Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Helpline was consulted to provide needs assessment on homelessness for the City. The Helpline anticipated to support approximately 1,200 individuals through its Emergency Services Program that will assist households in Brockton who are facing severe financial hardships which may jeopardize their housing needs. Some of the services include low-
assistance with housing related issues, utility issues, food resources and information on public assistance. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Father Bills and Mainspring Type Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless - Chronically homeless
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Old Colony YMCA was consulted to provide needs assessment for homelessness in the City. The operation of David Jon Louison Family Center anticipates to provide shelter for daily capacity of 23 families, all receive Case Management services and 24-hour support staff to provide a safe, healthy, positive environment with extensive array of support services to
1 Public Hearing community 15 Attendees were present at the 1st public hearing held on January 15, 2014. Director of NeighborWorks Southern Mass, Brian Moriarty, provided a letter addressed to Mayor Bill Carpenter at the first public hearing. He suggested that first-time homebuyer education is critical to the future of sustainable in the city. He further encourages the city to explore other availble funding opportunities N/A
CDBG public - federal Acquisition and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 1,376,510 78,473 0 1,454,983 0 The Brockton Redevelopment Authority, acting through the City of Brockton, will continue to monitor and work with the Public Service Agencies and provide oversight to all CDBG activities described in this Annual Plan. HOME public - federal Acquisition Homebuyer assistance Homeowner Multifamily rental new construction Multifamily rental rehab New construction for ownership TBRA 446,728 225,000 0 671,728 0 The Brockton Housing Authority, acting through the City of Brockton, will continue to provide oversight to all HOME funded activities described in the Annual Plan. Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Homelessness Prevention 2013 2017 Non-Housing Community Development City Wide Homeless/HIV/Aids CDBG: $11,000 Homelessness Prevention: 20 Persons Assisted 2 Preserving Existing Housing 2013 2017 Affordable Housing City Wide Low and Moderate Census Tracts Owner Occupied Housing CDBG: $280,000 Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 10 Household Housing Unit 3 Increase Supply of Affordable Housing 2013 2017 Affordable Housing Low and Moderate Census Tracts Owner Occupied Housing Homeowner Housing Added: 1 Household Housing Unit 4 Stabilize and Improve at Risk Neighborhoods 2013 2017 Affordable Housing Low and Moderate Census Tracts Owner Occupied Housing CDBG: $90,000 Homeowner Housing 1 Household Housing Unit 5 Promote Econcomic Development 2013 2017 Non-Housing Community Development City Wide Economic Development CDBG: $497,232 Facade treatment/business building rehabilitation: 2 Business Other: 5 Other
6 Homeless and At-Risk of Homelessness Services 2013 2017 Homeless City Wide Homeless/HIV/Aids CDBG: $4,000 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 150 Households Assisted 7 Promote Services that Promote Self Sufficiency 2013 2017 Non-Housing Community Development City Wide Homeless/HIV/Aids CDBG: $16,000 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 2000 Persons Assisted 8 Revitalize Target Neighborhoods 2013 2017 Non-Housing Community Development Downtown Corridor/Business District Low and Moderate Census Tracts Economic Development CDBG: $152,763 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 1000 Persons Assisted Businesses assisted: 100 Businesses Assisted 9 Increase Access for Homeownership 2013 2017 Affordable Housing City Wide Low and Moderate Census Tracts Homeless/HIV/Aids Rental Housing Owner Occupied Housing Economic Development 10 Special Needs Housing 2013 2017 Special Needs Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions
locations during the high crime hours and weekly police reports will be provided to the BRA. Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Because this program has increased the number of census tracts (all of the low and moderate income tracts in the city), it is estimated that approximately 70,000 persons will benefit from the activity. The majority of the families will be of low and moderate income residents.
Planned Activities Patrol the low and moderate census tracts within the high crime hours. Become familiar with areas that are prone to crime and focus more so in these areas. 2 Project Name YMCA Cosgrove Swimming Pool Target Area City Wide Goals Supported Promote Services that Promote Self Sufficiency Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $50,213
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The families that arrive at the David Jon Louison Family Center are either homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Over twenty families will benefit from the proposed activity (25-30 children depending on family size). Location Description This is not applicable at this time.
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities An average of 75 children will benefit from the Youth Enhancement Program. However, indirectly the Cape Verdean Association will serve between 50 and 80 English as a second Language students, 500 to 1,000 families will be served with Consular services and social services will be provided to at least 500 individuals/families. Location Description The Associacao Caboverdiana de Brockton Inc. is located at 575 N. Montello Street, Brockton, MA 02302.
assist low income households who are facing severe financial hardship which may jeopardize their housing. Target Date 6/30/2015 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The program will assist approximately 1,200 individuals through its emergency services program that helps low income households in Brockton who are facing severe financial hardships which may jeopardize their housing. Location Description 10 Christies Drive, Brockton, MA 02301
Location Description The program will be conducted at the public housing complex located at 1380 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301. Planned Activities Activities include a nutrition program, the Brown Bag Program, Health Counseling, Social Activities, Vision support and an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group among many other services provided by the center. 8 Project Name Work Express Program Target Area City Wide Goals Supported Homelessness Prevention Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $7,000
Grant funds will be used to pay the salary of a program coordinator who oversees the work express program. Target Date 6/30/2015 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities All of the individuals assisted in this program are homeless. It is expected that at least 50 men and women will be assisted during the 2014 plan year. Proposed activites include training for getting back into the workforce, drug abuse programs, housing search and placement, social services and a stable living environment.
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities upon the application process of the Brockton Redevelopment Authority and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's income guidelines, the families that benefit from this program are all low and moderate income households. It is estimated that at least 10 households will be assisted during this year. Location Description The activity is City wide.
priority for Brockton. The improvements will serve a large segment of the population, support the needs of residents and have a direct impact on various neighborhoods. Target Date 6/30/2015 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Depending upon the location of the projects this year, it is difficult to determine the number of citizens who will directly benefit from the use of these funds. However, the majority of the city population will benefit from the streetscapes activity.
Planned Activities Rehabilitation of the Adams street garage. The garage required numerous repairs including replacement of stairs, storm drains, resealing of floors, etc. - Most of the work has been completed. The City of Brockton is currently in the process of accepting bids for a security system (including cameras) for the exterior of the property. Project Name Parks Handicap Accessibility Target Area City Wide Goals Supported Promote Econcomic Development Needs Addressed Economic Development Funding CDBG: $11,286
Planned Activities Installation of handcap ramps on sidewalks thoughout the City of Brockton. Project Name Rescue of Foreclosed Home Target Area City Wide Goals Supported Preserving Existing Housing Stock Stabilize and Improve at Risk Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Economic Development Funding CDBG: $90,000
Location Description The BRA will select a property that has been vacant for rehabilitation from with the City of Brockton. Planned Activities Acquisition and Rehabilitation of one property in the city. Project Name City Hall Plaza Target Area Downtown - Main Street Goals Supported Promote Econcomic Development Addressed Economic Development Funding CDBG: $174,000
Description Currently City Hall Plaza is in a run down condition and requires extensive repair to bring it up to standards. The project will address three downtown priorities: a. Making Brockton's most important civic building more inviting, b. Repair dilapidated plaza features and c. establish a central public space that is able to host a variety of large civic events. The Brockton Redevelopment Authority is working closely with the City of Brockton Planning Department to administer the project.
Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Project Name First Time Homebuyer Assistance Target Area City Wide Goals Supported Increase Supply of Affordable Housing Increase Access for Homeownership Needs Addressed Owner Occupied Housing Funding HOME: $160,000