Contract - HUD - CDBG - 7/24/2014Table 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 — 91.220(j)........................................................................................19
AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k).................................................................................................................21
Program Specific Requirements..................................................................................................................24
Annual Action Plan
2014
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015)
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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
of
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Amount
Narrative
Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Funds
Allocation:
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Resources:
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of ConPlan:
CDBG
public
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CDBG funds
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Admin and
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federal
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housing and
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non -housing
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community
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development
Improvements
needs.
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Services
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0
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$2,010,304
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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.
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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.
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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 Proiects
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City of Round Rock (CORR) Program Admin
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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
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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.
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AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
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
Census Tract
Block Group
Persons
% Low- to Moderate -
Income (LMI)
18.51
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50.00%
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66.45%
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 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.
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
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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.
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AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
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 Al 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
100.0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for (##.##)
activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income
Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may
be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG
funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.
Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
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Five -Year Consolidated Plan
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for Housing and Community Development
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds under the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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
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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 — 91.215(J)..................................................................................................98
SP -80 Monitoring-91.230......................................................................................................................99
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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
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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
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• 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.
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• 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:
5. 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
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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.
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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 Resnonsible ALencies
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
Lead Agency
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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
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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.
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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.
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Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Agency/Group/Organizat Agency/Group/ What section of the Plan was
ion Organization Type addressed by Consultation?
Williamson -Burnet
Counties Opportunities
(WBCO)
Hope Alliance
CASA
Round Rock Serving
Center
Bluebonnet Trails
United Way of Williamson
County
YMCA
Habitat for Humanity of
Williamson County
City of Round Rock
Planning and
Development Services
City of Round Rock
Economic Development -
Neighborhood Services
Coordinator
City of Round Rock
Finance
City of Round Rock
Inspection Services
Round Rock Housing
Authority
Services – Homeless
Housing and Services –
Homeless
Services – Children
Services
Services
Services
Services
Housing
Planning Organization
Homeless Needs - All
Homeless Needs - All
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Telephone interview and emails
Telephone interview and emails
Non -Homeless Special Needs I In-person interview
Public Service and Homeless In-person interview
Needs
Public Services, Homeless In-person interview
Needs, and Health _
Public Services —;–In-person interview
Public Service and Health In-person interview
Housing Needs Assessment In-person interview
Housing Needs Assessment and In-person interview
Market Analysis
Other Government – City Housing Needs Assessment, In-person interview
Market Analysis, and Economic
Development
Other Government – City
Other Government – City
PHA
Housing Needs Assessment,
Economic Development, and
Anti -Poverty Strategy
Non -Housing Community
Development Needs
Public Housing Needs
In-person interview
In-person interview
In-person interview
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.
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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).
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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 Problem
• 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)
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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
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• 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 AMI
• 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 Housine Needs Assessment Demoeranhics
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
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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
Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS
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0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
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
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
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Renter
Owner
0-30%
>30-
>50-
>80-
Total
0-30%
>30-,
>50-
>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
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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%
AMI
0-30%
>30-
>50-
>80-
Total
0-30%
>30-
>50-
>80-
Total
970
AMI
50%
80%
100%
664
AMI
50%
80%
100%
125
370
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI
Elderly
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI
60
Housing cost
Having 1 or more of four
540
Other
400
665
630
1,695
85
35
220
burden greater
housing problems
965
1,025
395
55
2,440
450
315
715
175
than 30% of
Having none of four
income (and
housing problems
190
1,060
2,855
1,730
5,835
40
390
1,364
1,835
none of the
Household has negative
above
income, but none of the
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)
Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS
3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter
Owner
0-30%
AMI
0-
>30-
>50-
>80-
Total
0-
>30-
>50-
>80-
Total
970
30%
50%
80%
100%
664
30%
50%
80%
100%
125
370
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI
Elderly
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI
60
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more of four
540
Other
400
665
630
1,695
85
35
220
340
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%
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Renter
Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total
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
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4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter
Owner
0-30%
>30-50%
>50-80%
Total
0-30%
>30-
>50-80%
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
AMI
AMI
AMI
415
AMI
50%
AMI
185
285
740
Large Related
115
0
0
AMI
30
15
Total need by
990
1,905
1,820
4,715
455
460
1,574
2,489
income
295
Other
380
285
0
665
85
15
Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS
4. Cost Burden > 50%
Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS
5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter
Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Total
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
income
930
735
170
1,835
430
300
620
1,350
Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS
5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS
Renter
Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
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
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Renter
Owner
0-30%
>30-
>50-
Total
0-30%
>30-
>50-
Total
AMI
50%
80%
AMI
50%
80%
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI
Households with
Children Present
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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.
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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.
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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
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0-30%AMI
31-50 51-80% 81-100%
%with one or
Racial/ Ethnic 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%
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0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
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
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
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%
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50%-80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
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
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
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%
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(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%-
50% 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 31-60% 61-80% ! 81-100%
% with one or
Racial/ @hnic Group
more severe housing problems
White 82.1% 38.7% 15.2% 3.5%
Black/ African American
76.4%
73.G%
18.4%
0.0%
Asian
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
American Indian, Alaska Native
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Hispanic
87.2%
45.3%
23.7%
11.5%
Jurisdiction as a Whole
83.9%
44.4%
17.1%
6.4%
Source: CHAS 2006-2010
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0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
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
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
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%
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50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
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
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
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%
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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
- -- - --- - - - __- _ r- -
,U§i than 30%` - nega nre
(No Cost 31-50% More than 51% income
Burden - (notcomputed)
uted
-.. -) p )
Racial/ Ethnic Group
White
73.7%
Black/ African American
52.1%
Asian
80.4%
American Indian, Alaska Native
62.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Hispanic
64.1%
Jurisdiction as a Whole
70.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Source: CHAS 2006-2010
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%with housing
cost burden
%
17.8%
8.6%
0.7%
27.5%
20.4%
0.9%
14.1%
5.5%
1.6%
37.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
23.7%
12.2%
0.8%
19.7%
10.1%
0.8%
i
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IFE
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
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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
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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
Census Tract
Block Group
Persons
% Low- to Moderate -
Income (LMI)
18.51
3
1,165
50.00%
4 1,000
66.45%
205.04
1
1,055
66.14%
2 920
49.33%
4 1,655
75.74%
206.02
2
265
47.75%
207.01
1
710
57.96%
207.03
2
2,025
54.22%
207.04
2
1,045
53.18%
3 750
70.42%
207.07
2
1,095
71.34%
208.03
1
1,250
53.19%
215.02
1
2,425
62.02%
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:
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Table 11 Racial and Ethnic Concentration, 2012
Racial/Ethnic Group
Percent of Total
Population
Area of
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%
Tw o 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.
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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
Total
Project
Tenant
Special Purpose Voucher
Rehab
Housing
Veterans
Family
Disabled
-based
-based
Veterans
-based
-based
Affairs
Affairs
Unification
Supportive
Program
Supportive
Program
Housing
Average Annual
Housing
# of units
Income
0
0
13,950
14,432
vouchers
14,432
0
0
Average length of
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 (PIH Information Center)
Table 13 Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate
Mod-
Public
Vouchers
Total
Project
Tenant
Special Purpose Voucher
Rehab
Housing
-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
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Program Type
Race
Certificate
Mod-
Public
Vouchers
Total
Project
Tenant
Special Purpose Voucher
Special
Purpose Voucher
Rehab
Housing
Disabled
White
0
0
74
-based
-based
Veterans
Family
0
0
Black/African
American
0
0
19
120
Affairs
Unification
0
0
0
Asian
0
0
5
Supportive
Program
3
0
0
0
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
0
0
Housing
1
# of Elderly
1
0
0
0
Pacific
Islander
0
0
0
Program
0
0
0
0
0
Other
0
0
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-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special
Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
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)
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Table 15 Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity
Certificate
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
Hispanic
0
0
30
28
0
28
0
0
0
Not
Hispanic
0
0
69
1160
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
Single Family Multifamily C Mobile Homes
7.6/0.__._.—__
30.1% 20.6%
24.1%
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%
63.9%
58.7%
Round Rock Williamson County Texas
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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
Renter -Occupied 2000 Renter -Occupied 2012
41.3%
34.7% r 36.2%
31.8% �..
25.8% _
i
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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
981
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,
etc
67
0.3%
202
0.5%
201
Tota/
21,658
1000/0
36,987
100%
70.8%
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 -
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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 TVDes 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,
etc
177
0.9%
25
0.2%
Total
20,363
.1000/0
14,320
100%
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
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.
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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%
Total
20,363
100%
1 14,320
100%
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.
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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:
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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.
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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 Housine
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
Base Year: 2000 (in
2012 dollars)
Most Recent Year: 2012
% Change
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
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
earning
2000
2012
Change
Units Renting for:
No Data
50% HAMFI
# %
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 to $1,249
361
3,241
2,880 797.8%
$1,250 or more
243
4,120
3,877 1595.5%
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 (SF3, H062), 2008-12 American
Community Survey (B25063)
Below is the number of affordable units available to households with various income levels. As
indicated in the table below, there are few rental properties available for households below
30% of HAMFI, 245 units, or only 3% of the total units available.
Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter
Owner
30% HAMFI
245
No Data
50% HAMFI
1,125
510
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% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter
Owner
80% HAM FI
7,030
2,934
100% HAMFI
No Data
5,089
Tota/
8,400
8,533
Data Source: 2006-2010 CHAS
Another aspect to consider in housing affordability is cost burdened households. Cost -
burdened households are households that pay more than 30% on housing costs. Data from the
2012 ACS reveals a high cost burden for renter -occupied households in particular. The percent
of owner -households that are cost -burdened has increased from 27.7% in 2010 to 28% in 2012.
The cost -burden for renter -occupied units declined slightly from 43.7% in 2010 to 41.9% in
2012.
Table 22 Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($)
Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 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.
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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.
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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.
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Table 23 Condition of Units, 2012
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.
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Owner -Occupied
Renter -Occupied
Condition of Units
Number
%
Number
%
With one selected Condition
4,948
24%
5,663
40%
With tw o selected Condition
180
1 %
406
3%
With three selected Condition
15
0%
0
0%
No selected Conditions
15,220
75%
8,251
58%
Total
20,363
100%
14,320
100%
Source: 2008-2012 ACS (825123)
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.
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Age of Housing Stock
Built 2010 or Later [7 Built 2000 to 2009 ❑ Built 1990 to 1999
D Built 1980 to 1989 D Built 1970 to 1979 M Built 1960 to 1969
Built 1950 to 1959 ' Built 1940 to 1949 Built 1939 or earlier
0% 0%
10/. 1%A I 1 0%
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
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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
Estimated # of Units w/Lead-based Paint
30%-50% of MFI
Occupied Units
Built Prior to 1970
Estimated # of Units w/Lead-based Paint
50%-80% of MFI
Occupied Units
Built Prior to 1970
32
895
99
75
NIA 32
2,623 3,518
333 432
250 324
5,255 7,365
105 140
Estimated # of Units w/Lead-based Paint 79 105
Total Estimated Lead -Based Paint Units 186
Note: HUD CHAS data is not available for housing units built from 1970-197f
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; U.S. Department of HUD, SOCDS Data
355
12,620
245
184
540
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 MR:
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% MR:
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.
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Renter-
Owner-
Total
Housing Units by Affordability
Occupied
Occupied
Units
Units
Units
0%-30% of MFI
Occupied Units
344
N/A
344
Built Prior to 1970
43
N/A
43
Estimated # of Units w/Lead-based Paint
30%-50% of MFI
Occupied Units
Built Prior to 1970
Estimated # of Units w/Lead-based Paint
50%-80% of MFI
Occupied Units
Built Prior to 1970
32
895
99
75
NIA 32
2,623 3,518
333 432
250 324
5,255 7,365
105 140
Estimated # of Units w/Lead-based Paint 79 105
Total Estimated Lead -Based Paint Units 186
Note: HUD CHAS data is not available for housing units built from 1970-197f
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; U.S. Department of HUD, SOCDS Data
355
12,620
245
184
540
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 MR:
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% MR:
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.
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50-<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
%
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.
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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.
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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.
TahlP 76 Tntals Numher of Units
Program Type
Certificate
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project-
based
Tenant-
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
# of units vouchers
available
100
94
0
0
0
# of accessible units
*includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home
Transition
Data Source: PIC (PIH 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the
extent those services are use to complement services targeted to homeless persons
There are programs that help to address other aspects of homelessness from the programs
mentioned earlier. 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.
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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 CoQ. 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.
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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.
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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 AI within the next year.
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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.
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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.
TahlP 7R RusinPss Activitv
Business by Sector
Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers
Share of
Jobs
Jobs less
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
41288
12
10
-2
Transportation and Warehousing
779
427
2
1
-1
Wholesale Trade
4,543
16,408
13
38
26
Total
33,554
40,494
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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
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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%
Tota/
45,181
1000/0
Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment
In Labor Force
18-24 yrs
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
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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
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Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS
Educational Attainment — Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment
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
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• 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.
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• 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.
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Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS)?
[Lire]
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
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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
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• 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%.
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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.
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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.
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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 Delivery 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
during the development of the housing market analysis and in discussions with area
affordable housing stakeholders.
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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
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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
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Amount
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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
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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.
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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
Services
Available in theTargeted
Community T
to
Homeless
Targeted to People
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
Training
X
Healthcare
X
HIV/AIDS
Life Skills
Mental Health Counseling
X
Transportation
Other
Other
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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. THIN 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.
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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
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93
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 Al
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.
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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 longterm, supportive housing program.
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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.
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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.
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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
• W BCO
• 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.
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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 85.401 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
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for all agencies and frequent unofficial visits are made at participating agencies throughout the
year.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015)
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 8/31/2016
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
* 1. Type of Submission:
❑ Preapplication
® Application
❑ Changed/Corrected Application
' 2. Type of Application: " If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
F� New
® Continuation ' Other (Specify):
F-] Revision
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier.
08/16/2014
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier.
B14MC480514
TX484674
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
' a. Legal Name: CITY OF ROUND ROCK
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
* c. Organizational DUNS:
1027407920000
74-6017485
d. Address:
' Streetl: 221 EAST MAIN STREET
Streetl:
' City: ROUND ROCK
County/Parish: WILLIAMSON
' State:
TX: Texas
Province:
'Country:
USA: UNITED STATES
' Zip / Postal Code: 78664-5244
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
CDBG
FINANCE
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mrs . ` First Name:
Middle Name: G,
ELIZABETH
' Last Name: ALVARADO
Suffix:
Title: CDBG COORDINATOR
Organizational Affiliation:
MUNICIPALITY
*Telephone Number: 512-341-3328
Fax Number: 512-341-3301
'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
CFDA Title:
CDBG ENTITLEMENT GRANT
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
* Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
r014 -FY 2018 CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2014-2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments I I Delete Attach I View Attachments
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant 31ST ' b. Program/Project 31ST
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: 10/01/2014 ' b. End Date: 09/30/2015
18. Estimated Funding ($):
• a. Federal 502, 576.00
• b. Applicant
• c. State
• d. Local
• e. Other
• f. Program Income
•g. TOTAL 502,576.00
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
El a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
D 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
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21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications— 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)
•1AGREE
•• The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. . • First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name: 117 Y 11
Suffix:
* Title:}y{�g
•Telephone Number: 512-218-5410 Fax Number: 512-218-7097
*Email: mayormcgraw@roundrocktexas.gov
• Signature of Authorized Representative:
• Date Signed:
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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:
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
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 h section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
'm 1 Mreguons at 2 CFR Part 135.
ea?Z' Signature/Authorized Official
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.
i
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 jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable
housing;
Signature/Authorized Official 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.
City Manager
Title
Date
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:
For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction,
substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,
For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
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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.
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