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Home My WebLink About2021-06-07 Agenda and backup (Joint Meeting with DHA)City Council City of Denton Meeting Agenda City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Council Work Session Room (Joint Virtual Meeting) 1:00 PMMonday, June 7, 2021 JOINT MEETING WITH DENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer, and Council Members Vicki Byrd, Brian Beck, Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire, and Deb Armintor will be participating in the joint meeting via video/teleconference. Further, the Denton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will be participating via vide/teleconference which will be duly noted within their respective agenda. After determining that a quorum is present, the Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of Denton and the Denton Housing Authority will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: 1. Work Session Reports Receive a report and hold a discussion with the Denton Housing Authority regarding an overview of housing projects, programs, and initiatives of the Denton Housing Authority and the City of Denton and discussion of potential partnerships between the City of Denton and the Denton Housing Authority. ID 21-737A. NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law. C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on June 4, 2021 in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. __________________________________________ CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. Page 1 Printed on 6/8/2021 1 City of Denton Legislation Text City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com File #:ID 21-737,Version:1 Receive a report and hold a discussion with the Denton Housing Authority regarding an overview of housing projects,programs,and initiatives of the Denton Housing Authority and the City of Denton and discussion of potential partnerships between the City of Denton and the Denton Housing Authority. City of Denton Printed on 6/4/2021Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™2 City of Denton _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office CM/ DCM/ ACM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager DATE: June 7, 2021 SUBJECT Receive a report and hold a discussion with the Denton Housing Authority regarding an overview of housing projects, programs, and initiatives of the Denton Housing Authority and the City of Denton and discussion of potential partnerships between the City of Denton and the Denton Housing Authority. DISCUSSION The City of Denton and the Denton Housing Authority plan to host a semi-annual Joint Meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority Commissioners to provide opportunities for collaborative discussion and general updates on programs and housing projects. DENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY The Texas Local Government Code 392, “Housing Authority Law”, establishes housing authorities in the State of Texas as a Local Government. "Authority" or "housing authority" means a public corporation created under the chapter. (392.002). Because a Texas housing authority is a local government, the governing Board of Commissioners is required to operate in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (LG551) and Texas Public Information Act Requirements (LG552). The municipal housing authority is a separate unit of government operating under its own rules and regulations and those of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The only formal relationship between the City of Denton and DHA is through the Mayor. The Mayor appoints Commissioners to the DHA Board made up of 5 residents. The Mayor also has sole authority to remove commissioners of the DHA for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office. Once appointed, the Board of Commissioners is autonomous from the City unless the PHA Bylaws state the PHA is a department or subsidiary of the City. The Denton Housing Authority (DHA) was established by City Resolution on April 14, 1970 to address the housing needs of low income families in the City of Denton. DHA (TX392) is a local government agency, in which the Mayor of the City of Denton appoints a five-member Board of Commissioners (392.031). The Board oversees DHA and approves policy. They also hire the Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for the daily operations of the agency. The DHA’s mission is to transform into a premier housing authority through honest and effective leadership by providing quality affordable housing and promoting programs that fosters economic independence to enhance the lives of our clients and enrich our communities. City Hall 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.cityofdenton.com 3 This meeting is to provide an occasion for the two governing bodies to exchange information and discuss collaboration and/or opportunities for program partnerships between the City of Denton and the Denton Housing Authority. EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 – DHA Presentation Exhibit 3 – City Presentation Respectfully submitted: Sarah Kuechler Chief of Staff Dani Shaw Community Services Manager 4 Presentation to the Denton City Council June 7, 2021 5 Welcome and Introduction •Welcome: Sheryl English, Chair of the Board of Commissioners •Introduction of the DHA Board of Commissioners •Beverly Bryant, Resident Commissioner •Joe Mulroy, Commissioner •Kataunta “Katt” Jones, Commissioner •Dianne Baker, Commissioner•Introduction of Chief Executive Officer •Sherri McDade 2 6 Purpose of the Presentation To provide the Denton City Council an overview: •DHA Board of Commissioners •Denton Housing Authority –Operations & Programs •Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program •DHA Affordable and Workforce Housing Properties 3 7 Denton Housing Authority (DHA) •The Texas Local Government Code 392,“Housing Authority Law”,establishes housingauthoritiesintheStateofTexasasaLocalGovernment."Authority"or "housing authority"means a public corporation created under the chapter.(392.002).Because a Texas housingauthorityisalocalgovernment,the governing Board of Commissioners is required to operate inaccordancewiththeTexasOpenMeetingsAct(LG551)and Texas Public Information ActRequirements(LG552).Once appointed,the Board of Commissioners is autonomous from theCity. •The Denton Housing Authority (DHA)was established by City Resolution on April 14,1970toaddressthehousingneedsoflowincomefamiliesintheCityofDenton.DHA (TX392)is alocalgovernmentagency,in which the Mayor of the City of Denton appoints a five-memberBoardofCommissioners(392.031).The Board oversees DHA and approves policy.They alsohiretheChiefExecutiveOfficer,who is responsible for the daily operations of the agency. 4 8 Board of Commissioners •Sheryl English, Chair •Beverly Bryant, Resident Commissioner •Joe Mulroy, Commissioner •Kataunta Jones, Commissioner •Dianne Baker, Commissioner 5 9 DHA Operations •Operating Budget of over $ 3.4 million •Administer over $18 million in HAP to Landlords •24 full-time staff •Over 1800 Housing Choice Vouchers •Over 800 Affordable & Workforce housing units (5 sites) 6 10 DHA •Housing Choice Voucher Program-Administered through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Regular HCV –1526 (Includes 10 Homeownership) *VASH “Veterans” Vouchers -40 *Mainstream Vouchers -192 *Tenant Protection Vouchers -78 *Emergency Housing Vouchers -40 1,876 Total Vouchers *Special Purpose Vouchers 7 11 Housing Choice Voucher Program •Waiting List –currently 2,770 families•Eligibility and Voucher Issuance•Landlords •Fair Market Rents (FMRs) –Payment Standards•Utility Allowance•HQS Inspections-Rent Reasonable•Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)•Section 8 Administrative Fees•Family Self-Sufficiency/ Economic Independence 8 12 Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8 Operating Budget: •HAP –Payments to the Landlords $18 million •Admin Fees –Operating income $1.7 million 9 13 Housing Choice Voucher Program EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS •DHA awarded 40 new vouchers•May not reissue after September 30, 2023•Homeless, at risk of homelessness, fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, or human trafficking •Partner with local CoC –referrals and some case management•Funding –Admin & Service Fees•Housing Search Assistance •Special Waivers –to allow fast lease-up 10 14 DHA Developments 11 24 Units 114 Units for seniors 150 Units 15 DHA Developments The Veranda 2420 E. McKinney St. 322 Units 12 The Veranda 2420 E. McKinney St. 322 Units Eighteen51 Brinker 1851 Brinker Rd. 270 Units 16 DHA Developments 876 units•Pecan Place (December 1996):24 units-Seniors-(prior tax credit) •Heritage Oaks (June 1979):110 units-Seniors-(prior Bond & HUD subsidy) •Renaissance Courts (November 2006):150 units –family-tax credit-all affordable •The Veranda (June 2017):322 units-Workforce housing-all affordable -60% of AMI or less -tax credit equity, bonds and private financing. •Eighteen51 Brinker (March 2021):270 units (still under construction)-Workforce development with 50, 60, 80% AMI and market rate. 13 17 Area Median Income (AMI) $89,000 (Denton County) April 2021 Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 Income (30%)$18,700 $21,400 $24,050 $26,700 $31,040 Income (50%)$31,150 $35,600 $40,050 $44,500 $48,100 Income (60%)$37,380 $42,720 $48,060 $53,400 $57,720 Income (80%)$49,850 $57,000 $64,100 $71,200 $76,900 14 18 Financing Workforce and Affordable Housing •Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) •9% Tax Credits •4% Tax Credits •LIHTC is administered by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs •LIHTC applications requires City Council action/Resolution •Tax Exempt Bonds •Private Financing •Locally administered Federal Funds 15 19 Addressing Denton’s Housing Needs DHA’s waiting list is closed, with over 2,700 families. The City’s Affordable Housing Needs & Market Value Analysis report indicates a need for 4,100 -4,479 new rental units over the next 5 years. In order to create more affordable & workforce housing, housing for seniors, handicap & disabled, and veterans, we must continue to utilize low income housing tax credits and work collectively to provide housing for the most vulnerable in our community. 16 20 DHA’s Future Plans to Address Denton’s Housing Needs: •Address the needs of the families we currently serve through self-sufficiency programs to foster economic independence •Case Management Services & Resident Services Programs on site •Develop additional affordable/workforce housing to address the growing needs of the community •Rehab and/or replace our older housing stock •Continue to apply for any new housing vouchers and special programs 17 21 Questions & Discussion with Board of Commissioners 18 22 Community ServicesTHE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION PARTNERS WITH RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, RESILIENT AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.23 FOCUS AREAS 2COMMUNITY SERVICESID 21‐763 ‐ JUNE 7, 2021 24 COMMUNITY SERVICES ‐ HOW WE HELP3COMMUNITY SERVICESSOCIAL SERVICES–Coordination and collaboration with local nonprofits and community partnersHOUSING SERVICES–Affordable Housing Acquisition, Creation, Preservation oGrants to Nonprofit Developers–i.e. DAHC, Habitat for HumanityoPrivate and Nonprofit Developers: Housing Tax Credit Program, Development Fee GrantoCity Housing Programs:•Home Buyer Assistance Program •Home Repair Programs: Minor Repair, Home Renovation or ReconstructionNEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES –Improving Neighborhoods And Public Facilities oCode Enforcement, Public Facilities, Non‐Profit Facilities, Public InfrastructureINCREASE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCESoAffordable Housing Rental ListoNavigating Fair Housing oTransportation Access –DCTA/Services MapID 21‐763 ‐ JUNE 7, 2021 25 PROJECT: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSESSMENT PHASE 1oCompleted Affordable Housing Assessment Phase 1 with Analysis Report (January, 2021) ASSESSMENT PHASE 2oInitiated Phase 2 (expected FY 2020‐21) to Develop an Affordable Housing Strategy and Toolkit4COMMUNITY SERVICESID 21‐763 ‐ JUNE 7, 2021 26 PROJECT: AFFORDABLE HOUSING –TIMELINE5COMMUNITY SERVICES04/05/21Survey•Online Stakeholder Survey ‐ Develop and administer an online survey and stakeholder interviews that leads to a prioritization of 8‐10 solutions which address need. Summarize results.Analysis •Private Market Contribution Analysis ‐ Through survey responses and review of current regulations, analyze how the private market can meet a larger portion of demand and/or lower housing costs with some level of city assistance or regulatory change.Priority•Priority Strategy /Tools Identification ‐ Brief memo documenting analysis of 8‐10 solutions and determination of the five (5) most feasible, cost‐effective, and impactful strategies/tools. This will include a review of local zoning, land use, available land, state, and local regulations (including QAP), and best practices.Report•Comprehensive Strategy / Toolbox ‐ Produce a plan describing the 5 priority strategies/tools including the budget, staff, and resources required and guidance on implementation.PresentResults•Present the results of Phase 2 to Denton City Council, the Mayor, and other identified stakeholders.Draft Survey: 5/25; Final Survey: 6/8; Close Survey 6/29Interviews and draft analysis complete: 7/16; Public meeting week of 7/19Memo (annotated PPT with Matrix): 7/30Draft: 8/13, Final: 8/31Present to Council: August 24 Note: Timeline could be adjusted or modified as we work through the steps and work involved.ID 21‐763 ‐ JUNE 7, 2021 27 CURRENT SECTORS ‐ ROLES6COMMUNITY SERVICES04/05/21Federal and State ProgramsCity of DentonLocal Gov./Public Non‐ProfitNon‐ProfitFor‐ProfitFederal and State – Funding programsNon‐profits – Development, counseling, supportive servicesCity – Establishes goals and priorities through plans, zoning, permitting, funding decisions using available federal, state and local resourcesFor‐Profits – Development, lending, landholdingHousing Authority – Administers Federal housing assistance programs, works in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long‐term housing strategies for communitiesID 21‐763 ‐ JUNE 7, 2021 28 CURRENT SECTORS ‐ PROGRAMS7COMMUNITY SERVICESCurrent Tools Government Non‐Profit PrivateCity of Denton Homeowner Repair Programs (HIP, MRP) (City)XXFirst‐Time Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) (City)XXHousing Tax Credit Program (HTC) Affordable Multi‐Family Development (City, Private Developers, Non‐Profit Developers i.e. DHA)XXXDevelopment Fee Grant Program (City, Non‐Profit Developers, Habitat)XXXRental Rehabilitation Program (City HOME Funds, DAHC)XXApply forGrants and/or support Non‐Profits to apply for Grants for Affordable & Supportive Housing ProgramsXXCode Enforcement – Neighborhood Improvement (City)XHousing Vouchers (DHA)XXSupportive Housing Programs (Federal, State, City, Non‐profits)XXCity and stakeholders have existing tools and programs to develop and/or maintain affordable housingID 21‐763 ‐ JUNE 7, 2021 29