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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
October 10, 2018
12:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING OF THE EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AND
LANE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Meeting of October 10, 2018;
Her Honor Mayor Lucy Vinis Presiding
Councilors Mike Clark, President Betty Taylor, Vice President Greg Evans Chris Pryor Emily Semple Claire Syrett Jennifer Yeh Alan Zelenka
12:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING OF THE EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AND
LANE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
1. WORK SESSION: Public Shelter Feasibility Study and Homeless Service System
Analysis Mid-Project Presentation by the Technical Assistance Collaborative
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Memorandum Date: October 4, 2018
Meeting Date: October 10, 2018
TO: Lane County Board of Commissioners and Eugene City Council
PRESENTED BY: Jason Dedrick, City of Eugene
Gina Schaak, Liz Stewart and Doug Tetrault, Technical Assistance
Collaborative
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: DISCUSSION ONLY MEMORANDUM: PUBLIC SHELTER
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND HOMELESS SERVICE SYSTEM
ANALYSIS MID-PROJECT PRESENTATION BY THE
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COLLABORATIVE
I. MOTION
None: Discussion Only.
II. AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
The purpose of this work session is to update City of Eugene and Lane County elected
officials on work to develop a comprehensive homeless services system map and
progress towards recommendations for public shelter and other system improvements.
Staff from the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) will present the results of their
work thus far and seek specific feedback to inform refinement of the homeless services
systems map and forthcoming recommendations. The final report will be delivered in
December, 2018.
III. BACKGROUND/IMPLICATIONS OF ACTION
A. Board Action and Other History
On any given night, more than 1,642 Lane County residents are homeless and
1,135 are without shelter. Many have been homeless for more than one year. The
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number of unsheltered persons has become acute. School Districts in Lane County
report that 2,544 of their students were homeless during the last school year.
Annual figures show that 15,454 individuals who sought services from local
human services programs were homeless at some point during the year (2017).
Both the City of Eugene and Lane County support a range of projects and
programs to address homelessness (Attachments A and B). These efforts are
guided by multiple plans for human services and affordable housing. However,
despite these efforts and those of other community partners, there is a growing
need for a systems-level analysis of homelessness and an examination of what
future shelter options might be most viable in Lane County.
The Lane County Department of Health and Human Services - Human Services
Division, with the assistance of the Poverty and Homelessness Board, Shelter and
Supportive Housing Sub-Committee, and City of Eugene and Springfield staff has
worked toward implementation, support and oversight of homeless shelter and
supportive housing programs and a Public Shelter Feasibility Study.
In the fall of 2017, Lane County, with the participation and additional funding
support of the City of Eugene, selected the Technical Assistance Collaborative
(TAC) to conduct a Public Shelter Feasibility Study and Homeless Service
System Analysis for Lane County. TAC is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization with
over 25 years of experience providing technical assistance and consultation to
states, counties, municipalities and Continua of Care on conducting shelter and
supportive housing systems analysis for individuals and families who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness.
B. Policy Issues
The context of the TAC analysis is that Lane County currently has a complex
network of shelter, housing and human services and that while learning about
public shelter best practices from other communities would be important, so too
would an objective, expert analysis of our local situation. This would generate
recommendations that would be tailored to financial and other conditions present
in Lane County as well as effective integration of any new public shelter into our
current system.
The initial phases of TAC’s analysis included interviews with an extensive list of
key stakeholders in Lane County that are part of the system of homeless services
(Attachment C) and synthesis of local homelessness data. This data, combined
with a mapping of all community housing and human services programs focused
on homelessness, provides the first full-picture understanding of all homeless
services, their capacity and gaps in Lane County. The product of this work is an
interim systems map of homeless services in Lane County (Attachment D).
The second key component of TAC’s work has been to analyze the systems map,
homelessness data, best practices and an understanding of local economic
conditions, to produce an interim description of challenges and recommendations
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related to homeless services and public shelter options. Based on feedback
received from elected officials and other stakeholders, a final product will be
created and presented in December or January 2018. This will set the stage for
policy makers, community providers and the community at large to begin having
policy discussions about how to address the recommendations provided by TAC.
C. Board Goals
The Lane County Strategic Plan calls for addressing the community’s need for
affordable housing and addressing homelessness. Specifically, it calls for
increasing housing options for residents to reduce the incidence of homelessness
and increase affordability. Specific strategies include: convening, sponsoring, and
implementing a collaborative multi-jurisdictional affordable housing action plan;
identifying and implementing programs for supportive housing, short-term
transitional housing, and long-term and permanent solutions to address
homelessness; increasing access to prevention and treatment services and
developing programs; and for developing policy focused on behavioral health,
community health, and youth.
D. Financial and/or Resource Considerations
Lane County along with its City partners in the Human Services Commission will
need to continue to identify, fund, perform resource development for grants and
advocate for resources to continue to fund shelter and supportive housing
development, operations and services. The Public Shelter Feasibility Study and
Homeless Service System Analysis will outline options for use of resources
needed to address housing and service needs of homeless populations in Lane
County.
E. Health Implications
Poor health can contribute to being homeless, and being homeless can lead to
poor health. Limited access to health care can make it worse. That is why the
health of people experiencing homelessness is worse than that of the general
population. Common health problems include:
• Problems caused by being outdoors
• Bronchitis and pneumonia
• Wound and skin infections
• Mental health problems
• Substance abuse problems
Many women experiencing homelessness are victims of domestic or sexual abuse.
Homeless children have high rates of emotional and behavioral problems, often
from having witnessed abuse and the trauma of experiencing homelessness.
For many, the daily struggle for food, shelter, clothing, and safety relegates health
to a distant priority which, in turn, exacerbates disease, complicates treatment,
and drives excess mortality.
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F. Analysis
See Attachment E.
G. Alternatives/Options
Information only, no action requested at this time.
IV. RECOMMENDATION
No recommendation is necessary at this point, as staff and the consultants are primarily
seeking feedback on the interim report.
V. ATTACHMENTS
A. Lane County Strategic Investments in Homeless Services
B. City of Eugene Homeless Services
C. TAC Interview Stakeholder List
D. TAC Interim Homelessness Systems Map
E. TAC Interim Summary of Findings
F. CAPER Executive Summary
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Lane County
Strategic Investments in Homeless Services
FY 2018-2019
Lane County makes strategic investments in housing and homelessness prevention resources to
achieve our Strategic Plan goal of a Safe, Healthy County. Human Services Commission (HSC)
investments in housing and human services total over $10.5 million dollars in FY2018-2019. The
Human Services Commission is a multi-jurisdictional funding pool that includes Lane County,
the City of Eugene, and the City of Springfield.
Continuum of Care (CoC)
Lane County is the Collaborative Applicant for the Continuum of Care (CoC) grant and program
from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Lane County annually
submits a competitive grant application to HUD for upwards of $3.5 million. CoC programs
include permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, and transitional housing projects that
serve individuals, families, and youth experiencing homelessness. In 2017, of the 53,000+ people
served by agencies that track projects in ServicePoint (Lane County’s Homeless Management
Information System database), over 15,000 of them experienced homelessness for at least one
night.
Frequent User System Engagement (FUSE)
Lane County’s Frequent User System Engagement (FUSE) is a community-oriented program
that strives to break the cycle of homelessness and crisis. FUSE works with people experiencing
homelessness who frequently use resources such as emergency rooms, jails, and courts, with the
goal to connect people to housing and a wide variety of support services. In its pilot year, FUSE
supported 10 formerly homeless individuals to become housed. This resulted in an average
reduction in crisis service system costs of 50%. FUSE was recently awarded a $400,000/year
grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to
enhance street outreach services for individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them
with substance use and mental health services.
ATTACHMENT A
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Coordinated Entry System (CES)
Lane County’s CoC operates the Coordinated Entry System (CES). Coordinated Entry is a
system-wide process to help people experiencing homelessness with a “no wrong door”
approach. Through Coordinated Entry, the most vulnerable people in the community are
prioritized and served first. People experiencing homelessness receive the same assessment at
any CE access point and are added to the Centralized Wait List (CWL), from which housing
providers receive referrals to fill limited vacancies in units prioritized for those experiencing
homelessness.
Winter Strategies
Lane County invests over $1 million annually in emergency and seasonal shelter programs.
Winter Strategies include enhanced overnight parking program availability, Dusk to Dawn,
Short-Term Family Housing, and Egan Warming Centers. Dusk to Dawn is a winter shelter for
single adults experiencing homelessness that runs 7 nights a week from November through
March. Egan Warming Center is an emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness
activated on winter nights when the temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing.
Poverty and Homelessness Board
The Poverty and Homelessness Board is the advisory board to the Continuum of Care and
Community Action Agency. This 22-member board includes elected officials representing local
jurisdictions (urban and rural Lane County), an educational representative, law enforcement, the
VA, victim’s services, philanthropy, business, substance abuse and mental health service
agencies, faith-based organizations, the Public Housing Agency, people with lived experience of
homelessness, child welfare, and service providers. Monthly meetings occur the third Thursday
of the month, with opportunity for public comment. The PHB has an aggressive Strategic Plan
goal to create 600 new permanent supportive housing opportunities by 2021. For more
information about the PHB and to view the full Strategic Plan, go to www.LaneCounty.org/PHB.
Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission is a multi-jurisdictional board and funding pool that includes
representation from Lane County, the City of Eugene, and the City of Springfield. The attached
table demonstrates the specific organizations, projects, and awards funded by the Human
Services Commission in FY 2018-2019.
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Organization Project Description Award FY
18-19
Availability and Access to Supportive Housing
Catholic
Community
Services
Housing Counseling Assistance with securing or maintaining
housing for renters and individuals
experiencing homelessness
$23,100
Homes for
Good
Housing Assistance
for Veterans
Rapid rehousing and homeless Prevention
services for VASH program veterans that are
homeless, unstably housed or at imminent risk
of homelessness.
$38,643
ShelterCare Frequent User System
Engagement (FUSE)
To reduce public system use by connecting
frequent users of crisis, emergency services,
and criminal justice involvement to housing
and support services.
$442,895
Homes for
Good
Landlord Engagement Build and maintain positive relationships with
landlords to generate additional housing
opportunities for the community’s most
vulnerable populations.
$23,000
St. Vincent de
Paul
Diversion
Demonstration
Project for Families
Safe and appropriate alternative to the lack of
intermediate services for households with
children presenting for shelter or at-risk of
losing their housing.
$309,360
Catholic
Community
Services
Elderly Rental
Assistance (Eugene &
North Central Lane
County)
Rent assistance for low-income households
with a household member that is 58 years of
age or older in Eugene & North Central Lane
County.
$19,287
Catholic
Community
Services
Elderly Rental
Assistance
(Springfield & East
Lane County)
Rent assistance for low-income households
with a household member that is 58 years of
age or older in Springfield & East Lane
County.
$23,457
Catholic
Community
Services
Rent Assistance
(limited duration)
One time rent assistance for low-income Lane
County households.
$49,050
Catholic
Community
Services
Homeless Prevention
(Eugene & North
Central Lane County)
Homeless prevention services, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in Eugene & North
Central Lane County.
$75,354
Catholic
Community
Services
Homeless Prevention
(Springfield & East
Lane County)
Homeless prevention services, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in Springfield & East
Lane County.
$30,194
TBA Homeless Prevention
Eugene/Springfield
Homeless prevention services, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in Eugene/Springfield.
$142,530
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Organization Project Description Award FY
18-19
Availability and Access to Supportive Housing (Continued)
Community
Sharing
Homeless Prevention
(South Lane County)
Homeless prevention services, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in South Lane County.
$121,353
Siuslaw
Outreach
Services
Homeless Prevention
(West Lane County)
Homeless prevention services, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in West Lane County.
$106,266
St. Vincent de
Paul
Homeless Prevention
(Rural Lane County)
Housing Stabilization for At-Risk or Unstably
Housed individuals and families residing in
rural Lane County, with emphasis on Junction
City and Westfir/Oakridge areas.
$79,800
Womenspace Rapid Rehousing for
Domestic Violence
Rapid rehousing and linkage to needed
benefits and resources for domestic violence
survivors.
$41,746
ShelterCare Rapid Rehousing for
High Medical Need
(Cascades)
Rapid rehousing services for medically fragile
homeless singles. Supportive services include
case management, employment assistance,
and assistance with access to mainstream
benefits.
$109,704
St. Vincent de
Paul
Rapid Rehousing for
Singles
Rapid rehousing and linkage to mainstream
benefits and resources for single adults
experiencing homelessness in Lane County.
$84,609
St. Vincent de
Paul
Rapid Rehousing for
Families
Rapid rehousing and linkage to mainstream
benefits and resources for families
experiencing homelessness in Lane County.
$129,422
ShelterCare Rapid Rehousing
Eugene & North
Central Lane County
(McKenzie)
Rapid Rehousing services for households
experiencing homelessness including case
management, employment assistance, and
assistance with access to mainstream benefits.
$231,590
Catholic
Community
Services
Rapid Rehousing
Springfield & East
Lane County
(McKenzie)
Rapid Rehousing services for households
experiencing homelessness including case
management, employment assistance, and
assistance with access to mainstream benefits.
$231,590
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Organization Project Description Award FY
18-19
Permanent Supported Housing for Homeless Households
Mainstream
Housing
Permanent Supportive
Housing
(Developmental
Disabilities)
Permanent housing services for homeless
households with developmental disabilities.
Supportive services include case management,
employment assistance, and assistance with
access to mainstream benefits.
$201,311
ShelterCare Permanent Supportive
Housing for
Chronically Homeless
(Shankle)
Permanent housing services for chronically
homeless households with Severe and
Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) including
case management, employment assistance,
and assistance with access to mainstream
benefits.
$567,018
ShelterCare Permanent Supportive
Housing for Frequent
User System
Engagement (Sahalie)
Permanent supportive housing to chronically
homeless individuals who are frequent users
of public crisis, justice, and emergency
response systems.
$209,241
ShelterCare Permanent Supportive
Housing for those
with High Medical
Needs (Camas)
Permanent supportive housing services for
chronically homeless singles and families
with serious mental illness or a pattern of
acute medical care needs. Supportive services
include case management, job search
assistance, and assistance with access to
mainstream benefits.
$184,568
Homeless Access Centers
Womenspace Homeless Access
Center (Domestic
Violence)
Emergency basic needs assistance, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for
survivors of domestic violence in Lane
County.
$178,246
St. Vincent de
Paul
Homeless Access
Center (Families)
Emergency basic needs assistance, respite
childcare, linkage to mainstream benefits and
resources for families experiencing
homelessness.
$92,382
St. Vincent de
Paul
Homeless Access
Center (Singles)
Emergency basic needs assistance, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for single
adults experiencing homelessness.
$157,354
Catholic
Community
Services
Homeless Access
Center (Families)
Emergency basic needs assistance, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for
families experiencing homelessness in
Springfield through the OASIS program.
$40,613
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Organization Project Description Award FY
18-19
Emergency & Seasonal Shelters
St. Vincent de
Paul
Lane County
Overnight Parking
Program
Overnight parking option in River Road/Santa
Clara area for households experiencing
homelessness.
$41,696
TBA Short Term Family
Housing
Facility based 18-20 temporary family
housing units and 10 seasonal units for
literally homeless families who are receiving
assistance with obtaining permanent housing.
$549,354
St. Vincent de
Paul
Seasonal Shelter
Dusk to Dawn
Singles
Winter shelter for homeless households
without children 7 nights per week, dusk to
dawn from 11/1/17 to 3/31/18.
$292,316
St. Vincent de
Paul
Seasonal Shelter
Egan Warming
Center (Singles)
Emergency shelter for individuals
experiencing homelessness during periods
freezing and/or extreme weather through the
Egan Warming Centers.
$35,043
St. Vincent de
Paul
Seasonal Safe
Parking
Overnight parking program 7 nights per week,
dusk to dawn from 11/1/16 through 3/31/16.
$10,035
ShelterCare Temporary Bridge
Housing
Temporary housing for literally homeless
single individual households referred and
accepted to Permanent Supportive Housing or
Rapid Rehousing through the Centralized
Wait List.
$44,223
ShelterCare Temporary Housing
for Homeless
Families
Emergency shelter and linkage to mainstream
benefits and resources for families
experiencing homelessness in Lane County.
$52,704
Children & Youth Development
Relief Nursery Therapeutic Nursery
& Child Abuse
Prevention
Education and in-home outreach to parents
of pre-school aged children identified as at-
risk for child abuse. Family support
services to prevent child abuse and neglect;
improve parenting skills; and improve
family functioning.
$82,546
Pearl Buck Parent Training &
Preschool
Education and in-home outreach to parents
with cognitive limitations. Assistance with
linkage to needed resources and access to
mainstream benefits.
$54,064
Looking Glass Homeless Access
Center Youth
Emergency basic needs assistance and
linkage to mainstream benefits and
resources for homeless and at-risk youth
through New Roads Access Center.
$55,557
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Organization Project Description Award FY
18-19
Children & Youth Development (Continued)
Looking Glass Emergency Shelter
Youth
Shelter to homeless and at-risk youth
between the ages of 11-17 through Station 7
shelter.
$102,869
Looking Glass Diversion
Demonstration
Project Youth
Safe and appropriate alternative to the lack
of intermediate services for youth between
ages of 16-24 presenting for shelter or at-
risk of losing their housing.
$49,350
Looking Glass Rapid Rehousing
Youth (ESG)
Rapid rehousing and linkage to mainstream
benefits and resources for homeless and at-
risk youth.
$107,342
Looking Glass Rapid Rehousing
Youth (McKenzie)
Rapid rehousing and linkage to mainstream
benefits and resources for homeless and at-
risk youth.
$129,574
Looking Glass Transitional Housing
Youth
Project based transitional housing for
unaccompanied young women aged 16-21
who are experiencing homelessness.
$44,100
St. Vincent de
Paul
Transitional Housing
Youth
Project based transitional housing for
unaccompanied young women aged 16-18
who are experiencing homelessness.
$44,100
Basic Needs for Low-Income Households
Catholic
Community
Services
Community Service
Center (Eugene &
North Central Lane
County)
Emergency basic needs assistance, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in Eugene & North
Central Lane County.
$161,438
Catholic
Community
Services
Community Service
Center (Springfield &
East Lane County)
Emergency basic needs assistance, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in Springfield & East
Lane County.
$198,599
Community
Sharing
Community Service
Center (South Lane
County)
Emergency basic needs assistance, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in South Lane County.
$142,875
Siuslaw
Outreach
Services
Community Service
Center (West Lane
County)
Emergency basic needs assistance, linkage to
mainstream benefits and resources for low-
income households in South Lane County.
$61,641
Upper
Willamette
Community
Development
Hunger Relief Food
Box Distribution
Food pantry services to low-income
households in Oakridge.
$11,655
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Organization Project Description Award FY
18-19
Basic Needs for Low-Income Households (Continued)
Food For Lane
County
Hunger Relief Food
Warehousing and
Distribution
Reduces food insecurity through collecting
and warehousing food donations for
distribution to community based food
pantries throughout Lane County.
$174,465
Food For Lane
County
Hunger Relief Meal
Site
Nutritious meals to low-income Eugene and
Lane County residents.
$38,232
Lane Council
of
Governments
Hunger Relief Meal
Delivery
Nutritious meals delivered to home-bound
individuals age 60 and older.
$50,976
Centro Latino
Americano
Latino Access to
Services
Services for low-income Latinos with
Limited English Proficiency to access public
benefits and other health and human services
in Lane County.
$42,028
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
Various Energy Assistance
Program Delivery
Screen household eligibility for utility bill
payment assistance.
$457,976
Various Bill Payment
Assistance
Energy assistance funds to low-income
households in order to offset the high cost of
winter heating and prevent shut offs.
$2,260,844
Homes for
Good
Weatherization Reduce the energy usage of low-income
households in Lane County by installing
weatherization materials into their dwellings.
$1,290,566
TOTAL CONTRACTED EXPENDITURES $10,529,849
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Addressing
Homelessness
CITY OF EUGENE UPDATE, WINTER 2017-18
ATTACHMENT B
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The City of Eugene works with governmental and community
partners on a range of efforts to address homelessness in our
community.
In these efforts, the City strives:
1. To address the need for both permanent solutions and more
short-term emergency shelter strategies
2. To acknowledge and demonstrate through collaboration that
partnerships are essential to successful outcomes
3. To balance livability of neighborhoods with compassionate
and humane responses to homelessness and the reality of our
current housing and homelessness crisis
Emergency Services and Helping People
Move Toward Permanent Housing
Continued Support for Social Services
Support for human services is a critical piece of the City’s strategies
and efforts in addressing homelessness. The City of Eugene provided
$350,000 in CDBG funds and $935,000 in FY17 General Fund
dollars to the Lane County Human Services Commission to support
critical social services that support people who are homeless and
in poverty. These resources are combined with other federal, state
and local resources received by Lane County to support a range of
general and specialized social services including:
1. Community Service Centers in four locations for low-income
persons
2. Three Homeless Access Centers for singles, families and youth
3. Hunger relief services including food box distribution and meal
sites
4. Early childhood programs
5. Cultural and linguistic access
The resources also support a range of emergency, transitional and
permanent housing programs and services provided by a variety of
non-profit social service organizations in the community.
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2017-18 Winter Strategies
The City of Eugene allocated $155,000 to the Lane County Human Services Commission to help support
winter strategies for unsheltered homeless persons through the Dusk to Dawn program. This season,
Human Services Commission funding for winter strategies will support the following programs from
November 1 to March 31:
• Dusk to Dawn: Approved in December 2015, Dusk to Dawn provides approved sites for
people to sleep overnight. City Council approved two new sites for the 2017-18 winter season
which has added capacity to the program. A St. Vincent de Paul-owned site for individuals in
northwest Eugene, a Lane County-owned site for individuals with vehicles in north Eugene, and
a St. Vincent de Paul-owned site for families with children in southeast Eugene will together
serve over 110 people nightly. St. Vincent de Paul manages the program for each site.
• Emergency shelter seasonal warming through the Egan Warming Centers: For singles
and couples without children, Egan Warming Centers offer overnight shelter on nights when the
temperature drops to 30 degrees or below. The centers rely heavily on a cadre of volunteers
and donated spaces for overnight shelter. In 2016-17, the Egan Warming Centers activated 25
nights and served over 1,600 unique guests.
• Motel vouchers to assist homeless families with children: On nights that Egan Warming
Centers activate, Catholic Community Services administers motel vouchers for families with
children.
Car Camping Program
The City of Eugene’s Car Camping program, run in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, currently hosts
over 70 single spaces and eight family spaces at over 42 addresses, both public and private. The City
of Eugene provides $89,000 annually for the program, which has been increased by $50,000 through
the Supplemental Budget the past few years. St. Vincent de Paul administers the program, providing
sanitary facilities as well as camper screening and placement.
EUGENE’S CAR
CAMPING PROGRAM
▶70+ SINGLE SPACES
▶8 FAMILY SPACES
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Lindholm Service Station
The City of Eugene provided over $190,000 in CDBG funds for critical improvements at the Lindholm
Center Service Station. Improvements were made to the lavatory, shower and laundry facilities to
support increased use by Service Center clients. Construction was completed in December 2016.
Looking Glass Youth Shelter
The City of Eugene Police Department provides $36,000 annually to the Human Services Commission
that goes towards Looking Glass Station 7 to provide shelter services for homeless youth. Station 7
and its Rural Program component operate 24 hours a day to provide crisis intervention services for
youth, ages 11 to 17, and their families.
Eugene Community Service Center
The City of Eugene allocated over $168,000 in CDBG funds for rehabilitation of the Eugene Community
Service Center, owned and operated by Catholic Community Services. This facility served over 10,000
people in 2015 and is the largest distributor of food boxes in Lane County. Funds will be used to replace
the walk-in freezer/cooler, improve accessibility at the entrance, replace windows and light fixtures
to achieve greater energy efficiency, and install an exterior awning to protect clients in inclement
weather. Work will commence in 2018.
Rest Stops
Rest stops provide approved sites where people experiencing homelessness can sleep in tents or
Conestoga huts, keep their belongings, and receive assistance connecting with social services.
Currently, five rest stops managed by local non-profits are in operation, serving up to 92 people at
any one time. In December 2016, Council approved one-time funding of $25,000 for the program,
and in February 2017, Council approved the removal of the sunset date for the program. In 2017, City
staff created an Outreach Handbook on the Rest Stop and Car Camping programs to provide detailed
information about the programs as well as tools to assist community members and neighborhood
groups interested in working with staff to increase awareness and identify new potential sites.
Two rest stop residents
distribute firewood to fellow
residents.
5 REST STOPS CAN
SERVE UP TO 92
PEOPLE
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Opportunity Village
A self-managed micro-housing site located on City-owned property,
Opportunity Village has been providing low-cost shelter for people
experiencing homelessness since August 2013. The site consists
of common bath, kitchen and gathering spaces and 29 temporary
residential units with capacity to serve up to 35 people at any one
time.
OPPORTUNITY
VILLAGE EUGENE
CAN SERVE UP TO
35 PEOPLE
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Homeless Medical Recuperation Program
The City of Eugene allocated $108,000 in CDBG funds to rehabilitate
ShelterCare’s Homeless Medical Recuperation facility. This program
provides 19 units of safe supportive emergency housing, including
meals and wrap-around services, for medically fragile people
discharged from hospitals with no place to go. Funds will be used
for exterior repairs, HVAC upgrades, improvements to cold food
storage, and to replace the roof. Work will commence in 2018.
Community Justice and Outreach Initiatives
The City of Eugene has launched several programs for which the
goals are to intervene and help people connect with resources to
address needs which may be contributing to frequent interactions
with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. While the
following programs serve both those with and without housing,
many whom they serve are homeless.
■Community Court: Eugene Municipal Court launched
Community Court in September 2016 as a program for those
who have committed non-violent offenses in the downtown
area. Community Court happens once a week in the downtown
library, and participants are required to do community service
and meet with service providers who can help with housing and
a variety of other needs. The program had 51 graduates in its
first year, and walk-ins also take advantage of the opportunity
to come meet with providers.
■CAHOOTS: Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets
(CAHOOTS) provides 24/7 mobile crisis intervention and is
dispatched through the police non-emergency communications
center. Each team consists of a medic and crisis worker who
can provide immediate stabilization, assessment, referral,
information, and advocacy. The Eugene Police Department
contracts with White Bird for CAHOOTS services, providing over
$900,000 in funding and owning and maintaining three vans
used for the program.
■Community Outreach and Response Team (CORT): A
partnership between the Downtown Police Team and CAHOOTS,
this team identifies top users of police resources in the downtown
area and spends two days a week working with individuals to
help them address underlying needs and barriers. CORT has
helped 31% of their clients enter housing.
■Park Ambassadors: Park Ambassadors work in City parks
to help promote safety and quality experiences in the parks
system. Ambassadors perform a variety of tasks, including
providing information and explaining rules to park visitors,
helping maintain clean parks, and connecting with and assisting
those who are experiencing homelessness.
Buckley House/Willamette Family Treatment Center
The City of Eugene Police Department contracts with Willamette
Family Treatment Center annually in the amount of $79,000 to
provide sobering services.
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The Community Court program
had 51 graduates in its first
year.
Parks Ambassadors work
throughout the City of Eugene’s
parks and natural areas to help
promote safety, cleanliness and
positive experiences.
The Community Outreach and
Response Team has helped 31%
of their clients enter housing.
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15th Night Initiative
The City of Eugene is partnering with the 4J and Bethel School Districts and a number of community
partners on the 15th Night Initiative to address youth homelessness. A total of 311 students who
are unaccompanied minors experiencing homelessness have been identified in Eugene. The 15th
Night’s Rapid Alert Network system responded to 120 requests between January and September 2017.
The City’s Recreation Division is also partnering with 15th Night to provide a variety of recreational
experiences, programming and development opportunities for youth participants. Three 15th Night
youth were hired this past summer by the Recreation Division following their completion of an
internship and job training program.
Looking Glass McKay Lodge
The City of Eugene allocated almost $425,000 in CDBG funds to rehabilitate McKay Lodge, which is
a residential facility for male juvenile ex-offenders. McKay Lodge is owned and operated by Looking
Glass and supports 35 youth annually. Funds will be used to renovate the kitchen, replace the roof,
replace the HVAC system, and for other interior improvements. Work will commence in 2018.
Whiteaker School
The City of Eugene allocated $250,000 in CDBG funds to rehabilitate Whiteaker School, which is owned
and operated by Head Start of Lane County. At this location, Head Start provides services to almost
200 children and provides over 4,000 meals per month. Funds will be used for roof repairs, kitchen
expansion and renovation, and security improvements. Work will commence in 2018.
The 15th Night Initiative
addresses youth homelessness
in Eugene.
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Homelessness Prevention and Permanent Housing Solutions
Access to permanent affordable housing is critical to both prevent and end homelessness. The lack
of affordable housing opportunities is the most significant barrier identified by homeless service
providers in their work. Eugene has invested in multiple projects to expand the number of affordable
housing units available and to also preserve the existing stock. Eugene invests its federal HOME
and CDBG funds for this purpose and also provides local System Development Charge waivers and
property tax exemptions.
EXPANDING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Over the past year, 64 units of affordable housing were created through completion of one new
construction and two acquisition projects. Of the total, 13 units are for homeless persons and 11 units
are for youth aging out of the foster care system. Three additional projects with 23 affordable housing
units are underway including The Monroe, River Road Apartments, and Youth House. Descriptions of
these projects are provided below.
Delta Court
Cornerstone Community Housing used HOME funds to acquire Delta Court, an eight-unit apartment
building on Hunsaker Lane. The rehabilitated units serve as transitional housing for homeless families
with children.
Bascom Village Phase Two
This new construction project was developed by Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane
County (HACSA). It includes 47 affordable housing units and one on-site manager unit. HACSA received
HOME funds to support the development, and the land was purchased with CDBG funds. CDBG funds
were also used to pay for the street infrastructure for the development.
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Bascom Village
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North Polk Street Apartments
Neighborhood Economic
Development Corporation
(NEDCO) acquired a 12-unit
apartment building with HOME
funds. The apartments were
renovated with CDBG funds
and other sources. Eleven units
are dedicated to housing very-
low income youth aging out of
foster care and one is for an on-
site manager. This is the first
project of its kind in Oregon
that meets the critical housing
needs of youth aging out of
foster care.
Youth House
SVdP was awarded HOME funds to
acquire a former church building
to provide 13 transitional
housing units for homeless
youth age 16 to 18 and one on-
site manager unit. Construction
to adapt the building for this
purpose has commenced and
will be completed in early 2018.
AFFORDABLE
HOUSING BY THE
NUMBERS
▶64 NEW UNITS CREATED
▶23 ADDITIONAL UNITS UNDERWAY
▶267 UNITS OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING REHABILITATED
The Monroe
Liberty Housing Group LLC used HOME funds to acquire a six-unit
apartment building in the Whiteaker neighborhood. Veterans will be
the target population for these two-bedroom units. Rehabilitation
will be completed by the end of December.
River Road Apartments
NEDCO used HOME funds to acquire a four-unit apartment building
targeted to very-low income persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Building rehabilitation will be completed by the end of December.
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
In addition to creating additional affordable housing units, Eugene
invested CDBG funds to preserve 267 units of existing affordable
housing through its Housing Rehabilitation Program. Specific
projects completed or underway are described below.
West Town on 8th
Cornerstone Community Housing received a $158,000 CDBG loan
to repair construction defects that led to a failed roofing system.
Rehabilitation was completed in 2017. These repairs preserved 102
affordable housing units in downtown Eugene.
North Polk Street Apartments
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▶445
HOMELESS VETERANS
HOUSED SINCE 2016
Olive Plaza
Olive Plaza, a 150-
unit affordable housing
development for very low-
income seniors, received
a $360,000 CDBG loan for
relocation of residents while
significant rehabilitation
took place including seismic
upgrades and accessibility
improvements. Work was
completed in September 2017.
Eugene Emergency Home
Repair Program
Fifteen very low-income
households received assistance
through Eugene’s emergency
home repair and accessibility
improvements program
totaling $53,000. These
repairs address critical health
and life safety issues and
prevent displacement and
homelessness.
City of Eugene Support for Community
Initiatives
Veterans Homelessness
Work to leverage $3 million in additional federal grant resources
that were awarded to St. Vincent de Paul in 2014 resulted in more
closely coordinated efforts to address homelessness among
veterans, over 400 veterans being housed, and over 50 avoiding
imminent homelessness through the local initiative dubbed
Operation 365. Since March 2016, 445 homeless veterans on Lane
County’s By-Name Homeless Veterans List have been housed.
Housing Policy Board
The City of Eugene supports the intergovernmental Housing
Policy Board, which acts as a forum for public input into the
community issues related to affordable housing. The HPB reviews
low-income housing issues and makes policy, funding, and other
recommendations regarding affordable housing to Eugene and
Lane County governments. The mission of the HPB is to increase
the availability of decent, affordable housing for low and very-low
income families and individuals in Lane County.
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LEARN MORE: www.eugene-or.gov/homelessness or 541-682-5010
Poverty and Homelessness Board
The Poverty and Homelessness Board (PHB) is an action oriented group of elected officials, community
stakeholders, and individuals who represent low-income and homeless people’s concerns. The
board developed a five-year strategic plan in 2016 that included creating 600 additional housing
opportunities for chronically homeless individuals and 300 additional emergency shelter beds, as well
as other strategies related to the key goals of increasing housing, shelter, and services, preventing
homelessness and poverty, and enhancing public awareness and advocacy. The Mayor of Eugene sits
on the PHB as a voting member, and City staff also provide support.
Human Services Commission
The Lane County Human Services Commission (HSC) is the lead agency for the Continuum of Care
Plan, coordinating an integrated community safety net delivery system of social services, supportive
housing, and healthcare services for low-income and homeless community members. In addition to
providing over $800,000 in annual funding to the HSC for a variety of critical social services, the City
of Eugene is represented on the commission by elected officials who join those from Lane County and
the City of Springfield.
Recent Council Actions and Resolutions
■In May 2016, the Eugene City Council passed Resolution No. 5153, which affirmed the City of
Eugene’s support and commitment to the Housing First approach.
■In October 2015, Council approved Resolution No. 5142, acknowledging the current housing and
homelessness situation as a crisis and urging state assistance to help address it.
■City Council voted unanimously on February 27, 2017, to remove the sunset dates from the Rest
Stop and Dusk to Dawn programs.
■The FY18 City of Eugene budget that Council adopted in June 2017 included adjustments to allocate:
o $154,655 for the Dusk to Dawn program
o $1 million of one-time Comcast Settlement Funds for a shelter
Challenges and Priorities
1. The number of households living in poverty is rising, and the number of affordable market rate
housing units is shrinking. Over half of Eugene renters and a third of homeowners have a moderate
or severe housing cost burden that places them at risk of homelessness. While Eugene continues
to support development of affordable and special needs housing, development has not kept pace
with the growth in need.
2. Unauthorized camping in City parks and public right-of-ways is having a taxing impact on the
community, the unhoused, and the City. While interdepartmental teams continue to explore and
implement strategies to increase public health and safety, and help address the needs of the
unhoused, finding workable solutions that meet the magnitude and urgency of the need is a
continuing challenge.
3. Education and outreach around the issue of homelessness and City and community efforts are key to
increasing awareness and opportunities for partnerships and collaboration within the community.
4. Many efforts and initiatives have been implemented that are helping people meet their basic
needs, find shelter, connect with services, and access housing. The City will continue to work with
Lane County and other agencies, non-profit organizations, community partners and individuals to
identify and support practical, humane, collaborative and sustainable solutions to homelessness.
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TAC Summary of Lane County Stakeholder Interviews
April 2018 through August 2018
Overview
From a period starting on April 18, 2018 through August 29, 2018, TAC consultants Gina Schaak and Liz
Stewart conducted 19 stakeholder interviews (either in person or by telephone), toured a day access
center, toured an emergency shelter, and attended a Poverty and Homelessness Board meeting.
Immediately following the Board meeting TAC subsequently facilitated two focus groups. The following
list includes the agencies TAC interviewed and sites visited:
● St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (staff from several programs)
o Service Center Staff
o Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) staff
o Family Shelter Staff
o Executive Director
● Tour of Lindholm Center/ Service Station with SVdP staff
● Eugene Mission
o Executive Director
o Shelter Staff
● Homes for Good (PHA)
● Nightingale Health Sanctuary
● ShelterCare
● Catholic Community Services of Lane County
● PHB subcommittee Lived Experience Advisory Group for Unhoused Engagement (LEAGUE)
member meeting
● Focus group discussions (2 total)
o Poverty and Homelessness Board members, and
o Community advocates
● Eugene Police Department
● City of Eugene Parks and Recreation staff
● Looking Glass
● White Bird/CAHOOTS
● Community Court
● CORT
● Lane County Staff for;
o Coordinated Entry, FUSE, and
o Community Service Worker
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PHYSICAL ACCESS POINTS
Catholic Community Services
ShelterCare
St. Vincent De Paul Lindholm Center
St. Vincent De Paul 1st Place
St. Vincent De Paul SSVF
Looking Glass Youth
Willamette Family Treatment
Lane County Dovetail Project
Centro Latino Americano
Eugene Mission
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INITIAL SUMMARY OF
SHELTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR LANE COUNTY
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COLLABORATIVE
31 SAINT JAMES AVE
STE. 950
BOSTON, MA 02116
OCTOBER 4, 2018
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1. Background
In March of 2018, Lane County secured the services of the Technical Assistance Collaborative
(TAC) to conduct a public shelter feasibility study. As part of the study, TAC was to assess the
current homeless service system within Lane County including resource capacity and gaps
within various system components such as Coordinated Entry, Diversion, Outreach, Day Shelter,
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Rapid-Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Since that time, TAC has conducted a comprehensive review of Lane County’s homeless service
system through multiple activities that have included:
• Onsite and offsite meetings with staff from Lane County and the City of Eugene
• Onsite and phone interviews with provider agency staff including emergency shelter
providers, housing providers, advocates, consumers, and other community stakeholders
• Analysis of HMIS reports, Coordinated Entry data, System Performance Measures, Point-
in-Time Counts and the Housing Inventory Chart
A list of all agencies and providers interviewed as part of this study is included in Appendix A.
2. Summary & Overview
The following information provided in this summary outlines TAC’s initial observations and
preliminary recommendations regarding shelter feasibility. While emergency shelter plays a
crucial role in addressing a person’s immediate housing crisis needs, it is important to note that
shelter alone cannot be a community’s singular strategy to ending homelessness. Shelter is one
of a number of interventions needed and a community is most successful at reducing or ending
homelessness when all housing and service interventions are working as a coordinated system.
For this reason, many of the observations and recommendations outlined here relate to
system-wide capacity across all system components.
This initial summary focuses on single adults who are homeless as this is the most significant
challenge facing the County. The final report will address other homeless populations including
youth, victims of domestic violence and families.
3. Lane County Homeless Single Adults
The 2018 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count identified a total of 1,641 persons experiencing
homelessness within Lane County. 1,365 of these persons were single adults representing 83%
of the overall homeless population. 1,009 of these single adults were in unsheltered locations
(e.g. on the streets, living in vehicles, etc.) accounting for 89% of the unsheltered population.
Compared to national data, Lane County has a much higher incidence of homelessness amongst
single adults. Nationally, 67% of the overall homeless population is single adults and 33% are
people in families1. A closer look at this population indicates that many are chronically
homeless, have a serious mental illness, a substance use disorder and/or are veterans.
1 2017 AHAR
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The unsheltered population in Lane County is very visible and comparisons indicate it is
significantly higher than many other similar communities:
• Out of 399 Continuums of Care (CoC) across the country, Lane County ranks 42nd CoC
with highest unsheltered people.
• Of “Smaller, City, County and Regional CoCs” across the country, Lane County ranks 6th
in chronically homeless number of single individual adults.
• In Lane County, .27% of population are unsheltered, as compared to Portland with .20%
and Seattle with .25%.
Compared to the State of Oregon, City of Portland, City of Salem and Multnomah County, Lane
County has a higher rate of poverty, a larger population of elders as well as those under 65 who
have a disability and a higher unemployment rate.
While the number of homeless veterans – sheltered and unsheltered – has generally trended
downwards over the last ten years, the number of unsheltered chronically homeless single
adults with disabling conditions has generally increased.
4. Lane County Homeless Service System for Single Adults
TAC’s analysis included a review of all system components to determine overall capacity and
gaps in housing and services to address homelessness with particular focus on single adults. The
major components of Lane County’s homeless service system include Coordinated Entry,
Emergency Shelter, Day Shelter, Outreach, Transitional Housing, Rapid-Rehousing, and
Permanent Supportive Housing. TAC has developed a system map of Lane County’s Homeless
Service System and the system flow throughout the system which is included as Appendix B.
Further below in this summary, a number of challenges and recommendations are provided
based on an assessment of the different components for single adults.
5. Challenges
TAC’s interviews and data analysis indicate that the persistence of the County’s single adult
homeless population is due to external factors – some of which the County may be able to
impact and others it cannot – as well as factors the County and/or the Continuum of Care can
impact.
Demographic variables are among those factors the County can effect in only limited ways. As
stated previously, Lane County has a higher percentage of citizens over 65 years of age, a
higher poverty rate, a lower employment rate and a higher percentage of citizens between 18
and 65 who have disabilities than Salem, Portland, Multnomah County or the State of Oregon
as a whole. It is not surprising then that there would be a relatively greater need for affordable
housing and permanent supportive housing.
At the same time, however, the County’s affordable housing stock is limited. Like many
communities across the Country, pressure on the rental market has been increasing, resulting
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in low vacancy rates; the Lane County rate is 2.9%. There is limited new production in the
County; the U.S. Census indicates that there were only 842 building permits in 2017. Interviews
indicated there is limited incentive, e.g. funding, as well as capacity for new development in the
County.
In addition to these factors, analysis of the homeless data provided by the County indicates that
there is substantial, on-going in-flow into the homeless system.
The factors that the County can most readily impact relate to the Continuum of Care (CoC).
Research by HUD and other entities has identified “best” and “promising” practices that are
most effective in helping to end homelessness. For example, a housing first approach, policies
and practices have been shown to be very effective in helping a variety of homeless
subpopulations including single adults to move from the streets and shelter to housing.
Housing first is an approach to quickly and successfully connect individuals and families
experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry,
such as sobriety, treatment or service participation requirements. To the extent CoC programs
are not implementing best/promising practices such as Housing First, they are less effective in
affecting homelessness.
One of the CoC challenges is around the current emergency shelter system. Eugene Mission is
the largest emergency shelter in Lane County serving multiple populations. Eugene Mission is
well known to the community, providing year-round emergency shelter with facilities, access to
meals, and some clinical and housing-related case management services. As the County’s
primary permanent emergency shelter for single adults, the Eugene Mission plays a critical role
in the crisis response system. The Mission, however, is not a low barrier, housing first oriented
program. Eugene Mission has a sobriety requirement that limits the ability for many
unsheltered people to be eligible for admission into the overnight setting. The case
management services at Eugene Mission are focused more heavily on clinical support, and not
as strongly on exiting the shelter and navigation to permanent housing. TAC’s interview with
Eugene Mission staff indicated that it has these policies for a variety of reasons including staff
capacity and building configuration. Since neither the County, City or Continuum of Care (CoC)
fund or have a contract with the Mission, however, they have limited capacity to impact
program policies.
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6. Preliminary Recommendations
While increasing emergency shelter beds will help to respond to the immediate crisis of
unsheltered single adults in the community, without expansion of other system components as
well as policy alignment, training and implementation of best practices across the CoC, the
County will be unable to make a significant impact on single adult homelessness. These
preliminary recommended strategies include:
■ Expand programs and Increase Utilization
– Add shelter beds
– Expand Outreach
– Expand Diversion
– Add Permanent Supportive Housing & increase existing utilization
– Expand move-on practices for existing Permanent Housing Units
– Ensure Tenancy supports are available
■ Policy changes aligned with best practices and across CoC programs
– Coordinated Entry
■ Training to ensure implementation of best practices
– Housing First
– Rapid Rehousing
– Tenancy supports
Expand Shelter and Increase Utilization
TAC recommends the County expand permanent housing first oriented shelter beds.
Specifically, TAC’s modeling suggests a range of between 50 and 75 shelter beds for single
adults would be impactful. Most importantly, however, any new shelter(s) should implement a
housing first orientation including
■ Immediate and easy access
■ Housing-focused services
■ Rapid exits to permanent and permanent supportive housing
■ Measure outcomes to improve performance
TAC also recommends the County work with Eugene Mission to identify ways to increase
utilization. TAC also recommends the County consider placing City and/or County funded staff
on-site for navigation and/or case management services. If the Mission is willing to target
long-term shelter stayers for rapid rehousing, this could greatly reduce system-wide length of
stay for emergency shelter.
Program Expansion - Outreach
TAC recommends expanding street outreach. Currently, the number of FTEs engaged in street
outreach is inadequate relative to the number of homeless, unsheltered single adults. The
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recently awarded SAMHSA funds will increase outreach to chronically homeless single adults
with SPMI but are unlikely to address the need.
TAC also recommends expanding/redesigning street outreach to become a coordinated system-
wide approach, connected to coordinated entry. Connecting to coordinated entry will help to
place households more quickly, moving them out of homelessness and increasing overall
utilization of CoC programs.
Program Outreach – Diversion
Diversion can assist in addressing inflow. Currently, however, County diversion programs are
targeted only to families and youth. TAC recommends that diversion be implemented system-
wide and at levels needed to prevent at-risk single adults from entering the homeless system.
To implement effective diversion programs, the County will want to hire and train staff
dedicated to diverting single adults at the front door through active diversion tactics. The
County may also want to consider providing limited financial assistance when needed to divert
single individual adults from homelessness.
Program Expansion – Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing for Single Adults
Currently, there are 407 PSH units in Lane County targeted towards homeless single adults.
Recognizing the key role that PSH plays in ending homelessness, the Lane County Poverty and
Homelessness Board has set a goal of creating an additional 600 PSH units by 2021. In the past
few months, County has received funds for 60 Housing First PSH units and 33 targeted
Mainstream Vouchers2.
While these awards bring the Board closer to its goal, TAC recommends that the County
continue to apply for and/or support developers in applying for these funds as appropriate.
HUD will be issuing another significant Mainstream Voucher program NOFA in the near future.
As described above, one of the significant subpopulations of unsheltered homeless single adults
is veterans. The County has a significant pool of VASH resources specifically targeted to this
population. TAC recommends a focus on identifying any barriers to efficient implementation,
including project-basing some of the vouchers, and once these are resolved, consider
expanding the program.
One strategy that many communities are using to decrease homelessness is to increase “flow”
and availability of PSH by creating “move-on” units. These are specific units or
program/property preferences that allow PSH tenants to move onto other affordable housing
options such as the Housing Choice Voucher program, public housing and HUD-assisted
housing. TAC estimates that the County can add up to 200 move-on units by using 2-5% of
existing affordable housing options that will increase turnover in PSH and reduce bottlenecks in
the system.
2 Some of these will divert from homelessness.
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TAC also recommends a number of PSH program policy and practice modifications including:
■ Ensure PSH & RRH is targeted to the most vulnerable single individual adults by making all
referrals to PSH and RRH through Coordinated Entry
■ Ensure the crisis response system - especially case managers - understands how to leverage
reasonable accommodations
■ Consider increasing the PHA payment standard
■ Establish system-wide landlord engagement strategies to increase access to units and
quicker housing search
Program Expansion – Tenancy Supports
Many formerly or at risk adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness need tenancy
support to obtain and retain housing. Review of the County’s data on returns to homelessness
from PSH and PSH turnover suggests that tenancy supports may not be as available or effective
as needed; in 2017, 21% of the exits to permanent housing returned to homelessness.
TAC recommends the County ensure providers are able to effectively provide and bill for
tenancy supports. This may require capacity development on service delivery and billing,
training and supports on delivery of best practices.
Policy Change – Coordinated Entry
Lane County is commended for having a coordinated entry system in place for its crisis
response system. As described above, however, the coordinated entry system would be most
effective with the following recommended policy changes.
■ Ensure referrals for all CoC units are made through the CWL.
■ Increase provider capacity to conduct assessments in the field, through walk-ins, and via
phone.
■ Establish a designated coordinated entry outreach team to conduct assessments.
■ Increase navigation to ensure those highest on list are “document ready” and can be
located quickly.
■ Consider eliminating separation of buckets between PSH & RRH.
■ Revise how assessments are updated to decrease number of “expired” assessments.
■ Establish a timeframe for how and when assessments occur.
Training
To enhance its effectiveness, the Lane County crisis response system needs to be seamless;
programs and agencies need to work together effectively. Coordinated entry provides the core
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of this partnership but there are other evidence-based best policies and practices are necessary
across each program type.
Stakeholders, for example, have a strong awareness of housing first principles but it is not
evident that housing first practices are being implemented throughout the system. Staff
interviews indicate that the system is challenged in its implementation of the RRH model. TAC
recommends the County consider moving to RRH delivery by a single provider or provide more
intensive training for all providers. Interviews indicate that training to better serve individuals
with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders is needed.
If the system overall enhances implementation of these policies and practices, Lane County will
see improvements even without increases in services.
Recommendation to Focus on Unsheltered Single Adults
Lane County, Portland/Multnomah County, and State of Oregon have “stand out” unsheltered
numbers. Lane County and the City of Eugene cannot resolve this persistent unsheltered issue
alone. Neither the City nor the County have sufficient resources at this time; additional state
and/or federal support such as enhanced shelter funding and additional allocation of PSH
funding is needed.
That said, the County should not wait for outside funding. The state will want to see Lane
County and the City of Eugene making the types of systems recommendations above in addition
to requests for additional funds. In addition, the County and City should consider examining
new types of local revenue and funding based on successful examples of other communities.
The County should consider working with Portland/Multnomah County as well as OHCS to
secure state funds specifically to resolve these unsheltered challenges.
Similar to the hundred day challenges and surges done across the country, the County should
consider a one-year strategy focused on ending single adult homelessness, especially
unsheltered homelessness. Implementing a surge-type intervention might include a surge
targeting seniors linked to PSH preference in HUD 202 properties and elderly public housing as
well as a surge targeting vets linked to VASH.
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Appendix A
To Date, TAC has interviewed staff from the following homeless provider agencies and
programs:
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County
o Service Center Staff
o Supportive Services for Veteran Families staff
o Family Shelter Staff
o Executive Director
• Eugene Mission
o Executive Director
o Shelter Staff
• Homes for Good Housing Agency
• Nightingale Health Sanctuary
• ShelterCare
• Catholic Community Services of Lane County
• PHB subcommittee Lived Experience Advisory Group for Unhoused Engagement
(LEAGUE) member meeting
• Focus group discussions
o Poverty and Homelessness Board
o Community advocates, community members
• Eugene Police Department
• City of Eugene Parks and Recreation staff
• Looking Glass
• White Bird/CAHOOTS
• Community Court
• CORT
• Lane County Staff for;
o Coordinated Entry
o Frequent User System Engagement (FUSE)
o Community Service Worker
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forHousing and Community Development
Eugene-Spring�ield
Consolidated Annual
Performance & Evaluation
Report Fiscal Year - 2018
Executive Summary
ATTACHMENT F
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Eugene-Springfield 2018 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
This Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) reviews the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funded activities undertaken by the Cities of
Eugene and Springfield between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018 (City Fiscal Year 2018). It is the third of five annual
reports describing Eugene’s and Springfield’s progress toward housing and community development objectives
identified in the 2015 Eugene‐Springfield Consolidated Plan and One‐Year Action Plans.
The Cities of Eugene and Springfield each receive an annual entitlement allocation of CDBG funds directly from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Eugene also receives HOME funds from HUD
on behalf of the Eugene‐Springfield HOME Consortium. The City of Eugene is the lead agency in the HOME
Consortium.
The 2018 CAPER evaluates the progress towards achieving the goals and strategies established in the 2015
Consolidated Plan and One‐Year Action Plans to address the affordable housing, human service, and employment
needs of low‐ and moderate‐income households in our community. A table from the 2015 Consolidated Plan that
identifies the adopted Priority Needs, Affordable Housing Strategies, and Community Development Strategies is
provided as Attachment A. Specific measures of progress and numeric five‐year goals were established for each
strategy. Attachment B reports the progress made towards the five‐year goals during the first three years of
this Consolidated Plan, July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. The following document summarizes progress under
each of the identified strategies. Electronic copies of the 2015 Eugene‐Springfield Consolidated Plan, annual Action
Plans, and CAPERs are all available online at www.eugene‐or.gov/hudconplan.
Staff Contacts
City of Eugene
Stephanie Jennings – Grants Manager
99 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Stephanie.A.Jennings@ci.eugene.or.us
City of Springfield
Erin Fifield – Community Development Analyst
225 Fifth St, Springfield, OR 97477
efifield@springfield‐or.gov
2018 Eugene- Springfield Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
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Affordable Housing
The Eugene‐Springfield Consolidated Plan identified four strategies to increase access to affordable housing for
Eugene and Springfield residents including: 1) Increase the supply of affordable housing; 2) Rehabilitate existing
housing stock affordable to low‐income persons; 3) Provide down‐payment assistance for homeownership; and
4) Remove barriers to affordable and supportive housing. Both jurisdictions have made progress toward their
Affordable Housing Strategies using a combination of CDBG and HOME funds. Work undertaken in FY 2018 to
accomplish each strategy is described briefly below.
Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing
The Cities of Eugene and Springfield advanced multiple strategies to increase the supply of affordable housing
using both HOME and CDBG funds. Components of this strategy include: 1) Development of affordable housing
projects; 2) Acquisition of land for future affordable housing development; and 3) Operating support for
organizations engaged in affordable housing development. Outcomes in each of these areas are described
below.
Housing Development
In summary, 17 units of affordable housing were created through the completion of two acquisition projects
(River Road Apartments and Youth House). Four units are for persons living with HIV/AIDS and 13 units are for
persons experiencing homelessness aged 16‐18.
Two additional projects with 40 affordable housing units are underway including The Monroe and Myrtlewood
Apartments. These projects will be completed in future reporting periods.
River Road Apartments – Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) received HOME funds to
acquire a four unit apartment building in the River Road neighborhood. The rehabilitated units are targeted to
very low‐income persons living with HIV/AIDS. (Eugene)
Youth House – St. Vincent de Paul Society
of Lane County (SVdP) received HOME
funds to acquire a former church building
in the Southwest Hills neighborhood to
provide 13 transitional housing units for
homeless youth age 16‐18 and one on‐site
manager unit. The renovated building
includes studio apartments and common
areas. (Eugene)
The Monroe – Liberty Housing Group, LLC
received HOME funds to acquire a six unit
apartment building in the Whiteaker
neighborhood. Veterans will be the target
population for these two bedroom units.
Rehabilitation is nearly complete.
(Eugene)
Youth House, completed
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Myrtlewood – SVdP was awarded HOME funds to
construct the Myrtlewood on Main Street. The new
building will be 34 apartments for low‐income
households, eight of which will target households
with developmentally disabled persons. There will
also be one on‐site manager unit. Construction is
nearly complete. (Springfield)
Market District Commons – Homes for Good (the
Public Housing Authority previously known as
HACSA) was awarded HOME funds to construct
Market District Commons at 6th Avenue and Oak
Street in downtown Eugene. The building will be 49
apartments for low‐income households and one
on‐site manager apartment in four floors above
first floor commercial. Ten of the units will be
targeted to homeless veterans. (Eugene)
Acquire Land for Future Affordable Housing Development
Eugene will offer the property located at 1505‐1525 River Road to affordable housing developers through a
competitive Request for Proposals process. This property was acquired in the last reporting period. The land
will be offered in addition to HOME development funds and local resources. This future development is likely
to result in the addition of 50‐60 new affordable housing units.
The City of Springfield has prioritized identifying publicly‐owned property for residential development. The
City has identified a site in east Springfield and is in the process of making it available for future affordable
housing development. CDBG funds have been allocated to help acquire and develop the property.
Provide Operating Support for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO)
The Eugene‐Springfield HOME Consortium used $48,854 in HOME funds to provide operating support to
Community Housing Development Organizations serving both cities. There are three active CHDOs serving
the Eugene‐Springfield area including Cornerstone Community Housing, SVdP, and NEDCO.
Mrytlewood Apartments, under construction
Eugene and Springfield have created 146 housing units over the past three years. With 89 units underway, the
jurisdictions are achieving 40% of the five-year goal towards the development of 600 affordable housing units.
Rendering of Market District Commons
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Rehabilitate Existing Housing Stock Affordable to Low-Income Persons
The cities of Eugene and Springfield both made substantial progress towards homeowner and rental housing
rehabilitation goal. In total, 88 households received emergency home repair and/or accessibility assistance.
Homeowner Rehabilitation Activity
Eugene Emergency Home Repair Program – 24 households received assistance through Eugene’s emergency
home repair and accessibility improvements program. Of these, 13 homes are occupied by people with
disabilities and 17 homes are occupied by people who are elderly. (Eugene)
Springfield Emergency Home Repair Program – 64 households received assistance through Springfield’s
emergency home repair program. Of these, 48 homes are occupied by homeowners who are elderly. The
program provides up to $5,000 every five years to very low‐income property owners to correct conditions
that create a threat to the health and safety of the occupants. (Springfield)
Rental Rehabilitation Activity
Ya‐Po‐Ah Terrace Retirement Apartments, which is locally owned by Evergreen Union Retirement Apartments
(EURA), consists of 222 units for people aged 62 years and older. Residents pay 30% of their income. Federal
rent subsidies for 210 units are dedicated to low‐ and very low‐income seniors who earn up to 50% of area
median income. EURA has applied to the City of Eugene for a Rental Rehabilitation Loan to help fund the
extensive project. The preservation is only possible with a combination of federal, state and local resources.
Construction is expected to begin in FY 2019.
Rendering of Ya-Po-Ah Terrace
With the future completion of Ya-Po-Ah Terrace, Eugene is expected to exceed the 5-Year Goal of rehabilitating 350
rental units by 144 units, for a total of 494 rental units, or 142% of the five-year goal.
As shown above, using CDBG funds, Eugene has rehabilitated
272 housing units three years into the current Consolidated
Plan. This is 78% of the five-year goal of rehabilitating 350
existing units.
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Provide Down Payment Assistance for Homeownership
Both Springfield and Eugene transitioned funding for their respective homebuyer assistance programs to
CDBG from HOME as part of the 2015 Consolidated Plan.
Eugene Homebuyer Assistance Program – This program was launched as a pilot in October 2015 using CDBG
funds. Due to local market conditions, the program was suspended mid‐way through FY 2017. Low‐income
households seeking to purchase had tremendous difficulty finding units that were both affordable and met
CDBG quality requirements making this program ineffective.
Springfield Home Ownership Program – Down‐payment assistance was provided to eight low‐income
homeowners, through 0% interest deferred loans up to $7,000. With a delayed start to the program in 2015,
Springfield still has funds available for the program from FY 2017 and FY 2018 allocations.
Remove Barriers to Affordable and Supportive Housing
Both Eugene and Springfield seek opportunities to affirmatively further fair housing and raise awareness of the
housing needs of low‐ and moderate‐income people.
Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board
The Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board (HPB) completed strategic work planning. Two Task Teams were
formed to: 1) Research a dedicated local source of funding for affordable housing and 2) Identify alternative
housing types and barriers for low‐ and very low‐income families. The HPB made recommendations to City
Council on both topics and additional, city‐wide work is underway. The HPB continued to advocate for state
and local policy changes to remove barriers to affordable housing and housing choice. Eugene staff
collaborated with community advocacy groups on fair housing strategies, trainings, and outreach.
Fair Housing
Eugene engaged in fair housing work in collaboration with the Fair
Housing Council of Oregon. The hotline for fair housing questions
and complaints served as a useful resource for community
members. Fair housing advocacy was provided and investigations
were conducted.
Six fair housing trainings were held for staff, social service
agencies, housing providers, and community members. One
training was created for Spanish‐speaking community members.
A Spanish interpreter and equipment were available for language
translation during the training.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Mayor
Vinis proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month in Eugene. Also, an
outreach event aimed at families with children was held in
collaboration with the Eugene Public Library. This special event
included fair housing themed books read by Mayor Vinis, crafts, and
the distribution of fair housing materials in English and Spanish. Staff also exhibited at the University of
Oregon’s Off‐Campus Housing Fair and provided fair housing education and bilingual resources.
Springfield dedicated time and efficiently used university student interns to help address this strategy. Fair
housing documents were created for dissemination to local residents and landlords, and are available on the
City’s website. Also, an outreach strategy was developed to further educate residents and landlords about
fair housing, beginning in FY 2019.
Mayor Vinis at Fair Housing Story Time
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Community Development
Springfield and Eugene made significant progress toward their Community Development Strategies using
CDBG funds. Accomplishments for human services, economic development, and improvements to low‐
income areas are described below.
Support a Human Services Delivery System to Address the Needs of
Homeless Persons and Special Needs Populations
Both Eugene and Springfield continued investments in human service operations. In addition, Eugene
continued preparatory work on four human service capital facilities projects.
Human Service Operations
Eugene Human Services ‐ Eugene provided $350,000 in CDBG funds, in collaboration with the Lane County
Human Services Commission which supported 24,995 low‐ and very low‐income persons with critical social
services. A significant proportion of persons served by these agencies are homeless or at‐risk of
homelessness. Funded agencies include: Food for Lane County, The Relief Nursery, Catholic Community
Services, St. Vincent de Paul, and Womenspace.
Springfield Human Services ‐ Springfield provided $72,935 in CDBG funds to the Lane County Human Services
Commission which supported 10,611 low‐ and very low‐income persons with critical social services in
Springfield. Funded agencies include: Food for Lane County, The Relief Nursery, Catholic Community Services
Service Center, and Womenspace.
Human Services Capital Facilities
In FY 2016, Eugene released a Request for Proposals that led to four new capital facility projects, which were
approved for funding by the CDBG Advisory Committee and City Council. These facilities serve over 11,000
low‐ and moderate‐income people and people experiencing homelessness each year.
Looking Glass, McKay Lodge – provides male, juvenile ex‐offenders while providing housing, meals, and access
to an array of human services, health care, and education.
Head Start, Whiteaker School Community Center – serves low‐ and extremely low‐income children and their
families.
ShelterCare, Homeless Medical Recuperation program – provides emergency housing, meals, and wrap
around services to people being discharged from hospitals who would otherwise be homeless.
Catholic Community Services, Eugene Community Service Center – is the largest distributor of food boxes
among 150 Food for Lane County partners. Emergency housing vouchers, rapid‐rehousing, and other self‐
sufficiency programs are among the additional services provided to community members in need.
Three environmental reviews were completed on the four projects. Further investigative work was
performed, partnership opportunities were explored and finalized, and more detailed work progressed on
project specifications. Additional funds were allocated through the HUD 2018 Action Plan for three of the
four projects. At the end of FY 2018, three of the four projects executed grant agreements and projects were
in the final stages of preparing bid documents. Construction will begin in FY 2019. (Eugene)
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Promote Economic Development and Employment Opportunities
through the Creation of Jobs and Business Development
Significant progress was made in Eugene’s economic development activities as described below.
Eugene Business Development Fund/Emerging Business Loan Program
Eugene continued to operate its Business Development Fund, and provided four loans totaling $887,500,
which are projected to result in the creation of twenty three jobs for low‐income people to the following local
businesses: Elegant Elephant Baking Corporation, Fire & Rod, LLC dba The Wheel Apizza Pub, WildCraft Cider
Works, Inc., and Shelton‐Turnbull Printers, Inc. Additionally, there are applications totaling $895,000 in
underwriting which if approved, will fund in FY 2019.
Microenterprise Training
Eugene Microenterprise Training – NEDCO was selected through an open request for proposals in May of
2015 to conduct Microenterprise Training on behalf of the City of Eugene. Sixty people who are either
business owners or seeking to start a business were trained.
Springfield Microenterprise Training – During this reporting period, Springfield did not allocate funds to this
program.
Make Strategic Investments to Improve Low-Income Neighborhoods
and Other Areas Exhibiting Conditions of Slums and Blight
The Cities of Eugene and Springfield did not allocate funds to support this strategy during this reporting period.
The Wheel Apizza Pub, New Haven Style Pizza
Elegant Elephant Baking Co, a Gluten-Free Bakery
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Attachment A
Eugene Springfield 2015 Consolidated Plan – Priority Needs and Strategies Tables
Priority Needs Table
Priority Need Explanation
Renters - Low and very low income people need increased
access to quality affordable rental housing • A significant majority of low-income renters spend more than 30%
of their income on housing costs (Eugene–76%, Springfield–74%)
• A significant majority of low-income renters experience over-
crowding, substandard housing, or a housing cost burden
(Eugene–78%, Springfield–76%)
• A large percentage of low-income renters spend more than 50%
of their income on housing costs (Eugene–51%, Springfield–34%)
Home Owners - Low and very low income people need
increased access to affordable home ownership
opportunities and support to remain homeowners
• A significant majority of low-income owners experience over-
crowding, substandard housing, or a housing cost burden
(Eugene – 76%, Springfield – 57%)
• A significant majority of low-income owners spend more than 30%
of their income on housing costs (Eugene–64%, Springfield–56%)
• A large percentage of low-income owners spend more than 50%
of their income on housing costs (Eugene–40%, Springfield–31%)
Homeless - People need access to housing and supportive
services to prevent them from becoming homeless and to
leave homelessness
• A total of 11,668 homeless individuals were served in FY 2014 by
agencies funded by Lane County.
• The three public school districts in Eugene and Springfield report
1,616 homeless youth during 2014, and this definition includes
students who are staying with friends or family.
• The definition of homeless for purposes of this Plan includes
people who are “doubled-up”.
Non-Homeless Special Needs Populations - People with
special needs including seniors, ex-offenders, people with
HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, people with drug and
alcohol addictions, people who are evicted or foreclosed,
people with physical and mental disabilities, veterans, youth
and college students, and youth aging out of foster care.
• Special needs populations need additional support as it relates to
affordable housing, human services, and employment
opportunities.
Employment Opportunities - People who have low
incomes, are unemployed or underemployed need a broader
range of employment opportunities, including self-
employment.
• Between 2007 and 2010, Lane County lost nearly 18,000 jobs.
• The loss of jobs combined with the subsequent recession, have
widened the gap between employed wages and housing costs.
Low-Income Areas & Areas of Slums and Blight –
Geographic areas defined as areas of slums and blight or as
low-income areas need additional support for rehabilitation
and public facility improvements
• There are several areas in this community that are or could meet
the HUD requirement for an areas of slums and blight which would
allow different uses of CDBG funds. These areas could benefit
from increased investments in the area.
• There are several areas of this community that are characterized
by 51% or more low- to moderate-income residents, which can
benefit from increased investments in this area.
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Affordable Housing Strategies to Address Priority Needs and Five-Year Goals
Strategy
Priority Needs
Addressed Possible Examples Measurements
HOME
Consortium
Eugene
CDBG
Springfield
CDBG
Increase the supply
of affordable housing
(Consortium HOME
and CDBG)
Renters, Home
Owners,
Homeless,
Special Needs
Land Acquisition.
Development of new
rental housing.
Operating Support for
Community Housing
Development
Organizations
Number of rental units
constructed, reconstructed,
acquired or preserved
600 50
Number of CHDO’s Assisted 4
Housing for homeless added 20
Number of sites acquired 2 1
Homeowner housing added 10 5
Rehabilitate existing
housing stock
affordable to low-
income persons
(CDBG)
Renters,
Homeless,
Special Needs,
Low-Income
Areas, Home
Owners
Continue and expand
publicly supported
rehabilitation and
accessibility
improvements.
Number of rental units
rehabilitated 350 5
Number of home owner units
rehabilitated 150 200
Provide down
payment assistance
for home ownership
(CDBG)
Home Owners Assist low-income
residents with the first
time purchase of a
home.
Households assisted with
direct assistance to home
buyers 10 50
Remove barriers to
affordable and
supportive housing
(CDBG)
Renters, Home
Owners,
Homeless, Low
Income Area
Non Homeless
Special Needs
Support programs that
assure housing
opportunities are
provided without
discrimination. Support
Housing Policy Board.
Update Fair Housing
Plan.
Maintain Housing Policy
board Yes Yes
Number of fair housing events 20 5
Maintain fair housing services Yes Yes
Update Fair Housing Plan Yes Yes
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Community Development Strategies to Address Priority Needs and Five-Year Goals
Strategy
Priority Needs
Addressed Possible Examples Measurements
HOME
Consortium
Eugene
CDBG
Springfield
CDBG
Support a human
services delivery
system to address
the needs of
homeless persons
and special needs
populations (CDBG)
Homeless,
Special Needs
Fund capital
improvements to facilities
owned by non-profits.
Fund non-profit services
through the Human
Services Commission.
Persons assisted with
public facility activities
25,000 5,000
Persons assisted with
public service activities
110,000 65,000
Number of public facilities
improved
15 4
Number of transitional or
emergency beds added
20 5
Promote economic
development and
employment
opportunities through
the creation of jobs
and business
development (CDBG)
Employment
Opportunities
Provide below market
financing to local
businesses creating or
retaining jobs. Provide
micro-enterprise training
and development
opportunities.
Jobs created or retained 200 5
Businesses assisted 50 1
Micro business trainees
300 55
Make strategic
investments to
improve low income
neighborhoods and
other areas of slums
and blight (CDBG)
Renters,
Owners,
Homeless,
Special Needs,
Low Income
Areas and
Slums & Blight,
Employment
Opportunities
Provide financing for
activities which eliminate
slums and blight,
including acquisition,
clearance, rehab and
historic preservation and
economic development
activities.
Businesses assisted with
façade treatment or building
rehab
- 2
Number of projects
completed
2 2
Persons assisted with
public facility activity
5,000 6,000
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Attachment B
Affordable Housing Strategies and Five-Year Goals
Progress Report: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018
Strategy
Priority Needs
Addressed Possible Examples Measurements
HOME
Consortium
Eugene
CDBG
HOME &
Eugene
CDBG
Progress
Completed
Increase the supply
of affordable housing
(Consortium HOME
and CDBG)
Renters, Home
Owners,
Homeless,
Special Needs
Land Acquisition.
Development of new
rental housing.
Operating Support for
Community Housing
Development
Organizations
Number of rental units
constructed, reconstructed,
acquired or preserved
600 50 146
Number of CHDO’s Assisted 4 3
Housing for homeless added 20 21
Number of sites acquired 2 1
Homeowner housing added 10 -
Rehabilitate existing
housing stock
affordable to low-
income persons
(CDBG)
Renters,
Homeless,
Special Needs,
Low-Income
Areas, Home
Owners
Continue and expand
publicly supported
rehabilitation and
accessibility
improvements.
Number of rental units
rehabilitated 350 272
Number of home owner units
rehabilitated 150 62
Provide down
payment assistance
for home ownership
(CDBG)
Home Owners Assist low-income
residents with the first
time purchase of a
home.
Households assisted with
direct assistance to home
buyers 10 6
Remove barriers to
affordable and
supportive housing
(CDBG)
Renters, Home
Owners,
Homeless, Low
Income Area
Non Homeless
Special Needs
Support programs that
assure housing
opportunities are
provided without
discrimination. Support
Housing Policy Board.
Update Fair Housing
Plan.
Maintain Housing Policy
board Yes Yes
Number of fair housing events 20 20
Maintain fair housing services Yes Yes
Update Fair Housing Plan Yes -
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Community Development Strategies and Five-Year Goals
Progress Report: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018
Strategy Priority Needs Addressed Possible Examples Measurements HOME Consortium
Eugene
CDBG
HOME & Eugene
CDBG
Progress
Completed
Support a human
services delivery
system to address
the needs of
homeless persons
and special needs
populations (CDBG)
Homeless,
Special Needs
Fund capital
improvements to facilities
owned by non-profits.
Fund non-profit services
through the Human
Services Commission.
Persons assisted with
public service activities
110,000
72,729
Number of public facilities
improved
15 1
Number of transitional or
emergency beds added
20 -
Promote economic
development and
employment
opportunities through
the creation of jobs
and business
development (CDBG)
Employment
Opportunities
Provide below market
financing to local
businesses creating or
retaining jobs. Provide
micro-enterprise training
and development
opportunities.
Jobs created or retained 200 70
Businesses assisted 50 12
Micro business trainees
300 140
Make strategic
investments to
improve low income
neighborhoods and
other areas of slums
and blight (CDBG)
Renters,
Owners,
Homeless,
Special Needs,
Low Income
Areas and
Slums & Blight,
Employment
Opportunities
Provide financing for
activities which eliminate
slums and blight,
including acquisition,
clearance, rehab and
historic preservation and
economic development
activities.
Businesses assisted with
façade treatment or building
rehab
- -
Number of projects
completed
2 1
Persons assisted with
public facility activity
5,000 1,850
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