Fiscal Year 2005 Proposed Budget

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
 

DESCRIPTION OF FY 2005 RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS

Housing Development: $72,600 to Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) for staff and related program delivery costs to develop multi-family housing projects for low and moderate income households. Additional funds for acquisition and rehabilitation could be requested from CDBG, the state, AHIF and/or private lenders when a project has established feasibility. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 70 units

Housing Development: $179,500 to AHC, Inc. for staff and related program delivery costs to develop multi-family housing projects for low and moderate income households. Funding for acquisition and rehabilitation could be requested from CDBG, the state, AHIF and/or private lenders when a project has established feasibility. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 120 units

Volunteer Home Repair Program: $41,000 to the Robert Pierre Johnson Housing Corporation (RPJ) for staff and related costs to manage two home repair programs, Rebuilding Together and Hearts and Hammers. Volunteers repair houses occupied by low and moderate income persons who are elderly or have disabilities. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 32 properties rehabilitated.

Home Improvement Program (HIP): $120,000 (plus $30,000 reallocated MIPAP program funds) to AHC, Inc. to provide to low and moderate income homeowners financial and technical assistance to rehabilitate their homes, with priority given to homes in Neighborhood Strategy Areas (NSAs). AHC leverages these funds with state funds, bank financing, owners' contributions and sweat equity. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 20 owner-occupied deteriorated homes brought up to code.

Moderate Income Home Ownership Program (MIHOP): No FY 2005 funding is needed for AHC, Inc. to continue to acquire and rehabilitate deteriorated houses in NSAs and High View Park (a former NSA) and sell them to low and moderate income families. Program will utilize carryover funds and program income. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 3 deteriorated homes in NSAs rehabilitated and sold to first-time buyers.

Barrier Removal Program: $20,000 to AHC, Inc. for accessibility improvement loans for owner-occupied and rented dwellings. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 10 properties improved to meet needs of occupants with physical disabilities.

Program Delivery Costs: $190,000 to AHC, Inc. to be leveraged with $85,000 of non-County funds. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Management of above programs plus resale of 4 Arlington Oaks properties, and 15 families provided default counseling services.

Rehab and Development: $15,000 (Housing Development Fund) for architectural services and pre-development project costs to rehabilitate privately owned rental units for low and moderate income persons. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Preservation of 360 affordable housing units, by leveraging local and private funds.

Achieve Your Dream: $40,500 for Arlington Home Ownership Made Easier, Inc. (AHOME) to conduct outreach and provide workshops to eligible prospective home buyers to promote home ownership for low and moderate income and minority households. EXPECTED OUTCOME: One-on-one counseling and educational workshops resulting in 40-50 families becoming first-time homebuyers.

Moderate Income Purchase Assistance Program (MIPAP): $126,000 (reallocated MIPAP program funds) to AHC, Inc. for staff costs for deferred payment second trusts to assist income-eligible households to become first-time homeowners. EXPECTED OUTCOME:20 income-eligible households become first-time homebuyers.

Home Ownership Program: $76,000 for County staff and related costs to coordinate County home ownership efforts by providing program planning and management, information and referral, public education and outreach. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Increase of first-time homebuyers in programs provided by nonprofit and for-profit agencies.

Housing Counselor: $38,200 to Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) for part time counselor to assist low-income households facing eviction or seeking housing. EXPECTED OUTCOME:120 households provided counseling and financial assistanceto avoid eviction or find permanent housing.

Adopt-A-Family/Lifeworks Programs: $28,400 to Arlington/Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless to provide case management and employment services to families leaving Sullivan House shelter and moving into independent housing. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 8 families transition to independent living and employment from Sullivan House shelter.

The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS): Up to $115,000 (Housing Development Fund) for rehabilitation of two shelters for victims of domestic violence. Includes cost of architectural services. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Two shelters renovated and in compliance with applicable codes.

Transitional Housing: $19,000 (AHIF Housing Services fund) is recommended for The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS) to provide housing and support services to families of domestic violence. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 6 families sheltered and developing self-sufficiency skills.

Small Business Assistance: $50,000 to the Business Development Assistance Group (BDAG) for counseling on business creation, retention and expansion County-wide, with special emphasis in Nauck, Buckingham, and Columbia Heights West NSAs. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 7 businesses assisted to get started and 4 businesses assisted to expand; 10  jobs created.

Micro-enterprise Loan Program: $62,000 to Ethiopian Community Development Council for staff costs to operate micro-loan program and funds to replenish the revolving loan loss reserve. Rent subsidy program has adequate funds to continue as revolving fund. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 12 loans for business/micro-enterprises; 6 jobs created; 6 jobs retained; 4 businesses enabled to locate in Arlington.

Nauck Business Incubator: $48,000 to Johnson CDC for project manager to oversee development and occupancy of small business incubator. EXPECTED OUTCOME:Incubator facility constructed/renovated and ready for occupancy.

Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC): $52,000 for SEEC staff and program support to continue employment services to day laborers congregating on South Four Mile Run Drive. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 85 day laborers find jobs and 6 are placed in permanent employment each month.

NSA Employment and Training: $111,500 to Arlington Employment Center (AEC)/County Department of Human Services continue employment and support services to residents of the four NSAs. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 63 NSA residents gain new or improved employment through occupational skills training, work experience and/or English-as-a-Second-Language training.

Computer Training Program: $35,000 to Arlington Community Action Program (ACAP) to train low and moderate income residents in word processing and computer skills in afternoon and evening classes. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 90 individuals trained in computer skills to secure full time employment or to improve current employment.

Buckingham Commercial Improvement: $25,000 (reallocated funds) to complete final phase of façade and sign program. Leverages matching owner funds. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Facades and signs improved for 7 businesses located on Glebe Road in Buckingham.

NSA Clean-up Program: $10,000 (reallocated funds) to County Neighborhood Services Division for NSA events to improve neighborhood appearance and increase neighborhood pride. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 3 - 4 events held.

NSA Code/Counseling Program: $135,000 for the County's NSA Outreach Team providing housing inspections, counseling and technical assistance to residents of NSAs to care for and improve their homes and neighborhood conditions. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Systematic and spot inspection of properties and initiation of necessary code enforcement activities to maintain the quality of life in Nauck, Buckingham, Long Branch Creek, and Columbia Heights West NSAs. Improved housing and neighborhood conditions in the NSAs.

NSA Small Grants Program: $20,000 to County Neighborhood Services Division for a set-aside fund to respond to neighborhood needs recommended in NSA Revitalization Plans. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Small grants for NSAs (total of at least 20).

Immigration Legal Services: $10,000 to Just Neighbors Ministry for on-site legal clinics in NSAs to help immigrants apply for and receive work authorization and to obtain assistance with domestic violence issues. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 75 low income residents of NSAs secure work authorization; 4 immigrants dealing with domestic violence adjust immigration status.

Gunston TREK:. $14,000 for County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources (PRCR) staff to provide a 12 month program of recreational and educational activities aimed at teens in Arna Valley. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 85 youth between the ages of 11-16 make positive choices by participating in educational, recreational and team building activities.

Nauck Youth and Teens: $14,000 to Community Association Of Resources, Education, Enrichment, And Economics, Inc. (CARE) for programs in Nauck NSA, including summer reading program and year round activities to increase the self-esteem, life skills, and awareness of community resources of 10 to 14 year-olds. EXPECTED OUTCOME: No pregnancies, improved life skills, and improved reading skills among 90 program participants.

Recreation and Education Providers in Nauck (REPIN for Boys): $8,000 to CARE, Inc. for an evening recreation program offered in Nauck for boys ages 8 - 18. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 10 boys make positive choices by participating in educational, recreational, and team building activities.

Community Bicycle Shop: $17,000 to the County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources to continue a bicycle repair shop where NSA teenagers learn bike repair and maintenance while participating in career and personal development activities. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 12 NSA teens learn bike repair and basic business skills, demonstrate improved social behavior, and improve academic performance.

Teen Internship Program: $5,000 (reallocated funds) to Greenbrier Learning Center to hire teen interns and train them to work with younger children. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 5 teens trained to work with young children as recreation counselors.

REACH Senior Adult Program: $20,000 to County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources for staff support for senior adult program (REACH) in Columbia Heights West at Arlington Mill. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 66 seniors increase knowledge and skills in English language and citizenship; 67 seniors increase understanding of appropriate health related behaviors and knowledge of health issues related to aging.

Lubber Run Summer Fun: $5,000 (reallocated funds) to the County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources for field trips for low income Buckingham elementary and middle school youth during summer programs at Lubber Run Recreation Center. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 60 low income Buckingham NSA youth will participate in all activities, including field trips, during Summer Fun/Junior Jam camp sessions.

Buckingham Youth Brigade: $18,200 for Gates of Arlington Tenants Association (GATA) to continue a program to encourage civic involvement and develop leadership among youth and their families in the Buckingham NSA. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 15-20 youth trained to access community services and educational resources, make positive decisions and develop interpersonal and cultural competency.

Whitefield Commons Summer Camp: $5,000 (reallocated funds) to Wesley Housing Development Corporation (WHDC) to support summer camp in Buckingham NSA; includes program supplies and stipends for teen counselors. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 25 youth successfully complete program; 3 counselors in training receive work experience.

Prescription Assistance Program: $10,000 (AHIF Housing Services fund) recommended for Culpepper Gardens to implement a pharmacy assistance program for low-income seniors in the Buckingham NSA.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: Prescription assistance program for low-income seniors in place for FY 2006.

General Administration and Planning: $721,200 for County Housing and Community Development Division/Neighborhood Services Division staff to: a) administer the Citizen Participation Plan for the CDBG Program, including staffing CDCAC; b) conduct special outreach to low and moderate income and multi-cultural communities; c) manage the CDBG program in accord with the priorities detailed in the Consolidated Plan, including City of Falls Church Cooperation Agreement; d) implement overall CDBG program planning and development; d) conduct planning, implementation and evaluation for the four NSAs (Nauck, Columbia Heights West, Long Branch Creek and Buckingham); and e) monitor program performance and assess program effectiveness in producing desired outcomes. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Program administered effectively, with improved efficiency and within the rules and regulations.

PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CDBG FUNDING IN FY 2005

Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: Arlington Public Schools requested $6,000 continued funding for workshops for parents to learn how to communicate with their children about issues related to teen sexuality.

Housing Law: Northern Virginia Legal Services requested $15,000to provide legal services for low income persons facing eviction.

PC Homes: CARE, Inc. requested $12,000 to support a community-based initiative to help Nauck neighbors improve their homes and care of property to comply with County codes.

CITY OF FALLS CHURCH
RECOMMENDED FY 2005 CDBG PROGRAM AND BUDGET

($105,900)

Housing Development: $5,595 to Falls Church Housing Corporation for program delivery costs of affordable housing program.

Program Administration: $10,000 to City of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division for program administration including program management, monitoring and assessment, environmental review and technical assistance to sub-recipients.

Services for Special Populations: $1,200 toCity of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division for a bilingual recreation specialist for special populations.

Rent Assistance Program Delivery: $25,110 toCity of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division forHOME-funded tenant-based rental assistance program.

Rehabilitation Coordinator and Rehab Loans/Grants: $15,395 to City of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division for staff and funds to bring properties into compliance with state and local codes.

Homeownership Assistance Program: $28,900City of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division for downpayment and closing costs for first time homebuyers.

Falls Church Emergency Winter Shelter: $10,000 for Friends of the Falls Church to provide staff support for the winter shelter.

Even Start Family Literacy Program: $1,800 to the Falls Church Public Schools for adult education and preschool readiness.

Legal Services Housing Law Program: $2,000 to the Northern Virginia Legal Services for outreach and legal assistance for low and moderate income tenants facing eviction.

Unprogrammed: $5,900 to be allocated when final grant amount is available.