HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2000-R0189 - Approve Submission 2000-2003 CDCP Final Draft - HUD - 06/20/2000Resolution N0. 2000-R 0189
June 20, 2000
Item No. 36
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor and City Council of Lubbock do hereby approve the 2000 —
2003 Community Development Consolidated Plan final draft to be submitted to the
Housing and Urban Development as stated in attachment A.
Passed by the City Council this 20thday of June 2000.
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CITY OF LUBBOCK
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FY 2000- 2003
FINAL DRAFT
JUNE 20, 2000
This is the final draft of the Consolidated Plan of the City of Lubbock.
Any comments regarding the needs, priorities, objectives or any other issues
should be submitted to the
Community Development Department, PO Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457
For Additional Information Contact 806-775-2301
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS
The City Council of the City of Lubbock would like to hear your comments on
the Consolidated Plan at the June 20th City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 20, 2000
City Hall
1625 13th Street, City Council Chambers, Room 101
6:00 p.m.
CITY OF LUBBOCK - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FY 2000 - 2003
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Windy Sitton
District I Victor Hernandez District 4 Frank Morrison
District 2 T. J. Patterson District 5 Mark McDougal
District 3 J. David Nelson District 6 Alex "Ty" Cooke
CITY STAFF
Bob Cass, City Manager
Debra Forte, Deputy City Manager
Tommy Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Nancy Haney, Community Development Manager
Nancy Neill, Management Assistant
Todd Steelman, Contract Management Coordinator
Bill Howerton, Jr., Program Specialist
Joe Rangel, Program Specialist
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Community Dcu lopment
162513`" Street, Room 107
PO Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 79457
806-775-2301
CITY OF LUBBOCK - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FY 2000 - 2003
Table of Contents
Page
Chapter 1: Consultation and Citizen Participation
LeadAgency...............................................................................................................................................1-1
Resources..................................................................................................................................................1-1
EffectiveDate.............................................................................................................................................1-1
Consultationand Coordination...................................................................................................................1-1
InstitutionalStructure..................................................................................................................................1-3
Overview of Citizen Participation Plan.......................................................................................................1-6
FY 2000-2003 Consolidated Plan Timeline................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2: Housing Market Analysis
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2-1
Areas with Concentrations of Low -Income Households.............................................................................2-1
Areas with Concentrations of Minority Populations....................................................................................2-2
Housing for Special Needs Individuals ......................... .............................................................................. 2-2
HousingAvailability....................................................................................................................................2-2
HousingAffordability ...................................................................................................................................2-5
HousingAdequacy.....................................................................................................................................2-8
Housing Accessibility ......................... .........................................................................................................
2-9
Publicand Assisted Housing....................................................................................................................2-10
Lossof Affordable Housing......................................................................................................................2-11
Barriers to Community Development and Housing..................................................................................2-11
Chapter 3: Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment
HousingNeeds Assessment......................................................................................................................3-1
Extremely -Low Income Category ...............................................................................................................3-1
Low -Income Category ................................................................................................................................3-5
Moderate -Income Category ........................................................................................................................3-5
Incidents of Lead Poisoning in Children.....................................................................................................3-6
Lead -Based Paint Hazards...:.....................................................................................................................3-9
Public and Assisted Housing Needs..........................................................................................................3-9
Summary of Extremely -Low, Low and Moderate Income Needs.............................................................3-11
HomelessNeeds Assessment.................................................................................................................3-12
Sub -Populations ...................................... .................................................................................................. 3-18
OtherSpecial Needs Populations............................................................................................................3-20
Chapter 4: Public Housing
LubbockHousing Authority ........................................................................................................................4-1
Mission....................................................................................................................................................4-1
Managementand Operation.......................................................................................................................4-1
ComprehensiveGrant Program.............................................................................................................4-4
Chapter 5: Non -Housing Community Development Needs
Housing Indicators 1994-1999...............................................................................................2-3
VisionStatement........................................................................................................................................6-1
Table 2.2
Non -Housing Inventory ...............................................................................................................................5-1
Economic Development and Small Business Development......................................................................5-2
Apartment Occupancy Survey by Quadrant -January 2000 ...................................................2-3
Healthand Human Services.......................................................................................................................5-4
Table 2.4
.....................................................................................................................................6-4
Homelessand Other Special Needs..........................................................................................................6-7
Transportation............................................................................................................................................5-4
% Housing Occupancy by Ethnicity 1970-1990....................................................................2-4
Chapter 6: Strategic Plan
Housing Indicators 1994-1999...............................................................................................2-3
VisionStatement........................................................................................................................................6-1
Table 2.2
PriorityNeed Assessments........................................................................................................................6-1
PriorityNeeds Definitions...........................................................................................................................6-2
Apartment Occupancy Survey by Quadrant -January 2000 ...................................................2-3
AffordableHousing
Table 2.4
.....................................................................................................................................6-4
Homelessand Other Special Needs..........................................................................................................6-7
Non -Housing Community Development Plan...........................................................................................6-11
% Housing Occupancy by Ethnicity 1970-1990....................................................................2-4
Barriersto Affordable Housing.................................................................................................................6-18
Table2.6
Lead -Based Paint Hazards.......................................................................................................................6-18
Anti -Poverty Strategy................................................................................................................................6-19
Annual and Monthly Income for Housing Costs....................................................................2-5
Institutional Structure and Coordination...................................................................................................6-20
Table 2.8
PublicHousing Resident Initiatives..........................................................................................................6-21
Monitoring.................................................................................................................................................6-23
Affordability Gap for Rental Housing.....................................................................................2-7
Chapter 7: Certifications
GeneralCertifications.................................................................................................................................7-1
SpecificCDSG Certifications......................................................................................................................7-3
SpecificESG Certifications........................................................................................................................7-5
SpecificHOME Certifications.....................................................................................................................7-6
Appendix
Appendix A Summary of Citizens' Comments............................................................................... A-3
Appendix B Consolidated Plan Focus Group................................................................................
Appendix C Continuum of Care Needs Assessment..................................................................... A-4
Appendix D Urban Empowerment Zone/Goals for Lubbock 2000 ................................................. A-6
Appendix E Housing Assistance Needs of Low and Moderate Income Households .................... A-8
Charts
Chart 1.1 City of Lubbock Community Development Department........................................................1-4
Chart 1.2 Policy and Allocation Decision -Making Flow Chart ...............................................................1-5
Chart 6.1 FY 2000-03 Priority Needs..................................................................................................6-11
Maps
Map 2.1 Areas with Concentrations of Low -Income Households........................................................2-1
Map 2.2 Areas with Concentrations of Minority Populations...............................................................2-2
Map6.1 Targeting 2000-2003.............................................................................................................6-3
Tables
Table 2.1
Housing Indicators 1994-1999...............................................................................................2-3
Table 2.2
Apartment Occupancy Survey -January 2000........................................................................2-3
Table 2.3
Apartment Occupancy Survey by Quadrant -January 2000 ...................................................2-3
Table 2.4
Trends in Housing Occupancy 1970-1990............................................................................2-4
Table 2.5
% Housing Occupancy by Ethnicity 1970-1990....................................................................2-4
Table2.6
Household Size 1970-1990...................................................................................................2-4
Table 2.7
Annual and Monthly Income for Housing Costs....................................................................2-5
Table 2.8
Home Purchase Affordability.................................................................................................2-6
Table 2.9
Affordability Gap for Rental Housing.....................................................................................2-7
Table 2.10
Structural Standard Survey 1998 -City of Lubbock EIS.........................................................2-8
Table 2.11
Housing Units by % Median Family Income and Housing Type/Size 1990 ..........................2-9
Table 2.12
Housing Units by Housing Type and Ethnicity 1980 -1990 ..................................................2-10
Priority Housing Needs...............................................................................................6-5
Table 2.13
Lubbock Housing Authority Units and Condition.................................................................2-10
Summary of Specific Housing Objectives...................................................................6-6
Table 3.1
Households Below Poverty Level 1980-1990........................................................................3-2
Table 3.2
Household Composition by % Median Family Income and Ethnicity....................................3-2
Table 3.3
Percent Incidence of Overcrowding by % Family Income 1990 ............................................3-3
Table3.4
Average Rents 1995-1999.....................................................................................................3-4
Table 3.5
Households by Type and Age 1990......................................................................................3-6
HUD Table 2B
Table 3.6
City of Lubbock — Reported Lead Level by Year...................................................................3-7
Table 3.7
3 -Year summary of Reported Lead Levels — Lubbock, Texas..............................................3-8
Table3.8
Pre -1979 Housing..................................................................................................................3-9
Table 3.9
Housing Units by Age and Household Income 1990.............................................................3-9
Table 3.10
Rental Housing Needs of Families in the Jurisdiction by Family Type................................3-10
Table 3.11
Housing Needs of Families on Public Housing Waiting Lists -Fall 1999 ..............................3-10
Table 3.12
Housing Needs of Families on Section 8 Waiting Lists -Fall 1999 .......................................3-11
Table 3.13
Number of Homeless According to the 1990 US Census...................................................3-12
Table 3.14
Literally Homeless Persons.................................................................................................3-13
Table 3.15
Shelter Count Demographics..............................................................................................3-13
Table 3.16
Inventory of Facilities-1999..................................................................................................3-15
Table 3.17
Individuals with HIV/AIDS — Lubbock...................................................................................3-20
Table 3.18
Inventory of Facilities for the Elderly 2000..........................................................................3-21
Table 3.19
Disabilities by Type 1990.....................................................................................................3-22
Table 4.1
Comprehensive Grant Program Projects..............................................................................4-4
Table 5.1
Fall 1999 Enrollment Figures for Educational Institutions.....................................................5-1
Table 5.2
Inventory of Health Care Services —1999.............................................................................5-4
Table 6.1 Priorities Presented to CDSB-October 1999.........................................................................6-1
HUD Table 2A
Priority Housing Needs...............................................................................................6-5
HUD Table 2C-1
Summary of Specific Housing Objectives...................................................................6-6
HUD Table 1A
Continuum of Care — Individuals/Persons in Families with Children ..........................6-9
HUD Table 1 B
Non -Homeless — Other Special Needs.....................................................................6-10
HUD Table 1.0
Summary of Specific Homeless and Other Special Needs Objectives
.....................6-10
HUD Table 2B
Non -Housing Community Development Needs........................................................6-13
HUD Table 2C-2
Summary of Non -Housing Community Development Objectives.............................6-16
June 2000
CHAPTER 1
CONSULTATION AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
LEAD AGENCY
The lead agency for overseeing the development of the Consolidated Plan and the administration of
programs covered in the Consolidated Plan is the City of Lubbock Community Development Department.
The City Council has appointed the Community Development and Services Board (CDSB) to make
recommendations to the Council regarding policies and funding. Some projects will be done in-house,
while others will be contracted out to other agencies that have expertise in those particular areas. These
agencies might include but are not limited to non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, other City
departments, other public agencies, and homeless and housing consortia. Because the City uses a
competitive application process, the specific agencies will not be known until each year's applications are
evaluated and approved.
RESOURCES
The City of Lubbock is a participating jurisdiction and receives entitlement grants from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development. These resources will enable the City to achieve the objectives outlined
in the Consolidated Plan.
• Community Development Block Grant: This formula -based program is designed to provide for the
needs of low to moderate income families with programs in housing, public services, health services,
economic development, youth, seniors, crime awareness, public facilities and infrastructure.
HOME Investment Partnership Program: This formula -based program is used to address the housing
needs of low -to -moderate income families.
• Emergency Shelter Grant: This formula -based program provides assistance to homeless shelters
and their clients for operations, essential services, homeless prevention and rehabilitation of facilities.
EFFECTIVE DATE
The FY 2000-2003 Consolidated Plan will be effective for a three-year time period beginning on October
1, 2000, and terminating on September 30, 2003. The City anticipates the release of 2000 Census
information sometime in FY 2002. This information could reshape our eligible areas and further drive our
strategies and priorities for citizens in the community. By choosing a three-year plan versus a five-year
plan, the City of Lubbock will be able to take advantage of this information when creating the next
Consolidated Plan in 2003.
CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION
As a precursor to the Consolidated Plan, the City of Lubbock submitted an Urban Empowerment Zone
application in August 1998. The Steering Committee was made up of 70 individuals from a wide -range of
organizations. Although the City was not selected for this grant, the hard work of this committee was the
starting point for the Consolidated Plan process. The vision statement (See Ch. 6) was used as a focal
point as the Consolidated Plan was developed. The priorities that came out of this proposal became an
additional resource when the priority needs were determined. Listed below are the agencies that
participated on the Committee:
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Lubbock Black Chamber of Entrepreneurs
Skyview Neighborhood Association
Harwell Neighborhood Association
Lubbock International Airport
Parkway/Cherry Point Neighborhood
South Plains College
South Plains Workforce Development Board
Caprock Home Health Services
South Overton Residential/Commercial Assoc.
Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Land Authority
Arnett Benson Neighborhood Association
North Overton Neighborhood Association
Overton South Neighborhood Association
Guadalupe Neighborhood Association
Heart of Lubbock Neighborhood Association
Slaton Bean Neighborhood Association
Clapp Park Neighborhood Association
Dunbar/Manhattan Neighborhood Association
Chatman Hill Neighborhood Association
Clayton Carter Neighborhood Association
Jackson Mahon Neighborhood Association
Texas Tech University
Lubbock County
Market Lubbock, Inc.
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Lala's Restaurant
Neighborhood Needs Assessments
Lubbock Independent School District
Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Development Center
CenterCorp of Lubbock, Inc.
Community Development and Services Board
St. Mary's Hospital
Texas Tech -Child and Family Studies
Lubbock MHMR
United Way
Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation
South Plains Association of Governments
City of Lubbock Departments/Divisions
Strategic Planning
Health
Economic Development
Community Development
Accounting and Finance
Neighborhood Services
Public Information
City Manager's Office
Mayor Windy Sitton
Councilman T. J. Patterson
Councilman Victor Hernandez
County Judge Don McBeath
County Commissioner Gilbert Flores
TTU Chancellor John T. Montford
The City of Lubbock began the Consolidated Plan process in the spring of 1999 when they met with
neighborhood associations from CDBG-eligible areas. For neighborhoods in the eligible areas that did
not have established neighborhood associations, flyers were sent out to every household and meetings to
determine their needs were held. Needs assessments were conducted at each neighborhood meeting.
Areas where meetings were held are listed with their corresponding census tracts.
Neiahborhoods
Census Tracts
Arnett Benson
3.01, 3.02
Jackson Mahon
2.01.2.02
North Overton
6.03, 6.05
Harwell
24
Slaton Bean
13
Heart of Lubbock
14
Chatman Hill
1
Martin Ameen
25
Unorganized Areas Census Tracts
Central East Lubbock 10,11
Southeast 24,25
East Central 12
Southwest 17.03
Northeast 9
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Community and Homeless Needs Assessments
In September 1999, City staff held a Focus Group meeting with area non -profits to participate in a
strategic planning process for non -housing community development needs. The priorities from this
meeting became a resource for the determination of priority needs. (See Appendix) The agencies
participating in this process are listed below:
Community Housing Resource Board
Housing Authority of the City of Lubbock
South Plains AIDS Resource Center
South Plains Workforce Development Board
Lubbock MHMR
United Way of Lubbock
Covenant Hospital -Senior Program
Chatman Memorial Center, Inc.
City of Lubbock -Business Liaison
UMC -Seniors Are Special Program
Lubbock United Neighborhood Association
South Plains Food Bank
Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation
Community Health Center of Lubbock
Health Department of the City of Lubbock
City of Lubbock Environmental Inspection Service
Catholic Family Services
Community Development Staff
Also in September 1999, staff held a Continuum of Care Needs Assessment. Gathered in this meeting
were agencies from across the city who provide homeless services and homeless prevention services.
Also included in the group were agencies providing support services to the homeless. They identified the
sub -populations in Lubbock, the services we have and the services we need. The results of this meeting
became a resource for determining the gaps in local services. (See Appendix) The agencies taking part
in this assessment are listed below:
South Plains AIDS Resource Center
Lubbock Independent School District
South Plains Food Bank
Women's Protective Services
Lubbock MHMR
South Plains Children's Shelter
VA Clinic
South Plains Consumer Housing Coalition
HUD
Community Development Staff
Housing Authority of the City of Lubbock
Catholic Family Services
South Plains Workforce Development Board
United Way of Lubbock
Community Health Center of Lubbock
LIFE Independent Living Center
Interfaith Hospitality Network - Homeless Families
Community Housing Resource Board
Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation
The City of Lubbock will continue to monitor the needs of the community through its participation in the
Lubbock Housing Consortium and the Lubbock Homeless Consortium. Needs assessment shall continue
annually in the targeted areas.
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
The City of Lubbock will implement the Consolidated Plan by using the Community Development
Department as the lead agency with three basic responsibilities — administration, financial and field
services. The Community Development Department's mission statement is as follows:
"To create positive change for the citizens of Lubbock
by promoting self-sufficiency through partnerships In
economic development, quality housing, and neighborhood reinvestment."
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Chart 1.1
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The administrative staff is responsible for the development and monitoring of the Consolidated Plan, the
Annual Action Plan and the end of year CAPER report. They oversee all technical assistance workshops,
the annual allocation process, contract approval process, IDIS reporting process and sub -recipient
compliance monitoring. This area provides staff support to the Community Development and Services
Board and implements the City Council approval process.
Community Development -Financial
The financial staff is responsible for the IDIS process including project setup, draws, updates and
closeouts. They oversee the reimbursement process and the internal financial system process. Staff
works with the internal and external auditors to assure that all financial requirements for both city and
federal governments are being met. They oversee the mortgage loan servicer and assist with credit
counseling for delinquent clients.
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Community Development -Field Services
The field service staff is responsible for the in-house affordable housing programs such as the
rehabilitation, reconstruction, critical repair and barrier free programs. Staff oversees the development of
homeowner program guidelines, intake and approval of applicants, initial inspections, work write-ups,
procurement procedures, inspection of work, reimbursement, loan setup and closing, client follow-up,
loan servicing and collection of past due accounts. In addition, the inspectors also provide assistance to
sub -recipients using our funds for rehabilitation or construction and perform inspections for compliance
with HUD and local building standards and codes.
Community Development and Services Board and City Council
The Community Development and Services Board is a 17 -member board appointed by City Council for
three-year terms. Board make up is as follows:
1. Two members from each of the six City Council Districts that live or work in that district
(12 members).
2. Five members shall be elected public officials, their representatives, or other such
officials as may be available to serve.
3. 1/3 of the members shall represent census tracts with incomes below the poverty level.
The Community Development and Services Board meets monthly. Responsibilities of the Board include
policy recommendations, review of applications for funding, annual allocation recommendations to City
Council for CDBG, ESG, and HOME, final determination of the allocation of State of Texas Community
Services Block Grant funds, recommend amendments to the Consolidated Plan, and participation in the
Consolidated Plan process.
Chart 1.2
Policy and Allocation Decision -Making Flow Chart
I Citizens of Lubbock I
y City Council
City Manager 1Community Development and Services Board
Assistant City Manager . __. _ .. _ - --._- -........._.... -.. -. -.---........ -..I
Community Development Staff
Advisory Capacity
Supervisory Capacity
Non -Profit, For -Profit and Public Agencies
The Community Development Department works with non -profits, for -profits and public agencies to
achieve the Consolidated Plan's established goals. The two key roles these outside agencies serve are:
1. They receive funds through the competitive allocation process to serve low-income and homeless
families throughout the community.
2. They provide a resource for needs assessments, networking and communication of services to low-
income or homeless clients.
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Many of these groups participate in the Lubbock Homeless Consortium and the Lubbock Housing
Consortium. The Homeless Consortium's membership consists of emergency shelter facilities, MHMR,
drug/alcohol abuse rehab facilities, health organizations, the local housing authority, churches, advocacy
groups, AIDS organizations and social service agencies. The Housing Consortium's membership
consists of affordable housing agencies, realtors, banks, mortgage companies, local HUD staff, advocacy
groups and the local housing finance corporation. These organizations meet on a monthly basis to share
information, ask advice, identify needs and resources, and provide the public information on affordable
housing and homeless issues through events during the year. Community Development staff has
representatives on both consortia and is an active participant in their activities.
Community Development also draws on public agencies as resources or partners for housing and
economic development programs and to better serve the low-income community. These agencies
include local schools and universities, state agencies, and the local housing authority.
Public Housing Authority
The local housing authority for Lubbock is set up as a separate entity from the City. The Mayor appoints
a five -member Board of Commissioners for two-year terms. This is the limit of the City's role in oversight.
The Lubbock Housing Authority (LHA) acts as an independent agency. Their decisions as to hiring,
contracting, procurement and planning do not have to be approved by the City Council nor do they
provide reports to the City. Their governing board oversees those decisions. While they are a separate
agency, they are participants in both the Lubbock Housing Consortium and the Lubbock Homeless
Consortium. Community Development staff attends LHA's monthly board meetings in an effort to keep all
lines of communication open.
The Housing Authority consults with the City in preparing their five-year plan for HUD. They look to the
current Consolidated Plan for the development of this plan. In addition, they are able to request funding
for programs through the City's annual allocation process and have received funding in the past.
Summary and Gaps
The strengths of this system include allowing for competition and having a concentrated effort in identified
areas called target areas. This means the majority of our funds are spent in these areas in order to make
a visible impact. By using request for proposals for specific needs there is better control in reaching the
goals of the plan. By using a combination of both the private sector and public sector we are able to
reach our goals, assist small business contractors, and be cost effective.
Gaps in the delivery system for the institutional structure outlined above include a need for better
coordination to avoid duplication of efforts and a continued emphasis on communication with other
organizations.
OVERVIEW OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
The City of Lubbock goes to every effort to gain the citizens' input in both the Consolidated Plan and the
Annual Action Plan. The City Council appoints an advisory board called the Community Development
and Services Board (CDSB) made up of representatives from each district representing the low-income
areas, public sector, business sector, and disabled. This Board meets once a month and advises the City
Council on policy, funding, and needs.
To better inform the Board and Council, staff meets with neighborhood associations in low -to -moderate
income areas. A strategic planning session is conducted with citizens to identify needs and priorities for
their area as well as citywide. This is done on an annual basis in target areas for our Action Plan and for
the Consolidated Plan process.
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In addition to meeting with the neighborhood associations, the City holds periodic focus group meetings
with non-profit and affordable housing agencies. At these meetings a strategic planning session is
conducted to identify needs, priorities, and strategies for the City. The results of these focus group
meetings and the neighborhood meetings are presented to the advisory board. From this information the
Board identifies high, medium, and low priorities, as well as target areas. These recommendations are
presented to City Council for consideration.
To better publicize these decisions, the City produces a Citizen's Guide that relates information about the
process, grants, priorities and policies. This guide is available to all citizens and is distributed to the
Board, non-profit agencies, and the media.
Access to Information
Each year during the allocation process, the City takes applications for ESG, HOME and CDBG funding
requests. The Community Development and Services Board reviews the submissions and makes a
recommendation to the City Council. These recommendations are published in the local paper and
minority papers and a public hearing is held to allow for comments. The published recommendations
include the funds expected to be made available through grants and program income.
At mid -year, reallocation of program income and unused funds from the previous year occurs. The Board
makes a recommendation to City Council and a Public Hearing is held to take comments and amend the
annual action plan.
For the Consolidated Plan, the Community Development and Services Board reviews the draft and holds
a public hearing for comments. They then recommend the document to the City Council who reviews it,
holds a second public hearing to take comments, and approves the final Consolidated Plan.
Anti -displacement
The City of Lubbock follows all acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act and
Section 104(d), and will minimize or alleviate displacement of residents and businesses whenever
possible.
Publishing the Plan
A draft summary of the Plan is presented to the Community Development and Services Board, who holds
a public hearing to allow for citizens' comments. After being reviewed, changes are made, and the Board
makes a recommendation to the City Council to accept the Plan. Prior to a public hearing, a summary will
be published in the local papers and copies are made available at City Hall and the municipal libraries.
Copies are also made available to citizens at their request. The City Council then holds a public hearing
to allow citizens the opportunity for comments. Comments are considered and the final version is
approved by City Council.
Public Hearings
Two City Council hearings are held each year, one for the allocation in June and one at the beginning of
each calendar year for the reallocation. There are also Community Development and Services Board
meetings at which additional information is made available and hearings set as needed. The City Council
holds a special public hearing in June that is in the evening to allow for better citizen participation. The
Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and
accommodations are made for people with special needs. There is a Spanish-speaking interpreter
available if required.
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Notice of Public Hearings
Notice of public hearings are published in the paper at least ten to fourteen days prior to the hearing.
Notices are placed in the daily paper as well as weekly minority papers. The notices are placed as
special notices in the regular sections of the paper not in the legal section.
Access to Meetings/Records
The City of Lubbock complies with the American with Disabilities Act as well as the Texas Open Meetings
Act for all of its meetings. Meeting notices are posted outside City Hall 72 hours before the meeting and
access is available to the public for these meetings. The City also complies with the Texas Open
Records Act when dealing with request for information.
Citizen Comments
The City allows 30 days for citizens' comments prior to sending the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plan into HUD. Each comment is considered prior to the final submission.
Substantial Amendments
The City considers a substantial amendment to be the following:
1. A change of 25% of the annual allocation for the Grant; pr
2. Changes in priorities or use of CDBG funds from one activity to another.
In the event of an amendment, a public hearing is held and comments taken following the same
procedures as with the annual allocation process.
Performance Reports
The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is produced each year by the City of
Lubbock for the public and HUD. There is a 15 -day comment period for review by the public. Copies are
made available in our office and the local library branches. Any comments received are made part of the
CAPER and forwarded to HUD. In addition, staff also provides the Community Development and
Services Board with periodic updates on sub -grantees performance. This allows the Board to stay
informed on how the funds are spent and if goals are being reached.
Technical Assistance
The City of Lubbock offers two technical assistance workshops annually usually includes a general
overview, the application process, City Council policies, construction requirements, and other topics as
needed. Assistance is also offered to any agency or individual wishing to request our funds. Staff meets
one on one with agencies to answer questions related to the allocation process and to discuss issues
pertaining to their specific projects.
Complaints
Citizen complaints are addressed by the appropriate person within the Community Development
Department. Any decision can be appealed up to the Assistant City Manager. Written responses are
given to all written requests. A response is provided within a 15 -day period when practical. If citizens are
still not satisfied, they are referred to the Regional HUD Office in Fort Worth.
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FY 2000-2003 Consolidated Plan Timeline
Urban Empowerment Zone Application.................................................................... Completed August 1998
Neighborhood Meetings...............................................................................................
Spring -Summer 1999
FocusGroup Meeting.......................................................................................................
September 7, 1999
Homeless Needs Assessment.......................................................................................
September 20, 1999
CDSB Meeting -Work Session to Determine Priority Needs Tables....................................October
13, 1999
CDSB Meeting -Approval of Targeting & Priorities Needs ...............................................
November 10, 1999
City Council Approval of Targeting & Priorities Needs ......................................................
December 9, 1999
FY2000 Technical Assistance Workshop......................................................................
December 15, 1999
CDSB Meeting -Approval of Summary of Objectives...........................................................
February 9, 2000
FY 2000 Technical Assistance -Release Applications.......................................................
February 22, 2000
Advertise Public Hearing on 3/8/00...................................................................................
February 29, 2000
CDSB Meeting -Public Hearing -Consolidated Plan Draft..........................................................March
8, 2000
FY2000 Applications Due to City ...........................................................................................March
24, 2000
CDSB Meeting -Citizens' Comments -Consolidate Plan Draft....................................................April
12, 2000
CDSB Meeting -Applications Distributed for Review..................................................................April
12, 2000
CDSBEvaluates Applications................................................:........................................
April 1 -May 9, 2000
CDSB Meeting -Finalize Recommendation for Action Plan Projects .........................................
May 10, 2000
CDSB Meeting -Citizens' Comments -Consolidated Plan Draft ..................................................
May 10, 2000
CDSB Meeting -Approve Final Version of Consolidated Plan.....................................................June
7, 2000
Advertise Public Hearing for Action Plan/Consolidated Plan .....................................................June
4, 2000
City Council Public Hearing -Action Plan/Consolidated Plan....................................................June 20, 2000
30 -Day Comment Period Begins..............................................................................................June 20, 2000
30 -Day Comment Period Ends.................................................................................................. July 20, 2000
Submit FY 2000 Action Plan and FY 2000-03 Consolidated Plan to HUD
.......................... August 15, 2000
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CHAPTER 2
HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter focuses on the housing characteristics within the 115 square mile area of Lubbock, Texas.
In addition to 1970, 1980 and 1990 US Bureau of Census statistics, information from the Lubbock
Apartment Association, Lubbock Association of Realtors, City of Lubbock Planning and Building
Inspection Departments, Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation, Market Lubbock, Inc., Texas
Department of Health and the 1999 Blosser Report were used to develop the tables and narratives shown
below. Using information in this chapter, a housing needs assessment will be addressed in Chapter 3 of
this document.
AREAS WITH CONCENTRATIONS OF LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Areas with a high concentration of low-income households are defined as census tracts with 51% or more
of the population falling below 80% of the area median family income. Using 1990 Census information,
the majority of census tracts in the northeast and southeast quadrants of the city are considered to have
high levels of low-income families as evidenced on Map 2.1.
Map 2.1
Areas with Concentrations of Low -Income Households
d
City of Lubbock
1990 Ce sus Wormation
Si Low In ome Households
25.6
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46.$
35.6 47.7
40.1 37.6
Areas)
28.1 14.7 292
362 62.6
16.9 16.4
112 16.4 26.6
6.6 I 16 1 9 + 17.9
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AREAS WITH CONCERNTRATIONS OF MINORITY POPULATIONS
Areas of the city with higher concentrations of low-income households typically tend to be the areas with
the greatest concentration of minority populations. Using 1990 Census information, this can be seen in
Map 2.2.
Map 2.2
Areas with Concentrations of Minority Populations
City of Lubbock
_j_
e us Information
:%"MCino tyHouseholds
51.
23.26
4.9
44.81
■
0
24.29
13.49
10.61
25.08
ue
41.94
7.96
16.19
17.85
13.5
7.16
14.79
15;56
12.22
5.03
6.31
21
7.4
7.4
4.36
8.91
16.37
8.19
6.2
5.45
12.86
dl rrO RT
CDBG Eligible Areas (Shaded Areas)
HOUSING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS
COBG Eligible Areas (Shaded AReas)
Although there is some group housing available for individuals with mental illness, substance abuse
recovery, and domestic violence, there is limited availability of housing specifically designated for
disabled or handicapped individuals. Apartments constructed since 1996 were required to make a
percentage of their units handicapped accessible. However, most of these new units would not be
considered affordable to low -to -moderate income families. The City does have a barrier -free living
program designed to enable low-income homeowners the opportunity to add ramps, widen doorways and
make other changes in order to increase the accessibility of the home.
HOUSING AVAILABILITY
Due to low interest rates and a stable economy, Lubbock has seen an increase in the number of new
home starts. Another factor that has increased the ability of families to purchase a home is the issuance
of single-family bonds by Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation. 1999 saw the release of $18,000,000 in
bonds for first-time homebuyers who were at or below 115% of the State median family income. Each
applicant was also eligible for a $4,000 grant for down payment and closing cost assistance. Through
September 1999, approximately 139 loans for $7,860,000 had been closed. In addition, another round of
single family bonds in the amount of $21,685,000 will also be released in 2000. This round of funding is
also available for families living in Lubbock County. Historically, 70% of the funds have been used for
families living within the Lubbock city limits.
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Table 2.1
Housing Indicators 1994-1999
Source: City of Lubbock Building Inspection Department and Lubbock Association of Realtors
In the past five years, Lubbock has seen an increase in the number of apartment complexes built. Prior
to 1994, there had been no new construction of apartment units since the early 1980s. Vacancy has
reached 10.14% according to Table 2.2 as of January 2000. This rate has gotten higher as new units
have been added. The overall influx of new units could, over the next few years, mean an easing of rents
in the lower -end range because of the higher vacancy rate. Table 2.3 shows that the occupancy rate is
lowest in the Northeast Quadrant. This quadrant is predominantly made up of low income and minority
households.
Table 2.2
Apartment Occupancy Survey—January 2000
;Unit
Size
Neve
New
MLS
;Average
Year
A artment Units House Permits
=House Sales ,,.
House Price
1995
112
560
2,100
$80,395
1996
272
571
2,111
$85,771
1997
668
542
2,154
$88,793
1998
120
664
2,299
$88,984
1999
100
747
2,397
$94,167
Source: City of Lubbock Building Inspection Department and Lubbock Association of Realtors
In the past five years, Lubbock has seen an increase in the number of apartment complexes built. Prior
to 1994, there had been no new construction of apartment units since the early 1980s. Vacancy has
reached 10.14% according to Table 2.2 as of January 2000. This rate has gotten higher as new units
have been added. The overall influx of new units could, over the next few years, mean an easing of rents
in the lower -end range because of the higher vacancy rate. Table 2.3 shows that the occupancy rate is
lowest in the Northeast Quadrant. This quadrant is predominantly made up of low income and minority
households.
Table 2.2
Apartment Occupancy Survey—January 2000
;Unit
Size
Units
g' Surveyed
UnitsUn11
Occupied
tts
Vacant
Occupancy'
=Factor; °`'
Efficiency Units
783
682
101
87.10%
1 Bedroom Units
6,520
5,924
596
90.86%
2 Bedroom Units
6,329
5,660
669
89.43%
3 Bedroom Units
936
835
101
89.21%
4 Bedroom Units
182
154
28
84.62%
Total
14,750
13,255
1,495
89.86%
Source: Lubbock ADartment Association
Table 2.3
Apartment Occupancy Survey by Quadrant—January 2000
Unit
Size "; ;
Units
Surveyed`'
Units
Occupied`;,
Units
; .Vacant '
Occupancy,
Factor "-
Southwest
5,559
5,021
538
90.32%
Southeast
1,754
1,582
172
90.19%
Northeast
3,138
2,728
410
86.93%
Northwest
4,299
3,924
375
91.28%
Source: Lubbock Apartment Association
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Looking at census information from the last three census in Table 2.4, owner -occupied housing has
decreased while renter -occupied housing has increased. At the same time, the overall vacancy rate
increased from 8.6% in 1970 to 11.2% in 1990. As indicated in Table 2.5, this shift away from
homeownership occurred across all ethnic groups during the past two decades. Table 2.6 reflects a
decrease in household size to 2.65 during the twenty -years from 1970 through 1990.
Table 2.4
Trends in Housing Occupancy 1970-1990
Source: 1970. 1980. and 1990 US Census
Table 2.5
% Housing Occupancy by Ethnicity 1970-1990
Ethnicity`'
1970
1980,
1990
TOTAL UNITS
49,089
66,914
77,802
Occupied Units:
Owner -Occupied
Renter -Occupied
44,874
27,149
17,725
60,783
35,653
25,130
69,094
38,150
30,944
• Owner Occupancy
60.5%
58.7%
55.2%
• Renter Occupancy
39.5%
41.3%
44.8%
Vacant Units
4,215
6,131
8,708
For Sale
726
740
1,094
For Rent
2,175
4,049
5,780
Other
1,314
1 1,342
11,834
Vacancv Rate
8.6%
1 9.2%
1 11.2%
Source: 1970. 1980. and 1990 US Census
Table 2.5
% Housing Occupancy by Ethnicity 1970-1990
Ethnicity`'
Own
Rent
Own
Rent
Own
Rent
Anglo
61%
39%
60%
40%
58%
42%
Black
54%
46%
48%
52%
44%
56%
Hispanic
--
--
51%
49%
49%
51%
Native American
—
--
54%
46%
52%
48%
Asian
--
-•
41%
59%
18%
82%
Snurce- 1970-1990 US Census Some 1970 racial classifications are not available.
Table 2.6
Household Size 1970-1990
Source: 1970-1990 US Census
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Number"pof
Year.
Households
Household'Size,.:
1970
43,458
3.43
1980
60,783
2.86
1990
69,084
2.65
Source: 1970-1990 US Census
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OUSING AFFORDABILITY
According to HUD's definition, a family's housing cost plus utilities should be no more than 30% of their
monthly gross income. The housing affordability gap is the difference between 30% of a household's
annual income and the cost of both utilities and mortgage payments/rent. When families pay between
30% and 50% of their monthly income on housing, they are considered rent burdened. Lubbock families
with median family incomes in both the 0% to 30% and 31% to 50% range may already be rent burdened
or unable to purchase a home because of their income status.
Table 2.7
Annual and Monthly Income for Housing Costs
Source: 1999 HUD Median Family Income for Lubbock
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30% MFI Households - Extremes
-Low Income
Famii` Size'
Family Size'
>1999 Lubbock
Median Family
`Inc'ome
30% of Median
' FamilY'"Income"
30%,ofAnnual 4
Income.For
Hou`sin
30%of Monthly''
Income for
Housin'
1
$30,030
$9,000
$2,700
$225
2
$34,320
$10,300
$3,090
$257
3
$38,610
$11,600
$3,480
$290
4
$42,900
$12,850
$3,855
$321
5
$46,332
$13,900
$4,170
$348
6
$49,764
$14,950
$4,485
$374
7
$53,196 1
$15,950
$4,785 1
$399
8
$56,628 1
$17,000
$5,100 1
$425
Source: 1999 HUD Median Family Income for Lubbock
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50% MFI Households - Low Income
Famii` Size'
999 Lubbock
Median Family 50% of Median
income ;kt Fami!Income
30% of Annual
Income,For
Housiri"
30% of Monthly,
income for
Housin'
1
$30,030
$15,000
$4,500
$375
2
$34,320
$17,150
$5,145
$429
3
$38,610
$19,300
$5,790
$483
4
$42,900
$21,450
$6,435
$536
5
$46,332
$23,150
$6,945
$579
6
$49,764
$24,900
$7,470
$623
7
$53,196
$26,600
$7,980
$665
8
$56,628
$28,300
$8,490
$708
Source: 1999 HUD Median Family Income for Lubbock
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80% MFI Households - Moderate Income
Famil
1999 Lubbock' ` 30% of Annual
Median Family 80%" of Median Income For
size N Income .3t. Fah Income Housin `
30% of"Monthly e:.
Income:for
Housin .
1
$30,030
$24,000
$7,200
$600
2
$34,320
$27,450
$8,235
$686
3
$38,610
$30,900
$9,270
$773
4
$42,900
$34,300
$10,290
$858
5
$46,332
$37,050
$11,115
$926
6
$49,764
$39,800
$11,940
$995
7
$53,196
$42,550
$12,765
$1,064
8
$56,628
$45,300
-_ $13,590
1 $1,133
Source: 1999 HUD Median Family Income for Lubbock
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Affordability — Homeownership Opportunities
According to figures from the Lubbock Association of Realtors, the 1999 average sale price of a home in
Lubbock was $94,167, at $50 per square foot this equates to an 1,800 square foot home. However, a
modest 1,200 square foot, three-bedroom, two -bath home can be purchased in Lubbock for $63,000
based on $50 per square foot. The chart listed below shows the monthly cost and the down payment and
closing cost needed to purchase each example home. In Example 1, few if any families below 80% MFI
would be able to purchase a home in this price range. However, in Example 2, many families in the 51 %
to 80% range could afford to purchase this home with some down payment and closing cost assistance.
To a lesser extent, families in the upper end of the 31 % to 50% range could purchase a new home if they
have down payment and closing cost assistance available to them. Households in the 0% to 30% range
would be unable to purchase either home.
Table 2.8
Home Purchase Affordability
Example 1 • Average Sale Price — Lubbock 1999 (Lubbock Association of Realtors)
1,800 square foot House @ $50/sq. ft. (Estimate)
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 -Car Garage, All Brick
Costs
House Plus Lot $94,167
Less 5% Down Payment $4.708
Loan Amount $89,459
Loan Terms
8%, 30 years
8.5%, 30 years
9%, 30 years
Loan Amount
$89,459
$89,459
$89,459
Annual Debt
Service
$7,877
$8,254
$8,638
Monthly Debt
Service
$656.42
$687.86
$719.81
Example 2: Affordable Home — Lubbock 1999 (Estimate)
1,200 square foot House @ $50/sq. ft.
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1 -Car Garage, All Brick
Costs
House Plus Lot $63,000
Less 5% Down Payment $3.150
Loan Amount $59,850
Loan Terms
8%, 30 years
8.5%, 30 years
9%, 30 years
Loan Amount
$59,850
$59,850
$59,850
Annual Debt
Service
$5,270
$5,522
$5,779
Monthly Debt
Service
$439.15
$460.19
$481.57
Affordability -Rental Housing
Table 2.9 shows the affordability gaps for extremely low (30% MFI) and low income (50% MFI) families.
Families at 80% of the median family income did not show an affordability gap at either 30% or 50% of
income for housing costs. Therefore, the chart for 80% MFI is not included.
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Table 2.9
Affordability Gap for Rental Housing
30% MFI Households — Extremely -Low Income
�.
g557-",7,,,,,77 Affordability Standard Rent Burdened
1
Eff
16
$406
$513
$225
$225
$181
$288
$375
$375
$31
$138
2
1B
2B
$513
$648
$258
$258
$255
$390
$429
$429
$84
$219
3
213
313+
$648
$875
$290
$290
$358
$585
$483
$483
$165
$392
4
2B
3B+
$648
$875
$321
$321
$327
$554
$565
$565
$83
$310
5
313+
$875
$348
$527
$579
$296
6
3B+
$875
$374
1 $501
$623
$252
7
36+
$875
$399
$476
$664
$211
8
36+
$875
$425
$451
$708
$167
*Rent Source: 1999 Blosser Report **Utility Source: HUD Section 8 Allowances
50% MFI Households - Low Income
Affordability Standard
Rent Burdened
Average
dousing at
Housing at
300
Affor'dabillty
50% of
Affordabtllty_
Family
Suitable i
,Monthly
Rent* Plus
Monthly
Gap
Monthly
Gap
xsize -`-
- Unit Size-
<° Utilities**
Incomey_
ncome
Shortfall �e
1
Eff
$406
$375
$31
$625
--
113
$513
$375
$138
$625
--
2
113
$513
$429
$84
$715
--
213
$648
$429
$219
$715
--
3
2B
$648
$483
$165
$804
--
313+
$875
$483
$392
$804
$71
4
2B
$648
$536
$112
$894
--
313+
$875
$536
$339
$894
--
5
3B+
$875
$579
$296
$964
--
6
3B+
$875
$623
$252
$1,038
--
7
36+
$875
$665
$210
$1,108
--
8
3B+
$875
$708
$167
$1,179__
--
*Rent Source: 1999 Blosser Report **Utility Source: HUD Section 8 Allowances
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HOUSING ADEQUACY
For our purpose, the City of Lubbock determines housing condition according to availability,
completeness of plumbing, function, and other physical conditions of the house such as electrical and
structural soundness. The City of Lubbock has differentiated housing units into four groups:
1. Standard and Decent - This type of housing complies with the required minimum building
codes and zoning ordinances.
2. Substandard but Feasible for Rehabilitation - Houses that need rehabilitation not exceeding
50% of the appraised value of the unit after rehabilitation.
3. Substandard but Not Feasible for Rehabilitation - Houses that are at a standard lower than
required by law and necessary rehabilitation to bring them into compliance exceeds 50% of
the appraised value after rehabilitation.
4. Dilapidated and Deteriorated - Houses that have no remaining economic value and
rehabilitation costs to bring them up to code standard would exceed the costs of new
construction.
Table 2.10 shows information obtained by a drive-by inspection of houses by Lubbock Code Enforcement
Officers in each of their enforcement zones in the fall of 1998. The table is broken down into CDBG
eligible and non -eligible areas. Houses were identified by criteria of exterior violations including condition
of roof, paint, wood siding, and windows. Also the properties were identified as in violation if there were
tall weeds, the presence of junk vehicles parked or abandoned in the yards and if the house appeared to
abandoned and accessible (i.e. missing or open doors, windows broken or missing). After the property
was identified with at least three of the criteria, it was then categorized by substandard or standard and
deterioration or no deterioration. Overall, housing in the low income eligible areas of Lubbock show a
greater incident of substandard or deteriorated homes than areas in the non-CDBG-eligible areas.
Table 2.10
Structural Standard Survey 1998 -City of Lubbock EIS
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CDBG::EI! . ibld Areas
Enforcement
Zones
Potentially
Substandard
Non-
Substandard
Some
Deterioration
No
Deterioration
3
12
170
182
0
4
160
1
161
0
5
129
292
278
143
6
158
6
164
0
9
12
55
66
1
11
0
2
0
2
13
46
136
135
1 47
14
2
161
162
1
Sub -Total
519
823
1,148
194
Non-CDBG.EIi ible Areas
Enforcement.
Zones
Potentially
Substandard
Non-
Substandard
Some
Deterioration
No
Deterioration
1
26
8
33
1
2
0
26
11
15
7
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
10
7
10
14
3
12
3
56
59
0
Sub -Total
36
100
117
19
Areas
Total
555
923
1,265
213
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Housing condition is important because inadequate upkeep of property can diminish the aesthetic value
of the neighborhood, reduce property values, decrease willingness to invest In the community by
residents and businesses, reduce property -tax income, and may generally be a precursor to more serious
problems of abandonment and demolition. Examination of the age of housing is a reasonable indicator of
the extent of deterioration. The older the home becomes, the more repairs must be made to keep the
property in good condition. Low-income families living in older homes are unable to keep up the repairs
on their homes due to lack of funds.
HOUSING ACCESSIBIITY
Lubbock currently shows about a 10% vacancy rate for rental units. There are units available and
affordable for the 50% and 80% median income families. The tables show very little if any gap in
affordability making housing accessible to these groups. This is not true of the 30% median income
family. There are affordability gaps in this income category that makes accessibility an issue. Section 8
vouchers from the Lubbock Housing Authority eases this problem for those that are able to receive them.
There is a waiting list for vouchers at this time. Access to affordable housing for the lower income groups
is also hampered due to the competition for units from students attending the four universities/colleges
within the area.
The predominate reason some neighborhoods may be inaccessible to the low -to -moderate income
household is financial. Past growth in new units has been in the higher rent. However in
homeownership, we are beginning to see some mixing of more affordable housing with higher cost
housing in the private sector. The impediments to fair housing study done in 1996 revealed no obvious
impediments. Lubbock publicizes information on fair housing throughout the year in many different
outlets. The City has a fair housing officer to assist and refer claims if and when they arise.
Table 2.11
Housing Units by % Median Family Income and Housing Type/Size 1990
Source: 1990 us Census
The pattern of housing tenure follows the demographic distribution of the City with Anglos being the
largest homeowner and renter group. In 1990, Anglo homeowners comprised 79% of the total
homeowner -occupied units, and 69.7% of the total renter -occupied units. Other racial categories can
further be shown in Table 2.12. Vacancy rates also increased from 9.2% in 1980 to 11.2% in 1990.
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OWNER
RENTER
1BR
21311
3BR
%
11311
2BR
3BR
0-30%
418
1,928
1,693
16.9%
999
978
743
10.2%
31-50%
303
2,544
4,278
29.7%
3,742
2,880
1,127
29.0%
51-80%
312
2,107
10,393
53.5%
5,886
6,986
3,407
60.9%
Source: 1990 us Census
The pattern of housing tenure follows the demographic distribution of the City with Anglos being the
largest homeowner and renter group. In 1990, Anglo homeowners comprised 79% of the total
homeowner -occupied units, and 69.7% of the total renter -occupied units. Other racial categories can
further be shown in Table 2.12. Vacancy rates also increased from 9.2% in 1980 to 11.2% in 1990.
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Table 2.12
Housing Units by Housing Type and Ethnicity 1980-1990
---OWN R=OE
Ethnicity
1980
1990
% Change
1980-1990
Anglo
31,266
30,143
-3.5%
Black
2,023
2,121
4.8%
Hispanic
4,176
5,583
33.7%
Native American
84
128
52.4%
Asian/Other
176 1
175
-0.6%
TOTAL
33,653
38,150
7.0%
`RENTER
-OCCUPIED
Ethnicity
1980
1990
% Change
1980-1990
Anglo
20,487
21,579
5.3%
Black
2,178
2,720
27.9%
Hispanic
3,995
5,848
46.4%
Native American
72
119
65.3%
Asian/Other
1 252
678
169%
TOTAL
25,130
1 30,944
23.1%
VACANT UNITS .,<<
TOTAL
6,168
8,708
41%
Source: 1980 and 1990 US Census
PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING
The Lubbock Housing Authority provides Section 8 vouchers and public housing for Lubbock. They
currently receive 705 Section 8 Vouchers and have requested an additional 200. Information regarding
the Housing Authority's housing units is listed below:
Table 2.13
Lubbock Housing Authority Units and Condition
Number of Public Housing Units
578
Units to be Demolished (HOPE VI)
(Green Fair Manor)
108
Units in Need of Revitalization
(Green Fair Manor)
128
Units in Satisfactory Condition (PHAS)
342
Source: Lubbock Housing Authority
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Section 504 Requirements
Five percent of the Housing Authority's public housing units are handicapped accessible as required by
the Section 504 Needs Assessment.
LOSS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Housing Authority has received HOPE VI funding to demolish 108 units of public housing located in
the Green Fair Manor apartment complex. Currently, approximately 20% of the 108 units are occupied by
housing authority residents. According to the Housing Authority and HUD regulations, these families will
receive relocation assistance under the Uniform Relocation Act. The remaining units have been vacant
for some time so that the loss of these units has, in essence, already been absorbed.
It was announced last year that a private developer plans to purchase housing and apartments in the
North Overton area in order to demolish them and build predominantly single-family homes in the
$125,000 to $175,000 range. According to the 1990 US Census, there were approximately 3,361
housing units in the North Overton area with 881 vacant units. Of the 2,480 units occupied in 1990, only
about 10% of the residents in this area were homeowners with more than 89% of all residents falling
below 80% of the median family income. The purchase of single-family and multi -family properties has
already begun. The City of Lubbock has provided funds in their last action plan (FY 1999) to help
relocate low-income tenants to other housing. Additional funds have been requested for FY 2000.
BARRIERS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
Slow Economic Development
The primary barrier that prevents Lubbock residents from accessing safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable
housing in Lubbock is the lack of sustained economic development. While the state of Texas has seen
an 8% increase in jobs from 1995-1999, the City of Lubbock has only experienced a 3.7% increase.
While Lubbock's median income has seen a 9.2% increase over the past five years, housing costs have
gone up 18%. All this translates into more people having to spend a greater percentage of their income
on housing. The City of Lubbock plans to place a greater emphasis on economic development in the CD
eligible area during the next three years. One of the objectives in Chapter 6 is to create 32 jobs for low -
to -moderate income individuals by September 30, 2003. This increase could create better access to
affordable housing for the families helped.
High Student Population
The City of Lubbock is proud to be the site of four college/university campuses. The presence of these
institutions of higher learning results in a larger than normal young adult renter population. The presence
of these students also tends to artificially inflate rents in Lubbock. The high rents make it difficult for low -
to -moderate income families to locate affordable rental units. The occupancy rate for rental units in
Lubbock averages 89.86%.
Private Development
A new factor that will affect the availability of affordable housing in Lubbock in the short term is a local
neighborhood development project entitled "The Centre" project. This project is a private development
that is planning to gentrify a predominately, low-income neighborhood. The developer is using private
financing to acquire all the properties in an approximate 300 acre area between downtown Lubbock and
Texas Tech University. He then plans to demolish the current structures in the area and rebuild with new
residential, apartments and neighborhood commerical. The plans call for the majority of the acquisition
and demolition to be completed by December 2001. This project will increase the numbers of families
searching for affordable housing. The City has identified our optional relocation policy as a high priority.
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General Overview of City Policies and Procedures
The City has a Comprehensive Land Use Plan, zoning, subdivision, and building codes; there are no
county zoning regulations. This means that the City is in the best position to make changes should any
problems become evident in the future. The City has subdivision review and approval rights within its
extra -territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), which is five (5) miles beyond its corporate limits. This process provides
an opportunity for better coordination with neighboring jurisdictions to alleviate any environmental
concerns that may arise. The City does not have growth control ordinances that could affect the supply of
housing or add to housing costs. The City adopts and solely enforces land use and development related
ordinances within the City limits; therefore, the development process does not involve redundant and
time-consuming steps.
Zoning
The City neither practices exclusionary zoning nor promotes inclusionary zoning. In fact, there are no
growth control measures. This does not mean that the jurisdiction does not care about distribution of land
uses. Instead through the adoption of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan in 1975 and subsequent revision,
the City has encouraged physical development anywhere within the city limits. However, developments
in minority -impacted areas were not strongly promoted until targeting of affordable housing programs
began in 1995. Any non -conforming use structures are allowed until such structures are either
abandoned, destroyed by fire or the use of the structure lapses for more than a year. Variances for
zoning standards are subject to approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Developers are not forced to provide low -and -moderate -income housing through linkages or impact fees.
Developers are also not given incentives through point systems or density bonuses for providing a range
of housing types, including low-income housing. In the end, there is neither a positive or negative impact
that affects the supply of affordable housing as a result of implementing zoning ordinances.
Subdivision Regulations
Like zoning, the primary objective of subdivision regulations is to insure that the process for subdividing
land creates an asset to the community and contributes to the health and safety of the residents. The
platting process promotes orderly growth and assures that adequate public facilities are provided. In tum,
the jurisdiction can be assured, through subdivision regulations that streets and drainage lines are in
good shape when these are dedicated to the city.
Subdivision ordinances do not regulate physical or design characteristics of new housing, but rather the
widths of rights-of-way, alleys, streets, easements, lot configuration, lot size and subdivision design. The
approval of subdivision platting has been delegated to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and
includes a process that allows all necessary City departments and local utility companies to review the
plat. The Commission and City departments have taken efforts to streamline the approval process to cut
down unnecessary delays and costs to developers.
Building Codes
The City of Lubbock has adopted the Unified Building Code (UBC) for construction regulations pertinent
to construction maintenance, rehabilitation, or demolition of dwelling units. Local amendments have been
adopted to address topics (local problems or conditions) not included in the UBC. The Building Board of
Appeals was created for the purpose of periodically reviewing regulations, making recommendations to
the City Council regarding adoption of regulations that are beneficial and necessary, and considering
specific requests to vary the standards.
Existing structures that are unsafe or otherwise unfit for habitation or use, due to lack of maintenance,
abandonment, exposure to the elements, damage, and other conditions, are required to be abated by
repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal. The owner is afforded options for abatement and advised
that if no actions are taken within a specified time period, then a public hearing may be held to declare the
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structure a public nuisance and order its removal. Abatement of structures by repair or rehabilitation does
not mean that a building must be made to comply with standards for newly -constructed buildings. It is
only necessary to make these structures safe, sanitary, and functional (electrical, heating, plumbing and
fire safety protection).
Land Use
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is used as a guide for future developments. The underlying concept
for a land use plan is to promote the stability of existing land uses and protect them from inharmonious
influences and harmful intrusions. Therefore, environmental aspects such as air pollution, drainage, fire
hazard, traffic, overcrowding, and preservation, are involved in the evaluation of land use.
Impact Fees
The City of Lubbock has no impact fee system.
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CHAPTER 3
HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT
HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Consolidated Plan requires that population needs for affordable housing be addressed. A specific
area of concern is population needs in different income categories. The three income categories
examined here are:
Extremely -Low Income — 0% to 30% of the Median Family Income (HUD)
Low Income — 31 % to 50% of the Median Family Income (HUD)
Moderate Income — 51 % to 80% of the Median Family Income (HUD)
All income categories are based on median family income (MFI) for the Lubbock area as determined
annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). According to the 1990 Census,
the MFI for the City of Lubbock is $30,826. The current MFI for 1999 is $42,900 for a family of four.
EXTREMELY -LOW INCOME CATEGORY
Extremely -low income households are those with incomes below 30% of the MFI. The 1990 Census
states that the City of Lubbock has 18,719 households in this income category constituting 27% of the
total households. This income category can be partially broken down into 7,823 renters and 2,754
homeowners. Important groups to be examined in this and all income categories include single parent
families, the elderly, and the disabled.
In 1990, 18.6% (34,593) of the total population was considered below the poverty level, of which 48%
fell in the extremely -low income category. Of the total 4,189 families that had an income below the
poverty level in 1980, about 63% were female -headed households. In 1990, the number of female -
headed households below the poverty level increased to 71 % (See Table 3.1).
Elderly households in 1990 totaled 7,434 and represented 10.8% of the total population. Income data.
for the elderly, defined as those 65 years of age and older, is not available. However, it is known that
the percentage of low- and extremely -low income elderly homeowners increased from 12.8% in 1980 to
16.2% in 1990. The 1990 Census also reported that 9,389 elderly are homeowners (2,574 renters) of
which 2,868 households have incomes below 51% of Lubbock's MFI. Although precise details are
lacking, it is generally believed that the elderly will continue to be a growing group in this income
category. This is believed true because the elderly are often dependent upon fixed incomes and faced
with ever increasing medical expenses. Further, the growth of this group, in this and every income
category, is plausible in light of the fact that by the year 2000 the elderly are expected to constitute 21%
of the total population (up from 9.7% in 1990).
The best information regarding people with disabilities includes other individuals identified as a "special
population." Special population households include disabled persons, victims of domestic violence,
homeless persons, persons with AIDS, persons, in drug abuse/alcohol treatment, and persons with
mental retardation. Real income data for households with special needs are not available for Lubbock.
However, because of the nature of their physical condition, it is known that their income often falls in the
extremely -low category. These households often rely heavily on welfare benefits such. as social security;
supplemental income, and TANF. With Texas ranking very low in the nation in relation to welfare
benefit distribution, it is likely that households with special needs cannot sufficiently support themselves.'
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Table 3.1
Households Below Poverty Level 1980-1990
Table 3.2
Household Composition by % Median Family Income and Ethnicity
`Ethnicity
Extreme) Low °.
Low
Percent .
All Others
%'i990
. House-
'holds-
�0-30%,
1980A A
1990
Increase
House
holds
Total
.House-
holds'
,>81°/a
White
,E
22%
7,764
Median
3,710
7%
28,769
55%
African-
American
Household Income
$15,732
$24,130
53.4%
339
8%
.Median Female
29%
Hispanic
4,357
39%
2,731
Household Iricome
952
8%
3,230
29%
Native -
American
64
21%
70
23%
5
2%
Total Households
60,980
69,084
13.4%
42%
127
Number of Households Below
1 45
1 5%
1 321
37%
Poverty Level:
Married Couples
2,868
2,926
2.0%
4.2%
Female -Headed
1,275
2,179
70.9%
3.2%
Male -Headed
346
332
-4.0%
0.5%
Others
5,086
5,938
16.8%
8.6%
Over 65
1,904
2,045
7.4%
3.0%
Total Households Below .
11 9479 j
13;420.
16 9% ,}
"
19.4%
Table 3.2
Household Composition by % Median Family Income and Ethnicity
`Ethnicity
Extreme) Low °.
Low
:Moderate
All Others
. House-
'holds-
�0-30%,
�`°!° �,
House
:holds
31-50%
% .�
House
holds
%'
.House-
holds'
,>81°/a
White
11,621
22%
7,764
15%
3,710
7%
28,769
55%
African-
American
2,317
48%
819
18%
339
8%
1,304
29%
Hispanic
4,357
39%
2,731
24%
952
8%
3,230
29%
Native -
American
64
21%
70
23%
5
2%
115
38%
Asian
1 360
42%
127
1 15%
1 45
1 5%
1 321
37%
Source: 1990 US Census
Median Income $30,826 (1990 Census)
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Race
Comparing income by race, 48% of all African-Americans, 42% of all Asians, 39% of all Hispanics 22% of
all Anglos and 21 % of all Native -Americans are in the extremely -low income category (See Table 3.2).
The City feels that by targeting programs to specific low-income areas, these extremely -low income
households will be addressed.
Housing Overcrowding
The City of Lubbock shows a clear trend of decreasing family size, mirroring that found at the state and
national level. Reasons for such a trend include the increase in females entering the job market, the
increasing delay in the onset of child bearing, and the increasing cost burden of child rearing. While this
trend generally extends across the City, the incidence of overcrowding remains prevalent especially
among large, extremely -low and low-income families and among large minority families. An overcrowded
household is defined as a household with more than one person per room. Incidence of overcrowding
occurs among both renters and owners but is most prevalent among renters as shown below in Table 3.3.
Table 3.3
Percent Incidence of Overcrowding by % Family Income 1990
:INCOME ,'
OWNER;;
RENTER
(%)
.
0-30%
17.6%
65.0%
31-50%
16.8%
69.3%
51-80%
14.5%
50.2%
Source: Bureau of the Census. 1990
In 1990, 65% of extremely -low income renters as compared to approximately 18% of homeowners
experienced overcrowding. Renters in the low-income category experience a higher incidence of
overcrowding (69.3°/x) than in either of the other two income categories. It is important to note that 22%
(534) of large family renters fall in the extremely -low income category.
Housing Affordability
Housing affordability is based on a standard established by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The HUD standard states that a family should spend no more than 30% of its gross
annual income for housing costs plus utilities. The housing affordability gap is the difference between
30% of a family's annual income and the combined costs of utilities, mortgage payment/rent, and taxes
and insurance on a home annually.
Income is one determining factor of housing affordability and choice. With a median family income of
$30,826 in the City of Lubbock, and an average home value of $55,000 in 1990, it is apparent that some
families below 80% and most below 50% of the median income may not be able to afford to buy a home
in Lubbock. (See Table 2.8)
Rental rates in the City depend on the type of housing (i.e. duplex, apartment, etc.) and location within the
City. Maintenance of units also effects affordability. The most affordable units for extremely -low income
households tend to be potentially substandard and concentrated in the north and northeastern parts of
Lubbock. Rents for all size units have increased every year since 1990 (See Table 3.4) making it more
difficult for extremely -low income households to obtain affordable housing. Although new rental units are
being built, most are in the high rent range. These units coming into the market could help to keep the
average rental rates elevated.
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Table 3.4
Average Rents 1995-1999*
Year
Average Rent
Average Per S.F.
% Change
($)
($)
Efficiency Apartment
1995
$298
$0.66
+2.05%
1996
$331
$0.73
+11.07%
1997
$333
$0.72
+0.60%
1998
$332
$0.73
-0.30%
1999
$336
$0.74
+1.20%
1995-1999
'"
+12.75%
1; -Bedroom Apartment
E.
_
1995
$381
$0.57
+3.25%
1996
$397
$0.59
+4.20%
1997
$407
$0.61
+2.52%
1998
$420
$0.63
+3.19%
1999
$427
$0.64
+1.67%
1995-1999
--
"-
+12.07%
2-Bedr6om Apartmerif
,F
1995
$488
$0.51
+1.67%
1996
$502
$0.53
+2.87%
1997
$514
$0.54
+2.39%
1998
$528
$0.55
+2.72%
1999
$540
$0.56
+2.27%
1995-1999
+10.66%
3=Bedroom Apartment
1995
$641
$0.50
+0.63%
1996
$669
$0.53
+4.37%
1997
$667
$0.53
-0.30%
1998
$719
$0.56
+7.80%
1999
$737
$0.57
+2.50%
1995-1999
--
--
+13.03%
Source: Blosser Report, February 1999
*Does not include utilities.
The need for affordable housing for the extremely -low income category is exemplified by the large number
of applicants looking for rental housing units who are turned down because their gross income does not
meet the income criterion at twice the amount of the rent. This is problematic because this category of
households is the most unlikely to be able to afford to buy a home and therefore depend upon affordable
rental units and public housing to obtain decent and safe living units. With more than a quarter (27%) of
the total households falling in the extremely -low income category, it is believed that the affordability gap will
continue to expand while expenditures escalate and incomes remain constant in the current economic
conditions.
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LOW-INCOME CATEGORY
Low-income households are those households having incomes between 31% to 50% of the MFI. In the
1990 Census, there were a total of 8,154 households in this category with approximately 4,968 (61 %) being
renters and 3,186 (39%) being homeowners. The low-income households represent 17% of the total
households in the City. Of the approximate 35,345 households below the poverty level in the City, 17% are
in the low-income category.
As mentioned in the previous section, the extremely -low and low-income populations contain a significant
number of female -headed households. In 1980, the MFI for a female head -of -household was about 53%
lower than that of married couples. Again, 1980 figures show a large percentage (65%) of those below the
poverty level in 1980 to be female head -of -households. Table 3.1 distinctly shows female -headed
households as the fastest growing below poverty level population.
The information regarding the elderly and disabled populations discussed under the extremely -low income
category applies to the low-income category as well.
Race
The racial breakdown for this income group can be seen in Table 3.2. 24% of all Hispanics, 23% of all
Native Americans, 18% of all African-Americans, 15% of all Anglos, and 15% of all Asians are in this
income category.
Housing Overcrowding
As discussed before, housing overcrowding is prevalent among large, extremely -low and low-income, and
large minority families. Table 3.3 shows that 16.8% of owners and 69.3% of renters in this category face
overcrowding problems. Renters in this income category encounter more overcrowding problems than
renters in either the extremely -low or moderate -income categories. Twenty-one percent or 508 large -family
renters fall in the low-income category.
Low-income Hispanic households have the most housing overcrowding at 78.2% of renters and 60.6% of
homeowners. From the 1990 Census data, it is estimated that a high percentage of African-American
households (68.7% renters and 54.3% of homeowners) also suffer from housing overcrowding.
Housing Affordability
With the median income for Lubbock residents at $30,826 and the fair market rent at $404, persons in
this income category will have to spend more than 30% of their monthly gross income for rent. Two-
bedroom apartments range from $345 to $440, excluding utilities, such as light and gas, and the housing
stock is not increasing.
MODERATE -INCOME CATEGORY
Moderate -income households are those with an income that falls between 51%-80% of the MFI. In 1990,
there were approximately 11,150 moderate -income households, of which 6,244 (56%) were renters and
4,906 (44%) homeowners. As examined earlier, a large percentage of those falling below the poverty
level are female -headed households, the elderly, and the disabled.
While discussion about the disabled population has been limited up to this point, some general notions
should be established. Despite the passage of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, which
became effective in July of 1992, there have been few modifications made to accommodate the needs of
persons with disabilities, especially in terms of barrier -free housing environments. According to one
disabled representative, it is becoming frustrating to look for accessible and affordable housing in
Lubbock, particularly rental units.
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Race
Comparing race to income, one finds from Table 3.2 that this income category is comprised of 8% of all
African-Americans, 8% of all Hispanics, 7% of all Anglos, 5% of all Asians, and 2% of all Native -
Americans.
Housing Overcrowding
As evident in Table 3.3, overcrowding in this income category, like the other two income groups, occurs
most often among renters rather than owners, 50.2% and 14.5% respectively. The highest percentage of
large -family renters 26% (627) fall in the moderate -income category. Generally, overcrowding is less
common for those in this income category than for either the extremely -low or low-income categories.
Housing Affordability
Though households in this category have considerably higher incomes than those in the other two groups
discussed here, affordability is still a problem especially among those at the lower end of the range.
Evidently, not every household in this category can afford rents, and correspondingly, cannot freely move
to housing units of their choice.
Some general information about Lubbock renters and owners is helpful in understanding affordability of
housing in the City. One can see from Table 3.5 below that there are a large number of renters in the
City. The large numbers are augmented by the fact that 16% of the total population is made up of
students. The college student population, estimated at 29,077 in 1989, greatly increases competition for
affordable rental housing as they drive up demand. This fact combined with a low affordable housing
supply is expected to continue increasing rents in the City for years to come. All in all, approximately
45% of the total population are renters.
Table 3.5
Households by Type and Age 1990
Age
Homeowners
Renters
%
Total
0<25
844
8.5%
9,053
91.5%
9,897
25-64
27,970
59.2%
19,313
40.8%
47,224
65+
9,389
78.5%
2,574
21.5%
11,963
Total
38,203
55.3%
30,940
44.7%
69,084
Source: 1990 US Census
There is a decreasing trend in homeownership as more households are becoming renters. Between
1980 and 1990, renters increased by 3.5% while homeowners dropped by the same percentage.
INCIDENTS OF LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN
Since legislation in 1996, the Texas Department of Health has been required to keep a registry of children
who have elevated lead levels in their blood. The information in Tables 3.6 and 3.7 show the number of
children reported in Lubbock with M blood level of lead for the years 1997-1999. Where city health
departments have funds to participate, contact is made with the parents of the children at lower levels to
provide education about lead poisoning and follow-up testing. The City of Lubbock Health Department
does not participate with the State in this program. Levels between 10 and 20 mcg/dL should receive
education and follow-up testing. The Regional Texas Department of Health staff will do environmental
follow-up for those children with 20 mcg/dL venous results only.
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Table 3.6
City of Lubbock — Reported Lead Level by Year
Texas Department of Health - Environmental Epidemiology & Toxicology Division
Texas Child Lead Registry — LubbocK Re ortea Leaa Levels iyyy
Hispanic
Lead Level
(OgIdL)<1
ears
1 '``to 2 ears,
2 to' A ears ..
to� 6 , ears
= 6"to 15 ears
Total«, `
<10
232
210
279
295
364
1,380
10 to 20
2
4
4
4
1
15
20 to 45
0
0
0
0
0
1 0
45 to 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
> 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
23 4
214 -
283
29'9
365
1;395
Total - .
281
257..
Non -Hispanic
356' „
:`. 471
: 1,702
Lead level
(PqIdL)<1
ears
1 t6'2 'ears'
<' 2 to 4 years
to 6 ears
6 Eto .15x ears ,
Total
<10
1'64
137
163
163
302
929
>10 to < 20
1
3
4
8
0 1
16
>20to<45
0
0
0
0
0
0
> 45 to < 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
> 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
. _ Total
< . ,165
140,;
167,'
:.:171
302,
945
Includes children tested with venous, capillary and unknown sample type blood draws.
Texas Child Lead Registry — LubbocK Reported Leatl Levels iuva
Hispanic
Lead Level
(pg/dL)<1
years
1 to 2 years.
2 to'4 earn
4 to 6 years
6 to 15` ears
Total
<10
277
252
331
348
469
1,677
10 to 20
4
4
5
8
2
23
20 to 45
0
1
1
0
0
2
45 to 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
> 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total - .
281
257..
337.. ; .;
356' „
:`. 471
: 1,702
Non -Hispanic
Lead ,Level,.
(pg/dL)<1.
years,
1 to 2 ears 3 '
21o'4 ears ,.
-to 6'ears
6 to 15� ears`.
Total
<10
219
191
192
204
330
1,136
10 to 20
1
5
12
3
6
27
20 to 45
0
1
0
0
0
1
45 to 70
0
1
1
0
0
2
> 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total.
220
198
336 ' ...
1,166
*Includes children tested with venous, capillary and unknown blood draws.
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Table 3.6 (Continued)
City of Lubbock — Reported Lead Level by Year
Texas Department of Health - Environmental Epidemiology & Toxicology Division
Texas Child Lead Registry—Lubbock Reportea t-eaa Levels 'Ibyr
Hisoanic
Lead Level
(pgldL
<1 ears
.1 to `2 years,
� �2 to� 4vears
�to6 ears
� 6 to 15years `
� Total ; -
<10
261
263
304
401
488
1,717
10 to 20
2
8
12
7
3
32
20 to 45
0
0
1
0
0
1
45 to 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
> 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
263''
271
317
408 =
491
1,750
0
0
0
Non -His anic
Total Re orted'
=2,340 ,-2986&-,;2
Lead Level.
883 +
8091
4,
7dL
(po<10
<1 ears.
�` 1'to 2 ears
2 to 4 'ears _
Io 6 ears ..
6 to 15' ears .
Total
201
164
191
240
303
1,099
10 to 20
0
8
16
5
1
30
20 to 45
0
2
1
0
1
4
45 to 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
> 70
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total.201x
305
1,133
*Includes children tested with venous, capillary and unknown blood draws.
Table 3.7
3 -Year Summary of Reported Lead Levels — Lubbock, Texas
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lead Level
1997
1998.
1998
3=Year Total
<10
2,309
2,813
2,816
7,938
E:'
L
10 to 20
31
50
62
143
,Er
V"
20 to 45
0
3
5
8
A-
T_
45 to 70
0
2
0
2
E',
.D_
>70
0
0
0
0
Total Re orted'
=2,340 ,-2986&-,;2
883 +
8091
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LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
Housing built prior to 1979 has the potential for lead-based paint. Table 3.8 shows the number of homes
citywide that were built prior to 1979. Of the 77,852 housing units in Lubbock in 1990, 62,241 were
constructed prior to 1979. This equates to 80% of the housing stock that could have a problem with lead-
based paint.
Table 3.8
Pre -1979 Housing
Source: 1 uuu us L:ensus
Table 3.9 shows the age of housing broken down by the two lowest income categories, low and extremely
low income.
Table 3.9
Housing Units by Age and Household Income 1990
,,-Housing type ..
'.Housing Units
1939 or earlier
3,181
1940-1949
6,091
1950-1959
14,889
1960-1969
18,784
1970-1979
19,296
Total Pre -1979
62,241
Total Housing Units
77,852
Source: 1 uuu us L:ensus
Table 3.9 shows the age of housing broken down by the two lowest income categories, low and extremely
low income.
Table 3.9
Housing Units by Age and Household Income 1990
,,-Housing type ..
Pre 1940
1940 1,959
1960 1979 ,
:!TOTAL .
Homeowners:
Extremely -Low
465
2,796
2,182
5,443
Low
221
1,911
1,065
3,197
Sub Total
686
4,707
3,247
8,640
Renters:
Extremely -Low
714
3,098
6,811
10,623
Low
447
1,973
4,144
6,564
Sub Total
1,161
5,071
10,955
1 17,187
TOTAL
1,847
9,778
14,202
25,827
Source: HUD Data Table, 1990.
PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING NEEDS
The Lubbock Housing Authority maintains 578 public housing units and as of May 2000 receives 705
Section 8 vouchers. They have waiting lists for both programs as noted in Tables 3.11 and 3.12. They
applied for an additional 200 Section 8 vouchers in the Spring of 2000. They have not been notified as to
whether or not they will receive the additional vouchers.
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Table 3.10
Rental Housing Needs of Families In the Jurisdiction by Family Type
Scale: I =No impact to 5=Severe Impact
Table 3.11
Housing Needs of Families on Public Housing Waiting Lists -Fall 1999
Farinily'-Ty pe
bv6ralV-.
Aftoi661kjL
S
I['
100%_
Sl
Loca SO n
100%
amliyTi�w��
7,816
4
5
4
4
3
27
income < 30% of
adjusted monthly
23
27%
Families with Disabilities
95
81%
Caucasian
36
income
African American
4
5
American Indian
Alaskan Native
4
3
3
Income >31 %to
4,972
LHispanic
76
64%
<=50% of adj.
monthly income
6,405
4
5
4
4
3
3
income >50% to
<= 80% of the ad].
monthly income
2006
4
5
4
4
3
Elderly
Families With
Disabilities
NIA N/A
1,451 4
_N/A N/A N/A
5 4 4
NIA N/A
3
African American
Hispanic
1,163 4
5 4 4
Other
-DWA pian
5,067 4
fnr the Hnusina Authority
5 4 4
of the City of Lubbock FY 2000-2004
3
Table 3.11
Housing Needs of Families on Public Housing Waiting Lists -Fall 1999
Farinily'-Ty pe
Number of Families
% of Total Families
Waiting List Total
118
100%_
Income < 30% of adjusted
monthly income
118
100%
Income >31 %to <=50% of
ad'. monthly income
0
0%
Income >50% to <= 80% of
the ad'. month) income
0
0%
Families with Children
27
32%
Elderly Families
23
27%
Families with Disabilities
95
81%
Caucasian
36
42%
African American
30
35%
American Indian
Alaskan Native
0
0%
Asian Pacific Islander
0
0%
LHispanic
76
64%
Source: PHA vian Tor ine riousing 1AUU 1U1 ILY V! t 10 vny %A Uww
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Table 3.12
Housing Needs of Families on Section 8 Waiting Lists -Fall 1999
Famil T a
Number. of FamiUes
°/a of Total Familles
Waiting List Total
32
100%
Income < 30% of adjusted
monthly income
32
100%
Income >31 %to <=50% of
ad'. monthly income
0
0%
Income >50% to <= 80% of
the ad'. monthly income
0
0%
Families with Children
30
96%
Elderly Families
2
6%
Families with Disabilities
3
10%
Caucasian
5
15%
African American
5
15%
American Indian
Alaskan Native
0
0%
Asian Pacific Islander
0
0%
His anic
22
__
69%
ry nnnn ']AAA
Source: PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the %,ny yr Lwwan r- i 4000
SUMMARY OF EXTREMELY -LOW LOW & MODERATE INCOME NEEDS
As more and more people fall under the poverty level, threats of homelessness rise. The recent economy
has led to lethargic household incomes while market rents have continued to rise. These facts effect the
extremely -low to moderate -income populations most heavily.
Increased attention to the problems of minorities is important as low-income households are
unevenly distributed in each racial category. The African-American population has the highest
number of extremely -low income households at 49%, followed by Asians at 42% and Hispanics at
39% (see Table 3.2). This fact severely restricts the housing choices of these groups.
Focus on the problems of female -headed households is necessary as they comprise a substantial
portion of the below poverty level population and their numbers continue to increase.
More concentration on the problems of the elderly is needed as this population rises at an
average of 3.4% per year. This population, dependent upon fixed incomes and faced with high
medical expenses, is often incapable of maintaining their housing units.
Attention to the housing problems of the disabled is important as their incomes most often fall in
the extremely -low and low-income categories.
An increased supply of housing which is affordable and meets the size demands for households
in all income categories is needed.
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HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Homeless Needs
Homelessness knows no boundaries and effects all types of people, female or male, no matter the age,
race or ethnicity. The homeless are not just the stereotypical hobo or bum, but the working poor, single
parents, victims of domestic violence and uneducated persons. There are many different factors that
contribute to homelessness such as loss of work, shortage of jobs, lack of affordable housing, and health
related reasons such as mental illness and substance abuse. Family break-ups, people with physical
disabilities, and children with absent parents are also seen in the streets.
Deirnitions of Homelessness
Homelessness can be defined as follows:
Homelessness- an individual or family who does not have a fixed regular and adequate
nighttime residence, or has a primary nighttime residence that is: 1) publicly or privately
operated and designed to provide temporary shelter (including transitional housing for the
mentally ill, victims of domestic violence, runaway youth, etc.), or 2) a public or private
place not designed for, or ordinarily used for regular sleeping accommodation for human
beings (i.e. parks, vehicles, sidewalks, underneath bridges).
Homelessness can also be broken down further into three more specific groups:
Literally Homeless - those who truly have no place to live and may be staying in
shelters, public places, cars, cardboard boxes, under bridges and abandoned buildings.
Marginally Homeless - those who live doubled -up in a residence with family or friends
that they do not own or rent and report a high level of precariousness regarding their
living arrangement (i.e. that it is temporary/less than one year, that they have no
prospects for a similar or better arrangement).
At -risk - those who live in a residence they own or rent but their income is below the
poverty level and many rely on rental assistance to preserve their housing status.
Lubbock's Homeless Population
It has been difficult to obtain an accurate count of Lubbock's homeless population and the consensus
among local social service providers was that the last U S Census count number was surprisingly low and
failed to reflect the true extent of homelessness (both literal and marginal) in the community. In 1992, the
Lubbock Homeless Consortium sponsored by United Way of Lubbock conducted a homeless study
entitled, "Assessment of Homelessness in Lubbock, Texas. This study resulted in a shelter count of 206
literally homeless persons and a street count of 28 as shown in Table 3.14. Thus, the number of literally
homeless persons identified by the study totaled 234, as opposed to the 49 reported by 1990 census
figures (see Table 3.13).
Table 3.13
Number of Homeless According to the 1990 US Census
Location. ,
`Number of Homeless
Emergency Shelters
24
Streets
25
Total Homeless Individuals `
Source: 1990 US Census
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Table 3.14
Literally Homeless Persons
Children's Home of Lubbock 14 I
Services
M
5
South Plains Children's Shelter
8
Women's Protective Services
65
Shelter Sub Total
206
Streets
28
Total Homeless Individuals '
234
Source: Assessment of Homelessness in Lubbock, Texas, April 1992
Table 3.15
Shelter Count Demographics
Source: Assessment or momeiessness in LuoovcK, 1 t;xds, ^P1 11 I V VIL
Literal homelessness is not as pressing a problem as marginal homelessness according to the Census
and Consortium data. The group most in need is the marginally homeless whose numbers are continually
rising for many reasons. Reasons for marginal homelessness identified in the 1992 survey conducted by
the Lubbock Homeless Consortium included: job-related, income -related, family -related,
rent/housing-related, health-related, personal issues, crowded or substandard housing, customary
(non -problematic reasons), and other reasons. As defined above, the sheltered or marginal homeless
live in a residence they do not own or rent, usually living with a relative or friend. They report a high level
of precariousness about their living arrangement because they believe it to be temporary and they know it
will last no more than one year. In addition, they have no prospects for a similar or better arrangement.
The aforementioned study by the Lubbock Homeless Consortium indicates that a substantial percentage
of the local population had recently experienced marginal homelessness. It also determined that a higher
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GENDER"
Gender
Number of Homeless
Percent
Females
101
49%
Male
105
51%
AGE
Age
Number of Homeless
Percent
Under Age 20
99
48%
Age 21-25
62
30%
Age 36-50
25
12%
Age 51 and Older
20
10%
'ETHNICITY
Ethnicity
Number of Homeless
Percent
Anglo, Non -Hispanic
80
39%
Anglo, Hispanic
71
34%
African American
47
23%
Other
8
4%
Source: Assessment or momeiessness in LuoovcK, 1 t;xds, ^P1 11 I V VIL
Literal homelessness is not as pressing a problem as marginal homelessness according to the Census
and Consortium data. The group most in need is the marginally homeless whose numbers are continually
rising for many reasons. Reasons for marginal homelessness identified in the 1992 survey conducted by
the Lubbock Homeless Consortium included: job-related, income -related, family -related,
rent/housing-related, health-related, personal issues, crowded or substandard housing, customary
(non -problematic reasons), and other reasons. As defined above, the sheltered or marginal homeless
live in a residence they do not own or rent, usually living with a relative or friend. They report a high level
of precariousness about their living arrangement because they believe it to be temporary and they know it
will last no more than one year. In addition, they have no prospects for a similar or better arrangement.
The aforementioned study by the Lubbock Homeless Consortium indicates that a substantial percentage
of the local population had recently experienced marginal homelessness. It also determined that a higher
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incidence of marginal homelessness occurs in lower income neighborhoods. Among the 50,000
residents of the study area (north and east Lubbock), between 11,500-19,500 different individuals
reported being marginally homeless at some time during the twelve months preceding the survey.
Homeless Facilities and Services
Table 3.16 is a written survey of facilities that provide services to the homeless was conducted in the
spring of 1999. Included are agencies that provide outreach, intake, assessment, and also emergency
shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing. Also included are unmet needs or gaps
from the respondents as follows:
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Table 3.16
Inventory of Facilities -1999
Organization
Or. Agency
Type Of Program
..:
Population €Served
`.
Gaps And /Or
# Served.Mth
me:•'�
Or,Services� ...:
Or
�Or:Su ortService
.. rtUnmet Needs ..._Unifs
Available
Alzheimer's
Outreach, Intake,
Alzheimer's patients
Assisted living
20 served
Disease
Assessment
and their families;
facilities, adult
Education
case mgt,
daycare centers
Program
counseling, support
group
Alcoholic
Outreach, Intake,
Homeless alcoholic,
Referral system to
12 served
Recovery
Assessment
drug abuse,
locate help, shelter
10 beds
Center
recovery meetings,
for medical and or
4 cots
AA meetings, basic
mental condition
skills
ASK House
Outreach, intake,
Alcoholic and drug
Emergency housing
12-18 served
assessment
addicted women
for other than
monthly
alcoholic, or
17 beds
battered
Catholic Family
Outreach, Intake,
Homeless, migrants,
Inadequate housing
1000 served
Services
Assessment
non-residents,
for low income
single parents;
families
emergency services,
food
Children's
Intake, Assessment
Abused children;
Food, shelter,
40 served
Advocacy
case review,
childcare, clothing
Center of
Rainbow Room
Lubbock
Children's
Outreach, intake,
Homeless and
Housing for mothers
Protective
assessment
abused children
of these children
Services TDHS
Community
Literal and marginal
Homebuyer classes,
Housing
homeless, low
lease purchase, new
Resource
income
construction, down
Board
payment/closing
costs
City of Lubbock
Intake, Assessment
Low to mod Income
Need to assist
Community
homeowners, rehab,
renters, temporary
Development
reconstruction,
emergency shelter,
emergency repair,
transitional housing
barrier free
The Children's
Intake, Assessment
Abused and
Home of
homeless children;
Lubbock
parenting,
counseling
Community
Outreach, Intake,
Homeless, migrant;
Coordination of
230 served
Health Center
Assessment
referrals, clothing,
services, case mgt,
of Lubbock
rx, eye glasses &
adult and child
exams, dental
protection, mental
health
Contact
Assessment
All populations,
More shelter,
1000 served
Lubbock Inc.
referrals
transitional housing,
help gettinghelp
Family
Intake, assessment
Victims of violence,
Housing, food, jobs,
100 served
Counseling
homeless,
training, community
Services
substance abuse,
awareness
mental health
migrants,
counsel ing, referrals
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Organization
Or Agency
f '>>-
Type OfProgram
3
Populafon Seryed
Gaps AndlOr
# Served Mth
Name
' :Or.SerVices °
Or' Su ort Servi
nm et Needs
`lw.'s�W its Avallabie
Family
Outreach, intake,
Children under 12
Network and
80 served
Outreach
assessment
abuse & neglect,
communication
Center of
one on one
Lubbock
casework
First United
Outreach
Homeless; provide
Work, recovery
300 served
Methodist
food, soup kitchen,
programs, job
clothing, vouchers
training, screen
addict
Guadalupe
Outreach, intake,
Migrant families, low
Economic
assessment
income, homeless,
Services
first time
homebuyer, LEAP,
weatherization
Habitat for
Self help new
Low income,
20 homes in 2000
Humanity
construction and
homebuyer
rehab of homes
education
Homeless
Homeless family
Transitional housing
Consortium
only,
Lakeside
Outreach
Marginally
More continuum of
12 families
Service Center
homeless, food,
care, consecutive
3 individuals
rent, utility, Rx,
moths of assist
trans ortabon
Legal Aid
Intake
Victims of domestic
Lack of available
300 served
Society of
violence, protective
resources, shelters,
Lubbock
orders, divorces,
job training,
child support, post -
decree
Life Run Center
Outreach, Intake,
Persons with
Too much "red tape"
300 served
s for
assessment
disabilities, core
for homeless to
Independent
services, peer
qualify
Living
support, case m t
Lubbock
Outreach, Intake,
Homeless, violence
Plan of action,
60 families, 1 unit
Housing
assessment
victims, GED
nobody does
Authority
classes, training
anything about
skills
concerns
Lubbock
Intake, assessment
Homeless; provide
Shelters for families,
12 served , 3
Interfaith
referral,
transportation, used
families
Hospitality
transportation,
cars
5 units, 14 beds
meals
Lubbock Meals
No data for
Homebound, deliver
On Wheels
homeless
meals
Lubbock.
Outreach, intake,
Substance abuse
Treatment facilities
800 served
Regional
assessment
clients; provide
and halfway houses,
25 families
Council Alcohol
assessment,
resource group to
Drug Abuse
referral, education
do Continuum of
Care
Lubbock
Intake, assessment
Mentally III,
Adult counseling
Billy Meeks -63 beds
Regional
Counseling,
retardation,
with mental illness,
Sunrise Canyon -30
MHMR
diagnosis,
substance abuse,
Spanish speaking
beds
evaluation, referrals
alcoholics, service
counselor
The Ranch -boys
coordination,
only
Lubbock
Outreach,
Violence victims and
Shelter facilities,
150 served
Veterans
assessment
mental health
transportation
50 families
Center
homeless; provide
food and gas,
counsel ing, referral
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Or Agency
Type Of, Program
Population�Served
Gaps Ans!/Or
*Served Mth
_Or Servlces .
OrZu ` ort�Service
:�' ,= Unmet Needs
--Units Available.
Milan Children's
Assessment
Domestic and
No comment
130 served
Center
homeless children;
provide
psychological
services
Neighborhood
Intake, assessment
Low income,
House
homeless, utilities,
food voucher,
rescri tions
Pilgrim House
Intake, assessment
Homeless men,
jobless men,
runaways, provide
food, clothing, job
placement.
Planned
Intake, assessment
Victims of violence,
One on one case
800 served
Parenthood
homeless, STD,
mgt, funds for food,
Association of
substance abuse,
shelter, medical
Lubbock
mental health
care, job training
Prevent
Outreach
Homeless, children,
Motivation to work .
10 served
Blindness
STD, substance
Texas
abuse, mental
health, migrants
Salvation Army
Outreach, intake,
All homeless,
Working families
1208 served
assessment
provide rent, utility,
below poverty level
345 families
food rx
1 unit, 30 beds
South Plains
Outreach, intake,
HIV and AIDS
Housing
AIDS Resource
assessment
infected homeless
Center
South Plains
Assessment
Abused children,
No comment
70 served, 13 beds
Children's
school tutor, life
Shelter
skills, clothing
South Plains
Intake
Single pregnant
No comment
33 served monthly
College
women, assist with
Lubbock First
child care, books,
Step Program
counseling,
transportation
South Plains
Direct service from
All population in
Employment, job
1400 served Jan -99
Food Bank
referrals
need of food and
train, transportation,
265 agencies
hygiene products,
medical and
1600 meals daily
nutrition training,
substance abuse
market garden
treatment,
emergency housing
Saint John's
Homeless families,
More shelters,
14 served
United
counseling
shelters for families,
Methodist
transportation, job
eliminate long
Church
location
waiting lists.
Texas
Intake, assessment
All populations,
Food, shelter,
3855 served TANF
Department of
transitional medical
medical care,
19,254 served
Human
services, food
collaborative joint
Medicaid
Services
stamps, Medicaid,
efforts
9230 served FS
referral to TWC
Texas Migrant
Intake, assessment
Migrant homeless
Job training,
300 served families
Council
families and
education,
children, parent
guidance,
training and child
emergency
development
temporary
assistance
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�I It I;
June 2000
Organization
Or Agency
;Type Program
Population Served
Gaps And/Or
E
#Served Mfh
Name. • _
iOf
` OrServices``
!`�Or` Su ort se`Mce .
` ,.: Unmet Needs ,
=Units Available.
Trinity Christian
Intake, assessment
All families, child
Church
abuse prevention,
parenting,
counseling, clothing
Veterans
Intake, assessment
Veterans, medical
Assistance
care, mental health,
Outpatient
counseling
Clinic
Walker Houses
Assessment
Substance abuse,
More shelters for
17 served monthly
Inc.
alcohol and drug
transitional housing
units -2, beds -17
services counseling
West Texas
Intake, assessment
Victims of violence,
Detox and medical
100 served
Counseling
children, marginally
management, group
55 served families
Services
homeless, therapy
housing.
services and
referrals
Women's
Outreach, intake
Battered and abuse
Transitional
144 families
Protective
I
women and men,
housing, place for
231 individuals
Services
domestic violence,
families
240 beds
Note: Inventory as of April 1999.
SUB -POPULATIONS
While special sub -populations of homeless have been referred to in this section, a more focused look
at these groups is necessary.
Severely Mentally 111
Mental illness is defined here as a temporary or persistent inability to cope effectively with life's
challenges and changes. Some behavior and emotional changes associated with mental illness
according to Lubbock Regional MHMR include: poor concentration, depression, extreme mood
changes, anxiety, withdrawal from society, delusions, hallucinations, and behavior which may be
harmful to self or others. Mental illness often causes individuals to experience difficulties in
interacting socially, obtaining/keeping employment, and obtaining housing. Estimates show that as
many as 60-75% of those with mental illness also use substances which interfere with their coping
abilities such as illegal drugs and alcohol.
According to "Creating Community Linkages: A Guide to Assertive Outreach for Homeless Persons
with Mental Illness," 80% of the national homeless population exhibits significant mental health
impairment. There have been speculations that mental illness is an instinctive characteristic of
homelessness. In Lubbock, it is estimated that one-third of the literally homeless single adults suffer
with the added burden of severe mental illness and have been hospitalized in a psychiatric in-patient
facility at least one time.
Lubbock's Regional MHMR professionals serve approximately 6,000 individuals each year in a 15
county area that have a severe and/or persistent mental illness. This is 2% of the total population
(300,000 people) in MHMR's service area estimated to need help. Individuals served locally are
almost equally male and female, closely reflect the racial breakdown of the City, and range in age
from small children to the elderly. The majority of individuals are long-term clients, unmarried and
indigent. Approximately 87% of this population have incomes averaging $11,039, well below the
poverty level. Another 6.8% have household incomes between $11,039 and $16,559 while about
72% are unemployed.
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The extreme poverty combined with the difficulty in obtaining/maintaining work makes decent, safe,
affordable housing an important need for this population.
Persons with Alcohol/Drug Addiction
According to Lubbock Regional MHMR, there are an estimated 24,000 persons within the City of
Lubbock who have some type of chemical dependency problem. It is difficult to verify the number as
not all persons in this group come forward for treatment. During 1999, MHMR served 1,196
individuals in their Substance Abuse Division. Generally, adult males comprise 71 % of those treated.
Of those served through this program, Anglos made up 28%, African-Americans made up 28% and
Hispanics made up 44%.
National homeless studies indicate that 35-40% of the homeless have at least one indicator of
alcohol/drug abuse.. While no comprehensive data on the number of local homeless suffering from
alcohol/drug abuse is available it is presumed to mirror the national trend. As a result of legislative
funding cuts a few years ago, the City lost the state hospital that provided treatment for substance
abusers. More recently MHMR's Kimmel Center, which also provided services for alcohol treatment,
was closed. It is expected that our community will see an increasing number of persons needing
substance abuse/alcohol treatment while fewer facilities are available. This local situation can only
increase the number of homeless with alcohol/drug abuse problems.
Victims of Domestic Violence
Women's Protective Services, Inc. (WPS), is the main service provider to those suffering from
domestic violence in the Lubbock area. From January 1998 to December 1998, WPS served 4,480
persons in its 12 -county service area. A breakdown of the clients served by WPS in the same period
shows that this service included: residential shelter services to 666 adult victims of family violence
and their 937 dependent children; non-residential services to 1005 adult victims and their 160
dependent children; and, crisis intervention and/or referral services to 1712 persons on its 24-hour,
toll-free hotline. Breakdown of ethnicity included 17% African American, 43% Anglo, 38% Hispanic
and 2% other. Of the total number served, 24% had a disability. The average adult client is
unemployed, has limited work skills and experience, has left home without personal belongings, has
made several attempts to leave the violent situation, and has exhausted family resources.
WPS states that the CHAS identified that there was a need for 300 emergency beds for our
community, currently we have approximately 240. It appears that we are close to the identified
number of emergency beds, but due to those beds usually being at full capacity a plan needs to be
designed to address this issue and the problems with the lack of transitional housing."
Youth
This category refers to unaccompanied youth and includes runaways, parentless children, abused
children and children in related situations. A May 1990 study by the National Law Center on
Homelessness and Poverty estimated that there were 273,000 school -aged homeless children in the
United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Family and Youth Services
Bureau annually estimates that there are one million homeless children in the country.
The City of Lubbock does not have comprehensive data on youth in the homeless population. It is
known that one group of MHMR patients is comprised of adolescents, including runaway youth. The
juvenile justice population increases by 10% annually, and has a 58% recidivism rate. It has been
estimated that the growing juvenile problem is directly related to drug and alcohol activities in 60% of
the recidivism cases. Many of these adolescents have abusive families or no families at all. The
greatest problem for this group is where to go after completing treatment.
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The fact that the 1992 Lubbock Homeless Consortium study found that children were involved in
alarming proportions in all type of homelessness -marginal and literal -makes it necessary not to
preclude youth in the housing needs assessment.
Persons with HIV+/AIDS
Persons infected with Auto -Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are increasing in numbers
nationally and are expected to continue increasing in the years to come. In 1999, the Health
Department of the City of Lubbock reported the following newly diagnosed cases: 60 HIV positive
individuals and 25 individuals with AIDS. South Plains AIDS Resource Center (SPARC), a local
nonprofit agency, reports that as of February 1999, they serve 163 clients within the target groups of
children, men, and women that are identified as HIV positive or advanced to the AIDS status.
SPARC has approximately 151 indigent clients living within Lubbock. 143 of the 163 clients reside
within the city limits of Lubbock and their gender and ethnicity are broken down in the table below:
Table 3.17
Individuals with HIV/AIDS - Lubbock
Source: SPARC, 1999
There are no estimates available concerning the prevalence of AIDS and related diseases among the
local homeless population. A national study estimates that approximately 15% of the homeless are
infected with HIV/AIDS. The total number of SPARC clients requiring housing is 26% (66 of 393). It
is assumed that without this housing these individuals would be literally or marginally homeless.
OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
The populations discussed in this section are not homeless but are in need of supportive housing.
Supportive housing is defined as affordable housing which includes necessary social services for
residents.
Elderly and Frail Elderly
The Census, which is the source of information for the statistics presented here, defines the elderly
as those 65 years of age and older. The elderly have increased in Lubbock during the past two
decades, doubling in number from approximately 9,207 (approximately 6% of the total population) in
1970 to 18,058 (approximately 10% of the total population) in 1990. This is parallel to the national
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FEMALE,
Ethnicity
HIV/AIDS Individuals
Percent
Anglo, Non -Hispanic
12
9%
Anglo, Hispanic
10
7%
African American
9
6%
Other
0
--
Total Female
31
22%
MALE. ,
Ethnicity
HIV/AIDS Individuals
Percent
Anglo, Non -Hispanic
71
49%
Anglo, Hispanic
30
21%
African American
10
7%
Other
1
1 %
Total Male
112
78%
Source: SPARC, 1999
There are no estimates available concerning the prevalence of AIDS and related diseases among the
local homeless population. A national study estimates that approximately 15% of the homeless are
infected with HIV/AIDS. The total number of SPARC clients requiring housing is 26% (66 of 393). It
is assumed that without this housing these individuals would be literally or marginally homeless.
OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
The populations discussed in this section are not homeless but are in need of supportive housing.
Supportive housing is defined as affordable housing which includes necessary social services for
residents.
Elderly and Frail Elderly
The Census, which is the source of information for the statistics presented here, defines the elderly
as those 65 years of age and older. The elderly have increased in Lubbock during the past two
decades, doubling in number from approximately 9,207 (approximately 6% of the total population) in
1970 to 18,058 (approximately 10% of the total population) in 1990. This is parallel to the national
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trend. The elderly increased by 35.6% between 1980 and 1990, higher than the general population
growth rate of 7% for the City in the same period. The increase in the number of elderly is mainly due
to the increased birth rate prior to 1960 but is also due to increased longevity. The elderly population
is composed mainly of females (60%), as they tend to outlive their male counterparts. In 1990, the
number of elderly living alone increased from 3,770 in 1980 to 5,572, a growth rate of approximately
48%.
The frail elderly are defined as elderly that have one or more limitations to "activities of daily living."
The frail elderly need assistance to perform routine activities such as eating, bathing, and household
maintenance. National studies reveal that approximately 34% of all elderly may be defined as frail
elderly, that of persons 85 years or older 70% are frail elderly, and that 5.7% of all elderly must be
institutionalized due to their dependencies.
Table 3.18
Inventory of Facilities for the Elderly 2000
NAME ADDRESS
`t ..
FAC ILIS
# BED ,
of
.#OCCUPIED
�� �' As
REMARKS
Atria Cottage Village
40
34
Assisted and Independent
111 Frankford-799-4225
Living -No Subsidies
Carillon
312
287
Retirement No subsidies
1717 Norfolk St. -791-6000
Adding 84 Fall 2000
Elderhaven, Inc.
12
12
Personal Care
2510 Slide Road -799-7911
No subsidies
Elmbrook Estates
80
78
Retirement & assisted,
5301 66h -798-9871
subsidized
Grace House
32
30
Personal Care -No subsidies.
65024 th St. -791-0002
Adding 16 4/00
Grand Court
139
132
Retirement
460171 st Street -792-4604
No Subsidies $1,020-$1,030
Greenbier Apts
56
54
Independent living subsidies,
1322 53rd St -744-7360
Sec 8
Homestead Retirement
100
100
Rent depends on income
5401 56th Street -792-6952
85% subsidized
Just Like Home
12
12
Personal Care
4713 22nd
No subsidies
Lubbock Country Heritage
16
9
Personal Care
FM 1294 at 1-27-746-5475
No subsidies
MacKenzie House
50
Not available
Assisted
8609 Boston Ave -745-7770
Medicaid VA
The Marretta
16
12
Personal Care
S Frankford & 121 St. -794-7603
No subsidies
Parkview Place Apts.
72
72
Independent -Includes
6402 Hartford -7998868
disabled -Subsidized
Phoenix House
10
10
Personal Care
2302 34th St. -784-0033
No subsidies
Prime Time
88
48
Retirement
2101 Avenue 0-763-9922
No subsidies
Quail Ridge Alzheimer Center
56
55
Alzheimer patients only
5204 Elgin -788-1919
No subsidies
Sherick Memorial Home
31
20
Nonprofit Retirement
2502 Utica Street -799-8600
No subsidies
Ventura Place
112
112
Retirement
3026 54th St -785-5565
No subsidies
Wedgewood South
36
36
Personal Care
9812 Vinton Avenue -798-1011
No subsidies
TOTAL
1,270
1,113
1 —
Source: Phone Survey, February/March 2000
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Though local data is insufficient to classify elderly by their physical dependency, they can be broken
down into elderly persons institutionalized, elderly living with friends and non -relatives and elderly
living in group quarters. In 1990, there were 821 elderly persons institutionalized, 135 living with
friends and non -relatives, and 10 living in other group quarters.
Table 3.15, offers an inventory of the facilities available to the elderly in Lubbock. The number of
facilities is on the increase in Lubbock. The occupancy rate is high and the waiting lists have always
been lengthy. Only five of the facilities listed are subsidized. The remaining 14 are private pay only.
Not included in the table are 84 additional beds being constructed at Carillon (no subsidies), 16 beds
at Grace House (no subsidies), a new facility near the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
and a proposed low-income housing tax credit housing project for the elderly.
The cost for a unit in a retirement facility ranges from $530-$1,480 per month for a semi -private or a
two person room and $1,500-$1,800 per month for a private room. In 1992, TDHS reported 764
elderly were recipients of nursing home and private ICF -MR, and another 811 received services from
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled. In most instances, elderly persons who require nursing
care prefer to stay in their own homes, often making community-based, in-home service programs
more preferable and cost-effective.
Severely Mentally IU
See discussion under homeless section. The facts presented in the homeless section combined with
the identification of a gap in the provision of permanent housing with supportive services for those
with mental health problems makes housing needs for this population clear.
Physically/Developmentally Disabled
The total number of physically disabled individuals living in Lubbock is not available because no
survey has been conducted and because facilities available to the disabled are limited. The 1990
Census showed 17,337 persons ages 16-64 were not institutionalized but had mobility limitations.
This can be further broken down into mobility limitations only (11,272), self-care limitations only
(2,917), and combination of mobility and self-care limitations (3,148). The number of disabled
persons in both age groups (16-64 and 65+) having both limitations were closely distributed (See
Table 3.19).
Table 3.19
Disabilities by Type 1990
Limitation
Ages
16 =64
Ages
%` ._ 65 Over
°l..
Mobility
7,217
64.0%
4,055
36.0%
Self -Care
2,264
77.6%
653
22.4%
Mobility and
Self -Care
1,536
48.8%
1,615
51.3%
TOTAL
11,017
63.5%
6,323
36.5%
Source: 1990 US Census
According to the HUD definition, a mobility limitation is any physical impairment or health condition
that lasts six or more months, and makes it difficult for an individual to go outside his/her home alone.
Persons are identified as having self-care limitations if they have a health condition that lasts six or
more months which makes it difficult for them to maintain their own personal care, requiring
assistance from someone to perform daily activities such as dressing, bathing, or getting around the
home. The degree of severity of impairment is not significant here. Lack of data makes it impossible
to distinguish temporary from permanent disabilities.
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The physically disabled often want to live independently but are unable to successfully do so because
of barriers in their housing. Independent living often requires modifications such as ramps, expanded
doorways, accessible kitchens and accessible bathrooms. Because their physical disability often
limits their income, this population cannot always afford decent, accessible housing.
The developmentally disabled are defined as persons with severe, chronic mental and/or physical
impairments, which are likely to continue indefinitely and cause serious problems in language,
learning, mobility and capacity for independent living. This group often needs assisted living/working
conditions, life skills training, and transportation.
No local estimates for the number of developmentally disabled persons is available. However,
national estimates show that one to three percent of the population is developmentally disabled
(Association for Retarded Citizens). Clearly, individuals in this population often have difficulties in
obtaining affordable decent housing and necessary supportive services to help them stay in housing.
Persons with Alcohol/Drug Addiction
See the discussion under the homeless section. This discussion makes this population's need for
supportive housing evident.
Persons with HIV+/AIDS
See the discussion under the homeless section. This population includes anyone diagnosed with
AIDS or as HIV-positive (AIDS-related complex). Generally, affordable housing that offers the
appropriate supportive services is difficult for individuals with AIDS to obtain because of the high
unemployment rate and high medical costs associated with AIDS treatment.
Large Families
Large families are defined by HUD as being a family unit comprised of five or more persons. The
housing needs of large families are numerous. Large families, which fall in the low and extremely -low
income categories, have difficulty finding affordable housing. Homeownership is prohibitively
expensive for many large families and often their income has not kept pace with the cost of housing.
In 1990, 65% of low-income renters as compared to approximately 18% of homeowners had
problems with overcrowding. Homeowners in the extremely -low income category experience a higher
incidence of overcrowding than in either the low- or moderate -income categories.
Additionally, the lack of rental units with three or more bedrooms makes overcrowding a problem for
this group. An overcrowded household is defined as a household with more than one person per
room. In 1990, there were 1,528 African-American and 2,842 Hispanic households that were below
poverty level with 25% and 19% respectively experiencing overcrowding because of their large family
size. Incidence of overcrowding occurs among both renters and owners but is most prevalent among
renters. It is important to note that 22% (534) of large family renters fall in the extremely -low income
category.
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CHAPTER 4
PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING
LUBBOCK HOUSING AUTHORITY
r
The Lubbock Housing Authority (LHA) operates the local housing authority and is a separate
entity from the City of Lubbock. The only oversight the City of Lubbock has with regard to LHA is
the seating of a five -member Board of Commissioners by the Mayor of Lubbock. See Ch. 2
under Institutional Structure for more information.
MISSION
The Housing Authority's mission is to serve the needs of low-income, very low-
income and extremely -low income families in the PHA's jurisdiction and to
(1) increase the availability of decent, safe and affordable housing in its
communities; (2) ensure equal opportunity in housing; (3) promote self-
sufficiency and asset development of families and individuals; and (4) improve
community quality of life and economic viability.
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION
Local housing authorities are required to prepare a public housing authority plan that outlines the
goals and objectives for the next five years. The Lubbock Housing Authority's latest plan will take
effect on October 1, 2000. LHA is responsible for reporting their annual accomplishments to their
monitor in the regional office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The
following are strategies, goals and objectives listed in their five-year plan.
HUD Strategic Goal: Increase the availability of decent, safe and affordable housing.
PHA Goal: Expand the supply of assisted housing.
Objectives: Apply for additional rental vouchers
PHA Goal: Improve the quality of assisted housing.
Objectives: Improve public housing management.
Improve voucher management.
Increase customer satisfaction.
PHA Goal: Increase assisted housing choices.
Objectives: Provide voucher mobility counseling.
Conduct outreach efforts to potential voucher landlords, as needed.
Increase voucher payment standards.
HUD Strategic Goal: Improve community quality of life and economic viability.
PHA Goal: Provide an improved living environment.
Objectives: Implement measures to deconcentrate poverty by bringing higher
income public housing households into lower income developments.
Implement measures to promote income mixing in public housing by
assuring access for lower income families into higher income
developments.
Implement public housing security improvements.
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HUD Strategic Goal Ensure Equal Opportunity in Housing for all Americans.
PHA Goal: Ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing.
Objectives: Undertake affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing
regardless of race, color, religion national origin, sex, familial status
and disability.
Undertake affirmative measures to provide a suitable living
environment for families living in assisted housing, regardless of race,
color, religion national origin, sex, familial status and disability.
Undertake affirmative measures to ensure accessible housing to
persons with all varieties of disabilities regardless of unit size required.
Other PHA Goals and Objectives
PHA Strategic Goal: Planning and Administration
PHA Goal: Knowledge of new laws and changes in housing issues.
Objectives: Make staff and board members knowledgeable as needed regarding
the new housing requirements of the Quality Housing and Work
Responsibility Act of 1998; and any other laws and changes as they
occur regarding housing, community, and economic development.
PHA Goal: Partnerships
Objectives: To develop and expand partnerships and funding sources.
The PHA may identify resources to obtain materials and data relative '
to housing, community, and economic development.
PHA Strategic Goal: Housing Management Services
PHA Goal: Continue operation and administration of housing units.
Objectives: To provide for the continued administration of housing units developed
under the 1937 Housing Act according to policies and procedures.
The PHA will provide staffing, equipment, insurance, training, facilities
and related costs associated with the administration and operation of
housing previously development under the 1937 Housing Act.
PHA Strategic Goal: Modernization
PHA Goal: Continuation of modernization activities.
Objectives: To continue the modernization activities as previously awarded
according to existing agreements, budgets and timelines and provide
additional assistance using HUD funds.
The PHA will proceed with the modernization existing units as planned
in the modernization program schedule and budget and provide
additional units with assistance under the funding allocation provided
for the agency.
The PHA will continue to identify future needs for the development of
future plans.
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PHA Strategic Goal: Community Service and Self -Sufficiency
PHA Goal: Promotion of resident services.
Objectives: To maintain activities and services that promote homeownership, self-
sufficiency, resident organizations and community development.
Examples:
• Provide resident training relative to homeownership and rental
units.
• Provide counseling regarding household budgeting, delinquency,
tenant rights, conflict resolution, housekeeping and regulatory and
policy requirements training.
• Conducting needs assessments.
• Social service referrals.
• Promote resident and resident organization activities in the areas
of resource development, resident organizations, health, and
crime prevention.
PHA Goal: Safety, security and crime prevention.
Objectives: The PHA shall provide for the provision of PHA security services, the
provision of crime prevention and safety services/activities of PHA
properties in accordance with identified needs, budgets and in
consultation with local law enforcement.
The PHA shall provide for officers patrolling of housing areas, security
services, crime prevention, and safety activities according to job
descriptions, policies and procedures.
The PHA shall provide drug elimination programs and assistance to
participants through the HUD Drug Elimination grant program.
The PHA will continue resident training in drug elimination programs
and expand youth activities.
PHA Strategic Goal: Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS)
PHA Goal: Indicator #1 (30 points) Physical Condition
Objectives: To improve the following areas by at least 10% per year until above
goal is reached.
• Site (approx. 4.5 pts.) plus 1 pt. for physical condition and
neighborhood environment.
• Building Exterior (approx. 4.5 pts.) plus 1 pt. for physical condition
and neighborhood environment.
• Dwelling Units (approx. 10.5 pts.)
• Common Areas (approx. 4.5 pts.) plus 1 pt for physical condition
and neighborhood environment. (In addition, health and safety
deficiencies will result in reductions to the total physical inspection
score which takes into account the five areas above with their
approximate relative weight/points.)
PHA Goal: Indicator #4 (10 points) Resident Service and Satisfaction
Objectives: To improve the following areas by at least 10% per year until above
goal is reached.
• Survey results (approx. 5 pts.)
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COMPREHENSIVE GRANT PROGRAM
The Housing Authority receives funds under the Comprehensive Grant Program (name will be
changing in FY 2000 to Capital Improvement Program) for all of its public housing projects. in FY
1999, they received $1,088,374 from this program. The housing units in these projects total 578.
The projects are listed below.
Table 4.1
Comprehensive Grant Program Projects
Project Name
T e'of Housn
CGP Year ,---,
Behner Place I
Duplexes/Single-lFamily
TX21 P018 708 001
Green Fair Manor
Multi -Family
TX21 P018 708 002
Cherry Point Turnkey III
Single -Family Homes
TX21 P018 708 003
Cherry Point Homes
Single -Family Homes
TX21 P018 708 004
96 West — 36 South
Duplexes
TX21 P018 708 005
Cherry Point Homes
Single -Family Homes
TX21 P018 708 006
Mary Meyers Senior Com lex
Quadra lexes
TX21 P018 708 007
Behner Place ii
Duplexes/Multi-Family
TX21 P018 708 010
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CHAPTER 5
NON -HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NON -HOUSING INVENTORY
There are non -housing elements that provide a diverse quality of life. These elements include an open/green
space concept, recreational facilities, human services, education, technical, training, and economic
development.
Open Space and Recreational Facilities
Many cities stress the open/green space concept, which eliminates the clutter of restricted large cities that
face boundary limitations. The City of Lubbock has emphasized this concept by creating public parks in
numerous neighborhoods. Currently, the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Lubbock maintains
68 parks which covers 3,200 acres of land. Public parks, neighborhood beautification, and tree planting have
all stimulated neighborhood association involvement in monitoring and planting neighborhood gardens. Many
parks have recreational equipment for children and youth. The City has created programs that provide
supervised recreational activities in the parks directed toward children under the age of eighteen.
Job Training and Employment Programs
Lubbock houses several institutions that offer job training and education to help individuals obtain viable
training needed for today's market. Twenty-six percent of area residents over age 25 have completed at least
16 years of schooling. Thus, one component in college enrollment growth is in the area of continuing
education. Texas Tech University offers more than 150 graduate and post -graduate degree programs. South
Plains College is also able to develop custom courses to meet the training needs of the local business
community. The following enrollment figures reflect levels for the Fall 1999 semester.
Table 5.1
Fall 1999 Enrollment Figures for Educational Institutions
Institution
Enrollment
Lubbock Independent School District
28,720
Texas Tech University
26,049
TTU Health Sciences Center
350
Lubbock Christian University
1,462
South Plains College
3,363
Wayland Baptist University
517
Source: Survey, March 2000
Elements of job training exist at South Plains College, Lubbock Christian University, Wayland Baptist
University, Texas Tech University, American Commercial College, International Business College, and the
Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center. These institutions provide some of the educational resources
that enhance job training for the city of Lubbock.
The City of Lubbock Community Development Department has offered a program that utilizes CDBG funds
to provide on the job training for unskilled workers. The Contractor's Apprentice Program reimburses the
employer half of the hourly wage up to 40 hours per week. To participate, the employer must be a micro -
enterprise business. The hope is that the employer will either keep the apprentice as an employee after the
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12 month apprenticeship has elapsed, or that the apprentice has learned the necessary skills to enable
him/her to find a permanent position elsewhere.
Another program serving the citizens of Lubbock is offered through the Texas Workforce Commission. The
Welfare -To -Work program is similar to the Contractor's Apprentice Program discussed above. This program
is also targeted toward low-income individuals that find themselves at a disadvantage because of a lack of
education and skills. This program will pay the wages of the employee for a three-month period. The
employer must be willing to teach the necessary skills that pertain to that particular job. The hope is that the
employer will add the employee to their payroll after the three months have passed.
The State of Texas funds the Smart Jobs Program. This program also offers assistance for the training of
unskilled laborers. Small businesses, those having fewer than 50 employees, can receive up to $2,500 per
employee to provide training. The business agrees to teach basic job-related skills to the trainee. For a
business having more than 50 employees, the maximum amount is $1,200 per trainee.
The Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center is believed to be the first of its kind in the state. The 80,000
square -foot, high technology industrial facility offers area students the very best in technology courses.
Courses will help introduce students to electronics, automotive technology, computer information systems,
multimedia design, desktop publishing, machinist trades, metalworking, welding, and home building. Classes
are offered for Lubbock Independent School District students. College level courses are also offered through
South Plains College. The Advanced Technology Center will also meet the area's need for rapid response
skills training for present or potential employers in West Texas. The center is the result of a cooperative effort
between the Lubbock Independent School District, South Plains College, and the community of Lubbock
through Market Lubbock, Inc.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The general definition of economic development is to enhance one's way of life. This general terminology
causes considerable debate and argument regarding specific meanings of economic development, i.e.,
economic development versus industrial development. This area of development covers a wide range of
activities from creating jobs, turning dollars, creating micro -enterprises, educating entities through technical
assistance, rehabilitating privately -owned buildings, improving residential property to be used as a place of
business, and training individuals for technical/skilled job opportunities. These elements continue to expand
the definition and meaning of economic development. Utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds in the area of economic development is becoming more of a priority for the City of Lubbock. A primary
objective in this area is the creation or retention of jobs. HUD requires that 1 job is either retained or created
for every $35,000 of CDBG funds used for a project.
Currently, there is a Revolving Loan Program offered through a non-profit agency, the South Plains
Association of Governments (SPAG). This program is funded through a grant from the Economic
Development Administration. These monies are available for businesses that need twenty-five percent (25%)
project funding. The remaining seventy-five percent (75%) are private funds or owner's investment.
Repayment of these loans creates a fund that extends the life of the program.
Two programs have been implemented by the City of Lubbock to assist small business owners in increasing
jobs and economic opportunities. These two programs are Facade Improvements and the Micro -Enterprise
Loan Program. Both are funded through CDBG allocation. The Facade Program allows for the exterior
rehabilitation of properties in the CDBG target areas. More attractive business fronts should attract more
customers for the businesses being assisted. The enhancements should also facilitate the expansion of
businesses into the area.
The Micro -Enterprise Loan Program is designed to create jobs and small victories in the business world. This
program serves companies with five or fewer employees, including the owner. This program does not and
cannot take the place of private funding. An applicant must be declined credit by a local lending
establishment before the loan application can be reviewed. This program is targeted toward those
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entrepreneurs that are unable to obtain financial assistance through more traditional means. The recovered
dollars will be placed in a revolving fund to facilitate loans to other micro -enterprise businesses in the future.
The Business Development section of the City of Lubbock was created to provide support services for the
community's economic development efforts. This department serves as a liaison between municipal
government and the business community. The staff has proven to be valuable to businesses needing
assistance with permitting requirements and has been a source for ongoing technical assistance in the
community. Another primary task is to respond to inquiries from businesses, other government agencies, and
economic development organizations.
Other economic development activities in the areas of technical assistance include the Texas Tech University
Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This organization focuses on the preparation of business plans
for both start-up companies and those wishing to expand their operations. The counselors also offer ongoing
technical assistance in the areas of financial analysis, market research, customer service, and on-going
management issues. The SBDC offers a Procurement Center that aids businesses in bidding and obtaining
government contracts. Other services offered through the center include technical assistance regarding
technology issues, international trade, and manufacturing.
The Lubbock Black Chamber of Entrepreneurs was awarded CDBG funding through the Community
Development Department of the City of Lubbock. The Chamber has established a Business Assistance
Program to offer technical assistance to businesses located in East Lubbock. In recent years, this area of
town has seen slower economic growth as compared to other sections of Lubbock. The program assists
business owners that are looking to expand their operation or that simply need assistance with a particular
aspect of their business. The Chamber will also provide referrals for prospective business owners who are
seeking funding and assistance in preparing a business plan.
Market Lubbock, Inc. is a non-profit organization created by the Lubbock City Council to take a leadership role
in economic development for the city of Lubbock. The corporation receives its funding through the annual
economic development portion of the property tax, which totals approximately $1.6 million. Their
responsibilities include promoting, assisting, and enhancing economic development within and around the
city.
With the closing of Reese Air Force Base, Lubbock was faced with a situation that could have proven to be
catastrophic for the business community and the city as a whole. The Reese Technology Center was formed
to create a strategic plan to maximize the use of the facilities that were abandoned as a result of the base
closure. Through a joint effort with Texas Tech University, the Reese Center has become a focal point for
research. Eight of Texas Tech's departments/colleges are currently engaged in some aspect of research at
the Center. For example, the Mechanical Engineering Department's vehicle wind research facility is housed
on the abandoned base. The Engineering Department also conducts wind tunnel research that enhances the
technology available to building contractors. The Environmental Toxicology Institute is also located at the
Center.
Reese has also become a home for organizations offering continuing education. South Plains College
operates one of their campuses at Reese. They offer classes for approximately 2,000 students, mostly in the
evening. The South Plains Association of Governments also utilizes the Center for training purposes. SPAG
utilizes the old runways to offer their driver training courses.
Local law enforcement agencies have also tapped into the resources available at Reese. The Lubbock Police
Department relocated their training facilities to this location. Also, the Lubbock County Sheriffs Department
found a new home for their canine unit at the base.
Recently, the Reese Technology Center has been able to announce the addition of some new businesses
to the Center. An exciting announcement was made when a business named Texas T -Bone publicized their
plans to locate at Reese. The new business should bring 400 new jobs to the Lubbock economy. This
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economic "win" will allow for a clustering of technology around Texas T -Bone. For example, another new firm
has also announced that they would locate at the Center. This company provides the refrigeration technology
needed to store the meat products produced by Texas T -Bone.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The entire identified inventory and needs apply to all low/mod persons through the city, particularly the
homeless. In assessing the resources and setting goals, homeless persons are taken into account.
Health Care
Lubbock is the medical center for the entire West Texas and Eastern New Mexico region, offering the most
comprehensive health care services between Dallas and Phoenix. The health care sector is a vital
component of the Lubbock economy. It employs approximately 11,000 people, whose payroll ($257 million)
and related contributions provide more than a $425 million impact to the Lubbock area.
Table 5.2
Inventory of Health Care Services -1999
Clinics
96
Hospitals
4
Hospital Beds
1,518
Doctors and Dentists
793/114
RNs and LVNs
4,137
Retirement Homes
42
Source: Market Lubbock, Inc.
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) houses schools of Medicine, Allied Health,
and Nursing. Regional campuses are maintained in EI Paso, Amarillo, and Odessa. The TTUHSC holds a
national reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
Lubbock provides resources and facilities that assist persons/households needing emergency services,
HIV/AIDS information, and drug abuse/alcohol addiction counseling. Many of these services are concentrated
in the city, but most facilities do service the surrounding county. The operation of these medical facilities is
dependent on some public funding and private donations. As medical facilities increase costs for services,
certain low -to -moderate -income individuals will not be able to afford the price of services. There is a gap in
available dollars to assist low-income persons with prescriptions. Adults without insurance and without
Medicaid also call attention to a gap in the availability of dental care. The City coordinates agencies through
dissemination of information by means of the Lubbock Human Services Directory, or "Red Book", which is
a resource tool that lists all available assistance throughout the community.
TRANSPORTATION
Lubbock offers more than adequate transportation infrastructure. 1-27 connects the City with two major east -
west interstate systems, 1-20 and 1-40. Two of the nation's largest railway systems, Santa -Fe and Burlington
Northern Railroads, link the city to the metropolitan areas of the central and western United States. Lubbock
International Airport provides connections throughout the world.
Public Transit: Citibus offers three types of services in the city of Lubbock. The fixed route service
covers much of the city with 13 routes and 21 vehicles. The demand response service provides
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specialized equipment for persons with disabilities. This includes seven wheelchair lift equipped
vans. Finally, Citibus offers a shuttle service operating with 11 buses on the Texas Tech campus.
Bus Service: Lubbock is the home office for TNM&O Coaches, Inc. The bus line operates a fleet
of 91 buses over routes in 6 states. These states include Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado,
Wyoming, and Kansas. TNM&O also offers connecting routes with both Kerrville/Coach U.S.A. and
Greyhound. In addition, a charter service is available for any destination in the continental United
States.
Rail: Two of the nation's largest railway systems, the Burlington Northern and the Santa Fe, link the
city to the metropolitan areas of the central and western United States.
Air Travel: Lubbock International Airport has 70 inbound and outbound flights per day with 574,780
enplaned passengers in 1998. FedEx, Airborne Express, UPS and several smaller airfreight
companies offer services at LIA. The airport has 22,000 square feet of terminal space with nine
gates, a restaurant, lounge, gift shop, and auto rental desks. LIA is easily accessible throughout the
city. Drive time is ten minutes, from the downtown district, including the Texas Tech campus. The
airport is within 20 minutes from virtually any point in Lubbock.
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CHAPTER 6
STRATEGIC PLAN
VISION STATEMENT
The vision statement adopted throughout the planning phases of the Consolidated Plan process was
taken from the application submitted by the City of Lubbock for an Urban Empowerment Zone grant in
August 1998.
OUR VISION
Our Vision is to build a global community from the inside out.
Our values are the foundation of our future because Lubbock...
...embraces our children
...lifts up our families
...honors our elderly
...protects our citizens
...energizes our neighborhoods
..respects the spiritual influences of all faiths
...supports education
...invigorates business
...focuses government
...and celebrates a unified community that knows no boundaries.
PRIORITY NEED ASSESSMENTS
In preparation of the three year Consolidated Plan, staff began by using the priorities developed in the
Urban Empowerment Zone application. In the Spring of 1999, staff attended several neighborhood
association meetings. At the meetings, citizens identified neighborhood needs and priorities. Staff also
coordinated meetings in areas that were not organized to gain the same information. In September 1999,
a focus group meeting was held for non-profit and other public agencies to identify their views on the
needs and gaps for Lubbock citizens. The results were narrowed to 10 areas. (See appendix for more
detail.) The priorities from these resources are listed in the table below.
Table 6.1
Priorities Presented to CDSB — October 1999
Urban Empowerment.Zone
Au' "ust 98, t
Ten'CDBG N6ighborhbod
:Meetln s'—`S rin 1999
Consolidated:Plan Focus
`° Grou `=: a tember'1999
Economic Development -jobs
Infrastructure (9)*
Housing
Neighborhood Centers
Housing 8
Economic Development
Youth Services
Youth Services 7
Child Care
Housing
Economic Development(6)
Youth Services
Child Care
Code Enforcement 6
Transportation/infrastructure
Family Programs
Crime 6
Elderly Seryices
Infrastructure
Community Centers 4
Health Services
Economic Development Plan
Transportation 2
Coordination of Services
Transportation
Senior Programs(2
Neighborhood Revitalization
Development of Partnershi s
Health Care 2
Crime Prevention
*The numbers identify the number of neighborhoods that listed this issue in their priorities.
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Finally a second focus group was held with non -profits and other public agencies that dealt with the
homeless needs. They used the Continuum of Care model to determine what is currently available and
what is needed. (The detailed results are included in the appendix of this document.) They developed
four priority needs as follows:
1. Clearinghouse located on the Internet for use by all homeless agencies and support services.
2. More transitional housing and emergency shelters for "no -issue" homeless with support services.
3. More affordable housing.
4. Rent and deposit assistance.
PRIORITY NEEDS DEFINITIONS
All of the information that was gathered from the neighborhood associations, focus groups and
Empowerment Zone application was presented to the Community Development and Services Board.
In order to focus federal funds where they are most needed, a determination of importance was made
with regard to funding. The following are the definitions used by the Board to determine the priorities in
the HUD priority needs tables:
High Needs are documented and are considered essential. Appropriate
federal grant funds will be provided to approved projects when funds are
available.
Medium Needs are documented and are considered important. Appropriate
federal grant funds may be provided to approved projects should funds
become available. Projects funded from other sources will be supported.
Low Needs are documented. Appropriate federal grant funds are not
expected to be available. Projects funded from other sources will be
supported.
The Board voted on a recommendation to be presented to the City Council for priorities for the years
2000-2003. City Council approved these priorities as listed in this document (see Consolidated Plan
timeline in Chapter One for approval dates).
Funding Levels and Units Served
Dollar amounts used for the high priority needs were estimated by taking the City's most recent formula
allocation for the Community Development Block Grant, the Emergency Shelter Grant and the HOME
Investment Partnership Program, and projecting these funds out over the next three years. We did not
anticipate any increases in the formula allocation. Types of programs and the cost per unit served were
taken into account for computing both dollar amounts and the number of units served.
Targeting
In addition to these priorities, certain areas'within CDBG eligible areas were selected as targeted areas
for the years 2000-2003. These areas are shown on Map 6.1. Projects within these selected areas will
be given a high priority during the City's annual allocation process. By staying with a targeting concept,
federal resources will have a greater potential to make a visible impact in the selected areas. This could
translate into an increase in economic development and revitalization activities in those neighborhoods.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Basis for Assigning Priority
As evidenced from the information gathered through the Consolidated Plan process, affordable housing is
a high priority by all the groups assessed in that it helps create a suitable living environment for the
citizens of Lubbock. Housing experts believe that neighborhoods with high levels of homeownership tend
to be more stable neighborhoods when compared with neighborhoods that have a significant amount of
rental housing. The 1980 and 1990 Census shows a shift from owner -occupied housing to rental
housing. By increasing homeownership opportunities for the purchase of a home or through rehabilitation
programs for homeowners, neighborhoods in decline, due to the age of housing and the income level of
its residents, begin to see an upward turn in the appearance of their neighborhood. It has a ripple effect
in the area as other residents begin to take pride in their property and participate in available programs.
The last step of this process occurs when private businesses come into the area to take over where
federal funds have left off. This evidence supports the concept of targeting funds and of homeowner
projects. Therefore, the City of Lubbock has chosen to place a high priority on owner -occupied affordable
housing in all income categories.
There is inadequate federal funding available to adequately serve both renter and owner housing issues.
Citizens, the Community'Development Services Board and City Council placed a higher priority on owner -
occupied projects. Rental needs were placed as a medium category except for elderly renters which was
designated a high priority. The Lubbock Housing Authority is better able to serve the needs of tenants
through their Section 8 and public housing programs. The City supports and partners with the Housing
Authority whenever possible. With regard to elderly tenants in all income categories, only limited
subsidized housing is available. There is a documented need for additional affordable housing for the
elderly as that population continues to increase.
Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
The City of Lubbock's formula allocation for CDBG has decreased slightly over the past few years.
Although, HOME increased slightly for FY 2000, it was not enough to offset the decrease in CDBG funds.
This lack of funds is an obstacle in serving the affordable housing needs of the community.
The Lubbock Housing Authority has a waiting list for both Section 8 certificates and public housing.
Although they have requested additional certificates, they have not always received the full amount
requested. This makes it difficult for the Housing Authority to keep up with the demand. Additional
funding for these programs is needed to overcome this obstacle.
Use of Funds
The housing market in Lubbock influenced the affordable housing objectives in the following manner:
Rental Assistance: Table 2.9 which shows the affordability gap for tenants indicates the
need for assistance for low and extremely -low income households.
However, as stated above, the City does not plan to put any CDBG or
HOME funds into this area. The City recognizes the need and supports
the efforts of the Lubbock Housing Authority in this matter.
New Units: Several new low-income housing tax credits have been constructed in
the past three years for rental housing. In addition, the affordable
housing market has taken off with the recent low-interest rates for
mortgages. Close to $40 million dollars in single-family bond money was
released in the Lubbock area during the past two years. Grant funds up
to $4,000 for down -payment and closing costs is a part of the bond
package. However, the need for additional down -payment and closing
cost assistance is still needed as indicated by Objective H-4. New
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construction is also an allowable project under Objective H-1 (Renters -
Elderly) and Objective H-2 (Owners).
Rehab of Old Units: Table 3.6 indicates that 80% of the housing in 1990 was built prior to
1979. Table 3.7 shows that low and extremely low-income families live
in the majority of older homes in Lubbock. The need for rehabilitation of
these units is clear and is evidenced in Objectives H-2, H-3 and H-4. In
order to facilitate the owner occupied rehab or reconstruction, refinancing
of mortgage debt will be allowed where appropriate. Also addressed is
the need to make homes handicapped accessible for individuals needing
this type of housing.
Acquisition of Existing Units: If the acquisition of existing units is tied to rehabilitation, it could fall
under Objective H-2. Existing units may be more affordable to low-
income families, and down payment and closing cost assistance
(Objective H-4) could make it possible for a family to purchase a home.
HUD Table 2A
Priority Housing Needs
PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS (households)
Priority Need
Level
High, Medium,
Low
Estimated
Units
Estimated
Dollars to
Address
Renter
Small Related
0-30% of MFI
Medium
31-50% of MFI
Medium
51-80% of MFI
Medium
Large Related
0-30% of MFI
Medium
31-50% of MFI
Medium
51-80% of MFI
Medium
Elderly
0-30% of MFI
High
4
$200,000
31-50% of MFI
High
4
$200,000
51.80% of MFI
High
4
$200,000
All Other
0.30% of MFI
Medium
31-50% of MFI
Medium
51-80% of MFI
Medium
Owner
0.30% of MFI
Hi h
196
$2,000,000
31-50% of MFI
High
227
$3,000,000
51-80% of MFI
High
27
$1,780,000
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HUD Table 2C-1
Summary of Specific Housing Objectives
Priority Need Category
Housing
Specific Objective
Number H-1 Renters -Elderly
Three -Year Goal: Use HOME funds to construct new elderly rental housing units for 4 extremely
low, 4 low and 4 moderate income households by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 1-2 extremely low, 1-2 low and 1-2 moderate income households.
Specific Objective
Number H-2 Owners
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG and HOME funds to rehabilitate, construct or reconstruct owner -
occupied single-family housing for 22 extremely low, 41 low and 27 moderate
income households by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 7 extremely low, 12 low and 9 moderate income households.
Specific Objective
Number H-3 Owners
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds for limited rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing due to life
safety, health or accessibility requirements for 174 extremely low and 186 low
income households by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 58 extremely low and 59 low income households.
Specific Objective
Number H-4 Owners
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds for down payment/closing cost assistance for 75 low -to -
moderate income households by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 25 low -to -moderate income households per year.
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HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
Because of the limited amount of funding available, the funding sources and the similar types of projects,
the City of Lubbock has combined the Homeless and Other Special Needs section of this plan.
Basis for Assigning Priority
The City of Lubbock receives a formula allocation from the Emergency Shelter Grant each year. Funds
can be used to serve the homeless and other special needs populations. These funds are regulated with
the following caps:
30% Homeless Prevention
30% Essential Services
10% Operation
5% Administration
Rehabilitation of Shelters -No Cap
All of the areas listed above were assigned a high priority in Table 2C. The practice in past allocations
has been to fund projects up to the caps with the remaining funds allocated to rehab projects. The City
will continue to fund projects in this manner.
Funds are also available under CDBG and HOME to provide projects that could address public facility
improvements or construction.
Homeless Prevention Strategy The City of Lubbock shall use funds from the Emergency Shelter
Grant for homeless prevention projects to aid people who are at -
risk of becoming homeless. (Objective HS -3)
The City allocates funds up to the 30% cap for homeless prevention through ESG funds received from the
federal government. Other funds received by the City include state Community Services Block Grant
funds with a large portion of these funds going to self-sufficiency programs. These programs are able to
provide emergency assistance to clients to enable them to stay in their homes and to keep working or
going to school. Also funded with CSBG funds is an information and referral hotline that provides support
service information to those in need. Support is given to agencies applying for state ESG funds or from
other funding sources when their goals meet the objectives stated in the Consolidated Plan.
Outreach/Assessment Strategy The City of Lubbock shall use funds from the Emergency Shelter
Grant for essential service projects to provide assessment and
support services for the homeless or special needs populations.
(Objective HS -2)
Up to 30% of Emergency Shelter Grants may be spent on Essential Service, and the City has traditionally
allocated funds up to this cap. Support is given to agencies applying for state ESG funds or from other
funding sources when their goals meet the objectives stated in the Consolidated Plan.
The Lubbock Homeless Consortium is a group of homeless and special needs agencies that partners to
better serve individuals and families in need. They are part of the continuum of care process and share
information in order to better reach and assess the homeless. The City will continue to be a member of
the Consortium and participate in their educational and continuum of care activities.
A new internet program due to come on line in September will be offered by Contact Lubbock. This "on-
line clearing house" will give agencies the ability to share client information making it easier to serve
people in need by cutting down the number of steps in the intake process. It will be a secure site
because of the confidential nature of the information.
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Emergency Shelter and The City of Lubbock shall use fund from the Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing Strategy Grant and Community Development Block Grant (public
facilities) to rehabilitate or construct homeless or special needs
population facilities and ESG funds for operational expenses.
(Objective HS -1, HS -2 and CD -5)
Funds available under ESG or CDBG can be used to address the needs of emergency shelters and
transitional facilities. These funds provide local agencies the opportunity to upgrade or expand their
current facilities. Support is given to agencies applying for state ESG and HOME funds or from other
funding sources when their goals meet the objectives stated in the Consolidated Plan.
Permanent Housing Strategy The City of Lubbock shall use funds from the Emergency Shelter
Grant, Community Development Block Grant and HOME
Investment Partnership Program to encourage homeownership
opportunities for low -to -moderate income families including
former homeless individuals or families transitioning to
permanent housing and independent living.
Down payment and closing cost programs (Objective H-4) and housing rehabilitation or construction
(including a lease -purchase program) (Objective H-2) shall address the need to help the homeless to
move into permanent housing when they are ready to take that step. In addition, the City offers
homeownership opportunities through its ongoing HOPE Program Income Project. Support is given to
agencies applying for state ESG and HOME funds or from other funding sources when their goals meet
the objectives stated in the Consolidated Plan.
Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
The limited amount of funding available is an obstacle to serving the needs of the homeless in Lubbock.
The Lubbock Homeless Consortium is planning to apply for Continuum of Care funding in order to bring in
more money to address homeless issues.
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HUD Table 1A
Continuum of Care - Individuals
Un
- Estimated Current ; _; met Relative
Neetl Inventory" Need/Gan Priority
Beds / Units
Emergency Shelter
High
Transitional Housing
Hi h
Permanent Housing
Medium
Total
--
Estimated
Supportive
Services
Slots
Job Training
Medium
Case Management
High
Substance Abuse Treatment
Medium
Mental Health Care
Medium
Housing Placement
Medium
Life Skills Training
Medium
Estimated
Sub-
populations
Chronic Substance Abusers
High
Seriously Mentally III
Medium
Dually - Diagnosed
Medium
Veterans
Medium
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Medium
Victims of Domestic Violence
Medium
Youth
High
Continuum of Care - Persons in Families with Children
" Estimated - .Current Unmet - —Relative-,
Need Inventory "Need/Gap'I Priority
Beds / Units
.......... ..... .
Emergency Shelter
High
Transitional HousingHi
h
Permanent Housing
Medium
Total
--
Estimated
Supportive
Services
Slots
Job Training
Medium
Case Management
Hi h
Child Care
High
Substance Abuse Treatment
Medium
Mental Health Care
Medium
Housing Placement
Medium
Life Skills Training
Medium
Estimated
Sub-
populations
Chronic Substance Abusers
Hi h
Seriously Mentally III
Medium
Dually - Diagnosed
Medium
Veterans
Medium
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Medium
Victims of Domestic Violence
Medium
Other
Medium
See Tables 3.8 through 3.10 in Chapter 3 for the available statistics on homeless populations in Lubbock.
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HUD Table 1B (Optional)
Non -Homeless — Other Special Needs
Sub -Po ulations
Priority, Need ..:
Elderly
High
Frail Elderly
High
Severe Mental Illness
Medium
Developmentally Disabled
Medium
Physically Disabled
High
Persons w/ Alcohol/Drug Addictions
High
Persons w/ HIV/AIDS
High
HUD Table 1C
Summary of Specific Homeless and Other Special Needs Objectives
Priority Need Category
Homeless and Sub -Populations
Specific Objective
Number HS -1
Three -Year Goal: Use ESG funds to upgrade 3 emergency shelter or special needs population
facilities by September 30, 2003. (Also included in Objective CD -5.)
Annual Goal: 1 emergency shelter or special needs population facility
Specific Objective
Number HS -2
Three -Year Goal: Use ESG funds to provide support services and essential needs for 450
homeless or non -homeless special need individuals by September 30, 2003.
(Also included in Objective CD -6.)
Annual Goal: 150 homeless or non -homeless special need individuals
Specific Objective
Number HS -3
Three -Year Goal: Use ESG funds to provide homeless prevention services to 450 individuals at -
risk of becoming homeless by September 30, 2003. (Also included in Objective
CD -6)
Annual Goal: 150 individuals at -risk of becoming homeless
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NON -HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Because federal grant funds have stayed the same or diminished, the City of Lubbock intends to
strategically utilize available resources for the highest priority needs. As indicated in Chart 6.1, projected
funds for high needs in the area of non -housing community development make up 45% of the funding
available through CDBG, ESG and HOME.
Chart 6.1
FY 2000-03 Priority Needs
Funds Projected for CDBG, ESG and HOME
Basis for Assigning Priorities
The Community Development and Services Board (CDSB) based their priorities for non -housing
community development on the information from the neighborhoods and from the Consolidated Plan
Focus Group.
Economic Development Activities
Of the non -housing community development categories (not including Manning and Administration),
Economic Development has the highest percentage of resources assigned to it. The citizens of Lubbock
have voted down any attempts to pass an economic development tax, which could be used to bring in
new businesses. With several large companies relocating to other cities, there is a need to create
economic development, especially in the low-income neighborhoods on the north and east sides of
Lubbock. In May 2000, Texas Tech University conducted survey of local businesses for the Lubbock
Chamber of Commerce. This survey found that a majority of businesses felt that the City of Lubbock was
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not helpful to small, existing businesses. By directing CDBG funds towards small businesses, the City will
be responding to the need identified in this survey.
CDBG funds will be utilized to acquire, rehabilitate or construct new and existing businesses in order to
expand jobs or maintain existing jobs for low-income individuals. The targeting concept adopted by City
Council for the next three years will encourage and support new businesses along the five designated
corridors. A micro -enterprise program will continue to assist small businesses with loans from $500 to
$15,000. Coupled with the housing projects in these same areas, the City hopes to increase the flow of
residents and businesses back into these areas.
Self-sufficiency is an important aspect of economic development. The City of Lubbock uses its State
CSBG funds in self-sufficiency projects provided by local non -profits. These funds can pay for job
training, tuition and books, rent and utility assistance, and unforeseen expenses (car repairs,
prescriptions, etc.). Child care services was designated a high need because of the long waiting lists
associated with area programs. CDBG funds will be used to provide additional child care services, which
will enable single -parent and two-parent households to stay in school or hold down a job. Youth services
are also a high need and will enable families to access after school and summer youth programs. Both
child care and youth issues are important aspects of any self-sufficiency program. The City also supports
the Lubbock Housing Authority in their efforts to make housing authority residents self-sufficient.
Suitable Living Environments
Creating a suitable living environment through programs addressing crime awareness, improvements to
public facilities, health services and infrastructure is an important part of the City's targeting plan. The
City of Lubbock is committed to making neighborhoods safe, attractive and inviting to residents and
businesses. Through the use of CDBG funds for the non -housing community objectives, the City will be
able to foster revitalization and reduce the isolation of low-income families.
The primary purpose of the affordable housing goal is to provide safe, decent, sanitary and affordable
housing to low -to -moderate income households. However, it also intends to strengthen neighborhoods
through education and support programs for job training, fostering humane and healthy environments,
developing economic strength and full employment for all populations, and providing positive youth
services that create responsible adults. All of these interrelated goals are necessary to reinforce other
community development objectives to increase responsible homeownership and viable neighborhoods.
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HUD Table 2B
Non -Housing Community Development Needs
Anti -Crime Programs
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall High 15 $30,000
Sub -Categories
Crime Awareness (051) High 15 $30,000
Economic Development
Need Level
Units
Estimated $
Overall
High
32
$930,000
Sub -Categories
Rehab; Publicly or Privately -Owned Commercial (14E)
High
6
$220,000
Cl Land Acquisition/Disposition (17A)
Medium
0
$0
Cl Infrastructure Development (17B)
Medium
0
$0
Cl Building Acquisition, Construction, Re (17C)
High
7
$250,000
Other Commercial/Industrial Improvements (17D)
Medium
0
$0
ED Direct Financial Assistance to For -Profit (18A)
High
9
$310,000
ED Technical Assistance (18B)
Medium
0
$0
Micro -Enterprise Assistance (18C)
High
10
$150,000
Infrastructure
Need Level
Units
Estimated $
Overall
High
365
$615,000
Sub -Categories
Flood Drain Improvements (031)
Low
0
$0
Water/Sewer Improvements (03J)
High
24
$165,000
Street Improvements (03K)
Medium
0
$0
Sidewalks (03L)
High
185
$375,000
Tree Planting (03N)
High
150
$15,000
Removal of Architectural Barriers (10)
Medium
0
$0
Privately Owned Utilities (11)
Low
0
$0
Planning & Administration
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall High 0 $1,860,000
Sub -Cate oq ries
Monitoring and Oversight High 0 $1,860,000
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Public Facilities
Overall
Sub -Cate ogries
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Non -Housing Community Development Needs
Need Level Units Estimated $ I
Medium 10 $415,000
Public Facilities and Improvements (General) (03)
High
3
$300,000
Handicapped Centers (03B)
High
1
$10,000
Neighborhood Facilities (03E)
Medium
0
$0
Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F)
Low
0
$0
Parking Facilities (03G)
Low
0
$0
Solid Waste Disposal Improvements (03H)
Low
0
$0
Fire Stations/Equipment (030)
Low
0
$0
Health Facilities (03P)
Medium
0
$0
Asbestos Removal (03R)
Low
0
$0
Clean-up of Contaminated Sites (04A)
Low
0
$0
Interim Assistance (06)
Low
0
$0
Non -Residential Historic Preservation (16B)
Low
0
$0
Homeless Facilities (Not Operating Costs) (03C) (ESG)
High
3
$75,000
-Operating Costs-Homeless/AIDS Patients (03T) (ESG)
High
3
$30,000
Public Services
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall High 2,368 $590,000
Sub-Cateciories
Public Service (General) (05)
High
450
$15,000
Public Service (General) (05) (Essential Services-ESG)
High
450
$90,000
Handicapped Services (05B)
Medium
0
$0
Legal Services (05C)
Medium
0
$0
Transportation Services (05E)
Medium
0
$0
Substance Abuse Services (05F)
Medium
0
$0
Employment Training (05H)
High
18
$240,000
Health Services (05M)
High
1,000
$125,000
Mental Health Services (050)
Medium
0
$0
Screening for Lead -Based Paint/Lead Hazard (05P)
Medium
0
$0
Subsistence Payments 050) (Homeless Prev.-ESG)
High
450
$90,000
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Non -Housing Community Development Needs
Senior Programs
Need Level
Units
Estimated $
Overall
High
300
$90,000
Sub -Categories
Senior Centers (03A)
Medium
0
$0
Senior Services (05A)
High
300
$90,000
Youth Programs
Need Level
Units
Estimated $
Overall
High
1,640
$700,000
Sub -Categories
Youth Centers (03D)
Medium
0
$0
Child Care Centers (03M)
Medium
0
$0
Abused and Neglected Children Facilities (03Q)
Medium
0
$0
Youth Services (05D)
High
1,300
$390,000
Child Care Services (05L)
High
190
$250,000
Abused and Neglected Children (05N)
High
150
$60,000
Other
Need Level
Units
Estimated $
Overall
Medium
223
$693,000
Sub -Categories
Urban Renewal Completion (07)
Low
0
$0
Relocation (08)
High
200
$150,000
Code Enforcement (15)
High
20
$540,000
CDBG Non-profit Organization Capacity Building (19C)
High
3
$3,000
CDBG Assistance to Institutes of Higher Ed (19D)
Low
0
$0
Repayments of Section 108 Loan Principal (19F)
Low
0
$0
Unprogrammed Funds (22)
Low
0
$0
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HUD Table 2C-2
Summary of Specific Non -Housing Community Development Objectives
Priority Need Category
Non -Housing Community Development
Specific Objective
Number CD -1 Anti -Crime
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds to promote crime awareness and prevention in CDBG eligible
areas by providing 15 neighborhood events by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 5 neighborhood events in CDBG eligible areas.
Specific Objective
Number CD -2 Economic Development
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds to create or retain 32 jobs for low -to -moderate income
individuals through economic development activities by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: Create or retain 10-11 jobs
Specific Objective
Number CD -3 Infrastructure
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds to improve neighborhood infrastructure by making 24
water/sewer improvements, installing 185 sidewalks and planting 150 trees by
September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 8 water/sewer improvements, 62 sidewalks and 50 trees
Specific Objective
Number CD -4 Planning and Administration
Three -Year Goal: Using CDBG, HOME and ESG funds, coordinate, monitor and implement the
Consolidated Plan objectives according to HUD requirements by September 30,
2003.
Annual Goal: Coordinate the annual allocation and reporting process in a timely manner.
Monitor sub -recipients use of funds and adherence to regulations.
Specific Objective
Number CD -5 Public Facilities
Three -Year Goal: Use ESG and CDBG funds to improve services to homeless, handicapped or
low -to -moderate income households through the improvement of 9 facilities by
September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: Assist 3 facilities.
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HUD Table 2C-2 (Continued)
Summary of Specific Non -Housing Community Development Objectives
Specific Objective
Number CD -6 Public Service
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG and ESG funds to improve or provide services to 2,368 low -to -
moderate income households through homeless prevention, health services,
employment training, and other public service projects by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 790 low -to -moderate income households.
Specific Objective
Number CD -7 Senior Programs
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds to improve or provide health and social services to 300 low -to -
moderate income elderly households by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 100 low -to -moderate income households.
Specific Objective
Number CD -8 Youth Programs
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds to improve or provide child care services and youth services to
1,640 low -to -moderate income children and youth by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 546 low -to -moderate income children and youth.
Specific Objective
Number CD -9 Other — Capacity Building
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds to assist 3 non-profit agencies to improve their service
provisions through training opportunities by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 1 non-profit agency
Specific Objective
Number CD -10 Other — Code Enforcement
Three -Year Goat: Use CDBG funds to reduce deterioration of neighborhoods through code
enforcement in 20 census tracts by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 20 census tracts
Specific Objective
Number CD -11 Other— Relocation
Three -Year Goal: Use CDBG funds to assist 200 low -to -moderate income tenant households who
are being displaced due to private development in North Overton through an
optional relocation program by September 30, 2003.
Annual Goal: 66 low -to -moderate income households.
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BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Because federal grant funds are likely to diminish in the near future, the City of Lubbock intends to
strategically utilize available resources for the highest priority needs, affordable housing being one of
those needs. The City is committed to providing safe, decent and affordable housing to low -to -moderate
income people in Lubbock.
Education Strategy. Support housing and homebuyer education to low -to -moderate income
families through staff participation in the Lubbock Housing Consortium's
education programs.
The Community Development staff is committed to continued participation in the Lubbock Housing
Consortium and helps with events such as homebuyers fairs, the Annual Dream Tour, homebuyer
classes and distribution of fair housing and affordable housing information. Staff also conducts
homebuyer education classes at least twice annually in conjunction with the HOPE Program Income
Project.
Homeownership Strategy: Support and/or fund programs that encourage homeownership
opportunities and safe, decent and affordable housing for low -to -
moderate income families. (Objective H-2, H-3, and H-4)
In addition to affordable housing programs funded by CDBG and HOME, the City has recently
implemented a water and sewer tap reimbursement program for the construction of new homes by non-
profit housing providers in CDBG eligible areas. Upon the sale of the new home to a household below
80% of the median family income, the developer will be reimbursed the cost of the water and sewer taps
for the property.
A source for inexpensive lots for the construction of affordable housing is available through the Urban
Renewal Agency of the City of Lubbock. These lots are located in several low-income neighborhoods of
Lubbock where revitalization is needed.
Rental Strategy. Support programs that encourage the development or maintenance of
affordable rental housing including CHDO projects, Low Income Housing
Tax Credit housing developments and Lubbock Housing Authority
programs. (Objective H -1 -Renter -Elderly)
Because of limited funding, the City is unable to provide a significant amount of dollars to rental projects.
However, the City is committed to supporting other public and private organizations in their endeavors to
serve low -to -moderate income renters.
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
Lead-based paint was banned from use on residential units beginning in 1978. According to the 1990 US
Census, 80% of the housing in Lubbock was constructed prior to 1979, meaning these units are at risk for
lead-based paint. The federal rule covering Lead -Based Paint will go into effect after September 15,
2000. The City of Lubbock has been proactive in preparing for implementation of the final rule. In
February 2000, the City paid for and hosted a Lead Certification Training with instructors from Texas A &
M University. Certification was offered in three categories: Lead Risk Assessor, Lead Contractor
Supervisors and Lead Workers. In addition to Community Development staff, local non -profits and
institutions, CHDOs, public housing agencies and contractors were invited to attend.
The Community Development Department is in the process of purchasing an XRF machine, which is used
to test samples for the presence of lead. By having the equipment on site, results of the testing will be
available within a day or two versus one to two weeks if sent to the State. One lead abatement project
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has been completed and Community Development is in the process of completing other test projects to
train both inspectors and contractors.
Lead -Based Paint Strategy. Implement the Lead -Based Paint final rule with procedures for re-
certification of staff, education for clients, relocation of clients during
abatement, risk assessment, safe work practices and reduction of lead-
based paint.
ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY
An anti -poverty strategy is an economic development plan aimed at increasing the income and job
opportunities for extremely -low income families. Housing is a key component of any anti -poverty plan as
a secure affordable residence is a necessity for maintaining a steady income and job.
Anti -Poverty Strategy. Support and/or fund programs that reach out to extremely -low income
families to assist them with housing, economic development
opportunities and support services.
Programs
CDBG, ESG and HOME funds are instrumental in the successful implementation of the anti -poverty
strategy.
CDBG funds may be used for a variety of activities. Activities funded in the past that
have impacted extremely -low income families include the following: literacy programs,
job training, housing rehabilitation, critical repair of homes, youth and day care services,
crime awareness, infrastructure and parenting programs.
HOME funds enable the City to undertake housing reconstruction, housing rehabilitation,
new construction, elderly housing programs and lease -purchase programs.
ESG funds make it possible for the City to alleviate some of the needs of the marginal
and literal homeless in the community by providing rent and utility assistance, emergency
housing, counseling and food vouchers.
Programs funded with State Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds include the following:
In -House Case Management — The Community Development Department has a full-
time case manager that is able to coordinate services for families receiving help through
the City's housing programs. Referrals may be made to other housing programs,
employment programs and social services.
Self -Sufficiency Program — The current provider of this program is Catholic Family
Services. They provide help with tuition, rent and utilities, emergency funding, child care
vouchers for single -parent households who are in school and participating in a job
training program. As of October 1999, they had transitioned 144 individuals out of
poverty.
Informational and Referral Hotline — This 24-hour hotline provides information on social
service and housing programs for the citizens of Lubbock.
Programs supported but not funded through the City of Lubbock include the following:
Head Start Programs -Various Child Care Agencies
Welfare to Work -Texas Department of Human Services
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Workforce Development Initiatives -South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board
Resident Initiatives -Lubbock Housing Authority
Anti -Poverty Policy 1: Efficient use of all sources of funding available in order to maximize the
impact of those funds.
The City of Lubbock uses a competitive allocation process so that funds may be targeted to programs
and areas with the greatest need. Funding decisions are based on priority needs, targeted areas, clients
served, availability of other funding sources and duplication of services. The same 17 member citizen's
board (Community Development and Services Board) oversees and makes funding recommendations for
the use of CDBG, ESG, HOME and CSBG funds. This consistency helps the City meet needs without
duplicating services.
In the past five years, the City has implemented a Return of Investment policy mandated by City Council.
Projects funded with CDBG (excluding public service) and all HOME projects must pay back a portion of
the total amount funded. These funds can be returned into similar programs thereby increasing the
amount of funds available for housing, economic development and other eligible programs. In addition,
agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds are required to match 25% of the funds provided from these
sources. ESG requires a 100% match by federal regulations and are not required to pay back any of
these funds.
Anti -Poverty Policy 2: Network, support and partner with non -profits, public entities and private
businesses through participation in the Lubbock Housing Consortium,
the Lubbock Homeless Consortium, and the Lubbock Housing Authority.
The City of Lubbock will continue to participate in the Housing and Homeless Consortia, initiate needs
assessments, and support organizations working on behalf of the low -to -moderate citizens of Lubbock.
Community Development staff has also been involved in the development of a Planning Model through
the United Way of Lubbock. In addition, staff serves on United Way's Initiative and Evaluation
Committee. This committee uses the results from the Planning Model to identify gaps within the
community and then develops initiatives to address these gaps. Once projects are funded by United
Way, the committee evaluates the projects to see if they are meeting the identified needs.
Impact on the Reduction of Poverty Level Families
The City of Lubbock alone cannot reduce the number of poverty level families living in Lubbock. It is
unrealistic to suppose that the programs funded by the City through its federal entitlement grants will
show a significant reduction on the numbers of families residing in poverty. However, when spent in an
efficient manner and with the cooperation of other service providers, these funds can reduce the impact of
poverty in the lives of low-income families in Lubbock. Through our cooperative efforts with Catholic
Family Services, 144 individuals have been able to go from welfare -to -work and stay off federal
assistance programs for at least 90 days. The City of Lubbock will continue to keep the reduction of
poverty in the forefront of its programs.
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND COORDINATION
See Chapter 1 for a discussion of the internal and external organizations that the City of Lubbock
participates with in the community and a description of the local public housing authority structure.
Institutional Structure and Enhance coordination with local agencies to avoid duplication of
Coordination Strategy efforts through networking and communication so that the City
can be responsive to the needs of the low -to -moderate income
families of Lubbock.
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As noted under the Anti -Poverty Strategy 2, the City will initiate needs assessments and participate in
both local consortia and the United Way's Initiative and Evaluation Committee in an effort to keep abreast
of community development activities and needs in the community. In addition, Community Development
staff attends Housing Authority board meetings and has a staff person on their Family Self -Sufficiency
Program Committee.
Two technical assistance workshops are offered by the City each year to educate citizens and agencies
about the type of entitlement grants available, their eligible uses, local and federal policies associated
with the funds, and the application process. These workshops are open to the public. Each workshop
provides breakout sessions where more individualized information is provided and questions are
answered.
ELIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES
One of the many strategies of the Lubbock Housing Authority is to address the social needs as well as
the housing needs of low-income families. The primary goal of resident initiative programs is to provide
guidance and direction to Housing Authority residents in obtaining information and organizing programs
that are essential in upgrading their quality of life, enhancing self-esteem and maintaining a healthy
growth environment. The focus is to assist residents in using any and all skills they might have in being
more productive in their lives. To achieve this goal, the Lubbock Housing Authority has implemented the
following programs:
Family Self Sufficiency Program (F.S.S.)
This program coordinates plans and programs for Section 8 Certificate and Voucher holders and Public
Housing residents with public and private resources to enable these families to achieve economic
independence and self-sufficiency, with housing as a stabilizing force. FSS permits the families to invest
their energy in other efforts including employment, education, and job training that are necessary to
achieve self-sufficiency. The Program offers a financial incentive to families through the establishment of
an escrow account, which becomes available to the family upon successful completion of a 5 -year
contract of participation.
Family Unlrication Program (F.U.P.)
This program is designed to keep families united. Children sometimes have to be placed in foster homes
due to inadequate housing, homelessness, and or domestic violence. LHA has formed a partnership with
the Children's Protective Service agency to help prevent these separations from occurring.
Training Workshops
Training workshops are scheduled semi-monthly to meet the needs of LHA residents that need training in
specific areas. Workshops consist of budgeting, parenting, job preparedness, counseling, literacy, GED
classes and life skills.
Resident Councils
Resident councils have been formed since 1992. The Technical Assistance grant that was received in
September of 1993 helped to establish their own office. The program is designed to empower the
residents of public housing with a range of economic self-help and self-management opportunities that
help break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. The council has its own office that residents can
contact with their concerns. The council has several activities during the year to promote togetherness
among each development including an annual Mr. & Mrs. LHA Pageant.
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Drug Elimination Program (D.E.P.)
The Drug Elimination Program was established to combat the rampant increase of illicit drugs in Public
Housing. Continued monitoring and education combined with the enforcement of Housing Authority Anti -
Drug Policies is a program priority. Implementation of the program enables the Housing Authority to
continue the quest to create positive environments conducive to safety, health, growth, beauty and high
self-esteem. Some of the activities in this program include:
Career Day- A monthly informative field outing to local businesses. Residents receive
first hand experience in what tools are needed to compete in the local job market.
Transportation and lunch is provided.
George Woods Community Center- Daily operation has served over 9000 youth this
fiscal year. Activities include summer lunch program, field trips, tutoring, cultural/ athletic
events, and homebound schooling for adolescents in drug treatment.
Suntroopers - Prevention program to educate, promote and support healthy life choices
for 8-11 year olds. The main focus is to re -enforce children against alcohol, tobacco, and
other drugs and promote support of family, friends, and community through self-respect
by remaining drug free.
Modesty- This is a prevention/intervention program for adolescent females that promote
abstinence through group sessions, alternative activities, and life skills training. The
focus is to produce optimism about their future without peer pressure and to encourage
indulgence in healthy behavior.
Real Men- Same purpose as the Modesty program but targeted to males.
Neighborhood Involvement Center (N.I.C.)- A program for high-risk youth that have been
involved with the criminal justice system and need immediate intervention to combat
possible adult criminal behaviors. The program is a joint venture of LHA and the
Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation substance abuse program. Twelve -core
function counseling is utilized.
Parents as Teachers (P.A.T.)- This program was implemented in 1998. It is a joint effort
between the Housing Authority and Texas Tech University. The program benefits the
total community whether it is children who achieve greater social, emotional or intellectual
successes over time, or parents who increase confidence in their parenting roles, or the
community at large which benefits form healthier, happier, and more productive
responsible citizens. Initially the program targeted 25 families in the Cherry Point
Development. The Lubbock Independent School District has provided a parent educator
who has currently outreached fifty non-public housing families in the surrounding
communities. Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation will also provide
a parent educator. The selection process will soon be completed. By March of 2000 an
Early Head Start day care will opened at LHA's Zenith Center. The day care center will
be a partnership of Texas Tech University Department of Education, Head Start, and
LHA.
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MONITORING
To ensure appropriate use of public dollars and to maintain consistency with Federal program
requirements and regulations, the City of Lubbock Community Development staff will plan, implement and
enforce a comprehensive monitoring plan for each project. In addition, this monitoring plan will ensure
satisfactory progress toward the Consolidated Plan goals, promote program accountability, further fair
housing, compliance with residential displacement and relocation assistance plans and demonstrate
compliance with Federal requirements.
Two monitoring methods are utilized by the City of Lubbock. Method one involves monitoring projects
directly administered by the City of Lubbock. Monitoring in this category consists of evaluating the project
goals, objectives and levels of accomplishments. Monitoring of the activities will further ensure goal
achievement and regulation compliance. Method two involves monitoring of other agencies,
organizations, and recipients of Federal funds through the City of Lubbock. This monitoring method is
utilized to ensure agency accountability, compliance, and consistency with project goals and
accomplishments.
The Community Development staff will conduct on-site monitoring of sub -recipient agencies periodically.
As stated in each contract, payment is made by reimbursement only. Monthly reports and an end -of -year
performance report are also required for each project. Staff also work with the sub -recipients on a regular
basis as a resource for technical assistance in planning, implementation, project evaluation, and capacity
building.
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CHAPTER 7
CERTIFICATIONS
GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing - The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means
it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate
actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records
reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements
of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended,
and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential anti -
displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding
under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of
such prohibition.
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance
programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace.
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1.
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after
such conviction.
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted
employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the
receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected
grant.
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6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance
or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or
local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all sub -awards at all tiers (including subcontracts,
sub -grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
sub -recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as
applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is
seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official
Title
Date
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SPECIFIC CDBG CERTIFICATIONS
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation — It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons
of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible
priority to activities, which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities
which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not
available).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including Section 108 guaranteed
loans during program year(s) 2000 - 2003 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of
one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of
low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the
amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by
assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and
moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of
obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that
relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds)
financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the
property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG
funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay
the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public
improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or
charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and
occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may
be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than
CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
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Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance
to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint — Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-
based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Title
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SPECIFIC ESG CERTIFICATIONS
The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion -- It will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the
ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 10 years. If the jurisdiction
plans to use funds for purposes less than tenant -based rental assistance, the applicant will maintain any
building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and
families for at least 3 years.
Essential Services -- It will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period
during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure as long as the
same general population is served.
Renovation -- Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the
building involved is safe and sanitary.
Supportive Services --.It will assist homeless individuals in obtaining appropriate supportive services,
including permanent housing, medical and mental health treatment, counseling, supervision, and other
services essential for achieving independent living, and other Federal State, local, and private assistance.
Matching Funds -- It will obtain matching amounts required under §576.71 of this title.
Confidentiality It will develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records
pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project
assisted under the ESG program, including protection against the release of the address or location of
any family violence shelter project except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the
operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement -- To the maximum extent practicable, it will involve, through
employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing,
renovating, maintaining, operating facilities, and providing services assisted through this program.
Consolidated Plan — It is following a current HUD -approved Consolidated Plan or CHAS.
Signature/Authorized Official
Title
Date
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SPECIFIC HOME CERTIFICATIONS
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based rental
assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability
of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project
in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds
in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official
Title
Date
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APPENDIX A
SUMMARY OF CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Comments from the citizens of Lubbock from the public hearings held with respect to the Consolidated
Plan are summarized below:
March 8, 2000 Public Hearing on Consolidated Plan Draft
Community Develo ment and Services Board Meeting, 6:Q0 .m. City Hall
Citizen Comment
. Res onse''
Modification
C. Schmidt shared with the Board how
The Lubbock Housing Authority
None.
Section 8 helps her gain Independence.
administers the Section 8 program and
Any program that helps the disabled is a
the City supports their efforts as noted in
valuable program. She indicated that she
the Consolidated Plan.
is a disabled person. Section 8 allows
The City of Lubbock adheres to and
None.
people to become productive workers,
enforces all accessibility requirements for
responsible citizens and good neighbors.
projects using CDBG, ESG and HOME
S. Flynn, Lubbock Housing Finance
New construction of housing for
Housing Objective H-2 Owners was
Corporation (LHFC), indicated that new
homebuyers is considered an important
modified to include construction of
construction of housing was not listed in
part of helping low-income families find
housing.
the priority needs objectives and should
decent, safe and affordable housing.
be included.
conducted further research and was
S. Flynn, LHFC, indicated that
The City Council of the City of Lubbock
None.
transitional housing was a high priority in
has chosen to target owner -occupied
the homeless needs assessment, but was
housing in an effort to stabilize and
None.
not listed as a high priority in the
revitalize neighborhoods.
Consolidated Plan.
S. Flynn, LHFC, indicated that tenant
The City Council of the City of Lubbock
None.
based rental assistance was not listed as
has chosen to target owner -occupied
a high priority. She felt that North
housing in an effort to stabilize and
Overton residents being displaced by a
revitalize neighborhoods. However, the
private development could benefit from
City has responded to the needs of the
this type of project.
North Overton residents by developing
and funding an optional relocation
program.
April 12, 2000 Public Hearing on Consolidated Plan Draft
Community Develo ment and Services Board Meeting, 6:00 .m., City Hall
Citizen Comment,' '
Response
Modification
E. Jackson asked the Board to fund her
The Community Development and
None.
neighborhood's application to renovate a
Services Board will consider her
building to be used by their neighborhood
application during the their regular
association.
allocation process.
A. Gray, Advocacy Incorporated, stated
The City of Lubbock adheres to and
None.
that she felt that the draft lacked sufficient
enforces all accessibility requirements for
information on people with disabilities.
projects using CDBG, ESG and HOME
She urged the Board to make sure these
funds. Housing Objective H-3 Owners
issues are addressed because people
specifically addresses Improvements to
with disabilities struggle to find affordable
make properties handicap accessible.
housing. She asked that any new
The Community Development staff
construction or rehabilitation of buildings
conducted further research and was
contain requirements for making them
unable to find any other documented
accessible to the handicapped.
information other than the 1990 Census.
A. Gray, Advocacy, Inc., suggested that
The City of Lubbock will make
None.
the Citizen's Guide be made available in
accommodations upon request.
Braille or large print.
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April 12, 2000 Public Hearing on Consolidated Plan Draft (Continued)
Community Develo ment and Services Board Meeting, 6:00 .m. City Hall
Citizen Comment
Res once
Modification,::'
J. Paleo, volunteer at Lubbock Regional
MHMR, indicated that she has been
The need for programs for special needs
populations Is documented in the
None.
denied rental housing because of her
Consolidated Plan.
mental illness and that there is a lack of
housing for people with disabilities. She
asked the Board to keep these issues in
mind as they make their decisions. She
also indicated that her daughter and
randson are homeless.
D. Ulrich, Lubbock Regional MHMR,
stated that she administers a State tenant
The Lubbock Housing Authority
administers the Section 8 program and
None.
based rental assistance program. There
is a need in the community for affordable
housing and additional Section 8
the City supports their efforts as noted in
the Consolidated Plan. As noted in the
Plan, they have applied for 200 additional
certificates. She encouraged the City to
certificates.
apply for additional certificates.
D. Carter, Lubbock Regional MHMR,
indicated that the numbers regarding
Staff received the updated numbers and
added this information to the
Additional Information added to the
section regarding MHMR.
MHMR were inaccurate. He stated that
Consolidated Plan.
he would give the updated numbers to
city Staff.
M. Andewald, Lubbock Regional MHMR,
also indicated that they would be
Staff received the updated numbers and
added this Information to the
Additional information added to the
section regarding MHMR.
available to help get whatever updated
Consolidated Plan.
information was needed.
May 3, 2000 Public Hearing on Consolidated Plan Draft
Community Develo ment and Services Board Meeting, 6:00 .m., City Hall
= •°Citizen Comment
Res
� Modification.
Letter from W. Finch: He asked that the
Street paving is listed as a medium
None.
Board make paving streets a high priority.
He would specifically like to see some of
the collector streets in his area paved.
priority in the Consolidated Plan. Should
funds become available, medium priority
items will be considered for funding.
No Citizens Appeared to Speak
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APPENDIX B
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOCUS GROUP
September 7, 1999 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
City Health Department - 19th Street and Texas Avenue
Agencies Participating: Community Housing Resource Board, Lubbock Housing Authority, South Plains
AIDS Resource Center, South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, Lubbock MHMR, United
Way, Covenant Hospital -Senior Program, UMC -Seniors are Special, Lubbock United Neighborhood
Association, South Plains Food Bank, Lubbock Housing Finance Corp., Community Health Center of
Lubbock, City Health Dept., City Environmental Inspection Services, Chatman Memorial Center, Catholic
Family Services, City Business Liaison
Community Development Staff Present: Nancy Haney, Todd Steelman, Nancy Neill
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunties
Trends
Cooperation
Minimum Wage Jobs
Ability to leverage university
Aging populations
Streets
Crime
systems, E.D., health care,
Change in workforce/place
Resources
Isolation Statewide
needs of the community
Infrastructure aging
Kindness
Transportation
Value-added agriculture
Increasing diversity
Cultural diversity
Lack of Transitional Housing
Ability to leverage federal
Reduced federal funding,
Small-town feel
Transportation
dollars
more dependent on other
Religion
Under -Employment
Use City resources to target
resources
Schools-TTU, LCU
Youth -Latch Key
elderly and transitional
Loss of large employers
SPC, WBU
Discrimination
Promote the strengths of
Lack of community
Medical facilities
No coordinated health & social
geographic location,
concern
Support of the Arts
needs assessment
climate, quality of life
Change in family structure
Talent
No dear vision for future
Information technology
Private sector more
Low cost of living
Poor understanding of economic
(Internet) could unite
involve in job training
Clean
development
recourses, volunteers and
Decline in manufacturing
Parks/Green space
Decreased political influence
churches
jobs
No traffic problems
Lads of advocacy for low
Vacant buildings & open space
Developing more low -
Airport
income people
More collaboration between
income jobs
Central distribution
Interstate stops
social service agencies
Graduates leaving
Small Business
Restrictive City codes (business)
Develop strong public-
Need more child care
Development Center
Need add'I childcare program
private partnerships
increase in people needing
Workforce development
Poor economic development
Attract business with low
assistance
system
east of 1-27
cost of living
Younger children with
Social services
Lack of rental assistance
Cultural diversity
mental health/drug abuse
Low unemployment
High STD rates
Tapping into existing
Higher rate of teen STDs,
Infrastructure
Lack of senior services
resources -prisons, tourism
crime, pregnancies
Food Bank
Homeless
Transportation corridor
Increase in foreclosures
Byron Martin Center
Affordable medical/dental care
Mentoring between diverse
More new construction vs.
Strong neighborhood
Drainage
groups
rehab
associations
Need more codes enforcement
Use City to help change
Decline in population
Museums
(housing)
legislation
Development of isolated
Affordable housing
Low voter turnout
classes
Child care
Unwilling to raise taxes
Port to Plains corridor
Lack of high tech opportunities
City separating from social
Lads of preventive programs
services
Decline in manufacturing
More attention to
Adjust to changes in Ag
education
Image outside Lubbock
More accountability to
Distrust of City officials
outcomes
Retention of workforce
Dependence on computer
Lack of communication
industry
Decreasing $ for emergency
services and housing
Mental health services
Top Ten Priorities
1.
Housing
6.
Elderly Services
2.
Economic Development and Job Creation
7.
Health Services
3.
Child Care
8.
Coordination of Services
4.
Youth Services
9.
Neighborhood Revitalization
5.
Transportation/Infrastructure
10.
Crime Prevention
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APPENDIX C
CONTINUUM OF CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
September 20, 1999 — 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
Health Department —19th and Texas
Agencies Present: Corey Turner, South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC); Fulton Berry, Lubbock
Housing Authority (LHA); Larry Mullican, Lubbock Independent School District (LISD); Virginia Alamanza,
Catholic Family Services (CFS); Carrie Kilman, South Plains Food Bank; Jana Rumminger, South Plains
Food Bank; Rocky Brown, South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board (SPRWDB); Lisa Fox,
Women's Protective Services (WPS); Joe Rangel, City of Lubbock; Mary Gomez, Women's Protective
Services; Janis Putteet, United Way; Donna Rich, Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR); Melissa
Landin-Gonzales, Women's Protective Services; Susan West, Community Health Center of Lubbock
(CHCL); Virginia Brackett, South Plains Children's Shelter (SPCS); Rick Van Hersh, LIFE Independent
Living Center; Kim Pearson, VA Clinic; Judy Warman -Adams, Interfaith Hospitality Network for Homeless
Families (IHN); Bonner Bennett, South Plains Consumer Controlled Housing Coalition (SPCCHC);
Maggie Trejo, Community Housing Resource Board (CHRB); Wanda C. Merritt, HUD; Shari Flynn,
Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation (LHFC); and Michael Sullivan, Community Health Center of
Lubbock.
Community Development Staff Present: Nancy Haney, Todd Steelman, and Nancy Neill
Sub -populations Identified: Working poor, women fleeing domestic violence, Elderly, Homeless who live
with family/friends, homeless with mental health problems, homeless with children, drug abusers, family
breakup, throw-away/runaway youth, transient, medical needy, recently disabled, homeless with AIDS,
homeless in shelters, homeless by choice, homeless veterans, and homeless just out of jail/institutional
care.
Area of Concern
What We Have
What We Need
Outreach/Intake/Assessment-OIA
South Plains Consumer Controlled
Centralized Clearing House
Housing Coalition-OIA
Specific to Homeless
VA ClinlodA
Outreach
Community Health Center -IA
Funding
MHMR-IA
Women's Protective Services -IA
Catholic Family Services4A
Texas Workforce Center -IA
Worklink-OIA
S.P. AIDS Resource Center -IA
Interfaith Hospitality Network4A
Salvation Army -IA
LIFE Independent Living Center -IA
Alcohol Recovery Center -IA
Adult Protective Services -IA
Soup Kitchens -O
University Ministries -O
Carpenters Church -O
Emergency Shelter
Women's Protective Services -250
Family Shelters
beds -Victims of domestic
Medically Disabled -accessible
violence
shelters
Salvation Army -5 families
Elderly
Red Cross
Adult Protective Services
MHMR/CPS-contract with
Lubbock Children's Home
MHMR/CFS-contract with
S. P. Children's Shelter
Walker Houses-druglalcohol abuse
ASK House-drug/alcohol abuse
Alcohol Recovery Center -19 beds
Pilgrim House -15 beds?
Interfaith Hospitality -14 beds
families only
GESC
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Area of Concern
What We Have
What We Need
Transitional Housing and Support Services
Interfaith Hospitality -3 months (SS)
Longer term transitional housing
(SS)
Salvation Army
24-hour clearing house
CHRB (SS)
More beds
S.P. Children's Shelter (SS)
Lubbock Children's Home (SS)
Buckner Children's Home (SS)
Texas Boys Ranch (SS)
SPARC (SS)
Foster Car
WPS-120 days (SS)
MHMR (SS)
The Ranch -9 months -youth
Billy Meeks -3-6 months -alcohol
and drug abuse just our of jail
Lonnie Gray -2 yrs. mental ill -work
VA Domidliar (SS) -veterans -sends
sends to out of town -homeless -
or work programs
Love in Action -women
ASK House
Walker House
Lubbock Housing Authority with
Homeless Consortium -1 unit
6 months
Permanent Housing (P)
Habitat for Humanity (P)
HOPE I
Permanent Supportive Housing (PS)
Lub. Housing Authority (PS)(SS)
Guaranteed financing
CHRB-(P)
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp.
LHFC (P)
Full lending cycle-Purchase/Rehab
HOPE III (P)
24-hour clearing house
S.P. Children's Shelter (PS)
Section 8
VA Loans (P)
Affordable housing
American Preferred Homes (P)
Partnerships
Section 8 (PS)
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Mortgage assistance
Boarding Houses -single room
occupancy SRO
Links and Support Services
Independent living skills
On-going counseling
Job readiness training
24 -hr. clearing house
Medical care
Internet
Job training -Job Source -TWD
chat room
Self -Sufficiency -CFS
message board
Demand Response Transportation
clearing house
(disabled)
Home Maintenance training
CCMS-Child Care
Transportation
Christian Women's Job Corp
Economic Revitalization
Welfare to Work
Inside Out
Re ion 17 -GED
Priorities
1. Clearing House -Internet: Includes on-going counseling and life skills
2. More Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelters for "no -issue" homeless with support
services
3. More affordable housing
4. Rent and deposit assistance
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APPENDIX D
URBAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE
Goal 1: Enhance access to job opportunities through growing new business, strengthening existing
business, job training and education, and the provision of support services.
Goal 4: Provide decent, safe and affordable housing for all Lubbock citizens.
Goal 7: Stabilize all Lubbock neighborhoods through proper installation and rehabilitation of
infrastructure.
Goal 10: Develop dynamic, visionary partnerships between all levels of government, commerce and
citizens.
GOALS FOR LUBBOCK 2000
Economic Development
Goal 5: Maintain and market Lubbock as a safe, progressive city, offering balanced growth, revitalization
efforts, and a wide variety of multi -cultural and leisure activities.
Obj 5.5: Promote balanced growth throughout the city.
• Develop additional businesses along 1-27 corridor.
• Revitalize North and East Lubbock.
Land Use and Urban Design
Goal 1: Ensure a high quality visual image and compatible land uses for Lubbock through development
standards and codes enforcement.
Obj 1.1: Increase enforcement of environmental codes for junk vehicles, weeds, alleys, parking
on unpaved surfaces and substandard structures.
Goal 3: Ensure quality urban design.
Obj 3.1: Improve the image of transportation corridors into and throughout the city.
Goal 4: Promote the preservation and revitalization of older buildings, neighborhoods and commercial
areas and the development of vacant land within the current city limits.
Obj. 4.1: Provide incentives for new development in areas with exiting infrastructure and for
revitalization and preservation of older areas.
Obj 4.2: Support appropriate commercial development and affordable housing efforts in north
and east Lubbock, including the areas adjacent to the Canyon Lakes.
Obj 4.3: Find creative land use and transportation circulation solutions to reducing traffic and
crime in neighborhoods.
Obj 4.4: Educate the development community, design professionals and property owners on
appropriate infill, scale and other urban design issues for older areas of the city.
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Neighborhood and Citizen Involvement
Goal 3: Ensure safe, decent, accessible and affordable housing for all citizens of Lubbock.
Obj. 3.1: Increase homeownership and provide resources to assist with maintenance and
repairs.
Obj. 3.2: Coordinate programs throughout the city that provide resources for the housing.
Goal 5: Ensure coordinated community action to prevent and correct causes of neighborhood
deterioration.
Obj 5.1: Leverage local resources, rather than federal funds, to maintain quality housing and
neighborhoods.
Obj 5.2: Improve neighborhood appearance through increased code enforcement.
Obj 5.3: Encourage and attract investment activities within the neighborhoods.
Obj 5.4: Provide incentives for development of accent tracts in existing neighborhoods.
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