DESCRIPTION OF FY 2006 RECOMMENDED PROGRAM

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION
$513,600 plus $100,000 Single Family Program Income and $30,000 CDBG Housing Development

Housing Development: $72,600 to Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) for staff and related program delivery costs to develop multi-family housing for low and moderate income households. Additional funds for acquisition and rehabilitation could be requested from CDBG, the state, AHIF and/or private lenders when a project has established feasibility. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 70 - 100 units

Housing Development: $150,000 to AHC, Inc. for staff and related program delivery costs to develop multi-family housing for low and moderate income households. Funding for acquisition and rehabilitation could be requested from CDBG, the state, AHIF and/or private lenders when a project has established feasibility. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 120 units

Volunteer Home Repair Program: $41,000 to the Robert Pierre Johnson Housing Corporation (RPJ) for staff and related costs to manage two home repair programs, Rebuilding Together and Hearts and Hammers. Volunteers repair houses occupied by low and moderate income persons who are elderly or have disabilities. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 32 properties rehabilitated.

Affordable Housing Initiative (Nauck): $60,000 to the Bonder and Amanda Johnson Community Development Corporation for staff and related program delivery costs to develop multi-family housing for low and moderate income households. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 8 units of affordable housing located in Nauck NSA.

Home Improvement Program (HIP): No additional funds are recommended for AHC, Inc. to provide to low and moderate income homeowners financial and technical assistance to rehabilitate their homes, with priority given to homes in Neighborhood Focus Areas (NFAs) and Neighborhood Enhancement Areas (NEAs). Revolving funds are sufficient to fund HIP activity in FY 2006. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 18 owner-occupied deteriorated homes rehabilitated.

Barrier Removal Program: No additional funds are recommended for AHC, Inc. to provide to low and moderate income persons with disabilities accessibility loans and grants for owner-occupied and rented dwellings. Revolving funds are sufficient to sustain program activity in FY 2006. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 10 properties improved to meet needs of occupants with physical disabilities.

Single Family Program Delivery: $190,000 to AHC, Inc. to be leveraged with up to $100,000 AHC single family program income and $85,000 private funds. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Management of single family programs plus resale of 4 Arlington Oaks properties, and 15 families provided default counseling services.

Rehab and Development: $30,000 (Housing Development Fund) for architectural services and pre-development project costs to rehabilitate privately owned rental units for low and moderate income persons. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Preservation of 400 affordable housing units, by leveraging local and private funds.

HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAMS
$175,500 plus up to $106,000 MIPAP Program Income

Achieve Your Dream: $40,500 for Arlington Home Ownership Made Easier, Inc. (AHOME) to conduct outreach and provide workshops to eligible prospective home buyers to promote homeownership for low and moderate income and minority households. EXPECTED OUTCOME: One-on-one counseling and educational workshops resulting in 40-50 families becoming first-time homebuyers.

Moderate Income Home Ownership Program (MIHOP): No FY 2006 funding is needed for AHC, Inc. to continue to acquire and rehabilitate deteriorated houses in NSAs and sell them to low and moderate income families. Program will utilize carryover funds and program income. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 3 deteriorated homes in NSAs rehabilitated and sold to first-time buyers.

Home Ownership Administration - AHC: $50,000 plus up to $106,000 MIPAP program funds, to AHC, Inc. for administrative costs associated with home ownership programs that assist income-eligible households to become first-time homeowners. EXPECTED OUTCOME:20 income-eligible households become first-time homebuyers.

Home Ownership Program – Housing Division: $85,000 for County staff and related costs to coordinate County home ownership efforts by providing program planning and management, information and referral, public education and outreach. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Increase of first-time homebuyers in programs provided by nonprofit and for-profit agencies.

SPECIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS
$66,600 plus $36,000 AHIF Housing Services

Housing Counselor: $38,200 to Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) for part time counselor to assist low-income households facing eviction or seeking housing. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 240 households provided counseling and financial assistanceto avoid eviction or find permanent housing.

Adopt-A-Family/Lifeworks Programs: $28,400 to Arlington/Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless (AACH) to provide case management and employment services to families leaving Sullivan House shelter and moving into independent housing. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 20 family's transition to independent living and employment from Sullivan House shelter.

Supported Housing Project: Funding from the Housing Development fund is recommended for consideration during the program year for RPJ Housing to acquire and rehabilitate residential property for disabled low income clients. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Affordable accessible units for 5 disabled low income clients.

Transitional Housing: $24,000 (AHIF Housing Services fund) is recommended for Homestretch to provide housing and support services to families of domestic violence. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 8 families sheltered and developing self-sufficiency skills.

Transitional Housing: $12,000 (AHIF Housing Services fund) is recommended for The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS) to provide housing and support services to families of domestic violence. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 6 families sheltered and developing self-sufficiency skills.

Shelter Capital Improvements: Funding from the Housing Development fund is recommendedfor consideration during the program year for The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS) for development and construction costs for shelter for victims of domestic violence. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Shelter renovated or reconstructed in compliance with applicable codes.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
$ 261,500 plus $12,000 Reallocated CDBG Funds

Small Business Assistance: $50,000 to the Business Development Assistance Group (BDAG) for counseling on business creation, retention and expansion County-wide, with special emphasis in Nauck, Buckingham, Pike Village Center and Columbia Heights West NFAs. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 7 businesses assisted with start-up and 4 businesses assisted to expand; 10 jobs created.

Micro enterprise Loan Program: Ethiopian Community Development Council to use $38,000 in CDBG funds previously allocated to ECDC for staff costs and loan/loss reserve to operate micro-loan program. The loan loss reserve and the rent subsidy program have adequate funding in reserves for coming year. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 10 loans for business/micro-enterprises; 6 jobs created; 6 jobs retained; 2 businesses enabled to locate in Arlington.

Business Technical Assistance Loan Fund: Funding for a revolving loan fund for Nauck businesses to obtain professional assistance and consultants, is recommended to be considered during the program year, and administered by Neighborhood Services Division. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 3-4 Nauck businesses obtain feasibility study, marketing analysis, and/or development and business plans.

Get CET for Self Sufficiency: $13,000 plus $12,000 reallocated CDBG funds for Center for Employment Training to provide HVAC training and transportation subsidy to eligible NSA residents. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 3-4 residents complete training and are employed in the field of heating and air conditioning.

Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC): $52,000 combined with County General Funds for SEEC staff and program support to continue employment services to day laborers congregating on South Four Mile Run Drive. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 85 day laborers find jobs each month.

NSA Employment and Training: $111,500 to Arlington Employment Center (AEC)/County Department of Human Services continues employment and support services to residents of the NSAs. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 63 NSA residents gain new or improved employment through occupational skills training, work experience and/or English-as-a-Second-Language training.

Computer Training Program: $35,000 to Arlington Community Action Program (ACAP) to train low and moderate income residents in word processing and computer skills in afternoon and evening classes. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 90 individuals trained in computer skills to secure full time employment or to improve current employment.

NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA SERVICES
$293,700 plus $65,000 Reallocated CDBG Funds and $50,000 AHIF Services

NSA Clean-up Program: $10,000 (reallocated funds) to County Neighborhood Services Division for NSA events to improve neighborhood appearance and increase neighborhood pride. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 3 - 4 events held.

NSA Housing Counseling, Education and Inspection Program: $192,500 for the County's NSA Outreach Team to provide housing inspections, counseling, education, and technical assistance to residents of NSAs to care for and improve their homes and neighborhood conditions. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Systematic and spot inspection of properties and initiation of necessary code enforcement activities to maintain the quality of life in Nauck, Buckingham, Pike Village Center, and Columbia Heights West NSAs; improved housing and neighborhood conditions in the NSAs; 12 workshops, 3 clean-up events, 3 fairs.

NSA Small Grants: $30,000 (reallocated funds) to County Neighborhood Services Division for a set-aside fund to respond to neighborhood needs. EXPECTED OUTCOME: At least 20 small grants for NSAs.

Immigration Legal Services: $10,000 to Just Neighbors Ministry for on-site legal clinics to help immigrants apply for and receive work authorization and to obtain assistance with domestic violence issues. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 20 low income residents of NSAs secure work authorization; 4 immigrants dealing with domestic violence adjust immigration status.

Immigrant Legal Counseling for Employment: $10,000 (reallocated funds) to Virginia Justice Center for legal assistance and information regarding fair treatment for immigrant workers. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 200 workers from Arlington receive information or referral through outreach and workshops; 25 receive legal representation.

Gunston TREK: $14,000 for County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (PRCR) staff to provide a 12 month program of recreational and educational activities aimed at teens in Long Branch Creek/Arna Valley. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 85 youth between the ages of 11-16 make positive choices by participating in educational, recreational and team building activities.

Adult Education Program: $5,000 (reallocated funds) to Arlington Public Schools for tuition assistance for low income NSA residents to enroll in adult GED classes. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 90 students assisted with tuition for GED class and exam.

Nauck Youth and Teens: $22,000 to Community Association of Resources, Education, Enrichment, and Economics, Inc. (CARE) for programs in Nauck NFA, including summer reading program and year round activities to increase the self-esteem, life skills, and awareness of cultural resources of 10 to 14 year-olds. EXPECTED OUTCOME: No pregnancies, improved life skills, and improved reading skills among 150 program participants.

Pre-School/School Readiness Program: $50,000 (AHIF Housing Services Fund) to Child and Family Network to locate one center in an affordable housing complex in Arlington. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 100 children from low income families in Arlington receive free preschool education and services.

Community Bicycle Shop: $17,000 to the County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources to continue a bicycle repair shop where NSA teenagers learn bike repair and maintenance while participating in career and personal development activities. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 12 NSA teens learn bike repair and basic business/employment skills.

REACH Senior Adult Program: $20,000 to County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources for staff support for senior adult program (REACH) in Columbia Heights West NFA at Arlington Mill. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 66 seniors increase knowledge and skills in English language and citizenship; 67 seniors increase understanding of appropriate health related behaviors and knowledge of health issues related to aging.

Buckingham Whitefield Commons Community Center: $5,000 (reallocated funds) to Wesley Housing Development Corporation (WHDC) to support summer camp in Buckingham NFA; includes program supplies and stipends for teen counselors. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 25 youth successfully complete program; 3 counselors in training receive work experience

Buckingham Lubber Run Summer Fun: $5,000 (reallocated funds) to the County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources for field trips for low income Buckingham elementary and middle school youth during summer programs at Lubber Run Recreation Center. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 60 low income Buckingham NFA youth will participate in all activities, including field trips, during Summer Fun/Junior Jam camp sessions.

Buckingham Youth Brigade: $18,200 for BU-GATA to continue a program to encourage civic involvement and develop leadership among youth and their families in the Buckingham NFA. EXPECTED OUTCOME: 15-20 youth trained to access community services and educational resources, make positive decisions and develop interpersonal and cultural competency.

ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
$759,272 [$749,072 plus $10,200 from Falls Church allocation]

CDBG Administration and Planning: $759,272 for County Housing Division/Neighborhood Services Division staff to: a) administer the Community Participation Plan for the CDBG Program, including staffing CDCAC; b) conduct outreach to low and moderate income and multi-cultural communities; c) manage the CDBG program in accord with the priorities detailed in the Consolidated Plan, including City of Falls Church Cooperation Agreement; d) implement overall CDBG program planning and development; d) conduct planning, implement programs and monitor conditions in the NSAs; and e) monitor program performance and assess program effectiveness in producing desired outcomes. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Program administered effectively, with improved efficiency and within the Federal and local rules and regulations.

PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CDBG FUNDING IN FY 2006

Road to Independence: Boat People SOS requested $67,000 to prepare Vietnamese families for homeownership by providing financial literacy education and credit counseling.

Expansion of Homeownership: Hispanic Committee of Virginia requested $50,000 to provide financial literacy education and counseling to promote homeownership among Spanish speaking County residents.

Youth Entrepreneurial Program: ACAP requested $6,500 to support a program for high school students to explore entrepreneurship and the potential for owning a business.

Babysitting Training in NSAs: The American Red Cross requested $17,300 to provide free babysitting training for NFA teens and to document the project in order to obtain private sponsors.

Between Two Cultures Parenting Education: Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect (HACAN) requested $11,300 for parenting classes for parents of adolescents, conducted in Spanish.

Computers 4 Students: Requested $33,300 for technical support and Internet access for low income families receiving free computers.

CITY OF FALLS CHURCH
RECOMMENDED FY 2006 CDBG PROGRAM AND BUDGET
($102,300 plus $74,500 in unprogrammed funds)

Program Administration: $10,200 (unprogrammed) to Arlington County for oversight of program administration of the CDBG program.

Program Administration: $10,200 to City of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division for program administration including program management, monitoring and assessment, environmental review and technical assistance to sub-recipients

Even Start Family Literacy Program: $8,000 to the Falls Church Public Schools for adult education and preschool readiness program

Small Business Assistance Program: $23,600 to Business Development Assistance Group (BDAG) to provide technical assistance for small businesses.

Homeless Overflow Shelter: $10,000 (unprogrammed) for Friends of The Falls Church to provide staff support for the winter shelter

Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Delivery: $17,500 toCity of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division fordelivery of HOME-funded tenant-based rental assistance program

Transitional Housing Rehabilitation: $21,000(unprogrammed) to Falls Church Housing Corporation to rehabilitate single family home for transitional housing for homeless women.

Transitional Housing Operation: $6,500 (unprogrammed) to Falls Church Housing Corporation to operate transitional home for women.

Legal Services Housing Law Program: $3,000 to the Northern Virginia Legal Services for outreach and legal assistance for low and moderate income tenants facing eviction

ADA Ramp Compliance Project: $25,000 (unprogrammed) to City of Fall Church Housing and Human Services Division to redesign and modify accessibility ramp on City Hall to meet ADA guidelines.

Down payment Assistance Program: $40,000 toCity of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division for down payment and closing costs for first time homebuyers.

Therapeutic Recreation Program: $1,800 (unprogrammed) toCity of Falls Church Housing and Human Services Division for a therapeutic recreation specialist for special populations.