CAPER PY 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report Annual Accomplishments for July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development September 30, 2016 2017 CAPER PCCDNC | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS CDNC Missio..................................................................................... ? Executive Summary....................................................................... ? CDNC Programs.............................................................................. ? Highlights for Program Year 2015............................................. ? HUD Grant Allocations PY 15-16................................................ ? Community and Rural Development...................................... ? Affordable Housing & Community Planning........................ ? Neighborhood Reinvestment Program.................................. ? Neighborhood Stabilization Program..................................... ? Homeless and Other Special Populations.............................. ? Outside Agency Program............................................................ ? Tables.................................................................................................. ? Pima County Department of Community Development and Neighborhood Conservation 2797 E. Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85713 Phone: 520-724-3777 Fax: 520-724-6796 Pima County Board of Supervisors Ally Miller, District 1 Ramón Valadez, District 2 Sharon Bronson, Chair, District 3 Stephen W. Christy, District 4 Richard Elías, District 5 County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry Deputy County Administrator for Community & Health Services Jan Lesher Director Margaret M. Kish Affordable Housing Program Manager Marcos Ysmael Community and Rural Development Program Manager Daniel Tylutki Department Contact Erin Badger Special Staff Assistant 520-724-6767 erin.badger@pima.gov The Curley School Artisan Housing Center, located in a historic public school in Ajo, Arizona. 2 | PCCDNC 2017 CAPER CDNC’S DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: To create a more livable and viable county and to improve the quality of life for residents, with a special emphasis on economically and socially disadvantaged communities, through the development and coordination of programs and services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Pima County strives to build healthy, thriving communities. This longstanding community development goal has helped thousands of citizens remain stably housed and achieve an improved quality of life. In these community development efforts, Pima County prioritizes assistance to underserved areas and low-income individuals and families. The Pima County Department of Community Development and Neighborhood Conservation (CDNC) provides supportive resources to residents on an area basis, often in unincorporated Pima County’s rural towns and communities, as well as the incorporated jurisdictions of Sahuarita, Oro Valley, Marana, and the City of South Tucson. Pima County CDNC’s many community development and affordable housing activities include, but are not limited to: the construction and rehabilitation of public facilities; performing demolition of unsafe, vacant structures; providing supportive service funding for emergency homeless shelters; and performing critical home repairs for low-income homeowners. These activities are conducted primarily through three federal grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Pima County programs and leverages these federal resources judiciously via an open and transparent annual planning process in order to provide the greatest benefit to those most in need. As a recipient of HUD Community Planning and Development funding, Pima County is required to develop a 5-Year Consolidated Plan, the guiding framework for all community development and housing planning decisions based on current market conditions and the most recent available data. The City of Tucson and Pima County Consortium jointly draft and submit a 5-year Consolidated Plan to HUD, in a partnership addressing the housing and community development needs of all jurisdictions and incorporated communities. . The 5-Year Consolidated Plan is implemented through subsequent Annual Action Plans, a yearly document submitted to HUD describing the planned activities and anticipated outcomes for the program year. At the conclusion of each program year, Pima County submits a summary report of its expenditures and accomplishments to HUD for review, called the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This CAPER summarizes Pima County’s successes in meeting priority needs, goals, and strategies for PY 2015-2016 in accordance with the City of Tucson and Pima County Consortium’s 5-year Consolidated Plan for PY 2015-2020. An expanded and technical version of the PY 2015-2016 CAPER is available online. This PY 2015-2016 CAPER emphasizes the foremost programmatic activities and accomplishments provided through these three HUD grant programs. In addition, , leveraged resources that support additional community development and affordable housing efforts through the Pima County General Fund and General Obligation Bonds are described in subsequent sections. A more detailed outline of each of CDNC’s programs follows on page 6. The Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture is a community-based grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a sustainable and just food system in Ajo, Arizona. 2017 CAPER PCCDNC | 3 The Catalina Park Integrated Playground and Splash Pad in Tucson’s West University Neighborhood. CDNC PROGRAMS CDNC operates five main programs to carry out the work required to meet the County’s goals and objectives under the Consolidated Plan: Affordable Housing and Community Planning (HOME) - Affordable Housing and Community Planning (HOME) - collaborates with County jurisdictions, nonprofits, and developers to maintain and sustain a affordable, sustainable housing. The Pima County Housing Center exists primarily to meet those goals. Community and Rural Development (CDBG) - works in rural and unicorporated areas and neighborhoods to develop more livable and sustainable communities via public services and small capital infrastructure projects available to all residents. Community and Rural Development is the largest CDNC program consisting of: community development, home repair and weatherization, Brownfields remediation, and revitalization of neighborhoods and communities. 4 | PCCDNC 2017 CAPER Neighborhood Reinvestment Programs and Affordable Housing Bonds) - supports efforts that assist low and moderate-income households with medium and high-stress communities and neighborhoods throughout the County with housing, infrastructure and economic development opportunities. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) - a Stimulus-era program designed to purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed homes to green, energy-efficient status. Outside Agency Program (General Funds) - provides support to nonprofits via County General Funds, targeting programs that serve disadvantaged and at-risk populations. Homeless & Special Populations (Emergency Solutions Grant and other competitive HUD grants) - provides funding to supportive services for homeless individuals and families, including shelter operations and rapid rehousing. HIGHLIGHTS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2015 CDNC has made advances in meeting Consolidated Plan goals, such as an increasing the availability of decent, affordable rental housing, emergency home repairs, preventing homelessness, and developing infrastructure in rural communities, to name a few. CDNC provided support to low and moderate-income residents and underserved communities throughout Pima County via HUD’s CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds. In December 2016, HUD’s Office of Planning and Development performed an assessment of CDNC’s successes for the 2015 program year. In a recent memorandum, HUD stated that Pima County made “significant strides” in achieving program goals. The memorandum states, “We have determined that the County has the continuing capacity to administer the aforementioned programs. The activities undertaken are consistent with the Pima County’s HUD-approved Consolidated Plan, and the County continues to make progress in meeting its housing and community development goals.” CDNC’s foremost successes in PY 2015-16 include: • Nearly 700 homeless individuals, including families with children, provided emergency shelter and essential supportive services on their path to permanent housing. • Over 1,400 individuals, including 731 children, provided homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services to avoid homelessness. • Over 310 homeless victim of domestic violence assisted with ESG and matched resources. • Nearly 60 households provided homebuyer assistance on their path toward homeownership. • Construction of 24 affordable rental-housing units. • Completion of over 204 emergency home repair, septic and homeowner rehabilitations. Completion of year three of the Habitat for Humanity/ Transitional Housing and Shelter Collaborative with the City of Tucson—a five-year, $1 million, CDBG public facility set-aside. • This resource is designed to provide both capital funding resources to complete energy efficient upgrades, and most importantly, a technical assistance forum to establish operation and maintenance and capital reserve plans for respective agencies. • Demonstrated the ability to implement the County’s CDBG program in accordance with federal guidelines and met their timeliness requirements. The Civano Neighborhood on Tucson’s far southeast side features energy-efficient homes along with shopping, workplace, school, and civic facilities, as well as parks and natural open spaces. 2017 CAPER PCCDNC | 5 HUD Grant Allocations PY 15-16 In PY 15-16, Pima County received 86 grant applications from area organizations totaling $6,135,096 in CDBG funding requests. Pima County subsequently made CDBG funding recommendations for 51 projects, allocating the total $2,679,483 available from the PY 15-16 HUD allocation ($2,592,446) and recaptured funds ($87,037). Pima County also received 17 applications totaling $356,152 in requests for ESG funding. Final ESG recommendations included funding 12 programs for eligible activities totaling $206,034 in available PY 2015-16 monies. Pima County actively recaptures and reprograms CDBG funds and made available $87,037 in CDBG program income for eligible CDBG activities in the PY 15-16 Pima County Annual Action Plan. Including these recaptured funds, the County utilized a total of $4,602,983 in HUD grant revenue and recaptured funds as detailed in the table below: HUD Grant Allocations PY 15-16 HUD Grant PY 15/16 Allocation Recaptured Funds Total Available CDBG: $2,592,446 $87,037 $2,679,483 HOME: $1,700,761 $0 $1,700,761 ESG: $222,739 $0 $222,739 The Pima County Bond Program will cover the cost of construction and/or renovation of affordable housing units that will remain affordable to low-income families (earning at/below 80%AMI) for a minimum of 30 years. Resources and Investments CDNC funds numerous nonprofit organizations, government bodies, schools, and fire districts. Organizations are selected for funding annually through a competitive request for proposal process, referred to as the “Community Planning Application.” This process incorporates multiple stages of review and a standard due diligence risk assessment per US Office of Management and Budget, Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200. Finally, the Pima County Board of Supervisors, the County’s governing body, approves the official funding decisions for CDBG and ESG activities, and ultimately, the Annual Action Plan. The Board of Supervisors approved the PY 2016-17 Annual Action Plan on May 3, 2016. Resources and Investments Source of Funds Source (federal, state local) Resources Made Available Amount Expended During Program Year Program Year 2015 CDBG Public-federal 3,796,309 2,712,256 ESG Public-federal 222,739 165,000 222,739 4,203,955 Other: Affordable Housing Bonds EPA Browfields Fema Emergency Food & Shelter Program Home Funds through Tucson-Pima Consortium HOPWA-C Housing Rehabilitation Program National Housing Trust Funds Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Ouside Agency Program 6 | PCCDNC 2017 CAPER Public-local Public-federal Public-Federal Public-federal Private Public-federal Public-local Public-local Pima County Target Areas CDNC provides human public services and capital improvements to low and moderate-income communities and neighborhoods throughout Pima County. These activities are prioritized in unincorporated areas, as well as the City of South Tucson, the Towns of Marana, Oro Valley, and Sahuarita. Pima County makes allocations to projects in Target Areas, some of which are also defined as “colonias,” or low-income areas along the U.S.-Mexico border. The following map, “HUD Designated Pima County Target Areas,” illustrates where Community Development Target Areas lie within the County. See page 10, “Geographic Distribution of CDBG Resources” for a list of the percentages of annual HUD allocations, based on the areas funded. HUD Designated Pima County Target Areas 2016 Update 3 Marana 9 8 Oro Valley 77 x r 1 13 Tohono O'odham Nation 23 85 x r I10 § ¦ ¨ 16 6 15 12 17 5 Yaqui 4 20 Pascua Nation 86 x r 10 Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier District I19 § ¦ ¨ 22 Existing x r Ajo 2 Arivaca 3 Catalina 13 Avra Valley 4 Cardinal 14 Continental 5 Drexel Heights 15 Kleindale 6 Flowing Wells 16 Oracle/Ina Neighborhoods * 7 Littletown 17 Saguaro Foothills Marana 18 The Stravenues 19 Trailerrancho Estates 20 Valencia West 9 Rillito 10 Robles Junction/ Three Points 11 South Nogales Highway 12 South Tucson 18 Tucson 19 7 11 Sahuarita 83 x r 14 1 8 South Tucson 286 21 New Pending 21 Amado 22 Helmet Peak 23 Why Incorporated Area 2 Indian Nation Park Land County Boundary § ¦ ¨ Interstate Highway x r State Highway I10 77 Solid Target Areas have been identified as LMI qualifying communities according to ACS 2010-2014 data. *Unincorporated Target Areas designated with crosshatching are considered Pending Target Areas under consideration of the most recent HUD CDBG program data release. If your agency is applying to run a program and/or complete a project in one of the Pending Target Areas, you must income-qualify persons that will participate or benefit from the program/project as said areas do not qualify under ‘Area Benefit’. *Names of Target Areas are preliminary pending final naming convention as identified by the community.* For more information visit: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-entitlement/ The Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture’s Many Hands Learning Center is dedicated to experimenting with Sonoran Desert and other desert-adapted crops, and demonstrating a variety of techniques to empower community members to grow their own food. 2017 CAPER PCCDNC | 7 COMMUNITY & RURAL DEVELOPMENT Community Development Block Grant Since 1978, the CDBG program has provided critical area improvements with facilities and services where adequate resources are unavailable to meet community needs. CDBG supports a wide range of projects, including Public Service, Housing Rehabilitation, Community Public Facility/Infrastructure Improvements, Demolition, and Brownfields and Clearance to name a few. The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) allows Pima County to conduct this important projects and respective individual activities primarily within rural unincorporated Community Development Target Areas and participating jurisdictions via HUD Cooperative Agreements. HUD typically allocates approximately $2.5 million per program year to Pima County to conduct CDBG eligible projects and activities as follows: Public Services CDBG allows the use of grant funds for a wide range of social, human and public service activities, including, but not limited to: employment services (e.g., job training); crime prevention and public safety; child care; youth programs; health services; substance abuse services (e.g., counseling and treatment); fair housing counseling; education programs; energy conservation; services for senior citizens; and services for homeless persons. Public service programs and activities are limited to 15% of Pima County’s total CDBG allocation by HUD. Fortunately, public services programs conducted in HUD recognized Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs), such as in Flowing Wells, are excluded from the HUD mandated 15% cap calculation. Home Repair Assistance Owner-occupied, housing rehabilitation is a top priority for the County’s available CDBG funds. In addition to conducting a highly successful and established in-house Home Repair & Weatherization Program, which leverages various local, state, and federal resources, Pima County also funds subrecipients to conduct emergency repairs, housing rehabilitation, and accessibility improvements. Geographic Distribution of CDBG Resources Target Area Planned Percentage of Allocation Actual Percentage of Allocation Amado 1 0 Arivaca 3 3 Avra Valley 1 0 Ajo 6 7 Catalina 0 0 City of South Tucson 8 8 Continential 0 0 Drexel Heights/Valencia West Area 1 0 Flowing Wells Neighborhood Revitalization Srategy Area 3 2 Littletown 0 0 Rillito 0 0 Robles Juction 0 0 Rillito 0 0 Sahuarita 1 1 South Nogales 0 0 Town Of Mrana 3 4 Countywide 61 62 Eligible Target Area 11 13 For example, Pima County Home Repair & Weatherization Program provides such services as roof repair; replacement of heating and cooling systems; repair or replacement of septic systems; weatherization and energy efficient upgrades, and emergency home repairs that address the health and safety of the occupants. Pima County staff assesses and inspects the home; prepares scopes and cost estimates of work to be completed; and hires the contractors procured via an open and competitive process. All work carried out under the program is performed by a licensed contractor. Upon completion of the repairs, Pima County Housing Rehabilitation Specialists complete a final inspection and walkthrough with the homeowner and provide warrantee information. The Pima County Home Repair & Weatherization Program successfully completed necessary repairs and weatherization modifications to 111 owner-occupied homes in PY 15-16. Together, Pima County’s portfolio of housing rehabilitation activities improve the housing stock while preserving affordable housing for low and moderate-income families. In addition, the Home Repair Assistance Program helps low-income homeowners remain stably housed in their homes. In 2016, the CDNC Home Repair team replaced a homeowner’s roof in Arivaca, effectively enhancing the occupants’ safety and comfort. Performing home repairs for low-income homeowners is one of Pima County CDNC’s many community development and a affordable housing activities. 8 | PCCDNC 2017 CAPER Community Public Facilities & Infrastructure Improvements Under the CDBG Program, Pima County utilizes funds to undertake a variety of public facilities and infrastructure improvement projects. In general, this projects and activities include improvements that are publicly owned, or that are owned by a nonprofit and open to the public. Pima County Demolition and Brownfields Programs The Pima County Brownfields Program, in conjunction with CDBG funded Demolition activities promote economic development and revitalization on sites that are blighted or present environmental and safety hazards, such as abandoned gas stations, old manufacturing sites, derelict buildings, or deteriorated industrial facilities. CDBG grants can deliver financial assistance for industrial or commercial sites. The Brownfields Program also leverages federal, state, and local resources, including highly completive EPA Community-Wide Assessment grant funds, in efforts to revitalize these areas for public or private reuse. This assistance includes conducting Phase I/II environmental site assessments, in addition to, lead and asbestos surveys to stimulate joint economic development revitalization efforts along neglected commer- cial and industrial corridors. EPA Brownfields funds assist with community outreach, public participation and planning efforts needed to develop these sites. Lead-Based Paint Hazards For any structure built before 1978 proposed for rehabilitation, Pima County tests for lead-based paint. Lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of health problems, especially in young children. When lead is absorbed into the body, it can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs, like the kidneys, nerves and blood. Pima County provides notices and an explanation of requirements in the testing and removal of lead-based paint to program participants, contractors, and project sponsors. In addition, Pima County utilizes licensed contractors trained in CDBG Programs & Projects PY 15-16 – Need Activities Agency Program Title Allocation Persons Served Goal Ajo Ambulance, Inc. EMS Training Program $12,000 74 77 Ajo Community Health Center; dba Desert Senita Community Health Center** Vision Services Remodel $36,410 Not started 500 Ajo/Gibson Volunteer Fire Department Engine 11 Refurbishment $40,000 4,435 3,304 123 456 789 Arivaca Community Center Inc.** Arivaca Community Center Park & Surrounding Outdoor Facilities $30,000 Not started 698 Arivaca Coordinating Council-Human Resources Group Inc. CDBG Public Facilities New Roof $55,000 60 214 Arizona Board of Regents/Pima County Cooperative Extension* The Garden Kitchen $75,000 Not started 348 Avra Water Co-op, Inc. Aging Meter Replacement Program $40,000 170 300 Community Food Bank, Inc. Green Valley-Sahuarita Community Food Bank Facility Expansion $40,000 14,503 14,503 Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona Emergency Home Repair and Home Safety Program $140,000 126 200 DIRECT Center for Independence Home Access Program $55,000 9 28 Drexel Heights Fire District Fire Hydrants $15,000 0 60 Elephant Head Volunteer Fire Department** EHVFD Station/Facility Improvement $50,000 N/A 746 Flowing Wells Neighborhood Association and Community Coalition Community Notice Electronic Marquee on Flowing Wells Road $20,000 305 19,700 Habitat for Humanity Tucson, Inc. Habitat Home Repair – Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation $50,000 6 17 Helmet Peak Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station Project $32,000 N/A 1,232 Interfaith Community Services ICS Rehabilitation $50,000 20,820 37,000 International Sonoran Desert Alliance Ajo Works/Ajo Builds $50,000 2 50 Northwest Fire District Fire Hydrants for Flowing Wells $15,000 N/A 15,071 Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation** Affordable Housing Expansion & Rehabilitation for People Living with HIV/AIDS $45,873 N/A 13 United Community Health Center – Maria Auxialiadora, Inc.** Three Points Clinic Flood Control Project $10,000 Totals $861,283 2,000 40,510 96,061 2017 CAPER PCCDNC | 9 performing appropriate abatement and/or removal procedures if lead-based paint is present. Pima County follows strict HUD guidelines for testing and abatement of lead-based paint and other hazardous substances, as well as requires compliance from its contractors, subcontractors and subrecipients of housing rehabilitation CDBG funds. For example, all Pima County Home Repair & Weatherization activities are procured through a bidding process and contracted to licensed contractors, meeting the requirements of the current International Building Codes. Additionally, all subrecipients utilizing federal funding, including CDBG and HOME, are required to comply with HUD Lead Safe Housing requirements and the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review procedures. Pima County CDNC staff distributes HUD’s Renovate Right brochures to every home repair applicant and contracturally requires subrecipients to distribute the material as well to their applicants. CDBG Programs & Projects PY 15-16 The following table, “CDBG Programs & Projects PY 15-16,” lists each agency, program, project, allocation, and the number of persons served for the fiscal year. The final column lists the goals for the number of persons served, per Consolidated Plan projections. Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding helped Habitat for Humanity construct 18 homes in the Copper Vistas subdivision. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY PLANNING Pima County Housing Center (El Banco) The Pima County Housing Center (El Banco) is a walk-in facility open to all individuals and families seeking resources pertaining to housing, including affordable housing development, foreclosure prevention, homebuyer resources, homeowner resources, and rental resources. Families also visit the center for guidance and support during hard financial times. In PY 15-16, the Housing Center hosted and helped organize a series of 27 Financial Education workshops that served 458 attendees. In addition, the Housing Center hosted 60 homebuyer education workshops provided by two local HUD-certified Housing Counseling Agencies, with 2,200 participants in attendance. During PY 15-16, $235,856 in County HOME funds assisted approximately 50 low-income homebuyers and leveraged over $5.24 million in private mortgage funds. Two accomplishments in particular stand out for the HOME program this past year as it relates to affordable rental housing: • Compass Affordable Housing completed construction of 10 | PCCDNC 2017 CAPER the Alvord Court Apartments, a 24-unit, multi-family, rental housing project designed to accommodate very low-income disabled adults, including those living with mental illness, physical or developmental disabilities, and those aging out of foster care. • SALT Four Corners Rental Project constructed four single-family homes, including one three-bedroom, two-bath home with accessibility modifications for handicapped renters. All units were rented within 30 days of completion to eligible low-income renters. The modified unit was rented to a disabled tenant needing a home with greater accessibility. HOME Rental Development Program Pima County receives federal HOME program funds through a Consortium arrangement with the City of Tucson and seeks to construct or improve rental housing for Pima County’s low-income residents. Pima County serves unincorporated areas and designated portions of South Tucson, Marana and Sahuarita. The Pima County Housing Center, in partnership with local HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, is introducing new education approaches to help renters achieve a higher quality of life through greater access to and the provision of education and resources. HOME Project Name - Developer Tenure G.O. Bond $’s Approved Total Development Costs Total Units Project Description TMMFS Senior/Veteran Housing TMM Family Services Rental $545,000 $2,850,000 20 New construction of 20 rental units for lease to qualified, very-low income elderly (62+) and veterans. The Marist on Cathedral Square Foundation for Senior Living Rental $604,989 $24,512,653 83 New construction of 83 multi-family units for lease to qualified elderly (62+) households. The Sonora Project Pima County Community Land Trust Rental $100,000 $187,178 4 Rehabilitation of 4 studio units for lease to qualified, low- and moderate-income households. The Ontario Project Pima County Community Land Trust Rental $400,000 $967,742 6 New construction of six single-family units for lease to qualified, low- and moderate-income households. Linda Av. House Restoration Project - Pima County Demonstration & Resource Center $253,778 $253,778 0 Restore Linda Avenue House and Coach House for Aging In Place and Sustainable, Historic Preservation Project GRAND TOTALS $ 1,903,767 $28,771,351 113 Down-Payment Assistance Pima County and the City of Tucson jointly funded a countywide homebuyer down payment assistance program with HOME funds. Low-income homebuyers must complete a homebuyer education course in order to qualify for the down payment assistance, provided by local HUD-certified housing counselors. During PY 15-16, $235,856 in County HOME funds assisted 50 low-income homebuyers and leveraged over $5.24 Million in private mortgage funds Supportive Housing Program (SHP) CDNC continued its participation in HUD’s Supportive Housing Program (SHP) through the local Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program. Pima County administers six SHP projects, which are renewed annually. CASA for Families is administered through CDNC, and the remainder through the Sullivan Jackson Employment Center, a facility designed to assist homeless adults and youth obtain housing and employment. In PY 2015-2016, the CASA for Families program assisted homeless families in obtaining and making a stable transition to permanent housing with services including case management, employment assistance, training and targeted educational services. CASA for Families is a continued collaboration among CDNC, the grantee and its two nonprofit grant sponsors: Primavera Foundation, Inc., Our Family Services, and Pima County’s Sullivan Jackson Employment Center. Regrettably, CASA II was not renewed for 2016 funding. Nevertheless, in PY 15-16, Pima County and the City of Tucson leveraged and invested approximately $8 million of SHP funding for supportive housing. The non-profit Primavera Foundation developed the 12-unit Las Abuelitas rental project using funds from CDNC’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program. 2017 CAPER PCCDNC | 11 HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS Emergency Solutions Grant The ESG Program supports projects and programs providing shelter and assistance to homeless persons, as well as distributes funds to prevent homelessness. ESG funding supports essential services, including operations and maintenance for facilities assisting homeless individuals and families to prevent homelessness. In PY 15-16, Pima County worked collaboratively with the City of Tucson and the local Continuum of Care, Tucson Planning Council for the Homeless (TPCH) to recommended ESG funding for rapid re-housing, homeless prevention, motel vouchers, emergency shelter, and homeless outreach. The tables below list the ESG grant allocations and accomplishments. Pima County uses Emergency Solutions Grant funding to address homelessness. ESG 15-16 ESG Component Street Outreach Agency Program Activity Focus Unduplicated Served Official Amount Pasadera Behavioral Health Street Outreach Families, Individuals 100 Emergency Shelter Admin of Resources and Choices Elder Shelter Elderly 280 $- Emergency Shelter Admin of Resources and Choices Elder Shelter Elderly 280 $- Emergency Shelter Emerge! Comprehensive Svc DV 495 $20,000 Emergency Shelter Our Family Services Emergency Shelter Fam, Couple, Single 6 $- Emergency Shelter PC Sullivan Jackson Employment Emergency Solutions Unemployed 30 $10,000 Emergency Shelter Primavera Foundation Casa Paloma Single Women 250 $15,000 Emergency Shelter Primavera Foundation Greyhound EFS Families 65 $15,000 Emergency Shelter Salvation Army Emergency Shelter Families 15 $9,000 Homeless Prevention Green Valley Assistance Svs MAP a Plan Green Valley 130 $15,000 Homeless Prevention Our Family Services Homeless Prevention Families, Individuals 12 $- Homeless Prevention Compass Affordable Housing Housing Stabilization Families, Individuals 15 $- Homeless Prevention PC CSET Emergency Services Families, Individuals TOTAL $17,592 $17,592 TOTAL $69,000 $30,000 TOTAL $45,000 Rapid Rehousing CCS of Southern AZ, Pio Decimo Three Points Robles Junction 15 $30,000 Rapid Rehousing Compass Affordable Housing Housing Solutions Families, Individuals 15 $20,000 Rapid Rehousing Emerge! Comprehensive Svc DV 40 $14,442 Rapid Rehousing SAAF Anti-Violence Project LGBT 4 $- Rapid Rehousing Green Valley Assistance services MAP a Plan Green Valley 130 $10,000 TOTAL Administration $74,442 Special Populations Coordination $16,705 $16,705 TOTAL 12 | PCCDNC $222,739 2017 CAPER Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program is the only Federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. Under HOPWA, HUD distributes grants to local communities, States, and nonprofit organizations for projects benefiting low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Pima County has been providing urgent housing for people with HIV/AIDS through a partnership program. This collaborative HOPWA program, called Positive Directions, is comprised of Pima County CDNC, the Southern Arizona Aids Foundation (SAAF) and, previously, the City of Tucson Department of Housing and Community Development Section 8 Program. This partnership facilitates the acquisition of permanent supportive housing to this population in the City of Tucson and Pima County. During the 2015-2016 program year, and at the request of the City of Tucson, Pima County successfully executed an amendment to its agreement with HUD to reorganize the partnership to SAAF and Pima County. Additionally, HOPWA’s services include establishing and maintaining housing stability for people living with HIV/AIDS; reducing the risk of homelessness; increasing access to health care; and supporting participants in the program. HOPWA provides tenant-based rental assistance for a minimum of 52 households in Section 8-eligible apartments and homes for lease in the community. The program’s Annual Performance report for the past six years demonstrates the program’s effectiveness; serving an average of 45 households with tenant based rental assistance and 12 households with permanent housing annually. In addition, the program served 17 households this program year, all of which received case management services for mental and physical health care. HOPWA’s 2015 Annual Progress Report reported positive outcomes. The program served 14 households this operating year by providing permanent supportive housing on SAAF’s properties, including operating costs. Additionally, the program provided comprehensive housing case management to assist recipients in accessing and maintaining housing, reduce the risk of homelessness, and access health care and other resources necessary for managing the effects of living with HIV/AIDS. In 2016, HOPWA served 31 households with these services. FEMA Emergency Food & Shelter Program Under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was established in 1979, in order to prepare for, prevent, and respond to and recover from disasters. Pima County administers and facilitates the distribution of available FEMA EFSP funds via a “Local Board” to local agencies and respective programs that meet the emergency food and shelter needs of families experiencing a crisis. Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Pima County leverages significant financial resources and social service capacity through Neighborhood Reinvestment and Affordable Housing Initiatives, the Pima County Housing Center, and other Community and Rural Development programs, to complement HUD entitlement funding. Pima County voters approved two bond measures in 1997 and 2004 to support both affordable housing and neighborhood reinvestment projects in stressed areas. The Neighborhood Reinvestment bond increased the funding limit from the original 1997 bond election ($150,000 to $500,000) with the reduced funding from other entities. With the 2004 bonds, the Neighborhood CDNC provided three Habitat for Humanity homebuyers with $20,000 each for down payment assistance to purchase homes constructed by Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s at their Corazon Del Pueblo subdivision. 2017 CAPER PCCDNC | 13 Reinvestment bonds were able to target rural areas that also had high levels of stress. Neighborhood Reinvestment bond funding also had matching funding from various sources. In 1997, Neighborhood Reinvestment leveraged matching funds of approximately 11 million, and in 2004, approximately $8 million. Currently all 1997 Neighborhood Reinvestment bond funding ($5 million) has been allocated by the Board of Supervisors and all 41 projects have been completed. Additionally, all bond funding ($20 million) from 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment bond funding has been allocated to 56 community projects. 14 | PCCDNC 2017 CAPER Outside Agency Program (OA) The Pima County Outside Agency (OA) program distributes funding to non-profit organizations that serve economically and socially disadvantaged populations through human service programs. The Pima County Board of Supervisors establishes funding for the OA program and appoints a citizen committee that holds a public process to review requests and make recommendations to the Board. Funded by the Pima County General Fund, the Outside Agency Program allocates funds to nonprofit agencies in Pima County. The program targets economically disadvantaged and other at-risk populations and specifically, it assures that support is provided to meet basic needs and services in rural areas. In PY15-16, OA allocated $2,114,400 to 75 different programs that provided services to over 70,000 individuals and families with special needs, including rent or mortgage assistance, utility assistance, shelter and transitional housing, food programs, transportation and other housing-related services. Additionally, the Outside Agency Program successfully expended 99% of its funding allocations in PY 15-16. OUTSIDE AGENCY SERVICE CATEGORIES Client Demographics $1,400,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0 GENERAL SERVICES YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS FY 15-16 funding SUPPORT SERVICES, SHELTER & DV FY 15-16 Expended SENIOR SUPPORT EMERGENCY FLOOD AND CLOTHING (VALUE) (VALUE) $800,000 (VALUE) (VALUE) $1,000,000 (VALUE) (VALUE) $1,200,000 (VALUE) (VALUE) For PY 15-16, NSP2 accomplishments include • SALT’s acquisition and rehabilitation of 61 rental properties, in addition to the purchase of 50 lots, four of which were developed. • CIC provided down payment or financial assistance to 141 buyers purchasing foreclosed properties. • Habitat for Humanity constructed homes in three subdivisions for low-income buyers, and built 39 homes in the Corazon Del Pueblo subdivision, and 18 homes in the Copper Vistas subdivisions. • Owners earning below 50% of median income purchased nineteen of the homes. • Primavera developed the 12-unit Las Abuelitas rental project. • Four of the apartments are reserved for renters with incomes below 50%. • Primavera also purchased and rehabilitated a property with two homes reserved for renters earning below 50% AMI. • Primavera acquired two vacant properties and placed eight manufactured homes for purchase. • One home was sold to a buyer earning below 50% of the annual median income (AMI). • Primavera also acquired five substandard properties, performed updates and improvements, and sold the properties to owners below 50% AMI. • Additionally, all NSP2 Primavera projects were located in the City of South Tucson. OPCS utilized NSP2 funds to construct 20 homes in the Sunnyside Pointe subdivision. FHR purchased and rehabilitated seven homes for low-income renters. These homes are now owned and managed by SALT. (VALUE) (VALUE) Under the framework of the CDBG program, NSP2 performs five activities: financial assistance; acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed properties; land banking of foreclosed properties; demolition of blighted structures; and redevelopment of vacant land. The NSP2 grant requires at least 25% of funds be invested in projects serving households below 50% of median income. PNIP consists of Chicanos Por La Causa, the City of Tucson, the Community Investment Corporation (CIC), Family Housing Resources, Habitat for Humanity, Old Pueblo Community Services (OPCS), the Primavera Foundation, and the Southern Arizona Land Trust (SALT). The Community Food Bank Child Nutrition Program received $15,000 in Outside Agency funds to provide over 100 meals and snacks to children in high-need schools in Pima County. (VALUE) (VALUE) Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2) The Pima Neighborhood Investment Partnership (PNIP) is a collaboration among Pima County and eight sub-grantees, established to apply for and implement the Neighborhood Stabilization Program-2 Grant (NSP2). HUD funds the NSP2 grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The grant targets 30 census tracts covering neighborhoods in south and central Tucson, as well as the City of South Tucson. COMMUNITY SERVICES Goals and Outcomes Goal Category Funding Outcome Indicator Expected Actual Unit Of Measures Percent Complete Other 100.00% Administration Affordable Housing Homeless Non-Homeless Special needs Non Hosing Community Development Other 1 Brownfields Remediation Non Housing Community Development Brownfield acres remediated 1 0 Acre 0.00% Community Facilities & Infracstructure Non Homeless Special Needs Non Housing Community Development Public facility or infracstructure Activities other than low/ moderate Income Housing Benefit 77,674 3,730 Persons Assisted 4.80% Public facility or infracstructure Activities other than low/ moderate Income Housing Benefit 63 0 Household Assisted 0.00% Demolition of Unsafe Vacant Structure Non Housing Community Develoment Building Demolished 3 1 Buildings 33.33% Emergency Shelter Homeless Public facility or infracstructure Activities other than low/ moderate Income Housing Benefit 1,010 556 Household Assisted 55.05% Home Purchase Assistance Affordable Housing Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers 33 55 Household Assisted 166.67% Homeless Prevention Homeless Homeless Prevention 130 38 Persons Assisted 29.23% Housing & Service for Special Population Homeless Non-Homeless Special Needs HIV/AIDS Housing Operations 40 45 Household Housing Unit 112.50% Human and Public Services Affordable Housing Non Housing Community Development Public facility or infracstructure Activities other than low/ moderate Income Housing Benefit 0 620 Persons Assisted 0% Public facility or infracstructure Activities other than low/ moderate Income Housing Benefit 61,679 4,742 Persons Assisted 7.69% Public facility or infracstructure Activities other than low/ moderate Income Housing Benefit 80 0 Household Assisted 0.00% Outreach,Support Services and Case Management Homeless Other 100 23 Other 23.00% Owner Housing Development Affordable Housing Homeowner Housing Added 8 3 Household Housing Unit 37.50% Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Affordable Housing Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated 300 203 Household Housing Unit 67.67% Rapid Rehousing/TBRA Affordable Housing Homeless Non Homeless Special Needs Tenant-based assistance/Rapid Rehousing 200 138 Househole Assisted 69.00% Rental Housing Development Affordable Housing Rental Units Constructed 20 24 Household Housing Unit 120.00% Rental Housing Rehabilitation Affordable Housing Rental Units Rehabilitated 20 4 Household Housing Unit 20.00% Street Outreach Rapid Re-Housing Activities Number of Persons in Household Total Number of Persons in Household Total Adults 23 Adults 70 Children 0 Children 68 Don’t Know/Refused/Other 0 Don’t Know/Refused/Other 0 Missing Information 1 Missing Information 0 Total 24 Total 138 Homeless Shelter Homeless Prevention Number of Persons in Household Total Number of Persons in Household Total Adults 69 Adults 652 Children 28 Children 663 Don’t Know/Refused/Other 0 Don’t Know/Refused/Other 0 Missing Information 0 Missing Information 1 Total 97 Total 1316 2017 CAPER PCCDNC | 15 Racial and Ethnic Composition of Persons Served: CDBG and ESG Race CDBG ESG White 277 775 Black or African American 21 153 Asian 4 13 American Indian or American Native 22 112 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 7 Total 326 1069 Hispanic 163 658 Not Hispanic 163 537 Ethnicity: Client Demographics Service Categories Community Services Emergency Food And Clothing Senior Support Support Services, Shelter & Domestic Violenc Youth and Young Adults General Services Total Number of Clients Served Female Head of Household 176 8,394 423 553 774 3,149 13,469 Homeless 29 2,042 173 316 804 217 3,581 Persons with Disabilities 762 1,554 995 100 171 944 4,526 Low to Moderate Income (≤ 80% Medium Income) 1,679 56,006 890 971 2,846 10,844 73,236 Age Group (0-17) 66 36,202 0 34 4,220 10,096 50,618 Age Group (18-59) 1,562 52,459 183 989 1,074 6,733 63,000 Age Group (60 +) 1,008 17,632 1,934 108 47 2,451 23,180 Age Unknown 11 349 501 15 56 71 1,003 Emergency Food And Clothing Senior Support Support Services, Shelter & Domestic Violenc Youth and Young Adults General Services Total Number of Clients Served Demographics Client Demographics Service Categories AREA Community Support Urban 2,647 58 1,877 543 16 5,674 10,815 Rural* 0 106,584 741 603 5,381 13,677 126,986 Community Services Emergency Food And Clothing Senior Support Support Services, Shelter & Domestic Violenc Youth and Young Adults General Services Total Number of Clients Served Female Head of Household 176 8,394 423 553 774 3,149 13,469 Homeless 29 2,042 173 316 804 217 3,581 Persons with Disabilities 762 1,554 995 100 171 944 4,526 Low to Moderate Income (≤ 80% Medium Income) 1,679 56,006 890 971 2,846 10,844 73,236 Age Group (0-17) 66 36,202 0 34 4,220 10,096 50,618 Age Group (18-59) 1,562 52,459 183 989 1,074 6,733 63,000 Age Group (60 +) 1,008 17,632 1,934 108 47 2,451 23,180 Age Unknown 11 349 501 15 56 71 1,003 Emergency Food And Clothing Senior Support Support Services, Shelter & Domestic Violenc Youth and Young Adults General Services Total Number of Clients Served *Unincorporated Pima County numbers are included in the Rural category. Client Demographics Service Categories Demographics Client Demographics Service Categories AREA Community Support Urban 2,647 58 1,877 543 16 5,674 10,815 Rural* 0 106,584 741 603 5,381 13,677 126,986 *Unincorporated Pima County numbers are included in the Rural category. 16 | PCCDNC 2017 CAPER