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R2017-163 2017-08-14
RESOLUTION NO. R2017-163 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan, as part of its FY 2018-2022 CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That certain Community Development Block Grant Program 11th Annual Action Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby authorized and approved. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 14th day of August, A.D., 2017. Y ' TOM REID MAYOR ATTEST: / � i \Off'•,... .. •..:� ti- Y11 NG PING RM/ ;�`. /\ : Y SE RETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: itt DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY I Executive Summary ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction This 5-Year Consolidated Plan covers Program Year (PY) 2017 through PY 2021. The City of Pearland's Program Years each begin on October 1 and end the following September 30. CDBG funding must be expended to meet one or more of the 3 national objectives: 1. Benefiting low-to moderate-income persons; 2. Preventing, reducing or eliminating slum and blight;or 3. Meeting an urgent community development need as a result of a disaster or other event. During the next 5 years, the City expects to focus its CDBG entitlement funds on the first 2 objectives by improving the quality of life for those low- to moderate-income households throughout the City and in City neighborhoods with 40.93%or more low-to moderate-income households—those households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. The quality of the neighborhoods is dependent upon the quality of the housing stock, public facilities/infrastructure, and private facilities and amenities. Due to the small annual CDBG allocation, Pearland will focus most of its resources on code enforcement in the low-to moderate-income neighborhoods, housing rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes, and public services. As money permit, the City will augment its general fund and CIP funds with CDBG dollars for improving Old Townsite, the primary CDBG area-benefit neighborhood, but will also extend through the other eligible area-benefit neighborhoods. The map below shows the location of the CDBG area-benefit neighborhoods. City-wide assistance will be focused on owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and social service programs. The CDBG activities will include funding for social service providers to provide affordable access to services that improve the quality of life for those adults and children who are homeless, precariously housed, and/or or low- to moderate-income. The City will manage its housing rehabilitation program in-house and will provide repair, rehabilitation, and accessibility retrofits to single-family homes owned and occupied by low-to moderate-income residents. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 1 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 5 of 117 I t,rJ l lj y Legend PsetYnd City Limits 0000 Ames( •4.17%LIB N whole block time) l Map 1—City of Pearland with CDBG Areas Eligible for Area-wide Benefit 2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview The CDBG activities below have been separated into broad categories addressing priority needs identified in the body of this Consolidated Plan. The priority needs were determined based on the results of resident surveys; stakeholder interviews; discussions with staff members; public comments; and secondary data from HUD, the Census Bureau, and other HUD-approved sites. • Decent Housing — The City will strive to improve the housing stock city-wide and residential areas within the eligible CDBG area-benefit neighborhoods. It is anticipated that activities will include: o Rehabilitating existing housing stock: The City will continue its HERO program (housing Enforcement and Rehabilitation Opportunities), to repair, rehabilitate, and/or retrofit houses for accessibility preserve of Pearland's residential neighborhoods within the CDBG areas through code enforcement. o Encouraging homeownership opportunities: Encouraging local and regional agencies to provide down-payment and/or closing cost assistance to moderate (low)-income Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 2 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 6 of 117 households seeking to move from renting to owning a home. Additionally, encouraging local and regional agencies to provide homeownership and financial counseling to those who plan to purchase their first home. o Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice: Identifying and reducing any barriers to fair housing choice and achieving the specific actions set forth in the PY 2017-2021 Fair Housing Plan to affirmatively further fair housing choice. • Suitable Living Environment: The City will fund several activities that benefit the community by improving the living environment through: o Preventing, reducing and eliminating blighted conditions: Blending CDBG with other funds the City will conduct code enforcement activities throughout the CDBG areas, and through non-federal funds, identify and demolish abandoned structures within CDBG areas. o Improving public facilities and infrastructure: The City will use several funding sources to improve public facilities, including parks, and infrastructure in CDBG Target Areas, particularly Old Townsite. o Assessing transportation services: The City will assess existing transportation assistance for elderly, disabled and domestic violence victims and develop a plan to address the need for increased demand response transportation within Pearland and to/from medical services in Houston. o Supporting private non-profit public services: CDBG funds will continue to be used to support public service agencies in better serving the disadvantaged throughout the City. • Economic Opportunity: The City will undertake activities that expand economic opportunities for low-to moderate-income (LMI) persons and businesses through: o Supporting private economic advancement activities: The City will respond to funding applications by non-profits and for-profits for the provision of educational and/or job training programs that can advance the employment potential of youth and adults. o Striving to meet Section 3 goals: The City will continue to diligently strive to meet all of the hiring, contracting and contractor education goals related to the Section 3 requirements; and making Section 3 compliance a high priority in all contracts using federal funds. 3. Evaluation of past performance 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City provided Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing surveys in English and Spanish for residents and other interested parties to complete. The Consolidated Plan survey is available in the attachments and requests information and perceptions on priority needs in the community. The Fair Housing survey can be found in the attachments to the Fair Housing Plan. Both surveys were available on-line as well as paper copies available at City Hall and the public library. Public notices for the surveys included links to on-line access and physical locations for acquiring Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 3 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 7 of 117 paper copies. In addition, the City conducted two public hearings for the Consolidated Planning Process and Fair Housing Planning Process on July 10, 2017. During all annual public hearings for the CDBG program priority needs, recommended funding with CDBG, and fair housing are topics for educational purposes and to elicit input from the attendees. The City also contacted a number of agencies, organizations, and stakeholders in the development of both the Fair Housing Plan and Consolidated Plan. Those contacted and the results are in the body of this plan and the Fair Housing Plan. A summary of the survey, public comments, and stakeholder responses are included in the body of the plan. 5. Summary of public comments No public comments have been received. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Pearland accepts all comments unless they are derogatory, discriminatory, or inflammatory against a person or group. 7. Summary The City of Pearland has used its CDBG funds to address the highest priority needs in the community and make the greatest impact possible on the living environment of low-to moderate-income residents. Efforts are hampered by the limited funds and by the lack of comprehensive services available through non-profit social service, housing, and homeless agencies in Pearland. Due to the relative size, location, and economic stability of the residents, the economies of scale do not exist to justify many social service, homeless, and affordable housing providers to locate in Pearland. However, the City has continued to address the housing, social service, and economic development needs of the community through the CDBG program and other funding to the extent possible. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 4 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 8 of 117 The Process PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency PEARLAND Finance Table 1—Responsible Agencies Narrative The Finance Department of the City of Pearland is responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, as well as administrating the CDBG program on a daily basis. The Finance Department is responsible for paying all invoices and reimbursement requests from the U.S. Treasury through HUD's IDIS on-line system once the funds have been verified as eligible by Community Development staff. The Code Enforcement Division of the Fire Department manages both code enforcement activities and housing rehabilitation activities funded through CDBG. In-house improvement projects are carried out by the appropriate department, such as Parks and Recreation, Engineering or Public Works. When legal questions or issues arise, the City Attorney is consulted. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Joel Hardy Interim Management Assistant/Administration City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland,TX 77581 281-652-1795 JHardv@pearlandtx.gov Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 5 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 9 of 117 PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) 1. Introduction Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)). Pearland consults with a number of local and regional agencies throughout the year and works to coordination with all agencies serving the community. However, there is no public housing agency that directly serves Pearland. Brazoria County Public Housing Authority provides Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) to county residents,though very few clients seek housing in Pearland, due primarily to our distance from the county seat and PHA offices. There are no major assisted housing developers in Pearland providing affordable housing. Forgotten Angels provides housing to developmentally challenged adults through its 12 group homes within the city limits and 3 in the immediate area. Brazoria County, and therefore Pearland, is part of the Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition which is part of the Texas Balance of State CoC. Gulf Coast Center is the regional MHMR provider for Brazoria and Galveston Counties and provides housing for the homeless, particularly those with mental health issues,though none of the facilities are in Pearland. The City coordinates with multiple departments at Houston-Galveston Area Council,the regional COG, and with the various public service agencies in the community. The City also coordinates with the Brazoria County PHA and CDBG/HOME/ESG office as well as the County Health Department and other County agencies. Describe coordination 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 youth) and persons at risk of homelessness The Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition (GCHC) is the official homeless coalition for Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers and Liberty Counties. It is located in Galveston but does hold some meetings in Brazoria County, though none in Pearland. Most of the GCHC's activities occur out of the Gulf Coast Center in Galveston, as the primary provider of shelter, transitional housing, and services to the homeless. The GCHC is part of the Balance of State for the Continuum of Care. The City works with Brazoria County who coordinates with Texas Homeless Network, the manager of the Balance of State program. There are no agencies in Pearland and only a few in Brazoria County that serve the homeless. Most homeless individuals and families must go to Galveston or Houston for services. Gulf Coast Center in Galveston is the primary provider of homeless information, services, and housing. The Salvation Army provides emergency shelter in Freeport, while the Women's Center provides shelter and transitional housing for victims of domestic violence, neither is Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 6 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 10 of 117 geographically near Pearland. Forgotten Angels provides permanent housing for those adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Most of the residents would be homeless without the services of Forgotten Angels. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition is the group that coordinates programs for serving homeless individuals and families. The Coalition covers Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers and Liberty Counties; however the member agencies are located primarily in Galveston County. The Coalition has moved the Continuum of Care management and oversight to the Texas Homeless Network under the Balance of State. The Galveston agencies are better equipped than the smaller Brazoria County agencies to manage the funding allocations and provide the much needed services to the region's homeless. As a result, no Brazoria County agency has received Continuum of Care funding, other than the fact that Gulf Coast Center receives the bulk of the funding and does have a presence in the County, but not in Pearland. The County staff is not closely involved in the Coalition or the Balance of State program and does not receive consultation from Texas Homeless Network in determining how to allocate its ESG funding, develop performance standards or evaluate outcomes. It is a participant in the THN HMIS system and does receive consultation when necessary for administering its local participation in HMIS. 2. Describe Agencies,groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Pearland contacted a number of stakeholders, including housing, social service agencies, and advocacy groups to provide input into the priority needs in the community, the current services and service gaps, the equal distribution of services geographically and to all population groups, and fair housing issues. Among those participating in the process were: ActionS Inc. of Brazoria County, Brazoria County Center for Independent Living, Salvation Army, United Way, Women's Center, Forgotten Angels, Gulf Coast Center, Pearland Neighborhood Center, United Way, Brazoria County, and others. 1 Agency/Group/Organization BRAZORIA COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY(part of Community Development&Welfare) Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA What section of the Plan was addressed Public Housing Needs by Consultation? Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 7 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 11 of 117 How was the Agency/Group/ The BCHA is housed under the Community Organization consulted and what are Development&Welfare Department and provides the anticipated outcomes of the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Staff provided consultation or areas for improved information about the program, participants and coordination? waiting list to determine if any on the waiting list live in Pearland and if any voucher holders secured units in Pearland. The anticipated outcomes were met. Agency/Group/Organization BRAZORIA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Agency/Group/Organization Type CDBG/HOME/ESG PJ What section of the Plan was addressed All aspects of the plan by Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/ Staff provided information on activities covering the Organization consulted and what are entire county, especially its use of HOME and ESG the anticipated outcomes of the funds in areas near Pearland and agencies with consultation or areas for improved whom the County consults that serve Pearland.The coordination? anticipated outcomes were met. 3 Agency/Group/Organization GULF COAST HOMELESS COALITION Agency/Group/Organization Type Area Homeless Coalition What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs Assessment by Consultation? Homeless Market Analysis How was the Agency/Group/ Direct interview with Coalition contact in the various Organization consulted and what are programmatic areas as well as review of the latest the anticipated outcomes of the PIT and Housing Inventory counts. The anticipated consultation or areas for improved outcome of understanding the overall area needs coordination? and resources was met; however, information could not be provided regarding the current homeless counts within Brazoria County or Pearland specifically. 4 Agency/Group/Organization TEXAS HOMELESS NETWORK Agency/Group/Organization Type Balance of State Continuum of Care manager What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs Assessment by Consultation? Homeless Market Analysis How was the Agency/Group/ The THN staff were contacted and interviewed and Organization consulted and what are provided copies of the PIT and Housing Inventory the anticipated outcomes of the counts, latest CoC application,and funding of consultation or areas for improved programs in the Gulf Coast service area. coordination? 5 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL-Regional Housing Coordination Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Council of Governments Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 8 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 12 of 117 What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Needs& Housing Market Analysis by Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/ The agency was contacted and staff member Organization consulted and what are interviewed as well as the Guide to Housing the anticipated outcomes of the Assistance in the Gulf Coast Region reviewed. The consultation or areas for improved anticipated outcome was to determine any coordination? regionally managed or overseen housing programs beyond the Ike Recovery programs. Unfortunately, the Guide is 16 years old and provided no relevant information. 6 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL-Area Agency on Aging Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Council of Governments What section of the Plan was addressed Senior needs and services by Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/ The agency was contacted and staff person Organization consulted and what are interviewed about nutrition,senior centers, the anticipated outcomes of the transportation,care coordination, in-home consultation or areas for improved assistance, benefits counseling. Information and coordination? referral, nursing home Advocate. Anticipated outcome for information was met. 7 Agency/Group/Organization GULF COAST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS Agency/Group/Organization Type Government What section of the Plan was addressed Non-housing Community Development regarding by Consultation? employment assistance, including adult literacy, child care assistance,scholarships,job training How was the Agency/Group/ The organization was contacted and interviewed Organization consulted and what are with the anticipated outcome of information being the anticipated outcomes of the met.Anticipated outcome for information was met. consultation or areas for improved coordination? 8 Agency/Group/Organization GULF COAST CENTER Agency/Group/Organization Type Area MHMR for Galveston/Brazoria Counties What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless,Special Needs Populations by Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/ Agency contacted to determine needs and services Organization consulted and what are for those who are homeless and/or have a mental the anticipated outcomes of the illness,substance use disorder or intellectual consultation or areas for improved disability. Anticipated outcome was information coordination? about needs and plans and the outcome was met. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 9 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 13 of 117 9 Agency/Group/Organization GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON Agency/Group/Organization Type Employment, Housing/Homeless services What section of the Plan was addressed Employment Needs(non-housing community by Consultation? development), Employment Services,Veterans' specific needs How was the Agency/Group/ The staff members representing the various job Organization consulted and what are development and veterans' programs that serve the anticipated outcomes of the Pearland were interviewed.The City's HUD consultation or areas for improved consultant spoke at length with the staff members coordination? about affordable housing for veterans, employment barriers, social service barriers, and needs specific to the veteran population. Goodwill does not have a job connection site in Pearland but refers residents to its Houston sites through its resale shop in Pearland and collaborating agencies. The anticipated outcomes of gathering additional information about the needs unique to veterans and the services provided were met. 10 Agency/Group/Organization ACTIONS INC OF BRAZORIA COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Services for Elderly What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Needs Assessment by Consultation? Special Population Needs Assessment Special Population Market Analysis How was the Agency/Group/ Agency was contacted and interviewed regarding its Organization consulted and what are perceptions of need and its services provided to the the anticipated outcomes of the elderly. The anticipated outcome of determining the consultation or areas for improved quantitative and qualitative needs and services of coordination? the elderly were met and the agency is receiving Pearland CDBG funds. 11 Agency/Group/Organization DISABILITY RIGHTS TEXAS Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities Service-Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? fair housing&disability rights Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 10 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 14 of 117 How was the Agency/Group/ An attorney for the agency was interviewed by Organization consulted and what are Pearland's HUD consultant to determine the needs the anticipated outcomes of the of disabled persons in the Houston region, including consultation or areas for improved Pearland, regarding housing and services and any coordination? fair housing issues that have arisen. The anticipated outcomes were to determine how Pearland could best meet the housing needs of disabled persons through CDBG, HOME, and ESG as well as through the Fair Housing Plan. Additionally,the HUD consultant attended a number of meetings for a Hogg Foundation program in which Disability Rights Texas staff were present and provided additional information regarding the housing and supportive service needs in the Pearland area. The outcome was realized and the information incorporated in the planning process of both the Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Plan. 12 Agency/Group/Organization LONE STAR LEGAL AID—BRAZORIA COUNTY OFFICE Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed Legal and fair housing needs of the disadvantaged by Consultation? and protected classes How was the Agency/Group/ Contact person was interviewed to determine needs Organization consulted and what are of and services to disadvantaged people/families in the anticipated outcomes of the Pearland. Anticipated outcome was information and consultation or areas for improved the outcome was met. coordination? 13 Agency/Group/Organization NAMI GULF COAST Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit Advocacy What section of the Plan was addressed Special Needs Chapter(mental illness) by Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/ Individual contacted and interviewed regarding Organization consulted and what are barriers the mentally ill in Pearland face in securing the anticipated outcomes of the housing and services. Anticipated outcome was consultation or areas for improved information about housing and service needs of the coordination? mentally ill in Pearland. Outcome was met. 14 Agency/Group/Organization WOMEN'S CENTER OF BRAZORIA COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs and Market Chapters by Consultation? Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 11 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 15 of 117 How was the Agency/Group/ Agency was contacted and staff member Organization consulted and what are interviewed about the needs of homeless women the anticipated outcomes of the and victims of domestic violence as well as the consultation or areas for improved housing and services provided. The anticipated coordination? outcome was information regarding housing need and services provided. Outcome was met. 15 Agency/Group/Organization GREATER HOUSTON FAIR HOUSING CENTER Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed Housing needs and market;fair housing; barriers to by Consultation? affordable and fair housing How was the Agency/Group/ Director was interviewed about fair housing issues in Organization consulted and what are Pearland. Staff was contacted about the number the anticipated outcomes of the and types of fair housing complaints from Pearland consultation or areas for improved residents and the outcomes of those complaints. coordination? Anticipated outcomes include information about fair housing issues and complaints in the area and increased collaboration for affirmatively furthering fair housing. Outcomes were met. However no information specifically about fair housing issues in Pearland were available. Outcomes were met. 16 Agency/Group/Organization SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed Housing needs and market by Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/ Agency contacted and interviewed about the Organization consulted and what are affordable housing needs, activities to meet the the anticipated outcomes of the needs,and affordable housing market. Anticipated consultation or areas for improved outcome was information and the outcome was coordination? met. 17 Agency/Group/Organization UNITED WAY OF BRAZORIA COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed Non-housing community development (public by Consultation? services) How was the Agency/Group/ Agency contacted and interviewed about needs and Organization consulted and what are services provided, including difficulty for Pearland the anticipated outcomes of the residents to access programs due to the large consultation or areas for improved distance between Pearland and Angleton where the coordination? United Way has offices; and the lack of sufficient programs in the Pearland area. Anticipated outcome was information and outcome was met. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 12 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 16 of 117 18 Agency/Group/Organization FORGOTTEN ANGELS Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed Special Needs Populations Needs and Market by Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/ Director of Development was interviewed regarding Organization consulted and what are the housing and supportive service needs for the the anticipated outcomes of the intellectually disabled and the services provided to consultation or areas for improved non-Pearland residents. The anticipated outcome coordination? was information and improved coordination and both were met. Forgotten Angels is a current Pearland CDBG subrecipient. 19 Agency/Group/Organization Renee West McGuire Agency/Group/Organization Type Developer,volunteer,area advocate What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Needs for families of incarcerated and ex- by Consultation? offenders, and disabled; Service Needs for families of incarcerated and ex-offenders, and disabled; Housing Market; Commercial Market How was the Agency/Group/ McGuire was interviewed over several meetings Organization consulted and what are during the past few years with the anticipated the anticipated outcomes of the outcomes of information about the needs of these consultation or areas for improved special populations and small businesses accessing coordination? commercial space developed by McGuire as well as services provided to the special populations. The outcomes were met. 20 Agency/Group/Organization PEARLAND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed Non-housing community development by Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/ Staff member contacted and interviewed about the Organization consulted and what are programs and needs in the community. The the anticipated outcomes of the anticipated outcome was information about consultation or areas for improved programs to address the needs. The outcomes were coordination? met.The agency is a Pearland CDBG subrecipient. 21 Agency/Group/Organization COUNSELING CONNECTIONS FOR CHANGE, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed Non-housing community development, mentally ill by Consultation? special populations Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 13 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 17 of 117 All agencies that could be identified and contacted were included. The only agencies not consulted were those for which no one responded to either the direct contact or the on-line survey. Some groups, particularly some advocacy groups such as LULAC, NAACP, and ARC of the Gulf Coast had no information about Pearland but were interviewed not only for the Consolidated Plan but for the Fair Housing Plan and their information has been included in the Fair Housing Plan. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Public Housing Authority Plan Brazoria County Community The Section 8 HCV goals were Development&Welfare incorporated into the Strategic Plan Provider Network Development Gulf Coast Center The goals for serving the Plan homeless and those with mental health or intellectual disabilities were incorporated into the goals of the Strategic Plan 2015 Report to the Community United Way of Brazoria County The programs and goals set forth by United Way influenced the County in setting its goals and priorities. Brazoria County Economic Economic Development Alliance The data and plans reported in Indicators—2016 Quarterly of Brazoria County the document were used to Reports include in the section on anti- poverty strategies and employment State of Texas Plan for Fair Texas Department of Housing& The fair housing goals outlined in Housing Choice Community Affairs the plan were investigated and those that were appropriate for Pearland helped shape the goals of the Strategic Plan Texas Balance of State Texas Homeless Network Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition Continuum of Care has deferred its Continuum of Care application/programming to the Texas Homeless Network as part of Balance of State.The THN application/plan was referred to and incorporated into the Homeless Needs and Market chapters. Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 14 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 18 of 117 Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(1)) The City of Pearland cooperates and coordinates with Brazoria County on a regular basis, both with the County's HUD programs and the County Commissioner over the Pearland area. The City and County provide public service funding to some of the same subrecipients who serve the county both inside and outside of Pearland. Pearland also coordinates with the Houston- Galveston Area Council, the regional COG, on a number of programs, particularly transportation and environmental planning. With the new campus of University of Houston Clear Lake located in Pearland, the City cooperates with the campus on community-based efforts. Narrative (optional): I I 4 Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 15 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 19 of 117 PR-15 Citizen Participation 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Or Mode of Out Target of Out Summary of Summary of Summary of co URL(If der reach reach response/atte comments re mments not applica ndance ceived accepted ble) and reasons Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 16 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 20 of 117 Needs Assessment NA-05 Overview Needs Assessment Overview Based on secondary data, such as the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), data from National Low Income Housing Coalition, and several other state and national agencies, coupled with the responses from the public surveys, public comments, and information stakeholders, it has been determined that the greatest needs in Pearland include: • Housing that is affordable for the low-to moderate-income and middle-income buyer; • Additional rental housing that is affordable to the low-to moderate-income renter; • Additional rental housing that is accessible to the disabled; • Rehabilitation of existing owner-occupied housing; • Social services and supportive housing for the elderly, and disabled; • Infrastructure improvements; • Public facility improvements, including ADA accessibility; and • Economic development services and activities. The following Needs Assessment chapters provide quantitative data to support the perceptions of the community and to demonstrate the housing, social service, economic development and public facility/infrastructure needs. For the Housing Needs Assessment, HUD has defined 4 indicators of need based on data available from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). The indicators are limited due to the limited scope of the ACS questions. The indicators of housing condition are: • Housing Cost Burden: Monthly housing costs of more than 30% of the household's income, with severe cost burden being more than 50% of the household's income; • Overcrowding: More than 1 person per total rooms in the house, including living room, den, dining room, bedrooms, office or study, game room, and kitchen but not bathrooms. Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.5 persons per total rooms. • Lacking complete plumbing: Lacking any or all of the following: hot piped water, bathtub or shower, or flush toilet. There is no differentiation between general need and severe need with regards to incomplete plumbing facilities. • Lacking complete kitchen facilities for exclusive use: Lacking any or all of the following: sink, refrigerator, oven or stove burners. Micro-efficiencies (formerly called Single- Room Occupancy or SRO units) are included in this category as well as other units with Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 17 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 21 of 117 central congregate kitchens. There is no differentiation between general need and severe need with regards to incomplete kitchen facilities. R/ECAP: Low income levels create the greatest needs in the community. HUD has determined racially or ethnically-concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAP) at the whole census tract level as a way to not only determine need but show how it is distributed geographically. For a census tract to be considered a R/ECAP it must have a non-white population of 50% or more and have 40% or more of individuals living below the poverty line or is three or more times the average census tract-level poverty rate for the metropolitan area, whichever is lower. Using the 2010 decennial census and the 2006-2010 American Community Survey (ACS), HUD has determined that there are no R/ECAP areas inside the city limits. Due to the wealth of the city and the low concentration of low- to moderate-income, HUD has determined that the level of low- to moderate-income (LMI) households in a Census block group to qualify for CDBG area-based funding is 40.93%, rather than the 51% normally required. The 2011-2015 ACS data show that African Americans and Asians have higher household incomes than non-Hispanic whites, but Hispanics have considerably lower incomes than the other three racial/ethnic groups. Controlling for household size by comparing per capita incomes it shows that non-Hispanic whites and African Americans exceed the total and Asians somewhat and exceed the Hispanics considerably. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 18 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 22 of 117 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs Pearland's housing stock is relatively new with 54% having been built since 2000, with the majority being owner-occupied. More than 80% have three or more bedrooms and 81%are single family. Despite the high number of households with four or more residents, less than 2% have overcrowding (more than 1 person per room—total rooms, not just bedrooms). Of all the housing units, 4.6% are vacant, 73.2% are owner occupied and 22.2% are renter occupied. The vast majority of the housing in Pearland is single family. (More details can be found in the 2017-2021 Fair Housing Plan). HUD uses data provided in the U.S. Census to define housing problems. The four problems include a housing cost burden of more than 30% of household income, overcrowding with more than 1 person per room (total rooms, not bedrooms), lacking some or all plumbing, and lacking complete kitchen facilities. In recent decades, particularly in urban areas,the units lacking plumbing and/or kitchen facilities has declined considerably. According to the American Community Survey less than one half of one percent lack complete plumbing and/or kitchen facilities in Pearland. The majority of the units with problems are those with a housing cost burden of more than 30% and/or overcrowding. All groups except for Native Americans have a higher percent of households with any of the four housing problems. However,the total percentage and that of each racial/ethnic group is much smaller than for the former region in which Pearland had been designated a part. Pearland's African American households, other than the "other" category have the greatest disproportion based on the AFFH-T data. However, the disparity between the African Americans and whites is much smaller for those with severe housing problems (severe housing overcrowding and/or a cost burden of greater than 50%). Demographics Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2012 %Change Population 37,640 94,098 150% Households 13,922 32,296 132% Median Income $64,156.00 $92,346.00 44% Table 5-Housing Needs Assessment Demographics Data Source: 2000 Census(Base Year),2008-2012 ACS(Most Recent Year) Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 19 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 23 of 117 Number of Households Table 0-30%HAMFI >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% >100%HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI Total Households * 2,125 1,895 3,980 2,975 21,320 Small Family Households * 675 785 2,075 1,475 14,020 Large Family Households * 114 160 435 235 2,570 Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of age 324 365 700 385 3,115 Household contains at least one person age 75 or older 320 360 550 405 935 Households with one or more children 6 years old or younger* 409 280 1,235 600 6,035 *the highest income category for these family types is>80% HAMFI Table 6-Total Households Table Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 20 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 24 of 117 Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Substandard Housing- Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities 0 10 75 0 85 60 0 0 0 60 Severely Overcrowded- With>1.51 people per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) 45 0 0 0 45 10 0 10 0 20 Overcrowded- With 1.01-1.5 people per room (and none of the above problems) 55 15 20 0 90 50 0 15 15 80 Housing cost burden greater 1 than 50%of income(and none of the above problems) 810 145 35 0 990 549 635 465 100 1,749 Housing cost burden greater than 30%of income (and none of the above problems) 25 225 690 210 1,150 135 400 1,125 490 2,150 Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 21 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 25 of 117 Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI Zero/negative Income (and none of the above problems) 110 0 0 0 110 55 0 0 0 55 Table 7—Housing Problems Table Data 2008-2012 CHAS Source: 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Having 1 or more of four housing problems 905 175 130 0 1,210 674 635 490 115 1,914 Having none of four housing problems 145 300 1,285 1,130 2,860 240 790 2,075 1,730 4,835 Household has negative income, but none of the other housing problems 110 0 0 0 110 55 0 0 0 55 Table 8—Housing Problems 2 Data 2008-2012 CHAS Source: 3. Cost Burden > 30% Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% Total AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI _ _ NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 395 195 375 965 200 485 970 1,655 Large Related 45 0 0 45 14 75 325 414 Elderly 145 95 189 429 330 345 205 880 Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 22 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 26 of 117 Renter Owner 0 30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% Total AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI Other 345 95 170 610 245 130 110 485 Total need by 930 385 734 2,049 789 1,035 1,610 3,434 income Table 9—Cost Burden>30% Data 2008-2012 CHAS Source: 4. Cost Burden >50% Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 345 85 0 430 180 345 290 815 Large Related 45 0 0 45 14 60 50 124 Elderly 120 20 4 144 230 155 95 480 Other 345 40 35 420 230 75 30 335 Total need by 855 145 39 1,039 654 635 465 1,754 income Table 10—Cost Burden>50% Data 2008-2012 CHAS Source: 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) Renter Owner 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% li AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI _ NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Single family households 100 15 20 0 135 60 0 10 15 85 Multiple, unrelated family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 15 Other, non-family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by 100 15 20 0 135 60 0 25 15 100 income Table 11—Crowding Information—1/2 Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 23 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 27 of 117 Data 2008-2012 CHAS Source: Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI Households 73 12 15 100 45 0 18 63 with Children Present Table 12—Crowding Information—2/2 Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. According to the 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS), there are 6,712 single-person households in Pearland, with 1,913 (28.5%) being elderly persons. There is no information on the number of disabled living alone, however it can be imputed as approximately 450 adults (6.7%) with a disability are living alone. An estimated 2,947 (43.9%) are low-to moderate- income. Approximately 510 have are living below the 2017 federal poverty level, an additional 630 are living at between 100% and 250%of the poverty level. Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. According to the 2011-2015 ACS, there are 447 adults 20-64 years of age with a disability and living below the poverty level. There are 6,812 disabled in Pearland, 5,648 being 18 and over, with 2,800 being elderly. Though the ACS does have tables for the income of disabled persons, none are available for Pearland due to the small sample size. Using the County-wide figures, it can be estimated that 966 disabled adults are living below the poverty level, with an additional 681 with incomes between 100% and 149% of the poverty level. These 1,647 are within the extremely low- and very low-income level and most likely need housing assistance. There are no definitive data or small-area estimates of the number of households with a member who is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The National Domestic Violence Hotline states that 29% of women and 10% of men have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. The Hotline states that 9.8% of adult women are victims of intimate partner violence annually. It can be estimated that 3.2% of adult men are victims of intimate partner violence annually. Extrapolating from these figures, it can be assumed that approximately 3,044 Pearland women and 920 Pearland men between the ages of 20 and 64 will be victims of domestic violence in a given year. Elderly are not immune to domestic violence and it is Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 24 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 28 of 117 estimated that 474 elderly women and 177 elderly men will be victims in any given year. There are no statistics to indicate the percent of victims who will (1) choose to leave the abusive relationship and (2) need housing assistance as a result. No information is available to indicate the number of households affected by dating violence, non-partner sexual assault/stalking, or to indicate the number who will need housing assistance. What are the most common housing problems? The most common housing problem is affordability. With the high percent of housing in Pearland being new and single family, it is difficult for LMI households to find affordable housing. Small family households, most headed by a single parent, have the greatest rate of housing cost burdens over 30% of income. Non-family households have the next highest rate of housing cost burden. The Brazoria County FMRs have increased dramatically more than in other areas around Texas. The income needed to rent at the FMRs and not have a housing cost burden of more than 30% of income has also increased more than the average incomes in the area. The graph below shows the incomes required to rent at the FMRs without a cost burden. In 2017, the hourly wage, working 40 hours a week, required to afford a 2-bedroom unit is $18.73. For someone making minimum wage, it would require household members to work a total at least 103 hours per week to afford a 2-bedroom at the current FMR. In 2016, the estimated mean hourly wage for renters was $15.86, affording households only $825 for one full-time worker. In 2017, that would make only a 1-bedroom affordable and in 2016, the mean household income would not quite be enough for a 2-bedroom. SSI recipients receive $733 per month, making only$220 in rent affordable. Based on a family of four, the high end of the extremely low-income household range (<=30% Area Median Income—AMI) can only afford a rent of$620; the high end of the very low-income household range (30.01-50% AMI) can only afford a rent of $1,034; and, the high end of the low/moderate-income household range (50.01-80% AMI) would make rents of $1,654 affordable. An extremely low-income family of four cannot even afford a 0-bedroom unit; and a very low-income family of four cannot afford a 3-bedroom unit; nor can a low/moderate- income family afford a 4-bedroom. OF the units available for rent in March 2017, none were renting at or below $750/month and only 16 units were available at $751-$1,000 per month, the price affordable for a household income of at least $40,000. None of these were 3- or 4- bedroom units and only 2 were 2-bedroom units. There are very few households with overcrowding as a problem — 90 renter and 80 owner households at or below median income — and very few lacking complete plumbing and/or kitchens. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 25 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 29 of 117 Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? As would be expected, the lower the income the greater the percent of households with housing problems. There is a higher proportions of LMI households with at least one person 65-74 years of age than among younger households, and more than double the proportion for households with one or more persons 75 years of age or older. The disabled are much more affected by housing problems, from affordability to accessibility. Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income)who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance Identifying non-homeless, extremely low-income persons who have secondary characteristics that are risk factors for homelessness can make it easier to target preventive assistance to those most at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families that are most often precariously housed include single female head of household; households where more than 50%of income is spent on housing costs; youth aging out of foster care; families living doubled- up due to lack of employment, low wages, a change in family composition, domestic violence, and sub-standard housing. The Brazoria County FMRs have increased dramatically more than in other areas around Texas. The income needed to rent at the FMRs and not have a housing cost burden of more than 30% of income has also increased more than the average incomes in the area. The graph below shows the incomes required to rent at the FMRs without a cost burden. In 2017, the hourly wage, working 40 hours a week, required to afford a 2-bedroom unit is $18.73. For someone making minimum wage, it would require household members to work a total at least 103 hours per week to afford a 2-bedroom at the current FMR. In 2016, the estimated mean hourly wage for renters was $15.86, affording households only $825 for one full-time worker. In 2017, that would make only a 1-bedroom affordable and in 2016, the mean household income would not quite be enough for a 2-bedroom. SSI recipients receive $733 per month, making only $220 in rent affordable. Based on a family of four, the high end of the extremely low-income household range (<=30% Area Median Income—AMI) can only afford a rent of$620; the high end of the very low-income household range (30.01-50% AMI) can only afford a rent of $1,034; and, the high end of the low/moderate-income household range (50.01-80% AMI) would make rents of $1,654 affordable. An extremely low-income family of four cannot even afford a 0-bedroom unit; and a very low-income family of four cannot afford a 3-bedroom unit; nor can a low/moderate- Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 26 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 30 of 117 income family afford a 4-bedroom. In Pearland there are 556 households renting at the rent affordable to the high end of the extremely low-income household range, though there are 1,533 households with incomes in range, few at the high end. This leaves nearly 1,000 extremely low-income households precariously housed. There is insufficient information to clearly determine or even estimate the number of households, much less persons, at risk of homelessness. If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates: Not Applicable Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness Mental illness, chronic physical illness, physical disabilities, substance abuse, criminal background, unstable job history, prior evictions, transportation, underemployment, lack of education/job skills, language barriers, weak support system, and age are housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness. Discussion The most common housing problem in Pearland is cost. The low percentage of multi-family units (17.1%, with 5+ units in structure) accounts for one of the causes of non-affordable rental housing as single-family units are more costly to rent. Moreover, 54.1% of all housing was constructed in 2000 through 2014, another indicator or higher prices. The expansion of petrochemical companies and the new medical complexes west of SH 288 in Pearland, coupled with the residential and other non-residential development, has brought a significant number of higher income residents into the area, as well as temporary workers during the construction phase. These workers not only require rental housing, but they are able to afford the higher cost of housing due to doubling up and receiving a per diem on top of their regular salary, resulting in landlords being able to increase rents. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 27 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 31 of 117 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems— 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction All groups except for Native Americans have a higher percent of households with any of the four housing problems. However, the total percentage and that of each racial/ethnic group is much smaller than for the former region in which Pearland had been designated a part. The HUD data in the AFFH-Tools package compares Pearland with the Houston-The Woodlands- Sugar Land region, which included Brazoria County. Recently, the area has been split and Brazoria County has been separated out. However, there has not been new data published to reflect the change. Pearland's African American households, other than the "other" category have the greatest disproportion based on the AFFH-T data. However,the disparity between the African Americans and whites is much smaller for those with severe housing problems (severe housing overcrowding and/or a cost burden of greater than 50%). 0%-30%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,469 165 175 White 615 85 130 Black/African American 264 0 40 Asian 95 0 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 20 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 405 80 0 Table 13-Disproportionally Greater Need 0-30%AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 28 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 32 of 117 30%-50%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,445 435 0 White 595 285 0 Black/African American 180 0 0 Asian 165 25 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 15 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 490 120 0 Table 14-Disproportionally Greater Need 30-50%AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 50%-80%of Area Median Income I Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,100 1,335 0 White 1,080 820 0 Black/African American 410 105 0 Asian 155 150 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 445 265 0 Table 15-Disproportionally Greater Need 50-80%AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities,3. More than one person per room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 29 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 33 of 117 80%-100%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 909 1,865 0 White 484 1,285 0 Black/African American 235 240 0 Asian 125 40 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 40 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 70 240 0 Table 16-Disproportionally Greater Need 80-100%AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Discussion Though considerably smaller than the region as a whole,there is a disproportion of housing problems among the various race/ethnicities, especially at the lower incomes. All extremely low-income African American, Native American, and Asian households have at least one housing problem, while 16.5% of extremely low-income Hispanics and 12.1%of extremely low- income non-Hispanic whites have none of the four housing problems. As incomes increase the disproportion decreases. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 30 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 34 of 117 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems—91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction White and Asians have the lowest rate of severe housing problems among the low-to moderate-households. Hispanics, African Americans, and Native Americans have higher rates of housing with severe problems, though in only the case of Native Americans does the difference reach the 10%threshold that HUD designates as disproportionate. However, as the incomes increase,the disproportion also increases. 0%-30%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,279 355 175 White 495 205 130 Black/African American 264 0 40 Asian 95 0 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 20 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 335 150 0 Table 17—Severe Housing Problems 0-30%AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room,4.Cost Burden over 50% 30%-50%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 925 950 0 White 315 565 0 Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 31 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 35 of 117 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Black/African American 180 0 0 Asian 100 90 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 15 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 320 300 0 Table 18—Severe Housing Problems 30-50%AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room,4.Cost Burden over 50% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 695 2,740 0 White 295 1,610 0 Black/African American 190 330 0 Asian 100 205 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 110 600 0 Table 19—Severe Housing Problems 50-80%AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room,4.Cost Burden over 50% Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 32 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 36 of 117 80%-100%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 80 2,695 0 White 25 1,750 0 Black/African American 4 465 0 Asian 10 155 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 40 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 40 265 0 Table 20—Severe Housing Problems 80-100%AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room,4.Cost Burden over 50% Discussion All but whites have 100% of the extremely low-income households have severe housing problems, while 70% of the whites have severe housing problems. All of the African American households with very low incomes have severe housing problems,while Hispanics and Asians have just over 50%with severe housing problems, and whites have 35.8%. Moderate-income (also called low income) households have less disproportion, though it is still above the acceptable range, with whites and Hispanics having 15.5%severe housing problems and African Americans and Asians having 36.5% and 32.8% respectively. I Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 33 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 37 of 117 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens—91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction: Due to young housing stock in Pearland, virtually none of the households live in units lacking some or all plumbing or kitchen facilities, leaving housing cost burdens and overcrowding as the main housing problems in the city. Housing Cost Burden Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No/negative income (not computed) Jurisdiction as a whole 22,595 5,099 3,044 175 White 13,660 2,425 1,155 130 Black/African American 3,160 885 724 40 Asian 2,170 760 345 0 American Indian,Alaska Native 140 0 35 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 Hispanic 3,359 945 680 0 Table 21—Greater Need:Housing Cost Burdens AMI Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Discussion: The white households with a cost burden of 30-50% is between 4.5 percentage points less (African Americans) and 9.2% less (Asians) than minority households. African Americans and Hispanics have higher rates of cost burdens over 50%of income than Asians and whites,though there is less than a 10 percentage point difference between the lowest and highest. All groups have severe housing cost burdens ranging from 6.7%of the households to 15.2%. Across all 1 groups between two-thirds and three-fourths have no housing cost burden. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 34 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 38 of 117 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion —91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? The lower the income range the more disproportionate the share of minorities and the higher the percentage of those with housing problems is. Extremely low-income and very low-income definitely have a greater disproportion of housing problems among the minorities, especially African American than higher incomes. If they have needs not identified above,what are those needs? The needs for those with overcrowding and/or higher than affordable cost burden result in an overall need in the community for more affordable rental housing, including more multi-family housing, and more rental units with more than 3 bedrooms. Housing cost burden is the greatest issue, with only 135 renter households with overcrowding. Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? Though minorities live throughout the city, the greatest concentrations are on the west side of Pearland, particularly west of SH 288, in the newer areas, including Shadow Creek Ranch where the highest concentration of African Americans live. Hispanics are fairly equally distributed through the city, with some concentration along Broadway between Main and O'Day. The CDBG eligible areas have the lowest concentrations of minority groups, although there are pockets in the CDBG area around Old Townsite and north of Broadway. The 2017-2021 Fair Housing Plan describes the segregation/integration pattern in Pearland and shows that Pearland has approximately half the segregation value as the region using HUD's dissimilarity index. An index of less than 40 shows low segregation/high integration. Scores of 40-54 indicate moderate segregation. All of Pearland's scores for 2015 are well below 40,with the exception of Asian/White, compared with above 50 for the region, including above 64 for Black/White dissimilarity. The maps below show the locations of the two primary minority groups in Pearland—African American and Hispanic. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 35 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 39 of 117 t,, i }. } t + ■ •• •• •� •• •••-•. •• Iy • M• ,r '"-Ir to 7 •; • t %.•�--T • tip • o.. '1 • •• Litzi Legend 11 h•rl•r1d Cl a LY•Ib 1 1 Low-Mod IIIC01n•As•ee(>•e0.$3%low-Mod) '///r ''1f FFF----ip1 • /, COO flywkWh{(4093%-3113%U11 r4410•n1s) /i/,i'f//.r /', jll" ,V..,.,,,, Camas Blocks le I•artan• - y ,I,, r • 1 001=10 30930Aln•K WM I / r „ _ off• Map 2—Location of African Americans from 2010 Census at Block Level 1 _1‘ ``1. • • _ ~ • • • \A• •o• . ... � 3 • • ►i� • • • r . .� { • •• 1 I*•• %• ••, v et •r • • •• • '• • ♦• • •• • • • •• • • 4::.. �• �J� >h ". 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Of its 574 vouchers, 198 voucher holders have some form of disability, however at this time no voucher holders live in Pearland. Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders There is no public housing authority in Pearland and no voucher holders living in the city.The most immediate need it Pearland for Brazoria County voucher holders to access Pearland units is more rentals affordable to the extremely low- and very low-income Section 8 renters currently residing outside of Pearland. Rents county-wide have increased significantly during the past 3 to 5 years, and even more so in Pearland as new units are being added. How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large Not applicable Discussion Pearland does not have a public housing authority. The Brazoria County PHA is the only one serving the Pearland area. Brazoria County's PHA has no public housing units and none of its 574 Section 8 HCV holders are currently living in Pearland. Pearland is too far distant from the employers of most of the Section 8 voucher holders and the rents are higher than the affordability. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 41 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 45 of 117 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment—91.205(c) Introduction: Pearland is located in northern Brazoria County and is part of the area covered by the Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition (GCHC), which encompasses Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, and Liberty Counties. GCHC is part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) through the Texas Homeless Network. Brazoria County coordinates with the Texas Homeless Network and the Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition to further their efforts to identify and plan for the needs for homeless individuals and families. Homelessness is defined as individuals and families without a primary nighttime residence, unaccompanied youth under the age of 25, persons fleeing domestic violence including sexual assault, dating violence, stalking or other life- threatening conditions. The Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition joined the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care in 2011. The Texas Homeless Network (THN) is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the lead agency for Continuum of Care planning and management of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for the 213 Texas counties in the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care. THN assists in developing awareness and formulating strategies concerning statewide issues in the prevention and elimination of homeless that require a comprehensive approach using a community-based planning structure. In January 2017, local agencies participated in the Texas Balance of State Point in Time count for Brazoria and Galveston County. The information collected from this count provided information on the number and needs of people experiencing homelessness in the general area. The Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition is a group of local and regional non-profit organizations, governmental entities and faith-based entities serving the counties of Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers, and Liberty by providing support services, emergency shelter, and housing. The results of the Point in Time survey are not delineated by jurisdiction and there is no information on Pearland specifically. Pearland does not receive ESG funds and does not have any of the area homeless agencies located within its jurisdiction. Brazoria County uses its ESG funding to assist local non-profits in meeting the needs of the low-moderate income citizens including those experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. However, the County's ESG funds cannot be used to serve Pearland residents. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 42 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 46 of 117 #of persons Estimate# Estimate Estimate the Estimate the experiencing experiencing the# #exiting #of days homelessness on any homelessness becoming homelessness persons given night each year homeless each year experience each year homelessness Unsheltered Sheltered Persons in HH Data not Data not Data not Data not Data not Data not with Adults& available available available available available available Children Persons in HH Data not Data not Data not Data not Data not Data not with only available available available available available available children Persons in HH Data not Data not Data not Data not Data not Data not with only adults available available available available available available Chronically Data not 0 Data not Data not Data not Data not homeless available available available available available individuals Chronically Data not 0 Data not Data not Data not Data not homeless available available available available available families Veterans Data not 0 Data not Data not Data not Data not available available available available available Unaccompanied Data not 0 Data not Data not Data not Data not youth available available available available available Persons with Data not 0 Data not Data not Data not Data not HIV available available available available available If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth): There are limited emergency shelters, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing programs within Brazoria County and none in or in close proximity to Pearland; therefore, it is difficult to Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 43 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 47 of 117 predict the number of people entering and exiting homelessness each year by population type. Local service providers are active in the Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition and participated in the Point-in-Time count for Brazoria and Galveston Counties conducted January 2017. The information was not collected by jurisdiction, however, so that the totals cannot be disaggregated to Pearland. The "known location" methodology was used to survey persons found at the sites identified by the community to be where those experiencing homelessness are known to congregate. The resulting survey sample is represented by people in homeless situations and persons who are at risk of homelessness. The total number of survey responses does not represent the total populations experiencing homelessness, so estimates have been formulated by the Texas Homeless Network data team. The 2017 results have not been tallied but the previous year's results indicate that overall for Brazoria and Galveston counties, there are an estimated that 312 people experiencing homelessness annually. The largest population is single adults at 83.3% and families with children being 13.6% of those counted. Couples without children and those who identified as "other type of family" make up 4.5%. Households with children only and unaccompanied youth total 0.7%. Thirty-two (32.5%) reported previously that they had been continuously homeless for at least 12 months or experienced four episodes of homelessness in the last three years. Almost twelve percent (11.9%) reported that they were veterans. These figures cannot be disaggregated by jurisdiction, but based on the absence of shelters and homeless supportive services in Pearland, it can be assumed that very few of the 312 are located in the city. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 44 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 48 of 117 Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional) Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans. All of the extremely low-income households need some level of housing assistance to prevent homelessness. This translates to 1,097 family households, approximately 82%of whom are married couples with or without children. Approximately 968 of the 1,097 families have children and are in need of housing assistance. Of the families that are estimated to be in need of housing assistance, approximately 75 are veterans. Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group. No data available Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. There are no shelters in Pearland and an estimate of unsheltered is not available. There are 12 group homes for 44 intellectually challenged adults, many of whom may be homeless if not for the facilities. Discussion: There are no reliable statistics on the extent of homelessness or precariously housed in Pearland. The best estimates indicate that there are 968 families with children, 75 of whom are veterans, who are extremely low-income and therefore are precariously housed. There are no sheltered homeless in Pearland, however, there are 44 single adults in group homes for the intellectually challenged who would possibly be homeless otherwise. There is no estimate of unsheltered homeless in Pearland. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 45 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 49 of 117 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: The special needs populations comprise the individuals with the greatest unmet needs, especially in a high-income satellite community such as Pearland. Their special needs determination not only requires more services that are specialized and not available, but they are more likely to be low-income without the resources necessary to access those limited services that area available. Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: Elderly: According to the 2011-2015 ACS, there are 9,155 noninstitutionalized individuals 65 years of age or older residing in 6,155 households. Of these, 1,929 are living alone. Detailed information is not available from the 2011-2015 ACS due to the small sample size for Pearland, but the 2010-2014 data shows that 10.1% of the elderly speak English "less than well." Additionally, 2.8% have incomes below poverty and another 7.8% have incomes between 100% and 149%of poverty. Approximately 2,920 (31.9%) have a disability. The housing data indicates that 1,095 (26.3%) of elderly homeowners and 415 (52.7%) of elderly renters have a housing cost burden of more than 30%. Disabled: The 2011-2015 ACS estimates that there are 6,812 noninstitutionalized individuals with a disability, of whom 3,554 (52.2%) are working age (18-64). Of the working age individuals, 2,047 (57.6%) are employed, and 1,507 (42.4%) are not employed—either in the labor force and unemployed (237) or not in the labor force (1,270). The ACS estimates that 463 working age and 70 elderly disabled individuals are living below the poverty level. No information is available on the number or percent low-to moderate-income. Veterans comprise 24.6% (1,678) of the noninstitutionalized disabled population and nearly half(47.2%) of the adult disabled population. Mental Health: According to the SAMHSA Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, 3.8%of adults in Texas have a serious mental illness. This translates into 2,751 adults in Pearland who need mental health services. State statistics indicate that 38.3%of adults sought mental health treatment or counseling between 2010 and 2014. If Pearland follows the state's rate, then an estimated 27,730 Pearland adults sought treatment or counseling. HIV/AIDS: According to the Texas Department of Health Services, Brazoria County has 158.2 persons per 100,000 population living with HIV/AIDS. This translates to 160 Pearland residents. No information is available regarding their income, employment, or housing situations. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 46 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 50 of 117 Victims of Domestic Violence: There is no reliable information regarding the number of victims of domestic violence who live in Pearland.The National Domestic Violence Hotline states that 9.8% of adult women and 3.2% of adult men will experience domestic violence in any given year. Extrapolating from these figures, it can be estimates that approximately 4,103 women and 1,261 men will be victims in any given year. There are no statistics to indicate the percent of victims who will (1) choose to leave the abusive relationship and (2) need housing assistance as a result. No information is available to indicate the number of households affected by dating violence, non-partner sexual assault/stalking, or to indicate the number who will need housing assistance. In Texas in 2016, 40% of victims requesting shelter were turned away because of lack of resources, up from 31% in 2013. Compounding this lack of statewide shelter space is the fact that there are no shelters in Pearland,though the Women's Center of Brazoria County does serve Pearland. What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? The needs have been determined based on the number of special needs residents, the types of needs they have, and the capacity of services to address the needs. Income is the over-riding criteria for defining need and location is the secondary criteria for determining if there are services available to meet the needs. The primary needs of the special needs populations are: housing repairs/maintenance/ rehabilitation for the elderly and disabled homeowners; emergency rent/utility assistance; emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence (DV);transitional housing for DV victims and disabled who are homeless; permanent housing for the homeless disabled population;job training and re-training for the disabled population; transportation; food assistance; day programs; and, health care services. Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: According to the Texas Department of Health Services, Galveston County has 158.2 persons per 100,000 population living with HIV/AIDS. This translates to 160 Pearland residents. No information is available regarding their income, employment, or housing situations. There is no information available for the characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS in Pearland or Brazoria County. In Harris County in 2014, 75% of the people with an HIV diagnosis were men; 50% were African American, 27% Hispanic/Latino, and 19% white. The transmission was predominately sexual with 67.3% of males contracting HIV through male-to-male sexual contact and 10.4% of males and 55.8% of females contracting HIV through heterosexual contact. Only Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 47 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 51 of 117 5.9% of males and 11.9% of females contacted HIV through injection drug use. However, it should be noted that 16.4% of males and 32.3% of females contacted HIV through "other" means,which includes "not reported" or"not identified". Discussion: The primary needs of the special needs populations are: housing repairs/maintenance/ rehabilitation for the elderly and disabled homeowners; emergency rent/utility assistance;food through food pantries and home delivered meals; emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence (DV); transitional housing for DV victims and disabled who are homeless; permanent housing for the homeless disabled population;job training and re-training for the disabled population; transportation; day programs; and, health care services. Currently, Pearland Neighborhood Center provides food and emergency rent/utility assistance. ActionS has a Meals on Wheels program in Brazoria County, serving Pearland. First Presbyterian Church of Pearland also manages the Pearland Meals on Wheels program. Gulf Coast Center provides a number of services and housing opportunities for mentally ill and intellectually/developmentally disabled in Galveston and Brazoria Counties. However, there are only 12 transitional housing slots and 45 permanent supportive housing slots to cover the needs of both counties. Connect Transit provides limited demand-response transportation for elderly and disabled residents but there is a fee that many can't afford and there is very limited service. Forgotten Angels provides permanent housing in a group home setting, transportation, and a day center for 44 intellectually challenged adults in Pearland. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 48 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 52 of 117 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs—91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities: How were these needs determined? The public facility needs were determined by combining public comments, stakeholder comments,the approved Capital Improvements Program items,and needs expressed by the appropriate City department. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: How were these needs determined? The public infrastructure improvement needs were determined by combining public comments, stakeholder comments,the approved Capital Improvements Program items, and needs expressed by the appropriate City department. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services: Pearland has a shortage of numerous types of public services due to its location and demographics. Virtually all region-wide services are located in Houston, north of Pearland and most county-wide services are located in the county seat of Angleton, south of Pearland. The total population coupled with the level of need in Pearland makes sustaining a presence in the city untenable for non-profit service providers. Pearland Neighborhood Center, Adult Reading Center, and Forgotten Angels Day Hab Center are the primary public service providers in Pearland. Others, such as the Pearland office of the Women's Center of Brazoria County for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Children's Advocacy Center, and ActionS serving the elderly provide some services in Pearland or to Pearland residents at locations near Pearland. More services for all special needs and low-income residents are needed in Pearland. How were these needs determined? These public service needs were determined through demographic analysis of Pearland,contacts with the current agencies, public and stakeholder comments,types of calls the City, County and United Way receive for services. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 49 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 53 of 117 Housing Market Analysis MA-05 Overview Housing Market Analysis Overview: The Fair Market Rents (FMRs) are provided for Brazoria County, which includes Pearland. The Brazoria County FMRs for 2017 show an increase from 2016 of between 8.4% and 16.5% depending on the number of bedrooms. They are as follows: • 0-bedroom: $762 • 1-bedroom: $824 • 2-bedroom: $974 • 3-bedroom: $1,283 • 4-bedroom: $1,716 These FMRs are considerably higher than the overall Houston Metro area, and show a much higher rate of increase from 2016. The hourly wage necessary to afford a 2-bedroom rental in Brazoria County is $16.73, translating to an annual wage of$34,800. The average renter's wage in Brazoria County is $15.86, though based on the ACS data, Pearland's average renter's wage is estimated to be higher based on the percent of renters with incomes below$34,800 in Brazoria County versus Pearland. The 2011-2015 ACS shows 41.9% of overall Brazoria County renters have incomes less than $35,000 while only 25.4% of Pearland renters have incomes less than $35,000. Households earning the mean renter wage can a 2-bedroom rental by working 40 hours per week and 61.4 hours for a 3-bedroom. The average very low-income renter(30.01%- 50%of AMI) can afford the fair market rents for 0-through 2-bedroom units and low-income (aka moderate-income) can afford rents for up to 4 bedrooms. The extremely low income, even 4-berson incomes of$25,700, can't afford even the efficiencies at the FMRs. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 50 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 54 of 117 MA-10 Number of Housing Units— 91.210(a)&(b)(2) Introduction The housing in Pearland is predominately single-family (82%), owner-occupied (76.7%) and new with 54.1% built between 2000 and 2014, and an additional 19.8% built in the 1990s. Only 6.6% were built before lead-based paint was outlawed. Overcrowding (more than 1 person per room) accounts for only 1.5% of the households and the lack of complete plumbing and/or kitchen facilities accounts for only 0.6%. All residential properties by number of units Property Type Number _ 1-unit detached structure 28,003 82% 1-unit, attached structure 328 1% 2-4 units 503 1% 5-19 units 2,934 9% 20 or more units 1,447 4% Mobile Home, boat, RV,van, etc 1,086 3% Total 34,301 100% Table 26—Residential Properties by Unit Number Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Unit Size by Tenure Owners Renters Number % Number No bedroom 55 0% 102 2% 1 bedroom 43 0% 2,095 32% 2 bedrooms 811 3% 2,085 32% 3 or more bedrooms 24,824 96% 2,281 35% Total 25,733 99% 6,563 101% Table 27—Unit Size by Tenure Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Describe the number and targeting(income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. There is no public housing in Pearland. The Brazoria County Housing Authority has 574 Section 8 HCVs, but none of the residents live in Pearland at this time due to distance from jobs and high rental costs. Pearland has 2 LIHTC properties—one with 126 units and 1 with 246 units. Both have all units designated as reserved for low-income. Tranquility Bay with 246 units was placed in service in 2005, and Pearland Senior Village's 126 units came on line in 2011. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 51 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 55 of 117 Pearland Senior Village received $3 million in HOME funds from the state. Both properties are between Broadway and Fite Road just east of Cullen Parkway within approximately a half of a mile of each other. Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts. No units are expected to be lost. Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? Based on the rental prices in Pearland, the availability of housing units in Pearland to serve the Brazoria County HCV holders and the general low-income population, there are not a sufficient number of affordable rentals to meet the needs of the households. Describe the need for specific types of housing: The primary need for housing in Pearland is affordable rental housing for Section 8 voucher holders, single seniors and disabled, and families needing 3 or more bedrooms. There is sufficient rental housing in Pearland, but not at a price affordable to the low-to moderate- income, particularly those eligible for Section 8. Discussion Though there are no Section 8 voucher holders living in Pearland at this time, there are apartments that will accept the residents, but their rents are not in line with the rents paid by Section 8. In addition, most of the social services needed and jobs available for Section 8 residents and other low-income are located in the Angleton, Freeport and Lake Jackson areas located 30 to 60 miles from Pearland, or 30 miles from most of the Houston housing, suitable employment and services. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 52 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 56 of 117 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction The tables below show the housing market statistics for 2008-2012. Due to the rapid development, particularly west of SH 288, the values and rents are continuing to rise. While the older and less costly units are still in the inventory, the market is driving their costs up also. Cost of Housing Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2012 %Change Median Home Value 114,100 179,400 57% Median Contract Rent 569 931 64% Table 28—Cost of Housing Data Source: 2000 Census(Base Year),2008-2012 ACS(Most Recent Year) Rent Paid Number Less than$500 553 8.4% $500-999 3,366 51.3% $1,000-1,499 1,927 29.4% $1,500-1,999 509 7.8% $2,000 or more 208 3.2% Total 6,563 100.0% Table 29-Rent Paid Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Housing Affordability %Units affordable to Households Renter Owner earning 30% HAMFI 255 No Data 50% HAMFI 1,220 1,470 80% HAMFI 3,355 4,610 100% HAMFI No Data 6,769 Total 4,830 12,849 Table 30—Housing Affordability Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 53 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 57 of 117 Monthly Rent Monthly Rent($) Efficiency(no 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom bedroom) Fair Market Rent 762 824 974 1,283 1,716 High HOME Rent 762 824 974 1,283 1,641 Low HOME Rent 750 803 963 1,113 1,241 Table 31—Monthly Rent Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? Currently, 31.9% of renters with incomes less than $50,000 have a housing cost burden greater than 30%. Of owners with incomes less than $75,000, 15.6% have a housing cost burden greater than 30%. When comparing the affordable costs at various income ranges versus the number of units at those costs, it is evident that there is a significant housing affordability mismatch. For owner-occupied housing there are 3,415 owners with incomes of$50,000 or less and 2,832 units affordable at a cost burden of 30% or less. This results in a shortage of 583 units. For those with incomes of between $50,000 and $75,000, there are 7,081 owners and 9,160 houses affordable. Though there appears to be a surplus for that income range, the 583 lower income owners must absorb more than one-fourth of the surplus. There are 13,091 households with incomes exceeding$75,000 paying less than 20% on housing, and only 8,432 houses costing more than the affordable owner costs for an income of$75,000. This means that more than 4,000 are more than absorbing the surplus in the lower affordability tier. The rental market is even more mismatched. There are 74 units affordable to renters with incomes less than $20,000 and 948 renters in that income range. Though there is a surplus of units affordable to those with incomes of$20,000 through $35,000, combining the two income ranges leaves a shortage of 185 affordable units. Likewise, including incomes up to$50,000, there is still a shortage of affordable units. Each income tier above $20,000 must rent units in the lower income tier to remain with a 30% cost burden, thus forcing the lowest income to rent units well above affordability. How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? While incomes in Pearland are rising at rates higher than Texas as a whole, the rents and purchase prices are rising even faster. In addition, the greatest increases in income are at the higher levels— 120%or more above median—where there are affordable units.The information provided above is from the 2011-2015 ACS, and in March, 2017, there were only 48 rentals available at$1,250 or less, with none available at less than $1,000 per month. For sale Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 54 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 58 of 117 units at the same time included only 29 with an asking price of less than $200,000 and only 9 were for sale at $100,000 or less. The tables below show the available rental and sale units by price range. 'r 90 80 7 70 7 N 60 7 e / M 50 Ai 40 a 30 20 7 10 0 $750 $1,00 $1,25 $1,50 $1,75 $2,00 $2,50 < $500- $1,00 0- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0- $500 $750 0 $1,25 $1,50 $1,75 $2,00 $2,50 $3,00 $3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 •Number of units 0 0 16 32 36 66 89 49 13 2 Graph 1—Units for Rent in March 2017 by Asking Price 350 300 250 M X 200 M e 150 N 0 o 100 I 50 / / / 0 $100K- $125K- $150K- $175K- $200K- $250K- <$100K $125K $150K $175K $200K $250K $300K $300K •Units For Sale 9 4 3 3 10 68 132 341 Graph 2—Units for Sale in March 2017 by Asking Price Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 55 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 59 of 117 How do HOME rents/Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? The high HOME rents mirror the FMRs for 3-bedroom units and smaller. Low HOME rents are more than 97% of the FMRs for 0-through 2-bedroom units, but then only 86.7%of FMRs for 3- bedroom and 72.3%for 4-bedroom units. With Pearland rents meeting or exceeding FMRs,this increases the number of subsidized units that are needed. Pearland is not a HOME PJ and Brazoria County's HOME program cannot serve Pearland. The only strategies Pearland can have related to producing or preserving affordable housing are (1)favorably review and score valid, sound LIHTC applications, and (2) continue with its owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program. Discussion Housing in Pearland is much newer with more amenities than housing in most other jurisdictions. As a result,the average cost is higher, pricing the extremely low- and very low- income renters and buyers out of the market. Though the housing is more costly in Pearland, the incomes are also considerably higher with median incomes of and the low-income (aka moderate-income) renters do have affordable units available as do the moderate-income owners. With Brazoria County's median income at$85,600 and incomes in Pearland being 37% higher than the county's as a whole, the actual Pearland incomes are better able to support the rising housing market. According to the 2011-2015 ACS, half of Pearland's households have incomes in excess of$100,000 and comparing the 2011-2015 median income with that of the median income for the 2017 Income Limits determination, incomes are now 23% higher. That does not mean that there isn't a need for more affordable housing for the extremely low-and very low-income households, as well as for many of the low- (moderate) income. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 56 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 60 of 117 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing—91.210(a) Introduction Nearly one-fourth of owners and one-third of renters have at least one housing problem. The vast majority of the households have non-affordability as their problem. Only approximately 0.6% are lacking some or all plumbing and/or kitchen facilities and only 1.5% have overcrowding as an issue. In addition to these 4 HUD-defined housing problems, 0.1% have no heating fuel. Approximately 16%of the units were constructed prior to the ban on lead-based paint, posing potential LBP hazards. However, only 0.6% were built before 1950 where the dangers are greater due to more disruption and flaking of the paint and the condition of the surfaces painted. Definitions The definitions include HUD's 4 problem conditions: (1) housing costs greater than 30%of income; (2) more than 1 person per room; (3) lacking some or all plumbing; and (4) lacking some or all kitchen facilities. Additionally,the City considers the lack of heating fuel as an indicator or poor condition, as well as the potential hazard from lead-based paint. The table below on condition is from HUD's pre-populated data and reflects HUD's 4 defined conditions. Condition of Units Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number With one selected Condition 5,895 23% 2,345 36% With two selected Conditions 204 1% 106 2% With three selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0% With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0% No selected Conditions 19,634 76% 4,112 63% Total 25,733 100% 6,563 101% Table 32-Condition of Units Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Year Unit Built Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number % 2000 or later 13,865 54% 3,077 47% 1980-1999 7,785 30% 1,894 29% 1950-1979 3,913 15% 1,561 24% Before 1950 170 1% 31 0% Total 25,733 100% 6,563 100% Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 57 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 61 of 117 Table 33—Year Unit Built Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 4,083 16% 1,592 24% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 7,910 31% 6,720 102% Table 34—Risk of Lead-Based Paint Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS(Total Units)2008-2012 CHAS(Units with Children present) Vacant Units Suitable for Not Suitable for Total Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Vacant Units 1,576 98 1,574 Abandoned Vacant Units 320 98 418 REO Properties 53 0 53 Abandoned REO Properties 1 0 1 Table 35-Vacant Units Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation There is very little need for rental rehabilitation because only 313 units were constructed before 1950 and the market drives the rentability, meaning that the owners are more likely to maintain the older properties because of the stiff competition. The older owner-occupied homes and those that were under-insured during some of the area's heavy storms are in need of minor to moderate rehabilitation. There are 394 owner-occupied homes built before 1950. Foundations and roofs are the major issue, followed by water damage,for all of them homes in need of rehabilitation, including the newer ones. Pearland has a housing rehabilitation program for owner-occupied units and in the past 2 years has received only 25 applications from low-to moderate-income owners. Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards The Census does not provide information on rent or value by year residents moved into the housing for moves before 1990, nor is there information on income by year occupied structure was built. To estimate the number of units with LBP that are occupied by low-to moderate- income families, we have assumed that all of the units valued at less than $50,000 or rented for less than $500 were built before 1978 and occupied by low-to moderate-income households. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 58 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 62 of 117 This translates into 955 owner-occupied and 54 renter-occupied units. Subtracting these from the total owner and renter units built before 1978 and applying the city's percent LMI households to the result gives us an additional 445 owner-occupied and 624 renter-occupied that may have lead-based paint and be LMI. The total, therefore, is a very rough estimate of 1,069 units, with approximately 200 renters and 169 owners with children under 6 living in housing that may have lead-based paint or other lead hazards. Discussion Pearland's housing stock is new and in good to excellent condition for the most part. The main issues are lead-based paint in the houses built before 1978 and housing cost burdens of more than 30%of income. An estimated 6,099 owners and 2,451 have at least one HUD-defined housing condition, with an additional 1,069 likely having lead-based paint hazards. It should be noted that there is substantial overlap between the housing conditions and LBP hazards, and a truer estimate would be approximately 8,817 households with one of the 4 HUD-defined conditions or LBP hazards. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 59 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 63 of 117 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing—91.210(b) Introduction Totals Number of Units Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher based based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing #of units vouchers available 586 0 0 0 #of accessible units *includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition Table 36—Total Number of Units by Program Type Data PIC(PIFI Information Center) Source: Describe the supply of public housing developments: There are no public housing developments Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan: There are no public housing developments in the jurisdiction Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 60 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 64 of 117 Public Housing Condition Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score N/A N/A Table 37-Public Housing Condition Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction: Not Applicable Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing: Not Applicable Discussion: There are no public housing developments in the jurisdiction. The Brazoria County Housing Authority has 586 Section 8 HCVs with 574 in use and none of the residents reside in Pearland at this time. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 61 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 65 of 117 4. on C c a o i+ v E a N a x c O M CU CU a� > CD - E LEI 0 .•E. o = p v, O 0 0 0 0 3 m rsi fa U H 0, n .E C Z 4, 0,3 � O" C — _C 'U E C a, a, a-, C 0, L. +, G. 7 +4- C U O O sZt O O 3 -a • °J 3 0 4-,C 13 a ' 0 o m Z v ti.. U :7.'77' d0 w 0 o N in c C o 4- c0 C o y X 0, cn I- O t- vim ,in -a - a , t _ _ o _ U O O O O O • ct O O• N - Y bO 0 � � v - N ..0 •. CO . +' a, ra a, 0 -o L1 in u O o z co > O y 0 a, ; c Q 0 4- Ca cu - > H 5 C w t11) CC ., a, ate+ O 3 �... a) — 1_ y O O o 0 0 0 D U cw s = � C O Q ai b - , m o e'1 U v, N c c c a, oa 'v, t c -a W °_' ri .;' n D y �o m Z 1 O OM vv) 2 3 u i (a O j u(. o VI u_ t > w CL' d av o +' i m s- .> � 0 _O co 3 N L CO O 4J V m N O E O 0 0 0 0 ~ N 0 "a a 3+ + I C c a. N N III F. CA O a, E 4, 'D ,-i E " ° Y \ . O a) c Y a, fa ..-, — d '5 47...'�V `F- a) i I— H -0 O O o CO 0 LL _N O >- C ?' v, 4-- o v Ci N 7 Vf O 0 C O U 1, CU E -0 bO 3 < Q } ,w CU 0 T _ 4 4 cu co E c z, ° 3 3 =° C tn tn LA 0 C C C ? n o IN O c v, z o U N L O H L O L U O C O O 3 ra 0- t a, cu a) o 7 O O ,_ +J C fri U_C CU Q _c O O co S U S U > D CO • E H 3 2 - - o Page 66 of 117 Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons There are limited targeted and mainstream services for homeless persons in Pearland. Most of the area services are located in Angleton, Alvin, Lake Jackson and Freeport in Brazoria County or north in Houston. Those located in Pearland are: Forgotten Angels provides housing, supportive services,transportation, and a day center for adults with intellectual disabilities who would likely be homeless otherwise. There are 44 beds in Pearland and 12 others outside of Pearland but all residents access the day center in Pearland. Neighborhood Center provides emergency rent/utilities to precariously housed households at risk of homelessness and food to the low income including the homeless. There are 3 free and sliding scale health clinics within 10 miles of Pearland.The SEVA Clinic in Pearland is a non-profit medical clinic that opened in June 2017. List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations. There is a very limited set of services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons in Pearland. Forgotten Angels provides housing, supportive services, transportation, and a day center for adults with intellectual disabilities who would likely be homeless otherwise. There are 44 beds in Pearland and 12 others outside of Pearland but all residents access the day center in Pearland. Neighborhood Center provides emergency rent/utilities to precariously housed households at risk of homelessness and food to the low income including the homeless. There are 3 free and sliding scale health clinics within 10 miles of Pearland.The SEVA Clinic in Pearland is a non-profit medical clinic that opened in June 2017. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 63 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 67 of 117 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services —91.210(d) Introduction Including the elderly,frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs The City of Pearland has a senior center—the Melvin Knapp Center—that provides recreation, trips, classes, a fitness room, computer lab with internet access, crafting, games, exercise, and quilting. The space is used of dancing, socializing, dining and more. ActionS provides lunch in a congregate meal setting and the Knapp center Monday through Friday. In addition to serving lunch at the Knapp Center, ActionS provides home-delivered meals to the elderly and frail elderly. Forgotten Angels provides a day center with educational activities, recreational activities, and socialization to intellectually challenged adults. The agency also provides transportation to its residents in its group homes. The Gulf Coast Center is the area MHMRA providing mental health, substance use recovery, and services for the intellectually and developmentally disabled in Galveston and Brazoria Counties. The programs include counseling, treatment, transportation coupons, and permanent housing for the chronically homeless. Gulf Coast Center is not located in Pearland but serves all of Brazoria County from Angleton and Alvin. Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing Gulf Coast Center provides a limited number of supportive housing beds for the homeless, including those returning from mental and physical health institutions. However, none of the facilities are located in Pearland, though they do serve all of Brazoria County. Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e)with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e) Without ESG, HOME and CoC funds allocated to the City or agencies in the city, Pearland is not able to undertake programs to address the housing needs of the special needs populations, with the exception of its housing rehabilitation program. Forgotten Angels will continue to provide housing and services to the intellectually and developmentally disabled in Pearland. Gulf Coast Center provides a cadre of services in Alvin and Angleton that are open to Pearland residents. The City's Knapp Center and ActionS will continue to provide day services and meals to the elderly,funded in part through CDBG funds and City general funds. The City provides Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 64 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 68 of 117 funding for Forgotten Angels' facility improvements and for financial assistance to Pearland Neighborhood Center's clients. For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e)with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)) Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 65 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 69 of 117 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing—91.21O(e) Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment The City of Pearland has reviewed and analyzed the public policies affecting the development, availability, and cost of housing accessible to the low income and protected classes. All relevant city ordinances have been reviewed and none impede fair housing choice. The majority of the city's housing stock was developed by developers in the Pearland Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and then annexed into the City Limits. Therefore, ordinances regarding building type and size were not applicable at the time of construction. New housing developments within the city limits must follow standard 2015 international building codes, with a few local amendments. While the City does have minimum lot size requirements for development, the ordinance is in keeping with the general planning practices throughout Texas. A major barrier to the development of affordable housing is the requirement to meet minimum standards for the construction of windstorm resistant housing. These standards have been set forth by the Texas Department of Insurance Windstorm in Title 28 of the V.T.C.A. Administrative Code, Section 5.4011 and adopted by the City of Pearland. These standards have increased construction costs. Additionally, the regulatory methods of reducing flood losses in new construction can increase the overall cost of multi-family developments and subdivisions. 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E N c Z .n o 1- O N 7 O O n E w N To U C ?_ a 0 no Vl C Y O O CU J CU N cc !O L y ON v, C , (a ti v f o C -0 m O o (9 U U o. `.C C Q O w J O U N N Vl C (6 00 C.1 C p ` ry O U — N .47, F- N i C O co o Cl O -O Z L U — n' Ql 0 le O O O t 0 -a ca O d CC > U 0 d H 0 C m 2 0 Page 72 of 117 Labor Force Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 51,331 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 48,834 Unemployment Rate 4.86 Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 16.02 Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 3.17 Table 40-Labor Force Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Occupations by Sector Number of People Management, business and financial 16,798 Farming,fisheries and forestry occupations 1,824 Service 3,064 Sales and office 10,985 Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 3,048 Production,transportation and material moving 1,840 — Table 41—Occupations by Sector Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Travel Time Travel Time Number Percentage < 30 Minutes 20,151 43% 30-59 Minutes 22,715 49% 60 or More Minutes 3,747 8% Total 46,613 _ 100% Table 42-Travel Time Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Education: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Less than high school graduate 2,591 116 1,127 High school graduate(includes equivalency) 6,210 512 1,515 Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 69 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 73 of 117 Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Some college or Associate's degree 11,321 464 2,257 Bachelor's degree or higher 22,151 531 2,315 Table 43-Educational Attainment by Employment Status Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Educational Attainment by Age Age 18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs Less than 9th grade 17 463 384 502 577 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 852 481 1,008 996 527 High school graduate,GED,or alternative 1,791 1,169 1,986 5,082 1,986 Some college, no degree 3,200 2,613 2,685 4,728 1,990 Associate's degree 268 847 1,355 1,832 356 Bachelor's degree 984 5,065 4,763 5,516 1,322 Graduate or professional degree 19 2,664 3,815 3,268 1,161 Table 44-Educational Attainment by Age Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Educational Attainment— Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 30,140 High school graduate(includes equivalency) 38,816 Some college or Associate's degree 49,604 Bachelor's degree 63,606 Graduate or professional degree 76,488 Table 45—Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS Based on the Business Activity table above,what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction? Pearland is emerging as a major medical center with the need for employees at all levels. Additionally, the new campus of University of Houston Clear Lake has provided significant employment opportunities. Retail and entertainment are two other major sectors and they will be increasing as more development occurs along SH 288 around the Town Center. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 70 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 74 of 117 Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community: The workforce and infrastructure needs settle on both ends of the employment spectrum. As more medical, STEM, and educational employers are moving to Pearland, a highly educated workforce is needed, particularly post-graduate degrees. Conversely, the industries to support a more affluent workforce include retail and entertainment, fields which pay does not provide an income sufficient for most of the housing in Pearland. Therefore, improved mobility is the primary infrastructure needed to move the higher-level professionals living in Pearland to their jobs on the periphery of the city or in neighboring areas while moving the less skilled service, retail, and entertainment employees from their lower-cost housing to the jobs in Pearland. Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create. The medical sector will continue to grow and provide opportunities for all levels of employment. The petrochemical industry in neighboring Pasadena, Baytown, Lake Jackson, and Freeport is growing and will require more employees. Conversely, the major construction to develop the medical and petrochemical sectors will be reaching stasis within the next 5 years and the construction sector will be stagnating or shrinking. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? The skills and education match the area employment opportunities but not the opportunities within the city itself. Higher end professionals are living in Pearland but working in surrounding areas while service, skilled, and unskilled workers are living in less expensive areas outside of Pearland and working in the city. Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. The newly establish campus of University of Houston Clear Lake is a major provider of workforce training initiatives. All four UHCL colleges-- Colleges of Business, Education, Human Sciences and Humanities, and Science and Engineering--offer undergraduate, graduate degrees and professional certificates, as well as specializations and minors, so if your career path involves more than one discipline, consider some of our joint or interdisciplinary degree plans. In addition, if pursuing a doctorate is in your future, UHCL also has three doctoral programs. Alvin Community College provides associate's degrees in a number of fields as well Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 71 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 75 of 117 as many certification programs, such as child development, communications, computer IT, court reporting, criminal justice, culinary arts, emergency medical technology, substance abuse counseling, vocational nursing, industrial design, paralegal and pharmacy technician. Brazosport College, San Jacinto College, Houston Community College, Lee College, and College of the Mainland are further away from Pearland but offer a plethora of certification programs and associate degrees. Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? Yes, the Houston-Galveston Area Council If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth. Discussion The greatest assets for non-housing community development are Alvin College and University of Houston Clear Lake. Alvin and other regional community colleges as well as UHCL are able to respond quickly to the change labor force needs and redirect their programs and students to fields for which employment at a livable wage can be secured. The immediate Pearland area has highly developed employment sectors such as medical, education, science/technology/ engineering/math (STEM) particularly in the petrochemical and aerospace fields. Retail and entertainment/accommodations are strong employment sectors in Pearland. The construction sector will continue to be strong in the immediate area in and around Pearland, but will be leveling off during the next 5 years as the major expansions of the petrochemical plants and medical facilities are completed. Non-housing community development also includes public facilities, infrastructure and public services. There is a shortage of public service providers in all of Brazoria County, but more so in Pearland, forcing many city residents to drive to Houston for needed assistance. The lack of public transportation in Pearland and from Pearland to other areas is a major barrier to not only accessing services but encouraging the services to locate in or near Pearland. The older areas of Pearland, particularly Old Townsite are in need of drainage and infrastructure improvements. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 72 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 76 of 117 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of"concentration") Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of"concentration") The majority of the city is relatively well integrated. There is only one small block group on the far east side of the city with more than 75%white. There are no block groups with more than 75%African American or Hispanic. The west half of the city—west of Cullen has no block group with any one race/ethnicity comprising more than 40%of the population. The area west of SH 288 has concentrations of African Americans and Hispanics, particularly in the newer areas, though there are no block groups with more than 40% of either minority. Likewise, there are pockets of minority concentration east of SH 288 and west of Cullen but no one group represents more than 40% of the population. Between Cullen and the city limits south of Broadway, with a few exceptions Hispanics comprise between 40%and 75% of the block groups. The map below illustrates this distribution of concentration by block group. Following is a dot density map of the location of African Americans and Hispanics at the census block level.This second map also shows the location of the low-to moderate-income areas. Only the areas around Hatfield and Garden north of Broadway have pockets of minority concentration within a low-to moderate-income area. The diversity scale is set at very low diversity in block groups with more than 75% of one race/ethnicity; moderate diversity in block groups with at least one race/ethnicity having between 40%and 75%of the population; and high diversity in areas where no race/ethnicity has more than 40% of the population. There were insufficient numbers of Asians and none in concentrated areas to map. The definition of low-to moderate- income is the 2016 determination by HUD as being 40.93%or greater households with incomes less than or equal to 80% of the area median income. This is an exception to HUD's general definition of areas greater than or equal to 51% LMI, due to the small number of block groups in Pearland that fit the normal criteria. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 73 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 77 of 117 1. iii.70-41 mil awl. 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The employment and amenities in the areas with at least 60% minority(high diversity with less than 40%of any one racial/ethnic group) are the highest in the area. Most of the medical and educational employment are in these areas, as well as most of the retail and entertainment/accommodations employment along both SH 288 and Broadway. The area west of SH 288 is the newest and fastest developing area of the city, and the most diverse with the largest concentration of higher-income households. Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? Most of the city's community assets, including the UHCL campus, grocery stores, pharmacies, social service agencies, city offices, and police and fire/ems stations are located in the areas of highest diversity where at least 60%of the population is minority. The major medical, retail, and entertainment areas are located west of SH 288, also where the population is at least 60% minority. The smaller pockets of minority concentration, particularly Hispanics, in the center and east part of the city are the areas that are older and represent the Old Townsite part of Pearland. There are fewer community assets in these areas, but they are also the target for concentrated investments by the City for improving the infrastructure. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The areas of the highest diversity, particularly along SH 288 are the areas of the greatest strategic opportunities where the greatest concentration of multi-family housing to support renter households, the greatest concentration of retail and entertainment/accommodations employment opportunities, and the greatest concentration of health care and health care employment. I Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 75 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 79 of 117 Strategic Plan SP-05 Overview Strategic Plan Overview During the next 5 years, the City expects to focus its CDBG entitlement funds on improving the quality of life for those low- to moderate-income households throughout the City and in City neighborhoods with 40.93% or more low- to moderate-income households—those households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. The quality of the neighborhoods is dependent upon the quality of the housing stock, public facilities/infrastructure, and private facilities and amenities. Due to the small annual CDBG allocation, Pearland will focus most of its resources on code enforcement in the low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, housing rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes, and public services. As money permits, the City will augment its general fund and CIP funds with CDBG dollars for improving Old Townsite, the primary CDBG area-benefit neighborhood, as well as extend activities through the other eligible area-benefit neighborhoods. The CDBG activities will include funding for social service providers to provide affordable access to services that improve the quality of life for those adults and children who are homeless, precariously housed, and/or or low- to moderate-income. As requests are made from social service providers for improvements to their facilities, the City will evaluate the eligibility and cost-benefit and, when appropriate, will support the projects. The City will manage its housing rehabilitation program in-house and will provide repair, rehabilitation, and accessibility retrofits to single-family homes owned and occupied by low- to moderate-income residents. Code enforcement activities in the CDBG area-benefit neighbors will be funded in part through the CDBG allocation. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 76 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 80 of 117 SP-10 Geographic Priorities —91.215 (a)(1) Geographic Area At this time, no specific geographic area is being designated as a priority area. All of the CDBG- eligible block groups will be considered as priority areas. Table 46-Geographic Priority Areas General Allocation Priorities Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) The allocation priorities for investments geographically are based on (1)areas that are CDBG-eligible, having at least 40.93%of its residents being low-to moderate-income; (2) areas with defined need based on reports from the various City departments responsible for the infrastructure and facilities in the area; (3) areas with high code enforcement issues defined by the number of resident complaints and the number of citations given for violations; and (4) agencies providing high-priority services and needing improvements to their facilities. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 77 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 81 of 117 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) Priority Needs Through a combination of resident comments, results of public surveys and stakeholder interviews, needs determined by appropriate City departments, applications received each year from public service agencies, and the responses to the housing rehabilitation program,the City has determined the priority needs to be in the areas of code enforcement; housing rehabilitation; social service assistance to those in need, particularly children, seniors, and disabled; literacy,job training, education for adults; emergency rent/utility assistance;food assistance through food pantries and meals on wheels; mental health and substance abuse counseling services; homeless services; facility improvements for agencies serving CDBG-eligible clientele; and infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer, storm drainage, streets, and signalization in CDBG eligible areas. Not all of the needs will be addressed due to limited funding and the limited number of viable non-profit agencies to carry out the programs addressing the high priority needs. 1 Priority Need Code Enforcement Name Priority Level High Population Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Code Enforcement Goals Description Code enforcement activities, particularly in the older low-income areas is needed for safety and to retain property values. Basis for Results of surveys,stakeholder interviews, public comments and public Relative complaints, as well as City code enforcement officers and other staff in the field Priority seeing the number and types of violations in the CDBG-eligible neighborhoods. 2 Priority Need Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Name Priority Level High Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 78 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 82 of 117 Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic Areas Affected Associated Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Goals Description There is a need for the minor to moderate rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes, particularly those occupied by the elderly or disabled who are unable to make repairs themselves. Due to the income status of all the eligible applicants, they are not able to afford hiring contractors to make the repairs. Roofs, foundations,and HVAC systems are expensive and are not only the most frequent needs but lead to more expensive structural problems if not remedied. Basis for Comments and requests for the program from stakeholders and residents,code Relative enforcement and other staff in the field who see the condition of the homes and Priority must cite them for violations that the owners are unable to address. 3 Priority Need Senior Centers Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Elderly Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Senior Centers Goals Description In order to provide adequate services for seniors to keep them as independent as possible,there must be quality centers where seniors can congregate on a regular basis for meals, programs, and services. The Knapp Center is one such facility that often needs upgrades and improvements. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 79 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 83 of 117 Basis for Surveys of seniors using the Knapp Center and of the staff and agencies providing Relative services at the center have indicated a high priority need for what is provided as Priority well as a need for additional services and facility improvements to accommodate the additional programs and increased attendance. 4 Priority Need Handicapped Centers Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Geographic Areas Affected Associated Handicapped Centers Goals Description Forgotten Angels continues to be a shining and very necessary light in the lives of the intellectually challenged,who are often physically disabled also. The need is increasing and the types of programs that would benefit the clientele is expanding. This puts an added stress on the existing facility and the need to expand the Day Hab Center in order to accommodate more programs and clients. Approximately 90%of the clients of the Day Hab Center are residents of the group homes and this is their only outlet for recreation,training, and social interaction. Basis for The basis for the high priority given to handicapped centers comes from Relative stakeholder interviews, public comments, results of surveys,and staff members Priority seeing the benefit of programs in the facilities first hand. 5 Priority Need Neighborhood Facilities Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Non-housing Community Development Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 80 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 84 of 117 Geographic Areas Affected Associated Goals Description Many of the social service agencies in Pearland are in cramped quarters in aging facilities. There is a need for expansion and improvements to the structures both to stem further deterioration and to expand the capacity as the community need grows. Basis for Staff members have visited the social service facilities in throughout the city and Relative most are within neighborhoods,though they serve the entire community. They Priority include high-need activities such as subsistence assistance, literacy education and job training, counseling and substance abuse treatment, recreational activities, and youth and children services. 6 Priority Need Flood drainage improvements Name Priority Level High Population Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Flood Drainage Improvements Goals Description As the area develops with more concrete,the storm drains age,and the weather patterns become worse,flooding has become a significant problem in Pearland, especially in the older low-income neighborhoods. Basis for Evidence of street and structural flooding not only in the wake of the various Relative hurricanes and tropical storms that have hit Pearland, but in the past few years in Priority the "normal" rainfall. The City staff have noted several areas with either aging storm water lines or insufficient drainage ditches that need substantial improvements. These are in the older areas of the city that were developed before regulations were put in place requiring detention ponds and other flood deterrents. 7 Priority Need Water Improvements Name Priority Level High Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 81 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 85 of 117 Population Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Goals Description The water lines in the older CDBG-eligible areas are deteriorating and with added in-fill and edge development,they do not have adequate capacity. As a result repairing and replacing water lines is a high priority in the city. Basis for Public response and the knowledge of the City staff regarding low water pressure, Relative high number of leaks and breaks makes this a high priority. Priority 8 Priority Need Sidewalk Improvements Name Priority Level High Population Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Sidewalk Improvements Goals Description The older areas of Pearland have either deteriorated sidewalks or no sidewalks. The sidewalks that are in relatively good shape don't have curb cuts for accessibility. The need for sidewalk improvements, especially in the older CDBG- eligible areas is great. Additionally, as drainage improvements are conducted,the existing sidewalks will have to be removed and replaced. Basis for Physical evidence of the deteriorated sidewalks and the lack of sidewalks in some Relative areas. Additionally,the recognition that when drainage and road improvements Priority are made,the sidewalks will have to be replaced or installed. 9 Priority Need Senior Services Name Priority Level High Population Elderly Elderly Frail Elderly Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 82 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 86 of 117 Geographic Areas Affected Associated Senior Services Goals Description Seniors are in need of congregate services as well as in home services in order to remain as independent as possible. By enhancing and expanding services at the Knapp Center, other centers for the elderly and services such as Meals on Wheels and Telephone Reassurance for those who aren't able to get to congregate sites, the wellbeing of the seniors is enhanced. Basis for Surveys at the Knapp Center,calls to agencies such as United Way, Pearland Relative Neighborhood Center, and ActionS, and public comments indicate a high need for Priority expanded and improved services to the seniors of Pearland. 10 Priority Need Handicapped Services Name Priority Level High Population Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Geographic Areas Affected Associated Goals Description Centers such as Forgotten Angels Day Hab only function when they house the programs and services most needed and requested by disabled individuals and their caregivers. Many disabled individuals cannot access mainstream services and need specialized programs and assistance to meet their needs. Basis for Stakeholder interviews, results of marketing conducted by agencies such as Relative Forgotten Angels, and observing the impact that the services at the facilities and Priority congregate living provide show that the need is great both in numbers to be served and in the types of services provided. it Priority Need Youth Services Name Priority Level High Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 83 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 87 of 117 Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Families with Children Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Goals Description Programs such as Communities in Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, after-school tutoring or recreation,summer programs,job training for youth are in high demand to prevent drop-outs,gang and drug involvement, and poor school performance all that lead to limiting their ability to secure gainful employment and be productive members of society. Basis for Public comments,stakeholder interviews, local and state data regarding needed Relative youth services were all the basis for the high priority rating. Priority 12 Priority Need Mental health services Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Mental Health Services Goals Description Low-to moderate-income families and individuals are not able to afford mental health services and when issues are left unaddressed they exacerbate and affect the community as well as the families. Basis for Data provided by local and state agencies addressing mental health issues show Relative that there is a very large unmet need for out-patient counseling. Priority Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 84 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 88 of 117 13 Priority Need Subsistence Payments Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Subsistence Payments Goals Description Rent and utility assistance on a one-time basis can keep precariously housed households from becoming homeless. Often the need is just a stop-gap to buy them time to recover from a temporary financial setback. Basis for Data from Pearland Neighborhood Center, Brazoria County,and United Way Relative indicate that the need for one-time subsistence payments has been great and is Priority growing. 14 Priority Need Food banks Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Food Pantry Goals Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 85 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 89 of 117 Description Even with food stamps/SNAP many families cannot adequately feed themselves. This is especially true in the summer when the children do not get free lunch at school. Elderly and disabled individuals also are affected when they are on a fixed income. Additionally, many families face a short-term setback and need food assistance for only one or two months, not long enough to apply for and receive SNAP. The food bank and food pantries in Pearland help to meet the growing need. Basis for The increasing demand for food assistance at local and regional food pantries and Relative food banks as well as stakeholder interviews resulted in the basis for a high Priority priority. Table 47—Priority Needs Summary Narrative (Optional) • • Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 86 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 90 of 117 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions—91.215 (b) Influence of Market Conditions Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA) 0 TBRA for Non-Homeless Special Needs 0 New Unit Production 0 Rehabilitation 100 Acquisition, including preservation 0 Table 48—Influence of Market Conditions Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 87 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 91 of 117 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction Pearland receives only CDBG funds, has no projects generating program income, and does not at this time have a Section 108 loan. As a result, the funds are very limited and will be spent only as funding of last resort for both in-house and subrecipient projects. The base allocation for the year is $338,534. Anticipated Resources Progra Sourc Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expecte Narrative m e of Annual Progra Prior Year Total d Description Funds Allocatio m Resource Amount n:$ Income s:$ $ Availabl $ Reminde r of ConPlan CDBG CDBG Public services, $338,53 0 $TBD housing rehab, 4 code enforcement, infrastructure/facili ty improvements CDBG CDBG TBD $0 HUD reallocatio n of Texas City PY 2016 funds Table 49-Anticipated Resources Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Three is no match requirement for the CDBG funds and the City allocates the dollars as funding of last resort. Therefore,the funds are used to ensure that a project can be completed or can serve a greater number of individuals than can be done solely with existing funding. When private funders know that CDBG funds will be used to help complete the fund-raising activities or to continue and expand a successful program, then they are more willing to award grants to the service provider. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 88 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 92 of 117 The City may use parks and the Knapp Senior Center to address the needs of the community. Pearland Neighborhood Center is housed in a city-owned building for which PNC pays $1 per year in rent. Discussion The City will continue to be judicious about the use of CDBG funds, only funding projects that have the highest priority need, have other funding secured to complete the budgeted amount, and can be completed in a timely manner. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 89 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 93 of 117 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure— 91.215(k) Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations,and public institutions. Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Role Geographic Area Served Type CITY OF PEARLAND Government Economic Jurisdiction Development Non-homeless special needs Planning neighborhood improvements public facilities public services Forgotten Angels Non-profit Non-homeless special Jurisdiction organizations needs public facilities public services PEARLAND Non-profit Non-homeless special Jurisdiction NEIGHBORHOOD organizations needs CENTER public services ACTIONS, INC. Non-profit Non-homeless special Jurisdiction organizations needs public services Table 50-Institutional Delivery Structure Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System While the City's relatively small size makes it not financially feasible for many social service agencies to locate in the city, those that are here work well together and have been able to secure sustainable funding from a number of public and private sources. Changes in staffing and organizational structure in the past few years has improved the CDBG program administration greatly. Using a City code enforcement officer dedicated to the CDBG areas, the service coverage is more complete, he is becoming well known to residents, and he is able to market the housing rehabilitation program and oversee the activities. One of the gaps in the institutional delivery system in PY 2015-PY 2016 was the use of a non- profit subrecipient to manage the housing rehabilitation program. This proved cumbersome with duplication of effort. When the City moved the program totally in-house, contracting out Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 90 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 94 of 117 only the general contractor services, the City staff member became more closely involved with each project and the owners and the funds have been better spent. The main gap in the institutional delivery system is the lack of sufficient social service agencies to address all of the needs in the community, and the small budgets of those agencies that do serve Pearland, limiting their capacity. Public transportation is another major gap in the delivery system. While south Brazoria County has Connect Transit providing transportation, there is no service in Pearland and north Brazoria County. Most of the county agencies are located approximately 30 miles south in Angleton and the regional agencies are located 20 miles north in Houston. Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Homelessness Prevention Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People Services Community Homeless with HIV Homelessness Prevention Services Counseling/Advocacy X Legal Assistance Mortgage Assistance Rental Assistance _ X Utilities Assistance X Street Outreach Services Law Enforcement Mobile Clinics Other Street Outreach Services Supportive Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse X Child Care Education X Employment and Employment X Training Healthcare X HIV/AIDS _ Life Skills Mental Health Counseling X Transportation Other Other Table 51-Homeless Prevention Services Summary Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 91 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 95 of 117 Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to,the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The service delivery system in Pearland is aimed at meeting the needs of the low-income residents, be they housed or homeless. Without any programs that directly target the homeless population, it is not possible to determine the impact programs such as subsistence assistance have on the homeless. The only program that can marginally be labeled as serving the homeless is Forgotten Angels which houses,feeds, clothes and provides social services to adults who are intellectually challenged and would potentially have nowhere else to live. They don't come to Forgotten Angels from the street, but could very possibly have become homeless when their caregivers either died or could no longer care for them. Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to,the services listed above The greatest strengths in Pearland's service delivery system for special needs populations are the Forgotten Angels program and the senior services, especially through the Knapp Senior Center. Forgotten Angels provides quality housing, transportation, training, recreation, and other support services to adults who are intellectually challenged and in need of full-time care and supervision. The agency also opens its day center to those who have other housing arrangements but need the services provided by Forgotten Angels. ActionS and the City of Pearland provide services to seniors through the Knapp Center. ActionS also provides home- delivered meals through its Meals on Wheels program. First Presbyterian Church of Pearland also provides home delivered meals. NAMI and ARC provide advocacy and support services to mentally ill and intellectually challenged individuals and their families. Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs Pearland will continue to reach out to non-profit service providers who can either utilize CDBG funds to enhance their programs, or partner with subrecipients or non-funded programs to provide more collaboration and a more comprehensive range of services. The City will expand its collaboration with Brazoria County and United Way to better determine how to facilitate access to programs outside of the city but able to serve Pearland residents. A continuing focus of the City is transportation and how to expand Brazoria County's Connect Transit to the northern part of the county, including Pearland. Pearland staff will continue to attend as many HUD workshops and webinars as possible and will continue to share the information obtained with its subrecipients and other staff members. 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Description 2 Goal Name Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Goal Provide housing rehabilitation and accessibility retrofitting to low-to moderate- Description income homeowners to address code violations and/or make the house safer and more livable. 3 Goal Name Senior Centers Goal Improve and enhance the Knapp Senior Center and other centers or facilities at Description parks that serve seniors. 4 Goal Name Handicapped Centers Goal Provide assistance for the improvement and enhancement of facilities that serve Description the intellectually challenged,developmentally delayed, or physically disabled. 5 Goal Name Flood Drainage Improvements Goal Provide partial funding to the City for drainage improvements in the CDBG-eligible Description neighborhoods. 6 Goal Name Sidewalk Improvements • Goal Provide additional funding to the City for the improvement of deteriorating Description sidewalks or replacement of sidewalks when removed for drainage improvements. 7 Goal Name Senior Services Goal Provide funding to augment existing dollars for providing services to seniors at the Description Knapp Center,other facilities and/or in their homes. 8 Goal Name Mental Health Services Goal Assist in funding counseling and other mental health services for children,families Description and adults. 9 Goal Name Subsistence Payments Goal Provide funding for one-time rent/utility assistance to those in danger of eviction or Description utility cut-offs. This will help ensure that the household does not become homeless before they can get back on their feet of secure long-term assistance. 10 Goal Name Food Pantry Goal Provide funding to manage food pantries and purchase food to stock the pantries. Description Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 95 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 99 of 117 Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) The program will not provide affordable housing to families but,over the next 5 years,will make 75 existing housing more affordable by rehabilitating the properties Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 96 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 100 of 117 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement— 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement) Not Applicable—there is no public housing in Pearland Activities to Increase Resident Involvements Not Applicable—there is no public housing in Pearland Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? Not Applicable—there is no public housing in Pearland Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation Not Applicable—there is no public housing in Pearland Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 97 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 101 of 117 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing— 91.215(h) Barriers to Affordable Housing The primary barrier to affordable housing in Pearland is economic both on the supply side and demand side. First, construction costs are higher in Pearland than in much of the Houston area due to its location in Brazoria County, which is on the Gulf Coast. The requirements for windstorm protection throughout the city and flood protection in the parts of the city within the 100- and 500-year floodplain increase construction costs. In addition, windstorm insurance and flood insurance in the floodplain increase insurance costs. The City is not a HOME PJ, so does not have funds to support CHDOs. Brazoria County is a PJ but cannot (1) expend money in Pearland or (2) secure qualified CHDOs to construct housing. If qualified CHDOs could be funded in Brazoria County,then they could be encouraged by both the County and City to construct in Pearland's ETJ, which would likely be annexed into the city at a later date. There is no public housing in Pearland. The Brazoria County Public Housing Authority provides Section 8 HCVs and voucher holders can choose to secure housing in Pearland. However, at this time, none have chosen Pearland, which leads into the demand side barriers. On the demand side, the incomes in Pearland exceed those in the region, so that the demand for higher-end housing is greater than the demand for affordable housing. Additionally, many of the new large developments are giving very strong incentives,to encourage buyers and multi-family renters to expect such benefits from all sellers and landlords. One of the reasons that the incomes are higher in Pearland is the relative inaccessibility to lower-wage jobs and services that lower-income residents need, such as workforce development, public housing developments, government services such as county free clinics, and WIC/SNAP/unemployment offices. Without public transit in and through Pearland, extremely low- and very low-income households cannot afford even low-cost housing in Pearland as the transportation costs to jobs and services place the housing out of reach. Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing Without the funds that HOME and other HUD programs outside of CDBG provide, and with the very limited CDBG funding,the City can do little to ameliorate the barriers to affordable housing. What it can do and has committed to doing is to assist Brazoria County Housing Authority to access landlords and encourage that they accept Section 8 HCVs and encourage Pearland residents who have secured vouchers to seek out housing in Pearland. The City will also work with Brazoria County, to the extent feasible, to identify potential developers who would be willing to become CHDOs and construct affordable housing in the ETJ. The City will continue to review LIHTC applications and give positive responses to those applications to the Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 98 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 102 of 117 State that are feasible and sound. The City will continue its owner occupied housing rehabilitation program— HEROS—to assist low-income homeowners in remaining in their homes by bringing them up to code, making them accessible, and stemming additional damage from deteriorated roofs or damaged foundations. The City will work with the County or H-GAC when disaster recovery funds for housing are released to ensure that Pearland residents receive equal access to the funds. The City will continue to support the efforts of Forgotten Angels, which provides supportive housing in a group home environment to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The City will also be reviewing the current ordinances and policies for any barriers to affordable and fair housing and will be completing a new Fair Housing Plan. In conjunction with the plan will be an investigation into the viability and efficacy of adopting a fair housing ordinance that would indirectly address affordable housing. By improving the infrastructure, especially storm drainage, in older, low-income areas, not only will the homes be better protected against damage but the residents will have a better quality of life. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 99 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 103 of 117 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy— 91.215(d) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs There are very few services for the homeless, and no shelters, in Pearland. While the Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition serves Pearland, its main focus is on Galveston Island, with limited activity in the Angleton area far south of Pearland. Pearland Neighborhood Center, which the City supports with CDBG funds, does provide food and referrals to homeless individuals and families. The City continues to support Forgotten Angels which provides permanent supportive housing to disabled adults who would be homeless if not for their group homes and supportive services. Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons There are no emergency or transitional housing programs in Pearland or the immediate area. Gulf Coast Center provides a limited number of units in Brazoria County relatively far removed from Pearland. Bay Area Turning Point, a domestic violence shelter, can serve Pearland but is located in Webster a significant distance from Pearland. 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. Goodwill Industries no longer has a presence in Pearland, but does receive clients from Brazoria County, specifically Pearland. They provide rapid rehousing,job training, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families, particularly veterans, at one location in Galveston and three locations in or south of downtown Houston. Though not easily accessible, they are available to provide the services to Pearland residents. Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs The City funds Pearland Neighborhood Center to provide emergency rent/utility assistance and food assistance to needy households to prevent homelessness, but the program does not specifically target or track those who have been discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care. There is Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 100 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 104 of 117 no local HMIS system and no local agencies specifically serving the homeless. Pearland Neighborhood Center tracks the services they provide and that clients receive from other agencies, but the information is self-declared and not in a centralized HMIS system. Those who are accessing health, housing, employment, and other social services are residing in areas close to those services,such as Alvin or Angleton in Brazoria County,or Houston. The City's HERO program helps to prevent low-income homeowners from becoming homeless when their homes are no longer safe or meet City codes. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 101 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 105 of 117 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards —91.215(i) Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards Each home that the City rehabilitates is vetted for LBP hazards. The first tier assessment is to determine the construction date through the appraisal district. If the home was built after 1978, no further action is taken. If the home was built prior to 1979, then the on-site assessment of work needed determines the level of LBP assessment, inspection, and remediation. At this time, none of the houses receiving City-funded rehabilitation were found to have LBP risks. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Only 16% of Pearland's housing was constructed before 1980, with only 2.3% constructed before 1950 where the greatest risk of LBP hazards are usually found. Six of the 25 HERO homes were constructed prior to 1978, with none prior to 1950. All six homes were assessed and those activities that required disturbing the paint were preceded by a LBP test. None were found to have LBP hazards. None of the 25 homes had children under 6 in the residence. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The HEROS program is a CDBG-funded project and involves the CDBG manager and code enforcement staff members who also oversee the housing rehabilitation activities. The actions are listed in the CDBG Policies and Procedures and the HERO policies and guidelines, followed by the general contractor, and overseen by the City staff persons in the HEROS program. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 102 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 106 of 117 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy—91.215(j) Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families The City of Pearland's anti-poverty strategy is not only aimed at lifting existing residents out of poverty but also preventing others from falling into poverty. Poverty is a result of a two-edged sword—lack of income and high costs of living. Therefore the 5-year strategy is aimed at helping residence increase their incomes and reduce their costs of living. The strategies include: Income strategies: Education is a key to increasing incomes. While the City doesn't currently use CDBG funds to support educational activities, it does work with Pearland Neighborhood Center and Adult Reading Center(which it has funded significantly in the past, and will fund in the future if applications are presented)that provide literacy education and GED preparation. Adult Reading Center also provides additional adult basic education programs, including computer skills, citizenship classes, ESL classes, workforce education and job soft skills training, and a "Roots of Success" curriculum. Roots of Success is an environmental literacy and job readiness certification program aimed at preparing students for job placement or college acceptance in the green economy and workforce. While most of Forgotten Angels' residents and students will never be able to be self-supporting, the education provided at the Day Flab Center does provide those or are capable with basic life skills to help them secure unskilled labor jobs or work on in-house projects. Employment opportunities is another key to increasing incomes. The City will continue provide information on Section 3, and provide assistance to potential firms and individuals in becoming Section 3 certified. Additionally, the City will include compliance mandates in all bid packets and will send bid packets to known Section 3 firms. Living Costs: The City of Pearland will continue to fund Pearland Neighborhood Center to provide emergency rental and utility assistance and food, thus reducing the out-of-pocket living costs of those who are marginally homeless. In addition, the City will fund or otherwise support Pearland Neighborhood Center's food pantry for those in Pearland in greatest need of assistance. Pearland will also continue to fund ActionS and/or other agencies that provide congregate or home-delivered meals to the elderly and disabled. The City's Knapp Senior Center provides free assistance in the form of financial literacy classes, tax preparation, and other key programs to help seniors reduce their living costs. The HERO program provides housing rehabilitation to low-to moderate-income home owners to not only reduce their repair costs, but also to reduce their utility bills. While the program isn't aimed at energy efficiency, any repairs made to windows, doors, HVAC systems, hot water heaters, roofs and the like are done in compliance with the highest energy efficiency rating possible. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 103 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 107 of 117 Additional Resources: The City will continue to seek out agencies that provide adult education, job training, job placement, and financial support to individuals and families to raise them out of poverty. The new University of Houston Clear Lake campus is striving to meet the needs of the community through various continuing education programs. Alvin Community College, as well as other Community Colleges surrounding Pearland, provide a plethora of certification programs and associate's degrees. How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan? The goals and programs listed above are based on the highest priority needs determined through data analysis, interviews with stakeholders, and public comments/surveys. In order to address the needs and reach the goals, the City must rely on third party services. The City continues to seek out possible applicants for CDBG funding to provide the services needed to reduce poverty in the community. The City strives to meet all Section 3 goals to the greatest extent possible. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 104 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 108 of 117 SP-80 Monitoring— 91.230 Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements The City of Pearland's monitoring strategy is designed to assist staff in fulfilling its regulatory obligation in monitoring subrecipients, including City departments, as well as assist subrecipients in best serving their consumers. The primary purpose for this monitoring strategy is to ensure proper program performance, financial performance and regulatory compliance in accordance with HUD Regulations. The secondary purpose is to ensure that the funded agencies are providing the best and most cost effective services possible and that they are positioned to access additional funding from non-HUDsources. The monitoring process is an on-going one of planning, implementation, communication and follow-up. Under normal circumstances, on-site monitoring is conducted semi-annually. However, if the activity or program is considered to have a high-risk of non-compliance, more frequent monitoring schedule is developed. High risk programs include housing rehabilitation, economic development programs undertaken by any subrecipient for the first time, and programs undertaken by an agency or department with a history of staff turnovers, reporting problems, or monitoring findings. Staff monitors to ensure that each subrecipient is adhering to its approved scope of service, budget and schedule of service. Lags in spending or in submission of reimbursement requests result in additional monitoring actions or staff support provided to subrecipients in the form of technical assistance. Each subrecipient and City department must also abide by the regulatory guidelines set forth by HUD in providing benefits to low-moderate income persons and/or eliminating a slum or blighted condition. Additionally, all subrecipients must submit reimbursement requests at least quarterly, though are encouraged to submit monthly. These packets include information regarding clients served, agency organization, Board meetings, agency activities as well as actual financial requests. The packets are reviewed by the staff member in charge of CDBG and the Director of Finance before any reimbursements are made. Monitoring provides a basis for assessing a program's operations and identifying problems. Another goal of monitoring is to obtain ongoing data for use in determining program achievement and success. Evaluations summarize monitoring findings and program goals, and measure progress toward those goals during the provision of services. Clear record keeping requirements for programs are essential for grant accountability. Responsibility for Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 105 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 109 of 117 maintaining many of the records is assigned to the subrecipients. This includes responsibility for documenting activities with special requirements,such as necessary determinations, income certifications or written agreements with beneficiaries, where applicable. The monitor(s) make site visits to the activities or projects of each subrecipient. The monitoring process consists of the monitors examining time records, randomly selecting client files, financial records, Federally-funded equipment and machinery. At the beginning of each Program Year, the staff meets with each subrecipient to provide reporting forms, discuss expectations and enter into a 12-month contract for services. A pre- monitoring contact is made with the designated person(s) of the subrecipient agency to discuss the overall expectations, information to be viewed and site visits. This also allows staff an opportunity to discuss solutions to possible problems that may have occurred from past experiences with a particular subrecipient. The procedure for conducting the monitoring consists of the following: 1. Prior to the actual award contracts, the staff holds one-on-one workshops for all subrecipients. At that time monitoring procedures, reporting procedures and expectations are discussed and reporting forms provided in hard-copy and electronic formats. 2. Mid-year, each subrecipient is notified of a date, time and place for a monitoring visit and the information to be viewed and discussed. 3. A conference is held with a Board Member or Executive Director and their designated staff members who are working with the activity being funded. 4. The actual monitoring visit is conducted by completing the monitoring interview form, and viewing documentation. If applicable, had there been housing rehabilitation completed,the monitors would have visited each house receiving HUD-funded repair. 5. Monitoring visits conclude with monitor(s) advising the subrecipient of any deficiencies. 6. Within 10 business days,the City provides the subrecipient agency with written notice via mail or email of the results of the monitoring and corrective measures, if any, to be taken. Any agency with deficiencies is given 30 days to make the necessary changes and document the corrections. 7. Prior to the approval of any payments, the staff reviews all reimbursement requests and back-up documentation for accuracy, eligibility of activities/clientele and proper supporting information. Any errors or deficiencies are reported to the subrecipient and the documentation corrected and resubmitted. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 106 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 110 of 117 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction Pearland receives only CDBG funds, has no projects generating program income, and does not at this time have a Section 108 loan. As a result, the funds are very limited and will be spent only as funding of last resort for both in-house and subrecipient projects. The base allocation for the year is $338,534. Anticipated Resources Progra Sourc Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expecte Narrative m e of Annual Progra Prior Year Total d Description Funds Allocatio m Resource Amount n:$ Income s:$ $ Availabl $ e Reminde r of ConPlan CDBG CDBG Public services, $338,53 0 $TBD housing rehab, 4 code enforcement, infrastructure/facili ty improvements CDBG CDBG TBD $0 HUD reallocatio n of Texas City PY 2016 funds Table 53-Anticipated Resources Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private,state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Three is no match requirement for the CDBG funds and the City allocates the dollars as funding of last resort. Therefore, the funds are used to ensure that a project can be completed or can serve a greater number of individuals than can be done solely with existing funding. When private funders know that CDBG funds will be used to help complete the fund-raising activities or to continue and expand a successful program, then they are more willing to award grants to the service provider. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 107 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 111 of 117 If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City may use parks and the Knapp Senior Center to address the needs of the community. Pearland Neighborhood Center is housed in a city-owned building for which PNC pays $1 per year in rent. Discussion The City will continue to be judicious about the use of CDBG funds, only funding projects that have the highest priority need, have other funding secured to complete the budgeted amount, and can be completed in a timely manner. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 108 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 112 of 117 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i) Introduction Pearland does not receive ESG funds directly from HUD or through the State of Texas. Nor are any CoC funds awarded to Pearland agencies. The City will use CDBG funds to provide assistance to at-risk households, intellectually and developmentally disabled adults, and seniors. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons(especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City will utilize Pearland Neighborhood Center to reach out to homeless persons and assess their needs. PNC provides food to area residents and assesses their housing status and needs. They refer individuals and families to appropriate resources if they are unable to meet their needs. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons There are no emergency shelters or transitional housing facilities in Pearland. The City of Pearland and local social service agencies will refer requests to Gulf Coast Center, Salvation Army, and Kidz Harbor Emergency Shelter. 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 There are no services in Pearland to directly serve homeless persons making the transition to permanent housing or accessing affordable housing units. Pearland Neighborhood Center and others provide referrals to agencies in Brazoria and Harris County that can provide assistance. PNC helps to prevent homelessness by providing CDBG-supported emergency rent/utility assistance. The City and local agencies will refer requests to the Brazoria County Housing Authority, Gulf Coast Center, Goodwill Houston, and Salvation Army. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 109 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 113 of 117 foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs Pearland Neighborhood Center uses CDBG funds as well as other funds to help to prevent homelessness by providing emergency rent/utility assistance. However, their program is for housed individuals and families at risk of eviction and not those seeking housing after being discharged from a homeless system of care of institution. Discussion While there are no services targeting homeless individuals or families, and no shelters or transitional housing in Pearland, the City and the social service agencies within Pearland will be referring inquiries to programs and facilities within Brazoria County or Houston. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 110 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 114 of 117 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j) Introduction: Without the funds that HOME and other HUD programs outside of CDBG provide, and with the very limited CDBG funding, the City can do little to ameliorate the barriers to affordable housing. During the next year, the City will work with Brazoria County Public Housing Authority in encouraging landlords to accept Section 8 HCVs and encourage Pearland residents who have secured vouchers to seek out housing in Pearland. The City will continue its CDBG-funded owner occupied housing rehabilitation program— HERO—to assist xx low-income homeowners in remaining in their homes by bringing them up to code, making them accessible, and stemming additional damage from deteriorated roofs or damaged foundations. In addition, CDBG funds will continue to provide assistance to Pearland Neighborhood Center for its rent/utility assistance program, serving xx households. The City will continue to review LIHTC applications and give positive responses to those applications to the State that are feasible and sound. Actions it planned 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 As part of the completion of the Fair Housing Plan with the Assessment of Fair Housing, the City will conduct an in depth review of the ordinances and policies that drive housing development, code enforcement and the installation of negative infrastructure. Additionally, the City will review the efficacy of adopting a fair housing ordinance that will reduce the barriers to affordable and fair housing choice. The HERO program, which includes code enforcement and housing rehabilitation, will help to preserve the property values of residential neighborhoods. Additionally, the HERO program will rehabilitate 10 deteriorating homes owned and occupied by low-to moderate-income residents, reducing their maintenance and utility costs and preserving their homes' values. Discussion: While the City does not have the funds to provide or assist affordable housing, it will do all it can to preserve housing values, provide improvements at no cost, and improve the infrastructure in low-income neighborhoods. As part of the Fair Housing activities it will be reviewing its residential ordinances for the level of financial and legislative burden placed on developers, builders, and property owners. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 111 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 115 of 117 AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k) Introduction: Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards Each of the 10 homes slated for approved for housing rehabilitation will be evaluated for lead- based paint and assessed as to the level of rehabilitation and if the work will disturb existing paint in houses built before 1978. Based on the level of rehabilitation, appropriate remediation will take place for those built before 1978. The owners of those homes will be given brochures on the dangers of lead and lead-based paint, along with information on managing future repairs to reduce LBP hazards. If there are children in the homes, the owners will be encouraged to have them tested for elevated lead levels. Consolidated Plan PEARLAND 112 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Page 116 of 117 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-163 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan, as part of its FY 2018- 2022 CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That certain Community Development Block Grant Program 11th Annual Action Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby authorized and approved. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the day of , A.D., 2017. TOM REID MAYOR ATTEST: YOUNG LORFING, TRMC CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY Page 117 of 117