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Council-Manager Memo #83 Friday, December 16, 2016

WHAT’S INSIDE: Page Calendar Details ......................................................................................................... 2 Information: City of Charlotte Awarded TOD Grant Associated Wity CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 2 Comprehensive Transportation Plan ......................................................................... 3 City of Charlotte – 2016 Transportation Survey ........................................................ 3-4 Attachment: City Council Follow-Up Report ................................................................................... 4 --Animal Care and Control Shelter Partnership --Traps from Animal Care and Control --FY2017 General Fund Services Review

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Mon (Dec 19) Tues (Dec 20) Wed (Dec 21) Thurs (Dec 22) Fri (Dec 23) 12:00 PM Council Zoning Agenda Briefing (Optional), Room 886 1:00 PM Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Room 280 4:30 PM Retreat Planning Committee, 15th LCR 5:00 PM Council Zoning Meeting, Room CH-14

Mayor and Council Communication 12/16/16

CALENDAR DETAILS: Monday, December 19 12:00 PM Council Zoning Agenda Briefing (optional), Room 886 1:00 PM Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Room 280

AGENDA: Federal update; Debrief state legislative briefing; Community Safety Committee referral (Subpoena power for Citizens Review Board); Trending topics

4:30 PM Retreat Planning Committee, 15th floor Large Conference Room 5:00 PM Council Zoning Meeting, Room CH-14 December and January calendars are attached.

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INFORMATION: City of Charlotte Awarded TOD Grant Associated With CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 Staff Resources: Edward McKinney, Planning, 704-336-8307, [email protected] John Muth, CATS, 704-336-3373, [email protected] On Monday, December 12, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Charlotte a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Technical Assistance Initiative grant. Begun in 2016, the FTA’s TOD Technical Assistance Initiative supports efforts to create mixed-use, walkable communities around transit with a focus on economically disadvantaged populations. As a recipient of the non-monetary grant, the City will receive in-depth national and technical expertise with an emphasis on building partnerships between public and private entities. The City will focus this assistance on the Historic West End neighborhoods along the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 streetcar corridor in order to develop strategies that support appropriate TOD development while preserving established neighborhoods and retaining affordable housing and local businesses. The City will be formalizing a scope of work with the FTA and establishing a schedule of activities beginning in early 2017.

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Comprehensive Transportation Plan Staff Resources: Danny Pleasant, CDOT, 704-336-3879, [email protected] Norm Steinman, CDOT, 704-336-3939, [email protected] The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is completing a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for the three county urban area. It is a long range evaluation of existing and future transportation needs. The plan is comprised of four maps describing: freeways and arterials, public transportation and rail, bicycles, and pedestrians. North Carolina General Statutes require CRTPO and other metropolitan planning organizations within the state to prepare comprehensive transportation plans in cooperation with the state department of transportation. The CTP will be adopted mutually by CRTPO and the North Carolina Board of Transportation. CRTPO, which includes a designee from the City Council, is scheduled to adopt its plan in January 2017. Staff representing CRTPO, NCDOT, CATS, CDOT, Planning, and other local jurisdictions participated in preparing the CTP. Staff conducted community engagement throughout 2016 with a series of open houses and workshops, and through the CRTPO website. The website includes interactive features and full details about the plan. http://crtpo.org/plans-programs/comprehensive-transportation-plan Elements of the CTP within the City of Charlotte are consistent with City Council adopted policy expressed in the:

1. Transportation Action Plan (TAP) 2. Urban Street Design Guidelines (including new sidewalks and gaps) 3. Bicycle Plan 4. 2030 Transit System Plan.

City of Charlotte – 2016 Transportation Survey Staff Resources: Norm Steinman, CDOT, 704-336-3939, [email protected] Scott Correll, CDOT, 704-432-5219, [email protected] The Charlotte Department of Transportation conducts a public opinion survey ontransportation every two years. The 2016 survey includes responses from 406 randomly selected households within Charlotte’s city limits and extra territorial jurisdiction, using both landline and wireless phone numbers. Survey questions included the following topics:

• Existing driving conditions • Possible solutions to congestion • Priorities for public sector actions



http://crtpo.org/plans-programs/comprehensive-transportation-plan




• Centers, Corridors and Wedges Growth Strategy • Pedestrian and bicycle travel • Funding options for road construction and maintenance • Speeding and safety

Five of the key findings from the latest survey include:

• 59% describe their route to work as “very congested” or “somewhat congested” • 86% support streets designed to accommodate all users • 89% believe a bike network should exist that includes bike lanes, routes, and greenways • 68% support the Centers, Corridors and Wedges Growth Framework • 90% understand the meaning of a flashing yellow arrow on a traffic signal

Responses from the survey are used to inform residents, Council members, and staff about the City’s transportation challenges and opportunities. For example, data from the 2016 survey helped shape the Transportation Action Plan update this year and have been used in staff presentations on a variety of planning initiatives. Surveys have been conducted since 2001, and the responses have been largely consistent over the years. The attached document summarizes the survey results. The full report and tabulated data can be found at the following link:

2016 Transportation Survey CM Memo.pdf http://charlottenc.gov/Transportation/PlansProjects/Documents/2016%20Transportation%20Survey-w.pdf ATTACHMENTS: City Council Follow-Up Report

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--Animal Care and Control Shelter Partnership --Traps from Animal Care and Control --FY2017 General Fund City Services Review

http://charlottenc.gov/Transportation/PlansProjects/Documents/2016%20Transportation%20Survey-w.pdf

http://charlottenc.gov/Transportation/PlansProjects/Documents/2016%20Transportation%20Survey-w.pdf

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4 2:00 – 4:00pm CM Fallon’s Town Hall Mtg., University City Library – 301 East WT Harris Blvd.

5 12:00pm Environment Committee Mtg., Room 280 3:30pm Retreat Planning Committee Mtg., 15th Floor LCR 5:00pm Council Workshop/Citizens’ Forum, Room 267

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12:00pm ED & Global Competitiveness Committee Mtg., Room CH-14

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11 12 12:00pm Housing & Neighborhood Development Committee Mtg., Room 280

2:00pm Transportation & Planning Committee Mtg., Room 280 5:00pm Council Business Mtg., Room 267

13 2:00pm Budget Committee Mtg., Room CH-14

14 15 12:00pm Community Safety Committee Mtg., Room 280

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18 19 12:00pm Council Agenda Briefing (optional), Room 886 1:00pm Intergovernmental Relations Committee Mtg., Room 280 4:30pm Retreat Planning Committee, 15th Floor LCR

5:00pm Zoning Meeting, Room CH-14

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What are the public’s expectations about transportation?

2016 Transportation Survey Results

Purpose of Presentation

To describe the results of the 2016 Transportation Household Opinion Survey conducted by The Jackson Group.

Methodology – CATI Telephone interviews lasting approximately 10 minutes.

Sample – Random sampling of Landline (58%) and Wireless (42%) samples pulled from two areas: - Inside Route 4 – zip codes for 201 completes - Outside Route 4 – zip codes for 205 completes

Time Period – Interviews conducted between May 27th

and July 1st, 2016.

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2016 Transportation Survey

Describe your route to work…Do you think it is easy to drive in Charlotte?

52%43%

5%

Yes

No

Don'tKnow

17%

4%

20%32%

27%

Veryuncongested

Somewhatuncongested

Some dayscongested,other daysnotSomewhatcongested

Verycongested


If the route you most frequently take to work is or were to become extremely congested, which of the following actions would you most likely take?

Percent Responding “Yes” to each option

79% 78%

56%

36%27%

17%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Continue currenttravel plan

Change your route Change time oftravel

Find alternativemodes of

transportation

Find a job closer tohome

Move closer to work

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If the route you take to work is or were to become extremely congested, which of the following actions should the City of Charlotte or the State take to relieve congestion?

Percent Responding “Yes” (out of “Yes”, “No”, “Don’t Know”)

89%81% 79%

59%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Improve coordination of trafficsignals

Provide alternative modes oftransportation

Widen existing streets Build more streets


Do you believe roads should be designed to accommodate all users including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users?

86%

12%

2%

YesNoDon't Know

4


Do you believe that the City of Charlotte should steer growth to areas where there is sufficient infrastructure to accommodate it & steer growth away from areas where there is not sufficient infrastructure?

68%

26%

6%

Yes

No

Don'tKnow


Are you aware of the City's growth management strategy known as the "Centers, Corridors and Wedges"?

Yes30%

No70%

5


Can you bike to the following within 10 minutes of your residence?


82% 79% 77% 75% 74%66%

22%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Grocery/Shopping School Friend's house Park Restaurant/Entertainment

Transit Work


How often do you ride a bicycle for school, work, or running errands?

18%

3%3%

12%

3%

61%

1-3 times/week

4-6 times/week

Every day

1-3 time/month

4-6 times/month

Less thanonce/month

6


How often do you ride a bicycle for exercise or recreation?

29%

6%

7%

15%

9%

34%

1-3 times/week

4-6 times/week

Every day

1-3 time/month

4-6 times/month

Less thanonce/month


Which of the following would encourage you to bicycle more?

(Percent Responding “Yes” out of “Yes”, “No”, “Don’t Know”)

86%81% 80%

44%

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10%

20%

30%

40%

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90%

100%

Better or safer crossings ofthoroughfares

Separated on-street facilities Off-street bicycle facilities Slower traffic speeds

7


Can you walk to the following within 10 minutes of your residence?


71%

59% 58% 57% 57% 53%

11%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

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70%

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Friend's house Grocery/Shopping Transit Park School Restaurant/Entertainment

Work


Which of the following would encourage you to walk to those destinations?


85% 83% 80% 80% 79%

51%

0%

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More variety of landuses/activities w/inwalking distance

More pedestriancrossings of busy

thoroughfares

More/better sidewalkconnections

Better lighting More greenways/multi-use paths

Slower traffic speeds

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How important is it that something be done to reduce speeding on…

34%

23%21%

17%

10%

26%

32% 32%29%

18%

38%43%

46%52%

71%

2% 1% 1% 1% 1%0%

10%

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100%

Interstates 4-lane dividedroads

4-lane undividedroads

2-lane roads Neighborhoodstreets

NotImportant

SomewhatImportant

VeryImportant

Don't Know


Should the City of Charlotte use automated photo enforcement to identify drivers who are…


86% 82%

66% 66%

55%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Passing a stoppedschool bus

Speeding in a schoolzone

Not stopping at stopsigns

Running red lights Speeding, 10+ mphover speed limit

9


Are you aware that North Carolina has a law requiring you to stop for visually impaired pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs, no matter where they are crossing the roadway?

Yes64%

No36%

Don't Know0%


If you are travelling in a left turn lane and the signal changes from a green arrow to a flashing yellow arrow on the signal for your lane, what does this mean?

90%

4%2%4% You no longer have the

right of way, must yieldto oncoming traffic

You still have the rightof way and can proceednormally

The signal ismalfunctioning

Don't know

10


If a traffic signal has two red lights mounted side-by-side and they are flashing does this mean:

65%

31%

4%

To stop and proceedwith caution if it isclear

To stop and wait untilthe flashing stops

Don't know


Do you wear a seatbelt?

Yes99%

No1%

Don't Know0%

11


What is your age range?

12%

15%

20%27%

26% 18-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 or older


Current employment status? Gender (not asked):

48%

10%3%

34%

2% 3% Work Full Time

Work Part Time

Unemployed

Retired /disabled

Homemaker

In school

44%

55%

1%

Male

Female

Couldn't tellfrom voice

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Questions?

City Council Follow-Up Report

December 16, 2016

November 28, 2016 – Council Business Meeting Animal Care and Control Shelter Partnership Staff Resource: Vicki Foster, Police, 704-432-2427, [email protected] During the Dinner Briefing, Council member Smith asked about the Humane Society of Charlotte’s fundraising goals and how it impacts the City’s funding goals relative to building a new facility. According to the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC), HSC would not change its fundraising strategy or how HSC would address a shortfall of the campaign goal based on a partnership with the City. HSC’s plan is to raise funds until they have 100% of the funds required for the campaign. At that point, HSC would seek a bridge loan to cover the cost of construction until all pledges are fulfilled (up to 5 years). Because HSC has been delayed in fundraising as they explore this option, HSC’s original timeline has been impacted and is unknown as to when they will have all pledge commitments in hand. Originally, the timeframe of that goal was 18 – 24 months. HSC would have no expectation that the City cover a shortfall. Traps from Animal Care and Control Staff Resource: Mark Balestra, Animal Care & Control, 704-336-4423, [email protected] During the Citizens’ Forum, Ms. Peggy Stradford spoke before the Mayor and City Council indicating that her issue had been resolved, but inquired about Animal Care & Control’s policy and procedure for providing and retrieving traps to capture feral cats. AC&C uses humane cage traps. The call type and response time for removing animals from traps is four hours. AC&C staff analyzed prior requests from Ms. Stradford to remove the felines from the trap, and found one instance where an officer had reported to Ms. Stradford’s home but she did not respond nor was the officer able to locate the trap on the property. The officer left a letter on a door hanger for Ms. Stradford to call back when home. This was during evening hours and the temperatures were not detrimental to the safety of the feline. Animal Care & Control (AC&C) director, Mark Balestra, contacted Ms. Stradford on Tuesday, November 29 as a follow up to an earlier conversation with her on November 17. On November 17, Mr. Balestra contacted Ms. Stratford to ensure that AC&C had addressed her concerns for borrowing a feline trap from AC&C. Mr. Balestra explained that the AC&C makes traps available to the public to pick up at the animal shelter. Once an animal is trapped, citizens may call 311 for the animal to be removed by an AC&C officer. Mr. Balestra further



explained that AC&C can make special accommodations for seniors or disabled individuals who may need a trap delivered to them. On November 2, AC&C delivered a feline trap to Ms. Stradford. Between November 2 and November 4, AC&C responded to Ms. Stradford’s home and removed a total of five felines. During the last response, Ms. Stradford asked that the trap be removed from her property and stated that the last feline had been caught. Ms. Stradford indicated that her frustration was that 311 made no provision for delivery of a trap even after she indicated she was a senior. Mr. Balestra told Ms. Stradford he would check with 311 to ensure those types of accommodations are made in the future for senior and disabled citizens. Ms. Stradford thanked him for contacting her and has his contact information, which he provided to her on November 17, for future use. A copy of this write-up will be forwarded to Ms. Stratford. December 5, 2016 - Council Workshop FY2017 General Fund City Services Review Staff Resource: Kim Eagle, M&FS, 704-336-3700, [email protected] During the discussion of the draft FY2017 General Fund City Services Review, the Mayor and City Council asked various questions to which staff compiled responses. Attached is an electronic version of those responses which was included in the December 15 Council packet.

December 5th Workshop Q&As - FIN


Department of Management & Financial Services, Office of Strategy & Budget

MEMORANDUM

December 15, 2016 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kim Eagle, Strategy & Budget Director SUBJECT: City Services Review – December 5, 2016 Council Workshop Follow-up As a follow-up to your discussion at the December 5th Council Workshop of the City Services Review, staff has compiled responses to your questions and comments. The next step in the City Services Review process will take place at your Annual Retreat in January as we preview key budget needs for FY2018. To further assist you in these continued discussions staff will provide a summary of all services categorized showing those that are legally required, those that are provided due to Council Policy, and those that are discretionary. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Attachment CC: Marcus Jones, City Manager

Executive Team Department Directors Office of Strategy & Budget Staff

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FY2017 General Fund City Services Review Follow-up Questions and Answers

From December 5th City Council Workshop

December 15, 2016 Page 1

Question 1 - What is the total budget for Police Activities League, including all funding sources?

The Police Activities League (PAL) is a youth program designed to provide positive alternative activities, educational, programmatic, and structured support for at-risk and lower income youth within underserved communities.

The total CMPD operating budget to support PAL is $425,122, which includes $400,522 for internal CMPD operations and $24,600 in direct contributions to PAL. CMPD provides two Patrol Officers and one civilian position to manage the City’s support of PAL programs and also provides representation on the PAL Board. The CMPD internal operating budget for PAL supports personnel costs for the three assigned positions, athletic programming, utilities, and facility maintenance. CMPD’s direct contributions to PAL cover the costs of a transportation contract ($16,500) and a PAL summer camp ($8,100), which covers costs associated with banquets, uniforms, fees, and trophies.

An additional $200,000 in direct support to PAL is funded in the General Pay-As-You-Go Fund with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and is used to administer a Fall-Spring after-school enrichment program for 195 school-age youth, and a summer program for 195 school-age youth grades K – 6. These programs promote self-sufficiency by providing specialized remedial and enrichment education along with a variety of community awareness, crime prevention, cultural, social, and recreational activities designed to strengthen the basic academic and social skills of the youth.

In addition to the City of Charlotte support described above, PAL, as a 501c3 organization, receives grants and donations from Charlotte businesses and other agencies. For example, Hoodies House of Hope donates to the organization for an annual basketball tournament. The table below outlines the total budget for PAL from all funding sources:

Police Activities League (PAL) Funding Sources Total Funds City of Charlotte: $625,122

CMPD internal operations supporting PAL $400,522 CMPD direct contribution to PAL $24,600 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $200,000

Other Contributions: $236,802 Participant Fees $90,000 Feeding Grant $38,302 Foundation Grants $30,000 Local Initiatives Grant $26,000 Mecklenburg County ABC Mentoring Grant $23,200 Donor Contributions $15,000 Miscellaneous Sponsorships $10,000 Club 100 Fundraising Campaign $4,300

Total Funding Supporting PAL $861,924




Question 2 - Please describe the full cost for all CMPD Crime Diversion-related programs.

The table below summarizes CMPD’s diversion programs budgets:

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Diversion Programs Total

Youth Diversion $86,466 Personnel Services - Independent Contractors $46,566 Programming Costs $39,900 REACH OUT $82,492 Personnel Services $62,437 Programming Costs:

Family First "Positive Solutions" Community Services Program $12,100 The Relatives - On Ramp Program $4,880 Future Leaders Program $3,075 CMPD Diversion Programs Total $168,958

Youth Diversion Program ($86,466) - is a voluntary program, which provides youth an opportunity to participate in diversion as an alternative to an arrest for first time juvenile offenders of minor, non-violent, or status offenses/criminal acts. The voluntary program must be completed in order for the youth to avoid further law enforcement and judicial process. The $86,466 budget pays for contracts utilized within the Youth Diversion Program and independent contractors’ personnel costs for administration of the program. CMPD manages the independent contractors, which include a Diversion Manager, four Diversion Specialists (of which two are grant funded), one grant funded Diversion Analyst, and one Diversion Administrative Assistant. Funds are also used for four contracted programs, specifically: 12 Family First classes, six Anuvia classes, six Urban Thoughts classes, and six Future Leaders classes.

Respect Engage Accountability Character Honesty Officers Understanding Teens (REACH OUT) ($82,492) - is a collaborative effort between CMPD, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, and the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice to provide the necessary services and resources to effectively and positively change the lives of selected youthful offenders. Most of the participants are on deferred prosecution for a first-time non-violent felony offense. These youthful offenders are provided 20 hours of life skills training with an emphasis upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (stop and think before you act) and 16 hours of job skills training, culminating in career opportunities with job placement. Participants are mentored by trained officers and deputies for an entire year to ensure success. The $82,492 budget covers $62,437 in personnel costs for two hire-back officers (one Lieutenant and one Sergeant) and $20,055 in programming costs to administer the following three programs:

Family First “Positive Solutions” Community Services Program ($12,100) - provides youthful offenders with 20 hours of life skills training focused on positive solutions designed to support them in developing and/or increasing skills to deal more effectively with stressors and/or improve their functioning in all settings by changing the way they think about life and their circumstances.




Bimonthly “booster sessions” provide a supportive check-in time with participants and includes guest speaker and mentor participation. The $12,100 budget pays the independent contractor to provide the services and administer the Family First “Positive Solutions” Community Services program.

Relatives – On Ramp Program ($4,880) - provides youthful offenders, who have successfully graduated from the Family First “Positive Solutions” sessions, with 16 hours of “Working Smart” job skills training designed to assist offenders in developing soft job skills. These job skills have been identified by local businesses as deficient in new hires, contributing to their inability to secure and maintain a new job. The $4,880 budget pays the independent contractor to provide the services and administer the Relatives – On Ramp program.

Future Leaders Program ($3,075) - provides youthful offenders with the opportunity to participate in a community-based, introductory 5-hour life skills “Invisible 2 Invincible” curriculum. The program is designed to assist participants in improving decision-making skills and understanding the importance of choosing positive friends while distancing themselves from negative influences. The $3,075 budget pays the independent contractor to provide the services and administer the Future Leaders program.

Question 3 - What is the City’s plan for achieving the goal of 5,000 affordable housing units beyond waiting for voluntary commitments?

The City’s strategy to create 5,000 units in three years will continue to be achieved by working with both for-profit and non-profit developers on a voluntary basis using both federal and local funds. The lack of State enabling legislation required for a mandatory inclusionary zoning affordable housing program impacts the approach to this work. The City of Charlotte does not currently have the ability to require developers to develop affordable housing. The City currently utilizes the following tools to create affordable housing units:

• The Housing Trust Fund through partnerships with the North Carolina Housing Financing Agency when obtaining Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

• The SafeHome Rehabilitation Program • The Targeted Rehabilitation Program • Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning through the rezoning process

New voluntary tools that may be employed by the City, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the Business Community, private property owners, and the faith community to encourage development of affordable housing may include, but are not limited to:

• An affordable housing commitment in exchange for a Tax Increment Grant • Community Land Trusts • Strategic use of publicly owned land (City, County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

and Charlotte Housing Authority), privately owned land, and non-profit owned land to help subsidized the costs of affordable housing development

• The designation of affordable housing overlay districts through the Unified Development Ordinance

• Employer Assisted Housing




Question 4 - Would it be possible to create a fund that the development community could contribute into in lieu of providing a certain number of affordable housing units?

Since the City lacks the authority to mandate affordable housing, a developer’s payment in lieu of providing affordable housing is not an option the City could require. It may be possible to structure, on a voluntary basis, a contribution to a City fund for developers who opt not to utilize the City’s density bonus. Staff will explore the feasibility of this approach in conjunction with developing additional affordable housing tools.

Question 5 - Please clarify the difference between the six City-owned parcels under review for potential affordable housing use and the 23 properties that are on hold for developer review. What is the total acreage for these parcels?

Since Council’s discussion at the December 5th Workshop, staff has refined the work to identify city-owned properties with the highest potential to be used for affordable housing. Staff is concentrating first on properties already zoned Residential/TOD and currently not in use for city purposes. Staff has identified 28 such properties that are less than one acre in size (totaling 10.39 acres), and 12 such properties greater than one acre in size (totaling 50.62 acres). Additionally, there are 5 properties currently zoned Commercial that are greater than one acre in size (totaling 16.52 acres). All the properties listed are in the process of review for affordable housing including presentation to developers.

Question 6 - Please provide a map showing the locations of the City-owned properties that could potentially be used for affordable housing (include both permissible (zoned residential, TOD) and those not currently permissible (non-residential zoning)

See Attachment 1 on Page 7 for a map showing the locations of City-owned properties that could potentially be used for affordable housing. Properties shown on the map are color coded by size (less than one acre and greater than one acre). Those not currently permissible that will require rezoning to residential or TOD are also identified by color on the map.

Question 7 - Has the City considered land banking or land swapping for parcels suitable for affordable housing rather than selling?

Both land banking and land swapping are options the City could utilize in partnering with developers to meet Council’s Affordable Housing strategy. Each case would require a review of financial feasibility as well as collaboration between the City and developers.

Question 8 - Will City-owned properties being considered for affordable housing be sold at market rate? How will these properties be used to develop affordable housing units?

The price of a City-owned parcel to be sold to a developer of affordable housing depends on the financing available to the developer. In some cases, the City can sell the parcel for market rate, and provide funding from the Housing Trust Fund to assist the developer with construction costs. In other cases, City-owned property can be sold to a developer of affordable housing at a below-market price as an incentive to make the project financially feasible for the developer. City-owned property can also be transferred to a non-profit such as Habitat for Humanity for single-family development. All dispositions of City-owned property receive a value estimate or appraisal to ensure that terms of the transaction are in the City’s best interest.




Question 9 - what is the total funding from all sources for the Charlotte Housing Authority?

The Charlotte Housing Authority does not receive an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant funding or general innovative housing funding from the City of Charlotte. However, the Charlotte Housing Authority has received $31 million in Housing Trust Fund Dollars since the inception of the Housing Trust Fund to develop affordable housing for developments serving household earning 60% and below the area median income. The Charlotte Housing Authority also received an additional $7.5 million of infrastructure funding in support of the last awarded HOPE VI grant awarded in 2009.

Question 10 - For the economic opportunity and workforce development programs that are funded, which are legally required, which are provided due to Council Policy, and which are Discretionary?

Neighborhood & Business Services Programs Charlotte Works – This is a federally funded program through a Workforce Investment Opportunity Act grant managed by the State, and the City is legally required to administer this program so long as it accepts these grant funds. Partnership for Inclusive Employment and Career Excellence (P.I.E.C.E.) – this program is essentially a discretionary service. However, the $250,000 federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding being used to support this program must, by law, be used only for CDBG eligible purposes. This program is an eligible use of CDBG funds, but continuation of the program is not a requirement for receiving CDBG funding. Similarly, the allocation of an additional $750,000 in General Capital Reserves to support this program was approved by City Council, making the provision of the expanded portion of this program a matter of Council Policy and in alignment with Council’s initiative on workforce development. Goodwill Industries Housing Rehabilitation Program – this program is essentially a discretionary service. However, it is funded through an allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding which must, by law, be used only for CDBG eligible purposes. This program is an eligible use of CDBG funds, but continuation of the program is not a requirement for receiving CDBG funding.

Charlotte Fire Veteran Vocational Training – The Veteran Vocational Training Program is a component of the Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau and is a discretionary program, although it aligns to Council’s initiative on workforce development. Aviation Apprenticeship Program - The Aviation Apprenticeship Program is a component of Aviation Administrative Services and is a discretionary program, although it aligns to Council’s initiative on workforce development.




Question 11 – For the services provided and funded by the City that are the responsibility of the state, which are legally required, which are provided due to Council Policy, and which are Discretionary?

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) The following Police Investigative Services and are considered discretionary services:

1) Police Investigative Services - Court Services Unit • FY2017 Operating Budget = $1,241,781 • The Court Services Unit provides 13 administrative assistants and detectives to

the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office and the local Public Defenders’ Office to assist in managing the Grand Jury system, issuing subpoenas and indictments, setting trial court calendars, and providing clerical support to judges.

2) Police Investigative Services - District Attorney’s Property Crimes Unit • FY2017 Operating Budget = $311,173 • Program provides 2 Assistant District Attorneys and 3 support personnel for the

Property Crimes Unit. The objective of this unit is to reduce the time for disposition of property cases and to obtain the appropriate punishment for habitual offenders.

3) Police Investigative Services - State Justice Services for Drug Court • FY2017 Operating Budget = $58,000 • The City and County split the cost of providing the County’s State Justice

Services for Drug Court. This program is comprised of a specialized team of assistant district attorneys that concentrate solely on felony drug cases.

Engineering & Property Management Landscape maintenance services performed along State roads where the City has installed trees or other plantings in the median or shoulder in conjunction with Council-approved corridor improvements are conducted according to City Council Policy.

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City-Owned Property Zoned Residential or Transit Oriented Development (TOD) as Potential sites for Affordable Housing


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