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CITY OF DETROIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/ NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY FUND (CDBG/NOF) 2018 - 2019 PROPOSAL WORKSHOP 09/01/2017

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CITY OF DETROIT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT/ NEIGHBORHOOD

OPPORTUNITY FUND (CDBG/NOF)

2018-2019 PROPOSAL

WORKSHOP

09/01/2017

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CDBG/NOF(Community Development Block Grant/ Neighborhood Opportunity Fund)

WORKSHOP PRESENTATION

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AGENDA

Welcome/Opening Remarks

CDBG/NOF Overview

Consolidated Plan Overview

Tips to Strengthen your Application

Public Service Application Review

Public Service Homeless Application Review

Public Facility Rehab Master Rehab Plan

Review

Workshop Summary

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CDBG/NOF OVERVIEW

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CDBG/NOF OVERVIEW

Programmatic Underwriting Areas

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund

CDBG Initiatives

Commercial Demolition Program

Supportive Housing

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CDBG TEAM AND STRUCTURE

NOF Director – Tamra Fountaine Hardy

CD Specialists: Kerry Baitinger, Pierre Batton

CDBG Director – Jill Babcock

CD Specialists: Lindsay Wallace, Sandra O’Neal

Demolition Taskforce Director – Vacant

CD Specialists: Gerald Borders, Sadie Harrell

Supportive Housing Director- Meghan Takashima

Housing Specialists: Michele Robinson, Claire Wilke

Special Projects: Chidi Nyeche, John Saad

Staff Support: Karen Beaver

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History

• 30 year history of NOF

• Public Services comprise 15% of annual HUDallocation

• Services to Low-Moderate Income Individuals

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Threshold Criteria

1. Must meet HUD National Objective.

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Threshold Criteria

2. Group must attend the 2018-2019CDBG/NOF workshop or view the workshop online.

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Threshold Criteria

3. Proposals must be complete, and submittedby the deadline (October 16, 2017) and oncorrect form.

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Threshold Criteria

4. Must have as least five (5) memberboard, which meets at least bi-annually.

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Threshold Criteria

5. Must have federal tax exempt status,i.e. 501(c)3, 501(c)(19), etc…, prior toapplying for proposal.

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Threshold Criteria

6. Organization must have been inoperation at least two years, andhave operating proof.

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Threshold Criteria

7. Must not have unresolved government audit and monitoring problems (i.e. tax, legal, etc.).

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Threshold Criteria

8. Must submit most recent fiscal year cash flow statement, financial statement and if available, recent audit.

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Threshold Criteria

9. Must read and sign Certification form.

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Threshold Criteria

10. Must submit current Non-Profit

Corporation Information Update.

(Michigan Annual Non-Profit Report)

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Threshold Criteria

11. Must submit Certificate of GoodStanding or Articles of Incorporation.

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Threshold Criteria

12. Applicant’s organization must provide proof of operating cash onhand (at least 7% of the request).

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CONSOLIDATED PLAN

AndCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG)

ProgramGeneral Information

City of Detroit

Housing and Revitalization Department (formerly Planning and Development Department)

2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 908

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

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PROGRAM

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW

In this presentation, we will cover:

Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

Fast Facts about the CDBG Program

Federal Regulations governing the CDBG Program

Proposal Activity Requirements

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Consolidated Plan Strategy &

Annual Action Plan

Two (2) Documents Guide Consolidated Plan Funding

•Five Year Strategy

•Annual Action Plan

HUD must review and approve these plans before the City of Detroit receives funds and before recipients expend funds

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Consolidated Plan

Consolidated Plan

• Five-Year Strategy analyzes existing conditions and identifiesand prioritizes the following needs: affordable housing needs,community development needs, needs of vulnerable personsand families

•Guides the resources of four programs:

•Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

•HOME Investment Partnership

•Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

•Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)•City of Detroit prepared and submitted the current Five YearPlan on May 15, 2015

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Action Plan

Action Plan

• Acts as the City’s application to HUD to receiveannual Consolidated Plan program funds

• Implements the strategies, goals & objectives ofthe Consolidated Plan

• The City of Detroit plans to submit the 2018 – 2019Action Plan by May 15, 2018

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CDBG Program – Fast Facts

Authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974

Funded through annual appropriations by the U.S. Congress

Allocations are made to States, Urban Counties and Entitled Local Governments based upon a formula devised by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

2017 – 2018 CDBG allocation to the City of Detroit was$31,291,891…..($80,494 difference from previous year)

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City of Detroit CDBG Allocations, 2005 – 2017

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CDBG Program –

Federal Regulations

The CDBG Program is governed by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Part 570

All activities funded through the CDBG Program must pass a two-pronged test…

1. Demonstrate compliance with a National Objective

2. Meet the definition of an eligible activity

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CDBG Program – Federal Regulations

Compliance with a National Objective – Federalregulations identify three national objectives:

•Benefit low- to moderate-income persons

•Prevent or eliminate slums and blight

•Urgent community development needs

70% of all CDBG funds must meet the Low/ModNational Objective

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CDBG Program – Federal Regulations

Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons includes several subcategories the main two used are:

• Limited Clientele Activities (LMC)– 51% or more of the personsbenefiting from the activity qualify as a low- to moderate-incomehousehold.

• Some low and moderate income clientele will qualify under presumed benefit: Homeless, Elderly, Battered Spouse, Severely Disabled Adults,Abused Children, Illiterate Persons, and Persons with Aids

• Area Benefit Activities (LMA) – 51% or more of the persons residing ina service area qualify as a low- to moderate- income household. Thearea must be residential.

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CDBG Program – Federal Regulations

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CDBG Program – Federal Regulations

PUBLIC SERVICE HOMELESS PUBLIC SERVICE

PUBLIC FACILITY REHABILITATION

Eligibility – Federal regulations identify a number of eligible activities. This year the City will focus on the following eligible activities:

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CDBG Program –

Proposal Submission

Applicants must submit a complete proposal online in Bid Sync

By 4:00 pm on Monday, October 16, 2017

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APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS

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CONSENSUS REVIEW PROCESS

Application Review

HRD

CPC

OGM

OCP

HRD= Housing &

Revitalization Department

OCP= Office of

Contracting and

Procurement

OGM= Office of Grants

Management

CPC= City Planning

Commission

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SCORING CRITERIAPUBLIC SERVICE CRITERIA Total points

Scoring Criteria Grid25

Organizational Information

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Project Description

Project addresses a relevant, data-driven need in the city or

within a specific district(s) in a new or different way Delivery

Innovation PS 2,16,22-26

5

4-5 Points: Applicant clearly defines program objective , identifies organizations providing similar services in the program service area, the project addresses at least 1 unmet need. The project demonstrates innovation. The project impacts a specific social condition.

2-3 Points: Applicant defines program objective but some part may be unclear. Organizations providing similar services in the program service area are identified. The project addresses at least 1 unmet need. The project does not demonstrate innovation. The project impacts a specific social condition.

1 Point: Applicant does not define the program/project objective. Applicants fails to identify organizations providing similar services in the program service area. The project does not meet at least 1 unmet need. The project does not demonstrate innovation. The project does not impact a specific social condition.

Project description adequately describes proposed activities and

quality of project design MP 1,2; PS 1,2,13,19 10

4-5 Points: Applicant clearly describes the project/program for which funds are being requested, gives example/examples of ways that specific actions are undertaken in conjunction with neighboring community organizations to deliver services, provides program/project weekly operation schedule. Applicant provides detailed and complete funding action plan and calendar of events.

2-3 Points: Applicant describes the project/program for which funds are being requested. Applicant may or may not give an example/examples of ways that specific actions are undertaken in conjunction with neighboring community organizations to deliver services. Applicant may or may not provide a program/ project weekly operation schedule. Applicant may or may not provide a detailed and completed funding plan and calendar of events.

1 Point: Applicant does not describe the project/program for which funds are being requested. Applicant does not give an example or examples of ways that specific actions are undertaken in conjunction with neighboring community organizations to deliver services. Applicant does not provide a detailed and complete funding action plan and calendar of events.

Project clearly specifies operational structure serving the

community residents PS 12;19-21 7.5

4-5 Points: Applicant outlines clear and detailed plan for program sustainability when funding ends

2-3 Points: Applicant outlines a plan for sustainability when program funding ends that is vague or unclear in some areas

1 Point: Applicant outlines a plan for program sustainability when funding ends that is unclear and unrealistic

Service is provided in at least one of the target areas (see target

area map in the maps section of this info. Package) PS 14; Sum

6-8

5

4-5 Points: Applicant provides services within a targeted area, lists all census tracts in which the program takes place

2-3 Points: Applicant does not provide services within a targeted area, lists all census tracts in which the program takes place

1 Point: Applicant does not provide services within a targeted area, does not list all census tracts in which the program takes place

Demonstrated community support and collaboration; facility

appropriate to carry out proposed activity, including proof of

site control PS 16-19, BI 1,2 and 3 Community/Participant

Support letters

7.5

4-5 Points: Applicant shows knowledge of other organizations administering similar programs/projects in applicant's service area. Applicant details community support, specifically how their program relates to the community surrounding the service area and how the applicant's organization involves the other community members and organizations.

2-3 Points: Applicant shows knowledge of other organizations administering similar projects in applicant's service area. Applicant may or may not detail community support. Applicant may or may not detail how their program relates to the community surrounding the service area. Applicant may or may not details how the applicant's organization involves the other community members and organizations.

1 Point: Applicant does not show knowledge of other organizations administering similar projects in applicant's service area. Applicant does not detail community support. Applicant does not detail how their program relates to the community surrounding the service area. Applicant does not detail how the applicant's organization involves other community members and organizations.

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TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

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TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

Completely answer every question

A blank answer automatically scores a 0

Allow enough time to review your app before submitting

Having ample time to review can catch errors and increase your score

CDBG = Reimbursed money

This means you have to spend other money first

Tell us your story

We don’t know what you’re doing or how awesome your program is ,

unless you tell us in the application

Following the attachment naming conventions outlined in

the application

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PUBLIC SERVICE APPLICATION OVERVIEW

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NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY

FUND (NOF)

What is it?

Since 1976, City Council has provided grants for non-

comprehensive neighborhood improvement projects

proposed by neighborhood organizations and

neighborhood service organizations through the

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) program. This

program, which is a part of the City's Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, have

provided funds for public services to improve the social

condition of low-income residents in the City of Detroit.

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WHAT IS PUBLIC SERVICE?

In this case it is Services provided to the community by a

Non-profit Organization

Recreation Nights of shelter Food bags

Youth tutoring Prescriptions Legal Services

Safety Dental Services Health Clinic

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FUNDING PRIORITIES

Five Priorities

1 2 3 4 5

Education Public

Safety

HealthYouth

RecreationSeniors

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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

All funding for Public Service activities must meet the HUD national objective of

benefit to low/moderate income persons as articulated under 24CFR 570.200

Eligible Program participants must meet HUD’s definition of Basic Public

Service activities as articulated under 24 CFR 570.201 To be eligible for CDBG

assistance, a public service must either be a new service or a quantifiable

increase in the level of an existing service.

Definition of Income Eligibility - The definition of household income for the

purpose of this program is based on Low/Moderate income criteria. However,

HUD’s Section 8 income eligibility standards has always been used as a

measure for CDBG activities. A Section 8 income calculation based on this

definition and further guidance can be found at

http://webapps1.hud.gov/hfc/calculator

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INELIGIBLE COSTS FOR ALL CDBG PUBLIC

SERVICE PROGRAMS

Pre-Contract costs

Back taxes, proposal costs, debts, late charges,

penalties

Excessive travel expense

Improperly procured purchase

Undocumented mileage charges

Gifts and Donations

Staff recruitment

Facilities /equipment depreciation

Costs associated with the organization rather than

the specific program

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INELIGIBLE COSTS FOR ALL CDBG PUBLIC

SERVICE PROGRAMS

Any costs associated with advertisements, pamphlets,

survey, etc.

Staff training, entertainment, conferences or retreat

Public relations, advertising or fundraising

Payments for bad debts

Indirect organization cost

Rental assistance in any unit in which the sub-recipient or

subsidiary has one percent or more ownership interest in

the property

Lobbying at partisan political activities

Suing the government

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REQUESTED RANGES

Public Service Request

must be a minimum of

$100,000

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DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(a) What specific services are to be provided?

(b) When and how will these services be provided?

(c) Who will be assisted and what number of persons will be assisted?

(d) Describe how the activity will be implemented, operated, and

administered.

(e) What major equipment, special events, field trips or like components

are necessary to operate the project?

(f) What and how many workers, by job title, will plan, supervise and

monitor project performance?

(g) If volunteers are used, how many and what will they do?

(h) If contract workers are used, state how many will be used and

describe their duties.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provide an estimate of the total number of

individuals or the number of households

needing the project services in the selected

project area?

• Number of individuals

• Number of households

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Provide a detailed description of the proposed

project, including how it will be implemented and

plans for continued operations.

Note: 1- Page Maximum Response/12 pt font

Detailed Project Description

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What are your reasons for requesting CDBG/NOF

funding for this activity?

Continue existing CDBG/NOF funded Public Service project

Prevent reduction of existing service levels (due to

increased costs)

Expand (add to) existing service levels to meet unmet

demand or increased needs

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NOF FUNDING REQUEST

Create a new activity to meet a gap in existing services

Replace a loss of other funding to existing program

Match or leverage another funding source

Replace volunteer efforts

Other, please explain

What are your reasons for requesting CDBG/NOF

funding for this activity?

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SELF-SUFFICIENCY

What are the steps your organization is taking to move

your service population to self-sufficiency?

How do you plan to sustain the program when funding

ends?

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PROJECT/ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES

What will YOUR program accomplish?

Where will your project/activity or target

population be when the grant or contract period

is complete? i.e.

Completed improvement or phase

Improve child-rearing skills

Improve how families make decisions, etc.

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INTAKE

What is your intake process, i.e., how do you

register, enroll, or initiate services for your

clients?

Register at first visit

In-home visit

By referral only

Etc.

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Who are you serving?

What % of participants are low to moderate

income?

How do you document income?

What % of your clients are Detroit residents?

How do you document that participants meet

the residency requirement?

– This is a YES or NO question.

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FEES

Does Your organization charge fees for your

services?

How much?

Do you waive fees for those unable to pay?

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PUBLICITY

GETTING THE WORD OUT

Newsletter/flyer

Signs

Request referrals

Word of mouth

Other

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Year Round Operation

How many hours

What hours

What days

Will hours change with new CDBG/NOF funds?

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SIMILAR SERVICES

Are there any other organizations that provide a

similar service in your service area?

What unmet need is being addressed through

this program?

Where in your program can you demonstrate

innovation?

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

What community support do you have for this program,

i.e. how do you relate to the community around the

location of your project?

How do you involve other community organizations

and/or residents?

In what ways is your organization collaborating or

partnering with other organizations?

Describe specific actions undertaken in conjunction with

other community organizations to deliver the services for

which funding is being sought (i.e., shared staff or office

space).

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BUILDING INFO

Complete one for form each site you operate from

Is your facility ADA compliant?

If no, what are you doing about it?

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OUTPUTS/ACTIVITIES

Outputs are the direct products of program operation, measured in terms of the volume or work accomplished.

Think of outputs as the products of program activities, or the result of program processes. They are the deliverables. Some even use the term interchangeably with “activities.” Outputs can be identified by answering questions such as:

What will the program produce?

What will the program accomplish

For example, the number of classes taught, the number of counseling sessions conducted, or the number of participants served. Outputs should lead to a desired benefit for participants.

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OUTCOMES

Outcomes are changes in program participants or recipients

(aka the target population). They can be identified by

answering the question: How will program participants

change as a result of their participation in the program?

May relate to changes in knowledge, attitudes, values, skills,

behavior, condition, or other attributes. Examples of program

outcomes include greater knowledge nutritional needs,

improved reading skills, more effective responses to conflict,

getting a job and having greater financial stability.

Agencies must clearly state the methodology used to

measure outcomes, i.e., surveys, client interviews, pre- and

post-tests results or clients self-reporting.

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IMPACTS

Impacts assess the changes that can be attributed to a

particular intervention, such as a program or policy, both the

intended ones, as well as ideally, the unintended ones.

Short-term (1 year) – Describe the initial impact during the

clients’ first year of participation in the program.

Intermediate (2 years) – Describe the subsequent impact

on the client population that is anticipated as a result of

their participation in the program, if applicable.

Long-Term (3 - 5 years or more) – Describe the eventual

impact on the client population that is anticipated as a

result of their participation in the program.

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ACTIVITES/OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES &

IMPACTS Service/Activity Name:

After School Recreation Program/Project

Service/Activity Description:

Provide baseball, basketball and dance instruction for children 4th to 6th grade attending Elm Street and St. Richard elementary schools.

Nutritious snacks are also provided.

Outputs

# Persons

Served Monthly

# Unduplicated

Persons Served

annually

Days Service

Provided

Times Service is

Provided

Personnel

Implementing this

Activity

Title

35 400 Mon, Wed, and Fri. 3:30pm to 5:30pm Ann Smith, Ed Jones Rec. Coordinator

Phys. Ed.

Assistant

Benefits to Participants (Outcomes)

Develops skills in sports and other recreation activities

Engages youth in constructive, supervised play

Provides no cost care for children while parents are working.

EXAMPLE

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OUTPUTS & OUTCOMES

If the proposed activity is already in existence, what were

its outputs for the most recently completed fiscal year?

What are the outputs for the proposed activity in the

current fiscal year?

Define each unit of service that is an element of the

program to be funded by CDBG/NOF, how this unit is

measured, and how many you provided in the most

recently completed fiscal year

What standards, measures, benchmarks are used to

assure or verify that your program is a quality/successful

program?

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APPLICATION SECTIONS

Organizational Information -25 points

Project Description- 35 points

Activities, Outputs, Outcomes & Impacts-

20 points

Budget- 20 points

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CDBG PROGRAM PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Applicants must submit a complete proposal

online in Bid Sync

by 4:00 pm on October 16, 2017

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PUBLIC SERVICE HOMELESS APPLICATION

OVERVIEW

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ESSENTIAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS FOR THE RFP

FOR CDBG HPS

Adherence to Housing First orientation

Mandated participation in Coordinated Access Model

(CAM) in alignment with Written Standards

HMIS participation required; focus on housing

outcomes

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GENERAL NOTES

25% match required as evidence of the program’s ability to operate program effectively.

Women and family warming Centers are welcomed under shelter component. Centers will be for the 2018-2019 program year. The City’s priority will be to fund two family warming centers

All clients served must be certified as homeless using the HUD Homeless Definitions and forms provided by the Detroit Continuum of Care lead agency

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A WORD ON MATCH

CDBG Homeless Public Service Operates as City of Detroit and Subrecipient match for ESG.

For ESG recipients, any match gap between ESG and HPS is expected to be provided by subrecipient and will be evaluated during monitoring.

All match (CDBG or other sources) will need to be spent on ESG allowable activities.

Match must be included on the HPS budget

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CDBG HOMELESS PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM

COMPONENTS

Street Outreach

Emergency Shelter

Rapid Rehousing

Homelessness Prevention

HMIS

A maximum of 2% of each award may also be

allocated to HMIS operations to support costs of

contributing data to the HMIS – including expenses

such as hardware staff costs, and related expense

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1. STREET OUTREACH COMPONENT

Engages unsheltered persons to help them become match ready for housing

At minimum 25% of service is provided outside of normal business hours

Coordination with City of Detroit Neighborhood Police Officers

All outreach programs must participate in coordinated assessment and the chronic by-name list process

Program outcomes include and will be measured upon the following:

% of participants enrolled in the program will meet the definition of

unsheltered

% of enrolled participants who complete a VI-SPDAT

% of all enrolled participants develop a housing goal

% of those who develop a housing goal exit homelessness to permanent

housing

% retaining housing at one month and two year intervals

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2. EMERGENCY SHELTER COMPONENT

Serves people staying in emergency shelters and includes seasonal warming centers

Essential Services include:

Case management

Child care, education, employment, and life skills services

Legal services

Health, mental health, and substance abuse services

Transportation

Services for special populations

Shelter activities include:

Operations (e.g., maintenance, utilities, furniture, food)

Shelter Program Performance Goals:

The City will require that all Shelter providers track their performance on the

following outcomes:

Shelter Utilization Rate

Average Length of Stay

% of entries coming from literal homelessness

% of exits to permanent housing destinations

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3. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION COMPONENT

Available to those at risk of becoming homeless. Awardees must document risk using HUD’s definition.

Can be used:

• To prevent an individual or family from becoming homeless

• To help an individual or family regain stability in current housing or other permanent housing

• Eligible activities:

• Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services

• Short- and Medium-Term Rental Assistance

Prevention Program Performance Goals:

The City will require that all Homeless Prevention providers track their

performance on the following outcomes: % of household that receive assistance will not become literally homeless within 6 months, 12

months, 2 years…

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4. RAPID RE-HOUSING COMPONENT

Available to those who are homeless

Can be used To help a homeless individual or family move into permanent housing and achieve housing stability

• Eligible activities:

• Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services

• Short- and Medium-Term Rental Assistance

Beginning in CDBG program year 2018-2019, organizations providing Rapid Rehousing

will need to follow the written standards in regards to length of service provided (a

maximum of 18 months) and graduated rental payments for program participants.

Rapid Rehousing Program Performance Goals:

The City will require that all Rapid Rehousing providers track their performance on the following

outcomes:

% of those served are able to maintain housing without RRH assistance by 180 days

% of those served are not literally homeless after one year

% of those served are placed on the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Homeless

Preference wait list

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5. HMIS COMPONENT

All HPS project must use HMIS

Up to 2% total grant award can be applied to HMIS.

Eligible costs for all recipients* and subrecipients include:

― Computer hardware, software, and software licenses

― Office space, utilities, and equipment

― Obtaining technical support

― Salaries for HMIS operation

― Staff travel (training and program participant intake)

― Participation fees charged by the HMIS Lead

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REQUESTED RANGES:

Homeless PS=

Request must be a

minimum $100,000

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OVERVIEW - BUDGET

FOR CDBG HPS ACTIVITIES

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BUDGET BASICS – USING THE TEMPLATE

Pay attention to the color coding scheme for each Cell Fill in GREEN cells with information about your

project/budget, as specified

Leave GREY or BLACK cells blank

Enter Projected number of individuals and families served by each component

Enter any sub-contracted services (e.g. security or outpatient mental health)

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BUDGET BASICS – CDBG FUNDS REQUESTED

Each CDBG/ ESG Component has one or more categories (vertical) of eligible activity (e.g. ‘Shelter Operation,’ and ‘Essential Services’ for Emergency Shelter)

Every cost item for which funds are requested (left side) must be entered under the appropriate ‘funds requested’ column and associated with an approved activity

Costs are broken down into: Program Operations (including all direct staff time)

Contractual Services (sub-contracted CDBG/ESG services)

Client Level Assistance (direct costs associated with housing procurement and stabilization, including financial and rental assistance)

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CDBG PROGRAM PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Applicants must submit a complete proposal

online in Bid Sync

by 4:00 pm on October 16, 2017

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PUBLIC FACILITY REHAB MASTER PLAN

OVERVIEW

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PUBLIC FACILITY REHABILITATION (PFR):

PURPOSE

PFR projects include: public facility improvements to

agencies that provide a public service to residents in the

City of Detroit

• Example of projects include: ADA compliance, roof

replacements, boiler replacements, fire suppression

system upgrades

• Facility must be open to the public on a regular basis

(min. of 35 hours per week) and required to report bi-

monthly on their public service activities to the City

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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Matching requirement of at least 35% of the

total project cost in available cash reserve

2. Provide a public service program

3. Demonstrate site control

4. Provide a Master Rehabilitation Plan

5. Minimum request of $150,000

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FUNDING PRIORITIES

Application should reflect funding priorities

identified by the City:

1. Building Code violations

2. Federal ADA Compliance

3. Hazardous conditions, health and safety

concerns

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MASTER REHABILITATION PLAN (MRP)

• Applicants must cover the cost of the MRP

• The MRP must be designed by a State of Michigan licensed

Architect or Engineer

• Submitted MRPs are valid for five (5) years:

• If you submitted an MRP last year and the plan is still valid,

you must submit an updated copy of the plan signed by the

consultant that prepared the original plan

• Updated MRPs must include any hazardous/flammable

materials disclosure and any safety or environmental concerns

that may arise due to rehab

• The MRP should support the applicant’s request for funding

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MASTER REHABILITATION PLAN

MRP accounts for 30% of the overall total

score of PFR application

There are two (2) sets of criteria for MRP

Building environment (10 points)

Overall completeness and quality (20

points)

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BUILDING ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Complete MRP must address the following:

Building historical designation, if any

Building Assessment

Code Violations

Building Photographs

Cost estimate

Summary of Rehabilitation Work

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REQUESTED RANGES:

Public Facility

Rehab=

Request must

be a minimum

$150,000

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CDBG PROGRAM PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Applicants must submit a complete proposal

online in Bid Sync

by 4:00 pm on October 16, 2017

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2018-2019 CDBG/NOF WORKSHOP SUMMARY

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BIDSYNC

BIDSYNC• All Proposal Applicants must register in BidSync

(Bidsync is Free of charge)

• All three applications are online in BidSync• Bidsync is the only avenue to submit your 2018-

2019 CDBG/NOF applications, paper copies will not be accepted

For more information on BidSync system:www.bidsync.com or call 800-990-9339

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REQUIREMENTS

• Make sure your proposal meets a HUD National Objective

• Make sure your activity is HUD eligible

• Make sure your proposal is complete with all necessaryattachments

• Get your proposal submitted on time: October 16, 2017, by4pm

• Use the online materials for help with your proposal

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