Community Development Committee

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 The Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. The meeting can be viewed online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair The Honorable William Brennan, District III  The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the January 16, 2024, February 13, 2024 and May 7, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes PUBLIC HEARING 2. 2024 Annual Action Plan - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Community Development Director PRESENTATIONS 3. Columbia Council of Neighborhoods Strategic Plan - Mr. Patrick Mason, Assistant Secretary, CCN Vice President / Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Association COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 4. Five Year Real Estate Strategy: How to Activate City-Owned Vacant Lots - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert 5. Affordability Requirements for City-Owned Property - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert 6. Let’s Build Together Update - Mr. Ryan Coleman, Economic Development Director 7. Mobile Market Location Update - Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Office of Business Opportunities Director 8. Juneteenth Event Planning - Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Office of Business Opportunities Director 9. Review of Referral to Establish an Ad Hoc Committee - The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1  1 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of the January 16, 2024, February 13, 2024 and May 7, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  CD_MN_01162024 (DOCX)  CD_MN_02132024 (PDF)  CD_MN_05072024 (DOCX) HISTORY: 05/07/24 Community Development Committee DEFERRED Updated: 5/31/2024 4:18 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 2  1.a Attachment: CD_MN_01162024 (9277 : Approval of January, February & May Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes) COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Tina N. Herbert Chair Present Will Brennan Member Present PRESENTATION 2. Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director of Homeworks provided an overview of the organization. He said their mission is to show God’s love through serving those in need by repairing homes, assisting in youth development, and empowering communities to care for their own. He shared the four pronged approach: health, affordable housing, workforce development, and sharing of the Gospel. He said they want to extend the lifecycle of homes and to be good stewards of donated dollars. Since 2017, 221 homes have been repaired in the city of Columbia. There was a discussion about target areas, what a partnership with the city of Columbia would look like, average spending on repairs, utilization of state funds, and expectations with the scope of work. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 3. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E, Assistant City Manager for Development said we have brought back an updated proposal for Town and Gown as well as a draft letter that will be sent to all of the colleges/universities seeking their participation. Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services shared the proposal which included the schools and city departments that are scheduled to participate. Neighborhood representatives would apply to serve on boards and commissions, one Collegiate Engagement Council representative would be appointed by the students, and the co-chairs would be the Mayor and a representative of the University of South Carolina. The subcommittees are open to those Page 1 of 2 Packet Pg. 3  1.a Attachment: CD_MN_01162024 (9277 : Approval of January, February & May Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes) COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 who aren’t apart of the main group of representatives. Once the subcommittees are formed, we recommend that they have a strategic planning session in February or March. We also recommend that a group attend the International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) Conference in June. There was a discussion about the planning subcommittee, flagship universities, IGTA membership fees, placement of neighborhood representatives on subcommittees, and the timeline for neighborhood representative information rollout. Councilor Brennan suggested the addition of a representative from the COMET as an ex-oficio member. He also requested an updated neighborhood list, with the most recent presidents and executive board members for each district. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Packet Pg. 4  1.b Draft 05/03/2024 Attachment: CD_MN_02132024 (9277 : Approval of January, February & May Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Tina N. Herbert Chair Present Will Brennan Member Remote Tyler D. Bailey Member Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 16, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Deferred COMMITTEE DISCUSSION Councilor Herbert said we don't have a unified strategy for Community Development. We should create the strategy and then communicate that with our partners. For example, we have been in Booker Washington Heights since 2010 because of Council’s recommendation and need. If we, the Housing Authority, and our partners all have projects in the same area, we may be able to knock them out in three years. People will be able to see a realistic change very quickly. It gives the next neighborhood something to look forward to. In coming up with a strategy, we need to know what is going to be impacted. This is an information session for what we have been doing and how we have been funding it. There was a discussion about entitlement dollars and the needs of the communities. 2. Overview of Use of Funds for Federal Entitlement Programs - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community Development – Received as information Ms. Dollie Herron, Community Development Administrator gave an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that addresses the needs of affordable and economic development, affordable housing, and public services. Currently, the estimated allocation for fiscal year 2023/2024 is over $1 million. Our Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) is specifically designed to promote affordable housing for city and local governments, non-profit and for profit sectors receives about $776,000 annually. Our Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) serves six counties and we receive $1.8 million. Over the past ten years, these programs have expended $20 million. Page 1 of 3 Packet Pg. 5  1.b Attachment: CD_MN_02132024 (9277 : Approval of January, February & May Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 There was discussion about program income and the revolving loan fund, compliance work, opportunities to make funds available to partner agencies, and congressional grants. 3. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Action Plan Update - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community Development – Received as information Ms. Dollie Herron, Community Development Administrator discussed the CBDG funding categories: public services and non-public services. Public services address the community for various needs. Non-public services address acquisitions, public facility improvements, economic development, etc. Since 2017, this money has been focused on city projects. Eligibility is based on the activity that you do. HomeWorks for example is housing rehab, which means that is non- public service. All projects have to align with the consolidated plan priorities, funding criteria, and compliance requirements under HUD regulations. 4. Update and Process for the Five-Year Consolidated Plan - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community Development – Received as information Ms. Dollie Herron, Community Development Administrator said this will cover 2025-2029. We are currently in the fourth year, and the fifth year will cover 2024-2025, which is the next fiscal year for us. The Consolidated Plan is to help jurisdictions assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions. It is heavily driven by data, community input and outreach. In addition to the five year plan, we simultaneously do the first year of the Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan is made up of five years of Action Plans and each year we have to tell HUD how we’re going to utilize our dollars based on priorities that we have set. Every activity we fund has to assist in those priorities and goals. At the end of the year, we do a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). There was discussion about the timeline of the Action Plan, in person meetings versus electronic surveys, types of public notices, process with the Community Advisory Committee, completed projects for this year, priorities selection, and fine tuning targeted communities. Councilor Brennan left the meeting at 1:37 p.m. Page 2 of 3 Packet Pg. 6  1.b Attachment: CD_MN_02132024 (9277 : Approval of January, February & May Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 5. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services – Received as information Ms. Payton Lang, Policy and Programs Advisor for the Office of the Mayor said the Mayor has sent written and email communication to all the university presidents. We have three on board. We’ve begun conversations with the International Town and Gown Association for them to be the facilitator of the strategic planning session in May. We’re working to identify a location in Columbia. The goal is to have that done by June. We’re also working on which staff can attend the conference to be informed on what Town and Gown can do and what they’re already doing across the country. We are encouraging schools to send representatives. With the first meeting at the beginning of the school year, everyone should know exactly what’s going on so it can be productive. There was discussion about costs associated with strategic planning and the participating schools. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 3 of 3 Packet Pg. 7  1.c Attachment: CD_MN_05072024 (9277 : Approval of January, February & May Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Tina N. Herbert Chair Present Will Brennan Member Present Tyler D. Bailey Member Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 16, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Deferred 2. February 13, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Deferred COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 3. Consolidated Plan Timeline - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community Development – Received as information Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community Development provided an overview of the annual allocations, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. She shared insights into past projects, including the development of affordable housing units in the Edisto Community. She said we are at the beginning of our Five Year Consolidated Plan. We have been working with Procurement to put out a RFP to engage a consultant to assist us with gathering data. We hope to have that finalized within the next few weeks. From July until February of next year, we would like you all to engage with your districts and get those residents to attend the public comment sessions. We also want to engage with our partners and stakeholders. Hopefully, we can utilize those partnerships to make a larger impact. There was discussion surrounding goals, target areas, metrics, leveraging funds There was consensus to schedule a meeting in July to review progress and recommendations related to the five-year consolidated plan; to develop a strategy for city-owned properties; and to discuss the five-year real estate strategy. Page 1 of 3 Packet Pg. 8  1.c Attachment: CD_MN_05072024 (9277 : Approval of January, February & May Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 4. Mobile Market Update – Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director of Office of Business Opportunities and Mr. Larry Schnrrberger, Tom’s Creek Farms – Received as information Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director of Office of Business Opportunities provided an update on the mobile market's current status and sales at various locations. In Hyatt Park we see about $240 in daily sales, in Greenview it’s about $200, and at Edgewood Library it’s about $240. Ideally, Larry was looking for $500/day at those sites. There’s still work to do there. We have been increasing our marketing efforts to highlight the Mobile Market and we are looking for opportunities for expansion. Mr. Larry Schnrrberger, Tom’s Creek Farms said Hyatt Park has gone down over the last three weeks. The exposure isn’t there for that location; it’s on a side street. When we originally looked at it, we thought more about the walkability of the location than exposure. So we’re thinking about hitting some of the main roads instead. In the beginning, we were looking at new locations for the first three months just to test the market. Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director of Office of Business Opportunities said the Food Truck Friday was very successful. Councilwoman Herbert was able to be there and we did an Instagram Live. The sales were over $600 for that day. We also shared the postcards of the Hyatt Park, Greenview, and Edgewood library schedules to let the community know where they will be throughout the week. Ms. Ashley Page Bookhart, Columbia Food Policy Committee said DHEC SNAP-ED offers nutrition education for free. All of them are licensed dieticians. They do classes; grocery store tours; and activities for seniors and kids. There was discussion about SNAP participation, potential sites at transit centers and collaboration with the Columbia Housing Authority to address transportation challenges; emphasizing the importance of community engagement; exploring educational components; and leveraging partnerships for success. There was consensus of the committee to have further discussions in July to review progress and refine strategies for the mobile market. Staff was asked to explore options for advertisement and exposure of the Mobile Market. 5. Town and Gown Update – Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for Development, Ms. Payton Lang, Policy and Programs Advisor for the Office of the Mayor and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services – Received as information Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for Development announced the upcoming strategic planning meeting at Segra Park on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All of the colleges and universities are going to be represented. There will be quarterly meetings. Page 2 of 3 Packet Pg. 9  1.c Attachment: CD_MN_05072024 (9277 : Approval of January, February & May Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 6. North Main Corridor Discussion - Mr. Ryan Coleman, Director of Economic Development – Received as information Mr. Ryan Coleman, Director of Economic Development highlighted the numerous development opportunities along the North Main corridor, including underutilized properties and vacant lots. The need to engage with property owners to explore development possibilities and enhance economic viability was emphasized. There was discussion surrounding strategies to engage property owners; conduct surveys; share tools for developing vacant and derelict properties; explore ways to promote available properties, including those listed as “for sale by owner” to potential investors or developers; and space programming. There was consensus of the committee to reschedule the next seminar, with a focus on providing sufficient notice to attendees. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 3 of 3 Packet Pg. 10  2 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: 2024 Annual Action Plan - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Community Development Director FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (PDF) Updated: 5/31/2024 4:19 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 11  2.a Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) CITY OF COLUMBIA ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Executive Summary 2024 PREPARED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 5.30.2024 FELICIA KILGORE, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 1401 MAIN STREET – 4TH FLOOR COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29201 PHONE: 803.545.3373 FAX: 803.255.8912 WWW.COLUMBIASC.GOV COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 1 Packet Pg. 12  2.a Table of Contents AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)........................................................... 3 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………....3 2. Proposed Projects & Activities, Allocations & Sponsor Awards…………………………..5 Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) 3. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Consolidated Plan…...8 4. Community Engagement…………………………………………………………………………………10 5. Public Comment Summary………………………………………………………………………………..10 City of Columbia Mayor and Council Members Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann Councilman Edward H. McDowell, Jr. Councilman Will Brennan Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells Councilwoman Tina N. Herbert Councilman Peter M. Brown Councilman Tyler D. Bailey COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 2 Packet Pg. 13  2.a AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. INTRODUCTION The Community Development (CD) Department is committed to making the City of Columbia and its neighborhoods a better place to live, work, play and thrive. Our mission is to promote diversity, inclusion and equal access through engagement, education, empowerment and enhancement of housing and economic opportunities. Community Development administers federal, state and local funds and ensures compliance; increases Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) home ownership; and builds neighborhood capacity through excellent customer service. The Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) represents the fifth year of the City of Columbia Consolidated Plan for the Fiscal Years 2020-2024 (Con Plan) as ratified by City Council and approved by HUD. The Action Plan is the City of Columbia’s application for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants and identifies the proposed programs and projects funded during the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The Action Plan consolidates three (3) HUD entitlement grants: 1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); 2) HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME); and 3) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). As the result of the 2015 Flood Disaster, the City received Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to address the unmet needs of recovery and Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds for resiliency against future disasters. Additionally, the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) was signed into law in 2020 to provide additional aid to communities in their efforts to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act included supplemental formula allocations to HUD’s CPD programs, including CDBG-CV & HOPWA-CV to the City of Columbia. The City also received approval of the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan from HUD on November 11, 2022. CDBG The City of Columbia estimates $5,735,930 in total revenue from CDBG, HOME and HOPWA funding sources to be available for activities and programs. Community Development anticipates having $2,526,680 in CDBG revenue available for FY 2024-2025 programs from the bulleted sources listed below.  $1,106,616 – New Entitlement (FY2024)  $69,845 – Prior Year Entitlement Remaining (FY2023)  $1,350,219 – Revolving Loan Fund/Program Income (FY2022, FY2023 & Est. FY2024) HOME & HOPWA The total estimated revenue for the HOME Program is $1,310,287 to include $710,287 in 2024 entitlement funds and $650,000 in estimated program income (PI). The total estimated HOPWA revenue for 2024 is $1,898,963. The chart below indicates the percentage of total entitlement revenue by funding source. COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 3 Packet Pg. 14  2.a FY2024 PROJECTED REVENUE HOPWA Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) $1,898,963 CDBG 33% $2,526,680 44% HOME $1,310,287 23% Chart 1:2024 Projected Revenue In January 2017, HUD approved (Public Law 114-113) the $19,989,000 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery allocation as the result of the 2015 Flood Disaster that hit Columbia in October of 2015. On August 7, 2017, HUD Federal Register (Public Law 115-31) allocated an additional $6,166,000 to the City of Columbia for disaster recovery assistance. The total amount available for disaster recovery is $26,155,000. These funds are for the Administration, Planning, Economic Development, Housing and Infrastructure activities over a six (6) years plus a 1-year waiver extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total grant period is seven (7) years. Information regarding the CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant is located at https://dr.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CDBG-DR-SAPA-6-FINAL-with-HUD- approved-date.pdf In February 2018, Congress, recognizing that it was not sufficient to fund only repair of damage caused by the disasters, passed historic legislation that enabled storm impacted jurisdictions to become more proactive in addressing the impacts of these disasters on their communities. The City of Columbia received $18,585,000 in The Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-123) to enable communities to carry out strategic, high-impact activities that increase resilience to disasters and reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life and property, and the suffering it causes by lessening the impact of future disasters. Information regarding the CDBG Mitigation Grant is located at https://mit.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Revised-Action-Plan.pdf On March 27, 2020, Congress signed the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) into law to assist communities in their efforts to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act included supplemental formula allocations to HUD’s CPD programs, including CDBG-CV & HOPWA-CV for the City of Columbia. Columbia was allocated additional funding of $611,921 for CDBG-CV and $220,838 for HOPWA-CV from CARES Act funding. Related provisions to citizen participation and provisions specific for each grant allocation allows HUD to waive further program requirements if necessary. Find CDBG-CV and HOPWA-CV grant Information at https://columbiasc.gov/depts/community-development. COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 4 Packet Pg. 15  2.a On March 11, 2021, United States Congress appropriated $5 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to assist individuals or households who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non- congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country. The City of Columbia was allocated $2,500,820 in funding and has received the required HOME-ARP Allocation Plan approval from HUD. Information regarding the City’s HOME-ARP Program is located at https://communitydevelopment.columbiasc.gov/home-arp/. Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) FY 2024-2025 City Council continues to concentrate the impact of CDBG funding in designated redevelopment areas. Streamlining Targeted Redevelopment Areas to “Prioritized” Redevelopment Areas has been a practice of City Council in prior years. Limiting funding to City projects has accomplished focused development goals. Over eighty-five (85%) percent of the designated funds for CDBG are estimated to be expended to assist Low-Moderate Income (LMI) persons. The redevelopment area list is below.  Belvedere Neighborhood Redevelopment Area  Booker Washington Heights Redevelopment Area  Brandon Acres-Cedar Terrace Redevelopment Area  Eau Claire Redevelopment Area  Edisto Court Redevelopment Area  King/Lyon Street Redevelopment Area  Pinehurst Redevelopment Area 2. PROPOSED PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES, ALLOCATIONS & SPONSOR AWARDS The City uses a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA)/Request for Applications (RFA) process annually to request applications, to assess community needs and encourage community engagement. The FY 2024- 2025 CDBG proposed public service activities and proposed HOPWA Sponsor awards in the tables below are recommended for funding by the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Community Development. HOME project awards are through a separate approval NOFA process and includes the Community Development Loan Committee (CDLC). All funding awards are subject to authorization by City Council and submitted to HUD for final approval within the Annual Action Plan. FY2024-2025 CDBG PROPOSED PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES CDBG Administration Applicant Project Name/Summary Budgeted Performance Amount Outcomes City of Columbia Administration & Operations $247,737.00 Administration, Community Development Not to exceed 20% Entitlement Oversite & Compliance Department CAP Total Admin & Operations $247,737.00 CDBG Public Services Activities COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 5 Packet Pg. 16  2.a Mental Illness Recovery Expand outreach & Clinical $100,000.00 125 Individuals Center, Inc. (MIRCI) Services to Adults, Youth & Assisted Families Fast Forward Employment Skills and $50,000.00 85 Participants Certifications in partnership with RSC – homeless /veterans & underserved using tablets Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) Salvation Army Homeless Nutrition Program – $15,0000.00 100 Individuals Encourages nutritional Assisted wellness/RSC Midlands Housing Onsite Employment Support $80,000.00 250 Individuals Alliance/Transitions Navigator, class material, Assisted Works software license and dedicated computer. Public Services Total $245,000.00 CDBG Public Facilities Improvement Project City of Columbia Parks & James Clyburn Golf Center $269,620.00 LMI Area Benefit Recreation Department Improvements City of Columbia Public Edisto Court Community $105,165.00 LMI Benefit Works Department Lighting Project Public Facilities Total $374,785.00 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation & Administration City of Columbia Housing Rehabilitation, $152,860 Administration for Community Development Administration & Operations Housing Loans & Department Rehabilitation City of Columbia Affordable Housing Program $637,359 Loan Assistance for 3-5 Community Development LMI Households Department City of Columbia Single-Family Housing $400,000 Up to 10 houses – Community Development Improvement for Neighborhood Rehab/Lead-Based Department Enhancement (SHINE) Program Paint/Title work City of Columbia City Lender I/Uplift $160,000 Up to 5 LMI Housing Community Development Downpayment Assistance loans Program COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 6 Packet Pg. 17  2.a City of Columbia Affordable Housing $308,939 Undetermined Community Development Development Development Project Support Housing Rehab & Admin $1,350,219 CDBG Grand Total $2,526,680 Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) For the HOME Program, the city is required to leverage a minimum of $88,786 or 12.5% in private matching dollars for HOME assisted activities. The homebuyer assistance program and other affordable housing projects estimate to leverage over $2 million in private community dollars. Proposed HOME 2024 entitlement allocations are as follows: FY 2024-2025 HOME PROPOSED ALLOCATIONS HOME Allocations Applicant Name Allocation Name Amount City of Columbia Community Administration & Operations (10% of $71,029 Development Department Entitlement Cap) City of Columbia Community Community Housing Development $106,543 Development Department Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside (15% of Entitlement) City of Columbia Community Residential Affordable $532,715 Development Department Loans/Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction/Development City of Columbia Community Estimated Program Income - $600,000 Development Department Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction/Development HOME Total $1,310,287 FY 2024-2025 HOPWA PROPOSED SPONSOR ALLOCATIONS The City of Columbia administers HOPWA funding as a formula entitlement for the Columbia Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA) including the following counties: Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Richland, and Saluda. The HOPWA program received an allocation increase due the HOPWA Formula Modernization process that changed the HOPWA formula calculation to reflect current HIV epidemic trends with the passing and signing of the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act (HOTMA), Public Law 114-201. The law provides that HOPWA modernization, based on "living with HIV" data. In addition, HOPWA fund leverages over $4 million local, private and other federal funds during each fiscal year. Proposed sponsors awards for FY2024 are listed in the table below. COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 7 Packet Pg. 18  2.a HOPWA Sponsor Awards Recommended Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) Applicant/Proposal Name Overview & Outcome CAC Funding Awards Community Development 3% Administration Cap for Grantee & Resource ID Admin & Resource ID for Training and Outreach $61,969 Columbia Housing Authority TBRA that serves over 56 individuals and families (CHA1) living predominately 1 bedroom units $492,120.00 .50 FTE Salary for Program Manager for TBRA that Columbia Housing Authority serves over 65 individuals and families living (CHA 2) predominately 1 bedroom units $23,868.00 Columbia Housing Authority TBRA that serves over 15 individuals in 1 bedroom (CHA 3) units $157,540.00 TBRA that serves 9 households as a utility allowance to participants with no income and to Columbia Housing Authority assist with payment of routine and emergency (CHA 4) expenses $20,373.00 Midlands Housing Alliance – Provides Supportive services for up to 50 homeless Transitions (MHA) individuals $25,894.00 Provides supportive services to implement Palmetto AIDS Life Support provision of emergency of housing assistance and (PALSS) housing development for up to 4,623 clients $335,000.00 Provides short-term rent, mortgage, and The Cooperative Ministry emergency utility assistance(STRMU) and related (TCM) support services for up to 228 individuals/HH $220,000.00 Provides Short-Term Housing assistance for 5 and Upper Savannah Care supportive services for up to 40 individuals/HH Services (USCS) $25,000.00 Provides housing information, permanent housing placement, STRMU emergency housing assistance University of SC – Dept. of and supportive services for up to 545 Med. (USC -DOM) individuals/HH $530,480.000 Total Funded Activities $1,830,275.00 Total HOPWA Budget 3. SUMMARIZE THE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES IDENTIFIED IN THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN The Consolidated Plan sets goals and strategies over a 5-year period (2020-2024) and identifies funding priorities. The FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan is in the fifth year of its five-year Consolidated COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 8 Packet Pg. 19  2.a Plan outlining the City’s vision for housing and community development and addresses the City’s response to identified needs and priority areas over next year. In conjunction, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grant approved (January 24, 2017 addresses the unmet needs in response to the October 2015 Flood Disaster (Federal Register Public Law 114-113 and Public Law 115-31). Likewise, the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation grant (P.L. 115-123) enables communities to carry out strategic, high-impact activities that increase resilience to disasters and reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life and property. On March 27, 2020 the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) became law to assist communities in their Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) efforts to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan substantial amendment reflects CDBG-CV and HOPWA-CV needs and associated priorities. The City of Columbia has developed its strategic plan based on an analysis of the data presented in this plan and an extensive community participation and consultation process. Through these efforts, the City has identified four priority needs with associated goals to address those needs: 1) Expand/Improve Public Infrastructure & Facilities A. Expand Public Infrastructure B. Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity C. Improve Access to Public Facilities 2) Preserve & Develop Affordable Housing A. Increase Homeownership Opportunities B. Increase Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities C. Provide Code Enforcement in LMI Neighborhoods D. Provide Removal of Slum & Blight in Residential E. Provide for Owner Occupied Housing Rehab 3) Public Services & Quality of Life Improvements A. Provide Supportive Services for Special Needs B. Provide Vital Services for LMI Households 4) Housing & Supportive Services for Persons HIV/AIDS A. Provide Housing Opportunities for Persons HIV/AIDS B. Provide Medical & Support Services HIV/AIDS 5) Economic Development A. Support & Expand Economic Opportunities 4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Annual Action Plan Executive Summary is available on the City’s website at https://communitydevelopment.columbiasc.gov/annual-action-plan/. The full 2024 Annual Action Plan is under draft at this time. Mail all public comments regarding the 2024 Annual Action Plan to Community Development Department 1401 Main St., 4th Floor Columbia, SC 29201, e-mail to CoCComdDevCompliance@columbiasc.gov or fax to (803) 255-8912. Two Public Hearings are scheduled: Thursday, May 23, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. Busby Community Center 1735 Busby St. Columbia, SC 29203 COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 9 Packet Pg. 20  2.a Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Community Development Committee Standing Council Meeting 1737 Main St. Columbia, SC 29201 Community Development will provide the draft 2024 Annual Action Plan to City Council for approval to submit to HUD via the eCon Planning Suite Integrated Data and Information System (IDIS) on or prior to Attachment: FINAL2024AAP-ExecSummary v5.30.2024 (9371 : 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing) June 30, 2024. For more information, contact the Community Development Compliance Division at (803) 545-3373 or by email CoCComdDevCompliance@columbiasc.gov. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY Public Hearing Attendance/Comments The Annual Action Plan public comment period is May 23, 2024 – June 24, 2024. Information regarding the Plan public hearings is posted at www.communitydevelopment.columbiasc.gov/public-notices/ and all comments are summarized and submitted with the Plan. COMDEV-2024AAP – V.5.30.2024 10 Packet Pg. 21  3 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Columbia Council of Neighborhoods Strategic Plan - Mr. Patrick Mason, Assistant Secretary, CCN Vice President / Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Association FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 5/21/2024 1:46 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 22  4 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Five Year Real Estate Strategy: How to Activate City-Owned Vacant Lots - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 5/29/2024 5:47 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 23  5 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Affordability Requirements for City-Owned Property - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 5/29/2024 5:48 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 24  6 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Let's Build Together Update - Mr. Ryan Coleman, Economic Development Director FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 5/29/2024 5:45 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 25  7 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Mobile Market Location Update - Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Office of Business Opportunities Director FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 5/29/2024 5:43 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 26  8 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Juneteenth Event Planning - Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Office of Business Opportunities Director FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 5/29/2024 5:47 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 27  9 MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Review of Referral to Establish an Ad Hoc Committee - The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 5/31/2024 3:37 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 28