HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0365 - HUD 2023-24 Annual Action Plan - 07/25/2023Resolution No. 2023-R0365
Item No. 0365
July 25, 2023
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock does hereby approve the City of
Lubbock, Community Development Department 2023 — 2024 Annual Action Plan Draft to be
submitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Said Annual
Action Plan Draft is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth
herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on July 25, 2023
T PA , MAYOR
ATTEST:
Courtney Paz, City Se etary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Karen Murfee, Director Commun' Development
APPROVED AS TO �'ORM:
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Amy . ims, Deputy City Attorney
RBS. 2023 — 2024 Annual Action Plan Draft
Resolution 2023-RO365
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2023 Annual Action Plan
City of Lubbock
Community Development Department
P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 79457
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Table of Contents
ExecutiveSummary............................................................................................................... 3
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)..................................................................3
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)..............................................................................7
AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)...........................................................................8
AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c).........................................................................................18
ExpectedResources............................................................................................................. 20
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.220(c)(1,2)...................................................................................20
Annual Goals and Objectives............................................................................................... 24
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives..............................................................................................24
Projects............................................................................................................................... 27
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)............................................................................................................27
AP-38 Project Summary................................................................................................................29
AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)....................................................................................34
AffordableHousing............................................................................................................. 36
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)...........................................................................................36
AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)..................................................................................................37
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i).....................................................38
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)...........................................................................42
AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)...................................................................................................45
Program Specific Requirements........................................................................................... 48
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)................................................................48
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Lubbock strives to provide safe, decent and affordable housing, a suitable living
environment, and economic opportunities — especially for low- to moderate -income households and
special needs communities. This PY 2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) outlines the City's activities to meet
those needs. This PY 2023 AAP is the fifth and final year of the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan.
The Consolidated Plan serves as a planning document meeting the federal government statutory
requirements in 24 CFR 91.200-91.230, with revisions for preparing a Consolidated Plan and guiding the
use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding based on applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). The major sections of the Consolidated Plan include a Housing Market
Analysis, Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment, 5-Year Strategic Plan, a 1-Year Annual Action Plan,
and Consultation and Citizen Participation, with accompanying documentation relating to public
comments. The Strategic Plan addresses specific needs that were identified in the data analysis, with
specific goals and program targets for each category designated for funding over a 5-year period.
The PY 2023 AAP is a subset of the Strategic Plan, addressing funding options for the program year. The
AAP can be used by organizations in the community as an annual guide for identifying activities through
which they can help the jurisdiction reach their housing and community development goals. The AAP also
serves as the baseline for measuring program effectiveness, as reported in the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) required by HUD for each fiscal year's funding allocation.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The PY 2023 AAP is guided by the 5-Year Strategic Plan that was set during the development of the 2019-
2023 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan contains a range of goals, objectives, and outcomes
formulated to address needs identified for homelessness, other special needs, affordable housing, non -
housing community development, barriers to affordable housing, lead -based paint hazards, institutional
structure, and coordination. These objectives included:
• Continue to collaborate with homeless providers to supply a continuum of services.
• Support services aimed at the prevention and elimination of homelessness and Rapid -Rehousing.
• Improve the condition of housing for low-income homeowners.
• Increase the viability of potential homeownership opportunities.
• Improve the condition of housing for low-income renters and homeowners through regulatory
programs.
• Support improvement of infrastructure and public facilities in CDBG targeted areas in Lubbock.
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• Address workforce needs through job training programs. Address community needs through
community -based public service programs.
These objectives seek to work toward meeting the goals stated, addressing the need for more affordable
housing, housing rehabilitation, public facilities and infrastructure improvements, and social services. The
goals that the City will work towards meeting these objectives are included in the AP-20 Goals and are
listed below:
• 1A Expand Public Infrastructure
• 1B Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity
• 1C Improve Access to Public Facilities
• 2A Provide for Owner -Occupied Housing Rehab
• 2B Increase Homeownership Opportunities
• 2C Increase Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities
• 3A Provide Supportive Services Special Needs Pop
• 3B Provide Vital Services for LMI Households
• 4B Reduce Slum & Blight
• 5A Provide Homeless Rapid Re -Housing Assistance
• 5B Provide Assistance to Homeless Shelters
Specifics can be found in the Strategic Plan of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan and this year's PY 2023 Annual
Action Plan (AP-20).
3. Evaluation of past performance
The City of Lubbock has a long history of successful programs funded through the CDBG, HOME and
ESG. Of particular importance to the health of the City have been programs that address the condition of
the housing stock. The City has successfully funded housing rehabilitation activities targeting lower
income and elderly households unable to properly maintain their homes. The City also operates a
successful program that provides down -payment and mortgage assistance to new homebuyers. The City
also addresses the needs of the homeless in Lubbock, and has worked actively with local homeless service
providers to expand both the stock of units/beds available to homeless persons and services aimed at
helping those persons find employment, housing, health care services, and educational opportunities. The
City also has a history of meeting community needs through the funding of public services such as
childcare, child abuse prevention, and health service. Details of past performance can be found in the
City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Accomplishments categorized
by priority from the most recent PY 2021 CAPER included:
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements: Public infrastructure improvements made in PY 2021
include unpaved road improvements that benefited 3,205 persons in low/mod areas. The City also
provided funds for the expansion of sidewalks that benefitted 16,050 persons in low/mod areas. This
activity is associated with a sidewalk that was constructed along Martin Luther King Blvd, providing safe
access to citizens to the new East Lubbock Police substation and to a local park. Low/mod areas are
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neighborhoods where the population is at least 51% LMI. All these accomplishments exceeded the City's
goals for public improvements.
Public Services: In PY 2021, the City continued to focus public services on emergency response activities
that went to assist LMI persons impacted by the pandemic. There were 324 LMI persons assisted through
the YWCA Emergency Childcare Program which provided childcare to parents who had lost or experienced
a decrease in income due to COVID-19. There were another 3 LMI persons assisted with subsistence
payments through the CDBG-CV Emergency Mortgage Assistance program. There were also 52 LMI
persons assisted with employment training at the Catholic Charities Diocese Parent Empowerment
Program. The City has met and exceeded its goals to serve LMI residents with public services for the
program year.
Affordable Housing: Through the HOME program, the City assisted 2 LMI households with rental housing
rehab and rental housing acquisition for the purpose of affordable rental rehab. In the CDBG minor rehab
program, there were 36 owner -occupied LMI households assisted with emergency repair such as roof
replacement, barrier and accessibility rehab, replacement of major systems, or other issues as deemed
necessary under the program. While the City did not meet its goal to assist LMI renters, it met its goal to
provide housing rehab to existing LMI homeowners. The City will review its rental assistance programs
and revise goals if necessary.
Homeless Prevention: In PY 2021, 1,020 individuals were assisted with homeless services. Of this total,
1,002 persons were assisted with homeless overnight shelter operations through the Salvation Army of
Lubbock. There were also 15 households consisting of 18 individuals assisted with rapid rehousing
services. The City was successful in meeting its established goals in the ESG program.
CARES (CDBG-CV and ESG-CV)
The City focused its public services on emergency response activities in PY 2021. Emergency response
services were funded by CDBG-CV and include the CDBG-CV YWCA Emergency Child Care Program (324
assisted) and the CDBG-CV Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (3 assisted). For ESG-CV the City
assisted homeless households with RRH rental assistance and help with PPR for the emergency shelter
operations. There were 163 homeless households assisted with RRH rental assistance and 2,166 persons
with homeless emergency shelter operations. For ESG-CV programs, there were 163 homeless households
assisted with RRH rental assistance and 2,166 persons with homeless emergency shelter operations. For
more details on ESG-CV, these housing and service accomplishments are reported in more detail the ESG-
CV Sage reports.
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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) was adopted for development of the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan
and is continued to be utilized for the PY 2023 AAP. The CPP provides details for public notice for all
meetings and the various stages of Consolidated Plan development, public hearings before the citizens of
Lubbock and City Council, accommodations for persons with disabilities, and the conduct of public review
of draft documents. Adhering closely to the CPP, the City held a public comment period and public
hearing. Details of these outreach efforts are provided below:
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: A 30-day public comment period is being held from May 18, 2023 to June 19,
2023 to give the public an opportunity to review and make comments on the draft AAP. Public comments
will be accepted until June 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM in writing by:
Email: cdinfo@mylubbock.us
U.S. Mail: City of Lubbock, Community Development, PO Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457
Drop -Off: Community Development Drop -Box, located at 1708 Crickets Ave.
PUBLIC HEARING: The Community Development and Services Board (CDSB) will hold a Public Hearing and
board meeting on May 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM. The agenda for the hearing can be viewed at:
https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/meetings
Details of citizen participation outreach for the PY 2023 AAP are also located in the AP-12.
5. Summary of public comments
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: There were no comments received from citizens during the comment period.
PUBLIC HEARING: There were no comments received from citizens at the public hearing.
All comments and views were accepted at the public hearing and public comment period review
process. A summary of outreach efforts is located in the AP-12 Participation.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments or views were accepted at the public hearing and public comment period.
7. Summary
The PY 2023 AAP is the fifth and final program year of the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, as amended. In
PY 2023, the City of Lubbock anticipates it will receive CDBG, HOME and ESG funds from HUD in the
following amounts to be used as outlined in the AP-35 Projects:
CDBG: $2,245,749
HOME: $1,163,287
ESG: $198,147
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for
administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
Lead Agency
LUBBOCK
Community Development
CDBG Administrator
LUBBOCK
Community Development
HOME Administrator
LUBBOCK
Community Development
ESG Administrator
LUBBOCK
Community Development
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The lead agency for the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan is the Community
Development (CD) department of the City of Lubbock. The CD department is also the lead for the Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Community Development also consulted with a number of other
agencies including the Lubbock Housing Authority (LHA), the Community Housing and Resource Board
(CHRB), a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), and the agencies involved in the local
Continuum of Care to address homelessness.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Lubbock
Community Development Department
P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 79457
806-775-2296
cdinfo.mylubbock.us
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AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)
1. Introduction
The City of Lubbock works with a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and service providers in an effort
to bring various viewpoints to bear in the identification of local housing and community development
needs. Ongoing relationships focused on specific needs and targeted meetings designed to bring public
input into the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process are two of the ways that the City utilizes
outside organizations in the consultation process.
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 City has an ongoing relationships with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), to
provide affordable rental housing. The City also works closely with the Lubbock Housing Authority (LHA),
which organizes resources from the federal government to address the housing needs of the City's lowest
income households.
Through the Texas Homeless Network, the City maintains relationships with homeless shelters and
services providers, including other governmental agencies with specific responsibilities for homeless
individuals and families. The City also participates in a variety of other coalitions that seek to address other
issues that relate to housing and service needs.
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.
The City of Lubbock continues to meet and coordinate with homeless providers on the needs of the
homeless in the City. The City will support the Balance of State CoC through the Texas Homeless Network
and the point in time count.
Per HUD requirements, the Texas Homeless Network is the lead responsible agency for Coordinated Entry
(CE) in the area. CE is a housing crisis response system that helps to ensure that people at -risk of or
experiencing homelessness can readily access and navigate housing assistance to meet their unique
needs. CE is designed so that households are prioritized for and matched with the appropriate
intervention as quickly as possible based on their vulnerability and severity of needs. The goal of CE is to
standardize the access, assessment, prioritization and referral process across all agency providers in a
community in order to provide the necessary assistance quickly and successfully.
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The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program written standards serve as a guide in administering the
City's ESG Funds. The written standards were developed using information obtained from the various
service providers in the community who presented their views on how the program could best serve the
homeless population within the community and through consultation with the State Continuum of
Care. These standards include client eligibility requirements including the number and types of risk factors
that will be used to determine those that are most in need of assistance. The standards also discuss
coordination of services, prioritization of homelessness prevention and rapid re -housing services, the
limits on services such as the amounts, length of participation in the program, and the number of times
an applicant can receive services within the within the 3- year period limitation.
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 HMIS
The City consults with Texas Homeless Network Balance of State CoC. Staff from the City of Lubbock
participate in the development of the Continuum of Care, working with area service providers to include
City resources, to the extent possible, in the provision of services to homeless individuals and families in
Lubbock.
The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is the information system designated by the
Continuum of Care to comply with HUD's data collection, management, and reporting standards and used
to collect client -level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and
families and persons at risk of homelessness. HMIS is managed by the CoC. For more information or
questions about HMIS, interested persons can visit their website at: https://www.thn.org/texas-balance-
state-continuum-care/hmis/
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 (next page for table)
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Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1
Agency/Group/Organization
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LUBBOCK, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Anti -poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. Habitat
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
works to provide affordable housing for
improved coordination?
homeowners in the City.
2
Agency/Group/Organization
Community Housing Resource Board
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
CHDO
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. CHRB is
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
the local CHDO helping to develop affordable
improved coordination?
housing for LMI households in Lubbock.
3
Agency/Group/Organization
Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Community Development Financial Institution
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. The
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
agency also participated in the Consolidated Plan
improved coordination?
process.
4
Agency/Group/Organization
North East Lubbock CDC
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Neighborhood Organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. The
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
agency also participated in the Consolidated Plan
improved coordination?
process.
5
Agency/Group/Organization
BACKYARD MISSION
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. During
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
the Consolidated Plan process, the agency was
improved coordination?
invited to participate in the Fair Housing and
Consolidated Plan community forums. Interviewed
for perspectives.
6
Agency/Group/Organization
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF LUBBOCK
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Social Services
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. During
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
the Consolidated Plan process, the agency was
improved coordination?
invited to participate in the Fair Housing and
Consolidated Plan community forums. Interviewed
for perspectives.
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Agency/Group/Organization
FAMILY PROMISE OF LUBBOCK
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Social Services
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. During
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
the Consolidated Plan process, the agency was
improved coordination?
invited to participate in the Fair Housing and
Consolidated Plan community forums. Interviewed
for perspectives.
8
Agency/Group/Organization
WOMENS PROTECTIVE SERVICES OF LUBBOCK
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Social Services
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. During
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
the Consolidated Plan process, the agency was
improved coordination?
invited to participate in the Fair Housing and
Consolidated Plan community forums. Asked to
share community survey with partners.
9
Agency/Group/Organization
GUADALUPE PARKWAY SOMMERVILLE CENTERS
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Social Services
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
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Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. During
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
the Consolidated Plan process, the agency was
improved coordination?
invited to participate in the Fair Housing and
Consolidated Plan community forums. Asked to
share community survey with partners.
10
Agency/Group/Organization
LUBBOCK CHILDRENS HEALTH CLINIC
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Health Agency
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. During
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
the Consolidated Plan process, the agency was
improved coordination?
invited to participate in the Fair Housing and
Consolidated Plan community forums. Asked to
share community survey with partners.
11
Agency/Group/Organization
YWCA LUBBOCK
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Social Services
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. During
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
the Consolidated Plan process, the agency was
improved coordination?
invited to participate in the Fair Housing and
Consolidated Plan community forums. Asked to
share community survey with partners.
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Agency/Group/Organization
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Agency - Emergency Management
Planning organization
Hazard Mitigation
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Non -Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
IPCC is a leading organization and is the United
Agency/Group/Organization was
Nations body for assessing the science related to
consulted. What are the anticipated
climate change. IPCC provides regular assessments
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
of the scientific basis of climate change and its
improved coordination?
impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation
and mitigation.
13
Agency/Group/Organization
BroadbanclNow
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
What section of the Plan was addressed
Market Analysis
by Consultation?
Economic Development
Anti -Poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
BroadbanclNow collects and maintains internet
Agency/Group/Organization was
coverage for all US internet providers.
consulted. What are the anticipated
BroadbanclNow is also focused on bringing
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
awareness to the digital divide and bringing
improved coordination?
awareness to the issue. Its belief is that broadband
internet should be available to all Americans.
According to BroadbanclNow, in 2023 there are at
least ten high-speed internet providers with
services over 15 Mbps varying from cable, fiber, DSL
and 5G. Eight of these providers have 100%
coverage across the City.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Lubbock Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
(VOAD)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Agency - Managing Flood Prone Areas
Agency - Management of Public Land or Water
Resources
Agency - Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Non -Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
This association of organizations aims to mitigate
Agency/Group/Organization was
the impact of disasters, promote cooperation,
consulted. What are the anticipated
communication, coordination and collaboration;
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
and find more effective delivery of services to
improved coordination?
communities affected by disaster. The association is
a network and various neighborhood organization
which work towards this cause.
15
Agency/Group/Organization
Neighborhood House
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Public Service, Urgent Needs
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Quality of Life Improvements
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock.
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
Neighborhood House provides supportive services
improved coordination?
for persons and households in Lubbock County
under the Comprehensive Emergency Assistance
Programs (CEAP) for utility assistance and
household crisis.
16
Agency/Group/Organization
Salvation Army - Lubbock
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
Homeless Shelter
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What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. The
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
agency provides emergency shelter, food, and
improved coordination?
temporary housing. They have programing for
homeless prevention and permanent housing.
17
Agency/Group/Organization
Grace Campus
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
Homeless- Shelter
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The City continues to remain engaged with the
Agency/Group/Organization was
organization to help determine the housing and
consulted. What are the anticipated
community development needs in Lubbock. Grace
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
Campus provides homeless services and shelter to
improved coordination?
persons experiencing homelessness in the City.
18
Agency/Group/Organization
Community Health Clinics of Lubbock
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Health
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Public Service; Affordable Health Care; Urgent
Needs
What section of the Plan was addressed
Non -Homeless Special Needs
by Consultation?
Urgent Needs; Health Care; Quality of Life
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The City continues to remain engaged with the
organization to help determine the housing and
community development needs in Lubbock. The
agency provides health care services to the
uninsured or underinsured citizens of Lubbock.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
No specific organizations were intentionally left out of the public participation process.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Lead Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the
goals of each plan?
The Strategic Plan provides a set of goals for addressing
Annual Action
Texas Homeless
homelessness, with are supported by Texas Homeless
Plan
Network
Network and its participating agencies.
The 5-Year Plan addresses specific maintenance and planning
PHA 5 Year
Lubbock Housing
needs of the Lubbock Housing Authority, which has a major
Plan
Authority
role in addressing the housing needs of Lubbock.
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
The City of Lubbock works closely with City leaders, CHRB, LHA and other agencies in Lubbock in the
provision of programs to address local issues covered by the Consolidated Plan and this year's PY 2023
AAP. The development of the Strategic Plan and PY 2023 AAP require the help of the local non-profit
community and other organizations. Specific priorities are identified and ranked through that
participation utilizing focus group sessions, forums, and surveys. The City relies on its ongoing
relationships to ensure that these opinions and observations are incorporated into the Plan.
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AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting
The Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) provides policies and procedures that assure that the public has adequate notice and opportunities to provide
input into the development of the PY 2023 AAP. The CPP calls for appropriate notice prior to public meetings, accommodations for persons with
disabilities, and specification of the public review period and number of meetings to be held. Adhering closely to the CPP, the City held a 30-day
public comment period and public hearing.
Citizen participation outreach details are summarized in the table below and proof of citizen participation is attached as an appendix in the AD-26
of this plan.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (if applicable)
Non-
targeted/broad
The Community Development and Services
community
There were no
Board (CDSB) will hold a Public Hearing and
Public
comments received
All comments
https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/
1
board meeting on Wednesday, May 17,
Hearing
Community
from citizens at the
were accepted.
meetings
2023 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda can be viewed
Development
public hearing.
at: https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/meetings
and Services
Board
A 30-day public comment period is
scheduled to start on May 18, 2023 to June
19, 2023 to give the public an opportunity to
There were no
review and make comments on the draft
comments received
Public
Non-
AAP. Public comments will be accepted until
from citizens during
All comments
2
Comment
targeted/broad
June 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM in writing by Email:
the comment
N/A
were accepted.
Period
community
cdinfo@mylubbock.us U.S. Mail: City of
period.
Lubbock, Community Development, PO Box
2000, Lubbock, TX 79457Drop-Off:
Community Development Drop -Box, located
at 1708 Crickets Ave.
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Lubbock receives funding from three federal grant programs, which are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. These three grant programs will support community
development programs, affordable housing development and opportunities, and address homelessness in PY 2023. In addition to these programs,
the City anticipates it will generate program income in the amount of $150,000 for CDBG and $500,000 for HOME housing programs. Finally, PY
2023 is the final program year of the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, and there are no more funds expected in this 5-year grant cycle. The following
PY will start a new 5-year Consolidated Planning period.
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Anticipated Resources
Program
Source of
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Funds
Amount
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of ConPlan
CDBG
public -
Acquisition
PY 2023 is the fifth and final
federal
Admin and Planning
program year of the ConPlan.
Economic Development
There are no more funds
Housing
expected for the remainder of
Public Improvements
ConPlan. The following
Public Services
program year will start a new
2,245,749
150,000
0
2,395,749
0
5-year ConPlan period.
HOME
public -
Acquisition
PY 2023 is the fifth and final
federal
Homebuyer assistance
program year of the ConPlan.
Homeowner rehab
There are no more funds
Multifamily rental new
expected for the remainder of
construction
ConPlan. The following
Multifamily rental rehab
program year will start a new
New construction for ownership
5-year ConPlan period.
TBRA
1,163,287
500,000
0
1,663,287
0
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Program
Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Amount
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of ConPlan
ESG
public -
Conversion and rehab for
PY 2023 is the fifth and final
federal
transitional housing
program year of the ConPlan.
Financial Assistance
There are no more funds
Overnight shelter
expected for the remainder of
Rapid re -housing (rental
ConPlan. The following
assistance)
program year will start a new
Rental Assistance
5-year ConPlan period.
Services
Transitional housing
198,147
0
0
198,147
0
Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
Federal HUD entitlement funds has helped the City to leverage recent local and state funds. Through leveraging federal funds, the City was able
to receive the North-East Lubbock Neighborhood Infrastructure Fund (NELNIF) from the City's general fund. $233,905 was received for the
Homeowner Minor Rehabilitation Program, which was designated to areas in North and East Lubbock. CEAP funds were also received in the
amount of $1,478, 887 for households in crisis and in need of utility payment assistance.
ESG funding will have a 100% match, and the fund will be matched by each subgrantee. HOME match will be identified on a project by project
basis, where required. The City will monitor other funding opportunities as they are presented. Where project opportunities are presented with
Low -Income Housing Tax Credits or Project -Based Vouchers (rental assistance) as potential additional resources that could assist with the
development of new housing, the City will support any efforts to secure those resources.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City of Lubbock has vacant land available for sale to non-profit developers through the Urban Renewal
Agency (URA). The URA studies the need for neighborhood rehabilitation in older sections of Lubbock,
and recommends rehabilitation projects to be funded. Some properties are located within flood zones,
while many are remnants, too small for development. However, URA does own some lots that are feasible
for housing and development programs. The URA meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss these
properties and plan redevelopment activities.
Discussion
The City has programmed approximately $4.25 million for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs for PY
2023. These funds will be used to operate a range of housing and community development services as
described later in the Annual Action Plan goals and projects.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
1
1A Expand Public
2019
2023
Non -Housing
Expand & Improve
CDBG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Community
Public
$377,483
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Development
Infrastructure
Income Housing Benefit: 1000
&Facilities
Persons Assisted
2
1B Improve Public
2019
2023
Non -Housing
Expand & Improve
CDBG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Community
Public
$377,483
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Capacity
Development
Infrastructure
Income Housing Benefit: 1000
&Facilities
Persons Assisted
3
1C Improve Access to
2019
2023
Non -Housing
Expand & Improve
CDBG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Public Facilities
Community
Public
$377,483
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Development
Infrastructure
Income Housing Benefit: 1000
&Facilities
Persons Assisted
4
2A Provide for
2019
2023
Affordable
Preserve & Develop
CDBG:
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
Owner -Occupied
Housing
Affordable Housing
$819,150
20 Household Housing Unit
Housing Rehab
5
2B Increase
2019
2023
Affordable
Preserve & Develop
HOME:
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homeownership
Housing
Affordable Housing
$706,644
Homebuyers: 20 Households
Opportunities
Assisted
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Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
6
2C Increase
2019
2023
Affordable
Preserve & Develop
HOME:
Rental units constructed: 2
Affordable Rental
Housing
Affordable Housing
$956,643
Household Housing Unit
Housing
Rental units rehabilitated: 70
Opportunities
Household Housing Unit
7
3B Provide Vital
2019
2023
Non -Homeless
Public Services &
CDBG:
Public service activities other than
Services for LMI
Special Needs
Quality of Life
$444,150
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Households
Improvements
Benefit: 300 Persons Assisted
8
5A Provide Homeless
2019
2023
Homeless
Homelessness
ESG:
Tenant -based rental assistance /
Rapid Re -Housing
Housing and
$79,259
Rapid Rehousing: 20 Households
Assistance
Support Services
Assisted
9
5B Provide Assistance
2019
2023
Homeless
Homelessness
ESG:
Overnight/Emergency
to Homeless Shelters
Housing and
$118,888
Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds
Support Services
added: 800 Beds
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1
Goal Name
1A Expand Public Infrastructure
Goal
Expand public infrastructure through activities for LMI persons and households. Some activities will include ADA
Description
compliance for curb ramps and sidewalks and roadway safety projects.
2
Goal Name
1B Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity
Goal
Improve public infrastructure capacity through activities for LMI persons and households. Public infrastructure activities
Description
include improvements to infrastructure in the jurisdiction such as roadway resurfacing and improvements to curbs and
ramps on sidewalks for ADA compliance.
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3
Goal Name
1C Improve Access to Public Facilities
Goal
Description
Improve access to public facilities that will benefit LMI persons and households. Funds will be used to improve public
facilities such as recreational parks and community centers throughout the City.
4
Goal Name
2A Provide for Owner -Occupied Housing Rehab
Goal
Description
Provide for owner occupied housing rehabilitation in target areas of the jurisdiction. These activities will benefit LMI
households.
5
Goal Name
2B Increase Homeownership Opportunities
Goal
Description
Provide for homeownership opportunities to eligible first-time homebuyers such as direct financial assistance and loans
6
Goal Name
2C Increase Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities
Goal
Description
Increase affordable rental housing opportunities in LMI areas through acquisition and rehab of existing structures for
affordable rentals.
7
Goal Name
3B Provide Vital Services for LMI Households
Goal
Description
Provide vital services for LMI persons and households. Public services will target low- and moderate -income citizens and
will include: fair housing awareness, case management for emergency assistance, family self-sufficiency programs,
employment programs, and child care services.
8
Goal Name
5A Provide Homeless Rapid Re -Housing Assistance
Goal
Description
Provide for rapid re -housing for the homeless population through tenant -based rental assistance and the rapid re -
housing program.
9
Goal Name
5B Provide Assistance to Homeless Shelters
Goal
Description
Provide assistance to homeless shelters through helping them increase availability of overnight shelter beds through
homeless person overnight shelter persons assisted.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The following projects were developed by staff with consultation from nonprofit service providers and
input from the community. CDBG will fund public facilities and infrastructure improvements, community
development programs and housing rehab activities. The CDBG program has a 20% grant cap allowed for
admin costs and no more than 15% of the grant may be allocated towards public services. HOME will fund
affordable housing development and preservation through the City's housing programs and CHDO
development activities. There is a 10% grant cap for admin and 15% of the total grant must be reserved
for CHDO activities. ESG will fund homeless programs such as homeless prevention, rapid rehousing and
shelter operations. For ESG, there is a 7.5% grant cap for admin.
Projects
#
Project Name
1
CDBG: Administration (2023)
2
CDBG: Public Facilities & Infrastructure (2023)
3
CDBG: Public Services (2023)
4
CDBG: Housing Programs(2023)
5
HOME: Administration (2023)
6
HOME: CHDO Affordable Rentals (2023)
7
HOME: Affordable Housing Development (2023)
8
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Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The funded projects in the City of Lubbock will address the housing and community development needs
as identified in the Consolidated Plan. The following needs are categorized by priority.
Public facilities and infrastructure improvements have been identified as a high need in Lubbock,
specifically in low- and moderate -income areas. Public improvements are addressed through CDBG funds
and will only target low/mod areas as identified by HUD LMISD data. For more details on low/mod target
areas, see the AP-50.
Public services that improve the quality of life for LMI residents are a high priority. This need exceeds the
amount of funds available, however there is a 15% grant cap allocation for public services.
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The preservation of existing affordable housing units as well as the development of additional affordable
housing, for both rental and homeownership opportunities, remains one of the highest priorities for the
City. These needs are addressed by CDBG and HOME funds. Activities include direct financial assistance,
rental housing construction, existing homeowner housing rehab, and other homeownership
opportunities.
Addressing homelessness is a high priority and this need is addressed through the ESG program. The City
will fund programs that help with homeless prevention, rapid rehousing activities to help families avoid
homelessness and emergency shelter services. Other activities include data collection (HMIS) and admin
of the program.
In summary, the projects listed above were selected from project proposals received in accordance with
their consistency with the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan. These projects meet needs
enumerated in the Needs Assessment and prioritization process to the extent that funding was available.
Organizational competencies were also considered when selecting one project over another, leaning
toward those organizations with long-standing histories of successful project management.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1
Project Name
CDBG: Administration (2023)
Target Area
Goals Supported
1A Expand Public Infrastructure
1B Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity
1C Improve Access to Public Facilities
2A Provide for Owner -Occupied Housing Rehab
3B Provide Vital Services for LMI Households
Needs Addressed
Expand & Improve Public Infrastructure &Facilities
Preserve & Develop Affordable Housing
Public Services & Quality of Life Improvements
Funding
CDBG: $470,749
Description
Program administration of the CDBG program.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number and
N/A
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
City Wide Area
Planned Activities
Program administration of the CDBG program
2
Project Name
CDBG: Public Facilities & Infrastructure (2023)
Target Area
Goals Supported
1A Expand Public Infrastructure
113 Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity
1C Improve Access to Public Facilities
Needs Addressed
Expand & Improve Public Infrastructure &Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $850,000
Description
Improve and expand public infrastructure capacity through activities
for LMI persons and households. Improve access to public facilities
that will benefit LMI persons and households.
Target Date
9/30/2024
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Public facilities and/or Infrastructure other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 3000 Persons Assisted
Location Description
City Wide Area LMI
Planned Activities
Infrastructure Improvement throughout the City.
3
Project Name
CDBG: Public Services (2023)
Target Area
Goals Supported
3B Provide Vital Services for LMI Households
Needs Addressed
Public Services & Quality of Life Improvements
Funding
CDBG: $350,000
Description
The City will fund vital public services for LMI households and special
needs groups.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 300 Persons Assisted
Location Description
City Wide Area
Planned Activities
Planned activities will be services for LMI and special needs:
Services for LMI/Special Needs: $350,000
4
Project Name
CDBG: Housing Programs (2023)
Target Area
Goals Supported
2A Provide for Owner -Occupied Housing Rehab
Needs Addressed
Preserve & Develop Affordable Housing
Funding
CDBG: $725,000
Description
The City will provide for minor owner -occupied housing
rehabilitation for eligible LMI households. Housing counseling
services will also be provided in connection to rehab services.
Target Date
9/30/2024
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Estimate the number and
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 20 Household Housing Unit
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
City Wide Area
Planned Activities
Planned activities will include project delivery and field services,
minor owner -occupied housing rehab, and housing counseling
services in connection to the rehab activities.
Minor Rehab Program and Direct Delivery/Field Services: $675,000
Housing Counseling Services: $50,000
6
Project Name
HOME: Administration (2023)
Target Area
Goals Supported
2B Increase Homeownership Opportunities
2C Increase Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities
Needs Addressed
Preserve & Develop Affordable Housing
Funding
HOME: $123,287
Description
Administration of the HOME program.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number and
N/A
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
City Wide Area
Planned Activities
Administration of the HOME program.
7
Project Name
HOME: CHDO Affordable Rentals (2023)
Target Area
Goals Supported
2C Increase Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities
Needs Addressed
Preserve & Develop Affordable Housing
Funding
HOME: $250,000
Description
Increase affordable rental availability for LMI households through
CHDO development activities.
Target Date
9/30/2024
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Estimate the number and
Affordable Rental Housing Added: 2 Household Housing Unit
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
City Wide Area
Planned Activities
CHDO development activities.
8
Project Name
HOME: Affordable Housing Development (2023)
Target Area
Goals Supported
2B Increase Homeownership Opportunities
2C Increase Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities
Needs Addressed
Preserve & Develop Affordable Housing
Funding
HOME: $1,290,000
Description
The City will provide affordable housing opportunities such as direct
financial assistance and loans for eligible LMI first-time homebuyers.
The City will also work to increase affordable rental housing
opportunities in LMI areas through rehab of existing units.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number and
Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers:
type of families that will
20 Households Assisted
benefit from the proposed
Rehab of Rental units: 70 Household Housing Unit
activities
Location Description
City Wide Area
Planned Activities
Direct financial assistance for eligible homebuyers and rehab of
existing housing.
9
Project Name
ESG23 - Lubbock
Target Area
Goals Supported
5A Provide Homeless Rapid Re -Housing Assistance
5B Provide Assistance to Homeless Shelters
Needs Addressed
Homelessness Housing and Support Services
Funding
ESG: $198,147
Description
The City will support homeless persons through overnight shelter
operations. Assistance to homeless shelters will help increase the
availability of overnight shelter beds. The City will also provide for
rapid re -housing for the homeless population.
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Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number and
Tenant -based rental assistance / Rapid Rehousing: 20 Households
type of families that will
Assisted
benefit from the proposed
Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 800 Persons Assisted
activities
Location Description
City Wide Area
Planned Activities
Planned activities for ESG 2023:
Admin will be no more than 7.5%: $14,147
HMIS: $4,000
Homeless Activities (Rapid Rehousing/Shelter Operations/Essential
Services): $180,000
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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 Lubbock does not determine funding targets solely on geographic areas. Much of the funding
from the CDBG and HOME programs is available for use in any of the target neighborhoods or citywide,
depending on the specifics of the designated activities. Direct services such as public services and
affordable housing benefits are based on individual income eligibility rather than area
benefit. Improvements to public facilities and infrastructure have an areawide low/mod income benefit
and the distribution of funds is by target area. The City however will target areas of LMI concentration,
areas of high minority concentration and LMI households "citywide".
Minority Concentrations:
As reported in the MA-50 of the Consolidated Plan, Black/African-Americans comprise about 8.1% of the
population of Lubbock. There is some concentration of the Black/African-American population in census
tracts east of the downtown, area with the percentage of the total population being as much as 73.5%.
These areas also show high rates of poverty, with poverty rates near 30%.
Likewise, the Hispanic population, which makes up 34.9% of the total population of Lubbock, is
concentrated in census tracts north, east, and southeast of the downtown area. In some of these tracts,
the percentage Hispanic exceeds 85% of the total population of the tract. These tracts also show high
rates of poverty.
Area benefits are discussed further below.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
N/A N/A
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The proposed allocation of funds is based on federal funding requirements for each formula -allocated
grant. The City will target areas of LMI concentration with emphasis on areas of high minority
concentration. The City will also target LMI individuals and households "citywide" based on eligibility.
For example, when a planned activities is intended to serve individuals or households directly, those
individuals or households must meet income qualifications, as well as residency requirements (residing
within the City), in order to receive assistance from the program. In these instances, City staff and/or one
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of its partner agencies will complete an in -take and eligibility status review of the applicant before the
activity is initiated.
The City has also identified infrastructure and public facility improvement activities. In which case, the
planned activities will serve a community or neighborhood. These activities are said to have an "area -
wide" benefit. Per HUD requirements, these areas must be within an eligible Census Block Group Tract,
as defined by HUD-CDBG regulations, wherebythe majorityof the residents are low -to moderate -income
(or 51%).
To determine LMI tracts the City utilizes HUD's CDBG Low Mod Income Summary Data (LMISD) from the
HUD Exchange website, which has defined the eligible block group tracts within the jurisdiction. The tracts
can beat: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/acs-low-mod-summary-data/
Discussion
The distribution of funds by target area is projected to be primarily citywide due to use of funds for
administrative, non-profit support, and individual benefit -oriented programmatic uses of the funds.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
The annual goals listed previously in the AP-20 specify the following production numbers for housing
assistance for the homeless, non -homeless, and special needs populations. These activities will include
homeowner and renter housing rehab, new development of rental housing, direct financial assistance to
potential homebuyers and rental assistance for persons at -risk or experiencing homelessness.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
20
Non -Homeless
112
Special -Needs
0
Total
132
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance
20
The Production of New Units
22
Rehab of Existing Units
90
Acquisition of Existing Units
0
Total
132
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
CDBG:
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 20 Household Housing Unit
HOME:
Rental units constructed (CHDO): 2 Household Housing Unit
Rental units Rehab: 70 Household Housing Unit
Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers: 20 Households Assisted
ESG:
Tenant -based rental assistance / Rapid Rehousing: 20 Households Assisted
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AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Lubbock Housing Authority (LHA) manages over 300 units of public housing and 1,258 Housing Choice
Vouchers (HCV). The PHA provides services and housing as detailed in their PHA Plan. This section
provides a short summary of actions planned for the next year.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
As of the most recent 2023 PHA plan, the LHA has a waitlist of 289 households for public housing and 398
households for Section 8. The waiting list has been closed for 12 months, and the LHA does not plan to
reopen the waitlist during the program year.
New activities planned include mixed finance modernization and development of units and the conversion
of public housing units to project -based assistance under the RAID program. These include continuing the
conversion of approximately 75 units of housing for affordable Section 8 rental housing. The agency
continually evaluates units as they are vacated for renovation needs, often removing individual units from
the inventory temporarily to allow for renovation activities. The agency also will re-evaluate its payment
standard to assure that subsidies are relevant in the housing market. The LHA also intends to operate a
Section 8 Project -Based Voucher Program.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Each year, the Lubbock Housing Authority encourages residents to participate in resident councils, but
has little success maintaining ongoing interest at the individual development level. The organization -wide
resident council is maintained to assist in the planning process. The agency does not currently operate
any homeownership programs.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable. The Lubbock Housing Authority is not designated as troubled, and is a "High Performer".
Discussion
See the PHA Plan for details of actions mentioned above. The PHA plan can be found on LHA's website
at: https:Hlubbockha.org/2022/04/21/2022-annual-plan-draft/
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
Funding from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program is used to support the homeless population
in Lubbock. These funds are intended to target specific activities, which will be administered by the City.
In the coming program year, the following activities are eligible under the ESG program.
(1) Street Outreach funds may be used for costs of providing essential services necessary to engage people
experiencing unsheltered homelessness; connect with emergency shelter, housing, or critical services;
and provide urgent, non -facility -based care to unsheltered homeless people who are unwilling or unable
to access emergency shelter, housing, or an appropriate health facility.
(2) Emergency Shelter funds may be used for costs of providing essential services to homeless families
and to individuals in emergency shelters, renovating buildings to be used as emergency shelter for
homeless families and individuals, and operating emergency shelters.
(3) Homelessness Prevention funds may be used to provide housing relocation and stabilization services
and short and/or medium -term rental assistance necessary to prevent an individual or family from moving
into an emergency shelter or other homeless situation.
(4) Rapid Re -housing Assistance funds may be used to provide housing relocation and stabilization services
and short and/or medium -term rental assistance as necessary to help a homeless individual or family
move as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing.
(5) Relocation and Stabilization Services funds may be used to pay financial assistance to housing owners,
utility companies and other third parties.
(6) HMIS funds may be used to pay the costs of contributing data to the HMIS designated by the
Continuum of Care for the area.
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
Many homeless service providers in Lubbock engage in street outreach activities as part of their efforts to
address homelessness. Street outreach is conducted on a regular basis and is focused on individuals and
families that are least likely to present for homeless services, including housing. The City of Lubbock Police
Department's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) engages individuals and families experiencing
homelessness daily helping them navigate the homeless system. The HOT team provides referrals to other
agencies for employment, social security cards, birth certificates, and bus fares. Additionally, they
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coordinate with other homeless service providers in the community to provide referrals to additional
resources. StarCare Specialty Health System provides specialized outreach services to the homeless with
a serious mental illness and/ or co-occurring substance use disorder.
To identify individuals and families experiencing homelessness and assess their individual needs Lubbock
will increase community engagement. Community awareness, engagement and collaboration are the keys
to impactful change. By increasing leadership engagement, collaboration, and community awareness, we
can strengthen the capacity of public and private organizations by increasing community knowledge about
service interventions and best practices to prevent and end homelessness.
The City has allocated ESG funds in PY 2023 towards HMIS. The City will help support HMIS activities to
continue assessing homelessness in the City, and therefore improve delivery of services to people
experiencing homelessness. These activities will include but will not be limited to the periodic review of
local project data quality and data analysis on local and CoC wide HMIS data including system performance
metrics, racial disparities, Longitudinal System Analysis (LSA), local project performance, and local
outreach data. To track our goals for Outreach and other service interventions our plan continues to
include utilizing Coordinated Entry to provide assessment, prioritization and referrals to housing
programs, tracking by name all of those who are experiencing homelessness in our community and
inputting the information into HMIS.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City and local homeless service providers are focusing efforts on increasing the bed capacity for both
emergency shelter and transitional housing programs that have a focus on participants obtaining
permanent housing at the end of their stay. City is developing a plan to leverage funds from other Federal,
State, local, and private sources to increase shelter capacity within the City to address the needs of
homeless persons. The City will use ESG funds to support current shelter operations in the City throughout
the program year. The CoC will continue to expand permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing
programs that will result in additional beds being made available at emergency shelter and transitional
housing locations.
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
Texas Homeless Network works with the City and homeless service providers to resolve, reduce and
remove the barriers that persons experiencing homelessness face during their transition to permanent
housing and self-sufficiency. This is first done by utilizing the coordinated assessment process to identify
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all homeless persons and prioritize referrals to housing programs. Referrals to Rapid Rehousing and
Permanent Supportive Housing programs are prioritized by the longest histories of homelessness and the
highest service needs. The City advocates and supports projects that implement evidence -based best
practices like the housing first model. Homeless service providers connect program participants to
resources such as mainstream benefits, job placement services, vital records, and other supportive
services to increase participants self-sufficiency. Homeless housing programs provide housing search and
placement services and utilize available housing resource lists to assist program participants in identifying
affordable housing options to reduce the length of time individuals and families experience homelessness
once enrolled in a housing program. The City and local homeless shelters utilize HMIS data to analyze the
results of the homeless service system as well as individual projects to gain insight on service gaps within
the community and improve the performance outcomes of each individual project and the overall system.
Proposed funding for the ESG program includes activities targeting improvements in the areas of rapid
rehousing and homeless prevention. ESG funding will be used in the program year to prevent individuals
or families from becoming homeless or help with shelter operations and essential services. As well, the
City will also fund rapid re -housing rental assistance activities as needed.
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.
Homeless prevention is a major focus of the City, in particular individuals and families discharged from
other systems of care. The City is focused on keeping individuals and families out of chronic
homelessness. For some providers, homeless prevention is their sole mission. Other providers provide
homeless prevention as an additional support program in conjunction with the provision of emergency
shelter and other supportive services. All of these activities will help individuals and families avoid
homelessness and repeated experiences of being homeless. The City has staff to refer low income
individuals and families to available affordable housing options and supportive service programs in the
City to help them avoid becoming homeless. Additionally, the Housing Authority of Lubbock has received
33 HUD Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) to assist those that are homeless, at -risk of homelessness,
fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or were
recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability.
Discussion
The community partners work closely together to identify and meet the needs of individuals and families
experiencing homelessness through coordination of services and partnership. The City plans to address
the needs of special needs populations that are at -risk of homelessness through the provision of public
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services that will specifically focus on the elderly and persons with disabilities (transportation services)
and will provide some housing related assistance with accessibility issues.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Though public policies are meant to address the overall needs of citizens in the area, there are times
where they may have a negative effect on certain aspects of the community, which in this case, are
affordable housing and residential investment. Affordable housing and public and private residential
investments are key components in furthering fair housing in any community. In part, to identify these
negative effects and further the purposes of the Fair Housing Act, the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) made it a legal requirement that entitlement grantees to affirmatively further
fair housing. The primary tool communities have for identifying contributing factors for these barriers to
fair housing is the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). The City updated the 2014 Al and
adopted the new assessment in May of 2019. The 2019 Al identified these fair housing issues:
Affordable Housing
• Because of university populations, housing around the schools where there are often job
opportunities is too high for low-income workers because those living in a roommate situation
look at price points differently than a family household.
• Renter cost burden increased to 55% from 44% since 2010.
• Renters are often burdened by rental fees and penalties, and the use of Tenant Tracker by many
landlords makes it difficult for delinquent renters to move beyond past difficulties.
• Seniors are also affected by rental housing practices as many properties require two -months' rent
to move in and seniors on fixed incomes are unable to save to afford that cost.
Transportation
• There is a lack of affordable housing opportunities near areas that contain employment
opportunities.
• Bus routes do not extend to parts of town experiencing development.
• Stakeholders reported that there are not enough accessible bus routes.
Housing Quality
• Residents in low-income areas reported that neighborhood conditions have worsened while
residents in higher -income areas have reported improvements.
Financial Services
• East and North Lubbock do not have financial institutions to serve residents and many rely on pay
day lenders.
• While organizations offer financial literacy training to individuals seeking homeownership
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opportunities, not all individuals are ready for homeownership.
• Employers of low-income and young workers without bank accounts are using systems such as
Netspend and Green Dot for paychecks resulting in a lack of credit history.
Persons with Disabilities
• Stakeholders report that there are not enough units for disabled individuals.
• Senior populations require more accessible units and as the senior population grows the demand
for these types of units increases.
Fair Housing Education
• Lubbock does not have a fair housing group so it's difficult for people to know where to go for
help.
• Generally, there is a lack of information and services for people dealing with Fair Housing
Concerns.
• From 2008-2017 only 47 housing complaints were filed. Disability was the most cited claim
followed by race.
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
The City of Lubbock has six goals to remove the barriers of affordable housing in the City. They are:
Goal #1: Seek options for improving housing affordability for renters
Goal #2: Improve transportation routes to provide access to greater employment opportunities
Goal #3: Increase code enforcement and investment in older neighborhoods.
Goal #4: Improve financial literacy and access to financial services for lower income individuals and
neighborhoods
Goal #5: Identify additional ways to connect persons with disabilities to accessible housing
Goal #6: Increase public awareness of fair housing rights and improve opportunity for reporting concerns
The housing activities in the AP-35 Projects work directly to address the housing needs of City
residents. These projects were developed to accomplish housing related goals in the AP-20 goals: 2A
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Provide for Owner -Occupied Housing Rehab; 2B Increase Homeownership Opportunities; 2C Increase
Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities; and 5A Provide Homeless Rapid Re -Housing Assistance.
Housing programs include rental housing development, owner -occupied and renter -occupied housing
rehab for LMI households and rapid rehousing activities for persons who are experiencing
homelessness. The City informs every household assisted of fair housing rights and also work to help
households with a disability to find accessible and adequate housing.
The City also addresses goal 1B Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity through its improvements to public
infrastructure activities which address the need to improve roads and other modes of transportation.
Discussion:
The City of Lubbock has worked to reduce the effects of public policy on affordable housing development
over the past few years. While there area number of market forces at work that make affordable housing
development difficult, such as construction and land costs, the impact of public policy is not a major factor.
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AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City currently provides a variety of services to the residents of Lubbock. Activities are funded by
CDBG, HOME, and ESG, with private, State, and City funding bringing additional assets to bear on the
needs identified in the plan. The actions are primarily the continuation of successful activities the City is
currently doing in the various areas as described in this section. Below are some of the actions currently
performed by the City or under consideration for the future.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City will continue to look for new funding sources for programs to address underserved
needs. Funding is the major obstacle in providing the services needed to focus on the vast variety of issues
that prevent families from breaking out of poverty and from living in the best, most affordable housing
possible. As reported in the Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan, cost burden continues to be the
biggest housing problem in Lubbock and these issues have only increased with rising housing costs. These
issues were exacerbated from the COVID-19 pandemic which had a major negative affect on the economy,
and has not fully recovered yet, in particular for LMI residents. To help address this, the City will continue
to use federal funds as leverage for local and state grants where possible and for programs that help the
most underserved populations in the City.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to work to identify any city -owned parcels that might be suitable for affordable
housing development opportunities, work with developers to fund projects, support tax credit
applications, and manage programs to assist homeowners with maintenance and rehab needs.
The City will work directly to assist LMI households with affordable housing programs. Planned activities
will include field services, minor owner -occupied housing rehab, and housing counseling
services. Affordable housing opportunities such as direct financial assistance and loans for eligible LMI
first-time homebuyers will also be provided. In addition to these, the City will work to increase affordable
rental housing opportunities in LMI areas through rehab of existing units.
Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
The City will:
Continue to meet HUD lead -based paint abatement standards in housing rehabilitation programs.
Identify additional funding to perform abatement on pre-1978 housing in the target census tracts
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and perform abatement to reduce affected units.
Seek funding as it becomes available to provide testing and abatement of lead -based paint hazards
in single-family housing where young children are present.
Expand the stock of lead safe housing units through housing initiatives.
Seek funding as it becomes available to provide for testing, abatement, training, and educational
awareness.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
The activities in this PY 2023 AAP work directly to reduce the number of poverty -level families in
Lubbock. CDBG housing programs such as the minor rehab program help to maintain housing conditions
and protects property value, and mortgage assistance helps LMI families financially. HOME affordable
rental development, affordable homebuyer programs for potential LMI households and affordable
housing added by CHDO's keep housing costs affordable and allows LMI households to direct funds
towards other necessary needs such as food and healthcare.
Through the City's partnership with homeless service providers and LHA, the City also works to reduce
poverty. The City will continue its efforts in conjunction with the Texas Homeless Network and the
Lubbock Housing Authority to reduce the number of poverty -level families through the development of
services needed to assist those families with educational opportunities, job growth, and life skills training
through the various social service agencies operating in Lubbock. Through the ESG program, rapid
rehousing rental assistance is designed to house families and help prevent repeat homelessness, which
will provide the stability needed for them to have the best chance at becoming self -sustainable.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will continue to:
- Work with non-profit organizations to address community needs and provide support to federal and
non-federal funding initiatives.
Work with private industry to address important issues that hamper housing and community
development efforts.
- Identify opportunities to create private/public partnerships for project finance and development to
leverage federal funds.
Create networking opportunities through a housing roundtable that provides opportunities for City
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staff to interact with all sectors of the housing industry.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City will continue to coordinate planning activities with private housing providers and social service
agencies, development of the Continuum of Care, and enumeration of point -in -time and homeless
surveys. City staff will also continue its participation in other coalitions and study groups as the
opportunity arises.
The City will provide technical assistance to subrecipients of its federal grants to help ensure the success
of each program and that these programs and services help improve the lives of intended beneficiaries.
Discussion:
The actions are primarily the continuation of what the City is currently doing in the various areas. No
major obstacles in the institutional structure have been identified that need to be addressed. The City is
also satisfied with its efforts to coordinate with private housing and social service agencies.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
The following provides details on program specific requirements for each of the three entitlement
programs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). The City anticipates it will generate an estimated $150,000 in program
income from housing rehab activities in the CDBG program. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds to
be used to benefit LMI persons is 100%.
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 150,000
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. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
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 0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 150,000
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. 100.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The City of Lubbock 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 funds for prohibited
activities, as described in § 92.214.
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 Lubbock follows the regulations for resale and recapture. For the Lease/Purchase Program
the resale method is used. This is accomplished through a homeowner's agreement. For the New
Construction Program, the recapture method is used. The city administers this program and places a
recapture clause in the loan agreements. These loans are serviced in house. The recapture amount
will be based on the net proceeds available from the sale up to but not exceeding the entire amount
of the HOME investment. The complete HOME Recapture / Resale Provisions are attached to this
document in the grantee unique appendices in the AD-26.
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:
Resale requirements must ensure that if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence
of the family for the full period of affordability that the housing must be made available for
subsequent purchase only to a buyer whose family qualifies as a low-income family and will use the
property as their principal residence. The resale requirement must also ensure that the price at resale
provides the original HOME -assisted owner a fair return on investment (including the homeowner's
investment and any capital improvement as defined below) and ensure that the housing will remain
affordable to a reasonable range of low-income homebuyers. The period of affordability is based on
the total amount of HOME funds initially invested in the housing. Details are attached in the AD-26.
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 does not intend to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing
that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds. In addition, the funds will not be used to refinance
multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program. The City is aware that HOME funds cannot
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be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG
5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with
special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(I)(2)(vii)).
Not applicable. The City of Lubbock does not plan to fund TBRA activities with FY 2023 HOME
program funds.
6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific
category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will
narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services
received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(I)(2)(vii)).
Not applicable. The City of Lubbock does not plan to fund TBRA activities with FY 2023 HOME
program funds.
7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR
92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(I)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that
limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).
In accordance with 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3), an owner of rental housing assisted with HOME funds must
comply with the affirmative marketing requirements established by the City of Lubbock, which is the
participating jurisdiction (PJ) pursuant to 24 CFR 92.351(a). The owner of the rental housing project
must adopt and follow written tenant selection policies and criteria, which include that it may give a
preference to a particular segment of the population if permitted in its written agreement with the
PJ such as persons with a disability or other special needs. However; at this time there is no limit to
eligibility or preference given to any particular segment of the population with rental housing
projects funded by the City's HOME program funds. HOME funds must however target low- to
moderate -income households. The City does not discriminate and provides equal access to all
eligible households.
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Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(I)(4)
1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)
Currently funded agencies or those who have received prior funding from the Department of
Community Development (DCD) will also be evaluated on past performance in carrying out
programmatic activities and contractual compliance. Factors such as agency ability to meet service
delivery goals, timely expenditure of funds, timely reporting, accuracy of reporting, ability to meet
audit requirements, and other programmatic and fiscal contractual requirements will be considered.
These other factors will be considered in conjunction with the proposal score in developing an overall
recommendation for agency funding. The ESG Program Standards have been attached along with the
Citizen Participation Plan and Monitoring Plan in the Appendix.
2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets
HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.
See attachment, Unique Grantee Appendices.
3. Identify the process for making sub -awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private
nonprofit organizations (including community and faith -based organizations).
The City of Lubbock expects to receive approximately $198,147 for the FY 2023 Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG) Program. These funds will be awarded to community -based, nonprofit organizations
providing emergency shelter and related services to the homeless, on a dollar -for -dollar match.
Emergency Solutions Grant funds may be used for operations and maintenance, homeless prevention,
essential support services and renovation/rehabilitation activities in connection with emergency
shelters for the homeless. It is a priority of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and the City of Lubbock to work under a Continuum of Care approach to homelessness to assist
homeless individuals and families to obtain a decent living environment, either through rental housing
or home ownership. The Community Development Department specifically seeks proposals to provide
shelter and supportive services for the homeless. The purpose of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Program is to: 1) Broaden existing emergency shelter and homelessness prevention activities; 2)
Emphasize Rapid Re -Housing; and, 3) Help people quickly regain stability in permanent housing after
experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness; 4) Enhance alignment of ESG regulations with
other HUD programs including CDBG, HOME, and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program; and, 5)
Support more coordinated and effective data collection, performance measurement, and program
evaluation.
The City conducted a technical workshop in February that was open to all citizens, agencies, non-
profits, for profits, organizations, and City departments that were interested in applying for any of the
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three entitlement grants, including ESG. Applications for funding were issued to any interested
agencies and submitted to the City. A formal RFP process was not conducted.
4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.4O5(a),
the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly
homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services
funded under ESG.
The lead agency of the Balance of State Continuum of Care (Texas Homeless Network) has formerly
homeless persons on its Board of Directors and all local ESG sub -recipients have formerly homeless
individuals involved in decision -making capacities. The City of Lubbock continues to the maximum
extent possible to have workshops and public hearings in an effort to encourage the underserved to
express their needs and concerns.
S. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.
HUD has implemented a mandated system of reporting performance measurements in a precise and
timely manner. All recipients funded under this proposal must provide needed data to the city of
Lubbock in order to be reimbursed for eligible expenses. All of the activities funded must identify one
of the three performance measurements overarching objectives: 1) creating suitable living
environment (In general, this objective relates to activities that are designed to benefit communities,
families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment); 2) providing decent
affordable housing (This objective focuses on housing programs where the purpose is to meet
individual family or community needs and not programs where housing is an element of a larger
effort); 3) creating economic opportunities (This objective applies to the types of activities related to
economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation). There are also three outcomes
under each objective:
(1) Availability/Accessibility,
(2) Affordability, and
(3) Sustainability.
Thus, the three objectives, each having three possible outcomes, will produce nine possible
outcome/objective statements within which to categorize grant activities, as follows:
Availability/Accessibility. This outcome category applies to activities that make services,
infrastructure, housing, or shelter available or accessible to low -and moderate -income people,
including persons with disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical
barriers, but also to making the affordable basics of daily living available and accessible to low -and
moderate -income people.
Affordability. This outcome category applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways
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in the lives of low -and moderate -income people. It can include the creation or maintenance of
affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or services such as transportation or daycare.
Sustainability: Promoting Livable or Viable Communities. This outcome applies to projects where the
activity or activities are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them
livable orviable by providing benefits to persons or low -and moderate -income people or by removing
or eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities
or neighborhoods.
The City strives to meet all program specific requirements as detailed in the enabling legislation and
program guidelines. City staff work with subgrantees to ensure that these requirements are met and
oversees internal operations towards the same goal. The City works and consults with Texas
Homeless Network and local members that provide ESG eligible services in determining the priorities
for the use of ESG funding, evaluation of ESG funded programs, and HMIS issues through the inclusion
of Texas Homeless Network member agencies in Con Plan forums and other planning meetings.
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HOME Program, Eligible Applicants
Open Enrollment Process, Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs
The Open Enrollment process was set forth for all homeowner rehabilitation projects carried out by
Community Development and funded with CDBG and/or HOME grants funds. The Open Enrollment
process was adopted in an effort to provide program accessibility to all homeowners who meet the
minimum program requirements.
The department will hold Open Enrollment up to two (2) times per fiscal year. The department will
affirmatively further fair housing by making programs available to all eligible persons. The department
will advertise the programs in local newspapers and social media platforms. Additionally, the department
will notify City leaders, stakeholders, board members, collaborating agencies, neighborhood associations,
and other community members and leaders. Flyers and public notices provide information for anyone
interested in the program including contact information and minimum qualifications and is available in
English, Spanish, or another language as requested.
Through a standard pre-screening process, staff will take calls from interested homeowners, answer any
questions about the program and gather specific information from callers that is pertinent to pre -
qualification for the homeowner rehab programs. Staff will maintain a log of calls, which will include
information for anyone who may be pre -approved or for anyone who does not meet the minimum
program requirements. Staff gathers information including homeowner details and make an assessment
of eligibility. From the information obtained, staff will be able to immediately determine if the caller
would pre -qualify. A reason why they may not pre -qualify is included in the Open Enrollment Process
attachment in the Grantee Unique Appendices in the AP-26.
Funding for these programs is limited and not all the callers who pre -qualify will be assisted. Once the list
is deemed as complete, staff will submit the list to the City of Lubbock City Secretary office. Staff within
that office will perform a randomization procedure of the list, sign the results and then submit the list
back to CD. The purpose of randomizing the list is to provide callers with an equal chance of obtaining
assistance. This is not a first -come, first -serve program. Many citizens do not have access to
transportation, internet or other platforms of which information is shared about program availability.
Those with limited capacities who call the department during the last days of Open Enrollment will have
the same chance of being selected for the program as those who called on the first few days.
Once the list is complete, the Housing Inspectors will begin feasibly checks on the properties. These checks
will not automatically qualify the homeowner for the program, but will allow the homeowner to move
forward with the application process. Funding is limited and not all applications submitted will be
processed. Details of the application process is located in the Open Enrollment Process.
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