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Parks & Human Services Committee Meeting - Agenda
Councilmembers: Brenda Fincher, Chair - Dennis Higgins - Tina Budell
Julie Parascondola, CPRP, Director
February 16, 2017 - 5:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
1. Call to Order - Chair Fincher 01 -
2. Roll Call - Chair Fincher 01 -
3. Changes to the Agenda - Chair Fincher 01 -
4. Minutes, dated January 19, 2017 -
Approve
YES Chair Fincher 01 01
5. 2017 Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan - Recommend
YES Dinah Wilson 10 23
6. 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance
Evaluation Report - Recommend
YES Dinah Wilson 10 73
7. First Amendment to the 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan for Housing and
Community Development - Recommend
YES Dinah Wilson 15 95
8. 2016 Fourth Quarter Contributions
Report - Informational
NO Julie Parascondola 05 107
9. Director's Report - Informational NO Julie Parascondola 10 111
CITY OF KENT
PARKS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Summary Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 16, 2017
5:00 p.m.
Kent City Hall
Council Chambers East
Kent, Washington
PRESENT: Committee Chair, Brenda Fincher, Councilmembers Tina Budell and Dana
Ralph
ABSENT: Dennis Higgins
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m., with Committee Chair Fincher presiding.
2. Roll Call
All Councilmembers were present.
3. Changes to the Agenda
Chair Fincher indicated there were no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of Minutes, dated November 17, 2016
Councilmember Ralph moved to approve the Minutes dated November 17, 2016 and
Councilmember Budell seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0.
5. 2016 Fourth Quarter Fee-in-lieu Funds– Recommend
Parks Director Julie Parascondola informed the committee that, between October and
December 2016, the city received a total of $68,887.50 from developers who
voluntarily paid fee-in-lieu funds instead of dedicating parkland to mitigate the
development of single-family homes. The funds were deposited in a reserve account
for capital improvements at Clark Lake Park, Chestnut Ridge and Morrill Meadows Park.
Councilmember Budell moved to recommend council accept $68,887.50 of fee-in-lieu
funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget and authorize the
future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Clark Lake Park,
Chestnut Ridge Park and Morrill Meadows Park. Councilmember Ralph seconded.
The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0.
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6. Youth Initiative Update – Information Only (see attached presentation
document for details)
Parks Director Julie Parascondola and Human Services Planner Lori Guilfoyle led the
presentation explaining that this has been a team effort and a collaboration between
Recreation Superintendent Lori Hogan, Youth/Teen Manager Julie Stangle, Police
Education Specialist Stacy Judd and Human Services Manager Merina Hanson
Parks Director Parascondola reported that city council proved their investment in the
youth community by hiring a new youth position in the 2017-2018 budget. The
position will be managed by the Human Services division, working with internal and
external players. Existing programs will continue and the new position will identify
current services, looking for gaps and overlaps, while working on leveraging other
programs to provide superior service. Responsibilities of this position will not include
supervision of any staff. The initiative will specifically focus on middle school age youth
and older because it's a challenging time for youth in that age bracket. The plan is
currently in the development stage and may be refined as the initiative progresses.
L. Guilfoyle clarified for Councilmember Ralph that the focus is on the age group prior
to middle school, as well as middle school age youth.
Parks Director Parascondola shared statistics and information from King County and
the Kent School District (KSD) on numbers for the most referred criminal offenses,
referring agencies, race and ethnicity, mental health, and violence and personal safety.
One of the KSD charts showed that almost half of the kids are on the free or reduced
lunch program, English is not the primary language in 20% of the families in the area
and only 80% are graduating from high school.
For Councilmember Fincher, staff will research the statistics that may or may not
include home-schooled students.
L. Guilfoyle explained that “at risk” is a concept that reflects chance or probability and
not fact. Different populations are affected and they can be based on childhood and
family experiences, local crime and abuse. Risk can be channeled into new ways for
protective factors. This information can assist staff in finding ways to support this
group.
J. Parascondola explained Kent's 4-goal approach:
• Prevention: look at a range of programs with positive development for children,
youth and families, building on existing networks.
• Intervention: provide consistent social support that provides resiliency to
potential risks. Improve coordination between organizations, establish a shared
client management system.
• Enforcement Strategies: maintain data driven policing / facilitate appropriate
referrals through local law enforcement agencies.
• Re-connection: increase education, employment and career development
opportunities for re-entering youth.
L. Guilfoyle talked about similar programs and missions - national, state and regional
programs with a focus on youth. Since the first Youth Initiative meeting in 2016, over
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80 agencies were identified as organizations that offer some kind of youth program or
activity in Kent. Kent is active in the Road Map Project, a community center for
education results, as well as other programs and organizations that offer grants and
services for youth in the community.
Parks Director Parascondola clarified the next steps:
1. Hire Parks Program Coordinator.
2. Convene Kent Youth Providers / Complete the Kent Youth Provider Inventory.
3. Begin researching local and regional trends, programs and statistics.
4. Pending Best Start for Kids (King County) Grant Program Launch in June/July
2017 – explore opportunities for Kent.
5. Develop and establish a Kent Youth Advisory Board which is different from the
Kent Police Advisory Board.
6. Community Outreach Campaign – “what is my role as a member of the Kent
Community?” What are the community's priorities?”
7. Work plan development and strategy planning for the 2017-2018 Biennium.
Councilmember Ralph voiced her concerns with overlapping recreation and police youth
services, wanting to know how the initiative and the position will be coordinated.
Parks Director Parascondola explained that the initiative and the coordinator will focus
on local providers, gaps and overlapping in current services. They will review the
community's priorities and define Kent's role. This will be done internally with Human
Services, Recreation and Police, and externally with outside youth-related agencies. It
hasn't been determined if the position will work on program plans, or if they will
provide the connection to expand or refer to existing programs. The position is not the
same as a recreation coordinator and is not intended to supervise staff. It will be the
center for communication, information and resources for youth services in Kent. After
community mapping is done and the internal framework is complete, details of the
position’s responsibilities will be more evident.
L. Guilfoyle assured Councilmember Ralph that data from the KSD Health Chart will be
used and updates on data and indicators will be in place. Guilfoyle clarified that youth
can be identified as "off track" by current programmers. This position will handle the
higher level work and not the day-to-day.
It was determined that staff will update the committee quarterly on progress, including
the delivery of performance measures.
7. Director's Report – Information Only
On January 21 and 22, Kent Commons is hosting the Boeing Coin Show and the USA
Dance Quest for the Best Competition on January 28.
You, Me We is a free, family, fun event at ShoWare scheduled for Friday, January 27
from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The Peking Acrobats will be at Kentwood Performing Arts Center, also on January 27.
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A Green Kent work party is scheduled for January 28 at Clark Lake Park.
The new floating dock at Lake Meridian Park will be open and ready for use the second
weekend in June 2017.
The glazing project at the Centennial Building parking garage will start in
approximately three weeks.
The Senior Center has regularly scheduled ballroom dances. Check the city website for
dates and times.
City Council Workshop Presentations:
• February 21: Parks and Recreation Department 2017 Work Plan - including 2016
Accomplishments and 2017 Challenges.
• March 21: YMCA Update and City Hall Campus Efficiency Study Update.
8. Adjournment
Committee Chair Fincher declared the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Teri Petrole
Teri Petrole
Parks and Human Services Committee Secretary
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
YOUTH INITIATIVE UPDATE
JANUARY 2016
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BACKGROUND / HISTORY
•Decrease in high school graduation rates / college enrollments.
•Increases in crime and gang affiliations and involvement.
•Competing ‘youth initiatives’ across the state, region and nation.
•New position approved in the 2017-2018 adopted budget.
•Current City departments/divisions/career staff working directly with youth
programming and outreach:
•Kent Police Department (1)
•Parks, Recreation and Community Services (8)
•Human Services (1-new position housed initially)
•All Departments work with youth via seasonal employment/internships
•All existing programs will continue, this new position is designed to identify gaps
and overlaps and leverage other programs to provide superior service.
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DEFINITIONS
•Although youth can be defined as all ages under 18, this initiative specifically defines
“Youth” as ages 10-24 years of age. Work will focus on middle school and up.
•Youth development is an intentional, pro-social approach that:
•engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups and
families in a manner that is productive and constructive;
•recognizes, utilizes and enhances youths’ strengths; and
•promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities,
fostering positive relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their
leadership strengths.
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YOUTH STATISTICS AND INFO
SOURCE: 2014-2015 JUVENILE JUSTICE REFERRALS. MARCH 2016. KING COUNTY OFFICE OF
PERFORMANCE, WA.
SOURCE: KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RACE/ETHNICITY DEMOGRAPHICS. 2016.
21.74%
0.40%
17.90%
12.06%
2.54%
35.71%
9.64%
Hispanic/ Latino of any race
AI/AN
Asain
Black/African American
Native /Hawaiian/other
Pacific Islander
White
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YOUTH STATISTICS AND INFO
SOURCE: 2014-2015 JUVENILE JUSTICE REFERRALS. MARCH 2016. KING COUNTY OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE, WA.
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YOUTH STATISTICS AND INFO
SOURCE: 2014-2015 JUVENILE JUSTICE REFERRALS. MARCH 2016. KING COUNTY OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE, WA.
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YOUTH STATISTICS AND INFO
SOURCE: PUBLIC HEALTH, SEATTLE AND KING COUNTY. KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH PROFILE. 2012.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT YOUTH SNAPSHOT
School District
Est
Students
% of students
on Free or
Reduced
Lunch
(2015-2016)
% of Students
with Limited
English Gender
Graduation
Rates
(2015) Diversity
KENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT
(includes a
portion of
Covington)
27,736 48.8% 19.3% 52.2% Male
47.8% Female 79.7%
35.7% | White
21.7% | Hispanic/Latino
17.9% | Asian
12.1% | Black/African American
9.6% | Two or More Races
2.5% | Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
.4% | American Indian / Alaskan
FEDERAL
WAY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
(serve a portion of
students)
22,930 59.3% 17.7%
51.4% Male
48.6% Female
77.8%
30.3% | White
27.8% | Hispanic/Latino
12.8% | Black/African American
12.3% | Two or More Races
11.4% | Asian
4.9% | Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
.6% | American Indian / Alaskan
SOURCE: WASHINGTON STATE. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEARS.
NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE. DOES NOT INCLUDE HOME/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, UN-ENROLLED YOUTH, ETC.
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“WHAT DOES “AT -RISK” MEAN?
Youth are deemed potentially “at-risk” youth, if:
•youth are culturally deprived, impoverished, underprivileged, disadvantaged,
disenfranchised
•youth are disconnected from school, work or families;
•youth is exposed to poverty
•youth is exposed to abuse (physical, sexual, mental, etc)
•youth is living in foster care, group homes, etc
•youth is exposed to bullying
•youth has one or many disabilities
•youth has one or many learning difficulties
•youth is exposed to and/or actively using Drugs and/or Alcohol
•youth has mental health issues
•youth is over exposed to sexuality or active sexually
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(4) Re-
connection
(3)
enforcement
(1)
prevention
(2)
intervention
KENT’S 4-GOAL APPROACH
Children, youth, and families access
high quality culturally responsive
programs and resources that promote
positive child, youth, and family
development.
Youth who lack consistent
social supports or are
presenting challenges
access effective resources
to help them develop
positive behaviors and
build resiliency to risks (for
gang involvement,
substance abuse, youth
violence and/or other
criminal activity).
Youth involved with the
system or youth considered
disconnected access
effective resources to
support their positive
development and ability to
fully participate in
community life.
Youth crime is
deterred and safe
environments foster
healthy youth and
families.
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Youth Sports
Clinics,
Leagues and
Camps
You Me We
Event
Kent Parks
Community
Center
Spotlight
Series,
Education
Outreach
Seasonal
Employment
SPLASH
Community
Education
Programs
Human
Services
Funded
Programs
Summer
Concert Series
Kent Kid’s Art
Day
Kent Police
Youth Board
Explorers
1.Build on existing neighborhood and
community networks and
strengthen the ability of
community and faith-based
organizations to deliver high-quality
programs and resources for youth.
(This may include after-school
programs, mentoring, tutoring,
college preparation, internship,
parenting skills, and similar
resources).
2.Strengthen and work through
existing neighborhood and
community networks to improve
local environments for high-risk
youth. (This may include
establishing safe places and
passages, addressing problem
properties, increasing social
efficacy, etc.).
PREVENTION strategies
Meridian
and Mill
Creek
Late
Nights
Middle
School
All-Stars
(6 Sites) KPD –
GREAT
(gang
resistance)
Camp
Walkapala /
Counselor in
Training
Camp
Waskowitz
Cops in
Schools
(Kent
Elementary) Game of
Life
Youth
Conf
STOP
Underage
Drinking
(middle
schools)
Kent
Meridian
Police
Science
Class
HERO
(various
sites)
Summer
Playground
Programs
(5 Sites)
After
School
All-Stars
(3 Sites)
After
School
Energy
(9 Sites)
Fishing
Experie.
National
Night
Out
Host
Fun Runs
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Youth Linc – with
both CCYJ/KPD
PD – Alcohol
Prevention at
Meridian and
Meeker
PD – GREAT
(gang resistance)
Kent SD
Cops in Schools –
Kent Elementary
Human Service
funded
programs
STOP Underage
Drinking (middle
schools)
Totem Middle
School C-21
1.Ensure youth have healthy
activities to engage in and promote
access to programs that emphasize
awareness and education in
personal safety and positive
interpersonal relationships.
2.Expand case management and
multi-agency intervention teams to
support youth at highest risk for
problem behavior.
3.Increase and improve coordination
among agencies serving youth, the
Kent School District, and the City of
Kent by establishing a shared
electronic client management
system and creating incentives for
agencies and providers to
participate.
INTERVENTION strategies
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1.Maintain data-driven policing.
2.Equip all branches of local law
enforcement (police, prosecutors,
public defenders, juvenile court,
and judges) to facilitate appropriate
referrals to prevention and
intervention programs.
ENFORCEMENT strategies
School
Resource
Officers
Intelligence
Led Policing
Neighborhood
Response
Team Officers
Partnership
with Kent
Youth and
Family
Alive and Free
Gang Prevent.
Partnerships
Totem Middle
School C-21
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1.Increase education, employment,
and career development
opportunities for re-entering youth.
2.Enhance capacity and services for
academic focused programs serving
re-entering youth. (IGRAD)
3.Provide intensive case
management to help youth
successfully return to the
community.
4.Identify and expand community or
neighborhood-based networks of
programs and providers (e.g.
academic enrichment, job
readiness, recreation, mental
health counseling,
coaching/mentoring) trained to
serve re-entering youth.
RE-CONNECTION strategies
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SIMILAR PROGRAMS / MISSIONS
NATIONAL
•Pathways for Youth: Strategic Plan for Federal Collaboration. Interagency Working Group on
Youth Programs, August 2016
•National Forum on Youth Violence Strategic Plan. National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention.
2011-2015
•My Brother’s Keeper Initiative. White House. 2016
•Cities United. National League of Cities.
•National Youth Leadership Initiative. Various Programs. CADCA
STATEWIDE
•Youth Works Initiative. State of Washington.
•Schools Out Washington.
REGIONAL
•Best Starts for Kids. King County. September 2016.
•Road Map Project. Community Center for Education Results.
•Var ious Programs. Juvenile Justice Equity Steering Committee. King County, Various Partners.
•Race and Social Justice Assessment and Action Plan. King County. Final Plan Pending.
•Youth Development Executives of King County.
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SIMILAR PROGRAMS / MISSIONS CONT.
LOCAL / WITHIN KENT BOUNDARIES
Are their gaps?
What are the
community
priorities?
What is the City
of Kent’s role?
Focus on Local
Providers
Over 80+
providers in Kent
work with
“youth” in some
way.
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NEXT STEPS
1.Hire Parks Program Coordinator – Youth Initiatives (Feb 2017)
2.Convene Kent Youth Providers (confirm inventory of services, confirm
community intent, etc.) / Complete the Kent Youth Provider Inventory
3.Begin researching local and regional trends, programs and statistics.
4.Pending Best Start for Kids (King County) Grant Program Launch in June/July
2017 – explore opportunities for Kent
5.Develop and establish a Kent Youth Advisory Board.
6.Community Outreach Campaign – “what is my role as a member of the Kent
Community?”
7.Work plan development and strategy planning for the 2017-2018 Biennium.
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QUESTIONS?
Julie Parascondola, CPRP Director
Administration | Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Phone 253-856-5007 | Fax 253-856-6050
jparascondola@KentWA.gov
Lori Guilfoyle, Human Services Coordinator
Housing & Human Services | Parks, Recreation & Community Services
220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Phone 253-856-5061 | Fax 253-856-6070
lguilfoyle@KentWA.gov
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KENT
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Julie Parascondola, CPRP, Director
Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
WASHtNGToN
TO Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
February L6, 30L7
Dinah Wilson, CDBG Coordinator
DATE:
FROM:
SUBJECT= 2OL7 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan -
Recommend
SUMMARY: The City of Kent receives Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) as an Entitlement City, To receive this funding, the City is required to
submit a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community
Development. The City's Consolidated Plan is in effect from 20L5-2OL9.
Prior to the beginning of each year of the Consolidated Plan, the City must
inform HUD and the community of the specific actions that the City will
execute to implement the objectives and strategies of the Consolidated Plan;
this is outlined in the 2OL7 Action Plan. The Action Plan also includes the
allocation of estimated resources that will be used to carry out the objectives
and strategies, and a description of each program that will receive funds.
The city recommended that a major portion of GDBG funds be used to
support the city's Home Repair Program. This program serves many low-
income, disabled and senior homeowners in Kent by providing needed
repairs. The program also ensures that a portion of Kent's low/moderate-
income housing stock is maintained and preserved.
Citizen Participation:. December 28, 2Ot6, the City held its first public hearing to receive
comments from Kent residents, low/moderate-income persons, non-
governmental organizations (AKA nonprofits), and other interested
parties regarding the development of the City's ZO|T CDBG Annual
Action Plan (public comments are attached)
MOTION: Move to recommend Council approve the proposed
Community Development Block Grant 2Ot7 Annual Action plan,
including funding allocations and contingency plans, and authorize
the M to execute the appropriate certifications and a greements.
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February 2, 2OL7, the City of Kent published a public notice on its
website and informed the community, organizations, and stakeholders
that the Draft 20L7 CDBG Annual Action Plan was available for review
and comment for a period of thirty (30) days
February L6,2Ot7, the Human Services Commission held a public
hearing for the purpose of taking comments on the 20L7 Annual Action
Plan
Human Services Commission Recommendations: The Human Services
Commission reviewed and approved recommendations for CDBG funding for
20L7.
EXHIBITS:. Draft of City of Kent 2Ot7 Annual Action Plan. Application for Federal Assistance. CDBG Certifications. 2Ot7 Action Plan Public Comments (1't public hearing-12/2/20L6)
BUDGET IMPACT: The estimate of $L,056,772.00 may increase or decrease
depending upon the final federal appropriations bill Congress passes,
Therefore, the recommended funding includes a contingency plan to address
any potential fund changes that may occur when Congress adopts the 2017
budget. The following budget accounts are impacted by the budget: 800117,
B0O2L7, B0O4t7 and B200xx.
a
a
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. lntroduction
The 2OL7 CDBG Annual Action Plan is a report which informs the community, stakeholders and the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) how the City of Kent (hereinafter referred to as
"the City") will invest its Community Development Block Grant funds in 2OI7. The overriding document
that guides the Annual Action Plan is the 2015-201-9 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community
Development; this is year three of the five-year reporting period. The Annual Action Plan also identifies
the objectives and strategies that will guide the City's investment. Objectives and strategies are fueled
by the City's overarching goal to build a healthy community.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The broad national objectives are as follows:
o Activities benefitinglow/moderate-income persons
o Activities which aid in preventing or eliminating slums or blight
¡ Activities meeting community development needs that have a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community and other financial resources do not exist to meet such needs
The 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan directs funds predominately toward meeing the national objective of
benefitting low/moderate-income persons.
Outcomes are as follows
o Accessibility to a suitable living environment
o Acessibility to decent and affordable housing
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
During the past year, the City realized significant gains on its investments and improved the lives of
many Kent residents. Outcomes for 2016 were:
AnnualAction Plan
2017
1.
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Accessibility to suitoble living environment
Accessibility to decent housing
o L02 households received home repair assistance
c L25 persons received transitional housing and case management
¡ 4 individuals received shelter
¡ 60 housing stability grants were provided
o 250 case management hours were provided
¡ 48 persons received emergency assistance and case management
o 43 persons received food and wellness education
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The. City convened two public hearings prior to the development of the Annual Action Plan. The first was
held on December 28th at the Kent Public Library, and the second was held on February L6th in the
Centennial Center. The community was notified of the availability of the plan draft and an opportunity
for comments prior to finalizing the Action Plan. Those notified included long-term Kent stakeholders,
limited English speaking persons, racial and ethnic minorities, and new members of the Kent
community. Persons with disabilities were encouraged to participate, and the public notice included a
description of how accommodations are provided for people with disabilities.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
¡ The public encouraged the City to support a one-stop service center or shared space for small,
Ethnic Community Based Organizations (ECBOs), as well as workshops to increase the capacity
of organizat¡ons to increase services to immigrants, refugees, and extremely low-income
populations
o The public asked the City to increase its support for youth services and parenting classes
¡ lncrease funding for services to treat babies who are exposed to drugs
¡ Fund workshops that teach organizations how to partner/collaborate
r Fund cultural orientation workshops-training that explains what new populations need to know
about their new home
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6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
N/A.
7. Summary
The Kent Human Services Commission discussed and evaluated comments received from the public. To
support small ECBOs, the Commission allocated 525,000 from the City's General Fund to small
organizations that assist racially, ethnically and economically disadvantaged populations. The Cities of
Federal Way and Tukwila collaborated with the City on the Parallel Application Process, and Seattle
Foundation matched City funds, which increased the total amount available to S100,000. The City will
fund the Parallel Application Process for a second year (201-8), assuming funds are available.
The Human Services Commission is considering other ways it can leverage funds and increase capacity
to respond to the funding priorities identified by the public.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
l. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Table 1- Responsible Agencies
Narrative
Consolidated Plan Public Contact lnformation
Merina Hanson, Housing & Human Services Manager, Program Administrator
City of Kent
22O 4lh Ave. S
Kent, WA 98032
Annual Action Plan
201-7
4
Department/Agency
City of Kent, Housing & Human Services
Name
KENT
Agency Role
Lead Agency
CDBG Administrator
HOPWA Administrator
HOME Administrator
HOPWA-C Administrator
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(253) 856-5070/m hanson@ kentwa.gov
Dinah R. Wilson, CDBG Coordinator, CDBG Program Manager
Same address & phone
drwilson @ kentwa.gov
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2017
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(ll
1. lntroduction
The City of Kent consulted with multiple entities; including Consortium partners (King County
Department of Community and Human Services, the Cities of Auburn, Federal Way, and Bellevue), the
King County Housing Authority, nonprofit agencíes delivering services in Kent and the subregion,
and Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
The City of Kent carries out homeless planning and coordination as a regional issue. Kent works with All
Home (formerly the Committee to End Homelessness in King County-CEHKC), cities, mainstream
systems, Safe Harbors, housing funders, community agencies, United Way, the private sector (including
businesses), and homeless individuals.
Provide a conc¡se summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
publ¡c and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agenc¡es (91.215(l)).
Kent Housing and Human Services Division meets regularly with other King County jurisdictions, public
housing authorities and State agencies to develop strategies and implement plans to improve the quality
of service and access for low-income residents in the city and throughout the region. Additionally, the
City participates in quarterly meetings with King County staff, including the Public Health Seattle/King
County, to review implementation and delivery of services funded through regional efforts. The City
participates in the Mental lllness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) oversight committee and works with
King County staff to ensure that treatment options are available to residents, The City will continue to
partic¡pate in All Home and related committees, funding review panels for Continuum of Care (CoC),
Emergency Shelter Grant, McKinney funding, and other housing funding application review teams.
Describe coord¡nat¡on with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youthland persons at r¡sk of homelessness.
Over the past eight (8) years, SKC stakeholders have met to deepen cross-jurisdictional coordination,
create a common understanding for housing and homelessness needs and strategies for SKC, and move
forward strategies in the SKC Response to Homelessness. Two separate groups currently meet - the SKC
Homeless Action Committee and the SKC Joint Planners. The work of both of these groups will be
supported by the South King Housing & Homelessness Partnership (SKHHP). SKHHP will regularly
convene, organize, and expand the network of stakeholders working to end homelessness and address
affordable housing needs in SKC, and also improve the alignment of county and state homeless and
affordable housing interventions and funding opportunities with South King County and Kent interests.
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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City consults with All Home, which in turn, consults with the State on behalf of the local jurisdiction
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
See previous response to Question #1
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Table 2 - Agencies,izations who
CATHOLIC COMM U NITY SERVICES
Housing
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Regiona I orga nization
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Agency provided Annual Action Plan draft and given opportunity to
comment. Comments were considered before the City submitted a
final plan to HUD.
MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
Housing
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Regional organization
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Agency provided Annual Action Plan draft and given opportunity to
comment. Comments were considered before the City submitted a
final plan to HUD.
Agency/G roup/Orga n ization
Age n cy/G ro up I Or ganizat io n Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizat¡on was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency/G roup/Orga n ization
Agency/G rou p/Orga n ization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Briefly desoibe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
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2
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Refugee Women's Al liance
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-Employment
Regional organization
lmmigrants & Refugees
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Services for LEP individuals, immigrants & refugees
Agency provided Annual Action Plan draft and given opportunity to
comment. Comments were considered before the City submitted a
final plan to HUD.
Open Doors for Multícultural Families
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Agency provided Annual Action Plan draft and given opportunity to
comment; executive director provided comments at Public Hearing.
Comments were considered before the City submitted a final plan to
HUD.
St. Stephen Housing Association
Housing
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Agency/G roup/Orga nization
Agency/G rou p/Orga n ization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizat¡on was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency/G roup/Orga nization
Agency/G rou p/Orga n ization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency/G rou p/Orga nization
Agency/G roup/Orga nization Type
3
4
5
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Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Agency provided Annual Action Plan draft and given opportunity to
comment. Comments were considered before the City submitted a
final plan to HUD.
YWCA
Housing
Services-Children
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with chíldren
Agency provided Annual Action Plan draft and given opportunity to
comment. Comments were considered before the City submitted a
final plan to HUD.
What sect¡on of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizat¡on was
consulted. What are the ant¡c¡pated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency/G rou p/Orga n ization
Agency/G roup/Orga nization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizat¡on was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
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ldentify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
All agency types were consulted. Agencies listed are agencies that were funded in 201,6-2017. A host of other agencies and entities were
consulted; e.g., King County Housing Authority, Mercy Housing NW, Kent Youth & Family Services, People of Color Against Aids Network
(POCAAN), United Way of King County, Kent Cultural Diversity lnitiative Group, Refugee Women's Alliance, World Relief Seattle, Lutheran
Counseling Services, Public Health of Seattle/King County, Seattle Foundation, Kent School District, Heart of African Services, Mother Africa,
Green River Community College, Valley Cities Counseling, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Habitat for Humanity Seattle, Washington
Rehabilitation Council, King County Bar Association, Communities in Schools Kent, etc.
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Other local/regional/statefederal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
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How do the of your Strategic Plan with the of each plan?
Overlaps with City's goal of accessibility to decent housing. McKinney Continuum of Care-Supportive
Housing Program: funds transitional housing and related supportive service for people moving from
homelessness to independent living, as well as permanent housing.
Overlaps with City's goal of accessibility to decent housing:10-Year Plan calls for prevention of
homelessness & creation of new permanent housing and supportive services for those who need
them to maintain housing
Overlaps with City's goal of accessibility to decent housing:1-0-Year Plan calls for prevention of
homelessness & creation of new permanent housing and supportive services for those who need
them to maintain housing
Lead Organization
King County
King County
King County
Housing Authority
Name of Plan
Continuum of
Care
AllHome
Move to Work
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
ln accordance with 24 CFR 91.105, the City convened two (2) public hearings before finalizing the 2017 Action Plan. Comments were solicited
from Kent residents, low/moderate-income persons, non-governmental organizations (AKA nonprofits), and other interested parties. The first
public hearing was held on December 28,20L6 at the Kent Public Library from 6-7 pm. This evening meeting broadened citizen participation and
several small, Ethnic Community Based Organizations came to share their recommendations along with two mainstream organizations. The
second public hearing will be held before the Human Services Commission on February 16th during the afternoon.
The development of the Annual Action Plan included a citizen participation process involving public notification of the availability of the plan
draft and an opportunity for comments prior to finalizing the Action Plan. Persons with disabilities were encouraged to participate, and the
public notice included a description of how accommodations are provided for people with disabilities.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
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uRr (rf
applicable)
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
N/A
Summary of
comments received
See response to
Question #5 in the
Executive Summary
(AP-05)-the
majority of the
comments were
about increasing
capacity for small,
ECBOs and
supporting services
for youth and
families
Summary of
response/attendance
Two organizations
attended the public
hearing
Target of Outreach
Minorities
Persons with
disabilities
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Limited English
Speaking
Mode of Outreach
Public Hearing
Sort Order
1
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URL (rf
applicable)
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
N/A
N/A
Summary of
comments received
None
None
Summary of
response/attendance
None
None
Target of Outreach
Minorities
Persons with
disabilities
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Minorities
Persons with
disabilities
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Mode of Outreach
lnternet Outreach
E-Mail
Sort Order
2
3
Table 4 - Citizen Participation Outreach
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Anticipated Resources
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 9t.42Û(bl, 9L.22O(c) (1, 2)
lntroduction
The City of Kent anticipates having the following funding sources available over the next five years:
o CDBG
. City of Kent General Fund Allocation for Human Services
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Narrative Description
CDBG funds leverage additional federal
and state funds; agencies are able to
combine funding sources in order to
provide a wider range of services to the
community
City of Kent General Funds dedicated by
ordinance for human services
Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
of ConPlan
s
2,1.13,544
1,909,940
Expected Amount Available Year 1
Total:
s
r,056,772
93r,260
Prior Year
Resources:
s
0
0
Program
lncome:
s
0
0
Annual
Allocation:
s
1",056,772
931,,260
Uses of Funds
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
lmprovements
Public Services
Public Services
Source
of Funds
public -
federal
public -
federal
Program
CDBG
General
Fund
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Table 5 - Expected Resources - Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
CDBG funds do not require a match. CDBG funding for public services and public facility projects is on a portion of the total funding required.
Other funding is secured for the project.
lf appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
N/A
Discussion
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annua| Goals and Objectives - 9t.42O,9l-.22Ûlcl(3)&(e)
Goals Summary lnformation
Table6-GoalsSummary
Goal Descriptions
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Goal Outcome lndicator
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate lncome Housing
Benefit: 40 Households Assisted
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 90 Household
Housing Unit
Other: 120 Other
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate I ncome Housing
Benefit: 214 Persons Assisted
Other:0 Other
Funding
CDBG:
s731,,902
CDBG:
S5,ooo
CDBG:
S108,516
CDBG:
$21.t,354
Needs Addressed
Affordable
Housing
Economic
Opportunities
Basic Needs
Services
Planning and
Administration
Geographic
Area
Category
Affordable Housing
Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Planning and
Administration
End
Year
2019
2019
2019
2019
Start
Year
2015
20L5
2015
2015
Goal Name
Affordable Housing to
homeless and those at
risk
lncrease Self-
Sufficiency
Basic Needs
Planning and
Administration
Sort
Order
1
2
3
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Affordable Housing to homeless and those at risk
I ncrease Self-Sufficiency
Basic Needs
Planning and Administration
GoalName
GoalDescription
GoalName
GoalDescription
GoalName
GoalDescription
GoalName
Goal Description
1
2
3
4
Table 7 - Goal Descriptions
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AP-35 Projects - 9L.42O, 9t.220(dl
lntroduction
The projects funded by the City in 201-7 address the priority needs of providing assistance to prevent and
respond to homelessness, maintain affordable and energy efficient housing, housing for the homeless,
services for individuals with special needs, and increasing self-sufficiency. Services include minor home
repair services, rent assistance to prevent eviction, case management for youth with intellectual
disabilities and their families, shelter and transitional housing, case management and emergency
assistance for refugees, and employment services for underserved residents.
#Project Name
t Kent Home Repair Program
2 Kent Home Repair Program-Energy Efficiency
3 Planning and Administration
4 Catholic Community Services-Katherine's House
5 Multi-Service Center-Housing Stability
6 Puget Sound Training Center
7 YWCA-Anita Vista Transitional Housing
8 Coalition for Refugees from Burma
9 Open Doors for Multicultural Families
L0 St. Stephen Housing Association
Table 8 - Project lnformation
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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City's distribution of funds aligns with the City's objectives of accessibility to decent housing, a
suitable living environment and economic opportunities.
CONTINGENCY PLANS
Public Services
ln the event of a funding increase, the amount will be averaged among projects
ln the event of a funding decrease, the amount of the decrease will be averaged among projects as long
as the allocation does not dip below 5L0,000.
Capital
ln the event of a funding increase, funds will be allocated to the City's Home Repair Program (HRP).
ln the event of a funding decrease, the HRP will be reduced
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Su mmary I nformation
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Kent Home Repair Program
Affordable Housing to homeless and those at risk
Affordable Housing
CDBG: 5586,902
Capital: Low/moderate-income homeowners in Kent receive minor
and major home repairs
L2/3L/17
90 low/moderate-income households
City of Kent
Minor home repairs
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that w¡ll benefit from
the proposed activ¡t¡es
Location Description
Planned Activities
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Planning and Administration
Planning and Administration
Planning and Administration
CDBG: 521,1,,354
City uses funds to administer the CDBG project carried out by the City, to monitor sub-
recipients, and to deliver strategies outlined in the 20L5-2019 Consolidated Plan
12/3L/17
N/A
Management of the CDBG Program and implementation of the goals and strategies of
the Annual Action Plan
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
2
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Catholic Community Services-Katherine's House
Affordable Housing to homeless and those at risk
Affordable Housing
cDBG:s13,000
Public Service: Sub-recipient provides shelter and case management services
to women residing in transitional shelter
12/31./17
1 individual will receive 79 bed-nights and case management
City Center
Transitional housing is provided for women in recovery
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
3
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Multi-Service Center-Housing Stability
Basic Needs
Basic Needs Services
cDBG:s65,000
Public Service: Funding used for housing stability grants to low-
income individuals
L2/3u17
100 low/moderate-income individuals
Alliance Center
Public Service: Funding used for housing stability grants to low-
income individuals
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that w¡ll benefit from the
proposed act¡vit¡es
Location Description
Planned Activities
4
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Coalition for Refugees from Burma
Basic Needs
Basic Needs Services
CDBG: S10,483
Public Service: Funds used to provide educational support to Kent School
District refugee youth and their parents
12/31./t7
92 refugee youth
Alliance Center
Educational support and case management services
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that w¡ll benefit
from the proposed act¡v¡ties
Location Description
Planned Act¡v¡t¡es
5
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YWCA-Anita Vista Transitional Housing
Affordable Housing to homeless and those at risk
Affordable Housing
cDBG: s19,000
Public Service: Project provides transitional housing to domestic
violence survivors
72131./17
14 low/moderate income domestic violence survivors and their
children
City of Kent
Transitional housing for victims of domestic violence and their
children
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Descr¡ption
Planned Activities
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Puget Sound Training Center
I ncrease self-sufficiency
Econom ic Opportunities
CDBG: 55,000
Public Service: Project provides employment services to underserved individuals
12/3r/17
120 individuals are estimated to benefit
Downtown Kent
Project increase socialization, nutrition and wellness to refugee seniors that
moved to Kent over the last three to eight years
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that will
benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
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Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Basic Needs
Basic Needs Services
cDBG: s13,182
This project provides case management services to youth with intellectual
disabilities and their families.
12/31/t7
22 special needs individuals and their families
Russell Road
The project will provide case managment services to youth with
intellectual disabilities and their families.
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that w¡ll benefit
from the proposed act¡v¡t¡es
Location Description
Planned Activities
8
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St. Stephen Housing Association
Affordable Housing to homeless and those at risk
Affordable Housing
CDBG:S13,000
This project provides temporary housing to homeless families.
t2/31/17
Transitional housing will be provided to five homeless families
(25 individuals).
City of Renton
Transitional housing services
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
9
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City of Kent Home Repair Program-Energy
Efficiency
Affordable Housing to homeless and those at risk
Affordable Housing
Sloo,ooo
Energy efficient improvements for Kent
homeowners
t/3L/17
L0 households
City of Kent
Energy effícient appliances and windows for
homes
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of families that w¡ll benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
10
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AP-50 Geogra ph ic Distri bution - 9t.42O, 9L.22Ogl
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where
assistance will be directed
CDBG funds are distributed throughout the city. Low/moderate-income households exist in all of the census tracts in the city. The heavier
concentrations can be found on both the East and West Hill of Kent.
Geographic Distribution
Percentage of FundsTarget Area
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating ¡nvestments geographically
The City is allocating investments throughout Kent because poverty is concentrated in multiple areas.
Discussion
Poverty is high in pockets throughout the City (over 2O%1, and approximately 53% of children in the Kent School District qualify for free and
reduced lunches. Unemployment and dependence on public assistance has forced many households to use public services for basic needs;
including food, utility assistance, rental assistance, medical services, etc. The increased need and high volume of usage dictates the availability
of services to all low/moderate-income households in the City of Kent.
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lntroduction
The City of Kent will enhance coordination by continuing to work with racial and ethnic minority
providers to develop strategies that increase collaboration and leveraging of resources,
The City of Kent will continue work to reduce the number of families in poverty by maintaining
relationships with local training schools, encouraging business to hire low-income residents,
encouraging and supporting collaboration between employment specialists, and outreach to increase
opportunities for low-income residents to obtain livable wage jobs.
Building upon its previous employment work and partnerships, under the leadership of Coalition for
Refugees from Burma, the City partnered with non-profits and business and received a 550,000 Boeing
grant for the Good Jobs Equal Economic Opportunities (GJEEO). The partners are in the early stages of
creating a culturally responsive workforce development strategy to employ immigrants and refugees in
manufacturing jobs, Early deliverables include:
Design of a culturally responsive assessment tool for manufacturing employers
Collaboration with CAMPS and ECBOs to create a streamlined intake process for immigrant and
refugee job seekers
Development of an orientation to manufacturing jobs
GJEEO recently submitted a Letter of lnterest for a larger workforce development grant to expand its
deliverables and was invited to meet with the grant administrator from the State of Washington to
begin working on the application which is due in late February.
Finally, the City of Kent is committed to maintaining the affordable housing stock in our community
Using CDBG funds for the Home Repair Program allows home owners to maintain their homes and
preserve housing stock.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Over the last two years, the City convened listening sessions with cultural communities, ECBOs,
nonprofits, and stakeholders. A consistent message was that additional funds should be allocated to
small and emerging EBCOs that are under-served, under-represented, and under-resourced due to
barriers to access, language barriers, and capacity to apply for human services funds through processes
created by mainstream institutions, and lack of understanding of how to successfully maneuver through
mai nstrea m institutions.
The Kent Human Services Commission responded to the community by creating a pilot for cities to
dedicate a small portion of their human services budgets for small organizations (budgets up to
5200,000) serving racially, ethnically and economically disadvantaged populations. Several organizations
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applied for the 2Ot7-20L8 Parallel Application Process (PAP) human services funds; the PAP Committee
designed a simplified application process with the goal of eliminating barriers created by more complex
application designs. The Cities of Kent, Federal Way, Tukwila and Seattle Foundation collaborated on the
PAP. The entities are allocating S1OO,OOO in funds to several small organizations over the next two years.
ln addition, over the next two years, the funders will convene a cohort consisting of PAP organizational
leaders and the PAP Committee. The goal of the cohort is for Cities and organizations to acquire a
deeper understanding of the funding barriers, to learn how to decrease or eliminate barriers, to provide
technical assistance to the funded PAP organizations, and to identify policy changes that can be made to
successfully integrate all organizations that provide vital services to residents into the human services
funding stream.
Additionally, City staff meets quarterly with resettlement agencies and a major topic is how to increase
affordable housing. As a result, the Office of Refugee and lmmigrant Assistance is planning a refugee
housing summit in the spring; City staff is on the planning committee. The Committee will convene
policymakers, community organizations, municipalities, foundations, funders, housing developers, and
other stakeholders to develop strategies, tools, and solutions to mitigate the housing affordability crisis.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue its long-term collaboration and participation on Boards, committees, funding
review teams; etc., to foster and maintain affordable housing for the South County Region. Through sub-
regional efforts, City staff and stakeholders will engage in discussions with elected officials and Land Use
and Planning Board members about the impact that affordable housing has on the long term viability of
the community,
Additionally, the City is a partnering with the King County Consortium to develop a plan to Affirmatively
Further Fair Housing (AFFH). This group will evaluate the barriers to fair housing choice, affordability,
accessibility, and availability. The AFFH review and evaluation process will last up to two years.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
No actions are planned.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-levelfamilies
Actions to reduce the number of poverty level families includes working with regional and local partners
to refine and share a culturally responsive strategy to increase employment opportunities for refugees
and immigrants in manufacturing businesses, maintaining relationships with local training schools,
encouraging business to hire low-income residents and outreach to increase opportunities for low-
income residents to obtain livable wage jobs.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
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No actions are planned
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City has been instrumental in developing relationships between these entities and will continue to
foster and actively participate in these collaborations, including the Homeless Forum (a monthly
meeting of housing and support service providers), South King Council of Human Services, South King
County Housing Development Group, and the King County Housing Development Consortium.
Discussion
No additional discussion
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 9L.42O, 91.220(ll(1,2,41
lntroduction
The City of Kent will use CDBG funds to benefit low/moderate-income residents. The full amount
allowable by regulation will be used for Public Services and Planning and Administration. The balance of
funds will be used for housing rehabilitation services and economic development. The City will not
receive program income from prior years.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBGI
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(lX1l
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
L. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 1-08 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program lncome:
Other CDBG Requirements
L. The amount of urgent need activities
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit
persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one,
two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%
of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the
years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
AnnualAction Plan
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Discussion
The City will use all of its funds to benefit low/moderate-income individuals and households.
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APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
OMB Approval No. 0348-0043
Standard Form 424 (Rev. 7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A- t 02
2. DATE SUBMITTED
February 9,2017
Applicant ldentifier
DUNS #:02-025-3613
I. TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
Aoolication
I Construction
Ø Non-Construction
Preapplication
I Gonstruction
n Non-Gonstruction
3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application ldentifier
4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal ldentifier
5. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name:
City of Kent
Organizational Unit:
Parks, Recreation & Community Serv
Address (give city, county, State, and zip code):
220 4th Ave. S
Kent, WA 98032
Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters involvinl
thìs application (glve area code)
Merina Hanson, 253-856-5077
6. EMPLOYER |DENT|F|CAT|ON NUMBER lElN/.
6 0 0 1 2 5 4I1
7. TYPE OF APPLICANTi (enter appropriate letter in box)
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. lnterstate
F. lntermunicipal
G. Special District
H. lndependent School Dist.
l. State Conholled lnstitution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. lndian Tribe
L. lndividual
M. Profit Organization
N. Other (Specify)
C
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION:
! rue* [l Continuation
lf Revision, enter appropriate lette(s) in box(es)
! Revision
A. lncrease Award
D. Decrease Duration
B. Decrease Award
Olher(specify):
C. lncrease Duralion
9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
IO. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMEST¡C ASSISTANCE NUMBER:
lrLE: CDBG Entitlement Grant
1 4 2 1 I
I1. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:
CDBG Entitlement Grant
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECTlclties, Counties, States, etc.):
City of Kent, King County, Washington State
I3. PROPOSED PROJECT I4. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF:
Start Date
1t1t17
Ending Date
12t31t17
a. Applicant
8th Congressional DisU9th Congressional Dist.
b. Poect
Same
,I5. ESTIMATED FUNDING:16. IS APPLICATION SUBJEGT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXEGUTIVE
ORDER I2372 PROCESS?
a, YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER I2372
PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON:
DATE
b. No. !t PRoGRAM tS NOT COVERED By E. O.'t2372
E oR PRoGRAM HAS NoT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE
FOR REVIEW
a. Federal $
1,056,772
b. Applicant $
c. State $
d. Local $
e. Other $
f. Program lncome $00
I7. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
! Ves lf "Yes," attach an exptanation. Ø ruo
g. TOTAL (00
1,056,772
I8. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE
ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED.
a. Type Name of Authorized Representative
Suzette Cooke
b. Title
Mayor
c. Telephone Number
(253) 856-5700
d. Signature of Authorized Representative e. Date Signed
Previous Edition Usable
Authorized for Local Reproduction
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2OL7 CONSOLIDATED PLAN CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with statutes and the regulations governing Consolidated Plan
regulations, the City of Kent certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing - The City of Kent will affirmatively further
fair housing, conducting an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within
the jurisdiction, developing strategies and taking appropriate actions to overcome
the effects of any impediments identified through the analysis, and maintaining
records reflecting the analysis and actions taken to further the strategies and
actions.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan - The City of Kent will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of t970, as amended, and implementing
regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential anti-
displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the
Housing and Community Development Act of L974, as amended, in connection with
any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace - The City of Kent will continue to provide a drug-free
workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 USC 701)
by:
1 Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is
prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be
taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Maintaining an ongoing drug-free awareness to inform employees about:
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.(c) Available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance
programs; and(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;
Establishing a policy that each employee to be engaged in the performance
of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4 Notifying each employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a
condition of employment under the grant, the employee will:
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
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(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of
a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five
calendar days after such conviction;
Notifying HUD in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice
under subparagraph a(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual
notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide
notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on
whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal
agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice
shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant.
Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving
notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so
convicted:
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to
and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of L973, as amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a
Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency;
Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace
through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2,3,4,5 and 6.
Providing the street address, city, county, state and zip code for the site or
sites where the performance of work in connection with the grant will take
place. For functions carried out by employees in several departments or
offices, more than one location will be specified. It is further recognized that
sites may be added or changed during the course of grant-funded activities.
The City of Kent will advise the HUD Field Office by submitting a revised
Place of Performance form. The City of Kent recognizes that the period
covered by this certification extends until all funds under the specific grant
have been expended.
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Anti-Lobbying - To the best of the City of Kent's knowledge and belief :
No Federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on
behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer
or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the
making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions; and
It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying
certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers
(including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and
cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
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Authority of Jurisdiction - The Consolidated Plan is authorized under State and
local law (as applicable) and the City of Kent possesses the legal authority to carry
out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD
regulations.
Consistency with plan - The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG,
HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 - It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development
Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at24 CFR Part 135.
Sig natu relAuthorized Officia I
Mayor Suzette Cooke
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date
Kent Law Department
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. Spec¡fic CDBG Certifications
The City of Kent, as an Entitlement Community, certifies that
Citizen Participation - It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen
participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan - Its consolidated housing and community
development plan identifies community development and housing needs and
specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that
that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the statute
authorizing the CDBG program, as described in 24 CFR 570.2 and 24 CFR, Part 570
Following the Consolidated PIan - It will follow the five year-Consolidated Plan
as approved by HUD.
Use of Funds - It has complied with the following criteria:
Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted
with CDBG funds, the City of Kent certifies that it has developed its Action
Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low
and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums
or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee
certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a
particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial
resources are not available to meet such needs;
Overall Benefit, The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108
guaranteed loans during program year 20L7 shall principally benefit persons
of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70
percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons
during the designated period;
Special Assessments. The City of Kent will not attempt to recover any capital
costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108
loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned
and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee
charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such
public improvements, However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion
of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public
improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the
property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other
than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by
moderate-income (but not low-income) families, an assessment or charge
may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a
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2
source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG
funds to cover the assessment
Excessive Force - It has adopted and is enforcing:
A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies
within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil
rights demonstrations; and
A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring
entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-
violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws - The grant will be conducted and
administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of L964 (42 USC
2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint - The City of Kent's notification, inspection, testing and
abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint will comply with the
requirements of 24 CFR 570.608;
Compliance with Laws - It will comply with applicable laws
Sig natu relAuthorized Officia I
Mayor Suzette Cooke
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date
Kent Law Department
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a APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS:
A, Lobbvinq Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was made or entered into, Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction
imposed by section t352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the
required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
By signing and/or submitting this application or grant
agreement, the City of Kent is providing the certification.
The certification is a material representation of fact upon which
reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is
later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-
Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies
available to the Federal Government, may take action
authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than
individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If
known, they may be identified in the grant application. If
the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time
of application, or upon award, if there is no application,
the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on
file in its office and make the information available for
Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known
workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-
free workplace requirements.
Workplace identifications must include the actual address
of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where
work under the grant takes place. Categorical
descriptions may be used (e,9., all vehicles of a mass
transit authority or State highway department while in
operation, State employees in each local unemployment
office, performers in concert halls or radio stations),
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during
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the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the
HUD of the change(s), if it previously identified the
workplaces in question (see paragraph three).
The grantee may insert in the space provided below the
site(s) for the performance of work done in connection
with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
City of Kent
22O 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98O32
Check _ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here
The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR, Part
24, Subpart F.
7. Definitions of terms in the Non-procurement Suspension and
Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common
rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in
particular, to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I
through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S,C. 812) and as
further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308,11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo
contendre) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body
charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal
or State criminal drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal
statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or
possession of any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including: (I) All "direct charge"
employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or
involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii)
temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the
performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's
payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of
the grantee (e.9., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching
requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the
grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in
covered workplaces).
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NOTES
1" Publ¡c Hearing_Regarding the Development of 2Ot7 Annual Action Plan
&
l't Amendment to 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community
Development
Kent Library, December 28,2Ot6,6-7:00 pm
Attendees
L Amina Ahmed
2. Claire Tedych
ctedvch @va I levcities.org
3. Abdirahman Derie
sa pa co m m u nitv(ô gm a i l.com
4. Elaine Purchase
5. Gatluak Biliew
6. Mychal Boiser
7. Hamdi Abdulle
8. Brenda Fincher
Partners in Employment
vcc
Somali American Parents Association
Pediatric lnterim Care Center
Ulang County Youth
Kona Kai Coffee
SomaliYouth & Family Club
Kent City Council
Public Comments/Community Discussion
Concerns/Trendi ng lssues
o Opiate addiction and its impact on newborns-babies exposed to heroin; severity ¡n symptoms
and increased expense for treatment; State requires more nurses per baby and nursing care can
cost up to S100,000 annually
o Also an increase in addiction from prescription drug use
r PICC is the only facility in the State that treats babies-average admission time is 32 days
¡ Kent has a lot of refugee and immigrant organizations & need for services; organizations need a
place to serve clients
r lf the City funds space it would increase capacity of agencies
o Youth need intervention to change their behavior; there is a lot of substance abuse, dropouts,
inca rceration
r Small agencies want to serve youth, but they don't have space; e.g., for youth to play basketball,
soccer, etc., and their agencies are not located near playgrounds and they don't have
transportation to take the kids to playfields
o Youth face consequences due to their incarceration-decreased employability, ability to find
housing, etc.
o lnterfamily violence-family gets kicked out of Section 8 housing
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. Law enforcement does not help-families need resources to help them change their behavior;
parents need assistance and/or intervention
o Smaller agencies are practically begging the City to help them increase service capacity and
don't want to sound like a broken record: WHAT CAN THE CITY OFFER?
o Does the City have surplus space or knowledge of what space is available?
o Councilmember Fincher mentioned that the City is conducting a space audit
o Can the City help find additional resources or leverage resources from otherfunding streams?
r New Americans/immigrants/refugees need orientation to the US system-how do things work?
r lt is good that Amazon is hiring in Kent-kids can work part-time
r "We don't see ourselves in the system. We need to see ourselves in jobs in the City."
r Mainstream agencies have power and influence, and we do not; we see how that power and
influence has an impact on which agencies are funded
¡ How do smaller orgs compete with larger orgs that are doing the same or similar programs?
What the City Should Fund
r Youth lntervention programs
¡ Parenting workshops
o Cultural orientation workshops-training that explains what new populations need to know about
their new home
. Space for Ethnic Community Based Organizations (ECBOs)
¡ One-stop service center for immigrant/refugee programs or provide assistance so that orgs
could share space on the East or West Hill of Kent
o Treatment for drug exposed babies
o Training for nonprofits on how to grow; i.e., increase capacity & funding
. Support capacity building for nonprofits-are there shared models?
¡ Fund operations; e.g., provide funds for small nonprofits to purchase/share a photocopy
machine or a bookkeeper-this would benefit the City because it would increase service capacity
and improve agency reporting/accountability
o Could we fund a pilot project for agencies to share expenses-a non-profit center?
¡ Workshops that teach organizations how to partner/collaborate
¡ Workshops that teach larger agencies how to partner with smaller agencies; e.g., why don't
larger agencies hire people from the community to better serve ethnic populations?
. City should fund regular workshops-agencies need someone working with them for the long-
term, not just one workshop
Closing Remarks
Attendees thanked the City for past funding and efforts to increase funding, especially to small
organizations that serve our newer populations.
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TO
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Julie Parascondola, CPRP, Director
Phone: 253-856-5 100
Fax: 253-856-6050
KENT Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
WA s H r N G T o N
DATE:
Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
February L6,20L7
Dinah R. Wilson, CDBG Coordinator
2oL6consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report - Recommend
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MOTION: Move to recommend Council approve the 2O16 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorize the Mayor to
submit the report to HUD.
SUMMARY: The 2OL6 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for the City of Kent, Washington is a report to the U,S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the City's activities and
accomplishments using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other
funds. The report is required by HUD annually and must be submitted by March
31't. The report includes information on how CDBG funds were used to further the
goals and strategies of the Consolidated Plan, as well as other activities executed
by the City.
EXHIBITS: The 2Ot6 CAPER
IMPACT TO BUDGET: N/A
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CITY OF KENT
CDBG
CONSOLIDATED AN NUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATTON REPORT (CAPER)
2016
Second Year CAPER
ASSOCIATED WITH THE
2015 20L9
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a)
The purpose of this report, which is called the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), is to inform the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the community of the activities and accomplishments derived from the investment
of CDBG and other resources for the 2016 program year, which covers the period January t,2OL6 to December 3L,2OL6.ln2O1-6, HUD allocated
5L,056,772 in CDBG funds to the City. (An additional 5899,580 in funds allocated from the City's General Fund budget was used in conjunction
with CDBG funds to provide for a wide range of human services and affordable housing needs.) The City successfully executed the activities
outlined in this report.
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and
explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meet¡ng goals and objectives. 91.520(9)
Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual
outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee's program year goals.
2
Percent
Complete
32250%
1275%
Actual -
Program
Year
L29
702
Expected
Program
Year
40
80
Percent
€omplete
48.44%
Actual -
Strategic
Plan
2r8
Expected
Strateg¡c
Plan
0
450
Unit of
Measure
Households
Assisted
Household
Housing
Unit
lndicator
Public service
activities for
Low/Moderate
lncome Housing
Benefit
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated
Source /
Amount
CDBG
s
CDBG:
s
Category
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
Goal
Affordable
Housing to
homeless and
those at risk
Affordable
Housing to
homeless and
those at risk
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3LO.87%
430.76%
t79.16%
74.29o/o
230
224
43
0
74
52
24
0
66.OO%
36.36%
73.08%
6833%
16.77%
132
40
190
82
26
0
0
200
11_0
260
L20
155
0
0
Persons
Assisted
Persons
Assisted
Households
Assisted
Persons
Assisted
Businesses
Assisted
Other
Other
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
lncome Housing
Benefit
Tenant-based
rental assistance /
Rapid Rehousing
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
lncome Housing
Benefit
Businesses assisted
Other
Other
CDBG
s
CDBG
5
CDBG:
s
CDBG
s
CDBG
s
CDBG
s
CDBG
s
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Planning and
Administration
Affordable
Housing to
homeless and
those at risk
Basic Needs
Basic Needs
Decrease
isolation of at-
risk seniors
lncrease Self
Sufficiency
lncrease Self
Sufficiency
Planning and
Administration
Table 1 - Accomplishments - Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date
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Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan,
giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
As explained in the preceding tables, the City successfully addressed the goals and objectives of meeting basic needs, affordable housing to
homeless and at-risk persons, increasing self-sufficiency, decreasing isolation of seniors and planning and administration by providing the
following services:
¡ Case management services to youth with intellectual disabilities and their families
¡ Rent and utility assistance
o Home repair assistance
o Shelter
¡ Transitional housing
. Congregate meals and nutrition health for isolated refugee seniors
o Planning and administration activities
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CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.s20(a)
CDBG
White 184
Black or African American 201
Asian 84
American lndian or American Native 4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific lslander t7
Total 490
Hispanic 33
Not Hispanic 457
Table 2 - Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
Demographic breakdown is listed below:
o 36Yo of the population served was White
c 4tTo of the population served was Black or African American
o LTYo of the population served was Asian
o to/o of the population served was American lndian or American Native
o 3To of the population served was Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific lslander
o 7o/o of the population served was ethnic Hispanic
The racial categories listed above do not include all of the racial categories that are tracked by sub-
recipients in compliance with the racial categories that HUD requires programs to track. For example,
programs track Other/Multi-racial, Black/African American AND White, etc.
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CR-15 - Resources and lnvestments 91.520(a)
the resources made available
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
The City invested the full allotment of its CDBG budget into public services, capital projects, and
planning and administration in accordance with the strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan for
Housing and Community Development.
the hic distribution and location of investments
Table 4 - ldentify the geographic distríbution and location of investments
Narrative
The city distributed L00% CDBG funds to programs serving Kent residents throughout all geographic
regions of the city. The majority of funds were invested in programs serving low/moderate-income
individuals and families.
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Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG 3,879,544 592,578
Target Area Planned Percentage of
Allocation
Actual Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
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leveraging
Explain how federalfunds leveraged additional resources (private, state and localfunds),
including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any
publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the
needs identified in the plan.
ln addition to allocating 5L,056,772 in CDBG funds, the City leveraged 5899,580 in resources from
General Funds to fund additional human services programs.
Under the leadership of Coalition for Refugees from Burma, the Kent Cultural Diversity lnitiative Group
(KC-DlG) and the City partnered with several nonprofits and received a $S0,000 Boeing Grant to create a
culturally responsive workforce development strategy for refugees and immigrants to secure entry level
employment and careers within the manufacturing sector. The Good Jobs Equal Economic Opportunities
(GJEEO) has executed and is refining several deliverables for this project. For resources to continue its
work, the collaborative explored additional funding sources; and after submitting a Letter of lnterest for
federal funds administered by the State of Washington, GJEEO was invited to apply for a SZOO-250,000
one-year grant.
Under the leadership of Centro Rendu (a program of St. Vincent de Paul), the Kent School District and
the City partnered with a network of community-based organizations and received a $250,000 Puget
Sound Educational Service District-Deep Drive Grant to improve a set of established goals; thereby,
increasing opportunities for elementary school students of racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds in
targeted elementa ry schools.
The City received a small amount of funds from King County and The Seattle Foundation for
participation on application review panels, conducting focus groups, and meeting facilitation. These
funds are used for the Housing and Human Services Emergency Fund and for KC-DIG meeting support,
The City does not allocate HOME funds
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the
number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income,
moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.
Table 5 - Number of Households
Table 6 - Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting
these goals.
Outcomes exceeded goals; and overall, the City was pleased with the performance of its sub-recipients
(organizations that the City contracted with to provide services), as funding was stretched to prevent
eviction and keep families in their homes. One organization decided to adjust its budget and tranfer
money from administration to rental assistance; therefore, the actual served was much higher than the
one-year goal.
One issue that arose thatthe City is addressing with sub-recipients is ensuring that backup reports
support reimbursement requests, The City could not approve the full amount for some reimbursement
requests because of inadequate docu mentation.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual act¡on plans.
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One-Year Goal Actual
Number of homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units
40 L29
Number of non-homeless households to
be provided affordable housing units
80 LO2
Number of special-needs households to
be provided affordable housing units
0 0
Total t20 23L
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported
through rental assistance
52 223
Number of households supported
through the production of new units
0 0
Number of households supported
through the rehab of existing units
80 to2
Number of households supported
through the acquisition of existing units
0 0
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Although the City based its 2017 CDBG Annual Action Plan on the assumption that it will it will receive
level funding in 2Ot7; this is extremely speculative until there is a better indication of the federal
government's budgetary priorities under a new administration. The City negotiated similar outcomes
with organizations delivering services after factoring in cost of living adjustments. Rental and utility
assitance are in high demand due to the increase in the cost of rent. Funding to support this outcome
will continue to be a high priority for the City.
lnclude the number of extremely low-income, low-¡ncome, and moderate-¡ncome persons
served by each act¡v¡ty where information on income by family size is required to determine
the eligibility of the activity.
Table 7 - Number of Persons Served
Narrative lnformation
The City met the national objective of activities benefitting low/moderate-income persons; these totals
are only for projects counted in the preceding categories. The projects are: Home Repair Program,
Catholic Community Services-Katherin's House, ReWA-Case Management & Emergency Assistance,
Multi-service Center-Housing Stability Program, St. Stephen Housing Association, and the YWCA-Anita
Vista Tra nsitional Housing.
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Number of Persons Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 331 0
Low-income 88 0
Moderate-income 33 0
Total 452 0
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 9t.22Ûlê, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction's progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending
homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City invested in outreach to the homeless through General Fund-supported projects, including
street outreach by mental health professionals and a newly launched community engagement day
center. ln addition, the City's police officer's bike unit outreaches to unsheltered persons they interact
with on the streets by connecting them to Housing and Human Services staff and providing information
on organizations that provide assistance to homeless individuals. The City provides information on its
cold weather shelter through organizations that work with the homeless and in locations where
homeless indivÌduals assemble; e.g, the library, hot meal programs, etc.
ln addition, a number of homeless individuals received telephone assistance and visited the City's
Housing and Human Services Office to request food, housing and other services. City staff assessed their
needs and provided referrals to nonprofits in the area.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Three programs funded by the City addressed emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of
homeless persons: YWCA: Anita Vista Transitional Housing Program (housing for domestic violence
survivors and their families); St. Stephen Housing Association Transitional Housing Program (housing for
families); and Catholic Community Services-Katherine's House (shelter and case management services to
single women in recovery).
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, espec¡ally extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after
being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care
facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections
programs and institutionsl; and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that
address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
Through its homeless continuum; which was funded by General Funds and CDBG, MSC provided
responsive services to target the needs of homeless individuals. Services provided along the continuum
consisted of shelter with supportive services, hotel vouchers, referrals to permanent housing, etc.
The YWCA and ReWA provided case management services and helped homeless individuals find
permanent housing.
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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Rental assistance to prevent homelessness was provided by Multi-service Center (MSC) and Refugee
Women's Alliance (ReWA). Most of the women that received shelter through CCS were women who
were released from the King County Regional Justice Center.
General Fund dollars support The Watson Manor Transitional Living Program, which provides up to L8
months of transitional housing and support services to single, homeless, and extremely low-income
teenage and young adult mothers and their children. Each young mother is parenting one to two
children or at least six months pregnant. Program part¡cipants receive a furnished apartment in Watson
Manor, a small apartment complex. Services include case management, parent education, life skills
training, counseling, substance abuse services, and referral to childcare and educational/vocational
programs. The overall program goal is to increase self-sUfficiency among homeless young mothers and
equip them with the skills necessary to obtain and retain permanent housing.
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cR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(i)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The City worked collaboratively to address the needs of public housing by advocating for and investing
in affordable housing stocÇ providing supportive services to prevent homelessness (keeping additional
people off the King County Housing Authority waitlist), and staffing a number of committees and
application review teams that directed funds to organizations managing affordable housing stock.
Staff participated in a workforce workgroup, which includes representatives from the cities of Kent,
Tukwila, and Renton; as well as personnel of Tukwila and King County Housing Authority. The focus of
this group is to identify specific programs and services that strengthen residents' access to good
employment aligned with available jobs and the pathway to continue to build skills and move up the
wage ladder.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in
management and participate in homeownership
The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) increased resident involvement through a number of
mechanisms; e.g., the Resident Advisory Council was created as a forum for residents to provide
feedback to assist KCHA with the development of policies and procedures that impact Housing Authority
residents, etc. The City was rarely in a position to have direct impact on resident involvement.
Actions taken to provide ass¡stance to troubled PHAs
The KCHA is not considered a troubled PHA.
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cR-3s - other Actions 91.22o(tl-(k); 91.320(¡)-(¡)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment. 91.220 (j);91.320 (¡)
Kent City Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
government subsidies (Ordina nce #4233l.
City staff testified before a Washington State Senate legislative subcommittee on how to reduce
the affordable housing crisis
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(kl; 91.320(¡)
The City staffs the Kent Cultural Diversity lnitiative Group (KC-DIG). KC-DlG consists of provider
agencies, public sector organizations, businesses, and community members that specialize in providing
services and resources to refugee communities residing in Kent. lt is an opportunity for continuing
education, networking, collaboration, and understanding and sharing across cultures.
The following are highlights of the work and continuing education provided through KC-DlG
ln March 20L6, Councilmember Dave Upthegrove met with KC-DIG to share updates on the King
County budget and to acclimate South County organizations and community members about
county resource
The March 2016 KC-DIG agenda also included a conversation between KC-DIG and the King
County lmmigrant and Refugee Task Force; KC-DIG shared recommendations on the makeup of
an lmmigrant and Refugee Commission and how to improve the lives of immigrants and
refugees
KC-DIG 's Putting the "C' in Culture Serles spotlighted Somali, lraqi, Global Education
ln July 201.6, Kent Councilmember Brenda Fincher and Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative
Officer for the City of Kent, spoke with KC-DIG on the topic: How to lnfluence Decision-Making in
Government to Strengthen Multicultural Communities & lncrease Equity
ln October 2016, the agenda included a presentation by Logan Johnson, Meteorologist,
National Weather Service, on the topic Whot Does Weqther Have to Do with Community
Engogement?
ln November 2016, the agenda included a presentation by Sarah Peterson, Director of the DSHS
Office of lmmigrant and Refugee Assistance on lmmigrant and Refugee Assistance programs and
services
ln December 2016, the Community Engagement Officer for lmmigrant and Custom Enforcement
met with Kc-DlG and ln December 2015
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Other lnitiatives
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ln December 2015, the Kent City Council passed a Cultural Communities Board Ordinance,
authorizing the mayor to appoint an L8-member Board to provide input to the mayor and city
council on policy and process that seek to promote and facilitate civic engagement, integration,
and access to city services by all cultural communities within Kent (City Council must approve
the Board); the Board held its first meeting in October 2016, and CDBG Coordinator, Dinah
Wilson, is temporarily serving as staff representative
City staff chaired and helped design the Parallel Application Process, an initiative to set aside
human services general funds for small and Ethnic Community Based Organizations
CDBG Coordinator/KC-DlG facilitator was appointed by the King County Executive to serve on
the lmmigrant and Refugee Task Force; a report was released in July 20L6, and Dinah Wilson
testified before the King County Council, advocating that the Council provide funding for a staff
position and authorize an lmmigrant and Refugee Commission-the Task Force recommendations
for these requests were funded by the County
The City leveraged funds through the Refugee Support Network to place an AmeriCorps VISTA
volunteer in the City to improve integration and services (RSN is managed by Jewish Family
Service); the Hardy Awadjie received the VISTA appointment and began volunteering in the
Mayor's Office and with the Parks Human Services Division in February 2016
The CDBG Coordinator attended several Racial Equity in Education convenings in 2016 and is
working with the Kent School District to improve education opportunities and academic
performance for immigrant and refugee students and students of color
Staff participated on the Metro King County Zero Emissions Bus lmplementation Plan
Stakeholder Review Panel; stakeholders were charged with providing guidance to Metro King
County Transit on its long-term plan for transitioning to a zero-emissions transit fleet, including
an emphasis on ensuring that the county evaluated its plans through a racial equity and social
justice lens
Staff participated on the Wisdom Council, a group of thought-leaders that advises Kent School
District (KSD) on how to improve the academic outcomes for young men of color
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(kl; 91.320(il
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Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(i)
Building upon its previous employment work and partnerships, under the leadership of Coalition for
Refugees from Burma, the City partnered with non-profits and business and received a 550,000 Boeing
grant for the Good Jobs Equal Economic Opportunities (GJEEO). The partners are in the early stages of
creating a culturally responsive workforce development strategy to employ immigrants and refugees in
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manufacturing jobs. Early deliverables include:
o Design of a culturally responsive assessment tool for manufacturing employers
¡ Collaboration with CAMPS and ECBOs to create a streamlined intake process for immigrant and
refugee job seekers
¡ Development of an orientation to manufacturing jobs
GJEEO recently submitted a Letter of lnterest for a larger workforce development grant to expand its
deliverables and was invited to meet with the grant administrator from the State of Washington to
begin working on the application which is due in late February.
Finally, the City of Kent is committed to maintaining the affordable housing stock in our community.
Using CDBG funds for the Home Repair Program enabled home owners to maintain their homes and
preserve housing stock by assisting with critical repairs that they otherwise could not afford.
The City continues to look for opportunities to partner with nonprofits and other community
organizations to apply for planning and implementation grants to increase economic opportunity for its
residents.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
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City staff chaired a regional committee (includes cities of Tukwila and Federal Way, and Seattle
Foundation Neighbor to Neighbor Small Grants Fund) that is designed a parallel human services
application process for the 2OL7-2078 funding cycle process; the City awarded grants to six
ECBOs
City staff chairs a regional systems workgroup (includes cities of Kent, Tukwila, SeaTac, Federal
Way, Bellevue, Shoreline, and the South King Council of Human Services). The group is
identifying strategies to build capacity within organizations to increase and improve availability
of linguistically and culturally responsive services across South King County. ln addition, the
group is searching for new revenue sources and how to support collaborations across the non-
profits, education, government and the business community.
City staff is on a regional committee that is planning a Refugee Housing Summit in the spring of
2017;the Committee is headed by the DSHS Office of lmmigrant and Refugee Assistance
City staff is on a county planning committee to development a rapid respond strategy to the
challenges that immigrants and refugees are facing as a result of the Trump administration
immigration policies
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Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and soc¡al service
agencies. 9t.22Ûlkl; 9 1. 320(j )
The City funds several organizations providing housing and rental assistance: Multi-service Center,
Catholic Community Services, DAWN, Refugee Women's Alliance, St. Stephen Housing Association and
Mercy Housing. The City coordinates housing services through its investment, communication, and
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networking with these organizations. Additionally, the City sits on a number of committees that
coordinate services to homeless individuals. Homeless coordination is led by All Home, formerly known
as the King County Committee to End Homelessness (KCCTEH).
Kent staff and other South King County stakeholders continue to meet to deepen cross-jurisdictional
coordination, create a common understanding for housing and homelessness needs and strategies for
South King County, and move forward strategies in the South King County Response to Homelessness.
Two separate groups currently meet - the South King County Homeless Action Committee and the South
King County Joint Planners.
South King County Joint Planners Convening
Human services, land use, and other staff members meet every other month with Housing Development
Consortium staff to promote regional dialogue and collaboration and provide support and technical
assistance on comprehensive plan policies and assessments. This group, the SKC Joint Planners,
continues to meet bimonthly to address regional needs related to housing and the suburbanizatìon of
poverty in general.
South King County Homeless Action Committee
The Homeless Action Commíttee meets monthly and its focus is to keep stakeholders up to speed on
regional work, such as the All Home Strategic Plan update and One Night Count facilitation. However, in
the absence of dedicated staff capacíty, South King County lost momentum toward achieving local goals
and lost connection to countywide priorities and planning. While South King County representatives
participate in regional committees, these individuals often lack the time and capacity to coordinate
across jurisdictions and; without the appropriate outreach, are reluctant or unable to speak on behalf of
the entire region. ln 2OL6,the City of Kent joined with other cities, agencies, and funders in South King
County to work with Housing Development Consortium to hire a South King County Housing Planner to
help manage the coordination of a network of South King County stakeholders on issues related to
affordable housing and homelessness, This partnership is now known as the South King Housing &
Homelessness Partnership (SKHHP), This position will disseminate information about regional funding
and comment opportunities and catalyze progress on the implementation of local comprehensive plans
and the South King County Response to Homelessness. Support for this work will help align South King
County interests with needed homeless and affordable housing interventions, resources, and promising
practices. As a result, South King County communities will be able to speak with a united voice to attract
resources for locally supported housing solutions.
ldentify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the
jurisdictions analys¡s of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
Recommendations from the City's Analysis of lmpediments to Fair Housing Choice included:
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Recommendation l: Expand current education and outreach efforts
The City continued to work on this recommendation by: (1) Posting fair housing materials on its website;
(2) Providing fair housing articles/information/notices in electronic communications to the Kent Cultural
Diversity lnitiative Group; (3) Providing fair housing materials to apartment complexes through its police
department; and (4) Distributing a Fair Housing Equity Assessment Survey to protected groups.
Recommendation ll: Continue ongoing enforcement activities
The City does not have enforcement authority; the Washington State Human Rights Commission and the
King County Office of Civil Rights investigates complaints.
Recommendation lll: Target home ownership and lending marketing to African Americans and Hispanics
households
When the City received stimulus funds through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), the funds
were used to purchase and rehabilitate three foreclosed homes, which were then sold to income-
eligible homebuyers. The homebuyers were families of African descent that had been on the Habitat for
Humanity waitlist for an extended period of time; the families received zero-interest loans. A fifteen-
year covenant of affordability was signed by each homebuyer. Mortgage payments received from the
homebuyers were entered into a fund that will allow Habitat for Humanity to purchase, rehabilitate, and
sell additional houses. (Habitat for Humanity provides an annual accounting to the City on the amount
of these funds.) The mortgage payments will allow the C¡ty and Habitat for Humanity to target
additional home ownership to African American and Hispanic households that are on the waitlist. The
City provides an annual report to the State on its NSP project.
The City is partnering with the King County Consortium to update its plan to Affirmatively Further Fair
Housing, beginning in 2Ot7.
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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance
of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning
requirements
The City monitored its CDBG projects throughout the year. The CDBG Coordinator conducted an on-site
CDBG/GF monitoring visit at Multiservice Center in 201"6, and has scheduled a meeting with Refugee
Women's Alliance to review the 20L6 program year.
The following standards and procedures were used to monitor CDBG-funded agencies:
Programs funded by the City must maintain high standards. Organizations are informed via the
CDBG Agreement that the failure to comply with contractual requirements and regulations
could result in remedial actions and/or the termination of funding
Backup reports to support costs are required; and if adequate documentation is not submitted,
payment Ìs reduced or denied
Projects received quarterly monitoríng. Programs that needed guidance in achieving
performance measures or adhering to contractual requirements received technical assistance,
were required to attend a meeting with City staff, and/or received an on-site monitoring visit;
Quarterly performance reports were reviewed by the Human Services Commission
Monitoring concerns/finding were reviewed with agency staff and documented in writing. When
applicable, timely corrective action was required
Agencies were required to provide supporting documentation or written communication verifying that
deficiencies were corrected.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(dl; 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to
comment on performance reports.
a A Public Notice was posted on the City of Kent website on Thursday, February 2,2Ot7. A link to
the website was provided to non-profits, South King County Planners, and stakeholders in the
Kent area. ln addition, a link to the electronic notice was provided to participants of the Kent
Cultural Diversity lnitiative Group and other organizations that have contacts with ethnic/racial
minorities, non-English speaking persons, and people with disabilities.
A copy of the Public Notice and the CAPER were posted in the Housing and Human Services
Office and at City Hall,
The Kent community and stakeholders were also invited to provide comments at the Kent
Human Services Commission meeting on February L6,20L7.
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CR-4s - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction's program objectives
and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its
experiences.
There were no changes in the City's program objectives. The City does not anticipate major changes in
programs.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development lnitiative (BEDI)
grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
N/A
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Submitted to:
US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVETOPMENT
Office of Community Planning and Development
Seattle Federal Office Building
909 First Avenue, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104-1000
Prepared by:
CITY OF KENT
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
Housing and Human Services Division
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Staff:
Housing & Human Services Manager, Merina Hanson
Lead CDBG Staff: Dinah R. Wilson
Report Due: March 2017
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KENT
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNTTY SERVICES
Julie Parascondola, CPRP, Director
Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
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Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
February L6,2OL7
Dinah R. Wilson, CDBG Coordinator
DATE:
FROM:
SUBJECT: First Amendment to the 2OL5-20L9 CDBG Consolidated Plan -
Recommend
MOTION: Move to recommend Council approve the First Amendment tothe 2015-2019 CDBG Consolidated PIan for Housing and Community
Development and authorize the Mayor to submit the amendment to HUD.
SUMMARY: The 2OI5-2OL9 CDBG Consolidated Plan for Housing and
Community Development provides a framework for implementing housing,
human services and community development activities from 2Ot5-20L9.
When the City submitted the 2015-2OLg Consolidated Plan, it did not include a
Citizen Participation Plan or specify what circumstances would constitute a
substantial amendment of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan,
Additionally, the Citizenship Participation Plan includes the City's Criteria for
Investing in Capital Projects; this information was requested by organizations
that serve Kent residents.
EXHIBITS: First Amendment to the 2015-2019 CDBG Consolidated Plan
BUDGET IMPACT:
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For Immediate
Publication/Release
Posted on City of Kent
Web Page
February 2t 2Ol7
CITY OF KENT
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Housing and Human Services Division
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
FIRST AMENDMENT
of the
20ls - 2019 COMMUNTTY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
for
HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A. BACKGROUND
1. The 2OL5-20L9 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community
Development provides a framework for implementing housing, human
services and community development activities from 2OL5-2OL9.
2. Each year the City of Kent executes specific-actions to implement the
objectives and strategies of the five-year ConsoÍidated Plan, which are
outlined in an Annual Action Plan.
3. The 2OL5-2OL9 Consolidated Plan was submitted via an online template
that was mandated by HUD.
4. This template did not prompt the City to include a substantive Citizen
Participation Plan (AKA Community Participation Plan) specifying what
circumstances would constitute a suóstantial amendment of the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
5. In addition, the federal regulation on what to include in Citizen
Participation Plans was revised after the Consolidated Plan was submitted.
6. The Citizenship Participation Plan also includes the City's Criteria for
Investing in Capital Projects, which stakeholders and the community
requested.
7. The City wishes to amend its 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan so that it can
add a Citizen Participation Plan.
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B. AMENDMENT
Amend the 2015-2OI9 Consolidated PIan for Housing and Community
Development to allow for the addition of a Citizen Participation Plan.
Public Hearing
In accordance with 24 CFR 91.105, notice is hereby given that the City of Kent will
hold a public hearing on February L6, 2OL7 to receive comments regarding the First
Amendment of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community
Development. Comments will be received by the Kent Human Services
Commission.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS
All interested persons are invited to comment on the First Amendment of the 2015-
20L9 Consolidated Plan at the public hearing and during the 30-day comment
period.
DATE/TIME OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Written comments will be accepted and may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to:
Dinah R. Wilson, CDBG Program Coordinator
City of Kent, 22O 4rh Ave. South, Kent, WA 98032
E-mail : drwilson@kentwa.gov
Fax: 253-856-6070
A draft copy of the Citizen Participation Plan and this public notice can be found on
the City's web site at the following address:
http://www.kentwa.gov/residents/human-social-services, In addition, the Citizen
Participation Plan may be examined or copies may be requested at the following
location:
Kent Human Services Division, Kent City Hall Building, 220 4th Ave.
South, Kent, WA 98032,3'o Floor
Clerk's Office, Kent City Hall Building,22O 4th Ave. South, Kent, WA
98032, l't Floor
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ADA Information:
This notice is available in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities upon
request. The Centennial Center is wheelchair accessible. Reasonable
accommodations at the public hearing such as sign language interpretation or
alternate formats for printed material are available for individuals with disabilities
with a minimum of seven (7) days advance notice. Please call (253) 856-5070
directly or:
. For TDD call (253) 856-5499. For Braille Relay Service call 1-800-833-6385. For Hearing Impaired Relay Service call 1-800-833-6388
Julie Parascondola, Director
Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Signature
2/2/2017 f)ate
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2OL5-2OL9 Citizen Pa rtici patio n Pla n
Introduction
ln compliance with 24 CFR 91.105, the City of Kent is required to adopt a Citizen Participation Plan
(hereinafter referred lo as Community Participation Plan to also be inclusive of non-citizen residents). This
Plan encourages resident engagement in the planning and evaluation of the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program and outlines the process for public participat¡on in annual CDBG planning;
all are encouraged to participate.¡The public is also invited to assist with implementation and monitoring
of the program.
The City of Kent Parks Department, Housing and Human Services Division, conducts the planning and
administration for the CDBG entitlement program. This Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the City's
policies and procedures for citizen participation with respect to the following Consolidated Plan
documents:
Five-Yea r Consolidated Plan
AnnualAction Plan
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH)
Development ol the
Consolidated PIan
and Pløn
Amendments
The City welcomes public participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan and amendment to
the Plan. Prior to the adoption of the plan, the public will be advised of the amount of financial
assistance that Kent expects to receive from HUD, the range of activities that may be undertaken, and
the amount of funding expected to benefit low/moderate-income persons.
Amendments and Revisions
Consolidated Plon & Annuol Action Plan
ln accordance with 24 CFR 9L.505, the City is required to amend its Consolidated Plan or Annual Action
Plan when it:
(1-) Makes a change in its allocation priorities or a change in the method of distribution of funds;
(2) Carries out an activity, using funds from any program covered by the Consolidated Plan (including
program income, reimbursements, repayment, recaptures, or reallocations from HUD), not previously
described in the action plan; or
(3) Changes the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity.
Sub sta nti q I Am e n d m e nt-Citi ze n P a rtici patio n Re q u i re d
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A substantial amendment is defined as:
(a) A change in which the total grant award for a sub-recipient (the organization awarded funds)
increases or decreases by more than 15% during the year;
(b) Any proposed change in the use of CDBG funds that exceeds 30% of the total annual entitlement;
(c) Carrying out an activity that was not previously identified/approved in the Consolidated Plan or
deleting a previously identified/approved activity; or
(d) Any change in the purpose, a major change in the scope of an activity (whether the funded
organization has been designated or fund have been set aside for an activity), a major change in the
location, or a change in the beneficiaries.
Assessment of Fair Housing Revision
The City shall revise its Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) and submit it to HUD for review (within 12
months) under the following circumstances:
(1) A materialchange occurs-a materialchange is a change in circumstances in the Citythat affects
information on which the AFH is based to the extent thatthe analysis, the fair housing
contributing factors, or the priorities and goals of the AFH no longer reflect actual circumstances;
or
(2) lf HUD notifies the City that a material change requires revision.
Public Heorings
Notice
The City of Kent will provide reasonable notice for all public hearings. The hearing will be held at
locations accessible to people with disabilities, lnformation and records relating to the CDBG Program
activities shall be made available to the public for review and commentaccordingtothe
requirements of Federal, State, and local laws.
Notices of all public hearings shall be posted and communicated between seven (7)to 15 calendar days
before the public hearing. Notices will be posted in the following places:
o The City of Kent website: http://www.kentwa.gov/government/public-notices
o The City of Kent Clerk's Office (Kent City Hall, L" Floor, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA
98032)
¡ The Kent Human Services Division (Kent City Hall, 3'd Floor,22O Fourth Avenue South, Kent WA,
98032)
¡ An electronic notice may also be sent to stakeholders
Two Hearings Held Annuolly
Two public hearings will be held per year to obtain residents' views and to respond to proposals and
questions. The hearings will address housing and community development needs, development of
proposed activities, proposed strategies and actions for affirmatively furthering fair housing consistent with
the AFH, and a review of program performance,
One hearing will be held before the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, Substantial Amendments, and
AFH are published for comment (usually May or June)
A second hearing will be held after the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, Substantial Amendments,
and AFH are published for comment ( usually October)
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Public Heøring Notice
Public hearing will be advertised, and there will be a 30-day public comment period. The notice will
includethe date, time, and location of the hearing, a brief description of the purpose of the hearing, and
information about how to obtain a draft document if one is released. The notice will state how persons
with disabilities can make arrangements to participate. A summary of citizens' comments provided orally
or in writing will be summarized in the final document that is submitted to HUD. Final documents, including
a summary of public comments, will also be posted on the City's website.
The Ap p I icøti on P roce ss
lf sufficient funding is available to open up the application process, workshops are held every other spring
to generate funding proposals and to inform non-profit and public organizations that they may submit
funding proposals to the City. City staff offers technical assístance workshops to help organizations in the
development of their applications.
Public Heorings on Proposed Projects
After applications are reviewed by the Human Services Commission, projects are selected and the
Commission makes funding recommendations to the City Council. An initial draft of funding
recommendations is released to the public.
CDBG CATENDAR
March CDBG & General Fund
application workshop
April Release applications
April Technical assistance
April Applications due
May Public Hearing to receive input
on the development of the
AnnualAction
Plan/Consolidated Plan/AFH
June Commission
recommendations
July Applicants notified that
they've been recommended
for funding
September Public Notice/Draft Action
Plan or Consolidated Plan
released¡¡
September - October 30-Day public comment period
& Public Hearing
October City Council Votes Whether to
Approve Plans
Provisions lor Non-English Speaking ond Heøring lmpoired Residents
The City of Kent will make arrangements to provide interpreters at public hearings, upon request. Any
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"non-English" speaking resident who wishes to participate may contact the Housing and Human Services
Division (253.856.5070) prior to the hearings so that adequate arrangements can be made. Reasonable
accommodations at the public hearing such as sign language interpretation or alternate formats for printed
material are available for individuals with disabilities with a minimum of seven (7) days advance notice.
Please call (253) 856-5070 and speak to someone directly to avoid leaving a message to someone who
could be on Ieave. lf proper notice is not provided, it may be impossible to make timely arrangements.
Hearing impaired and other disabled persons who wish to participate in Public Hearings should call the
City TDD line at 253.856.5499 at least four (3) working days prior to the Public Hearing date.
o For Braille Relay Service call L,800.833.6385
r For Hearing lmpaired Relay Service call 1.800.833-.388
Access to lnlormøt¡on and Records
The City will provide up to two free copies of released drafts or final documents (Community Participation
Plan, Amendments, Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Annual Performance Report, AFH). Additional
copies may be provided at the City's discretion.
To obtain documents contact:
Housing and Human Services Division
Kent City Hall, 3'd Floor,22O Fourth Avenue South
Kent WA, 98032
253,856.5070
Public hearing notices and draft documents can be downloaded from the Human Service division website
at: http://www.kentwa.gov/residents/human-social-services.
Citizen Comments
The City of Kent will consider any comments or views of residents, agencies, or other interested parties
received in writing or orally at Public Hearings, in preparation of the final Consolidated Plan, amendments
to the Plan, Annual Action Plan, AFH, or CAPER. A summary of these comments will be included in
the final documents.
Technical Assistance to AgencÍes
The City of Kent, division of Housing and Human Services, will provide technical assistance to Kent
residents and agencies, particularly to low/moderate-income individuals who request assistance in
developing project proposals, or who request other information (compliance requirements, program
performance, funding information, etc.)outlined in the Consolidated Plan. Technical assistance workshops
ormeetings are usually provided during the biannual human services funding cycle
Other lnformøtion
Displacement
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A. The City shall ensure that Any acquisition of real property for any activity assisted under this Agreement
shall comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act
of L970,42 U.S.C. 55 460L, et seq. (hereinafter the "Uniform Act" and the government-wide regulations
applicable to allfederally-assisted projects, effective April 2, 1-989, at 49 CFR SS 34.1, et seq.
B. lmplementation of any project assisted with CDBG funds will be undertaken so as to minimize
involuntary displacement of persons, businesses, nonprofit organizations, or farms to the greatest
extent feasible.
C. Any displacement of persons, businesses, nonprofit organizations, or farms occurring as the result of
acquisition of real property assisted with CDBG funds shall be conducted in accordance with the
Uniform Act, and the regulations at 49 CFR 55 24.!, el seq., required by federal CDBG regulations at 24
CFR 5 570.606. The City and subrecipients shall comply with the regulations pertaining to costs of
relocation and written policies, as specified by the Uniform Act.
D. The City of Kent and/or its designee shall offer relocation assistance to eligible persons, businesses,
and nonprofit organizations that are displaced as a result of acquiring, rehabilitating, or demolishing
real property assisted with entitlement funds. The City and/or its designee shall provide relocation
advisory services to impacted persons. The City will provide proper notice to impacted persons for
vacating property, and provide financial assistance for eligible relocation expenses in accordance
with the Uniform Relocation Act and Section l-04(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act
of L974.
Capital Project Funding
City of Kent Criteria for Investing in Cøpitol Projects
Background-lnvestment in Home Repair Program
The City of Kent is a CDBG entitlement jurisdiction and receives an annual CDBG allocation from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Because CDBG is a formula grant, the City's grant
varies from year-to-year. Under federal regulations, the City has the discretion to invest up to 20% of its
CDBG award to planning and administration activities and 15% to public services, Over the years, the City
has chosen to award the full amount allowed by law to these activities. The remainder of the City's grant
(65%) usually is allocated to the City of Kent Home Repair Program (HRP) for minor repairs on houses and
mobile homes owned by income-eligible Kent residents. A significant number of these residents have been
seniors; however, all age groups that meet eligibility criteria are considered.
Choice Limiting: All activities must undergo environmental review before CDBG funds are obligated. (ER
rules are found in 24 CFR Part 58.) The provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) also
apply (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508). The Responsible Entity (City of Kent) must ensure that ER information is
available before investment decisions are made and action is taken, Funds may not be committed or spent
until the ER process is completed or the City receives a release of funds from HUD (if required). This means
that the City is restricted from spending public (CDBG) or private funds (non-federal) or sign a legally
binding agreement for acquisition, rehabilitation, conversion, repair or construction pertaining to a specific
site until
the ER process is completed or HUD issues a release of funds. The City must avoid all actions on a property
that would have physical impacts or limit alternative choices (i.e., restore, enhance, or protect the human
environment) before an ER clearance is granted. Neither the City's nor other entities/project participant's
funds may be spent on an activity at a specific site before the ER process is finished.
Definitions
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Commitment of funds: includes (a) execution of a legally binding agreement (e.g., property purchase or
construction contract); (b) expenditure of CDBG funds; (c) use of non-CDBG funds on actions that would
have an adverse impact; e.g., demolition, dredging, filling, excavating, etc.; and (d) use of non-CDBG funds
on actions that would be choice limiting; e.g., acquisition of real property; leasing property; rehabilitation,
demolition, construction of buildings or structures; relocating buildings or structures, conversion of land or
bu i ldi ngs/structu res.
Non-legally binding agreement: A non-legally binding agreement contains stipulations that ensure the
grant applicant and all project participants do not have a legal claim to any amount of CDBG funds to be
used for the specific project or site until the environmental review process is satisfactorily completed.
Grantees may sign non-legally binding agreements prior to completion of the environmental review
process.
Investment Priorities
¡ lf the City has an increase in capital funds, the first priority is to invest funds in the HRP.
a lf funds are recaptured or unspent, the City will consider investing in projects
based on the following priorities:
Priority 1(High)
. City is not the sole investor
¡ The organization is requesting fund for soft costs (architectural, engineering)
o The organization requesting funds has experience managing capital projects
Priority 2 (Medium)
. City is not the sole investor
o The organization is requesting assistance with acquisition of real property for the siting of a public
facility
o The organization has secured funds to assist with construction
Priority 3 (tow)
. City is not the sole investor
o The organization is requesting assistance with construction
o The organization has experience with previous capital projects
r The organization has a viable plan for completíng the project on time
The City will not invest in projects that do not leverage a reasonable amount of funding (at least 30% of
costs) from at least one other source.
Non- Discrimination Policy/ Complaint Review Process
It is the policy of the City of Kent to provide equal opportunity for services without regard to race, color,
sex, age, national origin, religion, political affiliation, presence of handicap or disability, sexual orientation,
or familial status.
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Persons who feel that they have been discriminated against or who have a complaint pertaining to the City
of Kent's Consolidated Plan, Plan amendments, or the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation
Report, may file a complaint in writing to:
City of Kent
Housing and Human Services
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Attn: Julie Parascondola
Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
All complaints must include name and address of the person(s) filing the complaint; a description of the act
or acts considered to be in violation; other available pertinent information which will assist in the review
and resolution of the complaint.
Such complaints should be filed within 30 days of the alleged discriminatory act. A written response as to
the disposition of the complaint will be issued by the Director no later than L5 working days following
receipt of the complaint. A person who is dissatisfied with the response to the complaint, or if the response
is delayed more than L5 working days, may appeal in writing to:
City of Kent
Mayor's Office
City Hall, 2nd Floor
220 Fourth Ave. South
Kent, WA 98032
A written response on the disposition of the complaint will be issued by the Mayor's Office no later than 30
working days following the receipt of the complaint. lf the complainant is dissatisfied with the City's
implementation of the CDBG program or the use of CDBG funds, he/she may also contact or submit a
written complaint to:
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Planning and Development
Seattle Regional Office
909 1st Avenue, Suite 200
seattle, wA 98104-1000
Phone: (206l'22O-51O1,
No person shall intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any person because he/she has made
a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any matter in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing
related to a complaint.
' Those encouraged to participate include People of Color, Limited English Proficient/Non-English Speaking
individuals, economically disadvantaged residents, businesses, developers, non-profit organizations, philanthropic
organizations, CBOs, faith-based organizations, public housing organizations and residents ofpublic housing, resident
councils, resident management corporations, people with disabilities, regional government, Human Service
Commissions/Advisory Councils, mortgage lenders, realtors, education institutions, etc.
" Action Plan is released annually and the Consolidated Plan is released every five years.
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Julie Parascondola, CPRP, Director
Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: February 16, 2017
FROM: Julie Parascondola, Director Parks, Recreation and Community
Services
SUBJECT: 2016 Fourth Quarter Contributions Report – Informational
MOTION: Informational
SUMMARY: Parks Director Julie Parascondola will report on contributions made to
the Parks Department on in-kind, sponsorship, cash and grants that fall under the
$65,000 threshold and don't require council acceptance.
EXHIBITS: Copy of Contributions Report
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
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Contributions Report - Fourth Quarter 2016
Donations, Cash, In-kind, Sponsorships < $65K
Division Contributor Program / Event / Project
Category Item
Description Value
Cash / In-kind,
Sponsorship / Grant
(for in-kind
only)
Cultural 4Culture Spotlight Series, Summer
Concerts, Kent Kids’ Arts Grant $17,000
Cultural Black Diamond Camp Christmas Rush Fun Run Sponsorship Cash $100
Cultural KIND Snacks Christmas Rush Fun Run In-kind Snacks $100
HHS East Ridge Baptist Church COK Utility Fund Cash $250
HHS East Ridge Baptist Church COK Utility Fund Cash $250
Sr. Ctr Auburn Meadows Book Club In Kind Snacks $150
Sr. Ctr Stafford Suites Tuesday evening Dances In Kind Snacks $150
Sr. Ctr Chateau @ Valley Ctr.Readers Theater Cash $100
Sr. Ctr GenCare, the Lodge Monthly Deli Bingo In Kind Door Prizes $525
Sr. Ctr Farrington Court Tuesday evening Dances In Kind Snacks $150
Sr. Ctr Radcliffe Place Tuesday evening Dances In Kind Snacks $100
Sr. Ctr Weatherly Inn Tuesday evening Dances In Kind Snacks $150
Sr. Ctr Judson Park Tuesday evening Dances In Kind Snacks $85
Sr. Ctr Brookdale House Juice 'n Jazz In Kind
Juice, Door
Prizes $150
Sr. Ctr Stafford Suites General Programs Cash $1,035
Sr. Ctr Talbot Center Deli and Cafe Cash $75
Sr. Ctr Premera Blue Cross Kent Place Event Cash $400
Sr. Ctr The Lakeshore Kent Place Event Cash $400
Sr. Ctr (Aub)Merrill Gardens Kent Place Event Cash $400
Sr. Ctr United Healthcare Kent Place Event Cash $400
Sr. Ctr CayCare Sr. Living Adv.Kent Place Events Cash $400
Adapt Rec Anonymous General Donation Cash $3
Youth Teen Kent Parks Foundation SRC @ Waskowitz Cash $49
Adapt Rec Kenneth Alhadeff Memorial Roger Kaczor Cash $100
Adapt Rec Kent Parks Foundation - MemRoger Kaczor Cash $231
Adapt Rec Marjorie Alhadeff - MemoriaRoger Kaczor Cash $10
Rec Vicki Staley-Memorial John Staley Cash $200
Rec Miscellaneous
Total small donations -
from registrations Cash $25
Rec Gutters By Keith Inc.
Youth Flag Football
(Grades 4-7)Sponsorship $250
Rec Kent Station Management
Youth Flag Football
(Grades 4-7)Sponsorship $125
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Rec Land O'Frost / Knox Sports
Youth Flag Football
(Grades 4-7)Sponsorship $375
Rec Thunderbird Community Spo
Youth Flag
Football(Grades 4-7)Sponsorship $125
Rec Fors Stars
Youth Flag Football
Sponsorship (Grades 4-7)Sponsorship $125
Rec BIS Consulting, LLC
Youth Flag Football
Sponsorship (Grades 4-7)Sponsorship $150
Rec Legends Sports Photography
Youth Flag Football
Sponsorship (Grades 4-7)Sponsorship $125
Rec Kent Lions Club
Youth Flag Football
(Grades 4-7)Sponsorship $125
Rec Gutters By Keith Inc.
Junior Girls Volleyball
(Grades 7-12)Sponsorship $250
Rec Kent Station Management
Junior Girls Volleyball
(Grades 7-12)Sponsorship $125
Rec Kiwanis Clubs of Kent
Junior Girls Volleyball
(Grades 7-12)Sponsorship $125
Rec Thunderbird Community Spo
Junior Girls Volleyball
(Grades 7-12)Sponsorship $125
Rec FairyTale Event Planning
Junior Girls Volleyball
(Grades 7-12)Sponsorship $150
Rec Legends Sports Photography
Junior Girls
Volleyball(Grades 7-12)Sponsorship $125
Rec Soos Creek Kennels
Junior Girls Volleyball
(Grades 7-12)Sponsorship $150
Rec Kent Lions Club
Junior Girls Volleyball
(Grades 7-12)Sponsorship $250
4th Quarter $25,688
3rd Quarter $25,115
2nd Quarter $8,377
1st Quarter $96,295
Total for 2016 $155,475
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Julie Parascondola, CPRP, Director
Phone: 253-856-5100
Fax: 253-856-6050
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
DATE: February 16, 2017
FROM: Julie Parascondola, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
SUBJECT: Director’s Report - Informational
MOTION: Informational
SUMMARY: Julie Parascondola, Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department, will inform the committee of noteworthy information and
upcoming events.
EXHIBITS: N/A
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
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