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CC Resolution No. 2654RESOLUTION NO. 2654 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE HUD 5-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR 2015-2019 FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, WHICH WAS ADOPTED VIA RESOLUTION NO. 2370 ON JULY 23, 2015; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ****************************************************************************** WHEREAS, the City must submit a 5-Year Consolidated Plan (the "Plan") to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") as a condition of the CDBG Entitlement grant; and WHEREAS, the Plan guides the CDBG annual budget and identifies Baytown's housing and community development needs, sets priorities, and describes how HUD's resources will be used locally; and WHEREAS, citizen participation, in the form of meeting with local non -profits, working with the Community Development Advisory Committee ("CDAC"), and holding public hearings, was used to develop this Plan as a 5-year strategy for addressing the needs of low -to -moderate - income persons and areas of Baytown; and WHEREAS, based upon such citizen participation, the CDAC identified community needs and developed funding priorities for the Plan; and WHEREAS, the CDAC affirmatively voted to recommend five-year funding priorities for CDBG funds on June 23, 2015; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2015, the CDAC held a final Public Hearing in order to receive additional public comment and ultimately voted to recommend adoption of the Plan by City Council; and WHEREAS, the public comment period ended on July 15, 2015, with no further written comments being received; and WHEREAS, based upon the recommendation of the CDAC and the citizen participation, the City Council adopted the Plan via Resolution 2370 on July 23, 2015; and WHEREAS, to allow the City to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis, the City Council desires to add certain priority needs to the Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby amends the 5-Year Consolidated Plan. Such plan is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby authorizes the submission of the Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown this the 1 lth day of June, 2020. NDON CAPET-111LO, Mayor ATT T: 5 . .. L TICIA BRYSCH, Cityeferk KAREN L. HORNER, Interim City Attorney 00 0• • O O V V O ZO _J 0 Oi-'� R:1KarenTiles\City CounciWesolutions\2020une I 1\Amending2015HUDCDBGp1an.doc 4 Exhibit "A" Executive Summary ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction This 5-Year Consolidated Plan covers Program Year (PY) 2015 through PY 2019. The City of Baytown's Program Years each begin on October 1 and end the following September 30. CDBG funding must be expended to meet one or more of the 3 national objectives: 1. Benefiting low- to moderate -income persons; 2. Preventing, reducing or eliminating slum and blight; or 3. Meeting an urgent community development need. During the next 5 years, the City expects to focus its CDBG entitlement funds on the first 2 objectives by improving the quality of life for those low- to moderate -income households throughout the City and in City neighborhoods with 51% or more low- to moderate -income households — those households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. The quality of the neighborhoods is dependent upon the quality of the housing stock and public facilities/infrastructure. The City will focus on preserving, improving and increasing the stock of affordable housing units for owners through homebuyer assistance, housing reconstruction, and housing rehabilitation that includes structural repairs, accessibility retrofits and repairs/replacements to sewer lines from the public taps to the houses. Additionally, considerable funds will focus on improving the CDBG neighborhoods through the demolition of abandoned buildings and improvements to public facilities, such as parks, and public infrastructure. City-wide assistance is not only available for the housing programs but also for social service programs. The CDBG activities will include funding for homeless and social service providers to provide affordable access to services that improve the quality of life for those adults and children who are homeless or low- to moderate -income. The neighborhoods in which area -based projects will occur are delineated on the map below. These are the areas that have more than 51% of households being low- to moderate -income as of July 2014's HUD database. The eligible areas may change during the next 5 years as HUD releases updated income data by the Census Bureau's block group areas. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 1 Current CDBG Target Areas l> 51% Low- to Moderate -Income) tiI � •Q A' 1 kNiwMa.Y lc 1 I {po % Legend '>- i •�J� Pb Q oty Units: Block Groups clipped by City % Low -Mod Income —51% L �^ t = ,t�, �� `- •, ;r,. j ^ � >519G(51007A1S7%) c4� •.OW ecJc a� 'i�.�! PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 2 The CDBG activities below have been separated into broad categories addressing priority needs identified in the body of this Consolidated Plan. The priority needs were determined based on the results of resident surveys; stakeholder interviews; discussions with staff members; comments during and after public hearings; and secondary data from HUD, the Census Bureau and other HUD -approved sites. • Decent Housing — The City will undertake several activities with the purpose of conserving and improving the housing stock and providing housing opportunities to meet individual, family, and community housing needs. It is anticipated that activities will include: o Rehabilitating existing housing stock: Promoting the rehabilitation and preservation of Baytown's existing housing stock through owner -occupied rehabilitation, as well as the retrofitting of owner -occupied units for accessibility to the disabled. o Reconstructing unsound housing: Promoting the replacement of owner -occupied housing that is not suitable for rehabilitation through the demolition and reconstruction if units. o Rehabilitating or replacement individual residential sewer lines: Providing assistance to homeowners for the mandatory rehabilitation or replacement of wastewater lines from the public tap to the house to reduce the infiltration of wastewater into the water system. o Providing homeownership opportunities: Providing down -payment and/or closing cost assistance to very low- and moderate (low) -income households seeking to move from renting to owning a home. o Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice: Identifying and reducing any barriers to fair housing choice and setting forth specific actions to affirmatively further fair housing choice. • Suitable Living Environment: The City will partially or fully fund several activities that benefit the community by improving the living environment through: o Preventing, reducing and eliminating blighted conditions: Blending CDBG and General Fund dollars for the identification and demolition of abandoned structures within CDBG Target Areas. o Revitalizing older neighborhoods: Blending CDBG and General Fund dollars for focused, multi -pronged investments in CDBG Target Areas within the City's Empowerment Zone. o Improving public facilities and infrastructure: Improving public facilities, including parks, and infrastructure in CDBG Target Areas, particularly within the City's Empowerment Zone. o Providing transportation services: Providing assistance for elderly, disabled and domestic violence victims to receive demand response transportation within Baytown and to/from medical services in Houston and bus passes within Baytown. o Supporting private non-profit public services: Providing funding to public service agencies to better serve the disadvantaged throughout the City. • Economic Opportunity: The City will undertake activities that expand economic opportunity for low- to moderate -income (LMI) persons and businesses, particularly within Baytown's Empowerment Zone through: PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 3 o Assisting businesses to expand, improve or locate in the Empowerment Zone: Blending CDBG and General Fund dollars, along with waiving of fees, for the development or improvement of commercial enterprises and properties that will provide an economic benefit to the community and expand employment opportunities. o Cost sharing with private enterprises: Blending CDBG and General Fund dollars with funds from private enterprises to improve the infrastructure in order to support the increased demand from development and redevelopment in the Empowerment Zone. o Supporting private economic advancement activities: Responding to funding applications by non -profits for the provision of educational and/or job training programs that can advance the employment potential of youth and adults. o Striving to meet Section 3 goals: Continuing to diligently strive to meet all of the hiring, contracting and contractor education goals related to the Section 3 requirements; and making Section 3 compliance a high priority in all contracts using federal funds. In order to accomplish these goals and objectives, Baytown will place a high priority on a number of HUD -eligible activities that may be carried out during the next 5 years using CDBG funds, City General Funds, or private dollars. 2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview Housing: The greatest housing needs in Baytown are the need for rehabilitating/reconstructing aging owner occupied single family homes; moving renters into homeownership; developing housing for the middle -income and more affluent along with encouraging these income groups to move into the market -rate units. While there is an abundance of low- to moderate -income renters with a housing cost burden of greater than 30%, there is a sufficient number of units that are affordable. The problem is that higher -income renters are renting the below -market units. Another housing need is for more landlords to accept housing vouchers. Along with general rehabilitation needs, there is a substantial need in the older areas of Baytown to repair or replace private sewer lines running from the house to the public lateral lines. These aged and damaged lines are seeping sewage into the ground and water table. During the next 5 years, Baytown will continue to rehabilitate deteriorating owner occupied housing and reconstruct dilapidated owner occupied housing. Included in the rehabilitation is the funding of repair or replacement of deteriorated private sewer lines. In addition, the City will continue to provide down -payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers. The Community Development staff, through its fair housing initiatives will continue to work with the Baytown Housing Authority to encourage more landlords to accept housing vouchers. Additionally, the City of Baytown and Baytown/West Chambers Economic Development PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 4 Corporation will continue to encourage economic growth that will bring higher -paying jobs and higher -end housing to Baytown and the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ET1). Homeless: The information about the homeless individuals and families in the area is for the entire area of Harris and Fort Bend Counties. The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County does not enumerate those counted by specific location, such as the city limits of Baytown. However, the Goose Creek CISD reports that they have identified 500 children who are considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act definition. Almost all of these families are sharing living quarters with relatives or friends. The unsheltered homeless tend to be individuals often dealing with mental illness, substance abuse or chronic physical ailments. During the next 5 years, Baytown will continue to support the Bay Area Homeless Services shelter and programs, as well as support other social service agencies applying for funds to serve the homeless population. Unfortunately, there are very limited resources in Baytown for homeless individuals and families. Most of those in need must be referred to facilities and services outside of Baytown. Non -homeless Special Needs: According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, there are 6,627 residents who are 65 years or older, 3,550 having some form of disability. In addition, there are 5,883 non -elderly non -institutionalized individuals with a disability, 4,968 of whom are between 18 and 64 years of age. The housing and supportive service needs for these two special needs populations are great. Assuming Baytown mirrors the nation in the rate of mental illness and substance use disorders, it can be estimated that 3,022 individuals have a serious mental illness and/or chronic substance use disorder. Based on Baytown's population and the HIV/AIDS rates for Harris and Chambers Counties, it can be estimated that there are 306 persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in Baytown. The City of Baytown places a high priority on housing and services for the elderly and disabled. The housing rehabilitation program includes accessibility improvements. The City supports Section 202/811 HUD grants for supportive housing for the elderly and disabled. The City also places a high priority on those public service applications submitted for CDBG funds to serve the elderly or disabled. Due to the lack of sufficient non-profit agencies to serve the other special needs populations in Baytown, the City must rely on private for -profit residential and out -patient medical and psycho -social treatment services. Non -housing Community Development: The primary needs for public improvements in Baytown are in the oldest parts of the City, which corresponds to the CDBG Target Areas. The PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 5 City has a Neighborhood Improvement Program that targets small neighborhood areas every 1 to 3 years and focuses concentrated funding into revitalization efforts. Coupled with improving the physical landscape of Baytown, transportation — both general fixed route service and increased demand -response service — and public services are needed. Transportation is the greatest need to move low- to moderate -income individuals around the city from home to jobs and amenities. Demand -response service is critical for assisting the elderly and disabled to get to medical appointments, shopping and supportive services. Due to the relatively small population of Baytown, many larger social service agencies find that the economies of scale do not exist for them to afford a service facility in the City. Residents must go to Houston or Pasadena to receive many of the social services needed. During the next 5 years, the City will concentrate CDBG funds in 2 or 3 smaller CDBG Target Areas to supplement general funds and bond funds in code enforcement, neighborhood clean- ups, demolition of dangerous buildings, infrastructure improvements, park improvements, and economic development activities. Moreover, the City will continue to partner with Harris County RIDES in supporting demand -response transportation for the elderly, disabled and victims of domestic violence. As public service agencies apply for CDBG funds, the City staff and Community Development Advisory Committee will evaluate the need, capacity and available funds to determine priority services to fund. 3. Evaluation of past performance The major programs under the Community Development Block Grant program during PY 2012 and PY 2013 have included: 1. During the past 2 completed program years, CDBG funds have been used for 2 neighborhood clean-up programs. Three parks projects have improved the public parks in the CDBG Target Area. 2. Housing Program that assists low- to moderate -income residents in purchasing a home or maintaining a home they own through: a. Homebuyer's Assistance, with loans up to $4,500 for down -payment and/or closing costs. During the past 2 completed program years, 23 renters have been able to purchase a home with the homebuyer's assistance. b. Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction assistance, with up to $25,000 in rehabilitation to bring homes into code compliance, up to $64,600 for the reconstruction of an unsafe home, and up to $5,000 for accessibility modifications to homes. During the past 2 completed program years, 7 homes have been rehabilitated, 2 have been reconstructed for low-income homeowners. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 6 c. Residential Sewer Line Repair/Replacement provides financial assistance to low - to moderate -income homeowners for the mandatory repair or replacement of their private sewer lines to decrease the inflow and infiltration of wastewater into the City's main water system. During the past 2 completed program years, 10 homeowners have been assisted. 3. Substandard Structures Abatement aids in the prevention of slum and blight by addressing dilapidated abandoned structures. During the past 2 completed program years, 98 structures have been removed. 4. Community Development Transportation Program provides eligible senior and disabled citizens and victims of domestic violence with 24-hour non -emergency transportation within Baytown and to and from Houston for medical appointments. During the past 2 completed program years, 223 have been assisted with this demand -response transportation and bus passes for the fixed route bus system. 5. Public Service agencies receive funding to ensure that services are available to low- to moderate -income residents. During the past 2 completed program years, funding has assisted Bay Area Homeless Services to demolish a structure and install a playground for the children accompanying their parents in the shelter, as well as to provide child care for 14 children. School clothes have been provided to 583 low- to moderate -income children. Communities in Schools, YMCA and Baytown Evening Optimists received funding for sports scholarships for 96 at risk and low- to moderate -income children and youth. Recently, the City of Baytown, a CDBG Entitlement Jurisdiction, was able to secure $400,000 in HOME Rehabilitation Assistance funds from the State of Texas. This will enable the City to expand its housing rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance to low- to moderate -income homeowners. 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City of Baytown makes every effort to involve as many residents and stakeholders in the planning process as possible. In general, the citizen participation and consultation process is an on -going element of the CDBG program. Community Development Division staff is available throughout the year to discuss programs and to receive public comments. Reasonable advance notice is afforded in English and Spanish through the City's website (www.baytown.org) and the local general circulation newspaper — the Baytown Sun — when public comments are actively being solicited for specific purposes such as during the development of local funding priorities and strategies, the development of annual Action Plans, Environmental Review Records, and the development of the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPERS). To ensure a broad spectrum of resident input, the City has a Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) that meets regularly to review, discuss and approve PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 7 program goals, priorities, progress, and annual allocations. All CDAC meetings are publicized at least 72 hours in advance and the public is welcome to attend and to interject comments, questions, or concerns. The meetings are held at the City's Community Center and at City Hall in rooms large enough to accommodate non-member participants. The City has a Citizen Participation Plan that it follows on an on -going basis and reviews/updates in conjunction with each Consolidated Plan. The plan is approved by the CDAC. Copies of the Citizen Participation Plan are available on-line at the City's website for residents and stakeholders to download and review, as well as in the Community Development Division offices for residents and stakeholders to review. Specifically for this Consolidated Planning Process, the City conducted several activities to encourage public involvement. Surveys to determine priority needs, program goals and fair housing issues were made available on-line and in paper format both in English and Spanish. Notice of the availability of the surveys was given through the Baytown Sun newspaper, on the City's website, at each CDAC meeting, through word of mouth by the City staff and CDAC members, at the Bay Area Resource Association (BARA) meetings. The City received 76 completed surveys. All of the results, including the responses to open-ended questions were reviewed and incorporated into the decision -making process. Copies of the surveys and a summary of the results are included in the attachments of this Consolidated Plan. In addition to providing avenues for public participation, the City made a concerted effort to consult with a number of individuals and groups regarding priority needs, community concerns, program goals and fair housing issues. The CDAC provided extensive input, along with the Public Housing Authority, staff members from City departments, Houston -Galveston Area Council (area Council of Governments), advocacy groups, realtors, developers, and members of BARA. Not only was the Consolidated Plan development highlighted at a BARA meeting, with much discussion among attendees, but members were contacted by phone to expand on their comments, concerns and priorities. Chapter PR-10 in the body of the Consolidated Plan further outlines the consultation process and those consulted and the other community reports and plans reviewed and incorporated during the process. 5. Summary of public comments A summary of the public comments are located in the attachments of this Consolidated Plan. These comments included a diverse range of opinions about the priority programs to support low- to moderate -income households, homeless individuals/families and declining neighborhoods as well as about fair housing issues in Baytown. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 8 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments regarding this Consolidated Plan were accepted. However, only those recommendations in the open-ended questions that directly pertained to the CDBG program, fit within the CDBG regulations, and were non-discriminatory in focus were employed in the decision -making for the strategic plan goals. All responses to the rating questions were included in determining the average rating for each type of CDBG-eligible project. 7. Summary The City of Baytown has used CDBG funds to address the highest priority needs in the community and make the greatest impact possible on the housing and living environment of low- to moderate -income residents. During the past 2 completed program years (PY 2012 and PY 2013), CDBG funds supported 42 households with new or improved housing; 103 neighborhood improvements, including demolitions of abandoned properties, clean-ups, and parks improvements; 223 elderly, disabled and domestic violence victims with transportation; and 693 homeless and low- to moderate -income children with services. attempted to involve as many individuals and stakeholders in the planning process as possible. With the public surveys, meetings with the CDAC, discussions with City staff, and interviews with stakeholders the City was able to capture the priorities of a wide range of people who live in and/or serve Baytown. In general the age of the housing and infrastructure coupled with the lack of available social services appear to be the major concerns of residents and stakeholders alike. The objectives outlined above and throughout the Consolidated Plan are a direct result of the feedback from members of the CDAC, residents and stakeholders, tempered with the available resources, including financial resources and the capacity of partnering agencies and subrecipients. Funding for housing, public facility and infrastructure improvements in Target Areas, demolition of abandoned buildings, and social services will be the primary strategy to meet the 5-year goals set forth in the Strategic Plan section. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 9 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. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency BAYTOWN Planning & Development/Community Development Division Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative The Community Development Division of the Planning and Development Services Department is responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, as well as administering the program on a daily basis. The Finance Department is responsible for paying all invoices and reimbursement requests from the U.S. Treasury through HUD's IDIS on-line system once the funds have been verified as eligible by Community Development staff. In- house improvement projects are carried out by the appropriate department, such as Parks and Recreation, Engineering or Public Works. When legal questions or issues arise, the Legal Department is consulted. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Senior Program Manager Planning and Development Services Department City of Baytown 2401 Market St. Baytown, TX 77520 281-420-5396 cdbg@baytown.org PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 10 PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) 1. Introduction 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 Community Development Division (CDD) consults with a number of agencies throughout the year. Staff attend the monthly meetings of the Bay Area Resource Association (BARA), a group of local public and private social service and housing providers. The group was not only consulted during the planning process for their expert input concerning the specific populations whom they serve, but is consulted throughout the year regarding community development and social service issues. Additionally, the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) provides extensive input from the community and directs the vision of the CDD. For the Consolidated Plan, the City not only hosted two public hearings, but hosted several CDAC meetings which were open to the public. They also contacted area stakeholders to consult about priority needs, goals, objectives and funding issues. The City hosted a housing forum in conjunction with one CDAC meeting and invited fair housing advocates, the public housing authority, the Section 811 housing provider, the local Habitat for Humanity, the local homeless shelter, and a realtor to speak on housing and fair housing issues. Moreover, a resident survey in English and Spanish was available on-line and in paper format for all interested parties to complete. The public hearings, the housing forum, CDAC meetings and resident surveys were well advertised. 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 Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, including Fort Bend County, is the Continuum of Care agency for Harris County. It covers an extensive geographic area and population far beyond the City of Baytown. While Baytown is within the area served by the Coalition for the Homeless the focus of the Continuum of Care has been region wide with little specific emphasis on Baytown. A number of BARA member agencies are members of the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County's Homeless Coordinating Council and attend meetings to remain involved in the Continuum of Care activities. The City funds and has a close relationship with the local agencies providing shelter and services to the homeless population. These agencies act as conduit between the City and the Coalition for the Homeless. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 11 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 Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County was consulted during the planning process and provided information on the Continuum of Care planning, application and allocation processes. The Coalition for the Homeless manages the HMIS for the region and information was gathered regarding the scope and services of the HMIS department. The Coalition is not involved in determining how to allocate ESG funds, as that falls to the City of Houston and Harris County, the two agencies receiving ESG. Baytown does not receive ESG, and as an Entitlement Jurisdiction, is not eligible to apply for ESG funds through Harris County. The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, with its main office and shelter located in Pasadena, Texas, is the only agency serving Baytown residents that receives Harris County ESG funds. The Bridge Over Troubled Waters has a satellite office in Baytown and works closely with City staff to enhance services. The City also funds outreach efforts for the Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Bay Area Turning Point, a domestic violence shelter located in Galveston County, has recently opened a satellite office in Chambers County to serve the area including Baytown. 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 1 Agency/Group/Organization BAYTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY (BHA) Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA What section of the Plan was Public Housing Needs addressed by Consultation? How was the The BHA participated in the City's housing forum, Agency/Group/Organization consulted providing information regarding both the public housing and what are the anticipated outcomes and Section 8 programs. Additionally, the BHA was of the consultation or areas for contacted directly and the Executive Director improved coordination? interviewed regarding the public housing needs and resources. Their on-line PHA data was also used in the development of the plan. The anticipated outcome was for more involvement in the plan development. While the BHA coordinates with the City throughout the year, further coordination during the actual planning process was more extensive. Both the City and BHA are committed to more extensive interaction and coordination in the future. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 12 2 Agency/Group/Organization COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Area Homeless Coalition/CoC Manager What section of the Plan was Homeless Needs Assessment addressed by Consultation? Homeless Market Analysis How was the Direct interviews with Coalition staff in the various Agency/Group/Organization consulted programmatic areas as well as review of their on-line and what are the anticipated outcomes publications, including PIT and Housing Inventory of the consultation or areas for counts. The anticipated outcome of understanding the improved coordination? overall area needs and resources was met. However information could not be provided regarding the current homeless counts within Baytown specifically. 3 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL -Regional Housing Coordination Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Council of Governments What section of the Plan was Housing Needs & Housing Market Analysis addressed by Consultation? How was the The agency was contacted and staff member Agency/Group/Organization consulted interviewed as well as the Guide to Housing Assistance and what are the anticipated outcomes in the Gulf Coast Region reviewed. The anticipated of the consultation or areas for outcome was to determine any regionally managed or improved coordination? overseen housing programs beyond the Ike Recovery programs. The staff member interviewed was discussed regional disaster recovery activities as well as plans to provide regional housing programs in the future. Unfortunately, the Guide is 14 years old and provided no relevant information. 4 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL -Area Agency on Aging Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Council of Governments What section of the Plan was Senior needs and services addressed by Consultation? How was the The agency was contacted and staff person interviewed Agency/Group/Organization consulted about nutrition, senior centers, transportation, care and what are the anticipated outcomes coordination, in -home assistance, benefits counseling. of the consultation or areas for Information and referral, nursing home Ombudsman. improved coordination? Anticipated outcome for information was met. 5 Agency/Group/Organization GULF COAST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS Agency/Group/Organization Type Government under State of Texas PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 13 What section of the Plan was Non -housing Community Development regarding addressed by Consultation? employment assistance, including adult literacy, child care assistance, scholarships, job training. How was the The organization was contacted and interviewed with Agency/Group/Organization consulted the anticipated outcome of information being met. and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 6 Agency/Group/Organization Bay Area Resources Association (BARA) Agency/Group/Organization Type Association of non -profits, governments What section of the Plan was Homeless, Special Needs Populations, Public Services addressed by Consultation? How was the Attendance at meeting focusing on information needs Agency/Group/Organization consulted for Consolidated Plan. Anticipated outcomes were and what are the anticipated outcomes information and increased consultation and of the consultation or areas for collaboration and all outcomes were met. improved coordination? 7 Agency/Group/Organization CAREER & RECOVERY RESOURCES (Veterans' Programs) Agency/Group/Organization Type Employment, Housing/Homeless services What section of the Plan was Housing Needs Assessment, Homeless Needs addressed by Consultation? Assessment, Veterans' specific needs How was the The staff person representing the Baytown area HVRP Agency/Group/Organization consulted and SSVF programs participated in a BARA meeting and what are the anticipated outcomes specifically for the Consolidated Plan. The City's HUD of the consultation or areas for consultant then spoke at length with the staff member improved coordination? about affordable housing for veterans, employment barriers, social service barriers and needs specific to the veteran population. The HVRP and SSVF programs in Baytown were discussed. The anticipated outcomes of gathering additional information about the needs unique to veterans and the services provided were met. 8 Agency/Group/Organization MHMRA OF HARRIS COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Persons with Disabilities Housing -Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was Housing Needs Assessment addressed by Consultation? Fair housing PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 14 How was the The staff member managing the Section 811 properties Agency/Group/Organization consulted in Baytown participated in a housing forum hosted by and what are the anticipated outcomes the City's Community Development Division and of the consultation or areas for presented information regarding housing needs and improved coordination? barriers facing the intellectually disabled and mentally ill in the city. The anticipated outcome of determining the quantitative and qualitative needs and barriers of the disabled were met. 9 Agency/Group/Organization DISABILITY RIGHTS TEXAS Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Persons with Disabilities Service -Fair Housing What section of the Plan was Housing Need Assessment addressed by Consultation? Fair Housing & Disability Rights How was the An attorney for the agency was interviewed by Agency/Group/Organization consulted Baytown's HUD consultant to determine the needs of and what are the anticipated outcomes disabled persons in the Houston region, including of the consultation or areas for Baytown. The attorney was questioned regarding improved coordination? housing and services and any fair housing issues that have arisen. The anticipated outcomes were to determine how Baytown could best meet the needs of disabled persons through CDBG as well as through the Fair Housing Plan. Additionally, the HUD consultant attended a number of meetings for a Hogg Foundation program in which Disability Rights Texas staff were present and provided additional information regarding the housing and supportive service needs in the Houston area. The outcome was realized and the information incorporated in the planning process of both the Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Plan. 10 Agency/Group/Organization Bay Area Homeless Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was Homeless Needs and Housing Market chapters of the addressed by Consultation? Consolidated Plan How was the Contacted and staff interviewed to determine needs of Agency/Group/Organization consulted and services to homeless in Baytown. Anticipated and what are the anticipated outcomes outcome was information and the outcome was met. of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 11 Agency/Group/Organization Bay Area Turning Point Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 15 What section of the Plan was Homeless Needs and Market chapters, Special Needs addressed by Consultation? Chapter (domestic violence) How was the Agency is in coordination/collaboration with Baytown's Agency/Group/Organization consulted Consolidated Plan consultant and meetings were and what are the anticipated outcomes conducted to gather information. Anticipated outcome of the consultation or areas for was information about homelessness and domestic improved coordination? violence in general and specific to Baytown and the Gulf Coast. Outcome was met. 12 Agency/Group/Organization BAYTOWN RESOURCE AND ASSISTANCE CENTER Agency/Group/Organization Type United Way/Non-profit What section of the Plan was Housing Needs, Homeless Needs, Special Population addressed by Consultation? Needs, and Non -housing Community Development Needs How was the Agency was contacted and staff member interviewed Agency/Group/Organization consulted about emergency subsistence assistance and rent and what are the anticipated outcomes vouchers. The anticipated outcome was information of the consultation or areas for regarding housing need and services provided. Outcome improved coordination? was met. 13 Agency/Group/Organization GREATER HOUSTON FAIR HOUSING CENTER Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was Housing needs and market; fair housing; barriers to addressed by Consultation? affordable and fair housing How was the Director was interviewed and spoke at a fair housing Agency/Group/Organization consulted forum for Baytown and at a CDAC tour/luncheon. and what are the anticipated outcomes Anticipated outcomes was information about fair of the consultation or areas for housing issues, complaints in Baytown, and increased improved coordination? collaboration for affirmatively furthering fair housing. Outcomes were met. 14 Agency/Group/Organization SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was Housing needs and market analysis addressed by Consultation? How was the Agency contacted and interviewed about the affordable Agency/Group/Organization consulted housing needs, activities to meet the needs, and and what are the anticipated outcomes affordable housing market. Anticipated outcome was of the consultation or areas for information and the outcome was met. improved coordination? 15 Agency/Group/Organization GULF COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY) Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 16 What section of the Plan was Non -housing community development (public services) addressed by Consultation? How was the Agency contacted and interviewed about needs and Agency/Group/Organization consulted services provided, including difficulty for Baytown and what are the anticipated outcomes residents to access programs since there is no office in of the consultation or areas for Baytown. Anticipated outcome was information and improved coordination? outcome was met. 16 Agency/Group/Organization BAYTOWN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was Housing needs and market, barriers to affordable and addressed by Consultation? fair housing How was the Agency contacted and interviewed and a member of the Agency/Group/Organization consulted agency spoke at fair housing forum in Baytown. and what are the anticipated outcomes Anticipated outcomes were information and improved of the consultation or areas for coordination and both were met. improved coordination? Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting All relevant agencies were consulted for the planning and fair housing processes. Many of the agencies serving special needs populations and the homeless in the area are located in Houston and do not serve or track Baytown clientele specifically. There are very limited resources in Baytown for the homeless. Likewise, the area -wide advocacy groups for protected classes serve a much broader geographic region and did not have information specifically to Baytown. 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? Baytown Livable City of Baytown The goals of the Plan was to determine Communities activities that can enhance the livability and desirability of Baytown. Baytown Mobility Plan City of Baytown The plan is a multi -modal assessment of mobility in Baytown sets forth the City's proposed mobility improvements. The Way Home: 2014 Coalition for the Homeless The action plan is the path for ending Action Plan of Houston/Harris County homeless and was used to help set the goals for Baytown's part in the overall regional plan. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 17 Regional Economic Houston -Galveston Area This is also known as the Comprehensive Development Plan Council Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and establishes economic goals and a plan of action. The plan was reviewed for determining proposed actions in the Baytown area that will affect Baytown's economy, employment, and development. The plan was considered in the non - housing Community Development chapters of the Consolidate Plan. East Port Transportation- Houston -Galveston Area The transportation and land use goals Land Use Vision & Council outlined for Baytown were used to Implementation determine needs for the transportation program and the future land use vision as it relates to CDBG Target Areas. State of Texas Plan for Fair Texas Department of The goals outlined in the draft plan were Housing Choice Housing & Community used to ensure that housing and fair Affairs housing goals in the Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Plan were consistent and overlapped with the state goals. Our Growth ExxonMobil Chemical This plan outlines their construction of a Company multi -billion dollar ethane cracker in Baytown. The plan's discussion on the cracker's impact on Baytown's economy, employment opportunities, housing, and development was used to determine compatibility with the City's plans for the CDBG Target Areas. Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts 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(i)) The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is integrally involved in Baytown's serving of the low- to moderate -income and protected classes. The Texas Fair Housing Plan, in part, helps to shape Baytown's Fair Housing Plan. Additionally, and more collaboratively, the City has recently received access to the HOME homeowner rehabilitation reservation system. This grant from TDHCA will provide approximately $400,000 to provide homeowner rehabilitation assistance in Baytown. The City coordinates with Harris County, particularly in the provision of transportation for elderly, disabled and victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, as well as in sharing of information. Harris County RIDES and the City of Baytown coordinate and cooperate in PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 18 providing demand -response transportation and fixed -route bus service to the low- to moderate -income, as part of implementing the Consolidated Plan. The City also collaborates with the County regarding fair housing and CDBG issues in order to coordinate the knowledge bases of both entities. Houston -Galveston Area Council also has a collaborative relationship with Baytown, particularly Baytown's Planning Department. Regional transportation, economic development and emergency management are three areas in which the collaboration and coordination impact the Consolidated Planning process and the low- to moderate -income residents of Baytown. Narrative (optional): The City of Baytown staff members have a good working relationship with agencies that are active members of BARA as well as with other housing and social service agencies. Much of the information gathering and consultation activities are carried out throughout the year at BARA meetings and one-on-one meetings about programs and needs. Additional contacts were made during the Consolidated Planning and Fair Housing Planning process. The housing forum conducted by the City in conjunction with a CDAC meeting afforded additional information gathering and multi -agency collaboration along with public awareness and input. Several housing -related agencies participated including the Section 202/811 director for MHMRA, the Baytown Housing Authority, Bay Area Homeless Services, Baytown Resource and Assistance Center, Greater Houston Fair Housing Center, a private realtor, a private landlord, and Baytown Habitat for Humanity. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 19 PR-15 Citizen Participation 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting The citizen participation process is an integral part of the on -going planning and implementation for the Community Development Block Grant program. The City of Baytown encourages its residents to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Program in order that the needs of the community be determined; priorities that address those needs be set; and that input from the residents is incorporated in the development of each yearly application to HUD. One method for ensuring maximum citizen participation in the planning and implementation of the CDBG program is through the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). The CDAC consists of nine members appointed for 2-year terms by the City Council. At least one member from each of the six city council districts is selected. Minority groups are represented in proportion to their citywide composition. Each fiscal year, the CDAC elects a Chairman and Vice -Chairman by majority vote to represent the committee as needed. It is the specific duty of the CDAC to convene regular meetings and public hearings to solicit citizen input on community needs, goals, objectives, programs and projects for low- to moderate -income individuals. The CDAC is the leader in establishing goals for CDBG funds and ensuring those goals are followed in the implementation of funded programs. The CDAC reviews applications submitted by nonprofits and other agencies serving low- to moderate income residents in Baytown for CDBG funds; and holds public hearings for applicants to publically describe their programs and outline their funding requests. Following these hearings, the CDAC prepares a recommendation for the annual budget of Community Development Block Grant funds. CDAC submits the annual grant award recommendation to City Council proposing a list of possible projects to be funded. Once the programs are funded, the CDAC is updated on the progress of the programs. The CDAC held meetings on February 24, 2015, March 24, 2015, May 5, 2015, May 12, 2015, June 2, 2015, and June 23,2015. The March 24th, May 5th, May 12th and June 23rd were also public hearings for the PY 2015 activities. Additionally, the March 24th meeting included the fair housing forum with a round -table discussion about housing and fair housing issues. On June 2nd, the CDAC approved the priority needs and the goals for funding during the next 5 years. All of the meetings were open to the public and notices posted at least 72 hours in advance. Prior to each public hearing, the City posted an advertisement in the local circulation newspaper, the Baytown Sun. Notices were also posted on the City's website and in various public places with local social service agencies. These measures helped to ensure that the citizens of Baytown, PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 20 especially the residents of the affected areas, had an opportunity to articulate their community development needs and preferences about the CDBG Program; participate in the development of priorities and objectives; and have their questions addressed. Notice was also sent to the Baytown Housing Authority offices via email for notifying residents. In addition to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, the City also revised its Citizen Participation Plan. The Citizen Participation Plan was presented to the CDAC on June 2"d for comment and questions. The draft plan was posted for public comment and notice of the plan was included in the public notice for the Consolidated Plan's 30-day public comment period. On June 23, 2015, the CDAC unanimously voted to recommend the Plan to City Council for approval. The City developed a survey in English and Spanish for residents to complete. The surveys dealt with resident perceptions of priority needs for each CDBG-eligible activity and public housing activities as well as questions regarding fair housing and experiences with discrimination. The surveys were posted on the City's website and were available in paper form at City Hall or through USPS mail. Notices about accessing the surveys were issued via a City Press Release, in the Baytown Sun, on the City's website, on the City's municipal access channel and at the library. City staff notified the Public Housing Authority and social service agencies, requesting that program participants be given information about completing the survey. The surveys were presented at a meeting of the Bay Area Resource Association meeting and attendees were asked to provide links or copies to their clients. The City received 69 on-line responses in English and 12 paper responses also in English. No Spanish surveys were completed. Various stakeholders, including the Public Housing Authority, housing providers, social service providers, homeless service providers, and advocacy groups, were contacted and interviews were conducted concerning priority needs, fair housing issues and available resources. A 30-day public comment period was conducted and advertised in the Baytown Sun for the review of the Consolidated Plan with the PY 2015 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. The comment period ran from Friday, June 12, 2015 through Wednesday, July 15, 2015. During the comment period, on July 9, 2015 at a regular City Council meeting, the City presented the draft revised Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to the City Council for review. The agenda for the Council meeting was posted at least 72 hours in advance and the public was welcome to comment on the three plans. On July 23, 2015, City Council approved the plans and the public was again welcome to comment. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 21 Sort Mode of Out- Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of Order reach Outreach response/attendance comments received comments not accepted and reasons 1 CDAC meetings CDAC & public All meetings had a quorum Comments from CDAC All comments were accepted. of at least 5 of 9 CDAC members reflected in members; at 4 of the priority needs, meetings, residents also recommended funding. attended Comments from public in Attachments. 2 Public Hearings CDAC & public Public hearings were held No comments were All comments were accepted. in conjunction with 3 of received. the CDAC meetings 3 City Council Public Public comment period No Comments were All comments were accepted. Meetings provided at City Council made. Meetings (2 where Consolidated Plan was discussed and approved) 4 Resident Public 81 responses Priority ratings and All comments were accepted and Surveys comments are in reviewed. Comments that did not Attachments; and relate to the CDBG program, fair summarized below. housing or other related concerns of City government were not included in the decisions regarding the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan. 5 Stakeholder Various housing 27 stakeholders were Comments are All comments were pertinent and Interviews & service contacted for interviews summarized below and accepted. providers and and 20 granted interviews throughout the Plan. advocacy groups or referred to reports and website information. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 22 6 Public Public 30-day public comment Comment period for the Citizen Period Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. 0 comments were received. Citizen Participation Outreach Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 23 Needs Assessment NA-05 Overview Needs Assessment Overview Housing: The greatest housing needs in Baytown are the need for rehabilitating/reconstructing aging owner occupied single family homes; moving renters into homeownership; developing housing for the middle -income and more affluent along with encouraging these income groups to move into the market -rate units. While there is an abundance of low- to moderate -income renters with a housing cost burden of greater than 30%, there is a sufficient number of units that are affordable. The problem is that higher -income renters are renting the below -market units. Another housing need is for more landlords to accept housing vouchers. Along with general rehabilitation needs, there is a substantial need in the older areas of Baytown to repair or replace private sewer lines running from the house to the public lateral lines. These aged and damaged lines are seeping sewage into the ground and water table. Homeless: The available information about the homeless individuals and families in the area is for the entire area of Harris and Fort Bend Counties. The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County does not enumerate those counted by specific location, such as within the city limits of Baytown. However, the Goose Creek CISD reports 500 children who are considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act definition. Almost all of these families are living with relatives or friends. The unsheltered homeless tend to be individuals often dealing with mental illness, substance abuse, chronic physical ailments, or a combination of these afflictions. Non -homeless Special Needs: According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, there are 6,627 residents who are 65 years or older, 3,550 having some form of disability. In addition, there are 5,883 non -elderly non -institutionalized individuals with a disability, 4,968 of whom are between 18 and 64 years of age. The housing and supportive service needs for the elderly and non -elderly disabled are great. Assuming Baytown mirrors the nation in the rate of mental illness and substance use disorders, it can be estimated that 3,022 individuals have a serious mental illness and/or chronic substance use disorder. Based on Baytown's population and the HIV/AIDS rates for Harris and Chambers Counties, it can be estimated that there are 306 persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in Baytown. Non -housing Community Development: The primary needs for public improvements in Baytown are in the oldest parts of the City, which corresponds to the CDBG Target Areas. The City has a Neighborhood Improvement Program that targets small neighborhood areas every 1 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 24 to 3 years and focuses concentrated funding into revitalization efforts. The greatest needs in these neighborhoods are the demolition of dangerous vacant buildings coupled with the need for improved infrastructure, including flood control/drainage, sidewalks, streets, water lines, wastewater lines, and sidewalk/street lighting. Additionally, in order to revitalize the areas, economic development activities must be put in place — small business and micro -business assistance, incentives for new national grocery and pharmacy chains to build in the areas, fagade improvements, and better local employment opportunities. Coupled with improving the physical landscape of Baytown, transportation — both general fixed route service and increased demand -response service — and public services are needed. Transportation is the greatest need to move low- to moderate -income individuals around the city from home to jobs and amenities. Demand -response service is critical for assisting the elderly and disabled to get to medical appointments, shopping and supportive services. Due to the relatively small population of Baytown, many larger social service agencies find that the economies of scale do not exist for them to afford a service facility in the city. Residents must go to Houston or Pasadena to receive many of the social services needed. The numerous tables below in Sections NA-10, NA-15, and NA-20 of the Plan are provided from HUD based on special tabulations from the Census Bureau's 2007-2011 American Community Survey (ACS) and 2007-2011 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data. These detail the housing needs of low- to moderate -income residents and compare the needs by race/ethnicity. The four housing needs described are households with a housing cost burden of greater than 30% of their income; households with more than one person per room; households living in housing lacking some or all kitchen facilities; and households living in units lacking some or all plumbing facilities. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 25 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs Demographics Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2011 % Change Population 66,430 71,253 7% Households 23,608 23,770 1% Median Income $40,559.00 $48,062.00 18% Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007-2011 ACS (Most Recent Year) Number of Households Table 0-30% HAMFI >30-50% HAMFI >50-80% HAMFI >80-100% HAMFI >100% HAMFI Total Households * 3,295 3,405 4,230 2,820 10,015 Small Family Households * 1,280 1,500 1,720 1,195 5,780 Large Family Households * 345 545 810 465 1,060 Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of age 790 410 764 495 1,490 Household contains at least one person age 75 or older 390 445 384 239 845 Households with one or more children 6 years old or younger * 890 1,168 1,290 575 1,335 * the highest income category for these family types is >80% HAMFI Table 6 - Total Households Table Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 26 Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >s0- >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 20 10 10 40 80 0 0 40 15 55 Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51 people per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) 90 150 55 0 295 0 30 25 20 75 Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people per room (and none of the above problems) 65 70 115 35 285 60 130 270 85 545 Housing cost burden greater than 50% of income (and none of the above problems) 1,335 220 60 15 1,630 700 260 175 80 1,215 Housing cost burden greater than 30% of income (and none of the above problems) 215 1,050 745 145 2,155 150 490 525 275 1,440 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 27 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 Zero/negative Income (and none of the above problems) 90 0 0 0 90 95 0 0 0 95 Table 7 — Housing Problems Table Data 2007-2011 CHAS Source: 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Having 1 or more of four housing problems 1,510 455 240 90 2,295 760 420 510 200 1,890 Having none of four housing problems 410 1,470 1,690 895 4,465 430 1,065 1,790 1,635 4,920 Household has negative income, but none of the other housing problems 90 0 0 0 90 95 0 0 0 95 Table 8 — Housing Problems 2 Data 2007-2011 CHAS Source: 3. Cost Burden > 30% 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 895 870 395 2,160 290 180 429 899 Large Related 210 135 75 420 115 220 205 540 Elderly 295 114 125 534 370 310 90 770 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 28 Renter Owner 0-30% >30-50% >so- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total AMI AMI 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI Other 315 255 230 800 105 125 80 310 Total need by 1,715 1,374 825 3,914 880 835 804 2,519 income Table 9 — Cost Burden > 30% Data 2007-2011 CHAS Source: 4. Cost Burden > 50% 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 785 180 25 990 240 50 74 364 Large Related 170 45 0 215 95 95 80 270 Elderly 225 45 20 290 290 135 15 440 Other 270 15 30 315 95 25 10 130 Total need by income 1,450 285 75 1,810 720 305 179 1,204 Table 10 — Cost Burden > 50% Data 2007-2011 CHAS Source: 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) 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 Single family households 150 210 100 15 475 50 124 95 95 364 Multiple, unrelated family households 4 10 70 55 139 10 35 200 15 260 Other, non -family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by 154 220 170 70 614 60 159 295 110 624 income Table 11— Crowding Information —1/2 Data 2007-2011 CHAS Source: PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 29 Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >s0- Total 0-30% >30- >so- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI Households with 154 220 170 544 60 159 295 514 Children Present Table 12 — Crowding Information — 2/2 Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. According to the latest American Community Survey (ACS), there are 5,877 single -person households in Baytown, comprising 24.1% of the total households. Of these, 2,830 own their homes and 3,049 rent. Nearly half (43.8%) of the householders 65 years and over in Baytown live alone. Two-thirds of the elderly living alone are homeowners. When comparing household type by race and ethnicity, it can be seen that 45.7% of Asian householders live alone, while 30.4% of non -Hispanic White householders live alone, 26.5% of African American householders live alone and only 12.6% of Hispanic householders live alone. However, there is a relatively low number of total Asian households in Baytown. Asians living alone comprise only 2.7% of total householders living alone, while non -Hispanic whites comprise 59.3%, African Americans 17.9%, and Hispanics 17.8%. Other races comprise the remaining 2.3%. None of the datasets provide information on the income and housing conditions of those living alone, however the latest Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) does have a table giving the elderly and non -elderly non -family households with one or two members by income range and housing cost burden. The graph below shows the distribution of owners and renters by income and cost burden for non -family households of one or two members. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 30 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 16 IL Income < = 30% Income 30.1-50% Income 50.1-80% Income 80.1-100% Income > 100% ■ Owner ■ Owner o Renter ■ Renter Non -Family 1-2 Person Households By Income, Tenure and Cost Burden of > 30% 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. Using the latest CHAS data for which disability is detailed, it is estimated that 6,190 households (26%) have at least one disabled adult. Of these households with a disabled adult, 2,500 have at least one housing problem, primarily a housing cost burden. The latest ACS table on disability indicates that 17.2% of adults who are disabled are living below the poverty level and another 10.9% are living between 100 and 149% of the poverty level. There are no definitive data or small -area estimates of the number of households with a member who is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking. The National Domestic Violence Hotline states that 29% of women and 10% of men have experience domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. The Hotline states that 9.8% of adult women are victims of intimate partner violence annually, and it can be estimated that 3.2% of adult men are victims annually as well. Extrapolating these figures, it can be assumed that approximately 2,330 women and 760 men will be victims of intimate partner violence in any given year. There are no statistics to indicate the percent of PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 31 the victims who will (1) choose to leave the abusive relationship and (2) need housing assistance as a result of such violence. No information is available to indicate the number of households affected by dating violence, non -partner sexual assault or stalking, and no information to indicate the number who will need housing assistance. What are the most common housing problems? The predominate housing problem in Baytown is housing cost burden greater than 30% of their income, particularly among the low- to moderate -income households. Half of all households in Baytown have a housing cost burden greater than 30% of their income. As would be expected, the greatest need is among the extremely low-income households, with 80% of the households having a cost burden greater than 30%. Of the 2,595 extremely low-income with a cost burden greater than 30%, 2,170 (84%) have a cost burden greater than 50% of their income. As incomes increase, housing cost burden decreases. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach 2015 report, the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $890 and $35,600 is the annual income needed to afford such a unit with a housing cost of 30% or less of income. The most current ACS income table indicates that 54.7% of Baytown households earn less than $35,000 making a 2-bedroom unit at FMR unaffordable. However, the FMRs are for the entire Houston MSA, and Baytown's rents are generally lower than Houston's and the remainder of the MSA. The latest ACS shows that there are 2,958 (12.1%) rental units affordable to those working full-time at the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. In addition, there are a total of 4,766 rental units that are affordable to 3,172 renter households that are extremely low-income (those earning 30% of the Area Median Income). The graph below shows the number of extremely low-income renters and the number of rental units affordable to these households. As can be seen, there are significantly more affordable units than households, however it should be kept in mind that many very low-income and moderate - income renters access these less expensive units, causing a housing affordability mismatch. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 32 1,500 j 1,400 1,200 d7 03 1,000 L am u M 3 O T600 v 400 ac 200 $5,000 S5,0DD-S9,999 $10,000-$14,999 S15,W0-S19,999 520,000-$22,500 Household Income ■ Renter HH ■ Affordable Rentals Less than 2% of all low- to moderate -income households live in housing lacking some or all plumbing and/or kitchen facilities, with 8.7% of low- to moderate -income living in overcrowded conditions. Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? The extremely low-income renters and owners are the most affected by housing problems, with the highest percent of households with cost burdens, particularly severe cost burdens of more than 50% of their income. The very low-income households have the highest rate of cost burdens of 30.1% to 50% of their income and the highest rate of overcrowded units, though no groups have a substantially high rate of overcrowding. Only a very small percent of any income group lives in housing lacking some or all plumbing and/or kitchen facilities. The map below shows the areas of high low- to moderate income concentrations overlaid by the percent or rental households with a housing cost burden. Though some areas with higher incomes do have cost burdens of more than 30%, the majority of the low- to moderate -income areas have high rates of housing cost burden. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 33 Rental Households with Housing Cost Burden of > 30% Income Over Low -Mod Income Areas 0 0 8 $ c E a A Y V A n r"�t 5 L C1 C DUE m 3 0 r m N �7L- AY � •. T t� #AW �ONa Narita PO � M ! + PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 34 There is a shortage of ADA/Section 504 accessible units for the disabled. Of the 690 LIHTC, 150 Public Housing, and other 475 multi -family assisted units in Baytown, only 96 are accessible to the disabled. 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 Identifying non -homeless, extremely low-income persons who have secondary characteristics that are risk factors for homelessness can make it easier to target preventive assistance to those most at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families that are most often precariously housed include single female head of household; households where more than 50% of income is spent on housing costs; youth aging out of foster care; families living doubled - up due to economic reasons, low wages, a change in family composition, domestic violence and sub -standard housing. In Baytown, there are 3,295 renter households with incomes at or below 30% AMI, with 1,715 having a housing cost burden of greater than 30%. According to Out of Reach (National Low Income Housing Coalition) in 2014, a household earning minimum wage could afford a two -bedroom apartment rent of $410 per month. The Fair Market Rent established by HUD for a two -bedroom apartment in the Houston MSA is $926 per month. A worker must have an hourly wage of $17.81 in order to afford a two bedroom apartment and not be rent burdened. A person receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) of $733 per month could afford a monthly rent no higher than $209. According to HUD, the FMR for a one - bedroom unit is $750. The lack of a living wage and unemployment appear to be the factors that contribute most frequently to a household becoming homeless with people living on fixed incomes also at risk. Elderly and disabled homeowners who live in dilapidated housing also face the risk of being homeless. The City does offer an Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program but currently the waiting list is approximately three years. Some homes become uninhabitable during the wait time increasing the risk of homelessness for these households. The City of Baytown does not have a Rapid Re -Housing Program at this time. However emergency shelter and transitional housing program staff indicate that the need for permanent affordable housing, full-time employment at a living wage, reliable transportation, affordable child care and follow-up services would be needed by households exiting Rapid Re -housing Programs in order to maintain housing stability. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 35 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: Not Available Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness Mental illness, chronic physical illness, physical disabilities, substance abuse, criminal background, unstable job history, prior evictions, transportation, underemployment, lack of education/job skills, language barriers, weak support system and age are housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness. Another primary characteristic that has been linked to housing instability is employment that does not pay a living wage. Discussion The most common housing problem, particularly for the extremely low- and very low-income, is housings greater than 30% of their income. There is a shortage of unsubsidized affordable units for the extremely low-income making 30% or less of the Area Median Income and being able to afford only $250-$500 per month. However, there is more than a sufficient units for very low - and moderate -income renters. There is a housing affordability mismatch with many higher - income households renting units well below general affordability. This removes lower -cost units from the market for lower -income households. As a result, more units at fair market rents are needed to give middle -income renters affordable units and thus freeing up lower -cost units that would be affordable to lower -income households. In addition, there is a severe shortage of landlords who will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other rental assistance and there is no Rapid Rehousing program in Baytown. No one receiving Harris County Continuum of Care funds for Rapid Rehousing serve Baytown and the City of Baytown is not a recipient of ESG funds. Another common housing problem is accessibility for the disabled. Using the latest CHAS data for which disability is detailed, it is estimated that 6,190 households (26%) have at least one disabled adult. There is no information on the number of households with a disabled person that have met accessibility standards. However, region -wide statistics and results of the housing forum conducted by the City indicate that there is a severe shortage of accessible units as well as rental units that allow modifications and/or service animals. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 36 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 uses 4 housing characteristics to classify housing problems: cost burden of greater than 30% of household income; more than 1 person per room; lacking some or all plumbing facilities and lacking some or all kitchen facilities. In Baytown, only 0.3% lack complete plumbing and only 1.2% lack complete kitchen facilities, with most being congregate living facilities, such as single -room -occupancy. Therefore, housing cost burden and overcrowding become the primary determinants of housing problems and housing need. Most of the housing need in Baytown is due to a cost burden of more than 30% of the household income. As a result, the most prevalent housing need is a result of income more than race or ethnicity. However, overcrowding is a secondary housing problem and there is a significant disproportion by race/ethnicity. Not parsing the data by income, only 1% of the non - Hispanic whites live in overcrowded conditions (> 1.0 persons per room), compared with 5.5% of African Americans and 14.2% of Hispanics. A more relative equality of housing cost burden among the three ethnic groups balances out the overall distribution of housing problems. The tables below provided by HUD from the 2007-2011 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) files, shows that in most cases no one race or ethnic group has a significantly higher percent of households with housing problems. The exception is for African Americans, and to a somewhat lesser degree Hispanics, with incomes of 50.1-80% AMI. African Americans and Hispanics with incomes of 50.1-80% AMI have a substantially higher percent of housing with problems than non -Hispanic whites. The disproportion among ethnicities is in income more than in housing problems within the same income group. A significantly higher percent of African Americans and Hispanics have incomes below $25,000 than do non -Hispanic whites. 0%-30% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,635 475 190 White 895 165 70 Black / African American 670 75 45 Asian 15 0 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 45 0 0 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 37 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 11,005 220 1 70 Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 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 2,410 995 0 White 720 375 0 Black / African American 540 215 0 Asian 0 0 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 1,125 390 0 Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 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% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,020 2,215 0 White 1625 1,105 1 0 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 38 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Black / African American 374 260 0 Asian 55 35 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 10 10 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 945 795 0 Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 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 705 2,115 0 White 314 805 0 Black / African American 70 299 0 Asian 0 40 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 300 930 0 Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 -100% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 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% Discussion Comparing the distribution of households with housing problems by race/ethnicity for each of the income ranges, there are primarily minor differences. No one race or ethnic group has a significantly higher percent of households with housing problems for most of the income ranges less than or equal to the Area Median Income (AMI). The only exception is for African Americans, and to a somewhat lesser degree Hispanics, with incomes of 50.1-80% AMI, with a PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 39 substantially higher percent of housing with problems than non -Hispanic whites. The graph below compares the percent of households with housing problems by race/ethnicity within each income range below the AMI. 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0-30% AM I 30.1-50% AM 1 50.1-80% AM 1 80.1-100% AM I ■ Total ■ Non -Hispanic White ■ Black / African American ■ Hispanic )ercent of Households with Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity within Income The disproportion among racial/ethnic groups comes more in the incomes than in the percent within each income category with housing problems. The percent of African Americans with incomes less than $15,000 is nearly twice that of non -Hispanic whites within the same income range, and nearly half again as high as Hispanics. The differences level out for those households with incomes between $15,000 and $24,999. African Americans and Hispanics have a higher percentage of households with incomes between $25,000 and $74,999 than non - Hispanic whites, while whites exceed other racial/ethnic groups in their percent of households with incomes at or above $75,000. The graph below compares income distribution within each ethnic group. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 40 Distribution of Income within Each Ethnic Group 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% 000 oi°'� �iF� oip'� oi°�� oi°�� �O� oiP?5 oi°�� oAe c��o, o yp , o vp o �p , o \p o poi ` poi `O0 a z � � t � o o O �r po po OO o0 00 0o O�' O` o0 eys o0 h0 h0 h0 00 h0 00 00 ,LO ■ Non -Hispanic White ■ Black/African American ■ Hispanic While the number of units with more than 1 person per room is relatively small, it represents the greatest disproportion among the 3 primary ethnic groups. A total of 6.4% of the households have more than 1 person per room, however, only 1% of non -Hispanic whites live in overcrowded conditions, while 5.5% of African Americans and 14.2% of Hispanics live in overcrowded conditions. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 41 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction HUD's distinction between housing problems and severe housing problems lies in the degree of housing cost burden and the level of overcrowding. Severe housing cost burdens are housing costs of more than 50% of the household income. Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.5 persons per room. With only 385 (1.6%) of all occupied units in Baytown having more than 1.5 persons per room, the vast majority of those units with severe housing problems are those with a severe cost burden. The level of severe housing problems is a direct function of the incomes. Overall, 68.8% of households with incomes of 30% or less of the Area Median Income have a severe housing problem, compared with 25.6% of those with incomes of 30.1-50% of AMI, 17.8% of those with incomes of 50.1-80% of AMI and 10.3% of those with incomes of 80.1- 100% of AMI. As incomes increase, the overall percent of housing with severe problems decreases, however the disproportion between Hispanics and other groups increases considerably. The HUD - provided tables show the disproportion. 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 2,270 840 190 White 725 330 70 Black / African American 590 155 45 Asian 15 0 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 45 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 885 335 70 Table 17 — Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 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% PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 42 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 870 2,535 0 White 245 850 0 Black / African American 235 525 0 Asian 0 0 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 390 1,125 0 Table 18 — Severe Housing Problems 30 - SO% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 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% 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 755 3,485 0 White 135 1,595 0 Black / African American 119 515 0 Asian 0 90 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 20 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 495 1,240 0 Table 19 — Severe Housing Problems SO - 80% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 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% PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 43 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 290 2,530 0 White 40 1,085 0 Black / African American 25 345 0 Asian 0 40 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 215 1,015 0 Table 20 — Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 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% Discussion With only 385 (1.6%) of all occupied units in Baytown having more than 1.5 persons per room, the vast majority of those units with severe housing problems are those with a severe cost burden. The level of severe housing problems is a direct function of the incomes. Overall, 68.8% of households with incomes of 30% or less of the Area Median Income have a severe housing problem, compared with 25.6% of those with incomes of 30.1-50% of AMI, 17.8% of those with incomes of 50.1-80% of AMI and 10.3% of those with incomes of 80.1-100% of AMI. As incomes increase, the overall percent of housing with severe problems decreases, however the disproportion between Hispanics and other groups increases considerably. Though there is a degree of disproportion between non -Hispanic whites and African Americans, the greatest disproportion as incomes increase is between Hispanics and other groups. The graph below illustrates the growing disproportion as incomes increase: PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 44 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Percent of Households with Severe Housing Problems 0-30% AM I 30.1-50% AM I 50.1-80% AM I 80.1-100% AM I ■Total ■ Non -Hispanic White ■ Black / African American ■ Hispanic PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 45 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction: The vast majority of housing problems are housing cost burdens. The HUD -provided table below has been provided for use in determining any disproportionately greater need by race/ethnicity. Unfortunately, the data presented in the table are not accurate as each of the income categories by race/ethnicity total to more than the figures given for the jurisdiction as a whole. The sum of those extremely low-income households by race/ethnicity with a housing cost burden exceeds the jurisdiction total by 142.2%. The sum by race/ethnicity for very low- income exceeds the provided total by 9.5%, and that of the moderate -income and above exceeds the provided total by 7.8%. These inaccuracies make the analysis difficult if not impossible. Housing Cost Burden Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative income (not computed) Jurisdiction as a whole 6,625 3,835 3,085 210 White 8,290 1,790 1,045 70 Black / African American 2,110 730 884 45 Asian 275 55 15 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 50 10 45 0 Pacific Islander 20 0 0 0 Hispanic 5,300 1,615 1,120 90 Table 21— Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS Discussion: The household counts in the HUD -provided table, taken from the 2007-2011 CHAS data, are inaccurate, with the totals for the race/ethnic groups exceeding the provided jurisdictional totals. Additionally, the jurisdictional totals and the calculated totals do not equal the total households by income as provided by HUD in earlier tables within chapters NA-10 — Housing Needs Assessment and NA-15 — Disproportionately Greater Need. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 46 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? As would be expected, the lower the income the greater the housing need for all racial and ethnic groups. Of the extremely low-income households, 68.8% have at least one housing problem, most often housing cost burden. The percent with housing problems diminishes as incomes increase with 25.6% of very low-income, 17.8% of moderate -income and 10.3% of those with incomes of 80.1-100% of the Area Median Income having housing problems. HUD defines significant disproportion as 10% or greater variance between minorities and whites. Across the board by income, non -Hispanic whites have a lower percent of households with housing needs. Extremely low-income African Americans exceed the rate of housing problems in white households by 10.3% and moderate -income African Americans exceed the rate of whites by 11%. Very low-income African Americans and those above moderate -income have less than a 10% variance from non -Hispanic whites. Extremely low-income and very low- income Hispanics are in line with non -Hispanic whites with a 4.2% and 3.3% variance respectively. However, the rate of housing problems among moderate -income and above moderate -income Hispanics exceed those of whites by 20.7% and 13.9% respectively, also exceeding African American households. If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? The primary housing problems in Baytown are housing cost burden and overcrowding. The needs by race/ethnicity have been outlined above. Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? African Americans are fairly evenly distributed throughout the city, though there is a slightly higher concentration in the older south area of Baytown within the CDBG Target Area. Hispanics are much more concentrated in certain neighborhoods, particularly in the CDBG Target Areas east of S. and N. Main St. between Ward and W. Texas Ave.; and south of W. Main St. between Utah and SH 146. The maps below show the concentration of African Americans and Hispanics with the areas of low- to moderate -income concentration. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 47 Location of Hispanic and Low -Mod Income Concentrations ot • •• '}{e•• '• 'fie � �• �R _]d,_..�i �w~ '"tti.' .e Moto BbckGrouµs •,tea• J i..+ '�,,; • • ' % Low.Ho0 Income -S• r _ �y - - Qaai%UA • •'�s.•. 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BHA strives to find accessible units for those Section 8 voucher holders who are disabled. Currently, both the Public Housing and Section 8 waiting lists are closed with 440 on the Public Housing list and 112 on the Section 8 list. The average length of time on the waiting list is 2 years for public housing and 1 year for Section 8. PY 201S-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 50 Baytown Housing Authority Properties � Fa � Vi nfDrfT ♦ ♦ Y P wdn"t �i.5t We $t Fork of e. STr, gFYt:E,I XI 0CeekPark pd B nY0': Cedm 8ow Park.Sf UW eN Si , SA Mti A r?Ih ,} nr;ruc;r = � JadlN at x k mtlx rf.? .CE 41 Rd VA?MA' DE _ g,cRra A r s TA / k. P'NTRA{ HE'E`.rrs ; rrc•Ntl1A�:•%7: qi H.4fa 3jf4•�:f `Qtag a. :7 i �r•s : ♦Nr - r 8[CKtiE=A . fTe Ae 6r18�;HA f A arai s s g bagPFF a Cl R C SAkxa O St s „ass 'r , _ • TMK•IP5C0 . �- Plaint tia' EvngteeU ! Wm: -Cud, Club i PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 51 Totals in Use Program Type Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant- based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Disabled ' q of units vouchers in use 0 0 148 833 0 833 0 0 0 Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type *includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) Characteristics of Residents Program Type Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project- based Tenant- based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Average Annual Income 0 0 9,775 10,979 0 10,979 0 0 Average length of stay 0 0 3 6 0 6 0 0 Average Household size 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 q Homeless at admission 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 # of Elderly Program Participants (>62) 0 0 19 124 0 124 0 0 # of Disabled Families 0 0 32 153 0 153 0 0 # of Families requesting accessibility features 0 0 14 83 0 83 0 0 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN S2 Program Type Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant- based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program # of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 # of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Table 23 — Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) 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 67 333 0 333 0 0 0 Black/African American 0 0 101 500 0 500 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 American Indian/Alaska Native 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 Table 24 — Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 53 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 34 166 0 166 0 0 0 Not Hispanic 0 0 134 667 0 667 0 0 0 *includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 25 — Ethnicity, of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 54 Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units: Currently, there are 32 disabled families and 19 elderly households in public housing. There is a sufficient percentage of accessible units to meet federal guidelines and to accommodate current residents and applicants on the waiting list when they progress to the top of the list. Of the 86 requesting accessible units, many do not need or qualify for accessibility measures, particularly special parking arrangements and units more conveniently located to parking and common areas. As the need for accessible units increases, Baytown Housing Authority will retrofit additional units for accessibility. Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders The most immediate needs for are (1) additional units, both public housing units and vouchers, and (2) more landlords who will accept Housing Choice Vouchers (also called Section 8 HCVs) for program participants to select rental housing of their choice within the rents allowed and providing the housing passes Housing Quality Standards —HQS — inspections). Currently there are 440 on the public housing waiting list and 112 on the Section 8 HCV waiting list, though both have been closed since 2011. There is a two year wait for public housing and a one year wait for Section 8 HCV housing. The need for accessible units varies between 5% and 10%, and 5% of the public housing units are accessible. How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large The need for more units and vouchers mirrors the need for better availability of affordable units for the population at large. With more public housing units, more extremely low-income households on the waiting list could be housed without a severe housing cost burden. With more HCVs, allowing rents at market rates, more extremely low- and low-income voucher recipients could move to market -rate housing, providing them with quality housing at no cost burden and freeing up below -market units for low- to moderate -income households who are not voucher holders. Discussion Baytown Housing Authority has made great strides in improving its public housing developments by constructing new units. Its greatest need is for more Housing Choice Vouchers in order to provide scattered -site housing and market -rate housing of choice. Included with the need for more vouchers is the need for more landlords who will accept the vouchers. There is a strong resistance among landlords toward HCV residents. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 55 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment — 91.205(c) Introduction: The City of Baytown's primary response to local homelessness has been through its participation in the Continuum of Care planning and grant application process for the Houston metropolitan area. The City also provides CDBG funding to Baytown service providers including homeless providers and encourages development of transitional, rapid re -housing and permanent supportive housing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The primary homeless providers serving Baytown are Bay Area Homeless Services, which provides shelter and supportive services; Bridge Over Troubled Waters, which has an office in Baytown and provides assistance in accessing their shelter in Pasadena; and Bay Area Turning Point, which has recently opened an office in Chambers County to serve the county and Baytown with crisis intervention and referrals to their Galveston County shelter. The City of Baytown coordinates with the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, Inc. (CFTH) to further their efforts to identify and plan for the needs for homeless individuals and families. Homelessness is defined as individuals and families without a primary nighttime residence, unaccompanied youth under the age of 25, persons fleeing domestic violence including sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and other life -threatening conditions. On January 29, 2015, local agencies across the Houston metro area participated in the Point -In - Time (PIT) Count. The information collected from this count provided valuable information on the number and needs of people experiencing homelessness in the greater Houston area including the City of Baytown. The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, Inc. has been the lead agency in the development and implementation of policy, programs and services to increase collaboration and coordination and maximize service delivery for the homeless population in the greater Houston area. CFTH is the coordinating entity for the Houston/Harris County Continuum of Care (the CoQ planning and application processes. The Houston/Harris County Collaborative was initiated in 1982 to develop a system of coordination and guidance to apply for HUD funding through the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant application process. Three decision making groups are involved in this Collaborative: 1) The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, the lead agency; 2) City of Houston Housing and Community Development; and 3) representatives from communities in the Houston metro area. From each of these groups, two members are chosen to represent the interests of the homeless community and ensure compliance with the local Consolidated Plans as well as updates on the progress of the homeless projects funded through the CoC process. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 56 The CFTH facilitates a 200+ member organization. CFTH meets monthly for programmatic and networking opportunities which allows CFTH to gather first-hand information from housing and service providers on the needs of the homeless population. Through this process, the CFTH manages service provider participation in a process to identify and develop a continuum of care for homeless services. This collaboration ensures the availability of services at several points of entry, from homeless prevention agencies to emergency shelters to permanent housing facilities. Modeled after HUD's 2010 Opening Doors comprehensive plan to prevent and end homelessness, CFTH has developed a framework that local agencies use to create and implement the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness and the areas Consolidated Action Plans and Annual Action Plans. The first goal of the Houston Continuum of Care is to create and implemented a coordinated intake, assessment and triage system. Actions currently being implemented include the design of a Coordinated Assessment Model, piloting Assessment and Triage Tools, the creation of a central waitlist in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and making the HMIS housing match capacity functional. The CoC Steering Committee is currently focused on five critical goals: I. Create and implement a coordinated intake, assessment and triage system 2. Create 2,500 permanent supportive housing units by December 2015 3. Create a new service delivery model connected to housing 4. Rebalance the homeless response system by December 2015 The data from the 2015 count has not been completely analyzed. However, the January 30, 2014 point -in -time count showed the following accomplishments: 1. 37% decrease in homelessness since 2011 2. 50% decrease in individuals/families who are unsheltered since 2011 3. 57% of those counted on January 30, 2015 were sheltered 4. Homeless veterans decreased by 22% from 2013 to 2014 City of Baytown staff will continue to work with interested entities in the planning and development of programs and/or facilities that would assist homeless persons in moving from homelessness to permanent housing and long-term housing stability and to work with CFTH to develop collaborative programs throughout the greater Houston area. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 57 Homeless Needs Assessment # of persons Estimate # Estimate Estimate the Estimate the experiencing experiencing the # # exiting # of days homelessness on any homelessness becoming homelessness persons given night each year homeless each year experience each year homelessness Unsheltered Sheltered Persons in HH 10 115* n/a n/a n/a n/a with Adults & Children Persons in HH n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a with only children Persons in HH 22 12 n/a n/a n/a n/a with only adults Chronically n/a 0 n/a n/a n/a n/a homeless individuals Chronically n/a 0 n/a n/a n/a n/a homeless families Veterans n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Unaccompanied n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a youth Persons with n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a HIV n/a denotes data not available Sheltered adults with children include 70 emergency shelter beds and 45 transitional housing beds PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 58 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): None of the information requested is available for Baytown. Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional) Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans. With over 112 households on the Section 8 HCV waiting list and 440 on the waiting list for public housing units in Baytown, the need for additional housing affordable to the extremely low-income is great and the availability of affordable housing for the low- and moderate - income is substantial. The Section 8 HCV and public housing wait lists are closed. The lack of access to affordable housing for persons experiencing homelessness results in longer periods of time in emergency shelters that are located in other cities. An additional consequence of this is that when families must relocate to another city, their support network is no longer available. The lack of access to affordable housing increases the risk of homelessness for many families that are precariously housed due to economic reasons. The types of families most affected by poverty are single parents in low -wage jobs and often with the contributing factors of substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness and child abuse in the family dynamic. Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group. White and African American were the races most reported during the PIT count. White individuals and families made up 49% of the persons surveyed with African American individuals and families at 34%. Six percent (6%) identified at Asian and 11% identified as Mixed Race. Twenty-two (22%) percent identified as Latino/Hispanic. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 59 Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. The City of Baytown is located in the greater Houston metro area. The majority of emergency shelters and housing programs are provided in the more central areas in the City of Houston. Many people experiencing homelessness in Baytown must migrate into Houston in order to access emergency shelters and other housing programs or live doubled -up with family and friends. Beyond individuals and families that meet the HUD definition of homeless, the Texas Education Office identified 600 children in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District who were classified as being homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act definition. Almost all of these families were living doubled -up with relatives and/or friends. Much of the homelessness in the City of Baytown is due simply to poverty from a lack of full- time employment at a living wage and a lack of affordable housing. People who are unsheltered in Baytown are a smaller group. They tend to be single adults with few community supports or connections, and often dealing with mental illness, substance abuse and chronic physical illness. Due to their transient nature and the proximity to Houston, it is harder to estimate a number who fit into this category. Of the 5,312 adults counted during the 2014 Houston metro PIT count, 2,311 (43%) adults reported that they had spent the previous night in an unsheltered situation. Discussion: It is important to remember that the City of Baytown is part of the greater Houston area. Individuals and families experiencing homelessness tend to migrate into Houston where services and housing programs are more readily available. The collaborative structure of the Continuum of Care facilitates this process. However since relocating to Houston disrupts the support network for many individuals and families, the City of Baytown is interested in working with housing providers to develop rapid re -housing and permanent supportive housing within the city limits. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 60 NA-45 Non -Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: The non -homeless special needs population in Baytown, as in all jurisdictions, is difficult to quantify. While the American Community Survey (ACS) provides the number of elderly and disabled, it does not provide information on other special needs groups nor does it provide information on their levels of need. Victims of domestic violence, those with mental illness or substance use disorders and those living with HIV/AIDS are not completely quantified, particularly at the local level. Regional, state and national averages and rates must be applied to local populations to estimate the number of individuals classified by HUD as non -homeless special needs population. Each section below has been expanded in the Word version, due to the limited space in the eCon Planning Suite. Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: It is difficult to estimate the exact number of special needs individuals in Baytown, and even more difficult to estimate the number of low- to moderate -income of those needing housing and supportive services. Elderly: Based on the ACS, there are 6,627 Baytown residents who are 65 years old or older with 4,276 households with an elderly householder, including 1,878 elderly living alone. Based on an average household size of 2 persons, there are 2,641 elderly low- to moderate -income households (61.8%). The vast majority of the households with an elderly householder are owner -occupied (79%). Assuming the percentage of low- to moderate -income elderly is equally distributed by tenure, it can be assumed that 2,088 elderly homeowners are low- to moderate - income and will need assistance in repairing and maintaining their homes. The latest CHAS data reports that there are 425 extremely low-income elderly owners, 350 very low-income elderly owners and 280 moderate -income elderly owners with housing problems. Likewise, there are 390 extremely low-income elderly renters, 110 very low-income elderly renters, and 120 moderate -income elderly renters with housing problems. This translates into 1,675, or 25%, of the elderly households that need assistance of some sort, primarily assistance in lowering their housing cost burden. There are 3,550 elderly with some form of disability, 1,361 of whom have an independent living difficultly, however there is no information on the number of disabled elderly living alone. Military veterans comprise 21% (1,378) of the elderly population in Baytown, with at least one- fourth being disabled. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 61 Non -elderly disabled: The ACS indicates that there are 5,883 non -elderly non -institutionalized civilian (non-military) individuals in Baytown with a disability. Of these, 4,968 are between 18 and 64 years of age. There is no information on the racial/ethnic distribution by age; however, there are a total of 9,433 non -institutionalized individuals with a disability: 4,671 are non - Hispanic white, 1,634 are African American, 2,890 are Hispanic and the remaining 238 are other races. The percent of disabled who are African American mirrors the general population — 16.2% for the general population and 17.3% for the disabled population. While non -Hispanic whites comprise 37% of the general population, they comprise half of the disabled population. Hispanics represent 44.4% of the general population but only 30.6% of the disabled population. The ACS reports 2,152 non -elderly veterans living in Baytown with approximately half being disabled. The only dataset available from the CHAS files for disabled households indicates that 6,170 households, including elderly households, in Baytown have a household member with a disability and 3,520 are low- to moderate -income. Of the total households with a disabled member, 2,255 have a housing problem, with 1,860 of these being low- to moderate -income. This indicates that approximately 1,860 households will need some level of housing assistance and all 3,520 will likely need free or low-cost medical and social service assistance. Mental Illness and Substance Abuse: There is no local information on the number of individuals with mental illness, but based on national averages, 4.1% of the total population and 5.2% of the working -age population have a serious mental illness and/or chronic substance use disorder. Assuming Baytown mirrors the nation, there are an estimated 3,022 total individuals and 2,098 working -age individuals with a serious mental illness and/or chronic substance use disorder. Baytown data extrapolated from state data provided by the Texas Department of Health Services, indicate that approximately 153 received community mental health services in 2013 and 71 were admitted into a psychiatric facility at least 3 times in 180 days. It is estimated that 7 were assigned to supportive housing upon release. An additional 15 are awaiting services. Using the same state data, an estimated 322 adults entered substance abuse intervention programs in 2013 and 60 received residential treatment, with 12 awaiting available services. What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? Elderly: The latest CHAS data reports that there are 425 extremely low-income elderly owners, 350 very low-income elderly owners and 280 moderate -income elderly owners with housing problems. Likewise, there are 390 extremely low-income elderly renters, 110 very low-income elderly renters, and 120 moderate -income elderly renters with housing problems. This PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 62 translates into 1,675, or 25%, of the elderly households that need assistance of some sort, primarily assistance in lowering their housing cost burden. There are 3,550 elderly with some form of disability, 1,361 of whom have an independent living difficultly, however there is no information on the number of disabled elderly living alone. Military veterans comprise 21% (1,378) of the elderly population in Baytown, with at least one- fourth being disabled. Non -elderly disabled: The CHAS dataset indicates that approximately 1,860 households will need some level of housing assistance and all low- to moderate -income disabled 3,520 will likely need free or low-cost medical and social service assistance, including life skills education and job training. Mental Illness and Substance Abuse: There is no information on the housing and social service needs of those with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder. However, it can be estimated that the 2,098 working -age individuals with a serious mental illness will need housing and/or supportive services. An estimated 22 with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues are awaiting services for which they have applied. Many of those with mental health and/or substance abuse issues have criminal records, poor employment histories and periods of homelessness or housing instability. These adults will require both housing and social service assistance. Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: The data for the Houston Health Services Designation Area (HSDA), which includes all of Harris and Chambers Counties, as well as 8 other counties, indicates that there are 24,142 people living with HIV/AIDS, with a rate of 415.7 per 100,000 population. Based on Baytown's population, an estimate of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWH) would be 306. However, it should be cautioned that most PLWH (21,978) live in Harris County and the vast majority of those live in Houston where appropriate services and housing are located. The Houston HSDA figures show that 48.7% of PLWH are African American, 25.7% are Hispanic and 25.6% are non - Hispanic white or other. Just over 75% of the PLWH are 35 years of age and older, with 19.4% of the total being older than 55. Discussion: While the elderly and disabled with ties to Baytown have opted to live in Baytown and seek local services, those special needs populations without local ties tend to relocate to Houston where the vast majority of regional supportive housing and medical/social services are located. With very limited services in Baytown specifically for persons living with HIV/AIDS, most PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 63 relocate to larger cities, particularly Houston, once either diagnosed or facing AIDS -related needs. The same pattern holds true for those requiring permanent supportive housing such as the chronically homeless, chronic substance abusers and those with serious mental illness. As a result, without the housing and service options required by special needs populations, they must relocate to Houston unless they have adequate resources and transportation. And, with those in greatest need relocating to Houston's core, there is not a concentrated mass left in Baytown to make the development of permanent supportive housing and social service agencies economically feasible in Baytown. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 64 NA-50 Non -Housing Community Development Needs — 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities: Elderly: The latest CHAS data reports that there are 425 extremely low-income elderly owners, 350 very low-income elderly owners and 280 moderate -income elderly owners with housing problems. Likewise, there are 390 extremely low-income elderly renters, 110 very low-income elderly renters, and 120 moderate -income elderly renters with housing problems. This translates into 1,675, or 25%, of the elderly households that need assistance of some sort, primarily assistance in lowering their housing cost burden. There are 3,550 elderly with some form of disability, 1,361 of whom have an independent living difficultly, however there is no information on the number of disabled elderly living alone. Military veterans comprise 21% (1,378) of the elderly population in Baytown, with at least one- fourth being disabled. Non -elderly disabled: The CHAS dataset indicates that approximately 1,860 households will need some level of housing assistance and all low- to moderate -income disabled 3,520 will likely need free or low-cost medical and social service assistance, including life skills education and job training. Mental Illness and Substance Abuse: There is no information on the housing and social service needs of those with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder. However, it can be estimated that the 2,098 working -age individuals with a serious mental illness will need housing and/or supportive services. An estimated 22 with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues are awaiting services for which they have applied. Many of those with mental health and/or substance abuse issues have criminal records, poor employment histories and periods of homelessness or housing instability. These adults will require both housing and social service assistance. How were these needs determined? The above needs were determined through the resident surveys, needs stated by the Public Works and Parks & Recreation departments, the Planning Department's plans (including past Comprehensive Plans), interviews with area stakeholders, and the discussions of the CDAC. The need for improved and/or expanded homeless and domestic violence shelters is based on resident surveys, stakeholder interviews and the results of the homeless needs assessments, including the Point In Time and Housing Inventory reports by the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 65 Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: Most every CDBG eligible public infrastructure in Baytown needs some level of improvement within the CDBG Target Areas, the oldest areas of the City. These include the high priority need for flood control/drainage improvements, improved water and wastewater lines, new and improved sidewalks, improved streets and traffic control, and improved street/sidewalk lighting. Unfortunately, the improvements to the water and wastewater lines as well as to the streets is far outside the financial reach of the CDBG program. Therefore, other grants and City General Funds and bond funds must be used for these public improvements. The City does intend to support flood control/drainage, and sidewalk improvements including lighting, with CDBG funds during the next 5 years. How were these needs determined? These needs were determined through resident surveys, the in-house assessments and plans for the Empowerment Zone, which includes most of the CDBG Target Areas, other Planning Department, Public Works and Engineering Department plans, stakeholder interviews and discussions of the CDAC. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services: The City has determined a high need for most all eligible public services that can best be provided through local agencies. These include code enforcement; neighborhood clean-ups; services to homeless and victims of domestic violence; child care services particularly for homeless children; youth services; senior and disabled services particularly transportation; adult education and literacy; employment training and job placement; economic development and support of small businesses and micro -businesses; additional food pantries; and crime prevention and awareness. The highest priority need continues to be demand/response transportation within Baytown and from Baytown to medical facilities in Houston, as well as fixed -route bus passes, for the elderly, disabled and victims of domestic violence. The City intends to use CDBG funds to directly support in-house programs for code enforcement, neighborhood clean-ups, and transportation services. Other highly needed services will be carried out by non-profit organizations, many of which will compete for the limited CDBG public service dollars. How were these needs determined? The code enforcement needs, including demolition of dangerous buildings, and neighborhood clean-ups were determined through resident surveys, City staff members' knowledge of the Target Areas, plans for the Empowerment Zone, and complaints by neighboring residents of PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 66 unsafe conditions. The other public service needs were determined through resident surveys, meetings with Bay Area Resource Association (BARA), review of community needs assessment reports by United Way, stakeholder interviews and applications by social service agencies for CDBG funding. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 67 Housing Market Analysis MA-05 Overview Housing Market Analysis Overview: Baytown is somewhat of an anomaly regarding the housing market in that it has a large number of affordable unsubsidized units as well as subsidized rental units. Rents and values are, for the most part, below the MSA's median. According to the 2007-2011 ACS, upon which the HUD tables were built, the median housing value in Baytown was $33,500 less than Harris County, in which the vast majority of the Baytown population resides. Median monthly housing cost for owners with a mortgage was $216 less in Baytown than Harris County and for owners without a mortgage, the housing costs were $70 less than Harris County. Median gross rent in Baytown was $55 per month less than for Harris County. Baytown has 3,122 rental units with some form of subsidy, either public housing units, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Section 202/811 units, or other multi -family subsidized units. Greater than 20% of the total rental units have some form of subsidy. That fact coupled with the majority of the units rental being affordable to the low - and moderate -income indicates that there is a sufficient number of affordable rental units. However, there is an insufficient number of higher -cost — at HUD -designated fair market rents (FMRs) — resulting in higher -income renters renting units that are affordable to the low- to moderate -income. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 68 MA-10 Number of Housing Units — 91.210(a)&(b)(2) Introduction Based on the 2007-2011 American Community Survey data provided by HUD, there are 27,769 housing units in Baytown, with 60% being single family units. According to the same data, there is a 14.5% vacancy rate in Baytown. The vacancy rate has dropped considerably since 2011 due to the influx of construction workers for the numerous petrochemical plant expansions. Of the occupied units, 38.5% are occupied by renters. Among the rental units, 3,122 (34.1%) are subsidized units for the extremely low-, low- and moderate -income. These include public housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Low Income Housing Tax Credit units, Section 202/811 housing for elderly or disabled, and other multi -family subsidized units. The ratio of subsidized units to total units is much higher than in most jurisdictions. One of the issues facing Baytown currently is the rapid increase in renters due to the vast expansion of the petrochemical plants in the area. Construction workers have come to Baytown on a temporary basis and have caused a shortage of rental units available to the permanent Baytown residents. Developers are seeing this shortage and many are moving to quickly construct new units to accommodate the shortage. A concern is that when the plant expansions are completed and the temporary workers have relocated there will be a sharp increase in vacancies. All residential properties by number of units Property Type Number % 1-unit detached structure 16,728 60% 1-unit, attached structure 579 2% 2-4 units 1,318 5% 5-19 units 4,166 15% 20 or more units 3,063 11% Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 1,915 7% Total 27,769 100% Table 26 — Residential Properties by Unit Number Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Unit Size by Tenure Owners Renters Number % Number % No bedroom 129 0.9% 255 2.8% 1 bedroom 226 1.5% 2,532 27.7% 2 bedrooms 2,493 17.0% 3,910 42.7% PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 69 Owners Renters Number % Number % 3 or more bedrooms 11,769 81.0% 2,456 26.8% Total 14,617 1000/0 9,153 100% Table 27 — Unit Size by Tenure Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. Based on HUD's mapping system (cpdmaps) and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs data, there are a total of 1,508 LIHTC units reserved for low-income, 635 other multi -family assisted units, 146 public housing units, and 833 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. There are nine LIHTC properties in Baytown: Rosemont at Baytown (250 units), Baycity Village (62 units), Townhomes of Bay Forest (128 units), Bayview (240 units), Birdsong Place (96 units for elderly), Shady Creek (88 units for elderly), Texas Pueblo (210 units), Wyndham Park (184 units), and Piedmont (250 units). Of the multi -family assisted units, 138 have a use restriction (Mi Casa). There are three 202/811 properties (Pecan Village (18 total units/17 resident units), Gracemont House (14 units), and Baytown Supportive Housing (25 total units, 24 resident units). Centennial Square has 100 units for the elderly subsidized with non -HUD funds and Village Apartments has 210 total units with 190 subsidized for the general population. The map below shows the locations of those reported in cpdmaps, but it is not inclusive as the HUD cpdmaps database is missing several developments. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 70 HUD cpdmap of Subsidized Housing in Baytown PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 71 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 units are expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory. Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? The available housing units do not meet the needs of the special needs population as evidenced by waiting lists and demographic data. There affordability mismatch results in the apparent shortage of affordable units for the low- to moderate -income. However, higher -income households have rented lower -cost housing that would be affordable to lower -income households. The shortage in private units is for more units at fair market rents to serve the higher -income, freeing the available units for the lower -income. The vast majority of the subsidized units are located in low- to moderate -income neighborhoods — CDBG Target Areas. With 2,143 private subsidized units (LIHTC, Section 202/811, and others) coupled with 146 public housing units and 833 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, out of 9,900 rental units in Baytown, nearly one-third (31.52%) of the current occupied rental units have some level of subsidy. Describe the need for specific types of housing: The specific types of housing needed include additional subsidized units for the elderly and disabled, including the intellectually disabled, physically disabled and mentally ill. While there are sufficient units in the private rental market for very low- and moderate -income households, many landlords will not accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and a significant number of the affordable units are occupied by higher -income households, pushing the lower -income out of the affordability market. There is a need for 3- and 4-bedroom units for larger families. As with most jurisdictions across the nation, there is a shortage of units with three or more bedrooms available for rent at any cost, and a definite shortage at rents affordable to the low- to moderate -income. Discussion Baytown is in the unique position of having approximately one-third of its occupied rental stock being subsidized in some manner, through public housing, Section 8 HCVs, LIHTCs, 202/811 grants, or other sources. Additionally, there are sufficient private -market units affordable to the low- to moderate -income. However, there continues to be a shortage of affordable housing for the disabled. Moreover, many of the private -market units are being rented by those who can afford higher -cost units without a housing cost burden, thus pushing lower- PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 72 income households into units they cannot afford. However, there is a current shortage of affordable units of 3-bedrooms and no 4-bedroom units at any cost. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 73 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction The cost of housing in Baytown is considerably lower than that in the remainder of Harris County and the Baytown -Houston -Sugar Land MSA. While median home values have risen over 50% in the last decade and rents have increased over 35%, Baytown's rents remain lower than the MSA and County as a whole. The HUD -provided tables below show that the vast majority of rental housing is affordable to the low- and moderate -income households, however, there is a shortage of rental units with 3- and 4-bedrooms, particularly those that are at or below HOME high rents and the current HUD -defined fair market rents (FMRs). The greatest shortage, however, is housing affordable to the middle income households — those with incomes of 80-120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). With a shortage of units affordable to this income group, they tend to seek lower -cost housing rather than incur a housing cost burden. By occupying housing that is below their affordability, they force the moderate -income to secure housing affordable to low-income or housing above their means that would be more affordable to the middle- and higher -income. The moderate -income securing lower -cost housing then displaces the low-income who must secure housing affordable to the extremely low-income or much higher cost housing that would only be affordable to the middle- and higher -income. This trickle -down effect places the extremely low-income into being at risk of homelessness, living in unsound housing, and/or seeking subsidized housing. Cost of Housing Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2011 % Change Median Home Value 63,500 98,800 56% Median Contract Rent 444 611 38% Table 28 — Cost of Housing Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007-2011 ACS (Most Recent Year) Rent Paid Number % Less than $500 2,715 29.7% $500-999 5,854 64.0% $1,000-1,499 457 5.0% $1,500-1,999 51 0.6% $2,000 or more 76 0.8% Total 9,153 100.0% Table 29 - Rent Paid Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 74 Housing Affordability % Units affordable to Households earning Renter Owner 30% MFI (Median Family Income) 595 No Data 50% MFI 3,260 2,185 80% MFI 7,160 4,745 100% MFI No Data 6,769 Total 11,015 13,699 Table 30 — Housing Affordability Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS Monthly Rent Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no bedroom) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Fair Market Rent $599 $721 $890 $1,215 $1,502 High HOME Rent $599 $721 $890 $1,159 $1,273 Low HOME Rent $599 1 $650 1 $780 $901 $1,005 Table 31— Monthly Rent Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? There is a shortage of housing for middle -income and higher -income households, resulting in the lower -income renters being unable to compete for the lowest -cost housing. However, virtually all of the rental housing in Baytown is affordable for low- to moderate -income residents. There is a shortage of unsubsidized housing for the extremely low-income, however there are sufficient subsidies to fill the gap, if the lowest -cost housing was not occupied by low - or moderate -income. There are more units affordable to the low- and moderate -income than households in those income ranges. The graph below shows the number of renters with incomes at or below $22,500 per year and the number of rental units affordable for each income sub -range. There is approximately a 200-unit shortage for those households with incomes of less than $5,000, but as the incomes rise the number of affordable units exceeds the number of households. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 75 A review in April, 2015 of available rental units indicated the following results of available units by number of bedrooms and price and shows that though there are sufficient numbers of units for the low- to moderate -income, there is a shortage of 3- and 4-bedroom units: Rental Units Affordable to Households with Incomes of $22,500 or Less 1,800 1,600 N 1,400 � 8 1,200 1,000 v JIM 0 600 x e 400 200 <55,000 55,000-$9,999 $10,000-514,999 $15,000-$19,999 520,000•$22,500 Household Income R Renter HH it Affordable Rentals PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 76 Number of Available Rentals by Bedrooms and Cost (April 2015) 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 k- 0 ILA 41 o, o 0 0 0ti,ti, �ti, rho ■ 1-bed ■ 2-h ,d n 3-bed ■ 4-bed There is a shortage of owner -occupied and for -sale housing that is affordable to the low- to moderate -income. The median cost of the housing units with a mortgage and those for sale that will incur a mortgage are affordable only to households with incomes greater than $45,000. Regardless of income, 28.5% of homeowners with a mortgage have a housing cost burden of 30% or more of their income. More telling is that 13.1% of those without a mortgage have a housing cost burden of 30% or more. These without a mortgage are, for the most part, elderly who have paid off their house but now are unable to afford to maintain it. The graph below shows that approximately one-fourth of the available sale units in April 2015 had an asking price of less than $100,000, which can be affordable to the low- to moderate - income, especially with down -payment and closing cost assistance. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 77 Homes for Sale by Asking Price (April 2015) 120 100 80 60 AMq 20 0 o'o' �C5. 3 5 �ti �ti tic�' ti �titi 12 L2 How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? It is anticipated that as the newer areas of Baytown continue to grow, that more houses at asking prices of $150,000-$250,000 will be built, as will apartment complexes with rents more in line with the current Fair Market Rents. The new construction will entice renters and buyers to move to the newer areas, releasing the lower -cost units for low- to moderate -income. How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? The area median rents from the latest ACS are well below the current fair market rents for 2- bedroom units. The 2013 median rents in ACS were lower than the 2012, while the FMRs have continued to rise. However, both the median rents and the FMRs are higher than the low HOME rents. With no HOME funds for construction and preservation of rental housing, the City is unable to meet the current need. It must rely on private developers to develop fair market rent housing to be occupied by those currently occupying housing that is lower -cost and affordable to low - to moderate -income. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 78 The City does intend to continue to assist low- to moderate -income renters in purchasing their first home by providing up to $4,500 in down -payment and closing cost assistance. In addition, to preserve the existing owner -occupied housing stock, the City will continue to use CDBG funds and will augment with the newly acquired State HOME funds for housing rehabilitation and reconstruction. The City will support Baytown Housing Authority in its requests for additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other Tenant Based Rental Assistance vouchers. Discussion The greatest shortage in Baytown's housing market is housing affordable to the middle -income and higher -income households. With a shortage of units affordable to these income groups, a trickle -down effect is caused as they secure lower -cost housing, forcing the moderate -income to either displace low-income households or compete for housing affordable to middle -income. This in turn forces the low-income households to secure housing affordable to the extremely low-income or compete with middle- and moderate -income households for the limited number of higher -cost housing. The extremely low-income are faced with being at risk of homelessness, living in unsound housing, and/or seeking subsidized housing. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 79 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing — 91.210(a) Introduction Based on the age of the housing and the number with over -crowding or lacking facilities, it can be estimated that at least 85% of the housing in Baytown is at least in standard condition, with at least 30% being in excellent condition. From the HUD -provided table below, the 27% of owners and 51% of renters with one or more "conditions" are primarily households with a housing cost burden of more than 30% of their income. HUD defines housing conditions/problems as those with a housing cost burden, overcrowding, lacking some or all plumbing and lacking some or all kitchen facilities. Less than 1.2% of the units lack some plumbing and/or kitchen facilities and only 6.2% are living in over -crowded conditions, which may negatively impact the physical condition of the housing. Definitions Excellent condition housing is housing that is relatively new with no exterior maintenance/ repair needs. The paint is fresh, the roof, gutters, windows, shutters, walkways, and the like are not in disrepair. Housing that is considered in good condition is housing that may be somewhat older and shows signs of minor repair issues, such as cracked sidewalk or driveway, gutters that may need re -attaching, paint that is worn but not peeling, the occasional loose board or shutter. Housing in standard condition are those units that meet all City codes but have some minor repairs that should be made. Substandard houses are those units that do not meet City codes and are unsafe to the occupants, but can be rehabilitated and brought to code for an average cost of less than 50% of the building's value. Dilapidated housing needing demolition is that housing that is substandard, unsafe to the neighbors and cannot be rehabilitated for 50% or less of the structure's value. Condition of Units Condition of Units Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Number % Number % With one selected Condition 3,750 25% 4,274 47% With two selected Conditions 244 2% 324 4% With three selected Conditions 0 0% 45 0% With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0% No selected Conditions 10,623 73% 4,510 49% Total i 14,617 100% 9,153 11100% Table 32 - Condition of Units Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 80 Year Unit Built Year Unit Built Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Number % Number % 2000 or later 2,319 16% 1,125 12% 1980-1999 3,054 21% 3,401 37% 1950-1979 7,338 50% 3,965 43% Before 1950 1,906 13% 662 7% Total 1 14,617 100% 1 9,153 99% Table 33 —Year Unit Built Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Number % Number % Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 9,244 63% 4,627 51% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 1,405 10% 1,275 14% Table 34 — Risk of Lead -Based Paint Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS (Total Units) 2007-2011 CHAS (Units with Children present) Suitable for Rehabilitation Not Suitable for Rehabilitation Total Vacant Units 3,644 234 3,878 Abandoned Vacant Units 1,298 234 1,532 REO Properties 109 1 0 109 Abandoned REO Properties 1 0 1 0 0 Table 35 - Vacant Units Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation There is a significant need for owner rehabilitation and reconstruction — a much greater need than the City can fund. Currently, there are 20 eligible households on the City's waiting list and the City receives about four calls per day about the rehabilitation program. The City provides up to $25,000 for owner -occupied rehabilitation, $5,000 for disabled modifications, and up to $64,600 for reconstruction (not including a driveway or fence if needed). One of the greatest needs in housing rehabilitation in older neighborhoods is the need to repair or replace the deteriorated/leaking sewer lines that run from the dwelling through the yard to the public lateral line. The leaks are seeping raw sewage into the ground and water table. The housing rehabilitation program is focusing on this form of rehabilitation to not only improve the owner's quality of life, but that of the neighborhood and city as a whole. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 81 While there is a definite need for rental rehabilitation, the City has no information regarding the level of need. Currently, there are 3 multi -family developments that have been cited with code violations, including 40 abandoned units that are currently slated for demolition. Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with Lead -Based Paint (LBP) Hazards The City estimates that of the 1,405 owner -occupied and 1,275 renter -occupied units built before 1980 and with children present, approximately 350 LMI owners and 420 LMI renters are in housing with LBP hazards. Discussion The primary problem with Baytown housing is households with housing cost burdens of more than 30% of their income. The structures themselves are, for the most part, sound. The City estimates that at least 85% of the housing in Baytown is at least in standard condition, with at least 30% being in excellent condition. From the HUD -provided table below, the 27% of owners and 51% of renters with one or more "conditions" are primarily households with a housing cost burden of more than 30% of their income. HUD defines housing conditions/problems as those with a housing cost burden, overcrowding, lacking some or all plumbing and lacking some or all kitchen facilities. Less than 1.2% of the units lack some plumbing and/or kitchen facilities and only 6.2% are living in over -crowded conditions, which may negatively impact the physical condition of the housing. Housing in the CDBG Target Areas, which are the oldest parts of the city with the highest concentration of low-income, have a higher rate of substandard housing. Part of the focus of the Neighborhood Improvement Program is to conduct code enforcement in concentrated areas in order to identify and cite properties that do not meet City code and to demolish those that cannot be rehabilitated. For housing occupied by low- to moderate - income homeowners, the City will expend CDBG and State HOME funds to either rehabilitate or reconstruct their unsound homes if the owner qualifies for such assistance. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 82 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing — 91.210(b) Introduction The Baytown Housing Authority has in current use 168 public housing units and 833 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. In addition, it has 30 units at Lincoln Courts which are non -HUD funded. Totals Number of Units Program Type Certificate Mod -Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Protect -based Tenant -based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Disabled # of units vouchers available 168 833 833 0 0 0 # of accessible units 10 N/A N/A *includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 36 —Total Number of Units by Program Type Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Describe the supply of public housing developments: Baytown has 168 public housing units in five properties. Alexander Place has 36 units including 8 1-bedroom, 14 2-bedroom and 14 3-bedroom units and is a mixed finance development. Dezavala Courts has 30 units including 12 2-bedroom, 14 3-bedroom, and 4 4- bedroom units. Edison Courts has 42 efficiencies. Olive Courts has 20 units including 4 1-bedroom, 8 2-bedroom and 8 3-bedroom. Sam Houston Place has 20 units including 4 1-bedroom, 8 2-bedroom and 8 3-bedroom units. In addition, the Housing Authority owns 30 non -HUD units at Lincoln Courts. PY 201S-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 83 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: Currently there are 5 public housing properties, each with less than 50 units to help ensure limited concentration of low-income residents in a single area. Of these units, the 112 in Dezavala Courts, Edison Courts, Olive Courts and Sam Houston Place are traditional public housing properties. BHA also owns 30 units at Lincoln Courts Apartments under the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and owns the 36-unit Alexander Place that is mixed financing. Alexander Place, Lincoln Courts and the re- constructed Sam Houston Place are new developments. PY 2015 2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 84 Location of Baytown Housing Authority Properties 'G�a f � �Aw�1 l: 1. � � • N rN I!.'�yj Ri.w• � � a %.. a 1 � i r iNlc•IP10 pn peen rit ppi�Wy PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 85 Public Housing Condition waiting for info Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score Average of all developments 87% Table 37 - Public Housing Condition Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction: Baytown Housing Authority has been actively upgrading its inventory through the construction of new units, both to replace old properties and to add to the public housing stock. In 2010, BHA sold Archia Courts to ExxonMobil for the company's use in expansion. The funds were used for Alexander Place and Lincoln Courts. In 2014, BHA demolished and reconstructed Sam Houston Courts. In 2016, Dezavala will be demolished and new units constructed. The executive director of BHA indicates that there is still a need for additional public housing units but no funds to support the construction. Also, there is a need for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher holders to have access to more quality housing in Baytown. Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low - and moderate -income families residing in public housing: The demolition or sale of older properties with the construction or purchase of newer developments or units provides the public housing residents with more modern housing. Moreover, the new units have allowed BHA to de -concentrate its developments while keeping them in relatively close proximity to public parks, Lee College, public schools and other amenities. Discussion: BHA has invested considerable HUD, State, and other dollars into the upgrading of its inventory through the sale or demolition of older complexes and the development or purchase of new properties. The properties include efficiencies, primarily for the elderly or disabled living alone, up to 4-bedroom units to meet all the size needs of the residents. The executive director of BHA indicates that there is the need for additional public housing units as there are 440 households on the waiting list at this time. BHA staff has made, and continues to make, a concerted effort to develop relationships with landlords to expand the number of units that will accept HCVs and that are accessible. The housing authority hosts landlord fairs to educate landlords on the advantages of accepting vouchers and on fair housing laws. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 86 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services — 91.210(c) Introduction There are few facilities and services for the homeless within Baytown. This is due to the relatively small number of homeless in the city and the proximity to a complete continuum of care system in neighboring Houston. The economies of scale prevent many shelter and service providers from locating in Baytown to serve only a few individuals and families. Conversely, as a result, most of those becoming homeless in Baytown relocate to Houston or other larger areas where complete services are available. Currently, there are 82 emergency shelter beds and 45 transitional housing beds for the homeless in Baytown. Most of the services are mainstream services also available to the homeless. Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Housing Beds Permanent Supportive Housing Beds Year Round Beds (Current & New) Voucher / Seasonal / Overflow Beds Current & New Current & New Under Development Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 70 0 45 0 0 Households with Only Adults 12 0 0 0 0 Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 0 0 Veterans 0 0 0 0 0 Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 0 0 0 Table 38 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 8 Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons All agencies that receive Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant funding have a system in place for mainstream benefits that provides for assessment for eligibility during the intake process; a referral process to mainstream agencies; a system of follow-up to track who receives benefits; and methods of tracking and ensuring that mainstream benefits continue to be received. Most CoC and ESG agencies use HMIS to assist in tracking access and use of mainstream benefits. Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions offers a variety of programs with some being targeted to special needs populations. Service providers can also contract with Workforce Solutions to provide specialized training to their clients and they will customize trainings based on a commitment by an employer to employ the individuals upon successful completion of the training. Services provided are job searches, job readiness training, short-term trainings and skills upgrading and retraining. Veterans can receive assistance with job searches, education and trainings are offered through Career and Recovery Resources which works closely with the Houston Veterans Affairs office. Bay Area Homeless Services, Inc. offers pre -employment, post -employment, job readiness, employment maintenance, casework, and classes for current and former clients. MHMR of Harris County provides adult, child and adolescent mental health services, emergency and crisis intervention services, intellectual and autism disability services. Pecan Village is a HUD 811 multi -family rental property for persons with disabilities located in Baytown. 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 in section 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. While the City of Baytown does not have any programs specially targeted to chronically homeless individuals and families, persons meeting this definition are served by the local emergency shelter and other supportive service programs. Unaccompanied youth are referred to programs in Houston. Bay Area Homeless Services (BANS) provides emergency shelter services for persons experiencing homelessness in the areas of East Harris County, Baytown, Liberty County and Chambers County. BAHS has 12 beds for single adult males and 20 beds for women and women with children. Residents can stay in the shelter for up to 28 days and can receive a 90 day extension, if necessary. BAHS provides three meals daily and case management services. During 2014, BAHS housed 385 men and women in the emergency shelter. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 88 Bay Area Homeless Services provides 22 units (45 beds) of transitional housing to homeless individuals and families who require additional supportive services following their stay at the emergency shelter. Transitional housing residents must remain employed, pay their own utilities costs, participate in Life Skills classes specifically designed to strengthen recognized skills deficits, save money for permanent housing and emergencies and cooperate fully with their assigned case manager. While the maximum stay in this program is 24 months, most residents seek independent permanent living arrangements well before then. The Baytown Resource and Assistance Center provides financial assistance to households at -risk of homelessness due to non-payment of rent and/or utilities and also provides vouchers for food and non-food items. Love Inc. Network provides an array of services including food, gas, work -related needs, assistance obtaining identification documents, clothes, prescription assistance, diapers and other non-food items. Additionally, families and individuals can participate in a mentoring program that assists with goal setting and provides emotional/spiritual support. Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions provides financial assistance for child care to families in the thirteen counties that comprise their service area and has an office located in Baytown. Child care assistance helps many parents keep their jobs or access educational/vocational programs as they work to improve their lives and the lives of their children. Child care assistance is limited due to financial constraints and often families are placed on a waiting list. Payments are made directly to the child care provider of the parent's choice. Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is the state's principal authority on the vocational rehabilitation of Texans with disabilities, except persons with visual impairments and the legally blind. The Commission's main purpose is to assist people with disabilities to participate in their communities by achieving employment of choice, living as independently as possible and accessing high quality services. DARS maintains an office in Baytown. Transportation in Baytown is provided by Harris County Transit. The City of Baytown has partnered with Harris County to provide free bus rides throughout the city for eligible participants. In addition to park and ride services, a paratransit service is offered to individuals who cannot utilize the fixed route vehicles due to a disability. This program also provides free taxi service for eligible participants around Baytown and into Houston for medical appointments. Each eligible participant is provided with $200 per month for this service. If fares exceed $48 one way, the participant must pay the difference. Addiction Recovery Center in Baytown provides inpatient drug and alcohol abuse treatment, after care, behavioral health services, outpatient programs and a medication assisted treatment program. Services are targeted to the general population and the programs are fee based. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 89 Legacy Community Health Services is a federally qualified health center providing primary medical care, dental, vision, behavioral health, family planning, well HIV/AIDS and outreach services. Eligibility specialists assist patients with finding funding sources to pay for services and services are also offered on a sliding fee scale. Homeless Veterans can access information on VA services, assistance with applications for VA benefits and referrals for medical and housing programs through the local Harris County Precinct Two office which has a branch office in Baytown. This office provides outreach to veterans and assists with obtaining VA benefits, home visits to elderly or disabled veterans, eligibility issues, filing the DD-214, home loan information and education benefits. It should be noted that 66% of the veterans surveyed in the 2014 Point In Time count were not eligible for military benefits. Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. is a Houston based organization that provides services to veterans at a Baytown location: The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) collaborates with many veteran - serving organizations, including the VA, to ensure that homeless veterans receive all possible assistance in re-entering the workforce and community life in general. Services include job readiness training, certification, and placement for individual homeless veterans. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) strives to leverage funding through numerous community partnerships, to prevent homelessness and enhance the housing stability of very low-income veteran families. Since loss of a job is the number one trigger causing homelessness, this program has a strong job placement component. To qualify, the veteran families must be homeless or at risk for homelessness and earning less than 50% of the Area Median Family Income. The Returning Veterans Program assists all veterans (regardless of homeless status or type of discharge) to find and retain employment. Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District provides an array of services to children identified as being homeless. Services include mentoring, tutoring, after school programs, assistance with school supplies and services to parents and guardians. During the 2013-2014 school year, 600 children were identified as meeting the definition of homelessness according to the McKinney Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and the Texas Education Code. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 90 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services — 91.210(d) Introduction There are few facilities and services in Baytown for the special needs populations, particularly the low- to moderate -income. The Harris County Area Agency on Aging serves Baytown but does not have a facility in the city. Faith Presbyterian Church in Baytown offers Meals on Wheels and delivers 320 hot meals per day to homebound elderly. While there are a number of senior communities in Baytown, ranging from 55+ apartments to independent living, assisted living and nursing homes, they are private pay and the rates range from $694 to $5,000 per month. There are three developments in Baytown that provide 55 units of supportive housing for the disabled through the Section 202/811 program. A number of supportive services are provided to residents in the three facilities, however, MHMRA has no service facility in Baytown for those disabled who are not residents of one of the Section 811 developments. There are three private -pay programs in Baytown for substance abuse treatment: Right Step provides residential and intensive outpatient treatment; Unlimited Visions Aftercare provides adult outpatient and teen prevention services; and Cease Addiction Now provides residential treatment for men. Health clinics and many other services and housing for people living with HIV/AIDS are mostly located in Houston, most on the north, south and west sides inside the Sam Houston Tollway, a considerable distance from Baytown. 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 There are three Section 811 facilities totaling 55 units in Baytown: Baytown Supportive Housing, Pecan Village and Gracemont Housing. Centennial Square Apartments provides 100 units of subsidized housing for the elderly. Bay Area Homeless Services provides 22 units of transitional housing to homeless individuals and families who require additional supportive services following their stay in the emergency shelter. Many of these households require mental health services and substance abuse treatment. New Horizons Family Center provides 50 beds of emergency shelter for homeless victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, but the stay is limited to 30 days. There are no other private supportive housing programs in Baytown. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 91 The Baytown Housing Authority does have accessible units for the disabled and units for elderly residents. Of the 168 housing units, more than 5% are accessible and 19% are occupied by persons 62 and older. BHA works with the voucher recipients to ensure that they can find accessible private rentals when needed. BHA provides a cadre of supportive services for all of its residents including the disabled and elderly. The Harris County Area Agency on Aging serves Baytown but does not have a facility in the city. Faith Presbyterian Church in Baytown offers Meals on Wheels and delivers 320 hot meals per day to homebound elderly. While there are a number of senior communities in Baytown, ranging from 55+ apartments to independent living, assisted living and nursing homes, they are private pay and the rates range from $694 to $5,000 per month. Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing There are no local institutions from which long-term (more than 30 days) patients needing supportive housing are released. Furthermore, there are no local agencies providing extensive supportive housing to those released from institutions. Discharge planners in the institutions begin working to locate appropriate supportive housing options when the patient is admitted. Most of the institutions and the agencies to which the institutions refer are in Houston. Unless the discharged person has strong ties to Baytown that makes it advantageous for them to return, they will be referred to transitional or permanent supportive housing in Houston. The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County along with the Texas Homeless Network, the Texas Interagency Council on Homelessness, Mental Health Authorities and the Department of State Health Services are working together to develop a statewide discharge plan so that no person is discharged into homelessness. Similar efforts are being made with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Child Protective Services, and the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. All publically funded institutions will be asked to adopt this plan and work with local governments and providers to ensure that people are housed when they are discharged and that discharge planning begins when the person enters the facility. There are three private -pay programs in Baytown for substance abuse treatment: Right Step provides residential and intensive outpatient treatment; Unlimited Visions Aftercare provides adult outpatient and teen prevention services; and Cease Addiction Now provides residential treatment for men. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 92 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) The City of Baytown is limited to the support of activities for which funding is requested through an open application process. No requests were made by supportive service agencies to fund supportive services or housing for special needs populations. There are no supportive housing facilities or programs in Baytown. However, the City will continue to meet the supportive service needs to the extent possible through allocating CDBG dollars to social service agencies who apply to receive CDBG funds. No agencies requested funds for PY 2015 for either supportive housing or supportive services for the non -homeless special needs populations. The City will continue to provide housing rehabilitation and reconstruction to low- to moderate - income homeowners, many of whom are elderly and/or disabled, but the focus is income - based, not based on special needs classification. The City was recently awarded HOME funding from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. Preference will be given to elderly and disabled homeowners through this source of funding. 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)) The City is not part of a consortium and does not plan to undertake any CDBG-funded activities to specifically address the housing and supportive services needs of special needs populations. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 93 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e) Baytown has been experiencing considerable population growth both in the City and in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). As a result new housing is being developed on the north side of the City and in the ETJ. However, there most of the new developments are not affordable to the low- to moderate -income. There is very little affordable in -fill housing being constructed in Baytown. However, Baytown's housing market is well below that of the rest of Harris County and there are a substantial number of units affordable to the low- to moderate -income. The main barriers that Baytown faces is (1) an insufficient number of rental units at Fair Market Rents that will attract middle -income renters, and (2) the desire for many middle -income renters to overlook higher -cost, yet affordable units for lower -cost units, thus displacing the low- to moderate -income. One major barrier to affordable housing is the reluctance of landlords to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other rental vouchers. Not only will increasing the number of landlords who accept HCVs provide more housing options for the BHA clients, but it will allow those with vouchers to move to FMR units freeing up some of the lower -cost units for those low- to moderate -income without subsidies. Another barrier to affordable housing is the housing/transportation cost issue. Households must factor in transportation costs when determining how much they can afford for housing. Without a robust public transit program in Baytown, most every household needs private transportation in the form of a vehicle or taxi services. This is expensive and reduces the amount available for housing without an undue housing cost burden. The City of Baytown has reviewed its public policies on affordable housing and residential investment and has found that there are no policies that result in negative effects. In 2004, the City passed an ordinance that enacted impact fees for new development. The maximum impact fee per service unit is $2,243.46 per service unit. This does not put an undue burden on developers. Impact fees, water and sewer tap fees, and property taxes may be abated in the Empowerment Zone as a way to encourage new development in the older and lower -income areas of town. Requirements for minimum street frontage, setbacks, density requirements, or off -site improvements do not impose impediments to new housing development. Zoning requirements do not typically favor conventional single-family home development over cluster or multi -family development. The zoning regulations include provisions that permit group homes for persons with disabilities while limiting concentration of group homes in one area. In addition, the City has conducted an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), formerly called Analysis PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 94 of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, that identifies public and private impediments and barriers to fair housing along with proposed remedies and ameliorations. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 95 MA-45 Non -Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (f) Introduction The City of Baytown is perched on the edge of major growth and economic advancement with several major plant expansions and new businesses underway in the area. The ExxonMobil and Chevron expansions are requiring additional workers in the oil and gas extraction, construction, manufacturing, professional, and transportation sectors. The Walmart Distribution Center and similar smaller centers are requiring additional workers in the transportation and warehousing sector. Two of the issues facing Baytown with these expansions are: (1) the temporary nature of the construction jobs for building the new facilities; and (2) the need for more experienced and highly educated employees for the petrochemical jobs. The training provided through Lee College and its Center for Workforce and Community Development are addressing the second issue. The Center for Workforce and Community Development is also addressing the issue of the temporary nature of large construction jobs by providing a trained workforce and providing alternative education/training for post -construction employment. The Empowerment Zone/Neighborhood Improvement Program is focusing community development improvements in the older areas of Baytown, primarily the CDBG Target Areas. As a result, the community assets in these neighborhoods are and will be expanding with improved roads, parks and recreational facilities, flood control, sidewalks, water and wastewater lines, in -fill housing, as well as the removal of dangerous buildings and debris. The City is working closely with businesses through providing a number of incentives to encourage national grocery and pharmacy chains and big box stores to locate in the neighborhoods. Economic Development Market Analysis Business Activity Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of lobs Share of Workers % Share of lobs % lobs less workers % Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 956 97 4 0 -4 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 2,976 2,987 12 13 1 Construction 3,986 1,279 16 6 -10 Education and Health Care Services 3,274 4,009 13 18 5 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 96 Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share of Workers % Share of lobs % Jobs less workers % Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,345 941 5 4 -1 Information 327 112 1 0 -1 Manufacturing 3,506 5,124 14 22 8 Other Services 874 616 3 3 0 Professional, Scientific, Management Services 1,893 1,669 7 7 0 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0 Retail Trade 3,508 4,683 14 20 6 Transportation and Warehousing 1,444 636 6 3 -3 Wholesale Trade 1,413 693 6 3 -3 Total 25,502 22,846 Table 39 - Business Activity Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS (Workers), 2011 Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (Jobs) PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 97 Labor Force Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 32,437 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 28,995 Unemployment Rate 10.61 Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 26.57 Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 6.16 Table 40 - Labor Force Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Occupations by Sector Number of People Management, business and financial 3,683 Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,048 Service 3,273 Sales and office 6,339 Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 5,357 Production, transportation and material moving 2,196 Table 41— Occupations by Sector Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Travel Time Travel Time Number Percentage < 30 Minutes 18,831 67% 30-59 Minutes 6,708 24% 60 or More Minutes 2,414 9% Total 27,953 100% Table 42 - Travel Time Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Education: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Less than high school graduate 4,981 584 3,343 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 6,568 863 2,524 Some college or Associate's degree 8,537 727 3,367 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 98 Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Bachelor's degree or higher 4,088 79 934 Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Educational Attainment by Age Age 18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+ yrs Less than 9th grade 123 765 1,049 2,028 1,108 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,428 1,351 1,601 2,114 860 High school graduate, GED, or alternative 2,752 3,170 2,521 4,264 1,973 Some college, no degree 2,207 3,033 2,791 3,917 1,302 Associate's degree 294 960 587 1,351 290 achelor's degree F 130 1,089 719 1,758 689 raduate or professional degree 23 390 324 821 463 Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Age Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Educational Attainment — Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 24,334 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26,905 Some college or Associate's degree 33,848 Bachelor's degree 49,846 Graduate or professional degree 57,700 Table 45 — Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction? The petrochemical industry is, by far, the largest employer in Baytown. The top employers include ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, ExxonMobil/Baytown Olefins, ExxonMobil BTEC, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Bayer Baytown Industrial Park, TMK IPSCO, JSW Steel and ExxonMobil Chemicals -Basic Chemicals. Within these industries, comprising more than 6,500 jobs, are occupation sectors including management, sales, services, manufacturing and production. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 99 Other major Baytown employers include Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, City of Baytown, Walmart Logistics, Center Point Energy, Lee College and Houston Methodist Hospital. Within these industries, comprising over 6,400 jobs, are education, health care, and transportation/moving/logistics sectors. Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community: Based on the latest ACS data, there are 24,250 persons 16 years of age and older who are not employed in Baytown — 3,960 are in the labor force but unemployed and 20,289 are not in the labor force. It is not known how many of the non -labor force individuals were seeking employment and left the market because of no jobs. Only 21.2% of the population 25 years or older have an Associate's degree or higher. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics education and training assignments by occupation, approximately 80% of Baytown jobs require at least an Associate's Degree. Most of the jobs requiring higher levels of education are filled by workers living outside of Baytown. The greatest workforce and infrastructure need in Baytown is extensive post -secondary education for the workforce which requires substantial financial support and access to non- traditional programs for on-line, weekend or night classes. Lee College provides Associate's Degrees and other post -secondary certifications, but there are an insufficient number of scholarships available for the low- to moderate -income to attend school for a degree. 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. New businesses that are recently completed, in development or planned include the construction of the world's largest on -purpose 1-Hexene plant by Chevron Phillips, Borusan Mannesmann pipe manufacturer, Chevron Phillips ethane cracker, ExxonMobil ethane cracker, Chevron Phillips expansion of the Normal Alpha Olefin (NAO) production capacity. These projects are estimated to require over 2,000 construction jobs during development and over 750 new jobs upon completion. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? As stated above, only 21.2% of the population 25 years or older have an Associate's degree or higher. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics education and training assignments by PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 100 occupation, approximately 80% of Baytown jobs require at least an Associate's Degree. Most of the jobs requiring higher levels of education are filled by workers living outside of Baytown. 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. Lee College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides businesses with one-on-one consulting and information assistance to foster economic growth. Lee College SBDC functions in association with the University of Houston, U.S. Small Business Administration and the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, among others. The Center for Workforce and Community Development at Lee College provides community education in the form of adult basic education, career training, and related areas, as well as corporate services that include workforce development assistance and customized training for corporate clients. The Corporate Services Department provides on -site solutions such as lab -based training and seminars, as well as assistance with recruitment and placement. The department also helps with the creation of a customized curriculum for the training needed by the corporate client. Common employment sectors served are career pilot, fire science, healthcare, logistics/warehouse/distribution, and industrial manufacturing. Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District provides dual credit and early college courses at Lee College through its IMPACT Early College High School Program. The program is free, including textbooks, and the students can earn dual credit including potentially an Associate's degree. The program is designed to target low-income, English language learners, ethnic minorities, and first -generation college attendees. Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions, part of the State's Workforce Solutions, provides job search and job placement assistance as well as financial aid for tuition, books, fees, transportation and child care. Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? Baytown is within the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), the area Council of Governments, which does support a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the 13-county region through its Gulf Coast Economic Development District. Within the CEDS, H-GAC operated a licensed Certified Development Company to market, process, close and service Small Business Administration 504 Loans. However, there are no specific small area strategies within the H-GAC CEDS. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 101 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. The Baytown West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation serves to implement economic development initiatives in Baytown. The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation with members from all units of government in the service area; area industrial plan managers; financial institutions; small businesses; and individuals appointed by the Foundation. The Foundation assists businesses in site location and job training, and provides advocacy and consultation to solve issues arising within emerging and existing companies. The City supports economic development initiatives through its Empowerment Zone, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Municipal Development District, and Industrial District Agreements. Currently, the City has 380 agreements with developers and businesses. The Municipal Development District (MDD) has a current annual budget of $5,700,000 to allocate to projects which fall within three priorities: • Promoting new or expanded business activities that create or retain primary jobs; • Providing infrastructure for economic development; and • Improving the community's quality of life through parks and other amenities. Discussion The City of Baytown, Baytown West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation, Baytown Chamber of Commerce and West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce work together to grow existing business enterprises, assist local entrepreneurs to establish new businesses, and attract businesses to locate in Baytown. The majority of these new jobs coming to Baytown or as a result of growth of existing businesses will require a Bachelor's degree or specialized certifications. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the occupations within petrochemical plants that require a Bachelor's degree include operations managers, industrial production managers, purchasing managers, compliance officers, and health and safety engineers. Chemical, mechanical and environmental engineers in the field will require Master's degrees. Various technicians will require Associate's degrees or specialized certification. The Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District's IMPACT Early College Program and the Lee College Center for Workforce and Community Development are helping to prepare teens and adults to qualify for the emerging industries through their various career development and job training programs. Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions, part of the State's PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 102 Workforce Solutions, provides job search and job placement assistance as well as financial aid for tuition, books, fees, transportation and child care. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 103 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") There are very few households in houses lacking some or all plumbing or kitchen. There is no small area information on the number of households with both overcrowding, defined as more than one person per room, and housing cost burden of greater than 30% of the household's income. However, in comparing the census tracts in Baytown that have higher than the median number of households with a housing cost burden with those having a higher than the median number of households with overcrowding, there are definite areas of overlap. For purposes of this analysis, the census tracts with higher than the median number of households for cost burden or overcrowding was used as the definition of "concentration". This is misleading as (1) the census tracts are so large, and (2) the average tract has less than 3.5% of the households with overcrowded conditions. No other small area data are available to determine concentrations of cost burden and overcrowding. The maps below shows the areas with high rates of cost burden and those with high rates of overcrowding, both overlaid on the CDBG Target Areas with greater than 51% low- to moderate -income. A number of tracts both inside and outside of the Target Areas have both high cost burden and high overcrowding, and several tracts have only high rates of cost burden, with a few tracts having only high overcrowding. The majority of the areas with high rates of housing cost burden and high rates of overcrowding are neighborhoods with at least 65% low - to moderate -income households. Though there are areas with higher than average overcrowding, the median for all census tracts in Baytown is 95 units, indicating that the overcrowding represents a very low percentage of the total units. There are no data for geographic areas smaller than the census tract that averages more than 2,500 households per tract. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 104 Census Tracts with High Rates of Housing Cost Burden and Overcrowding Over CDBG Target Areas PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 105 Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") While there are block groups throughout Baytown with a high concentration of low- to moderate -income and racial/ethnic minorities, the area south and east of SH 146 has the highest concentration of both low- to moderate -income and minority population. The definition used for the concentration of low- to moderate -income is block groups of greater than 51% LMI, qualifying them as CDBG Target Areas. The definition used for the concentration of minorities is greater than 60% for combined minorities. In all but a few block groups the LMI concentration and the minority concentration overlap as can be seen in the map below. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 106 Areas of High Low- to Moderate Income Concentration (> 51%) and Minority Concentration (> 60%) PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 107 What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? The areas of Baytown with the highest concentration of low- to moderate -income and minority households also have the lowest median housing value, moderately low median rent, highest percent of renter occupancy, and the highest percent of housing built before 1960. The maps below show each of these variables by census tract. As can be seen, though the area south and east of SH 146 has the highest concentrations of LMI households, the rents are not the lowest in the city. Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? According to the HUD "egis/affh" maps for affirmatively furthering fair housing, the area south and east of SH 146 has high levels of labor market engagement and job access. There are a number of subsidized housing projects in the area, providing affordable housing but also causing more concentration of low-income. As would be expected, because the area is part of the CDBG Target Areas and the Empowerment Zone, significant CDBG resources have been expended in the neighborhoods. The map below shows the location of CDBG activities in Baytown and the concentration in the area south and east of SH 146. The Baytown Health Clinic run by Harris County is located in this area on Garth Road between Decker Drive and Park Street. In addition to primary care services, the clinic provides a number of specialties in health and mental health care, and has an on -site laboratory and pharmacy. There is also a CVS and a Walgreens in the area, with a Kroger on the edge of the area at Alexander and Ward. The City has a library and 5 parks in the area and Bicentennial Park immediately outside of the area. Lee College is located immediately across Texas Avenue from the area. City Hall and the City's large multi -service Community Center are also located within the CDBG Target Area. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The area of concern is in the Empowerment Zone and one of the areas of intense focus for the CDBG program. During the next 5 years, as part of the Neighborhood Improvement Program, the City will be concentrating general fund and CDBG funds to the area for mobility improvements, other infrastructure improvements, concentrated code enforcement, demolition of abandoned buildings and rehabilitation of owner occupied housing. Though not directly in the area, a number of businesses are planning major expansions just to the west and southeast of the area, from the refineries to Walmart's Distribution Center and other non -petrochemical businesses. All are in close proximity to the area for jobs, with Lee College on the edge of the area for job training. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 108 The following is a set of maps to show the economic and housing market in Baytown. The maps include information on median housing values for owner occupied units; median rents for renter occupied units; percent of units that are renter occupied; percent of units built before 1960; percent of units that are vacant; and the location of CDBG-funded activities within Baytown. While the area south and east of SH 146 has the lowest median housing values for owner occupied units, the lower cost rental units are scattered throughout the City. Rents affordable to the low- to moderate -income are concentrated north of W. Cedar Bayou Lynchburg and south of Loop 330 and W. Baker Road to the west of Main Street. These areas are in close proximity to the major employers. More than 40% of the housing south and east of SH 146 and west of Cedar Bayou was constructed prior to 1960, indicating that there may be a high need for rehabilitation and reconstruction, given the percent of low- to moderate -income households in the area. Moreover, the area is likely to have a high incidence of lead -based paint hazards as lead -based paint was commonly used until outlawed in 1979. With the exception of an area south of W. Baker Road, north of Rollingbrook Drive, west of Garth Road and east of Loop 330, the majority of the areas with the highest vacancies as reported in the 2009-2013 American Community Survey by the Census Bureau. No newer small area vacancy information is available. The area -based CDBG investments are required to be located within the CDBG Target Area. As can be seen, the majority of the CDBG-funded projects have occurred in the area south and east of SH 146, where the highest concentration of all of the indicators of need intersect and overlap. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 109 CON Target Areas over Median Housing Values for Owner Occupied Units d.;•;• r . �•,t him+'+ ++si'••-•'!•.'�`P1ti fit•' r a rJ a '� ' � '�°`i� '+' ti J.i`�• ♦.J :� „ y `o` a�aJr • yr Qr'.:�•. •Li 7'r�ti r..�. 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Q30%-449% �- �Y 4SY -" PY 201s-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 112 CDBG Target Areas over Percent of Housing Built Before 1960 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan L I BAYTOWN 113 CDBG Target Areas over Percent of Housing Units that are Vacant PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 114 CDBG Activities within Highest Need Target Areas from HUD's cpdmaps Map Legend X CDBG AcquisFt� Activities ❑ I CDBG Economic Development Activities FJ CDBG Housing Actmtws CDBG Pubbc bnprovements Activities CDBG Public ServtcesActmties i PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 115 Strategic Plan SP-05 Overview Strategic Plan Overview The Strategic Plan is aimed at addressing as many of the high priority needs as possible with the level of CDBG funding allocated to Baytown. The high priority needs have been determined through resident and stakeholder input, identified funding gaps, input from the Community Development Advisory Committee, funding realities and availability/capacity of partners. The plan addresses the housing, infrastructure, public facilities and public service needs that will be addressed during the next 5 years. Public services will serve low- to moderate -income residents of Baytown, regardless of the area of town in which they live. Housing activities will also serve low- to moderate -income households regardless of their location within the city limits. However, the City will attempt to concentrate rehabilitation and reconstruction in CDBG Target Areas that are the focus of the Neighborhood Improvement Program. Infrastructure and public facilities improvements will occur only in CDBG Target Areas — areas with 51% or more low- to moderate -income residents — focusing on the smaller neighborhoods receiving concentrated assistance in 2-3 year activities through the Neighborhood Improvement Program. A map of the CDBG Target Areas is in the next section entitled SP-10 Geographic Priorities. To meet the priority needs of the community, the City must work in partnership with other entities and will continue to identify and incorporate more partners as well as to assist all of its partners in enhancing their service delivery systems. This will be accomplished through program monitoring, technical assistance, workshops and information sharing, particularly through the various coalitions and committees on which the City serves or within whose service area Baytown sits. The City is committed to providing affordable housing of choice to low-income and protected classes through educating the public on fair housing issues and rights, ensuring that all housing - related projects funded through CDBG and HOME are equitable, affirmatively furthering fair housing, increasing affordable housing, and de -concentrating poverty and minority populations. By providing assistance to first-time homebuyers to purchase affordable homes of choice and assistance to State CHDOs to develop in -fill housing that is scattered throughout Baytown, the City is encouraging de -concentration and fair housing choice. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 116 Additionally, the City strives to improve the CDBG Target Areas, specifically those with high concentrations of minorities and other protected classes, by improving the parks, other facilities and infrastructure. These public improvements bring the areas up to standards equal to other areas of the City and make the neighborhoods safer and more desirable. Through the Neighborhood Improvement Program, the City focuses its resources on small areas, which are within the CDBG Target Areas, over a period of 2 to 3 years. The City is able to leverage private investment, general funds and bond funds with the CDBG funds to revitalize the areas and make visible and marked improvements in the lives of the residents and businesses. Encouraging new businesses to locate in Baytown, training low-income residents for available jobs, complying with Section 3 requirements and requiring that all contractors and subcontractors comply with Section 3 stimulates the local economy and increases the incomes of those under-resourced individuals. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 117 SP-10 Geographic Priorities — 91.215 (a)(1) Geographic Area All of the area -based projects will be concentrated in the CDBG Target Areas, particularly in the older parts of the City, to the south and east of SH 146. A map of the CDBG Target Areas is on the following page, with a subsequent map of the enlarged area to the south and east of SH 146. General Allocation Priorities Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) The allocation of area -based investments within Baytown is based on: 1. The location within the low- to moderate -income areas, as required by HUD; 2. Empowerment Zone/Neighborhood Improvement Zone for the revitalization and reclamation of the older, less affluent areas of town; 3. The comments from the CDAC, stakeholders and residents through the public survey and public hearings; 4. The locations within the larger Neighborhood Improvement Zone of greatest needs for CDBG-eligible activities and willing partners to help carry out the activities; and 5. The existence of high priority projects that can be carried out with the limited CDBG funds, or with other undesignated funds. 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StF 1k byst M" h at St $ 4 CayL¢uts cA TutmrSt st—p--n s,mp¢nst Block Groups Gipped by City pi! j r+r+¢rat .mg� ' :'�• ` % Law-6Sod Income Gonolst R+@ps Stalatisy.r ti+r� a St IF Q-C=3t% a : ow tesomse �St iGq hauo st a m EClcrd¢nd �51'6{54 DOt 31 87tiy w Oat sat` wtexa nder Or _ t3 Q tya:st s te1n s $ aF, �'x, i WNW s .Bt E� Gaosetake o` m ttaLs i PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 120 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) Priority Needs 1 Priority Need Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Goals Description Provision of housing rehabilitation, including reconstruction, for low- to moderate - income homeowners in Baytown, with an emphasis on elderly and disabled. Basis for The priority is based on the results of resident surveys, stakeholder interviews, Relative code enforcement results, City staff knowledge of the housing conditions in Priority Baytown, and the number of applicants on the waiting list. 2 Priority Need Energy efficiency improvements in housing Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Goals Description Older owner occupied housing units are often inefficient and high users of energy costing the owners more than average for utilities and wasting resources. Low- to moderate -income homeowners need energy efficient housing to reduce their housing costs and to provide an adequate year-round temperature without drafts or cooling escaping. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 121 Basis for The priority is based on the results of resident surveys, stakeholder interviews, Relative code enforcement results, findings of the housing rehabilitation contractors, and Priority the knowledge of City staff members regarding the age and condition of housing in Baytown. 3 Priority Need Owner -occupied accessibility for disabled Name Priority Level High Population Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Physically Disabled Elderly Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Goals Description As elderly and disabled homeowners need accessibility into and through their homes, the structures require modifications as part of the housing rehabilitation program. Basis for The priority is based on the results of resident surveys, stakeholder interviews, Relative code enforcement results, findings of the housing rehabilitation contractors, and Priority the knowledge of City staff members regarding the needs of the disabled program applicants in Baytown. 4 Priority Need Down -payment /closing cost assistance Name Priority Level High Population Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Public Housing & Section 8 Residents Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Down-payment/closing cost assistance Goals PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 122 Description In order to assist renters to become first time homebuyers without a housing cost burden, down -payment and closing cost assistance is often needed for the low- to moderate -income. Associated with the down -payment and closing cost assistance is credit counseling and housing counseling as a pre -requisite for assistance. Basis for The priority is based on the results of resident surveys, information from the Public Relative Housing Authority, stakeholder interviews including interviews with mortgage Priority lenders, Census data regarding rental housing by income and cost burden, and the knowledge of City staff members concerning the rental population. 5 Priority Need Demolition of Substandard Structures Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic City -Wide Areas Affected Associated Demolition Goals Description In order to improve deteriorating older neighborhoods and increase safety, abandoned buildings, particularly unsafe apartments and substandard structures that need to be demolished. Basis for This activity is given a high priority based on the results of the resident surveys and Relative stakeholder interviews and the results of information from the code enforcement Priority officers and complaints by neighbors. 6 Priority Need Reconstruction of Unsound Rental Units Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Income Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Rental Reconstruction Goals PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 123 Description There is a shortage of rental units for all family types who are middle income and who are occupying units otherwise affordable to the low- to moderate -income. New construction of market rate units by private for -profit developers will make more units available to the low- to moderate -income, especially the extremely low- and low-income. Basis for This priority is based on the results of resident surveys and stakeholder interviews, Relative Census data regarding renters and rental costs, and input from City staff. Priority 7 Priority Need Assisted Facilities and Apartments for Frail Elderly and Disabled Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Elderly Disabled Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Subsidized Housing Goals Description There is a need for non-profit agencies to develop new accessible units for the disabled and elderly who are not able to secure units on the open market. Basis for This priority is based on the results of resident surveys and stakeholder interviews, Relative Census data regarding elderly and disabled renters, and input from City staff. Priority 8 Priority Need New or Improved Public Facilities Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Elderly Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Public Facility Improvements Goals PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 124 Description There is a need for additional or improved community centers for seniors, youth, and the general population in CDBG Target Areas, funded by neighborhood associations, non -profits and for -profit entities Basis for The high priority has been given based on the desire of residents and stakeholders Relative to increase availability of community centers in low- to moderate -income Priority neighborhoods and the desire of the City staff to ensure that privately -funded projects can receive a certification of consistency with the overall goals of the Consolidated Plan. 9 Priority Need Public parks Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Park Improvements Goals Description The enhancement, expansion and addition of public parks, especially neighborhood parks, to serve low- to moderate -income residents is a major focus for the City of Baytown. The parks provide important neighborhood amenities for the under-resourced. Improvements may including additional lighting and parking, as well as additional or improved playgrounds and other facilities. Basis for The high priority is based on the City's current Comprehensive Plan, the overall Relative Empowerment Zone plans, the results of resident surveys and stakeholder Priority interviews, and input from City staff. 10 Priority Need Sidewalk improvements Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Elderly Disabled PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 125 Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Infrastructure Improvements Goals Description Pedestrian mobility and safety, particularly for children, the disabled and those without vehicles is of high importance to the City. By expanding and improving the sidewalks in the CDBG Target Areas, the City can provide better accessibility through the neighborhoods, to amenities, to schools and to public transportation. Basis for The high priority is based on the results of the Empowerment Zone plans, City staff Relative members' knowledge of deteriorating sidewalks and those not ADA compliant, and Priority results of resident surveys and stakeholder interviews. 11 Priority Need Street improvements Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Infrastructure Improvements Goals Description Maintenance of streets in CDBG Target Areas is critical to maintaining neighborhood desirability and integrity as well as improving vehicular safety. Though the City does not receive adequate CDBG funds to allocate to the project, the City's Capital Improvement Program does include the allocation of bond and general funds for the projects. Basis for The high priority is based on the results of the resident surveys and stakeholder Relative interviews as well as the City staff members' knowledge of street conditions Priority throughout the low- to moderate -income areas. 12 Priority Need Street/sidewalk lighting Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Non -housing Community Development PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 126 Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Infrastructure Improvements Goals Description In addition to improving sidewalks and streets in low- to moderate -income neighborhoods, it is vital to ensure safety through improved lighting along the streets and adjacent sidewalks. The lighting improves the safety of pedestrians as well as helps to reduce crime. Basis for The high priority is associated with improving mobility throughout the Relative neighborhoods and was determined based on the results of the resident surveys Priority and stakeholder interviews as well as the City's neighborhood plans. 13 Priority Need Code enforcement Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Code Enforcement Goals Description Code enforcement is an integral part of maintaining the desirability and values in residential neighborhoods. Code enforcement officers who conduct windshield surveys to identify violations, receive/investigate complaints, cite violators and pursue the citation through to completion help to make the neighborhoods safer and more desirable. Basis for The priority is rated as high based on the results of the resident surveys and Relative stakeholder interviews, input from code enforcement officers and Planning Priority Department recommendations as part of the neighborhood revitalization efforts in the Empowerment Zone. 14 Priority Need Neighborhood Clean-ups Name Priority Level High PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 127 Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Neighborhood Clean-ups Goals Description Clearing vacant lots and abandoned cars, along with assisting those who are unable to dispose of debris in their yards helps to improve the health, safety, welfare and viability of older deteriorating neighborhoods. Basis for The high priority is based on the growing need for specialized disposal of tires, Relative vehicles, yard equipment, paint and other debris as well as to maintain a safe and Priority healthy environment in the neighborhood. This need was expressed through resident surveys, stakeholder interviews, CDAC discussions and City staff. 15 Priority Need Homeless and Domestic Violence Facilities Name Priority Level High Population Homelessness Veterans Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Homeless and Domestic Violence Shelters Goals Description Homeless shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing are keys to ending homelessness in Baytown. Basis for Homeless shelters, transitional living centers and permanent supportive housing Relative have been given a high priority based on the needs identified by the service Priority providers, Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, and stakeholder interviews. 16 Priority Need Homeless and Domestic Violence Services Name Priority Level High PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 128 Population Homelessness Veterans Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Homeless and Domestic Violence Services Goals Description In addition to providing shelter to the homeless and victims of domestic violence, there is a priority need to provide crisis intervention, counseling, medical care, education, job training, child care, food, clothing, transportation, legal assistance and other services to those who are sheltered and unsheltered. Basis for The high priority is given to services to the homeless and victims of domestic Relative violence and their children who are in need of shelter with supportive services in Priority order to become self-sufficient. The stakeholder interviews and input from service provides, particularly BARA members indicated a need for additional services to the homeless and victims of domestic violence. 17 Priority Need Children Services including Homeless Children Name Priority Level High Population Homeless Families with Children Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Children Services including homeless children Goals Description In addition to providing shelter, transitional housing and permanent housing to homeless individuals and families, particularly victims of domestic violence, there is a need to provide the related services to the children accompanying their parents. This will allow the parents to attend classes and services and the children to have the supportive environment needed to overcome the trauma of homelessness or in -home violence. Basis for A combination of the Point in Time count and Housing Inventory, coupled with Relative information provided from area shelters and transitional living centers has shown Priority a high level of need for child care services for the homeless children accompanying their parents as they recover from homelessness. 18 Priority Need Youth Services Name Priority Level High PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 129 Population Youth Non -housing Community Development Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Youth Services Goals Description Educational, recreational, counseling services for at -risk youth in Baytown to improve outcomes, reduce drop -out rates, reduce gang and criminal activity and improve either post -secondary education success or job success. Basis for The residents completing the survey indicated that youth services is a high priority Relative in the community. Input from stakeholders, youth agencies, and City staff Priority indicates that there is a high number of at -risk youth in Baytown who need services to prevent low grades, dropping out of school, criminal activity and inability to become self-sufficient. 19 Priority Need Senior Services Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Elderly Non -housing Community Development Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Senior Services Goals Description The elderly in Baytown have need for a number of services, including home - delivered meals and medical care for the home -bound and for those who are mobile, congregate activities such as recreational activities, physical fitness classes, safety classes, educational classes, congregate lunches, among other services both specific to the elderly and needed by the general population. Basis for The residents completing the survey indicated that senior services is a high priority Relative in the community. Input from stakeholders, senior service agencies, and Priority secondary data indicates that there is a high number of seniors in need of services to help them maintain independent living. 20 Priority Need Services to Non -elderly Special populations Name Priority Level I High PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 130 Population Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Non -elderly Special Populations Services Goals Description Individuals who are disabled, mentally ill, chronic substance abusers, or are living with HIV/AIDS are generally low- to moderate -income due to their inability to secure employment at a livable wage. Additionally, they often need mobility assistance and/or transportation services. Medical care and counseling, as well as other supportive services are often out of reach for these groups. Basis for Based on Census data and state and local statistics, the number of individuals who Relative are classified as non-homeless/non-elderly special needs exceeds the number of Priority available service units. In addition, the stakeholders interviewed indicated the need for services to be high. 21 Priority Need Emergency subsistence Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Non -housing Community Development Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Emergency subsistence Goals Description Emergency rent and/or utility assistance as well as prescription assistance can prevent homelessness or unsafe living conditions for the low- to moderate - income. One-time assistance, as opposed to longer -term tenant -based rental assistance, is often all that is needed to get a household over an unforeseen crisis and back to self-sufficiency. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 131 Basis for The stakeholder interviews and data from the Census Bureau indicate that there is Relative a high number of households with insufficient savings to weather an unforeseen Priority crisis and that emergency subsistence payments are a high priority to ensure that they do not become homeless or live in unsafe conditions. 22 Priority Need Employment training/placement Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Non -housing Community Development Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Adult Education & Job Training Goals Description Employment at a livable wage is required for individuals to be self-sufficient. In order to prepare for adequate employment, many adults require literacy education, GED preparation, job readiness assistance, and job training. Agencies to provide such services are a high priority for Baytown. Basis for Based on Census data, the number of adults with limited English proficiency and Relative the number without a high school diploma indicate a high need for services to Priority prepare them for employment. Additionally, specific job readiness and training is a high priority to move many from being working poor into self- sufficiency. Resident surveys indicated that the general population rates adult education as a high priority. 23 Priority Need Assistance to businesses Name Priority Level High Population Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Economic Development Goals Description Micro -enterprise programs, facade improvements, interior improvements to reduce and prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and other assistance to businesses, particularly small businesses and Section 3 businesses can stabilize and enhance mixed use neighborhoods and create jobs. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 132 Basis for Baytown's Empowerment Zone, which includes CDBG Target Areas, is aimed at Relative bringing economic enhancements to the older areas of the city. One avenue is Priority through assistance to small businesses. City Planning Department staff, resident surveys and stakeholder interviews indicate that the community places a high priority on assisting businesses in the area to thrive and grow. 24 Priority Need Transportation Services Name Priority Level High Population Elderly Disabled Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Transportation Services, Elderly Services, Disabled Services Goals Description Demand -response transportation within Baytown and from Baytown to medical appointments in Houston for the elderly, disabled and victims of domestic violence. Basis for The resident surveys, stakeholders, CDAC input coupled with the number of Relative current users of the program indicate its need and high priority. Priority 25 Priority Need Crime Prevention/Awareness Name Priority Level High Population Extremely low Low Moderate Middle Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated Crime Prevention Goals Description Assisting police and neighborhood crime watches in recognizing crime and suspicious behavior. Assisting police in providing crime prevention education to neighborhoods. Assisting the Baytown Police Department in identifying and securing grant funds from other federal and state agencies. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 133 Basis for The resident surveys, CDAC input and City staff input were the basis for the high Relative priority rating. Priority Program Administration 26 Priority Need Name High Priority Level Extremely Low Population Low Moderate Geographic CDBG Target Areas Areas Affected Associated CDBG Administration Goals Description Provide program administration activities for the CDBG program Basis for Without administrative activities and oversight by City staff and the expenditure of Relative funds for direct costs such as required public notices, surveys, producing reports Priority and documentation, the program could not be conducted. 27 Priority Need Child Care Services Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Children Services Goals Description Assist citizens who are essential workers with access to child care. Basis for Assistance with child care expenses can allow low -moderate income families to be Relative more flexible with their opportunities of employment and financial limitations. Priority 28 Priority Need Food Banks Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 134 Geographic City-wide Areas Affected Associated Food Security Goals Description Assist with the costs associated with the operation of food banks, community kitchens, and food pantries. Basis for Assisting food service agencies that offer greater access to quality food for Relative ;ndividuals with low -moderate incomes. Priority Table 46 — Priority Needs Summary Narrative (Optional) The list above includes those activities that can either be funded through CDBG or supported by the Community Development Division. Not all priorities will receive CDBG funding, due primarily to the limited resources provided through HUD. However, all of the above activities have received high priority ratings through resident surveys, stakeholder interviews, demographic and community assessment data, and staff members' knowledge of conditions in Baytown. High priority ratings for those activities for which CDBG funds will not be used allows for other departments and agencies to receive Certificates of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan to enhance their eligibility and opportunities to secure other funding. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 135 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions — 91.215 (b) Influence of Market Conditions Affordable Market Characteristics that will influence Housing Type the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based The City does not have HOME, ESG or other similar funds for TBRA expenditures, Rental Assistance though Baytown will support other entities with sound programs to provide (TBRA) TBRA through Rapid Rehousing funding. TBRA for Non- The City does not have HOME, ESG or other similar funds for TBRA expenditures, Homeless Special though Baytown will support other entities with sound programs to provide Needs TBRA for special needs populations. New Unit The City does not have HOME or other similar funds for new unit production, Production though Baytown will support other entities with sound development plans for constructing in -fill housing. Rehabilitation Owners of aging housing stock with a housing cost burden makes home maintenance and rehabilitation unaffordable. By rehabilitating owner occupied housing, the City will assist those who are living in dangerous or deteriorating situations to bring their homes up to code, improve the energy efficiency and/or improve access for the disabled persons. Reconstruction Owners of dilapidated housing are living in unsafe conditions and pose safety hazards for neighbors. By demolishing and reconstructing the homes, the City will assist those who are in units that cannot be rehabilitated move into a new home that is safe, energy efficient, and, if necessary handicap accessible. First time Renters who could otherwise afford to move into homeownership if not for the homebuyer down -payment and closing costs. By providing financial assistance at the time of assistance purchase, coupled with homeownership and financial counseling, the City can move more households from rentals to ownership and help ensure that the new owners can afford their homes and not fall into foreclosure. Acquisition, The City does not have the funds to acquire properties, however will assist including developers to acquire in -fill lots that have been acquired by local governments preservation I through tax foreclosures. Table 47 — Influence of Market Conditions PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 136 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction During the next 5 years, the City of Baytown will combine its CDBG funds as an Entitlement Jurisdiction and its HOME Single Family Rehabilitation Reservation Funds as a subrecipient of the State of Texas to provide infrastructure improvements, public services, housing rehabilitation/reconstruction, spot blight reduction through the demolition of substandard abandoned buildings, and other activities for improving the lives of low- to moderate -income residents. The City anticipates receiving between $600,000 and $650,000 each year in CDBG funds and approximately $200,000 each year through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in state HOME funds. The Substantial Amendment to the City's 2015-2019 ConPlan will result in the allocation of $401,242 of CDBG-CV funds and further address the City's effort to comply with HUD's regulatory requirements in administering the City's CDBG Program, including CDBG- CV funds. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 137 Anticipated Resources Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Total: of Amount Funds Allocation: Income: $ Resources: $ $ Available $ Reminder of ConPlan CDBG Public- Admin, Planning, $651,748 $5,000 $20,000 $676,748 $2,320,000 The expected amount federal Infrastructure, for the remaining 4 Facilities, Public years of the Con Plan is Services, Economic based on a 5% reduction Development in allocation each year plus $5,000 in program income each year State HOME Public- Housing $200,000 $200,000 $800,000 The City received Federal rehabilitation and approximately $400,000 reconstruction for for 2 years and elderly and anticipates an additional disabled $600,000 for the final 3 homeowners years of the Con Plan through HOME Reservation Program Table 48 - Anticipated Resources PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 138 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied There is no matching requirement for CDBG. However, the City invests considerable non-CDBG resources in the delivery of the CDBG program. Recently, the City received approximately $400,000 in funding from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs as part of its owner occupied reservation system to conduct housing rehabilitation or reconstruction. This will be used to augment the funds currently spent through CDBG for the rehabilitation/ reconstruction program. The City's Neighborhood Improvement Program uses general funds and CDBG funds to improve the older areas of Baytown, most of which are also CDBG Target Areas. As part of the revitalization, the City uses general funds for code enforcement in CDBG Target Areas, including the process of tagging and demolishing unsound buildings. The City also augments the CDBG administration allocation with general funds to ensure that all salaries, benefits, and non -personnel costs are covered without exceeding the 20% cap. The public service agencies provide significant cash and in -kind resources to carry out the activities partially funded by CDBG. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan At this time there are no concrete plans for using publically owned land to address the needs identified in the plan. However, tax foreclosures may be made available at a reduced cost for State of Texas or regional CHDOs or other non -profits to purchase for affordable in -fill housing. Discussion The needs in Baytown are extensive, from social service needs to housing needs to infrastructure and public facility needs. The town is aging with deteriorating physical conditions and increased social needs in the city. The CDBG funds, though limited, provide (1) a framework around the planning process for identifying and addressing the needs of the low income persons and areas, and (2) leverage funding to begin implementing programs and activities to alleviate the needs and improve conditions. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 139 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. Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Type Role Geographic Area Served City of Baytown Government Economic City of Baytown Development Homelessness Ownership Planning neighborhood improvements public facilities Baytown Housing PHA Public Housing, City of Baytown Authority Housing Choice Vouchers Table 49 - Institutional Delivery Structure Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The Consolidated Plan is implemented through the structure created by the City of Baytown which is the lead agency and a CDBG Entitlement entity. The City's strength is that it has a history of successful coordination and collaboration with other governmental entities and agencies in the implementation of HUD and non -HUD funded programs and services. Additionally, the City has a strong and active Community Development Advisory Committee that meets regularly to assist in directing the goals and objectives of the program. The City's Community Development staff is responsible for managing all HUD funds received by the City. The Baytown Housing Authority is responsible for managing HUD Section 8 funds as well as public housing funds. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 140 Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Homelessness Prevention Services Available in the Community Targeted to I Homeless Targeted to People with HIV Homelessness Prevention Services Counseling/Advocacy X Legal Assistance X Mortgage Assistance X Rental Assistance X Utilities Assistance X Street Outreach Services Law Enforcement Mobile Clinics Other Street Outreach Services Supportive Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse X Child Care X Education X Employment and Employment Training X X Healthcare X HIV/AIDS X X Life Skills X X Mental Health Counseling X Transportation X Other Other Table 50 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary 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) All services in the system are available to people experiencing homelessness. While very few programs are targeted specifically to the homeless population, efforts are made by housing and service providers to work with the agencies providing needed supportive services and affordable housing. As part of the Houston Continuum of Care, Baytown service providers are linked through HMIS and collaborative processes inherent to the Continuum of Care system. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 141 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 strength of the service delivery system is that there is a well -managed network of collaboration and cooperation between agencies. Often agencies are the sole source of a service within the city limits which requires that agencies work together to meet the needs of their clients. Baytown agencies also maintain good working relationships with many Houston agencies and have developed a strong and effective referral system. The largest gap in the service system is financial. Agencies do not have the financial resources to expand and/or develop programs specifically to meet the needs of special populations including those experiencing homelessness. There are limited emergency shelters and transitional housing programs and no Rapid Re -Housing programs or permanent supportive housing programs in the City of Baytown. Affordable permanent housing assistance is limited to the Section 8 program and public housing units. The Section 8 and public housing waiting lists are currently closed. Agencies need funding to hire new staff and train existing staff in order to have the capacity to develop and manage new programs. 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 The strategies for overcoming gaps and capacity issues in the service delivery system require additional funding. The City of Baytown will continue to work within the City departments to identify strategies for developing new programs, identifying funding and building the capacity of local agencies. Additionally the City will work with Houston agencies that are interested in developing satellite programs or would be willing to set -aside vouchers and service slots for Baytown residents in their current programs. The City will continue to participate with the Houston Continuum of Care in conducting needs assessments, gaps analysis and refining the CoC plan to develop a pro -active approach to changing needs in the community. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 142 SP-45 Goals Summary — 91.215(a)(4) Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Order Year Year Area Indicator 1 Housing 2015 2019 Affordable City-wide Owner Occupied Housing CDBG; Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Housing Rehabilitation/ State Housing Reconstruction HOME Rehabilitated or Energy efficiency Reconstructed: improvements in housing 50 Household Housing Unit 2 Down-payment/closing cost 2015 2019 Affordable Citywide Down -payment assistance CDBG Direct Financial assistance Housing Assistance to Homebuyers: 45 Households Assisted 3 Demolition 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Demolition of unsafe CDBG; Demolition: Community Target buildings in CDBG Target General Salary and related Development Areas Areas Fund expenses for Demolition Inspector for the next 5 years 4 Park Improvements 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Improvements to public CDBG; 3 parks improved Community Target parks in CDBG Target General Development Areas Areas Fund; 500 people served MOD PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 143 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Order Year Year Area Indicator 5 Infrastructure Improvements 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Improvements to General 1,000 people served Community Target sidewalks and Fund; Development Areas sidewalk/street lighting Impact Fees 6 Code Enforcement 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Code enforcement CDBG; Housing Code Community Target General Enforcement Development Areas Fund 100 Household Housing Unit 50 Other units 7 Spot Blight Reduction 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Neighborhood Clean-ups CDBG 3 clean-ups (Neighborhood Clean-ups) Community Target Development Areas 1,000 Persons Assisted 8 Domestic Violence Shelter 2015 2019 Non -Housing Homeless facilities CDBG Homeless Persons Community Services to victims of Overnight Shelter: Development domestic violence 35 Persons Assisted 9 Homeless Shelter & Transitional 2015 2019 Homeless Homeless facilities CDBG Homeless Person Housing Services to the homeless Overnight Shelter: 300 Persons Assisted 10 Children services 2015 2019 Non -Housing City-wide Homeless services CDBG Public service Community activities other than Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 144 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Order Year Year Area Indicator 11 Youth Services 2015 2019 Non -Housing City-wide Youth services CDBG Public service Community activities other than Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted 12 Adult Education & Job Training 2015 2019 Non -Housing City-wide Employment CDBG Public service Community training/placement activities other than Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 10 Persons Assisted 13 Economic Development 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Economic Development CDBG Economic Community Target development Development Areas activities: 1 businesses assisted 14 Transportation Services 2015 2019 Non -Housing City-wide Services to the elderly, CDBG Public service Community disabled, victims of activities other than Development; domestic violence Low/Moderate Special Needs Income Housing Populations Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 145 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Order Year Year Area Indicator is Crime Prevention 2015 2019 Non Housing CDBG Crime Prevention through CDBG Public service Community Target neighborhood activities other than Development Areas improvement Low/Moderate associations, Income Housing patrols/involvement Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted 16 Program Administration 2015 2019 Administration CDBG Management of CDBG CDBG N/A Target program Areas 17 Subsidized Housing 2015 2019 Affordable City Wide Housing for elderly and CDBG Rental Assistance Housing disabled. for elderly and disabled. 18 Homeless and Domestic Violence 2015 2019 Homeless City Wide Homeless and Domestic CDBG Public Service Services Violence Services activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit. 19 Senior Services 2015 2019 Senior Services City Wide Senior Services CDBG Public Service activities other than low/moderate income housing benefit. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 146 Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 20 Prevent and respond to the 2015 2019 Affordable City Wide Emergency Subsistence CDBG-CV Homelessness coronavirus (COVID-19) public Housing, Prevention health crisis Non -Housing Food Bank Community Public service Development Child Care Services activities other than Low/Moderate Assistance to Businesses Income Housing Benefit Businesses Assisted Table 51— Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Goal The City will fund the rehabilitation or reconstruction of owner -occupied housing to assist low- to moderate -income Description residents improve and maintain their homes. As part of the rehabilitation, the City will retrofit homes for the disabled as needed and will provide energy efficiency improvements when necessary. Additionally, lead based paint will be identified and abated as needed. 2 Goal Name Down-payment/closing cost assistance Goal The City will provide funding to subrecipients for down -payment and closing cost assistance to first time homebuyers. Description 3 Goal Name Demolition Goal The City will fund salaries and related expenses for the Demolition Inspector for the next five years. Description PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 147 4 Goal Name Park Improvements Goal Description The City will use CDBG funds to support park improvements and activities/services to low- to moderate -income residents. 5 Goal Name Infrastructure Improvements Goal Description The City will add or improve sidewalks and sidewalk/street lighting in CDBG Target Areas, including making the curb cuts and sidewalks ADA compliant. 6 Goal Name Code Enforcement Goal Description To provide funding to the City's Code Enforcement officers for salaries for inspections and resulting citations and court appearances. 7 Goal Name Neighborhood Clean-ups Goal Description The City will host and fund Trash Offs when residents can dispose of debris and hazardous materials as well as clearing debris from abandoned lots. 8 Goal Name Domestic Violence Shelter Goal Description The City will provide funding to support safe/secure emergency shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic violence. 9 Goal Name Homeless Shelter Goal Description The City will use CDBG funds to support improvements to area shelters that serve Baytown residents. 10 Goal Name Children services Goal Description The City will provide CDBG funding to support child care for homeless children in shelters. 11 Goal Name Youth Services Goal Description The City will use CDBG funds to support youth enrichment, counseling and drop -out prevention activities for at -risk youth to prepare them for post -secondary education. 12 Goal Name Adult Education & lob Training Goal Description The City will fund agencies to provide adult literacy education, GED preparation, job readiness training, and/or job training. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 148 13 Goal Name Economic Development Goal Description The City will support various economic development activities in CDBG Target Areas including possible facade improvements, micro -enterprise businesses, Section 3 employment opportunities, small business start-ups or expansions. 14 Goal Name Transportation Services Goal Description The City will fund transportation services for senior and disabled in Baytown and to Houston for medical appointments. The City will also fund transportation for victims of domestic violence. 15 Goal Name Crime Prevention Goal Description The City will assist neighborhoods in establishing civic associations and neighborhood crime watch prevention programs. 16 Goal Name Program Administration Goal Description The City will fund the management of the CDBG program and fair housing activities. 17 Goal Name Subsidized Housing Goal Description The City will support the agencies providing housing assistance to elderly and disabled. 18 Goal Name Homeless and Domestic Violence Services Goal Description The City will fund the agencies providing services Homeless and Domestic violence victims. 19 Goal Name Senior Services Goal Description The City will fund the agencies providing services to Seniors. 20 Goal Name Prevent and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis Goat Description The City will fund the agencies providing services to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) The City will provide rehabilitation and reconstruction to 50 households and first-time homebuyer's assistance to 40 households. PY 2015.2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 149 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) At this time there is a need to increase the total number of Public Housing units, including accessible units to accommodate the Public Housing waiting list. However, there is a sufficient number of accessible units within the Public Housing developments for current residents. The Baytown Housing Authority is in compliance with federal regulations and there is not a waiting list for accessible units beyond the number available. There is a shortage of rental units that are accessible for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher holders. Activities to Increase Resident Involvements There is a resident commissioner who serves on the Board of Directors. Currently there are no resident councils at the PHA developments. BHA is exploring opportunities to increase resident involvement. Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? The agency is not a troubled PHA. Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation Not Applicable PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 150 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.215(h) Barriers to Affordable Housing Baytown has been experiencing considerable population growth both in the City and in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). As a result new housing is being developed on the north side of the City and in the ETJ. However, there most of the new developments are not affordable to the low- to moderate -income. There is very little affordable in -fill housing being constructed in Baytown. However, Baytown's housing market is well below that of the rest of Harris County and there are a substantial number of units affordable to the low- to moderate -income. The main barriers that Baytown faces is (1) an insufficient number of rental units at Fair Market Rents that will attract middle -income renters, and (2) the desire for many middle -income renters to overlook higher -cost, yet affordable units for lower -cost units, thus displacing the low- to moderate -income. One major barrier to affordable housing is the reluctance of landlords to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other rental vouchers. Not only will increasing the number of landlords who accept HCVs provide more housing options for the BHA clients, but it will allow those with vouchers to move to FMR units freeing up some of the lower -cost units for those low- to moderate -income without subsidies. Another barrier to affordable housing is the housing/transportation cost issue. Households must factor in transportation costs when determining how much they can afford for housing. Without a robust public transit program in Baytown, most every household needs private transportation in the form of a vehicle or taxi services. This is expensive and reduces the amount available for housing without an undue housing cost burden. The City of Baytown has reviewed its public policies on affordable housing and residential investment and has found that there are no policies that result in negative effects. In 2004, the City passed an ordinance that enacted impact fees for new development. The maximum impact fee per service unit is $2,243.46 per service unit. This does not put an undue burden on developers. Impact fees, water and sewer tap fees, and property taxes may be abated in the Empowerment Zone as a way to encourage new development in the older and lower -income areas of town. Requirements for minimum street frontage, setbacks, density requirements, or off -site improvements do not impose impediments to new housing development. Zoning requirements do not typically favor conventional single-family home development over cluster or multi -family development. The zoning regulations include provisions that permit group homes for persons with disabilities while limiting concentration of group homes in one area. In addition, the City has conducted an Assessment of Fair Housing PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 151 (AFH), formerly called Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, that identifies public and private impediments and barriers to fair housing along with proposed remedies and ameliorations. Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The strategies to address barriers to affordable housing will include: • Implementing the strategies to be outlined in the new Fair Housing Plan with the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH); • Continuing on -going review of new or emerging public policies to ensure that there is no new impact on affordable or fair housing; • Continuing to conduct fair housing workshops, forums and housing expos to educate the public on fair housing, housing cost savings, and new technologies; • Rehabilitating/reconstructing owner -occupied units; • Providing energy efficiency improvements during the rehabilitation process; • Providing funds for first-time homebuyer's assistance; • Supporting Habitat for Humanity and other State CHDOs or CDCs for the development of affordable in -fill housing for purchase, including providing tax foreclosures at a below - market price; • Supporting Baytown Housing Authority in encouraging landlords to accept Section 8 HCVs; • Supporting Baytown Housing Authority to increase homeownership opportunities; and • Supporting social service agencies that provide housing assistance, particularly to special needs populations. The City has been diligent in its efforts to revitalize older neighborhoods without causing an increase in property taxes or rents. The revitalization includes encouraging national food, pharmacy and other retail chains to locate in the areas and to increase employment opportunities. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 152 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy — 91.215(d) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs Currently some agencies provide outreach services for the specific population that they serve, i.e., victims of domestic violence and veterans. The City will work with local agencies to identify agencies that could provide outreach services especially to persons that are unsheltered in the area. Information regarding services and housing will be distributed by local agencies, local churches that operate food pantries, at nonprofit agencies and governmental entities. In Baytown, there are resource centers where people may access information and referral to services on a walk-in or by appointment. Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons There is one emergency shelter in the City of Baytown that serves the general homeless population excluding unaccompanied youth. The City will continue to work with the agencies that could provide emergency shelter, rapid re -housing and permanent supportive housing programs within the city limits. The City will also work with the Houston Continuum of Care to determine if any Houston -based agencies would be interested in expanding services and housing into Baytown. 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 will continue to work local providers and the Houston Continuum of Care to identify strategies to develop additional affordable and supportive housing in an effort to make homelessness rare, short-lived and non -reoccurring. The City is interested in working with agencies to develop Rapid Re -Housing programs using Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant funds. The City will continue to work with local agencies and Workforce Solutions to assist people in securing permanent employment with a living wage by expanding methods that are already successful and identifying innovative activities. Staff at service agencies make referrals for their clients that are eligible for entitlement benefits. Agencies will be encouraged to send staff to the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR) training offered by the Texas Homeless Network and other training agencies. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 153 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 Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County along with the Texas Homeless Network, the Texas Interagency Council on Homelessness, Mental Health Authorities and the Department of State Health Services are working together to develop a statewide discharge plan so that no person is discharged into homelessness. Similar efforts are being made with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Child and Protective Services. All publically funded institutions will be ask to adopt this plan and work with local governments and providers to ensure that people are housed when they are discharged and that discharge planning begins when the person enters the facility. Local agencies will continue to refer to agencies that provide housing even if they are outside the city limits of Baytown, TX. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 154 Agencies Contacted: Organization Responsible Services Provided Geographic Area Served Entity Type Harris County Area Agency on Aging Government Senior services: Nutrition, senior centers, Harris County transportation, care coordination, in -home assistance, benefits counseling. Information and referral, nursing home Ombudsman Houston -Galveston Area Agency on Government Senior services: Nutrition, senior centers, Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Aging transportation, care coordination, in -home Colorado, Fort Bend, assistance, benefits counseling. Information and Galveston, Harris, Liberty, referral, nursing home Ombudsman Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton counties Houston -Galveston Area Council Government Housing assistance information, Hurricane Ike Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Housing Recovery program, area planning, Colorado, Fort Bend, transportation services Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton counties Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions Government Job readiness, career planning, job search, adult Harris, Austin, Brazoria, literacy programs, child care assistance and financial Chambers, Colorado, Fort assistance for educational programs including Bend, Galveston, Harris, scholarships, tuition/fees, books and limited Liberty, Matagorda, assistance for tools, licenses and work -related Montgomery, Walker, clothing Waller, and Wharton counties Bay Area Homeless Services Non -Profit Emergency shelter for men and women; transitional City of Baytown, TX housing; case management services PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 155 Baytown Housing Authority Government/PHA Rental Assistance City of Baytown, TX Love Network Non -Profit Assistance with identification documentation; food; Baytown, TX clothin ; limited financial assistance Bay Area Turning Point Non -Profit Emergency shelter, transitional housing, supportive Southeast Harris County, services to victims of domestic violence and sexual Northern Galveston County assault. and Chambers County Bridge Over Troubled Waters Non -Profit Emergency shelter, crisis hot line; supportive services Southeast Harris County to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. City of Baytown — Community Government Housing rehab, homeownership assistance, disaster City of Baytown Development recovery, CDBG funding for non-profit agencies Southeast Texas Housing Finance Non -Profit Homebuyer education and assistance programs, Southeast Texas Counties Corporation bond financing for single family and multi -family affordable housing development Baytown Habitat for Humanity Non -Profit Homeownership opportunities for low-income City of Baytown families Meals on Wheels Non -Profit Home delivered meals to persons who are Harris County homebound, elderly and/or disabled. Pet food is also Pet Meals on Wheels distributed to eligible households. Baytown Resource and Assistance Non-profit Financial assistance for rent, utilities and food City of Baytown Center vouchers Career and Recovery Services Non -Profit Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program to assist Harris County vets in re-entering the workforce and community; the supportive services leverage funding with community partners to prevent homelessness and enhance housing stability Greater Houston Fair Housing Non -Profit Assists with filing fair housing complaints and Harris County Center provides educational and advocacy programs PY 20IS-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 1S6 Gulf Coast Community Services Non -Profit Head Start, rental and utility assistance, mortgage Harris County — Does not Association (Community Action assistance, food pantry, employment skills programs, have an office in Baytown Agency) transportation assistance, after school programs and senior programs. MHMR of Harris County Government Mental health services; subsidized housing Harris County PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 157 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards — 91.215(i) Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards Each owner occupied home that will be rehabilitated is assessed for lead based paint before the rehabilitation begins. If there is a hazard, it is mitigated according to the federal regulations. All homes receiving rehabilitation or reconstruction that have children are provided a pamphlet on lead hazards, with structural paints, children's toys, pottery, clothing worn by factory workers and other sources of lead. Any properties, residential or non-residential, that the City demolishes are done in accordance with regulations concerning lead based paint abatement and mitigation when applicable. The City also ensures that housing to be purchased with down -payment and/or closing cost assistance by the City is free of lead -based paint. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? There is no valid information regarding blood level testing conducted on children in Baytown. The state reports only by County. In Harris County, 21.2% of all children under 6 years of age have been tested with 0.4% of those tested having blood lead levels of greater than or equal to 10 mcg/dL, indicating a lead hazard. Approximately 10% of the owner occupied housing both was built before 1980 and has children under 6 years of age in residence. However, the vast majority of the applications for housing rehabilitation are from households with no young children. The housing rehabilitation program will continue to address LBP hazards during the next 5 years and all reconstructions will be free of lead -based paint. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City's CDBG policies and procedures address the requirement of testing for and mitigating lead - based paint in every house built before 1979 that is receiving federal funds for rehabilitation or demolition. Moreover, the City requires that all housing for which homebuyer's assistance is applied must have any lead -based paint mitigated prior to the provision of the funds. Baytown Housing Authority conducts a HQS inspection annually of all HCV units. One of the elements of the HQS inspection is a LBP hazard assessment. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 158 SP-70 Anti -Poverty Strategy — 91.21S(j) Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty -Level Families The goals of the City of Baytown, the Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Corporation and Baytown Housing Authority, coupled with other service agencies, are aimed at reducing the number of poverty -level families through basic education (GED preparation, literacy education, life skills development), post -secondary training, certification and education, as well as expanding the employment base with jobs that pay a livable above -poverty wage. Pending qualified applications from social service agencies, the City will use its CDBG funds to support adult literacy/GED education and youth services that will reduce drop -outs and help prepare them for jobs, training or further education after graduating from High School. Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Corporation will continue to provide incentives to local businesses for expansion, scholarships for existing employees and higher wages. Likewise, the City will also continue to provide incentives for new businesses to locate in the Empowerment Zone and to existing businesses in the EZ to expand. Elements of the Baytown Housing Authority homeownership and self-sufficiency programs are aimed at increasing incomes to raise the public housing and HCV residents out of poverty and into self- sufficiency. How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan The primary strategy that the City will employ during the next 5 years to coordinate poverty reduction with affordable housing is to continue to work within the Bay Area Resource Association (BARA) that is a multi -agency collaboration among public and private entities serving the housing and social service needs of the community. Through the collaboration, the members work together to address the housing, supportive service, transportation, and employment needs of the low- to moderate -income residents of Baytown. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 159 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 Baytown's Planning and Development Services Department's monitoring strategy is designed to assist staff in fulfilling its regulatory obligation in monitoring subrecipients, including City departments that receive CDBG funds. The purpose of this monitoring strategy is to ensure proper program performance, financial performance and regulatory compliance in accordance with HUD Regulations. Staff has the responsibility of ensuring that each subrecipient, including each City department receiving CDBG funding, is adhering to their approved scope of service, budget and schedule of service. Each subrecipient or City department must also abide by the regulatory guidelines set forth by HUD in providing benefits to low -moderate -income persons and/or eliminating a slum or blighted condition. The monitoring process is an on -going process of planning, implementation, communication and follow-up. Under normal circumstances, desk monitoring is completed on a monthly basis and monitoring is conducted quarterly or semi-annually. However, if the activity or program is considered to have a high -risk of non-compliance, a more frequent monitoring schedule is developed based on these factors and the nature of the activity or program being performed. High risk programs include housing rehabilitation, economic development, and property acquisition. Also, considered high risk are subrecipients or City departments with multiple activities, programs undertaken for the first time, and those with a history of staff turnovers, reporting problems, or monitoring findings. Monitoring provides a basis for assessing a program's operations and identifying problems. A secondary goal of monitoring is to obtain ongoing data for use in determining program achievement. Monitoring results are summarized and evaluated against the program goals with progress toward meeting the goals measured and reported. The Planning and Development Services Department has the responsibility for overall CDBG performance and Consolidated Plan compliance including the performance of its subrecipients. Clear record keeping requirements for programs is essential for grant accountability. Responsibility for maintaining many of the records is assigned to the subrecipients and City departments. This includes responsibility for documenting activities with special requirements, such as necessary determinations, income certifications or written agreements with beneficiaries, where applicable. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 160 The monitors make site visits to the subrecipients' or City departments' activity/project. The monitoring process consists of, but not limited to, the monitors examining time records, client files, financial records, equipment and machinery. The monitors discuss security measures that a subrecipient or City department has in place to avoid theft of federally funded purchases, if applicable. The monitors examine all equipment or machinery for the City's identification number. This is done to ensure that any equipment or machinery purchased with CDBG funds are being used to meet a national objective. Before City staff conducts the actual monitoring visit, a pre -monitoring contact is made to the designated person(s) of the subrecipient agency or City department to discuss the overall expectations, information to be viewed and site visits. This preliminary procedure allows staff to discuss solutions to possible problems that may have occurred and been noted during past monitoring visits or between monitoring visits. The procedure for conducting the monitoring consists of the following: 1. Each subrecipient or City department is notified, in writing, of a date, time, place and information to be viewed and discussed; 2. A conference is held with staff persons working with or salaried through the program or activity being funded as well as with a Board Member, Executive Director and/or Department Head; and 3. The actual monitoring visit is conducted by completing the monitoring interview form, viewing documentation and if applicable, viewing rehabilitated sites, structures and the like. The Community Development staff member conducting the monitoring completes a post - monitoring staff report noting any deficiencies, concerns or findings. This will be enumerated in a letter sent to the subrecipient. Monitoring letters detail remedies and timelines for completing the remedies. When findings occur, the staff member revisits the agency to ensure that the remedies have been implemented. Community Development staff are available to assist the subrecipients in meeting all of their contractual and regulatory commitments and to provide guidance in rectifying any deficiencies, concerns or findings. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 161 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City of Baytown receives CDBG funds but is not a HOME Participating Jurisdiction, nor does it receive Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) funds. For PY 2015, the CDBG allocation will be $651,748 and will be augmented with $25,000 in program income and prior year resources. In addition, the City will have access to approximately $400,000 in State of Texas HOME Single Family Rehabilitation Reservation funds for elderly and disabled homeowners. The Neighborhood Improvement Program has been established to blend HUD and other funds to make concentrated improvements in the older areas. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 162 Anticipated Resources Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Narrative Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Available Description Allocation: $ Income: $ Resources: $ $ Reminder of ConPlan CDBG Public- Admin, Planning, $653,748 $5,000 $20,000 $676,748 $2,320,000 The expected federal Infrastructure, amount for the Facilities, Public remaining 4 years Services, of the Con Plan is Economic based on a 5% Development reduction in allocation each year plus $5,000 in program income each year State Public- Housing $200,000 $200,000 $800,000 The City received HOME Federal rehabilitation and approximately reconstruction $400,000 for 2 for elderly and years and disabled anticipates an homeowners additional through HOME $600,000 for the Reservation final 3 years of the Program Con Plan Table 52 - Expected Resources — Priority Table PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 163 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied There is no matching requirement for CDBG. However, the City invests considerable non-CDBG resources in the delivery of the CDBG program. Recently, the City received approximately $400,000 in funding from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs as part of its owner occupied reservation system to conduct housing rehabilitation or reconstruction. This will be used to augment the funds currently spent through CDBG for the rehabilitation/ reconstruction program. The City's Neighborhood Improvement Program uses general funds and CDBG funds to improve the older areas of Baytown, which are also CDBG Target Areas. As part of the revitalization, the City uses general funds for code enforcement in CDBG Target Areas, including the process of tagging and demolishing unsound buildings. The City also augments the CDBG administration allocation with general funds to ensure that all salaries, benefits, non -personnel costs are covered without exceeding the 20% cap. The public service agencies provide significant cash and in -kind resources to carry out the activities partially funded by CDBG. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan During PY 2015, it is not expected that publically owned land or property will be used to address the needs identified in the plan. Discussion During PY 2015, the City will expend $676,748 on housing rehabilitation, housing reconstruction, public services, and neighborhood clean-ups. Depending on the need, part of the $400,000 in the 2-year State HOME single family rehabilitation reservation program will be expended for housing rehabilitation. At this time it is anticipated that approximately $200,000 of the State HOME funds will be expended in PY 2015. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 164 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Housing 2015 2016 Affordable City-wide Owner Occupied CDBG: Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Housing Housing $245,660 Rehabilitated: 14 Household Rehabilitation Housing Unit 2 Down-payment/closing cost 2015 2016 Affordable Down -payment CDBG: Direct Financial Assistance assistance Housing assistance $81,730 to Homebuyers: 10 Households Assisted 3 Demolition 2015 2016 Non -Housing City -Wide Non -Housing CDBG: Salaries and related Community Community $96,275 expenses for Development Development demolition/housing inspector. 4 Spotlight reduction 2015 2016 Spotlight CDBG Non -housing CDBG: Public service activities (Neighborhood Cleanup) Reduction Target Community other than housing benefit: Areas Development $6,000 1,081 people 5 Transportation 2015 2016 Non -Housing City-wide Transportation CDBG: Public service activities Community services $72,579 other than housing benefit: Development 125 people 6 Children's Services 2015 2016 Non -Housing City-wide Shoes for low- CDBG: Public service activities Community income $12,000 other than housing benefit: Development 480 people PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 165 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 7 Youth Services 2015 2016 Non -Housing City-wide Recreational CDBG: Public service activities Community services for youth $4,500 other than housing benefit: Development 65 people 8 Children's Services; Homeless 2015 2016 Non -Housing City-wide Child care for CDBG: Public service activities Services Community children who are $6,000 other than housing benefit: Development residing in 30 people homeless shelter with parents 9 Youth Services 2015 2016 Non -Housing City-wide Youth services CDBG: Public service activities Community $8,000 other Housing Benefit: 150 Development Persons Assisted 30 CDBG Administration 2015 2016 Administration City-wide Program CDBG: N/A Administration $143,004 Table 53 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Goal Description The City will fund the rehabilitation of 12 owner occupied units, including 11 sewer line repairs. Additionally 2 houses will be reconstructed for a total of 13 housing units. 2 Goal Name Down-payment/closing cost assistance Goal Description The City will fund down -payment and closing cost assistance along with counseling/education for 10 households desiring to purchase their first home. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 166 3 Goal Name Substandard Structure Abatement Goal Description The City will use CDBG funds to augment general fund dollars to identify, tag and demolish unsound structures in the CDBG Target Area segments of the Neighborhood Improvement Area and the City in general. 4 Goal Name Neighborhood clean-ups Goal Description The City will provide funds for 40-yard dumpsters and other removal equipment for at least 1 "trash off' days for 1,081 people to have access to a way to dispose of debris, vehicles, heavy trash, hazardous materials. 5 Goal Name Transportation Goal Description The City will provide $72,579 for services to 125 elderly, disabled and victims of domestic violence for demand -response transportation within Baytown and from Baytown to medical appointments in Houston as well as for bus passes with unlimited use. 6 Goal Name Children's Services Goal Description The City will provide funds to support the purchase of shoes for 480 extremely low- and low-income children and youth. 7 Goal Name Youth Services Goal Description The City will fund Baytown Evening Optimists to provide scholarships, helmets and shoulder pads for 65 youth to play in the area youth football league. 8 Goal Name Children Services; Homeless Services Goal Description The City will fund Bay Area Homeless Services to support child care for 30 children accompanying their parents at the homeless shelter. 9 Goal Name Youth Services Goal Description The City will support Communities In Schools for their School Daze College/Business Tours to provide tours for 150 high school students to prospective colleges, technology schools and employers. 101 Goal Name CDBG Administration Goal Description The City will use CDBG funds to support staff salaries and ancillary costs (training, public notices, publications, supplies) for the management of the CDBG program. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 167 Projects AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction During PY 2015, Baytown will focus its CDBG allocation on housing rehabilitation, involving repairing/replacing private sewer lines; housing reconstruction; down -payment and closing cost assistance; neighborhood clean-ups; demand -response transportation vouchers; and other public services. The public services were determined by (1) level of need; (2) agencies submitting applications for funding; and (3) available resources within the 15% regulatory cap. Projects Sort Project Title 1 Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction 2 Down-payment/closing cost assistance 3 Substandard Structure Abatement 4 Neighborhood Clean-ups 5 Transportation 6 Shoe Program 7 Youth Football 8 Child Care for Homeless 9 CIS School Daze Tours 10 CDBG Administration Table 54 — Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The allocation priorities are based on a number of factors: 1. Only those priorities that were assessed to meet a high priority need as determined through resident surveys, stakeholder interviews, review of community assessment and community planning documents, history of beneficiaries requesting and receiving services in the past, review of the secondary data, and discussions with the CDAC; PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 168 2. Transportation services received the highest need and funds were set -aside; 3. Only those area -based and housing projects that can be carried out with the annual allocation minus the allocation for transportation, administration and public services were considered; 4. Only those public service activities for which funding applications by eligible non -profits were received were considered; 5. Within the high priorities, high priority public service activities were selected that showed the greatest cost effectiveness and serving the individuals in greatest need (children, domestic violence victims, homeless, extremely low-income, elderly, disabled) that also could be funded within the 15% cap. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 169 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Needs Addressed Housing rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $245,660 Description Provide cost for housing rehabilitation of 11 owner occupied homes to repair/replace deteriorated private sewer lines that run from the main tap to the house; rehabilitate an additional home; and reconstruct 2 houses that were too unsound for rehabilitation. Target Date 9/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Approximately 12 housing units will rehabilitated with new or repaired sewer lines or general rehabilitation and 2 will be reconstructed assisting 14 families. Location Description City-wide with addresses to be identified throughout the year. Planned Activities Repair or replace deteriorated private sewer lines that run from the public line to the homes of 11 occupied by low- to moderate -income owners; rehabilitate another housing structure; and reconstruct 2 homes of low- to moderate -income owners that were too unsound for rehabilitation. 2 Project Name Down-payment/closing cost assistance Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Down-payment/closing cost assistance Needs Addressed Down -payment assistance PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 170 Funding CDBG: $81,730 Description Provide down -payment and closing cost assistance, along with housing and financial counseling, to 10 renters to purchase their first homes Target Date 9/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Approximately 30 persons in 10 families will benefit. Location Description City-wide with addresses to be determined throughout the year. Planned Activities Provide direct assistance to 10 renter households for the purchase of their first home. 3 Project Name Substandard Building Abatement Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Demolition Needs Addressed Demolition of substandard buildings Funding $97,275 for salaries Description Augment City approximately $100,000 general funds for the identification, demolition and securing of substandard buildings Target Date 9/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Per fiscal year, the City of Baytown averages 10 substandard building demolitions of 6 single family units, 2 multifamily units and 3 non -housing units benefiting approximately 10 families. Location Description Within CDBG Target Areas Planned Activities Augment non -HUD funds to identify, tag and demolish substandard buildings in the Neighborhood Improvement Area 4 Project Name Neighborhood Improvement Program PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 171 Target Area Middletown Addition of the CDBG Target Area Goals Supported Spot Blight Reduction (Neighborhood Clean-ups) Needs Addressed Non -housing Community Development Funding CDBG: $6,000 Description Provide funding for dumpsters and other equipment for the removal of debris, vehicles, tires and hazardous materials from residential neighborhoods. Target Date 9/30/2016 Approximately 1,081 in 400 households/families will benefit. Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Middletown Addition of the CDBGT Target Area Planned Activities Provide funding for dumpsters and other equipment for the removal of debris, vehicles, tires and hazardous materials from residential neighborhoods. 5 Project Name Community Development Transportation Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Transportation Needs Addressed Transportation services for elderly, disabled, domestic violence victims Funding CDBG: $72,579 Description Provide funding for services to 125 elderly, disabled and domestic violence victims for demand - response transportation and bus passes. Target Date 9/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Approximately 125 elderly, disabled, and domestic violence victims in 90 households will benefit. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 172 Location Description City-wide LMI clientele. Planned Activities Manage the qualification of and funding to 12S LMI elderly, disabled and domestic violence victims for demand -response transportation vouchers. 6 Project Name Shoe Program Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Children's Services Needs Addressed Shoes for low-income Funding $12,000 Description The City will provide funding for the purchase of shoes for 480 children in extremely low- and low- income households. Target Date 9/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 480 children in approximately 300 families will benefit. Location Description City-wide Planned Activities The City will provide funding for the purchase of shoes for 480 children in extremely low- and low- income families receiving food stamps, government or subsidized housing, or who have lost their jobs. 7 Project Name Youth Football Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Youth Services Needs Addressed Recreational services for youth Funding $4,500 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 173 Description Provide funding to Baytown Evening Optimists for 65 scholarships, helmets and shoulder pads for LMI youth to play in local football leagues. Target Date 9/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Approximately 65 youth in 50 families will benefit. Location Description City-wide Planned Activities Provide funding to Baytown Evening Optimists for 65 scholarships, helmets and shoulder pads for LMI youth from low- to moderate -income families to play in local football leagues. 8 Project Name Child Care for Homeless Children Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Children's Services; Homeless Services Needs Addressed Child care for homeless children residing in an emergency shelter Funding $6,500 Description Provide funds to Bay Area Homeless Services to support child care for 30 children who are residing with their parents in its homeless shelter. Target Date 9/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 30 children in approximately 20 homeless families will benefit. Location Description 3406 Wisconsin St., Baytown, TX 77520 Planned Activities Provide funds to Bay Area Homeless Services to support child care for 30 children who are residing with their parents in its homeless shelter. 9 Project Name CIS School Daze PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 174 Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Youth Services Needs Addressed Youth services Funding $8,000 Description Provide funds to Communities in Schools — Baytown to support tours by at -risk LMI youth to colleges, technical schools and potential employers to help prevent dropping out of school and to help prepare them for post -graduation. Target Date 9/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 150 youth in approximately 100 families will benefit. Location Description 607 W. Baker Rd., Baytown, TX 77521(offices), serving several schools throughout Baytown Planned Activities Provide funds to Communities in Schools — Baytown to support tours by at -risk LMI youth to colleges, technical schools and potential employers to help prevent dropping out of school and to help prepare them for post -graduation. 10 Project Name Program Administration Target Area CDBG Target Areas Goals Supported CDBG Administration Needs Addressed Program Administration Funding $143,004 Description Funding will support salaries, trainings, public notices, publications and office supplies for the management of the CDBG program. Target Date 9/30/2016 PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 175 Estimate the number and type N/A of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 2401 Market St., Baytown, TX 77520 Planned Activities Conduct all activities necessary to manage the CDBG program. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 175 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 Area -based assistance will be carried out within the part of the CDBG Target area bounded on the north and west by SH 146, on the east by North and South Main and on the south by West Main. Only the block groups with greater than 51% low- to moderate -income within the area will be served with CDBG funds. The block groups are census tract 254300, block groups 2, 3 and 4; and census tract 254400 block groups 1 and 2. Geographic Distribution NeTarget Area Percentage of Funds ighborhood Improvement Area 15.26% Table 55 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The area to be served is (1) inside the CDBG Target Area so is eligible; (2) one of the oldest and lowest income areas in the city; (3) the focus of concentrated improvements as part of the Neighborhood Improvement Program; and (4) an area discussed by residents and CDAC as in great need. Discussion The City of Baytown has determined that the most effective method for reducing and curtailing deterioration in older areas of the city is to focus all available resources in one smaller area at a time for a 2 to 3 year period. This Neighborhood Improvement Program covers part of the CDBG Target Area. The City will expend CDBG funds in those portions of the neighborhoods that are greater than 51% low- to moderate -income, thus CDBG eligible. Other City funds will be expended to greatly augment CDBG in order to provide more intensive improvements in the small sub -areas. CDBG funds will be used in PY 2015 for neighborhood clean-ups and abatement of substandard structures. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 177 Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction Baytown's primary funding goals for affordable housing are owner occupied housing rehabilitation or reconstruction and first-time homebuyer's assistance. Additionally, the City has a high -priority goal on ending homelessness and assisting homeless families as they struggle to become self-sufficient. Therefore, in PY 2015 Baytown will expend CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation in the form of repairing or replacing deteriorated sewer lines in the homes of low- to moderate -income owners; reconstructing dilapidated homes of owners; providing up to $4,500 in financial assistance for renters to purchase their first homes; and provide child care for families in the Bay Area Homeless Services shelter to free the parents to attend classes and search for employment and housing. The tables below outline the number of households to benefit from housing -related programs only. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non -Homeless 23 Special -Needs 0 Total 23 Table 56 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 2 Rehab of Existing Units 11 Acquisition of Existing Units 10 Total 23 Table 57 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion In PY 2015 Baytown will expend CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation in the form of repairing or replacing deteriorated sewer lines in the homes of low- to moderate -income owners; reconstructing dilapidated homes of owners; providing up to $4,500 in financial assistance for PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 178 renters to purchase their first homes; and provide child care for families in the Bay Area Homeless Services shelter to free the parents to attend classes and search for employment and housing. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 179 AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction Currently there are 5 public housing properties in Baytown totaling 168 units, with an additional 833 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. During PY 2015, the Baytown Housing Authority will continue to improve the existing public housing developments and will continue its plan to replace aging units with new properties. Additionally, BHA will continue to provide fair housing education to landlords to encourage them to accept voucher holders. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing CDBG funds will not be expended to address the needs to public housing. However, the City will continue to work closely with the Baytown Housing Authority in fair housing activities and determining/meeting housing needs. Baytown Housing Authority will continue to encourage landlords to accept HCVs. BHA hosts landlord fairs annually to explain the voucher program, encourage new landlords to accept vouchers, and to address complaints and concerns. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership There is a resident commissioner who serves on the Board of Directors. Currently there are no resident councils at the PHA developments. BHA is exploring opportunities to increase resident involvement. Currently, there is not a homeownership program. BHA is investigating the possibility of a rent - to -own homeownership program or other program to encourage and prepare Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher holders for homeownership. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not Applicable Discussion During the past 5 years, Baytown Housing Authority has made great strides in constructing new public housing units to replace aging and outdated units. At this time, there are no plans to increase the number of public housing units. BHA continues to work with landlords to encourage them to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher holders and to accommodate the needs of the disabled. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 180 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The vast majority of the activities addressing homeless and special needs populations in the region occur in Houston where the resources are more readily available and the economies of scale make the provision of housing and services more feasible. Within Baytown during PY 2015, the City will provide child care to children residing with their parents at Bay Area Homeless Services shelter. The City provides significant resources annually for transportation services for the elderly, disabled and victims of domestic violence. Other activities will not specifically be directed to the special needs populations, however will be available to them. Such activities include housing rehabilitation/reconstruction that will be available to low- to moderate -income homeowners including the elderly and disabled; first-time homebuyer assistance that will be available to eligible disabled renters; and the purchase of shoes for children of families receiving government subsidies, including special needs families. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs Baytown is part of the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County and relies on the Coalition to assess individual needs through the Point In Time and Housing Inventory enumerations that are done every January. In addition, the City relies on information provided during Bay Area Resources Association (BARA) meetings by agencies that directly or indirectly serve the homeless. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons During PY 2015, Baytown will provide child care to children residing with their parents at the Bay Area Homeless Services shelter. 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 During PY 2015, CDBG funds will not be expended on activities to facilitate homeless individuals and families to move to permanent housing. The City relies on private non-profit agencies to PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 181 provide such services and gives high priority funding to those requesting assistance. During the PY 2015 planning process, the only direct services for which funding was requested was for child care for homeless children. Currently, Career and Recovery Resources, a Houston -based non-profit, does serve the Baytown area with its Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and Supportive Services for Veteran Families. While the funding is primarily for employment services, the program is a wrap -around program and includes providing linkages to shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing. 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 The City does not directly fund at -risk households, but relies on private non -profits to help households avoid becoming homeless. To that end, the City gives priority funding to those agencies applying for CDBG dollars through the City of Baytown. During the PY 2015 planning process no agencies requested funding for activities that would prevent homelessness. Currently, Career and Recovery Resources, its Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and Supportive Services for Veteran Families assists housed but at -risk veterans in securing Rapid Rehousing/Homeless Prevention funding until they can become self-sufficient. Discussion Because of the limited CDBG funding that Baytown receives, and the fact that it is not an ESG recipient, the City can do little to directly assist the homeless. It must rely on the non -profits in the area to provide housing and services. There are very few local resources and most area agencies are located in Houston and serve the entire County. Bay Area Homeless Services provides shelter to individuals and families and the City is funding child care for 30 families residing at the shelter. Career and Recovery Resources does provide assistance and referrals for homeless and at -risk veterans in Baytown. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 182 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction: Baytown has been experiencing considerable population growth both in the City and in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). As a result new housing is being developed on the north side of the City and in the ETJ. However, there most of the new developments are not affordable to the low- to moderate -income. There is very little affordable in -fill housing being constructed in Baytown. However, Baytown's housing market is well below that of the rest of Harris County and there are a substantial number of units affordable to the low- to moderate -income. The main barriers that Baytown faces is (1) an insufficient number of rental units at Fair Market Rents that will attract middle -income renters, and (2) the desire for many middle -income renters to overlook higher -cost, yet affordable units for lower -cost units, thus displacing the low- to moderate -income. One major barrier to affordable housing is the reluctance of landlords to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other rental vouchers. Not only will increasing the number of landlords who accept HCVs provide more housing options for the BHA clients, but it will allow those with vouchers to move to FMR units freeing up some of the lower -cost units for those low- to moderate -income without subsidies. 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 The primary action is the completion of a new Fair Housing Plan with the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH — formerly Analysis of Impediments). This document will outline the steps that the City will take during this program period and over the next 5 years to remove or ameliorate barriers and impediments to fair housing choice. The steps outlined in the Fair Housing Plan that will be undertaken during the next 5 years will include policies that will encourage private investment in older areas of Baytown where the majority of the lower -income residents live and policies that prevent or deter the development of affordable owner -occupied housing is needed. The City will continue to work with the Baytown Housing Authority to encourage landlords to accept tenants with housing vouchers. Additionally, the City will continue to investigate ways to encourage the redistribution of higher -income renters who are currently residing in units well below their affordability and affordable to low- to moderate -income renters. As a result of PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 183 the affordability mismatch, 14% of rental housing is vacant, though there are renters with incomes to afford even the highest cost units in the city. During PY 2015, the City will waive fees for those investing in areas within the Empowerment Zone. These fees may be related to in -fill housing development, job creation, or the development of amenities that are lacking in the older, lower -income areas of the city. During PY 2015, the City will provide financial assistance to first-time homebuyers to purchase the affordable home of their choice and will fund rehabilitation or reconstruction of owner occupied homes that are deteriorating. Discussion: The City of Baytown Community Development Division monitors new ordinances and policies that are proposed to ensure that they do not create a barrier to affordable housing or fair housing choice. The City recognizes that fair housing and affordable housing are not synonymous but because of the disproportionate incomes of the protected classes and general population, they do overlap. Therefore, the Fair Housing Plan incorporates steps that the City can take to reduce barriers to affordable housing as a part of affirmatively furthering fair housing. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 184 AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: Housing rehabilitation/reconstruction, first-time homebuyer's assistance and transportation assistance are the three primary actions to improve the living conditions of eligible residents in Baytown. Additionally, blending CDBG funds with the City's general funds to reduce slum and blight in areas through code enforcement and demolition of abandoned substandard structures will improve the living environment for all in the immediate area of the activities. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs All of the public service and housing projects meet underserved needs. For PY 2015, the City will continue to fund access to demand -response transportation and bus passes for the elderly, disabled and victims of domestic violence. Access will include funding Harris County RIDES debit cards and providing monthly bus passes for unlimited use. The demand -response debit cards can be used for transportation within Baytown or from Baytown to medical facilities in the Houston area. The bus passes are to be used on the fixed -route buses within Baytown. includes Bay Area Homeless Services will receive funds for child care for homeless children. Baytown Resource Center will receive funds for a program to provide new shoes to children and youth of families who are on public assistance or are unemployed. Other underserved needs that will be met are services to youth to encourage school performance and discourage gang involvement and criminal activity. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing CDBG funds will support housing rehabilitation and reconstruction for low- to moderate -income homeowners. The City will couple the funds with newly approved State HOME Single Family Housing Reservation System funds on an as -needed basis. In addition, CDBG funds will be expended for down -payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers. The program includes credit and homeownership counseling to ensure that the applicants understand the costs associated with homeownership and will be able to maintain their property. Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards All housing rehabilitation projects that involve disturbing paint in homes built before 1979 will receive a lead -based paint assessment and the proper remediation will take place as part of the rehabilitation. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families During PY 2015, there are no direct programs to be funded with CDBG that would reduce the PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 185 number of poverty -level families. The Communities in Schools School Daze program, funded by CDBG, will assist in preventing generational poverty by providing the youth knowledge about post -secondary education and job opportunities. By assisting the youth in making wise choices about their future and giving them the resources to act on those choices, Communities in Schools is reducing the number of youth who are at risk of becoming independent poverty -level adults. Actions planned to develop institutional structure During PY 2015, City staff members will continue to attend HUD -sponsored trainings and webinars and will provide technical assistance to its CDAC members and subrecipients. Each year, the staff reviews its policies and procedures, particularly regarding program management and subrecipient management in order to determine better methods to ensure the highest quality of regulatory structure, coupled with services, as possible. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies Community Development staff members will continue to attend BARA meetings each month and will explore ways in which the City can assist other BARA members. The Community Development staff members will also continue to coordinate with Baytown Housing Authority in the provision of housing and services. The CDAC assists staff in developing a cohesive Annual Action Plan that not only ensures a wide array of programs but provides opportunities for subrecipients to collaborate and coordinate services. Discussion: During PY 2015, the Community Development staff members will continue to work with housing and social service agencies to (1) better assess needs and gaps; (2) increase access to affordable housing; (3) increase access to social services; (4) enhance the coordination of information and services within BARA; (5) attend HUD -sponsored training; and (6) pass knowledge on to subrecipients. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 186 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: Program Income is the only additional resource anticipated under 24 CFR 91.220(i)(1). The City will be receiving HOME funds from the State of Texas to augment the CDBG allocation for housing rehabilitation. 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 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $5,000 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan $0 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 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. $0 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities $0 Total Program Income $5,000 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities $0 $0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income: 87.74% 87.74% Discussion: The City anticipates a total of $5,000 in program income to be received by the end of PY 2014 and reprogrammed into the PY 2015 activities. The income will move into non-public service and non -administration activities that do not have a funding cap. PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan BAYTOWN 187