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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Kim Battle, Chairperson
Antonio Munguia, Vice Chairperson Iris Pygatt, Commissioner
Patricia Carr, Commissioner Evelia Hernandez, Commissioner
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D CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
E. PUBLIC ORALS. (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
F NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing — Consolidated Annual Performance
And Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2010
G. STAFF ORALS
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STAFF REPORT
DATE. March 31, 2010
T0 Community Development Block Grant Commission
FROM: Annette Potts, Deputy Director of Administrative Services
SUBJECT PUBLIC HEARING — CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
PURPOSE:
To conduct a public hearing to receive public input and comments on the City's CAPER and approval to
submit this document to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) department before the September 30,
2011. deadline.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires Cities that receive Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program funds to submit a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER provides a summary of the actions taken to
meet the housing and community development needs identified in the FY 2010 Annual Action Plan with the
use of federal funds. The CAPER also identifies non - federally funded activities that assisted in meeting the
City's goals of providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities. Federal funds made available during fiscal year 2010 for furthering the objectives of the
consolidated plan include:
FUNDING SOURCE
AMOUNT
FY2010 Community Development Block Grant Allocation
$1,711,362
Community Development Block Grant Program Income:
$ 13,350
Community Development Block Grant Uncommitted Balance
(prior year carryover funds)
$ 275,288
Total CDBG FY 2010
$2,000,000
FY 2010 HOME Program Allocation
$671,127
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS FOR FY 2010
$2,671,127
Fiscal year 2011 accomplishments are as follows:
ACTIVITY
FUNDS
OBJECTIVE
GOAL
GOAL
ALLOCATED
SET
MET
OUTCOME
Provide decent
Availabilityl
Fair Housing
$18,000
housing and suitable
50 people
185 people
Accessibility
living environment
Senior Citizens
$100,000
Suitable Living
100 seniors
319 seniors
Availability/
Environment
Accessibility
Natatorium
$80,000
Suitable Living
100 people
146 people
Availability/
Environment
Accessibility/
Affordability
Crossing Guards
Suitable Living
1000 people
5000 people
Availability/
$80,000
Environment
Accessibility
Street/Sidewalk
$389,354
Suitable Living
2 projects street
Projects in
Sustainability/
Improvements
Environment
Construction
Accessibility
Code
$400,000
Suitable Living
1700
7937
Sustainability
Enforcement
Environment
compliance
compliance
inspections
inspections
Housing
$503,458
Provide Decent
10 HOMES
15 HOMES
Affordability/
Rehabilitation
Housing
Sustainability
Project in
CHDO Activities
$100,669
Provide Decent
1 project
Design
Affordability
Housing
Suitable Living
Availability/
Homeless
HPRP
Environment/ Decent
80 families
86 families
Affordability
Prevention
Funded
Housing
$54,000
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
FISCAL YEAR 2010
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
FISCAL YEAR 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I.
PAGE
Executive Summary
1
A. Assessment of Annual Progress
3
B. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
5
C. Affordable Housing
6
D. Continuum of Care
7
E. Other Actions
8
a. Addressing obstacles to meeting underserved needs
8
b. Foster and maintain affordable housing
9
c. Eliminate barriers to affording housing
9
d. Overcome gaps in institutional structures and
enhance coordination
9
e. Improve public housing and resident initiatives
10
f Evaluate and reduce lead base paint hazards
10
g. Ensure compliance program, comprehensive planning,
requirements and monitoring
10
h. Reduce the number of people living below the poverty level
10
F. Leveraging Resources
11
G. Citizen Participation
11
H. Self Evaluation
12
I. Monitoring
13
CDBG Narrative Statements
14
SECTION II.
HOME CAPER Narratives
16
Attachment A
HOME Annual Performance Report
Attachment B
HOME Match Report
EXHIBITS
1
IDIS REPORT - CDBG FINANCIAL SUMMARY — PR26
2
IDIS REPORT — ACTIVITY SUMMARY REPORT - PR03
3
IDIS REPORT - SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS — PR23
4
FISCAL YEAR ACCOMPLISYMENT REPORT
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
FISCAL YEAR 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I.
PAGE
Executive Summary
1
A. Assessment of Annual Progress
3
B. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
5
C. Affordable Housing
6
D. Continuum of Care
7
E. Other Actions
8
a. Addressing obstacles to meeting underserved needs
8
b. Foster and maintain affordable housing
9
c. Eliminate barriers to affording housing
9
d. Overcome gaps in institutional structures and
enhance coordination
9
e. Improve public housing and resident initiatives
10
f. Evaluate and reduce lead base paint hazards
10
g. Ensure compliance program, comprehensive planning,
requirements and monitorin
10
h. Reduce the number of people living below the poverty level
10
F. Leveraging Resources
11
G. Citizen Participation
11
H. Self Evaluation
12
I. Monitoring
13
CDBG Narrative Statements
14
SECTION II.
HOME CAPER Narratives
16
Attachment A
HOME Annual Performance Report
Attachment B
HOME Match Report
EXHIBITS
1
IDIS REPORT - CDBG FINANCIAL SUMMARY — PR26
2
IDIS REPORT — ACTIVITY SUMMARY REPORT - PR03
3
IDIS REPORT - SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS — PR23
4
FISCAL YEAR ACCOMPLISYMENT REPORT
CITY OF LYNWOOD CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION (CAPER)
FISCAL YEAR 2010
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires Cities that receive Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program funds to submit a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) The CAPER provides a summary of the actions taken to
meet the housing and community development needs identified in the FY 2010 Annual Action Plan with the
use of federal funds. The CAPER also identifies non - federally funded activities that assisted in meeting the
City's goals of providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities.
This report is the City of Lynwood's Program Year 2010 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) covering the 1 1 t year of Lynwood's 5 -Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community
Development, completed in May 2010 It contains three main parts: First, a set of narrative statements that
discuss the City's achievements in housing and community development in relation to its Consolidated Plan
(ConPlan). The second part provides narratives that focus on the financial and programmatic performances
of Lynwood's entitlement - formula grants, the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), and
HOME Partnerships for Investment Program (HOME); and of these performances in relation to the City's
Annual Action Plan (AAP) for fiscal year 2010. Other narratives in this part describe the abilities of the City
and its community agencies to leverage additional resources for housing and supportive services activities.
A third part of this CAPER compiles attachments of supporting data for the narratives found in the first two
parts.
The City strives to meet the above the goals set in the 5 -Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan,
which have resulted in improvement and stability in low- income neighborhoods. Activities such as street
improvements, economic development, public facility improvements and the provision of public services,
have a long -term impact on the community
Summary of Resources and Distribution of Funds
Federal funds made available during fiscal year 2010 -2011 for furthering the objectives of the consolidated
plan include:
FY2010 Community Development Block Grant Allocation: $1,711,362
Community Development Block Grant Program Income: $ 13,350
Community Development Block Grant Uncommitted Balance $ 275,288 (prior year carryover funds)
Total CDBG FY 2010 $2,000,000
FY2010 HOME Allocation:
$ 671,127
Total federal funds available during fiscal year 2010: $2,671,127
Fiscal year 2010 fund distributions are as follows:
Actnnties/P gra
Code Enforcement
un t
$400,000
Sidewalk Improvements
$100,000
Agnes Avenue Improvements
$289,354
Fair Housing Services
$18,000
Crossing Guards
$80,000
Senior Citizens Program
$100,000
Natatorium Extended Hours
$60,000
Section 108 Loan Payment
$632,646
CDBG Administration
$320,000
Sub -total
$2,000,000
HOME Rehabilitation
$503,458
HOME CHDO Project
$100,669
HOME Administration
$67,000
Sub-total
$671,127
Total $2,671,127
Geographic Distribution:
Assistance will be directed to neighborhoods that qualify for CDBG funds on an "area benefit' basis. An
area benefit activity is one that is available to benefit all the residents of an area which is 1) primarily
residential, and 2) where 51% of the population is low /mod income. Altogether, 31 block groups meet the
income threshold. The geographic targeted activities and programs include:
Code Enforcement $400,000
Sidewalk Improvements $100,000
Agnes Avenue Improvements $289,354
$789,354
Lead Agency:
The Lynwood Community Development Department (LCDD) has been designated the lead agency
responsible for the development of the Consolidated Plan and oversight of all aspects of the process.
LCDD has the responsibility of ensuring that the goals of the City Manager and the City Council are met
through the various program and projects in the Consolidated Plan. The LCDD is also responsible for the
administration of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME program funds
Consultations:
Working within the goals set by the City Council and the City Manager, CDD worked closely with
neighborhood groups and residents developing goals, initiatives and strategies that are pertinent to each
neighborhood in addition to public services providers who have direct contact with the clientele being
served.
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CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2010
A. ASSESSMENT OF ANNUAL PROGRESS
The City of Lynwood has successfully completed its first year of the City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan
despite the global recession and its impact on federal, state, and local funds. Lynwood is pleased to report
solid performance and significant progress towards the overall 5 -year goals. This includes progress on
meeting the goals and targets for affordable Housing, creating economic opportunities for low income
persons, and ensuring that our community is a are suitable living environments. The number of residents
benefiting from CDBG and HOME funded activities exceeded expectations in many cases. This
exemplifies the broad array of programs offered and evidences the City's continuing efforts to be effective
stewards of federal funds in the service of its residents. Lynwood met its spending targets for low and
moderate income beneficiaries of its affordable housing and public services and facilities programs during
FY 2010. Lynwood also stayed under mandated caps on public services spending and expenditures for
planning and administrative functions.
Lynwood's pattern of investments did not change significantly in FY 2010 in the aggregate. At all times, the
City of Lynwood and its advisory commission (the Community Development Block Grant Commission)
focused on assisting those who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless, low income, and have
special needs, in the midst of making difficult funding decisions. CDBG and HOME were used to help the
City's top housing and community development priorities as contained in the Consolidated Plan and FY
2010 Annual Action Plan. The pattern of investment also emphasized coordination between agencies and
leveraging of government funds with use of private resources and donations. The City continued to
encourage non - profits as well as partnerships between for -profit and non - profits for development of
affordable housing.
Lynwood provided a comprehensive array of Public Services and programs for its residents through the
Community Development Department, to improve the quality of life for Lynwood's youths, seniors and all
residents by creating and coordinating public services aimed at health, safety and education.
Nevertheless, FY 2010 presented certain challenges to public services activities due to reductions in
funding. As state and private funding resources reduced their contributions, services were necessarily
scaled back in order to maintain safe and effective operations. Compounding this problem is the increase in
unemployment, which leads to a higher homeless and at risk population. Heightened administrative
requirements that were not accompanied by an increase in funds to offset the burden also presented a
challenge to nearly all service providers.
Despite the difficult economy, Lynwood is a community successfully pursuing its housing, anti - poverty, anti -
homelessness, and community development goals with a creative and varied fusion of financing sources;
professional commitment, creativity, and insight; and active community support.
The City identified the following priority needs to increase housing opportunities for all residents of Lynwood
and promote stability in declining areas by (1) Preserving the Existing Housing Stock; (2) Increasing
Affordable Housing Opportunities; (3) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing; (4) Addressing the Needs of
Homeless Individuals, Families and Special Populations; (5) Providing public Infrastructure Improvements;
(6) Expanding the City's Economic Base and Promoting Job Opportunities. The table below shows the type
of activities undertaken in FY 2010 to address needs, to include goals, objectives and outcomes met.
Combined resources from the CDBG, HOME Program and City's General fund were used to further assure
decent, safe and sanitary housing by implementing home improvement programs, graffiti removal and Code
Enforcement activities focusing on the identification and elimination of slum, blight, code violations, health
and safety and overcrowded conditions. In addition, public service and safety activities were implemented
to improve the wellbeing of the community along with health, educational and recreational programs for
seniors; tutoring and mentoring to at risk children; after school and school dropout diversion programs, crime
awareness, and gang prevention programs.
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ACTIVITY4
•_ FUNDS
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'ALLOCATED"
_ SET . _
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OUTCOMEj.,
Provide decent housing
Availability/
Fair Housing
$18,000
and suitable living
50 people
185 people
Accessibility
environment
Senior Citizens
$100,000
Suitable Living
100 seniors
319 seniors
Availability/
Environment
Accessibili
Natatorium
$80,000
Suitable Living
100 people
146 people
Availabilityl
Environment
Accessibilityl
Affordabili
Crossing
Suitable Living
1000 people
5000 people
Availability/
Guards
$80,000
Environment
Accessibili
StreeUSidewalk
$389,354
Suitable Living
2 projects street
Projects in
Sustainabilityl
Improvements
Environment
Construction
Accessibili
Code
$400,000
Suitable Living
1700 compliance
7937
Sustainability
Enforcement
Environment
inspections
compliance
inspections
Housing
$503,458
Provide Decent Housing
10 HOMES
15 HOMES
Affordabilityl
Rehabilitation
Sustainabili
Project in
CHDO Activities
$100,669
Provide Decent Housing
1 project
Design
Affordabili
Suitable Living
Availabilityl
Homeless
HPRP Funded
Environmentl Decent
80 families
86 families
Affordability
Prevention
$54,000
Housing
Combined resources from the CDBG, HOME Program and City's General fund were used to further assure
decent, safe and sanitary housing by implementing home improvement programs, graffiti removal and Code
Enforcement activities focusing on the identification and elimination of slum, blight, code violations, health
and safety and overcrowded conditions. In addition, public service and safety activities were implemented
to improve the wellbeing of the community along with health, educational and recreational programs for
seniors; tutoring and mentoring to at risk children; after school and school dropout diversion programs, crime
awareness, and gang prevention programs.
B. AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING:
The City believes that fair housing cannot be treated as a separate entity It must be integrated into all of
the housing and community development programs in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing, dealing
with each situation as appropriate. The City promote fair housing and provides funding to a fair housing
organizations to provide its citizens with education and legal rights as referred to housing, which has a
significant impact on preventing, reducing or eliminating housing discrimination and other barriers to equal
housing opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, family status, disability or national origin.
This fiscal year, the City of Lynwood has assisted 185 residents through education, outreach and
enforcement of fair housing laws. Lynwood's fair housing program has reduced and in some cases
eliminate unlawful housing discrimination that can effectively lock out a person from housing for which they
are otherwise qualified.
a. Actions taken to eliminate fair housing impediments
Actions taken to overcome fair housing impediments as identified in the City's Al, include the continuation
of the City's partnership with the Fair Housing Foundation to monitor and investigate complaints and
inquiries for housing discrimination. To include services devised to address the issues specific to the City,
but not limited to:
• Counseling for possible and actual victims of housing discrimination, property owners and
managers, homeowners, insurers, lenders and other housing industry representatives;
• Accepting and investigating housing discrimination complaints;
• Counseling and referrals on landlord /tenant housing complaints;
• Providing remedies for individuals and systemic forms of discrimination, including conciliation,
administrative, and judicial enforcement efforts; and
• Conducting investigative audits to detect patterns and practices of illegal discrimination.
• Annual Realtors Workshop for the Southwest Board of Realtors
• Staff booths at Annual Apartment Association Convention
• Invited Lynwood schools to participate in the annual Poster Contest
• Provided 10 Certificate Management Trainings to Property Management Companies
• Conducted 25 workshops to housing providers
• Promoting media interest in eliminating housing violations
In addition, the City continues to monitor local newspapers for Discriminatory newspaper advertising that
may include discriminary language, etc. Not occurrences were found this fiscal year In addition, the City
contracts the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) to assist with monitoring for housing discrimination and
tenant/landlord counseling services. FHF will continue to monitor City publications. FHF continues to
provide outreach activities throughout the City of Lynwood in the form of workshops and educational
materials from the "Don't Borrow Trouble" Campaign on Predatory Lending.
b. Summary of Impediments to air housing choice
Impediment #1 Housing discrimination, particularly in the rental housing market.
Impediment #2 : Discriminatory advertising, although very rare, may impede the protected populations from
having knowledge on all the housing opportunities that are available in the City's rental and for -sale
housing markets. The Long Beach Press Telegram is the only newspaper that does not print a fair housing
disclaimer in the classified real estate ads section.
Impediment #3 : Private sector real estate practices that are contrary to the attainment of fair housing for all
persons.
Impediment #4 Hate crimes create impediments to fair housing because victims may move out of the
home and neighborhood of their choice due to fear and feeling unwelcome.
C. Action taken to overcome impediments included:
Providing housing services through the Fair Housing Foundation in order to provide all of
Lynwood's residents with access to fair housing services. A key focus of these services is to
investigate and respond to housing discrimination complaints
2. Continue to work with the Long Beach Press Telegram to include a fair housing disclaimer and to
list the fair housing organizations that can respond to questions from the public.
3. Provide citizens with a link to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing video on
reasonable accommodations in private rental housing.
4 Monitoring and reviewing the HMDA annually and calculating loan denial rates for the four loan
types.
C. AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
Lynwood's housing goals are to preserve the existing housing stock by correcting substandard properties,
increasing the supply of affordable housing units, and providing assistance to first -time homebuyers to
enable more low and moderate - income families to become homeowners. Lynwood's housing strategy
involves designing programs that address housing priorities identified in the ConPlan; the expansion of
housing opportunities for lower income household; and increasing the level of participation by redistributing
available funding to encompass a wider range of housing programs.
Maintaining the quality and affordability of the existing housing stock is a key priority of Lynwood's goals
and the purpose of the HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program. This fiscal years goals were to provide
nine homeowners with loans (maximum $45,000) and 10 homeowners with emergency grants (maximum
$10,000). But due to the City's determination, Lynwood was able to assist 15 low income homeowners with
home improvement loans and grants, thereby surpassing this years goals.
In addition, the City is still in partnership with the Foundation of Affordable Housing (FAH) as a certified
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO); for the development of 93 affordable
environmentally friendly rental housing units at the northwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Carlin Avenue.
The project, known as Park Place, will be restricted to very low and lower income households. The City
has committed HOME program CHDO funds to FHA to expend upon the eligible Park Place project
activities. The development is proposed to have two and three - bedroom units in clustered three -story
apartment buildings on 3.75 acres. The development would include a community center, day care or head
start program, two play structures, computer room and will utilize sustainable building methods to the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified Silver standard. The LEED Green
Building Rating System encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and
development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted
tools and performance criteria.
Lynwood is also a recipient of National Stabilization Program (NSP1) funds and has purchased and
improved four foreclosure residential properties. Two of these properties have been sold to low income
qualifying families and the remaining two properties are being offered to qualifying low income residents.
Summary of Efforts to Address Worst Case Needs Housing
Worst case needs housing is defined by HUD as low income renters who pay more than 50% of income for
rent, live in severely substandard housing, (including homeless people) or have been involuntarily
displaced.
The implementation of Lynwood Homeless Prevention has resulted in assistance to 81 renters with severe
cost burden, or who are in danger of becoming involuntarily displaced. Assistance in the form of utility
payments, financial management, mediation; legal assistance; credit repair; rental arrearages costs (up to 6
months) and temporary lease payments (up to three months) has been provided.
In addition, the City will be providing at least one unit at the Park Place development for seniors, extremely
low income residents and /or persons with disabilities
D. CONTINUUM OF CARE.
Lynwood's continuum of care strategy is to provide emergency, temporary and/or permanent housing for
the homeless, in addition to referrals and supportive services to move the homeless population to self -
sufficiency
In May 2009, HUD made available to the City, $646,575 in Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-
housing Program (HPRP) federal funds to administer a program designed to assist those renters who are in
danger of becoming homeless and/or those persons who are in need of temporary housing assistance.
The City's HPRP Program has two components:
1 The Homelessness Prevention Program will help the renter with case management, utility bill
payments, mediation assistance, legal assistance, credit repair, rental arrearages costs (up to 6
months) and temporary lease payments (up to three months).
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2. The Rapid Re- housing Program will assist families or individuals with credit repair activities, case
management, affordable housing search activities, move -in deposits and moving expenses, short
term rental assistance, and other eligible expenses. Families or individuals in temporary dwelling
units such as motels or shelters will also be assisted to move out of the temporary units and into
permanent apartments within the City
The objective of the program is to provide decent, safe, short term housing assistance, credit repair, and
case management for the homeless and /or those in danger of becoming homeless, and ensuring living
conditions at amore affordable price. The City proposed to provide assistance to 44 families and/or
individuals at an average cost of $7,500 per family (including only financial rental assistance and excluding
services and legal services). No funds will be released to the families or individuals but rather directly to
the service providers or property owners
Lynwood provided assistance to a total of 86 households this fiscal year Of those 86 households, 81 were
assisted by the Homelessness Prevention component of the program, and the 6 remaining households
served by Rapid Re- Housing efforts. In the case where Lynwood is unable to provide assistance to those
in need, referrals are made to some of the following:
Program Service Location
Compton Welfare Right Shelter Emergency Shelter Compton
The Shields for Families, Inc. Transitional Housing Los Angeles
Palms Residential Care Facility Mental Health Care /Housing Los Angeles
South Central Health /Rehabilitation Long Term Management Los Angeles
Parents of Watts Home for Mothers Los Angeles
Esther's House Domestic Violence Center Los Angeles
The Department of Health Services Health Services Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Homeless Services Los Angeles
The Union Rescue Mission Homeless Shelter Los Angeles
Lynwood is very interested in providing services and supports the efforts of any local non -profit agencies
seeking funds to locate homeless /transitional facilities within the City and encourages applications for
federal funds from service providers who target the homeless population and persons with special needs.
However, Lynwood has not received such requests.
E. OTHER ACTIONS:
a. Adressing obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The primary obstacle to meeting the underserved needs in the City of Lynwood is a lack of available
funding to the City and to the various non - profit agencies that assist the City in serving the low and
moderate - income residents. As entitlement grants shrink or remain level- funded, the cost of delivering
services and completing projects increases, resulting in an ever - widening spread of cost and available
funds. Mirroring this trend is the increasing difficulty in leveraging funds through state and private
resources, also decreasing or stagnant in recent times.
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Although the availability of funds from federal, state and other private resources continue to decline,
Lynwood had been able to meet these challenges by leveraging General funds and Redevelopment funds
with CDBG and HOME funds, in an effort to continue current program delivery Lynwood has also received
CDBG -R funds in the amount of $422.000 to reconstruct two residential street improvements and create 21
temporary construction jobs and HPRP funds to address homeless needs.
The City will continue to encourage and support the efforts of the Los Angeles Housing Authority to seek
additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and support the efforts of non - profit housing development
corporations to seek funding from federal, state and local sources for special needs housing.
b. Foster and Maintain affordable Housin
The implementation of new housing policies and procedures have enhanced and expedited housing
development and rehabilitation activities. Rehabilitation assistance was provided to 15 low- income
residents to preserve housing standards through the City's HOME Program. Code enforcement activities
have also been an important component for maintaining and improving Lynwood's affordable housing
stock. Rental and residential property inspectors worked with various other departments to improve
Lynwood's housing stock, focusing on problems that threaten safe and secure housing. The City utilized its
administrative review process to mitigate housing problems on a timely basis.
In addition, the City in partnership with the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) provides housing counseling,
housing discrimination investigations, and landlord- tenant mediation and counseling to Lynwood residents
free of charge. FHF provided a comprehensive, extensive and viable education and outreach services in
addition to workshops and presentations to Lynwood residents. Fair housing activities were provided to
educate tenants, landlords, owners, Realtors and property management companies on fair housing laws; to
promote media and consumer interest; and to secure grass root's involvement within the communities. In
addition, FHF specifically targets outreach to persons and protected classes that are most likely to
encounter housing discrimination.
c. Eliminate barriers to affordable housing
The City continues to fund fair housing activities geared to eliminate impediments to fair housing choice,
low- income renter households are able to access and maintain affordable housing. In addition, the City
continued its affordable housing rehabilitation loan and grant program to upgrade the City's supply of
affordable ownership housing stock. The City also continues to promote public awareness by providing
and/or distributing fair housing literature at public places such as Lynwood's City Hall Bateman Hail, Senior
Citizen Center, the Public Library and the foundation for Early Childhood Education and by holding the first
Fair Housing Fair A variety of literature was offered in English-and Spanish.
d. Overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance coordination
The City has made a concerted effort to eliminate institutional gaps, and enhance coordination of programs
to all segments of the community The City and community based organizations work closely with
governmental entities and community commissions and activist to determine the critical needs of
households, in order to ensure CDBG and HOME funded activities address gaps in services. Public
hearings and forums are held throughout the program year to obtain community input.
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The City also works closely with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), to provide critical
information regarding homeless services and identifying and prioritizing gaps and needs in the regional
system of care.
e. Improve public housing and resident initiatives: There are no public housing developments located
in the City of Lynwood at this time.
f. Evaluate and reduce lead base paint hazards:
It is the City of Lynwood's goal to provide an environment free of lead based hazards. Integral to the City's
residential rehabilitation program is a Lead Based Paint Hazard assessment for each project. The City will
contract with a qualified firm to conduct property inspections and risk assessments for HOME funded
rehabilitation projects. The City will have an environmental expert perform lead -based paint testing or risk
assessment determined by the lesser of the total federal funds to be provided or the rehabilitation hard
construction costs minus the soft costs and lead -based paint hazard reduction costs. The City will disclose
to the homeowner any lead -based paint hazards. After the lead hazard is controlled or abated and the
environmental expert performs a clearance process, then the homeowner is notified of that clearance.
Property owners will be provided the lead based paint pamphlets and literature regarding the hazards and
protection from lead in the home. Homeowners also will be required to sign a statement verifying their
review and understanding of LBP
g. Ensure compliance with program and comprehensive planning requirements and monitoring:
The City will require all subrecipients under the CDBG program to submit a quarterly grantee performance
report, documenting the number, income, race /ethnicity, and household characteristics of the
persons/households assisted. The Community Development Department conducts annual site visit to all
subrecipients and desk top audits to ensure that CDBG program guidelines as well as the contracted scope
of services are being met.
Project and financial data on CDBG and HOME funded activities are maintained using HUD's IDIS
(Integrated Disbursement Information System) software. Use of this system allows HUD staff easy access
to local data for review and progress evaluation.
The City monitors the affordability provisions as outlined in the HOME program agreements. Projects that
have one to four HOME units will have on -site inspections every three years; projections with five to twenty -
five units will be inspected every two years. For projects containing twenty -six units or more, a yearly
inspection will be conducted.
h. Reduce the number of persons living below the poverty level: The 2010 Action Plan identified
strategies for reducing the number of persons living below poverty level in Lynwood. The City provided
resources to households living in poverty through network of social and public service agencies and
programs. Specifically, resource referrals, housing, and food programs were utilized to assist these
households. The City's goal is to provide affordable housing assistance to low income persons and
families. During this fiscal year the City completed 1 housing unit, as its first affordable rental housing
project and is planning a 93 unit affordable housing project located at Atlantic Avenue and Carlin Avenue.
Persons interested in Lynwood's housing activities that do not qualify are referred to other agencies.
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F. LEVERAGING RESOURCES:
Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds were the principal source of revenue to meet the
goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. However, the City pursued all available resources
during the program year Resources used to leverage federal funds include:
- CDBG and HOME Program Income - Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit
-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds
For housing projects, the City considers redevelopment set - asides funds and HOME funds for home
improvement and new housing construction. CDBG funds, Bonds and the City's General funds are utilized
for various infrastructure and 'public facility improvements. The City's general funds are also utilized to
augment the cost of several public service activities. ARRA funds have been used to provide assistance to
the homeless, provide temporary jobs, complete public improvements, and to purchase, rehabilitate and
resale foreclosed properties to low income families.
G. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The City of Lynwood uses citizen participation processes that facilitate community input into all phases of
Consolidated Plan development and implementatidn including City Council meetings, neighborhood block
watch meetings, numerous boards and public hearings, all designed to solicit public comments. Lynwood
encourages the inclusion of all City residents especially low- income residents who are the primary clients
for HUD programs, non - profit organizations and other interested parties. The City also works with key non-
profit organizations in encouraging the participation of the citizens they work directly with, including many of
the low and moderate - income residents who are the primary targets of our HUD funded programs. Bi-
lingual services are available for those who request them.
The draft version of the CAPER was developed and made available to the public on August 9, 2011, for a
30 -day review period, as required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
regulations. Further, notice of the 30 -day public review period was published in Lynwood's local newspaper
the Lynwood Press Wave on August 5, 2011 Copies of the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report were made available to the public at the following locations:
- The Community Development Department - Lynwood City Clerk's Office
- Lynwood City Hall Annex Building - Lynwood Public Library
On September 7, 2011 the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission held a Public
Hearing for review and discussion of the CAPER, and to allow public comment. The meeting took place at
a time and location convenient to potential and actual program beneficiaries and included accommodations
for persons with disabilities. City staff provided the.CDBG Commission with copies of the CAPER to
distribute information about the consolidated planning process to their neighbors. At a result of the hearing
and during the 30-day comment period, no negative comments submitted or received.
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H. SELF - EVALUATION
The City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan to HUD stated many community needs and its commitment to use
HUD funds in a manner that continues to stretch each HUD dollar as much as possible. The Plan states the
City's commitment to working with local partners to achieve goals, such as eliminating chronic
homelessness and lead -based paint hazards and achieving a sustainable balance in affordable housing,
providing for new economic opportunities and environmental quality The City of Lynwood's
accomplishments and plans were carried out both in spirit and action. The strategy concentrated both
CDBG and HOME funding on affordable housing, eliminating barriers to housing, affirmatively furthering fair
housing and the coordination of public improvements and services that benefit low and moderate income
persons, including the elderly, and those persons with disabilities.
The City of Lynwood has successfully met HUD's timeliness standards after expediting its public
improvement projects, and has also met HUD's reporting requirements throughout the year Overall, the
City has made progress in addressing the challenges of stabilizing the homeowner base within the
community, improving the existing housing stock, and improving the overall quality of life in neighborhoods
throughout Lynwood. However, a great need still exists in the community, especially for those at the lowest
of incomes. Increasing cuts at both the federal and state levels of government have put a squeeze on
public service programs, while the demand for these services have increased. The ability of the City to
meet these particular needs with its HUD funding has been limited with federal CDBG budgets not keeping
pace with inflation and being aggressively cut. However, Lynwood will continue to aggressively pursue
long -term objectives in the ConPlan by leveraging resources and a variety of financing approaches, as
becomes available.
Below provide a Strategic Plan Goals and Accomplishments chart of the City of Lynwood Consolidated
Plan 5 -year goals as compared to the fiscal year 2010 annual accomplishments.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CHART
APfiori iNee o .
Homeless/HIV/AIDS
LFi a Ye 51
80 beneficiaries
[Fisca_I�Year�2.0.10_
86
Non - Homeless Special Needs
400 seniors
319 seniors
Owner Occupied Housing
50 housing units
15 housing units
Public Facilities
1 facility
0
Infrastructure Improvements
2 projects
1 complete
Public Services
1,350+ people
5,000 people
Other —Code Enforcement
6,500 code compliance
inspections
7,900 compliance
inspect ons
Other — Fair Housing
250 people
185 people
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I. MONITORING
The City's monitoring procedures are outlined below
CDBG Sub recipient— The City of requires all subrecipients under the CDBG program to submit a quarterly
grantee performance report, documenting the number, income, race /ethnicity, and household
characteristics of the persons /households assisted. In addition, the Department conducts annual site visits
to all subrecipients to ensure that the quality and location of services and the targeted beneficiaries are
consistent with CDBG program guidelines as well as the contracted scope of services specified in the
agreements with the City
Home Program —The City will continue to monitor the affordability provisions as outlined in the HOME
program agreements. Projects that have one to four HOME units will have on -site inspections every three
years; projections with five to twenty -five units will be inspected every two years. For projects containing
twenty -six units or more, a yearly inspection will be conducted.
Technical Assistance - The City proposes to implement a new service that provides technical assistance to
community based organization seeking grants, grant preparation and grant administration.
Furthermore, project and financial data on CDBG- funded activities will be maintained using HUD's IDIS
(Integrated Disbursement Information System) software. Use of this system allows HUD staff easy access
to local data for review and progress evaluation.
All CDBG and HOME program grant disbursements are timely and not differ from letter of credit
disbursements. There are no activities or strategies falling behind of schedule at this time.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT NARRATIVE STATEMENTS
a. Assessment of relationship between use of CDBG funds and priority needs, goals, and specific
objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan.
Extent to which CDBG funds were distributed amount different categories of housing needs identified in the
Consolidated Plan — The City of Lynwood funded its housing activities with the use of HOME and
Redevelopment funds. Both funds were used for construction of housing. HOME funds were used for
housing rehabilitation and first time homeowner assistance. CDBG funds were used for homeless activities
and to address and enforce housing code standards.
Relationship between CDBG expenditures and high priority activities — Below an assessment of the use of
CDBG funds in relation to Consolidated Plan priorities:
Homeless /HIV /AIDS The City expended Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re- housing Program (HPRP)
funds to address homelessness during PY 2010. 86 low income and very low income households were
assisted with housing retention assistance, temporary assistance and /or stabilization services.
Non - Homeless Special Needs CDBG public services funds were expended for Senior Citizen activities
benefitting low income and very low income residents; public safety activities and public services. More
than 5000 residents benefitted from these services and /or were referred to such agencies as the
Department of Social Services and the Legal Aid Society
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing — Lynwood in partnership with the Fair Housing Foundation work
together to solve housing issues relating to discrimination, tenantllandlord disputes and substandard
housing complaints, as well as educating the public as to their rights under the law The City also
continues to monitor and remove impediments to fair housing choice and updates its Analysis of
Impediment to assure that progress is being made and that any new impediments are being addressed.
Owner - Occupied Housing In an effort to preserve Lynwood's existing housing stock, Lynwood provided
15 home improvement loans and grants to low and moderate - income residents through its Home
Improvement Program. Lynwood intends to increase program participation next year by augmenting the
City's home improvement program costs with CDBG funds.
Rental Housing Lynwood in partnership with AMCAL is began construction on 94 affordable rental units.
Construction is planned for 2012. Low income residents will receive priority placement on the property
Infrastructure Improvements This year the City provided funding for 1 residential street reconstruction and
sidewalk improvements. Both projects are in construction. In addition, CDBG -R funds were used to
reconstruct 1 residential street which has benefitted more than 5,000 City residents.
Code Enforcement Conducted more than 7,000 compliance inspections for property maintenance
violations, and building, electrical, plumbing code violations, and 153 garage conversions in an effort to halt
substandard housing and improve living conditions and the elimination of blighted conditions.
Evaluation of extent to which CDBG funds were used for activities that benefit low and moderate income
person s — The City of Lynwood ensured that 100% of CDBG funds were spent to benefit low and moderate
income persons and households, as evidenced in Attachment "A" the Financial Summary Report.
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Changes in Project Obiective —None.
b. Assessment of Efforts to Carryout Planned Actions as part of Certifications - Resulting project
assessments contained within the CAPER reveal that the City closely adhered to plan actions and. project
activities described in the Action Plan, and that all benefitted extremely low income, low income, and
moderate income persons.
c. Activities that benefitted extremely low income, low income and moderate income persons include:
Senior Citizen Program HPRP Homeless Program
Home Improvement Program Infrastructure Improvements
There were no changes to the objectives of fiscal year 2010 programming.
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
HOME PROGRAM CAPER NARRATIVES
FISCAL YEAR 2010
HUD requires the following: All Grantees Receiving HOME Funds Must Submit the Following Narrative
information:
1 Assessment of Relationship of HOME Funds to Goals and Objectives
a. Assess the use of HOME funds in relation to the priorities, needs, goals, and specific
objectives in the Consolidated Plan.
During the program year, the City of Lynwood utilized its HOME funds to address housing needs identified
in the City's approved 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan. The following table represents the Strategic Plan
Priorities for housing as described in the 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan. The table represents the Strategic
Plan Priority levels for both rental housing and owner occupied housing.
2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan - Strate is Plan Priorities
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Rrioiity,Le'vel'
Rental Housing
Medium
Owner Occupied Housing
High
The priority levels assigned to each of the aforementioned categories during the development of the 2010-
2014 Consolidated Plan were based on the following criteria:
• Community participation
• Public consultation process
• Public meetings and hearings
• Past HOME funding allocations
• Input from City Departments
• Needs identified in the Housing Element
• Needs identified in Redevelopment Implementation Plan
Based on the Strategic Plan Priorities for the Consolidated Plan period, the City established the following
priorities and specific objectives under the 2010 -2011 Action Plan:
Maintain the quality and affordability of the existing housing stock through the HOME
funded Housing Rehabilitation Program.
2010 -2011 Specific Obiective: The specific objective was to provide 10 homeowners with rehabilitation
loans (Maximum $45,000) and five (5) homeowners with emergency grants (maximum $10,000) to repair
their homes. Note that applicants who obtain the loan portion of the program are also eligible for the grant
portion to address emergency or health and safety issues.
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2. Increase the number of affordable rental housing stock through the acquisition or
construction of rental housing.
2010 -2011 Specific Obiective: The specific objective was to acquire or develop one (1) rental housing
through a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). The table below provides the amount
of HOME funds allocated under the 2010 -2011 Action Plan in its efforts to meet the priorities and specific
objectives listed above. The table provides the proposed accomplishments and actual accomplishments
for the 2010 -2011 Program Year:
2010 Action Plan - Housin Goals
ActiviNeslProgiairis-
Fund "Amodht
Proposed r ,
Accom 6sfiments
l ,- Actual ;
'Accom lishnients.
HOME Rehabilitation
$503,458
15 Households
15 Households
HOME CHDO
$100,669
1 Rental Unit
0 Rental Units
HOME Administration
$67,112
N/A
N/A
The following is a description of the activities /programs (noted in the table above) that the City implemented
during the 2010 -2011 Program Year:
HOME Rehabilitation Program
The program provided loans up to a maximum of $45,000 and grants up to $10.000. To be eligible for
assistance, homeowners cannot exceed the low- to moderate - income levels as established by HUD Under
the $10,000 grant element, the City assists homeowners who are in need of repairs to items that present an
immediate threat to the integrity of the structure and /or the elimination of health & safety issues on the
dwelling.
During the program year, the City completed a total of 15 rehabilitation projects (3 grants only and 12
combination loan /grant). This. includes projects funded with prior year funds but completed during this
program year The City expended approximately $558,243 during the program year in the implementation
of the HOME Rehabilitation Program. This includes 2009 and 2010.funded rehabilitation projects.
HOME CHDO Proiect
The City proposed to assist a non - profit CHDO to acquire and rehabilitate an existing single family dwelling
or property The property is then sold to a low- to moderate - income household. During the program year,
the City did not allocate its 2010 -2011 CHDO funds. The City will be combining 2010 -2012 CHDO funds
with 2011 -2012 CHDO funds to assist a CHDO with a larger project. During the program year, the City has
continued to work with Habitat for Humanity, a non - profit housing developer, as one of the City's selected
Community Housing Development Organizations to complete prior year CHDO projects. This includes the
working with Humanity has been working to complete the development of 10 affordable single - family
homes at 4237 Imperial Hwy and three (3) additional affordable single - family homes at 3254 Palm Avenue.
For detailed information on each of the HOME funded activities for the 2010 -2011 Program Year, please
refer to Attachment "A" — Individual Project Sheets.
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a. Evaluate progress made toward meeting goals for proving affordable housing using HOME
funds, including the number and types of households served.
The City of Lynwood has made progress towards meeting the specific goals set under the 2010 -2014
Consolidated Plan and the 2010 -2011 One -Year Action Plan. These goals are being met through the City's
funding commitments to assist in the development existing affordable housing for low- and moderate -
income families. The City identified the goal of expanding housing opportunities for a variety of households
with very low- to moderate - income, including persons with special needs. The table below provides a
breakdown of the Strategic Plan Priorities for housing as delineated in the 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan
(Priority Housing Needs Table). The table provides a list of the proposed goals for each housing category
The table is broken down by very low (0 -30 %), low (31 -50 %), and moderate (51 -80 %) income levels as
defined by the U.S. Department of Urban Development (HUD).
- Priority Housine Needs
Note: Section 215 Goals are affordable housing units that fulfill the criteria of Section 215 of the National Affordable
Housing Act. For rental housing a Section 215 unit is occupied by a low -mod household and bears a rent that is less
than the Fair Market Rent or 30 percent of the adjusted income of a family whose income does not exceed 65% of
the area median income. For ownership housing a Section 215 for sale unit is one to be purchased by a low -mod
household and the sale price does dot exceed HUD mortgage limit. A Section 215 rehabilitated unit is one occupied
by a low -mod household and has a value after rehabilitation does not exceed the HUD mortgage limits.
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Small Related
0 -30%
High
100
0
31 -50%
High
100
0
51 -80%
Medium
0
0
Large Related
0 -30%
High
50
0
31 -50%
High
50
0
51 -80%
Medium
0
0
Renter
Elderly
0 -30%
High
100
0
31 -50%
High
100
0
51 -80%
Medium
0
0
All Other
0 -30%
Low
0
0
31 -50%
Low
0
0
51 -80%
Low
0
0
Owner
0 -30%
High
10
2
31 -50%
Hieh
10
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Note: Section 215 Goals are affordable housing units that fulfill the criteria of Section 215 of the National Affordable
Housing Act. For rental housing a Section 215 unit is occupied by a low -mod household and bears a rent that is less
than the Fair Market Rent or 30 percent of the adjusted income of a family whose income does not exceed 65% of
the area median income. For ownership housing a Section 215 for sale unit is one to be purchased by a low -mod
household and the sale price does dot exceed HUD mortgage limit. A Section 215 rehabilitated unit is one occupied
by a low -mod household and has a value after rehabilitation does not exceed the HUD mortgage limits.
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51 -80%
I High
115 114
Special Needs
0 -80%
Medium
0
0
Total 215 Goals
535
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Total 215 Rental Goals
500
0
Total 215 Owner G oals
35
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Note: Section 215 Goals are affordable housing units that fulfill the criteria of Section 215 of the National Affordable
Housing Act. For rental housing a Section 215 unit is occupied by a low -mod household and bears a rent that is less
than the Fair Market Rent or 30 percent of the adjusted income of a family whose income does not exceed 65% of
the area median income. For ownership housing a Section 215 for sale unit is one to be purchased by a low -mod
household and the sale price does dot exceed HUD mortgage limit. A Section 215 rehabilitated unit is one occupied
by a low -mod household and has a value after rehabilitation does not exceed the HUD mortgage limits.
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The City accomplished these goals with combination of the following Affordable Housing Programs
• Housing Rehabilitation;
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program — Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resale Program; and
• New Construction
2. HOME Match Report
a. Use HOME Match Report HUD - 40107 -A to report on match contributions for the period
covered by the Consolidated Plan Program year
The premise of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, which authorized the HOME Investment
Partnerships Program, is that providing affordable housing to low- income persons is the responsibility of all
levels of government. As a result, a matching contribution is required as the local government's stake in the
HOME Program. HUD defines Match as "the permanent contribution made by a Participating Jurisdiction
(PJ) (i.e. City) to the HOME Program for affordable housing."
The HOME Program requires Cities to provide a "Match" in an amount equal. to no less than 25 percent of
the total HOME funds drawn down for project costs. The City of Lynwood of has qualified for a 100%
HOME match reduction for the 2010 -2011 Program Year Therefore, the City does not have a matching
contribution requirement with the federal formula entitlement grant (see Attachment "B" - HUD 40107 -A
Report).
3. HOME MBE and WBE Report
Use Part III of HUD Form 40107 to report contracts and subcontracts with Minority Business Enterprises
(MBEs) and Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs).
Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation
In a coordinated effort the City of Lynwood, the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and Habitat for Humanity
(HFH) -are continuing to look for foreclosed and vacant properties that can be purchased, rehabilitated, and
resold to low income families. These households are required to provide sweat equity by assisting in the
rehabilitation of their home and also qualifying for a standard market rate loan. The City will "help up" the
family by reducing the price of the home to an affordable level and enabling the family resources to be
expended on other necessary family enhancing activities. The City may consider using HOME CHDO funds
and if available, Redevelopment set aside funds on these projects. This program has been extended based
upon the allocation of funds received from National Stabilization Program I and Ii.
Annual Goals and Strategies
During the program year, the City of Lynwood utilized its cumulative allocation of HOME funds to address
the housing needs that were identified in the City's approved Consolidated Plan. The City is currently
meeting the goals set forth through commitment and expenditure to provide affordable housing to its low
and moderate income families.
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The City identified the goal of expanding housing opportunities for the elderly, disabled, and households
with very low to moderate income, and persons with special needs. The City will implement these goals
with combination of the following Affordable Housing Programs:
• Housing Rehabilitation
• .Acquisition and Rehabilitation
• New Construction
Within the program year the City faced many challenges with committing and spending the program
allocations and meeting the required deadlines. These challenges forced the City to make housing a
priority and to determine strategies for committing and expending HOME funds.
Accomplishments
The City met all required commitment and expenditure deadlines. Within the program year the City
expended over $400,000 of HOME funds to create a safe, decent living environment for 14 households;
began construction on 10 new affordable ownership housing units; completed an agreement to build 3 new
affordable ownership housing units; completed 3 new homes; initiated and completed the acquisition,
rehabilitation, and resale of 4 foreclosed homes to low income families; and acquired federal NSP funds to
further the foreclosure purchasing program. In the City's efforts to meet the expenditure requirement the
City increased its Housing Rehabilitation program output by 30 %.
The following information is a summary of the accomplishments for 2010 Program Year This summary
includes the total number of housing units planned, the amount expended, and the type of assistance.
Housing Rehabilitation
The City of Lynwood's Housing Rehabilitation program is the most needed and successful program within
the HOME program. The City continues to have an overwhelming response to its program with over 50
persons who have expressed interest in participating. Concomitant with that interest, the City has
redoubled its efforts to address this interest by increasing its output and engaging outside assistance to
meet this demand. The City has also streamlined the program focusing on code enforcement safety
issues. The application wait time has dramatically decreased from one year to approximately 4 months.
Below is a summary of FY 2010 home improvement accomplishments:
Number
Amount
Type of
Of Units
Expended
Assistance
14
$412,000
14 grants & 6 loans
The City's rehabilitation program provides technical and financial assistance to qualifying owners of
residential properties within the City of Lynwood. The program, limited to owner occupied homes, is
designed to rehabilitate and correct code violations for existing properties. Within the program year the
City has marketed the program at various town hall meetings and publications, including Lynwood n'
Perspective to provide the information to the community regarding the program.
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Community Housing Development Organizations
Lynwood maintains its agreements with the Foundation of Affordable Housing (FAH) as a certified
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to develop affordable housing. FAH's in
partnership with AMCAL will soon began construction of 93 affordable environmentally friendly rental
housing units at the northwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Carlin Avenue. The development is proposed
to have two and three - bedroom units in clustered three -story apartment buildings on 3.75 acres. The
development would include a community center, day care or head start program, two play structures,
.computer room and will utilize sustainable building methods to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) certified Silver standard. The LEED Green Building Rating System encourages and
accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation
and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria.
The project, known as Park Place, will be restricted to very low and lower income households. The City
has committed CHDO funds to FHA to expend upon the eligible Park Place project activities.
Vacant Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation
In a coordinated effort the City of Lynwood, the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and Habitat for Humanity
(HFH) completed the purchase, rehabilitation, and resale of two foreclosed and vacant properties to low
income families. These properties have been rehabilitated and sold to deserving and qualified low income
households. These households are required to provide sweat equity by assisting in the rehabilitation of
their home and also qualifying for a standard market rate loan. The City will "help up" the family by
reducing the price of the home to an affordable level and enabling the family resources to be expended on
other necessary family enhancing activities. The City expended $402,590 of HOME CHDO funds and
$211,910 of Redevelopment set aside funds on these projects. This program has been extended based
upon the allocation of funds received from National Stabilization Program I and II.
Vacant Property Acquisition and New Construction
The City of Lynwood and HFH acquired a duplex located on a 38,000 square foot lot across from a new
state of the art High School. The proposed project is projected to become a 10 unit new family housing
development. This project expended $1,045,268 of HOME Entitlement, CHDO and Program Income funds.
Pursuant to HUD guidelines, Program Income Funds were exhausted before any HOME Entitlement or
CHDO funds were utilized. The City will be layering the Federal funds by paying for construction of the
project with HFH corporate donations, WISH funds, Begin Funds, and State Housing Set Aside funds. This
property is under construction and will become available for purchase by a qualified low income family
within 6 months.
Report on match contributions and resources from private and non - federal resources.
The City of Lynwood does not have a matching contribution requirement with the federal formula
entitlement grants.
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Contracts with Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's) and Women Business Enterprises ( WBE's).
The City has continued its partnership with Avant Garde Inc., which is a certified Women Business
Enterprise. Avant Garde Inc., provides high quality technical support and administration of various
affordable housing projects. As a participating jurisdiction the City maintains an affirmative marketing
approach that provides information and attracts eligible persons for available housing without regard to
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, family status or disability Addressing the multi- ethnic nature of
the city, the City uses marketing procedures that inform potential program participants about Federal fair
housing laws and equal housing opportunities in both Spanish and English. Additionally, the City uses
special public outreach programs that include community based organizations, real estate organizations,
and public service groups to solicit applications and inform the public about eligible programs and available
assistance. HFH has conducted several outreach efforts by conducting community meetings, distributing
flyers at various public institutions such as libraries, churches, senior center, high schools, district offices,
banks, and other public locations. Numerous community meetings to recruit families have been conducted
throughout the city in both Spanish and in English.
Results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing units.
The City has established program guidelines that require all rental units to meet the City's minimum
property standards, building codes and zoning ordinances at the time of project completion. Rent
requirements are enforced by deed restrictions and affordability terms are included in written agreements.
Both occupancy and rental requirements are monitored for 5 to 20 years depending on the amount of
HOME funds provided. The City monitored five rental projects that were assisted with HOME funds in prior
years. Currently the City is monitoring one rental development and, per HUD requirements, has acquired
certifications from tenants confirming their low income status. As a result of the monitoring and
certifications, the project is in compliance with all rent restrictions and occupancy requirements.
Lead Based Paint (LBP)
The City of Lynwood's housing is of old housing stock and has the potential of containing lead hazards.
The City makes this a priority to remove and abate lead hazards in HOME assisted units and all homes
where improvements are sought. The City conducted a Lead Based Paint workshop with the County of Los
Angeles on or about October 2009 with several local contractors and multiple cities, including Rosemead.
The City has also consulted the County of Los Angeles regarding the Consolidated Plan lead abatement
plan and has implemented the new federal regulations pertaining to lead. The City will continue to provide
information and education to households by incorporating the procedures to eliminate LBP hazards and to
provide a process for the proper abatement of LBP in residential properties. The City will continue to, as it
has in the past, distribute Lead Based Paint brochures in the Development Services Department to all
homeowners and contractors seeking to improve their homes.
For all residential rehabilitation projects funded by HOME, Lead Based Paint (LBP) inspections were
conducted by a licensed contractor to determine the existence of lead based paint on the property The City
has expended approximately $15,000 on the abatement of lead in HOME assisted rehab projects. All
applicants to the Housing Rehab program are provided literature regarding the hazards of lead and
methods to protect from lead in the home. Homeowners are also required to sign a statement certifying
their review and understanding of LBP brochure.
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For new residential units, including all construction sponsored by the City, contractors are not permitted to
use paint containing more than 0.006 percent lead by weight in the total content of liquid paint.
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing Program (HPRP)
PRP)
On August 25, 2009, the City of Lynwood was granted $646,575 from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing Program (HPRP). Funds
available under the HPRP program are intended to target individuals and families who would be homeless
but for this assistance. HPRP funds are being used to provide financial assistance and services to
Lynwood residents to help prevent them from homeless and to help those who are currently homelessness
to be quickly re- housed and stabilized. The funds may also provide short -term or medium -term rental
assistance; housing relocation and stabilization services, including such activities as mediation, credit
counseling, security or utility deposits utility payments, moving cost assistance, and case management and
a variety of other support that will help to deter homelessness. This year the HPRP program reports
servicing a total of 66 households in the City of Lynwood. Of those 86 households, 81 were assisted by the
Homelessness Prevention component of the program, and the 6 remaining households served by Rapid
Re- Housing efforts.
CDBG -R Program
On August 25, 2009, the City of Lynwood was granted $422,000 from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant R. Funds available under the CDBG -R
program are intended to stimulate economic growth and improve the City's infrastructure. The City
allocated these funds to the improvement of two residential streets located at Sanborn Street between
Virginia Street and Louise Street and Mulford Avenue from California Avenue to Birch Street. These
projects will maximize job creation by providing badly needed construction jobs for those most impacted by
the current recession. The renewal of these streets will improve the infrastructure leading to a new
housing project located at 11300 Atlantic Avenue. The project should produce 21 temporary construction
jobs and will provide long term economic benefit for at least 10 year
These funds are not subject to the standard annual reporting cycle for other HUD funds such as CDBG,
HOME, but they do contribute to the overall mission of HUD and the City
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CITY OF LYNWOOD- HUD CONSOLIDATED PLAN
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CHART
FISCAL YEARS 2010 THROUGH 2014
PRIORITY: PRESERVE EXISTING HOUSING STOCK . ".,' , r =• _ t > "'�' 'b ='' ' : =`
=a.... x
OBJECTIVE: Preserve existin sin kle and roulti-6 housing through code enforcement and i•ehabilitation�
TOTAL
PROJECT TITLE
STRATEGIES
5 YEAR GOAL
FY2010
FY2011
FY2012
FY2013
FY 2014
GOALS MET
Identify and
Identify & cite
Code
eliminate slum and
25,000 code
Enforcement
blighted condition
Violations
Homeowner
Provide grants and
Rehabilitation
deferred payment
30 Homes
Program
loans to homeowner
for home
improvement
PRIORITY: INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
OBJECTIVE: Increase the affordable hob`sing supply and homeoWnership opportunities
TOTAL
PROJECT TITLE
STRATEGIES
5 YEAR GOAL
FY2010
FY2011
FY2012
FY2013
FY 2014
GOALS MET
Acquisition &
Acquire and
Affordability/
Rehab. Program
rehabilitate homes
Accessibility
and resell to low an
moderate income
families
Provide funds to
Homes
CHDO Housin
CHDO non -profit
Affordability/
Program
developers to create
Accessibility
affordable housing
PRIORITY- AFFIRMATIVELY FUR HOUSING
THER FAIR HOUSI , " , .. 'A ECTI
OBJVE: Attain fair hobsing choices for all by amelioration and elimination of impediments to fair hous _
TOTAL
PROJECT TITLE
STRATEGIES
5 YEAR GOAL
FY2005
FY2006
FY2007
FY2008
FY 2009
GOALS MET
Provide fair housing
Fair Housing
services, landlord
people
Program
tenant counseling,
Affordability/
homebuyer
Accessibility
assistance and
eliminate
impediments to fair
housing
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CITY OF LYNWOOD- HUD CONSOLIDATED PLAN
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CHART
FISCAL YEARS 2010 THROUGH 2014
PRIORITY: AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING
OBJECTIVE: Attain'fair housing choices for all by amelioration and elimination of impediments to fair housing.
TOTAL
PROJECTTITLE
STRATEGIES
5 YEAR GOAL
FY2010
FY2011
FY2012
FY2013
FY 2014
GOALS MET
Homeless
Provide funding for
people
people
Programs
homeless services
families
families
and /or activities
families
0
families
Availability/
Accessibility
PRIORITY: ADDRESS THE NEDDS OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS •.
OBJECTIVE: Improve,social services for the special needs (non - homeless) populations
TOTAL
PROJECT TITLE
STRATEGIES
5 YEAR GOAL
FY2010
FY2011
FY2012
FY2013
FY 2014
GOALS MET
Public Service
Provide funds (15%
Improve and
Programs
of CDBG
increase
59,336
allocation) for
services
Availability/
public services to
Accessibility
improve services
for elderly,
disabled, you and
other groups
PRIORITY: PROVIDE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
OBJECTIVE: Provide public infrastructure improvements that will enhance the quality of life in the community s neighborhoods.
TOTAL
PROJECT TITLE
STRATEGIES
5 YEAR GOAL
FY2010
FY2011
FY2012 FY2013
FY 2014
GOALS MET
Infrastructure
Complete
Improvement
infrastructure
streets
Programs
improvements
improved
identified by City's
Sustainability
Capital
Improvement
Programs
PRIORITY: EXPAND THE ECONOMIC BASE AND PROMOTE GREATER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
OBJECTIVE: Support economic development projects that strengthen the economic base and generate'jobs L
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TOTAL
PROJECT TITLE
STRATEGIES
5 YEAR GOAL
FY2005
FY2006
FY2007
FY2008
FY 2009
GOALS MET
Economic
Make payments
jobs
Development
for Section 108
0
0
0
0
Availability/
Programs
Loan
Accessibility
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