for people at income levels of 8o% or less of Iowa City's median income. This will include an affordability period based on the amount of HOME funds used for that purpose as indicated in the following table. If down payment assistance wi ll be provided, that amount will be added to the total amount to determine the affordability period.
< $15,000 $15,000-$40,000 > $40,000
5 years 10 years 15 years
Upon the sale ofthe home, the net proceeds (sale price, minus superior loan repayment and closing costs) shall be distributed proportionately between the City, up to the Principal Amount, and the Buyer (Shared Net Proceeds). The City and/or HUD are not responsible for covering negative net proceeds. The Principal Amount shall be forgiven after the affordability period identified in the Recapture Agreement ends if the homeowner remains in compliance with their written agreement. Example: How the money from the sale of the house wi ll be distributed among the City, Recipient, and the Buyer. Th e house is being sold for $15o,ooo before the end of the affordability period. The City is paid $19,585.50. The Buyer receives $53,414.50 from the sale of the home. The private lender will get S75,ooo. (The remaining S2,ooo is "closing costs," such as abstract update, attorney fees, and recording costs). When the City receives $19,585.50, the City will consider the promissory note fully paid and will release the mortgage. The Buyer w ill not have to pay the City the difference between the principal amount of $36,667 and $19,585 .50. Appraised Value of the Property at Acquisition: HOME Investment (Principal Amount): Buyer Investment (First Mortgage) Homebuyer Principal Payments at time of sale Sales Price (Upon Resale): Superior Loan Repayment Closing Costs NET PROCEEDS: HOME Recapture Amount to City: Buyer Allocation:
$136,667 $36,667 ($36,667/$136,667)
=27% =73%
$100,000 $2$,000
($100,000/$136,667)
$150,000 $75,000 $2,000

$73,000
($100,000- $2$,000)
s19,58s.5o $53,414-50
(36,667/ (36,667 + 100,000)) X s73,ooo =19,s85.5o (100,000 I (100,000 + 36,667)) X $73,000 =53,414-50
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Resale Provision A resale provision deed restriction will be used with an affordability period based on the amount of HOME funds provided per the following table when HOME funds are used for a construction subsidy.
< $1.5,000 $1.5,000-$40,000 > $40,000
5 years 1.0 years 1.5 years
The affordability period shall begin with the orig inal HOME assisted owner's closing date. If the home does not continue to be the principal residence of the buyer during the duration of the period of affordability, then the housing will be sold only to a buyer whose family's income does not exceed 8o% of Iowa City's area median income as determined annually by HUD . The City wil l target homeowners between 6o to 8o% of Iowa City's area median income. The buyer shall use the home as their principal res idence. The purchase price may not exceed 95 percent of the median area purchase price for single family housing in the Iowa City MSA as determined annually by HUD for new or existing housing. The original HOME-assisted owner is entitled to a fair return on investment (homebuyer's down payment plus capital improvements made to the house). The City will determine the original homebuyer's return on investment by using the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the period of ownership. The value of capital improvements will be based on the actual costs of the improvements as documented by the homeowner's receipts. The City will determine whether the sale price meets said requirements and must approve the price before Buyers accept a purchase offer.
Example: Iowa City provides funds for the construction of a single family home. The home buyer provides $5,ooo for a down payment. The CPI is 3.5% over the period of ownership. The origina l homebuyer sells the home at a price that permits the homebuyerto realize a full return on his/her investment.
The original homebuyer completed a $9,000 kit chen remode l as evidenced by receipts. The original homebuyer's in itial down payment investment of $5,000 plus the $9,000 kitchen remodel would result in a fair return of $490. Total return at sale, assuming price of sale permits a full return, would be $1.4,490. ($5,000 + $9,ooo) x 3.5% = $490 fair return on initial and capital investments $5,000 + $9,000 +490 = $1.4,490 total return to the original home buyer at sale There may be a declining housing market where home values are depreciating. lfthe home is sold for less or the same price as the original price, the original homebuyer may not receive a fair return or any return on their investment. The City and/or HUD are not responsible for covering a loss on t he original homebuyer's investment. HOME regulations allow revocation of HOME's affordability restrictions if an ownership interest is terminated prematurely by foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or assignment of an FHA- insured mortgage to HUD. A recipient may propose a different resale or recapture provision for a proposed project, however the City of Iowa City must submit the proposed provision to HUD (either in the Annual Action Plan or later in the year) for review and approval before a recipient enters an agreement with the City for the proposed project. Under the HOME program, certain requirements must be placed on properties by means of deed restrictions or a recorded note and mortgage. In FY201.5, there are no projects involving homeownership assistance with HOME funds. HOME projects involvin g homeownership assistance funded since 2007 were based on the recapture provision.
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Justification of use of HOME funds for TBRA

The City allocated TBRA funds for Rapid Rehousing (HOME TBRA) through Shelter House for homeless persons transitioning to permanent housing. The Housing Authority will also be utilizing HOME funds from prior years until the funding is depleted. There are three primary reasons for using HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance in Iowa City. These include:
High demand for affordable rental housing for non-student households. Much, if not most, of the rental housing stock located within the dow ntow n area and within close proximity to the University of Iowa is marketed to student households. As a result1 renta l rates are based on a per-bedroom lease . For example, a three-bedroom apartment targeted toward students might rent for $450/month per bedroom resulting in a total apartment rent of $1,350/month. This rent is out of reach for a lower income family of four searching for a three-bedroom unit. In order to make the local rental market more affordable to lower income non-student households, the city uses HOME funds to subsidize the cost of monthly rent for eligible renters. The waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers include 268 households (elderly, disabled and families with children under 1.8 who are residents) and an additional 6,o68 applicants in lower preference categories (201.4 Annual Report). The use of HOME funds to supplement t he Section 8 rental assistance program
enables to city to make more rental units affordable to lower-income households.
Federal funding for the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program has been severely decreased in the recent past with no indication of increased budget authority in the near future. Consequently, the City
has capitalized on the use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance to complement other ongoing affordable housing initiatives in Iowa City.
Due to the nature and extent of homelessness in Iowa City and the surrounding area, the Consolidated Plan has the following identified strategy: increase the percentage of homeless persons moving from shelter/transitional housing to permanent housing. Rapid Rehousing (HOME TBRA) wi ll be utilized to assist homeless persons locate and mainta in housing for up to six months. Tenants wil l also receive supportive services that include housing/employment retention, money management and preparation for when rental assistance ends.
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

The City of Iowa City finalized an Analysis of Imped iments to Fair Housing Choice in March 2014. The following impediments were identified, along with recommendation s to address the impediments: I. Impediment: Racial and ethnic concentrations exist in Iowa City. Recommendation to overcome this impediment: Iowa City should adopt a land development policy that would make housing options available at diverse locations across the city. To this end, we recommend that Iowa City consider adopting a mandatory inclusionary zoning policy that would apply to all new ownership and re ntal housing development. While the generally understood benefit of a mandatory inclusionary zoning pol icy is an increase in the number of reasonably-priced owner and rental units that families with incomes below 8o% AMI can afford, an equally importa nt but less well-recognized benefit is the scattered locations at w hich these new housing units get built. This would create housing units for low and moderate income minority families at diverse locations in the City without using any public subsidies or taxes.
2014 Update: As the Analysis was recently completed; the City will report its progress addressing the identified impediments in the Fy14 CAPER.
II. Impediment: The Affordable Housing Location Model is a well-constructed effort to disperse certain types of assisted housing; however the model may significantly reduce the parcels of land where new assisted rental housing may be built or acquired. Recommendation to address this impediment:
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For projects that require compliance w ith the Affordable Housing Location Model, the City should provide land and locations permitted by this model at prices comparable to land at locations not perm itted by this model. Alternat ively, the Cit y could provide cash supplements f rom non-CDBG/HOME sources that offset land cost differentials to such projects.
2014 Update: As the Analysis was recently completed; the City will report its progress addressing the identified imped iments in the Fy:1.4 CAPER.
Ill. Impediment: African Americans and Hispanic may experience unfair treatment in home mortgage loan denials and high cost loans. Recommendation to address this impediment: a) Further research is warranted to determine what standard measures should be review ed t o determine if there are unfair lending practices. Based on the outcome of this research, the City should adopt a linked-deposit policy wherein only those banks that clearly provide fa ir access in residential lending to protected classes are cons idered as potential recipients of the City's banking b usiness. b) The City should encourage lenders to attend and participate in y early trainings sponsored by the H uman Rights Comm ission that educate on discrim ination and fa ir lend ing practices.
2014 Update: As the A nalysis was recently completed; the City will report its progress addressing the identified impediments in the Fy:1.4 CAPER.
IV. Impediment: There are barriers t o mobility and free housing choice for protected classes and person s of low income. Recommendations to overcome this impediment: a) To address landlord-s ide problems regard ing HCV recipients search for housing, the City should expand existing landlord education programs aimed at b usting the myths about HCV tenants and the HCV program . b) To address tenant-side problems that result in failed searches, the City should encourage local-non profits invo lved in the provisi on of housing and related servi ces for low-income persons t o help HCV recip ients in the ir search for housing. c) Con sider the legality of adding Housing Choice Voucher status as a protected class under the City's Human Rights ordinance.
2014 Update: A s the Analysis was recently completed; the City will report its progress addressing the identified impediments in the Fy:1.4 CAPER.
V. Impediment: Fair housing violations go unreported because of opin ions/attit udes that thing s w ill never change and/or lack of knowledge of available resources to address fa ir housing for those in protected classes. Recommendations to address this impediment: a) Increase level of p ublic awareness concerning fa ir hous ing t o improve knowl edge affair housing laws. Expanding awareness to include more prominence on Cit y w ebpage, socia l media sites, increased distribution of material s t o non profits, ed ucationa l inst itutions and agencies that work with diverse cons umers, through electronic media, advertisements, tra inings t o the general public, and training t o specialized groups and key market actors. i) Respondents of the survey conducted as part of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice cited "didn't know what good it would do" w he n asked why t hey chose not to file a compla int of housing discrimination. Increase level of public aw areness must include poi nting out what good it does to file a complaint of discrim ination versus doing nothing. Additionally
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more information about possible remedies and outcomes to a fa ir housing violation will be beneficial to the p ublic and may encourage more complaints to be filed. The survey conducted as part oft he Analysis of Impediments to Fa ir Housing Choice should be repeated in the next few years to survey w hether the expansion of public awareness on fair housing has an effect on the knowledge of available resources and an increase in fair hous ing complaints filed.
b) Perform yearly tests/audits on protected characterist ics to col lect additional information on the extent and nature of discrim ination in Iowa City. i) ii) Tests/audits serve as opportunities to requ ire compliance and educate landlords, management compan ies and those who rent or sale homes on fair housing laws. Tests/audits allow identifiable information as to w hat specific populations disproportionately receive unfair treatment leading to better targeted education and outreach to those specific populations as well as agencies, organizations and businesses that have contact with those populations.
c) Continue to explore the fea sibility of HUD determining that the City's ordinance is substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Act. Funding may be available to further know ledge and ed ucational pursuits.
2014 Update: As the Analysis was rece ntly completed; the City will report its progress address ing the identified impediments in the Fy14 CAPER.
Affirmative Marketing for Housing Containing 5 or More HOME-Assisted Units

As required by HUD, the City of Iowa City and its subrecipients (public and private) follow affirmative marketing rules. The City's Affirmative Marketing Plan is below. Both public and private recipients of HOME funds are also req uired to follow the affirmative marketing requirements in 24 CFR 92.351. City staff reviews these efforts duri ng annual monitoring visit s.
AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PLAN (Revised 5/13) CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA

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Purpose This Affirmative Marketing Plan is designed to conform to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published at 24 CFR 570 (Community Development Block Gra nt) and 24 CFR 92 (HOME Investment Partnerships - HOME). The plan sets forth the City of Iow a City's procedures and requirements for affirmatively marketing housin g units assisted w ith federal funds.
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General Policy It is the City's policy to make available housing options to eligible persons from all socio-econom ic, racial, ethnic and gender groups in the Iowa City housing market area and affirmatively market housing that is assisted through programs administered by the City. To t his end, t he City wi ll make efforts to affirmati vely market housing units t o assure that i ndivi duals w ho normally might not apply because of age, race, color, rel igion, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, the presence or absence of dependents, familial statu s or public assistance source of income for housing: Know about rental vacancies and opportunities t o purchase homes . Feel welcome to apply or funds or recei ve housing assistance . Have the opportun it y to live in units assisted with public fund s.
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The City will work with subrecipients to ensure that housing units assisted with federal funds are made available to persons on an equal basis. 3 Outreach to the Public1 Owners and Potential Tenants- City Procedures a. Media. The City may utilize media to advertise (1) the availability of assistance and (2) the availability of vacant housing units. Press releases will contain the Equal Housing Opportunity slogan and a statement of affirmative marketing policy. Display ads, posters and other published materials will contain the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan. The following media may be used for display advertising: Iowa City Press-Citizen and/or Iowa City Gazette- newspapers Local government access channel- cable TV
Press releases from the City are received by all area print and electronic media and may also be found on the City's website. b. Other Means. The City will utilize other appropriate methods to inform the public. This may include personal and written contact with organizations, such as those listed below, encouraging them to make information on the vacant units available to all persons on an equal basis. Business organizations-Iowa City Board of Realtors, Iowa City Apartment Owners and Managers Association and local lending institutions. University organizations such as the Iowa Memoria l Union and other University of Iowa web-based applications. Other Organizations- Crisis Center, The Housing Fellowship, HACAP, and the Iowa City Housing Authority
The Iowa City Housing Authority wi ll be of particular value in that it serves as the local Public Housing Authority, receives referrals through a network of local human service agencies and maintains a current waiting list of Section 8 eligible rentals. Community Development staff will update the Iowa City Housing Authority annually concerning new CDBG/HOME assisted rental properties. Meetings of the Housing and Community Development Commission are open to the public and will serve as another forum for announcing the availability of federal assistance and discussing the City's affirmative marketing policy for the program. Other public meetings, as needed, will be scheduled to explain the City's HUD funded programs to local organizations, property owners and tenants and discuss the affirmative marketing policy and requirements of local and federal fair housing la ws. The staff of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission may be called upon to assist in explaining fair housing laws and to review potential housing discrimination practices. In addition, the Iowa City Human Rights office has added a full-time investigator who works with discrimination complaints. 4 Requirements and Procedures for Subrecipients Property owners who participate in the CDBG and/or HOME programs will be required to comply with the following affirmative marketing practices: a. b. c. Include the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan or statement in all advertisements for vacant units in local media and printed material. If a rental office is utilized or operated by the owner, whether on or off premises, display fair housing posters in a conspicuous place. Provide written assurance to the City that units will be made available to prospective tenants on a non-discriminatory basis. Maintain records of all efforts to affirmatively market vacant units. For example, copies of newspaper ads and documentation of the owners' contacts with the loca l business, University and community service organizations and other efforts to publicize the
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availability of the vacant units. All HOME agreements shall contain language as required by 24 CFR 92.351.
5 Special Outreach Efforts

If, during the course of administering the CDBG and HOME programs, it is determined that special outreach efforts are needed to attract persons of particular racial, ethnic or gender groups to vacant units, the City may: Conduct outreach and contact service organizations, churches and University clubs. Notify the business, University and community service organizations l isted in Section 3b above of the special outreach needed. Assist owners to locate prospective tenants by making referrals from the Iowa City Housing Authority's waiting list and target advertising as needed to expand the list.
The City can require that subrecipients begin their special outreach efforts immediately upon learning that a vacancy will occur. Owners typically request a 30-day notice from current tenants plann ing to terminate their tenancy so that the outreach efforts can begin before advertising to the general public.
6. Record-keeping Requirements
All records pertaining to affirmative marketing efforts of the City will be maintained by the City in accordance with HUD Regulations. The City will ensure the subrecipients also maintain records to document their affirmative marketing efforts. The City will maintain records of the following: Press releases and newspaper ads. Copies of notices and documentation of contacts with the business, University and community service organizations. Documentation of monitoring visits with subrecipients.
7 Assessment of Affirmative Marketing Efforts

The City will conduct an annual assessment ofthe effectiveness of its affirmative marketing efforts for the inclusion in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to HUD. At a minimum, the assessment will include: a. A summary of good faith efforts by the City and participating subrecipients to affirmatively market units. To determine if good faith efforts have been made, the City will compare information contained on the records to be kept with actions that were taken to carry out affirmative marketing. (See Affirmative Marketing Reporting form). b. The results ofthe affirmative marketing efforts may include age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, the presence or absence of dependents, familial status or public assistance source of income occupying assisted housing units. To determine results, the City will examine whether or not persons from a variety of groups and persons with disabilities in the area applied for or became tenants, home buyers, or received rehab assistance. If it is found that a variety is represented, particularly the targeted groups determined to be in need of outreach, the City would assume the procedures were effective.
If it is determined that a participating subrecipient is not making good faith efforts to affirmatively market housing units, the City will take the following corrective actions: a. The City will issue a written notice to the subrecipient stating reasons of non-compliance with the terms of the CDBG and/or HOME agreement and corrective actions (e.g. advertising) which must be taken by the owner within a specified period of time, not to exceed 6o days.
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Continued non-compliance within the specified time period and, thereafter, during the term of the CDBG and/or HOME agreement, will result in the City taking legal action to recover 1oo% of the assistance for the subrecipient's project.
All cases of apparent discriminatory practices by subrecipients wi ll be referred to the Iowa City Human Rights Commission for review and remedial action under the housing provision of the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. 8. Public Notice and Review Copies of this Affirmative Marketing Plan will be made public and available for citizen review, upon request, in Neighborhood and Development Services.
Use of HOME Funds to Refinance Existing Debt (Multi-Family Housing)

Not Applicable- The City of Iowa City does not use HOME funds for this purpose.
Use of ADD/ Funds

Not Applicable- The City of Iowa City does not receive ADDI f unds.
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MONITORING
Reporting
The city requires each organization rece iving CDBG and/or HOME fund s to submit quarterly reports until project close-out. The quarterly reports include information on the number of clients served, income level and race/ethn icity. The reports also include a brief narrative providing an update of the activity. Each organization must also submit a year-end report summarizing all required data as needed for entry into I DIS and for inclusion in the city's CAPER. Neighborhood Services performs on-site monitoring visits for each activit y at least once after the project is f unded. The City monitors projects on an annual basis until project close-out. All housing providers, during a stated period of affordability or as required by agreement, must also submit an annual tenant rental housing report to document compliance with all applicable regulations, specifical ly household income and program rents. In addition, members of the City Council appointed citizen commission, Housing and Community Development Commission, choose CDBG and/or HOME funded projects to visit and monitor. The members meet with the project stakeholders to discuss the proj ect, ensure that the proj ect is proceeding properly by serving the intended clientele and t hat it will be completed on time. The commission members then report back to the full commission at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Timeliness of Expenditures
Neighborhood Services staff req uire that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a city-sponsored workshop just prior to the beginning of each year to review the CDBG and HO ME regulations and reporting requirements. The timeliness of expending the funds is one of the topics discussed at the workshop. In addition, each recipient of CDBG and/or HOME funds signs a formal agreement after the funds have been released that inc ludes a copy of the City's policy, as stated below: From time to time there may be Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) projects that do not meet the anticipated schedule for implementation as presented to the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC). These circumstances may be due to unforeseen events (e.g. unfunded applications for other financing). HCDC recognizes the need to utilize CDBG, HOME and other funding as effectively and efficiently as possible to meet the needs of low-moderate income household for housing, jobs and services w ithin Iowa City. To assist HCDC in evaluating a project's status and ability to proceed, the following policy is hereby adopted to begin with Fiscal Year '04 projects beginning 2003: All CDBG projects w ill have entered into a formal agreement with the City of Iowa City for the utilization of federal funds by September 30 each year. Should a recipient fail to meet this threshold, the project will be reviewed by HCDC to evaluate if extenuating circumstances exist. If extenuating circumstances exist and it is anticipated the project will proceed, a new timeline w ill be established for the completion of the project. If circumstances do not warrant an extension of time, HCDC may recommend the recapture and re-use of the f unds to the City Council.
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All CDBG projects (except applicants for LIHTCs) wi ll have expended a minimum offifty percent (so%) of the assistance provided for the proposed project by March each year. This provides the recipient with approximately 255 days following the start of the fiscal year to reach this threshold for CDBG projects. All HOME projects wi ll expend their funds on a timely basis per the applicable HOME regulation. Should a recipient fail to meet these thresholds, all unexpended CDBG/HOME funding will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re-use of the funds or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project. If hous ing projects are applying for other funds through various state or federal agencies, the recipient must apply for those funds in the first available application period offered. Should a recipient fail to meet
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this application threshold, all CDBG/HOME funding wil l be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re-use of the funds. 4 Should a recipient be unsuccessful in obtaining the funds listed in the application in the application round immediately following the allocation of local CDBG/HOME funds, and the project will not be able to proceed without the aforementioned funds, all CDBG/HOME funds will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re-use of the funds or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project. lfthe project is unsuccessful in obtaining the required funds listed in the application after two consecutive funding rounds fol lowing the allocation of local CDBG/HOME funds, the City of Iowa City wi ll recapture all CDBG/HOME funds.
Housing Code Compliance Each agreement between the CDBG/HOME recipient and the City states the following: "The project sha ll be completed in compliance with all applicable state and loca l building codes; and upon completion, shall be operated in compliance with all applicable state and local laws." Neighborhood Services staff verify that the appropriate permits are taken out and that Neighborhood and Development Services have inspected the structure for compliance with local building codes and local rental inspection housing codes (if the project is a rental project). Neighborhood and Development Services annually inspect each HOME funded rental unit w here the tenant receives Section 8 funds to ensure compliance with housing codes. In addition, the City inspects all rental units every two years to ensure compliance with rental housing codes.
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS (ESG)

Not Applicable- The City of Iowa City does not receive ESG funds.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS

Not App licable- The City of Iowa City does not receive HOPWA funds.
FY15 Action Plan - Specific Homeless Prevention:

The City of Iowa City does not receive entitlement funds to assist with homeless needs. Various social services agencies in Iowa City apply to the State of Iowa and receive a small allocation of funds for homelessness through the State. Iowa City continues to directly help low-income famil ies avoid homelessness using CDBG and HOME funds. During FY15, CDBG and HOME funding will support programs to provide decent and safe living environments for homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The City wi ll fund operations at Shelter House as well as provide Rapid Rehousing (TBRA) for persons transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. The City will use funding to support the Emergency Assistance Program at the Crisis Center that helps families and persons in crisis to maintain their housing, employment and/or health . The City will continue to maintain our owner-occupied rehabilitation program as this assistance helps in providing a decent and safe living environment while avoiding the deterioration of the City's affordable housing stock. The City will also provide continued funding for operations at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. Th e City's Neighborhood Services (formerly Community Development Division) is an active member of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board and assists in whatever ways we can t o facilitate services for homeless or near homeless persons.
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The City also administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program through the Iowa City Housing Authority. As part oft he Section 8 program, families may volunteer to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency program. This program is designed to work with households on a five-year plan to attain financial self-sufficiency as wel l as provide rental assistance. The Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership program permits eligible participants in the Section 8 Voucher Program, including participants with portable vouchers, the option of purchasing a home with their Section 8 assistance rather than renting. Th e City wi ll continue efforts to assist those households at risk of homelessness. The community's current network that provides homeless shelters, transitional housing, outreach, and services is extensive. Numerous social service agencies assist with homelessness prevention. Some of those agencies include Shelter House, HACAP, NAMI, DVIP, Successful Living, Home T ies, Crisis Center of Johnson County, Iowa City Housing Authority, DVIP, MECCA, Systems Unlimited, Goodwill Industries, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Salvation Army and the Community Mental Health Center. These organizations provide many services including but not limited to counse ling, case management, life skills training, financial literacy classes, and victim advocacy. Our goal is to assist households with the result of self-sufficiency. The Local Homeless Coordinating Board follows the State of Iowa's Discharge Coord ination Policy. This Policy was adopted by the Iowa Council on Homelessness in 2005. Th e Policy represents a coordinated discharge policy for children ag ing out of foster homes, people with disabil ities and health conditions leaving nursing homes and hospitals, and people with mental health issues leaving hospitals.
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This certification does not apply. This certification is applicable. NON-STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS
I n accordance with the app licab le statutes and t he regu lations governing t he conso lidated plan regu lations, the jurisd ict ion certif ies that :
Affirmat ively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti- displacement and Relocation Pla n -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees abouta. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3 . Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employ ment under the grant, the employee will a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, w ithin ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4{b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or b. Requiring such employee to participate satisf actorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workp lace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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Anti-Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 10 . It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 --It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 1 35.
5/7/2014 Signature/Authorized Official Date
I Thomas M. Markus
Name City Manager Title 410 E. Washington St. Address Iowa City, IA 52240 City/State/Zip 319.356.5010 Telephone Number
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation --It is in full compliance and fo llow ing a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105 . Community Development Plan --Its consolidated housing and community deve lopment plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community dev elopment objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan --It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds-- It has complied with the following criteria: 11. Maximum Feasible Priority- With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activ ities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community dev elopment needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 12. Overall Benefit- The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2__ , 2__ , 2__, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or th ree specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 13. Special Assessments- It w ill not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and modera te income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improv ements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted w ith CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other rev enue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 14 . A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-v iolent civil rights demonstrations; and 15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
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Compliance With Ant i- discrimination laws-- The grant w ill be conducted and administered in conform ity with title VI of the Civ il Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619 ), and implementing regulations.
Lea d-Based Pa int-- Its activ ities concerning lead-based paint w ill comply w ith the requirements of pa rt 35 , subparts A, B, J, K and R, of title 24;
Complia nce with La w s-- It w ill comply w ith applicable law s.
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OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
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Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-assisted activ ities, w hich are designed to meet other community dev elopment needs hav ing a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate th reat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not av ailable to meet such needs.
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance-- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating ju risdiction's consolidated plan for ex panding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and wi ll not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in 92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance-- before co mmitting any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination w ith other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
5/7/ 2014 Signature/Authorized Official Date
I Thomas M.
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City Manager Title
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Address Iowa City, IA 52240 City/State/Zip 3 19.356.5010 Telephone Number
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HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activ ities funded under the prog ram w ill meet urgent needs that are not being met by av ailable public and priv ate sources. Building - -Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan:
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For at least 10 y ears in the case of assistance involv ing new construction, substantial rehabilitation , or acquisition of a facility , For at least 3 years in the case of assistance inv olv ing non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or str ucture .
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ESG Certifications
I, , Chief Executive Officer of Error! Not a valid link., certify that the local government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I have attached to this certification a description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds. I further certify that the local government will comply with: 1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used solely for operating costs or essential services.
2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55.

3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other assistance to the homeless. 4. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part 576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. 6. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds. 7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. 8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter. 9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided by 24 CFR 76.56. 10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of, and regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Lobbying Certifica tion This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person w ho fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $ 10, 000 and not more than $100, 000 for each such failure. Drug-Free Workplace Certification 1. By signing and/ or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2 . The certification is a material representation of fact upon w hich reliance is placed w hen the agency aw ards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise v iolates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Gov ernment, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 3 . Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than indiv iduals, need not be identified on the certification. If known , they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information av ailable for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highw ay department w hile in operation, State employ ees in each local unemploy ment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5 . If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s). if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three ) . 6 . The grantee may insert in the space pro vided below the site(s) for the performance of w ork done in connection w ith the specific grant: Place of Perfor mance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 2 1.
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Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification . Grantees' attention is called , in particular, to the follow ing definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 8 12) and as further defined by regulation ( 21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine v iolations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Crimina I drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involv ing the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any
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controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: a. All "direct charge" employees; b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and c . temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This defin ition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for verification. These documents include:
1. Analysis of I mpediments to Fair Housing 2. Citizen Participation Plan 3. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan
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Neighborhood and Development Services

CITY OF IOWA CITY

Fifth Program Year- Action Plan

Executive Summary 91.220(b) ...................................................................................... !

Citizen Participation 91.200 8t 91.220(b) ...................................................................... 3

Construction Non Construction

Applicant Information Jurisdiction: City of Iowa City, Iowa

Employer Identification Number (EIN):

Home Investment Partnerships Program

14.239 HOME Description of Areas Affected by HOME Project(s)

Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS - NA

14.241 HOPWA Description of Areas Affected by HOPWA Project(s)

Emergency Shelter Grants Program -NA

$Additional State Funds Leveraged $Grantee Funds Leveraged Other (Describe)

Grantee Website: www.icgov. org iowa-city .orQ Signature of Authorized Representative

(B) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Objectives & Outcomes

Focus of the Plan

Economic Development Micro-enterprise development

Outcome Performance Measures

Evaluation of Past Performance

RESOURCES & OBJECTIVES

Other Resources and Leverage

Table 3A Summary of Specific Annual Objectives- P1ogram Year 4

Sources of Funds HOME

Performance Indicators Organizations

Outcome/ Objective* DH-2

Infr astructure Ob_ jectives

Decent Housing Suit able Living Environment Economic Opportunity

Sustaina bility DH-3 SL-3 E0-3

ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN & OUTCOME MEASURES

CDBG & HOM E Act ivities, FY2015

$ 20, 000 $ $ 300, 000 $ $ 75,000 $ $ $ 25,000 $ $ 225,000 $ $ $ 645, 000 $

$ 100, 000 $ $ 122,620 $ $ 222, 620 $

75,000 25,000 100, 000

38, 000 32, 000 30,000 100, 000

CDBG CDBG CDBG

Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects

City of Iowa City

Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects

Project: Priority Need: Activity: Project Description:

Local Objective: Location/Target Area:

Objective category: Outcome category:

D Suitable Living Environment k8l Decent Housing D Availability/Accessibility k8l Affordability

Economic Opportunity Sustainability

The primary purpose of the project is to help: Dthe Homeless

City of Iowa City

Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects

Project: Priority Need: Activity: Project Description:

Objective category: Outcome category:

D Suitable Living Environment

Decent Housing Affordability

Economic Opportunity Sustainability

The primary purpose of the project is to help: Dthe Homeless

DPersons with HIV/AIDS DPersons with Disabilities DPublic Housing Needs

City of Iowa City

Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects

Project: Priority Need: Activity: Project Description:

Local Objective: Location/Target Area:

Objective category: Outcome category:

D Suitable Living Environment D Availability/Accessibility

Decent Housing Affordability

The primary purpose of the project is to help: