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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 08/17/1998 PUBLIC WORKS/PLANNING COMMITTEE AUGUST 17, 1998 PRESENT: Tim Clark Don Wickstrom Tom Brotherton Fred Satterstrom Rico Yingling Jim Harris 1999 Proposed Community Development Block Grant CDBG)Program Carolyn Sundvall, Human Services Planner: The City of Kent is part of a consortium of 15 cities within King County to receive grant funds for the CDBG Program. It is estimated that we will receive approximately $659,356 in block grant funds for 1999. Of those funds, $495,668 will be capital funds which includes 1998 Easter Seals funding of $18,989. It is also estimated that Planning and Administration funds will be $76,408 and Public Service funds will be $87,208. Carolyn went thru the list of Capital Application funds and the corresponding recommended funding amounts. The total Capital Applications recommended funding is $495,668; the total Public (Human)Service Applications recommended funding is $87,280 and the Planning & Administration recommended funding is $76,408. She stated that along with the proposed use of funds, we developed a contingency plan in case the block grant funds either increased or decreased. Carolyn explained the following: With the 1999 Human Service Contingency Plan, if there is an increase in public service dollars, the increase will be divided equally between Community Health Centers, Primary Medical and Community Health Centers Natural Medicine Clinic not to exceed their requested amounts. If the City receives a decrease in Public Service dollars, the decrease will be divided proportionately between all agencies with no agency decrease below the minimum funding requirement of $5,000. With the Capital Contingency Plan, if there is an increase in the capital estimate, the increase will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services, Childrens Home Society, Ruth Dykeman and Parkview Group Homes, up to their requested amount. If there is a decrease in the Capital estimate, the decrease will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services, Children's Home Society and Parkview Group Homes. Regarding the clause on increase/decrease of funds, Tom Brotherton asked if that is a policy we are setting up for this one item or is it "across the board" in terms of grants. Sundvall stated that's only for the Community Block Grant. Brotherton noted that if there is a shortfall, the funds would be divided equally among the programs, the funding amount differs substantially among the recipients. Sundvall explained that the Human Services are split proportionately however, we didn't split the Capital because most of the Minutes Page 1 of 6 • Capital applications received requested amounts rather than giving funds to agencies that would go beyond what they had requested of the City. At Tim Clark's request, Carolyn explained the new Homesite Program. This program is a first time home buyer program designed for people needing assistance with their down payment; minimum of $5,000. It is also designed for people at the 80% and below medium income level. Homesite will provide education on budgeting. Carolyn noted an advisory committee is being formed to do outreach within the community. Rico asked if it's the policy to try and benefit Kent citizens primarily. Carolyn stated this is true however it would be low to moderate income. She stated that we look at sub- regional needs. Committee unanimously recommended the following three actions: 1. Cancel the 1998 Easter Seal Program and reallocate the $18,989 to the total 1999 pass-through allocation. 2. Approve the proposed 1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, including its contingency plan. 3. Schedule a Public Hearing for September 1, 1998 for the full City Council to consider adoption of the proposed CDBG 1999 Program. Billboards/Fines (Information Item Fred Satterstrom; Planning Department - The issue of billboards came before the previous Planning Committee in a proposal to regulate off-premise signs or billboads along some of the main corridors thru Kent. The motion at that time was to take a look at the corridors being built across the valley floor and look at an area within those corridors for regulating the placement of new billboards. The discussion from those meetings broadened to include a discussion of the City's position on all billboards. There was a legal opinion from our Law Dept that looked into the regulation of billboards and the conclusion was that billboard regulation as a matter of public interest, is constitutional; if it's regulated for public type purposes, in terms of mitigating the distraction for motorists in order to enhance public safety and in terms of preserving public vistas. The notion of preserving private views is more tenuous but the preservation of public distance and particularly in light of the State's Supreme Court's decision on the City of Seattle's ordinance on the regulation of billboards, certainly gives legal grounds to the regulation of billboards. The City of Kent presently has regulations which permit the placement of off-premise signs or billboards. They are regulated to industrial zone and, there is a certain amount per 1,000 lineal feet which regulates the placement of billboards. This effort is being incorporated as a matter of the Planning Services Division work program for this year since we have the approval from the Law Dept to proceed forward on legal grounds. We plan to incorporate this into Phase I-A of our Zoning Code Revision project. Council recently acted on Phase I. Phase I-A is an interim phase. . Phase II is going to take additional time. Phase I-A will be reviewed in September. Minutes Page 2 of 6 • In response to Brotherton's question as to electronic content, Clark stated that this was included in the original proposal. Satterstrom stated that we are contemplating beginning the project and waiting for approval from the Law Dept to proceed. Agricultural Land Issues (Information item) Satterstrom explained that this is an issue which the Planning Dept has been wanting to start for sometime. The agricultural land issue needs to be re-visited as far as our Comp Plan is concerned, particularly in light of the challenges that were being made to that designation on our border between Kent and Auburn. We have been hampered by two issues and are hoping that both issues could be decided upon soon. The Torrence Court decision has been argued in front of the Supreme Court and that decision has not yet been made. With the use of an agricultural land map, Satterstrom noted where the agricultural lands are zoned inside the City. He also indicated on the map, where the planned agricultural land areas are located which are presently under the jurisdiction of King County along East Valley Highway at 277a' Street. Satterstrom explained that the second issue at hand is the King County`s proposed Transfer of Development Rights Program. This is a program where the rights to develop on a piece of property are transferred to another piece of property; if you want to preserve agricultural land you may do that thru a transfer of development rights by someone purchasing the development rights in an area to be preserved. Satterstrom stated this program has not been adopted by the County yet; it has generated some controversy not in the areas they wish to send the rights from, but in the receiving areas that would receive the additional density. Under the Growth Management Act the law states that you may implement agricultural preservation within the urban growth area if you have some program, either purchase of development rights or transfer of development rights. He said we are hoping for some resolution on that issue. In response to Clark, Satterstrom stated that on the purchase of development rights it would take a considerable amount of public funds. He said we have approximately 400 acres in agricultural zoning and this would entail a substantial amount of money if we were to purchase the development rights to all land that we have designated. Theoretically, the benefit of a transfer of development rights program is no public expenditure; it is private wherein someone purchases the development rights and transfers it to another part of the city. Satterstrom said that even though we have been waiting for these two things to move forward, we do show it on our work program because we feel some sense of urgency on this issue. In response to Rico's question on the ultimate goal for agricultural land issues, Satterstrom said as a direction from the Council, we have an agricultural designation on the comprehensive plan and one in zoning. The Council was requesting options to be put . before them as to what would be the cost of continuing this as a policy in order to make it Minutes Page 3 of 6 legal. The Council would make the decision(whether the cost is public or private) of whether it would be worth continuing that as a policy. Clark stated that we were obligated to take on this project form to basically preserve something that suddenly became ours as a result of the Growth Management Act. Satterstrom noted that the Growth Management Act states that if you want agriculture in the Comp Plan than some mechanisms need to be in place. Rico asked if our purpose was to preserve agricultural land. Clark said that we have residents in the valley floor, in the greenbelt, which was being developed over time. As the density of the population increased and the Growth Management Act began, they were no longer under the County's jurisdiction; they became part of Kent. However, the County has problems because they perceive that there were other things to be done as well. The City then had a community of farmers who had made an agreement with the public quite sometime ago and now suddenly they see that being torn up. All this has left us with an obligation we are trying to fulfill. Chestnut Ridge Neighborhood Traffic Concerns Brotherton explained that this issue is being brought forward from the Public Safety Committee as a result of citizens asking for traffic assistance in the Chestnut Ridge area. The Homeowners Assoc. has requested speed bumps to be installed or something similar to slow the traffic. Stop signs have been installed. Chris Vance — 9615 S. 203'd Street: Thanked the City for their quick response on installing the stop signs. With the growth in traffic and the addition of S. 202nd as a connection, and with more subdivisions being built, an immense amount of traffic is flowing thru Chestnut Ridge; cutting thru the neighborhood to avoid the corner of 208'h/212'h and the Benson Highway. We are getting excessive traffic on 203rd St at an excessive rate of speed. A majority of the homeowners at Chestnut Ridge have voted to have speed bumps installed. Joan Janson — 9710 S. 203'd Street: Backing out of our driveway is difficult because of the excessive speed of traffic. With continued development around our area, there is more cut-thru traffic in our area. There is a safety issue regarding the children as well as the vehicles driving thru because of the `S' curve on 203'd Larry Kayler — 9508 S. 204'h PI: Expressed concerns regarding the safety of their children. It's important that we get the right solution, whether it be speed bumps or some other physical impediment. Brotherton suggested reducing S. 203'd St down to one lane, to force drivers to slow down before the bend. If that works, then speed bumps could be added on the way down to the stop sign. Brotherton noted that he would like to look at other alternatives before speed bumps are installed. Minutes Page 4 of 6 Wickstrom said that as far as S. 203`d St is concerned, it is elegible for speed bumps. He said that the Public Works Dept's issue is that we get support from the fronting property owners. They will have the immediate impact of the speed bumps; it is not a problem of putting them in or looking at other designs; the street is not a major arterial. He said it is a matter of Council concurring on the final solution. Rico Yingling recommended giving the Public Works Department time lok at other options, and also giving the Neighborhood Traffic Control Coordinator an opportunity to work with the neighborhood. Committee recommended bringing this back to the Sept 21' Committee meeting. Pedestrians Crossing at Kent-Kangley & 132nd Avenue S.E. Brother-ton noted there are a number of pedestrians crossing Kent Kangley & 132nd. Brotherton asked if something could be done to prevent this from happening. Wickstrom said we would look at this and perhaps we could resolve this with fencing. Committee recommended bringing this item back at the Sept 14'h meeting. Neighborhood Action Plan Satterstrom stated that Council has concerns regarding neighborhoods and neighborhood traffic. There is a proposal to have a workshop with the full Council determine where the Council wants to go with neighborhood planning. Satterstrom had included a memorandum in the Committee's packet which addressed this issue and referring to that memorandum, he stated that the Comp Plan as such, was compiled into nine elements which Council passed in April of 1995. Since neighborhoods as a subject area was not identified as a separate element, Satterstrom felt that Council would like to have more of an emphasis on preserving neighborhoods. A workshop with the full Council is requested on this issue. Clark stated that with the continuous growth, we are finding greater stress on our ability to move traffic at major intersections. He stated that something he wants to address is an approach to deal with those neighborhoods suffering from growth near major intersections. Also, we need to address the issue of access to adjacent neighborhoods. Committee unanimously recommended that a workshop be held to discuss the Council's intentions and expectations for neighborhood planning. Lake Meridian Signing (added item: Wickstrom) There has been re-signing along Lake Meridian. The Police Dept has a plan that should clearly be able to identify the location of the boat ramp and directions from Kent Kangley. We have ordered the signing material; when that arrives there is a high priority to install the signs. Minutes Page 5 of 6 Neighborhood Traffic Control Program (added item: Wickstrom We have hired a Neighborhood Traffic Control Coordinator. We will bring him to the next Committee meeting for introductions. Meeting adjourned: 4:55 p.m. Minutes Page 6 of 6 CITY OF ZABIT W"I�cm Jim White, Mayor Planning Department (253) 859-3390/FAX(253)850-2544 James P. Harris, Planning Director PLANNING DEPARTMENT (206) 859-3390 AUGUST 17, 1998 TO: TIM CLARK, CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS/PLANNING COMMITTEE FROM: CAROLYN SUNDVALL, HUMAN SERVICES PLANNER SUBJECT: 1999 PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM Attached is the proposed 1999 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program for the City of Kent. The total proposed program is estimated at$659,356. This includes $18,989 of recaptured dollars from the 1998 Easter Seal Program, which needs to be canceled due to Easter Seals being unable to complete the project. The 1999 Program is a 25.8 percent($135,390) increase from our 1998 CDBG funding level of$523,966. The increase is a result of revised 1999 estimates in addition to recaptured funds and program income. A description of each program requesting Kent's CDBG funds and the rationale for the recommended funding is attached for your review. The Human Services Commission reviewed the CDBG human (public) service applications. The attached proposal includes the Commission's funding recommendations for those human services programs. As in past years, major portions of the CDBG funds are recommended to support the City's Home Repair Program. This program continues to serve many low-income,disabled and senior homeowners in Kent by providing needed repairs. The program also guarantees that some of Kent's low and moderate income housing stock is maintained and preserved. Keep in mind that Kent's CDBG entitlement figure of$659,356 for 1999 is an estimate. The amount of money we receive could change depending upon the final federal appropriations bill Congress passes in the fall. Therefore, the recommended funding includes a contingency plan to address any potential entitlement changes that may occur when Congress adopts the 1999 budget. Kent's adopted 1999 CDBG Program must include such a contingency plan and be forwarded to King County by September 30, 1998. Recommended Actions: 1. Cancel the 1998 Easter Seal Program and reallocate the $18,989 to the total 1999 pass-though allocation. 2. Approve the proposed 1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, including its contingency plan. 3. Schedule a Public Hearing for September 1, 1998, for the full City Council to consider adoption of the proposed CDBG 1999 Program. • CS:pm/99PGRM.D0C cc: James P. Harris, Planning Director Lin Houston, Human Services Manager Attachments 220 4th AVENUE SOUTH KENT.WASHINGTON 98032-iS95,TELEPHONE 253)559-,J100 PROPOSED CITY OF KENT 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STAFF ANALYSIS CAPITAL PROJECTS 1. CITY OF KENT HOME REPAIR PROGRAM Amount Requested: $258,155 Program Summary: The City's Home Repair Program provides major rehabilitation minor repairs, and house painting services to income eligible owner-occupied housing located within the City of Kent. The proposed 1999 program includes a summer painting program and two temporary painter positions. The CDBG funds will pay the salaries of our home repair staff(who do the actual minor repairs and administration of the program), a temporary summer painting crew, supplies for minor repairs, vehicle rental, contractor fees for major repairs, and miscellaneous administrative fees. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $258,144 Rationale: The City should continue its commitment to the Home Repair Program, which has operated in the City since 1975 when the Federal CDBG program began. The program serves 100% low and moderate income Kent residents. Many of the clients are seniors or disabled persons; the program helps these people remain in their homes and helps to maintain and preserve Kent's housing stock. 2. CITY OF KENT'S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Turnkey Park Handicapped Accessibility Rehabilitation, Phase II Amount Requested: $41,000 Project Summary: The proposed funding would be used to replace existing decayed play equipment with a new safe handicapped accessible play structure. The new play structure will specifically have a handicap transfer platform attachment that will provide access to the structure. The surface material will be fibar instead of the existing pea gravel to allow for handicapped accessibility. The park is adjacent to a low income housing complex, thereby offering free, unorganized recreational opportunities to low and moderate income people. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $41,000 Rationale: This project will provide accessibility for the non-ambulatory population. The project will enhance recreational opportunities in a low and moderate income neighborhood. Turnkey Park is adjacent to Valli Kee Housing, an East Hill low income housing complex. This funding provides for play area improvements badly needed at the site. In addition, the park would be accessible to physically challenged children, allowing them to enjoy playground activities. 1 3. CITY OF KENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Kiwanis Tot Lot# 1 Amount Requested: $11,000 Program Summary: This existing park will be rehabilitated to provide a handicap accessible entrance and basketball court. The muddy gate area would be improved with a concrete walkway from the street to the sidewalk. A new pad would be installed to make the basketball court handicapped accessible. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $11,000 Rationale: It is important that the Parks in Kent meet ADA requirements. Funding this project will provide handicapped access to the entrance and basketball court. The park is located in a predominately low- income neighborhood. 4. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Facility Renovation Amount Requested: $60,000 Program Summary: The proposed funding would renovate the current lobby space into a large lobby area equipped with a play area for children and a waiting area. Three new offices will also be added. One office will be used for storage of client files and the other two offices will be for family and children's support services. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $30,000 This project may receive an increase or decrease in funds. Refer to the Capital Contingency Plan for details. Rationale The agency serves Kent residents by providing emergency assistance, shelter, and counseling programs. The current lobby and children's area is cramped with space for only 12 clients. Renovation to increase the size of the current lobby and adding a children's waiting area will accommodate the increased population that the agency is experiencing and provide a safe place for children to play while their parents are seeking assistance. 5. CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY Amount Requested: $50,000 Program Summary: • The proposed funds would partially fund the construction of the Kent Child Development Center Project, which will be built adjacent to their current building. The Center will provide an expanded child care program, child development activities, children's therapy program and a play therapy room. 2 Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: This project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $25,000 This project may receive an increase or decrease in funds. Refer to the Capital Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: Children's Home Society will build a new complex for children's services that will expand the childcare and Head Start programs. City of Kent residents represent the largest group of program participants and currently there is a waiting list of 60 children just for the child care program. The agency is seeking funds from King County, the State and private foundations. Funding the Child Development Center will enable the agency to expand services to low income at-risk families. 6. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY of SOUTH KING COUNTY Kent Habitat House Amount Requested: $15,000 Program Summary: Habitat for Humanity of South King County proposes to partner with Kent Rotary to address the need for low-income first time homeowner assistance in the Kent area. Kent CDBG funding will be used to partially pay for the purchase of a building lot. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $15,000 Rationale: Homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive. Income growth has not kept pace with cost of housing. A collaborative partnership between the City of Kent, Habitat for Humanity and the Kent Rotary can address the affordability problem by providing decent shelter that is within the means of low-income households. Habitat for Humanity screens clients for their commitment to provide sweat equity, attend Habitat sponsored seminars and courses, and have the ability to make rc,ular house payments. 7. SOUTH KING COUNTY MULTI SERVICE CENTER Victorian Place II Amount Requested: $10,000 Program Summary: The South King County Multi-Service Center proposes to acquire and do minor rehab to a 20 unit multi-family apartment complex in DesMoines that will provide permanent rental housing for low- income families with incomes of 35%to 50% of median income. Tenants will pay approximately 30 %of their income for rent. Each unit contains three bedrooms and can accommodate larger families. Proposed funding is for the rehab of approximately two units. • Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $10,000 3 Rationale: • Rent levels throughout South King County are rapidly increasing making housing unaffordable for many families. Many complexes that were once considered affordable are being utilized for market rate rents. Larger families are especially difficult to place in housing, which puts them in jeopardy of becoming homeless. This project is a collaborative effort between King County and several suburban cities. Funding of this project would add and retain 20 units of affordable housing for low income residents of Kent and other South County cities. 8. SOUTH KING COUNTY MULTI SERVICE CENTER Morton Street Housing Amount Requested: $5,000 Program Summary: Morton Street Housing consists of two houses utilized as transitional housing for low-income single adults and families for up to 24 months. The proposed request would provide funding to repair and replace old plumbing installed at the time the houses were built. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $5,000 Rationale: There is a limited amount of transitional housing available and maintaining the homes that we have is critical to help stabilize families coming out of emergency shelters. Transitional housing is longer-term housing that allows families to resolve or manage issues related to their becoming homeless. Clients must pay 30% of their income towards rent. Last year the agency provided 262 Kent residents with Emergency and Transitional shelter. 9. CHILDREN'S THERAPY CENTER Waiting Room Expansion Amount Requested: $19,982 Program Summary: Children's Therapy Center provides high quality evaluations and ongoing physical, speech and occupational therapies for infants and young children with physical disabilities. Their current waiting area can accommodate only five individuals. The proposed funding would double the size of the existing waiting area, add two small therapy areas, and provide families with a small desk area to complete paperwork. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $19,982 . Rationale: The increased demand for client services has made the existing waiting area very cramped and overcrowded, making it extremely difficult for clients in wheelchairs. Expanding this area will result in a more comfortable atmosphere so that clients and their families get the most benefit from their therapy sessions. 4 10. RUTH DYKEMAN'S CHILDREN'S CENTER Children's Residential Treatment Program Amount Requested: $25,000 Program Summary: Ruth Dykeman Children's Center proposes to construct a 10 bed residential facility in Burien for physically and emotionally abused children. The new building will replace an existing facility that is expensive to repair and maintain, and is not designed to house children needing 24-hour supervision Kent funds would pay for a portion of the overall construction costs. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $10,000 This project may receive an increase in funds. Refer to the Capital Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: Ruth Dykeman Children's Center is a well-established regional agency that has been providing residential treatment programs to youth for the past 75 years. In 1996-97, 80 clients residing in Kent received services in RDCC's residential program and/or home based programs. Funding is collaborative effort between King County and other CDBG pass-through cities. Over 75% of the construction funds are being raised from private sources. ell. HOMESITE Revolving Loan Fund Amount Requested: $75,000 Program Summary: Funds will be used as part of a multi-jurisdiction revolving loan fund for low and moderate income residents of South King County. Funding will provide loans for 10 Kent residents on a loan amount of$5,000 and, depending on need, client could also receive matching dollars from King County. Potential clients will also receive education and pre-purchase counseling, along with down payment assistance. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $50,000 Rationale: The gap between the rising cost of purchasing a home and actual home purchase affordability is widening, making home ownership nearly impossible for working families with incomes at or below 80%of the King County Area Median ($50,000 for a family of four or S47,200 for a family of two). HomeSight proposes to work with City staff and a local advisory committee to obtain • input on outreach and marketing to connect eligible buyers with realtors and mortgage lenders in the Kent area. 5 12. KENT YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES • Amount Requested: $83,000 Program Summary: Kent Youth and Family Services is requesting funds to install an elevator in their building on 2i' Ave. S. Most of their programs are on the second floor which is a barrier to providing services for those clients that are handicapped or who have infants and young children. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $-0- Rationale: There is not enough funding available to fund this project for the 1999 funding cycle. Agency has indicated that they will address this project in next year's funding round. 13. RESIDENCE XII Amount Requested: $30,000 Program Summary: Residence XII, is a women-only treatment facility for women who are chemically dependent. The agency is currently renting space in Bothell. The proposed project is to build a new 24 bed, treatment facility in Kirkland. The agency serves Kent clients at their Bothell site and also at their outpatient treatment facility in Kent. Kent funds would pay for a portion of the overall construction costs. is Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $ -0- Rationale: There is not enough funding available to fund this project 14. PARKVIEW GROUP HOMES Amount Requested: $22,500 Program Summary: Parkview proposed to acquire a three-bedroom house in the City of Kent for very low-income individuals with developmental disabilities. The tenants for this project will come from two sources: 1) older adults whose elderly parents can no longer take care of them at home, and 2) people who are leaving the state institution at Fircrest. There will be 24 onsite support services. Agency has also requested funding from King County and other CDBG pass-through cities. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $20,531 This project may receive an increase or decrease in funds. Refer to the Capital Contingency Plan for details. 6 Rationale: Availability of housing for very low-income individuals with special needs is becoming critical. People with developmental disabilities need supportive services to live independently. It is hard to place individuals who are coming out of State institutions or from a family home, where services were provided. Funding this program would provide a safe, supportive living environment for three individuals. PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION 15. CITY OF KENT PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (for the CDBG program) Amount Set Aside: $76,408 Program Summary: The planning and administration of the CDBG program involves a number of tasks such as contact development and monitoring, regional cooperation, and fulfilling the various federal reporting requirements. These dollars will continue to fund an existing, permanent full-time planner position and a temporary intem position. Funds will also be used for general program administration costs that support Kent's CDBG program. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $76,408 Rationale: The Council has already taken action at their April 7, 1998 meeting to accept the maximum set aside for Planning and Administration CDBG dollars. The current estimate is $76,408. We need this amount to be set aside for planning and administration, because Kent's general fund does not fully cover the staff time needed to administer and plan for the CDBG program. PUBLIC (HUMAN) SERVICES 16. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF KING COUNTY—Primary Medical Amount Requested: $25,000 Program Summary: Funds will be used to help support the compensation of one physician, who will provide primary medical care to low and moderate income people at the Kent Clinic. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The project meets all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $23,635 isIf the City of Kent receives an increase or decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. 7 Rationale: Health care is a critical need in Kent. The Kent Clinic is the major point of access to medical services for Kent's low-income population. Access to basic medical services is limited for low and moderate- income residents because of lack of insurance and the lack of medical providers who accept Medicaid or Medicare clients. This project addresses that need. 17. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF KING COUNTY — Natural Medicine Amount Requested: $40,367 Program Summary: Project directly addresses the health care needs of low income and uninsured Kent residents by providing integrated conventional family practice services and natural medicine services. Funds would pay a portion of the salary of a Naturopath and some lab fees. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The project meets all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: 10,732 If the City of Kent receives an increase or decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: The City of Kent has a large low-income population, which lacks adequate access to basic health services. Many low-income patients of the Kent Community Health Clinic are recent immigrants who . are more accustomed to receiving natural medicine health care services. Many insurers do not cover natural medicine services, making them unaffordable to most low income and moderate-income patients. 18. ELDERHEALTH NORTHWEST - CONNECTIONS ADULT DAY CARE Amount Requested: $6,150 Program Summary: Funds will be used to help offset the costs of adult day health services for Kent residents who are frail, elderly or disabled who still live at home. Clients receive medical assessment, on-going health monitoring, meals, social and therapeutic activities. Caregivers and families are offered support, education and counseling. Funds will pay a portion of a nurse's salary. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project meets with all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $6,150 If the City of Kent receives a decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: This program addresses the growing need for adult day health services for low-income residents. Program assists them in being able to remain in their homes. 8 19. KENT EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM Amount Requested: $11,363 Program Summary: The Emergency Feeding Program provides emergency boxed meals for distribution at a number of sites in Kent. This program differs from a food bank in that it provides nutritionally balanced meals for three days. Special meals are available for specific health concerns such as high blood pressure, low sodium diets, low sugar, and liquid diets. They also provide infant meal packs and food for the homeless that doesn't need cooking. Funds will be used to fund staff positions and purchase food for clients. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $11,363 If the City of Kent receives a decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: The agency provides nutritionally balanced and special diet meals to individuals and families in crisis. The City of Kent began funding this agency five years ago. The agency has demonstrated to the City that it is providing a vital service in a competent and efficient manner. 20. YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Amount Requested: $35,400 Program Summary: This program provides emergency and transitional shelter along with support services for victims of Domestic Violence and their children. In 1999, the YWCA will continue to provide Kent victims of Domestic Violence with shelter. Funds will be used to partially support the salary of the direct service staff, rent and utilities. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $35,400 If the City of Kent receives a decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: The YWCA's program is the only transitional housing for domestic violence victims in South King County and is a vital service for Kent residents. This is one major component in the continuum of housing services needed to help victims move out of the cycle of violence. • 9 21. VALLEY CITIES COUNSELING- Homeless Access Amount Requested: 515,000 Program Summary: Program would provide comprehensive mental health services at the Midway (Nike) Residential Shelter. Services would include family and educational support and mental health services. Clients learn and apply new skills that aid family support and preservations. Funds would be uscd to pay a portion of a Child and Family Therapist's salary. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The project meets all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: S -0- Rationale: Not enough funds available. 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTINGENCY PLAN PUBLIC (HUMAN) SERVICES If the City of Kent receives an increase in public service dollars, the increase will be divided equally between Community Health Centers, Primary Medical and Community Health Centers, Natural Medicine Clinic, to not exceed their requested amounts. Of the City of Kent receives a decrease in public service dollars, the decrease will be split proportionately between all agencies, with no agency decreased below the minimum funding requirement of$5,000. CAPITAL REQUESTS If there is an increase in the Capital estimate, the increase will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services, Children's Home Society, Ruth Dykeman and Parkview Group Homes, up to their requested amounts. If there is a decrease in the Capital estimate, then the decrease will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services, Children's Home Society and Parkview Group Homes. • 10 PROPOSED 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM Estimated 1999 Capital Funds: (Includes 1998 Easter Seals funding of$18,989) S495,668.00 Estimated 1999 Planning& Administration Funds 76,408.00 Estimated 1999 Public (Human) Service Funds 87,280.00 Total CDBG Funds: $659,356.00 Capital Applications Requested Recommended City of Kent Home Repair Program $258,155 S258,155 City of Kent Parks & Recreation: Turnkey Park, ADA 41,000 41,000 City of Kent Parks & Recreation: Kiwanis Tot Lot, ADA 11,000 11,000 Catholic Community Services: Rehab 60,000 30,000 Children's Home Society: New Construction 50,000 25,000 Habitat for Humanity of S King County 15,000 15,000 South King County Multi Service Center: Victorian Place II 10,000 10,000 South King County Multi Service Center: Morton Houses 5,000 5,000 Children's Therapy Center: Rehab 19,982 19,982 Ruth Dykeman Children's Center: New Construction 25,000 10,000 HomeSight: Revolving Loan Fund 75,000 50,000 Kent Youth & Family Services: ADA 83,000 j 0- Residence XH: New Construction 30,000 -0- . Parkview Group Homes: Acquisition 22,500 20,531 Total Capital $705,637 $495,668 Public (Human) Service Applications Requested Recommended Community Health Centers: Primary Medical S25,000 S23,635 Community Health Centers: Natural Medicine 40,367 10,732 i Elder Health Northwest: Connection Adult Day Care 6,150 6,150 YWCA: Domestic Violence Housing 35,400 35,400 Emergency Feeding Program 11,363 11,363 1 Valley Cities: Homeless Access 26,363 -0- Total Public (Human)Service S92,913 $87,280 Planning & Administration S76,408 $76,408 1999 Human Service Contingency Plan: If the City of Kent receives an increase in public service dollars, the increase will be divided equally between Community Health Centers,Primary Medical and Community Health Centers, Natural Medicine Clinic,to not exceed their requested amounts. If the City of Kent receives a decrease in public service dollars, the decrease will be split proportionately between all agencies, with no agency decreased below the minimum funding requirement of $5,000. 01999 Capital Contingency Plan: If there is an increase in the Capital estimate, the increase will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services, Children's Home Society,Ruth Dykeman and Parkview Group Homes, up to their requested amounts. If there is a decrease in the Capital estimate,then the decrease will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services, Children's Home Society and Parkview Group Homes. � S wvv CITY OF 1,20 Jim White, Mayor RFC®7�� Planning Department (253)859-3390/FAX(253)850-2544 James P.Harris,Planning Director August 17, 1998 TO: Tim Clark, Chair and Members of the City Council Planning & Public Works Committee FROM: Fred N. Satterstrom, Planning Manager RE: Neighborhood Action Plan The Kent GMA Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Kent City Council in April 1995. The Plan was the culmination of a two-year process, which was characterized by extensive citizen involvement, an interdisciplinary approach by City departments, and regional coordination with King County and neighboring jurisdictions. Following adoption by the Kent City Council, the Plan was forwarded to and approved by the State Department of Trade and Economic Development(DOTED). iThe Kent Comprehensive Plan has nine (9) elements, including the required land use, transportation, and public facilities elements. While many policies in these elements, as well as in the Urban Design, Housing, and Parks elements address the topic of neighborhoods, there is no separate and distinct"Neighborhood" element or section in the Plan. Recent discussions between Planning Department staff and Committee members suggest that the Council would like to give special emphasis to neighborhoods from a planning perspective. In the 1998 City Council retreat, "strong and healthy neighborhoods" were identified as a Top Priority for future planning (Kent 2003 Goal). In addition to this goal, the Council's top priority for 1998 is a neighborhood traffic control action plan. Certain objectives were also identified which serve to clarify this goal such as safe living environment, access to services and goods, neighborhood identity, quality housing, and varied choice of neighborhoods. It was felt by some committee members that the existing Plan document did not go far enough in clarifying the intent of the City Council insofar as Kent's neighborhoods are concerned. Various options of modifying the Comprehensive Plan were discussed, but it seemed that before any of these options were pursued, a full City Council workshop should be held where all councilmembers could discuss their intent and expectations about neighborhood planning. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning & Public Works Committee recommend to the full City • Council that a workshop be held to discuss its intentions and expectations for neighborhood planning. FS:pm1Augustl1.doc cc: James P. Harris, Planning Director 220 4th AVENUE SOUTH / KEN'I'.WASHINGI'ON 98032-5895 1 TELEPHONE (253)859-3300 CITY OF ZYS�ISV LS • Jim White, Mayor Planning Department (253)859-3390/FAX(253)850-2544 James P.Harris,Planning Director PLANNING DEPARTMENT (206) 859-3390 AUGUST 17, 1998 TO: TIM CLARK, CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS/PLANNING COMMITTEE FROM: CAROLYN SUNDVALL, HUMAN SERVICES PLANNER SUBJECT: 1999 PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM Attached is the proposed 1999 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program for the City of Kent. The total proposed program is estimated at $659,356. This includes $18,989 of recaptured dollars from the 1998 Easter Seal Program, which needs to be canceled due to Easter Seals being unable to complete the project. The 1999 Program is a 25.8 percent($135,390) increase from our 1998 CDBG funding level of$523,966. The increase is a . result of revised 1999 estimates in addition to recaptured funds and program income. A description of each program requesting Kent's CDBG funds and the rationale for the recommended funding is attached for your review. The Human Services Commission reviewed the CDBG human (public) service applications. The attached proposal includes the Commission's funding recommendations for those human services programs. As in past years, major portions of the CDBG funds are recommended to support the City's Home Repair Program. This program continues to serve many low-income,disabled and senior homeowners in Kent by providing needed repairs. The program also guarantees that some of Kent's low and moderate income housing stock is maintained and preserved. Keep in mind that Kent's CDBG entitlement figure of$659,356 for 1999 is an estimate. The amount of money we receive could change depending upon the final federal appropriations bill Congress passes in the fall. Therefore,the recommended funding includes a contingency plan to address any potential entitlement changes that may occur when Congress adopts the 1999 budget. Kent's adopted 1999 CDBG Program must include such a contingency plan and be forwarded to King County by September 30, 1998. Recommended Actions: 1. Cancel the 1998 Easter Seal Program and reallocate the $18,989 to the total 1999 pass-though allocation. 2. Approve the proposed 1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, including its contingency plan. 3. Schedule a Public Hearing for September 1, 1998, for the full City Council to consider adoption • of the proposed CDBG 1999 Program. CS:pm199PGRM.D0C cc: James P. Harris, Planning Director Lin Houston, Human Services Manager Attachments 220 4th AVENUE SOUTH / KLNT,WASH INGTON 98032-5895/TELRVHONE (253)859-3300 PROPOSED 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM Estimated 1999 Capital Funds: (Includes 1998 Easter Seals funding of$18,989) $495,668.00 • Estimated 1999 Planning&Administration Funds 76,408.00 Estimated 1999 Public (Human) Service Funds 87,280.00 Total CDBG Funds: $659,356.00 Capital Applications Requested Recommended City of Kent Home Repair Program $258,155 $258,155 City of Kent Parks & Recreation: Turnkey Park, ADA 41,000 41,000 City of Kent Parks &Recreation: Kiwanis Tot Lot, ADA 11,000 1 11,000 Catholic Community Services: Rehab 60,000 30,000 Children's Home Society: New Construction 50,000 25,000 Habitat for Humanity of S King County 15,000 15,000 South King County Multi Service Center: Victorian Place II 10,000 10,000 South King County Multi Service Center: Morton Houses 5,000 5,000 Children's Therapy Center: Rehab 19,982 19,982 Ruth Dykeman Children's Center: New Construction 25,000 10,000 HomeSight: Revolving Loan Fund 75,000 50,000 Kent Youth&Family Services: ADA 83,000 -0- Residence XII: New Construction 30,000 -0- • Parkview Group Homes: Acquisition 22,500 20,531 Total Capital $705,637 $4959668 Public (Human) Service Applications Requested Recommended Community Health Centers: Primary Medical $25,0001 $23,635 Community Health Centers: Natural Medicine 40,367 10,732 Elder Health Northwest: Connection Adult Day Care 6,150 6,150 YWCA: Domestic Violence Housing 35,400 35,400 Emergency Feeding Program 11,363 11,363 Valley Cities: Homeless Access 26,363 -0- Total Public (Human)Service $92,913 $879280 Planning & Administration $76,408 $76,408 1999 Human Service Contingency Plan: If the City of Kent receives an increase in public service dollars,the increase will be divided equally between Community Health Centers,Primary Medical and Community Health Centers, Natural Medicine Clinic,to not exceed their requested amounts. If the City of Kent receives a decrease in public service dollars, the decrease will be split proportionately between all agencies,with no agency decreased below the minimum funding requirement of $5,000. •1999 Capital Contingency Plan: If there is an increase in the Capital estimate, the increase will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services,Children's Home Society,Ruth Dykeman and Parkview Group Homes,up to their requested amounts. If there is a decrease in the Capital estimate,then the decrease will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services,Children's Home Society and Parkview Group Homes. PROPOSED CITY OF KENT 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM • STAFF ANALYSIS CAPITAL PROJECTS 1. CITY OF KENT HOME REPAIR PROGRAM Amount Requested: $258,155 Program Summary: The City's Home Repair Program provides major rehabilitation minor repairs, and house painting services to income eligible owner-occupied housing located within the City of Kent. The proposed 1999 program includes a summer painting program and two temporary painter positions. The CDBG funds will pay the salaries of our home repair staff(who do the actual minor repairs and administration of the program), a temporary summer painting crew, supplies for minor repairs, vehicle rental, contractor fees for major repairs, and miscellaneous administrative fees. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $258,144 Rationale: The City should continue its commitment to the Home Repair Program, which has operated in the City since 1975 when the Federal CDBG program began. The program serves 100% low and • moderate income Kent residents. Many of the clients are seniors or disabled persons; the program helps these people remain in their homes and helps to maintain and preserve Kent's housing stock. 2. CITY OF KENT'S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Turnkey Park Handicapped Accessibility Rehabilitation, Phase II Amount Requested: $41,000 Project Summary: The proposed funding would be used to replace existing decayed play equipment with a new safe handicapped accessible play structure. The new play structure will specifically have a handicap transfer platform attachment that will provide access to the structure. The surface material will be fibar instead of the existing pea gravel to allow for handicapped accessibility. The park is adjacent to a low income housing complex, thereby offering free, unorganized recreational opportunities to low and moderate income people. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $41,000 Rationale: This project will provide accessibility for the non-ambulatory population. The project will • enhance recreational opportunities in a low and moderate income neighborhood. Turnkey Park is adjacent to Valli Kee Housing, an East Hill low income housing complex. This funding provides for play area improvements badly needed at the site. In addition, the park would be accessible to physically challenged children, allowing them to enjoy playground activities. 1 3. CITY OF KENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • Kiwanis Tot Lot# 1 Amount Requested: $11,000 Program Summary: This existing park will be rehabilitated to provide a handicap accessible entrance and basketball court. The muddy gate area would be improved with a concrete walkway from the street to the sidewalk. A new pad would be installed to make the basketball court handicapped accessible. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $119000 Rationale: It is important that the Parks in Kent meet ADA requirements. Funding this project will provide handicapped access to the entrance and basketball court. The park is located in a predominately low- income neighborhood. 4. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Facility Renovation Amount Requested: $60,000 Program Summary: The proposed funding would renovate the current lobby space into a large lobby area equipped with a play area for children and a waiting area. Three new offices will also be added. One office will be used for storage of client files and the other two offices will be for family and children's support services. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $30,000 This project may receive an increase or decrease in funds. Refer to the Capital Contingency Plan for details. Rationale The agency serves Kent residents by providing emergency assistance, shelter, and counseling programs. The current lobby and children's area is cramped with space for only 12 clients. Renovation to increase the size of the current lobby and adding a children's waiting area will accommodate the increased population that the agency is experiencing and provide a safe place for children to play while their parents are seeking assistance. 5. CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY Amount Requested: $50,000 Program Summary: • The proposed funds would partially fund the construction of the Kent Child Development Center Project, which will be built adjacent to their current building. The Center will provide an expanded child care program, child development activities, children's therapy program and a play therapy room. 2 • Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: • This project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $25,000 This project may receive an increase or decrease in funds. Refer to the Capital Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: Children's Home Society will build a new complex for children's services that will expand the childcare and Head Start programs. City of Kent residents represent the largest group of program participants and currently there is a waiting list of 60 children just for the child care program. The agency is seeking funds from King County, the State and private foundations. Funding the Child Development Center will enable the agency to expand services to low income at-risk families. 6. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY of SOUTH KING COUNTY Kent Habitat House Amount Requested: $15,000 Program Summary: Habitat for Humanity of South King County proposes to partner with Kent Rotary to address the need for low-income first time homeowner assistance in the Kent area. Kent CDBG funding will be used to partially pay for the purchase of a building lot. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. • Staff Funding Recommendation: $15,000 Rationale: Homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive. Income growth has not kept pace with cost of housing. A collaborative partnership between the City of Kent, Habitat for Humanity and the Kent Rotary can address the affordability problem by providing decent shelter that is within the means of low-income households. Habitat for Humanity screens clients for their commitment to provide sweat equity, attend Habitat sponsored seminars and courses, and have the ability to make regular house payments. 7. SOUTH KING COUNTY MULTI SERVICE CENTER Victorian Place II Amount Requested: $10,000 Program Summary: The South King County Multi-Service Center proposes to acquire and do minor rehab to a 20 unit multi-family apartment complex in DesMoines that will provide permanent rental housing for low- income families with incomes of 35%to 50%of median income. Tenants will pay approximately 30 %of their income for rent. Each unit contains three bedrooms and can accommodate larger families. Proposed funding is for the rehab of approximately two units. . Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $10,000 3 Rationale: Rent levels throughout South King County are rapidly increasing making housing unaffordable for . many families. Many complexes that were once considered affordable are being utilized for market rate rents. Larger families are especially difficult to place in housing, which puts them in jeopardy of becoming homeless. This project is a collaborative effort between King County and several suburban cities. Funding of this project would add and retain 20 units of affordable housing for low income residents of Kent and other South County cities. 8. SOUTH KING COUNTY MULTI SERVICE CENTER Morton Street Housing Amount Requested: $5,000 Program Summary: Morton Street Housing consists of two houses utilized as transitional housing for low-income single adults and families for up to 24 months. The proposed request would provide funding to repair and replace old plumbing installed at the time the houses were built. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $5,000 Rationale: There is a limited amount of transitional housing available and maintaining the homes that we • have is critical to help stabilize families coming out of emergency shelters. Transitional housing is longer-term housing that allows families to resolve or manage issues related to their becoming homeless. Clients must pay 30% of their income towards rent. Last year the agency provided 262 Kent residents with Emergency and Transitional shelter. 9. CHILDREN'S THERAPY CENTER Waiting Room Expansion Amount Requested: $19,982 Program Summary: Children's Therapy Center provides high quality evaluations and ongoing physical, speech and occupational therapies for infants and young children with physical disabilities. Their current waiting area can accommodate only five individuals. The proposed funding would double the size of the existing waiting area, add two small therapy areas, and provide families with a small desk area to complete paperwork. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $19,982 • Rationale: The increased demand for client services has made the existing waiting area very cramped and overcrowded, making it extremely difficult for clients in wheelchairs. Expanding this area will result in a more comfortable atmosphere so that clients and their families get the most benefit from their therapy sessions. 4 10. RUTH DYKEMAN'S CHILDREN'S CENTER . Children's Residential Treatment Program Amount Requested: $25,000 Program Summary: Ruth Dykeman Children's Center proposes to construct a 10 bed residential facility in Burien for physically and emotionally abused children. The new building will replace an existing facility that is expensive to repair and maintain, and is not designed to house children needing 24-hour supervision Kent funds would pay for a portion of the overall construction costs. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $10,000 This project may receive an increase in funds. Refer to the Capital Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: Ruth Dykeman Children's Center is a well-established regional agency that has been providing residential treatment programs to youth for the past 75 years. In 1996-97, 80 clients residing in Kent received services in RDCC's residential program and/or home based programs. Funding is collaborative effort between King County and other CDBG pass-through cities. Over 75% of the construction funds are being raised from private sources. 011. HOMESITE Revolving Loan Fund Amount Requested: $75,000 Program Summary: Funds will be used as part of a multi jurisdiction revolving loan fund for low and moderate income residents of South King County. Funding will provide loans for 10 Kent residents on a loan amount of$5,000 and, depending on need, client could also receive matching dollars from King County. Potential clients will also receive education and pre-purchase counseling, along with down payment assistance. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $50,000 Rationale: The gap between the rising cost of purchasing a home and actual home purchase affordability is widening, making home ownership nearly impossible for working families with incomes at or below 80% of the King County Area Median ($50,000 for a family of four or$47,200 for a family of two). HomeSight proposes to work with City staff and a local advisory committee to obtain • input on outreach and marketing to connect eligible buyers with realtors and mortgage lenders in the Kent area. 5 12. KENT YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES . Amount Requested: $83,000 Program Summary: Kent Youth and Family Services is requesting funds to install an elevator in their building on 2i'Ave. S. Most of their programs are on the second floor which is a barrier to providing services for those clients that are handicapped or who have infants and young children. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $-0- Rationale: There is not enough funding available to fund this project for the 1999 funding cycle. Agency has indicated that they will address this project in next year's funding round. 13. RESIDENCE XII Amount Requested: $30,000 Program Summary: Residence XII, is a women-only treatment facility for women who are chemically dependent. The agency is currently renting space in Bothell. The proposed project is to build a new 24 bed, treatment facility in Kirkland. The agency serves Kent clients at their Bothell site and also at their outpatient treatment facility in Kent. Kent funds would pay for a portion of the overall construction costs. • Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $ -0- Rationale: There is not enough funding available to fund this project 14. PARKVIEW GROUP HOMES Amount Requested: $22,500 Program Summary: Parkview proposed to acquire a three-bedroom house in the City of Kent for very low-income individuals with developmental disabilities. The tenants for this project will come from two sources: 1) older adults whose elderly parents can no longer take care of them at home,and 2) people who are leaving the state institution at Fircrest. There will be 24 onsite support services. Agency has also requested funding from King County and other CDBG pass-through cities. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. • Staff Funding Recommendation: $20,531 This project may receive an increase or decrease in funds. Refer to the Capital Contingency Plan for details. 6 Rationale: Availability of housing for very low-income individuals with special needs is becoming critical. People with developmental disabilities need supportive services to live independently. It is hard to . place individuals who are coming out of State institutions or from a family home, where services were provided. Funding this program would provide a safe, supportive living environment for three individuals. 11 PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION 15. CITY OF KENT PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (for the CDBG program) Amount Set Aside: $76,408 Program Summary: The planning and administration of the CDBG program involves a number of tasks such as contact development and monitoring, regional cooperation, and fulfilling the various federal reporting requirements. These dollars will continue to fund an existing, permanent full-time planner position and a temporary intern position. Funds will also be used for general program administration costs that support Kent's CDBG program. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Staff Funding Recommendation: $76,408 Rationale: The Council has already taken action at their April 7, 1998 meeting to accept the maximum set aside for Planning and Administration CDBG dollars. The current estimate is 576,408. We need this amount to be set aside for planning and administration, because Kent's general fund does not fully cover the staff time needed to administer and plan for the CDBG program. PUBLIC (HUMAN) SERVICES 16. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF KING COUNTY—Primary Medical Amount Requested: $25,000 Program Summary: Funds will be used to help support the compensation of one physician, who will provide primary medical care to low and moderate income people at the Kent Clinic. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The project meets all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $23,635 • If the City of Kent receives an increase or decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. 7 Rationale: Health care is a critical need in Kent. The Kent Clinic is the major point of access to medical services • for Kent's low-income population. Access to basic medical services is limited for low and moderate- income residents because of lack of insurance and the lack of medical providers who accept Medicaid or Medicare clients. This project addresses that need. 17. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF KING COUNTY— Natural Medicine Amount Requested: $40,367 Program Summary: Project directly addresses the health care needs of low income and uninsured Kent residents by providing integrated conventional family practice services and natural medicine services. Funds would pay a portion of the salary of a Naturopath and some lab fees. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The project meets all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: 10,732 If the City of Kent receives an increase or decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: The City of Kent has a large low-income population, which lacks adequate access to basic health services. Many low-income patients of the Kent Community Health Clinic are recent immigrants who • are more accustomed to receiving natural medicine health care services. Many insurers do not cover natural medicine services, making them unaffordable to most low income and moderate-income patients. 18. ELDERHEALTH NORTHWEST - CONNECTIONS ADULT DAY CARE Amount Requested: $6,150 Program Summary: Funds will be used to help offset the costs of adult day health services for Kent residents who are frail, elderly or disabled who still live at home. Clients receive medical assessment, on-going health monitoring,meals, social and therapeutic activities. Caregivers and families are offered support, education and counseling. Funds will pay a portion of a nurse's salary. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project meets with all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $6,150 If the City of Kent receives a decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: This program addresses the growing need for adult day health services for low-income residents. Program assists them in being able to remain in their homes. • 8 19. KENT EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM Amount Requested: $11,363 Program Summary: The Emergency Feeding Program provides emergency boxed meals for distribution at a number of sites in Kent. This program differs from a food bank in that it provides nutritionally balanced meals for three days. Special meals are available for specific health concerns such as high blood pressure, low sodium diets, low sugar, and liquid diets. They also provide infant meal packs and food for the homeless that doesn't need cooking. Funds will be used to fund staff positions and purchase food for clients. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $11,363 If the City of Kent receives a decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: The agency provides nutritionally balanced and special diet meals to individuals and families in crisis. The City of Kent began funding this agency five years ago. The agency has demonstrated to the City that it is providing a vital service in a competent and efficient manner. 20. YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Amount Requested: $35,400 • Program Summary: This program provides emergency and transitional shelter along with support services for victims of Domestic Violence and their children. In 1999, the YWCA will continue to provide Kent victims of Domestic Violence with shelter. Funds will be used to partially support the salary of the direct service staff, rent and utilities. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $35,400 If the City of Kent receives a decrease from the current estimate, then funding for this program may change. Refer to the Human Service Contingency Plan for details. Rationale: The YWCA's program is the only transitional housing for domestic violence victims in South King County and is a vital service for Kent residents. This is one major component in the continuum of housing services needed to help victims move out of the cycle of violence. • 9 21. VALLEY CITIES COUNSELING- Homeless Access Amount Requested: $15,000 Program Summary: Program would provide comprehensive mental health services at the Midway (Nike) Residential Shelter. Services would include family and educational support and mental health services. Clients learn and apply new skills that aid family support and preservations. Funds would be used to pay a portion of a Child and Family Therapist's salary. Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities: The project meets all local and consortium policies. Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $ -0- Rationale: Not enough funds available. 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTINGENCY PLAN PUBLIC (HUMAN) SERVICES If the City of Kent receives an increase in public service dollars, the increase will be divided equally between Community Health Centers, Primary Medical and Community Health Centers, Natural Medicine Clinic, to not exceed their requested amounts. •If the City of Kent receives a decrease in public service dollars, the decrease will be split proportionately between all agencies, with no agency decreased below the minimum funding requirement of$5,000. CAPITAL REQUESTS If there is an increase in the Capital estimate, the increase will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services, Children's Home Society, Ruth Dykeman and Parkview Group Homes, up to their requested amounts. If there is a decrease in the Capital estimate, then the decrease will be split evenly between Catholic Community Services, Children's Home Society and Parkview Group Homes. • 10