To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
Prepared By:
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Elizzebeth Loomis, Division Manager, Community Development, Housing and Homeless Services, Community Resources
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Subject:
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HOME ARP Allocation Plan Amendment
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
This business meeting is being held to formally approve the funding recommendations for HOME Investment Partnership Program ARP Allocation Plan for a one-time entitlement fund and submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for their review and approval. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) reviewed the funding recommendations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program ARP Allocation Plan, presented by Community Development Housing and Homeless Services (CDHHS) staff, during a study session on January 9, 2024, and instructed staff to schedule the item for consent agenda during a business meeting. End
Background and Discussion: The BOCC was presented funding recommendations for HOME Investment Partnership Program ARP Allocation Plan projects utilizing a one-time entitlement funds, as described below, during a study session on January 9, 2024, and advised staff to schedule the HOME Investment Partnership Program ARP Allocation Plan approval for consent agenda. The narrative below is a copy of the background and discussion portion of the Board Summary Report (BSR) presented to the BOCC during the January 9, 2024, study session without changes.
Arapahoe County, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), receive $2,691.031 in HOME-ARP funds to help reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. The HOME-ARP funds are a one-time entitlement allocation approved in the American Rescue Plan and distributed through HUD. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was approved by the Board of Commissioners on March 28, 2023. The recommendations below would utilize a portion of these one -time entitlement funds to leverage additional funding sources to support housing stability and reduce homelessness.
Sanctuary on Potomac Developer: Housing Authority of the City of Aurora Location: 1290 S. Potomac Street, Aurora, CO, 80012 Funding Request: $2,800,000.00 Funding Recommendation: $2,212,377.00
CDHHS Staff is recommending $2,212,377.00 in HOME- ARP funds to address the rising development costs, particularly the construction cost increase and overall feasibility of the project. With the utilization of the housing first model, this project will construct 43 permanent supportive housing units for household at or below 50% AMI.
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Income Level |
Type of Unit |
Unit Size (sq. ft.) |
# of Units |
Actual Rent per Unit |
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30% |
1 Bed 1 Bath Subsidized |
492 |
33 |
$ 1,538 |
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40% |
1 Bed 1 Bath Subsidized |
492 |
0 |
$ 1,538 |
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50% |
1 Bed 1 Bath Subsidized |
492 |
10 |
$ 1,538 |
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60% |
1 Bed 1 Bath Subsidized |
492 |
0 |
$ 1,538 |
The one-bedroom units will have central air conditioning, blinds, vinyl tile floors, a refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, and be fully furnished. The four-story, two elevator building will feature a lobby and reception area, administrative offices, a community room, wellness room, and a safe courtyard. Twenty-seven spaces of surface parking will serve staff and visitors. The building will have limited access entries, surveillance cameras, and on-site security staff after hours. Housing Authority of the City of Aurora in partnership with All Heath will provide wraparound services to tenants to ensure their success with housing stability.
Colorado Safe Parking Initiative
Funding Request: $75,000.00 Funding Recommendation: $75,000.00
Colorado Safe Parking Initiative is a community driven initiative to provide a safe environment for individuals in Arapahoe County who are sheltering in vehicles because they’re experiencing homelessness. Sheltering in vehicles is often a first stop for individuals who have been forced to leave or lose their home for a variety of reasons. Safe Parking sites provide many benefits including the following:
• a safe secure overnight parking spot with restroom access (12-hour window)
• individualized case management
• access to health and behavioral health resources
• employment assistance and job-based training resources
• public benefit enrollment assistance
• identification assistance for state identification cards, driver licenses and birth certificates
• financial assistance for minor car repairs, vehicle insurance and registration
CDHHS staff is recommending $75,000.00 of HOME- ARP funds to support two pre-existing sites and the community engagement and feasibility of a third site within Arapahoe County. Site locations are not disclosed to protect the privacy of individuals residing at each site or fleeing domestic violence. Site one serves approximately 10 vehicles and site two serves 15-20 vehicles with turnover rate of 2.5 each year.
Fiscal Impact: THE HOME-ARP program is a one-time entitlement allocation for m HUD through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the allocation/ use of these funds will not impact Arapahoe County general funds.
Alternatives: The Board of County Commissioners may recommend an alternative distribution of HOME-ARP funds.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community-focused
Concurrence: Not applicable
Resolution: Attached is a copy of the draft resolution.