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Resolution No. 2019-17
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City of East Wenatchee Resolution No. 2019-17
A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, adopting the “City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2019 Annual Action Plan” in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 and establishing an effective date.
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2. Recitals
2.1. Preamble.
2.1.1. In 2009, the City of East Wenatchee (“City”) was notified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that it qualified as a federally designated “principal city” within the Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area and was eligible for entitlement status to receive annual Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).
2.1.2. The City Council of East Wenatchee (“City Council”) took action at their August 25, 2009 meeting to accept entitlement status to become a direct recipient of CDBG funds.
2.1.3. The City Council adopted the 2015 - 2019 Community Development and Housing Consolidated Plan (“Consolidated Plan”) on August 11, 2015 with the approval of Resolution 2015-13.
2.2. Authority.
2.2.1. The City of East Wenatchee is a non-charter code City duly incorporated and operating under the laws of the State of Washington.
2.2.2. RCW 35A.74 authorizes the City to administer programs to assist low income individuals.
2.2.3. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 require entitlement communities to adopt a consolidated plan and an annual action plan.
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2.3. Background.
2.3.1. A combined Notice of Availability for the Draft City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2019 Annual Action Plan and Notice of Public Hearings for the City Council hearings on July 16, 2019 and August 6, 2019 was published in The Wenatchee World on June 26, 2019 in English and Spanish initiating a 30-day comment period.
2.3.2. The Draft City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2019 Annual Action Plan was available at City Hall.
2.3.3. The City Council held a public hearing on July 16, 2019 to receive comments on the Draft East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2019 Annual Action Plan. No public testimony was offered at the hearing.
2.3.4. The City Council held a public hearing on August 8, 2019 to receive comments on the Draft East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2019 Annual Action Plan.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Action. The City Council hereby APPROVES the City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2019 Annual Action Plan, which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” and authorizes the Mayor to sign the associated annual HUD certifications and applications for Federal Assistance.
Section 2: Effective Date. This resolution becomes effective on the date that it is passed by the City Council.
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Exhibit A
City of East Wenatchee
Community Development Block Grant
2019 Annual Action Plan
Draft Date June 24, 2019
Community Development Department
271 9th Street NE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Phone 509-884-5396
Fax 509-884-6233
Adopted by Resolution ____________
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of East Wenatchee is an entitlement community under Title 1 of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 and is eligible to receive Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). As a result of the 2000 Census, the Wenatchee area was designated as an
urbanized. The cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee were granted entitlement status.
Each city separately administers their CDBG programs. East Wenatchee’s CDBG program fiscal
year is October 1 through September 30.
The City Council adopted the 5-year Community Development and Housing Consolidated Plan for 2015 –
2019 (“Consolidated Plan”) on August 11, 2015. The 2019 Annual Action Plan describes how the City will
use HUD formula funds to meet affordable housing and community development needs in the third year
of the Consolidated Plan. This Action Plan is submitted to HUD for approval and to access federal
funding for the City.
The City endeavors to effectively administer and be good stewards of these funds on behalf of HUD, our
partner organizations that help to implement the projects funded by these resources, and the citizens of
East Wenatchee.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The City seeks to strengthen the community and further HUD’s goals of providing decent
housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for low-and
moderate-income residents. The City strives to accomplish these goals by maximizing and
effectively utilizing all available funding resources.
The City has established three strategic priorities: Support accessibility improvements and revitalize
neighborhoods, provide supportive services for people who are homeless and those at risk of
homelessness and Increase and preserve affordable housing. By addressing needs and creating
opportunities, the City hopes to improve the quality of life for all residents. Activities and
outcomes identified in the Plan must meet at least one of HUD's three national goals and one
objective. The City's anticipated accomplishments by outcome indicator are as follows
Objective 1: Support accessibility improvements and revitalize neighborhoods:
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• Review public infrastructure and ADA needs when determining projects
• Purchase, construct and improve public facilities and improvements
Objective 2: Provide supportive services for people who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness:
• Target individuals who meet the chronically homeless definition
• Connect people who are homeless with services, shelter and food
• Provide services for people with special needs
• Promote services that improve overall efficiency of the homeless system
Objective 3: Increase and preserve affordable housing:
• Evaluate options for tax credits and other programs to increase the availability of affordable
housing.
• Continue to work with local housing providers to identify opportunities to increase housing
options and rehabilitate existing housing stock.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The projects funded in the 2018 Annual Action plan included the Housing Authority of Chelan
County and the City of East Wenatchee for $69,300 to rehabilitate 18 seasonal housing units
and conversion to year-round rentals. Environmental review has been completed for that
project and a Subrecipient Agreement has been signed. The funds have not been expended.
However, it is anticipated that those funds will be expended before the end of the 2018
Program Year. Funds for the development of a regional assessment of fair housing in $10,000.
An interlocal agreement has been signed between the City of Wenatchee and the City of East
Wenatchee. The regional assessment will also include the Housing Authority. That project is
underway; however, the funds have not been disbursed. The Columbia Valley Housing
Association was awarded $73,469 for their Down Payment Assistance for Low-Income Families
program. That amount included $53,469 in 2018 Program Year funds and the remaining prior
year funding. The funding is estimated to provide down payment assistance to three low-
income households for the purchase of a home. A Subrecipient Agreement has been signed.
The funds have not yet been expended.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
A Notice of Availability and Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Wenatchee World in
English and in Spanish on June 26, 2019. The Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan was available for
review at City Hall and posted on the City’s website. The first public hearing was held by the
City Council on July 16, 2019. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. The second public hearing was held by
the City Council on August 6, 2019. XXXXXXXXXXXXX.
5. Summary of public comments
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(reserved)
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
(reserved)
7. Summary
(reserved)
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator City of East Wenatchee Community Development Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of East Wenatchee administers the HUD formula funds covered by the Consolidated Plan and is responsible for its preparation.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Lori Barnett, Director
Community Development Department
City of East Wenatchee
271 9th St. NE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Phone 509.884.5396 Fax 509.886.6113
E-mail: lbarnett@east-wenatchee.com
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City works closely every year with a variety of individuals and organizations to identify gaps in services and identify solutions to
fill those gaps. To supplement this ongoing stakeholder engagement, the City conducted two public hearings and made the Draft
2019 Annual Action Plan available for a 30-day public comment period. Due to the lack of funds available, only a limited consultation
process was utilized.
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(l))
The majority of housing facilities and service providers are located in the City of Wenatchee. As such, it is important that the City of East
Wenatchee work with Wenatchee. Each year the City coordinates with a variety of service providers addressing the housing, health, and public
service needs of citizens throughout the community. These service providers include numerous local governments, state agencies, nonprofit
organizations, advocacy groups, housing providers, faith-based organizations, and for-profit developers.
East Wenatchee staff participated in the update to the Community Needs Assessment conducted by the Chelan Douglas Community Action
Council and regularly attend meetings of the Chelan Douglas Coalition for Health Improvement.
Housing Authority of the City of Wenatchee and Chelan County. East Wenatchee does not have public housing but does work with the Housing
Authority of the City of Wenatchee and Chelan County, which operates a multifamily housing complex for farm workers that is located within the
City. The Housing Authority also administers the Section 8 rental assistance program providing tenant vouchers and veteran vouchers for both
counties. A City Councilmember is a member of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Chelan Douglas Homeless Task Force. The City is a member of the Homeless Task Force which is comprised of representatives from both
agencies and groups who provide homeless housing, housing services, health services, mental health and substance abuse services, and other
social services. The Task force plays an important role as a regular forum addressing homelessness, access to affordable rental housing, and
support services. The Task Force meets bimonthly and other times as needed.
Homeless Steering Committee. City Councilmembers and staff participate as members of the Homeless Steering Committee. The Steering
Committee is comprised of local elected officials and representatives from local service agencies, private landlords, and other non-profits from
the two-county area. Wenatchee leads the process under an interlocal agreement with the counties and cities. The Steering Committee directs
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the process of updating the Plan to End Homelessness in Chelan & Douglas Counties every five years. The Steering Committee also reviews
applications for state and local funding for homeless housing and services. The Steering Committee meets quarterly, and other times as needed.
This continuous effort of communication and coordination with agencies, non-profits, and for-profit individuals and businesses helps to identify
gaps in services, clarify priorities, and identify solutions for serving the housing and support services needs of the community.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically
homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of
homelessness.
The City of East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Chelan County have an interlocal agreement with the City of Wenatchee for the Plan to End
Homelessness in Chelan & Douglas Counties. The City of Wenatchee is the lead agency responsible for program administration. Funds generated
by state Homeless Housing and Assistance program recording fees collected in Chelan and Douglas County are remitted to the City of
Wenatchee. Wenatchee is also the lead agency for the Balance of State Continuum of Care funding provided by the Washington State
Department of Commerce for the Chelan Douglas Consolidated Homeless Grant program. The Homeless Steering Committee is responsible for
identifying funding priorities and making recommendations regarding annual funding allocations after reviewing requests for proposal.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds,
develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding,
policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of East Wenatchee does not receive ESG funds. This region is part of the “Balance of State Continuum of Care”. As the lead agency, the
City of Wenatchee administers its programs and manages its sub grantee agreements, including HMIS administration, in compliance with the
requirements, standards, and policies/procedures established by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The City of East Wenatchee
works closely with Wenatchee and other key partners, providers, and stakeholders to identify priority strategies that guide funding allocations.
Wenatchee is the lead for the HMIS reporting system. Emergency Solutions Grants are allocated using the same formula as the state’s own
Consolidated Homeless Grant program which is based on population and poverty levels in each county. Those counties with allocation amounts
less than $600,000 per biennium will not receive ESG funding from the state, but instead will receive an increase in state funding in an amount
equal to their ESG share.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s
consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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1 Agency/Group/Organization Chelan Douglas Community Action Council
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
2 Agency/Group/Organization WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER/BRUCE
HOUSING
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
3 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of Chelan County and City
of Wenatchee
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
4 Agency/Group/Organization Columbia Valley Housing Association
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
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5 Agency/Group/Organization SAGE
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
Agency/Group/Organization Catholic Family & Child Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health Mental Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
7 Agency/Group/Organization Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
8 Agency/Group/Organization United Way of Chelan & Douglas Counties
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Health Services
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
9 Agency/Group/Organization YWCA of Wenatchee Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type Faith based
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Faith Based
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
10 Agency/Group/Organization Northwest Justice Project
Agency/Group/Organization Type Legal Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Legal Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
11 Agency/Group/Organization Chelan Douglas Regional Support Network
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Mental Health
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
12 Agency/Group/Organization Veterans Administration
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Federal
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Support for Veterans
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
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13 Agency/Group/Organization Department of Social & Health Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - State
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Email
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
No agency types were specifically excluded from consultation.
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?
Greater East Wenatchee Area
Comprehensive Plan City of East Wenatchee
Goals in the Comprehensive Plan stress the need for sidewalks, and affordable
housing. Recommendations from this plan are being implemented with the 5th
St. project.
2020-2025 Six-Year
Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
City of East Wenatchee The TIP includes priorities for street and non-motorized public transportation
improvements.
Parks and Recreation
Comprehensive Plan (2014)
Eastmont Metropolitan
Park District Need for public facilities and improvements identified.
Plan to End Homelessness in
Chelan & Douglas Count City of Wenatchee
CDBG goals were based upon several goals in the plan to reduce the number o
homeless persons, reduce their stay in shelters and transitional units by
increasing permanent housing.
Transportation 2040 The
Regional Transportation Pl
Chelan Douglas
Transportation Council
Need for public transportation improvements and specifically multi-model
options were identified.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
A Notice of Availability and Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Wenatchee World in English and in Spanish on June 26,
2019. The Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan was available for review at City Hall. No public comments were submitted.
A public hearing was held on July 16, 2019. No public comments were submitted. A second public hearing was held by the City
Council on August 8, 2019. Comments submitted included XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Legal
Advertisement
June 26, 2019
Notice of
availability and
public hearing
General public and
service providers
N/A
2 July 16, 2019 City
Council Public
Hearing
General public and
service providers
Non received Non received N/A
3 August 8, 2019
City Council Public
Hearing
General public and
service providers
Non received Non received N/A
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Funds remaining from previous years include: $10,000 from 2014 that was allocated for project
to address fair housing issues and $11,082 from 2017 in unspent administrative costs. It is likely
that the Housing Authority project will be completed before the end of the 2018 Program Year.
However, the 2018 Program Year allocation of $10,000 for the Regional Assessment of Fair
Housing and the $53,469 to the Columbia Valley Housing Association for their Down Payment
Assistance for Low-Income Families program will likely not be expended. The remaining funds
from previous years, the City may have up to $220,246 for the 2019 Program Year. The
following is a breakdown of projects and funding.
Remaining Funds 2014 10,000.00$
Remaining Funds 2017 11,082.00$
2018 Program Year-Regional Fair Housing Assessment 10,000.00$
2018 Program Year-Housing Assoc. Down Payment Assistance 53,469.00$
2019 Program Year Funds 135,695.00$
Funds Available 220,246.00$
Housing Assoc Agreement #1 53,469.00$
Housing Assoc Agreement #2 - using 2014 & 2017 Funds 21,082.00$
Housing Assoc Agreement #3 - using 2019 Funds 108,695.00$
Agreement with Wenatchee for Regional Fair Housing Assessment 10,000.00$
City CDBG Admin Funds 27,000.00$
Funds Programmed 220,246.00$
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 3 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public
-
federal
Admin and
Planning
Housing Public
Improvements
Homeownership
Assistance
135,695 84,551 220,246 220,246 Prior year
resources
are
estimates,
since the
2018
program
year is still
underway
as of the
Action
Plan's
publication
date.
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City leverages CDBG funds with local funds, and when available, federal and state funds.
The homeownership program includes funds from the purchaser’s bank or mortgage company.
The CDBG funds generally provide between 5 and 8% of the cost of the home.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Other than streets, stormwater facilities, small passive recreation areas, and the City Hall
Campus, the city does not own any property that could be used to address needs that were
identified in the Consolidated Plan.
Discussion
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
3 Increase and
preserve
affordable
housing
2019 2020 Affordable
housing
City Support
efforts to
increase
affordable
housing
$108,695 Homeowner down payment
assistance 5 households
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The 2019 Annual Action Plan includes the following projects in accordance with the goals in the
Consolidated Plan.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Planning and Administration
2 Down payment assistance for qualifying homebuyers
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The priorities address badly needed assistance to low income households to provide affordable housing
options in the for homeownership.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1. $27,000 for City CDBG planning and administrative activities
2. $108,695 to the Columbia Valley Housing Association for their Down Payment Assistance for Low-Income Families program. The
funding is estimated to provide down payment assistance to at least 5 low-income households for the purchase of a home.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The homeownership down payment assistance program is city wide and only open to
households that qualify under income guidelines.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
City-wide 100%
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The city does not allocate funds or investments geographically. This is a small community.
Discussion
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 5
Special-Needs
Total 5
Table 9 - 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 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 5
Total 5
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
East Wenatchee does not have any traditional public housing projects. However, the Housing
Authority of Chelan County & the City of Wenatchee provides a range of housing and housing
support services including:
• Section 8 tenant-based housing vouchers
• Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency program
• HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers
• Agricultural & migrant housing
Within the City of East Wenatchee, the Housing Authority owns and operates 35 units of
housing (17 year-round units and 18 seasonal units) for low-income farmworkers. That project
was funded by USDA Rural Development. In addition to the housing within the City, the Housing
Authority owns and operates 25 units of housing for year-round agricultural workers located
just north of the City Limits. The project was developed with Housing Tax Credits through the
Housing Finance Commission, funding from the Housing Trust Fund and Douglas Co. 2060
funds. The project serves families making 30%, 40% and 50% of median income. Adjacent to
that project is 24 units of housing for seasonal farmworkers (120 beds). The project was
developed and subsidized through USDA RD and Housing Trust Fund and serves very low-
income individuals.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
No actions are planned.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
The Housing Authority holds monthly or bi-monthly resident meetings at all of their projects. In
addition, they offer their tenants a self-sufficiency educational program which includes
information on money management, home care, and life skills.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Housing Authority is not designated as troubled.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Chelan & Douglas Counties establishes a two, county
strategies aimed at ending homelessness. The strategies of the Ten Year Plan are adopted as part of the
Consolidated Plan to provide further guidance to homeless providers and community funders in
planning for increasing, and better coordinating, the resources of the community in this effort. The City
will not designate specific CDBG funds to homeless or housing projects. However, the funds allocated for
public services could be used for services that help people avoid becoming homeless and help the
homeless overcome barriers to finding housing.
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
The City works with the City of Wenatchee and local housing and service providers as a member of the
Homeless Task Force. The new Coordinated Entry System was developed with the assistance of a sub-
committee of that group. The Coordinated Entry System is one stop access point for people who are
homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to connect them with emergency shelter and transitional
housing agencies as well as service providers.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City works with the City of Wenatchee and local housing and service providers as a member of the
Homeless Task Force. Although East Wenatchee has only one transitional shelter that is available to
women and families, there are year-round emergency shelters for individuals and families in Wenatchee
through a partnership with faith-based and other community organizations. The City of East Wenatchee
has an interlocal agreement for the use of the deed recording fees administered through the City of
Wenatchee to support homeless housing and support services.
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 works with the City of Wenatchee and local housing and service providers as a member of the
Homeless Task Force. An effort is underway to establish a “housing first” model to facilitate housing of
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the homeless. This model is focused on helping people quickly gain stable housing and then offer them
the supportive services that they need to thrive. For chronically homeless individuals this means
permanent supportive housing which uses the housing first model and for families with children it
means rapid rehousing with a progressive engagement model. Currently there are no homeless facilities
specifically for unaccompanied youth. One of the services offered locally is eviction intervention. The
city will be investigating whether those services are in need of funds and eligible for the funds that have
been set aside for public services.
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.
East Wenatchee participates with the Homeless Task Force and area service providers to enhance the
community’s comprehensive Continuum of Care (CoC) system to end as well as prevent homelessness.
Several agencies have programs devoted to homelessness prevention such as assisting people who are
in jeopardy of being evicted. The Chelan County Regional Justice Center operates a facility for individuals
being released from detention to ensure that people are not discharged into homelessness.
Discussion
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Through the Homeless Steering Committee and the Douglas County Regional Council, the City of East
Wenatchee works with the City of Wenatchee and other jurisdictions to award funds under the Douglas
County Regional Affordable Housing Program Fund and the Wenatchee Low-Income Housing Fund. Due
to the small amount of money collected annually for the Douglas County Regional Affordable Housing
Program Fund, those funds are awarded every two years. The Wenatchee Low-Income Housing Funds
are awarded on an annual basis.
Another ongoing process is the Affordable Housing Solutions Group effort sponsored by the Our Valley
Our Future group. Our Valley’s Regional Housing Approach Game-Changer called for a coalition of key
stakeholders to address the region’s critical housing market issues, including housing availability and
affordability, and to advance local coordination and collaboration on a long- term regional approach to
housing, involving a broad cross-section of organizations and interests. The task of this coalition was to
research, recommend and support implementation of new housing market policies and tools. The City is
a member of the Core Team for that group and has been participating in efforts with local citizens,
business owners, realtors, and developers.
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 Comprehensive Plan also has specific goals and policies as a guide to increase the amount of
affordable housing. The City has infill and accessory dwelling ordinances that allow for relaxed lot
coverage and setbacks requirements to encourage development on underutilized lands. The City has
identified potential update to the development regulations in an effort to encourage higher density
residential development by reducing lot size requirements and setbacks and increasing lot coverage
thereby providing incentives for affordable housing. The City will be evaluating options to increase
affordable housing with additional changes to development regulations and will explore options for tax
incentives.
Discussion:
The decision to utilize the 2019 CDBG program funds for housing was a conscious effort on the
City’s part to support an affordable housing initiative.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City of East Wenatchee has multiple strategies to meet the needs of the community. Due to the
small annual allocation of CDBG funds, the City does not generally use those funds for projects other
than street improvements.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
While the City has pursued a variety of strategies to impact the identified needs of the community, the
primary obstacle to meeting the underserved needs is the lack of sufficient financial resources
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City fosters and maintains affordable housing by:
• Providing street improvements that benefit low-moderate income neighborhoods;
• Work with agencies and organization that provide Tenant based Rental Assistance and housing
services;
• Evaluate options supporting projects using the low-income tax credit program and/or instituting
a multi-family tax abatement program;
• Preserve the housing stock in the City of East Wenatchee through support of other publicly and
privately funded housing agencies;
• Support projects proposed that utilize low income tax credit financing in order to make rental
more affordable;
• Providing funding for rehabilitation of public housing units to convert them to year-round use;
• Providing down payment assistance for low income homebuyers
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Community Development Department/Building-Code Compliance section on the City web site
includes a “Lead Based Paint Alert” page with links to various publications relating to identifying and
abating lead-based paint hazards.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
There were 668 people (5%) in East Wenatchee living below the poverty level, according to the 2007-
2011 American Community Survey. The City’s overall goal is to reduce the number and percentage of
persons living in poverty. The City works with the community’s businesses and the workforce
development programs, to promote job training opportunities for low income persons. The City will
work with and support agencies and public services programs aimed at increasing self-sufficiency for
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low-income families and individuals.
The following strategies, consistent with City’s overall Consolidated Plan strategies, will play a major role
in combating poverty:
• Support community vitality through activities that promote a diverse economic base and family
wage jobs, while providing opportunities for low and moderate income people to become
financially independent;
• Support housing and services to assist homeless people to reach self-sufficiency;
• Support activities which bring additional businesses, new industries, and jobs into the
community.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City does not have the resources to develop a separate institutional structure. The City works with
local providers who already have the expertise and institutional structure to meet the needs of the
community.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City of East Wenatchee staff serves on the Homeless Housing Task Force and the Homeless Steering
Committee. The City will continue to coordinate with local housing and service providers to meet the
needs for the regions’ low-income populations.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(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 0
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: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%