CM-07-06-102Certification of Consistency
with the Consolidated Plan
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
crrtify that the proposed activities/projects nt plicate!: lit consistent with the jurisdiction's current. approved Consolidated Plan,
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Signature:
Williamson County Leasing Assistance Program
Executive Summary
Williamson County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation and encompasses over
1100 square miles. In 2005, the population was estimated to be 333,457 people. Williamson
County is home to large urban cities such as Round Rock (pop. 84,952) and small rural
communities such as Weir (pop. 637), and this extraordinary mix of communities brings with it
unique issues with regards to homelessness.
Historically, Williamson County has a small town facade. However, significant population
growth over the past ten years has left the local towns desperately attempting to keep up with the
increasing pace of the area. Williamson County was the 12th fastest growing county in the
United States, with a 21.5% increase in population, from 2000 to 2003.
Williamson County in 2004 was also home to four of the one hundred fastest growing cities in
U.S.
• #5: Leander +53.5%
• #7: Cedar Park +45%
• #65: Round Rock +20.8%
• #97: Georgetown +16.9
The City of Georgetown serves as the County seat and is centrally located within the County
boundaries. The southern half of the County represents a bustling urban area with plenty of high
tech and other business and education opportunities. The eastern part of the County is comprised
of multi-ethnic and multi -cultural communities. The western part of the County is comprised of
several fast growing rural communities where new construction has become a way of life, and
the northern portion of the County is largely rural but contains pockets of significant small town
growth.
With regard to housing, the prospects for affordable housing are discouraging. Currently, there
is a surplus in rental stock. However, this is not true when looking specifically at affordable
housing units. Continued economic growth in the area indicates rising rental costs in a
community where renters already cannot afford decent housing at fair market rent. Lack of
affordable housing is particularly worrisome as the number of low- to moderate income
households in this community continues to increase with the rise in service sector jobs. With the
demand for affordable housing, pressures will persist in outstripping supply. This trend can only
lead to increased numbers of households living in cost burdened, overcrowded and/or
substandard housing, or homeless. The elderly, disabled and lower income smaller family
households indicate a significant proportion of cost burdened housing problems and lower
income larger family households show overcrowding.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) within the County routinely experience waiting lists for
Section 8 or public housing apartments, some waiting lists up to three years long. The inability
to accurately determine the status of available units is a high priority for local PHAs. None of
the PHAs in the county have any type of emergency housing or preference for those households
that are homeless.
Numerous social and public services needs have been identified to address social and public
services which includes collaborating with partners, local social service organizations and other
entities to:
• Provide job training services to residents of the County,
• Provide support for youth program services
• Promote and increase the number of county support programs that provide support Local
efforts directed at the development of a transportation program to support senior citizens
and employment and training in the un -served areas of the County
• Support and enhance where possible life skills training programs offered through
Williamson County
• Collaborate with mental health care providers to increase access to services persons
residing in unincorporated
• Support those entities that support fair housing counseling
• Support those entities that can increase the amount of affordable housing in the County
The unprecedented growth and the mix of rural and urban cities have fostered the necessity for a
collaborative approach to addressing public services needs throughout the county. Based on this
model, the Georgetown Housing Authority (GHA), a member of the Austin/ Travis County
Continuum of Care, has partnered with other members of the Williamson County Homeless Task
Force to create the Williamson County Leasing Assistance Program (WCLAP).
WCLAP is a transitional housing program, created to suit the continually growing homeless
population in Williamson County. It is designed to assist homeless families and individuals
throughout the county, regardless of the geographic area. The WCLAP is modeled after the
Housing Choice Voucher Program, a program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development which provides rental assistance to lower-income families for privately owned
rental units. However, the WCLAP includes a case -management component that will allow
households to receive the life skills necessary to live independently after the housing assistance
is over.
As the lead applicant for the 2007 Continuum of Care grant funds, the Georgetown Housing
Authority (GHA) will apply for the $190,200 for use for transitional rental assistance for
individuals and/or families within Williamson County. GHA will administer the funds through
its main office in Georgetown. Participating services organizations (PSOs) in the WCLAP will
be able to use the funds for rental assistance for homeless individuals and/or families in their
programs for up to two years. The rental assistance will pay 100% of rent for the first twelve
months. For the second twelve months, the individual/ family will pay 25% of their income
towards their rent, and WCLAP will pay the remainder.
The PSOs play a vital role in the WCLAP by providing the services and case management to
each household to assist them in acquiring the skills, education, employment and permanent
housing necessary to become self-sufficient. There will be one lead PSO in each geographic area
in Williamson County.
North and Central Williamson County — The Caring Place
East Williamson County — The Interagency Support Council of East Williamson County
West Williamson County — WBCO, Inc.
South Williamson County — Round Rock Serving Center
In addition, the Hope Alliance will be the Lead PSO for homeless individuals and families who
have been victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Each lead PSO will be the point of entry for the WCLAP program. Individuals and families will
be referred to the lead PSO in there area for initial determination of eligibility. The PSO will
determine if the family is eligible for the WCLAP program and forward the family to GHA for
final eligibility. GHA will perform the screening for the family and if the family is eligible, will
inform the PSO. The PSO is then responsible for assisting the family with locating a unit. When
a suitable unit is located, the GHA will inspect the unit and insure that the home meets federal
standards for livability. GHA, the family and the landlord will sign a rental contract for twelve
months. The PSO will provide the family with case -management services and assistance to
ensure that the family has access to all the things necessary to become self-sufficient within
twenty four months, and the PSO will aid the family in transitioning to more permanent housing.
Units subsidized under the WCLAP will be private units within each community, or units
already designated for transitional housing through a PSO. The WCLAP will provide rents for
units based on the fair market rents in the area, as verified by GHA. Landlords will be required to
sign a twelve month lease with the tenant and GHA, and will be required to maintain the units
according to Uniform Condition Standards protocol. GHA will inspect the units every six months
to ensure that the tenants are maintaining the units in accordance to the lease contract.
Each lead PSO will be responsible for working with the individuals and families assisted in the
program and helping them transition to more permanent housing. The first requirement of the
family will be applying for permanent housing through a local Housing Authority or other
housing provider. The PSO will also work with the family to create a service plan which will
outline the steps the family will take over a period no longer than twenty-four months to move
from transitional housing to permanent housing and to become self-sufficient. The PSOs will
help the family apply for basic assistance programs and other community programs and help
empower the family to live independently after their exit from the program.
PSOs will meet at least every other month to review the progress of the families in the program
and to work collectively to address barriers the PSO and participating family may be facing. This
will ensure that if a family in one geographic area is lacking in services, a PSO in another area
may be able to provide assistance or referrals.
WCLAP housing will be set up as an interim stay for veterans with disabling conditions. During
their stay in transitional housing, the case manager will advocate for the client to receive SSI or
SSDI, medical care and ensure they are placed on the waiting lists for more permanent
supportive housing. Referrals will be made to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission as
appropriate. Any and all resources will be contacted to encourage involvement or support with
residents for the purpose of improving their quality of life during their stay in transitional
housing, and after their discharge into a more permanent residence.
The program will include:
1) Criteria to determine eligible individuals/ families
2) Referral mechanisms so that each PSO with the WCHTF can refer an individual or family
to GHA for possible assistance
3) Commitment of services and case -management from each PO to assist referred
individuals in becoming self-sufficient and no longer dependent on the transitional rental
assistance
4) Commitments from landlords to rent to eligible individuals and families and receive the
rent subsidy from GHA
5) Commitment from GHA that they will inspect the units, ensure that rents meet
affordability guidelines and all other items required for the application and administration
of the funds
6) Commitments from every member of the WCHTF that they will meet at least on a
quarterly basis and share services to ensure that each participating individual or family
has access to all the services necessary to become self-sufficient and move to permanent
housing within two years
Several of the PSOs already possess some sort of transitional housing program, but the efforts
have been individualized to the different regions of the county and sporadic, at best. The
WCLAP will provide a centralized administrative point for administering the grant, and the
Homeless Task Force will aid PSOs in linking various services and resources to ensure that
households will be able to access and receive all the assistance they need. Each PSO has
committed services and resources for the WCLAP, exceeding a 200% leveraging match as
evidence of their commitment to this project.
The goal of the WCLAP is to create and maintain a program that addresses the needs of the
homeless population throughout Williamson County, while ensuring that assistance is available
to families in the entire area. For Williamson County, this is an innovative approach to a regional
problem and will lay the foundation for future collaborations to address the growing crisis of
homelessness in our county.
OMB Approval No. 2506-0112
(exp. 3/31/10)
Exhibit 2: HUD Homeless Programs Project Application
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
OMB Approval No. 2506-0112
(exp. 3/31/10)
The information collection requirements contained in this application have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). This agency may not collect this information, and you are
not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Information is submitted in accordance with the regulatory authority contained in each program rule. The information
will be used to rate applications, determine eligibility, and establish grant amounts.
Selection of applications for funding under the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance are based on rating factors listed in the Notice of
Fund Availability (NOFA), which is published each year to announce the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance funding round. The
information collected in the application form will only be collected for specific funding competitions.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to 30 hours including the time for reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
To the extent that any information collected is of a confidential nature, there will be compliance with Privacy Act requirements. However,
the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance application does not request the submission of such information.
Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C.
1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802)
Form HUD -40090-2 1
OMB Approval No. 2506-0112
(exp. 3/31/10)
Section I: Project Summary Information
Part A: General Project Information (All Proiects
1. Project Priority Number
(From Project Priority Chart
in Exhibit/):
Previous Grant Number:
3. If renewal, list
previous grant number
& project identifier
number (PIN): PIN Number:
2. /A New Project
❑ Renewal Project
❑ Check box if project is a
p J
#1 Priority Samaritan Bonus
Project
4. HUD -Defined CoC Name:
5. CoC Number:
Austin/ Travis County Continuum of Care
TX -503
6. Applicant's Organization Name (Legal Name from SF -424)
8. Applicant's DUNS Number
Housing Authority of the City of Georgetown
(From SF -424):
7. ❑ Check box if Applicant is a Faith -Based Organization
// Check box if Applicant has ever received a federal grant, either directly from
78-222-9942
a federal agency or through a state/local agency
9. Project Applicant's Address (From SF -424)
10. Applicant's Employer
Street: P. O. Box 60
Identification Number (EIN) (From
City: Georgetown State: TX Zip: 78627
SF -424): 74-1536934
11. Contact person of Project Applicant: (From SF -424) '
Name: Naomi C. Walker Phone number: 512.863.5565
12../ Check box if Project
Title: Executive Director Fax number: 512.869.3475
Applicant is the same as Project
Email Address:
Sponsor
naomi@georgetownha.org
13. Project Name:
14. Project's location 6 -digit
Williamson County Leasing Assistance Program
Geographic Code: 489491
15. Project Address (S+C SRAs, if multiple sites list all addresses including):
Street: P. O. Box 60
18. ./ Check box if Energy Star is
used in this project
City: Georgetown State: TX Zip: 78627
19. Project Congressional District(s):
16. ❑ Check box if project is located in a Rural Area
17. If project contains housing units, are these units: / / Leased? ❑ Owned?
31
20. Project Sponsor's Organization Name (If different from Applicant)
22. Sponsor's DUNS Number:
21. ❑ Check box if Project Sponsor is a Faith -Based Organization
❑ Check box if Project Sponsor has ever received a federal grant, either
directly from a federal agency or through a state/local agency
23. Project Sponsor's Address (if different from Applicant)
24. Sponsor's Employer
Street:
Identification Number (EIN):
City: State: Zip:
25. Contact person of Project Sponsor (if different from Applicant)
Name: Phone number:
Title: Fax number:
Email Address:
Form HUD -40090-2 0
OMB Approval No. Pending
Part B: Project Summary Budget
B1. Supportive Housing Pro ram (SHP) (All SHP Proiects
a. SHP Program
c. Grant Term*
1
(Check only one
box)
❑
3 Years
b. Component Types (Check only one
box)
/ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Safe Haven/TH
❑ M
TH PH SSO HMIS ❑ Safe Haven/PH
Year 2 Years
d. Proposed
SHP Activities
e. SHP Dollars
Request
f. Cash Match
g. Totals
(Col. e + Col. f)
1. Acquisition
2. Rehabilitation
3. New Construction
4. Subtotal
(Lines 1 through 3)
5. Real Property Leasing
From Leasing Budget Chart
$190,200
$190,200
6. Supportive Services
From Supportive Services Budget Chart
7. Operations
From Operating Budget Chart
8. HMIS
From HMIS Budget Chart
9. SHP Request
(Subtotal lines 4 through 8)
$190,200
Total
Cash Match
Total Budget
(Total SHP
Request + Total
Cash Match)
10. Administrative Costs
(Up to 5% of line 9)
11. Total SHP Request
(Total lines 9 and 10)
$190,200
$190,200
New projects must be 2 or 3 years, except new HMIS projects and new hold harmless reallocation projects, which
can be 1, 2 or 3 years.
form IIUD-40090-4
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Part C: Point in Time Housing and Participants Chart
All Proiects Except Dedicated HMIS Proiects
1. Housing Type*
(Check all that apply)lb.
la. A Multi -family
Facility
�1
Scattered Site
❑ Single-family
❑ Congregate
❑Project Based
2. Units, Bedrooms, Beds
a. Current
Level
(Point -in -Time)
b. New Effort or
Change in Effort
(If Applicable)
c. Projected
Level
(column a + col. b)
Number of Units
40%
11
11
Number of Bedrooms
21
21
Number of Beds
30
30
3. Participants
a. Number of Households with
Dependent Children
6
6
i. Number of adults
6
6
ii. Number of children
20
20
iii. Number of disabled persons
0
0
b. Number of Households
without Dependent Children
5
5
i. Number of disabled persons
2
2
ii. Of all disabled persons, number
of chronically homeless
0
0
*Housing Types: Multi -family (apartments, duplexes, SROs, other buildings with 2 or more units); Single-family;
Congregate Facility (dormitory, barracks, shared -living).
Part D: Targeted Subpopulations
(All Projects Except Dedicated HMIS Projects)
List the approximate percentages for each homeless subpopulation you expect to serve. If you expect to
serve subpopulations that fit more then one category (i.e. Severely Mentally 111 Persons with Chronic
Substance Abuse), you may place overlapping approximate percentages on the appropriate lines. If this
is a #1 priority project, it must serve 100% chronically homeless persons to receive the Samaritan
bonus.
1. Homeless Subpopulations
2. Approximate Percentages (%)
Chronically Homeless (as defined by HUD)
Severely Mentally 111
15%
Chronic Substance Abusers
15%
Veterans
30%
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
40%
Unaccompanied Youth
(Under 18 years of age)
form HUD -40090-4 2
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Part F: Project Leveraging Chart (All Projects)
HUD homeless program funding is limited and can provide only a portion of the resources needed to
successfully address the needs of homeless families and individuals. HUD encourages applicants to
use supplemental resources, including state and local appropriated funds, to address homeless needs.
Please be aware that undocumented leveraging claims may result in a re -scoring of your
application and possible withdrawal of your conditional award(s). For further instructions for
filling out this section, see the Instructions section.
Type of
Contribution
Source of:
Contribution
Identify Source
(G)
Government*
or (P) Private
Date of
Written
Commitment
Value of
Written
Commitment
Example: Child Care
CDBG
G
2/15/06
$10,000
Client intake, initial assessment; case
management; basic needs including food,
clothing, medical services, and assistance
with utilities
The Caring Place
P
5/8/07
$30,000
Administrative support and collaborative
assistance
United Way of
Williamson County
P
5/8/07
$4,495
Basic needs including food, clothing,
medical assistance, and assistance with
utilities, gasoline, and transportation
Round Rock Serving
Center
P
5/8/07
$32,560
Chemical dependency assessments and
referrals to appropriate resources;
participation in prevention programs; short-
term intervention counseling
LifeSteps
P
5/8/07
$2,500
Primary health care services
Lone Star Circle of
Care
P
5/8/07
$33,350
Client intake and initial assessment; case
management; basic needs including food,
clothing, medical services, and assistance
with utilities
Interagency Support
Council of East
Williamson County
P/ G
5/8/07
$52,400
Client intake and initial assessment; case
management; basic needs including food,
clothing, medical services, and assistance
with utilities and deposits; legal advocacy;
counseling
Hope Alliance
P/ G
5/8/07
$55,962
Client intake, initial assessment; case
management; basic needs including food,
clothing, medical services, and assistance
with utilities
WBCO, Inc.
P/ G
5/8/07
$15,600
Basic needs including food, clothing,
medical assistance, and assistance with
utilities, gasoline, and transportation
Hill Country
Community Ministrie
P
5/8/07
$30,000
Counseling, mental health assessments and
case management services
Williamson County
Mobile Outreach
G
5/8/07
$6,240
Job assistance, information and referral
services
Rural Capital Area
Workforce
Development Board
G
5/8/07
$61,655
Administration of the SHP program; unit
inspections; participation in HMIS and all
associated costs
Georgetown Housing
Authority
G
5/8/07
$57,250
*Government sources are appropriated dollars.
TOTAL:
$ 382,012
form HUD -40090-4 3
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Part G: Project Participation and Data Coverage in Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS)
(All Projects Except Dedicated HMIS Projects)
1. Is this project providing client level data to
upload/integration at least annually? ❑ Yes
the HMIS either through direct data entry or data
/1 No
a. If no, when does the project anticipate
providing client level data to the HMIS? If
not applicable, briefly explain.
06/2008 (mm/yyyy)
b. If yes, is the client level data collected on all
persons served by the project provided to the HMIS?
❑ Yes ❑ No
form HUD -40090-4 4
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Section II: Project Budgets
Part I: SHP Project Budgets (All SHP Projects as Applicable)
Il. SHP Leasin e Bud et (All SHP Proiects with Leasin
Leased Unit(s) for Housing and/or Services
a. Name of metropolitan or non -metropolitan Fair Market Rent (FMR) area:
Austin — Round Rock MSA
b. New Projects Only,
For Renewal Projects,
check the appropriate box that relates your rent to the published FMR.
skip to items c -g.
FMR (PHA approval letter must be attached).
(HUD approval letter must be attached)_.
1 1% to 99% of FMR
❑ 100% of FMR
❑ 101% to 110% of
❑ Greater than 110%
c. Size of Units
d. Number
of Units
e. HUD Paid
Amount
f. Number of
Months
g. Totals
SRO
24 =
$
0 Bedroom
3
550
24 =
$39,600
1 Bedroom
2
600
24 =
$28,800
2 Bedrooms
3
725
24 =
$52,200
3 Bedrooms
2
900
24 =
$43,200
4 Bedrooms
1
1100
24 =
$26,400
5 Bedrooms
24 =
$
6 Bedrooms
24 =
$
Other:
24 =
$
h. Totals:
11
=
$190,200
Leased Structure(s)
for Housing and/or Services - No Applicable FMR
Structure 1
1 X 1 =
$
Address:
Street:
City: State: Zip:
Structure 2
y <_1 x
=
$
Address:
Street:
City: State: Zip:
form HUD -40090-4 5
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Section III: New Project Narratives
Part K: General Project Narrative Information
(All New Projects Except Dedicated HMIS Projects)
1. Provide a general description of the new project. (use less than one-half page).
The Georgetown Housing Authority, in partnership with social service organizations throughout
Williamson County, will use the SHP funds to provide rental assistance to homeless individuals and
families within the Williamson County area.
The GHA will administer the program in conjunction with its Housing Choice Voucher program.
Participating service organizations (PSOs) will refer eligible individuals to the GHA for possible
assistance. GHA will screen the referred individuals using screening criteria modified from the
Housing Choice Voucher program. If the individual or family is eligible for assistance and assistance
is available, the PSOs will work with the family to locate a suitable rental unit for a term of no longer
than 24 months. The PSO will coordinate with the landlord of the unit to ensure that the landlord
meets the criteria set forth under the Housing Choice Voucher program. The landlord, the tenant and
the GHA will sign a lease contract for a fair market rent. The GHA will subsidize the full amount of
rent for the first 12 months. For the second twelve months, the individual or family will be required to
pay 25% of their income towards their rent, and GHA will subsidize the remainder. The PSO will be
responsible for working with the tenant to ensure that they:
1) Apply for permanent housing assistance in their area
2) Have access to services and funds for basic needs
3) Work to secure employment
4) Counseling and case -management from initial entry into the program and after they locate
permanent housing
2. Enter the percentage of homeless participants(s) that will be served (N/A for dedicated HMIS
projects):
10% Persons who came from the street or other locations not meant for human habitation.*
60% Persons who came from Emergency Shelters.*
30% Persons in TH who came directly from the street or Emergency Shelters.*
100% Total of above percentages. If the total is less than 100%, describe very specifically
where the other persons you propose to serve would be coming from, and how these persons
would meet the HUD homeless definition (use less than one-quarter page).
*This includes persons who ordinarily sleep in one of the above places but are spending a short
time (30 consecutive days or less) in a jail, hospital, or other institution.
3. Describe the outreach plan to bring these homeless participants into the project.
The PSOs will be responsible for referring potentially qualified individuals to the GHA. If a homeless
individual or family goes to any Housing Authority, housing provider, or service organization in
Williamson County, and that housing provider or service organization is not a participating PSO, the
HA or provider will refer the family to the lead PSO in their area. Those lead PSOs will be:
form HUD -40090-4 6
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
The Caring Place in Central and North Williamson County
WBCO in West Williamson County
Interagency Support Council in East Williamson County
Round Rock Serving Center in South Williamson County
Hope Alliance for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Victims
4.
Will basic community amenities (e.g., medical facilities, grocery store, recreation facilities,
schools, etc.) be readily accessible (e.g., walking distance, near bus line, etc.) to your clients?
0 Yes, very accessible ❑ Somewhat accessible ❑ Not accessible
5.
For transitional housing component only:
List the program's maximum allowable length of stay: 24 months
6.
For permanent housing for persons with disabilities component where more than 16
persons will reside in a structure: Describe what local market conditions necessitate the
development of a project of this size and how the housing will be integrated into the
neighborhood. N/A
7.
For Shelter Plus Care TRA projects only: N/A
Will participants be required to live in particular structures or units during the first year and in a
particular area within the locality in subsequent years, or to live in a particular area for the
entire period of participation? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Explain how and why the project will implement this requirement (use less than one-half page).
8.
For Section 8 SRO projects only: N/A
a. Describe the rehabilitation proposed for the property and the responsibility you and any
other organizations will have in operating and maintaining the property.
b. Include a photograph of the building to be assisted with the address (street, city, zip) on the
photograph.
c. For Non -PHA applicants you must submit a certification letter from the PHA that will
administer the rental assistance. Please refer to the instructions for letter content.
9.
(SHP ONLY) Will your proposed project use an existing homeless facility or incorporate
activities that you are currently providing? r Yes ❑ No
If Yes, check one or more of the activities below that describe your proposed project.
Facilities that you are currently operating and activities you are currently undertaking to
serve homeless persons may only receive SHP funding for the four purposes listed below.
My project will:
a Increase the number of homeless persons served.
►1 Provide additional supportive services for residents of supportive housing and/or homeless
persons not residing in supportive housing.
❑ Bring existing facilities up to a level that meets state and local government health and
safety standards. Please explain.
❑ Replace the loss of nonrenewable funding from private, Federal, or other sources (except
from the state or local government), which will cease on or before the end of 2008.
form HUD -40090-4 7
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
By law, no SHP funds may be used to replace state or local government funds previously used,
or designated for use, to assist homeless persons [see 24 CFR 583.150(a)].
If this (fourth) box is checked, you must fully describe the following in order to be
eligible for funding:
a. The source of the nonrenewable funding, indicating that it is not under the control of
the State or local government.
b. Why it is nonrenewable.
c. When it will cease.
d. Document the specific steps you took to obtain other funding, why there are no other
sources of funding and why, without the SHP assistance, the activity will cease.
Part L: Supportive Services the Participants Will Receive
(All New Projects Except Dedicated HMTS Projects)
1. Indicate the type and frequency of the proposed supportive services that would fit the needs
of the participants (regardless of the resources that will be used to pay for the services):
Supportive Service
Daily
Weekly
Bi -monthly
Monthly
Other
® Outreach
X
X
X
X
X
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form HUD -40090-4 8
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Part M: Accessing Permanent Housing
(All New Projects Except Dedicated HMIS Projects)
1. Describe specifically how participants will be assisted both to obtain and also remain in
permanent housing.
Williamson County encompasses a large geographic area, with both urban and rural cities with
populations ranging from several hundred to tens of thousands. Each Participating Service
Organization (PSO) will be required to work with the individual or family to obtain permanent
housing through one of three methods:
1) For cities with Housing Authorities or other housing providers, the individual or family will be
required to submit an application for housing assistance through the Housing Authority or
housing provider in their serving area. The Housing Authorities and/or housing providers located
in Williamson County are:
Georgetown Housing Authority - Georgetown
Round Rock Housing Authority - Round Rock
Taylor Housing Authority - Taylor
Granger Housing Authority - Granger
Bartlett Housing Authority — Bartlett
WBCO, Inc. - Leander
2) Individuals and families will also be encouraged to apply for affordable housing units
throughout Williamson County. In addition to the cities listed above, Cedar Park is home to
several affordable housing developments that are available to clients.
3) For cities that don't have an affordable housing provider or developments, clients will work
closely with the referring PSO to determine if permanent housing is available and/or accessible
in their geographic areas. If there is not housing available, the client will work with the PSO to
find a unit close to the supportive services they will most likely be partaking in.
Once a family is in permanent housing, they will remain under the case management of the PSO
for a minimum of six months to ensure that they remain employed and have access to continued
services and assistance.
form HUD -40090-4 9
(3/2006)
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Basic Needs
Part M: Accessing Permanent Housing
(All New Projects Except Dedicated HMIS Projects)
1. Describe specifically how participants will be assisted both to obtain and also remain in
permanent housing.
Williamson County encompasses a large geographic area, with both urban and rural cities with
populations ranging from several hundred to tens of thousands. Each Participating Service
Organization (PSO) will be required to work with the individual or family to obtain permanent
housing through one of three methods:
1) For cities with Housing Authorities or other housing providers, the individual or family will be
required to submit an application for housing assistance through the Housing Authority or
housing provider in their serving area. The Housing Authorities and/or housing providers located
in Williamson County are:
Georgetown Housing Authority - Georgetown
Round Rock Housing Authority - Round Rock
Taylor Housing Authority - Taylor
Granger Housing Authority - Granger
Bartlett Housing Authority — Bartlett
WBCO, Inc. - Leander
2) Individuals and families will also be encouraged to apply for affordable housing units
throughout Williamson County. In addition to the cities listed above, Cedar Park is home to
several affordable housing developments that are available to clients.
3) For cities that don't have an affordable housing provider or developments, clients will work
closely with the referring PSO to determine if permanent housing is available and/or accessible
in their geographic areas. If there is not housing available, the client will work with the PSO to
find a unit close to the supportive services they will most likely be partaking in.
Once a family is in permanent housing, they will remain under the case management of the PSO
for a minimum of six months to ensure that they remain employed and have access to continued
services and assistance.
form HUD -40090-4 9
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Part N: Participant Self -Sufficiency
(All New Projects Except Dedicated HMIS Projects)
1. Describe specifically how participants will be assisted both to increase their employment and/or
income and to maximize their ability to live independently.
Each family will have a sponsoring PSO which will be responsible for ensuring that the family
becomes self-sufficient within twenty four months. Each PSO will employ a slightly different
method, based on their services. In general, during their stay in transitional housing, the household
will be assigned a case manager who will provide a minimum of one home visit per month and
individualized case management services for the entire family. These services will include a
family centered service plan and discussion of long and short-term goal setting for the entire
family related that includes employment, education or both. The case manager will facilitate
referrals into programs that may provide the education or certification that will assist the resident
to achieve their goals. The case manager will monitor compliance with the service plan.
Residents of transitional housing will be assisted by their case manager with regards to the
guidelines and qualifications of the various community resources available for assistance with the
intention of empowering the client to live self sufficiently after discharge. The case manager will
also make appropriate referrals for other household members to ensure that all needs have been
met. This includes referrals to MI-IMR, substance abuse programs, Medicare or Medicaid
programs, food stamps, CCMS, and other services. Follow through with referrals for all household
members will be encouraged by the case manager in order to comply with requirements of the
transitional housing arrangement.
The Rural Capital Area Workforce Center is the county agency responsible for the design and
implementation of the workforce center system. They will provide all households with assistance in
locating employment through the various centers located in Williamson County. Family members
will have access to interne, copiers, fax and phones for their use and staff will assist residents with
job searching and maneuvering the state's job matching system, Work in Texas. They will also
serve as a mechanism for locating various training and educational programs to assist families in
gaining skills necessary to enter the workforce.
PSOs will meet at least every two months to review the progress of the families in the program and
to work collectively to address barriers the PSO and participating family may be facing. This will
ensure that if a family in one geographic area is lacking in services, a PSO in another area may be
able to provide assistance or referrals.
2. If you are proposing to serve persons with disabling conditions, please describe how this project
will assist these persons to address their needs.
Transitional housing will be set up as an interim stay for individuals with disabling conditions.
During their stay in transitional housing, the case manager will advocate for the client to receive
SSI or SSDI and medical care and ensure they are placed on the waiting lists for more permanent
supportive housing. Referrals will be made to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission as appropriate.
Any and all resources will be contacted to encourage involvement or support with residents for the
purpose of improving their quality of life during their stay in transitional housing, and after their
discharge into a more permanent residence.
form HUD -40090-4 10
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
While the Georgetown Housing Authority does not offer a waiting list preference for disabled
persons, the Housing Authority of the City of Taylor does employ a preference for disabled
persons. Households that qualify for these preferences will be assisted by their PSO in gathering the
required documentation to verify the preference for the purposes of applying for permanent
housing.
form HUD -40090-4 1 1
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Part 0: Experience Narrative (All New Projects)
1. List the specific type and length of experience of all organizations involved in implementing the
proposed project, including the project sponsor, housing and supportive service providers, and
any key subcontractors. Describe experience directly related to their role in the proposed project
as well as their overall experience working with homeless people. For projects contracting for
and overseeing the construction or rehabilitation of housing or administering rental assistance,
describe experience, as applicable. A project sponsor must meet the same eligibility standards as
applicants.
The Georgetown Housing Authority (GHA) was created in 1967 and has administered affordable
housing assistance for almost forty years. GHA is the primary organization in Georgetown for
assistance with affordable housing, either through direct assistance or referrals to other local low-
income housing providers. In administering its housing programs, GHA has extensive experience in
managing its projects and programs, to include all admissions functions, daily operations of its
properties, and all functions related to apartment management and maintenance. Currently, GHA
manages three programs for affordable housing: 1) Public Housing (158 families and individuals);
2) Housing Choice Voucher program (87 families); and 3) Section 8 New Construction (60
families). Their staff have been trained in all aspects of HUD rules and regulations for all
admissions and continued occupancy programs, and both Housing Quality Standards and Uniform
Physical Conditions Standards protocols. In the past, GHA has worked with homeless families who
apply for permanent housing programs to determine eligibility and placement into one of their three
housing programs.
GHA also has a long history of partnering with local agencies to provide services for its residents.
GHA has partnered with the Stonehaven Senior Center since 1973 to provide services on GHA's
public housing site for elderly residents in Williamson County. GHA also has worked with the City
of Georgetown police department to track and monitor criminal activity; The Caring Place to assist
with rent and utility payments; the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to assist
with disabled clients in need of services, case management or medication assistance; various home
health care agencies to provide home assistance; the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown to provide
after-school programs for the youth of Georgetown; and various churches, non -profits, local service
organizations, and businesses to provide assistance to its residents.
Participating Service Organizations:
The Caring Place (TCP) is the only nonprofit agency providing emergency assistance of food,
rent, utilities, clothing, and medical services to residents of Georgetown and northern Williamson
County. Since 1985, TCP has delivered emergency services to individuals and families. TCP also
provides individualized case management services to clients with the goal of helping them achieve
self-sufficiency.
The Caring Place was founded by the Ministerial Alliance in the 1980's, and has maintained the
support of local churches and civic organizations in the community. The mission of The Caring
Place has always been to assist community members with basic needs such as food, clothing and
financial assistance. For this reason, The Caring Place volunteers and staff have experience with
working with the homeless or near homeless. Recipients of the services of the Caring Place often
form HUD -40090-4 12
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
find themselves in emergent crisis situations. When food, clothing or financial assistance for rent,
utilities, or other expense would be sufficient and effective it is provided by a Caring Place
caseworker, but in more chronic situations where the recipient might benefit from longer term, more
involved services, they are referred to case management. Case management or enrollment in the
Self Sufficiency Series at The Caring Place means that person will benefit from longer term services
that may include group work, individual advocacy or support, money management classes, energy
conservation classes, employment search or coaching, or classes for ongoing physical or emotional
healthy living. The Caring Place is also one of the partner agencies for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Fresh produce is given to the public every first, third and fifth Monday of the month. The homeless
population has always been assisted on a transient basis with food, clothes or transportation as
needed, and during times of harsh and inclement weather, The Caring Place will pay for hotel
lodging. TCP provides services to over 35,000 individuals each year and over 2,500 of these receive
individual case management services.
Hope Alliance is Williamson County's Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program. Founded
in 1984, Hope Alliance is dedicated to empowering victims of family violence, sexual assault, and
other violent crimes through support and advocacy, while promoting community awareness,
compassion, and responsibility for creating a safer community.
Currently, Hope Alliance provides outreach services, case management, mental health and
counseling services, and emergency shelter to domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The
shelter can house up to 35 individuals, and Hope Alliance also assists 2-4 families a month with
hotel stays. Last year, Hope Alliance served over 780 individuals through their emergency shelter,
and more than half were children. They also provide legal advocacy, counseling, support groups and
assistance with basic needs. Hope Alliance also has two transitional housing programs, and serves
approximately 20 families through this program. One of the requirements to participate in the
transitional housing programs is that the head of household must be employed or working towards
gainful employment. Hope Alliance assists clients in their efforts towards independent living by
referring them to the Texas Workforce Commission for job training and employment, and by
offering in-house resume -writing, interview practice, and business appropriate attire.
The Round Rock Area Serving Center is a nonprofit social services agency and food pantry that
serves the Round Rock, Hutto, and Wells Branch neighborhood in neighboring Travis County. The
Serving Center has been providing assistance since 1986. In addition to the food pantry, the Round
Rock Area Serving Center also provides Coats for Kids and Computers for Kids programs, the
community gardens, and financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, temporary lodging,
and prescriptions. The agency is staffed by 200 volunteers, pays an Executive Director and
caseworker, and is supported by local churches, civic groups, businesses, the United Way of
Williamson County, and the community of Round Rock.
The Round Rock Area Serving Center provides food from a food pantry every two weeks. Clothing
vouchers are issued every two months, and furniture vouchers are issued for those families in
emergency situations. Financial assistance is also available for utility bills, prescriptions, gasoline,
transportation and temporary shelter. In 2006, a total of 51,297 people were assisted at the Serving
Center, and the caseload increased by 26% for programs for under -privileged, low income, and
disadvantaged people. The food pantry filled a total 10,911 food vouchers, and 3,710 households
were served from the Fresh Food for Families program. The Round Rock Serving Center has also
assisted families in emergency homeless situations by providing rent and hotel vouchers for
form HUD -40090-4 13
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
transitional stays.
LifeSteps: Williamson County Council on Alcohol and Drugs is a not-for-profit organization
serving Williamson County, Texas residents for almost 30 years. Organized in 1978, the Williamson
Council on Alcohol and Drugs' mission was to assist residents of Williamson County, Texas with
problems related to the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Services historically
included education and substance abuse assessments and counseling, but due to the population
explosion in Williamson County, Lifesteps has expanded its services to include a variety of new
programs. LifeSteps currently provides an array of services that include school-based prevention,
substance abuse assessments and referrals, family programs, community activities, and educational
classes.
LifeSteps uses a variety of prevention strategies to provide a comprehensive prevention program for
residents of Williamson County. Programs target individuals, families, schools and the community -
at -large and utilize research -based educational curriculum. They include prevention programs, such
as Life Skills Training, Family Focus, Rainbow Connection, Profiles in Courage, JumpStart, and the
Williamson County Coalition on Underage Drinking. Other programs include chemical dependency
assessments, treatment alternatives to incarceration, offender education, drug and alcohol testing,
and parenting programs. Currently, LifeSteps works with the Williamson County DWI/ Drug Court
and often treats clients whose involvement with drugs and alcohol is a contributing factor to their
homelessness. LifeSteps newest program, Families in Transition, supports families in the process of
a divorce. Many of their clients are also experiencing circumstances which factor into their
homeless or near -homeless conditions, and LifeSteps works with families to improve their personal
and familial skills to help them become more stable.
The Lone Star Circle of Care is a 501c3 nonprofit, operating seven community health clinics for
the uninsured and underinsured in Williamson County. They are the only full-time, nonprofit
primary care provider for the medically underserved residents of Williamson County. Services
include adult and pediatric primary health care, psychiatry and counseling, dental services,
comprehensive women's health, chronic disease prevention, treatment and management, health
education classes and low cost medications. LSCC will provide 73,000 patient visits to over 30,000
adults and children in 2007.
Lone Star Circle of Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center, which is an organization with
Federally Qualified Health Center status that is charged with being a "safety net" for its service area.
FQHCs are medical homes to the uninsured and underinsured residents in their service area, and
increase access to healthcare while remaining sustainable. Because FQHCs receive a higher
reimbursement rate for treating Medicaid patients, they are required to comply with a number of
rules and regulations, such as serving patients regardless of their ability to pay, providing medical,
dental, and mental health services, conducing annual audits that meet Federal requirements. In
Williamson County, uninsured patients who fall at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Line pay a
maximum of $15.00 which includes the medical visit, labs, and medications. Patients from 101-
200% pay a sliding fee based on federal guidelines and payment plans are available for all of our
patients. As the only non-profit primary care provide in Williamson County, they are the medical
resources for families that have no money for services, which includes the majority of the homeless
population in Williamson County. They also work hand in hand with the service providers within
the county to accept families who have no other alternatives.
form HUD -40090-4 14
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
The Interagency Support Council of East Williamson County was formed in 1998 to serve as the
Community Planning Group for East Williamson County under the Criminal Justice Division,
Capital Area Planning Council, and the Regional Councils of Governments. From 1998 to 2006 they
met monthly and addressed community needs when they were identified, such the housing and
relocation of Katrina families. In 2006, the agency received its 501c3 status, an office was opened
and staff put in place.
The staff of the Interagency Support Council of East Williamson County has over 30 years of
experience working with Williamson County Government and has a membership of 32 independent
social services agencies which provide services in Williamson County. Through the Interagency
Support Council of East Williamson County, households in cities such as Taylor, Granger,
Thorndale, Hutto, Jarrell, and others can find services such as basic needs, healthcare, transitional
housing, mental health services, children's services, job training and employment. Currently, the
Interagency Support Council works with a private landlord to provide housing for the many
homeless veterans in their area.
The Interagency Support Council's Boot Strap Project and the City of Taylor Community
Development staff will continue to improve the housing opportunities in Taylor and surrounding
communities. The Taylor Ministerial Alliance, with its twenty-seven Faith Communities, and
Williamson County Veteran Affairs Office have agreed to partner with Interagency Support Council
to refer potential applicants to and to provide support services to families and individuals housed
under the Leasing Assistance Program.
Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO) was established in 1966 as the area's
official Community Action Agency. The organization is a private non-profit charitable corporation
governed by elected officials, community leaders and target area representatives. Throughout its
history, WBCO has administered a wide range of social service and economic opportunity programs
benefiting many thousands of low and moderate income persons. These programs currently include
Head Start, a Senior Nutrition Program (Meals -on -Wheels), adult day/ health care, neighborhood
centers that provide a wide variety of emergency assistance.
WBCO has also developed affordable multi -family housing developments, and currently manages
two affordable housing properties in West Williamson County. They also work with Hill Country
Community Ministries to provide housing and assistance to families facing homelessness in Leander
and Cedar Park.
Hill Country Community Ministries is a nonprofit organization, a coalition of churches founded
in 1983 to help families in crisis and those living in poverty in southwest Williamson and far
northwest Travis counties. They are supported by area churches, businesses, civic organizations,
concerned individuals, and the United Way of Williamson County—including the dedicated service
of more than 200 volunteers.
They operate a Food Pantry and a Clothes Closet, and provide financial assistance to families for
rent, utilities, medical and dental needs, prescriptions, and more. Hill Country Community
Ministries also has two homes in far West Williamson County that have been utilized for
transitional and emergency housing.
form HUD -40090-4 15
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
Intervention Services was established in 1992 to provide school and community based mental
health services for the Central Texas region, including crisis intervention, individual and group
counseling, and training for counselors and educators. They currently serve approximately 2000
students in 25 schools each year. Intervention Services is a non-profit 501c3 organization and one of
their programs is the Mobile Outreach Unit. This team responds to mental health crises throughout
Williamson County, working very closely and cooperatively with the Williamson County Sheriff's
Crisis Intervention Team. The mission of the team is to link person in crisis with mental health,
social service, or medical providers and prevent escalation or interaction with law enforcement and
other first responders.
The Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board (RCAWDB) is responsible for the
design and implementation of the workforce center system in the nine county area surrounding
Travis County. These counties are: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano
and Williamson. The goals of the RCAWDB are 1) Enhance and sustain the integrated career
development system; 2) Increase the number of employers using one-stop services; 3) Increase
incumbent worker training opportunities for small and mid-size employers; and 4) Inform and
educate employers and job seekers about the services available at the one-stop centers.
In 2005, two area United Ways (Georgetown Area United Way and the United Way of Greater
Williamson County) merged, resulting in a streamlined organization even better equipped to serve
the citizens of Williamson County. Though their name may be new, United Way of
Williamson County's simple premise remains the same as their predecessors: They take care of the
individuals and families in the community. Whether partnering with local nonprofits that run
efficient, effective programs benefiting the health and wellness of all who live in Williamson
County, mobilizing community resources during disasters and emergencies of a national or regional
scope, or providing access to multiple services during tragedies that don't make headlines, the
United Way of Williamson County assists families throughout the county. They are also one of the
few agencies that are working to effect collaborations between cities within Williamson County, and
have and are providing support and assistance as the agencies work together.
2. Have you ever received a Federal grant either directly from a Federal Agency or through a
state/local agency? ® Yes ❑ No
If Yes,
a. List all HUD McKinney-Vento Act grants, other than ESG, received after 2001, including
for each grant: the year awarded, grant number, grant amount, and amounts spent to date.
Only list HUD -issued grant numbers. If you are unclear about the HUD grant number
assigned to any project, please contact your HUD field office for assistance. Add rows as
needed.
Year Awarded
Grant Number
Grant Amount
Amount Spent
to Date
Example: 2002
CA16B200062
$500,000
$375,412
b. Please explain any delays in implementing any of the grants listed in (2a) above which
exceed the applicable timeliness standards described in the Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA).
c. Identify any unresolved HUD monitoring findings, or outstanding audit findings related to
any of the grants listed in (2a).
form HUD -40090-4 16
(3/2006)
OMB Approval No. Pending
3. Is the applicant or sponsor a nonprofit organization (rather than a state or unit of local
Government)? n Yes ® No
If Yes, one of the following must be attached for each organization:
a. IRS ruling, providing tax-exempt status under Section 501 C (3) of the IRS Code of 1986, as
amended, or documentation of nonprofit status as described in the Glossary in Section I.A.7 of
the program section of the NOFA.
b. Public nonprofit community mental health centers must attach a letter or other document
acceptable to HUD from an authorized official stating that the organization is a public
nonprofit organization.
form HUD -40090-4 17
(3/2006)
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Project Experience
The Georgetown Housing Authority (GHA) was created in 1967 and has administered
affordable housing assistance for almost forty years. GHA is the primary organization in
Georgetown for assistance with affordable housing, either through direct assistance or
referrals to other local low-income housing providers. In administering its housing
programs, GHA has extensive experience in managing its projects and programs, to
include all admissions functions, daily operations of its properties, and all functions
related to apartment management and maintenance. Currently, GHA manages three
programs for affordable housing: 1) Public Housing (158 families and individuals); 2)
Housing Choice Voucher program (87 families); and 3) Section 8 New Construction (60
families). Their staff have been trained in all aspects of HUD rules and regulations for all
admissions and continued occupancy programs, and both Housing Quality Standards and
Uniform Physical Conditions Standards protocols. GHA has been designated a High
Performing Agency by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is one of
the few Housing Authorities that manages three different housing programs and has done
so successfully for forty years.
GHA also has a long history of partnering with local agencies to provide services for its
residents. GHA has partnered with the Stonehaven Senior Center since 1973 to provide
services on GHA's public housing site for elderly residents in Williamson County. GHA
also has worked with the City of Georgetown police department to track and monitor
criminal activity; The Caring Place to assist with rent and utility payments; the
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to assist with disabled clients in
need of services, case management or medication assistance; various home health care
agencies to provide home assistance; the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown to provide
after-school programs for the youth of Georgetown; and various churches, non -profits,
local service organizations, and businesses to provide assistance to its residents.
Recently, GHA has partnered with a number of organizations to create the Family -Self -
Sufficiency program. This is a mandated program for GHA, but the program in
Georgetown has been created with the intent that it can be used community -wide. The
Caring Place, Habitat for Humanity, and various other organizations have come together
to build a program that will not only decrease a family's dependency on public
assistance, but will ultimately lead to home ownership. While the program is new, the
agencies involved have been providing services and self-sufficiency opportunities for
many years.
A few of the participating service organizations in the Williamson County Leasing
Assistance Program include:
The Caring Place (TCP) is the only nonprofit agency providing emergency assistance of
food, rent, utilities, clothing, and medical services to residents of Georgetown and
northern Williamson County. Since 1985, TCP has delivered emergency services to
individuals and families. TCP also provides individualized case management services to
clients with the goal of helping them achieve self-sufficiency. TCP provides services to
over 35,000 individuals each year and over 2,500 of these receive individual case
management services.
Hope Alliance is Williamson County's Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program.
Founded in 1984, Hope Alliance is dedicated to empowering victims of family violence,
sexual assault, and other violent crimes through support and advocacy, while promoting
community awareness, compassion, and responsibility for creating a safer community.
Currently, Hope Alliance provides outreach services, case management, mental health
and counseling services, and emergency shelter to domestic violence and sexual assault
victims. The shelter can house up to 35 individuals, and Hope Alliance also assists 2-4
families a month with hotel stays. Last year, Hope Alliance served over 780 individuals
through their emergency shelter, and more than half were children. They also provide
legal advocacy, counseling, support groups and assistance with basic needs. Hope
Alliance also has two transitional housing programs, and serves approximately 20
families through this program. One of the requirements to participate in the transitional
housing programs is that the head of household must be employed or working towards
gainful employment.
The Interagency Support Council of East Williamson County was formed in 1998 to
serve as the Community Planning Group for East Williamson County under the Criminal
Justice Division, Capital Area Planning Council, and the Regional Councils of
Governments. From 1998 to 2006 they met monthly and addressed community needs
when they were identified, such the housing and relocation of Katrina families. In 2006,
the agency received its 501c3 status, an office was opened and staff put in place. The
staff of the Interagency Support Council of East Williamson County has over 30 years of
experience working with Williamson County Government and has a membership of 32
independent social services agencies which provide services in Williamson County. The
Interagency Support Council's Boot Strap Project and the City of Taylor Community
Development staff improve the housing opportunities in Taylor and surrounding
communities.
Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO) was established in 1966 as
the area's official Community Action Agency. The organization is a private non-profit
charitable corporation governed by elected officials, community leaders and target area
representatives. Throughout its history, WBCO has administered a wide range of social
service and economic opportunity programs benefiting many thousands of low and
moderate income persons. These programs currently include Head Start, a Senior
Nutrition Program (Meals -on -Wheels), adult day/ health care, neighborhood centers that
provide a wide variety of emergency assistance, and affordable multi -family housing
developments.
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02
*1. Type of Submission:
*2. Type
of Application
* If Revision, select appropriate letter(s)
*Other (Specify)
■ Preapplication
0 New
0Application
IIContinuation
■ Changed/Corrected Application
■ Revision
3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
*5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a. Legal Name: Georgetown Housing Authority
*b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
74-1536934
*c. Organizational DUNS:
782229942
d. Address:
*Street 1: P. O. Box 60
Street 2:
*City: Georgetown
County: Williamson
*State: TX
Province:
*Country: US
*Zip / Postal Code 78627
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Ms.
*First
Name: Naomi
Middle Name: C
*Last Name: Walker
Suffix:
Title: Executive Director
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number. 512.863.5565 Fax Number: 512.869.3475
*Email: naomi@georgetownha.org
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02
*9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
L. Public/Indian Housing Authority
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
*Other (Specify)
Georgetown Housing Authority
*10 Name of Federal Agency:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number.
14.235
CFDA Title:
Suuportive Housing Program
*12 Funding Opportunity Number.
FR -5100-N-14
*Title:
Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program
13. Competition Identification Number:
CoC-14
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Williamson County, TX
15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Williamson County Leasing Assistance Program
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02
16. Congressional Districts Of:
*a. Applicant: TX -031 *b. Program/Project: TX -031
17. Proposed Project
*a. Start Date: 03/01/2008 *b. End Date: 02/28/2010
18. Estimated Funding (5):
*a. Federal 190,200
*b. Applicant 0
*c. State
*d. Local
*e.
Other
*f. Program Income 0
*g. TOTAL 190,200
*19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order
12372 Process?
Order 12372 Process
for review.
for review on
■ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive
■ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State
CI c. Program is not covered by E. O. 12372
*20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide
explanation.)
■ Yes 0 No
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also
with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious,
me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section
list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
provide the required assurances** and agree to comply
or fraudulent statements or claims may subject
1001)
obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or
0 ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may
agency specific instructions
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Ms. *First Name: Naomi
Middle Name: C.
*Last Name: Walker
Suffix:
*Title: Executive Director
*Telephone Number: 512.863.5565
Fax Number: 512.869.3475
* Email: naomi@georgetownha.org
*Signature of Authorized Representative:
*Date Signed:
Authorized for Local Reproduction
Standard Form 424 (Revised 10/2005)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
Version 02
*Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
The following should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF -424
Rubitc reporting burden for this to e^.ricn of information is estimated to average 60 ri notes per response. including tine for reviewing instructions, searchnrg
existing data sources. gathering and maintaining the data needed, and competing and renewing the collection of informatitan. Send comments regarding the
burden estimate or any other aspect of this co lection of information, including suggestions for reducing this buraen, to the Office of Management and Budget.
Papenvark Rec ction Project t0348-0042), Washington. DC 20d03.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED
BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
This s is a standard form (including the continuation sheet) required for use as a corer sheet for submission of preappltcations and applications and
related information under discretionary programs. Some of the items are required and some are optional at the discretion of the applicant or the Federal
agency- (aunty). Required items are 'detained with an asterisk on the foent and are specified in the instructions below. In addition to the tnstntcttons
provided below, applicants must consult agency instructions to determine specific requirements_
Item
Entry:
item
Entry:
Type of Submission: (Require:): Select one type of ss rnissian in
accordance with agency instructions.
?reapplication
. Appiiation
• Changed/Corrected Applicator - if requested by the agency, check
if this submission is to change or correct a prerr susly submitted
application. Unless requested by the agency, applicants may not
use this to submit changes alter the closing date.
10_
Name Of Federal Agency: (Required) Enter the iar,e of the
Federal agency from winch assistance is being requested with
this. application.
11.
Catalog Of Federal Domestic Assistance Number/Title:
Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance nur'tbef and
title of the program under which assistance is requested, as
found in the program artnouncernerat, if appticabie.
1.
Type of Application:1Reouired) Select one type of application in
accordance with agency instructions.
. New- An application that is being submitted to an agency for the
first lime.
• Continuation - An extenson for an additional funding'budget period
for a pry with a projected oarnplettion date. Thos can include
renewals.
• Revision - Any Mtge in the Feder* Government's franca
obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation .f a
revision, enter the appropriate iettens). More than one may be
selected. if "Other' is selected. please spe y in text box proviced.
A. inorease Award B. Decrease Award
C. increase Duration 0 Decrease Duration
E. Other (specify)
12.
Funding Opportunity Number/Title: (Required) Enter the
Funding Opportunity Number and tole of the opportunity under
which assistance is requested. as found in the program
announcement.
13.
Competition Identification Numberftle: Enter the
Competition Identification Number and title of the own :titian
under which assistance is requested, if appricab:e.
14.
Areas Affected By Project: List the areas or entities using
the categories (e.g., cities, townies, states, etc.) specified in
agency instructions. Use the continuation Sheet tc enter
additional areas, if needed.
3.
Date Received: Leave this_ f=e o blank This date will be assigned by the
Federal agency.
15.
Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: (Requr_d)) Enter a
brief descriptive tole of the project. If appropriate, attach a
map showing project location (e.g.. construction or real
property projects). For prey tions. attach a su rnmari
desa;rticn of the protect.
4.
Applicant Identifier: Enter the entity identifier ass red by the Federal
agency. if any. or applcant's control number, if apptcable.
5a
Federal Entity Identifier. Enter the number assigned to your
organization by the Federal Agency, if any.
16.
Congressional Districts Of: (Required)16a. Enter the
applicant's Congressional District and 16b. Enter all District(s)
affected by the program or prcfeci. Enter in the format. 2
characters State Abbrevaaiion - 3 characters Distinct Purer,
e.g.. CA -0055 for California 5" district, CA -012 for Ca, fomia 12"
district, NC -103 for North Carolina's 103'1 ctrstrrct
• If aS congressional districts in a state are affected, enter
'all' for the district number. e.g., MD -all for all
congressional •districts in Maryland.
• If nationwide, i.e. all districts within all states are affected,
enter US -aft.
If the program?projec is outside the U.S. enter 017-0O0.
5b.
Federal Award Identifier: For new applications leave blank. For a
continuation or revision to an existing award, enter the previously
assigned Federal award identifier number_ if a changedJcorrectec
application, enter the Federal Identifier in accordance with agency
instructions.
6.
Date Received by State: Leave this f eid bank. This date wi be
assigned by the State. if applicable.
7.
State Application Identifier: Leave this field blank. ihn identfier yin
be assigned by the State. if applicable.
b.
A
Applicant Information: Enter the following•
ppl in accordance w h agency
instructions:
a. Legal Name: (:Required): Enter the legal name of applicant that will
undertake the asS stance activity. This is the name that the organiza:ion
has registered with the Central Contractor Registry. Information on
registering with CCR may be obtained by visiting the Grants.ttov website.
17.
Proposed Project Start and End Dates: (Required} Enter the
proposed start date and end date of the protect
b. EmployerfTaxpayer Number {EINITINj: (Required): Enter the
Employer or Taxpayer fdentihcaton Number (EIN or TIN) as assigned by
the Internet Revenue Service. if your organization is net in the US, enter
44-4444444.
18.
Estimated Funding: (Required) Enter the amount requested
or to be cormibuled during the first funding:budget period by
each dcntributar. Value of in-kind contributions should be
included on appropriate toes, as applicable_ if the action will
result in a dollar change to an existing award. indicate only the
amount of the change. For decreases, encase the amounts in
parentheses_
c. Organizational DUNS: (Required) Enter the organizations DUNS or
DUNS+4 number received from Dun and Bradstreet. lnforrna: ion on
obtaining a DUNS number may be obtained by visiting the Grants.gov
website.
d. Address: Enter the complete address as follows: Street address n ne
1 reuredj, City (Requ:.Yea}, County, State (Required. if country is US),
Province. Country (Required). 2ip'Postal Code (Required, if oo ntry
US).
19
Is Application Subject to Review by State Under Executive
Order 12372 Process? App scants should contact the State
Single Pant of Contact (SPDC) for Feaeral Executive Order
12372 to determine Nether the application is sub: ct to the
e. Organizational Unit: Enter the name of the primary organ.zational
unit (and department or oivision, if applrabe) chat will undertake the
assistance activity. applicable.
State intergovernnenta review process. Se ect the
appropriate box. If 'a.' is se ected, enter the date the
appcation was submitted to the State
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on
matters involving this application: Enter the name 1Frst and last-flame
required). organizational affiliation (if affiliated with an organization other
than the app cant organization1. telephone number (Required).. fax
number, and email address (Requireei of the person to contact on
matters related to this application.
20.
Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt?
(Required) Select t i. appropriate box_ This queston applies to
the applicant organization, not the person who signs as the
authorized representative. Categories of debt include
delinquent audit cisatowances, bans and taxes.
tf yes, include an explanation on the oanlirvatcn street.
P.
Type of Manz: (Required)
Select up to three applicant type(s) in
;a000rdance with agency
21.
Authorized Representative: (Requred) To tte signed and
dated by the authorized representative of the applicant
organization. Enter the name (First and last name requr-ed)
title (Required), telephone number (Required), fax number..
and email aod€ess (Required) of the person .autnorized to sign
for the .applicant
A copy of the governing body's authonzaton for you to sign
this applicator as the official representative -frust to on foe in
the applicant's offce. (Certain Federal agencies may require
that this authorizaiicn be submitted as par: of the application.)
instructions.
A. State Government
8. County Government
C. City or Township Government
D. Special District Government
E. Regional Organ°:zatton
F. U.S. Territory or Possession
G.independent SSI District
HPubx State Controlled
Institution of Higher Education
lndiantNative American Tribal
Government (Federally
Recognized)
3. indiantHative American Tribal
Government (Other than
Federally Recognized)
K. usdianiNative American
Tribally Designated
Organization
L. Publittinaian l-tousing
A.uthority
M. Nonprofit with 501C3IRS
Status (Other than Institution
of Higher Education)
N. Nonprofit nvithout 50103 IRS
Status (Other titan inslitut xi
of Higher Education)
O. Private Instihjaon of Higher
Educato
P. individual
O. For-Profit Organizati.on
(Other than Small Business)
R. Small Business
S. Hispanic-serving institution
T. Historically Black Caeges
and Universities tH8CUsl
U. Tribally controlled Colleges
and Universities (TCCaUs)
V. Alaska Native and Native
Hawaiian Serving Institutions
W. Non-domestic (non-US)
Entity
X_ Other (specify)
Part II: CoC Housing and Service Needs
H: CoC Services Inventory Chart
Using the format below, list the provider organizations and identify the service components currently being
provided within your CoC. Place the name of each provider organization only once in the first column
(add rows to the chart as needed), followed by an "X" in the appropriate column(s) corresponding to the
service(s) provided by the organization. CoCs will only need to update this chart every other year; as such,
the CoC may choose to provide the chart submitted in the 2006 application.
(1)
Provider Organizations
(2)
Prevention
(3)
Outreach
(4)
Supportive Services
'Mortgage Assistance
ental Assistance
Utilities Assistance
Counseling/Advocacy
Legal Assistance
Street Outreach
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ental Heath Counseling
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Employment
Child Care
Transportation
The Caring Place
X
X
X
X
XX
XX
X
XXX
Hope Alliance
X
X
X
XX
XX
X
X
Round Rock Serving Center
X
X
X
X
LifeSteps
X
X
X
X
X
X
Lone Star Circle of Care
X
X
X
Interagency Support Council of East
Williamson County
X
X
X
X
X
X
XX
X
X
XXX
Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities,
Inc.
X
X
X
Hill Country Community Ministries
X
X
X
X
X
Intervention Services
X
X
X
X
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development
Board
X
X
X
United Way of Williamson County
X
DATE:
June 11, 2007
SUBJECT: City Manager Approval
ITEM:
Request from the Georgetown Housing Authority for the City of
Round Rock Certifying Official to sign HUD form 2991
Certification of a Consistency with the Consolidated Plan.
Department:
Staff Person:
.justification:
Planning Department
Mona Ryan, Community Development Coordinator
The 2004-2009 Community Development Consolidated
Plan adopted by Resolution R04 -07-22-13C1 addresses
homeless assistance and prevention with the objective
being to work with agencies at the regional level.
Funding:
Cost: $0
Source of funds: N/A
Background Information:
The Office of Community Development facilitated a regional meeting to
discuss how best to use available homeless funds offered by HUD. Agencies
from Round Rock, Georgetown, Austin, Leander and Cedar Park met with
representatives from the Texas Homeless Network (THN) and from
Foundation Communities (FC) in April. The consensus of the group was to
pool funds available from HUD for Williamson County and Round Rock
($190K) and let the Georgetown Housing Authority (GHA) submit an
application for these funds through Foundation Communities for a leasing
program to house homeless individuals. The Georgetown Housing Authority
has been developing a program to assist the homeless population of
Williamson County and was better prepared to apply for funding on short
notice. The Texas Homeless Network and Foundation Communities are
competing for the same HUD Super NOFA homeless funds. The GHA
application will garner additional scoring points for Foundation Communities.
The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are entitlement entities. In
order for GHA to submit its application, both entitlement entities must certify
that the GHA plan is consistent with its Consolidated Plans.
Updated 3-10-05