Neighborhood Services and Affordable Housing Programs · Neighborhood Services and Affordable...
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Neighborhood ServicesNeighborhood Services
andand
Affordable Housing Affordable Housing
ProgramsPrograms
Beth Sowder, Neighborhood Services ManagerBeth Sowder, Neighborhood Services Manager
Polly Lauridsen, Compliance SupervisorPolly Lauridsen, Compliance Supervisor
Ken Waido, Senior PlannerKen Waido, Senior Planner
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Neighborhood ServicesNeighborhood Services
Neighborhood Administration
Community Liaison Programs
Community Mediation Program
Code Compliance
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What Do We Do?What Do We Do?
� Education & Programming for CSU Students & Long-Term Residents
� Education, Events & Programming, Grant Distribution
� Mediation, Volunteer Management, & Education
� Code review, recommended changes & updates
� Code Compliance, Inspection, & Enforcement
� Other Duties as Assigned!
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Neighborhood ProgramsNeighborhood Programs
� Neighborhood Grants $25-$500 per n’hood per year
� Neighborhood Night Out
� Newsletters
� Welcome Bags
� Neighborhood Organizing
� Education Programs
� Anything that gets neighbors to interact in a positive way!!
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LANDLORD EDUCATION LANDLORD EDUCATION
WORKSHOP TOPIC AREASWORKSHOP TOPIC AREAS
• Resident Selection
• Codes & Ordinances
• Leases
• Eviction
• Fair Housing
• Crime Prevention
• Resources Available
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LANDLORD EDUCATION LANDLORD EDUCATION
WORKSHOP WORKSHOP
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Community Mediation ProgramCommunity Mediation Program
� Free conflict resolution services
�Both parties must be willing
� Pool of over 20 volunteer mediators
�Thorough resource for landlord/tenant issues
� Landlord/Tenant Handbook
�Workplace mediation program for employees
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COMMUNITY LIAISON POSITION
Purpose: To promote positive To promote positive relationships between students relationships between students & non& non--student residentsstudent residentsthrough education, outreach & community building activities.
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Programmatic SolutionsProgrammatic Solutions
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Party RegistrationParty Registration
Fall 09 pilot
saved Fort
Collins Police
approximately
40 hours
Now offered during
peak party months
(Aug.-Sep., Apr.-
May)
Began as a
pilot in Spring
2009
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a)3 inches
b)more than 6 inches
c)Only weeds have a height
limit
d) 6 inches
What is the maximum height a lawn can be without violating city code?
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How long after it stops How long after it stops How long after it stops How long after it stops How long after it stops How long after it stops How long after it stops How long after it stops
snowing do you have to snowing do you have to snowing do you have to snowing do you have to snowing do you have to snowing do you have to snowing do you have to snowing do you have to
shovel the sidewalk?shovel the sidewalk?shovel the sidewalk?shovel the sidewalk?shovel the sidewalk?shovel the sidewalk?shovel the sidewalk?shovel the sidewalk?
a.) 24 hours
b.) 48 hours
c.) no time limit
d.) you only have to shovel
if there is more than two inches
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How many unrelated How many unrelated How many unrelated How many unrelated How many unrelated How many unrelated How many unrelated How many unrelated
people can live in a six people can live in a six people can live in a six people can live in a six people can live in a six people can live in a six people can live in a six people can live in a six
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dwelling in Fort dwelling in Fort dwelling in Fort dwelling in Fort dwelling in Fort dwelling in Fort dwelling in Fort dwelling in Fort
Collins?Collins?Collins?Collins?Collins?Collins?Collins?Collins?
a. 3
b. 6
c. There is no limit
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a) $500
b) $1,000
c) $3,000
What could be the maximum fine for a first time noise offense if three roommates share a house?
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The City of Fort Collins restricts all The City of Fort Collins restricts all The City of Fort Collins restricts all The City of Fort Collins restricts all The City of Fort Collins restricts all The City of Fort Collins restricts all The City of Fort Collins restricts all The City of Fort Collins restricts all
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spaces. This includes all furniture that spaces. This includes all furniture that spaces. This includes all furniture that spaces. This includes all furniture that spaces. This includes all furniture that spaces. This includes all furniture that spaces. This includes all furniture that spaces. This includes all furniture that
is visible to neighbors and passersis visible to neighbors and passersis visible to neighbors and passersis visible to neighbors and passersis visible to neighbors and passersis visible to neighbors and passersis visible to neighbors and passersis visible to neighbors and passers--------by.by.by.by.by.by.by.by.
True or False?True or False?
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Codes We EnforceCodes We Enforce
� Weeds, rubbish, & trash
� Outdoor storage
� Parking on yards & Inoperable vehicles
� Sidewalk encroachment – overgrown shrubs/trees
� Sidewalk shoveling
� Smoking & wood smoke
� Industrial noise
� Public Nuisance Ordinance (PNO)
� Camping on private property
� Dirt yards and dilapidated fences
� Occupancy
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ExamplesExamples
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Affordable Housing Programs
Fort Collins, Colorado
www.fcgov.com/affordablehousing
Affordable Housing Programs
Fort Collins, Colorado
www.fcgov.com/affordablehousing
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Affordable Housing Definition
• A housing unit is affordable if:
– A family earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income ($75,000 for a family of 4)
– Pays less than 30% of their gross income for total housing costs (rent/mortgage, utilities, HOA fees, etc.)
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Affordable Housing Programs
• Housing Authority
• Financial Assistance
• Planning and Zoning
• Development Processing
• Impact Fees
• Land Bank Program
• Public Awareness
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Financial AssistanceHUD Funded Programs
– Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, since 1975
– Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, since 1994
City Funded
– Affordable Housing Fund, since 1993
– Human Services Fund, since 2006
Private Activity Bonds, since 2000
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Competitive Process
• Selection Process
– Affordable Housing Board
• Provides a priority ranking of affordable housing proposals to CDBG Commission and the City Council
– CDBG Commission
• Provides funding recommendations of all proposals to the City Council
– City Council
• Makes the final decision on funding allocations