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City of East Wenatchee, Washington
Resolution No. 2022-39
A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, adopting the
City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block Grant 2022
Annual Action Plan in accordance with the requirements of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Regulations at 24
CFR Part 91, containing a severability clause, and establishing an
effective date.
1. Alternate format.
1.1. Para leer este documento en un formato alternativo (español, Braille,
leer en voz alta, etc.), comuníquese con la secretaria de la Ciudad en
alternateformat@eastwenatcheewa.gov, al (509) 884-9515 o al 711
(TTY).
1.2. To read this document in an alternate format (Spanish, Braille, read
aloud, etc.), please contact the City Clerk at
alternateformat@eastwenatcheewa.gov, at (509) 884-9515, or at 711
(TTY).
2. Authority.
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. RCW 35A.74 authorizes the City to administer programs to
assist low-income individuals.
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.
3. Recitals.
3.1. 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
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entitlement status to receive annual grants from the Community
Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).
3.2. The City Council of East Wenatchee (“City Council”) acted at
their August 25, 2009, meeting to accept entitlement status to
become a direct recipient of CDBG funds.
3.3. Adoption of a Community Development & Housing
Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and an Assessment of Fair
Housing is required as a condition of receiving CDBG funds.
3.4. On June 25, 2022, a notice of availability and notice of public
hearing was published in The Wenatchee World initiating a 30-day
comment period for the Community Development Block Grant 2022
Annual Action Plan. The notice was published in English and in
Spanish. The comment period ended on July 26, 2022. No comments
were received.
3.5. The notice and a copy of the 2022 Annual Action Plan was
posted on the City’s website.
3.6. The City Council held public hearings on July 5, 2022 and July
19, 2022. No one offered public testimony at either public hearing.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE DO RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
4.Action. The City of East Wenatchee Community Development Block
Grant 2022 Annual Action Plan is hereby adopted as set forth in
Attachment “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein as though fully
set forth.
5.Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its findings of fact the
recitals set forth above.
6.Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any
provision in this resolution to be contrary to law, such declaration shall
not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Resolution.
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Resolution 2022-39 Exhibit A
City of East Wenatchee
Community Development
Block Grant Program
2022 Annual Action Plan
Community Development Department
271 9th Street NE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Phone 509.884-5396
Fax 509.884-6233
E-mail: LBarnett@eastwenatcheewa.gov
Adopted by Resolution 2022-39
August 2, 2022
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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 area. Subsequently, the
cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee were granted entitlement status. Each city separately
administers their CDBG programs. The CDBG program fiscal year for Wenatchee and East Wenatchee is
October 1 through September 30.
The City Council adopted the 5-year Community Development and Housing Consolidated Plan for 2020 –
2024 (“Consolidated Plan”) on August 3, 2021. The 2022 Annual Action Plan (AAP) describes how the
City will use HUD funds to meet community development needs in the third year of the Consolidated
Plan. This AAP 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
This could be a restatement of items, or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis, or the strategic plan.
The statues for the CDBG formula grant programs set forth three basic goals against which the
jurisdiction’s performance will be evaluated by HUD. These statutory program goals are:
• Provide decent housing
• Create suitable living environments
• Expand economic opportunities
For the 2022 Program Year, the City seeks to strengthen the community and further HUD’s goal of
creating a suitable living environment. The City strives to accomplish these goals by maximizing and
effectively utilizing all available funding resources.
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The City has established strategic priorities in the Consolidated Plan. For 2022, the proposed project to
improve Hamilton Street addresses the priority for “Public facilities to support neighborhood
revitalization”.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
The CDBG formula grant for 2022 is $121,887. Additionally, the City was awarded Coronavirus recovery
funds in 2019 of $83,927 in CV funds and $114,862 in CV3 funding. Those projects have not been
completed. $45,000 of 2019 CDBG funds have been expended on the microenterprise grant program.
For 2022, the City has committed 100% of the funds to the Hamilton Street Project. Other projects still
active include:
• $133,927 microenterprise business grants including $5,000 from 2019 and $83,927 in CDBG-CV
funds. $45,000 was expended for grants to 9 microenterprise businesses to prepare, prevent,
and respond to impacts associated with the coronavirus
• $5,000 to city administrative expenses (COVID grants – no expenditures)
• $94,862 in CDBG-CV3 funds for emergency income payments for rent and utilities. No
expenditures for this program
• $135,000 in 2020 AAP and $134,774 in 2021 AAP. To-date $133,977 has been spent on design
engineering and advertising for the project.
$121,887 in 2022 for the Hamilton Street reconstruction project. The project design is complete. Bids
were solicited for the project. The low bidder was selected. The city is waiting on final environmental
approval from HUD before entering into a contract for construction. It is anticipated that the project will
be complete before the end of the calendar year.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
On June 25, 2022, a notice of availability and notice of upcoming public hearings was published in The
Wenatchee World initiating a 30-day comment period for the 2022 Annual Action Plan. The notice also
explained that the City has committed the 2022 CDBG funding under HUD regulations §570.200(h)
(Reimbursement for pre-award costs) to the Hamilton Street – Street Improvement Project.
Improvements include Hamilton St. and Standerfer St. Hamilton St. will be improved with curb, gutter,
sidewalk, parking (east-side only), stormwater facilities, water and sewer infrastructure upgrades,
pavement restoration, and illumination. An existing walking path will be improved linking the Hamilton
St. to 9th St. NE. Standerfer St. will be improved with new curb, gutter, and sidewalk (north side only)
between Hamilton St. and French Ave.
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The notice was published in English and in Spanish. The comment period ended on July 26, 2022.
The notice also explained that the City committed the 2022 CDBG funding under HUD regulations
§570.200(h) (Reimbursement for pre-award costs) to the Hamilton Street – Street Improvement Project.
Public hearings were held by the East Wenatchee City Council on July 5, 2022 and July 19, 2022.
The notice and draft 2022 Annual Action Plan were posted on the City’s webpage.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
No public comments were offered at either of the public hearings and no comments were received
during the 30-day comment period.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
No comments were received.
7. Summary
The City Council supported using the 2022 funding for Hamilton Street as another effort to improve the
access and appearance of that neighborhood.
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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
Lead Agency - CDBG Administrator EAST WENATCHEE Community Development Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
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 509.884-6233
E-mail: lbarnett@eastwenatcheewa.gov
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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. 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 does not have public housing but does work with the Housing Authority of Chelan
County and the City of Wenatchee, 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-based housing vouchers and veteran vouchers for both counties. A City
Councilmember is a member of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
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 works will other local agencies addressing homelessness. Douglas County
and Chelan County have an interlocal agreement to use the state Homeless Housing and Assistance
program recording fees collected in Chelan and Douglas County (except for funds collected for the City
of Wenatchee) and 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 use of
the funds is guided by the 2019 Plan to End Homelessness in Chelan & Douglas Counties. The counties
established the Chelan Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force whose responsibilities include identifying
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funding priorities and making recommendations regarding annual funding allocations after reviewing
requests for proposal. Chelan County acts as lead entity for that program.
Additionally, East Wenatchee works with the City of Wenatchee as a member of the Columbia River
Homeless Housing Task Force. That group is responsible for identifying funding priorities and making
recommendations regarding funding allocations after reviewing requests for proposal. The cities of
Wenatchee and East Wenatchee both adopted special 1/10th of 1% sales tax to fund housing programs
addressing homelessness. Wenatchee has also committed their state Homeless Housing and Assistance
program recording fees to the program. Wenatchee acts as lead entity for this program.
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 lead agency, the Chelan County administers its programs and manages
subgrantee agreements, including HMIS administration, in compliance with the requirements,
standards, policies and procedures established by the Washington State Department of Commerce. ESG
funds are allocated using the same formula as the state's Consolidated Homeless Grant program. The
Chelan Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, made up of local agency representatives, meets
periodically to update priorities for homeless services and programs and reviews progress made on
achieving objectives and activities identified in the plan. The goals, objectives, and activities identified in
the 2019 Plan to End Homelessness in Chelan & Douglas Counties guide the annual funding allocation
through the recommendations of the Homeless Task Force.
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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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Chelan Douglas Port Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? non housing public facilities
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Asked them if they could use more money for microenterprise
grants. They indicated that the spend-down of previous funds had
slowed, and it was unlikely they could expend more funds
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
There were no other agency types contacted since the City Council allocated the funds for 2022 to the Hamilton Street – Street Improvement
project.
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?
Continuum of Care
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
As mentioned above, East Wenatchee did not use a formal consultation process due to the timeframe for expenditures and the limited
resources. The City has seen the greatest benefit to the community in using CDBG funds to help with public infrastructure improvements that
will benefit an entire neighborhood. The Council supported using the 2022 CDBG resources for Hamilton Street to improve that neighborhood
since there have been prior investments in that area. This project will fill a gap in infrastructure in that area as well as upgrading the utilities
along that street. Other resources are available for housing and service needs.
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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
On June 25, 2022, a notice of availability and notice of upcoming public hearings was published in The Wenatchee World initiating a 30-day
comment period for the 2022 Annual Action Plan. The comment period ended on July 26, 2022. The notice also explained that the City has
committed the 2022 CDBG funding under HUD regulations §570.200(h) (Reimbursement for pre-award costs) to the Hamilton Street – Street
Improvement Project. The notice was published in English and in Spanish. Public hearings were held by the East Wenatchee City Council on July
5, 2022 and July 19, 2022.
The notice, public hearing information, and draft 2022 Annual Action Plan document was posted on the City’s webpage.
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 Newspaper Ad
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish
Non-
targeted/broad
community
No comments
submitted. None received Not applicable
2 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
No one offered
comments
None received Not applicable
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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)
3 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
No one offered
comments
None received Not applicable
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The 2022 formula allocation will be $121,887. The table below illustrates the funding that will be available for projects in 2022. The amount
listed for the remainder of the Con Plan was based upon the 10-year average of $120,000 per year of funding from HUD. Recent allocations have
been somewhat higher.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services $121,887 0 0 $121,887 240,000
Allocations over the past 10
years average approximately
$120,000 per year.
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
Federal funds the City receives through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) are used to leverage other federal, state, local and
private resources to meet housing and community development needs. While matching funds are not required for the City’s CDBG program, the
City anticipates that most major projects will be funded primarily through non-CDBG resources. Over the past five years for every $1 of CDBG
funds, $4 of other funds were leveraged.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
There is no publicly owned land that can be used for needs identified in the plan.
Discussion
If the total grant received by the City is less than the funds allocated to a project, then each project's
budget will be reduced in the same proportion as the percentage difference between the estimated
total grant and the actual total grant. If the total grant received by the City is more than the funds
allocated to a project, then the budget of any project that received an allocation less than the amount
needed, will be increased in the same proportion as the percentage difference between the estimated
total grant and the actual total grant. Another option will be to evaluate and reprogram funds to ensure
efficient and timely use of the CDBG funds.
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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
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Improve public facilities and infrastructure
Goal Description
7 Goal Name Effectively plan and administer the CDBG Program
Goal Description The City uses a minimal amount of CDBG funds for administration of the program.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The only projects proposed to be funded in 2022 is a street improvement project on Hamilton Street
(including a small portion of Standerfer Street).
Projects
# Project Name
Hamilton Street
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
This project has been on the CDBG Capital Improvement List since 2012. Sidewalk projects were
identified based upon several factors including proximity to a school, recreation area, commercial
location, or multifamily project. Providing pedestrian access between residential areas and schools was
a high priority. Another factor for priority street/sidewalk projects were based upon the income
eligibility of the neighborhood being served by that facility. For the Hamilton Street project another
factor was that other streets in the neighborhood had already been improved. This is one of the oldest
neighborhoods in the city. This project will improve pedestrian access to neighboring commercial areas
and improve the general appearance of the block.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
Hamilton Street – Street Improvement Project. Improvements include Hamilton St. and Standerfer St. Hamilton St. will be improved
with curb, gutter, sidewalk, parking (east-side only), stormwater facilities, water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, pavement
restoration, and illumination. An existing walking path will be improved linking the Hamilton St. to 9th St. NE. Standerfer St. will be
improved with new curb, gutter, and sidewalk (north side only) between Hamilton St. and French Ave
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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 geographic area of projects is a city-wide approach with an emphasis on neighborhoods with
concentrations of low- and moderate-income households.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
East Wenatchee does not allocate investments geographically. The City is a very small community.
Selecting specific target areas would severely limit the expenditure of funds.
Discussion
This is a priority project since this is a low-income area. East Wenatchee has already completed road
improvements on neighboring streets. This will complete improvements in this neighborhood providing
better pedestrian access to the neighboring commercial areas and improving the visual appearance of
the neighborhood.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
No affordable housing projects are proposed to be funded using 2022 program year funds. This year we
will be working on a street improvement project in a low-income neighborhood.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
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 0
Total 0
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Even though CDBG funds will not be expended to further our goal of providing more affordable housing
options. The City will work with developers and the planning commission to provide incentives for more
housing options which changes to City policies and procedures. The City will also explore a tax credit
process that supports development of multifamily housing.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
East Wenatchee does not have a traditional public housing project. However, the Housing Authority of
Chelan County & the City of Wenatchee provides a range of housing services for City residents including:
• Section 8 tenant-based housing vouchers
• Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency program
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program rental assistance vouchers for
homeless Veterans
• Agricultural worker housing
The Housing Authority owns and manages one multi-family property in East Wenatchee that is available
to low-income agricultural workers. The development was built 20 years ago. The Housing Authority
maintains their properties in good condition. A rehabilitation project was funded by the City’s CDBG
Program in 2018 to renovate and convert 18 units from seasonal occupancy to year-round.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
No CDBG activities 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
Not applicable - the Housing Authority is not troubled.
Discussion
One of our Councilmembers is on the Housing Authority Board and provides regular reports to the City
Council regarding their projects and activities.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
The City will not designate specific CDBG funds to homeless or housing projects in 2022.
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
Wenatchee and East Wenatchee are working together to develop a Low-Barrier Sleep Center style
emergency shelter to increase the number of beds available and improve access to support services. The
funds used for this project/program will come from a special sales and use tax recently adopted by the
cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee.
East Wenatchee works with service agencies to support programs that prevent homelessness by helping
people stay in their home.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
East Wenatchee has one transitional housing facility that is available to women and families that is
owned and managed by a faith-based organization. The Community Action Council also has a housing
project that includes permanent and transitional housing. There are year-round emergency shelters and
transition housing for individuals and families in Wenatchee through a partnership with faith-based
organizations and other community organizations. The City of East Wenatchee has an interlocal
agreement for the use of the deed recording fees administered through the Local Homeless Housing
Task Force that provides funding to many of the agencies. As mentioned above, Wenatchee and East
Wenatchee are working to create more emergency shelter bed capacity.
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 other jurisdictions and local housing and service providers as a member of the
Homeless Advisory Committee, the Chelan Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force, and the Columbia
River Homeless Housing Task Force. As mentioned above, an effort is underway to establish a “housing
first” model of low-barrier shelter to facilitate housing of the homeless. This model is focused on helping
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people with immediate shelter needs and then offer them the supportive services that they need to
thrive. One of the goals of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee with recently enacted sales and use tax is to
also provide funds for more permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals using
the housing first model and for families with children with a progressive engagement model.
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. Services offered by the Volunteer Attorney Services agency is tenant rights
classes and eviction intervention. Another important program is the Women's Resource Center
Landlord/Tenant Liaison Program. They work with landlords to get them signed up to accept tenants
that may be coming out of homelessness or have some other history that makes it difficult for them to
be housed. 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
Although East Wenatchee CDBG funds have not been allocated to these programs, other City resources
have been used to support these programs financially as well as referring needy parties to their services.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City works with other jurisdictions to award funds to housing providers and service providers. The
funds from various sources are awarded every two years.
Another ongoing process is the 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. OVOF administered a survey in 2018 and published a report
"Where Will We Live" documenting the results and the survey and other outreach efforts.
In June of 2022, another survey was conducted, and a report issued by OVOF with the survey results –
Our Valley Our Future 2022 Regional Housing Survey Findings.
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 Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan 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 recently updated 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. Additionally, City Code now allows duplexes and
triplexes on some lots within the single-family zoning district. The City will be evaluating options to
increase affordable housing with additional changes to development regulations and will explore
options for tax credit incentives.
Discussion:
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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 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;
• 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
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 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
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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 Advisory
Committee. The City will continue to coordinate with local housing and service providers to meet the
needs for the regions’ low-income populations.
Discussion:
Although East Wenatchee's CDBG funds will not be committed to housing efforts this year, City staff and
other resources will be used to support housing development and housing-related support services.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
The statues for the CDBG formula grant programs set forth three basic goals against which the jurisdiction’s performance will be evaluated HUD. These statutory program goals are:
• Provide decent housing
• Create suitable living environments
• Expand economic opportunities
For the 2022 Program Year, the City seeks to strengthen the community and further HUD’s goal of creating a suitable living environment by improving a street in an older part of town.
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%