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R-2014-1573 - 7/24/2014 RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-1573 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock ("City") has prepared the 2014-2018 Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan, ("Plan") which identifies how the City will use federal resources to meet priority community needs, and WHEREAS, the Plan identifies resources which will improve the lives of the City's residents by providing homeownership assistance, improving neighborhoods, providing economic opportunities, and delivering needed services, and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt said 2014-2018 Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan,Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the City Council hereby adopts the 2014-2018 Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2014- 2015 Annual Action Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. RESOLVED this 24th day of July, 2014. City of Round Rock,Texas ATTEST: �{�� IIJ{�IYU� D �"�2M C7d�'�yl� SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk 0112.1 w;W307071 EXHIBIT LA„ Table of Contents ExecutiveSummary.......................................................................................................................................3 ES-05 Executive Summary-24 CFR 91.200(c),91.220(b).........................................................................3 TheProcess...................................................................................................................................................8 PR-05 Lead& Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b).............................................................................8 PR-10 Consultation-91.100,91.200(b), 91.215(I)....................................................................................9 PR-15 Citizen Participation......................................................................................................................13 NeedsAssessment......................................................................................................................................14 NA-05 Overview......................................................................................................................................14 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment-24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)....................................................................15 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems-91.205 (b)(2)........................................23 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need:Severe Housing Problems-91.205 (b)(2)............................26 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens-91.205 (b)(2)..................................29 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion-91.205(b)(2).....................................................31 NA-35 Public Housing—91.205(b)..........................................................................................................34 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment-91.205(c)....................................................................................37 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment-91.205 (b,d)............................................................39 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs-91.215 (f).......................................................43 HousingMarket Analysis.............................................................................................................................45 MA-05 Overview.....................................................................................................................................45 MA-10 Number of Housing Units—91.210(a)&(b)(2).............................................................................46 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis:Cost of Housing-91.210(a)...............................................................51 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis:Condition of Housing-91.210(a)......................................................54 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing-91.210(b)....................................................................................60 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services-91.210(c)..............................................................................62 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services-91.210(d).......................................................................66 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 1 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing-91.210(e)................................................................................68 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets—91.215 (f)......................................................70 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion.......................................................................................76 StrategicPlan..............................................................................................................................................80 SP-05 Overview.......................................................................................................................................80 SP-10 Geographic Priorities—91.215 (a)(1)............................................................................................82 SP-25 Priority Needs-91.215(a)(2).........................................................................................................83 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions-91.215 (b)................................................................................85 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement-91.215(c)...........................................................93 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing-91.215(h)...................................................................................94 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy-91.215(d)..............................................................................................95 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards-91.215(i)...........................................................................................97 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy-91.2150) .................................................................................................98 SP-80 Monitoring-91.230.....................................................................................................................99 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 2 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Executive Summary ES-05 Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Round Rock is a federal entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program. As a HUD entitlement community, the City is required to prepare a Five-Year Consolidated Plan (CP) in order to implement any federal programs that fund housing, community development and economic development within the community. The City of Round Rock CP covers the period from FY 2014 through FY 2018 (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019). The lead entity responsible for the preparation of the CP is the City of Round Rock Office of Community Development. Purpose of the Consolidated Plan The purpose of the Consolidated Plan (CP) is to guide federal funding decisions in the next five years. The CP is guided by three overarching goals that are applied according to a community's needs.The goals are: • To provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs, and transitioning homeless persons and families into housing. • To provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low-and moderate-income residents throughout the City, increased housing opportunities, and reinvestment in deteriorating neighborhoods. • To expand economic opportunities through more jobs paying self-sufficient wages, homeownership opportunities, development activities that promote long-term community viability, and the empowerment of low- and moderate- income persons to achieve self-sufficiency. The primary federal funding resource in the 2014-2018 CP is the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):The primary objective of this program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low-and Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 3 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) moderate- income levels. Funds can be used for a wide array of activities, including: housing rehabilitation, homeownership assistance, lead-based paint detection and removal, construction or rehabilitation of public facilities and infrastructure, removal of architectural barriers, public services, rehabilitation of commercial or industrial buildings, and loans or grants to businesses. The overall priority for the investment of federal funds is to increase self-sufficiency and economic opportunity for lower income residents and individuals with special needs so that they can achieve a reasonable standard of living. The City will receive the following federal resources in FY 2014-2015; estimated projections for five years follow in parentheses: • CDBG: $502,576 ($2,512,880) 2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview The Strategic Plan provides a framework to address the needs of the City for the next five years using approximately$2.5 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds. The three overarching objectives guiding the proposed activities are: • Providing Decent Affordable Housing • Creating Suitable Living Environments • Creating Economic Opportunities Outcomes show how programs and activities benefit a community or the people served.The three outcomes that will illustrate the benefits of each activity funded by the CDBG program are: • Improve Availability/Accessibility • Improve Affordability • Improve Sustainability All future activities funded in the next five years will support at least one objective and one outcome. The City's framework for realizing the objectives and outcomes include the following goals: • Provide Decent,Affordable Housing Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 4 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) • Provide a Suitable Living Environment • Increase Homeownership • End Chronic Homelessness 3. Evaluation of past performance The following is a project activity summary of CDBG Program Year 2012-2013 from the most recent CAPER submitted to HUD: • Round Rock Area Serving Center (RRASC) Food Pantry Program: Funding allowed the RRASC to purchase food from the Texas Food Bank for their food pantry at 13 cents/ pound to assist low-to moderate-income families with food. • Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) Neighborhood Outreach Center (NOC): Funding was used to pay the salary of the Resident Services Coordinator and teachers.The Coordinator was responsible for coordinating staff and volunteer activities, self- sufficiency program and tutoring for families of the RRHA and was the community link to education and job skill training.The teachers provided after-school tutoring and mentoring. • Literacy Council of Williamson County Project Moving Up: Funding was used to pay for the GED teacher salary, GED testing fees and educational materials for ESL and GED students. • Austin Tenants Council In-House Counseling: Funding was used to pay for a portion of staff salaries and overhead towards fair housing services. • City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department Veterans Park Improvements: Funding was used for improvements at Veterans Park, including rehabilitation of the restroom,sidewalk, installation of park tables and benches, as well as construction of a park pavilion and professional services. • Hope Alliance Shelter Improvements: Funds were used for the rehabilitation of the battered and abused shelter that included replacement of a water heater, fence, plumbing improvements, painting of interior and exterior areas, and insulation. • Round Rock Area Serving Center (RRASC) Neighborhood Clean Sweep: Funds were used to pay for the part-time salary of a project manager, supplies, materials, postage, printing and dumpster rental for the Greenhill Neighborhood Clean Sweep. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 5 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/20151 • Austin Tenants Council Fair Housing Workshop: Funds were used to pay for a workshop on fair housing and tenant-landlord laws for area social service providers and federally funded housing providers. • City of Round Rock Office of Community Development-Program Administration: Funds were used to pay for salaries and overhead for the administration and oversight of the CDBG program. 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City of Round Rock's goal for citizen participation is to ensure a broad participation of City residents, housing, economic, and service providers in the planning and implementation of community development and housing programming. Citizen participation takes the form of advertised community meetings, public hearings, and stakeholder interviews. The planning process for the preparation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2015 Annual Action Plan included the following distinct elements: • Focus group sessions with representatives from City government(staff), non-profit organizations, and other service providers to gain stakeholder input on the identification of City housing and community development needs. • Additional meetings and telephone interviews with City departmental staff and other provider agencies and stakeholders throughout the planning process to understand the current scope of programs, issues, and concerns. The one-on-one conversations helped to develop strategies to address the community needs that were identified in the focus group sessions. For the development of the 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan and FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan, a public notice was published on February 8, 2014 in the Round Rock Leader.The first public needs hearing was held on February 27, 2014 and the second public needs hearing was held on March 27, 2014. Notice of the public hearings was also posted on the "City News" section on the City of Round Rock's website (www.roundrocktexas.gov). Comments submitted at the public meeting or via mail are summarized as follows: S. Summary of public comments Comments were received at the February 27, 2014 public needs hearing at the City Council meeting. The following were the needs identified during the public meeting: 1) tree trimming, 2) major home repairs, 3) construction of new sidewalks, 4) additional street lighting, and, 5) flood insurance assistance to homeowners. No public comments were received at the March Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 6 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 27, 2014 second public needs hearing. In addition, no written comments were received during the 30-day comment period. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments and views were accepted. Please see the summary of public comments above. 7. Summary The City of Round Rock has conducted a thorough outreach program to enable input on the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan from a cross-section of residents and stakeholders. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 7 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The Process PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Table 1 Responsible Agencies Agency Role Name Department/Agency --1 Lead Agency ROUND ROCK Office of Community Development Narrative The City of Round Rock Office of Community Development is the lead agency for the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and administration of the CDBG program. Annual funding requests generally open in February with applications due in mid-March. Funding decisions are made in April. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information City of Round Rock Office of Community Development 221 East Main Street Round Rock,Texas 78664 Contact: Liz Alvarado Telephone: 512-341-3328 Email: lavarado@roundrocktexas.gov Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 8 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction The City of Round Rock developed an outreach effort to maximize input from a large cross- section of stakeholders. This outreach effort included public meetings, published meeting notices, stakeholder meetings, in-person interviews, and telephone interviews. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies(91.215(1)). The City of Round Rock actively consulted with a variety of non-profits, social service providers, community citizens, and other governmental agencies.This was done in an effort to determine the needs of the City and better allocate entitlement resources. Focus group meetings were held on February 10-12, 2014 with affordable/special needs housing providers, business associations, homeless providers, community building organizations, economic development officials, and.health and human service providers. In addition, two public hearings, which were open to the general public and advertised on February 8, 2014,were held on February 27,2014 and March 27, 2014 at the City of Round Rock City Council Chambers. Both public hearings were properly advertised in the Round Rock Leader in accordance with the City's approved Citizen Participation Plan. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans,and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness The City of Round Rock Office of Community Development works closely with local homeless providers, including Hope Alliance and the Round Rock Serving Center, to address the needs of homeless persons. The City of Round Rock has in the past funded the Round Rock Area Serving Center. Funding was used for the purchase of food for the food pantry.The Round Rock Area Serving Center assisted 1,000 households with food during program year 2012-2013. In an effort to prevent homelessness the Round Rock Area Serving Center also provides mortgage assistance to the residents of Round Rock. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 9 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds,develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The City of Round Rock does not receive ESG funds. The City works closely with the Williamson- Burnet Counties Opportunities (WBCO) organization,the recipient of ESG funds for the area that includes the City of Round Rock. The City will continue to work with WBCO to address homelessness. 2. Describe Agencies,groups,organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing,social service agencies and other entities A wide range of stakeholders were consulted to determine the level of housing and social service needs. This included housing and social service agencies in addition to public agencies and private nonprofit organizations whose missions included the provision of affordable housing and human services to low- and moderate-income households and persons. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 10 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Table 2 —Agencies,groups, organizations who participated Agency/Group/Organizat. Agency/Group/ What section ofthe Plan was Howwasthe ,ion Organization.Type addressed by Consultation? Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Williamson-Burnet Services—Homeless I HomelessNee ds-All Telephone interview andemails Counties Opportunities (W BCO) Hope Alliance Housing and Services— Homeless Needs-All Telephone interview and emails Homeless CASA Services—Children Non-Homeless Special Needs In-person interview Round Rock Serving Services Public Service and Homeless In-person interview Center Needs Bluebonnet Trails Services Public Services, Homeless In-person interview Needs,and Health United Way of Williamson Services Public Services In-person interview County YMCA Services Public Service and Health In-person interview _ Habitat for Humanity of Housing Housing Needs Assessment In-person interview Williamson County City of Round Rock Planning Organization Housing Needs Assessment and In-person interview Planning and Market Analysis Development Services City of Round Rock Other Government—City Housing Needs Assessment, In-person interview Economic Development- Market Analysis,and Economic Neighborhood Services Development Coordinator City of Round Rock Other Government—City Housing Needs Assessment, In-person interview Finance Economic Development,and Anti-Poverty Strategy City of Round Rock Other Government—City Non-Ho Anti-Poverty Strategy In-person interview Inspection Services Development Needs Round Rock Housing PHA Public Housing Needs In-person interview Authority I _ I Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The Continuum of Care (CoC) and most of the local CoC agencies were consulted, either through a personal interview and/or follow-up interviews. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 11 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Table 3 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? City of Round Rock Downtown City of Round Rock The plan helped to inform the Master Plan (2010) infrastructure needs of the community. Strategic Plan-A Vision for the City of Round Rock The plan helped to inform the City of Round Rock 2027 (March overall goals and framework of 2012) the community Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(1)) The lead agency for the Consolidated Plan (CP) is the City of Round Rock Office of Community Development. Major public entities that will be involved in the implementation of the CP include the'Round Rock Housing Authority and private entities such as CASA, Hope Alliance, and the Austin Center for Independent Living (ACIL). Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 12 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) PR-15 Citizen Participation 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City of Round Rock engaged in a multi-pronged approach to citizen participation and engagement, including focus group sessions with stakeholders in the community representing a wide range of public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations. This process assisted in identifying priority needs and a strategic plan to address affordable housing needs and human services to low- and moderate- income households and persons. Table 4 Citizen Participation Outreach Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of comments Summary of comments not URL(If applicable) Outreach Outreach -- response/attendance received accepted and reasons Public Hearings Citywide Two public hearings The following were the needs All comments were N/A were held. The first identified during the public accepted. public needs hearing meeting:1)tree trimming,2) was held on February major home repairs,3) 27,2014. The second construction of new sidewalks, public needs hearing 4)additional street lighting, was held on March and,5)flood insurance 27,2014. assistance to homeowners. No public comments were received at the March 27,2014 second public needs hearing. In addition,no written comments were received during the 30-day comment period. City of Round 1 Citywide N/A N/A N/A www.roundrocktexas.gov Rock website Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 13 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Needs Assessment NA-05 Overview Needs Assessment Overview Based on the HUD CHAS data and analysis included within this section of the Strategic Plan, in addition to interviews and group discussions held with service providers, the following conclusions relative to housing needs in the City of Round Rock for all household types, income groups and racial/ethnic groups can be made. Racial/ethnic groups with disproportionate housing problems defined as housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities and/or complete plumbing facilities, overcrowding (more than 1.5 person per room), and/or cost burden greater than 30% include the following: Housing Problems • Black households with incomes at 31-50% and 81-100% • American Indian, Alaska Native households with incomes at 31-50%and 51-80%, and • Asian households with incomes at 0-30%and 81-100% Racial/ethnic groups with disproportionate housing problems defined as housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities and/or complete plumbing facilities, overcrowding (more than 1.5 person per room), and/or cost burden greater than 50% include the following: Severe Housing Problems • Black households with incomes at 31-50%, and • Asian households with incomes at 0-30% Racial/ethnic groups with disproportionate housing cost burden include the following: Housing Cost Burden • Black households with housing cost burden paying above 50% • Asian households with housing cost burden paying less than 30%, and • American Indian, Alaska Native households with household cost burden paying between 31-50% (small sample sizes) Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 14 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment- 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs The Housing Needs Assessment is based on data provided by HUD through the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, with supplemental data used when available. Although the CHAS data is dated, it provides a glimpse of the housing needs within the City. This data, in combination with supplemental data and interviews with agencies and housing providers in the City, can provide a snapshot view of the housing needs. Housing Needs-Agency Results: Interviews with agencies that provide housing and social services provided an overview on housing needs. The following is a summary of the key points from the surveys and the stakeholder interviews: • Extremely-low, very-low, and low-income households have a very difficult time finding affordable housing. In addition, moderate-income households have a difficult time as well. • Small related households appear to have the most residents who are cost burdened across a range of income levels and tenure. • The lack of affordable housing affects some of the area's most vulnerable citizens, according to local non-profits. Housing problems are broken down into four categories. The four housing problems include: cost burden, lack of complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, overcrowding, and zero/negative income. The following bullet points summarize the tables found on the following pages: Renter households: • Between 0-30% of AMI and severely overcrowded • Between 31-50% of AMI lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities • Between 0-30%of AMI with one or more of four housing problems • Between 0-30% of AMI with housing problems paying more than 50% of their gross income on housing costs Owner households: • Between 51-80%of AMI and severely overcrowded • Between 51-80% of AMI with one or more of four housing problems Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 15 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) • Between 51-80% of AMI with housing problems paying more than 30% of their gross income on housing costs • Between 51-80% of AMI with housing problems paying more than 50% of their gross income on housing costs Households by Household Type Renter households paying more than 30%of their gross income on housing costs: • Small related households between 31-50%and 51-80% of AM[ • Elderly households between 30-50% of AMI • Other households between 30-50% of AMI Owner households paying more than 30%of their gross income on housing costs: • Small related households between 51-80% of AMI • Large related households between 51-80%of AMI • Elderly households between 51-80%of AMI Renter households paying more than 50%of their gross income on housing costs: • Small related households between 30-51%of AMI • Large related households between 0-30% of AMI • Elderly renter households between 0-30% of AMI • Other households between 0-30% of AMI Owner households paying more than 50%of their gross income on housing costs: • Small related households between 50-81% of AMI • Elderly households between 50-81%of AMI Demographic indicators are essential to understanding a community's housing needs. The data provides a snapshot of the City's rapid growth and highlights the ongoing increase in population and households. Table 5 Housing Needs Assessment Demographics Demographics Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2010 %Change Population 61,141 93,092 52% Households 20,926 33,145 58% Median Income $60,354.00 $68,952.00 14% Data Source: 2000 Census(Base Year),2006-2010 ACS(Most Recent Year) The following tables are HUD-generated tables within the IDIS eCon Planning Suite using 2006- 2010 CHAS data. HAMFI refers to "HUD Adjusted Median Family Income," which is the median Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 16 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) family income calculated by HUD for each jurisdiction in order to determine Fair Market Rents and income limits for HUD programs. Table 6 Number of Total Households 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% >100% HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI Total Households * 1,855 2,785 5,334 3,785 19,385 Small Family Households * 785 1,270 2,319 1,755 12,825 Large Family Households * 180 270 860 520 1,844 Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of age 115 235 525 335 1,655 Household contains at least one person age 75 or older 165 295 320 80 470 Households with one or more children 6 years old or younger* 475 855 1,440 1,225 4,129 *the highest income category for these family types is>80% HAMFI Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 17 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >SO- >so- Total 0-30% >30- >SO- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Substandard Housing- Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities 10 10 0 10 30 20 10 0 0 30 Severely Overcrowded- With>1.51 people per " room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) 0 110 0 0 110 0 0 0 10 10 Overcrowded- With 1.01-1.5 people per room(and none of the above problems) 90 170 230 40 530 35 4 95 115 249 Housing cost burden greater than 50%of income(and none of the above problems) 860 735 165 0 1,760 395 300 615 50 1,360 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 18 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >so- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >so- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI Housing cost burden greater than 30%of income (and none of the above problems) 35 1,025 1,570 155 2,785 20 155 894 785 1,854 Zero/negative Income(and none of the above problems) 165 0 0 0 165 50 0 0 0 50 Data 2006-2010 CHAS Source: 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) - Renter Owner 0- >30- >so- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Having 1 or more of four housing problems 965 1,025 395 55 2,440 450 315 715 175 1,655 Having none of four housing problems 190 1,060 2,855 1,730 5,835 40 390 1,364 1,835 3,629 Household has negative income, but none of the other housing problems 165 0 0 0 165 50 0 0 0 50 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS 3. Cost Burden >30% Renter Owner 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% Total 0-30% >30- >50-80% Total AMI AMI AMI AMI 50% AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 370 970 970 2,310 280 240 664 1,184 Large Related 125 120 125 370 30 70 325 425 Elderly 95 150 95 340 60 115 365 540 Other 400 665 630 1,695 85 35 220 340 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 19 OMB Control No:2506-0117)exp.07/31/2015) Renter Owner 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% Total 0-30% >30- >50-80% Total AMI AMI AMI AMI 50% AMI AMI Total need by 990 1,905 1,820 4,715 455 460 1,574 2,489 income Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS 4. Cost Burden >50% Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >so- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 355 415 120 890 270 185 285 740 Large Related 115 0 0 115 30 15 60 105 Elderly 80 35 50 165 45 85 165 295 Other 380 285 0 665 85 15 110 210 Total need by 930 735 170 1,835 430 300 620 1,350 income Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) Renter Owner 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Single family households 90 280 140 40 550 35 4 70 85 194 Multiple, unrelated family households 0 10 85 0 95 0 0 25 40 65 Other, non-family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by income 90 290 225 40 645 35 4 95 125 259 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >so- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI Households with Children Present Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 20 CMB control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. The total number of single person households in need of housing assistance, as quantified by the Williamson County January 2013 Point-in-Time (PIT) survey, continues to grow. In a pattern that remains constant since the first PIT survey,the number of homeless single person households is almost a third larger than family households. There were 128 persons in households without children counted during the most recent PIT. This is up from 122 based on the 2009 PIT, and represents a large segment (62%) of the homeless population. Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence,sexual assault and stalking. The Williamson County Crisis Center(Hope Alliance) offers two housing programs to assist its recent clients.They offer a short-term,transitional housing program that helps families, primarily victims of domestic violence, who are transitioning out of the shelter and also a long term, supportive housing program. Staff at Hope Alliance indicated that many clients stay from 21-35 days, an increase over the last three years. Three years ago an average of 20 families needed assistance on a monthly basis. Currently, there are 60 or more families in need of assistance. Many have to be turned away, indicating a potential need for more housing for victims of domestic violence. The lack of affordable housing was most often identified as a major issue. What are the most common housing problems? Cost burden is the most common housing problem. A lack of affordable units makes it difficult for low-income families to find housing. In addition, over 77% of the extremely low-income renters and 50% of the low-income owners were experiencing at least one type of housing problem, including overcrowding, lack of kitchen facilities and/or lack of bathroom facilities. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 21 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? • Fifty-one percent of "other" renter households and 40% of elderly owner households were paying more than 30%of their income for housing (cost burden). • Fifty-five percent of "other" renter households, 39% of small owner households, and 38% of elderly owner households were paying more than 50% of their income for housing(severe cost burden). This information is shown in the HUD tables on the previous pages. Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)).Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance The housing needs of low-income individuals and families with children are high due to the high cost of housing and difficulty in accessing jobs due to few transportation options. With the cost of a two-bedroom unit ranging from $900 to $1,100 per month, few low-income individuals or families can afford a unit in Round Rock. If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates: No local estimate is available. Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness The high cost of housing creates instability and over-crowding. An increased risk of homelessness is also a by-product. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 22 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems— 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction HUD defines a disproportionately greater housing need when a racial or ethnic group experiences housing problems at a rate 10 percentage points or greater than for the income level as a whole. The 2006-2010 CHAS data table below summarizes the percentage of each racial/ethnic group experiencing housing problems by HUD Adjusted Median Family Income (AMI) levels. Housing problems include: • Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities and/or complete plumbing facilities • Overcrowding (more than one person per room) • Cost burden greater than 30% Income classifications are as follows: 0%-30% AMI is considered extremely low-income, 31%- 50%AMI is low-income, 51%-80%AMI is moderate-income, and 81%-100%is middle-income. The following racial/ethnic household groups experienced disproportionately greater need, for both renters and owners combined, as exemplified by housing problems: • Black households with incomes at 31-50% and 81-100% • American Indian, Alaska Native households with incomes at 31-50%and 51-80%, and • Asian households with incomes at 0-30%and 81-100% This information is summarized in the following table based on the HUD-generated tables in the subsequent pages. It should be noted that numerically, Hispanic households had the largest number of non-white households with housing problems, regardless of income level. Table 7 Summary Table: Housing Cost Burden by Race ' R %with one oracial/@hnic Group �" ^ � more housing problems White 89.4% 85.2% 60.3% 29.0% Black/African American 77.0% 100.0% 60.3% 60.0% Asian 100.0% 90.9% 15.4% 61.2% American Indian,Alaska Native 0.0% 100.0% 80.0% 0.0% Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Hispanic 94.6% 98.7% 57.9% 0.0% ,Jurisdiction as a Whole _-90.4% 91.6% 58.6% 32.3% i Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 23 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 0%-30%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income,but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,405 150 195 White 800 95 140 Black/African American 114 34 25 Asian 45 0 20 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 440 25 10 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities,2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than one person per room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 30%-50%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income,but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,670 245 0 White 1,320 230 0 Black/African American 455 0 0 Asian 100 10 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 4 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 780 10 0 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than one person per room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 24 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 50%-80%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income,but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 3,040 2,150 0 White 1,770 1,165 0 Black/African American 425 280 0 Asian 20 110 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 40 10 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 755 550 0 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities,2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than one person per room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 80%-100%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income,but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,140 2,385 0 White 630 1,545 0 Black/African American 150 100 0 Asian 30 19 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 330 670 0 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than one person per room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 25 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems— 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction HUD defines a disproportionately greater housing need when a racial or ethnic group experiences housing problems at a rate 10 percentage points or greater than for the income level as a whole. The distinction between housing problems and severe housing problems is the degree of cost burden and overcrowding.Severe housing problems include: • Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities and/or complete plumbing facilities • Overcrowding(more than 1.5 persons per room) • Cost burden greater than 50% Income classifications are as follows: 0%-30% AMI is considered extremely low-income, 31%- 5090 AMI is low-income, .51%-80% AMI is moderate-income, and 81%-100% AMI is middle- income. Based on this definition, the following household types experienced disproportionately greater housing need in the City of Round Rock: • Black households with incomes at 31-50%, and • Asian households with incomes at 0-30% This information is summarized in the following table based on the HUD-generated tables in the subsequent pages. It should be noted that numerically, Hispanic households had the largest number of non-white households with severe housing problems, regardless of income level. Table 8 Summary Table: Severe Housing Cost Burden by Race 0-30%:AMI 31-50%. WE= Raeial/BhNe GhouP /.with no it 3 more severe housing Er_-b1..s White 82.1% 38.7% 15.2% _ 3.5% BlacW African American 76.4% 73.6% 18.4% 0.0% Asian _ 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Arnerican hdian,Alaska Native 0.0% O.ov 0.0% 0.0% Pacific slander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Hispanic 87.2% 45.3% 23.7% 11.5% I!,isdlction es a Vvhole �w 83.9% --44.4%-^ 17.1% 6.4% 1777, Source:CHAS 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 26 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 0%-30%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income,but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,305 250 195 White 735 160 140 Black/African American 110 34 25 Asian 45 0 20 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 410 60 10 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities,2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than 1.5 persons per room,4.Cost Burden over 50% 30%-50%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income,but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,295 1,620 0 White 600 950 0 Black/African American 335 120 0 Asian 0 110 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 4 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 360 435 0 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities,2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than 1.5 persons per room,4.Cost Burden over 50% Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 27 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 50%-80%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income,but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 885 4,305 0 White 445 2,485 0 Black/African American 130 575 0 Asian 0 130 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 55 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 310 1,000 0 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities,2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than 1.5 persons per room,4.Cost Burden over 50% 80%-100%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income,but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 225 3,305 0 White 75 2,095 0 Black/African American 0 250 0 Asian 30 19 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 115 885 0 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities,2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than 1.5 persons per room,4.Cost Burden over 50% Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 28 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens— 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction: HUD defines a disproportionately greater housing need when a racial or ethnic group experiences housing problems at a rate 10 percentage points or greater than for the income level as a whole. The table below summarizes the percentage of each racial/ethnic group experiencing housing cost burden. Racial/ethnic groups are sub-divided into the percentage of each racial/ethnic group paying less than 30% (no cost burden), between 30%-50% (cost burden), and above 50% (severely cost burden) of their gross income on'housing costs. The column labeled no/negative income is the population paying 100% of their gross income on housing costs.This, however, is assuming that these households have housing costs. Based on this definition, the following household types experienced disproportionately greater housing cost burden in the City of Round Rock: • Black households with housing cost burden paying above 50%, and • American Indian, Alaska Native households with household cost burden paying between 31-50% (small sample sizes) This information is summarized from the HUD CHAS data in the table below. It should be noted that numerically, Hispanic households had the largest number of non-white households with housing cost burden, regardless of income level. Table 9 Summary Table: Housing Cost Burden by Race uq ess an il"/ ;. o.nega va "...(No Cost31 50/ jMore than 5l°1° -income Burden . O ot.com Aute dI JRacial/@hnic Group %with housing cost burden, % White 73.7% 17.8% 8.6% 0.7% Black/African American 52.1% 27.5% 20.4% 0.9% Asian 80.4% 14.1% 5.5% 1.6% American Indian,Alaska Native 62.5% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Hispanic 64.1% 1 23.7% 12.2% 0.8% rutisdiction as a Whole 70.2% 19.7% 10.1% 0.8% ,, Source:CHAS 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 29 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Housing Cost Burden Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No/negative income (not computed) Jurisdiction as a whole 21,445 6,015 3,075 235 White 14,855 3,580 1,725 140 Black/African American 1,395 735 545 25 Asian 1,025 180 70 20 American Indian,Alaska Native 75 45 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 Hispanic 3,865 1,430 735 50 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 30 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion — 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? Overall, Hispanic households appear to have a disproportionately greater need for affordable housing compared to other racial or ethnic groups based on CHAS data. While Black and Asian households experienced housing problems and severe housing problems across a variety of income categories as shown below, these racial groups include relatively small sample sizes. Hispanic households had the largest number of non-white households with a cross-section of housing problems. The following is an overall summary of the disproportionately greater needs in the City of Round Rock: Disproportionately Greater Need:Housing Problems • Black households with incomes at 31-50% and 81-100% • American Indian, Alaska Native households with incomes at 31-50% and 51-80%, and • Asian households with incomes at 0-30%and 81-100% Disproportionately Greater Need:Severe Housing Problems • Black households with incomes at 31-50%, and • Asian households with incomes at 0-30% Disproportionately Greater Need:Housing Cost Burden • Black households with housing cost burden paying above 50% • American Indian, Alaska Native households with household cost burden paying between 31-50% (small sample sizes) If they have needs not identified above,what are those needs? The needs are identified above. Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? The City of Round Rock will invest its CDBG funds primarily in areas where the percentage of low and moderate income (LMI) persons is 47.75% or higher. Generally, the LMI percentage required for CDBG eligibility is 51%. However, in some communities, such as Round Rock, there are very few areas in which the 51% of the residents are low-and moderate- income. For these grantees, the CDBG law authorizes an exception criterion in order for such grantees to be able Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 31 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) to undertake area benefit activities. Within the City of Round Rock, there are 16 census block groups which contain a majority of low- and moderate- income persons. These 16 block group areas are so designated because the percentage of low- and moderate- income persons within each block group is greater than 47.75%. As such, these 11 areas, listed in the table on the following page, are eligible for CDBG investment. Table 10 Low-and Moderate- Income (LMI) Block Groups %Low-to Moderate- Census Tract Block Group Persons Income (LMI) _ 3 1,165 50.00% 18.51 4 1,000 66.45% 1 1,055 66.14% 2 920 49.33% 205.04 4 1,655 75.74% 206.02 2 265 47.75% 207.01 1 710 57.96% 207.03 2 2,025 54.22% 2 1,045 53.18% 207.04 3 750 70.42% 207.07 2 1,095 71.34% 208.03 1 1,250 53.19% 1 2,425 62.02% 215.02 2 850 79.44% 215.03 1 1,205 59.21% 215.05 1 795 54.27% Source: U.S.Housing and Urban Development(HUD),2014 LMI Data To best determine the location of racial/ethnic groups with disproportionately greater need, maps were created matching areas of low-and moderate- income (LMI) concentration with areas of racial/ethnic concentration. HUD defines areas of racial/ethnic concentration as census tracts in which a racial or ethnic group's share of the population is at least 10%greater than that group's share of the City population as a whole. Areas where LMI and racial or ethnic concentration intersect indicate impacted areas in which there is disproportionately greater need. The thresholds for areas of ethnic and racial concentration are shown in the chart below: Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 32 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015( Table 11 Racial and Ethnic Concentration, 2012 Percent of Total Area of Racial/Ethnic Group Population Concentration White 79.2% 89.2% Black 9.3% 19.3% American Indian/Alaska Native 0.7% 10.7% Asian 4.6% 14.6% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.03% 10.03% Some Other Race 2.6% 12.6% Two or More Races 3.6% 13.6% Hispanic 28.9% 38.9% Source: U.S.Census Bureau, 2008-2012 ACS Two census tracts in Round Rock have racial concentrations: Census Tract 205.06 and Census Tract 208.06. Three census tracts have ethnic concentrations: Census Tract 205.04 and Census Tract 207.01, and 215.02. No census tracts have a concentration of both ethnic and racial persons. Concentrations of LMI Persons, Minority Persons and Hispanics Of the 11 census tract areas which include 16 LMI block groups, three were noted to be areas of racial and/or ethnic concentrations. These three areas include Census Tract 205.04, 207.01, and 215.02. These are considered to be impacted areas. The maps on the following pages display this information. Map 1 shows the areas of LMI concentration, Map 2 shows the areas of ethnic concentration, Map 3 shows racially concentrated areas, and Map 4 shows impacted areas. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 33 01013 Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-35 Public Housing— 91.205(b) Introduction Round Rock Housing Authority was established in 1966, with the first development built in 1972.Today,the Housing Authority owns 100 units and administers 92 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.Approximately 200 persons are assisted through these programs. Of the 100 public housing units, 28 units in Cushing are mainly for the elderly, with some family households. Both Westwood and Lance Haven have 30 units for family households. In addition, there are 12 scattered single family units currently occupied by Section 8 tenants. All of the units are considered to be in very good condition. No public housing home ownership initiative currently exists. Table 12 Totals in Use Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher -based -based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing #of units vouchers in use 0 0 99 188 0 188 0 0 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC(PI H Information Center) Table 13 Characteristics of Residents Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher -based -based Veterans Family Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing Average Annual Income 0 0 13,950 14,432 0 14,432 0 0 Average length of stay 0 0 5 5 0 5 0 0 Average Household size 0 0 1 3 0 3 0 0 #Homeless at admission 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 34 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher -based -based Veterans Family Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing #of Elderly Program Participants (>62) 0 0 49 17 0 17 0 0 #of Disabled Families 0 0 17 39 0 39 0 0 #of Families requesting accessibility features 0 0 99 188 0 188 0 0 #of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Table 14 Race of Residents Program Type Race Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher -based -based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing White 0 0 74 64 0 64 0 0 0 Black/African American 0 0 19 120 0 120 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 5 3 0 3 0 0 0 American Indian/Alaska Native 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 35 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Table 15 Ethnicity of Residents Program Type Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher -based -based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing Hispanic 0 0 30 28 0 28 0 0 0 Not Hispanic 0 0 69 160 0 160 0 0 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units: RRHA currently does not have a Section 504 Plan. Accommodation for those with disabilities is made on a demand basis. Currently, one-bedroom units are available for those with disabilities. The waiting list is closed. Round Rock Housing Authority has a large number of port-ins, which absorbs any available vouchers. RRHA bills up to 50 other PHAs located throughout the country from California to New York. Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders According to the Round Rock Housing Authority's most recent Strategic Plan, there is a growing need for housing programs for persons with disabilities, especially mental disabilities. In October 2013, the housing authority opened the public housing waitlist. The housing authority processed over 450 applications, supporting the need for affordable housing in the area. How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large The need for more affordable housing is a common theme in Round Rock. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 36 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment— 91.205(c) Introduction: The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). The BoS CoC is part of the Texas Homeless Network (THN), a non-profit membership-based organization helping Texas communities to prevent and end homelessness.THN is a 501(c)(3) organization that is partially funded through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Texas Department of State Health Services. THN provides training and technical assistance around the State of Texas helping service providers and communities better serve the homeless population with the end goal of preventing and ending homelessness. Homeless needs are being addressed on a regional basis with coordinated services and shelters provided by agencies located in Round Rock and Austin, Texas. The following agencies provide temporary shelter,transitional housing and other services: • The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance) offers two housing programs to assist its recent clients. They offer a short-term, transitional housing program that helps families who are transitioning out of the shelter and a long term, supportive housing program. • STARRY Emergency Shelter serves children who need immediate protection, typically after being removed from their home by court order due to life-threatening abuse or neglect. • Lifeworks provides emergency shelter and transitional housing as well as counseling, education/workforce and youth development to youth and their families. • Round Rock Area Serving Center provides emergency shelter, food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness. If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth): No data is available specifically for the City of Round Rock. Because of the lack of data availability, a description of categories cannot be provided either. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 37 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans. As stated earlier, staff at Hope Alliance indicated that many clients stay from 21-35 days, an increase over the last three years. Three years ago an average of 20 families needed assistance on a monthly basis. Currently,there are 60 or more families in need of assistance. Many have to be turned away, indicating a potential need for more housing for victims of domestic violence. The lack of affordable housing was most often identified as a major issue. The Round Rock Area Serving Center provides low income individuals assistance with mortgage, rent, prescriptions, food and emergency shelter in an effort to prevent homelessness. Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group. No data is available specifically for the City of Round Rock on the extent and nature of homelessness by racial and ethnic group. Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). No data is available specifically for the City of Round Rock on the nature and extent of unsheltered homelessness. Homelessness is a regional issue and is best addressed countywide through the efforts of both Williamson and Travis Counties and local jurisdictions. Since Round Rock's emergency shelter only provides temporary facilities for displaced women and children,the City will work with area providers to address its share of the homeless need through facilities and services provided at the regional level. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 38 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: It is increasingly difficult to fund non-homeless special needs projects due to the limited amount of funding received annually to support housing and community development initiatives and the increasing amount of basic community needs resulting from ongoing economic conditions. However, other resources are available at the federal, state and local levels, including non-profit organizations that area organizations can solicit to help provide affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to the non-homeless special needs populations in City of Round Rock. The City of Round Rock relies on area non-profit organizations to provide many services to the non-homeless special needs populations. The City will continue to support the efforts of these and other organizations that provide housing and supportive services to non-homeless special needs individuals. The Williamson County and Cities Health District(WCCHD) offers a variety of services to Round Rock and Williamson County residents, including: • Alcohol and drug testing services, counseling • Women, infant and children (WIC) services • Family assistance • Public health services • Senior services • Emergency services • HIV testing and counseling Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: Persons with special needs include the elderly and frail elderly, persons with severe mental illness, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol/other drug addictions, public housing residents, and persons living with HIV/AIDS. The segments of these populations requiring special housing options have not been quantified. Many persons with such special needs also have very low-incomes. Therefore, their needs may have already been taken into account in estimating the housing needs of persons with very low incomes. However, for some people, supportive housing — housing with supportive services — is needed as they are unable to undertake the activities of daily living (ADL) without assistance. Supportive housing is defined as residential units that provide a range of services needed for the resident to achieve personal goals. Various subpopulations with special needs require supportive housing.The needs of these subpopulations are described on the following pages. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 39 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Elderly and Frail Elderly Demographic data for both areas continue to show an increasingly larger proportion of persons over the age of 62 residing in the area. In the City of Round Rock, the number of individuals with disabilities is expected to increase due to an increase in life expectancy and aging baby boomers. The overall rate of disabilities in a population increases with age as 38.5% of seniors 65 and over report having at least one disability. Persons with Mental, Physical, and/or Other Developmental Disabilities Severe mental illness includes the diagnoses of psychoses and the major affective disorders such as bipolar and major depression.The condition must be chronic, meaning it has existed for at least one year,to meet the HUD definition for a disability. While there are likely many residents in Round Rock suffering from mental illness, a comprehensive estimate on the number of non-homeless mentally ill persons was not provided. Agencies providing service to this subpopulation, including Bluebonnet Trails, have indicated that the greatest needs for mentally ill persons include affordable rental units and transportation services. Bluebonnet Trails recently completed three new transitional homes for persons with mental health issues. The Austin Resource Center for Independent Living (ARCIL) is a non-profit agency in Round Rock that assists disabled seniors with minor home repairs.ARCIL also assists with: • Independent living skills • Functional life skills training • Referral and information on housing, education, attendant assistance services and other community resources Making minor home repairs and/or modifications will allow disabled seniors to stay in their homes longer and also provides them with full access to the community.ARCIL has a home repair and modification program that assists disabled residents of Round Rock with home modifications up to $10,000. ARCIL also assists seniors who are living with relatives, or living in a nursing home, to live in their own apartment by helping them find affordable housing in Round Rock. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 40 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The City of Round Rock has assisted ARCIL in the past with CDBG funds for home repairs for residents in the City who meet the income requirements and have someone in the home with a significant disability. Persons with Alcohol or other Drug Addictions Round Rock has a program called LifeSteps, an organization whose mission is to eliminate substance abuse in Williamson County through prevention, intervention, counseling, education and family services. Programs target at-risk youth ages 12-17 who are experiencing early signs of substance abuse and/or other related risk factors and provide counseling for families in the process of separation and/or divorce. LifeSteps also provides substance abuse education, including DWI offender programs. Persons with HIV/AIDS and their families The Texas Department of State Health Services reports annually on the incidence of reported cases of HIV and AIDS. In 2012,the latest full year for which data were available, the department reported that there were 662 persons in Williamson County living with HIV/AIDS. Of these, 9 were AIDS cases reported in 2012 and 18 were HIV cases reported in 2012. The report showed that five persons were diagnosed with AIDS in the City of Round Rock in 2012. No other data was available. Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Hope Alliance operates under the belief that physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse of one human being by another is unacceptable. Hope Alliance's primary objectives are to: • Advocate for the creation of an environment where violence and abuse are not tolerated in the community. • Provide education, violence prevention services and crisis intervention to victims of family and sexual violence. • Seek the support and resources necessary to achieve the agency mission. The City of Round Rock has assisted Hope Alliance in the past with CDBG funds for shelter rehabilitation. Continued assistance is likely over the next five years. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 41 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? The non-homeless special needs populations in City of Round Rock have a wide range of service needs, including transitional housing, supportive housing, counseling, care management, transportation to health care facilities and employment and more. Information was also retrieved from interviews and focus group sessions with area organizations during the planning process. Several priorities identified were common across the various subcategories of special needs populations. For example, one such priority need identified was more affordable housing. Transportation access to employment opportunities was also identified as a key issue, in addition to job training, child care, and other services. Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: The Texas Department of State Health Services reports annually on the incidence of reported cases of HIV and AIDS. In 2012,the latest full year for which data were available, the department reported that there were 662 persons in Williamson County living with HIV/AIDS. Of these, 9 were AIDS cases reported in 2012 and 18 were HIV cases reported in 2012. The report showed that five persons were diagnosed with AIDS in the City of Round Rock in 2012. No other data was available. Community Action of Williamson County, located in Georgetown, provides housing assistance for low income persons with HIV/AIDS and their families through HUD's Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program.The Texas Department of State Health Services lists four other facilities affiliated with HOPWA in the public health region that includes Williamson County: AIDS Services of Austin, Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, United Way of the Greater Fort Hood Area and the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District. The HOPWA program in Texas provides tenant-based rental assistance, short-term rent/mortgage/utilities assistance, supportive services and permanent housing placement services. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 42 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs—91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities: There is an ongoing need for public facility improvements, particularly for ongoing improvements to playgrounds and parks, such as Veterans Park. Rehabilitation of local homeless facilities will continue to be a priority over the next five years. How were these needs determined? According to one of the goals identified in the City of Round Rock's Strategic Plan (2012-2027), aging City facilities need ongoing repairs and major maintenance. Upgrading the downtown infrastructure was identified as one of the short-term challenges and opportunities. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: There is an ongoing need for public improvements, including street improvements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and streetscape. How were these needs determined? Needs were identified in the City of Round Rock's Strategic Plan (2012-2027) and during interviews with area stakeholders and City staff. Needs were also identified in the City of Round Rock's Master Plan (2010). The primary strategies in the Master Plan related to public improvements included the following: • Connecting neighborhoods that are differentiated from each other through streetscaping, building form, and program • Placing commercial/mixed use and multi-family buildings close to the street/sidewalk, creating an inviting outdoor room • Preserving and extending Round Rock's historic district and building composition in terms of scale and architecture • Establishing compatibility among all modes of travel • Identifying and planning a series of greens/public spaces with adequate kid-friendly amenities • Incorporating sustainable urban design and building strategies Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 43 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services: The need for ongoing public services, ranging from the RRHA's after-school program to the CASA court-appointed advocates program and the food pantry program was expressed during stakeholder interviews and through research on existing economic conditions. Past public services have included the following sub-recipients: • Round Rock Area Serving Center provided food for low-to moderate- income families with food from their food pantry, • Round Rock Housing Authority Neighborhood Outreach Center provided afterschool tutoring and resident services to the residents of the Round Rock Housing Authority. Funds were used to pay for the resident services coordinator and teacher salaries. • Literacy Council of Williamson County provided ESL, literacy and GED classes for low-to moderate-income residents of Round Rock. Funds were used to pay for teacher salaries, intake coordinator, GED testing fees, and educational materials. • Austin Tenant Council provided tenant-landlord in-house counseling and fair housing education and outreach. Funds were used to pay for overhead and salaries. A homebuyer counseling and/or downpayment assistance program has also been identified as a public service need in Round Rock. In addition, the Neighborhood Services program will work to continue to coordinate neighborhood clean-up efforts, such as the recent Greenhill neighborhood clean-up. These programs will likely be funded over the next five years to meet the public service needs of Round Rock residents. How were these needs determined? Needs were identified through Interviews with stakeholders and review of community needs within the eCon Plan's Need Assessment. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 44 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Housing Market Analysis MA-05 Overview Housing Market Analysis Overview: The housing stock in the City of Round Rock consists primarily of single-family owner-occupied units with three bedrooms or more. Over 58% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. The need for more affordable housing, and in particular rental housing, is strong in the City. Cost of Housing: The median home value increased 5.8% between 2000 and 2012, adjusted for inflation. In contrast, the median contract rent declined by 10.6%. There is a great need for more affordable housing, particularly rental housing. Lead-Based Paint Hazard: In 2000, HUD estimated that as many as 540 housing units built in the City of Round Rock prior to 1970 and occupied by low and moderate income households contained lead-based paint. Public and Assisted Housing: Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) owns and manages 100 units of public housing scattered throughout the City. Additionally, the Authority administers 92 Housing Choice Vouchers, which recipients may use to settle anywhere within or beyond the Authority's physical jurisdiction. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 45 OMB Control No:2506-0117)exp.07/31/2015) MA-10 Number of Housing Units— 91.210(a)&(b)(2) Introduction The City of Round Rock has experienced rapid growth in housing since 2000. The number of units rose from 21,658 in 2000 to 36,987 in 2012, a 70.8% increase. With the projected increase in population through 2030, continued rapid growth in the housing stock is likely. The majority of the units in Round Rock are single-family. Over 62% of the units are single- family, compared to 76%for Williamson County and 68%for Texas. Types of Housing Units,2012 05ingle Family MMultifamily 0Mobile Homes 30.1% 20.6% 24ax'. 76.2% 69.4% 68.2%= Round Rock Williamson County Texas The City of Round Rock has 34,683 occupied housing units that are primarily owner-occupied, with 58.7%of the units owner-occupied and 41.3% renter-occupied. When comparing the owner-occupancy in Round Rock to Williamson County and Texas, the rate overall is lower, as shown by the following chart. Owner-occupied(2012) 68.2% 3 63.9% 58.7% Round Rock Williamson County Texas Consolidated Pian ROUND ROCK 46 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The City of Round Rock has experienced an increase in renter-occupied units between 2000 and 2012. Given the change in the economy and increased cost of sales housing this isn't surprising. Williamson County also had a comparable increase in renter-occupied units. Renter-Occupied Units,2000-2012 12 Renter-Occupied 2000 13 Renter-Occupied 2012 41.3% 347% 36.2% 36.1% 31.8% 25.8% 3 �y h'4i64x i� 1 t Y P IF Round Rock Williamson County Texas Almost two-thirds of the increase in the number of units between 2000 and 2012 was for 1-unit detached structures, highlighting the large increase in single-family homes. The remaining increase occurred in properties with 5-20 or more units, reflecting the large increase in apartments and high rises in Round Rock. Table 16 All residential properties by number of units, 2000-2012 Property Type 2000 Percent 2012 Percent Change 1-unit detached structure 15,077 69.6% 24,986 67.6% 66% 1-unit,attached structure 98T 4.5% 680 1.8% -31% 2-4 units 830 3.8% 1,255 3.4% 51% 5-19 units 1,895 8.7% 4,172 11.3% 120% 20 or more units 2,020 9.3% 4,614 12.5% 128% Mobile Home, boat, RV,van, 67 0.3% 202 0.5% etc 201% Total 21,658 100% 36,987 1000/0 70.8010 Data Source: 2000-2012 ACS Owner-Occupied and Rental Properties by Number of Units There are significantly more owner-occupied units than renter-occupied units. Single-family properties, both attached and detached, comprise the overwhelming majority of owner- Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 47 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) occupied units (98.2%), compared to just under a third of all renter-occupied units. Conversely, owner-occupied properties with more than five units represent only 0.2% of all properties in the City but comprise half of all renter-occupied units. Table 17 Unit Types by Tenure Property Type Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number Percent Number Percent 1-unit detached structure 19,924 97.8% 4,347 30.4% 1-unit,attached structure 86 0.4% 594 4.1% 2-4 units 144 0.7% 1,900 13.3% 5-19 units 32 0.2% 3,640 25.4% 20 or more units 0 0.0% 3,814 26.6% Mobile Home, boat, RV,van, 177 0.9% 25 0.2% etc Tota/ 20,363 1000/0 14,320 1000/0 Unit Size by Tenure A majority of the owner-occupied units have three or more bedrooms (95.5%); while just over one-third of renter-occupied units have three bedrooms or more (37.9%). This data reflects the nature of Round Rock's housing market: it is predominantly a single-family, owner-occupied housing stock with three bedrooms or more. Table 18 Unit Size by Tenure,2012 Owners Renters Number % Number % No bedroom 22 0.1% 287 2.0% 1 bedroom 55 0.3% 3,914 27.3% 2 bedrooms 839 4.1% 4,687 32.7% 3 or more bedrooms 19,447 95.5% 5,432 37.9% Tota/ 20,363 1000/0 14,320 1 1000/0 Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Describe the number and targeting(income level/type of family served)of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 48 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The following,from the Williamson-Burnet Counties Opportunities (WBCO) "Guide to Affordable Housing in the Greater Austin Area" provides an overview on housing the in the City of Round Rock supported federal,state, and local programs. Table 19 Affordable Housing Units Applecreek Apartments 35 low income units Resolution Trust Corporation 1501 Lawnmont 26 very low income units (RTC) Round Rock,Texas 78664 (176 units total) Henna Townhomes 160 Tax Credit Units Tax Credit Program Louis Henna Rd.and Meister Ln Round Rock,TX 78664 Main Street Square Apts. 15 low income units RTC 1201 E. Main Street 20 very low income units Round Rock,Texas 78664 Meadow Ridge Apartments 232 Units Tax Credit Program 2501 Louis Henna Blvd. 95 Tax Credit Units Round Rock,TX 78664 Oak Grove Apts. 24 units FmHA and tax credit program (Round Rock Village Oaks Apts.) (18 with rent assistance) 900 Westwood Drive (23 with tax credits) Round Rock,Texas ' Red Hills Villas 168 Tax Credit Units Tax Credit Program 1100 South Creek Drive Round Rock,TX 78664 Round Rock Oak Grove 24 Tax Credit Units FmHA and Tax Credit Program Apartments 18 with FmHA rent assistance 900 Westwood Drive Round Rock,TX 78681 Source:The Austin Tenant's Council,Guide to Affordable Housing Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason,such as expiration of Section 8 contracts. No information was available on units expected to be lost from inventory. Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? The high cost of housing combined with the quickly growing population has impacted affordable housing. Market demand for units with rents over$1,000 have increased as reflected by the number of units renting for over$1,000, yet fewer than half of the households can afford such a high rent level. The lack of affordable housing in Round Rock was identified by social service agencies as a major barrier for community members trying to escape poverty. Describe the need for specific types of housing: Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 49 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The City projects that within the next five years an additional 19,000 persons will call Round Rock home. This will greatly increase the demand for additional housing. The changing demographics and stakeholder input reveal a continued need for affordable housing. The relative lack of small rental units also makes it difficult for singles and young people to access housing in Round Rock.The number of units with two-bedrooms or fewer is a small portion of the current housing stock, with less than 5% having fewer than two-bedrooms. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 50 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing- 91.210(a) Introduction The median home value increased 5.8% between 2000 and 2012, even taking into account the decline in the housing market from 2008-2010. In contrast, the median contract rent fell by 10.6%, most likely due to the increase in the number of units on the market. Table 20 Cost of Housing Base Yean,,2000.(in Most ecent Year: 2012 2012 dollars) Median Home Value $158,929 $168,100 5.8% Median Contract Rent $928 $830 -10.6% Data Source: 2000 Census(Base Year),2008-2012 ACS(Most Recent Year) Not surprisingly, the number of units renting for under $699 per month has declined while the number of units renting for $1,000 or more has increased dramatically. The largest numeric increase has been for units renting for a $1,250 or more per month. A rent of $1,250 would require an annual income of$48,000 per year, a level unaffordable to 35% of the households in Round Rock. Table 21 Rent Paid, 2000-2012 2000 2012 Change 1 [Units,Renting for: Less than$500 774 268 -506 -65.4% $500 to$699 2,866 986 -1,880 -65.6% $700 to$999 2,891 5,448 2,557 88.4% $1,000 t0$1,249 361 3,241 2,880 797.8% $1,250 or more 243 4,120 3,877 1595.5% Sources:U.S.Census Bureau, Census 2000(SF3,H062),2008-12 American Community Survey(825063) Below is the number of affordable units available to households with various income levels. As indicated in the table below, there are few rental properties available for households below 30% of HAMFI, 245 units, or only 3%of the total units available. Housing Affordability Units affordable to Households Renter Owner earning 30%HAMFI 245 No Data 50%HAMFI 1,125 510 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 51 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) %Units affordable to Households Renter Owner earning 80% HAMFI 7,030 2,934 100%HAM FI No Data 5,089 Tota/ 8,400 8,533 Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS Another aspect to consider in housing affordability is cost burdened households. Cost- burdened households are households that pay more than 30% on housing costs. Data from the 2012 ACS reveals a high cost burden for renter-occupied households in particular. The percent of owner-households that are cost-burdened has increased from 27.7% in 2010 to 28% in 2012. The cost-burden for renter-occupied units declined slightly from 43.7% in 2010 to 41.9% in 2012. Table 22 Monthly Rent Monthly Rent($) Efficiency(no 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom bedroom) Fair Market Rent 681 834 1,050 1,421 1,723 High HOME Rent 681 834 1,050 1,249 1,374 Low HOME Rent 665 712 855 986 1,101 Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents The National Low Income Housing Coalition provides annual information on the Fair Market Rent (FMR) and affordability of rental housing in counties and cities in the U.S. for 2014. In Williamson County, the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,074. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities without paying more than 30% of income on housing, a household must earn $3,580 monthly or $42,960 annually. Assuming a 40-hour work week, 52 weeks per year, the level of income translates into a Housing Wage of$20.65. In Williamson County, a minimum-wage worker earns an hourly wage of $7.25. In order to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment, a minimum-wage earner must work 114 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The NLIHC estimates that 44% of County renters are currently unable to afford the two-bedroom FMR. Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? The availability of sufficient housing for low-income households in Round Rock is limited based on U.S. Census data and discussions with affordable housing advocates and other stakeholders. As stated earlier, the number of apartments renting for less than $500 decreased 65% between 2000 and 2012. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 52 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Comparison of housing affordability based on the number of units affordable to households earning 0-80% HAMFI also show only 245 rental units affordable to extremely- low income households. How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? Given the projected increase in population over the next five years and beyond, the continued increase in home values is likely to reduce the number of available affordable housing units. On the rental side, an increase in the number of units renting for$1,000 or more per month will keep pressure on the market to meet the demand for higher market-rate units. As a result, there will be little, if any, incentive for the private market to expand the affordable housing market in Round Rock. How do HOME rents/Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? Round Rock's median rent of$830 (2012 median contract rent) is higher than the HOME Rents/FMR for most of the efficiency units, and comparable to the one bedroom unit HOME Rent/FMR.This reflects the need for more affordable housing units. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 53 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing— 91.210(a) Definitions Standard Condition: Properties which are in conformity with the standards of the International Residential Code (IRC) adopted by the state of Texas. Substandard but Suitable for Rehabilitation: Properties that are not in standard condition, but are structurally and financially feasible to rehabilitate. These properties have no serious structural deficiencies and the cost of rehabilitation to bring the property to code compliance does not exceed 75%of the appraised value of the property after rehabilitation. Condition of Units The table below shows the number of housing units, by tenure, based on the number of conditions or characteristics the unit has. Selected conditions are similar to housing problems in the Needs Assessment and include (1) the lack of complete plumbing facilities, (2) the lack of complete kitchen facilities, (3) more than one person per room, and (4) cost burden greater than 30%. The table also includes the calculations for the percentage of total units that category represents. Given the relatively newer housing stock, the overall housing conditions, according to the Census data, is relatively low for owner-occupied units. Renter-occupied units have almost twice the percent of units with a substandard condition compared to owner-occupied units; however, most units only have one substandard condition. Few owner-or renter-occupied units have more than one substandard condition. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 54 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Table 23 Condition of Units,2012 Condition of UnRit� Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupled' Condition of Units�.� Number % :Number %. with one selected Condition 4,948 24% 5,663 40% iWith two selected Condition 180 1% 406 3% With three selected Condition 15 0% 0 0% No selected Conditions 15,220 75% l 8,251 58% Total 20,363 ! 100% JF- 100% Source: 2008-2012 ACS(B25123) Year Unit Built Over 68% of the housing units built in the City of Round Rock, both owner-occupied and renter- occupied, were constructed after 1990. This highlights the tremendous changes that have occurred in Round Rock over the last 25 years. Fewer than 2% of the units were built before 1960. The chart on the following page highlights the age of the housing stock. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 55 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Age of Housing Stock ®Built 2010 or-later ■Built2000to2009 ■Built1990to1999 0 Built 1980 to 1989 ■Built 1970to 1979 ■BuiIt1960to1969 O13011:1950to1959 aBuilt MOW 1949 ❑Built 1939 or earlier 0% 0% 1% 1Ml 1% _ 1396 41% 18% 27% Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard HUD has made the elimination of housing units containing lead-based paint a priority. The poisoning of children from contact with lead-based paint has been recognized as a major public health problem by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). According to the CDC, lead is the number one environmental health hazard to American children. It is estimated that 10-15% of all preschoolers in the United States are affected. Lead poisoning causes IQ reductions, reading and learning disabilities, decreased attention span, hyperactivity, and aggressive behavior. Lead-based paint was banned from residential paint in 1978. All homes built prior to that time may contain lead-based paint. Using data provided by HUD, it is possible to approximate the number of housing units that may contain lead-based paint and are occupied by LMI households. The significance of this data is that LMI owner households that are cost-burdened may not have the resources to abate lead- based paint in their homes. LMI renter households may not even be aware that their leased units contain lead-based paint, or they may be hesitant to ask their landlord to abate the Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 56 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015( problem for fear of being evicted or having their rent increased. The following table represents the number of housing units estimated to contain lead-based paint by income level of City households. This data is matched against the number of units built before 1970 to estimate the number of units that potentially contain lead-based paint and are occupied by LMI households. Table 24 Lead-Based Paint by Income Level Renter- Mnpe, I Total Housing Units by Affordability Occupied d I Umts I Units 0%-<30%of MFI Occupied Units 344 WA 344 Built Prior to 1970 43 WA 43 Estimated#of Units w/Lead-based Paint 32 MA 32 30%-<50%of MFI Occupied Units 895 2,623 3,518 Built Prior to 1970 99 333 432 Estimated#of Units wlLead-based Paint 75 250 324 50%-<80%of MFI Occupied Units 5,255 7,365 12,620 Built Prior to 1970 105 140 245 Estimated#of Units wlLead-based Paint 79 105 184 Total Estimated Lead-Based Paint Units 186 ,355 540 Note:HUD CHAS data is not available for housing units built from 1970-1978. Source:U.S.Census Bureau;U.S.Department of HUD,SOCDS Data HUD estimated that as many as 540 housing units built prior to 1970 and occupied by extremely low-, low-and moderate-income households could contain lead-based paint.The following analysis is based on the above table. <30% of MFI: Of the 344 housing units occupied by very low-income households, HUD estimated that 43 (12%) were built prior to 1970. Based on HUD data, it can be estimated that 32 housing units built prior to 1970 may contain lead-based paint. No data was available for owner-occupied units. 30—<50% MFI: Of the 3,518 housing units occupied by low-income renter and owner-occupied households, HUD estimated that 432 (12%) were built prior to 1970. Based on HUD data, it can be estimated that 324 housing units built prior to 1970 contain lead-based paint. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 57 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 60-<80% MFI: Of the 12,620 housing units occupied by low-income renter and owner-occupied households, HUD estimated that 245 (2%) were built prior to 1970. Based on HUD data, it can be estimated that 184 housing units built prior to 1970 contain lead-based paint. The following table provides data on owner-occupied and renter-occupied units built before 1980 with children present.The data is not available by income category. Table 25 Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazards, HUD Calculations Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number I % Number % Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 2,590 13% 1,833 15% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 2,465 12% 12,145 97% Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS(Total Units)2006-2010 CHAS(Units with Children present) No data was available for the following table. Vacant Units Suitable for Not Suitable for Total Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Vacant Units Abandoned Vacant Units REO Properties Abandoned REO Properties Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation Single family housing rehabilitation will continue to be a high priority over the next five years. Some of the low-to moderate-income areas of Round Rock will continue to need housing rehabilitation, including the Flats, the central area adjacent to the downtown area, and the Greenhill neighborhood,to name a few. Other areas will be identified based on need over the next five years. One goal is to attempt to maximize the impact of the improvements with other CDBG investments in the area, such as neighborhood clean-up. Recently, the City of Round Rock unveiled its new Tool Lending Center (TLC) at a downtown neighborhood cleanup in April 2014. The TLC allows residents the opportunity to check out tools and other implements to keep their neighborhoods beautiful and healthy. The Chisholm Valley neighborhood is the next site for clean-up. Other areas may be identified over the next five-years. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 58 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards Due to the newer housing stock, it is estimated that 540 housing units built in the City of Round Rock prior to 1970 and occupied by low and moderate income households contain lead-based paint. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 59 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing— 91.210(b) Introduction Round Rock Housing Authority(RRHA) administers the Housing Choice (Section 8)Voucher Program.The City works closely with the Housing Authority regarding public housing issues in Round Rock. Table 26 Totals Number of Units Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher based based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification " Supportive Program Housing N of units vouchers available 100 94 0 0 0 N of accessible units `includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition Data source: PIC(PH Information Center) Describe the supply of public housing developments: Round Rock Housing Authority was established in 1966, with the first development being built in 1972.Today,the Housing Authority owns 100 units and administers 92 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.Approximately 200 persons are assisted through these programs. Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan: See above. The units are considered to be in good physical condition. Table 27 Public Housing Condition Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score All developments High Performing Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction: Round Rock Housing Authority receives approximately$100,000 annually in Capital Funds from HUD to provide for the maintenance and renovation needs of its public housing stock, which it considers to be in good condition. RRHA would like to use its development funds to acquire/rehab/resale reduced-priced homes to public housing residents. Currently, there are no public housing homeownership initiatives in place either under the public housing program or the Section 8 program. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 60 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing: To meet RRHA's goal to promote self-sufficiency, the housing authority administers the family self-sufficiency (FSS) program and offers a summer learning enrichment program along with its after-school program during the school year. The housing authority continues to partner with several local agencies,faith-based organizations, the City, and the school district in order to bring resources to residents. A five member board, including a resident board member, oversees the organization. The board is appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Each board member serves a two year term. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 61 oma Control No:2506-0117)exp.07/31/2015) MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services— 91.210(c) Introduction The City of Round Rock will continue to fund the Round Rock Area Serving Center over the next five years. Funding is used for the purchase of food for the food pantry at the Round Rock Area Serving Center. In the past,the Round Rock Area Serving Center assisted over 1,000 households with food during this program year. In an effort to prevent homelessness, the Round Rock Area Serving Center also provides mortgage assistance to the residents of Round Rock. Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households The City of Round Rock is not a recipient of Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.Williamson-Burnet Counties Opportunities (WBCO) is expected to be awarded ESG funds for program year 2014- 2015. Funds will be used for Homeless Prevention Activities, Housing Relocation &Stabilization Services,Tenant& Project Based Rental Assistance and for the Homeless Management Information System. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 62 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The following maps were provided by WBCO for Balance of State (BoS) homeless facilities. The maps include the number of beds for emergency shelter,transitional, and permanent housing for the southern area of the Balance of State (BoS) homeless facilities. 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The Georgetown Project,for instance, addresses the needs of homeless teenagers. The Project works with the Georgetown Independent School District to track homeless students. List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and their families,and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations. The following agencies provide temporary shelter, transitional housing and other services: • The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance) offers two housing programs to assist its recent clients. They offer a short-term, transitional housing program that helps families who are transitioning out of the shelter and a long term, supportive housing program. • STARRY Emergency Shelter serves children who need immediate protection, typically after being removed from their home by court order due to life-threatening abuse or neglect. • Lifeworks provides emergency shelter and transitional housing as well as counseling, education/workforce and youth development to youth and their families. • Round Rock Area Serving Center provides emergency shelter, food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 65 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services—91.210(d) Including the elderly,frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical,developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify,and describe their supportive housing needs As described in NA-45, needs are generally determined by the social service and housing agencies most directly in contact with special needs populations in the City of Round Rock and Williamson County. No data was available specifically for Round Rock concerning persons with HIV/AIDS and housing. In the 2011 Texas HOPWA Program year(February 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012), the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) served 477 households with rental assistance,506 households with short-term mortgage and utility payments, and 17 households with permanent housing placement services. Of the total 1,000 unduplicated households served, 995 households (99.5%) received HOPWA-funded supportive services as well.DSHS also assisted an additional 1,103 family members residing with the HOPWA clients.The majority of HOPWA clients 'received housing case management (94%) and had a housing plan (97%). AIDS Services of Austin provides case management, food and nutrition services, emergency dental, rent,food, and utility assistance, as well as counseling to persons with HIV/AIDS and Project Transitions provides hospice care and transitional housing to persons with HIV/AIDS. Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). The BoS CoC has a transition plan for those returning from mental and physical health institutions. Agencies providing service to persons with special needs, including Bluebonnet Trails, have indicated that the greatest needs for mentally ill persons include affordable rental units and transportation services. Bluebonnet Trails recently completed three new transitional homes for persons with mental health issues. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 66 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e) As stated earlier,the City of Round Rock will continue to fund the Round Rock Area Serving Center over the next five years. Funding is used for the purchase of food for the food pantry at the Round Rock Area Serving Center. In the past, the Round Rock Area Serving Center assisted over 1,000 households with food during this program year. In an effort to prevent homelessness, the Round Rock Area Serving Center also provides mortgage assistance to the residents of Round Rock. For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e)with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)) See above. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 67 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing— 91.210(e) Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment In 2000, consultants from the University of Texas prepared a report titled "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, Round Rock,Texas" (AI). This document provided a comprehensive review of the City's administrative and judicial policies.This study's assessment of the location, availability, and accessibility of housing will assist in the future planning to address impediments to fair and affordable housing. The analysis profiled the housing market in Round Rock, addressed housing affordability, physical condition of housing stock, and public housing. Barriers to affordable housing identified through the City's citizen participation process were: • Lack of options • Lack of transitional support, assistance needed for move-in-costs/deposits • Land prices • Lack of community involvement and creativity in problem solving • Negative neighborhood perception regarding low income housing • Lack of public transportation Identified policies impacting the development of affordable housing included the following: • Inflexible development standards • Lack of incentives for developers to construct affordable housing • High development fees The City of Round Rock CDBG staff refers anyone needing to file a housing discrimination complaint or needing information on fair housing to Austin Tenants Council. Austin Tenants Council Fair Housing Program helps any person who has been discriminated against in the rental, sale, financing or appraisal of housing.The state and federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of a person's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability (mental or physical), or familial status. The Fair Housing Program documents and investigates complaints; provides advice about remedies under fair housing laws; and, coordinates legal services to assist victims of housing discrimination.The Fair Housing Program provides fair housing seminars and presentations to interested groups. The Al is dated at this point, and the City anticipates undertaking a new Al within the next year. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 68 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The City of Round Rock Mayor and Council proclaimed April 2014 as Fair Housing Month. An all-day fair housing and landlord/tenant training workshop was conducted on April 9, 2014 in the City Council Chambers. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 69 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets— 91.215 (f) Introduction The major employment sector in Round Rock is the wholesale trade sector, which accounts for 40% of all jobs within the City. Arts, entertainment, and accommodation accounts for the second-highest number of jobs with a 11%share of total jobs. This data isn't surprising given that Round Rock is the headquarters for Dell, Inc. and Sears Teleserv,just to name a few major corporations. In addition, there are large health-care related businesses as well within the City limits, which represent major employment centers. Economic Development Market Analysis Round Rock is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The City is a major center for economic growth in Central Texas, with industry clusters in Healthcare and Biotechnology, Computer Systems Development, Corporate Offices, Operations, and Support Services, Clean Energy, Destination Retail, and Higher Education. Table 28 Business Activity Business by Sector Number of Number of Share of Share of Jobs less Workers lobs Workers Jobs workers Agriculture, Mining, Oil&Gas Extraction 275 16 1 0 -1 Arts, Entertainment,Accommodations 4,137 4,854 11 11 0 Construction 2,253 1,807 6 4 -2 Education and Health Care Services 4,909 3,117 14 7 -6 Finance, Insurance,and Real Estate 2,607 2,270 7 5 -2 Information 1,021 124 3 0 -3 Manufacturing 3,507 3,201 10 7 -2 Other Services 1,575 1,909 4 4 0 Professional,Scientific, Management Services 3,403 2,063 9 5 -5 Public Administration 42 10 0 0 0 Retail Trade 4,503 4,288 12 10 -2 Transportation and Warehousing 779 427 2 1 -1 Wholesa le Trade 4,543 16,408 13 38 26 Total 33,554 40,494 Data 2006-2030 ACS(Workers),2010 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics(Jobs) Source: Labor Force Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 51,837 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 48,131 Unemployment Rate 7.15 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 70 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 22.66 Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 4.83 Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS Occupations by Sector Number of People Management, business and financial 15,379 Farming,fisheries and forestry occupations 2,226 Service 3,697 Sales and office 8,352 Construction,extraction, maintenance and repair 3,258 Production,transportation and material moving 2,385 Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS Travel Time Travel Time Number Percentage <30 Minutes 29,687 66% 30-59 Minutes 13,163 29% 60 or More Minutes 2,331 5%. Total 45,181 1000/0 Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS Education: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Less than high school graduate 3,263 239 872 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 7,613 699 1,798 Some college or Associate's degree 14,551 1,041 3,085 Bachelor's degree or higher 16,406 593 2,891 Ta Data 2006-2010 ACS Source: Educational Attainment by Age Age 18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs Less than 9th grade 108 714 248 875 405 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,133 872 787 878 371 High school graduate, GED,or alternative 1,901 3,024 3,102 3,996 1,172 Some college, no degree 2,996 3,997 4,392 5,652 1,067 Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 71 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Age 18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs Associate's degree 199 1,260 1,611 1,898 232 Bachelor's degree 641 4,969 4,939 4,443 716 Graduate or professional degree 62 1,332 1,984 2,328 568 Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS Educational Attainment—Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 21,806 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29,368 Some college or Associate's degree 37,275 Bachelor's degree 50,503 Graduate or professional degree 68,153 Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction? In Table 28, the wholesale trade sector, which accounts for 38%of all jobs within the City, is the major employment sector. Arts, entertainment, and accommodation accounts for the second- highest number of jobs with a 11%share of total jobs Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community: Needs were identified in the City of Round Rock's Strategic Plan (2012-2027) and during interviews with area stakeholders and City staff. Needs were also identified in the City of Round Rock's Master Plan (2010). The primary strategies in the Master Plan related to public improvements, and the needs of the business community, included the following: • Connecting neighborhoods that are differentiated from each other through streetscaping, building form, and program • Placing commercial/mixed use and multi-family buildings close to the street/sidewalk, creating an inviting outdoor room • Preserving and extending Round Rock's historic district and building composition in terms of scale and architecture Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 72 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) • Establishing compatibility among all modes of travel • Identifying and planning a series of greens/public spaces with adequate kid-friendly amenities • Incorporating sustainable urban design and building strategies Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact,such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create. The development of the Downtown Master Plan will impact regional public and private sector investments. The City recently approved a new zoning ordinance which permits mixed-use development in the downtown area. Many of the actions taken by City staff in the downtown area, including rezoning, road construction and utility work, has reflected the plan's vision of creating a downtown core that promotes a walkable environment of mixed-use businesses, public space, and residences. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? See below. Describe any current workforce training initiatives,including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. Round Rock will assist companies locating or expanding in Round Rock in securing state- provided job training assistance. The following programs are available through various entities: • The Skills Development Fund is an innovative program created to assist Texas public community and technical colleges to finance customized job training for their local businesses.The Fund was established by the Legislature in 1995 and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Grants are provided to help a business, consortium of businesses, or trade union form partnerships with local community colleges and technical schools to provide custom job training.The Skills Development Fund pays for the training,the college administers the grant, and businesses create new jobs and improve the skills of their current workers. Average training costs are$1,420 per trainee. However, the benefit may vary depending on the proposal. Grants for a single business may be limited to $500,000. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 73 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) • The Skills for Small Business Program is an opportunity for small businesses(less than 100 employees)to train new workers or upgrade the skills of incumbent workers. The initiative was implemented by the Texas Workforce Commission in coordination with the Office of the Governor's Small Business Forums to address the training needs of small business in Texas.Small businesses can apply funds to training offered by their local community or technical college, or the Texas Engineering Extension Service.TWC processes the applications and works with the college to fund the specific courses selected by businesses for their employees.The program funds tuition and fees up to $1,450 per newly hired employee and up to $725 per incumbent employee. • The Self-Sufficiency Fund is a job-training program that is specifically designed for individuals that receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).The program links the business community with local educational institutions and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.The goal of the Fund is to assist TANF recipients to become independent of government financial assistance.The Fund makes grants available to eligible public colleges or to eligible private, non-profit organizations to provide'customized job training and training support services for specific employers.A joint application from the employer and the eligible public college and/or eligible private, non-profit organization is required to be submitted to the Local Workforce Development Board for review and comment prior to approval. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 74 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? No. If so,what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not,describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth. N/A Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 75 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of"concentration") As discussed in MA-30, Disproportionately Greater Need, there are 16 census block groups which contain a majority of low- and moderate- income persons. These 16 block group areas are so designated because the percentage of low- and moderate- income persons within each block group is greater than 47.75%. To best determine the location of racial/ethnic groups with disproportionately greater need, areas of low-and moderate- income (LMI) concentration were matched with areas of racial/ethnic concentration. HUD defines areas of racial/ethnic concentration as census tracts in which a racial or ethnic group's share of the population is at least 10%greater than that group's share of the City population as a whole. Areas where LMI and racial or ethnic concentration intersect indicate impacted areas in which there is disproportionately greater need. Two census tracts in Round Rock have racial concentrations: Census Tract 205.06 and Census Tract 208.06. Three census tracts have ethnic concentrations: Census Tract 205.04 and Census Tract 207.01, and 215.02. No census tracts have a concentration of both ethnic and racial persons. Concentrations of LMI Persons, Minority Persons and Hispanics Of the 11 LMI census tract areas (which include 16 LMI block groups), three were noted to be areas of racial and/or ethnic concentrations. These three areas include Census Tract 205.04, 207.01, and 215.02. These are considered to be impacted areas. There are a number of areas in Round Rock with a concentration of multiple housing problems. These areas are primarily in the low-and moderate- income areas near the core downtown area, including the Flats, Chapel Hill North, Mesa Ridge, Greenhill, and Chisolm Valley, to name a few. The City has instituted a unique "bottom-up" approach to identifying problem areas and neighborhoods.The creation of a Neighborhood Services program was one of the top five goals of the Strategic Plan process the City of Round Rock undertook in 2012. The following are the primary goals of the program: • Maintain property values • Increase code compliance Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 76 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) • Create a sense of community • Raise the feeling of safety • Residents take pride in their neighborhood • Encouraging property upkeep and maintenance • Ensure smooth transition between incoming and outgoing neighborhood leaders There are three programs and initiatives currently underway within the Neighborhood Services program: 1) Tool Lending Center: The City of Round Rock unveiled its new Tool Lending Center (TLC) at a downtown neighborhood cleanup in April 2014.The TLC will allow residents the opportunity to check out tools and other implements to keep their neighborhoods beautiful and healthy. Identified areas include Mesa Ridge and Church Hill North, but may include other areas as well. 2) Matching Grant Program: This program is designed so that any neighborhood organization who wishes to address a neighborhood problem or replace/create something new in their neighborhood such as a neighborhood entry feature or information kiosk could apply for matching grant financial assistance. 3) Annual Neighborhood Leadership Conference: This conference would be designed for neighborhood leaders. All of Round Rock's neighborhood leaders, whether they are on the Board of an HOA, Neighborhood Watch Captain or a Neighborhood Association President, could participate. Many leaders who step into the position do so without any previous leadership experience. The conference is intended to help train new leaders on best practices as well as creating an opportunity to meet and learn from other seasoned veterans. CDBG funds will continue to be used to assist the program to develop an approach to neighborhood needs that is unique to Round Rock. Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of"concentration") As discussed in MA-30, Disproportionately Greater Need, there are 16 census block groups which contain a majority of low- and moderate- income persons. These 16 block group areas are so designated because the percentage of low- and moderate- income persons within each block group is greater than 47.75%. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 77 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) To best determine the location of racial/ethnic groups with disproportionately greater need, areas of low-and moderate-income (UMI) concentration were matched with areas of racial/ethnic concentration. HUD defines areas of racial/ethnic concentration as census tracts in which a racial or ethnic group's share of the population is at least 10%greater than that group's share of the City population as a whole. Areas where LMI and racial or ethnic concentration intersect indicate impacted areas in which there is disproportionately greater need. Two census tracts in Round Rock have racial concentrations: Census Tract 205.06 and Census Tract 208.06. Three census tracts have ethnic concentrations: Census Tract 205.04 and Census Tract 207.01, and 215.02. No census tracts have a concentration of both ethnic and racial persons. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 78 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Concentrations of LMI Persons, Minority Persons and Hispanics Of the 11 LMI census tract areas (which include 16 LMI block groups), three were noted to be areas of racial and/or ethnic concentrations. These three areas include Census Tract 205.04, 207.01, and 215.02. These are considered to be impacted areas. What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? These areas and neighborhoods are generally in the central portion of the City. Many of these areas continue to need community development and neighborhood assistance. These areas are also locations of many job centers and services that are focused on addressing social service needs. Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? There are many community assets in these areas, including a strong primary business district along Main Street that continues to experience additional revitalization. There are also many churches and organizations that support community members. In addition, there are job centers that provide employment opportunities for residents. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? As discussed earlier,the City recently approved a new zoning ordinance which permits mixed- use development in the downtown area. Many of the actions taken by City staff in the downtown area, including rezoning, road construction and utility work, has reflected the plan's vision of creating a downtown core that promotes a walkable environment of mixed-use businesses, public space, and residences. The City is actively building on the strengths and strategic opportunities of the area. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 79 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Strategic Plan SP-05 Overview Strategic Plan Overview Geographic Priorities The City will focus the majority of funds in the defined LMI areas. Priority Needs The City has identified improving the existing housing stock through single family rehabilitation, a rent/mortgage assistance program, public facility improvements (domestic shelter facility and park improvements), neighborhood clean-up, and public services (food pantry program, CASA, and RRHA after-school program) as priority needs for the next five years. Influence of Market Conditions An inadequate supply of affordable housing, in addition to the high cost of housing in the City for low-income persons (paying more than 30% of household income for housing), is the major housing problem in the area. Anticipated Resources The City anticipates receiving$2,512,880 in CDBG entitlement funding over the next five years. Institutional DeliveryStructure The City relies on a network of public sector, private sector, and non-profit organizations to implement the Strategic Plan, particularly to address homelessness and special needs. Goals See SP-45. Public Housing The City will continue to support the efforts of the housing authority to supply affordable housing to area residents. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 80 OMB Control No:2506-0117)exp.07/31/2015) Barriers to Affordable Housing An Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) was conducted in 2000 and is expected to be updated within the next year. The City will continue to use the recommendations from the AI as a tool for policy decisions. Homelessness Strategy The City works closely with Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO) and Hope Alliance to address housing and services for homeless individuals and families, including veterans,those with special needs,the disabled, HIV/AIDS, and victims of domestic violence. Lead-based Paint Hazards In 2000, HUD estimated that as many as 540 total housing units built in Round Rock prior to 1970 and occupied by low and moderate income households contained lead-based paint. This is the most recent data available for the estimate. Anti-Poverty Strategy The City's efforts to address poverty are based on partnerships with other organizations that are involved in working to address the underlying causes of poverty. The City will continue to leverage its existing CDBG allocations with other resources, including local, state, and federal, in addition to private funds, to address the issue of poverty. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 81 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-10 Geographic Priorities-91.215 (a)(1) Geographic Area As discussed earlier, the City recently approved a new zoning ordinance which permits mixed- use development in the downtown area. Many of the actions taken by City staff in the downtown area, including rezoning, road construction and utility work, has reflected the plan's vision of creating a downtown core that promotes a walkable environment of mixed-use businesses, public space, and residences. In addition, the targeted neighborhood clean-up efforts will focus on areas of the City where neighborhood residents would like to improve the neighborhood. General Allocation Priorities Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) The City bases the geographic allocation of investments based upon community need and the distribution of low and moderate-income persons in each eligible community. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 82 OMB Control No:2506-0117)exp.07/31/2015) SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) Priority Needs The following table shows priority needs within the City of Round Rock. Priority needs were included based on the results of public input, especially the community needs assessment survey results. Additional needs were identified through stakeholder interviews and consultation with City agencies. Table 29 Priority Needs Summary 1 Priority Need Non-housing Community Development Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Non-housing Community Development Associated Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Goals Public Services: Food Banks Public Services:After School Tutoring Public Services:CASA Child Advocacy Public Facility Imp.: Domestic Violence Shelter Neighborhood Improvement: RRASC Clean-up Description The City of Round Rock will support non-housing community development, including public facility improvements, public improvements and infrastructure,and public services. Basis for The City of Round Rock has identified non-housing community development to be Relative an ongoing need within the community. During the development of the Priority Consolidated Plan needs assessment section and interviews with social service providers, it was found that a range of non-housing community development was needed, including public services to assist with after school tutoring to public facility improvements. 2 Priority Need Affordable Housing Name Priority Level High Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 83 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Elderly Public Housing Residents Elderly Frail Elderly Persons with Physical Disabilities Associated Affordable Housing: Minor Repairs and Modification Goals Public Services: Housing Assistance Description The City of Round Rock will support affordable housing efforts, including rent and/or mortgage assistance to qualified residents, and minor home repair and modifications for seniors,disabled persons, or low-income families and individuals. Basis for The City of Round Rock continues to place a high priority on the development and Relative maintenance of affordable housing in the community. This need was identified Priority duringthe development of the housing market analysis and in discussions with area affordable housing stakeholders. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 84 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions—91.215 (b) Table 30 Influence of Market Conditions Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) N/A TBRA for Non-Homeless Special Needs N/A New Unit Production N/A Rehabilitation 25(Over the next five years) Acquisition, including preservation N/A Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 85 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The following table shows the amount of funds expected to be available in year one of this Consolidated Plan and the subsequent four years. Table 31 Anticipated Resources Program Source Uses of Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative of Funds Annual Progra Prior Year Total:$ Amount Descriptio Funds Allocation m Resources Available n $ Income: :$ Reminder of ConPlan$ Community Public Housing and $502,576 $0 $0 $502,57 $2,512,88 CDBG Developmen — Non- 6 0 funds will t Block Grant Federa Housing be used to (CDBG) I Community address Developmen communit t y housing and non- housing needs Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private,state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied In an effort to leverage funds, the City has combined the CDBG and General Funds to assist the social service funding process. By combining these two processes,the City can make sure to fund agencies providing high priority need with General Funds that could not be funded with CDBG funds due to the 15%funding cap. This also eliminates the duplication of services. The process of funding social services agencies is as follows: A team, consisting of Council members, City finance staff and CDBG staff, review agency applications using set criteria and performance measurement. Funding recommendations are presented to the City Council through the budget process.Awarded agencies are contracted to deliver the specific services to residents of Round Rock. If appropriate,describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan N/A Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 86 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015( SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure —91.215(k) Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations,and public institutions. Implementation of the Consolidated Plan involves a variety of agencies. Collaboration and coordination between agencies is important to ensuring that the needs in the community are being addressed. The City of Round Rock, Office of Community Development is responsible for the administration of the City's program funded with CDBG funds.This office has the primary responsibility for managing and implementing the City's affordable housing and infrastructure program, the Consolidated Plan programs, and related documents. Other agencies that help address the needs of the community are: Round Rock Housing Authority The Round Rock Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice (Section 8)Voucher Program.The City works in close consultation with the Housing Authority regarding public housing issues in Round Rock. The Round Rock Development Cooperation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established by the Housing Authority for the purpose of purchasing and developing affordable housing. Williamson County and Cities Health District(WCCHD) WCCHD offers a variety of services to Round Rock and Williamson County residents including: • Alcohol and Drug Services • Children's Services • Family Assistance • Public Health Services • Senior Services • Emergency Services Private Sector The private sector is an important collaborator in the services and programs associated with the Consolidated Plan.The private sector brings additional resources and expertise that can be used to supplement existing services or fill gaps in the system. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 87 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Assessment of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The City of Round Rock works closely with a wide-range of local and regional non-profit (and private) organizations to address the housing and community development needs of the City. This delivery system requires coordination and participation in a range of community forums and discussions, ranging from the Neighborhood Association meetings to the organizations that provide social services for a range of citizens, from youths to senior citizens. The City has used the Strategic Planning process in addition to the City of Round Rock Downtown Master Plan to guide funding decisions and project priorities. Gaps in the system include the level of need for additional funding for affordable housing and the strain on the delivery system to provide services to a growing population. Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Homelessness Prevention Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People Services Community Homeless with HIV Homelessness Prevention Services Counseling/Advocacy x x Legal Assistance Mortgage Assistance X Rental Assistance X Utilities Assistance X Street Outreach Services Law Enforcement Mobile Clinics Other Street Outreach Services X Supportive Services Alcohol &Drug Abuse X Child Care X Education X Employment and Employment X Training Healthcare X HIV/AIDS Life Skills Mental Health Counseling X Transportation Other Other Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 88 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to,the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and their families,and unaccompanied youth) The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). The BoS CoC is part of the Texas Homeless Network (THN), a non-profit membership-based organization helping Texas communities to prevent and end homelessness.THN is a 501(c)(3) organization that is partially funded through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Texas Department of State Health Services. The following agencies provide temporary shelter,transitional housing and other services: • The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance) offers two housing programs to assist its recent clients. They offer a short-term, transitional housing program that helps families who are transitioning out of the shelter and a long term, supportive housing program. . • STARRY Emergency Shelter serves children who need immediate protection, typically after being removed from their home by court order due to life-threatening abuse or neglect. • Lifeworks provides emergency shelter and transitional housing as well as counseling, education/workforce and youth development to youth and their families. • Round Rock Area Serving Center provides emergency shelter, food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness. Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to,the services listed above The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). As such,there service delivery system is not within the direction of the City of Round Rock. Still, as discussed earlier, the City has some services available located in the community. Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs See above. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 89 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-45 Goals Summary— 91.215(a)(4) Table 32 Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Matrix Codes Order Year Year 1 Public Facility and 2014 2018 Non-Housing Non-housing CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure Infrastructure Improvements Community Community $883,372 Activities other than Development Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 1,500 Persons Assisted 03F 2 Affordable Housing: Minor 2014 2018 Affordable Affordable CDBG: Homeowner Housing Repairs and Modification Housing Housing $250,000 Rehabilitated: 25 Household Housing Unit 14A 3 Public Services: Housing 2014 2018 Affordable Affordable CDBG: Public service activities for Assistance Housing Housing $124,250 Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 05Q 1,000 Households Assisted 4 Public Services: Food Banks 2014 2018 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other Community $105,000 than Low/Moderate Income Development Housing Benefit: 05W 4,200 Persons Assisted 5 Public Services:After School 2014 2018 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other Tutoring Round Rock Housing Community $60,000 than Low/Moderate Income Authority(RRHA) Development Housing Benefit: 05D Neighborhood Outreach Center 350 Persons Assisted (NOC) 6 Public Services: Meals on 2014 2018 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other Wheels Community $37,682 than Low/Moderate Income Development Housing Benefit: 05W 1,000 Persons Assisted Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 90 OMB Contra)No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Sort Goal Name Start End Category Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Matrix Codes Order Year Year 7 Public Services:CASA Child 2014 2018 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other Advocacy Community $50,000 than Low/Moderate Income Development Housing Benefit: 05N 285 Persons Assisted 8 Public Facility Imp.: Domestic 2014 2018 Non-Housing Non-housing CDBG: Other: Violence Shelter Community Community $375,000 5 Other Development Development 03C 9 Neighborhood Improvement: 2014 2018 Neighborhood Non-housing CDBG: Other: RRASC Clean-up clean-ups Community $125,000 1,000 Other Development 06 Table 33 Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Goal Funds will be used for park improvements, including improvements at Frontier Park,such as walkways,tennis court lighting, Description benches,tables,drinking fountains, and trash receptacles. New construction will include a park pavilion with stone features and looping trail. Additional public facility and infrastructure improvements will take place over the next five years, including ADA improvements,site amenities, and recreation facility and playground improvements, as needed. 2 Goal Name Affordable Housing: Minor Repairs and Modification Goal Funds will be used for the minor home repair of low-income residents of Round Rock up to $10,000 per unit. Funds will be Description spent on the purchase of materials. Volunteers will do the actual home repairs. 3 Goal Name Public Services: Housing Assistance Goal Funds will be used to assist low-to moderate-income residents with mortgage and rent payments to avoid eviction. Description 4 Goal Name Public Services: Food Banks Goal Funds will be used to assist residents with food from Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC)food pantry once a month. Description Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 91 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 5 Goal Name Public Services:After School Tutoring Goal Funds will be used to provide after school tutoring and mentoring for kids at the Round Rock Housing Authority(RRHA) at the Description Neighborhood Outreach Center (NOC). 6 Goal Name Public Services: Meals on Wheels Goal Funds will be used to provide meals to homebound seniors. Description 7 Goal Name Public Services: CASA Child Advocacy Goal Funds will be used to pay the salary of a person to train court appointed volunteers who advocate for abused or neglected Description children in court. 8 Goal Name Public Facility Imp.: Domestic Violence Shelter Goal Funds will be used for rehabilitation of the existing domestic violence shelter. Items include replacement of flooring, Description windows,sliding glass door,total kitchen remodel, attic insulation, and replacement of closet doors. Over the next five years, other public facility improvements may be needed. 9 Goal Name Neighborhood Improvement: RRASC Clean-up Goal Funds will be used by the Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC)for the coordination and purchase of supplies for a Description targeted neighborhood clean up. Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) N/A. The City of Round Rock does not receive HOME funds. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 92 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement—91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement) No current need has been identified to increase the number of accessible units. Activities to Increase Resident Involvements A five member board, including a resident board member, oversees the organization. The board is appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Each board member serves a two year term. To meet RRHA's goal to promote self-sufficiency,the housing authority administers the family self-sufficiency (FSS) program and offers a summer learning enrichment program along with its after-school program during the school year. The housing authority continues to partner with several local agencies, faith-based organizations, the City, and the school district in order to bring resources to residents Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No. Plan to remove the'troubled'designation N/A Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 93 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing-91.215(h) Barriers to Affordable Housing Barriers to affordable housing identified through the City's citizen participation process were: • Lack of options • Lack of transitional support, assistance needed for move-in-costs/deposits • Land prices • Lack of community involvement and creativity in problem solving • Negative neighborhood perception regarding low income housing • Lack of public transportation The identified barriers are from an Al completed in 2000. Plans are underway to update the AI within the next year. Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The City of Round Rock had taken actions to remove barriers to affordable housing by funding Habitat for Humanity in previous funding years. Habitat for Humanity addresses the needs for affordable housing by providing affordable homes for low-to moderate- income families in Round Rock. Since 2007, the City of Round Rock has expended $287,516 in CDBG funds to assist in the purchase of seven lots. Homes have been built on all seven lots and sold as affordable housing to qualified homebuyers. Within the last year, Habitat for Humanity built one house on a lot purchased with CDBG funds. A second house was constructed in the spring of 2014. In addition, the City of Round Rock Mayor and Council proclaimed April 2014 as Fair Housing Month. An all-day fair housing and landlord/tenant training workshop was conducted on April 9, 2014 in the City of Round Rock City Council Chambers. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 94 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-60 Homelessness Strategy—91.215(d) Reaching out to homeless persons(especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City of Round Rock will continue to fund the Round Rock Area Serving Center over the next five years. Funding is used for the purchase of food for the food pantry at the Round Rock Area Serving Center. In the past,the Round Rock Area Serving Center assisted over 1,000 households with food during this program year. In an effort to prevent homelessness,the Round Rock Area Serving Center also provides mortgage assistance to the residents of Round Rock. Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The following agencies provide temporary shelter, transitional housing and other services: • The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance) offers two housing programs to assist its recent clients. They offer a short-term, transitional housing program that helps families who are transitioning out of the shelter and a long term, supportive housing program. • STARRY Emergency Shelter serves children who need immediate protection, typically after being removed from their home by court order due to life-threatening abuse or neglect. • Lifeworks provides emergency shelter and transitional housing as well as counseling, education/workforce and youth development to youth and their families. • Round Rock Area Serving Center provides emergency shelter, food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and their families,and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness,facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again. See above. The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance) offers two housing programs to assist its recent clients. They offer a short-term, transitional housing program that helps families, primarily victims of domestic violence, who are transitioning out of the shelter and also a long term, supportive housing program. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 95 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless,especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health,social services, employment, education or youth needs The City of Round Rock does not receive ESG funds. The City works closely with the Williamson- Burnet Counties Opportunities (WBCO) organization,the recipient of ESG funds for the area that includes the City of Round Rock. The City will continue to work with WBCO to address homelessness. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 96 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards— 91.215(i) Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The Home Repair Program has procedures in place to comply with the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) and subsequent changes in September 1999.These procedures include notification, identification, and treatment(if necessary). Most of the development in Round Rock occurred after the use of the lead based paint was banned. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? See above. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? See above. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 97 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy— 91.215(j) Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families The City of Round Rock works with local service providers to pursue resources and innovative partnerships to support the development of affordable housing, homelessness prevention and emergency food and shelter. Additionally, the City administers programs that aim to mitigate poverty and the problems associated with it, including the Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry Program and the Round Rock Area Serving Center-Housing Assistance. These programs assist families and individuals to fight poverty and remain in their homes. In addition,the first Tuesday of every month the Round Rock Volunteer Center holds a monthly networking meeting at the Alan R. Baca Senior Center. Representatives from nonprofit and social service agencies come together to discuss community needs. Every month a guest speaker talks about what their agency/organization is doing to address and reduce the number of persons living below poverty level. Ideas are exchanged and clients are referred to agencies that can help with their individual needs. Some of the agencies that attend these monthly meetings are: • Surrounding Public Housing Authorities • Literacy Council of Williamson County • Hope Alliance • American Red Cross • Texas Workforce Commission • Community Foundation • Bluebonnet Trails MHMR • WBCO • Lifesteps • RRISD • United Way • ARCIL(A Resource Center for Independent Living) How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs,and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan See above. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 98 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) SP-80 Monitoring— 91.230 Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements The City of Round Rock has developed a monitoring system to ensure that the activities carried out in the Plan are done so in a timely manner in accordance with the federal monitoring requirements of [24 CFR 570.501 (v)] and [24 CFR 85.40] and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies and sound management and accounting practices. Sub-recipients are monitored to ensure that they have implemented and administered their CDBG funded activities according to applicable federal requirements. Particular attention is paid to compliance with eligibility and national objective requirements. Other areas are their financial management systems, procurement practices and compliance with civil rights requirements. When applicable,sub-recipients are required to submit copies of paid receipts,timesheets, income documentation, client data and self-certification forms with their monthly reimbursement requests.This information is used to determine the number of unduplicated beneficiaries. Monthly reports were submitted by each sub-recipient so staff could monitor the progress of each activity, provide technical assistance or consultation when needed and to ensure that all objectives are met. The City of Round Rock monitors all of the sub-recipients during the program year.A full monitoring is conducted every summer. Particular attention was paid to compliance with eligibility and national objective requirements.The HUD monitoring checklist was used during these on-site monitoring visits.The monitoring was conducted by CDBG Coordinator Liz Alvarado.The monitoring visits revealed that the sub-recipients systems and procedures in all areas monitored were satisfactory and there were no findings. Technical assistance is provided anytime for subrecipients. Throughout the year staff conducted mini desk reviews of all subrecipients. Sub-recipients are required to submit monthly progress reports and reimbursement requests. This allowed the City to monitor the sub-recipients progress and spending on a monthly basis. The City will continue to conduct monthly desk reviews and a full monitoring for each agency in the next program year.The Office of Community Development maintains an open door policy Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 99 OMB Control No:2506-0117)exp.07/31/2015) for all agencies and frequent unofficial visits are made at participating agencies throughout the year. Consolidated Plan ROUND ROCK 100 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Table of Contents AP-15 Expected Resources-91.220(c)(1,2).................................................................................................2 AnnualGoals and Objectives........................................................................................................................5 Projects .........................................................................................................................................................8 AP-35 Projects—91.220(d) ...........................................................................................................................8 AP-38 Project Summary..............................................................................................................................10 AP-50 Geographic Distribution—91.220(f).................................................................................................14 AffordableHousing.....................................................................................................................................15 AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g)........................................................................................................15 AP-60 Public Housing-91.220(h)...............................................................................................................16 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i)................................................................17 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing-91.2200).......................................................................................19 AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k) ................................................................................................................21 Program Specific Requirements...................................................................:..............................................24 Annual Action Plan 1 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction It is anticipated that the City of Round Rock will receive CDBG funds totaling$502,576 for FY 2014, and an estimated $502,576 each year for the remaining four years. These numbers will change based on the final allocation approved by HUD for the City. Table 1 Anticipated Resources Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Description Funds Allocation: Income:$ Resources: $ Available $ $ Remainder of ConPlan: CDBG public Acquisition CDBG funds Admin and will be used federal Planning to address Economic housing and Development non-housing Housing community Public development Improvements needs. Public Services $502,576 $7,895.00 0 $510,471 $2,010,304 Annual Action Plan 2 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private,state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied In an effort to leverage funds, the City has combined the CDBG and General Funds to assist the social service funding process. By combining these two processes,the City can make sure to fund agencies providing high priority need with General Funds that could not be funded with CDBG funds due to the 15%funding cap. This also eliminates the duplication of services. The process of funding social services agencies is as follows:A team, consisting of Council members, City finance staff and CDBG staff, review agency applications using set criteria and performance measurement. Funding recommendations are presented to the City Council through the budget process.Awarded agencies are contracted to deliver the specific services to residents of Round Rock. Annual Action Plan 3 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The improvements to Frontier Park, on publically owned land, will address the need in the community for improved recreation and park facilities. Annual Action Plan 4 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Table 2 Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Matrix Order Year Year Codes 1 Public Facility and 2014 2015 Non-Housing Non-housing CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure 03F Infrastructure Community Community $176,674 Activities other than Improvements Development Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit:300 Persons Assisted 2 Affordable Housing: 2014 2015 Affordable Affordable CDBG: Homeowner Housing 03C Minor Repairs and Housing Housing $50,000 Rehabilitated: 5 Household Modification Housing Unit 3 Public Services: 2014 2015 Affordable Affordable CDBG: Public service activities for 05Q Housing Assistance Housing Housing $24,850 Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 200 Households Assisted 4 Public Services: Food 2014 2015 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other 05W Banks Community $21,000 than Low/Moderate Income Development Housing Benefit: 840 Persons Assisted 5 Public Services:After 2014 2015 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other 05D School Tutoring Community $12,000 than Low/Moderate Income Development Housing Benefit:70 Persons Assisted Annual Action Plan 5 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Sort Goal Name Start End Category Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Matrix Order Year Year Codes 6 Public Services: 2014 2015 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other 05W Meals on Wheels Community $7,536 than Low/Moderate Income Development Housing Benefit:400 Persons Assisted 7 Public Services:CASA 2014 2015 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other 05N Child Advocacy Community $10,000 than Low/Moderate Income Development, Housing Benefit: 57 Persons Assisted 8 Public Facility Imp.: 2014 2015 Non-Housing Nan-Housing CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure 03C Domestic Violence Community Community $75,000 Activities other than Shelter Development Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit:300 Persons Assisted 9 Neighborhood 2014 2015 Neighborhood Non-housing CDBG: Other: 200 Other(Households) 06 Improvement: RRASC clean-ups Community $25,000 Clean-up Development Table 3 Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Goal Funds will be used for improvements at Frontier Park, including walkways,tennis court lighting, benches,tables,drinking Description fountains, and trash receptacles. In addition, new construction of a park pavilion with stone features and looping trail will be undertaken. 2 Goal Name Affordable Housing: Minor Repairs and Modification Goal Funds will be used for the minor home repair of low-income residents of Round Rock for up to $10,000 per unit. Funds will Description be spent on the purchase of materials;volunteers will do the actual home repairs. 3 Goal Name Public Services: Housing Assistance Goal Funds will be used to assist residents with rent or mortgage payments for up to$100 per household. Description Annual Action Plan 6 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 4 Goal Name Public Services: Food Banks Goal Funds will be used to assist residents with food from Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC)food pantry once a month. Description 5 Goal Name Public Services:After School Tutoring Goal Funds will be used to provide after school tutoring and mentoring for kids at Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) Description Neighborhood Outreach Center(NOC). 6 Goal Name Public Services:Williamson-Burnet Counties Opportunities(WBCO) Meals on Wheels Goal Funds will be used to provide meals to homebound seniors. Description 7 Goal Name Public Services: CASA Child Advocacy Goal Funds will be used to pay the salary of a person to train court appointed volunteers Description who will advocate for abused or neglected children in court. 8 Goal Name Public Facility Improvements.: Domestic Violence Shelter Goal Funds will be used for the rehabilitation of the existing domestic violence shelter. Items include replacement of flooring, Description windows,sliding glass door,total kitchen remodel,attic insulation, and replacement of closet doors. 9 Goal Name Neighborhood Improvement: Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC) Clean-up Goal Funds will be used for the coordination and purchase of supplies for a targeted neighborhood clean up. Description Annual Action Plan 7 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Projects AP-35 Projects—91.220(d) Introduction The Annual Action Plan reflects the City's funding priorities and identifies projects that the City proposes to implement with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program. The funding is allocated according to the community's highest priority needs. Table 4 Projects # Project Name 1 City of Round Rock(CORR) Program Admin 2 Public Services 3 Interim Assistance 4 Shelter rehabilitation 5 Housing Rehabilitation 6 1 Parks and Recreational Facilities To ensure that CDBG funds are spent in a timely and expedient manner, the City has created an alternate list of projects that can be implemented if any of the originally identified projects for funding are unable to follow-through within the fiscal year. These alternate projects are consistent with the Consolidated Plan. The following are the identified alternate projects: Public Services: • Round Rock Serving Center Food Pantry Program • Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program General: • Single Family Rehabilitation: Fund an agency to complete minor home repairs • Park Improvements at a park in a CDBG qualified area • Interim Assistance: Neighborhood Clean-up in a CDBG qualified area • Shade structure for playground at the WBCO Head Start building Annual Action Plan 8 2014 OMB,Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The priorities were established as a result of stakeholder discussions and an analysis of need within the City. Annual Action Plan 9 2014 OMB Control No:25060117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-38 Project Summary Table 5 Project Summary Information 1 Project Name City of Round Rock Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Housing and Non-housing Community Development Needs Addressed Administration Funding CDBG: $100,515.20 Description Funds will be used for the oversight and administration of the CDBG Program. Matrix Code: 21A Target Date 9/30/2015 Estimate the number and type Low-to moderate-income households. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Low-to moderate-income areas Planned Activities Administration 2 Project Name Public Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Services: Housing Assistance Public Services: Food Bank Public Services:After School Tutoring Public Services: Meals on Wheels Public Services:CASA Child Advocacy Needs Addressed Non-housing Community Development Funding CDBG: $75,386.40 Description Funding will pay for public service activities that were approved in the 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan. Matrix Codes:054,OSW, 05D,05N Target Date 9/30/2015 Annual Action Plan 10 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Estimate the number and type Public Services: Housing Assistance of families that will benefit Public Services: Food Bank from the proposed activities Public Services:After School Tutoring Public Services: Meals on Wheels Public Services: CASA Child Advocacy Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Funds will be used for the following public services:to assist residents with rent or mortgage payments for up to$100 a household;to assist residents with food from Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC) food pantry once a month;to provide after school tutoring and mentoring for kids at the Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) Neighborhood Outreach Center (NOC);to provide meals to homebound seniors, and to pay the salary of a person to train court appointed volunteers who will advocate for abused or neglected children in court. 3 Project Name Interim Assistance (Targeted Clean-up) Target Area Chisholm Valley Neighborhood Goals Supported Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Non-housing Community Development Funding CDBG:$25,000 Description Funds will be used for the coordination and for purchase of supplies for a targeted neighborhood clean- up. Matrix Code: 06 Target Date 9/30/2015 Estimate the number and type 200 Households of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Chisholm Valley Neighborhood Planned Activities A targeted neighborhood clean-up. 4 Project Name Hope Alliance Shelter Rehabilitation Target Area Hope Alliance location Goals Supported Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Annual Action Plan 11 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG:$75,000 Description Funds will be used for rehabilitation of the existing domestic violence shelter. Items include replacement of flooring,windows,sliding glass door,total kitchen remodel, attic insulation, and replacement of closet doors. Matrix Code: 03C. Target Date 9/30/2015 Estimate the number and type 300 Persons (and 1 Facility) of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Hope Alliance facility location Planned Activities Rehabilitation of the existing domestic violence shelter. Items include replacement of flooring,windows, sliding glass door,total kitchen remodel,attic insulation, and replacement of closet doors. 5 Project Name Habitat Minor Housing Rehabilitation Program Target Area Law-to Moderate-Income Areas Goals Supported Affordable Housing: Minor Repairs and Modification Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG:$50,000 Description Funds will be used for the minor home repair of low-income residents of Round Rock up to$10,000 per unit. Funds will be spent on the purchase of materials;volunteers will do the actual home repairs. Matrix Code: 03C. Target Date 9/30/2015 Estimate the number and type 5 Housing Units of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description City of Round Rock Planned Activities Minor home repair. 6 Project Name Parks and Recreational Facilities: Frontier Park Target Area Frontier Park Goals Supported Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Annual Action Plan 12 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Needs Addressed Non-housing Community Development Funding CDBG:$176,674.40 Description Funds will be used for improvements at Frontier Park. Improvements will include walkways,tennis court lighting, benches,tables,drinking fountains,and trash receptacles. In addition,funds will be used for the new construction of a park pavilion with stone features and looping trail. Matrix Code: 03F. Target Date 9/30/2015 Estimate the number and type 300 Persons Assisted of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Frontier Park Planned Activities Improvements will include walkways,tennis court lighting, benches,tables, drinking fountains, and trash receptacles. In addition,funds will be used for the new construction of a park pavilion with stone features and looping trail. Annual Action Plan 13 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) �AP-50 Geographic Distribution —81.2200 Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement(including areas of low-income and minority concentration)where assistance will be directed Priority CDBG funding areas in the City of Round Rock include those areas where there is a high rate of low-and moderate-income (LMI) persons. The following table shows the LMI block groups within the City of Round Rock. These are based on recently(June 2014) released LMI data. Table 6 Low-and Moderate Income (LMI) Block Groups %Low-to Moderate- Census Tract Block Group Persons Income,(LMI) 3 1,165 50.00% 16.51 4 1,000 66.45% 1 1,055 66.14% 2 920 49.33% 205.04 4 1,655 75.74% 206.02 2 265 47.75% 207.01 1 710 57.96% 207.03 2 2,025 54.22% 2 1,045 53.18% 207.04 3 750 70.42% 207.07 2 1,095 71.34% 208.03 1 1,250 53.19% 1 2,425 62.02% 215.02 2 850 79.44% 215.03 1 1,205 59.21% 215.05 1 795 54.27% Table 7 Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds LMI Areas 100% Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City of Round Rock estimates that 100% of the funds will be dedicated to the target area projects and that these funds assist a large number of low-to moderate-income residents. Annual Action Plan 14 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing— 91.220(g), Introduction The City of Round Rock will support two programs in FY 2014 (2014-2015)that support affordable housing. These include the housing assistance program through the Round Rock Area Serving Center (ASC)to assist up to 200 residents with rent or mortgage up to $100 a household, and a program through Habitat for Humanity for the minor home repair of low- income residents of Round Rock up to $10,000 per unit. Funds will be spent on the purchase of materials;volunteers will do the actual home repairs. Table 8 One Year Goals:Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 0 Special-Needs 0 Total 0 Table 1-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement Table 9 One Year Goals: Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 200 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 5 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 205 Annual Action Plan 15 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015( AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) Introduction - -- - �- Round Rock Housing Authority was established in 1966, with the first development built in 1972. Today, the Housing Authority owns 100 units and administers 92 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.Approximately 200 persons are assisted through these programs. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Round Rock Housing Authority receives approximately$100,000 annually in Capital Funds from HUD to provide for the maintenance and renovation needs of its public housing stock, which it considers to be in good condition. RRHA would like to use its development funds to acquire/rehab/resale reduced-priced homes to public housing residents. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership A five member board, including a resident board member, oversees the organization. The board is appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Each board member serves a two year term. To meet RRHA's goal to promote self-sufficiency,the housing authority administers the family self-sufficiency (FSS) program and offers a summer learning enrichment program along with its after-school program during the school year. The housing authority continues to partner with several local agencies, faith-based organizations, the City, and the school district in order to bring resources to residents. Currently, there are no public housing homeownership initiatives in place either under the public housing program or the Section 8 program. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance RRHA is not designated as troubled. RRHA's units are considered to be in good physical condition. Annual Action Plan 16 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) ,AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities— 91.220(i) Introduction The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoQ. The BoS CoC is part of the Texas Homeless Network (THN), a non-profit membership-based organization helping Texas communities to prevent and end homelessness.THN is a 501(c)(3) organization that is partially funded through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Texas Department of State Health Services. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including: Homeless needs are being addressed on a regional basis with coordinated services and shelters provided by agencies located in Round Rock and Austin,Texas. The City of Round Rock is using General Funds to pay for a staff member at Hope Alliance who counsels persons who might become homeless due to personal issues. Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The following agencies provide temporary shelter, transitional housing and other services: • The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance) offers two housing programs to assist its recent clients. They offer a short-term, transitional housing program that helps families who are transitioning out of the shelter and a long term, supportive housing program. • STARRY Emergency Shelter serves children who need immediate protection, typically after being removed from their home by court order due to life-threatening abuse or neglect. • Lifeworks provides emergency shelter and transitional housing as well as counseling, education/workforce and youth development to youth and their families. • Round Rock Area Serving Center provides emergency shelter, food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City of Round Rock is not a recipient of Emergency Shelter Grant Funds. Williamson- Burnet Counties Opportunities (WBCO) is expected to be awarded ESG funds for program Annual Action Plan 17 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) year 2014-2015. Funds will be used for Homeless Prevention Activities, Housing Relocation &Stabilization Services,Tenant& Project Based Rental Assistance and for the Homeless Management Information System. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness,facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units,and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The City of Round Rock will continue to fund the Round Rock Area Serving Center over the next five years. Funding is used for the purchase of food for the food pantry at the Round Rock Area Serving Center. In the past,the Round Rock Area Serving Center assisted over 1,000 households with food during this program year. In an effort to prevent homelessness, the Round Rock Area Serving Center also provides mortgage assistance to the residents of Round Rock. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless,especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions);or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health,social services,employment,education, or youth needs. Homelessness is a regional issue and is best addressed countywide through the efforts of both Williamson and Travis Counties and local jurisdictions. Since Round Rock's emergency shelter only provides temporary facilities for displaced women and children,the City will work with area providers to address its share of the homeless need through facilities and services provided at the regional level. Annual Action Plan 18 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing— 91.2200) Introduction: In 2000, consultants from the University of Texas prepared a report titled "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, Round Rock,Texas" (AI). This document provided a comprehensive review of the City's administrative and judicial policies.This study's assessment of the location, availability, and accessibility of housing will assist in the future planning to address impediments to fair and affordable housing.The analysis profiled the housing market in Round Rock, addressed housing affordability, physical condition of housing stock, and public housing. Barriers to affordable housing identified through the City's citizen participation process were: • Lack of options • Lack of transitional support, assistance needed for move-in-costs/deposits • Land prices • Lack of community involvement and creativity in problem solving • Negative neighborhood perception regarding low income housing • Lack of public transportation Identified policies impacting the development of affordable housing included the following: • Inflexible development standards • Lack of incentives for developers to construct affordable housing • High development fees The City of Round Rock CDBG staff refers anyone needing to file a housing discrimination complaint or needing information on fair housing to Austin Tenants Council. Austin Tenants Council Fair Housing Program helps any person who has been discriminated against in the rental, sale, financing or appraisal of housing. The state and federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of a person's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability(mental or physical), or familial status. The Fair Housing Program documents and investigates complaints; provides advice about remedies under fair housing laws; and, coordinates legal services to assist victims of housing discrimination.The Fair Housing Program provides fair housing seminars and presentations to interested groups. The AI is dated at this point, and the City anticipates undertaking a new AI within the next year. The City of Round Rock Mayor and Council proclaimed April 2014 as Fair Housing Month. An Annual Action Plan 19 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) all-day fair housing and landlord/tenant training workshop was conducted on April 9, 2014 in the City Council Chambers. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls,tax policies affecting land,zoning ordinances, building codes,fees and charges,growth limitations,and policies affecting the return on residential investment See above. Annual Action Plan 20 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-85 Other Actions— 91.220(k) Introduction: --`The City of Round Rock will continue to work with partners in the region to improve the housing and employment opportunities for low and moderate income persons and other special populations. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Despite ongoing efforts, there remain a number of significant obstacles to meeting underserved needs. The following obstacles to meeting these needs in Round Rock include: • Population growth • Cut backs in state and federal funding for basic needs and services • High cost of housing • Need for transportation to existing services and childcare exceed available services To address these needs, the City of Round Rock dedicated CDBG funds for the purchase and distribution of food by the Round Rock Area Serving Center, funded the position of the resident services coordinator for the Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA), and supported the Round Rock Area Service Center for a neighborhood clean-up. These activities are anticipated to continue in FY 2014 (2014-2015). Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City of Round Rock will support two programs in FY 2014(2014-2015) that support affordable housing. These include the housing assistance program through the Round Rock Area Serving Center (ASC)to assist up to 200 residents with rent or mortgage up to $100 a household, and a program through Habitat for Humanity for the minor home repair of low- income residents of Round Rock up to $10,000 per unit. Funds will be spent on the purchase of materials;volunteers will do the actual home repairs. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The Home Repair Program has procedures in place to comply with the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) and subsequent changes in September 1999.These procedures include notification, identification, and treatment (if necessary). Most of the development in Round Rock occurred after the use of the lead based paint was banned. Annual Action Plan 21 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) HUD estimated that as many as 540 housing units in Round Rock built prior to 1970 and occupied by extremely low-, low-and moderate-income households could contain lead-based paint. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City's anti-poverty strategy is based on attracting a range of businesses and providing workforce development including job training services for low income residents. Planned economic development and anti-poverty programs include: • Friendly Rock Program to assist residents with utility bills • Food Pantry Program provides residents access to food • Foundation Communities Tax Center provides free tax preparation • Literacy Council provides literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED Tutoring to adults in Round Rock • YMCA provides after school and summer scholarship dollars to low- and moderate- income families in Round Rock Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City relies on a network of public sector, private sector, and non-profit organizations to implement the Strategic Plan, particularly to address homelessness and special needs. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies Implementation of the Consolidated Plan involves a variety of agencies. Collaboration and coordination between agencies is important to ensuring that the needs in the community are being addressed. The City of Round Rock, Office of Community Development is responsible for the administration of the City's program funded with CDBG funds. This office has the primary responsibility for managing and implementing the City's affordable housing and infrastructure program, the Consolidated Plan programs, and related documents. Annual Action Plan 22 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Monitoring The City of Round Rock has developed a monitoring system to ensure that the activities carried out in the Plan are done so in a timely manner in accordance with the federal monitoring requirements of [24 CFR 570.501 (v)] and [24 CFR 85.401 and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies and sound management and accounting practices. Sub-recipients are monitored to ensure that they have implemented and administered their CDBG funded activities according to applicable federal requirements. Particular attention is paid to compliance with eligibility and national objective requirements. Other areas are their financial management systems, procurement practices and compliance with civil rights requirements. When applicable, sub-recipients are required to submit copies of paid receipts, timesheets, income documentation, client data and self-certification forms with their monthly reimbursement requests.This information is used to determine the number of unduplicated beneficiaries. Monthly reports were submitted by each sub-recipient so staff could monitor the progress of each activity, provide technical assistance or consultation when needed and to ensure that all objectives are met. The City of Round Rock monitors all of the sub-recipients during the program year. A full monitoring is conducted every summer. Particular attention was paid to compliance with eligibility and national objective requirements.The HUD monitoring checklist was used during these on-site monitoring visits.The monitoring was conducted by CDBG Coordinator Liz Alvarado. The monitoring visits revealed that the sub-recipients systems and procedures in all areas monitored were satisfactory and there were no findings. Technical assistance is provided anytime for subrecipients. Throughout the year staff conducted mini desk reviews of all subrecipients. Sub-recipients are required to submit monthly progress reports and reimbursement requests.This allowed the City to monitor the sub-recipients progress and spending on a monthly basis. The City will continue to conduct monthly desk reviews and a full monitoring for each agency in the next program year.The Office of Community Development maintains an open door policy for all agencies and frequent unofficial visits are made at participating agencies throughout the year. Annual Action Plan 23 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements— 91.220(1)(1,2,4), Introduction: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before $7,895.00 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be 0 used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan 3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4,The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the 0 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income $7,895.00 Other CDBG Requirements 1.The amount of urgent need activities 0 2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for too--d (##.##) activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income Overall Benefit-A consecutive period of one,two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. Annual Action Plan 24 2014 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) OMB Number.4040-0004 6cpird ion.Date:8/31/2016 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 •1.Type of Submission: '2 Type of Application: •If Revision,select appmpdate le8er(s): Preapplication New ®Application ®,continuation •Other(Specify): E]Changed/Comected ApplicationRevision •3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier. 08/16/2014 5a.Federal Entity Identifier. 56.Federal Avrdrd.ldentifier. TX484674 B14MC480514 State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State:E= 7.State Application Identifier. 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: •a.Legal Name: CITY OF ROUND ROCK •b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EINMN): .c.Organizational DUNS: 74-6017485 1027407920000 d.Address: •Streetl: 221 EAST MAIN STREET Street2: I . •City: ROUND ROCK County/Padsh: WILLIAMSON 'Stale: TX: Texas Province: •Country: USA: UNITED STATES •Zip/Postal Code: 78664-5244 e.Organizational Unit Department Name: Division Name: FINANCE 1CDBG f.Name and contact Information of person to be contacted on mattem Involving this application: Prefix: Vis. •First Name: ELI2ABETR Middle Name: G, •Lost Name; ALVARADO suffix I Title: CABG COORDINATOR Organizational Affiliation: MUNICIPALITY -Telephone Number. 512-341-3328 Fax Number. 512-341-3301. i -Email: lalvarado®roundrocktexas.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 •9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2 Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: •Other(specify): •10.Name of Federal Agency: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number. 14.218 CFDATitle: CDBG ENTITLEMENT GRANT •12.Funding Opportunity Number. Title: 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): "A'dd.A''W,,gachment Dele(eggaehmentiewAgachment , •15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: FY 2014-FY 2018 CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2014-2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Attach supporting documents as specified in agency Instructions. Adtl`•Attachments.,_; ,Delete,Atlachments [7Yew Atlachmenis�` 1 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of- ., f:•a.Applicant 3i5T 'b.Program/Project 315x Attach an additional fist of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. —m4-r-^-x- View h !;' Vi ilAttachmenl ,; �DeleteAHachmenK ew Attachpentr:' 17.Proposed Project: 'a.Stan Date: 10/01/2014 'b.End Date: 09/30/2015 '18.Estimated Funding(S): •a.Federal. 502,576.00 •b.Applicant •n State •d.Local •.e.Other 't Program Income 'g.TOTAL 502,576.00 •19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 P.rocess7 Q a.Thisapplication was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on �• b.Program is subject to E:O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372. '20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment) ❑Yes ®No If"Yes".provide explanation and attach j _AddAttachment +Delete,Attachment- Yew Attacliment 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements,contalned In the list of certificatloW*and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances"and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) "IAGREE •'The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: PdMr. 'First Name: ALAN Middle Name: -.last Name: MCGRAW Suffm / •Title: MAYOR f 'Telephone Number. 512-218-5410 Fax Number. 512-218-7097 -Email: mayormcgraworoundrocktexas.gov •Signature ofAuthorized Representative: -Date Signed: 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 antidisplacement 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. 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 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 subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans,and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients 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 Date 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) 2014 , 2015 (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. Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 USC 2000d),the Fair Housing Act(42 USC 3601-3619),and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint-- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35,subparts A,B,J,K and R; Compliance with Laws--It will comply with applicable laws. Signature/Authorized Official Date City Manager Title OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-assisted activities which 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 to meet such needs. Signature/Authorized Official Date City Manager Title 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 jurisdictiods 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 Date City Manager Title ESG Certifications The Emergency Solutions Grants Program Recipient certifies that: Major rehabilitation/conversion—If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation. If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building after conversion, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion. In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation,the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation. Essential Services and Operating Costs—In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter,the jurisdiction 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, so long the jurisdiction serves the same type of persons (e.g., families with children, unaccompanied youth, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or persons in the same geographic area. Renovation—Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary. Supportive Services—The jurisdiction will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing, appropriate supportive services (including medical and mental health treatment, victim services, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal State, local, and private assistance available for such individuals. Matching Funds—The jurisdiction will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.201. Confidentiality—The jurisdiction has established and is implementing 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,the jurisdiction will involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, in providing services assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the program. Consolidated Plan—All activities the jurisdiction undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent with the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Discharge Policy—The jurisdiction will establish and implement,to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons. Signature/Authorized Official Date City Manager Title HOPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities--Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building--Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation,or acquisition of a facility, 2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. Signature/Authorized Official Date City Manager Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31, U.S. Code.Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure. City of Round Rock, Texas FY 2014 Project Location Map Citywide Projects: fi Awa 03 1) Round Rock Area Serving Center (RRASC) Housing Assistance 2) RRASC Neighborhood Clean-up 5.04E 15.04 " ?•� 03 2) WBCO Meals on Wheels 1... . 3) CASA 4) Habitat Minor Home Repair 2]6.03 215:07 Rd�,y `� t n 06 Site-Specific Projects: r4-Z r'-j r •' O i --'A a) RRASC Food Pantry ti of i� ry b) RRHA NOC 3k az; d. 08 c) Frontier Park Improvements [ 15. :�i Rd 12:3 i � 15.05 „ d) Hope Alliance Shelter � w; -- r.47 Improvements 5: ti X0 5 3 1 7 0 .05 ' s'�• x,0'3 o4ttWa_::EEEE:::EEEE �4S?� _.....` _ c w 18.5 Y Legend Low-.and Mode rate Incom a(LM I)Areas,>= 47.75 City of Round Rock RoundRock 2010 Census Tracts — Streets City of Round Rock, Texas Map 1: Low- and Moderate- Income (LMI) Areas �Jd 03 8.04 .03 p L `� •__,� �� `4,31 . � p,�� r �t `• 2 �� (�a�v F4d J 'S i;alr ^':rr 215.08• y✓t ire •,tJ•, 215.0 r d,1q'd 3F� O 2]8.03 n4_ 'r� 't �798 6 t� �' e a -� X 511[15 V Li- c' -n �Fi - �. . .:::: .. ...i27 ?OZ,. i1 iciii . 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Legend 38.9% or more ethnic minorities` EE: Low- and Moderate- Income(LMI)Areas,>= 47.75% — Streets =City of Round Rock Round Rock 2010 Block Groups Round Rock 20MCensus Boundaries City of Round Rock, Texas Map 3, Concentration of Racial Minorities d .03 - f��,y0 r 5.0?I p 4 �15. 4 ,., l Ni �...„, ;;�: ..03 �. _ 1G�1 -ISIL • �•,Irp 215w 0 .05 r, 08.05 215:07 205.03 .” �--,- _� ,�P e- 835 41 J^>' .4_ iii ::......:2 •.Y31:1:,:ri 'si\\L 215.08 ��' � � ii.: :'::::• .: : � Rd 123 �t.........3 ,'ate wi !205 D31` w :..# . ..�`�.:.. 2D7A,D 702 1� . 27703LT - L cc, Legend 19.3% or more racial minorities -- ::: Low- and Moderate- Income (LM I)Areas, — 47.75% =City of Round Rock Round Rock 2010 Block Groups Round Rock 2010 Census Tract Boundaries —Streets City of Round Rock, Texas Map 4'. Impacted Areas dud 208:0 ��ssr � r IA ? 208 p O 1F'` : t4' Ik4 IO l.yt d� a . .art�� ~ FNt 1 �S,J i.�q 1,aci f��.�`i•f;:.t--. 215.08 i . ..'i ,� I 215:071.1s 208.03 lr y + r t BRd _ — � x"23 O0 . � 7v �3 � 1- •r . ''r.1 is �� \216.02F ?3 215 08 Rd 123 i -i�;w..�,'�� "��:.k t':•, �I 5.05 �, � �iu}�" �t'y�_ v Da t 5-��oi?y 2 tR X 5-• m ,_5.03 207 03 11 w.i_ / C Legend ` Impacted Areas =City of Round Rock Round Rock 2010 Block Groups F— RoundRock 2010 Census Tract Boundaries Streets