HomeMy WebLinkAboutED CDBG Funding Recommendations 2018-19
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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
File No.: 147
Council Meeting: 3/19/2018
Disposition: Resolution 14485
Agenda Item No: 8.e
Meeting Date: March 19, 2018
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Economic Development
Prepared by: Danielle O'Leary
Director of Economic Development & Innovation
City Manager Approval: __________
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution recommending CDBG funding for fiscal year 2018-19 to the Marin County
Board of Supervisors for the San Rafael Planning Area.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federally-funded program of
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides funding for
housing, community facilities, and human services. In San Rafael, examples of CDBG funded
projects have included development of affordable housing, ADA sidewalk accessibility
improvements, and a wide range of public services.
The funds are divided into three activity categories consisting of: 1) housing, 2) capital projects,
and 3) public services. By Federal regulation at least 85% of the funds must be spent on
housing and capital projects, and up to 15% may be sent on public services. The Council has
the option to adjust the public service percentage on an annual basis, however it cannot exceed
15% of San Rafael’s grant. The Council could choose to allocate 0% of the CDBG allocation to
public services.
In 2017, the City signed a Cooperation Agreement with Marin County regarding the
management of the CDBG program. Under this Agreement, Marin County is divided into three
local planning areas. Funding recommendations are overseen by a Countywide Priority Setting
Committee made up of City and Town Council members, a County Supervisor, and community
members representing members of the protected classes under fair housing laws.
Due to the fact that San Rafael has a population of over 50,000 residents, under the
Cooperation Agreement, the City may choose to assume responsibilities for making its own
recommendations for funding projects in the San Rafael Planning Area (consisting of the City
and the surrounding unincorporated areas) to the Countywide Priority Setting Committee. Since
1999, when San Rafael reached 50,000 in population, the City Council has elected to assume
responsibility for making funding recommendations for CDBG applications in the San Rafael
Planning Area. After the City Council makes its recommendations they are considered by the
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Countywide Priority Setting Committee. Next, the Countywide Priority Setting Committee makes
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors which has final approval authority prior to
sending the recommendations to HUD.
CDBG Funding Update - Federal
Funds for Marin’s 2018-19 CDBG program come from the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2019,
which runs from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019. Although there is considerable
uncertainty about the federal budget, at this time, Marin County’s CDBG allocation is estimated
at $1,367,394, the same grant amount as last year’s and some program income received by the
County. Of this total, San Rafael’s allocation would be $390,321. From the total allocation a
maximum of 15% or $112,134 can be used for public services, a minimum 40% or $156,128
must be spent on Housing, and the remaining 35% or $122,059 can be spent on either housing
or capital projects.
Evaluation Guidelines
Consistent with the requirements of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
and CDBG funding, prioritization is given to applicants who:
(a) Provide benefit to a majority of low and moderate-income persons.
(b) Affirmatively further fair housing.
(c) Serve protected classes under federal fair housing law.
(d) Engage in affirmative marketing.
Over the years the City Council has adopted further evaluation criteria. In 1999, guidelines were
adopted giving greater preference to projects that:
(a) Are City of San Rafael initiated or are joint partnerships with the City.
(b) Fulfill the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (HUD
Regulations).
(c) Are affordable housing projects or community facility related activities within the San
Rafael Planning Area.
(d) Are projects that will move forward quickly, have the greatest impact, and can be
completed within a reasonable time frame.
In addition to the criteria set forth by both HUD and the San Rafael City Council, staff considers
the following criteria in evaluating applications:
(a) Need for service
(b) Organizational capacity
(c) Availability of existing services
ANALYSIS:
HOUSING PROJECTS
Four housing projects submitted applications for funding from the San Rafael Planning Area.
Three of the four projects assist the entire County, with a subset of their services earmarked for
San Rafael. These Countywide projects have a total funding request of $1,180,000. The
combined requests for both the San Rafael specific project and the San Rafael portion of the
Countywide projects is $295,550, which is based on the share of San Rafael residents served.
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Recommended for Funding
Staff recommends all four housing applications, totaling $156,128 in available CDBG grant
funding.
Rehabilitation Loan Program (Marin Housing Authority) $70,000
Marin Housing Authority (MHA), a public corporation created to provide decent, safe and
sanitary housing for low and moderate-income people, requests $500,000 in CDBG
funding to provide rehabilitation loans to low, very low, and extremely low-income
homeowners in Marin County. The request includes funds to administer the program and
provide additional capital to increase the number of loans. The program is available to
owner-occupants of single family homes, condominiums, floating homes docked in
approved berths, mobile homes located within a mobile home park, and non-profit group
homes serving special populations. These funds are specifically designated for urgent
home repairs, correcting substandard housing conditions, eliminating health and safety
hazards, and legalizing and/or creating second units within an existing house where
permitted by local ordinance. New loans range from $5,000 to $35,000, wit h the average
being $25,000. The program offers different loan structures based on a borrower’s ability
to pay including amortized loans, interest-only loans, and deferred payment loans.
Borrowers with very low and extremely low-incomes benefit most from deferred loans
where principal and accrued interest are due upon sale of the property. MHA’s long -
standing role administering this loan program has resulted in over $5 million in capital
investments to improve living conditions for lower income homeowners in Marin County.
Staff recommend sfunding of $70,000, from the San Rafael Planning Area. This amount
represents 14% of the total project request, which is the percentage of projects
completed in San Rafael.
Sunrise II Therapeutic Pool Rehab (Lifehouse Inc.) $20,000
Lifehouse Inc., a provider of personalized support services and housing opportunities for
adults with developmental disabilities, requests $28,050 in CDBG funding to rehabilitate
a deteriorating pool at one of their San Rafael properties. The request would support the
re-plastering, re-tiling, and replacement of the pool mechanical system. The pool is used
to provide therapeutic interventions to individuals with limited mobility. In addition to
serving residents of the home who have cerebral palsy, the pool is used therapeutically
by wheelchair bound individuals residing in Lifehouse's other homes. Staff recommends
funding of $20,000 to support the therapy pool rehabilitation. Lifehouse is encouraged to
identify in-kind donations from Marin’s ample pool service providers to support the
completion of the project.
Residential Access Modification Program (Marin Center for Independent Living) $9,000
Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL), a provider of services to assist persons with
all types of disabilities achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence,
requests $30,000 in CDBG funding to provide home modifications to increase
accessibility for clients. The request would provide 10 to 15 home modifications for low,
very low, and extremely low-income individuals raging from grab bars and ramps to stair
lifts and kitchen lowering. Through these enhancements and minor remodeling efforts,
individuals who are at risk of losing their independence and being confined in nursing
homes can remain in place. Most clients served are renters who do not have the ability
to take out loans against the property to finance such improvements. Although landlords
are required to make reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants, they are not
obligated to finance those modifications. MCIL staff work with clients to garner approval
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from landlords, determine project specifications, build out workplans, solicit bids, and
oversee the work done. MCIL has nearly 30 years of experience providing this critical
service in Marin County. Staff recommends funding of $9,000, the full share allocated to
the San Rafael Planning Area. This amount represents 30% of the total project request,
which is the percentage of projects MCIL completes in San Rafael.
Victory Village (Resources for Community Development) $57,128
Resources for Community Development (RCD), a housing developer with a commitment
to create and preserve affordable housing for low and very low-income individuals and
families, requests $650,000 in CDBG funding to support the acquisition, design, and
construction of Victory Village (VV). When completed, VV will provide 54 affordable
apartments for low and extremely-low income residents aged 62 and older. The
requested funding will directly support a 10% set aside of the homes for people coming
out of homelessness. The $32 million project has previously received commitments from
CDBG totaling $161,658. This new request will leverage a $1 million predevelopment
grant from the Marin Community Foundation, $1.1 million commitment from the County
In-Lieu Housing Trust Fund (Housing Trust), and 53 Project Based Section 8 Vouchers,
among others. In addition, the requested funds will strengthen RCD’s competitiveness
as they apply for 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits worth $13 million in tax credit
equity. RCD completed the rezoning process and received their entitlements from the
Town of Fairfax in June of 2017. They are now in the final stages of securing funding to
bring the project to completion. Staff recommends funding of $57,128 in funds from San
Rafael to support the development of new housing units for seniors coming out of
homelessness. This represents 30% of the requested amount, which is 29% of the total
project request—San Rafael’s share of the countywide homeless population as identified
in the 2017 Point-in-Time Count.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Two applications for capital projects were received—one Countywide project and one serving
San Rafael only. The project serving the entire County has a total funding request of $200,000,
with $58,000 earmarked for San Rafael programming based on San Rafael’s share of the
countywide homeless population as identified in the 2017 Point-in-Time Count. The combined
requests for both the San Rafael specific project and the San Rafael portion of the Countywide
project is $333,000.
Recommended for Funding
Staff recommends both of the funding requests for capital projects totaling $249,809 in CDBG
monies. This total includes an additional $127,750 in reprogrammed funds from prior years.
Canal Neighborhood Park and Playground Improvements (City of San Rafael,
Department of Public Works) 200,000
City of San Rafael, Department of Public Works (DPW), a division of San Rafael City
government dedicated to ensuring infrastructure meets the needs of the vibrant and
growing city, requests $275,000 in CDBG funding to expand and rehabilitate two parks
in the Canal neighborhood. The request would fund an assessment of current needs,
community engagement process, design, and construction of the new park facilities.
Through this process DPW plans to expand, enclose, and replace play equipment in one
park designed to serve children ages 2 to 5. In addition, they propose to update aging
play equipment in the second park. The Canal neighborhood is San Rafael’s most
densely populated community. The neighborhood is home to more than 12,000 residents
with most households being low-income and 55% of households having children. The
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proposed project will provide physical and visual improvements to two key public spaces
that will enhance safety, reduce blight, and encourage increased park usage. This
investment in the Canal neighborhood will bolster the quality of life of citizens who are
often marginalized in the broader community and provide facilities comparable to higher
income neighborhood’s. Staff recommends funding of $200,000, which includes
$127,750 reprogrammed from the previous year.
Mill Street Center Emergency Shelter (Homeward Bound of Marin) $49,809
Homeward Bound of Marin (HBM), a provider of housing and support services for
homeless families and individuals, requests $200,000 in CDBG funding for
predevelopment costs to demolish and reconstruct the Mill Street Center Emergency
Shelter (MSC). The MSC is the County’s only permanent emergency shelter for
homeless adults which serves all of Marin County. The proposed project will replace the
current one-story building with a four-story structure. The new configuration will provide
parking on the first floor, emergency shelter services on the second-story, and 30 units
of permanent supportive housing on the third and fourth floors. This new design will
allow Homeward Bound of Marin to increase the emergency shelter use permit by 20
beds, from 40 to 60. In addition, the 30 units of permanent supportive housing will target
chronically homeless adults identified through the County’s Coordinated Entry program.
HBM currently operates 16 emergency shelters and supportive housing programs with a
17th coming later this year. The Mill Street Center serves as the point of entry for all
homeless adult services and is an important component of the Marin County homeless
safety-net. HBM is in ongoing conversation with the City of San Rafael on entitlements
for the property, has identified over $8 million in potential funding sources, and garnered
significant support from local and state level politicians representing Marin. If their
application is successful it is anticipated these predevelopment funds would be spent in
the fall of 2018, with construction beginning in early 2019. Staff recommends funding
$49,809, from the San Rafael Planning Area. This represents 85% of the requested
amount, which is 29% of the total project request—San Rafael’s share of the countywide
homeless population as identified in the 2017 Point-in-Time Count.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS
As stated previously, based on County estimates, the City is expected to receive an allocation of
approximately $390,321 for 2018-19. A maximum of 15% of available CDBG funds may be
applied to public services. San Rafael’s share of the amount the entire Marin County CDBG
program can spend on public services is $112,134. A total of 11 applications for public service
funding were submitted—nine Countywide projects and two serving San Rafael only. The nine
projects serving the entire County have a total funding request of $435,500, with $158,045 of
that earmarked for San Rafael programming, based on the percentage of residents served who
live in San Rafael. The combined requests for both the San Rafael specific projects and the San
Rafael portion of the Countywide projects is $335,182.
Recommended for Funding
Staff recommends allocating the full amount allowable for public service to support funding for
seven of the eleven projects (bolded in the chart below). In addition, the San Rafael Planning
Area has $2,900 available to reprogram from prior years, bringing the total funding amount
available for projects to $115,034. Through these recommendations the San Rafael Planning
Area will contribute to providing emergency response training to support 12,000 low-income
residents; 300 residents will receive fair housing services including counseling, discrimination
investigation, and legal representation; 70 individuals and their children will access domestic
violence services and legal support; 68 low and extremely low-income children will access vital
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preschool services to prepare them for Elementary school; approximately 650 very low and
extremely low-income, undocumented residents will obtain urgent, primary, and specialty health
care services; and approximately 150 households will receive housing location counseling
services. Unfortunately, with the limited public service funding available, it will be not be
possible to provide needed funding for many important services.
Organization Request FY 18-19
Recommendation
FY 17-18
Funded Amount
Bridge to Bridge Fund *
American Nonprofits
$19,500 $0 N/A
Shore-up Marin *
Canal Welcome Center
$25,000 $20,000 N/A
Marin Mobile Care *
Downtown Streets Team
$27,695 $0 N/A
Fair Housing Services *
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern CA
$24,750** $19,800 $ 70,000
Domestic Violence Legal Services *
Family & Children's Law Center
$4,500 $4,500 N/A
Schurig Center Services *
Marin Brain Injury Network
$9,600 $0 $9,704
Pickleweed Preschool
City of San Rafael, Department of
Community Services
$69,137 $20,000 $20,000
RotaCare Clinic *
RotaCare Bay Area
$7,500** $7,500 $7,500
Senior Access Scholarships *
Senior Access
$27,500 $15,000 $17,788
Housing Locator Services
St. Vincent de Paul
$108,000 $28,234*** $26,550
Fifty Plus Employment *
YMCA San Francisco & Marin
$12,000 $0 N/A
Public Services Subtotal $115,034***
* Countywide request
** Has a balance of unspent public service funds from previous year(s), but has a plan in place
to spend them down.
*** Recommendation includes reprogrammed funding from past grant year(s)
A list of all the applications that were submitted for the San Rafael Planning Area and
Countywide projects serving San Rafael is provided in Attachment 2. This attachment also
includes staff recommendations for allocating all of San Rafael’s CDBG funds. The applications
for the San Rafael Planning Area and the Countywide funds can be accessed in Attachments 5
and 6 and online via these links:
CDBG San Rafael Planning Area applications:
https://www.marincounty.org/~/media/files/departments/cd/federal-grants/2018_19/2018_19-
applications-and-psc-notices/201819-cdbg-san-rafael-funding-applications.pdf?la=en
CDBG Countywide applications:
https://www.marincounty.org/~/media/files/departments/cd/federal-grants/2018_19/2018_19-
applications-and-psc-notices/201819-cdbg-countywide-funding-applications.pdf?la=en
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FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct cost or revenue impact generated by the recommended
action as the City is directing HUD funds to specific projects. Allocating funds to potential City
projects may allow City general and capital funds to be allocated to other priorities.
OPTIONS:
1. Make allocations of CDBG funding as recommended by staff.
2. Make different allocations of CDBG funding. (Funds may be shifted between categories,
but the Public Service category cannot exceed $115,034.)
3. Let the Countywide Priority Setting Committee provide a recommendation for the San
Rafael Planning Area funding requests.
4. Provide direction to staff.
ACTION REQUIRED:
1. Adopt Resolution recommending CDBG project funding for the FY 2018-19 CDBG
program to the Marin County Board of Supervisors.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Resolution
Attachment 2 Exhibit A to Resolution: 2018-19 CDBG Project Allocations
Attachment 3 2018-19 CDBG Conformance with Priorities Matrix
Attachment 4 2018-19 CDBG Public Service Request Project Summaries
Attachment 5 2018-19 CDBG Countywide Project Applications
Attachment 6 2018-19 CDBG San Rafael Project Applications
RESOLUTION NO. 14485
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
RECOMMENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE YEAR 2018-19 TO THE MARIN COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Rafael as follows:
WHEREAS in June, 1999, the City Council revised the Cooperation Agreement
with the County of Marin for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
whereby the City remained in the County system; and
WHEREAS in December, 1999, the City devised a project selection process and
established allocation priorities for CDBG projects; and
WHEREAS on March 19, 2018, in accordance with the adopted project selection
process the City Council reviewed the submitted applications;
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council
recommends to the Marin County Board of Supervisors that the $520,971 in CDBG funds
available for allocation by the City of San Rafael be distributed to the projects and in the
amounts as shown on the attached EXHIBIT A, subject to adjustments necessary to
accommodate any changes in the final allocation given to the County of Marin by the
federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on the 19th day of March 2018, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2 – Exhibit A FY 2018-19 CDBG PROJECT ALLOCATIONS
TYPE PROJECT
# PROJECT SPONSER PROJECT NAME COUNTYWIDE
REQUEST
SAN
RAFAEL
REQUEST
RECOMMENDED
FUNDS
Housing CH - 1 Housing Authority County
of Marin Rehabilitation Loan Program $500,000 $70,000 $70,000
SH - 1 Lifehouse Inc. Sunrise II Therapeutic Pool
Rehab $28,050 $20,000
CH - 2 Marin Center for
Independent Living
Residential Accessibility
Modification Program $30,000 $9,000 $9,000
CH - 3 Victory Village Resources for Community
Development $650,000 $188,500 $57,128
$1,180,000 $295,550 $156,128
Capital SC - 1
City of San Rafael,
Department of Public
Works
Canal Neighborhood Park
and Playground
Improvements
$275,000 $200,000*
CC - 1 Homeward Bound of
Marin
Mill Street Center Emergency
Shelter $200,000 $58,000 $49,809
$200,000 $333,000 $249,809*
Public CS - 1 American Nonprofits Bridge to Bridge Fund $65,000 $19,500 $0
Services CS - 2 Shore-up Marin Canal Welcome Center $50,00 $25,000 $20,000
CS - 3 Downtown Streets Team Marin Mobile Care $95,500 $27,695 $0
CS - 4 Fair Housing Advocates
of Marin Fair Housing Services $75,000 $24,750 $19,800
CS - 5 Family & Children's Law
Center
Domestic Violence Legal
Services $10,000 $4,500 $4,500
CS - 6 Marin Brain Injury
Network Schurig Center Services $30,000 $9,800 $0
SS - 1 City of San Rafael Pickleweed Preschool $69,137 $20,000
CS - 7 RotaCare Bay Area RotaCare Clinic $10,000 $7,500 $7,500
CS - 8 Senior Access Senior Access Scholarships $50,000 $27,500 $15,000
SS - 2 St. Vincent de Paul Housing Locator Services $108,000 $28,234*
CS - 9 YWCA San Francisco &
Marin YWCA FiftyPlus Employment $50,000 $12,000 $0
* Recommendation includes reprogrammed funding from past year(s) $435,500 $335,182 $115,034*
ATTACHMENT 2 – Exhibit A FY 2018-19 CDBG PROJECT ALLOCATIONS
ESTIMATED FUNDS 2018-2019
Total new funds available for San
Rafael Planning Area $390,321
Minimum funds available for
Housing $156,128
Maximum funds available for Public
Services $122,059
Reprogrammed Funds Available for
Capital Projects $127,750
Reprogrammed Funds Available for
Public Service $2,900
Attachment 3
2018-19 CDBG Project Conformance with City Priorities
Housing
City/ Agency
Project
HUD regs Housing,
Community
Facility
Quick Impact,
Complete
Housing Authority County of Marin - Rehabilitation Loan
Program l H l
Lifehouse Inc. - Sunrise II Therapeutic Pool Rehab l H l
Marin Center for Independent Living - Residential
Accessibility Modification Program l H l
Victory Village - Resources for Community
Development l H
Capital
City/ Agency
Project
HUD regs Housing,
Comm Facility
Quick Impact,
Complete
City of San Rafael, Department of Public Works - Canal
Neighborhood Park and Playground Improvements l l C l
Homeward Bound of Marin - Mill Street Center
Emergency Shelter l C
Public Services
City/ Agency
Project
HUD regs Public
Services
Quick Impact,
Complete
American Nonprofits - Bridge to Bridge Fund l l
Shore-up Marin - Canal Welcome Center l l l
Downtown Streets Team - Marin Mobile Care l l l
Fair Housing Advocates of Marin - Fair Housing
Services l l l
Family & Children's Law Center - Domestic Violence
Legal Services l l l
Marin Brain Injury Network Schurig Center Services l l l
City of San Rafael - Pickleweed Preschool l l l l
RotaCare Bay Area - RotaCare Clinic l l l
Senior Access Senior - Access Scholarships l l l
St. Vincent de Paul - Housing Locator Services l l l
YWCA San Francisco & Marin - YWCA FiftyPlus
Employment l l l
KEY
H = Affordable Housing Project
C = Community Facility Project
l = Conforms
ATTACHMENT 4 – FY 2018-19 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE REQUEST PROJECT SUMMARIES
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1. Bridge to Bridge Fund - American Nonprofits
American Nonprofits, a provider of financial capital loans and technical assistance to the
nonprofit community, requests $65,000 in CDBG funding to support the administration of their
bridge loan program. The Bridge to Bridge loan program provides 12-month loans of up to
$100,000 to small and medium sized nonprofits. These loans provide important financial
security as organizations are often forced to continue programming while they await grant
distribution, reimbursement of capital expenditures, and late paying contracts. The loan
program provides low-interest (6%), unsecured loans that would otherwise be unattainable
through traditional financial products. The loan model was piloted with the Nonprofits
Insurance Alliance of California, where more than $3 million in capital has been loaned out to
over 70 nonprofits. Moving forward American Nonprofits has an additional $1 million in capital
available for new loans. While there is a need for this type of financial product as nonprofits
plan for growth and navigate an unpredictable funding environment, this project is not eligible
for CDBG funding. Staff are unable to recommend funding for this project as low-income
individuals would be secondary beneficiaries and not the primary beneficiary required by
CDBG.
2. Shore-up Marin - Canal Welcome Center
Canal Welcome Center, a community based organization committed to serving Canal
Community residents, immigrants, and low-income families of Marin County, request $50,000
of CDBG funding to support Shore-up Marin’s (SUP) disaster preparedness operations. The
request will fund two part-time project managers in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael and
Marin City to ensure effective implementation of SUP’s culturally and linguistically competent
programming. The Canal and Marin City are two of Marin County’s most ethnically and racially
diverse, and low-income communities. Through this funding SUP will coordinate and train 30
neighborhood block captains in Community Emergency Response Training (CERT), Mental
Health Disaster Training, and Get Ready Marin Training. In addition, the project managers will
provide leadership development, team building, and effective outreach and engagement to
the larger community to operationalize the disaster plan and allow the communities to sustain
themselves for up to 14 days in the event of a major regional disaster. These efforts are critical
to support coordination with city, county, and state disaster organizations and to assure best
practices and alignment across agencies. This project capitalizes on considerable momentum
in both communities that was hard to establish. Staff recommend $20,000 to support disaster
preparedness in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood.
3. Marin Mobile Care - Downtown Streets Team
Downtown Streets Team (DST), a provider of services for homeless adults, requests $95,500
in CDBG funding to support case management services for their new mobile shower program.
In addition to hiring a new case manager position, the funding will support the purchase of
equipment and technology to allow the case manager to process new clients in the field. Also
included in the funding request are marketing materials and a portion of the overall
management fee for the showers. The Marin Mobile shower program is designed to provide
an estimated 600 showers to homeless individuals throughout southern, central, and northern
Marin, bringing services directly to homeless individuals. This program replaces Ritter
Center’s San Rafael based shower service, which accommodates an average of 300 showers
weekly. The Marin Community Foundation funded the acquisition of the showers and the
Marin County Council of Mayors & Councilmembers is financing the first year of operations.
While the DST case management project may reach new homeless persons not currently
engaged in the system of care, it is unclear what the demand will be because the mobile
shower program has just launched. Given limited funds available from CDBG, the uncertainty
of need, and the proliferation of outreach and case management services available through
ATTACHMENT 4 – FY 2018-19 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE REQUEST PROJECT SUMMARIES
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partner organizations, staff does not recommend funding at this time. DST is encouraged to
engage partner organizations and track clients served to determine the need for additional
case management and safety-net services.
4. Fair Housing Services - Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC), a provider of fair housing services,
requests $75,000 in CDBG funding to support administration and operations of their Marin
programs. FHANC operates 10 core programs serving over 900 low, very low, and extremely
low-income individuals in Marin. FHANC is the only HUD-certified Housing Counseling
Agency in Marin County, as well the only fair housing agency with a testing program in the
County. Their services include counseling victims of housing discrimination, investigating
potential complaints, mediating settlements where appropriate, referring cases to federal and
state enforcement agencies, monitoring filed complaints, helping people with disabilities
request reasonable accommodations, conducting training seminars for the housing industry,
and providing community education on fair housing rights. Given Marin County’s history of
discrimination and segregation, FHANC’s services have been particularly beneficial to
African-Americans, Latinos, people with disabilities, immigrants, families with children,
female-headed households, senior citizens, and LGBT individuals; with approximately 90% of
clients being lower-income. Staff recommend funding of $19,800, which represents 33% of
the full recommendation across all planning areas. This percentage is determined based on
the proportion of clients FHANC serves from San Rafael.
5. Domestic Violence Legal Services - Family & Children's Law Center
Family & Children's Law Center (FCLC), a provider of high-quality, low-cost legal services to
children and families, requests $10,000 in CDBG funding to expand their domestic violence
legal services program. FCLC serves an average 100 domestic violence victims and their
children annually. Over the past year FCLC has seen an increase in domestic violence cases
and with this funding propose serving an additional 50 very low-income clients. The
organization provides full legal representation and assists victims of domestic violence obtain
restraining orders, by preparing paper work and accompanying clients to court. If and when
clients are ready, FCLC also assists with divorce proceedings. FCLC has a 98% success rate
in garnering protective orders for clients. All services are free of charge to domestic violence
victims. Fees for these services typically cost $400 per hour. In addition to legal support, the
organization provides warm referrals to partner organizations providing emergency shelter
services, food assistance, down payment assistance, and other community services. Staff
recommend funding of $4,500, which represents 45% of the full recommendation across all
planning areas. This percentage is determined based on the proportion of clients FCLC serves
from San Rafael.
6. Schurig Center Services - Marin Brain Injury Network
Marin Brain Injury Network (MBIN), a provider of services for individuals with traumatic brain
injuries and their families, requests $30,000 in CDBG funding to support the administration of
its programs. MBIN’s programs are offered daily at the Shurig Center, their facility in Kentfield.
The Center offers 15 services including a therapeutic program, resource referral assistance,
a brain injury information handbook, support groups, assessments and counseling,
occupational and speech therapy, and a therapeutic computer program. Although MBIN
serves a majority of low, very low, and extremely low-income clients, racial minorities and
Hispanics are consistently under-represented among the beneficiaries of this program. Given
limited funds available from CDBG, staff does not recommend funding at this time. Moving
forward MBIN is encouraged to develop and implement an affirmative marketing strategy to
reach potential clients who are least likely to access their services.
ATTACHMENT 4 – FY 2018-19 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE REQUEST PROJECT SUMMARIES
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7. Pickleweed Preschool - City of San Rafael, Department of Community Services
City of San Rafael, Department of Community Services, a division of San Rafael City
government dedicated to promoting health & wellness, increasing cultural unity, and
facilitating community participation and interaction, requests $69,137 in CDBG funding to
support preschool programming. The request will finance the salary of one fulltime childcare
instructor at the Pickleweed Preschool (PP) in the Canal neighborhood. PP serves 68, very
low and extremely low-income children ages three and four to prepare for elementary school.
The program operates from August to June, with morning and afternoon sessions offered.
The preschool provides developmental and age-appropriate curriculum to build cognitive,
social emotional, physical, and linguistic skills. With most children entering the preschool as
Spanish speakers, the program is fully bilingual. Teachers begin the year speaking primarily
Spanish and add English incrementally with the goal of children speaking English by the end
of the school year. PP coordinates with the nearby Bahia Vista School to ensure program
quality improvement and alignment with curriculum. In addition, the preschool offers ongoing
parent education events to provide tools to effectively advocate for their child in the
Elementary School system. Staff recommend funding of $20,000 to support the provision of
preschool programming.
1. RotaCare Clinic - RotaCare Bay Area
RotaCare Bay Area (RCBA), a volunteer-based healthcare provider, requests $10,000 of
CDBG funding to support their Marin clinic’s pharmacy program and transitional care and
healthy living programs for patients diagnosed with chronic illness. RCBA’s Marin clinic
operates out of Kaiser San Rafael’s downtown office space two nights per week. From this
location an average of 18 low, very low, and extremely low-income adults receive free urgent,
primary, and specialty care per evening. Many of the clinic’s clients are undocumented and
have limited access to quality healthcare. RCBA’s services greatly reduce the number of
costly emergency room visits and decreases the burden on the emergency healthcare system.
In addition, the program leverages immense volunteer and in-kind donations estimated at
nearly $200,000. The network of partner organizations includes: Kaiser San Rafael which
offers the centrally located facility; Sutter Health provides all imaging and lab services; Golden
Gate Pharmacy makes medications available at cost; and 25 volunteer doctors, nurse
practitioners, and nurses provide care and treatment. Staff recommend funding of $7,500,
which represents 75% of the full recommendation across all planning areas. This percentage
is determined based on the proportion of clients RCBA serves from San Rafael.
2. Senior Access Scholarships - Senior Access
Senior Access (SA), a provider of services to persons dealing with Alzheimer’s, Dementia,
and memory loss, requests $50,000 of CDBG funding to provide adult day program
scholarships to clients participating in The Club day program. The Club engages clients in art
and music programs, stimulating brain games, group exercise, and lunch. The program
provides caregivers valuable respite where they can work, care for themselves, and allow
them to maintain their loved ones at home for as long as possible. The adult day program
serves approximately 135 individuals annually with 65 being low, very low, and extremely low-
income. In addition to the day program, SA provides free memory wellness classes, memory
screenings, and caregiver support groups reaching approximately 550 people throughout the
County. Staff recommend funding of $15,000, which represents 30% of the total request.
Given 55% of Senior Access’ clients are San Rafael residents, the recommendation directly
supports a portion of clients from San Rafael.
ATTACHMENT 4 – FY 2018-19 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE REQUEST PROJECT SUMMARIES
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3. Housing Locator Services - St. Vincent de Paul of Marin
St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP), a provider of critical services to residents of Marin County who
are struggling to make ends meet, requests $108,000 of CDBG funding to support Housing
Locator Services (HLS). The request would support the hiring of a Housing Specialist and
provide direct rent and security deposit assistance for homeless and precariously housed
families and individuals. HLS consists of an initial housing assessment and tailored housing
counseling that helps clients work on mitigating barriers to housing such as prior evictions,
bad or no credit, and lack of income. HLS then assists clients identify affordable units,
complete applications, and get on waiting lists. The program provides financial assistance for
application fees, credit checks, first month of rent, rental deposits, move-in expenses, and
basic furniture requirements. In addition to working directly with clients, HLS engages with
landlords to identify new affordable housing units and encourage landlords to rent to program
participants. In the last 6 months of 2017 SVDP assisted more than 75 homeless households
with housing location, completed placements for 47 households totaling 65 people, and
provided $81,435 in direct financial aid for rent and deposits for homeless households moving
into housing. Because of SVDP’s robust fundraising capacity CDBG recommendations
leverage considerable private donations. Staff recommend funding of $28,234, which includes
$2,900 reprogrammed from the previous year and represents an increase in funding from the
prior year.
4. YWCA FiftyPlus Employment - YWCA San Francisco & Marin
YWCA San Francisco & Marin (YWCA), an employment training provider for women 50 and
over, requests $50,000 of CDBG funding to add an additional day of services. YWCA’s
request would support occupancy and salaries for the Chief Operating Officer, Client
Employment Specialist, Administrative Assistant, and Business & Community Outreach
Coordinator. Through this increase, YWCA anticipates serving an additional 100 women,
going from 300 to 400 annually. YWCA tailor’s it’s program to help older women overcome
considerable discrimination and unique barriers to entering and succeeding in the workforce.
The program targets “good wage” jobs with the average wage of new graduates being $21
per hour. Over half of YWCA’s clients receive a wage increase from their previous
employment. Given limited funds available from CDBG, staff does not recommend funding at
this time. Moving forward YWCA is encouraged to better track members of protected classes
being served by the program and develop and implement an affirmative marketing strategy to
reach potential clients who are least likely to access their services.
2018-19
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
Countywide Funding
Applications
COUNTY OF
MARIN
2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded
Grant Amount
Amount Expended
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
WEBSITE
ORGANIZATION DUNS#
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15%14%71%
From 1974 through 2018
Average $150k-250k per year
All but 2018
$500,000
Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program
Housing Authority County of Marin
4020 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael, CA
Novato, San Rafael, Countywide
Carmen Soruco (415) 491-2532
csoruco@marinhousing.org
www.marinhousing.org
037871852
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2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
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The Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program (RLP) provides home repair and property improvement
loans throughout Marin County to low, very low and extremely low-income owner-occupants of single
family homes, condominiums (including Below Market Rate units), floating homes docked in approved
berths, mobile homes, and non-profit group homes serving special populations. Low interest loans of up
to $35,000 are provided to complete necessary and urgent home repairs, correct substandard housing
conditions, eliminate health and safety hazards and legalize and/or create second units.
Typical work undertaken includes the repair or upgrading of existing plumbing, heating and electrical
systems, roof repair or replacement, correction of foundation, drainage, dry rot and termite related
problems, emergency and/or storm related repairs, energy efficiency measures such as window retrofits,
ADA improvements for wheelchair accessibility such as ramps and roll-in showers and the remediation of
trip and fall hazards in the home. In addition, a rehab loan may be used by condominium owners to pay a
HOA Special Assessment for the correction of construction defects or needed maintenance for which the
HOA reserve funds are insufficient. Homeowners can also access a multitude of services through other
providers in the newly launched Green and Healthy Homes Initiative Marin, of which the Marin Housing
Authority is a participant. Loan terms are determined based on ability to pay; borrowers with extremely
low and very low incomes are most often set up as deferred loans with no monthly payments and
principal and accrued interest only due upon sale of the property.
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By combating discrimination through equal access to home repair funding opportunities benefiting low-income residents of Marin County; by
proviiding the means to improve ethnically and racially concentrated areas, one house at a time; by remediating unsanitary and dangerous
housing conditions for which conventional funding is unavailable; and by serving members of the protected classes including:
Elderly households: Seniors are usually living on fixed incomes with little or no savings and unable to obtain conventional financing to make
the necessary repairs to keep their homes safe and habitable. ADA improvements can also allow homeowners to remain at home and "age in
place."
Female Heads of Household: Families with only one head of household and one source of income often face an insurmountable financial
obstacle when faced with urgently needed home repairs or special assessments from a Homeowners Association, in some cases forcing sale of
the property and relocation out of county, thereby reducing diversity in our communities.
Disabled: The program is available to non-profit-sponsored group homes serving special populations such as the developmentally disabled
as well as individual owners with accessibility issues that can be addressed with a rehab loan, such as stairlifts and ADA upgrades .
Racial and ethnic minorities: The Rehab Loan Program provides the same services and loan amounts to all eligible households in all areas
plus any additional project management services that may be needed to overcome barriers to equal utilization and successful outcomes.
In Marin County, African American and Latino communities are concentrated in several census tracts which have been and will be
targeted specifically by the Rehab Loan Program through direct mailings to homeowners in these areas (names and addresses
provided by Old Republic Title Company). In addition, radio presentations on a local Spanish Language station and ads in a local
Spanish language newspaper (La Voz) have been made and will be made in the future. Low income BMR homeowners living
throughout the County in inclusionary units will be reached through the BMR Program newsletter.
Numerous presentations, referrals and collaborations serving seniors and members of other protected classes are conducted
throughout the year and will continue with agencies such as Whistlestop Senior Services, Margaret Todd Senior Center, Bolinas
Community Land Trust (BCLT), Community Land Trust Association of Marin (CLAM), San Geronimo Valley Affordable Housing
(SGVAH), YWCA, Marin Villages, Marin Valley Mobile Home Park, Contempo Marin Mobile Home Park, Marin City CDC, West Marin
Senior Services, Fair Housing of Marin, MCIL, Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI), County of Marin Adult Protective Services,
Local Building Departments, etc.
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income
Very Low-Income
Extremely Low
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category
Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
Multi-Racial
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total)
11
4
14
12
4
6
1
19 4
14
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
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Since its inception 42 years ago, the Rehab Loan Program has processed 1514
applications and funded almost 800 loans totaling $15,890,914. These loans have
helped maintain Marin's housing stock in decent and safe condition, allowed
low-income homeowners to maintain and remain in their homes, prevented the loss of
housing for low-income households by creating second units to provide much-needed
income, and provided a source of funds for mobile homes and floating homes typically
unable to access conventional means of financing.
Rehab loans have replaced numerous roofs, dry-rotted decks, water heaters,
furnaces, appliances, windows and more. Some of the more irregular projects have
included the installation of an elevator in the home of an ALS patient, the clearing out
of a hoarder's impassable home by a Bio-Hazardous materials team, and the
excavation of a hillside drainage culvert to remedy flooding on neighboring properties.
The Rehab Loan Program had a carryover of $69,214 FY 2017/2018 from two prior years'
carryovers in FY 41 and 42 and a larger than usual CDBG allocation FY 2016/2017. Since our
administrative expenses average $250,000 per year and our last CDBG allocation was only $200,000,
the bulk of this carryover will be expended this FY 2017/2018.
This year we are asking for an additional $250k over the usual administrative costs of $250k due to
the depletion of available loan funds caused by the success of the Landlord Incentive Program which
expanded the Rehab Loan Program to provide loans for the rehab of existing Section 8 units or for the
creation of new legal Section 8 units. Loan totaling over $500k were funded but ultimately the Rental
Rehab Program was discontinued due to lack of funds and a decision to concentrate on developing
new units through a possible new program.
The additional 250k requested for the loan fund would cover about 33% of the anticipated loans (at
an average of $25k per loan x 30 loans) with the balance coming from loan payoffs during the year.
The Marin Housing Authority has been administering the Residential Rehabilitation
Loan Program for over 40 years and complying with CDBG program requirements and
guidelines during the life of the program.
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
$
$
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
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CDBG Admin 250,000
CDBG Loan Funds
250,000
500,000
N/A
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17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of CŽmpletion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please sign and date your application below:
Signature/Title Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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N/A
Carmen Hall Soruco
November 17, 2017
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COUNTY OF
MARIN
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial ✓ HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate% of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
X X X
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015
Grant Amount 18,000 16,000 15,800
Amount Expended 11,065 16,000 15,800
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $30,000.00
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Residential Access Modification Program
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Marin Center for Independent Living
MAILING ADDRESS 710 Fourth St, San Rafael CA 94901
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 710 Fourth St, San Rafael CA 94901
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Susan Malardino 415-459-6245 ext.29
E-MAIL ADDRESS mcilsusan@gmail.com
WEBSITE www.marincil.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 199680711
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
The Residential Accessibility Modifications Program of Marin-GIL serves Marin
residents with disabilities by increasing housing accessibility. The majority of clients
have orthopedic, visual or hearing impairments, environmental illness, HIV+ or AIDS
or are frail, elderly people. This program has been in operation for twenty nine years.
Services are provided to individuals who are at risk of losing their independence and
being confined in nursing homes without the modifications.
Marin GIL is the only agency in Marin that directly assists people in this manner.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I ✓ Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. {LMI}
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. {LMA)
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Marin County's population is rapidly aging and as a consequence, rapidly aging into disability. In 2015, older adults outnumbered children and youth (ages 0-17) in Marin by
7,000. By 2020, a third of the population in our County will be older adults, representing the fastest growing rate for seniors in any county in the state of California. Presently,
Marin has 53,815 older adults and individuals with disabilities enrolled in Medicare and 8,373 individuals enrolled in Medi•Cal. However, despite our significant aging and
disabled population, there are limited options for housing.
Another change in our county is in the financial incentives to support community•based living compared to acute or post•acute care. The median monthly cost of a skilled nursing
facility bed in Marin is over $5000 a month, while the combined median monthly cost of in home personal assistants and an individual's social security benefit is less than $2000.
Living safely and independently in the home with community supports is critical to both the emotional and financial health of our community members and the County.
The need for a coordinated and systematized approach to serving individuals at risk of entering long term care facilities has never been more present. The lack of long.term care
facilities, lack of affordable housing, and many seniors' desire to uage in place" makes it even more critical to help individuals in Marin County remain safely in their homes. With
the combined efforts of MCIL's Residential Access Modification Program and other safety net services, we will be able to support our community members to live independently
with greater dignity and quality of life.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
All consumers of MGIL are people with disabilities, a protected class, as defined by
HUD. In addition MGIL engages in outreach to under served communities. MGIL
participates in the Aging Action Initiative and is a partner in the Green and Healthy
Homes project.
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPL/CAT/ON
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served}:
Low-Income 21
Very Low-Income 5
Extremely Low 4
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 1 0 Native
Asian 2 0
Black or African American 7 2
Native Hawaiian or other 1 0 Pacific Islander
White 10 5
American Indian and 1 0 White
Asian and White 1 0
Black and White 1 0
American Indian and Black 0 0
Multi-Racial 6 4
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households 15 (out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
MCIL has been providing the Residential Access Modification Program for the past 28
years. Increasingly we are serving older adults who are aging in to disability who
require home modifications to live safely in their homes. In the past 5 years the
program has served approximately 30 individuals and families with home access
modifications ranging from grab bar installations, stair lifts, ramps and bathroom
widening. These modifications have specifically provided to low income individuals
who do not have the resources to complete them on their own. Through the consumer
surveys our consumers have reported that their home access modifications have
significantly improved overall quality of life, ability to perform activities of daily living
and to engage in community activities.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
The remaining balance on our prior grant was the result of a high cost complex project
that the CDBG funds were a only portion of the cost. The funds were approved and
while waiting for other sources of funds to become available the consumer passed
away.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
For over 20 years MCIL has managed grants for independent living services. These
grants have been administered by the Department of Education and on the
Administration on Community Living. The organization has complied with all Federal
regulations, fiscal policies and programmatic requirements. Each year the agency
undergoes an Annual Audit performed by an outside CPA. MCIL has never fallen out
of compliance with our Federal funders.
MCIL adheres to Davis-Bacon by ensuring that all contractors are current on their
licensing and adhere to the the locally (Marin) prevailing wages and fringe benefits
requirements.
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUND/NG APPLICATION
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Tonique McNair, will oversee the project. Tonique has been with MCIL for 1 1/2 years
overseeing our Home Modification Program.
MCIL has an intake process for all new consumers. Tonique meets with each
consumer to develop their goals as part of their Independent Living Plan.
Once the scope of work is determined, Tonique will contact the appropriate
contractors and/or vendors to acquire bids for the project. Once the bids are in, she
will review them and select the best suited contractor/vendor for the project. Once all
the required documentation is received, she will submit to CDBG for approval.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
CDBG (Construction items/materials) $ 30,000
$
$
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $ 30,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
n/a
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
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17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
In/a
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Comeletion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please sign and date your application below:
I " ~ Executive Director 11/20/2017
Signature/Title Date
Attachments
A. Notice offunding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitionsofterms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Co unty of Mar in 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUND ING APPLICATION
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2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition X
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition X HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and non-
housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of services
provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
X
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing funding)
Year Funded HOME: 2013-2015 CDBG: 2013-2015 2016 -2017
Grant Amount $728,517 $113,928 HOME: $700,218
CDBG: $47,730
Amount Expended none expended, none expended none expended
all reprogrammed
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $650,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Victory Village
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Resources for Community Development
2220 Oxford Street
MAILING ADDRESS Berkeley. CA 94704
2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS Fairfax CA 94930
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Alicia Klein; (510) 841-4410 x336
E-MAIL ADDRESS aklein@rcdhousing.org
WEBSITE rcdhousing.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 363812082
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition X
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition X HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and non-
housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of services
provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
X
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing funding)
Year Funded HOME: 2013-2015 CDBG: 2013-2015 2016 -2017
Grant Amount $728,517 $113,928 HOME: $700,218
CDBG: $47,730
Amount Expended none expended, none expended none expended
all reprogrammed
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $650,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Victory Village
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Resources for Community Development
2220 Oxford Street
MAILING ADDRESS Berkeley, CA 94704
2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS Fairfax CA 94930
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Alicia Klein; (510) 841-4410 x336
E-MAIL ADDRESS aklein@rcdhousing.org
WEBSITE rcdhousing.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 363812082
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOM£ FUNDINGAPPLICATION
2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition X
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition X HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and non-
housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of services
provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
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3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing funding)
Year Funded HOME: 2013-2015 CDBG: 2013-2015 2016 -2017
Grant Amount $728,517 $113,928 HOME: $700,218
CDBG: $47,730
Amount Expended none expended, none expended none expended
all reprogrammed
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $650,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Victory Village
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Resources for Community Development
2220 Oxford Street
MAILING ADDRESS Berkelev CA 94704
2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS Fairfax CA 94930
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Alicia Klein; (510) 841-4410 x336
E-MAIL ADDRESS aklein@rcdhousing.org
WEBSITE rcdhousing.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 363812082
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s. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
Resources for Community Development (RCD) proposes to develop Victory Village (formerly known as
Peace Village), 54 apartments affordable to seniors with incomes between $15,000-$43,000 at 2626 Sir
Francis Drake Boulevard in Fairfax. Marin Housing Authority has committed Project Based Section 8 rental
subsidies for all of the apartments, making these new homes within reach of seniors with the most limited
incomes. The development has a mix of 53 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom manager's unit. The
building, designed by Van Meter Williams Pollack , will wrap two-and three-story wings around two courtyards
I and will include offices for the full time property manager and resident services staff, as well as a laundry,
I secure bike storage, and a community room.
I The development will be designed as a beautiful and healthy place for seniors to age in place, in addition to
! being a showcase example for green, sustainable model of housing in Marin County. Energy and water
I efficiency, accompanied by on-site power generation, will allow the residents to live comfortably and
economically. The Town of Fairfax is a champion of this development, having included the property as an
opportunity site in the Housing Element of its General Plan and the accompanying CEQA review.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
x I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
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1 Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination 0/ slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
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RCD will provide and direct all staff, vendors and conSUltants to provide access to RCD housing
opportunities as broadly as possible so that diverse communities, including ethnic, language and cultural
minorities and other persons with special needs who income qualify may apply for housing at Victory Village .
By developing affordable housing in Fairfax, an affluent community with a high median income, this project
seeks to deconcentrate poverty , a principal goal of the AFFH policy .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
I RCD meets the goals of fair housing by using affirmative advertising programs that target those who are least I likely to apply. A copy of RCD's Affirmative Fair Marketing Policy and Procedure is attached to this application.
t RCD is in compliance with all relevant state and local statutes on fair housing. All activities associated with the
'I" outreach, marketing and lease-up of the project will be performed in accordance with fair housing and equal
opportunity requirements .
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County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/I-IOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
Resources for Community Development (RCD) proposes to develop Victory Village (formerly known as
Peace Village), 54 apartments affordable to seniors with incomes between $15,000-$43,000 at 2626 Sir
I Francis Drake Boulevard in Fairfax. Marin Housing Authority has committed Project Based Section 8 rental
subsidies for all of the apartments, making these new homes within reach of seniors with the most limited
incomes. The development has a mix of 53 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom manager's unit. The
building, designed by Van Meter Williams Pollack , will wrap two-and three-story wings around two courtyards
I and will include offices for the full time property manager and resident services staff, as well as a laundry,
I secure bike storage, and a community room .
I The development will be designed as a beautiful and healthy place for seniors to age in place, in addition to
! being a showcase example for green, sustainable model of housing in Marin County. Energy and water
I efficiency, accompanied by on-site power generation, will allow the residents to live comfortably and
I economically . The Town of Fairfax is a champion of this development, having included the property as an I opportunity site in the Housing Element of its General Plan and the accompanying CEQA review.
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6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
x I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
i I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination 0/ slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
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RCD will provide and direct all staff, vendors and consultants to provide access to RCD housing
opportunities as broadly as possible so that diverse communities, including ethnic, language and cultural
minorities and other persons with special needs who income qualify may apply for housing at Victory Village .
By developing affordable housing in Fairfax, an affluent community with a high median income, this project
seeks to deconcentrate poverty , a principal goal of the AFFH policy .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
I RCD meets the goals of fair housing by using affirmative advertising programs that target those who are least I likely to apply. A copy of RCD's Affirmative Fair Marketing Policy and Procedure is attached to this application .
I RCD is in compliance with all relevant state and local statutes on fair housing. All activities associated with the
II outreach, marketing and lease-up of the project will be performed in accordance with fair housing and equal
opportunity requirements.
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County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/NOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
s. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
Resources for Community Development (RCD) proposes to develop Victory Village (formerly known as
Peace Village), 54 apartments affordable to seniors with incomes between $15,000-$43,000 at 2626 Sir
I Francis Drake Boulevard in Fairfax. Marin Housing Authority has committed Project Based Section 8 rental
subsidies for all of the apartments, making these new homes within reach of seniors with the most limited
incomes. The development has a mix of 53 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom manager's unit. The
building , designed by Van Meter Williams Pollack , will wrap two-and three-story wings around two courtyards
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and will include offices for the full time property manager and resident services staff, as well as a laundry,
secure bike storage, and a community room .
I The development will be designed as a beautiful and healthy place for seniors to age in place, in addition to
I being a showcase example for green, sustainable model of housing in Marin County. Energy and water
I efficiency, accompanied by on-site power generation, will allow the residents to live comfortably and
economically. The Town of Fairfax is a champion of this development, having included the property as an
opportunity site in the Housing Element of its General Plan and the accompanying CEQA review.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
x I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
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j Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination 0/ slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
RCD will provide and direct all staff, vendors and consultants to provide access to RCD housing
opportunities as broadly as possible so that diverse communities, including ethnic , language and cultural
minorities and other persons with special needs who income qualify may apply for housing at Victory Village .
By developing affordable housing in Fairfax, an affluent community with a high median income, this project
seeks to deconcentrate poverty , a principal goal of the AFFH policy.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
I RCD meets the goals of fair housing by using affirmative advertising programs that target those who are least I likely to apply. A copy of RCD's Affirmative Fair Marketing Policy and Procedure is attached to this application .
i RCD is in compliance with all relevant state and local statutes on fair housing. All activities associated with the
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outreach, marketing and lease-up of the project will be performed in accordance with fair housing and equal
opportunity requirements .
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly
benefit from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income
level of people served):
low-Income
Very Low-Income 31
Extremely low 22
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
These numbers reflect reporting data from ReD's existing portfolio.
Ethnic Category ~otal Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
~merican Indian or Alaskan
Native
~ian 12%
Black or African American 46%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White 28% 50%
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
~merican Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 14%
~OTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly
benefit from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income
level of people served):
low-Income
Very low-Income 31
Extremely Low 22
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
These numbers reflect reporting data from ReD's existing portfolio .
Ethnic Category Total Persons ~ the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
Asian 12%
Black or African American 46%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
~hite 28% 50%
~merican Indian and
~hite
~ian and White
Black and White
~merican Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 14%
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly
benefit from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income
level of people served):
low-Income
Very Low-Income 31
Extremely Low 22
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
These numbers reflect reporting data from ReO's existing portfolio .
Ethnic Category Total Persons ~ the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
Asian 12%
Black or African American 46%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
~hite 28% 50%
~merican Indian and
White
~ian and White
Black and White
~merican Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 14%
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total)
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
This development has previously recieved CDSG and HOME funding commitments, but no funding has yet
been recieved. Since the most recent commitments of HOME and CDSG funding , RCD was awarded an
additional $600,000 grant from the Marin Community Foundation and a $250,000 grant from Tamalpais
Pacific; awarded 53 project-based vouchers from MHA; secured NEPA clearance from the County of Marin;
secured entitlements and environmental clearances from the Town of Fairfax: and finalized design
development. Receiving an award of Marin County HOME and CDSG funding for 2018/19 is absolutely
paramount to remain competitive for 9% tax credit financing and start construction as soon as possible
thereafter.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
The County of Marin has previously committed $479 ,676 in HOME funds and $161,658 in CDSG funds
to RCD for this development, but no contract has been executed yet for these funds .
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
RCD has decades of experience with HOME and CDSG funding in Alameda County and Contra Costa
County for the purposes of site acquisition, new construction , infrastructure, and rehabilitation . RCD is also a
HOME Community Housing Development Organization . Furthermore, ReO has extensive experience with
Davis Sacon and HUD Form 4010. The development budget for Victory Village reflects providing prevailing
wage for this project. RCD works with general contractors that are familiar with prevailing wage
requirements.
Count)! of Marin 2018/19 WBG/fIOME fUNDING APPLICA nON
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
This development has previously recieved CDSG and HOME funding commitments, but no funding has yet
been recieved . Since the most recent commitments of HOME and CDSG funding , RCD was awarded an
additional $600 ,000 grant from the Marin Community Foundation and a $250,000 grant from Tamalpais
Pacific; awarded 53 project-based vouchers from MHA; secured NEPA clearance from the County of Marin;
secured entitlements and environmental clearances from the Town of Fairfax: and finalized design
development. Receiving an award of Marin County HOME and CDSG funding for 2018/19 is absolutely
paramount to remain competitive for 9% tax credit financing and start construction as soon as possible
thereafter.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
The County of Marin has previously committed $479,676 in HOME funds and $161,658 in CDSG funds
to RCD for this development, but no contract has been executed yet for these funds .
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
RCD has decades of experience with HOME and CDSG funding in Alameda County and Contra Costa
County for the purposes of site acquisition, new construction, infrastructure, and rehabilitation . RCD is also a
HOME Community Housing Development Organization . Furthermore, RCD has extensive experience with
Davis Sacon and HUD Form 4010. The development budget for Victory Village reflects providing prevailing
wage for this project. RCD works with general contractors that are familiar with prevailing wage
requirements.
Cuunty of Morin 2018/19 WBG/fIOME !-UNDING APPLICA nON
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
This development has previously recieved CDBG and HOME funding commitments, but no funding has yet
been recieved . Since the most recent commitments of HOME and CDBG funding, RCD was awarded an
additional $600,000 grant from the Marin Community Foundation and a $250,000 grant from Tamalpais
Pacific; awarded 53 project-based vouchers from MHA ; secured NEPA clearance from the County of Marin;
secured entitlements and environmental clearances from the Town of Fairfax; and finalized design
development. Receiving an award of Marin County HOME and CDBG funding for 2018/19 is absolutely
paramount to remain competitive for 9% tax credit financing and start construction as soon as possible
thereafter.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
The County of Marin has previously committed $479,676 in HOME funds and $161,658 in CDBG funds
to RCD for this development, but no contract has been executed yet for these funds.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
RCD has decades of experience with HOME and CDBG funding in Alameda County and Contra Costa
County for the purposes of site acquisition , new construction , infrastructure, and rehabilitation . RCD is also a
HOME Community Housing Development Organization . Furthermore, ReO has extensive experience with
Davis Bacon and HUD Form 4010. The development budget for Victory Village reflects providing prevailing
wage for this project. RCD works with general contractors that are familiar with prevailing wage
requirements.
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Alicia Klein is the Project Manager for Fairfax Victory Village. Her resume, along with those of the Director of
Housing Development , Carolyn Bookhart , and Executive Director, Daniel Sawislak, are attached to this
application. As a nonprofit dedicated to creating and owning affordable housing, RCD has over 30 years of
experience developing affordable housing for those with the fewest options . While RCD has developed over
2,000 units across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties, Fairfax Victory Village will be RCD's first
development in Marin County. See RCD's Statement of Qualifications, attached, for additional information.
RCD secured entitlements and environmental approvals from the Town of Fairfax in June 2017. No additional
discretionary approvals are needed.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources. See attached Sources and Uses budget.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
$
$
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
The Marin Community Foundation has awarded $1,050,000 to fund the predevelopment and acquisition
costs of Victory Village.
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
Yes.
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICA TlON
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Alicia Klein is the Project Manager for Fairfax Victory Village. Her resume, along with those of the Director of
Housing Development, Carolyn Bookhart , and Executive Director, Daniel Sawislak, are attached to this
application. As a nonprofit dedicated to creating and owning affordable housing, RCD has over 30 years of
experience developing affordable housing for those with the fewest options . While RCD has developed over
2,000 units across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties, Fairfax Victory Village will be RCD's first
development in Marin County. See RCD's Statement of Qualifications, attached, for additional information.
RCD secured entitlements and environmental approvals from the Town of Fairfax in June 2017. No additional
discretionary approvals are needed.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources. See attached Sources and Uses budget.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
$
$
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
The Marin Community Foundation has awarded $1,050,000 to fund the predevelopment and acquisition
costs of Victory Village.
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
Yes.
County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/fIOME FUNDING APPLICATION
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Alicia Klein is the Project Manager for Fairfax Victory Village. Her resume, along with those of the Director of
Housing Development, Carolyn Bookhart, and Executive Director, Daniel Sawislak, are attached to this
application. As a nonprofit dedicated to creating and owning affordable housing, ReO has over 30 years of
experience developing affordable housing for those with the fewest options. While RCD has developed over
2,000 units across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties, Fairfax Victory Village will be RCD's first
development in Marin County. See RCD's Statement of Qualifications, attached, for additional information.
RCD secured entitlements and environmental approvals from the Town of Fairfax in June 2017. No additional
discretionary approvals are needed.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources. See attached Sources and Uses budget.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Designl AlE $
(Construction items! materia Is) $
$
$
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
The Marin Community Foundation has awarded $1,050,000 to fund the predevelopment and acquisition
costs of Victory Village.
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
Yes.
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18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: list program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design June 2016
Complete planning & environmental review July 2017
Release bid package July 2018
Select contractor February 2018
Finalize contract December 2018
Obtain building permits December 2018
Start construction December 2018
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Complete Construction March 2020
19. Please sign and date your application below:
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Signature/Title Dote
Attachments
A. Notice offunding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of te r ms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: list program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design June 2016
Complete planning & environmental review July 2017
Release bid package July 2018
Select contractor February 2018
Finalize contract December 2018
Obtain building permits December 2018
Start construction December 2018
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Complete Construction March 2020
19. Please sign and date your application below:
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SignaturejTitle Date
Attachments
A. Notice offunding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications em ailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: list program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design June 2016
Complete planning & environmental review July 2017
Release bid package July 2018
Select contractor February 2018
Finalize contract December 2018
Obtain building permits December 2018
Start construction December 2018
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Complete Construction March 2020
19. Please sign and date your application below:
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SignaturejTitle Date
Attachments
A. Notice offunding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address. only applications em ailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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VICTORY VILLAGE
SOURCES AND USES BUDGET
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DEVELOPMENT USES
ACQUISITION/OFFSITES/DEMO $1,812,300
REHABILITATION $0
NEW CONSTRUCTION $17,763,021
ARCHITECTURAL FEES $846,000
SURVEY & ENGINEERING $183,800
CONST. INTEREST & FEES $2,492,303
PERMANENT FINANCING $94,897
LEGAL FEES $25,000
RESERVES $75,000
APPRAISAL $10,500
CONST. CONTINGENCY $1,772,002
OTHER $1,162,454
DEVELOPER FEE $1,400,000
SYNDICATION EXPENSES $85,000
TOTAL USES $27,722,277
DEVELOPMENT SOURCES
AMOUNT INT. RATE AMORT. PERIOD
First Trust Deed $450,921 5.50%180.00
Tranche B: Operating Subsidy $9,302,965 5.50%480.00
MCF Grant $1,050,000
Tamalpais Pacific Grant $250,000
HOME & CDBG $1,511,876 3.00%
AHP $530,000
GP contribution $100
Deferred developer fee $200,000
9% Tax Credit Equity $14,426,415
TOTAL SOURCES $27,722,277
OVER/(UNDER)($0)
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Housing Development
Affirmative Fair Marketing Policy and Procedure
Effective Date: 9/1/05
Ending Date (if applicable, otherwise “None”): None
Responsible for Enforcement: Director of Housing Development
Policy: RCD will provide and direct all staff, vendors and consultants to provide access to RCD housing
opportunities as broadly as possible so that diverse communities, including ethnic, language and cultural
minorities and other persons with special needs who income qualify may apply for housing at RCD
developments.
Purpose (optional): To provide access to RCD housing opportunities to as diverse a population of low and very low income
people as possible.
Procedures (if applicable):
1. Project managers will verify the demographic composition of the community surrounding the proposed
development.
2. Project managers will coordinate with staff in the services department to identify service providers and
special needs groups.
3. Project managers will research media outlets serving the target groups that may be relevant in the project
area.
4. Project managers will identify schools and churches in the project area and their contact persons.
5. Project managers will complete HUD form 935.2 for internal use and reference.
6. Project managers will develop the marketing and rent up budgets to take into account any costs related
to a broad outreach effort including translation of documents, advertising in ethnic media and mailings
to service providers.
7. At the start of lease up, project managers will provide the list of service providers, media outlets, schools
and churches (“outreach list”) to the property management agent as part of the lease up materials.
8. The Housing Development Director will receive a copy of the outreach list for each project.
Creating and preserving affordable housing
RCD Agency
Policies
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Statement of Qualifications
Overview
Resources for Community Development’s (RCD) mission
is creating and preserving affordable housing for people
with the fewest options to build community and enrich
lives. Over its 30-year history, RCD has grown from a
Berkeley-based special needs housing developer to
being named as one of the top 50 affordable housing
developers in the country by Affordable Housing Finance
magazine five times.
This growth is fueled by our proven capacity to develop
projects on time and on budget, and through the
relationships we have forged and maintained with local
governments, lenders, investors and neighbors over the
years. Always looking for innovative ways to meet our
goals, RCD was an early adopter of green and
sustainable building practices and a pioneer of the
integrated housing approach to special needs.
Founded by Berkeley community members in 1984, RCD has built up a portfolio of over 2,000
completed affordable units and has over 250 additional affordable units currently in development.
RCD continues to grow geographically and now operates in communities throughout Alameda,
Contra Costa and Solano counties, with a new development site added in Marin County last year.
As RCD’s portfolio of completed developments has grown, we have expanded our asset
management programs to continue to ensure the long-term success of our housing and our
residents. Awarded a Best Practices citation by LISC, RCD’s excellent asset management staff
guarantees that our completed projects remain strong both physically and financially. The John
Stewart Company’s experienced property management is key to the success of our affordable
housing and is critical for our residents and the neighbors of our developments. In addition, RCD’s
Resident Services Program (RSP) provides residents with the support services they need to retain
their housing and build self-sufficiency.
Family Housing Development Experience
RCD has a long track record of developing award-winning family housing. RCD is one of the few
developers in the East Bay with the depth of experience and ability to develop housing to meet the
complete spectrum of housing needs, from single-room occupancy and studio apartments to four-
bedroom apartments for large families.
Three commercial spaces, including RCD’s headquarters,
form the street level retail at Oxford Plaza
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We provide well-maintained, safe, affordable housing and voluntary, free resident service programs
that enhance residents’ self-sufficiency, and thus their ability to meet their basic needs. RCD’s
housing offers 4,000 low-income people a foundation for a better future through:
Affordable rent and professional property management;
Access to on-site resident services and community resources;
Green building features that are healthy and cost-efficient; and
A safe home near transportation, jobs, retail, and services.
Energy-efficient and green buildings, outdoor
areas, community rooms, computer rooms,
community gardens, and services and property
management offices add greatly to the quality of
housing. These features also provide space for a
variety of resident service programs. Services
such as after school and summer programs for
youth, community building social activities,
educational workshops, and individual case
coordination, help residents gain skills and access
services at no additional cost. Taken together,
the features of RCD housing provide a foundation
for people with limited income to build self-
sufficiency and a better future.
Recently opened properties continue to meet the needs of families and are being recognized for
design excellence. The Ambassador, in Emeryville, recently won 2014 Builders Choice and
Custom Home Magazines’ Design Award for Affordable or Workforce Housing. The Park Alameda
was recently recognized with two awards from NAHRO (National Association of Housing and
Redevelopment Officials): Agency Award of Excellence in Project Design and Renovation and an
Award of Merit.
We are in construction on a new mixed-use family development in unincorporated Alameda County
that will provide 85 units to families and transition aged youth with household incomes between 30
and 50% of the Area Median Income ($27,600 to $46,000 for a family of four). The property is
adjacent to the Ashland Youth Center, with opportunities for services linkages. Commercial space
is co-located in a separate building with the property management and resident services offices and
a multi-purpose room.
Another mixed-use development in construction in the City of El Cerrito will provide 57 units of
family housing in a smart growth, transit-oriented location. The development includes ten units for
people with special needs and also serves households with incomes from 30 to 50 percent of the
Area Median Income. It is expected to achieve LEED Gold certification for energy and resource
efficiency.
"RCD is a highly professional and
dedicated organization. They have
a passion for affordable housing,
the expertise to guide complicated
projects to completion, and the
perseverance it takes to succeed.
The Ambassador is a great new
project that reflects this. We are
very pleased with our partnership
with RCD.”
Patrick O’Keefe, former City Manager, City of
Emeryville
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Senior Housing Development Experience
RCD has significant experience with the construction of senior housing developments -- we have
developed four senior housing projects totaling 187 units. In our existing senior properties, RCD
teams with strong service providers to respond to the special needs of our aging population.
Partner service providers include LifeLong Medical Center, Center for Elders’ Independence, and
Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS).
We place an emphasis on creating unique programs for
seniors, focused on healthy living and on supporting
seniors in maintaining their independence. This “aging-
in-place” model supports independent living for seniors
as they age comfortably at home, providing activities,
advocacy, and health linkages that are catered to both
healthy seniors and those with special needs. RCD
provides these services through an on-site service
coordinator who partners with other local service
providers.
We have just opened Berrellesa Palms in Martinez, providing seniors 62 years and older who have
chronic long-term health conditions and were at risk of homelessness with well-designed apartment
homes that allow them to live independently. The supportive services there combine individual
counseling and referral and group activities that support a healthy and active lifestyle with a pilot
program of access to on-site nursing care. Through a partnership with another service provider,
residents will have 24/7 access to a nurse who will monitor blood pressure, assess health changes,
review medications, and provide other services that will help residents avoid much more costly
institutionalization.
Special Needs Housing Expertise
RCD’s portfolio includes over 30% special needs housing. We provide the most Shelter Plus Care
units and housing units for people living with AIDS/HIV in Alameda County and were a pioneer in
including consumers of Mental Health Services Act programs in our integrated housing. From single
family homes to modern green senior apartments in Walnut Creek and LEED Platinum apartments
for homeless veterans and their families in Alameda and shared housing for people living with
AIDS/HIV in Southern Alameda County, RCD has met and exceeded the needs and expectations of
our local government partners and our communities for housing for households with special needs.
A large part of the RCD’s capacity to serve disparate income levels and special needs households
comes from our deep understanding of the requirements of different types of financing sources from
Housing Opportunities for People with HIV/AIDS to HUD SHP. This capacity includes the myriad
complexities of reporting and compliance administered through RCD’s Asset Management
department.
Berrellesa Palms is a model program of support
for very low-income seniors with chronic health
conditions, allowing them to live independently
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Resident Services Program
A key to the success of our residents is RCD’s well-regarded Resident Services Program, included
at most of our developments, without cost to the residents. The goal of these support services is to
assist residents in maintaining and enhancing self-sufficiency within a caring community. RCD’s
RSP staff has productive working relationships with local community-based service providers in
fulfilling this goal. These service providers partner with RCD to provide residents with case
management, counseling, job training and placement, health services, resident leadership
development, and resident association organizing, as well as recreational and social activities.
RCD staff also brings a number of community development programs to residents, including:
workshops that educate residents in meeting facilitation, public speaking, and community building
techniques; arts and gardens programs with hands-on involvement by residents at project sites; and
employment and financial management programs.
At Los Medanos Village, RCD is partnering with Contra Costa Interfaith Housing (CCIH) to bring
education professionals on-site to assess youth learning needs, monitor, and improve academic
progress for them. After school tutoring programs have helped students reach grade level
proficiency. Through intervention with the youth, CCIH is developing relationships with the resident
families to bring in additional services and supports.
Another model of resident services delivery is our Fox Courts development, where RCD's on-site
service coordinators have worked with our residents to develop programs, from homework club and
movie nights that are run by residents, to computer courses, jobs counseling, and other services
provide by RCD and service partners. We have partnered with the City of Oakland to provide a free
Summer Lunch Program for residents and the community for the past several years.
Utilizing and Leveraging Public and Private Financing
RCD approaches all of its developments, whether or not they are formally structured as such, as
public/private partnerships. RCD understands that for every successful affordable housing or mixed
use development, there is a local government commitment that makes it happen. Through its
projects in many jurisdictions, RCD has developed a reputation for responsiveness, excellent follow
through, and an attitude focused on collaboration. RCD has consistently been able to compete
successfully for very scarce local funds, as well as highly competitive 9% tax credits and MHP
funds at the state level.
For example, RCD has applied for and received close
to $62 million in State MHP funds which were used to
leverage nearly $210 million in other funding
resources. RCD’s track record of successfully
completed projects is evidence of our ability to raise,
utilize and effectively leverage public financing.
We have applied for and been awarded funding from
local, state and federal sources, including the City of Concord, City of Walnut Creek, City of
Oakland, City of Fairfield, Contra Costa County HOME, CDBG, MHSA and HOPWA, Alameda
County HOME, CDBG, MHSA and HOPWA, State HOME, State Multifamily Housing Program
“We respect them for the savvy
way they run the business side of
things. And we enjoy working with
them because they do what they
say and say what they do.”
Annette Billingsley, Senior Vice President,
Division Head, Community Development
Finance, Union Bank N.A.
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(MHP), Tax Exempt Bonds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (9% and 4%), HUD 202, SHP, 811
and Section 108. Other sources of funding that we have used include the Federal Home Loan
Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP), Alameda County Waste Management Authority
(ACWMA) grants, foundation grants, and New Market Tax Credits.
RCD is also well-known in the field for its talented development staff, which is currently comprised
of six staff plus additional administrative and organizational support. A significant source of RCD’s
strength lies in its ability to assemble and administer complex financing structures for its projects in
response to extreme competition for affordable housing funds. RCD has strong working
relationships with many conventional lenders including the California Housing Finance Agency
(CalHFA), Citibank, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Silicon Valley Bank, Union Bank, Bank of
the Wes, and US Bank. We also have strong relationships with equity investors and have done
multiple deals with many of them, specifically the California Equity Fund/National Equity Fund,
Enterprise Community Partners, and Union Bank. Other investors include US Bank, Alliant Capital,
Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Merritt Community Capital Corporation.
Financial Strength and Asset and Property Management Focus
Through conservative and prudent financial
management, RCD has built up unrestricted cash
exceeding $2.5 million. The strong liquidity created by
existing reserves and cash flow generated by its
development and asset management activities enables
RCD to develop numerous rental projects
simultaneously. It also makes RCD a credit-worthy
company for many conventional lenders for both
project-based and working capital financings.
RCD’s Asset Management team ensures long-term
sustainability through strong fiscal controls over the
RCD portfolio. RCD has consistently improved year-
over-year performance of the portfolio over the past six
years. In response to RCD’s continuing growth and
expanding housing portfolio, RCD expanded its Asset
Management department to include a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance is responsible
for ensuring the financial strength and economic performance of RCD and its existing properties
consistent with the financial, physical and social goals, standards and requirements of RCD and its
funders.
RCD has completely overhauled its asset management function in the last decade, making it one of
the most respected among affordable housing developers in the Bay Area to investors and funders.
It currently manages a portfolio of 50 properties serving a population of over 4,000 residents
throughout the East and North Bay areas. In contrast to the findings of surveys of other nonprofit
developers showing that only 15% of affordable housing projects generate enough cash flow to
make a distribution to its sponsors, over 70% of RCD-run developments generated positive cash
Built in the 1920’s, UA Homes was recently rehabilitated
and restructured for long-term operating success
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flow in FY 2012, all the more remarkable considering that RCD serves a more disadvantaged
population than many of our peers.
RCD takes a multifaceted approach to asset management, with the goal of ensuring that both the
social and financial aspects of our properties remain sound for years after initial development. With
a commitment to our properties’ physical and financial stability, RCD works to ensure that our
properties effectively serve their residents, remain sources of revitalization in their neighborhoods,
and are excellent investments of public and private funding. Asset management of the portfolio
includes maintaining the properties in safe, habitable, and rentable condition so they pass
inspections and meet all regulatory requirements; maintaining resident satisfaction; and facilitating
RCD’s Resident Services team’s efforts to provide required services.
Financial goals include: maintaining positive cash flow; maintaining sufficient liquidity to cover aging
payables; avoiding build-up of delinquent rent; and preventing reserves from being depleted faster
than prudent. These goals are met through regular, on-going documentation of compliance and
reporting to funders and regulatory agencies; oversight of a third-party property management
company; developing budget, cash flow and capital projections; review of financial performance,
leasing, and all subsidy programs; preparing for annual audits, welfare tax exemption filings; and
managing insurance coverage and claims.
RCD’s Asset Management staff is also responsible for the oversight of property management. All of
the units in RCD’s portfolio are currently managed by The John Stewart Company (JSCo.)
Founded in 1978, San Francisco-based JSCo is one of the leading property management
companies in California. JSCo works with many Bay Area nonprofit affordable housing developers,
public agencies, and private sector clients. JSCo manages over 10,000 units in 120 projects
throughout the state, including family rentals, condominiums, special needs/SRO units,
cooperatives, and senior rentals. A highly professional and well-respected company, JSCo is
committed to providing a secure, service-oriented, and well-maintained housing environment to the
residents of the buildings it manages.
Green Building and Commitment to Sustainability
RCD proud to have recently completed its second development to receive LEED Platinum
certification: Clinton Commons, a 55 unit family and special needs development in Oakland. Our
first LEED Platinum development is Shinsei Gardens, a 39 unit development serving low and very
low-income families, including units set aside for persons with disabilities, located in the City of
Alameda.
Shinsei Gardens is a model of both universal and green design. Key features include photovoltaics
for common area electricity, sustainable finish materials, and maximization of natural light with
clerestory windows on the east and west facades. This infill development also represents the
recycling and successful reuse of a former Navy brownfield site.
RCD’s Oxford Plaza and David Brower Center in downtown Berkeley is an exciting mixed-use
development that brings together 97 affordable family units, retail space, underground parking and
a 35,000 square foot world-class environmental center. The project was envisioned as a dynamic
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building that is not just an attractive high-quality place to live and work, but a built environment that
teaches through example about the benefits of green building and high-density urban living. The
residential development, which has garnered national attention, utilizes both the GreenPoint Rating
system and the Enterprise Green Communities Checklists. Solar thermal pre-heat for the radiant
in-floor heating system, the use of slag in the concrete, the use of light-gauge metal framing, and
Energy Star lighting are just a few of the features that have made this project so prominent.
Additionally, the co-developed adjacent David Brower Center is LEED Platinum certified.
Completed in February 2008, RCD’s Villa Vasconcellos senior apartments is one of the showcase
green developments in the City of Walnut Creek. Its attractive modern design is enhanced with a
roof line featuring solar photovoltaic panels to provide common area electrical needs as well as
solar thermal preheating panels for delivering domestic hot water to the residents. The sheltered
courtyards include planters for growing vegetables and is managed by the residents’ garden
committee. Inside, the spacious hallways have low and no-VOC paints, the flooring has a high
recycled content, and the units feature Energy Star appliances and fluorescent lighting. The
commitment to community and sustainability extends to the art on the walls as well – some works
were donated by local artists working on local themes, while others were created in RCD’s own
youth programs and by a senior at another RCD property.
RCD’s commitment to green building principles is driven not only by our interest in reducing the
external environmental impacts of development, but also by our concern for our buildings’ impact on
the health of our residents. We believe that all people are entitled to a healthy living environment.
Too often, lower-income households find themselves in unhealthy living conditions simply because
lack of economic self-sufficiency limits their housing choices. Poor indoor air quality, off-gassing
from floor and wall coverings, lack of acoustical privacy, and poor artificial lighting are some of the
issues that low-income households often encounter in the housing choices that are affordable to
them, and these issues have real and significant health impacts. One of RCD’s chief goals is to
promote the health and well-being of its residents by creating healthy buildings.
RCD also helps the overall community by reducing greenhouse gas emissions created by car trips
by being an early adopter of car sharing and bringing transit alternatives to our residents through
GreenTrip certification and transit pass programs.
Community Outreach and Acceptance
RCD believes that neighborhood residents, business owners, and other local stakeholders should
actively participate in shaping their community. In order to facilitate this process, RCD involves
community members in project design early on by contacting stakeholders, canvassing the
neighborhood and holding community meetings. RCD has a long working history of successful
community outreach efforts across of wide range of communities and across many sizes and types
of developments.
The Ambassador, a 69 unit family development located in Emeryville, serves as an example of the
community outreach efforts that RCD regularly undertakes. Upon entering into an Exclusive
Negotiating Rights Agreement with the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency, RCD engaged in an
open process to solicit input from neighbors and other Emeryville residents on the proposed
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Ambassador Housing development. Public input was solicited
through a series of large public meetings and smaller group
and individual meetings over a period of three months. After
incorporating input from a Redevelopment Agency meeting, a
public neighborhood-wide meeting, individual and group
discussions after these meetings, and individual conversations
with residents on the phone, the RCD team submitted its initial
concept design for review by Planning staff and the Planning
Commission in July, 2009. RCD also staffed an information
table and did outreach at the local elementary school at Back
to School Night to solicit input from prospective families that
might become residents at the development in the future.
Following additional feedback from the Planning Commission Study Session, two adjacent neighbor
meetings, follow up discussions with the Agency and local stakeholders, as a well as a tour of
comparable RCD properties and developments, the RCD team worked hard to revise the design to
meaningfully incorporate the comments received. As a result of this diligent and thorough
community outreach work, we were successful in gaining Planning Department approvals shortly
thereafter in October, 2009 to move the project to construction. The Ambassador construction was
completed in late 2013 and leased up well ahead of schedule.
The Ambassador incorporated public
comment throughout the design process
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Dan Sawislak has led RCD as Executive Director since 1998. He oversees RCD’s efforts to develop
and operate affordable housing and to provide support services to our residents. In this role, he
works with the Board of Directors to set the strategic direction of the organization and is responsible
for overall management of the programs and initiatives that implement that direction.
His responsibilities also include policy and program development, securing organizational income to
ensure ongoing operations, hiring and supervising management staff, and representing RCD to the
public, local governments, lenders, and funders. With over 30 years’ experience in housing
development and community organizing, Dan provides thoughtful review of each development
project to ensure that the quality of RCD’s housing continues to meet the highest standards.
Under Dan’s leadership, RCD has grown its affordable housing production from 300 apartments in
1998 to its current portfolio of over 2200 affordable homes serving more than 4000 people. He has
helped create a portfolio of properties that are well built and well managed, financially stable, and
total assets of almost $500 million. The organization has a very strong balance sheet and annual
revenue of almost $25 million.
Dan’s tenure at RCD began in 1993 and he has been instrumental in guiding RCD’s growth from a
local developer with a focus on housing for people with special needs to a regional owner and
developer of integrated multi-family and special needs housing and community serving commercial
space. RCD has now built or acquired 65 developments in 19 cities and works in four Northern
California counties. Our work is award winning for its design, innovation, and asset management,
and includes national recognition for both housing development and asset management efforts from
Local Initiative Support Corporation, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials,
American Institute of Architects/US Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD Office of
Affordable Housing Programs, Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, Urban Land Institute,
Congress for New Urbanism, and the National Association of Home Builders.
Prior to joining RCD, Dan worked as a community organizer in Chicago, an economic development
planner in Oakland, and as a supportive housing developer in San Jose. He has a long history of
community service and is currently a member of the Boards of Directors of the Non-Profit Housing
Association of Northern California and EveryOne Home, the organization working to end
homelessness in Alameda County, where he served as Co-Chair. Dan has also served on the
Boards of East Bay Housing Organizations, Alameda Point Collaborative, and the East Bay Jewish
Community Relations Council.
In addition, Dan is a frequent speaker and advocate on topics related to housing development and
planning, including conferences and events sponsored by the American Planning Association, the
Urban Land Institute, the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association, Housing California, and
the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California. He speaks regularly to city councils and
commissions, faith based organizations, and other community groups about affordable housing.
Education
Master of City Planning, University of California, Berkeley, 1988
B.A., Urban Planning, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1983
Dan Sawislak
Executive Director
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Carolyn Bookhart was appointed Director of Housing Development in April, 2014 to lead RCD’s
housing development program. Her primary responsibilities are to ensure an active pipeline of new
development activity and to oversee and manage staff performance on all RCD housing
development projects. Under her direction, RCD has completed eight development projects, 450
units, and has 350 more in development. She is also a member of the RCD corporate management
team.
Carolyn has a key role in identifying and securing new housing development. She works closely
with all stakeholders to ensure that each proposed RCD development meets their needs and
expectations for quality affordable housing, that it meets the RCD mission, and that adequate
funding is available to complete the project. In addition, she manages a staff of five project
managers as they work to move projects through all the phases of feasibility, pre-development, and
construction. She ensures that every completed project moves successfully from development into
the RCD portfolio of operating properties.
Carolyn joined RCD in 2004 and has a strong track record as a project manager on ten important
properties. Among these are new construction at Oxford Plaza, Shinsei Gardens, Clinton
Commons, Villa Vasconcellos, Lorenzo Creek Apartments, Berrellesa Palms, and Ohlone Gardens.
She has also been the project manager for major rehabilitation projects at Erna P. Harris Court,
Eldridge Gonaway Commons, and Lakeside Apartments.
With 15 years’ experience in the development of affordable housing, Carolyn has managed the
development of over 500 units of housing throughout the East Bay that represent over $150 million
in public and private investment. As a former certified green building professional, she has
integrated green building methods and materials in every project, including two LEED Platinum
developments and three that received GreenPoint ratings for environmental sustainability.
Previous to joining RCD, Carolyn worked in housing development and neighborhood revitalization
for Allied Housing in Hayward, California and Delaware County Housing/Community Development,
Pennsylvania.
Carolyn is a frequent speaker on topics related to housing development, most recently before
Housing California, NonProfit Housing Association of Northern California, California Redevelopment
Association, San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing, California Green Affordable Housing
Coalition, and Greenbuild 2010. She also engages in housing advocacy with the Non-Profit Housing
Association of Northern California and East Bay Housing Organizations. She is a member of the U.S
Green Building Council and the Urban Land Institute.
Education
Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania, 1996
B.A., Law and Society, The American University, 1991
Carolyn Bookhart
Director of Housing Development
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Alicia Klein joined RCD in 2012 and brings over 20 years of experience in project management to
our Housing Development team. Her role includes site acquisition, securing development funding,
completing all site entitlements, and community outreach. She also coordinates the development
schedule and manages the architectural design as well as the construction process. In addition, she
ensures that the completed development transitions into the RCD asset management and resident
services programs for successful operation.
Currently, Alicia is partnering with two churches to bring two new construction projects through pre-
development and into construction. She is collaborating with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Walnut
Creek to create affordable, supportive housing over a new homeless day center on the Church’s
land. Alicia has worked closely with church members to negotiate site control agreements, secure
full funding commitments, and provide a temporary home for the day center. To carry out the vision
of Christ Lutheran Church of Fairfax, she secured grant funds, commitments of county funding and
rental subsidy, and hard-won local approvals for RCD’s first development in Marin County, Victory
Village, for very low-income seniors.
On previous development projects, Alicia secured RCD’s first pre-development grant from the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission for transit oriented development and $4.3 million in the
initial round of Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (“Cap & Trade”) funding for Riviera
Family Apartments, for which she also completed site acquisition, local land use approvals, and
closed construction funding. At University Avenue Cooperative Homes, she completed the
rehabilitation of a scattered-site community that includes commercial space, apartment buildings,
townhomes, and single-family homes. She helped refinance the property and renew expiring
Section 8 rental subsidies to ensure the property’s continued affordability.
Alicia’s previous experience includes senior level project management and program management
with the Richmond, California Community Redevelopment Agency and the San Francisco Mayor’s
Office of Housing.
Alicia has been a member of the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California since 1994
and participates in the East Bay Housing Organizations’ Interfaith Communities United for Affordable
Housing. She has convened, moderated, and been a panel speaker at conferences including
Housing California (Streamlining Compliance through Local Government Collaboration, 2013; Cap &
Trade, 2015; Collaborating on Faith-Based Housing Development, 2017), and Rail~Volution (Cap &
Trade, 2016). Alicia got her start in affordable housing as a founding board member of a faith-based
transitional home for formerly homeless women recovering from substance abuse.
Education
Master of Public & Private Management, Yale School of Management, 1994
B.A., Latin American Studies, Wesleyan University, 1988
HUD-Certified HOME Program Specialist–Rental Housing Compliance, 2011
Alicia F. Klein
Senior Project Manager
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COUNTY OF
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l018/19 COMMUN•TV [)(V(:LOPMENT B~OCK GRANT ANO HQM, PROGRAM APPLICATION fOfl FlJNOlN<i
l. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/ Acquisition X HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and non-
housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate% of services
provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Plannln~ Areas Novato
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San Rafael Countywlde
190 Mill St., San Rafael,
' CA 94901
3 Wh at prior years h ave you b f d d b CDBG/HOME (f r I. een un e y or app 1cants app ymg w h h 0 · f g funding) ave ex1s m
Year Funded
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
$109,878 CDBG Oma $30,000 CDBG NBC Floors $334,584 Oma
Grant Amount $155,000 COBG Oma $269,236 HOME Oma
$530,638 HOME Oma .;. ................. ... ,
Amount Expended
All the above expended All the above expended All the above expended
4. General Information·
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $200,000 CDBG
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Mill St.: Permanent Supportive Housing for Chron-
ically Homeless Adults
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Homeward Bound of Marin
MAILING ADDRESS 1385 North Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA 94949
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 190 Mill St., San Rafael, CA 94901
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Mary Kay Sweeney, 415-382-3363, ext. 201
E-MAIL ADDRESS mksweeney@hbofm.org
WEBSITE www .hbofm.ora
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 949337059
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
Led by a collaborative effort involving key community stakeholders, Homeward Bound greaUy appreciates this opportunity to
apply for $200,000 in capital funding for the expansion and complete site renovation of MIii Street Center (MSC) emergency
shelter, owned and operated by Homeward Bound since 1986. The existing outdated structure and adult shelter will be
replaced with parking on the ground level, a housing-focused emergency shelter on the 2nd floor, and 15 SRO units of
permanent supportive housing (PSH) on the 3rd floor. The target population will be chronically homeless adults Identified
through County coordinated entry. Development costs are a projected $8 million, including $500,000 for preconstruction
costs and $7.5 million for construction costs. CDBG funds will be used only for predevelopment costs, such as architectural
and engineering fees, application fees, utilities costs, and permit fees.
There are many Important benefits to the project. For example, it will fill two of the most glaring gaps In our system of care by
providing single-site PSH for chronically homeless adults and a housing-focused shelter with reduced barriers for a variety of
homeless adults. It will Improve the efficiency of system of care homeless adults by meeting key need identified through
collaboration with the County, the Continuum of Care (CoC), Coordinated Entry Subcommittee, and Homeless Outreach Tear 1
(HOT). It will embody a Housing First approach, thereby helping the Coe to Implement this national best practice. And It will
improve the neighborhood with attractive new structure that helps build community and hope for residents.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
X Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
X Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
This project will further affirmative housing by housing homeless people, most of whom are members of protected classes.
Homeward Bound of Marin is committed to affirmative fair housing. Homeward Bound treats all applicants and program
participants equally, providing the same quality of service and equal housing opportunities to all. Federal law prohibits
discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability (called
"protected classes"). Homeward Bound also has a policy for Reasonable Accommodation and a Section 504 Coordinator to
ensure compliance and track reasonable accommodation requests. Homeward Bound also posts all Equal Opportunity policies
on site and has an established compliant policy to address any concerns related to discrimination. FinflllY Homeward Bound
also affirmatively markets all of its housing programs countywide, and will do so for this program as described below.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
As with our other housing programs, Homeward Bound will carry out affirmative marketing for this project, including: close
collaboration with local providers, outreach to non-English speakers, direct outreach to homeless, low-income families of color,
translation of our housing and service information into Spanish and Vietnamese; making available written information regardint
housing policies and services, and providing services such as TDD for hearing impaired persons as well as assistance for
persons with visual Impairments. While we wish to continue in these practices that have allowed us to create some of Marin's
most diverse housing programs, we welcome new Ideas and collaboration for Improvement/inclusion.
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly
benefit from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income
level of people served):
Low-Income
Very Low-Income
Extremely Low 70 at a ooint in time (15 in PSH 55 in shelter)
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category rrotal Persons Pf the total, those Identifying as Hispanic
!American Indian or Alaskan 2 2 Native
IAsian
2
Black or African American
14
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
!White
40 7
!American Indian and
!White
!Asian and White
Black and White
!American Indian and Black
Multi-Racial
12 5
rTOTAl ' ; ', ' lOP% ; ;, ·•, ·;
'
; ,'
Female-Headed Households
out of above total)
28 6
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
$1,550,900 HOME and $317,729 CDBG -develop Oma Village, completed. 14 homes are now
occupied by families with children.
$1,091,888 HOME and CDBG combined -develop the Next Key Center, completed. 25 studios for
adults, 5 studios for small families, and 3 studios for medical respite are occupied; job training facility
and agency administrative offices are in use benefiting clients.
$80,000 CDBG -replace worn New Beginnings Center floors, completed. Benefits residents of
80-bed New Beginnings Center.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
There are no remaining CDBG or HOME funding balances. Homeward Bound has successfully
spent all prior CDBG and HOME grants in their entirety.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Homeward Bound has extensive and long-term experience with a number of additional federal grant programs,
including Continuum of Care (CoC), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and VA Grant Per Diem (GPO). Home-
ward Sound's annual CoC grants currently include 7 awards, totalling $1,324,973, all for permanent supportive
housing. Homeward Bound has succcessfully secured competitive ESG funding every year for family shelter,
including a $200,000 award in FY2016. And Homeward Bound recently awarded an extension of its annual GPO,
averaging an estimated $200,000 per year for veteran-designated transitional housing.
Homeward Bound is familiar with Davis Bacon, including HUD Form 4010. We complied with Davis Bacon require-
ments when we used $80,000 in CDBG funds to replace the New Beginnings Center floors.
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Homeward Bound will oversee and manage the project. The agency has demonstrated its capacity for this roles
by having successfully managed the Oma Village, Next Key Center, and the New Beginnings Center development
projects. Deputy Director Paul Fordham will oversee and project manage the project (as he did for the
Oma Village and Next Key efforts), and will interface with all the key players, including San Rafael planning
officials.
Homeward Bound owns the site and has site control. A zoning change will be needed for the proposed
new uses; this zoning change is wrapped into the current planning process to update the San Rafael Canal
area master plan. Fortunately, there is strong local political support for the project, and the site is nearby to multi-
storey apartments, so we are confident that the needed zoning will be approved. Beyond zoning, the project
team will work closely with City staff to apply for and obtain the building permit and any needed use permits.
15, Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding S9\,lrce (eig. CD8G) Uses .
.. $ Amciu11tcoml)litted Date
. ; ..
Partnership Health Plan CA and Design/ A/E $500,000
8/23/17 PHP CA submitted
CDBG 11/20/17 CDBG submllled
Partnership Health Plan CA (Construction Items/materials)
$1,037,065 8/23/17 submitted Construction costs
$2,000,000
Noncompetive funding expected
CA No Place Like Home Construction costs 2018; County has designated
~Ll-_.,_: __ , ~--.f, ,_....J ..
County CMA & General Fund:
IC:,rn o·nfn,,I In-I '"" r::,,,,~ Construction costs
$3,000,000
1,000,000
Will apply in 2018
City of San Rafel fee waiver Permit fees $rso Will apply in 2018
Foundations: MCF, Tamalpai: Contingency $500,000 Will Apply 2018 Pacific Irwin
,,! ' . . ~ .
$a 037,065 I TOTAL TOTAL
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
N/A
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18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com(!letion
Define scope of work/finish design Summer 2018
Complete planning & environmental review Summer/Fall 2018
Release bid package Fall 2018
Select contractor Fall 2018
Finalize contract Fall 2018
Obtain building permits Fall 2018
Start construction January 2019
Complete Construction January 2020
19. Please sign and date your application below:
// -/7~ /1
Signature/Title Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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COUNTY OF MARIN
2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROG.RAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1.Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services I HOME Housing Construction/ Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2.Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate% of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
30% 30% 40%
3.What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded N/A
Grant Amount
Amount Expended
4.General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $65,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Bridge to Bridge Fund
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME American Nonprofits
MAILING ADDRESS 333 Front Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 905 Kansas St San Francisco, CA 94107
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Marc Rand 415-577-1420
E-MAIL ADDRESS marcrandconsulting@gmail.com
WEBSITE americannonprofits.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 45-5349356
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
We found that small and mid-sized nonprofits are poorly understood by existing financial
institutions and often struggle with securing access to capital for cash flow and for
growth . This subsector also doesn 't have access to reliable information and technical
assistance and expertise in planning for growth. Without funding for small nonprofits,
community development efforts are minimized. American Nonprofits can address these
issues with its Bridge to Bridge Fund and through its online newsletter -Blue Avocado .
American Nonprofits proposes to implement the Bridge to Bridge Fund in Marin County
to help address the cash flow needs of small-medium sized nonprofits . Our loan fund
will provide low-interest loans to organizations operating in the advocacy, childcare, art
and environmental sectors to name a few. Additionally , the loans may be applied
towards affordable housing predevelopment costs. We currently have $1,000,000 of
loan capital available . Our model is operational and can provide another source of
reliable funding within 4 weeks from receipt of application. It is envisioned these funds
will be able to support more than 25 organizations with rapid response funding . ·
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I ✓ I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. {LMI)
I ✓ I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. {LMA)
I ✓ I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7 . How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Our experience shows that many organizations that promote Affirmative Housing and Fair
Housing have challenges with cash flow . Many times, grants are approved or pending while
the work is being completed . This work requires capital that many organizations cannot
access, and therefore either have to ask board members for a loan or stop work on the grant
all together. In the worst cases , some organizations have had to stop operations all together .
We will also work with organizations connected to Fair Housing advocacy efforts to ensure
their cash flow needs are met.. Additionally, our webinars and online newsletter, Blue
Avocado, will help connect organi zations with resources and education .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
Our experience shows that most of our borrowers are the small to medium si zed organi zations with
revenues of $100 ,000 -$1.5 mi ll ion. These smal l organizations are the backbone to most communities yet
are often times overlooked by large foundations and funders.
American Nonprofits will work with the County , Marin Community Foundation , and members of the
community -including the Cana l , Novato, Marin City, and other geographies to ensure organizations are
aware of the services offered. As the executive director of American Nonprofits worked at MCF for over
12 years , many of the organi zations that support Protected Classes are already known . However, it is
vital to work with others to make sure all organi zations have been identified. In order to do this , staff will
meet with members of the community and outreach in Spanish and Vietnamese .
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
We found that small and mid-sized nonprofits are poorly understood by existing financial
institutions and often struggle with securing access to capital for cash flow and for
growth . This subsector also doesn't have access to reliable information and technical
assistance and expertise in planning for growth. Without funding for small nonprofits,
community development efforts are minimized. American Nonprofits can address these
issues with its Bridge to Bridge Fund and through its online newsletter -Blue Avocado .
American Nonprofits proposes to implement the Bridge to Bridge Fund in Marin County
to help address the cash flow needs of small-medium sized nonprofits . Our loan fund
will provide low-interest loans to organizations operating in the advocacy, childcare, art
and environmental sectors to name a few. Additionally , the loans may be applied
towards affordable housing predevelopment costs. We currently have $1,000,000 of
loan capital available . Our model is operational and can provide another source of
reliable funding within 4 weeks from receipt of application. It is envisioned these funds
will be able to support more than 25 organizations with rapid response funding . .
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I .f I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
I .; I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I .f I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Our experience shows that many organizations that promote Affirmative Housing and Fair
Housing have challenges with cash flow . Many times, grants are approved or pending while
the work is being completed . This work requires capital that many organizations cannot
access, and therefore either have to ask board members for a loan or stop work on the grant
all together. In the worst cases , some organizations have had to stop operations all together .
We will also work with organizations connected to Fair Housing advocacy efforts to ensure
their cash flow needs are met.. Additionally, our webinars and online newsletter, Blue
Avocado, will help connect organizations with resources and education .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
Our experience shows that most of our borrowers are the smal l to medium si zed organi zations with
revenues of $100 ,000 -$1.5 mi ll ion. These smal l organ izations are the backbone to most communities yet
are often times overlooked by large foundations and funders.
American Nonprofits will work with the County , Marin Community Foundation , and members of the
community -including the Cana l , Novato, Marin City, and other geographies to ensure organizations are
aware of the services offered. As the executive director of American Nonprofits worked at MCF for over
12 years , many of the organi zations that support Protected Classes are already known . However, it is
vital to work with others to make sure all organi zations have been identified. In order to do this , staff will
meet with members of the community and outreach in Spanish and Vietnamese .
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/1I0ME FVNDINGAI'PLiCA nON
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
We found that small and mid-sized nonprofits are poorly understood by existing financial
institutions and often struggle with securing access to capital for cash flow and for
growth . This subsector also doesn 't have access to reliable information and technical
assistance and expertise in planning for growth. Without funding for small nonprofits ,
community development efforts are minimized. American Nonprofits can address these
issues with its Bridge to Bridge Fund and through its online newsletter -Blue Avocado .
American Nonprofits proposes to implement the Bridge to Bridge Fund in Marin County
to help address the cash flow needs of small -medium sized nonprofits . Ou r loan fund
will provide low-interest loans to organizations operating in the advocacy, childcare , art
and environmental sectors to name a few. Additionally , the loans may be applied
towards affordable housing predevelopment costs . We currently have $1,000 ,000 of
loan capital available . Our model is operational and can provide another source of
reliable funding within 4 weeks from receipt of application. It is envisioned these funds
will be able to support more than 25 organizations with rapid response funding . .
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I .f I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
I .; I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I .; I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Our experience shows that many organizations that promote Affirmative Housing and Fair
Housing have challenges with cash flow. Many times , grants are approved or pending while
the work is being completed . This work requires capital that many organizations cannot
access, and therefore either have to ask board members for a loan or stop work on the grant
all together. In the worst cases , some organizations have had to stop operations all together .
We will also work with organizations connected to Fair Housing advocacy efforts to ensure
their cash flow needs are met.. Additionally, our webinars and online newsletter, Blue
Avocado, will help connect organizations with resources and education .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
Our experience shows that most of our borrowers are the small to medium sized organi zation s with
revenues of $100 ,000 -$1 .5 million . These smal l organizations are the backbone to most communities yet
are often times overlooked by large foundations and funders .
American Nonprofits will work with the County , Marin Community Foundation , and members of the
community -including the Canal, Novato, Marin City , and other geographies to ensure organizations are
aware of the services offered. As the executive director of American Nonprofits worked at MCF for over
12 years , many of the organi zations that support Protected Classes are already known . However, it is
vital to work with others to make sure all organi zations have been identified . In order to do this , staff will
meet with members of the community and outreach in Spanish and Vietnamese .
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/1I0ME FUNDING AI'PLICA nON
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
We found that small and mid-sized nonprofits are poorly understood by existing financial
institutions and often struggle with securing access to capita l for cash flow and for
growth . This subsector also doesn 't have access to reliable information and technical
assistance and expertise in planning for growth. Without funding for small nonprofits ,
community development efforts are minimized. American Nonprofits can address these
issues with its Bridge to Bridge Fund and through its online newsletter -Blue Avocado .
American Nonprofits proposes to implement the Bridge to Bridge Fund in Marin County
to help address the cash flow needs of small -medium sized nonprofits . Ou r loan fund
will provide low-interest loans to organizations operating in the advocacy, chi ldcare , art
and environmental sectors to name a few . Additionally , the loans may be app lied
towards affordable housing predevelopment costs . We currently have $1,000,000 of
loan capital available . Our model is operational and can provide another source of
reliable funding within 4 weeks from receipt of application . It is env isioned these funds
will be able to support more than 25 organizations with rapid response funding . .
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I .f I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
I .f I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I .f I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Our experience shows that many organizations that promote Affirmative Housing and Fair
Housing have challenges with cash flow. Many times , grants are approved or pending while
the work is being completed . This work requires capital that many organizations cannot
access, and therefore either have to ask board members for a loan or stop work on the grant
all together. In the worst cases , some organizations have had to stop operations all together .
We will also work with organizations connected to Fair Housing advocacy efforts to ensure
their cash flow needs are met.. Additionally, our webinars and online newsletter, Blue
Avocado, will help connect organizations with resources and education .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
Our experience shows that most of our borrowers are the smal l to medium sized organi zations with
revenues of $100 ,000-$1.5 mi ll ion . These smal l organizations are the backbone to most communities yet
are often times overlooked by large foundat ions and funders .
American Nonprofits will work with the County , Marin Community Foundation , and members of the
community -including the Cana l , Novato, Marin City , and other geographies to ensure organizations are
aware of the services offered. As the executive director of Amer ican Nonprofits worked at MCF for over
12 years , many of the organi zations that support Protected Classes are already known . However, it is
vital to work with others to make sure all organi zations have been identified . In order to do this , staff will
meet with members of the community and outreach in Spanish and Vietnamese .
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/IJOME FUNDING AI'PLICA nON
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 250
Very Low-Income 250
Extremely Low 250
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 5% Native
Asian 15%
Black or African American 30%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White 25%
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 25%
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households 75% (out of above total)
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 250
Very Low-Income 250
Extremely Low 250
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 5% Native
Asian 150/0
Black or African American 30%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White 25%
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 25%
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households 75% (out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/NOME FUNDINGAPPLICArtON
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 250
Very Low-Income 250
Extremely Low 250
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 5% Native
Asian 15%
Black or African American 30%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White 25%
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 250/0
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households 75% (out of above total)
County oj Marin 2018/19 CDBG/NOME f'UNDlNGAPPLlCAf'lON
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 250
Very Low-Income 250
Extremely Low 250
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 5% Native
Asian 150/0
Black or African American 30%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White 25%
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 250/0
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households 75% (out of above total)
County oj Marin 2018/19 CDBG/nOME f'UNDINGAPPLlCAf'lON
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
American Nonprofits has never received CDBG/HOME funds.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
American Nonprofits has not received CDBG/HOME funding in the past. However, the
organization is able to receive and leverage the CDBG funding this year. We regret to
see CDBG funding committed to well intended organizations that cannot use the funds
within the proposed time line .
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Marc Rand , American Nonprofits executive director, has worked in affordable housing
and nonprofit finance for nearly two decades. He has coordinated more than 50
federal/state/local grant programs. At Marin Community Foundation , Mr. Rand worked
with multiple stakeholders at all levels of government and foundations.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
American Nonprofits has never received COBG/HOME funds.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
American Nonprofits has not received COBG/HOME funding in the past. However, the
organization is able to receive and leverage the COBG funding this year. We regret to
see COBG funding committed to well intended organizations that cannot use the funds
within the proposed time line .
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Marc Rand, American Nonprofits executive director, has worked in affordable housing
and nonprofit finance for nearly two decades. He has coordinated more than 50
federal/state/local grant programs. At Marin Community Foundation, Mr. Rand worked
with multiple stakeholders at all levels of government and foundations.
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG!1I0ME FUNDINGAI'PUCArtON
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Plea se describe:
American Nonprofits has never received COBG/HOME funds.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
American Nonprofits has not received COBG/HOME funding in the past. However, the
organization is able to receive and leverage the COBG funding this year. We regret to
see COBG funding committed to well intended organizations that cannot use the funds
within the proposed time line .
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Marc Rand, American Nonprofits executive director, has worked in affordable housing
and nonprofit finance for nearly two decades. He has coordinated more than 50
federal/state/local grant programs . At Marin Community Foundation, Mr. Rand worked
with multiple stakeholders at all levels of government and foundations .
COUllty of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/NOME: f'UNDINGAI'PLICArtON
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
American Nonprofits has never received CDBG/HOME funds.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
American Nonprofits has not received CDBG/HOME funding in the past. However, the
organization is able to receive and leverage the CDBG funding this year . We regret to
see CDBG funding committed to well intended organizations that cannot use the funds
within the proposed time line .
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Marc Rand, American Nonprofits executive director, has worked in affordable housing
and nonprofit finance for nearly two decades. He has coordinated more than 50
federal/state/local grant programs . At Marin Community Foundation, Mr. Rand worked
with multiple stakeholders at all levels of government and foundations .
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/110M!:: f'UNDING AePLICA TlON
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Marc Rand will manage th e ove rall Bridge to Bridge Fund and publishing of Blue Avocado (blu eavocado.org ). Pamela Davis, President and Found er of
Nonprofit In suran ce Alliance of Ca lifo rn ia, will also be in vo lved in the pro ject management.
Marc Rand -Marc is the former Program Director for Loa ns and Affordable Housing at Marin Community Found ati on (MCF), one of th e cou ntry 's larg est
commu nity foundations . There, Marc in vested more than $50 million to Marin-based nonprofits ove r 12 yea rs-notabl y wi th a 0% default rate . Th ese loans
leveraged more than $300 million of in vestments from othe r capi tal sources, including low in come housing tax credits and non-traditional so urces of
government f unding . At MCF, Marc was also responsible for the $2 mi lli on affordable housing grant portfolio which supported predeve lopment costs ,
advocacy efforts, and policy deve lopment . Most notably , Marc was able to create a funder collaborative that wove together funding from foundations , state
and local government, and the private sector . Mr. Rand is a sought after expert and public speaker having spoken at several national co nferences on
nonprofit lending , includin g serving as guest lecturer at the Haas School of Business, University of Southern California , and th e Asp en Institute.
Pamela Davis is the Founder, President a nd CEO of the member companies of the Nonprofits In surance Alliance Group, which includes Nonprofits
In surance Alliance of Californ ia (N IA C), Alliance of Nonprofits fo r In surance , Risk Reten ti on Group (AN I), as well as a captive property rei nsurer, and a
management company. All compa ni es in th e gro up are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits. The Gro up has been assigned an A (Excell ent ) VIII rating by A .M.
Bes t. Together, they have assets of more than $444 million and surplu s of more than $185 milli on. The Group insures and provides risk ma nagement
serv ices fo r more than 17,000 tax-exempt nonprofi ts in 32 sta tes and th e District of Columbia. She is also President of American Nonprofits , whose mission
is to increase nonprofits' access to credit and fina ncial expe rti se.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
Nonprofit In su rance Alliance of Ca lifornia $ 500,000 -loan ~
Santa Cruz County Bank $ 500,000 -loan~
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Marc Rand will manage th e overall Bridge to Bridge Fund and publishing of Blue Avocado (blueavocado .org). Pamela Davis, President and Found e r of
Nonprofit In suran ce Alliance of Ca lifo rn ia , will also be in vo lved in the project management.
Marc Rand -Marc is the former Program Director for Loans and Affordable Hou sing at Marin Community Foundation (MCF), one of th e cou ntry 's larg est
commu nity foundations. There , Marc invested more than $50 million to Marin-based nonprofits over 12 years -notabl y with a 0% default rate . Th ese loans
leveraged more than $300 million of in vestments from othe r capi tal sources, including low in come housing ta x credits and non-traditional sources of
govemment funding . At MCF, Marc was also responsible for the $2 million affordable housing grant portfolio which supported predeve lopment costs ,
advocacy efforts, and policy development . Most notably, Marc was able to create a funder collaborative that wove together funding from foundations , sta te
and local govemment, and the private sector. Mr. Rand is a sought after expert and public speaker having spoken at several national conferences on
nonprofit lending , including serving as guest lecturer at the Haas School of Business, University of Southern California , and the Aspen Institute.
Pamela Davis is the Founder, President and CEO of the member companies of the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group, which includes Nonprofits
In surance Alliance of Californ ia (N IAC), Alliance of Nonprofits fo r Insurance , Risk Retention Group (AN I), as well as a captive property reinsurer , and a
management company. All compa ni es in th e group are 501 (c)(3) ta x-exempt nonprofits. The Gro up has been assigned an A (Excell ent) VIII rating by A .M .
Bes t. Together, they have assets of more than $444 million and surplu s of more than $185 million . The Group insures a nd provides risk management
serv ices fo r more than 17,000 ta x-exempt nonprofi ts in 32 state s and th e District of Columbi a . She is also President of American Nonprofits , whose mission
is to increase nonprofits ' access to credit and fina nci al expe rti se.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
Nonprofit In su rance Alliance of Ca lifornia $ 500,000 -loan <ti
Santa Cruz County Bank $ 500,000 -loan <ti
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
Coullty of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/fiOME FUNDING APPLICA nON
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Marc Rand will ma nage th e ove rall Bridge to Bridge Fund and publishing of Blue Avocado (blueavocado .o rg ). Pamela Davis, President and Founder of
Nonprofit Insurance Alliance of Ca lifo rni a, wi ll also be in volved in the project management.
Ma rc Rand -Marc is the fo rm er Program Director fo r Loa ns a nd Affordable Housing at Marin Community Foundation (MCF), one of the country 's largest
community foundations . There , Marc invested more than $50 million to Marin-based non profits ove r 12 years -notably with a 0% default rate . Th ese loans
leveraged more than $300 million of in vestments from othe r capi tal sources, including low income housing tax credits and non-traditional sources of
governme nt funding . At MCF, Marc was also responsible for the $2 mi lli on affordable housing grant portfolio which supported predeve lopment costs ,
advocacy efforts , and policy development. Most notably, Marc was able to create a funder collaborative that wove together funding from foundations , state
and local government, and the private sector. Mr. Rand is a sought after expert and public speaker having spoken at several national conferences on
nonprofit lending , including serving as guest lecturer at the Haas School of Business , University of Southern California , and the Aspen Institute.
Pamela Davis is the Founder, President and CEO of the member companies of the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group , which includes Nonprofits
Insurance Alliance of California (N IAC), Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance, Risk Retention Group (AN I), as well as a captive property reinsurer , and a
management company. All compan ies in the group are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits . The Group has been assigned an A (Excell ent ) VIII rating by A.M .
Best. Togeth e r, they have assets of more than $444 million and surplu s of more than $185 million . The Group insures and provides risk ma nagement
serv ices for more than 17,000 tax-exempt nonprofits in 32 states and th e District of Columbi a . She is also President of American Nonprofits , whose mission
is to increase nonprofits ' access to credit and fina ncia l expe rti se .
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
Nonprofit In surance Alliance of Ca lifornia $ 500,000 -loan 1i
Santa Cruz County Bank $ 500,000 -loan 1i
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
Coullty of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/IIOME WNDINGAPPLICArtON
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Marc Rand will manage th e ove rall Brid ge to Brid ge Fund and publ is hing of Blue A voca d o (blu eavoca do .o rg ). Pamela Davis, Pres id ent and Founde r of
No nprofit In sura nce Alli ance of Ca lifo rni a, will also be in volve d in th e project ma nage me nt.
Ma rc Ra nd -Marc is the fo rm er Progra m Director fo r Loa ns a nd Affo rd abl e Housing at Marin Community Found ati on (MC F), one of th e country 's largest
community fo undati ons . There, Ma rc invested mo re th a n $50 mi ll ion to Ma rin-based nonprofits ove r 12 yea rs -notabl y with a 0% defa ul t ra te . Th ese loans
leve raged mo re th an $300 million of in vestments fro m o th er capi tal sou rces, including low in co me housing tax credits and non-trad itiona l so urces of
gove mment fund ing . At MCF , Marc was also res pons ible for the $2 milli on affo rdable hous ing grant portfoli o which support ed predeve lop ment costs ,
advocacy efforts, and pol icy deve lopment. Most nota bl y , Ma rc was able to create a funder coll a borati ve th at wove togeth er fu ndi ng from fo undations , state
and loca l govemme nt, and the priva te sector. Mr. Ra nd is a soug ht afte r expe rt a nd publ ic speaker having spoken at severa l nationa l co nfe rences on
nonprofit lend ing , includ ing serving as g uest lecture r at the Haas School of Business , University of Southe rn Californ ia , and the Aspen Institute .
Pamela Davis is th e Found er , Presiden t a nd CEO of the member compa nies of the Nonprofi ts In su rance Alliance Gro up , wh ich incl udes Nonprofits
Insurance All ia nce of Californi a (NIAC), A lliance of Non profits fo r In surance , Risk Rete ntion Grou p (ANI ), as wel l as a captive property rei nsure r, and a
manage ment co mpany. All co mpani es in th e group are 50 1(c)(3) tax-exe mp t nonpro fi ts. T he Group has been ass igned a n A (Excell ent ) VII I ra ting by A .M .
Bes t . Togeth e r, they have assets of mo re th an $444 milli on and surplu s of more th a n $185 mill io n . The Group insu res a nd prov ides risk ma nage men t
servi ces fo r more than 17,000 tax-exe mpt nonprofits in 32 sta tes and th e Di stri ct of Columbia . She is also Pres id e nt of Am eri can No nprofi ts, whose mi ss ion
Is to in crease non profits' access to credit and fina ncial experti se .
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Designl AlE $
(Construction items/materials) $
Nonprofit In su rance Alliance of Ca lifornia $ 500,000 -loan 1i
Santa Cruz County Bank $ 500,000 -loan 1i
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
(oullty oj Morin 2018/19 CDBG!/-IOME I'UNDING APPLICA nON
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. {The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Comeletion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finali ze contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please ign and date your application below:
ignature/Title f I Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email. mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address. only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/l-10ME: FUNDINGAPf'UCArtON
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17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finali ze contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please ign and date your application below:
ignature/Title I I Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Incom e Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincountv.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20,2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County oj Marin 2018/19 CDBG/NOME rUNDINGAPPUCAflON
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com(!letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contract or
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please ign and date your application below:
ignatu re/Title I I Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email.mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20,2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG!1I0ME: FUNDINGAI'PLICArtON
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: list program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contract or
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please ign and date your application below:
ignature/Title I I Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email. mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address. only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincountv.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20,2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of MOrin 2018/19 [DBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICA nON
COUNTY OF
MARIN
2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services t/ HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: resldentlal/commerclal HOME Rental Assistance
-l.'"-
CDBG Public Facllltles/lmprovements i,'
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please Indicate approximate% of
services provided In each area. For Housing projects, please Indicate where your project Is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywlde
50% 50%
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded N/A
Grant Amount
Amount Expended
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $50.000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Shore Up Marin Disaster Operations
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Shore Up Marin
MAILING ADDRESS c/o Cana l Welc ome Center 30 N. San Pedrc
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS Canal neighborhood and Marin City
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Doug las Mund o (415)342-2598
E-MAIL ADDRESS dmundo@cwcenter.org
WEBSITE http://ShoreUpMarin.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 83-0485451
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S. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
It is well known to FEMA leadership and disaster preparedness thought leaders t
hat existing disaster preparedness efforts are inadequate to serve at the neighborhood
level in a major event. Shore Up Marin is addressing this need through potential natio
nal model programs. We have completed a program to implement Disaster Councils
and Community level Disaster Plans in the disadvantaged communities of Marin City
and the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. Both have the highest concentrations of
very and extremely low income residents and are respectively the largest populations
of African Americans and Latinos in Marin. Another aspect of the Disaster Councils
which pertains to fair housing, trains and involves community members in the hazard
mitigation process to prevent flooding disasters which currently differentially impact
local housing and residents of low, very low and extremeley low income housing in M
arin City. These efforts have generated participation and momentum in these
disadvantaged communities for the first time. Shore Up Marin would like to leverage t
his opportunity with a new Disaster Operations program. Thus we are requesting fund
s to meet your objective to benefit low and moderate income persons and we will focu
s our efforts In serving members of all protected classes covered in the 1968 Civil Righ
ts Act.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I t/ Activities benefltlng low and moderate-Income persons. {LMI}
I t/ I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. {LMA}
I I Activities which aid In the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Housing cannot be fair if it is not safe from flooding and if the infrastructure serving it is
substandard or allowed to deteriorate. Shore Up Marin will educate low, very low and
extremely low income renters and home owners to help them understand these issues
and what channels exist to productively address them and pursue improvements. Poo
r infrastructure and flooding has a severe differntial impact on the disabiled and elderly
. Disadvantaged communities that are home to low low income and low income are m
ore likely to be in low lying areas and areas with chronic flooding. These hazards also I
ead to sewage breakages which can cause public health risks from contamination of fl
oo~ w':ters, se':'a~e back ups into home~, b~il~inQS and businesses and potentia! cont
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
Shore Up Marin is expert in culturally and linguistically competent outreach to the prot
ected classes being served. We have a demonstrated track record, decades of
leadership in the African American, Latino and Vietnamese communities and bilingua
I competency in Spanish and Vietnamese. We use many methods to reach community
members including but not limited to door to door outreach, outreach through institutio
ns such as churches, schools, food banks, etc., targeted media outreach, social media
• collaborative and cross-promotional efforts with cross-
sector partners, convening events and meetings and participation in existing communit
y events.
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons wtll directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the Income level table In attachment A to estimate the Income level of
people served):
Low-Income 10%
Very Low-Income 30%
Extremely low 60%
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below}:
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those Identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
Asian
ID
Black or African American
J/.D
Native Hawaiian or other .
Pacific Islander
White
/0
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
Multi-Raef al t/ i) fiJ . .
TOTAL 100% 75
Female-Headed Households 300 50
{out of above total}
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, 11st your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using COBG/HOME funds. Old you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
NIA
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
NIA
13. What Is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Shore Up Marin is fiscally sponsored by Canal Welcome Center, an established non pr
ofit which routinely manages government grants Canal Welcome Center is an establis
hed vendor of the County of Marin, meeting all requirements and currently administeri
ng grants from the County of Marin. No authorization or approvals are needed for the
program to operate. Financials are prepared by Canal Welcome Center. Canal Welco
me Center statements show all grants and spending. Canal Welcome Center has not
administered federal grants in the past, however staff members of Canal Welcome Ce
nter have worked with federal grants in the past.
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the lndlvldual(s) project management capability.
list any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The Marin City project will be supervised and managed by Terrie Green. Green is
the Co-Director of Shore Up Marin. Terrie has a BA in Political Science/
Urban Studies from San Francisco State University and is a certified health worker fro
m the City College of San Francisco. A long time resident of Marin City, Terrie has led
and served on a number of community programs and initiatives that provide outreach
and increase health awareness, community capacity, and community governance
among Marin City residents. Terrie has vast experience in community development le
adership including her role serving on a number of community boards as president an
d vice chair and cofounding Marin City Charter School and ISOJI (community advocac
y organization). Terrie also has strong experience in case management, program
development and nonprofit management.
15. Project Budget: Ust the activities and/or Items for your entire project budget Including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources .
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
50,000 Design/ A/E $
(Construction Items/materials) $
Outreach, LeadE $ 25,000
· Operations admlnh $ 25,000
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL 50,000 TOTAL $ t>U ,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
NIA
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. '
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHOO?
IN/A
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timellne: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com2letfon
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
'
Complete Construction
19. Please sign and date your application below:
~)UuV ~ Co-4h,cfv ✓ ~!U "'r'1A..C>•vl\_
Signature/Title
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mall or In person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address. only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Malling Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Applfcation submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by S p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County r,J Marin 1018/19 conG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
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! ! COUNTY OF
µ;:=::J MARIN ,,_,, ___ -. '✓ ....
2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services t/ HOME Housing Construction/ Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate% of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
34 47 19
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded
Grant Amount
Amount Expended
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $95,500.00
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Marin Mobile Care
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Downtown Streets Team
MAILING ADDRESS 1671 The Alameda #306, San Jose, CA 95126
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 532 4th St., San Rafael, CA 94901
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Karen Strolia (415) 583-2328
E-MAIL ADDRESS karen@streetsteam.org
WEBSITE www. streetsteam. org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 93-7 50-8484
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
There are currently 1,117 people experiencing homelessness in Marin County with only one public shower
available for use. As of now, 73% of our region's unhoused population struggle with accessing one of the most
basic human rights--hygiene. The current shower offered at the Ritter Center in San Rafael serves no more than
300 people each week, countywide. The current resource doesn't come close to meeting the needs of our
community, and Is slated to close in early-2018. Downtown Streets Team's (DST) proposed solution will double the
number of showers offered (projecting 600+ showers per week). A lack of available showers leads to poor hygeine,
a neglected appearance, and compromised health--all playing a critical role to someone's inability to secure
employment, housing and access resources.
As a solution to these challenges, DST has partnered with the City of San Rafael, the City of Novato, Marin
Community Foundation, Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers, and others to bring mobile showers
into each community in Marin County. The pilot launch is scheduled for early January 2018 in San Rafael for 2
days per week and Novato for 5 days per week, with a goal to expand to additional locations after 3 months.
Pipeline regions include Central Marin (Corte Madera), West Marin (Fairfax), and Southern Marin (Sausalto). The
critical funds being requested will be used to cover staffing, technology, marketing and outreach. With mobile
showers going to where people are, instead of the other way around, there is a greater opportunity for us to touch
those who usually go unrecognized. As people connect to the mobile shower locations for a dignified experience,
we want to be able to refer them to existing resources, while also providing them with a clean and safe place to
bathe.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I t/ I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. {LMA}
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Roughly 45% of those experiencing homelessness suffer from either physical or mental disability or
both, and are categorized as one of the Protected Classes. The Mobile Shower Program will provide
more than 600 showers per week, aiding in the ability to better connect with individuals stigmatized by
the association with a protected class. One part of securing a place to live is looking presentable when
meeting with a potential landlord, which can be a challenge for someone with stigmatized disabilities. In
our experience, visual appearance can play a role in not only securing employment, but also in
obtaining housing. This effort will help reduce the stigma attached to the sterotype of homelessness.
According to the Point In Time count, 40% of the unsheltered population are looking for work. Imagine
trying to find a job after camping for an extended amount of time, with no access to showers. Just with
the morning shower system in-place, it's projected that we'll be able to serve 667 unduplicated people
in the first month of operation.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
The Mobile Shower Program will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes
through word of mouth, printed collateral, Public Service Announcements, social media videos and
posts, public relations, and via our network of service providers in the region. Additionally, we also aim
to strengthen our ongoing partnership with the HOT Team to provide them with materials and talking
points to best relay the Ins-and-outs of the program to individuals they encounter outside. DST is eager
to forge new partnerships, and is creative to new Ideas for how best to Increase awareness among the
community at-large. Being proactive In our outreach and education practices will also assist In long-term
funding and the diversifcation of funders. This is a living process!
County of Marin 20'.18/19 CDIJG/110ME FUND/NG APPLICATION
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9, Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? {Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income
Very Low-Income
Extremely Low 100%
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 3% Native
Asian 2%
Black or African American 15%
Native Hawaiian or other 0% Pacific Islander
White 64%
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 16%
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total}
County of Marin 2018/19 COBG/HOME FU/\/0/NG APPL/CA TIO/\/
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
DST's program in Marin has not received CDBG funding to-date, however,
organization-wide, we have secured CDBG dollars for Sunnyvale, Hayward, San Jose
and Palo Alto.
During our first year of operation in Hayward, we did not meet our projected
employment goals due to unexpected loss from key program staff. We were awarded
additional funds in the next round of funding to continue and expand the program.
We're well-versed in operating localized programs with precise deliverables and
targeted financing parameters. CDBG funding has assisted with staffing and salary
needs, targeted cleanup programs, office expenses and more.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
Our current CDBG funding for Hayward ends in June 2018, with a remaining balance
of roughly $70,000. We work strategically to expend all funds during the contracted
year(s), and have very minimal roll-over, if any.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Baco n prevailing wage requirements?
Since 2012, DST has been managing CDBG funds for four different communities,
including Palo Alto, San Jose, Sunnyvale and Hayward. DST has the experience and
infrastructure to adhere to funding regulations and financial practices while meeting
program objectives. Diversifying our fundraising efforts as well as our funder portfolio
allows for us to expand our net of partnerships and assists in not overwhelming one
particular source. All DST staff are paid a livable wage and are provided with benefits
and HR-related services, aligning with the Davis-Bacon requirements.
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The Mobile Shower Program will be supervised and managed by Karen Strolia, the Project Manager for Doootooo streets Team in Marin County, and will be supported by a
Project Lead. Karen currently oversees both the San Rafael and the Novato Teams, which collectively Includes up to 40 volunteers (also kno'Ml as Team Members), 2 full
time staff, which Include a Case Manager and an Employment Specialist, and 1 part-time AmeriCorps Community Engagement Fellow. Since 2013, the San Rafael Team
has volunteered over 64,000 hours, have secured over 86 jobs and secured over 43 housing opportunities. Since January of 2017, the Novato Team has volunteered over
4,000 hours, have secured over 6 jobs and secured over 10 housing opportunities. By adding mobile showers to our community engagement opportunities, Karen and the
Project Lead \MIi oversee the day-to-day activities of the program, the Case Manager, Operations Manager, Assllant Manager and volunteers.
As Project Manager, Karen \MIi be hiring graduating Team Members to operate and manage the units, as well as greet the mobile shower guests. There will also be
volunteers to support mobile shower staff. With the funding requested through this application there will be an onsite Case Manager who will connect participants to services,
conduct surveys, and do outreach to those who may not be familiar witih the program. Per the budget, this additional Case Manager position will be allocated 100% for the
shower program. We have built in staff capacity and managment into the attached budget.
Approved site locations include Marin Community Clinics in Novato, Marin Health and Wellness In San Rafael, with several others in the pipeline, most pressing being the
HUD Parcel being proposed for approval at the December 5 Novato City Council meeting. Through our partnership with the City of San Rafael, we are also looking at a fourth
location located at 120 N. Redoood Dr. In San Rafael.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Please see attached budget. Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
$
$
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
N/A
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17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Comeletion
Define scope of work/finish design N/A
Complete planning & environmental review N/A
Release bid package N/A
Select contractor N/A
Finalize contract N/A
Obtain building permits N/A
Start construction N/A
Complete Construction N/A
19. Please sign and date your application below:
k~SMtii . )A_~~t;io~J{M~
7 Signature/Title
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addres sed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Date
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Co unty of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUND ING APPLI CATION
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2018 CDBG Grant Budget
Top Line Mobile Shower Badget
MCCMC
MCF
CDBG
Total Income
Capital Co sts
Shower units
Generators
Wraps
Total Capital Costs
Operating Costs
1 PTE (Ops Manager) (20hrs)
1 PTE (Ops Manager) (20hrs)
1 PTE (Ast. Manager) (20hrs)
1 PTE (Ast. Manager) ( 20hrs)
Employee costs (15%)
.5 Project Lead (20 hrs)
1 FTE Case Manager ( 40 hrs)
Employee costs (23%)
Management/Oversight
Technology /Software
Marketing materials
Gas
Insurance
Disposal Fees
Waste Pickup
Power
Water
Misc
G&A (19%)
Total Operating Costs
Total Costs
Net
$140,000
$120,000
$95,500
$355,500
$103,308
$8,000
$5,000
$116,308
$18,250
$18,250
$15,100
$15,100
$10,005
$25,000
$50,000
$11,500
$10,000
$3,000
$6,500
$13,500
$3,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,446
$2,500
$2,000
$27,541
$239,192
$355,500
$0
CDBG Ask
Case Manager
Associated costs
Management/Oversight
Laptop/tablet
Phone
Marketing Materials
G&A
$50,000
$11,500
$10,000
$2,000
$1,000
$6,500
(19%) $15,390 ,__,_ ___________ _
Total $95,500
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November 14, 2017
It is with great pride that I recommend Downtown Streets Team receive CDBG
funding. Downtown Streets Team has not only had a positive impact on our community and
the environment, but it has also benefitted the lives of the Team Members in a variety of
ways. This program gives Team Members a sense of purpose, helps them build community
and helps prepare them for full-time employment. While all of these on their own are
incredible accomplishments, I want to focus on the beneficial health impacts that DST has
had.
In a survey completed by Team Members, 88% have become more motivated to take
care of their health and 73% have reported easier access to health care. More access to
health care means that instead of focusing on dealing with any ailments that could take
months to resolve on their own, Team Members are able to quickly receive treatment and
put their energy towards impacting the community and finding permanent employment
and housing.
It is incredible what a little bit of care can do and how much it can improve an
individual's life . I believe that we should be spreading this impact as much as possible and
the Marin Mobile Care shower program is the best way to do this. The mobile shower clinic
will double the number of showers available for individuals in Marin County. Providing
more showers alone can greatly improve the health of the community because it will
greatly reduce the spread of infection. In Marin County, infectious disease is in the top 10
leading causes of hospitalization and influenza, the flu, as well as pneumonia are two of the
leading causes of death in Marin County. If measures can be taken to prevent individuals
from obtaining the flu and other infectious diseases the county would not only save money,
but also individuals would more likely be able to work therefore increasing tax revenue for
the county.
CDBG funding is imperative in making the mobile shower clinic as successful as it
can be. The showers will not only give individuals their dignity back but it will also affect
the health of the entire community by reducing the rate of bacterial and viral infections.
The showers are a great and easy first step in improving the health of the entire county.
I hope you strongly consider funding the mobile shower clinic for as long as you
potentially can.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ' 1400 FIFTH AVENUE , SAN RAFA EL , CALIFORNIA 94 901 CITY O FSANRAFAEL.ORG
Gary 0 . Phillips, Mayor• Maribeth Bushey, Vice Mayor• Kate Colin, Councllmember • John Gamblin , Councilmember • Andrew Cuyugan McCullough , Councllmember 58
NOVATO
W~ AR~ A CITY T~AT WORKS
October 29, 2017
RE: Downtown Streets Team
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to write this letter of reference for Downtown Streets Team (DST). We began
working with them in late 2015, invited them into our community in early 2017, and our
partnership has continued to grow and flourish throughout the year.
As the Mayor of Novato, a top priority in my agenda is supporting men and women who may be
either experiencing homelessness or close to slipping into that experience. One way I have
been able to move forward in my goal is by finding organizations and community partners, like
Downtown Streets Team, that offer folks a hand up instead of a hand out. According to the
2017 PIT count, there are 269 unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of
Novato. There is a clear need for people in this situation, and we can't expect them to be
prepared to talk to potential landlords, employers or maintain quality health standards without
offering this assistance. In the year that Downtown Streets Team has been an active part of
our community I have observed them help several Team Members move out of their
experience and into housing, as well as obtain full time employment. I have seen people
become self-sufficient with restored dignity with the help of DST. It is because of these
successes, I am eager to promote Downtown Streets Team to people and communities.
We believe their program perfectly complements our community and strengthens our ability to
help men and women who are experiencing homelessness so that they can continue to move
further away from their experience. The Downtown Streets Team model is one of a kind that
always sees the potential in everyone, with work being the underlying ingredient to restoring
dignity and self-worth.
We are proud to be a partner and look forward to continuing to work together to solve the
problem of homelessness in our community.
Sincerely
Denise Athas
Mayor of Novato
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Marin County Civic Center
3501 Civic Center Drive
Suite 329
San Rafael, CA 94903
415 473 7331 T
415 473 3645 F
415 473 6 172 TTY
DConnolly@marincounty.org
www.marincounty.org/bos I
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
............................................................................ DAMON ... CONNOL.LY ......................... .
First District
November 15, 2017
Community Development Block Grant
350 l Civic Center Drive, Suite 308
San Rafael, California 94903
To Whom It May Concern:
Downtown Streets Team (DST) has been a great partner to our community for the
past four years. The perception of homelessness has changed right before our
eyes as those that were experiencing homelessness have become active members
of the community again through their participation as members of DST. Over 70
individuals have gotten back into employment and over 40 individuals have gotten
into housing since this program came to San Rafael. We've seen many success
stories of people becoming self-sufficient again through their mission of 'dignity
through work.' Because of the results to date of this impactful program, we have
the confidence that DST will be spectacular in launching the Marin Mobile Care
mobile shower program.
Over the past few years, downtown San Rafael has become more concentrated
with the transient and chronically homeless population. This is partly because we
have the only facility in the whole county that offers showers which can often attract
people to get this needed service because they don't have any alternatives. If
these services were brought to the pockets of the county where it was most needed,
these services would actually be doubled in available bandwidth of available
showers. This would also be productive towards taking the pressures off of our
current services.
The return on investment:
• More people getting services -we expect that the capacity of available
showers in the week will eventually be doubled.
• The furthering of fair housing -it's no secret that landlords/ employers may
discriminate based on appearance. Even with legislature, it's nearly
impossible to regulate unfair treatment because there are always other
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COUNTY OF MARIN
Marin County Civic Center
3501 Civic Center Drive
Suite 329
San Rafael, CA 94903
4154737331 T
4154733645 F
415 473 6172 TTY
DConnolly@marincounty.org
www.marincounty.org/bos I
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
.. .. , ......................................................................... D.A.M.O.N .... C.O.N.N .. O.L.L.y ........................ ..
First District
November 15, 2017
Community Development Block Grant
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 308
San Rafael, California 94903
To Whom It May Concern:
Downtown Streets Team (DST) has been a great partner to our community for the
past four years. The perception of homelessness has changed right before our
eyes as those that were experiencing homelessness have become active members
of the community again through their participation as members of DST. Over 70
individuals have gotten back into employment and over 40 individuals have gotten
into housing since this program came to San Rafael. We've seen many success
stories of people becoming self-sufficient again through their mission of 'dignity
through work.' Because of the results to date of this impactful program, we have
the confidence that DST will be spectacular in launching the Marin Mobile Care
mobile shower program.
Over the past few years, downtown San Rafael has become more concentrated
with the transient and chronically homeless population. This is partly because we
have the only facility in the whole county that offers showers which can often attract
people to get this needed service because they don't have any alternatives. If
these services were brought to the pockets of the county where it was most needed,
these services would actually be doubled in available bandwidth of available
showers. This would also be productive towards taking the pressures off of our
current services.
The return on investment:
• More people getting services-we expect that the capacity of available
showers in the week will eventually be doubled.
• The furthering of fair housing -it's no secret that landlords/employers may
discriminate based on appearance. Even with legislature, it's nearly
impossible to regulate unfair treatment because there are always other
•••••••••• HII .......... .
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COUNTY OF MARIN
Marin County Civic Center
3501 Civic Center Drive
Suite 329
San Rafael, CA 94903
4154737331 T
4154733645 F
415 473 6172 TTY
DConnolly@marincounty.org
www.marincounty.org/bos I
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
.. .. , ......................................................................... D.A.M.O.N .... C.O.N.N .. O.L.L.y ........................ ..
First District
November 15, 2017
Community Development Block Grant
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 308
San Rafael, California 94903
To Whom It May Concern:
Downtown Streets Team (DST) has been a great partner to our community for the
past four years. The perception of homelessness has changed right before our
eyes as those that were experiencing homelessness have become active members
of the community again through their participation as members of DST. Over 70
individuals have gotten back into employment and over 40 individuals have gotten
into housing since this program came to San Rafael. We've seen many success
stories of people becoming self-sufficient again through their mission of 'dignity
through work.' Because of the results to date of this impactful program, we have
the confidence that DST will be spectacular in launching the Marin Mobile Care
mobile shower program.
Over the past few years, downtown San Rafael has become more concentrated
with the transient and chronically homeless population. This is partly because we
have the only facility in the whole county that offers showers which can often attract
people to get this needed service because they don't have any alternatives. If
these services were brought to the pockets of the county where it was most needed,
these services would actually be doubled in available bandwidth of available
showers. This would also be productive towards taking the pressures off of our
current services.
The return on investment:
• More people getting services-we expect that the capacity of available
showers in the week will eventually be doubled.
• The furthering of fair housing -it's no secret that landlords/employers may
discriminate based on appearance. Even with legislature, it's nearly
impossible to regulate unfair treatment because there are always other
•••••••••• HII .......... .
••• f.~ •.. · ........ , .... /· .... l· •• "",· •• ~ -',-
~ '.
COUNTY OF MARIN
Marin County Civic Center
3501 Civic Center Drive
Suite 329
San Rafael, CA 94903
4154737331 T
4154733645 F
415 473 6172 TTY
DConnolly@marincounty.org
www.marincounty.org/bos I
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
.. .. , ......................................................................... D.A.M.O.N .... C.O.N.N .. O.L.L.y ........................ ..
First District
November 15, 2017
Community Development Block Grant
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 308
San Rafael, California 94903
To Whom It May Concern:
Downtown Streets Team (DST) has been a great partner to our community for the
past four years. The perception of homelessness has changed right before our
eyes as those that were experiencing homelessness have become active members
of the community again through their participation as members of DST. Over 70
individuals have gotten back into employment and over 40 individuals have gotten
into housing since this program came to San Rafael. We've seen many success
stories of people becoming self-sufficient again through their mission of 'dignity
through work.' Because of the results to date of this impactful program, we have
the confidence that DST will be spectacular in launching the Marin Mobile Care
mobile shower program.
Over the past few years, downtown San Rafael has become more concentrated
with the transient and chronically homeless population. This is partly because we
have the only facility in the whole county that offers showers which can often attract
people to get this needed service because they don't have any alternatives. If
these services were brought to the pockets of the county where it was most needed,
these services would actually be doubled in available bandwidth of available
showers. This would also be productive towards taking the pressures off of our
current services.
The return on investment:
• More people getting services-we expect that the capacity of available
showers in the week will eventually be doubled.
• The furthering of fair housing -it's no secret that landlords/employers may
discriminate based on appearance. Even with legislature, it's nearly
impossible to regulate unfair treatment because there are always other
COUNTY OF MARIN
variables involved (low credit scores, lack of consistent paycheck, etc.) A
site where people can wash up and prepare for meetings will work
wonders towards fighting biases.
• Less emergency room visits -Because of all the mental/physical health
benefits of having a shower. (Preventing infections, treating itches, cleaning
pores/skin, relieving stress, etc.)
This project will be mostly funded by Marin Council of City Mayors and
Councilmembers and Marin Community Foundation, but they still expect a shortfall
when operating at full capacity. Please consider funding this proposal, there are
so many unsheltered individuals in Marin County that greatly need it.
Sincerely,
Y\ ~Wv'-·\AH
Damon Connolly V \
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 329. San Rafael, CA 94903 61COUNTY OF MARIN
variables involved (low credit scores, lack of consistent paycheck, etc.) A
site where people can wash up and prepare for meetings will work
wonders towards fighting biases.
• Less emergency room visits -Because of all the mental/physical health
benefits of having a shower. (Preventing infections, treating itches, cleaning
pores/skin, relieving stress, etc.)
This project will be mostly funded by Marin Council of City Mayors and
Councilmembers and Marin Community Foundation, but they still expect a shortfall
when operating at full capacity. Please consider funding this proposal, there are
so many unsheltered individuals in Marin County that greatly need it.
Sincerely,
V\ ~Wv'-·'AH
Damon Connolly v \
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3501 Civic Center Drive· Suite 329· San Rafael, CA 94903 COUNTY OF MARIN
variables involved (low credit scores, lack of consistent paycheck, etc.) A
site where people can wash up and prepare for meetings will work
wonders towards fighting biases.
• Less emergency room visits -Because of all the mental/physical health
benefits of having a shower. (Preventing infections, treating itches, cleaning
pores/skin, relieving stress, etc.)
This project will be mostly funded by Marin Council of City Mayors and
Councilmembers and Marin Community Foundation, but they still expect a shortfall
when operating at full capacity. Please consider funding this proposal, there are
so many unsheltered individuals in Marin County that greatly need it.
Sincerely,
V\ ~Wv'-·'AH
Damon Connolly v \
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3501 Civic Center Drive· Suite 329· San Rafael, CA 94903 COUNTY OF MARIN
variables involved (low credit scores, lack of consistent paycheck, etc.) A
site where people can wash up and prepare for meetings will work
wonders towards fighting biases.
• Less emergency room visits -Because of all the mental/physical health
benefits of having a shower. (Preventing infections, treating itches, cleaning
pores/skin, relieving stress, etc.)
This project will be mostly funded by Marin Council of City Mayors and
Councilmembers and Marin Community Foundation, but they still expect a shortfall
when operating at full capacity. Please consider funding this proposal, there are
so many unsheltered individuals in Marin County that greatly need it.
Sincerely,
V\ ~Wv'-·'AH
Damon Connolly v \
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3501 Civic Center Drive· Suite 329· San Rafael, CA 94903
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SEN ATOR
MI KE M cG UI RE
SECON D SEN ATE D ISTRICT
November 5, 2017
Community Development Block Grant
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 308
San Rafael, California 94903
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in support of Downtown Streets Team's application for a grant of $95,000 to
apply towards funding their mobile shower program.
I have had the privilege of seeing firsthand how dedicated and effective Downtown
Streets Team is in implementing innovative solutions to meet the day to day challenges of
homelessness. From creating their successful work-experience program to installing
donation meters on the streets of our communities, Downtown Streets Team has made a
positive difference in addressing the needs of those individuals experiencing
homelessness.
According to the most recent PIT Count there are 708 unsheltered individuals who call
the streets of Marin home each night. Unfortunately, Marin is one of the only counties that
does not have a mobile shower van which means that many of these people cannot meet
their most basic hygiene needs. By providing mobile showers Downtown Streets Team
will not only be providing health and human rights benefits but filling a component of fair
housing.
Downtown Streets Team is applying for funds so that they can hire a case manager for
their mobile shower program ensuring that anyone who is without permanent shelter is
not without access to fundamental resources. I urge you to give Downtown Streets
Team's application your full consideration.
Warmest regards,
MIKE McGUIRE
Senator
STATE CAPITOL. SACRAMENTO, CA 958 14 • (g l 6) 65 1·400a • WWW .5002.SENATE .CA .GOV 62
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JARED HUFFMAN
2ND DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA
COMMITTEE ON
NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER , POWER , AND 0CU.NS -RAN KI NG MEMBER
FEDERAL LANDS
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUCTURE
H IGHWAYS AND TRANSIT
WATER RE SOURCES ANO ENVIRONMENT
No ve mber 13 , 2017
Federal Grants Program
<!Congress of tbe ltntteb ~tates
J!,ou~e of i\epresentatibe~
~asf)ington, 1:9( 20515-0502
Marin County Community Development Agency
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Dear Committee Members:
WASHINGTON OFFICE
1406 LONGWORTH House OFFICE BUILDING
WASH INGTON, DC 205 15
PHONE : (202) 225--5 16 1
FAX : (2 02) 225--5 163
WEBSITE : huffmao.house .gov
I am writing to suppo11 the Downtown Streets Team gra nt application for $95,000 for a Community Development
Block Grant for mobile showers for San Rafael , Novato , and Marin County homeless residents and a case
mana ge r to coordinate services. With over 700 unsheltered individuals in Marin County and only one facility
currently providing this service, mobile showers are urgently needed to address th e re lated public health problems
and environmental pollution that results frorn lack of access to public restrooms in a proactive mam1er.
The proposal is supported by the Marin Community Foundation , which has contributed $120,000 for the purchase
of the unit s, and the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers, which is providing $140,000 for on-
go in g funding for the program. This countywide suppo1t is crncial to addressing the often s iloed manner by which
communities consider homelessness.
The Downtown Streets Team is a well-qualified partner to manage the shower program and would employ its own
team members with a liv a ble wage. Not only would this help prepare people for job interviews or meetings with
landlords , it would improve access to individuals that can be hard to reach for the County 's Homeless
Management Info1111ation System, a computerized data system that allows participating agencies to record and
store client level information on the characteristics and serv ice needs of persons who are homeless or at risk of
becoming homeless. This will improve resource delive1y and conu11unity knowledge on the depth and breadth of
homelessness in the area, and can help stem homelessness when coupled with these other benefits.
Other communities in San Francisco, Sonoma, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties are utilizing mobile showers
with positive results , and Marin County should follow their lead . The positive ripple effect that will result from
increased access to mobile showers will include benefits to the economy, enviromnent, and public health , and will
help foster an improved countywide approach to addressing homelessness. Thank you for your serious
consideration of this timely and forw a rd-thinking proposal.
SAN RA FA EL
999 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 290
SAN RAFAEL , CA 9490 1
PHONE : (415) 268-9657
F...x : (4 151258-9913
PETALUMA
206 G STREET, 13
PETALUSIA , CA 94952
PHONE : (707) 98 1-8967
FAX : (415) 258-99 13
UKIAH
559 Low GAP ROAD
UKIAH , CA 95482
PHONE & FAX: (707) 671 -7449
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
FORT BRAGG
430 NORnt FRANKLIN STREET
P.O. Box 2208
FORT BRAGG , CA 95437
PHONE : (707) 962--0933
FAX : (707) 962--0905
EUREKA
317 THIRD SmEET, SUITE 1
EUREKA, CA 95501
PHONE : (707) 407-3585
FAX : (707) 407-3559
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I i COUNTY OF ,,,:.v~:J MARIN ................v ....
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services I HOME Housing Construction/ Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate% of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
PlanningAreas Novato San Rafael Countywide
X X X
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded 2015/2016 2014-2015 2013/2014
Grant Amount $14,770 $13,990 $13,500
Amoun~ Expended $14,770 $13,990 $13,500
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $10,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Domestic Violence Legal Services for Low Income Families
ORGANIZATION/ AGENCY NAME Family & Children's Law Center
MAILING ADDRESS 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael, CA 94903
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael, CA 94903
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Shawna Hoch 415-492-9230
E-MAIL ADDRESS shoch@faclc.org
WEBSITE www.faclc.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 794012922
County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
64
I 1 COUNTY OF
/J:.v~:,L MARIN
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1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under mUltiple categories .
CDBG Public Services .f HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Plannii1gA~Elas Novato San Rafael Countywide
X X X
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded 2015/2016 2014-2015 2013/2014
Grant Amount $14,770 $13,990 $13,500
Amoun~ Expended $14,770 $13,990 $13,500
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $10,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Domestic Violence Legal Services for Low Income Families
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Family & Children's Law Center
MAILING ADDRESS 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael, CA 94903
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael, CA 94903
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Shawna Hoch 415-492-9230
E-MAIL ADDRESS shoch@faclc.org
WEBSITE www.faclc.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 794012922
County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
I 1 COUNTY OF
/J:.v~:,L MARIN
~.'-"."-"."-" v····
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under mUltiple categories .
CDBG Public Services .f HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Plannii1gA~Elas Novato San Rafael Countywide
X X X
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded 2015/2016 2014-2015 2013/2014
Grant Amount $14,770 $13,990 $13,500
Amoun~ Expended $14,770 $13,990 $13,500
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $10,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Domestic Violence Legal Services for Low Income Families
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Family & Children's Law Center
MAILING ADDRESS 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael, CA 94903
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael, CA 94903
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Shawna Hoch 415-492-9230
E-MAIL ADDRESS shoch@faclc.org
WEBSITE www.faclc.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 794012922
County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
I 1 COUNTY OF
/J:.v~:,L MARIN
~.'-"."-"."-" v····
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under mUltiple categories .
CDBG Public Services .f HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Plannii1gA~Elas Novato San Rafael Countywide
X X X
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded 2015/2016 2014-2015 2013/2014
Grant Amount $14,770 $13,990 $13,500
Amoun~ Expended $14,770 $13,990 $13,500
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $10,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Domestic Violence Legal Services for Low Income Families
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Family & Children's Law Center
MAILING ADDRESS 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael, CA 94903
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael, CA 94903
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Shawna Hoch 415-492-9230
E-MAIL ADDRESS shoch@faclc.org
WEBSITE www.faclc.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 794012922
County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
CDBG funding is intended to help FACLC support 50 very low-income women in our
county as they go public with a very private matter, Domestic Violence. The support of
CDBG will allow us to assist these vulnerable clients in obtaining Domestic Violence
Restraining orders providing protection for survivors who have been threatened or
physically or emotionally harmed. Also protected are the children of these victims,
many of whom are victims of violence themselves. To paraphrase a recent client, it is
not an overstatement to say that your grant will directly help save our clients lives.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I ✓ Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. {LMA}
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
This project does not directly resolve fair housing issues.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
The Domestic Violence Legal Services for Low Income Marin County Families Project is critical to the well-being stability and
functionality of the low income families in our community. Equal access to justice is a basic right that should be afforded to all,
regardless of income level. Without the services of the Family and Children's Law Center, low income individuals will be left to
navigate a complex and overwhelming legal system on their own, leaving them to fend for themselves to obtain domestic violence
restraining orders, child custody and support orders, and other court orders that ultimately provide security for at risk families. Most
self-represented litigants do not have the resources or knowledge necessary to successfully represent themselves in court. Many of
the issues faced in family law courts can be volatile and have long standing repercussions and implications that can negatively impact
families and children who are forced to proceed without legal representation for many years to come. A report on our services
prepared by the Marin Community Foundation indicates that our services had an economic impact of $1.8 million reduction in domestic
violence and its associated costs.
We will be conducting affirmative marketing to members of protected classes through our strategic partnerships with the Marin County
Courts, the Center for Domestic Peace, The Marin County District Attorney, The Novato Youth Center and Canal Alliance.
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
CDSG funding is intended to help FACLC support 50 very low-income women in our
county as they go public with a very private matter, Domestic Violence. The support of
CDSG will allow us to assist these vulnerable clients in obtaining Domestic Violence
Restraining orders providing protection for survivors who have been threatened or
physically or emotionally harmed. Also protected are the children of these victims,
many of whom are victims of violence themselves. To paraphrase a recent client, it is
not an overstatement to say that your grant will directly help save our clients lives.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
II .; Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
This project does not directly resolve fair housing issues.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
The Domestic Violence Legal Services for Low Income Marin County Families Project is critical to the well-being stability and
functionality of the low income families in our community. Equal access to justice is a basic right that should be afforded to all,
regardless of income level. Without the services of the Family and Children's Law Center, low income individuals will be left to
navigate a complex and overwhelming legal system on their own, leaving them to fend for themselves to obtain domestic violence
restraining orders, child custody and support orders, and other court orders that ultimately provide security for at risk families. Most
self-represented litigants do not have the resources or knowledge necessary to successfully represent themselves in court. Many of
the issues faced in family law courts can be volatile and have long standing repercussions and implications that can negatively impact
families and children who are forced to proceed without legal representation for many years to come. A report on our services
prepared by the Marin Community Foundation indicates that our services had an economic impact of $1.8 million reduction in domestic
violence and its associated costs.
We will be conducting affirmative marketing to members of protected classes through our strategic partnerships with the Marin County
Courts, the Center for Domestic Peace, The Marin County District Attorney, The Novato Youth Center and Canal Alliance.
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPL/CATION
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
CDSG funding is intended to help FACLC support 50 very low-income women in our
county as they go public with a very private matter, Domestic Violence. The support of
CDSG will allow us to assist these vulnerable clients in obtaining Domestic Violence
Restraining orders providing protection for survivors who have been threatened or
physically or emotionally harmed. Also protected are the children of these victims,
many of whom are victims of violence themselves. To paraphrase a recent client, it is
not an overstatement to say that your grant will directly help save our clients lives.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
II .; I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
This project does not directly resolve fair housing issues.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
The Domestic Violence Legal Services for Low Income Marin County Families Project is critical to the well-being stability and
functionality of the low income families in our community. Equal access to justice is a basic right that should be afforded to all,
regardless of income level. Without the services of the Family and Children's Law Center, low income individuals will be left to
navigate a complex and overwhelming legal system on their own, leaving them to fend for themselves to obtain domestic violence
restraining orders, child custody and support orders, and other court orders that ultimately provide security for at risk families. Most
self-represented litigants do not have the resources or knowledge necessary to successfully represent themselves in court. Many of
the issues faced in family law courts can be volatile and have long standing repercussions and implications that can negatively impact
families and children who are forced to proceed without legal representation for many years to come. A report on our services
prepared by the Marin Community Foundation indicates that our services had an economic impact of $1.8 million reduction in domestic
violence and its associated costs.
We will be conducting affirmative marketing to members of protected classes through our strategic partnerships with the Marin County
Courts, the Center for Domestic Peace, The Marin County District Attorney, The Novato Youth Center and Canal Alliance.
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPL/CATION
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
CDSG funding is intended to help FACLC support 50 very low-income women in our
county as they go public with a very private matter, Domestic Violence. The support of
CDSG will allow us to assist these vulnerable clients in obtaining Domestic Violence
Restraining orders providing protection for survivors who have been threatened or
physically or emotionally harmed. Also protected are the children of these victims,
many of whom are victims of violence themselves. To paraphrase a recent client, it is
not an overstatement to say that your grant will directly help save our clients lives.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
II .; I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
This project does not directly resolve fair housing issues.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
The Domestic Violence Legal Services for Low Income Marin County Families Project is critical to the well-being stability and
functionality of the low income families in our community. Equal access to justice is a basic right that should be afforded to all,
regardless of income level. Without the services of the Family and Children's Law Center, low income individuals will be left to
navigate a complex and overwhelming legal system on their own, leaving them to fend for themselves to obtain domestic violence
restraining orders, child custody and support orders, and other court orders that ultimately provide security for at risk families. Most
self-represented litigants do not have the resources or knowledge necessary to successfully represent themselves in court. Many of
the issues faced in family law courts can be volatile and have long standing repercussions and implications that can negatively impact
families and children who are forced to proceed without legal representation for many years to come. A report on our services
prepared by the Marin Community Foundation indicates that our services had an economic impact of $1.8 million reduction in domestic
violence and its associated costs.
We will be conducting affirmative marketing to members of protected classes through our strategic partnerships with the Marin County
Courts, the Center for Domestic Peace, The Marin County District Attorney, The Novato Youth Center and Canal Alliance.
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPL/CATION
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 8%
Very Low-Income 15%
Extremely Low 74
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 1% Native
Asian 4°1c>
Black or African American 5%
Native Hawaiian or other 1% Pacific Islander
White 83% 45%
American Indian and Unknown White
Asian and White Unknown
Black and White Unknown
American Indian and Black Unknown
Multi-Racial Unknown
TOTAL 10()%
Female-Headed Households 72%
(out of above total)
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 8%
Very Low-Income 15%
Extremely Low 74
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 1% Native
Asian 4%>
Black or African American 50/0
Native Hawaiian or other 10/0 Pacific Islander
White 83% 45%
American Indian and Unknown White
Asian and White Unknown
Black and White Unknown
American Indian and Black Unknown
Multi-Racial Unknown
TOTAL 10()%
Female-Headed Households 72% (out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 8%
Very Low-Income 15%
Extremely Low 74
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 1% Native
Asian 4%>
Black or African American 50/0
Native Hawaiian or other 10/0 Pacific Islander
White 83% 45%
American Indian and Unknown White
Asian and White Unknown
Black and White Unknown
American Indian and Black Unknown
Multi-Racial Unknown
TOTAL 10()%
Female-Headed Households 72% (out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 8%
Very Low-Income 15%
Extremely Low 74
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 1% Native
Asian 4%>
Black or African American 50/0
Native Hawaiian or other 10/0 Pacific Islander
White 83% 45%
American Indian and Unknown White
Asian and White Unknown
Black and White Unknown
American Indian and Black Unknown
Multi-Racial Unknown
TOTAL 10()%
Female-Headed Households 72% (out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
CDBG Funding has allowed victims of Domestic Violence to receive high quality, low cost legal services.
The low income population is one with particular needs as they are disenfranchised due to low income,
minimal resources and misinformation regarding the legal system. By providing low cost, high quality legal
services the Family and Children's Law Center increases access to justice for a significant portion of the
Marin County community, provides stability to families and children and safety for victims of Domestic
Violence.
Our goal for 2016-17 was to provide 1400 low-income families with the legal support and advocacy they
needed to obtain family law and domestic violence restraining orders. We far exceeded that goal. By the end
of the fiscal year, 96% of our clients reported feeling they were better prepared for court, and 98% of clients
reported satisfaction with the results they received in their cases.
"I would have died at the hands of my ex-husband, and to say that I wouldn't be here without FACLC is not
an overstatement." -Gina
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
There is no remaining fund balance.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
We have successfully administered CDBG and other federal grant funds in the past
and are familiar with the data collection and reporting associated with said funding.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
CDBG Funding has allowed victims of Domestic Violence to receive high quality, low cost legal services.
The low income population is one with particular needs as they are disenfranchised due to low income,
minimal resources and misinformation regarding the legal system. By providing low cost, high quality legal
services the Family and Children's Law Center increases access to justice for a significant portion of the
Marin County community, provides stability to families and children and safety for victims of Domestic
Violence.
Our goal for 2016-17 was to provide 1400 low-income families with the legal support and advocacy they
needed to obtain family law and domestic violence restraining orders. We far exceeded that goal. By the end
of the fiscal year, 96% of our clients reported feeling they were better prepared for court, and 98% of clients
reported satisfaction with the results they received in their cases.
"I would have died at the hands of my ex-husband, and to say that I wouldn't be here without FACLC is not
an overstatement." -Gina
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
There is no remaining fund balance.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
We have successfully administered CDBG and other federal grant funds in the past
and are familiar with the data collection and reporting associated with said funding.
County of Marin 2018/19 COBG/HOME FUNOINGAPPLICATION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
CDBG Funding has allowed victims of Domestic Violence to receive high quality, low cost legal services.
The low income population is one with particular needs as they are disenfranchised due to low income,
minimal resources and misinformation regarding the legal system. By providing low cost, high quality legal
services the Family and Children's Law Center increases access to justice for a significant portion of the
Marin County community, provides stability to families and children and safety for victims of Domestic
Violence.
Our goal for 2016-17 was to provide 1400 low-income families with the legal support and advocacy they
needed to obtain family law and domestic violence restraining orders. We far exceeded that goal. By the end
of the fiscal year, 96% of our clients reported feeling they were better prepared for court, and 98% of clients
reported satisfaction with the results they received in their cases.
"I would have died at the hands of my ex-husband, and to say that I wouldn't be here without FACLC is not
an overstatement." -Gina
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
There is no remaining fund balance.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
We have successfully administered CDBG and other federal grant funds in the past
and are familiar with the data collection and reporting associated with said funding.
County of Marin 2018/19 COBG/HOME FUNOINGAPPLICATION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
CDBG Funding has allowed victims of Domestic Violence to receive high quality, low cost legal services.
The low income population is one with particular needs as they are disenfranchised due to low income,
minimal resources and misinformation regarding the legal system. By providing low cost, high quality legal
services the Family and Children's Law Center increases access to justice for a significant portion of the
Marin County community, provides stability to families and children and safety for victims of Domestic
Violence.
Our goal for 2016-17 was to provide 1400 low-income families with the legal support and advocacy they
needed to obtain family law and domestic violence restraining orders. We far exceeded that goal. By the end
of the fiscal year, 96% of our clients reported feeling they were better prepared for court, and 98% of clients
reported satisfaction with the results they received in their cases.
"I would have died at the hands of my ex-husband, and to say that I wouldn't be here without FACLC is not
an overstatement." -Gina
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
There is no remaining fund balance.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
We have successfully administered CDBG and other federal grant funds in the past
and are familiar with the data collection and reporting associated with said funding.
County of Marin 2018/19 COBG/HOME FUNOINGAPPLICATION
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
This program is supervised and managed by our Executive Director, Kristine Fowler
Cirby who is also a practicing attorney. Ms. Cirby is capable manager who has run
our organization successfully for several years.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source(e.g .. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
CDBG Salaries, Payroll Taltes, Benefits, AccounHng & Payroll, Rent, Other nonpen $ 10,000
D
other donations Salaries, Payroll Taltes, Beneflts, Accounting & Payroll, Rani, Other nonpers $ 45000
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $55,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
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68
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
This program is supervised and managed by our Executive Director, Kristine Fowler
Cirby who is also a practicing attorney. Ms. Cirby is capable manager who has run
our organization successfully for several years.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g •. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
CDBG Salaries, Payroll Ta~es, Benefits. AccounHng & Payroll, Rent, Other nonpen $ 10,000
D
other donations Salaries, Payroll Taltes, Benefits, Accounting & Payroll, Rani, Other nonpers $ 45000
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $ 55,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLlCATION
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
This program is supervised and managed by our Executive Director, Kristine Fowler
Cirby who is also a practicing attorney. Ms. Cirby is capable manager who has run
our organization successfully for several years.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g •. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
CDBG Salaries, Payroll Ta~es, Benefits. AccounHng & Payroll, Rent, Other nonpen $ 10,000
D
other donations Salaries, Payroll Taltes, Benefits, Accounting & Payroll, Rani, Other nonpers $ 45000
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $ 55,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLlCATION
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
This program is supervised and managed by our Executive Director, Kristine Fowler
Cirby who is also a practicing attorney. Ms. Cirby is capable manager who has run
our organization successfully for several years.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g •. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
CDBG Salaries, Payroll Ta~es, Benefits. AccounHng & Payroll, Rent, Other nonpen $ 10,000
D
other donations Salaries, Payroll Taltes, Benefits, Accounting & Payroll, Rani, Other nonpers $ 45000
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $ 55,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLlCATION
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHOO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Date of Completion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
Attachme ts
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address. only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Date
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
. ....-.-.. ' .......... ---~ ..... -
9. P, a;;?;gn and ~ apPlica.IO) below:
.L. I" 1) N~ "--~ ~'L_tf'0+"tv~ I, lV'C0hr \J t ,+ l {:=f
v ~, ~_:-:;gna~tle
Attachme ts ,. -.---
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
,
Date
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
. ....-.-.. ' .......... ---~ ..... -
9. P, as2,gn and ~ apPlicatlO) below:
I" ~ , ~~ ~ 'L_tf' 0+\ v -c I, l \I'c0hy-\J t ,+ l {:=f
v ~, ~ __ ~-::a~tle
Attachme ts '---
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
,
Date
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
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A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
,
Date
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
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peattie@fairhousingnorcal.org
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2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services X HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
10% 75% 15%
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded FY 2017-2018
Grant Amount $7500
Amount Expended Q1: $1875 (other
funds will be spent
quarterly)
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $10,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME
RotaCare Bay Area, Clinic of San Rafael
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME
RotaCare Bay Area
MAILING ADDRESS
RotaCare Bay Area, Clinic of San Rafael
PO Box 6461
San Rafael, CA 9403.
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS
1033 Third Street,
San Rafael, CA 94901
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER
Maribel Rodriguez
415- 720-1486
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E-MAIL ADDRESS
srclinic@rotacarebayarea.org
WEBSITE
www.rotacarebayarea.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS#
008316533
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael provides free medical care for the relief of pain and suffering to those
with the greatest need and the least access to health care resources. RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael is
the only free clinic in the Marin and Sonoma counties. Adults living in the region with an urgent
medical need, including the working poor, the un-insured, the under-insured, the newly unemployed,
and people that cannot afford their deductible are eligible for primary, quality health services at no
cost.
In fiscal year 2016-2017, RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael served 868 patients with over 1500 patient
visits. The average cost of an emergency room visit by an uninsured patient is just under $1,000. At
RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael, the cost is approximately $40 per visit including medications, lab work,
and imaging. RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael will continue to impact the community by providing no
cost services to those in need. With this project, RotaCare clinic of San Rafael will continue to reach
those in need like the San Rafael’s Canal District, which has a large Latino/Hispanic population, 7.4%
of those who are eligible for Covered California are without insurance. This is the highest of any
neighborhood in the Bay Area which ranges from San Francisco at 3.2% to contra Costa County at
5.1%. In other communities significant numbers are uninsured (Marin City 17.5%, Tomales 35.5%,
Lagunitas 18.5%, Bolinas 13.9%).
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
X Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
X Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael is committed to continue providing medical services at no cost to
individuals that otherwise would go without medical care or would have to utilize their limited
resources to pay for such services. Individuals and families that are under the poverty level are able
to obtain health care services and remain healthy so they can continue to provide for themselves and
their families. Removing the cost from health care services means these families can utilize their
limited resources elsewhere including housing. Lastly, RotaCare San Rafael Clinic works with
homeless communities and those at risk of becoming homeless. In providing these services, RotaCare
clinic of San Rafael promotes community health and fair access to resources including housing.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
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RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael has a history of welcoming all. RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael is
committed to continue serving all adults over the age of 18 regardless of race, color, national origin,
sexual orientation or ethnic background.
RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael offers marketing materials and services that culturally appropriate. All
marketing materials will continue to meet national CLASS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate
Serivces) standards and will continue to be all inclusive. The clinic has 100% bilingual staff to support
these efforts and utilizes interpretation services when necessary.
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 5%
Very Low-Income 80%
Extremely Low 13%
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
1%
Asian 1%
Black or African American 1%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
2%
White 90% 95%
American Indian and White 1%
Asian and White 1%
Black and White 1%
American Indian and Black 1%
Multi-Racial 1%
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total)
30%
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments? Please
describe:
For Fiscal year 2017-2018, RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael set four major goals for CDBG funding. Goal
one is to provide 2000 patient visits per year. Goal two is to expand services of Transitional Program
by 5%. The Transitional Care Program (TCP) provides short-to-midterm (6-9 months) care to patients.
TCP focusses on patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism, hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. Goal
three is to expand services for Healthy Living Program 10%. The clinic conducts a nutrition program
for patients to promote healthy lifestyle choices. Finally, goals four is to expand Pharmacy Program
by 25%. This program provides free medicine and related supplies to clinic patients.
Currently, the program has established bench marks to achieve these goals and after Q1 evaluation,
RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael is happy to report that the clinic is on target to meet these goals.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
RotaCare Bay area San Rafael Clinic was awarded a grant of $7500 for fiscal year 2017-2018.
Currently only one fourth of that funding has been utilized as the funding is disbursed quarterly.
RotaCare Bay area plans to utilize funding fully by the end of the fiscal year.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction projects,
what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
RotaCare Bay area has extensive experience with administering federal grant programs throughout
its various sites. RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael has experience with managing federal grant programs
as it was awarded a CDBG grant for the current fiscal year. This has allowed RotaCare Clinic of San
Rafael become familiar with federal grant management, reporting, deliverables and expectations.
The staff at RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael is confident about continuing to manage this grant and
welcomes any changes in grant administration requirements.
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael project will be managed by Mrs. Lisa Dickey clinic operation’s
manager. Mrs. Dickey will oversee the operations aspects of the clinic and will coordinate
Mrs. Dickey has been managing RotaCare Clinic of San Rafael for over a year has over ten years of
experience managing community clinics domestically and internationally. Mrs. Dickey has very
familiar with the Marin County community and holds a master’s degree in Public Health.
Additionally, Mrs. Dickey will be supported by Ms. Maribel Rodriguez, development manager. Ms.
Rodriguez will oversee all grant administration and reporting. Ms. Maribel Rodriguez has over ten
years in fund development and grant management and holds a Master’s degree in Public
Administration.
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15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
CDBG Clinic operation and
programing:
• Transition Care
Program- $5,000
• Pharmacy Program-
$2500
• Health Living Program-
$2500
Total Requested: $10,000.
$ 10,000 If awarded
Community Organizations:
• Marin General
Hospital
• Clinic operations
• Clinic Supplies
• Pharmacy expenses
• Lab expenses
$ 18,000 7/1/17
Foundations:
• Marin Community
Foundation
• Sutter Foundation
• Freitas Foundation
• Pacific Foundation
for Medical Care
• Clinic operations
• Clinic Supplies
• Pharmacy expenses
• Lab expenses $ 45,000 On-going
Corporations and Business:
• Marin Refuse and
Recycling
• Clinic operations
• Clinic Supplies
• Pharmacy expenses
• Lab expenses
$4,500 On-going
Rotary Clubs • Clinic operations
• Clinic Supplies
• Pharmacy expenses
• Lab expenses
$ 3,000 On-going
Grant Support:
• County of Marin
Health and Human
Services
• Kaiser Permanente-
Marin-Sonoma
• Clinic operations
• Clinic Supplies
• Pharmacy expenses
• Lab expenses
$ 48,395 7/1/17
Individual Contributions • Clinic operations
• Clinic Supplies
• Pharmacy expenses
• Lab expenses
• Volunteer training and
appreciation
$ 35,000 On-going
Fundraising events • Clinic operations
• Clinic Supplies
• Pharmacy expenses
• Lab expenses
$ 2,500 On-going
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• Volunteer training and
appreciation
TOTAL TOTAL $ 156,395
$165,395 if CDBG
awarded
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
Not Applicable
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO? Not Applicable
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along with
an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided below;
please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Completion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please sign and date your application below:
Development Manger 11/20/17
Signature/Title Date
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2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPM ENT BLOC K GRANT ANO HOME PROGRAM APP LI CATION FOR FUN DI NG
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services V HOME Housing Construction/ Acquisition
CDBG Housing Con.struction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or wher e it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approxi mate% of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
12% 20% 63%
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded Fiscal Year 2017 Fiscal Year 2016 Fiscal Year 2015
Grant Amount $9,704 $14,730 $14 ,764
Amount Expended $9,704 $14 ,730 $14,764
4. General Informati on :
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED 30,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Schurig Center Services-Progra m Director staff posit ion
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery (legal name: Marin Brain I nj u ry Network)
MAILING ADDRESS 1132 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, 94939
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 1132 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, 94939
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Patricia Gill, 415-461-6771
E-MAIL ADDRESS patricia@sch u rigcenter .org
WEBSITE www.schurigcenter.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 956331565
County of Marin JOJ 8/19 CDEG/1 /OME FUll:DING ltPPI /CltTION 82
I COUNTY OF ~--J MARIN ..... ~-'~ .... v
2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories .
COBG Public Services V HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
COBG Housing Con.struction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
COBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
COBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve· or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of
services Drovided in each area For Housing projects please indicate where your project is located ,
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
12% 20% 63%
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded Fiscal Year 2017 Fiscal Year 2016 Fiscal Year 2015
Grant Amount $9 ,704 $14,730 $14,764
Amount Expended $9,704 $14,730 $14,764
4. General Information :
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED 30,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Schurig Center Servic e s-Program Director staff p os it ion
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Schurig Cente r fo r Bra in Injury Recove ry (lega l name: Marin Bra in Injury Network)
MAILING ADDRESS 1132 Magnolia Avenue , Larkspur, 94939
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 1132 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur , 94939
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Patricia Gill, 415-461-6771
E-MAIL ADDRESS patricia@schurigcenter.org
WEBSITE www.schurigcenter.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 956331565
Coun t y of Marin JOl 811 9 CDBGIIIOMF FUNDING IIPPI ICII TiON
I i COUNTY OF
~--J MARIN ..... ~,.~ ....
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2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
COBG Public Services V HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
COBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
COBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
COBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve -or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of
services Drovided in each area For Housing projects please indicate where your project is located ,
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
12% 20% 63%
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded Fiscal Year 2017 Fiscal Year 2016 Fiscal Year 2015
Grant Amount $9,704 $14,730 $14 ,764
Amount Expended $9,704 $14,730 $14,764
4. General Information :
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED 30 ,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Schurig Center Services-Program Director staff position
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Schurig Cente r for Brain Injury Recovery (legal name: Marin Bra in Injury NetwOl'k)
MAILING ADDRESS 1132 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, 94939
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 1132 Magnolia Avenue , Larkspur, 94939
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Patricia Gill, 415-461-6771
E-MAIL ADDRESS patricia@schurigcenter.org
WEBSITE www.schurigcenter.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 956331565
Coun t y of Marin 7 018119 CDBGIIIOMF FUNDING IIPPllell TlON
I i COUNTY OF
~--J MARIN ..... ~,.~ ....
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2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVelOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may applv under multiple categories.
COBG Public Services V' HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
COBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
COBG Rehabilitation : residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
COBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve-or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of
services Drovided in each area For Housing projects please indicate where your project is located ,
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
12% 20% 63%
3. What prior years have you been funded bV CDBG/HOME (for applicants applving who have existing
funding)
VearFunded Fiscal Year 2017 Fiscal Year 2016 Fiscal Year 2015
Grant Amount $9,704 $14,730 $14 ,764
Amount Expended $9,704 $14,730 $14 ,764
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED 30 ,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Sch urig Center Services-Program Director sta ff position
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery (lega l name: Marin Brain Injury Network)
MAILING ADDRESS 1132 Magnol ia Avenue , Larkspur, 94939
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 1132 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur , 94939
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Patricia Gill, 415-461-6771
E-MAIL ADDRESS patricia@schurigcenter.org
WEBSITE www.schurigcenter.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 956331565
County of Marin 7018/19 CDBG/1I0MF FUNDINGIIPPIICIITION
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and descr ibe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery re spectfully submits this proposal for grant funding to support the Prog ram
Director position that is responsible for the successful implementation of all of our services . Schurig Center is the
only therapeutic non-profit center in Marin County offering an array of services specific to survivors of an a cquired
brain injury. The services meet the short a nd long-term therapeutic needs of community members wh o have
experienced a stroke, accident, viral infection, tumo r , loss of oxy gen, and other causes of a brai n injury.
Additionally, the center provides services to family members and professionals in the co mmunity who seek support,
education, and referrals . The programs exist to help su rv ivors achieve greater independence, partici pate more fully
in their commun ities , improve cognitive abilities, increase self-esteem, and to provide a safe pl ace to come and be
with others who understand how dramatically life changes after a brain injury.
To accomplish the mission of Schurig Center and meet these needs, the pr ograms provide educ ation, traini ng,
therapeutic intervention and skill building courses in cognitive, social , behavioral, psychological and pre-vocational
assistance. The center offers 15 services, including a therapeutic program , resource referral assistance, a bra in
injury information handbook, support groups, assessments and co unseling, occupational and speech therapy
sessions , therapeutic computer p rogram (formerly at College of Marin), concussion classes for adults experiencing
concuss ion symptoms, a concussion education website (www.co ncussionmarin .org) and ed ucation in collaboratio n
with Marin County Office of Education. Additionally, the organization provides community presentations to share
prevention information about brain injury and the cuases and effects of these disabilit ies . Caregivers re c eive
respite , support groups, educational presentations, resourc e referral , and training to assist in copi ng w ith the
challenges of caring for a loved with a brain injury. Additionally, we are an intern host site for future professio na ls
to train in the fields of psychology and occupational therapy.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I v' I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI}
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fa ir Housing?
Fa ir housing is not one of the service areas offered at Schurig Center. We do
however assist and advocate for clients to find affordable housing through our
resources referral program and individual client support service.
8 . Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
To support access to our service s for these d emographic groups:
• We will r evise a ll marketing materials to c learly describe how to access our services and note the diverse groups we serve.
* We posted an extensive community resource list on our for easy access.
• We added a link to our www.concussionmarin.o rg s ite that directs Spanish speaking community members to a translated website for their information.
• We work in collaboration with other commu nity organizations, including the M a rin Community Clinics, Buck el ew Center, Marin General, Marinllnk, and o thers to p rovid e
service to the d emographic g roups w e ho pe to engage .
.. We offer to c o ordinate intake and other services with language interpreters as needed.
• We are part of the stroke coalition formed in Marin that consists of professionals from many medicaVcommunity organizations providing service to st roke survivors and their
families.
• We are continuing our partnership with Mary Jane Burke at the Marin County Office of Education to create an effective marke ti ng campaign for concussion education in the
schools and to athletic groups.
• For caregivers, we have Increased marketing and a d vertising in local media forums about our monthly caregiver group , consultation services, a nd resour ce referral service.
County of Marin 7018/19 CDBG/HOMf FUNDING APPL/Cl\ 7 ION 83
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery respectfully submits this proposal for grant funding to support the Program
Director position that is responsible for the successful implementation of all of our services . Schurig Center is the
only therapeutic non-profit center in Marin County offering an array of services specific to sUlv ivors of an acquired
brain injury. The services meet the short and long-term therapeutic needs of community members who have
experienced a stroke, accident, vi ral infection , tumor, loss of oxygen, and other causes of a brain injury.
Additionally. the center provides services to family members and professionals in the community who seek support,
education, and referrals. The programs e xist to help survivors ach i eve greater independence , participate more fully
in their communities, improve cognitive abilities , increase self-esteem, and to provide a safe place to come and be
with others who understand how dramatically life changes after a brain injury.
To accomplish the mission of Schurig Center and meet thes e needs , the programs prov ide education, training ,
therapeutic intervention and skill building courses in cognitive, social, behavioral, psycholog ica l and pre-vocational
assistance . The center offers 15 services, including a therapeutic program, resource referral assistance , a brain
injury infonmation handbook, support groups, assessments and cou nseling , occupational and speech the rapy
sessions , therapeutic computer program (formerly at College of Marin), concussion classes for adults experien cing
concussion symptoms, a concussion education w ebsite (www.concussionmarin .org) and education in co ll aboration
w ith Marin County Offi ce of Education . Additionally, th e organization provides community presentat ions to share
pre vention information about brain injury and the cuases and effects of these d is ab ilities. Caregivers re ce ive
respite , support groups , educationa l presentation s, resource referral, and tra ini ng to assist in co ping with the
challenges of caring for a loved with a brain injury. Add itionally , w e are an intern host site for future professionals
to train in the fields of psychology and occupational therapy.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
V' Activities benefiting low and moderote-income persons. (LMI)
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Fair housing is not one of the service areas offered at Schurig Center. We do
however assist and advocate for clients to find affordable housing through our
resources referral program and individual client support service .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
To support accass to our services for these demographic groups:
• We wi. revise aW marketing materials to clearly describe how to access our services and note the divers e groups we serve.
• We posted an extensive community resource list on our for easy access.
• We added a link to our www.concussio nmarin .org site that directs Spanish speaking community members to a translated website for their information.
• We work in collaboration w ith other commun ity organizations, including the Marin Community Clinics, Buckelew Center, Marin General, MarinUnk, and others to provide
s&Mea to the demographic groups we hope to engage,
• We offer to coorolnate intake and other services with language Interpreters as needed.
• We are part of the stroke coa~t ion formed in Marin that consists of professionals from many medicaVeommunity organizations providing service 10 stroke survivors and their
fammes.
• We are continu ing our partnership with MalY Jane Burke al the Marin County OffICe of Education to CfElale an effective marketing campaign for concussion education in the
schools end to athletic groops.
• For caregivers, we have iOCfeased marketing and adv&rtising in local media forums about our moothly caregiver group, consultation services, and resource referral service.
County of Marin JOJ 8/1 9 CDBG/HOMF FUNDI N G APPLICII 7 ION
S. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
Schurig Center for Bra in Injury Recovery respectfully submits this proposal for grant funding to support the Program
Director position that is responsible for the successful implementation of all of our services . Schurig Center is the
only therapeutic non-profit center in Marin County offering an array of services specific to survivors of an acquired
brain injury. The services meet the short and long-term therapeutic needs of community members who have
experienced a stroke , accident, viral infection , tumor, loss of oxygen, and other causes of a brain injury.
Additionally, the center provides services to family members and professionals in the community who seek support,
education, and referrals. The programs exist to help survivors achieve greater independence , participate more fully
in their communities, improve cognitive abilities, increase self-esteem, and to provide a safe place to come and be
with others who understand how dramatically life changes after a brain injury.
To accomplish the mission of Schurig Center and meet these needs , the programs provide education, training ,
therapeutic intervention and skill building courses in cognitive, social, behavioral, psychological and pre-vocational
assistance . The center offers 15 services, including a therapeutic program , resource referral assistance , a brain
injury information handbook, support groups, assessments and counseling , occupational and speech therapy
sessions , therapeutic computer program (formerly at College of Marin), concussion classes for adults experiencing
concussion symptoms, a concussion education website (www.concussionmarin .org) and education in collaboration
with Marin County Office of Education . Additionally, the organization provides community presentat ions to share
prevention information about brain injury and the cuases and effects of these d is abilities . Careg ivers receive
respite , support groups , educational presentations , resource referral, and tra ining to assist in co ping with the
challenges of caring for a loved with a brain injury. Add itionally , we are an intem host site for future professionals
to train in the fields of psychology and occupational therapy.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
V Activities benefiting low and moderote-income persons, (LMI)
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area, (LMA)
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7 , How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Fair housing is not one of the service areas offered at Schurig Center. We do
however assist and advocate for clients to find affordable housing through our
resources referral program and individual client support service .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
To support eccess to our services fOf these demographic groups:
• We wi. revise a" marketing materials to clearly describe how to access our services and note the diverse groups we serve.
• We posted an extensive community resource list on our fOf easy access.
• We added a link to our www.concussio nmarin.org site that directs SpaniSh speaking community members to a transla ted website for their Information.
• We work in collabon!llon w ith other community organizations, including th e Marin Community Clinics. Buckelew Center. Marin General, MarinUnk , and others to provide
service to the demographic groups we hope 10 engage.
• We offer to COOfd inate intake and other services with lang uage Inlerpfelers 8S needed.
• We are part of the stroke coalilion fOfl1led in Marin that consists of professionals from many medicaVconvnunity organizations pJovId ing service 10 stroke survivors and their
families.
• We are conUnuing our partnership with M ary Jane Burke althe Marin Coonty OffICe of Education to CfElale an effective marketing campaign fo r concussion education In the
schools and 10 athletic groups.
• For caregivers, we have increased marketlng and advertising In local media forums about our monthly caregiver group, consultation services, and resource referral service .
Coun t y of Marin }OJ 8/J 9 CDBG/HOM F FUNDI NG APPLICII) ION
5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs .
Schurig Center for Bra in Injury Recovery respectfully submits th is proposal for grant funding to support the Program
Director pos ition that is responsible for the successful implementation of all of our services . Schurig Center is the
only therapeutic non-profit center in Marin County offe ring an array of services specific to survivors of an acquired
brain injury . The services meet the short a nd long-term therape utic needs of community members who ha ve
experienced a stroke, accident, vi ral infection , tumor, loss of oxygen , and other causes of a brain injury.
Additionally . the center provides services to family members and professionals in the community who seek support,
edu cation, and referrals. The programs exist to help survivors achieve greater independence , participate more fully
in their communities , improve cognitive abilities, increase self-esteem, and to provide a safe place to come and be
with others who understand how dramatically life changes after a brain injury.
To accomplish the mission of Schurig Center and meet these needs , the programs provide edu cat ion, training ,
therapeutic intervention and skill build ing cours es in cognitive, social, behavioral, psycholog ical and pre-vocational
a ss istance . The center offers 15 services, including a therapeutic program , resource re ferral assistance , a brain
injury information handbook, support groups , assessments and cou nseling , occupational and speech therapy
sessions , therapeutic computer program (formerly at College of Marin), concussion classes for adults experiencing
concussion symptoms, a concussion education website (www.concussionmarin.org) and education in collaboration
with Marin County Office of Education . Additionally, the organization provides community presentatio n s to share
prevention information about brain injury and the cuases and effects of these d is ab ilities . Careg ivers re ceive
respite , support groups , educational pres entation s , resource referral, and tra ining to ass is t in coping with the
challenges of caring for a loved with a brain injury. Add iti onally, we are an intem host site for future professionals
to train in the fields of psychology and occupatio nal therapy.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
V Activities benefiting low and moderote-income persons. (LMll
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMAl
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Fair housing is not one of the service areas offered at Schurig Center . We do
however ass ist and advocate for clients to find affordable housing through our
resources referral program and individual client support service .
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
To support aeeess to our services fOf these demographic groups:
• Wo wi. revise aft marketing materials to clearly describe hoW to access OUt services and note the diverse groups we serve.
• We posted an extensive community resource list on our for easy access.
• We added a link to our www.concussionmarin.org site that directs SpaniSh speaking community members to a translated website for their Information.
• We work In collabon!l1on with other community organizations. including the Marin Community Cinies, Buckelew Center, Marin General, MarinUnk, and others to provide
service 10 the demographic groups we hop& to engage,
• We offer to coonIlnato intake and other services with language Interpfel ers as needed.
• We Of 0 part of the stroke coa~lion fOOTle<! in Marin that consists of professionals lrom many medicallconvnunity organizations pl"oviding service to stroke survivors and their
lamlnes .
• We are conllnulng our partnership with Mary JaM Burka a t the Marin County Office of Education to create an effective marketing campaign ror concussion education In the
schools and to athletic groups.
• For caregivers, we have increased marketing and advertislng In local media forums about our ITlOl1thly caregive r group, consultation servIces, and resoorce referral service.
County of Morin J018/19 CDBG/HOMF FUNDI NG /\PPLICII liON
9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 56
Very Low-Income 77
Extremely Low 137
10. Estimate the demogr aphi cs to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identify ing as Hispanic
American Indian or A l askan 1 Native
Asian 9
Black or African American 8
Native Hawaiian or other 3 Pacific Islander
White 275 12
American Indian and 2 White
Asian and White 3
Black and White 3
Ameri ca n I ndi an and Bl ack 0
Multi-Racial 4
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households unknown
(out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION 84
9 . Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to esti mate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 56
Very Low-Income 77
Extremely Low 137
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 1 Native
Asian 9
Black or African American 8
Nati ve Hawaiian or other 3 Pacific Islander
White 275 12
American Indian and 2 White
Asian and White 3
Black and White 3
American Indian and Black 0
Multi-Racial 4
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households unknown
(out of above total)
County of Marin 201 8/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDI N GAPPLICATION
9 . Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to esti mate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 56
Very Low-Income 77
Extremely Low 137
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons at the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 1 Native
Asian 9
Black or African American 8
Nati ve Hawaiian or other 3 Pacific Islander
White 275 12
American Indian and 2 White
Asian and White 3
Black and White 3
Ameri can Indian and Bl ack 0
Multi-Racial 4
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households unknown
(out of above total)
County of Marin 201 8/19 CDBG/HOMf FUNDI N G APPLICATION
9 . Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-in come persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 56
Very Low-Income 77
Extremely Low 137
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Ofthe total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan 1 Native
Asian 9
Black or African American 8
Native Hawaiian or other 3 Pacific Islander
White 275 12
American Indian and 2 White
Asian and White 3
Black and White 3
American Indian and Black 0
Multi-Racial 4
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households unknown
(out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDIN G APPlICA TlON
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
The funds from CDBG are allocated towards the provision of a Program Director, to
design and implement services for survivors of a brain injury, their families, and to
provide community education. The past fiscal year, 8/1/16-7/31/17, we successfully
utilized CDBG funding for this position to maintain current services and outcome
measurements, while also adding a new services to increase service to the
community. We served more than 320 survivors and family members in our on-site
services plus over 900 community members in educational presentations. In addition,
our resource website was visited by 716 people. Additionally, we are the lead
organization for a new county wide coalition team called ConcussionSmart Marin that
has proposed a new concussion protocol for the schools and hosted a concussion
education symposium held on 5/6/17 .• The coalition is comprised of MCOE, HHS,
Kaiser, Marin General Hospital, CPMC/Sutter Health, Marin Athletic Foundation and
our organization.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
There is no remaining fund balance.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Schurig Center has no history of administering federally funded programs.
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOMF FUNDING APPL/CAT/ON 85
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
The funds from CDBG are allocated towards the provision of a Program Director, to
design and implement services for survivors of a brain injury, their families, and to
provide community education . The past fiscal year, 8/1/16-7/31/17, we successfully
utilized CDBG funding for this position to maintain current services and outcome
measurements, while also adding a new services to increase service to the
community. We served more than 320 survivors and family members in our on-site
services plus over 900 community members in educational presentations. In addition,
our resource website was visited by 716 people. Additionally, we are the lead
organization for a new county wide coalition team called ConcussionS mart Marin that
has proposed a new concussion protocol for the schools and hosted a concussion
education symposium held on 5/6/17.· The coalition is comprised of MCOE , HHS,
Kaiser, Marin General Hospital , CPMC/Sutter Health, Marin Athletic Foundation and
our organization.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
There is no remaining fund balance.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Schurig Center has no history of administering federally funded programs.
County oj M arin 2018/19 CD8G/HOME FUNDING APPI.leA TlON
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe :
The funds from CDBG are allocated towards the provision of a Program Director , to
design and implement services for survivors of a brain injury, their families , and to
provide community education. The past fiscal year, 8/1116-7/31/17 , we successfully
utilized CDBG funding for this position to maintain current services and outcome
measurements, while also adding a new services to increase service to the
community. We served more than 320 survivors and family members in our on-site
services plus over 900 community members in educational presentations . In addition ,
our resource website was vis ited by 7 16 people . Additionally , we are the lead
organ ization fo r a new county wide coalition team called ConcussionS mart Marin that
has proposed a new concussion protocol for the schools and hosted a concussion
education symposium he ld on 5/6/17 . The coalition is comprised of MCOE , HHS ,
Kaise r, Marin General Hospital , CPMC/Sutter Health , Ma rin Athlet ic Foundation and
our organ ization .
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance :
There is no remaining fund balance .
13 . What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Schurig Center has no history of administering federally funded programs .
County of Marin 2018/19 CD8G/HOMF FUNOING APPI.ICA TlON
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANC IAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
The funds from CDBG are allocated towards the provision of a Program Director, to
design and implement services for survivors of a brain injury , their families , and to
provide community education. The past fiscal year, 8/1/16-7/31/17 , we successfully
utilized CDBG funding for this position to maintain current services and outcome
measurements, while also adding a new services to increase service to the
community. We served more than 320 survivors and family members in our on-site
services plus over 900 community members in educational presentations. In addition ,
our resource website was vis ited by 716 people . Additionally , we are the lead
organ iz ation for a new county wide coalition team called ConcussionS mart Marin that
has proposed a new concussion protocol for the schools and hosted a concussion
education symposium held on 5/6/17 . The coalition is comprised of MCOE , HHS,
Kaise r, Marin General Hospital , CPMC/Sutter Health , Marin Athletic Foundation and
our organization .
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance :
There is no remaining fund balance .
13 . What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Schurig Center has no history of admin istering federally funded programs .
County oj M,:rin 2018/19 CDBG/HOMF FUNOING APPLICA TJON
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The Program Director position and service provision of the organization is supervised
by the Executive Director, Patricia Gill. She will ensure that the CDBG funds will be
used appropriately and that the funded project (the Program Director staff position) will
be effective in the design and implementation of all services benefiting Schurig Center
clients and the community of Marin.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources .
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
CDBG Program Director Salary $ 30,000 TBD
Sandy Family Foundation Program Director Salary $ 30,000 12/31/17
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $60,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
County of Marin ?018/19 CDBG/ffOME FUNDING APPi /CATION 86
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual!s) project management capability.
List any app r ovals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Const r uction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The Program Director pos ition and service provision of the organization is supervised
by the Executive Director, Patricia Gil l. She will ensure that the CDBG funds will be
used appropriat ely and that the funded project (the Program Director staff position) will
be effective in the des ign and implementation of all services benefiting Schurig Center
cl ients and the community of Marin.
15. Project Budget: Lis t the activities and/or items for your entire project budget i nclud i ng CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e .g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Constructio n items/materials) $
CDBG Program Director Salary $ 30 ,000 TBD
Sand y Fam i ly Foundatio n Program Di rector Salary $ 30,000 12/31/17
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $ 60 ,000
16. For HOME projects: Pl ease describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
County of Marin l018/J 9 CDBG/IIOM F FUND IN G IIPPllell T/ON
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual!s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The Program Director position and service provision of the organization is supervised
by the Executive Director, Patricia Gill. She will ensure that the CDBG funds will be
used appropriately and that the funded project (the Program Director staff position) will
be effective in the design and implementation of all services benefiting Schurig Center
clients and the community of Marin.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
COBG Program Director Salary $ 30,000 TBO
Sandy Family Foundation Program Director Salary $ 30,000 12/31/17
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $ 60 ,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
County of Marin J018/19 CDBG/1I0MF FUNDING IIPPIICA TlON
14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to cont i nue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The Program Director position and service provision of the organization is supervised
by the Executive Director, Patricia Gill. She will ensure that the CDBG funds will be
used appropriately and that the funded project (the Program Director staff position) will
be effective in the design and implementation of all services benefiting Schurig Center
clients and the community of Marin.
15 . Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e .g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $
COBG Program Director Salary $ 30 ,000 TSO
Sandy Family Foundation Program Director Salary $ 30,000 12/31/17
Permit fees $
Contingency $
TOTAL TOTAL $ 60 ,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
County of Marin J 0 18/19 CDBG/1I0MF FUNDING IIPPIICA TlON
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHOO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPI TAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an esti mated t i metable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Coml!letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please sign and date your application below:
lf/,;J I ljJf tExecutive Director 11-16-17
Signature/Title Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted :
Federalgrants@mar incounty.o rg
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
County of Marin
Application submi ttal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUND/N GAPPLIC/\T/ON 87
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: list program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please odd tasks as needed)
Task Date of Coml!letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please sign and date your application below:
.;i;J l & IExecutive Director 11-16-17
Signature/Title Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email. mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address. only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submi ttal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m . PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of Marin 201 8/19 CD8G/HOME FUNDIII G APPI.IC/\ TlON
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: list program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please odd tasks as needed)
Task Date of Coml!letion
Define scope of work/finish des ign
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please sign and date your application below:
£i::J l & IExecutive Director 11-16-17
Signature/Title Date
Attachments
A . Notice of funding availab ility (NOFA)
B. Definitions of term s
C. Income Lim it s
Applications may be submitted via email.mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn : Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m . PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Co unty of M a rin 201 8/19 CD8G/HOME FUNDI N GAPPl/CI\TlON
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: list program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please odd tasks as needed)
Task Date of Coml!letion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
19. Please sign and date your application below: IiJ l .!::it IExecutive Director 11-16-17
Signature/Title Date
Attachments
A . Notice of funding availab ility (NOFA)
B. Definitions of term s
C. Income Lim its
Applications may be submitted via email. mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address. only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.o rg
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m . PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of Marin 201 8/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDf N GAPPlICI\TlON
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2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
San Rafael 20 55 75
2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016
17,800 19,347 18,570
17,800 19,347 18,570
$50,000
Senior Access
70 Skyview Terrace, Bldg. B
70 Skyview Terrace, Bldg. B
Dana Pepp, 415.491.2500
dpepp@senioraccess.org
www .senioraccess.org
95-633-4270
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Goverment Grants 2017-2018
grants, foundations 2017-2018
client fees 2017-2018
2017-2018
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Dana Pepp, Chief Growth Officer November 16, 2017
93
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services x HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and non-
housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of services
provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
26% 24% 50%
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing funding)
Not applicable- no prior CDBG funding received.
Year Funded
Grant Amount
Amount Expended
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $50,000
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME FiftyPlus Employment Support Program
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME YWCA San Francisco & Marin
MAILING ADDRESS 4380 Redwood Hwy, Ste A-1
San Rafael, CA 94903
4380 Redwood Hwy, Ste A-1
San Rafael, CA 94903
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 4380 Redwood Hwy, Ste A-1
San Rafael, CA 94903
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Cory Ervin-Stewart
E-MAIL ADDRESS cory@ywcasf-marin.org
WEBSITE www.fiftyplusmarin.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# Our Tax ID # is 94-0997420
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING 2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
The YWCA’s FiftyPlus Employment Support Program is the only leader addressing the lack of
economic opportunity for older women workers, a frequently overlooked issue that leaves this
demographic increasingly vulnerable to social and economic difficulty as they advance in age.
FiftyPlus aims to prepare mature women to overcome gender, age and self-confidence barriers to
employment. The program serves on average 300 clients with job training and placement services,
and connects an additional 100+ low-income mature women to other supportive services in the
community that they need before starting job training. The vast majority of our clients live in Marin
County and have resided here for 20 years or longer. 82% of the women we serve are low income.
Low-income women over the age of 50 face significant obstacles: the dual challenge of age and
gender discrimination. A recent study found strong evidence of age discrimination in hiring against
older women, with employers preferring to recruit a younger workforce. In addition, a recent analysis
of US Census Bureau data finds that 49% of older women aged 65 and older have incomes that fall
short of economic security. This reality forces older women to re-enter the workforce after losing a
job, spending years as a caretaker for children, spouses, and/or parents, or losing a spouse to death
or divorce. Our best in class programming directly benefits our community by ensuring that
vulnerable populations are able to live and thrive in their homes, contribute to the local economy and
ensure a level of diversity that the entire community can benefit from.
We design our work to effectively and efficiently enhance our clients’ job readiness with updated
technology skills, a focused job search plan, and positioning to make their age and maturity an asset
for potential employers, while minimizing the time that they are unemployed. Each year our program
consistently delivers best of class outcomes. FiftyPlus provides a targeted mix of services and
strategies to improve clients’ job readiness. Upon entry into the program, each client completes a self -
assessment and determines the trainings and services best suited to achieve her employment goals.
Available services and workshops include:
1. Taking Control of Your Job Search: A four-day workshop designed to increase clients’ skills in
employment search and build networks and connections between participants.
2. Choosing Your Job Direction: A two-day workshop designed to assist FiftyPlus clients in identifying
their career path and creating a goal-oriented action plan.
3. Microsoft Office Training: A series of workshops that uses a “building blocks” approach to learning
computer skills and knowledge. These instructor-led classes educate clients on the basics of using
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
4. Weekly Job Clubs: Regular meetings where clients hear from guest speakers, build friendships and
connections, stay motivated in their job search and share resources.
5. Employer Forums: A bi-monthly session where local employers discuss their hiring needs and
provide insider information on the hiring process within their company and industry.
6. One-on-one support: All trainees have access to an employment coach that provides individualized
coaching on a job search plan, reviews resumes and prepares clients for interviews. In addition, after
placement, the employment coach follows up with clients to help them achieve success in their first
90 days on the job.
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6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
x Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI)
Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Marin County is a wonderful place to live, but it is an expensive place to call home. With one of the
highest cost of living rates in the country, California’s current minimum wage of $10.00 per hour falls far
short of a living wage. According to the MIT Living Wage Calculator, a living wage for a single adult in
Marin is $14.37, and that figure increases to $15.74 on the Elder Economic Security Standard Index for a
single senior adult renter. This problem is of increasing importance in Marin County due to our unique
characteristic of housing so many older adults. According to the Association of Bay Area Governments,
Marin County is the fastest aging county in California and by 2030, older adults in Marin will comprise
over 30% of all residents. In addition, between 2000 and 2050, older females will outnumber older males
by 13% each year.
As a proud public service provider, we are on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We
know that in order to meet this critical mission we must do our part at leveling the playing field. Our
FiftyPlus program addresses this by offering a program, free of charge where mature women can come
build community, develop their job training skills and get access to support and guidance in their
employment search. This in turn leads to a more dignified life with higher livable wages. These
meaningful actions ensure that this vulnerable population can succeed and thrive. The invaluable skills
that they develop through our program helps them gain access to more opportunities that without us,
they would not have access to. We are transforming individual lives, that then directly have a positive
impact on our entire community.
We are meeting Marin County’s Fair Housing goals by providing a direct intervention for a number of
protected classes (gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial status) by providing them with the
training and placement support they need to be able to earn enough income to afford to rent or remain
in their current homes in Marin County. Our program combats discrimination, restrictions, barriers and
isolation. We provide a safe community where mature women develop new skills, develop new living
patterns and develop a new sense of pride and confidence.
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8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do--from our staffing and programming to our
collaborations and partnerships. We are very aware of the local demogrphics. We will continue to look
at our pool of clients and look for ways to better reach the underserved members of our county. We
are ensuring this by continuing to build up our community partnerships so that we can cross promote
our work while acting as a resource for other commuity organizations, cultivating our clients to serve as
promoters of our work and encourging them to share their expereinces with their networks, developing
a more robust social media presence, conducting informational interviews and holding discussion
groups with organization and agencies directly working with the cou nty’s most underserved
populations.
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly
benefit from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income
level of people served):
Low-Income 20%
Very Low-Income 58%
Extremely Low 22%
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
YWCA’s FiftyPlus program has not used these exact categories in the past to allow clients to self-identify
race or ethnicity, as we have provided a broader range of options to empower clients in their racial self-
identification, and as such our ability to line up our projections with these categories below is incomplete
as we are not comfortable making race/ethnicity based assumptions about our clients’ identities and
heritage. However, we have experience using these categories in other YWCA programs and if awarded
we would be able to capture the data as outlined in the categories below.
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
1% Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
Asian 3% Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
Black or African American 4% Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
Unknown Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
White 79% Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
American Indian and
White
Unknown Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
Asian and White Unknown Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
Black and White Unknown Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
American Indian and Black Unknown Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
Multi-Racial
Hispanic
7%
6%
Not tracked but will start in Jan 2018
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total)
100%
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
Not applicable – no prior CDBG funding received.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
Not applicable – no prior CDBG funding received.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
While YWCA San Francisco & Marin has not received a Federal CDBG grant in the past, we have
successfully administered a federal HUD Section 8/202 housing contract for a 97 unit affordable housing
building for seniors and people with disabilities since 1981. As such, we are very familiar with the
requirements of federal contracts and have systems and processes in place to ensure timely and
compliant administration of any future contracts received, federally funded or otherwise.
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The FiftyPlus Employment Support Program is overseen by Lindsy Carpenter, Chief Operating Officer and
she would be responsible for the management of this grant. Lindsy brings over 10 years of experience in
workforce and economic development, and since joining the YWCA she has led the FiftyPlus team to
more than double the number of women placed over the past two years while controlling costs. Lindsy’s
prior roles include Chief of Staff at the Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment and Executive Director
for the NYC Department of Small Business Services. She has a Masters in Urban Planning from NYU and a
BA in Intercultural Studies from Biola University.
The YWCA San Francisco & Marin is committed to assessing our effectiveness, both for our own internal
management and continuous improvement, and to communicate externally about best practices in
workforce development for older adults. In 2015, we invested in a customization of Salesforce’s CRM
product to accommodate the data collection and reporting needs of the FiftyPlus program. Using the
Salesforce dashboard, we are able to track and assess valuable information regarding our clients,
services, and progress in particular areas. This information is gathered in a variety of ways, which then
allows the FiftyPlus team to compare year-to-year results, and determine year-to-date progress as it
relates to year end goals. The Dashboard is also reviewed by our Board of Directors on a monthly basis
and results are discussed with the team and the leadership every month to ensure best-in-class
performance.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Program Budget:
The FiftyPlus program’s total budget for a 4 day/week model is $353,383. The budget for this project will cover
the direct costs of providing this additional one day/week of service to provide more one-on-one support for
clients, which includes the salaries of the staff involved with service delivery, the occupancy costs for the space
to provide coaching, and the supply costs to provide the tracking of the service delivery.
- Chief Operating Officer, management and oversight (fully loaded): $2,250
- Client Employment Specialist, 1 day/week (fully loaded): $13,215
- Administrative Assistant, ½ day/week (fully loaded): $6,596
- Business & Community Outreach Coordinator, 1 day/week (fully loaded): $10,141
- Occupancy Expenses (includes rent, utilities, internet, phones, security etc): $17,183
- Program Supplies (printer rental, paper, pens etc): $615
TOTAL: $50,000
Funding Source Breakdown:
Business: $18,000
Government: $3,000
Foundations: $229,850
Total: $250,850
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16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
Not applicable
17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
Not applicable
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HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along with
an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Not Applicable
Task Date of Completion
Define scope of work/finish design
Complete planning & environmental review
Release bid package
Select contractor
Finalize contract
Obtain building permits
Start construction
Complete Construction
18. Please sign and date your application below:
Cory Ervin-Stewart, Director of Philanthropy 11/15/17
Signature/Title Date
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
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2018-19
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
San Rafael Funding
Applications
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! COUNTY OF
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2Q18/l9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANO HOME PROG.RAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services HOME Housing Construction/ Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial ./ HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate% of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
100%
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded FY2017/18 FY2016/17 FY2015/16
Grant Amount $75 ,350 $50,250 $47,000
Amount Expended $0 $16,500 $47,000
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $28,050
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Sunrise II Therapeutic Pool Rehab
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME Lifehouse, Inc.
MAILING ADDRESS 899 Northgate Drive, Suite 500 San Rafael, CA 94903
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 48 Golden Hinde Blvd, San Rafael, CA
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Viola Morris, 415-526-5308
E-MAIL ADDRESS vmorris@lifehouseagency.org
WEBSITE www.lifehouseagency.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 052947835
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
Sunrise II is a group home licensed by the California Department of Public Health. It is
home to 6 adults with developmental disabilities who have severe and profound medical
and self care needs. The majority of the residents have cerebral palsy. All the residents
have very limited mobility with many using wheelchairs. With limited mobility, it is critical
these individuals have physical interventions otherwise there will be a further decline in
their mobility skills and an increase in stiffness. Fortunately, this home has a swimming
pool which provides the least restrictive environment for their therapeutic exercising. In the
pool, these residents have freedom in their bodies. This pool is also used therapeutically
by wheelchair bound individuals residing in Lifehouse's others homes.
The pool has numerous cracks in the tile waterline and the plaster coating is degrading
throughout the pool. The last repairs to the pool were completed in 2000. Specific work
includes the re-plaster of the pool, re-tiling the waterline and replacement of the pool
equipment mechanical system.
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I ~ Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI}
I I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
By program design, this affordable rental housing serves individuals with
developmental disabilities who are extremely low income. Living on limited incomes,
people with developmental disabilities struggle to find appropriate housing. The lack
of affordable housing in Marin only exacerbates this challenge.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
Residents of Lifehouse's affordable housing units are referred by the Regional Center/
State of California. The individuals eligible to live in this home have a developmental
disability. They typically are extremely low income receiving their income through SSI.
The Regional Centers perform outreach activities to persons who may need regional
center services.
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income
Very Low-Income
Extremely Low 6
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other 17°/o Pacific Islander
White 83o/o 17°/o
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
'
Multi-Racial
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total)
County of fviar"i11 2018/19 CDllG/110/viE FUNDING APPL/CAT/ON
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
Lifehouse, Inc has been fortunate to have received multiple CDBG grant awards each
year to assist with the rehabilitation of our various homes for low income people with
developmental disabilities. With each project we undertake, it is our goal to improve the
overall living environment for our residents by making our homes safe and accessible.
Further, these projects benefit the county as a whole by providing a safe place to call
home for our most vulnerable community members and enhancing our neighborhoods
by keeping our homes well maintained.
We have successfully implemented a variety of projects including bathroom remodels
which addressed accessibility issues, siding projects to address rot, fence replacements
and flooring upgrades. All projects have been completed on time and within budget.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
FY17/18 Grants: Life house has not started the FY18 grants as we are awaiting
fully-executed grant agreements prior to project commencement. The funds are for
two projects -a deck repair at our San Anselmo House and a roof & siding project at
our Comito House . The deck repair is slated to begin in December 2017; the roof &
siding project will commence in early Spring.
FY16/17 Grants: Lifehouse was awarded three contracts -Wilson House fence repair,
Sunrise II bathroom remodel & a retaining wall project at the Laurel Place House. All
projects are complete except for the Retaining Wall Replacement Project. This project
is slated to commence in late November 2017 and it's a 6 week project timeline.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
Viola Morris, Lifehouse's Director of Finance, has administered federal grant programs
throughout her career. She is acutely aware of the complexities of such funding and
expertly ensures regulations are followed. While Lifehouse's previous projects have
qualified for Davis-Bacon prevailing wage exemptions, we are confident we will be
able to comply with the requirements should Davis Bacon be triggered.
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
The project will be managed by Lifehouse Director of Finance, Viola Morris, who has
extensive experience overseeing housing projects . Anthony Street, the Lifehouse
Facilities Coordinator, will assist Viola with project oversight and implementation. Mr.
Street has a long track record of successfully executing projects, including CDBG
funded projects.
The Sunrise II Pool Rehab Project requires a building permit.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
CDBG -$28,050 Design/ A/E $
(Construction items/materials) $ 20,000 upon award of CDBG
$
Mechanical Equipment $ 5,000 upon award of CDBG
Permit fees $ 500 upon award of CDBG
Contingency $ 2,550 upon award of CDBG
TOTAL $28,050 TOTAL $ 28,050
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
Not Applicable
County of Marin 20.18/Ei CDBG/IIOME rLJNDING Al'Pl.lCA T/ON
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17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
IN/A
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Comeletion
Define scope of work/finish design 7/1/18
Complete planning & environmental review not applicable
Release bid package 7/1/18
Select contractor 8/1 /18
Finalize contract 8/15/18
Obtain building permits 8/15/18
Start construction 9/1/18
Complete Construction 10/31/18
19. Please sign and date your application below:
V Signature/Title
Attachments
A. Notice of funding availability (NOFA)
B. Definitions of terms
C. Income Limits
Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
Date
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
County of Marin 201 8/19 CDE3G/I-IOME F'UN/JINGAPPLICATION
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COUNTY OF
MARIN
2tll8:,f19 COMMUNITV DEVELOPMENT BLOCK G.RANT AND HOME PROGRAM Al'l'LICATION FOR FUNDING
1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories.
CDBG Public Services HOME Housing Construction/ Acquisition
CDBG Housing Construction/ Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation
CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance
CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements ../ .. · .. .. . .
. ···. ·. .· .
2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and
non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate% of
services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located.
Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide
X
3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing
funding)
Year Funded FY 2017-18 FY 2016-17 FY 2015-16
Grant Amount $127,750.00 $95,937.00 $187,847.00
Amount Expended TBD $95,937.00 $187,847.00
4. General Information:
CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED
PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME Canal Neighborhood Park and Playground Improvements
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME City of San Rafael -Department of Public Works
MAILING ADDRESS 111 Morphew Street, San Rafael, 94901
PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 50 Canal Street, San Rafael 94901
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Talia Smith: 415.485.3354
E-MAIL ADDRESS talia.smith@cityofsanrafael.org
WEBSITE www.cityofsanrafael.org
ORGANIZATION DUNS# 08-244-7459
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
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5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the
community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs.
This project would include replacing play structures and equipment in two parks within
the Canal Neighborhood. In the Schoen Park Playground the current equipment
(swings, slides, and bars) will be replaced with new swings and play structure. In the
Boro Community Center Playground, structures for toddlers and the main play
structure will be replaced with similar.
Replacing the structures and equipment in both parks has been brought up by the
Canal community numerous times. Replacing them will have a direct benefit to the
community as they are the only two parks with playground equipment that serve the
Canal neighborhood. More than 25% of the Canal population is under the age of 18,
and these upgrades to the public parks will provide and improved and safe
environment for kids and youth to exercise and play within walking distance of their
residence. More than 12,000 residents live in the entire East San Rafael area (Canal,
Baypoint, Spinnaker neighborhoods).
6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one):
I ./ I Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (lMI)
I ./ I Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA)
I ./ I Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing?
Physical and visual improvements to public spaces such as parks play a vital role in efforts to Affirmatively
Furthering Fair Housing. Reducing blight in our public spaces encourages increased usage of the parks and
surrounding areas by all area residents. Though the Canal neighborhood has a median income well below the
average for San Rafael and Marin County, surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods Baypoint and Spinnaker are
single family home developments with typically significantly higher household incomes and lower percentages of
minority residents. Improving the playground areas at the Boro Community Center (located in the heart of the
Canal neighborhood) will encourage residents and families of the Baypoint and Spinnaker neighborhoods (and
other parts of San Rafael) to visit and recreate in the Canal neighborhood, thereby directly existing reducing
patterns of segregation in east San Rafael. When the state of the art Boro Community Center was completed, the
area saw a high increase in usage and visitation of the neighborhood and area by non-Canal residents.
8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes?
The City recently embarked on the process of upgrading two other playgrounds: Albert park
and Victor Jones park. Both park improvements involved community meetings and meetings
with the respective neighborhood associations and homeowners groups. The City will do a
similar high level of outreach for the improvements planned at the Baro Center. Community
meetings will be held at the Bora Center to discuss possible park improvements and get
feedback directly from residents. As has been standard with other Canal-area outreach, the
City will distribute flyers in English and Spanish (and have translators at the meetings), and
reach out to community organizations such as the Canal Alliance to ensure the neighborhood
is adequately represented and given the opportunity to participate in the public process.
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9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit
from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of
people served):
Low-Income 2,139
Very Low-Income 2,495
Extremely Low 6,417
10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below):
Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
Asian 6°/o
Black or African American 3°/o
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White 87o/o 91%
American Indian and
White
Asian and White
Black and White
American Indian and Black
Multi-Racial 4%
TOTAL 100%
Female-Headed Households
(out of above total)
County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/NOME FUNDING APPL/CAT/ON
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA
11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your
organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments?
Please describe:
Our goal is to make San Rafael's public right-of-way accessible to individuals with
disabilities. Since 2005 the City has constructed 445 of the 765 curb ramps identified
in our Settlement Agreement with the federal Department of Justice , primarily paid for
with CDBG funds. This goal was met as funding provided by CDBG funds were used
to successfully construct 12 new curb ramps.
12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance:
There are no remaining funds from the previous year's CDBG allocation.
13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction
projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements?
The San Rafael Department of Public Works regularly receives Federal funding for our
construction projects . From projects as small at $25,000 to as large as $1 Omillion,
DPW staff are well-experienced in the requirements related to receiving federal funds
--including full compliance with prevailing wages.
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14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability.
List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and
Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project:
Through the City's Department of Public Works, the City Engineer will supervise and
manage the project. Additionally, Associate Engineers will contribute and have
experience working on playground projects as the City is currently working on
upgrading two parks and has done so in the past. These engineers are experienced in
seeing projects from design and conceptual phase to completion.
The project would need to go through the City's Park and Recreations Commission as
well as get City Council approval for accepting any potential grant and for awarding a
contract to complete the projects as designed.
15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds
and all other funding sources.
Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date
CDBG Design/ A/E $ 20,000 Fall 2018
CDBG (Construction items/materials) $ 150,000 Early spring 2019
CDBG Demolition $ 30,000
CDBG Installation $ 50,000
Permit fees $ N/A
CDBG Contingency $ 25,000 Early spring 2019
TOTAL TOTAL $ 275,000
16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement?
N/A
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17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO?
18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along
with an estimated t i metable for reach i ng them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided
below; please add tasks as needed)
Task Date of Com~letion
Define scope of work/finish design August 2018
Complete planning & environmental review Categorically Exempt
Release bid package October 2018
Se lect contractor November 2018
Fin alize contract November 2018
Obtain building permits N/A
Start construction March 2019
Com'plete Con struction April 2019
19. Please sign and date your application below:
~~ature/Title
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"f~'oo. S vn.i~)
Attachments
A. Notice of fundin g avail a bility (N OFA)
B. Definitio ns of t e rm s
C. Incom e Limits
Appl ications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below.
Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted:
Federalgrants@marincounty.org
Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application):
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive #308
San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Federal Grants
County of Mari n
Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p ;m . PST
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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142018/19 COMMUNITY DEVElOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING 1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories. CDBG Public Services x HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements 2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located. Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide 100% 3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing funding) Year Funded 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Grant Amount $16,200 $16,552 $20,000 Amount Expended $16,200 $16,552 $20,000 4. General Information: CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $69,137 PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME .City of San Rafael/Pickleweed Preschool ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME City of San Rafael/Community Services MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 151560, San Rafel CA 94915-1560 PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 40 Canal Street San Rafael CA 94901 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Kelly Albrecht 415-485-3386 E-MAIL ADDRESS kelly.albrecht@cityofsanrafael.org WEBSITE www.cityofsanrafael.org ORGANIZATION DUNS# 946000424 County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION 2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVElOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING 1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories. CDBG Public Services x HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements 2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located. Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide 100% 3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing funding) Year Funded 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Grant Amount $16,200 $16,552 $20,000 Amount Expended $16,200 $16,552 $20,000 4. General Information: CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $69,137 PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME .City of San Rafael/Pickleweed Preschool ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME City of San Rafael/Community Services MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 151560, San Rafel CA 94915-1560 PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 40 Canal Street San Rafael CA 94901 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Kelly Albrecht 415-485-3386 E-MAIL ADDRESS kelly.albrecht@cityofsanrafael.org WEBSITE www.cityofsanrafael.org ORGANIZATION DUNS# 946000424 County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION COUNTY OF MARIN 2018/19 COMMUNITY DEVelOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING 1. Indicate type of project. You may apply under multiple categories. CDBG Public Services x HOME Housing Construction/Acquisition CDBG Housing Construction/Acquisition HOME Housing Rehabilitation CDBG Rehabilitation: residential/commercial HOME Rental Assistance CDBG Public Facilities/Improvements 2. Indicate what geographic area your project will serve or where it will be located. For Public Services and non-housing projects, which planning area(s) will the project serve? Please indicate approximate % of services provided in each area. For Housing projects, please indicate where your project is located. Planning Areas Novato San Rafael Countywide 100% 3. What prior years have you been funded by CDBG/HOME (for applicants applying who have existing funding) Year Funded 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Grant Amount $16,200 $16,552 $20,000 Amount Expended $16,200 $16,552 $20,000 4. General Information: CDBG/HOME FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $69,137 PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME .City of San Rafael/Pickleweed Preschool ORGANIZATION/AGENCY NAME City of San Rafael/Community Services MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 151560, San Rafel CA 94915-1560 PROJECT SITE ADDRESS 40 Canal Street San Rafael CA 94901 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER Kelly Albrecht 415-485-3386 E-MAIL ADDRESS kelly.albrecht@cityofsanrafael.org WEBSITE www.cityofsanrafael.org ORGANIZATION DUNS# 946000424 County of Marin 2018/19 CD8G/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
155. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs. Pickleweed Preschool provides preschool programming for 68 chldren in the Canal neighborhood. The program provides developmental and age -appropriate curriculum building cognitive, social emotional, physical and linguistic growth. Pickleweed Preschool continutes their work with various collaborations aimed at program quality improvement and alignment efforts with neighboring schools. Pickleweed has been partnering with Marin County Office of Education for the last four years-receiving continuous professional development, on site coaching and classroom assessments that provide valuable program feedback. Pickleweed Preschool is one of two preschools in the Canal area. The need for qualtiy preschool programr ing is essential in all communities. Not only do we provide this wonderful opportunity for families to have their child attend preschool, but give them the tools to be their child's best advocate in moving forward in the Elementary School system. We educate famiilies with serveral parent evenings that highlight different topics like the importance of reading to your child, healthy eating and extending classroom activitie~ to the home. 6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one): x Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI) Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA) Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. 7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing? This project supports Canal Neighborhood residents with pre-school curricula that prepare their students along with parents to participate fully upon entering the San Rafael City School Elementary School system. The Pickleweed Pre School contributes to the stabilization of families in the neighborhood, most of whom are low income, so that they can remain in the community. 8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes? The eight Children's Center operated by the City of San Rafael are open to all residents. Available subsidiz d enrollment are offered to families that meet income qualifications. The City of San Rafael provides informati pn on the Child Care and Pre School programs in city publications directly mailed to all households three times a year, promotes programs on city webpage, and distributes program information through the elementary school districts. Marin Child Care Commmission and Marin Child Care Council, non-profit organizations and community groups, alas distribute information and recommend the programs to families wishing to enroll. County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION 5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs. Pickleweed Preschool provides preschool programming for 68 chldren in the Canal neighborhood. The program provides developmental and age -appropriate curriculum building cognitive, social emotional, physical and linguistic growth. Pickleweed Preschool continutes their work with various collaborations aimed at program quality improvement and alignment efforts with neighboring schools. Pickleweed has been partnering with Marin County Office of Education for the last four years-receiving continuous professional development, on site coaching and classroom assessments that provide valuable program feedback. Pickleweed Preschool is one of two preschools in the Canal area. The need for qualtiy preschool programr ing is essential in all communities. Not only do we provide this wonderful opportunity for families to have their child attend preschool, but give them the tools to be their child's best advocate in moving forward in the Elementary School system. We educate famiilies with serveral parent evenings that highlight different topics like the importance of reading to your child, healthy eating and extending classroom activitie~ to the home. 6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one): x Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI) Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA) Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. 7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing? This project supports Canal Neighborhood residents with pre-school curricula that prepare their students along with parents to participate fully upon entering the San Rafael City School Elementary School system. The Pickleweed Pre School contributes to the stabilization of families in the neighborhood, most of whom are low income, so that they can remain in the community. 8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes? The eight Children's Center operated by the City of San Rafael are open to all residents. Available subsidiz d enrollment are offered to families that meet income qualifications. The City of San Rafael provides informati pn on the Child Care and Pre School programs in city publications directly mailed to all households three times a year, promotes programs on city webpage, and distributes program information through the elementary school districts. Marin Child Care Commmission and Marin Child Care Council, non-profit organizations and community groups, alos distribute information and recommend the programs to families wishing to enroll. County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION 5. Project Description: Provide a detailed scope of work and describe how this project will benefit the community. Please limit your response to 2 paragraphs. Pickleweed Preschool provides preschool programming for 68 chldren in the Canal neighborhood. The program provides developmental and age -appropriate curriculum building cognitive, social emotional, physical and linguistic growth. Pickleweed Preschool continutes their work with various collaborations aimed at program quality improvement and alignment efforts with neighboring schools. Pickleweed has been partnering with Marin County Office of Education for the last four years-receiving continuous professional development, on site coaching and classroom assessments that provide valuable program feedback. Pickleweed Preschool is one of two preschools in the Canal area. The need for qualtiy preschool programr ing is essential in all communities. Not only do we provide this wonderful opportunity for families to have their child attend preschool, but give them the tools to be their child's best advocate in moving forward in the Elementary School system. We educate famiilies with serveral parent evenings that highlight different topics like the importance of reading to your child, healthy eating and extending classroom activitie~ to the home. 6. HUD National Objective to be served (check at least one): x Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI) Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA) Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. 7. How will this project Affirmatively Further Fair Housing? This project supports Canal Neighborhood residents with pre-school curricula that prepare their students along with parents to participate fully upon entering the San Rafael City School Elementary School system. The Pickleweed Pre School contributes to the stabilization of families in the neighborhood, most of whom are low income, so that they can remain in the community. 8. Describe how this project will conduct affirmative marketing to members of the Protected Classes? The eight Children's Center operated by the City of San Rafael are open to all residents. Available subsidiz d enrollment are offered to families that meet income qualifications. The City of San Rafael provides informati pn on the Child Care and Pre School programs in city publications directly mailed to all households three times a year, promotes programs on city webpage, and distributes program information through the elementary school districts. Marin Child Care Commmission and Marin Child Care Council, non-profit organizations and community groups, alos distribute information and recommend the programs to families wishing to enroll. County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
169. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of people served): Low-Income Very Low-Income 23 Extremely Low 45 10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below): Ethnic Category ~otal Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White 65 65 American Indian and ~hite ~sian and White 3 Black and White ~merican Indian and Black Multi-Racial ~OTAl 100% Female-Headed Households 8 (out of above total) 8 County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION 9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of people served): Low-Income Very Low-Income 23 Extremely Low 45 10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below): Ethnic Category rt"otal Persons Pf the total, those identifying as Hispanic ~merican Indian or Alaskan Native ~sian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ~hite 65 65 ~merican Indian and White ~sian and White 3 Black and White ~merican Indian and Black Multi-Racial rrOTAl 100% Female-Headed Households 8 (out of above total) 8 County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION 9. Approximately how many moderate, low, extremely low, and very low-income persons will directly benefit from the program/project? (Use the income level table in attachment A to estimate the income level of people served): Low-Income Very Low-Income 23 Extremely Low 45 10. Estimate the demographics to be served by the program/project (see terms below): Ethnic Category rt"otal Persons Pf the total, those identifying as Hispanic ~merican Indian or Alaskan Native ~sian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ~hite 65 65 ~merican Indian and White ~sian and White 3 Black and White ~merican Indian and Black Multi-Racial rrOTAL 100% Female-Headed Households 8 (out of above total) 8 County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
17PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA 11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments? Please describe: Pickleweed Preschool accomplishments include the continued participation in the Quality Rating Improvement System through the Marin County Office of Education. This last year we conducted learning walks with the other pre-K's in the area to observe their classrooms, curriculum and teaching strategies which gave us the opportunity to discover new tools to utilize in our classroom environment. In addition to collaborating with local preschools, we have also initiated classroom visits at the local elementary school so that the children are better prepared for their year of Kindergarten. These partnerships only strengthen our program and gives us the opportunity to continue to grow as educators and learn from our fellow colleagl es. We will continue to focus on these wonderful partnerships in moving into this school year and continue to provide high quality programming at Plckleweed Preschool. 12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance: No remaining fund balance. Our CDBG funds partially funded an Instructor in the classroom. 13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements? The City of San Rafael, Child Care Division, has been part of the CDBG program for more than 20 years and has been administering the grant internally through the Child Care Diviision since the beginning. In addition to the CDBG funding Pickleweed Preschool receives funding through First 5 of Marin and California Department of Education, which requires quarterly reporting as well. County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICA T10N PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA 11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments? Please describe: Pickleweed Preschool accomplishments include the continued participation in the Quality Rating Improvement System through the Marin County Office of Education. This last year we conducted learning walks with the other pre-K's in the area to observe their classrooms, curriculum and teaching strategies which gave us the opportunity to discover new tools to utilize in our classroom environment. In addition to collaborating with local preschools, we have also initiated classroom visits at the local elementary school so that the children are better prepared for their year of Kindergarten. These partnerships only strengthen our program and gives us the opportunity to continue to grow as educators and learn from our fellow colleagl es. We will continue to focus on these wonderful partnerships in moving into this school year and continue to provide high quality programming at Plckleweed Preschool. 12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance: No remaining fund balance. Our CDBG funds partially funded an Instructor in the classroom. 13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements? The City of San Rafael, Child Care Division, has been part of the CDBG program for more than 20 years and has been administering the grant internally through the Child Care Diviision since the beginning. In addition to the CDBG funding Pickleweed Preschool receives funding through First 5 of Marin and California Department of Education, which requires quarterly reporting as well. County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DATA 11. If funded previously, list your past specific accomplishments/activities and goals of your organization/agency using CDBG/HOME funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments? Please describe: Pickleweed Preschool accomplishments include the continued participation in the Quality Rating Improvement System through the Marin County Office of Education. This last year we conducted learning walks with the other pre-K's in the area to observe their classrooms, curriculum and teaching strategies which gave us the opportunity to discover new tools to utilize in our classroom environment. In addition to collaborating with local preschools, we have also initiated classroom visits at the local elementary school so that the children are better prepared for their year of Kindergarten. These partnerships only strengthen our program and gives us the opportunity to continue to grow as educators and learn from our fellow colleagl es. We will continue to focus on these wonderful partnerships in moving into this school year and continue to provide high quality programming at Plckleweed Preschool. 12. If your agency received CDBG/HOME funds previously, please explain any remaining fund balance: No remaining fund balance. Our CDBG funds partially funded an Instructor in the classroom. 13. What is your experience with administering federal grant programs? For Housing and Construction projects, what experience do you have with complying with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements? The City of San Rafael, Child Care Division, has been part of the CDBG program for more than 20 years and has been administering the grant internally through the Child Care Diviision since the beginning. In addition to the CDBG funding Pickleweed Preschool receives funding through First 5 of Marin and California Department of Education, which requires quarterly reporting as well. County of Marin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
1814. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability. List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project: Kelly Albrecht, Senior Recreation Supervisor, manages the program and Isobel Shaw, Center Director supervises the preschool program. Approvals and authorizations are required by City Manager, Jim Schutz, California Department of Education and Community Care Licensing. 15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds and all other funding sources. PI t f CDBG f d t f d T h S I PI tt h d b k d f lary ease no e we are reques Ing un s 0 un eac er aary. ease see a ac e rea own 0 sa Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date Design/ A/E $ (Construction items/materials) $ Pickleweed Expense Salary/benefits/supplies $ $374,203 2018 $ $313,945 2018 Pickleweed Revenue Revenue for oroaram Permittees $ Contingency $ TOTAL TOTAL $ 16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement? N/A 17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO? N/A County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION 14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability. List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project: Kelly Albrecht, Senior Recreation Supervisor, manages the program and Isobel Shaw, Center Director supervises the preschool program. Approvals and authorizations are required by City Manager, Jim Schutz, California Department of Education and Community Care Licensing. 15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds and all other funding sources. Please note we are requesting CDBG funds to fund Teacher Salary. Please see attached break down of sal ary Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date Design/ A/E $ (Construction items/materials) $ Pickleweed Expense Salary/benefits/supplies $ $374,203 2018 $ $313,945 2018 Pickleweed Revenue Revenue for proqram Permit fees $ Contingency $ TOTAL TOTAL $ 16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement? N/A 17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDD? N/A County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION 14. Describe who will supervise and manage the project and the individual(s) project management capability. List any approvals or authorizations required and received for the project to continue. For Housing and Construction projects, list any entitlements that are necessary for the project: Kelly Albrecht, Senior Recreation Supervisor, manages the program and Isobel Shaw, Center Director supervises the preschool program. Approvals and authorizations are required by City Manager, Jim Schutz, California Department of Education and Community Care Licensing. 15. Project Budget: List the activities and/or items for your entire project budget including CDBG/HOME funds and all other funding sources. Please note we are requesting CDBG funds to fund Teacher Salary. Please see attached break down of sal ary Funding Source (e.g. CDBG) Uses $ Amount Committed Date Design/ A/E $ (Construction items/materials) $ Pickleweed Expense Salary/benefits/supplies $ $374,203 2018 $ $313,945 2018 Pickleweed Revenue Revenue for proqram Permit fees $ Contingency $ TOTAL TOTAL $ 16. For HOME projects: Please describe how you will meet the 25% match requirement? N/A 17. For HOME Projects are you a CHDO? N/A County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLICATION
1918. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided below; please add tasks as needed) Task Date of ComQletion Define scope of work/finish design Complete planning & environmental review Release bid package Select contractor Finalize contract Obtain building permits Start construction Complete Construction 19. Please sign and date your application below: // j;l/ZCJ (7 Signature/Title Date Attachments A. Notice offunding availability (NOFA) B. Definitions ofterms C. Income Limits Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below. Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted: Federalgrants@marincounty.org Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application): County of Marin 3501 Civic Center Drive #308 San Rafael, CA 94903 Attn: Federal Grants Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLlCATlON 18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided below; please add tasks as needed) Task Date of ComQletion Define scope of work/finish design Complete planning & environmental review Release bid package Select contractor Finalize contract Obtain building permits Start construction Complete Construction 19. Please sign and date your application below: // /11 pCJ (7 Signature/Title Date Attachments A. Notice offunding availability (NOFA) B. Definitions ofterms C. Income Limits Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below. Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted: Federalgrants@marincounty.org Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application): County of Marin 3501 Civic Center Drive #308 San Rafael, CA 94903 Attn: Federal Grants Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDINGAPPLlCATlON 18. HOUSING AND CAPITAL ONLY: Project Timeline: List program/project objectives and milestones, along with an estimated timetable for reaching them. (The general tasks for a construction project are provided below; please add tasks as needed) Task Date of Com~letion Define scope of work/finish design Complete planning & environmental review Release bid package Select contractor Finalize contract Obtain building permits Start construction Complete Construction 19. Please sign and date your application below: /1/11 PC) (7 Signature/Title Date Attachments A. Notice offunding availability (NOFA) B. Definitions ofterms C. Income Limits Applications may be submitted via email, mail or in person to one of the addressed below. Email Address, only applications emailed to this address will be accepted: Federalgrants@marincounty.org Mailing Address/Physical Address (if dropping off application): County of Marin 3501 Civic Center Drive #308 San Rafael, CA 94903 Attn: Federal Grants Application submittal deadline is Monday, November 20, 2017 by 5 p.m. PST POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED County of Morin 2018/19 CDBG/HOME FUNDING APPLICATION
20CostComp.rpt Total Cost Of Compensation Page: 1 11/8/2017 10:28:45AM CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Employee#: 4106 HERNANDEZ, YESENIA Posltion#: 6701-036 CHILD CARE INSTRUCTOR II Pay Year 2016 Pay Year 2017 Salary & Premiums Description Hours Amount Hours Amount 10 REGULAR PAY 1,580.31 33,944.12 1,362.12 30,292.76 1701 One Time Payment -Special 0.00 146.61 0.00 1,000.00 21 OVERTIME 4.00 128.88 31.00 1,033.46 61 SICK 15.00 322.20 14.00 308.24 62 VACATION LEAVE 226.00 4,829.68 140.00 3,120.00 oc OUT OF CLASS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 44.24 1,825.31 39,371.49 1,547.12 35,798.70 Base Hourly Rate: 21.57 23.14 Benefits Description Amount Amount 320 CIGNA LIFE BASIC $5000 12.24 10.20 330 CIGNALTD 71.52 59.60 370 DENTAL $1,500 1,356.00 1,130.00 561 KAISER SINGLE (3051) 8,195.00 0.00 562 KAISER 2-PARTY (3052) 1,056.00 10,560.00 acclv EM PLY. ACCRUED LEAVE BENEFITS 3,991.68 3,442.88 ha HEALTH ADJUSTMENT -22.00 0.00 medi MEDICARE 564.70 459.54 retcfm RETIRMENT-CHILD CARE-FIRE MISC 19,386.76 17,290.49 we WORKERS' COMP 435.55 385.93 35,047.45 33,338.64 Total Salary & Benefits: 74,418.94 69,137.34 Benefits as a % of Total Salary: 89.02 93.13 Base Hourly Rate (including salary & benefit): 40.77 44.69 Leave Description Hours Hours 61 SICK 15.00 14.00 62 VACATION LEAVE 226.00 140.00 241.00 154.00 Actual Hours Worked (total hours -leave hours): 1,584.31 1,393.12 Hourly Rate Based on Actual Hours: 46.97 49.63 Page: 1 CostComp.rpt Total Cost Of Compensation Page: 1 11/8/2017 10:28:45AM CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Employee#: 4106 HERNANDEZ, YESENIA Posltion#: 6701-036 CHILD CARE INSTRUCTOR II Pay Year 2016 Pay Year 2017 Salary & Premiums Description Hours Amount Hours Amount 10 REGULAR PAY 1,580.31 33,944.12 1,362.12 30,292.76 1701 One Time Payment -Special 0.00 146.61 0.00 1,000.00 21 OVERTIME 4.00 128.88 31.00 1,033.46 61 SICK 15.00 322.20 14.00 308.24 62 VACATION LEAVE 226.00 4,829.68 140.00 3,120.00 oc OUT OF CLASS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 44.24 1,825.31 39,371.49 1,547.12 35,798.70 Base Hourly Rate: 21.57 23.14 Benefits Description Amount Amount 320 CIGNA LIFE BASIC $5000 12.24 10.20 330 CIGNALTD 71.52 59.60 370 DENTAL $1,500 1,356.00 1,130.00 561 KAISER SINGLE (3051) 8,195.00 0.00 562 KAISER 2-PARTY (3052) 1,056.00 10,560.00 acclv EM PLY. ACCRUED LEAVE BENEFITS 3,991.68 3,442.88 ha HEALTH ADJUSTMENT -22.00 0.00 medi MEDICARE 564.70 459.54 retcfm RETIRMENT-CHILD CARE-FIRE MISC 19,386.76 17,290.49 we WORKERS' COMP 435.55 385.93 35,047.45 33,338.64 Total Salary & Benefits: 74,418.94 69,137.34 Benefits as a % of Total Salary: 89.02 93.13 Base Hourly Rate (including salary & benefit): 40.77 44.69 Leave Description Hours Hours 61 SICK 15.00 14.00 62 VACATION LEAVE 226.00 140.00 241.00 154.00 Actual Hours Worked (total hours -leave hours): 1,584.31 1,393.12 Hourly Rate Based on Actual Hours: 46.97 49.63 Page: 1 CostComp.rpt Total Cost Of Compensation Page: 1 11/8/2017 10:28:45AM CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Employee#: 4106 HERNANDEZ, YESENIA Posltion#: 6701-036 CHILD CARE INSTRUCTOR II Pay Year 2016 Pay Year 2017 Salary & Premiums Description Hours Amount Hours Amount 10 REGULAR PAY 1,580.31 33,944.12 1,362.12 30,292.76 1701 One TIme Payment -Special 0.00 146.61 0.00 1,000.00 21 OVERTIME 4.00 128.88 31.00 1,033.46 61 SICK 15.00 322.20 14.00 308.24 62 VACATION LEAVE 226.00 4,829.68 140.00 3,120.00 oc OUT OF CLASS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 44.24 1,825.31 39,371.49 1,547.12 35,798.70 Base Hourly Rate: 21.57 23.14 Benefits Description Amount Amount 320 CIGNA LIFE BASIC $5000 12.24 10.20 330 CIGNALTD 71.52 59.60 370 DENTAL $1,500 1,356.00 1,130.00 561 KAISER SINGLE (3051) 8,195.00 0.00 562 KAISER 2-PARTY (3052) 1,056.00 10,560.00 acclv EM PLY. ACCRUED LEAVE BENEFITS 3,991.68 3,442.88 ha HEALTH ADJUSTMENT -22.00 0.00 medi MEDICARE 564.70 459.54 retcfm RETIRMENT-CHILD CARE-FIRE MISC 19,386.76 17,290.49 we WORKERS' COMP 435.55 385.93 35,047.45 33,338.64 Total Salary & Benefits: 74,418.94 69,137.34 Benefits as a % of Total Salary: 89.02 93.13 Base Hourly Rate (including salary & benefit): 40.77 44.69 Leave Description Hours Hours 61 SICK 15.00 14.00 62 VACATION LEAVE 226.00 140.00 241.00 154.00 Actual Hours Worked (total hours -leave hours): 1,584.31 1,393.12 Hourly Rate Based on Actual Hours: 46.97 49.63 Page: 1
21Submitted by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin 2017/18 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC SERVICE Application For Funding Program Year: 2018/19 Existing CDBG program Existing Program / Project Existing County program Existing Program / Project 11 Which Planning Area will the project be located? Check One: Lower Ross Upper Ross San Rafael Novato West Marin Richardson Valley Valley Bay Primarily the Canal Area of San Rafael, but open across the county n Prior Years Funded by Marin County CDGB: Year Funded 2017 Grant Amount $26,550 Amount $17,692-balance Expended expended by 12/31/17 ;tl Generallnformation CDGB FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $211,000 for alternative 1 $108,000 for alternative 2 Note we are proposing two funding options depending on what level offunding you can commit. PROGRAM / PROJECT NAME Marin County Housing Locator ORGANIZATION / AGENCY NAME st. Vincent de Paul of Marin MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 150527, San Rafael, CA 94915 CDBG Application by st. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 1 Submitted by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin 2017/18 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC SERVICE Application For Funding Program Year: 2018/19 Existing CDBG program Existing Program / Project Existing County program Existing Program / Project 11 Which Planning Area will the project be located? Check One: Lower Ross Upper Ross San Rafael Novato West Marin Richardson Valley Valley Bay Primarily the Canal Area of San Rafael, but open across the county n Prior Years Funded by Marin County CDGB: Year Funded 2017 Grant Amount $26,550 Amount $17,692-balance Expended expended by 12/31/17 ;tl Generallnformation CDGB FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $211,000 for alternative 1 $108,000 for alternative 2 Note we are proposing two funding options depending on what level offunding you can commit. PROGRAM / PROJECT NAME Marin County Housing Locator ORGANIZATION / AGENCY NAME st. Vincent de Paul of Marin MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 150527, San Rafael, CA 94915 CDBG Application by st. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 1 Submitted by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin 2017/18 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC SERVICE Application For Funding Program Year: 2018/19 Existing CDBG program Existing Program / Project Existing County program Existing Program / Project 11 Which Planning Area will the project be located? Check One: Lower Ross Upper Ross San Rafael Novato West Marin Richardson Valley Valley Bay Primarily the Canal Area of San Rafael, but open across the county n Prior Years Funded by Marin County CDGB: Year Funded 2017 Grant Amount $26,550 Amount $17,692-balance Expended expended by 12/31/17 ;tl Generallnformation CDGB FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED $211,000 for alternative 1 $108,000 for alternative 2 Note we are proposing two funding options depending on what level offunding you can commit. PROGRAM / PROJECT NAME Marin County Housing Locator ORGANIZATION / AGENCY NAME st. Vincent de Paul of Marin MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 150527, San Rafael, CA 94915 CDBG Application by st. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 1
22PROJECT ADDRESS 822 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER Howard Schwartz Director of Housing 1-408-838-5410 EMAIL ADDRESS hschwartz@vinnies.org WEBSITE www.vinnies.org ORGANIZATION DUNS # 56035777 11 Program Description Describe your program and how the program will address an unmet need in the community. Describe the impact your project will have on low/moderate income households. Please limit your response to a half page. Protected classes in Marin have historically not had the same access to housing opportunities as other people due to explicit discrimination as well as systemic unfair practices. The effects of this discrimination remain visibly evident in the geographical concentration of ethnic and racial minorities in certain parts of Marin, as well as in the disproportionate representation of protected classes in Marin's homeless population. 2 The intent of this project is to affirmatively combat the effects of these unfair housing practices by offering housing location services to both homeless individuals and families and those facing eviction. We understand "housing location services" broadly to include not only search, but property manager and landlord engagement, housing application support, coaching, and financial support of security deposit and first month rent. The intent of this Marin Housing Locator project, then, is to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) in Marin by empowering protected classes both to secure and retain housing, and to be more competitive in rental search and applications, moving beyond the geographical areas in which protected classes are concentrated today. As you know, explicit and systemic discrimination in housing happens in all sorts of ways in Marin. Landlords make and find various financial excuses why they can't offer a unit to an individual or family. Our clients who are disabled, or heavily represented in ethnic and racial minorities, often don't have the language, cultural skills, or the financial resources to effectively compete in the application process or to engage the property manager or landlord. Having a housing advocate on one's side, who can guide the application process, who can speak the business language of the property manager / landlord, and who can advocate on behalf of an individual or family, increases the odds of securing a rental property and overcoming latent and explicit discrimination. Our agency has been involved in this kind of work for many years, by virtue of the very low income and homeless populations that we serve with food assistance, homelessness prevention, and our housing helpdesk. In the last two years, with the help of a County grant for Housing Locator, we have focused explicitly on the problem of housing, affirmatively helping homeless, and very low income families protect their housing and move into new housing. We are partners with Marin Housing Authority and work closely with the Housing Authority on our strategy aligning our efforts with their landlord initiatives and outreach. They support us in this application. Our program expands their efforts by also CDBG Application by SI. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Lacator PROJECT ADDRESS 822 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER Howard Schwartz Director of Housing 1-408-838-5410 EMAIL ADDRESS hschwartz@vinnies.org WEBSITE www.vinnies.org ORGANIZATION DUNS # 56035777 11 Program Description Describe your program and how the program will address an unmet need in the community. Describe the impact your project will have on low/moderate income households. Please limit your response to a half page. Protected classes in Marin have historically not had the same access to housing opportunities as other people due to explicit discrimination as well as systemic unfair practices. The effects of this discrimination remain visibly evident in the geographical concentration of ethnic and racial minorities in certain parts of Marin, as well as in the disproportionate representation of protected classes in Marin's homeless population. 2 The intent of this project is to affirmatively combat the effects of these unfair housing practices by offering housing location services to both homeless individuals and families and those facing eviction. We understand "housing location services" broadly to include not only search, but property manager and landlord engagement, housing application support, coaching, and financial support of security deposit and first month rent. The intent of this Marin Housing Locator project, then, is to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) in Marin by empowering protected classes both to secure and retain housing, and to be more competitive in rental search and applications, moving beyond the geographical areas in which protected classes are concentrated today. As you know, explicit and systemic discrimination in housing happens in all sorts of ways in Marin. Landlords make and find various financial excuses why they can't offer a unit to an individual or family. Our clients who are disabled, or heavily represented in ethnic and racial minorities, often don't have the language, cultural skills, or the financial resources to effectively compete in the application process or to engage the property manager or landlord. Having a housing advocate on one's side, who can guide the application process, who can speak the business language of the property manager / landlord, and who can advocate on behalf of an individual or family, increases the odds of securing a rental property and overcoming latent and explicit discrimination. Our agency has been involved in this kind of work for many years, by virtue of the very low income and homeless populations that we serve with food assistance, homelessness prevention, and our housing helpdesk. In the last two years, with the help of a County grant for Housing Locator, we have focused explicitly on the problem of housing, affirmatively helping homeless, and very low income families protect their housing and move into new housing. We are partners with Marin Housing Authority and work closely with the Housing Authority on our strategy aligning our efforts with their landlord initiatives and outreach. They support us in this application. Our program expands their efforts by also CDBG Application by SI. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator PROJECT ADDRESS 822 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER Howard Schwartz Director of Housing 1-408-838-5410 EMAIL ADDRESS hschwartz@vinnies.org WEBSITE www.vinnies.org ORGANIZATION DUNS # 56035777 11 Program Description Describe your program and how the program will address an unmet need in the community. Describe the impact your project will have on low/moderate income households. Please limit your response to a half page. Protected classes in Marin have historically not had the same access to housing opportunities as other people due to explicit discrimination as well as systemic unfair practices. The effects of this discrimination remain visibly evident in the geographical concentration of ethnic and racial minorities in certain parts of Marin, as well as in the disproportionate representation of protected classes in Marin's homeless population. 2 The intent of this project is to affirmatively combat the effects of these unfair housing practices by offering housing location services to both homeless individuals and families and those facing eviction. We understand "housing location services" broadly to include not only search, but property manager and landlord engagement, housing application support, coaching, and financial support of security deposit and first month rent. The intent of this Marin Housing Locator project, then, is to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) in Marin by empowering protected classes both to secure and retain housing, and to be more competitive in rental search and applications, moving beyond the geographical areas in which protected classes are concentrated today. As you know, explicit and systemic discrimination in housing happens in all sorts of ways in Marin. Landlords make and find various financial excuses why they can't offer a unit to an individual or family. Our clients who are disabled, or heavily represented in ethnic and racial minorities, often don't have the language, cultural skills, or the financial resources to effectively compete in the application process or to engage the property manager or landlord. Having a housing advocate on one's side, who can guide the application process, who can speak the business language of the property manager / landlord, and who can advocate on behalf of an individual or family, increases the odds of securing a rental property and overcoming latent and explicit discrimination. Our agency has been involved in this kind of work for many years, by virtue of the very low income and homeless populations that we serve with food assistance, homelessness prevention, and our housing helpdesk. In the last two years, with the help of a County grant for Housing Locator, we have focused explicitly on the problem of housing, affirmatively helping homeless, and very low income families protect their housing and move into new housing. We are partners with Marin Housing Authority and work closely with the Housing Authority on our strategy aligning our efforts with their landlord initiatives and outreach. They support us in this application. Our program expands their efforts by also CDBG Application by SI. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator
23focusing on those with Section 8 vouchers and those as well as those who lack vouchers or the ability to qualify for them. Our Marin Housing Locator is modeled on a program in the South Bay (Abode Services www.abodeservices.org), and expands the program funded by Marin County last year. The Housing Locator team provides both nuts and bolts "how-to" support on how to get housing as well as advocacy with property managers and landlords on behalf of specific clients who are referred to us or come to us through our extensive outreach throughout Marin. In some cases, we also provide master leasing opportunities to help individuals or families overcome a history of poor credit. Our Housing Locator covers the following services: • Housing Search and Identification • Active Landlord Engagement (relationship development and advocacy) • Application Assistance • Financial Planning We further complement our Housing Locator efforts with financial support provided by St. Vincent's donors, including • Rent and Move-in Costs (e.g. security deposits) The families served through our Housing Locator program were low and very-low income and heavily represented in protected classes. Of those families helped to secure housing, we can report the following demographics: African American Hispanic / Latino Disabled 21% 16% Hispanic 22% In this proposed expansion of our Housing Locator, we want to extend our focus on protected classes by adding dedicated staff for that specific purpose. We are envisioning two additional positions to intensify outreach to the communities in the Canal and Marin City, and to explicitly focus Housing Locator Services on affirmatively helping families and individuals facing eviction, or living unstably, affirmatively secure housing in Marin. For example, our experience is that there are many families in the Canal that are "couch surfing" and that need help navigating the housing application process, many of whom we have stably housed. 3 il What other agencies will you partner with for this project, Please list? (Please have supporting documents available upon request): Marin Housing Authority We have been working closely with Marin Housing Authority on our Housing Locator services and they are happy to partner with us on in this effort and see this as an extension of what their own efforts. Kimberly Carroll, the deputy director of Marin Housing is open to speaking with you as needed about our partnership and how this will be helpful to their goals. As noted above, our Housing Locator Services expands beyond what they are currently funded to do. Their focus on CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Morin Housing Locatar focusing on those with Section 8 vouchers and those as well as those who lack vouchers or the ability to qualify for them. Our Marin Housing Locator is modeled on a program in the South Bay (Abode Services www.abodeservices.org), and expands the program funded by Marin County last year. The Housing Locator team provides both nuts and bolts "how-to" support on how to get housing as well as advocacy with property managers and landlords on behalf of specific clients who are referred to us or come to us through our extensive outreach throughout Marin. In some cases, we also provide master leasing opportunities to help individuals or families overcome a history of poor credit. Our Housing Locator covers the following services: • Housing Search and Identification • Active Landlord Engagement (relationship development and advocacy) • Application Assistance • Financial Planning We further complement our Housing Locator efforts with financial support provided by St. Vincent's donors, including • Rent and Move-in Costs (e.g. security deposits) The families served through our Housing Locator program were low and very-low income and heavily represented in protected classes. Of those families helped to secure housing, we can report the following demographics: African American Hispanic / Latino Disabled 21% 16% Hispanic 22% In this proposed expansion of our Housing Locator, we want to extend our focus on protected classes by adding dedicated staff for that specific purpose. We are envisioning two additional positions to intensify outreach to the communities in the Canal and Marin City, and to explicitly focus Housing Locator Services on affirmatively helping families and individuals facing eviction, or living unstably, affirmatively secure housing in Marin. For example, our experience is that there are many families in the Canal that are "couch surfing" and that need help navigating the housing application process, many of whom we have stably housed. 3 il What other agencies will you partner with for this project, Please list? (Please have supporting documents available upon request): Marin Housing Authority We have been working closely with Marin Housing Authority on our Housing Locator services and they are happy to partner with us on in this effort and see this as an extension of what their own efforts. Kimberly Carroll, the deputy director of Marin Housing is open to speaking with you as needed about our partnership and how this will be helpful to their goals. As noted above, our Housing Locator Services expands beyond what they are currently funded to do. Their focus on CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Morin Housing Locatar focusing on those with Section 8 vouchers and those as well as those who lack vouchers or the ability to qualify for them. Our Marin Housing Locator is modeled on a program in the South Bay (Abode Services www.abodeservices.org), and expands the program funded by Marin County last year. The Housing Locator team provides both nuts and bolts "how-to" support on how to get housing as well as advocacy with property managers and landlords on behalf of specific clients who are referred to us or come to us through our extensive outreach throughout Marin. In some cases, we also provide master leasing opportunities to help individuals or families overcome a history of poor credit. Our Housing Locator covers the following services: • Housing Search and Identification • Active Landlord Engagement (relationship development and advocacy) • Application Assistance • Financial Planning We further complement our Housing Locator efforts with financial support provided by St. Vincent's donors, including • Rent and Move-in Costs (e.g. security deposits) The families served through our Housing Locator program were low and very-low income and heavily represented in protected classes. Of those families helped to secure housing, we can report the following demographics: African American Hispanic / Latino Disabled 21% 16% Hispanic 22% In this proposed expansion of our Housing Locator, we want to extend our focus on protected classes by adding dedicated staff for that specific purpose. We are envisioning two additional positions to intensify outreach to the communities in the Canal and Marin City, and to explicitly focus Housing Locator Services on affirmatively helping families and individuals facing eviction, or living unstably, affirmatively secure housing in Marin. For example, our experience is that there are many families in the Canal that are "couch surfing" and that need help navigating the housing application process, many of whom we have stably housed. 3 il What other agencies will you partner with for this project, Please list? (Please have supporting documents available upon request): Marin Housing Authority We have been working closely with Marin Housing Authority on our Housing Locator services and they are happy to partner with us on in this effort and see this as an extension of what their own efforts. Kimberly Carroll, the deputy director of Marin Housing is open to speaking with you as needed about our partnership and how this will be helpful to their goals. As noted above, our Housing Locator Services expands beyond what they are currently funded to do. Their focus on CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Morin Housing Locatar
24landlord engagement is on Shelter Plus Care recipients. Our Housing Locator expands this outreach by focusing on those who have other vouchers (e.g., section 8) as well as those who have not been fortunate enough to get a voucher at all. St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Network St. Vincent de Paul of Marin has an extensive network of trained volunteers around the county. Last year, our trained volunteers visited 1,413 homes of people in Marin who were in imminent danger of becoming evicted due to unemployment, illness, or unexpected life events. We provided emergency rent, utilities, prescription medicine and other crisis aid to prevent these individuals and families from losing their housing. Two of our volunteer "conferences" already do home visits in the Canal and Marin City. We will continue to engage our network of volunteers to assist in our outreach to underserved and protected populations and communities. ill HUD National Objectives to be served (check one): Primary Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI) Secondary Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA) Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blights. Zl How will this project further Marin County's Fair Housing goals? 4 Marin County is one of the wealthiest counties in the US. But the history of explicit and latent discrimination is particularly evident in the geographical concentration of ethnic and racial minorities and the lack of integration of protected classes into Marin communities. Given the high cost of housing in Marin, it has become much tougher over the last five years for minorities and those with disabilities to find and secure housing. The County's relatively new ordinance prohibiting the advertisement of "no section 8" and the landlord outreach of MHA are good steps in addressing some of the discrimination that is present. But individuals and families who are homeless, low, or very low-income need active hand holding and coaching to be able to secure housing and to engage landlords effectively in geographical areas beyond the Canal and Marin City. This is the focus of this application. Landlords and property managers can find all sort of excuses to deny a lease to an individual or family who does not meet the implicit profile of a good tenant. That profile, which may not be explicitly racist or discriminatory, may nonetheless be implicitly biased against protected classes. Those in protected classes may not know how to present themselves, may not have the proper documentation or credit history, and may not have as much confidence to engage property managers and landlords. That is where we come in. Our Housing Locator staff takes each individual and family under their wings, work with them on their goals, budgets and aspirations. Each individual and family is assigned a Housing Services CDSG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator landlord engagement is on Shelter Plus Care recipients. Our Housing Locator expands this outreach by focusing on those who have other vouchers (e.g., section 8) as well as those who have not been fortunate enough to get a voucher at all. St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Network St. Vincent de Paul of Marin has an extensive network of trained volunteers around the county. Last year, our trained volunteers visited 1,413 homes of people in Marin who were in imminent danger of becoming evicted due to unemployment, illness, or unexpected life events. We provided emergency rent, utilities, prescription medicine and other crisis aid to prevent these individuals and families from losing their housing. Two of our volunteer "conferences" already do home visits in the Canal and Marin City. We will continue to engage our network of volunteers to assist in our outreach to underserved and protected populations and communities. ill HUD National Objectives to be served (check one): Primary Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI) Secondary Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA) Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blights. Zl How will this project further Marin County's Fair Housing goals? 4 Marin County is one of the wealthiest counties in the US. But the history of explicit and latent discrimination is particularly evident in the geographical concentration of ethnic and racial minorities and the lack of integration of protected classes into Marin communities. Given the high cost of housing in Marin, it has become much tougher over the last five years for minorities and those with disabilities to find and secure housing. The County's relatively new ordinance prohibiting the advertisement of "no section 8" and the landlord outreach of MHA are good steps in addressing some of the discrimination that is present. But individuals and families who are homeless, low, or very low-income need active hand holding and coaching to be able to secure housing and to engage landlords effectively in geographical areas beyond the Canal and Marin City. This is the focus of this application. Landlords and property managers can find all sort of excuses to deny a lease to an individual or family who does not meet the implicit profile of a good tenant. That profile, which may not be explicitly racist or discriminatory, may nonetheless be implicitly biased against protected classes. Those in protected classes may not know how to present themselves, may not have the proper documentation or credit history, and may not have as much confidence to engage property managers and landlords. That is where we come in. Our Housing Locator staff takes each individual and family under their wings, work with them on their goals, budgets and aspirations. Each individual and family is assigned a Housing Services CDSG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator landlord engagement is on Shelter Plus Care recipients. Our Housing Locator expands this outreach by focusing on those who have other vouchers (e.g., section 8) as well as those who have not been fortunate enough to get a voucher at all. St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Network St. Vincent de Paul of Marin has an extensive network of trained volunteers around the county. Last year, our trained volunteers visited 1,413 homes of people in Marin who were in imminent danger of becoming evicted due to unemployment, illness, or unexpected life events. We provided emergency rent, utilities, prescription medicine and other crisis aid to prevent these individuals and families from losing their housing. Two of our volunteer "conferences" already do home visits in the Canal and Marin City. We will continue to engage our network of volunteers to assist in our outreach to underserved and protected populations and communities. ill HUD National Objectives to be served (check one): Primary Activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons. (LMI) Secondary Activities benefiting low and moderate area. (LMA) Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blights. Zl How will this project further Marin County's Fair Housing goals? 4 Marin County is one of the wealthiest counties in the US. But the history of explicit and latent discrimination is particularly evident in the geographical concentration of ethnic and racial minorities and the lack of integration of protected classes into Marin communities. Given the high cost of housing in Marin, it has become much tougher over the last five years for minorities and those with disabilities to find and secure housing. The County's relatively new ordinance prohibiting the advertisement of "no section 8" and the landlord outreach of MHA are good steps in addressing some of the discrimination that is present. But individuals and families who are homeless, low, or very low-income need active hand holding and coaching to be able to secure housing and to engage landlords effectively in geographical areas beyond the Canal and Marin City. This is the focus of this application. Landlords and property managers can find all sort of excuses to deny a lease to an individual or family who does not meet the implicit profile of a good tenant. That profile, which may not be explicitly racist or discriminatory, may nonetheless be implicitly biased against protected classes. Those in protected classes may not know how to present themselves, may not have the proper documentation or credit history, and may not have as much confidence to engage property managers and landlords. That is where we come in. Our Housing Locator staff takes each individual and family under their wings, work with them on their goals, budgets and aspirations. Each individual and family is assigned a Housing Services CDSG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator
25Coordinator (with case management skills) who coaches them through the process. Our Housing Specialist does the search and property management/landlord engagement on behalf of the individuals and families. The program also will extend our outreach to Canal and Marin City leveraging our existing network of volunteers who already do home visits to those communities. !!.l Approximately how many moderate, low and very low-income persons will directly benefit from the program / project? (Use the table below of income level estimates per household to determine the number of people served) Extremely low 56 individuals and families (50% a family of 2-4) Very Low-income 56 individuals and families (50% a family of 2-4) Low-Income Moderate-Income 2016 HUD INCOME LIMITS I IVluueldle-IIILUIIIt: I SOURCE: U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development ill Estimate the number of minorities to be served by the program/project using the following table (see note about table below): Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black. or African American 44 individuals /families (up to 130 including children) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White 24 individuals or families (up to 44 individuals or families (up to 60 individuals incl. children) 130 individuals incl. children) American Indian and White Asian and White Black and White American Indian and Black Multi-Racial Total Female Headed Households 52 of the 66 (80%) 35 of the 44 (80%) ***Note: we filled In the above table based on full funding (Scenario 1 below). With the lower level of funding (Scenario 2), we can achieve 50% of these numbers. CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 5 Coordinator (with case management skills) who coaches them through the process. Our Housing Specialist does the search and property management/landlord engagement on behalf of the individuals and families. The program also will extend our outreach to Canal and Marin City leveraging our existing network of volunteers who already do home visits to those communities. !!.l Approximately how many moderate, low and very low-income persons will directly benefit from the program / project? (Use the table below of income level estimates per household to determine the number of people served) Extremely low 56 individuals and families (50% a family of 2-4) Very Low-income 56 individuals and families (50% a family of 2-4) Low-Income Moderate-Income 2016 HUD INCOME LIMITS I IVluueldle-IIILUIIIt: I SOURCE: U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development ill Estimate the number of minorities to be served by the program/project using the following table (see note about table below): Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black. or African American 44 individuals /families (up to 130 including children) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White 24 individuals or families (up to 44 individuals or families (up to 60 individuals incl. children) 130 individuals incl. children) American Indian and White Asian and White Black and White American Indian and Black Multi-Racial Total Female Headed Households 52 of the 66 (80%) 35 of the 44 (80%) ***Note: we filled In the above table based on full funding (Scenario 1 below). With the lower level of funding (Scenario 2), we can achieve 50% of these numbers. CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 5 Coordinator (with case management skills) who coaches them through the process. Our Housing Specialist does the search and property management/landlord engagement on behalf of the individuals and families. The program also will extend our outreach to Canal and Marin City leveraging our existing network of volunteers who already do home visits to those communities. !!.l Approximately how many moderate, low and very low-income persons will directly benefit from the program / project? (Use the table below of income level estimates per household to determine the number of people served) Extremely low 56 individuals and families (50% a family of 2-4) Very Low-income 56 individuals and families (50% a family of 2-4) Low-Income Moderate-Income 2016 HUD INCOME LIMITS I IVluueldle-IIILUIIIt: I SOURCE: U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development ill Estimate the number of minorities to be served by the program/project using the following table (see note about table below): Ethnic Category Total Persons Of the total, those identifying as Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black. or African American 44 individuals /families (up to 130 including children) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White 24 individuals or families (up to 44 individuals or families (up to 60 individuals incl. children) 130 individuals incl. children) American Indian and White Asian and White Black and White American Indian and Black Multi-Racial Total Female Headed Households 52 of the 66 (80%) 35 of the 44 (80%) ***Note: we filled In the above table based on full funding (Scenario 1 below). With the lower level of funding (Scenario 2), we can achieve 50% of these numbers. CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 5
266 !ill How will your project benefit members of the Protected Classes? Instability in housing has severe consequences for the growth, health, education and well-being of individuals. As you know, life expectancy differs significantly between the Canal and Ross, as an example. Housing stability and location is tied to long term health and opportunity. To help a family find housing, and to expand their housing location options, is thus more than an affirmative response to unfair prior practices. It is also an opportunity for a long-lasting impact on the future of children, their educational experiences, their opportunity for college, and for long-term health and fulfilment. Nothing is more gratifying that helping families that are struggling to secure a stable and supportive home, which is the basis of everything else. ill If your agency has a remaining project funding balance from previous years' County of Marin CDSG funding, please explain below and include a timeline for spending. We are projected to expend the final portion of our 2017 CDBG allotment in December 2017. !II List your past specific accomplishment/activities and goals of your organization/agency using CDSG funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments? If not, please explain why. Please describe. In 2017, St. Vincent de Paul Society received our first CDBG grant, but in a much smaller allotment that precluded bringing on additional paid personnel. As a result, we used these funds to expand outreach by our counselors in the Canal and Marin City, and to provide specific housing location training to these volunteers. ru If your organization has never received a Federal CDSG grant what is your experience with administering CDSG or other federal grant programs? We administered American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("stimulus") funding from the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). This funding was federally designated to provide short and medium-term rental assistance to individuals and families who were at risk of becoming homeless, and to individuals and families who were homeless. We received $157,000 in aid and assisted 147 individuals to remain housed or secure housing. Ninety-nine percent of households assisted with these funds were able to maintain stable housing over time. 1'U State who supervises and manages the program. List any approvals or authorizations required for the program to operate. Describe any computer systems or other systems used to track grant funding and client results for the program. Our Housing Locator program is under the supervision of Howard Schwartz, PhD, director of housing. We also have a director of client services, Connie Borges, who oversees client engagement. Both Howard and Connie report to our Executive Director, Christine Paquette, who CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 6 !ill How will your project benefit members of the Protected Classes? Instability in housing has severe consequences for the growth, health, education and well-being of individuals. As you know, life expectancy differs significantly between the Canal and Ross, as an example. Housing stability and location is tied to long term health and opportunity. To help a family find housing, and to expand their housing location options, is thus more than an affirmative response to unfair prior practices. It is also an opportunity for a long-lasting impact on the future of children, their educational experiences, their opportunity for college, and for long-term health and fulfilment. Nothing is more gratifying that helping families that are struggling to secure a stable and supportive home, which is the basis of everything else. ill If your agency has a remaining project funding balance from previous years' County of Marin CDSG funding, please explain below and include a timeline for spending. We are projected to expend the final portion of our 2017 CDBG allotment in December 2017. !II List your past specific accomplishment/activities and goals of your organization/agency using CDSG funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments? If not, please explain why. Please describe. In 2017, St. Vincent de Paul Society received our first CDBG grant, but in a much smaller allotment that precluded bringing on additional paid personnel. As a result, we used these funds to expand outreach by our counselors in the Canal and Marin City, and to provide specific housing location training to these volunteers. ru If your organization has never received a Federal CDSG grant what is your experience with administering CDSG or other federal grant programs? We administered American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("stimulus") funding from the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). This funding was federally designated to provide short and medium-term rental assistance to individuals and families who were at risk of becoming homeless, and to individuals and families who were homeless. We received $157,000 in aid and assisted 147 individuals to remain housed or secure housing. Ninety-nine percent of households assisted with these funds were able to maintain stable housing over time. 1'U State who supervises and manages the program. List any approvals or authorizations required for the program to operate. Describe any computer systems or other systems used to track grant funding and client results for the program. Our Housing Locator program is under the supervision of Howard Schwartz, PhD, director of housing. We also have a director of client services, Connie Borges, who oversees client engagement. Both Howard and Connie report to our Executive Director, Christine Paquette, who CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 6 !ill How will your project benefit members of the Protected Classes? Instability in housing has severe consequences for the growth, health, education and well-being of individuals. As you know, life expectancy differs significantly between the Canal and Ross, as an example. Housing stability and location is tied to long term health and opportunity. To help a family find housing, and to expand their housing location options, is thus more than an affirmative response to unfair prior practices. It is also an opportunity for a long-lasting impact on the future of children, their educational experiences, their opportunity for college, and for long-term health and fulfilment. Nothing is more gratifying that helping families that are struggling to secure a stable and supportive home, which is the basis of everything else. ill If your agency has a remaining project funding balance from previous years' County of Marin CDSG funding, please explain below and include a timeline for spending. We are projected to expend the final portion of our 2017 CDBG allotment in December 2017. !II List your past specific accomplishment/activities and goals of your organization/agency using CDSG funds. Did you meet these goals and accomplishments? If not, please explain why. Please describe. In 2017, St. Vincent de Paul Society received our first CDBG grant, but in a much smaller allotment that precluded bringing on additional paid personnel. As a result, we used these funds to expand outreach by our counselors in the Canal and Marin City, and to provide specific housing location training to these volunteers. ru If your organization has never received a Federal CDSG grant what is your experience with administering CDSG or other federal grant programs? We administered American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("stimulus") funding from the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). This funding was federally designated to provide short and medium-term rental assistance to individuals and families who were at risk of becoming homeless, and to individuals and families who were homeless. We received $157,000 in aid and assisted 147 individuals to remain housed or secure housing. Ninety-nine percent of households assisted with these funds were able to maintain stable housing over time. 1'U State who supervises and manages the program. List any approvals or authorizations required for the program to operate. Describe any computer systems or other systems used to track grant funding and client results for the program. Our Housing Locator program is under the supervision of Howard Schwartz, PhD, director of housing. We also have a director of client services, Connie Borges, who oversees client engagement. Both Howard and Connie report to our Executive Director, Christine Paquette, who CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator
277 is responsible for authorizing all expenditures. We use the County's HMIS (homeless management system) system to track our engagement with clients and our results with housing for the homeless population. If we are permitted to use the HMIS system for low-income clients who are not homeless, we will continue to use this approach. If we cannot use the HMIS system, we would track our results with Quickbooks and spreadsheets, both of which we use today for financial tracking. ru List program objectives and milestones, along with an estimated timetable for reaching them: The goal ofthe program is to assist 112 low and very-low income individuals and families (and homeless) find and secure housing in the year 2017-2018 (grant year). Milestones: • Secure Funding • By Day 1: Begin seeing clients on day one with existing resources. • By Day 30: Hire two staff: o Hire Services Coordinator (wrap around case management) and o Housing Specialist (30 days) o Begin outreach marketing and engage volunteer network to engage more broadly in Canal and Marin City • By Day 45: o Expand clients engaged o Expand outreach engagement with property managers and landlords based on client intake • By Day 60: In full operation CDBG Application by st. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 7 is responsible for authorizing all expenditures. We use the County's HMIS (homeless management system) system to track our engagement with clients and our results with housing for the homeless population. If we are permitted to use the HMIS system for low-income clients who are not homeless, we will continue to use this approach. If we cannot use the HMIS system, we would track our results with Quickbooks and spreadsheets, both of which we use today for financial tracking. ru List program objectives and milestones, along with an estimated timetable for reaching them: The goal ofthe program is to assist 112 low and very-low income individuals and families (and homeless) find and secure housing in the year 2017-2018 (grant year). Milestones: • Secure Funding • By Day 1: Begin seeing clients on day one with existing resources. • By Day 30: Hire two staff: o Hire Services Coordinator (wrap around case management) and o Housing Specialist (30 days) o Begin outreach marketing and engage volunteer network to engage more broadly in Canal and Marin City • By Day 45: o Expand clients engaged o Expand outreach engagement with property managers and landlords based on client intake • By Day 60: In full operation CDBG Application by st. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 7 is responsible for authorizing all expenditures. We use the County's HMIS (homeless management system) system to track our engagement with clients and our results with housing for the homeless population. If we are permitted to use the HMIS system for low-income clients who are not homeless, we will continue to use this approach. If we cannot use the HMIS system, we would track our results with Quickbooks and spreadsheets, both of which we use today for financial tracking. ru List program objectives and milestones, along with an estimated timetable for reaching them: The goal ofthe program is to assist 112 low and very-low income individuals and families (and homeless) find and secure housing in the year 2017-2018 (grant year). Milestones: • Secure Funding • By Day 1: Begin seeing clients on day one with existing resources. • By Day 30: Hire two staff: o Hire Services Coordinator (wrap around case management) and o Housing Specialist (30 days) o Begin outreach marketing and engage volunteer network to engage more broadly in Canal and Marin City • By Day 45: o Expand clients engaged o Expand outreach engagement with property managers and landlords based on client intake • By Day 60: In full operation CDBG Application by st. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator
28Program Budget: (a) List the activities and/or items that CDBG funds will be used specifically for. Funding requests for full-time staff or staff which does not have a direct client benefit for income eligible clientele is not allowed. Please provide detail for proposed budget in the space below and attach a proposed budget for the CDBG funds (incomplete applications will be rejected). Scenario 1 Two Dedicated Resources ------,----Hourly Rate Hours Weeks Annual Overhead %Time Total Dedicated Resources Housing Specialist 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $82,818 Housing Services Coordinator Wrap around case management 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $81,726 Technology (Computer Ilicenses) Tablets $3,000 Travel expenses $3,000 Direct Client Assistance $40,000 Office Space $1,200 Total $211,744 Scenario 2: One Dedicated Resource Hourly Rate Hours Weeks Annual Overhead %Time Total Dedicated Resources Housing Specialist 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $82,818 Technology (Computer Ilicenses) Tablets $1,500 Travel expenses $3,000 Direct Client Assistance $20,000 Office Space $1,200 Total $108,518 (b) List a breakdown of the TOTAL funding sources for your proposed program/project CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 8 Program Budget: (a) List the activities and/or items that CDBG funds will be used specifically for. Funding requests for full-time staff or staff which does not have a direct client benefit for income eligible clientele is not allowed. Please provide detail for proposed budget in the space below and attach a proposed budget for the CDBG funds (incomplete applications will be rejected). Scenario 1 Two Dedicated Resources ------,----Hourly Rate Hours Weeks Annual Overhead %Time Total Dedicated Resources Housing Specialist 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $82,818 Housing Services Coordinator Wrap around case management 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $81,726 Technology (Computer Ilicenses) Tablets $3,000 Travel expenses $3,000 Direct Client Assistance $40,000 Office Space $1,200 Total $211,744 Scenario 2: One Dedicated Resource Hourly Rate Hours Weeks Annual Overhead %Time Total Dedicated Resources Housing Specialist 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $82,818 Technology (Computer Ilicenses) Tablets $1,500 Travel expenses $3,000 Direct Client Assistance $20,000 Office Space $1,200 Total $108,518 (b) List a breakdown of the TOTAL funding sources for your proposed program/project CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 8 Program Budget: (a) List the activities and/or items that CDBG funds will be used specifically for. Funding requests for full-time staff or staff which does not have a direct client benefit for income eligible clientele is not allowed. Please provide detail for proposed budget in the space below and attach a proposed budget for the CDBG funds (incomplete applications will be rejected). Scenario 1 Two Dedicated Resources ------,----Hourly Rate Hours Weeks Annual Overhead %Time Total Dedicated Resources Housing Specialist 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $82,818 Housing Services Coordinator Wrap around case management 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $81,726 Technology (Computer Ilicenses) Tablets $3,000 Travel expenses $3,000 Direct Client Assistance $40,000 Office Space $1,200 Total $211,744 Scenario 2: One Dedicated Resource Hourly Rate Hours Weeks Annual Overhead %Time Total Dedicated Resources Housing Specialist 35 40 52 $72,800 $2,010 100% $82,818 Technology (Computer Ilicenses) Tablets $1,500 Travel expenses $3,000 Direct Client Assistance $20,000 Office Space $1,200 Total $108,518 (b) List a breakdown of the TOTAL funding sources for your proposed program/project CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 8
29Funding Source Funding Amount Percentage of Total Uses of Funds Funding CDBG $212,000 28% Housing Locator Expansion County Funded Rapid $175,000 15% Housing Locator Rehousing / Housing Engagement Locator Donations to St. $780,000 66% Security and Deposit, Vincent de Paul Rapid Rehousing, Return Home 17} Will the requested CDBG funds be expended by the end of the 2018 (December 31, 2018)? Yes-No If No, please explain why If fully funded at the requested level, this grant would fund a paid position through the entire grant period. 18 Please sign and date your application below: Signature About St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin 9 The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin (SVdP or "The Society") has helped Marin's very low income and most vulnerable residents since 1946. Last year, the Society helped more than 17,000 people in Marin County meet their basic needs for housing, food and other life-sustaining support. We accomplish our goals primarily through grassroots and in-kind support from Marin County donors, as well as local charitable foundations. We do not receive Catholic Church or national St. Vincent de Paul Society funding for our operations. Our administrative cost is 10%, as shows on our most recent IRS Form 990. The Society's primary mission is to prevent homelessness and rapidly rehouse homeless citizens in Marin County. We do this through our unique outreach programs which are unmatched in the county for their low-barrier, easy access approach. Each of our programs is carefully designed to fit the specific needs of our most vulnerable residents. The program which best exemplifies this .low-barrier approach is our Home Visits program. Last year, our trained volunteers visited 2,088 homes of people in Marin who were in imminent danger of becoming evicted due to unemployment, illness, or unexpected life events. In this program, our volunteers visit CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator Funding Source Funding Amount Percentage of Total Uses of Funds Funding CDBG $212,000 28% Housing Locator Expansion County Funded Rapid $175,000 15% Housing Locator Rehousing / Housing Engagement Locator Donations to St. $780,000 66% Security and Deposit, Vincent de Paul Rapid Rehousing, Return Home 17} Will the requested CDBG funds be expended by the end of the 2018 (December 31, 2018)? Yes-No If No, please explain why If fully funded at the requested level, this grant would fund a paid position through the entire grant period. 18 Please sign and date your application below: Signature About St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin 9 The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin (SVdP or "The Society") has helped Marin's very low income and most vulnerable residents since 1946. Last year, the Society helped more than 17,000 people in Marin County meet their basic needs for housing, food and other life-sustaining support. We accomplish our goals primarily through grassroots and in-kind support from Marin County donors, as well as local charitable foundations. We do not receive Catholic Church or national St. Vincent de Paul Society funding for our operations. Our administrative cost is 10%, as shows on our most recent IRS Form 990. The Society's primary mission is to prevent homelessness and rapidly rehouse homeless citizens in Marin County. We do this through our unique outreach programs which are unmatched in the county for their low-barrier, easy access approach. Each of our programs is carefully designed to fit the specific needs of our most vulnerable residents. The program which best exemplifies this .low-barrier approach is our Home Visits program. Last year, our trained volunteers visited 2,088 homes of people in Marin who were in imminent danger of becoming evicted due to unemployment, illness, or unexpected life events. In this program, our volunteers visit CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator Funding Source Funding Amount Percentage of Total Uses of Funds Funding CDBG $212,000 28% Housing Locator Expansion County Funded Rapid $175,000 15% Housing Locator Rehousing / Housing Engagement Locator Donations to St. $780,000 66% Security and Deposit, Vincent de Paul Rapid Rehousing, Return Home 17} Will the requested CDBG funds be expended by the end of the 2018 (December 31, 2018)? Yes-No If No, please explain why If fully funded at the requested level, this grant would fund a paid position through the entire grant period. 18 Please sign and date your application below: Signature About St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin 9 The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin (SVdP or "The Society") has helped Marin's very low income and most vulnerable residents since 1946. Last year, the Society helped more than 17,000 people in Marin County meet their basic needs for housing, food and other life-sustaining support. We accomplish our goals primarily through grassroots and in-kind support from Marin County donors, as well as local charitable foundations. We do not receive Catholic Church or national St. Vincent de Paul Society funding for our operations. Our administrative cost is 10%, as shows on our most recent IRS Form 990. The Society's primary mission is to prevent homelessness and rapidly rehouse homeless citizens in Marin County. We do this through our unique outreach programs which are unmatched in the county for their low-barrier, easy access approach. Each of our programs is carefully designed to fit the specific needs of our most vulnerable residents. The program which best exemplifies this .low-barrier approach is our Home Visits program. Last year, our trained volunteers visited 2,088 homes of people in Marin who were in imminent danger of becoming evicted due to unemployment, illness, or unexpected life events. In this program, our volunteers visit CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator
30clients' homes to offer immediate support and emergency assistance. Volunteers are available to visit clients seven days per week, from morning through evening, 365 days of the year. During these visits, we provide critical rental, utility, food and other aid to prevent people from getting evicted and becoming homeless. Last year, our Home Visits program distributed $961,805 in aid to low-income households. The Housing Locator funding we seek is highly leveraged by the private funds that we raise in our community. Last year, the Society raised and distributed $801,962; only 6% came from the County's Rapid Rehousing funds. This is a 17:1 match. CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 10 clients' homes to offer immediate support and emergency assistance. Volunteers are available to visit clients seven days per week, from morning through evening, 365 days of the year. During these visits, we provide critical rental, utility, food and other aid to prevent people from getting evicted and becoming homeless. Last year, our Home Visits program distributed $961,805 in aid to low-income households. The Housing Locator funding we seek is highly leveraged by the private funds that we raise in our community. Last year, the Society raised and distributed $801,962; only 6% came from the County's Rapid Rehousing funds. This is a 17:1 match. CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 10 clients' homes to offer immediate support and emergency assistance. Volunteers are available to visit clients seven days per week, from morning through evening, 365 days of the year. During these visits, we provide critical rental, utility, food and other aid to prevent people from getting evicted and becoming homeless. Last year, our Home Visits program distributed $961,805 in aid to low-income households. The Housing Locator funding we seek is highly leveraged by the private funds that we raise in our community. Last year, the Society raised and distributed $801,962; only 6% came from the County's Rapid Rehousing funds. This is a 17:1 match. CDBG Application by St. Vincent de Paul of Marin for Marin Housing Locator 10
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Staff Report Author: Danielle O’Leary Date of Meeting: 03/19/2018
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