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22-830ORDINANCE NO. 22-830 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOSIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENTA 2022 ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH APPROPRLATE CERTIFICATIONS, AS AUTHORIZED AND REQUIRED BY THEHOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, AND THENATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED; AUTHORIZING THEDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, OR DESIGNEE, TO SIGN RELEASES OF LIENSAND SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; ANDPROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Denton is concerned with the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economicopportunities; and WHEREAS, the City of Denton has a special concern for persons of low and moderateincome; and WHEREAS, the City of Denton, as a Community Development Block Grant Entitlement City and a Home Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Participating Jurisdiction, has prepared, in accordance with its approved 2020-2022 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and through a citizen participation process, a program for utilizing its 2022 program year entitlement funds, program income, and reallocated funding from previous years in the approximate amount of $1,892,848 (the “2022 Action Plan); and WHEREAS, citizen participation requirements, including the holding of public hearings, have been met; and WHEREAS, implementation of the 2022 Action Plan will require the execution of releases of liens or subordination agreements related to funding provided in connection with the Home Improvement Program, Homebuyer Assistance Program and certain HOME-related programs;NOW THEREFORE: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development the 2022 Action Plan, application, and appropriate certifications, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, for entitlement funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1 974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended. SECTION 3. The Director of Community Services is hereby authorized to handle all fiscal and administrative matters related to the 2022 Action Plan, application and certifications, including any proportional increases or decreases in project or program funding required to match allocationamounts. SECTION 4. The Director of Community Services, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute releases of liens, as approved by the City Attorney’s Office, related to the funding provided through the 2022 Action Plan and the satisfaction of applicable program requirements. SECTION 5. The Director of Community Services, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute subordination or similar agreements, as approved by the City Attorney’s Office, related to the funding provided through the 2022 Action Plan and the satisfaction of applicable program requlrernents. SECTION 6. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to furnish copies of the approved ordinance to all interested parties. SECTION 7. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. The motion to approve this ordinance seconded by JesS a Lm IS . following vote bb - a Qqt>\ rwas made by andAF e) r\Pa ) theThe ordinance was passed anI Aye Nay Abstain Absent Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:/ 1/ 1/ 1/’ 1/ ,/ b/ Vicki Byrd, District 1 : Brian Beck, District 2: Jesse Davis, District 3 : Alison Maguire, District 4: Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 : Chris Watts, At Large Place 6: PASSED AND APPROVED this the ICE day of 2022 GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR ATTEST ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY BY: axl APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY Digitally signed by Scott gc/38-- ;£,.„„..7TBY: L/ lo:12:49-05'oo' Attachment A 2022/23 PY ACTION PLAN 3'd year of the 2020-23 CONSOLIDATED PLAN . . .for hoksLwg aInd corn%away deveLopMent bEnn A REPORT FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) Annual Action Plan 2022 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction This document serves as the City of Denton's 2022 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). In accordance with 24 CFR Part 91.220 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Action of 1974, as amended, the City of Denton is required to submit a One-Year Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The plan outlines the specific projects and services that will be funded during the 2022 program year (October 1, 2022 through September 31, 2023) to address Denton's strategies stated in the 2020-22 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The 2022 Action Plan covers the third year of Denton’s current 2020-22 Consolidated Plan for housing and community development. The City of Denton is currently an entitlement city for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and a participating jurisdiction for the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program. SF-424 applications and certifications for CDBG and HOME are available in the appendix section (ATTACHMENT 1 and 2). Also, included in the appendix are the HUD assurances and certifications. The City of Denton's total federal and program income funding for 2022 is $1,529,773.28 (including $90,251.28 in CDBG and HOME Reprogrammed Funds and CDBG program income). In the previous year, the City of Denton also allocated an estimated HOME program income during the annual Action Plan. The City of Denton has decided to allocate the actual HOME program income received during the 2022-23 program year during the following program year in the 2023- 24 Action Plan. The table provides a breakdown of available funding by grant. Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) IFILIIaIDING SOURCE FUW DIFy G SET-ASIDES 22-23 CSAC ALLOCATION Community Development Block Grant Community Development Block Grant - Program Income1 Community Development Block Grant – Administration2 Community Development Reallocated Funds3 CDBG HOME Investment Partnership Grant HOME Investment Partnership Grant – Administration2 HOME Reallocated Funds3 $925,725.00 $10,000.00 ($187,145.51) $90,141.51 $1,025,867.77 1 ($187,145.51) $503,797 $109.77 ($50,379.77) 5503,906.77 $1,529,773.28CDBG/HOME TOTAL Table 1 - CDBG/HOME Funding IBased on HUD's recommendation the actual 2022 Program Income for HOME will be allocated and included in the 2023 Action Plan 2HUD allows a percentage of the grant and program income to be utiIIzed for administration activities – CDBG 20%; and HOME 3The reallocated funds are as follows: $5,425.23 in 2020 CDBG; $6,432.94 in 2016 CDBG; $22,473.55 in 2017 CDBG; $55,809.79 in 2021 CDBG; $109.77 in 2019 HOME. 10% Most of the 2022 CDBG and HOME activities will meet the HUD national objectives of benefitting low and moderate-income persons, except for administration activities. The table below provides a summary of the categories for benefitting low and moderate-income persons and the percentage of total funding available in the 2022-23 program year. A total of 84% of all CDBG and HOME funds has been allocated to low and moderate-income activities. Categories for Benefltting Low and Moderate-Income Persons % of Grant % of GrantHOME [ Total L/M Income Area Benefit $208,800 20% 30% 32% L/M Income Limited-Clientele $304,494 $325,428 ] 90%L/M Income Housing $453,527 90% Table 2 - National Objectives The City of Denton is amending the 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Action Plans to reprogram a total of $90,141.51 in CDBG funds and $109.77. The table below provide information on the specific amendments including the type of amendment and reason for the amendment: Annual Action Plan 2022 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Purpose for Amendment 2016 2017 2019 2020 2020 2021 Completed Cluakertown Park Restroom Project Residual Funds Completed Homebuyer Assistance Program Residual Funds Completed Fairoaks Sr. Housing Project Residual Funds Completed Denton City Council Day School Project Residual Funds Completed Denton County Friends of the Family Residual Funds Completed Sequoia Park Playground Residual Funds Minor $6,432.94 Minor $22,473.55 Minor $109.77 Minor $5,359.00 Minor $66.23 Minor $55,809.79 Table 3 - Amendments 2.Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The 2020-22 Consolidated Plan included an analysis of housing and community development data provided by HUD for consolidated planning that informed the priorities, strategies, and actions that the City will undertake to address housing and community development needs over the next three years. During the development of the Consolidated Plan, priority needs were identified. The priority needs align with HUD’s goals for safe, stable communities, including Decent Housing, a Suitable Living Environment, and Expanded Economic opportunities as well as the City’s key focus area for Safe, Liveable, and Family-Friendly Communities . The priority community needs are summarized below: 1. Affordable Housing – The preservation and creation of quality affordable and supportive housing; 2. No Hunger – Reducing food insecurity; 3. Good Health and Well-being– Increasing availability and access to Health, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Care; 4. Family Stability – Improving safety, support and opportunity including access to affordable childcare; 5. Special Needs – Increasing availability and access to services meeting the special needs of vulnerable populations such as seniors, disabled, veterans, abused and neglected children, and victims of domestic violence; 6. Making Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Nonrecurring; 7. Transportation Access – Increasing housing and workforce stability by increasing access to transportation resources; and 8. Economic Security – Improving income mobility, educational attainment, and workforce development; Annual Action Plan 2022 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) By holding public meetings, utilizing public comment periods, gathering community surveys accessible online for citizens and non-profit agencies, participating actively in coalitions and committees, maintaining ongoing consultation with various city departments, and consulting with housing providers including nonprofits and the Denton Housing Authority, the City utilizes real-time data on community needs to inform annual funding priorities. Our annual Action Plan is developed based on evaluation of the ConPlan priority needs in consideration of ongoing consultation with these City stakeholders, as well as impacts from other events such as a world- wide global pandemic that impact priority community needs. 3. Evaluation of past performance Below is a summary of the number of households or persons served through the CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV grants from the 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report which is the most recent complete year. The 2020 PY was the lst year of Denton’s 2020-22 Consolidated Plan. Staff focused on housing and public services with an emphasis on homeless assistance and public facility improvements. Below is an overview of the proposed priorities, actual accomplishments, and expenditures by grant including an expenditure rate. During the last year, the Action Plan goals focused on affordable housing (119 persons assisted), public facility improvements (8,719 persons assisted), and public services activities (519 persons assisted) with an emphasis on homeless assistance (3,523 persons assisted) for a total of 12,880 persons assisted PERSON ASSISTED CDBG 5 EXPENDITURES 2020-23 CONPLAN PRIORITY Affordable Housin Making Homelessness Rare Brief, and Nonrecurrin I Public Services Public Facilities, Improvements and Infrastructure Planning and Administration TOTAL HOME CDBG-CV $920,686 SO Total 1 $529,359 SO SO $613,135 1 23% $94, 196 4% $189,480 $212,392 $ 1,129,692 SOSO $66,202 $986,887 $529,359 $189,480 7% 2 32,645,938 l00% Table 4 - HUD Expenditures and Persons Assisted by ConPlan Priorities Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4.Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Citizen participation and stakeholder consultation are a key component to our City’s Action Plan. Community Services took the following measures to encourage citizen participation throughout the year and additional information and supporting documentation is available in the appendix (Attachment 3): Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations. The City of Denton has a very strong network of service providers including those providing housing, education, health care and other needed services. The City engages in ongoing active participation in various boards, coalitions, and committees with a commitment to building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with community partners and interest groups. The City obtains real-time data on community needs from active, participating members of the community including representatives from organizations providing public services, community residents and engaged stakeholders. Online Survey. The City distributed an online survey to obtain community feedback regarding the prioritization of federal funds during FY2022.The survey was promoted via Constant Contact, social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in city facilities and a newspaper ad. The survey was available October 4 -31, 2021, and the City received 234 responses. Generally, respondents were supportive of initiatives to increase affordable housing, safe streets, homeless services, funding for nonprofits, mental and behavioral healthcare treatment, transportation, community outreach, public parks, youth programs and affordable childcare. Funding Workshop. The City hosted a virtual Funding Priority Workshop February 17 at 6 p.m. to provide an update on current funding initiatives and obtain feedback from the community for the prioritization of funds. The workshop was promoted via Constant Contact, social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in city facilities and a newspaper ad. Spanish translations were available. Staff made a presentation to review funds, annual performance and solicited comments on how federal funds should be utilized in the community. Nineteen (19) community members attended the workshop, and comments provided primarily highlighted the need for youth mentor programs. Public Comment Period. A draft of the Annual Plan for FY2022 was placed on public display for 30 days beginning from May 30, 2022 to June 28, 2022. Posted an advertisement in the Denton Record Chronicle. Posted draft plan on the City’s website. Solicited comments through Constant Contact, social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in city facilities, information circulated on the local Denton Television channel, and a newspaper ad. • • • Annual Action Plan 2022 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) •Public Hearing. Conducted a final public hearing on June 7, 2022 during the City Council Meeting Regular Session to obtain comments on the proposed use of funds for FY22 Action Plan. The public hearing was promoted through Constant Contact email blast, social media, a webform on the City’s website, the City’s local television channel and an ad in the local paper. Spanish translations were available. This section will be updated with the comments received at the public hearing. 5. Summary of public comments A summary of public comments received during the funding workshop, public hearing, results of the public survey, during the 30-day comment period are available in the section above. The appendix also includes supporting documentation on the outreach methods (ATTACHMENT 3). 6.Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them City Council, staff and the Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) considered all public comments informing the development of the 2022 Action Plan. 7. Summary The 2022 Action Plan was developed by requesting public input regarding the use of federal funds. Funding applications were available on January 12, 2022. Application training was provided by the Community Services Staff on the combined community development funding application. The CSAC reviewed applications and held funding hearings in March and April 2022. The committee developed a set of funding recommendations. The 2022 Action Plan was developed based on the CSAC recommendations. Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) b +JIJJ 8gEa::B EOLLISo no€ ig :00Ea gc) : seN g • g L (Das DE88 a-IEgEg.= = C0'a i>rlbICa)Eal al SIS!'i8C) C10alaa)+10la6V)CaC)a)EOheClaa)+1V)’='ila10b)altd10aa)b=ab=earD'aCaat/)g>+B Bea)'\.aea)al CrDaC g g rD3CC< El6aN q :alIV) Ca)aD< rDaCaaV)el alatUa)J LnaIaDe lb,nlPP QJa a) QC gg E0C) Ca a a tBELneaAU(B: •C0(J C) a)+110DaV)CaC) a == 3aC10aA a) &E nggn+ 0Q Jab li ! IW B (EC cr) C/)88: ':a)a)C/)C/)>>+ +'E ci g (ic) (JGjg o q-Ial0alahfr)'\.an0fiXa)NFIHI0\b0Ln(\1bZ3 E0(J onE0q : AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction The City of Denton encourages the participation of all citizens in the development of the Consolidated and Action Plans and in the review of progress in implementing plan activities. The City of Denton utilizes a variety of methods to consult with residents, social service providers and community development organizations, and to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencIes. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)) The participation process for the Action Plan included public hearings, a 30-day public comment period, a community survey for citizens and non-profit agencies, participating in coalitions and committees including focus groups, consultation with various city departments, and consultation with housing providers. The City’s approach is to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies by holding public meetings, utilizing public comment periods, gathering community surveys accessible online for citizens and non-profit agencies, through active participating in coalitions and committees, maintaining ongoing consultation with various city departments; and ongoing consultation with housing providers including nonprofits and the Denton Housing Authority. Through virtual public meetings and the online survey, the City encouraged involvement by low and moderate-income households residing in areas targeted for program activities for minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. Special effort is made to assure that low and moderate-income persons, households in areas assisted by program activities, and persons with special needs have opportunities to participate. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. Annual Action Plan 2022 9 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) The Continuum of Care (CoC) sets priorities for housing and supportive services to benefit persons experiencing homelessness. The City actively participates in the Texas Balance of State CoC. The Deputy Director of Community Services for the City of Denton participates on the Balance of State, CoC Board of directors. This collaboration has helped strengthen the framework for local housing-focused strategies fundamental to making homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring. The collaboration (consultation) with the CoC has led to full implementation of Denton’s Coordinated Entry System (CE) and Housing Priority List (HPL) providing a centralized, community-wide coordinated system of prioritizing and supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to sustainable permanent housing. The HPL is a list of all households experiencing homelessness in Denton County that have completed a CE housing assessment. CE is the system and process that ensures people experiencing homelessness are quickly identified, assessed and referred to the most appropriate housing assistance and supportive services to meet their needs. Denton County service providers use the HPL to quickly identify and prioritize households experiencing homelessness for housing assistance resources based on their level of need and special population prioritization status (Veterans, People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness and Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence). These data are collected and disseminated through a dashboard provided to the public: https://www.unitedwaydenton.org/homelessness-data-denton-county Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMllS ESG consultation is not applicable since Denton does not receive ESG funds from HUD as an annual entitlement. However, the Texas Balance of State (BoS) Continuum of Care (CoC) does manage the local competition for the State Entitlement ESG funds allocated to the BoS from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Development (TDHCA). Since a City of Denton staff member participates on the BoS CoC Board of directors and City staff actively participate in the BoS CoC, the City does consult with the CoC on ESG priorities for all communities in the BoS CoC. Working in collaboration and in support of the priorities set, CoC grants are awarded locally to provide the housing and supportive services that are necessary to make a real difference in people's lives. In Denton, these funds currently fund permanent supportive housing projects and support for Coordinated Entry/HMIS. Annual Action Plan 2022 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Coordination with the Continuum of Care offers both entities expanded access to funding, quality collaborative tools, and greater knowledge resources. Coordination with the CoC offers several benefits to the City of Denton and the CoC. Collaboration includes improved data collection and management of available resources by increasing support for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The City invests public funds for HMIS including assistance with licenses and funding for a staff position at the United Way of Denton County for HMIS/Coordinated Entry support in Denton. CoC collaboration improves the relevance of data collected through the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) homeless count and annual Housing Inventory Count (HIC). In consultation with the CoC, the City of Denton staff work with private partners and neighboring entitlement communities to implement the PIT and HIC collaboratively across Denton County. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities See table below for a list of groups organizations and other. 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How each funding source is utilized depends upon the various restrictions and regulations associated with the funds and the most efficient and effective way to leverage them. Anticipated Resources Program I Sourceof Funds Uses of Funds I Expected Amount Available Year 1 r r e Allocation: 1 Income: I Resources: I $$ ExpectedAmount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description CDBG public federal Acquisition; Admin; Housing; Public Improvements; Public Services The 2022AP is the 3'd and final Action Plan of the 2020- 22 ConPlan. The 2022AP is the 3rd and final Action Plan of the 2020- 22 ConPlan. 925,725 10,000 1 90,141.51 1 1,025,866.51 0 HOME public federal Acquisition; Homeowner rehab; Multifamily rental rehab; New construction for ownership 503,797 l09.77 1 503,906.77 0 Table 9 - Expected Resources - Priority Table Annual Action Plan 2022 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The CDBG and HOME activities leverage other funding sources to carry out various activities. For the 2022 program year, CDBG and HOME projects will leverage an additional $72,513,789 in federal, state, local, and private fund and include the following: Proposed General Funds for human services activities - $362,250 Proposed General Funds for homelessness activities - $703,450 Proposed General Funds for administration - $1,410,255 Proposed General Funds for utility assistance - $125,000 Proposed General Funds for fair share activities - $141,950 Proposed General Funds for Educational Activities $20,000 Proposed ARP funds for human services activities - $263,000 Federal Funds for human services activities - $8,851,156 State Funds for human services activities - $29,809,268 Local Funds for human services activities - $20,994,840 Private Funds for human services activities - $8,142,286 Private Funds for housing programs - $1,465,334 The above list includes proposed General Funds from the city of Denton. General Fund recommendations will be considered during the normal budgeting cycle and considered for approval in September 2022. The HOME program requires a participating jurisdiction to provide a 25% match of the federal HOME funds. The City of Denton's local match for the HOME program is $113,354.50 for the 2022-23 program year. The 25% match of federal HOME grant excludes administrative allowances of 10% and program income. The City of Denton will provide the match from a variety of sources including the following: • • • Residual balance of match from prior years. Local and state funding provided to Denton Affordable Housing Corporation on eligible HOME projects, such as funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank, Denton County Housing Finance Corporation, and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. General Funds provided on eligible HOME projects through the Development Fee Grant Program. Annual Action Plan 2022 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Not applicable. Discussion See discussion in previous sections. 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SF-424 applications for CDBG and HOME are available in the appendix section (Attachment 1 and 2). The City of Denton's estimated total federal funds and program income funding for the 2022 program year is $1,529,7736.28 and includes $90,141.51 in unprogrammed funds from prior year funds for CDBG. Besides the federal funds, the City of Denton is also leveraging an additional $3,250,905 in local funds from the City’s General Funds and American Rescue Plan from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds(ARP-SLFR) for public services, homelessness activities, and administration. Please note that Table 10 – Project Information shows the list of projects that will be funded with federal funds from the U.S. Department of HUD for the 2022 program year. Below is the list of projects that are recommended to be funded with General Funds for the 2022 fiscal year. Human Services Activities Communities in Schools-$34,000 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)-$36,000 Denton Christian Preschool-$30,000 Denton County MHMR Center-$28,000 Grace Like Rain, Inc.-$75,000 North Texas Solutions for Recovery, Inc.-$100,000 Opening Doors International Services, Inc.-$12,000 PediPlace-$25,000 RSVP: Serving Denton County Volunteers-$9,250 SPAN, Inc.-$13,000 Sub-Total FY2022-$362,250 Fairshare/Homelessness Initiatives/Mentor/Affordable Housing Activities Children’s Advocacy Center-$141,950 Interfaith – Utility Assistance-$125,000 Annual Action Plan 2022 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Our Daily Bread-$400,000 United Way Homeless Initiatives-$80,000 Rapid Rehousing Funding-$100,000 Barriers Funding-$40,000 HMIS Funding-$18,850 Street Outreach Funding-$64,600 Mentor Denton-$20,000 Development Fee Grant Program-$225,000 Sub-Total FY2022-$ 1,215,400 American Rescue Plan from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds(ARP-SLFR) Children’s Advocacy Center-$50,000 Health Services of North Texas-$75,000 Our Daily Bread, Inc.-$90,000 SPAN, Inc.-$13,000 The Salvation Army Denton-$35000 Sub-Total FY2022-$263,000 Administration Activities Sub-Total FY2022 - $1,410,255 TOTAL GENERAL FUND FY2022-23 - $3,250,905 Projects Project Name 2022 City of Denton - Administration 2022 City of Denton - Home Repair Program 2022 City of Denton - Landlord Repair Program 2022 City of Denton - Sequoia Park Playground 2022 City of Denton - Summer Camp 2022 Denton Affordable Housing Corporation 2022 Denton City County Day School 2022 Denton City County Day School Project 2022 Denton Community Food Center 2022 Denton County Friends of the Family 2022 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County Phase 2 Rental Rehab Program Table 12 - Projects Annual Action Plan 2022 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underservedneeds The City’s approach to prioritization of needs identified in the Consolidated Plan were the result of enhanced coordination between public and assisted housing providers, private and governmental health and mental health organizations and service agencies. Feedback was collected through public meetings, public comment periods, community surveys accessible online and in print for citizens and non-profit agencies, through active participation in coalitions and committees, and ongoing consultation with various city departments, housing providers, nonprofits and the Denton Housing Authority (SP-25). Allocations are based on this needs analysis, the availability of other funds to target needs, the purpose of the Consolidated Plan funds, and the availability of City General Funds to meet a wide variety of needs. The City of Denton’s CDBG and HOME allocations alone are not sufficient funding for our extensive housing, economic development or public works projects. For the City’s priority goals related to Affordable housing; Making Homelessness Rare, Brief and Nonrecurring; Public Services; Public facility and public improvement projects; each are prioritized by identified need and funding is allocated based on available funding and eligibility of projects. Annual Action Plan 2022 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Table 13 - Project Summary Information 1 1 Project Name 1 2022 Community Development Administration Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Planning and Administration CDBG: $187,144.51 HOME: $50,379.77 Funding Description Program administration for the CDBG and HOME grants and includes program management, coordination, and monitoring associated with carrying out eligible activities. Funding includes $2,000 (CDBG) in estimated 2022 Program Income. Target Date 913012023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities N/A Location Description Administration services are carried at the Community Services at 401 N. Elm, Denton Texas 76205 Planned Activities Funds will be used to cover the cost of planning, administering, operating and monitoring the CDBG and HOME programs. 2 Project Name 2022 Home Repair Program Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing CDBG: $225,427Funding Description The program addresses urgently needed repairs of homes up to $24,900 or low and moderate-income households. The program can stabilize a home within the city limits of Denton. Funding will include reallocated funds from 2016 ($6,432.94), 2017 ($22,473.55), 2020 ($5,425.23), and 2021 ($55,809.79). The funds also include $8,000 in estimated 2022-23 program income. The program will be carried out by the City of Denton. Annual Action Plan 2022 31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Target Date 913012023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 30 low and moderate-income homeowner households Location Description This is a city-wide program. Applications are taken at the Community Services at 401 North Elm Street, Denton Texas 76201. Specific sites will be determined at a later date. Planned Activities Funds will be used for rehabilitation costs for repairs. 3 Project Name 2022 Landlord Repair Program Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing HOME: $100,000Funding Description The program addresses urgently needed repairs of rental units up to $24,900. The rental units are rented to low and moderate-income households. The program is carried out by the City of Denton. Target Date 913012023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 7 low and moderate-income rental households Location Description This is a city-wide program. Applications are taken at the Community Services at 401 North Elm Street, Denton Texas 76201. Specific sites will be determined at a later date. Planned Activities Funds will be used for rehabilitation costs for repairs. 4 Project Name 2022 City of Denton Parks - Sequoia Park Playground Phase 2 Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Public Facilities, and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements CDBG: $208,800Funding Annual Action Plan 2022 32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Description The project consists of the installation of a second playground equipment and a small pavilion in the Sequoia Park at 1400 East University Drive in Denton. The project will benefit 5,365 people living in the project service area. Project to be carried out by the Parks and Recreation Department. Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Project will benefit 5,365 people living in the project service area Location Description Sequoia Park is located at 1404 E. University Drive, Denton, TX 76201. The service area includes CT20601 block group 1 and 2 and CT20602 block group 2. Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used for the cost of the playground equipment and installation. 5 Project Name 2022 PARD Summer Kids Camp Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Service Funding Description CDBG: $43,859 Provide 56 full scholarships for a summer day camp program to income- eligible kids in need of quality care, mentoring, development of life skills, leadership, respect for others and respect for self. The Summer Kids Camp will be carried out by the Parks and Recreation Department. 9/30/2023Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 56 income-eligible kids Location Description Civic Center, Denia Recreation Center, McMath Middle School, and MLK Recreation Center Planned Activities Funds will be used to cover the cost of 56 full scholarships. Project Name 2022 DAHC Rental Rehab Program Annual Action Plan 2022 33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 6 Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing HOME: $200,000Funding Description Rehabilitation of DAHC rental units. DAHC’s rental units are rented to low and moderate-income renters. Target Date 913012023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 6 low and very low-income households Location Description This is a city-wide program. Specific sites will be determined at a later date. Planned Activities Funds will be used for repair costs. 7 Project Name 2022 Denton City County Day School Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Service Funding Description CDBG: $45,000 Support a diverse, multicultural population of prekindergarten children and their families in Denton County by providing quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education. Special emphasis and attention are placed on serving children from low to middle-income families. Target Date ql3ql2q23 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 91 low-income children Location Description 1 1603 Paisley st; Denton TX 76209 Planned Activities 1 Funds will co„e, a po,ti,n ,f th, „la,ies fo, two (2) Lead Te,,h„,. Project Name 1 2022 Denton city County Day School Project Annual Action Plan 2022 34 OMB ControE No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 8 Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Public Facilities, and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements CDBG: $27,000Funding Description The project consists of enhancing an existing entry courtyard by installing artificial turf for a new learning center and adding security fencing. The project will provide for lower maintenance, accessibility, fall cushioning, and a cleaner play environment. Target Date 913612023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 91 low-income children Location Description 1603 Paisley St; Denton TX 76209 Planned Activities Funds will be used for the purchase and installation of artificial turf and security fencing.9 Project Name 2022 Denton Community Food Center Project Target Area Denton City Limits Goals Supported Public Facilities, and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements CDBG: $138,635Funding Description The Denton Community Food Center Project consists of constructing a paved fire lane that will serve as a circular drive for the food distribution center. The non-profit provides food from a central community storehouse to needy families and individuals struggling with hunger insecurity. The two-lane driveway will support delivery trucks and pallet jacks to move food into the new center addition. The project will be carried by the Denton Community Food Center. Target Date 913012023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 41,500 low and moderate-income persons with food insecurity Annual Action Plan 2022 35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Location Description Planned Activities P Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding Description 306 N Loop 288 Suite 400, Denton, TX 76209 Funds will be used for construction costs to pave a fire lane. 2022 Denton Co. Friends of the Family Denton City Limits Making Homelessness Rare, Brief and Nonrecurring Making Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Nonrecurring CDBG: $50,000 Salary support for a Shelter Director to ensure shelter is properly equipped to improve clients sense of safety, provide support in overcoming the impact of violence and abuse, and begin the process of helping the client achieve and maintain self-sufficiency free from family violence. The program is carried out by Denton County Friends of the Family. $13012023 100 presumed benefit persons in domestic shelter. Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities P Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding Description Address is suppressed. Funds will partially cover the cost of the Shelter Director's salary. 2022 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County Denton City Limits Affordable Housing Affordable Housing HOME: $253,527 The project consists of assisting with the development of the Habitat Neighborhood Community with infrastructure costs. The project will provide 35 affordable homes for low and moderate-income households 913012023Target Date Annual Action Plan 2022 36 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 35 low and moderate-income households Location Description Tract of land is located in Southeast Denton between Duncan st. and Hill St. and along Smith St. Planned Activities Funds will be used for infrastructure/construction costs for new an affordable housing development. Annual Action Plan 2022 37 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City of Denton’s CDBG and HOME allocations have not been sufficient to allow for the funding of large or extensive housing, economic development or public works projects. Geographic standards do not apply to city-wide home repair, rental repair program, and public services grant programs. As required by CDBG guidelines, public facility and public improvement projects have been completed in residential areas meeting HUD’s low to moderate-income standards. All investments in public facilities and/or public improvements are based on requests received from residents of the low to moderate-income block groups and other areas of the city. After a request has been made, an assessment is made to determine the need for the improvement and the project cost. With support of staff recommendation on the appropriate use, availability and eligibility of projects, the City’s Community Services Advisory Committee evaluates which requests meet the community development needs and make CDBG funding recommendations to City Council. Geographic Distribution Table 14 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City of Denton does not currently direct its investments in specific geographic areas. Discussion See above description. Annual Action Plan 2022 38 OMB Control No: 2506-O117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction Based on the goal to assist thirty (30) households in the City’s Home Repair Programs, assist seven (7) households in the City’s Landlord Repair Program, provide funding to Habitat for Humanity to construct thirty-five (35) housing units, and provide funding for the CHDO’s Rental Rehabilitation Program assisting six (6) households, the City’s one-year goal is to assist seventy-eight (78) households in PY 2022- with CDBG and HOME. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Su Homeless Non-Homeless Special-Needs Total Table 15 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Throu Rental Assistance The Production of New Units Rehab of Existing Units Acquisition of Existing Units Total Table 16 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion In addition to CDBG/HOME activities, the City also funds a $225,000 the Development Fee Grant program through the General Fund. The program assists nonprofit housing developers with the cost of development fees and reduces development costs to support new construction of Affordable Housing Units. The City expects to receive applications for 2-3 projects in FY 2022-23. Annual Action Plan 2022 39 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing - 91.220(h) Introduction The Denton Housing Authority (DHA) was formed in 1970 to address the housing needs of low- income families in the city of Denton. DHA does not manage any public housing units. DHA currently administers 1,641 Housing Choice Vouchers (also referred to as Section 8 or HCV) and a Self-Sufficiency/ Homeownership Program. DHA administers various public facility corporations to operate and manage other multi-family tax credit properties such as the Veranda and Renaissance Courts Townhomes, and Heritage Oaks and the Pecan Place Apartments which provides affordable housing for seniors. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable. DHA does not manage any public housing units. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not applicable. There are no public housing units in the City of Denton or public housing residents. The City of Denton Mayor appoints the Denton Housing Authority Commissioners. To ensure residents become more involved in management, one appointed member must be a current resident. Related to homeownership, the City of Denton has identified a potential opportunity to collaborate with the Denton Housing Authority (DHA) in leveraging the City’s homebuyer assistance programs and the Housing Choice Voucher Program to support homeownership for HCV holders. The City will seek to coordinate with DHA in developing a program. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not applicable. DHA does not manage any public housing units. Discussion DHA does not manage any public housing units. Annual Action Plan 2022 40 OMB Control No: 2506-O117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction This section describes the activities planned during the 2022-23 program year to address the needs of persons who are homeless and other non-homeless needs. It includes CDBG, HOME, General Fund (GF), and American Rescue Plan from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARP-SLFR) activities. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs Increase Street Outreach efforts to connect with people experiencing homelessness living unsheltered. 1. Fund Street Outreach Program $64,600 (GF - Public Services Grant) 2. Fund Homeless Outreach Officers (GF – Police Budget) 3. Fund Staff to support annual Point in Time Count (GF – Budget) 4. The City will work with community partners to secure other funding sources Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons 1. 2. 3. Fund Our Daily Bread – Enhanced Emergency Shelter $400,000 (GF – Council Initiative); $90,000 (ARP-SLFR) Fund Denton County Friends of the Family Emergency Shelter $50,000 (CDBG Project 10) The City will work with community partners to secure other funding sources Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again Annual Action Plan 2022 41 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Increase funding for Rapid Re-Housing for families and individuals including housing location and stabilization resources. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. RRH Program $100,000 (GF - Public Services Grant) Fund Interfaith – Utility Assistance $125,000 (GF – Utilities Grant) United Way Homeless Initiatives $80,000 and Barriers Fund $40,000 (GF - Public Services Grant) also supports Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and Housing Crisis Response System: Housing Priority List (HPL) Grace Like Rain, Inc. $75,000 (GF-Public Services Grant) supports the Housing Crisis Response system with medium term housing stability case management. The City will work with community partners to secure other funding sources Increase specialized housing for those in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for those with prioritized special needs. 1. United Way Homeless Initiatives $80,000 and Barriers Fund $40,000 (GF - Public Services Grant) also supports Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and Housing Crisis Response System: Housing Priority List (HPL) 2. Collaboration with TX Balance of State Continuum of Care Programs Making the transition to permanent housing and independent living. 1. 2. 3. 4. United Way Homeless Initiatives $80,000 and Barriers Fund $40,000 (GF - Public Services Grant) also supports Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and Housing Crisis Response System: Housing Priority List (HPL) Grace Like Rain, Inc. $75,000 (GF-Public Services Grant) supports the Housing Crisis Response system with medium term housing stability case management. Collaboration with TX Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) Housing Crisis Response System: Collaboration with CoC funded PSH programs at Giving Hope, Inc. and Denton County MHMR Shortening the length time that individuals and families experience homelessness. 1. United Way Homeless Initiatives $80,000 and Barriers Fund $40,000 (GF - Public Services Grant) also supports Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and Housing Crisis Response System: Housing Priority List (HPL) Annual Action Plan 2022 42 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Facilitating Access. 1. United Way Homeless Initiatives $80,000, Barriers Fund $40,000 and HMIS Licenses $18,850 (GF - Public Services Grant) also supports Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE), Housing Crisis Response System: Housing Priority List (HPL), and Housing Crisis Response System: Housing Navigator, Landlord Outreach Program. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. Increase funding for Diversion (rapid resolution for diverting people from homelessness quickly). 1. 2. 3. United Way Homeless Initiatives $80,000 and Barriers Fund $40,000 (GF - Public Services Grant) also supports Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and Housing Crisis Response System: Housing Priority List (HPL) Fund RRH Program $100,000 (GF - Public Services Grant) The City will work with community partners to secure other funding sources Discussion The questions from HUD illustrate the need for a coordinated systems approach for identifying those experiencing homelessness, preventing homelessness when possible, connecting people with housing quickly and providing services when needed. This Housing Crisis Response System (HCRS) is the City’s approach. While the PY2022-23 Action Plan submitted to HUD may only include the goals for CDBG and HOME funds, the City invests general fund resources to strengthen the HCRS as a part of our goal to Make Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Nonrecurring. Therefore, all resources by source are described above. Annual Action Plan 2022 43 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction : This section describes the activities planned during the 2022-23 program year to address barriers in affordable housing identified in the 2020-2022 Fair Housing Plan & Analysis of Impediments. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Details regarding the actions committed to remove or ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing Responses are reflected in the City’s Fair Housing Plan and Analysis of Impediments (FHP-AI) in ATTACHMENT 2 as a part of the 2020-2022 Consolidated Plan. The work plan includes 6 separate goals with proposed actions that are intended to remove or ameliorate barriers to affordable housing: a) b) C) d) e) f) Increase access to affordable housing in high-opportunity areas Increase supply of affordable housing units Increase supply of accessible, affordable housing for persons with disabilities Make investments in targeted neighborhoods to improve access to opportunity Increase access to information and resources on fair and affordable housing Increase supports and services for residents with housing assistance Discussion: See discussion above. Annual Action Plan 2022 44 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP.85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction : This section reports additional effects the City will undertake during the 2022 program year to address residents’ housing and community development needs. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City’s one-year affordable housing goal is to assist seventy-eight (78) households in PY 2022- 23 with CDBG and HOME. The City will fund street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent housing and other homeless prevention and diversion efforts to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring. Additionally, the City has a 6-step plan to remove or ameliorate barriers to affordable housing: For additional detail, please see sections AP-55, AP-65, and AP-75. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City’s one-year goal for affordable housing is to assist seventy-eight (78) in PY 2022-23 with CDBG and HOME. Details regarding the City’s commitment to remove or ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing Responses are reflected in the City’s Fair Housing Plan and Analysis of Impediments (FHP-AI) in ATTACHMENT 2 as a part of this 2020-2022 Consolidated Plan. For additional detail, please see sections AP-55 and AP-75. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards During the 2022 program year, the City actions will be: 1.Ensure that all regulatory requirements regarding lead-based paint are met throughout any housing rehabilitation construction activity performed by the City on homes constructed prior to 1978 including the Home Repair Program, Landlord Repair Program, and DAHC’s Rental Rehabilitation. Seek opportunities to educate the public, housing services customers, and affordable housing partners, and contractors regarding the hazards of lead-based paint. 2. Annual Action Plan 2022 45 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 {exp. 09/30/2021) Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families City actions during 2022-23 program year: 1. Affordable housing assistance programs: •$1,003,955 allocated to provide grants for Preserving Affordable housing through Repair, Rental Rehabilitation, and new construction projects - TARGET: 78 – City, DAHC, and Habitat for Humanity $225,000 allocated to the Development Fee Grant to projects in support the creation of Affordable Housing units (GF – Affordable Housing Grant) - TARGET: 2-3 Projects $125,000 awarded for utility assistance programs that increase Housing Stability and Prevent Homelessness (See also: AP-65) - TARGET: 125 – Interfaith (GF – Utilities Grant) $140,000 for Public Services Grants for rental assistance increase Housing Stability and Prevent Homelessness (See also: AP-65) (GF – Council Initiative Grant) - TARGET: 50 – Barriers Fund (GF); TARGET: 25 – RRH (GF); GOAL: Seeking other funding Implementation of Affordable Housing Assessment strategies (GF - FY2022-23) - GOAL: 78 housing units • • • • 2. §199,635 for Public Services, Facility, and/or Infrastructure Grants to combat Food Insecurity; • Public Services: (GF/ARP-SLFR) - TARGET: 7,849 – TSA (GF); TARGET: 1030 – SPAN (GF/ ARP-SLFR) • Public Facility: (CDBG) - TARGET: 41,500 – DCFC 3. $228,000 for Public Services Grants to increase availability and access to Health, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Care • (GF/ARP-SLFR) - TARGET: 300 – DC MHMR (GF); TARGET: 300 – HSNT (ARP-SLFR); TARGET: 6825 – PediPlace (GF); TARGET: 250 – SONTX (GF) 4. $145,859 for Public Services, Facility Grants to improve Family Stability by improving safety, support, and opportunity including access to affordable childcare • (CDBG/GF) - TARGET: 65 – DCP (GF); TARGET: 91 – Denton City County Day School (CDBG Project 7); TARGET: 56 – PARD Summer Camp (CDBG Project 5); TARGET: 91 Denton City County Day School Project (CDBG Project 8) 5. $287,200 for Public Services Grants to increase availability and access to services for special Annual Action Plan 2022 46 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) needs populations (seniors, disabled, veterans, abused and neglected children, and victims of domestic violence) (See also: AP-65) • (CDBG/GF/ ARP-SLFR) - TARGET: 580 – CASA (GF); TARGET: 6000 – CAC (ARP-SLFR); TARGET: 208 – DCFOF (CDBG Project 10); TARGET: 355 Chisholm Trail RSVP (GF) 6. $918,450 for Public Services, Facility and/or Infrastructure Grants to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring • See AP-65 for Targets 7. Intergovernmental collaboration and Public Services, Facility and/or Infrastructure Grants to increase access to Transportation increasing housing and workforce stability; • (GF) - GOAL: Participate in DCTA Community Meetings to discuss solutions that increase access to Transportation 8. $34,000 for Public Services Grants to increase access to mobility, educational programs, and workforce development for Economic security. • (GF) - TARGET: 960 – Communities in Schools (GF); GOAL: Participate in United Way of Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City has defined the strategies below: 9 •Develop and maintain a coordination system across service sectors and cultivation of systems to better match services to identified need; Identifying and continuously evaluating the strengths and gaps in housing and supportive services including improving systems to share best practices information across sectors; Collect and utilize data that informs system-wide based decision making for prioritizing and selecting high performing projects. • • During the 2022 program year, the City actions related to institutional structures will be: GOAL 1: Affordable Housing (See Also: AP-55, AP-75) •Implementation of Phase 2 Affordable Housing Assessment strategies (GF - FY2022-23) Annual Action Plan 2022 47 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) GOAL 2: Make Homelessness Rare Brief and Nonrecurring (See Also: AP-65) • Continue collaboration among governments and community partners • ACTIONS: Financial and Human Resources in Support of Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team in partnership with the United Way • ACTIONS: Financial and Human Resources to Improve Housing Crisis Response System; GOAL 3: Non-Housing Community Development: Public Services (See Also: AP-55, AP-65, and AP- 75) • • • Continue collaboration among governments and community partners ACTIONS: Financial and Human Resources in Support of local nonprofits through grants and other programs. ACTIONS: Participate in Intergovernmental groups, local Coalitions, and Community Meetings to discuss solutions for improved community response systems to complex social issues. GOAL 4: Non-Housing Community Development: Public Facilities, Public Improvements and Infrastructure • Coordinate Public Facilities, Public Improvements and Infrastructure projects improve neighborhoods; Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencIes The City of Denton has a very strong network of service providers including those providing housing and supportive services. The City has a partnership with the United Way of Denton County, in three Collective Impact projects, the Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team, Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team, and Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team. These projects bring public and private agencies together to review and discuss the provision of services in the Denton area to improve systems and maximize the benefits derived from available resources. In addition, Denton has several work groups, committees, collaborations, and coalitions that have been developed to assist in enhancing coordination of services: • Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team and Homelessness Leadership Teams • Denton County Homeless Coalition Annual Action Plan 2022 48 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) • Committee on Persons with Disabilities • Denton Hunger Coalition • Early Childhood Coalition • Healthy Communities Coalition (specific issues discussed including mental health) City of Denton staff including Community Development staff will continue to actively participate in the above committees during the program year. The City is part of a strong team of service providers who are working to improve services. Discussion: While the PY2022-23 Action Plan submitted to HUD only includes the goals for CDBG and HOME funds, the City invests general fund resources to address residents’ housing and community development needs. Therefore, all resources by source are described above. Annual Action Plan 2022 49 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: During the 2022 program year, the City of Denton plans to use the HOME affordable homeownership limits for Denton as provided by HUD for HOME funds for homebuyer assistance, rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family housing, and rehabilitation of rental units by CHDO in accordance with 24 CFR 92.254(a)(2)(iii). Below are specific requirements for the Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities Total Program Income: 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.80.00% Annual Action Plan 2022 50 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) 1.A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section92.205 is as follows: The City of Denton does not utilize other forms of investment beyond those identified in 92.205(b). The City will not permit other forms of investment without the prior approval ofHUD 2.A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The City of Denton will utilize recapture for homebuyers for the HOME program including any projects funded with HOME Program Income (Pl). The recapture policy provides guidelines that will be used for recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities under the Homebuyer Assistance Program as required in 24 CFR 92.254. See appendix for the 2022 Recapture Policy (Attachment 4). All homebuyers sign a HOME written agreement with the City outlining the affordabilityperiod and recapture provisions. For HOME-assisted homebuyer units the period of affordability is based upon the direct HOME subsidy provided to the homebuyer to purchase the unit. Any HOME program income used to provide direct assistance to the homebuyer is included when determining the period of affordability. Recapture provisions will be used when the homebuyer transfers the property either voluntarily or involuntarily during the period of affordability. If the home is transferred during the affordability period, a portion of the net sales proceeds, if any, are returned to the City of Denton. The amount subject to recapture is reduced based on a pro rata reduction during the affordability period. The funds returned are equal to the amount of HOME funds invested less the amount paid for each full month that the homebuyer has occupied the house as principal residence. Any funds remaining after the distribution of the net sales proceeds to all lien holders, including the City of Denton, will be returned to the homeowner. In the event of a sale, short sale or foreclosure, the amount recaptured will be limited to the amount of net sales proceeds available at the time of such occurrence. If there are insufficient funds remaining from the sale of the property, the City will recapture less than or none of the recapture amount due and maintain data in each individual file that provides the amount ofthe sale and the distribution of the funds. The Recapture mechanisms used to secure the affordability of the HOME-assisted unit are recorded in accordance with state law with a promissory note, deed of trust and written agreement with the City of Denton. The affordability period stated in the note and deed of trust is the minimum period for the project. Annual Action Plan 2022 51 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 {exp. 09/30/2021) In all cases, the amount to be repaid is the subsidy provided directly to or on behalf of the homebuyer for closing costs and is limited to the net proceeds of the sale, which is defined as the sales price minus the first lien and seller paid closing costs and includes only the following items to the extent actually incurred: brokers commission, reasonable attorney fees, and any transfer tax or recording fee payable by the seller. 3.A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: Federal assistance will be provided in the form of a 0% interest, forgivable deferred payment loan (DPL) and will be secured by a HOME Written Agreement, fully executed and dated by all applicable parties and a Promissory Note and Deed of Trust. The Deed of Trust is recorded in the Real Property Records of Denton County. 4.Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The City of Denton does not currently use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multi-family housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds. Annual Action Plan 2022 52 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) APPENDIX 1. CDBG SF-424 A and D and Certifications 2. HOME SF-424 A and D and Certifications 3.Citizen Comments a. Funding Priority Survey – October 4-12, 2021 b. Funding Needs Workshop – February 17,2022 c. 30-Day Comment Period – May 30 – June 28,2022 d. Public Hearing – June 7, 2022 Annual Action Plan 2022 53 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 12/31/2022 Application for Federal Assistance SFdj24 ' 1. Type of Submission: 1 * 2. Type of Application:[] PreappHcation I [] New El Application 1 K] Continuation[] Changed/Corrected Application 1 [] Revision - 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: ' if Revision, select appropriate letter(s): ' Other (Spectfy): 08/ar /2022 75-6000514 5a. Federal Entity Identifier:5b. Federal Award Identifier B-22 –MC–48–0036 State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: - b. EmployerfTaxpayer IdenUncation Number (EINfTIN): 1 ’ c. Organizational DUNS:1756000514 1 117138019000000 7. State Application Identifier: City of Denton Texas 1215 E McKinney Street Denton TexasTX SA UNITED STATES 76201-4229 Community Services Shaw Community Services Director [940-349-7237 Email: a d. Address: * Street1 Street2 ’ City: County/Parish: ’ State: Province ' Country: ' Zip / Postal Code: e. Organizational Unit: Department Name:Division Name: Community Development First Name:Danielle f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Middle Name ' Last Name: Suffix: Organizational Affiliation ’ Telephone Number:Fax Number: Application for Federal Assistance SF424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1 : Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): C : City or Township Government * 10. Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.218 CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grant * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: 13. Competition Identification Number: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): De tete Attachment III Vie\# AHachnlent * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: 2021/22 Action Plan activities include housing rehabilitation, public facility improvementspark improvements , public services , and program administration Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions Delete Atlachrrlerits Vie\v Aaachments 1 Application for Federal Assistance SF424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * b. Program/Project Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date:* b. End Date 18. Estimated Funding ($): ’ a. Federal * b. Applicant * c. State 0.00 0.00 90, 141.51 10, 000.00 1, 025, 866.51 * d. Local * e. Other * f. Program Income * g. TOTAL * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? [] a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on [] b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. K] c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372 * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (if "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)[] Yes K] No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statementsherein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree tocomply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims maysubject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001 ) [X] ** I AGREE -’ The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agencyspecific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Middle Name: * First Name: ' Last Name: Suffix: IHens ley Title:City Manager * Telephone Number:940–349–8307 Fax Number: 1940–349–8596 Email: F,.H,n,I,y@,ityo£d,nt,= ’ Signature of Authorized Representative:* Date Signed 2 OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 12/31/2022 Application for Federal Assistance SF424 ’ 1. Type of Submission: 1 ’ 2. Type of Application:[] Preapplication I [] New El Application 1 K] Continuation[] Changed/Corrected Application 1 [] Revision ’ 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: ' if Revision, select appropriate letter(s): * Other (Specify) 08/01/2022 75-6000514 5a. Federal Entity Identifier:5b. Federal Award Identifier 22–MC-28–0223 State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: ’ a. Legal Name: * b, EmployerfTaxpayer Identification Number (EINfTIN): I ’ c. Organizationa1 DUNS756000514 1 117138019000000 7. State Application Identifier: City of Denton, Texas d. Address: * Street1 Street2: City: County/Pansh State: Province ’ Country: * Zip / Postal Code: e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: 215 E . McKinney Street Denton Texas SA: UNITED STATES 76201–4229 Community Servies Division Name Community Development f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Middle Name: * Last Name Suffix: First Name:Danielle Title: C Organizational Affiliation: ’ Telephone Number:940–349–7237 Danielle . Shawecityofclenton. com Application for Federal Assistance SF424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1 : Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify) C : City or Township Government * 10. Name of Federal Agency: U . S . Department of Housing and Urban Development 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: CFDA Title: 14.239 HOME Investment Partnership Program * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: 13. Competition Identification Number: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add Attachment * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:2022/23 Action Plan activities include housIng rehabilitation rental acquisition, homebuyerassistance, and program administration Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions De£ete Atlachmerlts Vic\v Attachments Application for Federal Assistance SF 424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * b. Program/Project Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date:* b. End Date 18. Estimated Funding (§): * a. Federal 503, 797.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 109.77 0.00 503, 906.77 * b. Applicant * c. State * d. Local * e. Other * f. Program Income * g. TOTAL * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? [] a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on [] b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. X] c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (if "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)[] Yes [X] No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statementsherein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree tocomply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims maysubject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) IX] ** I AGREE *' The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Middle Name * First Name ’ Last Name: Suffix' Hensley Title:Ecity Manager * Telephone Number:l940-349–8307 Fax Number: 9 Email: [s==1,ye,ityo£dent,n . ,,m ’ Signature of Authorized Representative:Date Signed ATrACHMENT 2 CERTIFICATION FOR CDBG AND HOME CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated planregulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing. Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan – it will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real PropertyAcquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocationassistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs. Anti-Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1.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 inconnection 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, orcooperatIve agreement; 2.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 inconnection 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 itsinstructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be includedin 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 certifyand 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 Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDSfunds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction’s consolidated plan. Section 3 – it will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701 u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135 . icial Sara Hensley, City Manager City of Denton, Texas Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- it is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105 . Community Development Plan – Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Following a Plan – it is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds – it has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having 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 (see Optional CDBG Certification). 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) 2022-23 [a period specified by the grantee of one, two, or three 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. 3 . Special Assessments. It will 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 moderate 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 improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition, 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 itlacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force – it has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations;and 2. 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. Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws – The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint – Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, J, K and R. Compliance with Laws – it will comply with applicable laws. Signatu]Html Tziia Sara Hensley, City Manager City of Denton Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance – if it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance, the tenant- based rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan. 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 will not use HOME fundsfor prohibited activities, as described in §92.214. Subsidy layering -- Before committing 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 with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; JgIjI mcSignature/Authori: Sara Hensley, City MEnager City of Denton APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNRqG LOBBYING CERTIFICATION : Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when thistransaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 3 1, U.S. Code. Any person who 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. Signature/Authori;fficial Sara Hensley, City Manager City of Denton ATrACHiviENT 3 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Citizen participation and stakeholder consultation are a key component to our City’s Action Plan. Community Services took the following measures to encourage citizen participation throughout the year and additional information and supporting documentation is available in the appendix (Attachment 3): •Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations. The City of Denton has a very strong network of service providers including those providing housing, education, health care and other needed services. The City engages in ongoing active participation in various boards, coalitions, and committees with a commitment to building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with community partners and interest groups. The City obtains real-time data on community needs from active, participating members of the community including representatives from organizations providing public services, community residents and engaged stakeholders. Online Survey. The City distributed an online survey to obtain community feedback regarding the prioritization of federal funds during FY2022.The survey was promoted via Constant Contact, social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in city facilities and a newspaper ad. The survey was available October 4 -31, 2021, and the City received 234 responses. Generally, respondents were supportive of initiatives to increase affordable housing, safe streets, homeless services, funding for nonprofits, mental and behavioral healthcare treatment, transportation, community outreach, public parks, youth programs and affordable childcare. The 2022-23 Survey Results are attached. Funding Workshop. The City hosted a virtual Funding Priority Workshop February 17 at 6 p.m. to provide an update on current funding initiatives and obtain feedback from the community for the prioritization of funds. The workshop was promoted via Constant Contact, social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in city facilities and a newspaper ad. Spanish translations were available. Staff made a presentation to review funds, annual performance and solicited comments on how federal funds should be utilized in the community. Nineteen (19) community members attended the workshop, and comments provided primarily highlighted the need for youth mentor programs. All comments Public Comment Period. A draft of the Annual Plan for FY2022 was placed on public display for 30 days beginning from May 30, 2022 to June 28, 2022. Posted an advertisement in the Denton Record Chronicle. Posted draft plan on the City’s website. Solicited comments through Constant Contact, social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in city facilities, information circulated on the local Denton Television channel, and a newspaper ad. The following comments were received: • • • 1. 2. Please, no more apartments, it makes Denton a more transient community. More single-family homes so people can invest in Denton. - The City of Denton acceptedthe comment and will utilize the comment in the 2023-25 Consolidated Plan We need and want proactive, science focused, evidence based, and trauma informed mental health programs for the community of Denton on the agenda. - The City of Denton accepted the comment as a need for the 2022-23 Action Plan. Mental health programs were supported with General Funds. Stop allowing private companies to purchase homes over citizens. The rent is out of control in Denton and this is one of the contributing factors. Also: rent control laws. That would be wonderful. - The City of Denton accepted the comment and willutilize the comment in the 2023-25 Consolidated Plan. More funding for mental health advocates, MHMR. Curtail new multi-unit building, restore vacant buildings instead, do not mess with the downtown square. The Brown proposal is ridiculous. Explain why the tax assessor office is so incompetent. Regulate apt owners. Get rid of draconian requirements for renters. - The City of Denton accepted the comment and will utilize the comment in the 2023-25 Consolidated Plan. Also, mental health programs were supported with GeneralFunds 3. 4. •Public Hearing. Conducted a final public hearing on June 7, 2022 during the City Council Meeting Regular Session to obtain comments on the proposed use of funds for FY22 Action Plan. The public hearin'g was promoted through Constant Contact email blast, social media, a webform on the City’s website, the City’s local television channel and an ad in the local paper. Spanish translations were available. No comments were received at the public hearing. Denton Record Chronic Advertisement for Funding Priority Survey 2022-2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTbI'M@\ FUNDING PRIORITY SURVEY Each year, the City of Denton receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for community development, housing, and public services for low and moderate-income persons. The CIty of Denton needs your help todetermine how the federal funds should be spent in Denton. This year we are accepting cornrnunity feedback through an online survey. Complete the Funding Priority Survey! Visit su weyrnonkey.com/r/CODComrnDev22 and help determine how the federal funds should be spent in Denton. The survey will close Sunday, October 31,2021 . For informattlon call f9401 349- Wf36 1 = T Mail comments to Community Development at 401 N. Elm St.. Denton, TX 76201. or by email at Cornrnu nityDeveloprnent@cityofdenton.com ADA/EOA/ADEA I TDD (800) 735-2989 1 Pub 10/2021 Cross. Courtney A. From CIty of Denton <info@citydchntmt <communtMkvetownnWtyofdentoncom>Monday. Octob©4. 2021 731 AM Cross, Courtrtey A Notice of hxrdiru & CnrrwuNly Suny k> on behalf of City of Ehnton S,nb Tc) : Subject bE Community Development Horne Buying Assbt3nu - tlotte Rep&-S<xgal SeaMs - Public ImprayemetB - Fab Housing 2022-2023 Community DevelopmentFunding Priority Survey Each year, the City of Denton receives federal funds from the U. S_ Department of Hats big @td Urban Bevekpment forcwIWwrgty €!evelopatent, twusing, and public services for lowand rnaderatbincame persals. TIle CRy of Denton needs your help to detennine howthese federal funds sEntid En spent in Denton_ Ibis year we are accepting communityfeedback thRWgh an wHine suIvey_ See below for details! Complete the 2022-2023 City of Denton Cornrnunity DevelopmentFunding Pri©rity Survey by Sunday, October 31 . COMPLETE THE FUNDING PRIORITY SURVEY Visit our website to team aix>at 6nanciaF msistance ixovtded to support human serviceprograms, pgj>Rc fad lay ixojects and hausing pnje€1s serving !ow-t©moderat&incarrieCity of Denton residents. informaBoa is available underHOW WE HELP a City of Denton, TX - City Hall O \'n February 15 -0 Attention. Denton! There b a VtRFUAL community meeting this Thursday at 6 p.m. Help us decide how federal funds should be spent for comm. developmen\ housing, and public services for low and moderate- income persons. Register to attend virtually here: cityafdenton.com/communitymee$ngs VIRTUA,kI INI TYLSERVICES PRIORITYdIdFUNDING WORKSHOP ©8 5 Shares lb Like C) Comment A> Share fen Fu! ?rgentor\ TX - CtV Hall @ We need your input: S Submit comments on the City's 2022 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development cttyofdenton.com/communitydevelopment WEt *WAiN-T TOHEAR FROM YOU! The City of Denton's Community Services team is seeking citizen participation in the 2022 Action Plan forHousing and Community Development. View the plan and provide comment atwww.cityofdenton,com/communitydevelopmentComments will be accepted from May 30 through June 28 You can also provide feedback at the Public Hearing duringthe june 7 Denton City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m Visit www.cityofdenton,corn/publicmeetings or call{940) 349-7726 for more information on how to participate Traductares de espa6ol estar6n disponlble d\) Like LI Comment fD Share a City of Denton TX - City HaN e h June 14 at 11:35 AM .a Our Cornmuntty Services team needs your input! W Submit comments on the City's 2022 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development: cit}©fdenton.com/communitydevelopment WE WANT TOHEAR FROM YOU Our Community Services team is seeking public input on the 2022 Action Plan for Housing 6>2 4 Shares [f) Like LI Comment II> Share e City of Denton, TXe @cityofdentontx . Jun 14 Our Community Services team needs your input! a Submit comments on the City's 2022 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development: cityofdenton.com/communitydevei... WE WANT TOHEAR FROM YOU Our Community Services team is seeking public input on the 2022 Action Plan for Housing Denton Record Chronic advertisement on May 29, 2022 i aillnl it liU & JIll F0 2022 ACTION PLAN DHOUSING AN D COMMUNITY EVELOPMENT The City of Denton's 2022 Acthn Plan for Houslrl&rId CornmunityDevelopment is available for citizen review from May 3-0 to June 28, 2022.Citizens may review tIe plan online atww.cityofilenton.can/tunmunity&velopment Action Plan:The 2022 Action Ran b the City's annual appliodan for federal funds ftomthe U.S. Deparanent of HaBiB and Urbii Dwdopment {HUD). Fundingavailable ii Community Dev-eloFxnent Block Grant (CDBG). HOMEInvestment Partne6hip Program (HOME) and local program income are$1,529,773. The aty plans ti undertake the following acTivities during the2022 program year-td assist hw and moderateincomi persons • • PROJECfSCity of Denton Curvnunity IDwekwmulta Administratim $237.525' Home Repair Program 1225,427o RentaIReWirProgram Jl(X}{XX)Denton AfFordable Hor6irB COnt$200.000 Denton City eaulty tW SdIO<H. Human Sewkes s45.exx>a Publk Fadhty Projeaf27WDenton Cornmw#ty Rxxl Celter 113&635Denton County FdendsoftfreF&nity 150.000HabItat for Humargty $253.5Z7Parks and Recreatiur a Summer KxJs Camp m859a Sequoia Park PMcx#xi Ph, 2 W8CX)TOTAL FUNDING 91.sa.773 PUBLIC HEARiNGINFORMATION Tuesday, June 7, 2022.at 6:30 p.m.City Council MeetIngRegular Session215 E. McKinney St. of thereceiveon the2022 Action Plan andhear your views onthe CIty of Denton'sproposed projectsin the next year Traductores de espa6ol estar6ndisponible Amendment£The City of Denton is anumBIIg the prwbus Action Plans to reallacate atotal of $90,141.51 in CDBG fu his and $1CD.77 in HOME funds. The minoramendrnents tor 2016. 201 7. 2019 and 2020 Action Plans are for C-D8G andHOME residual funds available from completed projects and include$6.432.% in 2016 CDBG furxfs, $2Z473.SS in CDBG 2017 funds. SIC)9, 77 in2019 HOME funds, SS,42523 in 2020 CDBG funds. and $55.809.79 in 2021CDBG funds. For information call {940) 349-7726 (a Comments may tn sutxntned in writing to Community Developmentby mail (all North Elm Street Denton, TX 76201 ) fax i940.Bt9-7753}emaII (CommunhyDwe{opment@dtyofdenton.com) orwebform(ww.dtyofderRon.corn/cunmunitydevelopment),or by phone P4a-349-7726). ADA/ECA/AD Pub. 05/2022 2022-2023 City of Denton Community Services Funding Priority Survey Results DENTON Pub. 02/22 Page 1 of 17 Each year, the City of Denton receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for community development, housing, and public services for low and moderate-income persons. The City of Denton conducts an annual survey to gather resident feedback regarding community priorities for housing and community development needs. The Community Services Advisory Committee (linked) utilizes this feedback to evaluate and recommend organizations for funding through the City of Denton's Community Development Grant Program. The Community Services Department conducted the 2022-2023 Community Development Funding Priority Survey during October 2021 via SurveyMonkey. Community members were notified of the survey via email, social media, the City’s website and the Denton Record Chronicle. 235 people responded to the su rvey . Respondents were asked to prioritize community needs across the following categories: community facilities, community services, housing assistance, infrastructure, neighborhood services, special populations and business/workforce. Needs were prioritized on a scale of 1 through 5 (1 lowest priority; 5 = highest priority). This report provides a summary of the survey results. Results can also be viewed on an online dashboard (linked). Questions or comments may be submitted to the Community Services department via email (CommunityDevelopment@CityofDenton.com) or phone (940-349-7726). Pub. 02/22 Page 2 of 17 2022-2023 City of Denton Community Development Funding Priority Survey Ql Community Facility Needs Answered: 234 Skipped: 1 Childcare Centers Health Care Facilities Youth Centers 5FRI)488W%W% mB1096 46% @%mBM) mbW%W)1296 mA%%Wb gm)mbl©% l®96 mb g1%M) ans IWbtm)1496 Libraries and Equipment Fire Stations Parks and Recreation... CommunityCenters Senior Centers 00/6 10<yo 20c70 30(yo 40cyo 50c70 60(yo 70c70 80c70 90<yo 100 cyo • 1 (Lowest) • 5 (Highest) 2 • 3 84 1 (LOWEST)2 7% 16 10cyo 22 7% 17 12% 27 13% 29 10% 22 13% 28 14% 31 3 18% 40 21% 47 28% 63 27% 61 31% 69 33% 75 32% 71 34%77 4 19% 42 20%46 31%70 25%56 25% 56 30% 68 29% 64 26% 59 5 (HIGHEST)TOTAL 227 229 228 228 226 228 224 228 Childcare Centers 7%17 4%10 6% 13 8%19 7%16 4%10 6% 14 10%22 49% 112 45% 104 29%65 29%65 25% 56 23% 53 21%47 17% 39 Health Care Facilities Youth Centers Libraries Fire Stations and Equipment Parks and Recreation Facilities Community Centers Senior Centers 1/ 1 Q2 Community Services Needs Answered: 235 Skipped: 0 Childcare Services Health Services TransportationServices Legal Services Youth Activities Anti-Crime Programs Senior Activities ooh 10 CYo 20<Yo 30(Yo 40cYo 50c70 60c70 70c70 80(yo 90 cyo 1 0098 • 1 (Lowest) [ j 2 • 5 (HIghest) 1 (LOWEST) a 3 • 4 2 40/69 7% 17 7% 15 6% 14 10% 22 9% 21 10% 23 13% 28 3 40/6 10 14% 32 17% 40 20% 45 26% 60 249654 28%64 32% 70 4 17%40 24% 54 27% 61 31% 70 26% 60 31% 72 26% 59 32% 72 5 (HIGHEST)TOTAL Mental Health Services 3%7 80/o 18 4% 9 5% 11 7% 15 6% 13 10% 23 90/o 21 72% 168 47% 108 46%105 39%89 31%70 30%69 26%58 14% 31 234 229 230 229 227 229 227 222 Childcare Services Health Services Transportation Services Legal Services Youth Activities Anti-Crime Programs Senior Activities Pub. 02/22 Page 4 of 17 Q3 Housing Assistance Needs Answered: 235 Skipped: 0 Errnr81Bncy Shelter fOr__E+3l3 ::Bill:pdb& HE;Iig@£BF3in6 m)I!!11 l@%‘foR$.WTF% ==t;} =1 s@;B lIM Fair Hou8irtgServing 8:%; A&>rdabla RBntal UrIlh HaLI ShE fOr Fmt& Youth BP&> y7c}a Peta\86&fit SupportIng„,7% Mil tBUiir\8 hr PeoRIa wttth_B'%‘IIe$8; Energy EHkHo,tey._. Tran8itional Hau8ln8 Unlt8 }B'%; 21%b B Aeca6sibil ity IBtpraveHrant£8 rpg Mtb @ SenIor Hau8ln8 Te% Rental Housing R6pair lee/$281%l A$6kt anu to Harrnbuy6r6 Fnu8ing for Large FandHe6 OwnaT OccupIed HousIng LatE:isa Paint Program8 va% 17% New Hru8ingO>n8truetion HousIngRaFah tbr Hom8buW$ A $9% gM%El 10lb 20% 30lb 40lb saB Bab 70lb Bah 90lb IWK Pub, 02,1 (Lowest) 5 (Highest) 2 ©3 a4 7 1 (LOWEST) 6% 13 9% 20 12% 28 3%6 11%24 50/6 11 6% 14 7%17 5% 11 8%17 14%30 8% 19 12cyo 28 9% 21 18% 40 28% 63 12%28 2 6% 14 8% 17 8% 19 8% 18 70/o 15 6% 14 12% 26 1596 34 8% 18 12% 26 16% 35 12% 28 12% 28 13% 28 17% 39 24% 55 19%42 3 11% 26 159/o 33 14% 33 17% 39 20% 45 19% 42 20% 45 219/o 48 279/o 61 25% 56 23% 51 28% 62 28% 64 34% 75 31% 70 24% 53 36% 82 4 15% 35 :L9c7042 18%41 29% 67 21% 48 29% 66 25% 55 20%46 29c70 64 25% 55 19%43 25% 57 21%48 24% 54 14% 32 10% 23 21% 47 5 (HIGHEST) 62% 144 50%114 47% 108 43% 99 42%95 41% 93 37% 83 36% 83 31% 70 31% 70 28% 63 26% 59 25% 57 20% 44 19% 42 1496 31 12% 27 TOTAL 232 226 229 229 227 226 223 228 224 224 222 225 225 222 223 225 226 Emergency Shelter for People Experiencing Homelessness Fair Housing Services Affordable Rental Unit Construction Housing for Foster Youth Permanent Supporting Housing Housing for People with Disabilities Energy Efficiency Improvements Transitional Housing Units Accessibility Improvements Senior Housing Rental Housing Repair Assistance to Homebuyers Housing for Large Families Owner Occupied Housing Repair Lead-based Paint Programs New Housing Construction Housing Repair for Homebuyers Pub. 02/22 Page 6 of 17 Q4 Infrastructure Needs Answered: 233 Skipped: 2 Drainage Improvements Water : Sewn Improvements (-)o/b 10% 20cYo 30% 40CYo 50c70 60(Yo 70c70 80cyo 90cyo 100c70 • 1 (Lowest) • 5 (HIghest) 2 •3 •4 1 (LOWEST)2 3 12% 27 4 22%51 5 (HIGHEST) 57%132 TOTAL 230 Street Improvements 5% 11 6%14 8% 18 7% 17 70/o16 4% 9 5% 12Accessibility Improvements 20% 46 21% 49 31% 70 37% 85 30% 69 30% 69 27% 62 24% 54 39%91 33% 77 18% 42 18% 42 232 230 229 229 Sidewalk Improvements 70/617 17% 38 14% 32 Drainage Improvements Water/Sewer Improvements Pub. 02/22 Page 7 of 17 Q5 Neighborhood Services Needs Answered: 231 Skipped: 4 Trash & Debris Removal FacilitiesParking Enforcement Code GraffIti Removal Demolition Programs ooh IOcyo 2098 30(Yo 40(Yo 50tYo 60c70 70cYo 80(yo 90 cro IOOcyo • I (Lowest) i ] 2 • 5 (HIghest) 1 (LOWEST) a 3 • 4 2 3 4 5 (HIGHEST)TOTAL Trash & Debris Removal Parking Facilities Code Enforcement Graffiti Removal Demolition Programs 8%18 12% 27 23%53 28%63 27% 61 13% 30 18% 42 2296 50 24%54 30% 69 35%80 34% 77 25%58 30% 68 31% 71 23% 52 15% 35 15% 34 12% 27 50/6 11 21% 48 21% 48 149/6 33 70/o 17 7% 16 228 229 228 229 228 Pub. 02/22 Page 8 of 17 Q6 Special Population Needs Answered: 234 Skipped: 1 Services for MBNeglected/Ab... Homeless o%m)Services/She, Services for MwDomestic_ Substance Use M)Treatment Family MaResiliency... Centers/Service s for People... Services for W)114%People Livin... ocVo 1 acPo 20% 30cYo 40cYo 50(Yo 60 CYo 70c70 80cYo 90(Yo 100cYo • 1 (Lowest) • 5 (HIghest) 2 • 3 •4 1 (LOWEST) 3%8 6% 13 50/6 11 6% 14 80/6 17 4% 8 9% 20 2 2%5 5% 11 6% 14 7% 15 40/68 11%24 14% 32 3 8% 19 12(yo27 12% 27 21%49 22cyo50 17% 39 30%67 4 17% 39 17% 40 20% 45 22% 51 30% 68 33% 75 24% 53 5 (HIGHEST) 69% 159 61% 140 58% 133 43% 99 37% 83 36% 82 23% 50 TOTAL 230 231 230 228 226 228 222 Services for Neglected/Abused Children Homeless Services/Shelters Services for Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault SUIvivors Substance Use Treatment Services Family Resiliency Services Centers/Services for People with Disabilities Services for People Living with HIV/AIDS Pub. 02/22 Page 9 of 17 Q7 Businesses & Workforce Needs Answered: 233 Skipped: 2 Employment Training Job Creation/Ret... Small Business Loans StartupBusiness... Business Mentoring Commercial Rehabilitation Facade mprovernents 0Yo 10% 20(Yo 30cYo 40CYo 50(Yo 60cYo 70cYo 80cYo 90(Yo 1009/o • 1 (Lowest) a 5 (HIghest) 2 •3 •4 1 (LOWEST)2 12%27 8%19 13% 29 15% 34 19% 43 22% 50 20% 45 3 22% 50 24% 55 33% 76 34% 78 34% 78 34%77 40% 91 4 24% 54 30% 69 25% 56 24% 56 22% 50 15% 35 80/6 19 5 (HIGHEST)TOTAL 229 229 227 229 227 226 225 Employment Training 10%22 90/6 21 10% 22 11% 25 14(yo31 19% 44 24% 53 33%76 28%65 199/o44 16% 36 11% 25 9% 20 8% 17 Job Creation/Retention Small Business Loans Startup Business Assistance Business Mentoring Commercial Rehabilitation Facade Improvements Pub. 02/22 Page 10 of 17 Q8 Other Community Needs Respondents were asked to provide open-ended answers regarding other community needs to be prioritized. Eighty-nine responses were provided. A summary is included below along with a full list of individual responses. Top Ten Community Needs Affordable Housing (Senior Housing; Low-Income Housing; Tiny Homes; RentalHousing; Home Ownership) Street Safety (Street Improvements; Bike/Pedestrian Lanes; Accessibility) Homeless Services (Increased Funding; Improved Services) Nonprofit Funding (Increased Capacity, Financial Assistance and Case Management) Mental and Behavioral Health Care Treatment (Increased Access andAffordability) Transportation Community Outreach/Engagement Parks (Public Art; Children’s Programs at Recreation Centers; Pocket Parks, DogParks and Walking Trails) Youth/Teen Programs (Drivers Education; After School Programs) Childcare (Affordable) Additional needs listed include: More Trees, Affordable Healthcare, Food Pantry, Law Enforcement, Electrical Grid, Technical/Vocational Training, Civic Engagement, Veterans Services, Community Meeting Space, Increased Library Services, Animal Services, Recycling/Sustainability and Health Education . Pub. 02/22 Page 11 of 17 Q8 Other Community Needs Answered: 89 Skipped: 146 # 1 RESPONSES DATE Maybe driver education for our teens. Wth street constuction everywhere, I can see wherethey are hesitant and apprehensive about learning to drive. Many parents are doing the driver training; it might be more beneficial to have a trained driving instructor do the teaching at a more affordable rate. 11/2/2021 7:03 PM 2 3 4 5 6 We are in DESPERATE need of more affordable housing, and for the housing that does existto be better maintained! 11/2/2021 7:03 PM Support grants for the volunteer community 11/2/2021 6:37 PM Mental Health Services for low/no income residents.11/2/2021 1:23 PM Drivable streets and street lighting!10/27/2021 2:23 PM We desperately need to get back to focusing on the root issues... love and inclusion andbuilding community. We have lost sight of the values that bring people together. Instead, we focus too much on one-up'ing the other, thus creating further division. Money helps, but it isn't the answer. All we seem to do is throw more money at matters instead of actually getting intothe trenches and meeting people where they are so that they can feel seen and accepted agaIn 10/27/2021 9:36 AM 7 -CentraIIzed single point of entry for housing services and homelessness prevention. -More transparency about available services, qualifications. - Protection for nonprofits against budgetshortfalls and gaps in funding. -Nonprofit start-up assistance. 10/27/2021 4:12 AM 8 9 Families that works but not qualify for any services because their Income are not low but Not high to cover other needs. 10/26/2021 8:22 PM The City needs to act on the homeless problem rather than keep studying and nibbling around the edges. If we wait for the perfect solution, we will still be waiting. Affordable child care iscritical. Too much attention is given to college bound youth while there is a need for technical- vocational training. 10/26/2021 3:56 PM 10 11 Maintain streets 10/26/2021 2:41 PM Promote an underlying thread through all departments and programs that civic engagement,community participation, civility, communication and patience are important behaviors for a thriving and responsive community. 10/26/2021 12:45 PM 12 13 14 15 16 Veterans homeless placement. Make deportation great again.10/20/2021 12: 14 AM Small garden homes or patio homes for seniors, parks and art designed to attract tourism. Keep some undeveloped land. 10/19/2021 5:28 PM More space for children at the parks and recs centers.10/17/2021 10:29 AM Hardening the electrical power grid to avoid failure.10/16/2021 5:29 PM More affordable housing. Allow for ADUs, smaller square foot sized homes (larger than tiny,smaller than McManstons), more community meeting space, library services to Southeast Denton, short term emergency assistance for variety of situations that is less complicatedthan Barriers Fund, more parks including pocket parks, permanent home for CommunityMarket. No more incentives to Big Box and chains & more incentIves to locally oriented businesses. Better promotion of events & activities through Parks & Rec, a city-widemultIcultural fair, move Jazz Fest to a larger location. Better mass transit - Get rid of Go Zone, bring back buses, install street cars (light rail). More trees! Do something about the F minus airquality 10/16/2021 3:46 PM 17 Quality mental health facilities 10/15/2021 5:45 PM Pub. 02/22 Page 12 of 17 18 19 Teen programs! There’s nothing for teens to do, even in Parks and Rec. That’s how you getbored youth who get up to no good. Denton needs more resources for those that have major physical injuries but are financIallyinsecure with either no insurance or medicare/medicaid. These facilities need to have the same urgency that a typical doctor would have for someone in need with a job and insurancefrom their employeer. Poor folx deserve the same level of care. Better health education program for the Denton ISD. Transportation is a great need. DCTA addresses some of the needs but not all of it entirely.Affordable housing is a great need in our community. Services currently available are improving but the actual units available are scarce and not sufficient for a community growingas quickly as we are. Nothing that wasnt address above. HOUSING 10/14/2021 12:56 PM 10/14/2021 7:18 AM 20 21 10/14/2021 1:17 AM 10/13/2021 6:02 PM 22 23 24 25 26 27 10/13/2021 10:12 AM 10/12/2021 12:54 PM 10/12/2021 8:53 ANd 10/11/2021 5:51 PM 10/10/2021 10:01 PM 10/10/2021 4:32 PM Street repair Improvement in subsldes for emergency housing N/a Permanent housing for homeless. Non-police response services for wellness, disturbances,complainls. B28 29 30 31 10/10/2021 1:03 PM 10/10/2021 6:16 AM 10/10/2021 5:57 AM 10/9/2021 4:50 PM Safe bicycle and pedestrian lanes Public transit. Not a rIde app, real public transit. Emphasize that services created or currently available are accessIble to Spanish speakers,those who don’t have social security numbers, those who don’t have driver’s licenses Heat and Winter weather relief stations for homeless32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 10/9/2021 4:35 PM 10/9/2021 2:46 PM 10/9/2021 1:36 PM 10/9/2021 11:57 AM 10/9/2021 11:32 AM 10/9/2021 11:23 AM 10/9/2021 8:59 AM 10/9/2021 8: 47 AM 10/9/2021 6:38 AM 10/9/2021 4:55 AM 10/9/2021 2:10 AM 10/8/2021 11:11 PM 10/8/2021 10:25 PM 10/8/2021 10:09 PM 10/8/2021 8:35 PM 10/8/2021 7:43 PM 10/8/2021 7: 17 PM Dog parks Transportation Affordable housing is my main concern 9 Fix the energy grid. No bitcoin mining Food bank services for the needy, Better community outreach and less policing. More Policing in school zones during drop off and pick up times. Affordable housIng for people who aren't students. No driving around square .... pedestrian area More homeless shelters Tiny Village Ownership/responsibility for repair of TXDot roads in Denton (Elm/Locust). Help with housing. Especially for low income None Outreach programs (not faith based) for all ages to bring community together. Events such aNNO, trunk or treat, carnivals, etc. Mental health services are where I routinely see a lot of gaps.49 10/8/2021 7: 17 PM Pub. 02/22 Page 13 of 17 50 51 52 Investing in community programming and meeting the needs of people in the community 10/8/2021 7:13 PM Safer street crossings and more bike lanes 10/8/2021 6:52 PM 1. McKinney Street needs to be wider. 2. Affordable, non-scary rental properties and homes forsale. The real estate market here is pricing out the middle class. 3. More parks and walking trails. 4. Please do something constructive with that bizarrely underutilized land along ShadyOaks Drive. 10/8/2021 6:47 PM 53 Accessibility for people with disabilities. Many neighborhoods do not have streets that areaccessible in older areas of town, or have dumpsters or other hazards that makes streets unusable. 10/8/2021 6:41 PM 54 Desperately, desperately need affordable housing supply and a public hospital in this county.More green spaces where possible. 10/8/2021 6:36 PM 55 Street lights that actually light dark streets. Better lane marchers for busy streets like loop288, Carroll and Univ. Dr. 10/8/2021 6:34 PM 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 More accessible sidewalks 10/8/2021 4:49 PM Streets, add sidewalks to older neighborhoods, evaluate speed limits and reduce in residential area, nature preserves 10/8/2021 4:13 PM N/a 10/8/2021 4:08 PM Affordable Housing, food desert (some people dorN have cars), urban heat islands (we needmore trees), mixed use developments, and RESILIENCY! 10/8/2021 4:07 PM More connected bicycle lanes that are protected and clean. Better enforcement of drivers parking cars in bicycle lanes. 10/8/2021 3:43 PM Housing, day care, mental health 10/8/2021 3: 13 PM To be specific, there is a great need for single bedroom housing for Seniors in Denton. Pleasebuild more affordable condos for Seniors who are sIngle or married and can only afford a onebedroom condo. I cannot navigate apartment steps and want the equity that comes with home ownership! Apartments are not cutting it and they are too expensive. One bedroom affordablecondos with less amenities for those over 60 would prevent me from being forced to leaveDenton soon. FamIly Justice Center J+ 10/8/2021 3:01 PM 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 10/8/2021 2:58 PM Water station and open showers for the public all over Denton not just in certain spots Morecommunity events in every month dealing with the whole City of Denton Texas 10/8/2021 2:53 PM Youth centers and instructors 10/8/2021 2:36 PM Increased and accessible transportation 10/8/2021 2:21 PM Programs for after school.10/7/2021 7:08 PM More Case Managers and further education for existing ones. Case Managers are the gate keepers for many social servIce resources and there are not enough. 10/7/2021 5:00 PM Recycling program that actualty recycles, not one that just sells the best garbage to thehighest bidder. We are wasting precious water making sure our recycling is completely clean. Certainly there is technology available to process recycled items that are not completely clean. 10/7/2021 7:56 AM 70 71 72 73 74 More money to the boys in blue, the police officers in Denton work hard to keep us safe andhave to deal with the crazy people around town, they deserve a raise. 10/6/2021 3:21 PM More housing for the unhoused, such as tiny homes 10/6/2021 2:26 PM Better stoplight timing.10/6/2021 10: 14 AM Better wrap around services particularly mental health. Better funding for this and caseworkers.Better mental health outreach 10/5/2021 7:00 PM I have lived in Denton for 7 years now. It was fine at first but has really gone downhill in thelast couple of years. I am afraid to live here at times. 10/5/2021 12:49 PM Pub. 02/22 Page 14 of 17 75 76 77 78 79 Please provide zero interest loans for home repairs for 100% AMI and lower households NA Street Improvements Law Enforcement Do not build homeless shelters, you will only attract overflow from under-resourced surrounding communities within Denton County and surrounding Denton County. Workforce Housing and Workforce Childcare gaps are preventing families, especially female head of household withchildren families, from re-entering the workforce after COVID. N/A Improved safety and dignity of affordable transportation options, including buses, bike lanes, and sidewalks, so more people can access employment and daily needs even if they can’tafford to own a car. AFFORDABLE and accessible treatment services Supportive Serviceservices to help those without housing transition. This includes transitional housing in a non- institutional setting. We need a tiny village for the unhoused. Shelter the homeless need to get them off the streets and provide quality services and help with programs Not applicable None Animal services Keep Denton clean, potholes are crazy! Preserve Denton's history and patriotism. 10/5/2021 11:59 AM 10/5/2021 11:51 AM 10/5/2021 11:16 AM 10/5/2021 11:09 AM 10/5/2021 10:47 AM 80 81 10/5/2021 10:10 AM 10/5/2021 10:05 AM 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 10/5/2021 9: 14 AM 10/5/2021 7: 16 AM 10/5/2021 6:36 AM 10/4/2021 11:57 PM 10/4/2021 2:01 PM 10/4/2021 9:57 AM 10/4/2021 9:20 AM 10/4/2021 8: 14 AM Pub, 02/22 Page 15 of 17 Q9 Respondent Demographics Answered: 231 Skipped: 4 100 CYo 90(yo 80cyo 70cyo 60(yo 50 cyo 40cyo 30(yo 20cyo 10cyo 00/b 716/o 45% 23% 12% 18 years orolder.62 years orolder, Have a disability. Head of household 18 years or older. 62 years or older. Have a disability. Head of household. Total Respondents: 231 RESPONSES 71% 23% 129/o 45% 165 53 28 104 Pub. 02/22 Page 16 of 17 Q9 Respondent Zip Code Other (51) 76249 76227 76226 76198 76266 76203 76199 76200 76202 76207 76205 76208 76210 7620 i 76209 ',3aFo 1.7tyo 1.7% 2.ltyo 2 s lgb 3,4 F% 8.6% 9n4cyb 13.3% 16,7% 21 ,OO/b Ooh 5cyo IOO/o 15cyo 20cyo 250/o Pub. 02/22 Page 17 of 17