#4 CAPER4 - 2008
Fourth Program Year CAPER
The CPMP Third Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report includes Narrative Responses to CAPER questions that
CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must respond to each year in order to be
compliant with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. The Executive Summary
narratives are optional.
GENERAL
GRANTEE: City of Janesville
CON PLAN PERIOD: 2005 to 2009
Annual Plan Period: January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
Executive Summary (92.220(b))
The Executive Summary is required. Provide a brief overview that includes
major initiatives and highlights how activities undertaken during this
program year addressed strategic plan objectives and areas of high priority
identified in the consolidated plan.
PY 2008 Action Plan Executive Summary:
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
FOR THE RECEIPT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FUNDS
CAPER 4
2008 PROGRAM YEAR
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
March 11, 2009
DRAFT
Prepared By: City of Janesville
Neighborhood Services Department
18 North Jackson Street
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608) 755-3038
Phone-TDD: (608) 755-3190
Fax: (608) 755-3207
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
2008
INTRODUCTION
This report summarizes activities undertaken by the City of Janesville, Community Development
Department during the 2008 Program Year (January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008). Funds for these
activities are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This summary
report is intended to inform the public about how the money obtained through the various grants has
been spent and to what extent the purposes of the grant programs have been carried out. More
detailed information can be obtained from the Janesville Housing and Neighborhood Services
Department, 18 North Jackson Street, Janesville, WI 53548, Phone: (608) 755-3065. Interested or
concerned citizens may send their comments or questions to this office.
What is the Consolidated Plan?
The Consolidated Plan identifies housing and community development needs of the City of Janesville.
It also serves as the application for the Community Development Block Grant Program and the Home
Investment Partnerships (HOME) program. The City of Janesville is the lead agency for the Rock
County Consortium for the receipt of HOME funds. The Consortium consists of the Cities of Beloit and
Janesville and the County of Rock. Through theses agencies, HOME funds can be used anywhere in
Rock County.
What is a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report?
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) reviews the goals and
objectives of the Consolidated Plan and the progress which has been made in accomplishing them. It
includes information on the amount of funds expended during the program year. For the City of
Janesville, that means the calendar year. In particular, the expenditures under the Community
Development Block Grant Program are outlined and evaluated. The Rock County Consortium was
funded late in 2002 and 2008 was the seventh year of activities funded under this grant.
What is the Community Development Block Grant Program?
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federally funded program with the
primary objective of the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing
and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of
low and moderate income. CDBG Program funds may be used for a variety of activities; but each
activity must address one of the following three National Objectives for the program:
1. Benefit to Low and Moderate Income Persons: A physical development activity
is considered to benefit low and moderate income persons if it serves an area
in which at least 48.8% of the residents have incomes below 80% of Rock
County Median Income. This reflects the 25% of the census tract block
groups with the highest percentage of low and moderate income persons
according to the 2000 Census. Projects which serve a particular group of
people with a majority of low and moderate income persons, such as the
elderly or handicapped, are also eligible. In addition, projects that serve
individual low and moderate income persons or households are eligible for
CDBG funding.
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2. Aid in the Elimination of Slums or Blight: Projects to eliminate blight may be
undertaken in neighborhoods which are considered blighted according to State law.
Individual structures which are in substandard condition may be acquired,
demolished, or rehabilitated, and historic structures may be rehabilitated as a part of
blight elimination.
3. Projects Having a Particular Urgency: Activities may be undertaken to eliminate a
serious threat to the public health or safety, provided that the condition is of recent
origin (within 18 months of the application for funds), other funding sources are not
available, and the project is beyond the means of the City to fund. Very few projects
qualify under this provision.
What funding is available?
During 2008, the City of Janesville was awarded $534,308 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program entitlement funds. The City also received $118,417 in revolving loan fund
repayments. In addition, funds from prior years’ grants were available to fund the 2008 activities.
What is the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and what funding is
available?
The HOME Program is one of three programs developed to address the nationwide shortage of
affordable housing. Grants are supplied to States and local governments (called participating
jurisdictions or “PJs”) to fund housing programs that meet local needs and priorities and expand the
availability of affordable housing for low-income people. Funds can be used to acquire, construct or
rehabilitate housing or to provide direct rental assistance. For 2008, the Rock County Consortium
received an allocation of $577,193. The consortium agreement specifies how these funds are to be
allocated among the cooperating agencies. The City of Janesville’s share in 2008 was $194,542. This
amount includes the addition of the American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) funds. In
addition, program income in the form of rehabilitation loan repayments in the amount of $78,500 was
received in 2008. Funds from prior years’ grants are also available for HOME-eligible activities.
How are projects determined?
The process for determining the use of these funds begins in June of each year with a public hearing
on community needs. Written proposals from organizations requesting funding are received by the
end of July. The Community Development Authority reviews the proposals, holds a second public
hearing, and makes a recommendation to the Common Council. The Common Council makes the final
determination of the allocation of these funds during the City's budget deliberation process.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The 2008 Goal included in the budget document was:
To promote the revitalization of Janesville's downtown and central city neighborhoods,
resulting in vibrant and healthy residential areas with affordable housing.
The objectives were:
To assist in the elimination of slums and blight.
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To facilitate redevelopment projects.
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To increase home ownership among low-income and moderate-income families.
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To promote the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing through housing
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rehabilitation programs and the enforcement of housing and nuisance codes.
To administer the federal and state grant programs in an efficient and cost effective
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manner.
ACTIVITIES FUNDED IN 2008
Project Areas included in the 2008 Consolidated Plan involving new or additional CDBG funding were:
Improve the Quality and Affordability of housing in the City of Janesville
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Assistance to First-Time Home Buyers
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Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
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Fix-up Loan Program
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Recently Purchased Rehabilitation Program
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Home Buyers Workshops
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Duplex as a Starter Home
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Increase Stock of Standard Housing
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Home Improvement Program
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Rental Rehabilitation Program
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Lead Paint Hazard Control Program
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Buy, Rehabilitate, and Sell Program
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Provide a Suitable Living Environment
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Remove blighted properties
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in the downtown area
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in residential areas
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Improve public facilities in the downtown
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Provide design and development assistance
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Provide second floor accessibility in the downtown area
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Improve the quality of life for low and moderate income residents of the City
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Decrease homelessness through eviction prevention
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Improve access to health care
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Provide access to summer recreational activities for low-moderate income youth
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Provide assistance for neighborhood organization, activities, and involvement
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Effectively administer the City’s housing and community development programs
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General administration
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Rehabilitation services delivery
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Neighborhood development
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Historic Preservation Planning
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STATUS AND USE OF FUNDS
The following tables outline the progress the City of Janesville made in 2008 in meeting the goals
and objectives identified in the 2008 Consolidated Plan/Action Plan. Expenditures for housing and
other projects also include projects approved in prior years and still on-going in 2008. These
tables include funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Home
Investment Partnership Program, and other resources available to the City of Janesville.
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A. IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AFFORDABLITY OF HOUSING IN THE CITY OF JANESVILLE:
1. ASSIST FIRST- TIME AND RECENT HOMEBUYERS
ACTIVITY 2005-2009 2008 2008 Results 2005-2009 2008 Funding
Goal Annual Total Results Expended Source
Goal
a. Down 250 50 Loans 40 Loans approved at a 139 loans $ 15,443 CDBG
Payment and Households cost of $99,778/. approved to
0 HCRI-PI
Closing Cost Assisted to 31 Low income; assist in the
WHIP
Assistance Purchase a 8 Very low income; purchase of a
84,335 HOME-C
Home. 1 Extremely low home.
Program
income;
$99,778
17 Female Heads.
40 White (1 Hispanic);
0 Black;
0 Other multi racial
Census Tracts: CT 1: (1);
CT 2: (3); CT3:(4);
CT4:(5); CT5:(2); CT6:(4);
CT7:(2) CT8:(3); CT 9: (1);
CT10(3); CT11:(4); CT 12:
(2); CT13.01;(4);
).
CT13.02:(0); CT14:(0
b. Fix-up Loan 20 Loans 4 Loans 8 new loans approved 16 loans
$ 5,000
CDBG
Program totaling $40,000. approved.
29,929
HOME-C
2 Low income; Twelve
$34,929
1 Very Low income; completed;
2 Female Head. two
2 White; outstanding.
1 Black.
Census Tracts: CT
3:(1); CT 4: (1); CT 7:
(2); CT 8: (1); CT11:
(3).
13 loans approved totaling
c. Recently 50 Loans 15 Loans 47 loans
$238,620. ($109,323-Lead $189,305 CDBG
Purchased approved.
Grant) 0 HOME-C
Rehabilitation
32 projects
11 Low income;
$63,661 Lead Grant
Program
completed. 12
1 Very low income
$252,966
outstanding.
1 Extremely Low Income
8 Female Heads.
13 White (1 Hispanic)
Census Tracts: CT3: (7);
CT4:(2); CT 5(2); CT 6:
(1); CT 10: (1).
d. Home Buyers
500 Graduates 100 100 Graduates 467 Graduates $ 1,550 HCRI/HBR
Workshop
Graduates 3,056 Lenders and
Participants
$ 4,606
e. Duplex as a 15 Loans 3 Loans No Duplex as a starter $ 0
Starter Home home loan approved in
Program 2008
Total: Assist First Time Homebuyers Activities $ 392,279
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A. IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AFFORDABLITY OF HOUSING IN THE CITY OF JANESVILLE:
2. INCREASE STOCK OF STANDARD HOUSING
ACTIVITY 2005-2008 2008 RESULTS 2005-2009 2008 FUNDING
2009 Total Results Expended SOURCE
ANNUAL
Goals
GOAL
a. Home 75 Loans 15 Loans 34 loans $130,664 CDBG
11 Loans approved for a total
of $195,599;
Improvement approved
completed.
Program—
5 Low income;
Owner 23 projects
4 Very Low income;
Occupied completed. 11
3 Extremely low income.
Rehabilitation outstanding.
8 Elderly;
Loans
8 Female Head
12 White (0 Hispanic)
Census Tracts: CT2: (2) CT
4: (1); CT5: (1); CT 6: (2);
CT 8: (2); CT 11: (1); CT14:
(2)
$ 89,992 HOME-C
b. Rental Rehab 60 4 Loans approved for a
Approve
3 projects CDBG
5,000
loans for
Rehabilitation units total of $292,838.
completed – 7 Lead Grant
rehabbing
108,661
Loans ($89,992 Lead Grant)
units
12 rental
9 units total.
$203,653
units
c. Lead Paint 176 households informed. 558 $ 2,038 Lead Grant
Inform 600 Inform 120
households households
Hazard Risk assessments
households
about lead about lead
Education completed for –
informed. Risk
paint paint
properties.
assessments
hazards and hazards and
for nine
interim interim
housing units.
measures. measures.
d. Acquire/ Provide No goal for Purchased 1 property. In 1 property $ 0
funds for 1
Rehab/Resell 2008. process of rehabilitation purchased
project by
to Income
the City or a
Eligible
non profit.
Households
Provide Create a
f. Acquisition/ $0 HOME-C
strategy for
funds for 3
Demolition/
new housing
lots for
New
in-fill
new
Construction
developmen
constructio
t in the
n for low-
Monterey/
moderate
Old Fourth
income
Ward
household
Neighbor-
hood
Work with
g. New $0 CDBG
private
No specific
Housing
developers
goal for
Development
to develop
2008.
50 new
units of
affordable
rental
housing.
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ACTIVITY 2005-2008 2008 Results 2005-2009 2008 Funding
2009 Annual Total Results Expended Source
Goal Goal
Fund $75,000 loan approved in Acquisition and $61,495 HOME-C
acquisition 2006 for acquisition and rehab work
and needed rehabilitation. begun in 2007.
rehabilitati11 Transitional
on costs living units
related to with Section 8
11 unit rent
transitional assistance.
housing for
victims of
domestic
violence
Total: Increase Stock of Standard Housing activities $397,850
B. PROVIDE A SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
ACTIVITY 2005-2009 2008 2008 2005-2009 2008 FUNDING
Goals GOAL RESULTS Total SOURCE
Expended
Results
1. Remove Clear five 1 project One parcel acquired and Two parcels
blighted parcels for proposed demolished for acquired and
$310,634 CDBG
properties in the public use or redevelopment. demolished.
downtown area. redevelopmenOne parcel
t acquired and
sold for
redevelopmen
t.
2. Improve Provide funds Banners,
$0 CDBG
public facilities for benches, trash
No
in the downtown infrastructure containers,
specific
such as parking improvements and four-side
goal for
lots, river as needed for clock installed
2008
walkway railing, three projects. in the
or bicycle paths. downtown.
Lighting
design study
completed.
3a. Improve Provide funds One 16 façade grants 16 façade
commercial for the upper implemented. One upper grants CDBG
$18,668
property: exterior and floor floor accessibility project implemented.
Commercial code-related accessibiliapproved. To be completed in One upper
Loan Program ty project. 2008. floor
rehabilitation
accessibility
of three
project
properties.
approved.
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ACTIVITY 2005-2008 2008 2005-2009 2008 FUNDING
2009 GOAL RESULTS Total Results Expended SOURCE
Goals
3 b. Improve Continue Continue Design Guidelines Design
Commercial distributiodistributiodistributed at Historic Guidelines
$ 0
property: n of n of Preservation workshop in distributed.
Downtown Downtown commerciaMay. Historic Commission
Historic Design l façade began revision of
Preservation Guidelines guidelines. guidelines.
Program. to 50 Complete
property downtown
owneres preservatio
n plan.
3c. Provide Project completed in 2006. One Feasibility $0 CDBG
Funds for Study provided
feasibility (Tallman
study of Carriage Barn)
rehabilitati
on of
historic
structure
owned by
the City
4. Downtown Work with Work with 35 businesses worked with 4 charrettes/ $0 CDBG
Coordinator 20 5 property regarding façade grants, workshops
property owners. new locations, and provided.
Provide funds
owners. Conduct 3 obtaining tenants. Worked with
for individual
Conduct planning 65 businesses.
to work with
10 workshops
private
planning .
property
workshops
owners
interested in
making
improvements
and to develop
long-range
plans for
infrastructure
improvements
Provide Farmers $0 CDBG
funds for Market (Admin)
Farmers successfully
Market implemented
Coord-in 2005
ination
Subtotal Downtown $329,302
Activities
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ACTIVITY 2005-2008 2008 2005-2009 2008 FUNDING
2009 GOAL RESULTS Total Results Expended SOURCE
Goals
5. Neighborhood Provide Identify and Over 400 people attended 3 Large item $14,866 CDBG
Improvement neighbor-implement movie events (2 park, 1 collection project
Program hood coord-projects school gym). 75 people implemented in
ination and that assisted in a large item pick-2005 and 2006.
imple-increase the up, 30 residents participated In 2007 funding
mentation livability of in good neighbor & park for large item
of projects low-clean-up day. A community pickup
identified by moderate garden was built & planted. transferred to
leadership income City budget.
for the neighborhoo
Various training
improve-ds.
sessions held.
ment of two
Community
low and
Garden planted
moderate
income
neighbor-
Movies in park
hoods
implemented
6. Eliminate Acquire Acquire two Acquired/demolished 1 large Holding costs $52,339 CDBG
Blight in Blighted blighted multi-family property paid on four
residential areas property properties blighted
and and properties.
demolish demolish
blighted structures.
structures if
needed.
7. Neighborhood Obtain Obtain Contract with Community Activities $21,909 CDBG
Coordinator neighbor-neighborhooAction & assign City staff to identified and
hood d provide leadership training to implemented
coordin-coordinator. low income neighborhoods
ator. Identify,
Identify, plan and
plan and implement 1
implement 5 project.
projects.
Subtotal Neighborhood Activities: $89,114
Total: Provide a Suitable Living Environment Activities $418,416
C.
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY
ACTIVITY 2005-2008 2008 Results 2005-2009 2008 Funding
2009 Annual Total Results Expended Source
Goal Goal
5. Provide Increase the Assist 50 177 Scholarships provided to Scholarships
Increased number and youth with 69 low income youths.
provided to 615 $9,316 CDBG
Services to availability summer
47 extremely low income low income
12,197 City funds—
Youth. Provide of programs camp
youths. youths.
not included
$21,513
funding for for low scholarships
98 White (17 Hisp) in totals
increased youth income .
10 Black
programming youth
5 Black & White
0 American Indian & White
1 White & Black & Amer.
Ind.
9
0 Other multiracial
47 Extr. Low inc.;
47 Very low inc.;
22 Low income.
6. English as a Provide Assist 10 1,321 tutoring hours provided 57 Hispanics $1,000 CDBG
Second funding for persons provided with
Language ESL with ESL ESL class
classes activities. classes. opportunity.
7. Provide Provide Provide No program funded in 2008 148 youth $0 CDBG
increased youth increased increased served.
recreation programminprogrammin
activities. g for 100 g for 20
youth. youth.
7. Provide No program funded in 2008 73 teens served $0 CDBG
increased youth in 2005 with
recreation expanded
activities. programming at
Boys and Girls
Club
8.Provide Acquisition $41,500 budgeted, project in $38,204 CDBG
educational & & Rehab process
social support Costs for 12
opportunities & 12
Total: Improve Quality of Life Activities $60,717
D. INCREASE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE CITY
ACTIVITY 2005-2008 2008 2005-2009 2008 SOURCE
2009 GOAL RESULTS Results Expenditures
Goal
Expand and Provide Not funded Not funded with CDBG Funds. None. Not $0
retain jobs assistance with CDBG funded.
available to low to for-profit Funds
and moderate businesses
income persons (generally
manufacture
rs for
equipment
purchases)
resulting in
job creation
or retention
for low and
moderate
income
persons.
Total: Increase the Economic Vitality of the City Activities $ 0
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E. PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
ACTIVITY 2005-2008 2008 RESULTS 2005-2009 2008 SOURCE
2009 GOAL Total
Expenditures
Goals Results
Provide Effectively
Administration CDBG and HOME programs Programs $130,540 CDBG
administraadminister
and Planning: effectively administered. effectively 30,664 HOME
tive the
Provide administered $161,204
support programs.
effective
necessary
administration
to carry
of housing and
out the
community
CDBG,
development
HOME, and
programs.
other
housing
and
community
developme
nt
Programs
Rehabilitation Provide Operate Housing programs Housing $187,647 CDBG
Service staff the effectively supported programs
Delivery support for housing effectively
the programs supported.
housing in a cost-
programs effective
manner
Fair Housing Resource materials $0 Section
Activities obtained. 8—not
included in
Rental Directory and
totals.
Landlord Tenant Handbook
printed and distributed.
Total: Planning & Administration Activities $ 348,851
GRAND TOTAL: ALL ACTIVITIES $1,618,113
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SUMMARY OF USE OF ROCK COUNTY HOME
CONSORTIUM FUNDS IN 2008
This table identifies the use of HOME funds within the Rock County Consortium. It
reflects only HOME funds and does not include other resources available to the
Consortium members.
Program Geographic 2005-2009 2008 Goal 2008 Actual
Area Year Goal
Down Payment and Janesville Assist 250 Home Assist 50 Home 33 home buyers
Closing Cost Buyers. Buyers. assisted with down
Assistance payment loans. (6
with Fix-up Loans.)
28 White (1 Hispanic)
2 Extremely low
income
7 Very Low Income
24 Low Income
14 Female Heads
Owner-Occupied Janesville 50 Loans for Assist 2 Recently 2 recently purchased
Housing Rehabilitation Recently Purchased Purchased Home rehab loans provided.
Loans Rehabilitation. Buyers. 2 White
2Low Income
0 Very low income.
2 Female Heads.
New Housing Janesville Provide three lots Provide two lots for No lots provided for
Development for new new construction. new construction with
construction. HOME funds.
Rental Housing Janesville Provide loans for the Provide loans for the 2 loans provided
Rehabilitation Loans rehabilitation of 60 rehabilitation of 12
rental units. rental units.
Down Payment and Rock County 9-12 Down Payment 3-4 Down Payment 2 Down payment and
Closing Cost Loans and 6 Down Loans and 2 Down 1 down payment and
Assistance Payment and Payment and rehab loans provided.
rehabilitation Loans Rehabilitation loans. White
Very Low income
Low Income
Female Head
Owner Occupied Rock County 60-65 Rehabilitation 10 to 22 Rehab Rehab 15 owner-
Rehabilitation Loans loans. occupied units.
White
Low Income
Very Low Income
Female Heads
Rental Rehabilitation Rock County Rehab 9 to 12 rental Rehab 5 to 6 rental Rehab 10 rental units
Loans units. units. in 4 projects.
White
Very Low income
Owner Occupied City of Beloit Rehab owner
Rehabilitation occupied unit
White
Black
Very Low Income
Low Income
Female Heads
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ACTIONS TO ADDRESS NEEDS OF HOMELESS PERSONS: CONTINUUM OF
CARE
During 2008 the City worked with the Homeless Intervention Task Force of Rock
County. The task force is working together to avoid duplication of efforts and to
identify needs within the county. Identification of needs and setting of priorities to
meet those needs have been the primary goal during 2008.
During 2008, the House of Mercy, a homeless shelter for families and single women
continued to operate at near capacity. In addition, the YWCA domestic violence
shelter also operated near capacity in its new facility. Funding was provided in 2002
for the YWCA to acquire adjacent land for future expansion of the shelter.
The Salvation Army has set a goal of providing transitional housing for the homeless.
After evaluating possible sites for acquisition and/or new construction in 2003,
funding was requested in 2004 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the selected
site. $250,000 in HOME funds was approved for this activity and $200,000 was
spent in 2004. The facility was opened in 2005 and by the end of the year had 10
individuals occupying the five HOME-assisted units. The remaining $50,000 was paid
in 2005. The Transitional Living facility continues to be fully occupied.
A group of churches organized an emergency homeless shelter for men, which
opened on December 24, 2007. This service continued throughout 2008, with each
participating church hosts the shelter for a one-week period, providing shelter and
meals for homeless males.
ACTIONS TO AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING
The City reviewed and revised the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing during
2005. The City’s Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program is providing
choices for housing selection. Continuing efforts are made to increase the number of
women, minorities and handicapped on the various City Boards and Commissions.
During 2007, the Rental Directory was printed and distributed. This provides
information on the multifamily housing units which are available within the City of
Janesville.
In 2008, the City co-sponsored a 10 session training series for landlords on
numerous issues, including the law and the landlord and fair housing. A total of 56
individuals attended a portion of the series, with at least 23 individuals attending the
fair housing program session.
Two informal fair housing complaints were received in 2008. Both of these
complaints were referred to other agencies (Fair Housing Council and Legal Action).
Questions on landlord/tenant relations continue to be received and responded to.
A Landlord Tenant booklet contains updated information, and is provided to all
Section 8 recipients and is available throughout the community.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Specific information is included in the tables above. The Citys strategy in providing
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affordable housing includes homeownership assistance, assistance to developers of
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affordable housing in particular non-profit sponsors of affordable housing, and
rehabilitation assistance for renter and owner-occupied properties.
ANTIPOVERTY STRATEGY
The City has worked to encourage families on the Section 8 Existing Rent Assistance
program to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. During 2008,
twelve families participated in this program. The Section 8 program became fully
leased up by the end of 2001, having the maximum number of families possible on
the program or looking for suitable housing. The current wait for assistance
continues to be approximately two and one-half years.
End of Executive Summary
Summary of Resources and Distribution of Funds
1)Provide a description of the geographic distribution and location of investment
(including areas of low-income and minority concentration).
You are encouraged to include maps in this description.
Specifying census tracts where expenditures were concentrated and the
percentage of funds expended in NRSAs or local target areas may satisfy
this requirement
PY 2007 CAPER #1 response:
Down payment and closing cost assistance loans and the related fix-up loans are
available on a city-wide basis. The executive summary gives the census tract
information for these loans. Recently purchased and installment home improvement
loans are limited to the central city area. Specific census tract information is in the
executive summary. Deferred home improvement loans are limited to elderly and
handicapped and are available on a city-wide basis. Specific census tract information
is in the executive summary.
General CAPER Narratives:
2)Assessment of Three to Five Year Goals and Objectives
a)Describe the accomplishments in attaining the goals and objectives for the
reporting period.
b)Provide a breakdown of the CPD formula grant funds spent on grant activities
for each goal and objective.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 2B, 3B, 1C, 2C, 3A
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Needs Tables, Annual Housing Completion Goals,
Summary of Specific Annual Objectives. (Use of these tables is sufficient,
additional narrative is not required.)Using CPMP Tool.
c)If applicable, explain why progress was not made towards meeting the goals
and objectives.
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PY 2008 CAPER General Questions #2c response:
N/A
3)Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
a)Provide a summary of impediments to fair housing choice.
PY 2008 CAPER General Questions # 3a response:
The 2005 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice found the following
impediments:
There is a demand for more subsidized housing units.
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The number of affordable rental units is below the demand.
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Low and moderate-income households face difficulties in becoming
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homeowners.
Many units in the existing housing stock are in need of rehabilitation.
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Continued education and awareness of fair housing issues help
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tenants, landlords, and homeowners understand their rights.
The number of women, minorities, and/or people with disabilities that
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are members of boards that address planning, zoning, and community
development issues is below their percentage of the area’s population.
b)Identify actions taken to overcome effects of impediments identified in the
jurisdiction’s Analysis of Impediments.
PY 2008 CAPER General Questions # 3b response:
The Community Development Authority operates the Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program to provide rental assistance to eligible families. The current wait
for is approximately two and one-half years. There have been no opportunities to
apply for additional units. Procedures have been developed to maintain the
utilization as close to 100% as possible.
During 2006, a rental housing vacancy study was conducted. This study is useful for
developers of affordable housing. The rental directory was updated and printed and
distributed during 2007. The directory includes a listing by apartment size and
indicates the various amenities and rent range. This helps tenants locate housing in
all parts of the community.
The City has continued to provide Home Buyers’ Workshops to assist first-time home
buyers to purchase a home. In 2008, 100 persons completed the workshop. In
addition, the City provides a down payment and closing cost assistance program for
first time home buyers. In 2008, 40 families took advantage of this program.
Department staff members respond to landlord/tenant questions and fair housing
questions on a regular basis. The Janesville Board of Realtors and Janesville
Apartment Association provide fair housing training to their members. In 2007,
Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties, Inc. worked with representatives
from two central city neighborhoods to provide a program on tenant and landlord
rights and responsibilities. In 2008, the City co-sponsored a 10 session training
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series for landlords on numerous issues, including the law and the landlord and fair
housing. A total of 56 individuals attended a portion of the series, with at least 23
individuals attending the fair housing program session. Information on
tenant/landlord issues and fair housing are provided in the Section 8 orientation
materials and are available for general distribution.
4)Address Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
Identify actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.
PY 2008 CAPER General Questions # 4 response:
Cost burden over 30% for renters is the greatest underserved need. The need for
affordable housing can be met by increasing the supply, providing rent assistance, or
increasing tenant’s income. The resources for providing additional rent assistance
are not available. The City is working with non-profit developers to identify a project
for increasing the supply of affordable housing. Identified locations have not been
within the target area for tax credit assistance. The City has an active economic
development program to work with employers to increase the number of jobs in the
community.
5)Foster and Maintain Affordable Housing
Identify actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing.
PY 2008 CAPER General Questions # 5 response:
The City of Janesville has joined with Rock County and the City of Beloit in the
implementation of a lead hazard reduction grant. The availability of these funds has
resulted in increased interest by rental property owners in upgrading their rental
properties.
6)Leveraging Resources
a)Identify progress in obtaining “other” public and private resources to address
needs.
PY 2008 CAPER General Questions # 6a response:
CDBG funds provided for public service activities only provide a portion of the cost of
the various services. For example, the $50,000 provided to Healthnet was only a
part of the $1.3 million overall budget. Funds provided to ECHO for emergency rent
assistance are used entirely for assistance to households. ECHO provides the staff
needed to implement the program and provide services to clients.
The down payment assistance program requires a 50% match of down payment
funds, while providing for 100% of eligible closing costs. Home buyers match
requirement ranges from 25% to 100% of eligible expenses depending on income.
The City has applied for CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds and the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program.
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b)Describe how Federal resources from HUD leveraged other public and private
resources.
PY 2008 CAPER General Questions # 6b response:
Lead Hazard Reduction grant funds are used to leverage CDBG funded home
improvement program. Vacant lots provided to Habitat leverage the construction of
a new home for an income eligible family.
c)Describe how matching requirements were satisfied.
PY 2008 CAPER General Questions # 6c response:
The HOME match requirements have been met during 2006. Match is obtained from
various sources including donations and in-kind support. Details are provided in the
HOME Match report. Due to federally declared disasters, there were no HOME match
requirements for 2007 or 2008.
7)Citizen Participation
a)Provide a summary of citizen comments.
*Please note that Citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the
CPMP Tool.
PY 2007 CAPER Citizen Participation # 7a response:
No written citizen comments were received on this CAPER. At the public hearing
on March 26, 2008, Karen Lisser, Executive Director of ECHO appeared to thank
the City for providing the funds to allow them to help clients remain in their
homes as they face possible eviction.
b)Describe how consideration was given to comments or views of citizens,
received in writing or orally at public hearings, in preparing the CAPER.
PY 2007 CAPER Citizen Participation # 7b response:
No comments were received that needed consideration in preparation of the
CAPER.
8)Institutional Structure
Describe actions taken during the last year to overcome gaps in institutional
structures and enhance coordination.
PY 2008 CAPER Institutional Structure # 8 response:
The primary means of overcoming gaps in institutional structures and enhancing
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coordination is through participation in the Action Council and the Homeless
Intervention Task Force. The Action Council is a voluntary group of social service
providers from the public and private sector. They look at needs throughout the
community and identify ways to meet those needs. The Homeless Intervention Task
Force is the Continuum of Care organization for Rock County. The agencies are
working together to address the problems of homelessness. Projects and concerns
raised at the meetings result in collaborative efforts to meet identified needs.
9)Monitoring
a)Describe actions taken to monitor the jurisdiction’s performance in
meeting objectives and outcomes set forth in its strategic plan.
PY 2008 CAPER Monitoring # 9a response:
A major goal of the strategic plan relates to housing rehabilitation, both owner and
renter occupied. Over the last year, staff has held bi-weekly meetings to review
progress on applications and projects, and to identify ways of improving productivity.
New marketing materials were developed. Staff completed a detailed review of the
rehabilitation application and construction process and identified numerous ways to
streamline and improve our process. The Downtown plan and strategy and the Look
West and Fourth Ward Neighborhood Revitalized (completed in 2008) identify
opportunities for redevelopment including new housing development.
b)Describe how and the frequency with which you monitored your activities,
including subrecipients (including sponsors or administering agents).
PY 2008 CAPER Monitoring # 9b response:
Reports are provided by subrecipients on a monthly or quarterly basis. Contracts
specify the content for these regular reports and generally include actions and
demographics of clients served. City-implemented programs are monitored monthly
as financial reports are reviewed. Subrecipients are monitored every one to three
years, as specified in their agreement.
c)Describe the results of your monitoring including any improvements made as
a result.
PY 2008 CAPER Monitoring # 9c response:
Subrecipients are performing according to their contracts.
d)Describe actions taken to insure compliance with program
requirements, including requirements involving the timeliness of
expenditures.
PY 2008 CAPER Monitoring # 9d response:
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City implemented activities, including the down payment assistance and housing
rehabilitation programs, are reviewed prior to approval to assure compliance with
program requirements. Financial reports are reviewed monthly to assure compliance
with timeliness requirements. City staff reviews reports from subrecipients to ensure
that program goals are met.
e)Describe steps/actions taken to ensure long-term compliance with
housing codes, including any actions or on-site inspections
undertaken during the program year.
PY 2008 CAPER Monitoring # 9e response:
Down payment assistance projects as well as housing rehabilitation projects are
required to meet property maintenance standards upon completion. Rental
rehabilitation projects are inspected as required by the HOME rental rehabilitation
regulations.
f)What is the status of your grant programs?
i)Are any activities or strategies falling behind schedule?
ii)Are grant disbursements timely?
iii)Do actual expenditures differ from letter of credit disbursements?
PY 2008 CAPER Monitoring # 9f response:
The Buy/Rehab/Sell project which had been on hold as a result of loss of staff and
shifting of duties, was initiated in 2008. Completion is expected in 2009. During
2008, a neighborhood plan was developed which identifies critical issues related to
housing, and includes conceptual plans for two redevelopment areas and a listing of
potential strategies with an implementation schedule. Due to changes in the local
economic environment (specifically the closing of General Motors and other
companies), high unemployment and increased vacancy rates, we are experiencing
an excess of housing supply at this time and will likely hold off on more aggressive
redevelopment projects. Instead efforts will focus on rehabilitation projects.
Grant disbursements are made in a timely manner. City financial records and IDIS
disbursements are reconciled regularly and at the end of the city’s fiscal year.
10)Antipoverty Strategy
Describe actions taken during the last year to reduce the number of persons
living below the poverty level.
PY 2008 CAPER Antipoverty Strategy #10 response:
The City of Janesville Community Development Authority encourages families on
Section 8 to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The Economic
Development Directors for the City of Janesville, Rock County, and the City of Beloit
work with companies to increase the job base and to bring in new businesses to the
cities or county. Tax Increment Financing is often used to provide incentives for
businesses to locate or expand in the area.
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Self-Evaluation
11)Provide an evaluation of accomplishments. This evaluation must
include a comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes of each
outcome measure submitted with the strategic plan and explain, if
applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and
objectives.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 1C, 2C, 3A
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Summary of Specific Annual Objectives.
(The following IDIS Reports will be reviewed to determine satisfaction of
this requirement: PR03, PR06, PR23, PR80, PR81, PR82, PR83, PR84,
PR85)
Consider the following when providing this self-evaluation:
a)Describe the effect programs had in solving neighborhood and
community problems.
b)Describe the progress made in meeting priority needs and specific
objectives.
c)Describe how activities and strategies made an impact on identified
needs.
d)Identify indicators that best describe the results of activities during
the reporting period.
e)Identify barriers that had a negative impact on fulfilling the strategic
and overall vision.
12)Identify whether major goals are on target and discuss reasons for
those that are not on target.
13)Identify any adjustments or improvements to strategies and activities
that might meet your needs more effectively.
PY 2008 CAPER Self-Evaluation # 11, 12, 13 response:
11) See Summary of Specific Annual Objectives (Excel Workbook) and Executive
Summary table above.
a.) Community Action was under contract in 2008 to provide trained
individuals to work with the two central city neighborhoods in leadership
training, problem identification and solving. The neighborhood leadership
teams meet frequently to identify neighborhood problems and solutions.
They have organized neighborhood activities including park clean-up and
neighborhood bulky item pickups. They have held workshops on tenant-
landlord relations and attended Safe Work Practices (Lead-based Paint)
training in order to implement a neighbor helping neighbor program.
b.) Progress is shown in the tables listed above. Priority needs continue to
be housing rehabilitation, and downtown and central city neighborhood
revitalization. During 2008, the City continued implementation of a lead
hazard reduction grant program.
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c.) CDBG and HOME funds are used to meet identified needs for improved
housing stock and public services. A variety of activities are funded to
improve the quality of life for low and moderate income persons. 177
children attended a summer camp activity which they would not have been
able to otherwise. 1,117 individuals received health care including dental
services which were otherwise not available. 40 families received emergency
rent assistance to allow them to remain in their homes. 16 downtown
businesses received façade grants.
d.) Indicators are found in the Summary of Specific Annual Objectives
Worksheet.
e.) The lack of additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers is a barrier to
the provision of affordable housing in the community. The inability to project-
base Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to transitional living projects and to
shared housing is also a major barrier to the programs working with the
homeless population. Being able to require the participation in a transitional
living program as a basis for housing is often crucial to helping an individual
break the cycle of homelessness. Homeless individuals often have no income
and therefore no way to pay rent. Rent assistance is important. Section 8
and HOME TBRA are not available to meet this need.
Commercial rehabilitation brings with it the requirement for compliance with
the Davis Bacon Act and other labor standards provisions. This is often seen
as a barrier to the use of the funds available.
12) Most major goals are on target.
13) A major area for improvement during 2008 was a review of our rehabilitation
application and construction processes. These improvements should result in a
shorter project timeline, more efficient use of staff time, and ultimately more
projects completed. During 2007, a downtown vision and strategy was developed in
connection with the comprehensive planning effort. This will be used to identify
appropriate projects for funding. During 2008, a similar neighborhood plan was
developed using the assistance of the neighborhood leadership teams. This is
expected to identify opportunities for affordable housing and neighborhood
revitalization.
HOUSING
Affordable Housing
14)Evaluate progress in meeting its specific affordable housing objectives, including:
a)Comparison of proposed numeric goals (from the strategic plan and annual
plan) with the actual number of extremely low-income, low-income, and
moderate-income renter and owner households assisted during the reporting
period.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 3B, 2B, 1C, 2C, 3A)
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*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Need/Housings, Needs/Community Development, Annual
Housing Completion Goals, Summary of Specific Annual Objectives.
PY 2008 CAPER Affordable Housing # 14a response:
See the CPMP tables.
b)Report the number of households served meeting the Section 215
requirements of affordable housing (essentially meeting the definitions in 24
CFR 92.252 and 92.254 for renters and owners, respectively).
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 3A
*If using the CPMP Tool: Annual Housing Completion Goals
(Use of this table is sufficient no additional narrative is required)
See the CPMP Tool: Annual Housing Completion Goals.
c)Describe efforts to address worst case needs (defined as low-income renters
with severe cost burden, in substandard housing, or involuntarily displaced).
PY 2008 CAPER Affordable Housing # 14c response:
Low income renters with severe cost burden are best served by Section 8
Rent Assistance of the development of new affordable housing. Substandard
housing is addressed by the owner and renter-occupied housing programs.
Those involuntarily displaced by governmental action are given first priority
for the Section 8 rent assistance program. The City increased efforts to
promote the rental rehabilitation program in 2008 in an effort to enhance the
quality of affordable housing for renters.
d)Description of efforts to address the accessibility needs of persons with
disabilities.
PY 2008 CAPER Affordable Housing # 14d response:
Housing needs of persons with disabilities are addressed on a case by case
basis as applications are received.
Public Housing Strategy
15)Describe actions taken during the last year to improve public housing and
resident initiatives.
PY 2008 CAPER Public Housing #15 response:
Not Applicable. Neither the City of Janesville nor the County of Rock has any public
housing.
Barriers to Affordable Housing
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Describe actions taken during the last year to eliminate barriers to affordable
16)
housing.
PY 2008 CAPER Barriers to Affordable Housing #16 response:
A major barrier to affordable housing is the lack of sufficient Section 8 Housing
Choice Vouchers to meet the demand. The housing stock in the City and County is
priced at a reasonable level and is considered affordable according to a 2003 HUD
Housing Market Analysis. Thus the need is for better paying jobs or housing
assistance to supplement low incomes. The current wait for a Section 8 voucher is
approximately two and one-half years. The Community Development Authority
would apply for additional vouchers, but there are no additional vouchers available
for the general population.
The City’s Economic Development Director continually works with businesses and
industries to increase the number of jobs available in the community. The
Neighborhood Services Department is working with Community Action and other
agencies to identify and ultimately implement a low income housing development
project. The department has created a “Buy, rehab, and sell” program to increase
the number of standard homes available to low/moderate income families. The City
hopes to further advance this goal through the use of Neighborhood Stabilization
funds (grant award is pending). The City is working with Habitat for Humanity for the
construction of new affordable homes for low income families. During 2008, five lots
were transferred from City-ownership to Habitat. Two homes are currently under
construction.
Lead-based Paint
17)Describe actions taken during the last year to evaluate and reduce lead-based
paint hazards.
PY 2008 CAPER Lead-based Paint #17 response:
During 2008, the City continued to provide information on lead-based paint hazards
as a part of the home buyers’ workshops and to all applicants for down payment or
rehabilitation assistance. The rehabilitation programs follow the lead based paint
requirements for reducing hazards. In addition, with Rock County as lead agency,
the members of the HOME Consortium applied for and received a Lead Hazard
Reduction grant. The City has completed or obligated lead reduction work totaling
over $300,000. An additional grant award will be available in April 2009 through
stimulus funding.
HOMELESS
Homeless Needs
18)Identify actions taken to address needs of homeless persons.
PY 2008 CAPER Homeless Needs #18 response:
CDBG funding is used for emergency rent assistance to help families avoid eviction
and homelessness. It is also used to fund Healthnet, a free health clinic which
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serves homeless individuals and others without health insurance or other resources
to pay for health care or dental care. Private agencies serving the homeless include
the Salvation Army, the House of Mercy and the YWCA shelter for victims of
domestic violence. The City is a member of the Homeless Intervention Task Force
which provides the Continuum of Care for the homeless. The Task Force is working
on identifying a 10 year plan to eliminate homelessness. In December 2007, a new
program for providing emergency shelter for homeless males was implemented by a
group of participating churches. Each church provides the location for the shelter for
a one-week period. The shelter will be open until late April and will re-open in
September.
19)Identify actions to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent
housing and independent living.
PY 2008 CAPER Homeless Need #19 response:
The House of Mercy is a 30 day facility for homeless women and families. The Red
Road House provides transitional, supportive housing for recovering individuals. The
YWCA provides transitional housing for domestic violence victims. HOME funds were
used in 2007 to help the YWCA acquire the Jeffris Flats and to make some needed
renovations. Lazarus Foundation provides transitional housing for those leaving jail.
The Salvation Army Pathways project provides supportive transitional housing for
homeless individuals. Supportive services are crucial to assist persons in making the
transition to permanent housing and independent living.
20)Identify actions taken to implement a continuum of care strategy for the
homeless and new Federal resources obtained during the program year, including
from the Homeless Super NOFA.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 3B, 1C
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Needs/Homeless, Needs/Non-Homeless, Annual Housing
Completion Goals, Summary of Specific Annual Objectives.
PY 2008 CAPER Homeless Needs #20 response:
In the 2007-2008 contract year, the following agencies received continuing funds
under the Supportive Housing Program through the Rock-Walworth Transitional
Living Program: Community Action Inc., Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and
Northern Illinois, Red Road House, Salvation Army of Janesville, and the Association
for the Prevention of Family Violence (located in Walworth County).
Specific Homeless Prevention Elements
21)Identify actions taken to prevent homelessness.
PY 2008 CAPER Specific Homeless Prevention #21 response:
The primary activity funded with CDBG funds for the prevention of homelessness is
the Emergency Rent Assistance Program which provides one month’s rent for the
prevention of evictions. The Homeless Intervention Task Force has undertaken a
semi-annual homeless count and identified activities to be undertaken to prevent
homelessness.
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Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Not Applicable
22)Identify actions to address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of
homeless individuals and families (including significant subpopulations such as
those living on the streets).
PY 2008 CAPER ESG # 22 response:
Not Applicable.
23)Assessment of Relationship of ESG Funds to Goals and Objectives
a)Evaluate progress made in using ESG funds to address homeless and
homeless prevention needs, goals, and specific objectives established in the
Consolidated Plan.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 3B, 2B, 1C, 2C, 3A)
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Need/Housings, Needs/Community Development,
Annual Housing Completion Goals, Summary of Specific Annual Objectives.
PY 2008 CAPER ESG Evaluate Progress # 23a response:
Not Applicable.
b)Detail how ESG projects are related to implementation of comprehensive
homeless planning strategy, including the number and types of individuals
and persons in households served with ESG funds.
PY 2008 CAPER ESG # 23b response:
Not Applicable.
24)Matching Resources
a)Provide specific sources and amounts of new funding used to meet match as
required by 42 USC 11375(a)(1), including cash resources, grants, and staff
salaries, as well as in-kind contributions such as the value of a building or
lease, donated materials, or volunteer time.
PY 2008 CAPER ESG # 24 response:
Not Applicable.
25)State Method of Distribution
a)States must describe their method of distribution and how it rated and
selected its local government agencies and private nonprofit organizations
acting as subrecipients.
PY 2008 CAPER ESG # 25 response:
Not Applicable
26)Activity and Beneficiary Data
a)Completion of attached Emergency Shelter Grant Program Performance Chart
or other reports showing ESG expenditures by type of activity. Also describe
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any problems in collecting, reporting, and evaluating the reliability of this
information.
PY 2008 CAPER ESG # 26a response:
Not Applicable.
b)Homeless Discharge Coordination
i)As part of the government developing and implementing a homeless
discharge coordination policy, ESG homeless prevention funds may be
used to assist very-low income individuals and families at risk of becoming
homeless after being released from publicly funded institutions such as
health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or corrections
institutions or programs.
ii)Explain how your government is instituting a homeless discharge
coordination policy, and how ESG homeless prevention funds are being
used in this effort.
PY 2008 CAPER ESG # 26b response:
Not Applicable.
NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS
Non-homeless Special Needs
*Refer to the Non-homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook or Table 1C.
27)Identify actions taken to address special needs of persons that are not homeless
but require supportive housing, (including persons with HIV/AIDS and their
families).
PY 2008 CAPER Non-homeless Special Needs #26 response:
Neither the City of Janesville nor Rock County has taken any specific actions to
address the special needs of persons who are not homeless, but require supportive
housing.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development Block Grant
28)Assessment of Relationship of CDBG Funds to Goals and Objectives
a)Assess use of CDBG funds in relation to the priorities, needs, goals, and
specific objectives in the Consolidated Plan, particularly the highest priority
activities.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 3B, 2B, 1C, 2C, 3A)
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Need/Housings, Needs/Community Development,
Annual Housing Completion Goals, Summary of Specific Annual Objectives.
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PY 2008 CAPER CDBG Assessment # 28a response:
CPMP Tool used. See the various spreadsheets.
b)Evaluate progress made toward meeting goals for providing affordable
housing using CDBG funds, including the number and types of households
served.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 3B, 2B, 1C, 2C, 3A)
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Need/Housings, Needs/Community Development,
Annual Housing Completion Goals, Summary of Specific Annual Objectives.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG Progress Evaluation # 28b response:
CPMP Tool used. See the various spreadsheets.
c)Indicate the extent to which CDBG funds were used for activities that
benefited extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG LMI Benefit # 28c response:
94.1% of the program activity funds spent in 2008 were used for activities
that benefited extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income
persons. 2008 was the second year of the three year multi-year certification
period.
29)Changes in Program Objectives
a)Identify the nature of and the reasons for any changes in program objectives
and how the jurisdiction would change its program as a result of its
experiences.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #29 response:
There were no projects funded during 2008 that had not been included in the 2005-
2009 Consolidated Plan. The program objectives are reviewed annually during the
preparation of the following year’s Action Plan. Major program changes would be
proposed at that time. Changes to the implementation of programs such as the
housing rehabilitation program are made as needed.
30)Assessment of Efforts in Carrying Out Planned Actions
a)Indicate how grantee pursued all resources indicated in the Consolidated Plan.
b)Indicate how grantee provided certifications of consistency in a fair and
impartial manner.
c)Indicate how grantee did not hinder Consolidated Plan implementation by
action or willful inaction.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 30 response:
a) Resources identified in the Consolidated Plan were pursued during 2008.
b) The City provided Certificates of Consistency as requested.
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c) The City did not act or refuse to act in a way as to hinder the completion
of the Consolidated Plan.
31)For Funds Not Used for National Objectives
a)Indicate how use of CDBG funds did not meet national objectives.
b)Indicate how use of CDBG funds did not comply with overall benefit
certification.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #31 response:
All funds used met national objectives and complied with overall benefit
certification.
32)Anti-displacement and Relocation – for activities that involve acquisition,
rehabilitation or demolition of occupied real property
a)Describe steps actually taken to minimize the amount of displacement
resulting from the CDBG-assisted activities.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 32a response:
The City of Janesville seeks to identify projects which will not require the
displacement of individuals or businesses. During 2008, the acquisition of an
11-unit multi-family project was implemented, which required the relocation
of four individuals.
b)Describe steps taken to identify households, businesses, farms or nonprofit
organizations that occupied properties subject to the Uniform Relocation Act
or Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
as amended, and whether or not they were displaced, and the nature of their
needs and preferences.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 32b response:
Whenever a project is identified that would involve the acquisition of occupied
properties, a relocation plan is prepared which requires that the affected
tenants be interviewed to obtain information about their situation and their
needs and preferences for a new location. Relocation alternatives are
identified. This plan is submitted to the State Relocation Coordinator for
review and approval. The rehabilitation of renter-occupied property usually
involves vacant units. However, on occasion temporary or permanent
relocation of the tenants may be required. In all cases, the tenant is not
displaced until acceptable alternatives have been identified. This was the case
with the 2008 acquisition project mentioned in section 32.a. above.
c)Describe steps taken to ensure the timely issuance of information notices to
displaced households, businesses, farms, or nonprofit organizations.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 32c response:
The City of Janesville follows the State law and the Uniform Act regarding
notices to displaced persons.
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33)Low/Mod Job Activities – for economic development activities undertaken where
jobs were made available but not taken by low- or moderate-income persons
a)Describe actions taken by grantee and businesses to ensure first
consideration was or will be given to low/mod persons.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 33a response:
No economic development activities requiring job creation were undertaken in
2008.
b)List by job title of all the permanent jobs created/retained and those that
were made available to low/mod persons.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 33b response:
No economic development activities requiring job creation were undertaken in
2008.
c)If any of jobs claimed as being available to low/mod persons require special
skill, work experience, or education, provide a description of steps being
taken or that will be taken to provide such skills, experience, or education.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 33c response:
No economic development activities requiring job creation were undertaken in
2008.
34)Low/Mod Limited Clientele Activities – for activities not falling within one of the
categories of presumed limited clientele low and moderate income benefit
a)Describe how the nature, location, or other information demonstrates the
activities benefit a limited clientele at least 51% of who are low- and
moderate-income.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 34a response:
All activities serving limited clientele had income eligibility requirements and
the subrecipients implementing the activities are required to verify income
eligibility. The neighborhood improvement activities serve the two central
city neighborhoods which meet the area benefit requirements
35)Program income received
a)Detail the amount repaid on each float-funded activity.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 35a response:
There were no float-funded activities in 2008.
b)Detail all other loan repayments broken down by the categories of
housing rehabilitation, economic development, or other.
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PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 35b response:
Revolving Loan Funds Loan Repayments
Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation $51,448.48
Renter-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation 4,046.28
Recently Purchased Housing Rehabilitation 114,371.10
Total Revolving Loan Funds 169,865.86
c)Detail the amount of income received from the sale of property by
parcel.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 35c response:
No properties were sold during 2008.
36)Prior period adjustments – where reimbursement was made this
reporting period for expenditures (made in previous reporting periods)
that have been disallowed, provide the following information:
a)The activity name and number as shown in IDIS;
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 36a response:
Not Applicable.
b)The program year(s) in which the expenditure(s) for the disallowed
activity (ies) was reported;
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 36b response:
Not Applicable.
c)The amount returned to line-of-credit or program account; and
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 36c response:
Not Applicable.
d)Total amount to be reimbursed and the time period over which the
reimbursement is to be made, if the reimbursement is made with
multi-year payments.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG # 36d response:
Not Applicable.
37) Loans and other receivables
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a)List the principal balance for each float-funded activity outstanding as
of the end of the reporting period and the date(s) by which the funds
are expected to be received.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #37a response:
There were no float-funded activities.
b)List the total number of other loans outstanding and the principal
balance owed as of the end of the reporting period.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #37b response:
1.Other Loans Outstanding
a. Installment Loans Number Amount
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation 22 $114,399.24
Recently Purchased Rehabilitation 37 243,964.98
Rental Rehabilitation 6 52,605.96
Commercial Rehabilitation 1 82,500.00
Total Installment 66 $493,470.18
b. Deferred or Forgivable Loans Number Amount
Owner Occupied (Deferred until sold) 113 $1,325,702.38
Special Deferred until sold 3 60,536.00
Special Forgivable 3 72,479.67
Down Payment (5 year forgivable) 45 67,802.20
Recently Purchased (10 year forgivable) 38 228,047.30
WHNCP (Wis. Prog.-deferred until sold) 2 15,970.87
Total Deferred: 204 $1,770,538.42
Total Loans Outstanding: 270 $2,264,008.60
c)List separately the total number of outstanding loans that are
deferred or forgivable, the principal balance owed as of the end of the
reporting period, and the terms of the deferral or forgiveness.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #37c response:
See breakdown provided for Question 37b.
d)Detail the total number and amount of loans made with CDBG funds
that have gone into default and for which the balance was forgiven or
written off during the reporting period.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #37d response:
No CDBG funded loans were written off in 2008.
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e)Provide a List of the parcels of property owned by the grantee or its
subrecipients that have been acquired or improved using CDBG funds
and that are available for sale as of the end of the reporting period.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #37e response:
No parcels of property acquired using CDBG funds are currently available for
sale.
38)Lump sum agreements
a)Provide the name of the financial institution.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #38a response:
The City of Janesville does not have any lump sum agreements.
b)Provide the date the funds were deposited.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #38b response:
Not applicable.
c)Provide the date the use of funds commenced.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #38c response:
Not Applicable.
d)Provide the percentage of funds disbursed within 180 days of deposit
in the institution.
PY 2008 CAPER CDBG #38d response:
Not applicable.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA)
39)Jurisdictions with HUD-approved neighborhood revitalization strategy must
describe progress against benchmarks for the program year.
PY 2008 CAPER NRSA # 38 response: Not Applicable
The City of Janesville does not have a HUD-approved neighborhood revitalization
strategy area.
HOME/ADDI
HOME/ American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI)
NA
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40)Assessment of Relationship of HOME Funds to Goals and Objectives
a)Assess the use of HOME funds in relation to the priorities, needs, goals, and
specific objectives in the strategic plan, particularly the highest priority
activities.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 3B, 2B, 1C, 2C, 3A)
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Need/Housings, Needs/Community Development,
Annual Housing Completion Goals, Summary of Specific Annual Objectives.
PY 2008 CAPER HOME Assessment # 40a response:
See the CPMP Tool tables.
b)Evaluate progress made toward meeting goals for providing affordable
housing using HOME funds, including the number and types of households
served.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 3B, 2B, 1C, 2C, 3A)
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Need/Housings, Needs/Community Development,
Annual Housing Completion Goals, Summary of Specific Annual Objectives.
PY 2008 CAPER HOME Progress Evaluation # 40b response:
See the CPMP Tool tables.
c)Indicate the extent to which HOME funds were used for activities that
benefited extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons.
PY 2008 CAPER HOME # 40c response:
100% of HOME funds were used for activities that benefited extremely low-
income, low-income, or moderate-income persons. Both of the 2 owner-
occupied recently purchased rehabilitation projects were moderate-income
households. 23 of the 33 down payment assistance loans went to moderate-
income households, 6 to low-income households, 3 to very-low income
households and 1 to extremely-low income households. The 11 rental units in
the Jeffris flats are occupied by extremely low-income households.
41)HOME Match Report
a)Use HOME Match Report HUD-40107-A to report on match contributions for
the period covered by the Consolidated Plan program year.
HOME Match report HUD-40107-A is provided.
42)HOME MBE and WBE Report
a)Use Part III of HUD Form 40107 to report contracts and subcontracts with
Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises
(WBEs).
HUD Form 40107 is provided.
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43)Assessments
a)Detail results of on-site inspections of rental housing.
PY 2008 CAPER HOME Rental # 43a response:
Of twelve completed rental rehabilitation units under affordability restrictions,
two were inspected during 2008 and maintained compliance with Housing
Quality Standards. In addition, the 11 unit HOME-funded Jeffris Flats project
had all 11 units inspected in 2008.
b)Describe the HOME jurisdiction’s affirmative marketing actions.
PY 2008 CAPER HOME # 43b response:
Rental property owners agree to provide affirmative marketing. The rental
property owners work with the Neighborhood Services Department to list their
vacant units and make them available to Section 8 clients and others seeking
housing.
c)Describe outreach to minority and women owned businesses.
PY 2008 CAPER HOME/ADDI # 43c response:
There are very few minority and women-owned businesses in Rock County.
Lists are obtained from the state and the appropriate businesses are
contacted to ascertain interest in working with the rehabilitation programs.
HOPWA
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44)Assessment of Relationship of HOPWA Funds to Goals and Objectives.
a)Assess the use of HOPWA funds in relation to the priorities, needs, goals, and
specific objectives in the strategic plan, particularly the highest priority
activities.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 1C, 2C, 3A)
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Need/Housings, Summary of Specific Annual
Objectives.
PY 2008 CAPER Specific HOPWA Objectives # 43 response:
Not applicable.
b)Evaluate progress made towards meeting the goals of providing affordable
housing using HOPWA funds, including the number and types of households
served.
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Use Table 2A, 1C, 2C, 3A)
*If using the CPMP Tool: Use Need/Housings, Summary of Specific Annual
Objectives.
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PY 2008 CAPER Specific HOPWA Objectives # 43 response:
Not applicable.
To report progress under the general and HOPWA specific requirements, the grantee
may integrate the HOPWA elements in their standard CAPER report or establish a
HOPWA-specific narrative by completing the following information. IDIS Report PR80
has useful financial and accomplishments information for end of year reporting.
HOPWA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
45)Provide an executive summary (1-3 pages) and a specific objectives narrative
which address the following:
a)Grantee and Community Overview.
i)A brief description of the grant organization, the area of service, the name
of the program contact(s), and a broad overview of the range/type of
housing activities, along with information on each sponsor by name, main
project site by zip code and related organization information.
b)Annual Performance under the Action Plan
i)Report on the actions taken during the year that addressed the special
needs of persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing,
and assistance for persons who are homeless.
ii)Evaluate the progress in meeting the project’s objectives for providing
affordable housing, including a comparison of actual outputs and
outcomes to proposed goals and progress made on the other planned
actions indicated in the strategic and action plans. The evaluation can
address any related program adjustments or future plans.
iii)Include any assessment of client outcomes for achieving housing stability,
reduced risks of homelessness and improved access to care.
iv)Report on the use of committed leveraging from other public and private
resources that helped to address needs identified in the plan. Report the
number of stewardship units of housing which have been created through
acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction with any HOPWA funds.
v)Describe any other accomplishments recognized in the community due to
the use of HOPWA funds, including any projects in developmental stages
that are not operational.
vi)Provide an analysis of the extent to which HOPWA funds were distributed
among different categories of housing needs consistent with the
geographic distribution plans identified in its approved Strategic Plan.
c)Barriers or Trends Overview
i)Describe any barriers (including non-regulatory) encountered, actions in
response to barriers, and recommendations for program improvement;
ii)Describe any expected trends facing the community in meeting the needs
of persons with HIV/AIDS, and provide any other information important in
providing services to persons with HIV/AIDS.
iii)Note any evaluations, studies, or other assessments of the HOPWA
program available to the public.
d)Project Accomplishment Data:
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i)Complete and submit CAPER Performance Chart 1 Planned Goals and
Chart 2 Actual Performance;
ii)Complete and submit CAPER Performance Chart 3 for Housing Stability
Outcomes, HOPWA Outcomes on Access to Care and Support in
conjunction with HOPWA-funded Housing assistance, Monthly Household
Income in conjunction with HOPWA-funded Housing Assistance, and
HOPWA Outcomes on Access to Care and Support not in conjunction with
HOPWA-funded Housing Assistance.
PY 2008 CAPER HOPWA Executive Summary response:
Not applicable.
OTHER NARRATIVE
Include any CAPER information that was not covered by narratives in any other
section.
PY 2008 CAPER Other Narrative response:
The Community Development Authority operates the Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program to provide rental assistance to eligible families. The current wait
for is nearly two and one-half years. There have been no opportunities to apply for
additional units. Procedures have been developed to maintain the utilization as close
to 100% as possible. During 2006, 22% of the participants on the Section 8
program were minority; this did not change materially in 2007. In 2007, 20% of the
households on the waiting list with a preference are minority. The City of Janesville
has approximately 7% minority population.
The City has continued to provide Home Buyers’ Workshops to assist first-time home
buyers to purchase a home. In 2008, of the 100 persons completing the workshop,
101 households provided demographic information. These included two Hispanic,
two African-American, one Asian, and one Native American. There were 23 female
headed households and 12 with a disabled family member. In addition, the City
provides a down payment and closing cost assistance program for first time home
buyers. Forty families took advantage of this program in 2008.
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