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Resolution 30590
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A RESOLUTION establishing a Work Program for the Office of Housing in 2003. |
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Current Status: | Adopted |
Index Terms: | LOW-INCOME-HOUSING, SUBSIDIZED-HOUSING, HOUSING-REHABILITATION, PLANNING, OFFICE-OF-HOUSING |
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Sponsor: | MCIVER | tr>
Date Introduced: | March 31, 2003 |
Committee Referral: | Housing, Human Services and Community Development |
City Council Action Date: | June 2, 2003 |
City Council Action: | Adopted |
City Council Vote: | 9-0 |
Date Delivered to Mayor: | June 3, 2003 |
Date Filed with Clerk: | June 12, 2003 |
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WHEREAS, the Seattle Municipal Code, Section 3.14.750, requires the Seattle Office of Housing to submit annual work programs to City Council for approval; and WHEREAS, the Seattle Office of Housing has prepared a Work Program for 2003 and submitted it to the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE, THE MAYOR CONCURRING, THAT: The City Council establishes the work program attached hereto as Attachment A for the Seattle Office of Housing for the year 2003. Adopted by the City Council the ____ day of _________, 2003, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its adoption this _____ day of __________, 2003. _________________________________ President __________of the City Council THE MAYOR CONCURRING: _________________________________ Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor Filed by me this ____ day of _________, 2003. ____________________________________ City Clerk Attachment 03/28/03 version 1 OFFICE OF HOUSING 2003 STRATEGIC WORK PROGRAM (3/13/03) GOAL #1: Develop, rehabilitate, and maintain affordable multifamily housing so that the supply of affordable housing for Seattle residents is increased and affordability remains sustainable. Priority #1: Provide loans, technical assistance and support partnership opportunities so that the supply of affordable housing is increased. Priority #2: Focus on preservation of affordable housing projects so that the supply of affordable housing is maintained. GOAL #2: Increase homeownership opportunities. GOAL #3: Assist low income Seattle residents to preserve and improve their current homes (e.g., HomeWise, helping victims of predatory lending). GOAL #4: Identify and develop other city incentives to increase affordable housing. GOAL #5: Provide strategic planning for the Office of Housing. Priority #1: Consolidated Plan/Comprehensive Plan. Priority #2: Monitoring/analyzing market information. Priority #3: HUD and Agency-required status reports. GOAL #6: Promote housing that supports neighborhood goals and target resources to promote community development. Priority #1: Identify areas and strategies for targeting resources to support and promote revitalization objectives. Priority #2: SHA. GOAL #7: Increase internal and external communications. GOAL #8: Continue providing comprehensive and on-going financial and administrative services to OH staff. Note: Deadlines listed below are approximate and may change; deadlines or content of work program items below that require further City Council review may be adjusted following further discussion with Councilmembers or Council staff. Completion of specific transactions listed may be subject to contingencies such as agreements from, or satisfaction of conditions by, other parties and the completion of environmental review and permit processes. This Plan is not intended to designate any particular person, entity, or group who will or should be especially protected or benefited, nor to confer any legal entitlements. OFFICE OF HOUSING 2003 STRATEGIC WORK PLAN (5/19/03) GOAL #1: Develop, rehabilitate, and maintain affordable multifamily housing so that the supply of affordable housing for Seattle residents is increased and affordability remains sustainable. Priority #1: Provide loans, technical assistance and support partnership opportunities so that the supply of affordable housing is increased. Priority #2: Focus on preservation of affordable housing projects so that the supply of affordable housing is maintained. GOAL #2: Increase homeownership opportunities. GOAL #3: Assist low income Seattle residents to preserve and improve their current homes (e.g., HomeWise, helping victims of predatory lending). GOAL #4: Identify and develop other city incentives to increase affordable housing. GOAL #5: Provide strategic planning for the Office of Housing. Priority #1: Consolidated Plan/Comprehensive Plan. Priority #2: Monitoring/analyzing market information. Priority #3: HUD and Agency-required status reports. GOAL #6: Promote housing that supports neighborhood goals and target resources to promote community development. Priority #1: Identify areas and strategies for targeting resources to support and promote revitalization objectives. Priority #2: SHA. GOAL #7: Increase internal and external communications. GOAL #8: Continue providing comprehensive and on-going financial and administrative services to OH staff. Note: Deadlines listed below are approximate and may change; deadlines or content of work program items below that require further City Council review may be adjusted following further discussion with Councilmembers or Council staff. Completion of specific transactions listed may be subject to contingencies such as agreements from, or satisfaction of conditions by, other parties and the completion of environmental review and permit processes. This Plan is not intended to designate any particular person, entity, or group who will or should be especially protected or benefited, nor to confer any legal entitlements. 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Allocating funds through Fall, Complete program design January Joanne L, Jim M Spring NOFA Prepare NOFA materials for Joanne L, Tom, Gretchen publishing and web site mid January Cindy, Joanne L Incorporate Sustainability Goals Bill, Joanne Work with SHA on guidelines to award Section 8 projectbase Vouchers on Levy projects thru NOFA (end Q2 for Fall round) Cindy, Asset Mgmt Staff, Bill Integrate asset management information into NOFA underwriting process S Lake Union Implementation Include in 2003 NOFA as Open Door Joanne L (mid January) Market Hometown Home Loan and other Eric employer-assisted housing tools to area employers (Fred Hutch, CCA, UW, Vulcan) Develop Levy Oversight Committee, Convene work group to determine MFDB Tom, Jay, Joanne L, Cindy, Rick internal and external production modifications (Q1) reports to track Build reports (Q1) Tom, Jay, Joanne L, Cindy, Rick income/affordability/other 2002 Levy and all OH fund source requirements I-71 Final report to City Council Due once remaining CDBG$$ Joanne L awarded--July Transaction work on funded and Disbursements and legal documents Joanne L, Keven, Dan, Tom, Jim M, existing projects legal closings, for prior year funded projects and Bill refinances, subordinations, existing inventory, (Ongoing) amendments, work-outs Maintain priority schedule for legal dept. to meet closing deadlines (Ongoing) Sound Families strategy Allocating funds through Fall and Paul, Bill Spring funding rounds Maintain close communication with Gates Foundation, (ongoing) Meet with public and private partners (Quarterly) Set up Faith Based Organizations task group within Sound Families Steering Committee and produce policy document by June 03 Organize Sound Families conference with Gates Foundation for March 03 Supervise consultant tasks: Common Ground for technical assistance; Impact Capital for Advanced funding awards (Ongoing) Outreach to new applicants (1Q and 3Q) Pursue new funding partners/support, including CSH Robert Wood Johnson Pilot (1Q), Workforce Dev. Council (2Q), state TANF funds (2Q). Bridge loan report to City Council Submit to Council January Joanne L, Jim M Streamline NOFA legal process, NOFA Work with CTED and HDC to streamline Joanne L application, and operate to support Common Application Q3 non-profit partners Review legal policies and processes Tom, Keven, Dan, Jim Cindy, Joanne L Review OMTF application section Strengthen how we fund Integrate more supportive service Joanne L, Lending Staff, Paul, Bill service-enriched housing information into the underwriting process (Q2) Set up a supportive housing public Bill funder group including county service agencies and housing sources (end of Q3) Bill, Paul, Joanne L Pursue RWJ grant to fund consultant and staff work in this area (Q2) Joanne L, Bill Provide training for lending staff Participate in KC Disability Dan, Joanne L. Development group to promote alternative housing strategies Leverage/advocate for King County Joanne L, Cindy, lending staff and State O&M funds Increase WMBE utilization Convene working group to determine Joanne L appropriate aspirational goal, identify hurdles and determine ways City can assist in efforts, explore feasibility of apprenticeship goals Q1 and ongoing Joanne L, lending staff Incorporate aspirational goals into NOFA, Borrower's Guide, Boiler Plate Contracts, reporting materials and legal documents Q2&3 Assess utilization after 1st year Lending staff determine if policy changes are needed Leverage and maximize resources, Impact Capital Loan and Investment Joanne L. and advocate for Seattle projects Committee Impact Capital King/Pierce County Joanne L. Credit Committee State CTED NOFA Review Committee Joanne L. State Housing Trust Fund Policy Advisory Team Joanne L. Sound Families Credit Committee Joanne L. Monitor and advocate for changes in Comment on new WSHFC proposals (1Q) Bill, Joanne L. WSHFC tax credit and tax-exempt bond allocation policies Leverage 2060 state and county Participate on KC HOME working Group Joanne L, lending staff funds for Seattle housing projects Refer appropriate projects to KC Joint Review Committee and to CTED Joanne L. lending staff, Cindy, for State 2060 funding Earl Priority #2: Focus on preservation of affordable housing projects so that the supply of affordable housing is maintained. 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Allocate available preservation Include preservation fund info in Joanne L, Keven funds NOFA and allocate available funds (Ongoing) Update strategy for expiring Update Section 8 strategy and risk Keven, Bill Section 8 projects assessment Develop strategy for LIHTC expiring Work with LIHN and WSHFC to assess Keven, Bill projects risk and prepare proposed strategy -end Q2 Asset management of city housing Incorporate sustainability Ron M, Earl E and Joanne Q investments assessment in compliance site visits 1-4Q Cindy, Asset Mgmt Staff Maintain database, update annual reports as performance tracking Cindy, Joanne L, Lending and Asset tools 1, 2, 3Q Mgmt staff Convene monthly meetings to discuss portfolio performance with lending and asset management staff Cindy, Bill Develop risk analysis and intervention strategies 2Q Identify number of projects we have Assess risk and prepare proposed Bill, Cindy, Joanne Q in our portfolio that do not have strategy (end of Q1) regulatory agreements Change Project Ownership where Transfer the El Rey to CPC Bill, Cindy owners want to terminate ---Council 5/14 Leroy Helms transfer to AHA 3Q Cindy, Dan Cedar House transfer of ownership Bill, Cindy Promote conservation in existing Execute contract with SPU to market Cindy portfolio water conservation retrofit to Direct I-63 program dollars to <30% OH-funded portfolio 1Q Units Convene (marketing) workshop to Cindy, Joanne Q stakeholders 2Q Implement Contract and apply water Cindy, Joanne Q conservation measures to all <30% units that qualify 4Q Direct HomeWise Weatherization Survey and connect qualified units Joanne Q, Tran Dollars to OH Multi Family units Ensure efficient quality housing in Develop OH policy and procedures Joanne L, Bill, Cindy, Joanne Q new projects. Direct SeaGreen incorporating sustainability review strategies to new developments and in NOFA 1Q bring other public resources to Convene charettes for stakeholders Cindy, Asset Mgmt Staff developers developing new projects. Ongoing 2nd Printing and distribution of Cindy, Joanne Q SeaGreen guide Joanne Q Promotional/Ed. opportunities TBA Joanne Q Streamline Monitoring and continue Renew agreement w/ WSHFC 1Q Cindy annual monitoring of 225 projects Organize/input annual report Cindy, Asset Management Staff in OH loan portfolio with attention information into database. Assess to projects demonstrating risk. performance and provide performance Cindy, Ron M, Earl E, Joanne Q letters to property owners. (On going) Schedule and coordinate site visits/inspections with State, King Cindy, Ron Co and WSHFC to reduce staff hours 1-3Q Provide operational support to Review 1986 and 1995 OMTF projects' Cindy Earl housing providers budget requests & renew contracts 1Q Quarterly subsidy review and payment Earl Review 2003 OMTF requests and make Joanne L, Cindy, Earl awards Bill, Earl Execute/Administer SPCHA contract Develop O&M program guidelines as Draft 2002 OMTF program by Jan. 03 Bill, Cindy part of the 2002 housing levy A&F Plan Develop linkages with Section 8 Develop Policy and Program to Bill, Joanne, Cindy coordinate project-based Section with OH capital allocations, in conjunction with SHA (2Q) GOAL #2: Increase homeownership opportunities. 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Complete A&F Plan Homeownership Resolve remaining issues of Maureen, Rick Policies geographic targeting, loan limits, anti-windfall protections/loan terms, education standards Final Stakeholder meetings January 8 HLOC briefings January Transmit to Council Jan 31 Council Committee meetings -March 12 and April 9 Complete Levy Homeownership Program Report on status of lending and loan Maureen, Paula, Gretchen Performance Report portfolio, including program development priorities for 2003 March (Council presentation part of levy A and F Plan review) Complete HomeSight master loan Work with Law Dept to complete legal Tom, Joanne L, Paula agreement and loan transfer documents and complete loan portfolio transfer---March priority. Allocate funds through late Spring Prepare NOFA based on adopted A&F Vacant Strategic Advisor position, and Fall NOFAs Plan and Consolidated Plan policies Joanne L Review applications for development-related buyer assistance Vacant Strategic Advisor position, and programs assisting buyers to Joanne L, lending staff purchase existing homes Implement development-related projects through development phase Vacant Strategic Advisor, Joanne L, Prepare Letters of Agreement (LOA) lending staff as needed to set-aside funds for buyers assisted through selected Vacant Strategic Advisor position programs. Continue with program and resource Identify program types with greatest Maureen, vacant strategic advisor development for homeownership potential in Seattle position programs (purchase-rehab? lease-purchase? Condo acquisition?) Work with key partners (nonprofits, HFC, lenders, others) to address program design and funding issues. Incorporate as appropriate in Fall 03 and/or Spring 04 NOFA Process home purchase closings Review closing documents for 50 Paula, vacant development finance first-time buyers who are ready to specialist purchase with City assistance; ensure homebuyer eligibility and acceptable loan structure, and prepare legal documents and wire funds Support home buyer education and Negotiate goals with HomeSight and Maureen counseling for 250 households. execute contract for homebuyer education and counseling Administer contract with HomeSight vacant Strategic Advisor position Promote first-time home buyer Consult with SHA regarding funding Maureen, vacant Strategic Advisor opportunities at SHA's HOPE VI priorities, use of tax exemption, position sites Initiate outreach to private and Develop program models combining Maureen, Vacant Strategic Advisor nonprofit condominium developers to HOME funds with tax exemption in position, promote first-time home buyer eligible areas opportunities in mixed-income Prepare descriptive materials projects Conduct outreach through industry Bart, Gretchen contacts (Seattle Master Builders, Housing Partnership) Vacant Strategic Advisor position, Maureen Expand employer assisted housing Administer HomeTown Home Loan Eric, Bart Program Work with HomeStreet Bank, the Seattle School District and the Seattle Education Association to promote additional outreach and financial assistance for teacher housing Work with HomeStreet Bank to bring additional employers, such as health care industry employers, into the program. Identify new ways to market Location Efficient Mortgage Legislative initiatives Support State legislation for Maureen, Eric condominium liability reform Support federal legislation for home Maureen ownership tax credit, ensuring that distressed areas in Seattle will be eligible Davis Place State Funding Legislation accepting and Eric appropriating State funding for HomeSight's Davis Place development---April Council Committee meeting Eric Develop agreements with HomeSight and DCLU/SPU GOAL #3: Assist low income Seattle residents to preserve and improve their current homes (e.g., HomeWise, helping victims of predatory lending). 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Reduce Predatory Lending Work with OCR to support Coalition Maureen, vacant development for Responsible Lending activities; finance specialist position OH activity will focus on identifying and assisting in development of loan products to assist victims of predatory lending Vacant development finance position Administer the Freddie Mac grant Bart, Maureen, Gretchen Organize press event for "Don't Borrow Trouble" campaign kick-off (April ) Sustain Weatherization productivity Establish new streamlined Tran, Shadia, Gretchen application process for WZ (immediate) Tran Develop intake procedures and application materials with MOSC, Emergency Rate Assistance and CAMP Tran, Paula to use their income certification documentation. Establish new application process for rehab loans (immediate) Conduct RFP process to identify Determine scope of work and review Tran, Joanne L, Bill consultant to conduct with Council. review/analysis of HomeWise Select Consultant (by April ) Tran, Joanne L, HomeWise Staff staffing, program delivery, Work with consultant to complete policies, practices and procedures. report (end of Q2) Council presentation on HomeWise consultant report (July ) Implement program changes Modify policies, practices, as Tran, HomeWise Staff identified in the HomeWise study needed to incorporate consultant recommendation on HomeWise, as appropriate. Enroll OH portfolio buildings for Strengthen internal linkages, Tran, Joanne Q. WZ referral and follow-up procedures ongoing Revise and implement new HomeWise Contract with bus signs, 2Q Bart marketing strategy Identify marketing opportunities in Bart other city department publications, 2Q Bart Work with City Light and SPU to increase marketing efforts Ongoing: Develop and implement public Bart, Tran, Gretchen outreach strategies Periodically invite press to Bart, Tran completing or recently completed noteworthy projects (Hilltop, Lake Washington, Mallard Lake, etc.) Minor home repair Administer contract for minor home Jim K repairs on 1,000 homes. Conduct annual on-site and desk monitoring review of program GOAL #4: Identify and develop other city incentives to increase affordable housing Priority #1: Modify current programs to enhance / improve effectiveness 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Multifamily Tax Exemption Program Complete program evaluation report Eric, Laura, Rick (March ) Submit legislation to City Laura, Rick, Eric Council---Resolution and Ordinance, April Vacant CD Planner Include project tracking in MFDB and Asset Management (Q2) Vacant CD Planner Process project applications and final certifications (ongoing-4-8 projects) Vacant CD Planner Develop program marketing strategy / update marketing materials Downtown TDR / Bonus programs PHASE 1: Complete new Director's Rules in Laura cooperation with DCLU and OH (Q2) Laura First Hill Highrise Bonuswork with DCLU on code amendments Create administrative plan for TDR Vacant CD Planner Bank per Reso #30382 (long and short-term goals and admin options) Laura, Jay (Q2) Include project tracking in MFDB and Laura Asset Management (Q2) Recommendations to City Council on Bonus Program cash contribution amounts (Reso #30383) Vacant CD Planner Continue to work to consider TDR/Bonus extension to Center City neighborhoods (Reso #30349) Laura, Rick Provide assistance to developers that need to comply with new program requirements (new WAMU Tower) PHASE 2: Laura, Rick Provide assistance to City Departments and developers in identifying options for Phase 2 work; conduct analysis of options Multifamily Rehab Rental Program Submit program status report to City Eric Council (no later than Sept) Close the first loan (Hong Kong Eric Bldg.) 2Q Eric Conduct outreach and marketing to building owners and developers in Pioneer Square and International District (Ongoing) Eric Consider using Program in other neighborhoods to support revitalization activities Center City Incentives Program Follow-up on strategies identified Vacant CD Planner feasibility in Center City Incentives Report presented to City Council in April, 2002, in response to Resolution #30349 Land Disposition Conduct community outreach on SCL Eric, vacant CD Planner parcels (Q3) Complete the sale of Fremont Eric Substation to CHHIP (Q3) Complete the sale of remaining three Eric I-90 houses (Q2) Complete the sale of Parcel 17 south Eric to HRG/AHW (Q4) Close the sale of Dearborn/Hiawatha parcels 2 or issue new RFP (Arts & Eric, vacant CD Planner Lofts) and close sale of parcel 4 (Davis Place) (Q3) Identify housing strategies (e.g. Begin process to dispose of Alaska Vacant CD Planner Building) GOAL #5: Provide strategic planning for the Office of Housing. Priority #1: Con / Comp Plan 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Complete the 2003 Consolidated Plan Update and complete narrative for Maureen, Rick Housing Element Housing Element (Jan) Complete the Action Plan (Jan) Joanne L, Bill Update and complete Housing Element Update Capital Plan, data sections Laura of 2004 Consolidated Plan using additional 2000 Census data, policy and strategy sections -draft, final (June thru Sept) Comprehensive Plan mid-point review Provide requested information to Laura DCLU: updating the Plan's appendices and assistance in addressing policy issues Priority #2: Monitoring/analyzing market information 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Assess, monitor, analyze market Provide data at request of Council Laura, vacant CD Planner conditions, demand and supply of and other jurisdictions---use City affordable housing. data sources as well as other sources of market data to provide analysis needed to respond to inquiries Produce report on key 2000 census Outline report / review with Laura findings and implications for stakeholders to ensure it addresses housing program implementation concerns Laura Identify data/information to request from City Demographer, work with Demographer Laura Prepare report that includes key data, analyzes the data for review, presents implications for program (Q2) Priority #3: HUD and Agency required status reports 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Complete CAPERS Report Research status of programs and Laura projects-prepare charts and narrative to respond to HUD requirements (Q1) Prepare 25-30 Con Plan consistency Letters will be requested by other Laura letters funding agencies (28 were provided in 2002) 2003 Update of Dispersion Database Contact government agencies to Laura, Jay inventory subsidized housing activity since last update; use that data + OH data to create new baseline for use in 2004 (Q4) Complete subsidized housing Q2 Laura inventory for King County Benchmarks Report Priority #4: Provide staff support to the HLOC 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Staff transition to new HLOC and 2002 HLOC confirmed Rick, Maureen meet with group six times in 2003 Conduct transition activities with old and new Committees Staff six meetings in 2003 Produce 1995 Levy "close out" production report Assist new HLOC in determining oversight scope and work program GOAL #6: Promote housing that supports neighborhood goals and target resources to promote community development Priority #1: Identify areas and strategies for targeting resources to support and promote revitalization objectives 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Identify target neighborhood areas Analyze census and market data, in Laura, Rick for Levy NHOP, HO and Tax Exemption addition to other targeting Programs strategies underway in the City Complete work for Mayor's proposed Laura, Rick Levy A and F Plan by January Complete work for Mayor's proposed Tax Exemption Program target areas Laura, Rick by January 31 Address Council issues / respond to Council requests (Council Committee dates: 3/12 and 4/9 ) Complete NHOP policies for Levy A & Proactively seek project Rick, Eric F Plan opportunities, working with OED and potential project sponsors Conduct review of SOA guidelines / Background materials prepared for Laura, then vacant CD Planner identify revisions Community review (2nd QTR) Community meetings held (2nd QTR) Draft Background Report complete July Proposals submitted to Council late July **Schedule may need to be adjusted depending on outcomes of Community Meetings Support neighborhood revitalization Attend Mayor's Subcabinet on Maureen (once vacant Strategic strategies Economic Vitality to discuss Advisor position for homeownership neighborhood revitalization has been filled), Eric, Rick strategies Help define scope of U District market study; use results to help determine strategies/interventions (Q1) Work on North Lot/Pioneer Square housing strategies Work on developing housing at Northgate Central Area: actively seek NHOP opportunity; market OH programs; identify anti-displacement strategies and write handbook to use in helping residents understand resources available to assist them in staying in the community Work with Southeast community leaders to develop new CD Fund that addresses housing issues and opportunities Work with OED on coordinating resources to target housing / community development Explore FHLB CIP program to leverage city $ for community development Latecomers legislation Prepare ordinance relating to Noji Vacant CD Planner Gardens project; explore additional legislation Identify strategies and options for Survey other cities' best practices Maureen (once vacant Strategic program targeting in geographic and approaches Advisor position for homeownership areas / action plan determined Identify possible targeting has been filled) after feedback approaches and provide options for decision-makers Focus on historically distressed communities Include anti-gentrification strategies for gentrifying areas Transit Oriented Development Provide input to the City team Vacant CD Planner, Eric monitoring Sound Transit light rail implementation (Ongoing) Work with Sound Transit to assist in facilitating transit oriented development that furthers neighborhood housing goals (Ongoing) Provide input to monorail planning that will facilitate mixed-use and residential development in station areas (Ongoing) Priority #2: SHA 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) HOPE VI Holly Park MOA to Council (April ) Rick Holly Park Annual Report to Council (April ) Laura Rainier Vista Annual Report to Council (May ) Laura Identify assistance needed for High Point and 2003 schedule (March) SSHP Funding "close-out" report to Rick Council Participation on SSHP Rent Policy Bill Advisory Committee---(SHA Lead) briefing to Council Committee June or July GOAL #7: Increase internal and external communications. 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Increase internal communication Weekly OH Insider news to all OH Bart, Katie & Senior Management staff Quarterly all staff meetings Increase external communications Q1, Q2 Develop Quarterly "Housing Bart, Katie, senior management Highlights" report for distribution to external stakeholders Information Outreach/Collateral Q1, 2, 3, 4 Bart, Katie, Mgmt Team group, Develop Quarterly E-Newsletter Program staff, Gretchen, IT staff, Anti-Gentrification booklet City graphics & design or Predatory Lending brochure consultant TDR/Bonus booklet "Housing at a Glance" "Annual Report" Establish outreach to under-represented communities (hook up with DON's community outreach efforts as part of the Mayor's race relations initiative) Market HomeWise Program Bart, Tran GOAL #8: Continue providing comprehensive and on-going financial and administrative services to other OH staff. 2003 Work Plan Action Item Milestones/Timeline Staff (Lead) Provide comprehensive finance Develop, prepare and defend the Admin& Finance Manager, Michael, services to OH staff. department operating and capital Budget staff budgets to management, the Department of Finance, and the City Council (Q2 through Q4). Maintain financial controls, perform research and financial analysis to develop policy, procedural or operational changes impacting the operating and capital budgets (ongoing). Develop and distribute financial status reports to departmental management, City authorities and grantors of funds (ongoing). Develop and successfully implement CDBG Action and Program Plans through interaction with the CDBG Admin. Office (end of Q2, depending upon the CDBG timelines). Facilitate the development of an indirect cost rate for OH that is compliant with all applicable regulations (by the end of Q2 ). Administer the capital and operating budgets; oversee the budget revision process, as well as monitoring revenues to insure collection (ongoing). Maintain departmental accounts payables and receivables, general ledger, and loan servicing functions (ongoing). Reconcile OH fund status with Summit balance sheet and income statements (ongoing). Collect, analyze, and interpret statistics, financial data and other program information to support the reportings on the status of each grant (ongoing). Construct, execute and follow up on journal entries to maintain the departmental budget and expenditures (ongoing). Participate in the workgroup to design, test, and implement loan servicing software to replace use of LoanLedger software (end of Q4). Implementation and Rollout of Automated Time Entry System for OH (end of Q4) Accurately process departmental payroll (ongoing). Process loan payments and monitor departmental accounts receivable (ongoing). t |
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