Housing Consolidated Plan AddendumTHE CITY OF
L~-UB UE
Masterpiece nn the Mississippi
MEMORANDUM
July 31, 2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consolidated Plan Addendum
The Community Development Advisory Commission and Housing and Community
Development Department Director David Harris are recommending an Addendum to the
City's Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development for Fiscal Years
2006-2010. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has requested
that the City amend the Consolidated Plan to address recently adopted requirements
dealing with housing and homeless needs, market analysis, strategic plan and action
plan. In addition, the Plan must now address the new provisions of the Violence against
Women Act to estimate housing needs for victims of domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault and stalking.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
David Harris, Housing and Community Development Director
THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece ort the Mississippi.
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
MEMORANDUM
July 24, 2007
FROM: David Harris, Housing and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consolidated Plan Addendum
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the this memorandum is to request the City Council's approval of the
attached resolution approving an Addendum to the City's Consolidated Plan for Housing
and Community Development FY 2006-2010.
BACKGROUND
The Consolidated Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for communities receiving Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and certain other federal grants. It is
a five (5) year plan that is designed to be a collaborative process whereby a community
establishes a unified vision for community development actions. The City of Dubuque
adopted the Consolidated Plan for FY 2006-2010 on April 18, 2005.
HUD has now requested that the City amend our Consolidated Plan to address recently
adopted requirements of 24 CFR Part 91.205, 91.210 and 91.215 dealing with housing
and homeless needs, market analysis, strategic plan and action plan. In addition, the
Plan must now address the new provisions of the Violence against Women Act (VAWA)
to estimate housing needs for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault and stalking.
DISCUSSION
The Addendum to the Consolidated Plan identifies specific items with City responses
that either indicate where requested information has already been addressed within our
previously HUD approved Plan or provides additional supplemental information where
further narrative is warranted. In summary, the following changes have been addressed:
1. Executive Summary: The previously adopted outcomes have been added to the
Executive Summary, and also an evaluation of past performance.
2. Consultation and Citizen Participation: More detail was added to identify the types of
agencies we consulted with to ensure citizen participation during the preparation of the
Consolidated Plan
3. Housing and Homeless Needs: Clarified where the Plan previously addressed the
needs for public housing, Section 8, and chronically homeless persons.
4. Market Analysis: (1) Vacant and Abandoned Buildings-The amendment identifies that
the City has 20 vacant and abandoned residential buildings and 200 vacant upper-story
residential units, with 99% suitable for rehabilitation. (2) Chronic Homelessness-
Identified that no local emergency shelter beds are dedicated exclusively for the
chronically homeless, although Manasseh House will provide 2 beds, and Teresa
Shelter provides 22 beds for emergency shelter. The City also continues to partner with
agencies in the Continuum of Care and Supported Housing Programs.
5. Strategic Plan: Identified the areas where the Consolidated Plan addresses the
priority of needs, objectives, accomplishments and outcomes. The amendment also
identifies the parts of the Plan that address public housing, homeless and special
needs, neighborhood revitalization, lead hazards and coordination efforts in regard to
the chronically homeless and economic development.
6. Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking:
Identifies that the Section 8 regulations include provisions for special considerations
under VAWA and the Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program has 10 beds
available for emergency victims of domestic violence, with an estimated additional 20
housing units needed.
The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed and approved the
Consolidated Plan Addendum on July 18, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed FY 2007 Addendum to
the City's FY 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan.
ACTION STEP
The action requested of the City Council is to approve the Mayor's execution of the
attached resolution approving the attached FY 2007 Addendum to the Consolidated
Plan for Housing and Community Development FY 20~-2010.
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RESOLUTION NO. 408-2007
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2007 ADDENDUM TO THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FY 2006-2010.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque approved and adopted the Consolidated Plan for
Housing and Community Development FY 2006-2010 on April 18, 2005 by Resolution
No. 177-05, and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has
requested the City amend our Pian to address recently adopted federal requirements;
and
Whereas, said amendment is anon-substantial amendment as provided in the
City's Citizen Participation Plan and must therefore be approved by resolution of the
City Council after the Community Development Advisory Commission review and
recommendation; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed the
proposed amendment on July 18, 2007 and voted to approve said amendment and to
recommend approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2007 Addendum to the
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development FY 2006-2010 be and the
same is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the document on
behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and further directs the City Manager to submit said
Addendum and a copy of this resolution to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of August 2007.
Roy D Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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THE CITY OF
DuB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Consolidated Plan
FY 2006-2010
FY 2007 ADDENDUM
As directed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development {HUD), the
purpose of this addendum to the Consolidated Ptan is to address the new requirements
contained in 24 CFR Part 91.205, 91.210 and 91.215. Following are specific topical
items to be addressed, together with City responses that either indicate where requested
information has already been addressed within it's previously HUD approved Plan or
provides additional supplemental information where further narrative may be warranted.
Specil•tcally, this addendum amendment is to the City's Five-Year Strategy that covers
the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010.
1. Executive Summary
[Provide a concise executi~ summary that includes objectives and outcomes identified in the
plan and an evaluation of past performance. (91.200(c)J
The City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan includes an executive summary that includes
the themes, goals and objectives identified in the Plan. By amendment, the following
evaluation of past performance and outcomes are herewith incorporated as a part of
the Executive Summary:
An evaluation of past performance is summarized annually in the Annual Action
Plans and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports {CAPER).
Past performance has demonstrated the City's ability to effectively administer the
Community Development Block Grant {CDBG) program. The City has used the
funds to create housing, economic opportunities, neighborhood improvements, and
community services for low and moderate income persons that provide accessibility,
availability, affordability and sustainability for those in need. The City continues to
create partnerships with other agencies to enhance their ability to address
community needs and expand the benefits of the CDBG program.
A summary of the Strategic Plan is provided below. Included are the three major
themes: Affordable Housing Opportunities, Family and Neighborhood Revitalization
and Economic Opportunities. Each theme contains goals, objectives and outcomes
that relate to eligible HUD program activities and provide for an outcome-based
performance measure system.
Goal 1. Expand the opportunities for home-ownership, especially for extremely low to
income households
T1G1.1 OB.rECTNE: Provide down payment assistance to household.
Outcome: 75 households have affordable housing through a down payment assistance program for the purpose
of creating decent housing
T1G1.2 OBJECTIVE: Encourage acquisition and rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing in low-
income areas of the community.
Outcome: 20 households have new access to homeownership for the purpose of creating decent affordable
housing
Goal 2. Preserve and maintain existing affordable owner and rental housing through
rehabilitation of properties for extremely low to low-income households (Under 80% MFI).
T1G2.1 OIS.rECTNE: Provide housing opportunities to maintain, improve or obtain affordable housing
for all income eligible residents.
Outcome: 4000 people have improved access to affordable housing through services which assist in providing
decent affordable housing.
T1G2.2 OB.IECTNE: Increase availability of housing units, especially larger residential units, for
income eligible households.
Outcome:5 households have new access to affordable housing through the rehabilitation of vacant or under-
utilized structures for the purpose of creating decent affordable housing.
T1G2.3 OB.rECTNE: Build local capacity to provide permanently affordable housing through
partnerships with housing providers to address identified local housing needs.
Outcome: 1 organization have sustained affordable housing through housing partnerships for the purpose of
providing decent affordable housing.
T1 G2.4 OIBJECTNE: Maximize participation in and use of low interest rehabilitation IoaNgrant funds
for rental housing units.
Outcome:50 households have access to sustained affordable housing by rehabilitation loans for the purpose of
providing decent affordable housing.
T1G2.5 OB,rECTNE: Create lead safe housing units.
Outcome: 30 households have access to safe, affordable housing by creating lead safe housing units for the
purpose of decent affordable housing.
T1G2.6 OB.rECTNE: Develop affordable housing to increase the housing opportunities.
Outcome: 5 households are able to obtain affordable housing through rehabilitation of derelict properties for the
purpose of creating decent affordable housing.
T1G2.7 OIBJECTNE: Provide assistance to qualified low and moderate-income homeowners, including
elderly, for the rehabilitation of housing units.
Outcome: 100 households have affordable owner-occupied housing through rehabilitation for the purpose of
providing decent affordable housing.
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Goa13. Increase the range of housing options and related
populations.
T1G3.1 OanTcrivES: Modify existing and create new accessible housing units.
Outcome: 30 disabled residents have accessible, affordable housing by modifying or rehabbing housing units
for the purpose of creating decent affordable housing.
T1G3.2 OBJECTNES: Provide for effective implementation of existing fair housing programs.
Outcome: 50 persons have available housing through fair housing practices for the purpose of creating a
sutable living environment.
T1G3.3 OBJECTNES: Increase opportunities for the elderly, disabled and persons with special
needs to maintain an independent lifestyle.
Outcome:4000 elderly persons have access to social programs and services fa the purpose of creating a
suitable living environment.
GOAL 4. Create and maintain the availability of emergency and transitional housing and
maintain support services for individuals and families.
T1G4.1 OBJECTNES: Build capacity of local agencies to support the creation of emergency and
transitional housing and homeless services, especially for women and children.
Outcome: 100 women and children access to transitional housing and services for the purpose of providing
decent housing.
Goal 5. Preserve existing housing and residential
T1G5.7 OBJECTNE: Enfotre minimum housing quality standards in all rental housing through
systematic code enforcement.
Outcome:5000 households have access to safe housing through compliance with building and housing codes
for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing.
T1G5.2 OBJECTIVE: Assist low-income homeowners to improve and preserve historic character of
residential structures.
Outcome: 20 households sustained the historic character of affordable residential strudu-es for the purpose of
providing decent affordable housing.
Goal 1. Work with area providers to promote services to
safety, social and human needs.
T2G1.1 OBJECTNE: Partner with local agencies to facilitate affordable and quality childcare and
early education opportunities.
Outcome:2500 citizens have access to quality childcare and early education through services that create a
suitable living environment.
T2G1.2 Oe.fECTNE: Provide services to improve the education, health, and human service needs
of children and families of all ages, inGuding special needs population.
Outcome:4000 persons have access to education, health and human services through programs that create a
suitable living environment.
T2G1.3 OIBJECTNE: Provide programs for increased opportunities for healthy youth interaction,
educational advancement and/or recreation.
Outcome:2000 youth have access to community programs and services for the purpose of creating a suitable
living environment.
Goal 2. Preserve and promote the character and assets of neighborhoods in income~ligible
areas.
T2G2.1 OBJECTIVE: Provide technical assistance to local organizations to guide neighborhood
development, revitalization and redevelopment.
Outcome: 10 organizations have access to technical assistance for the purpose of creating suitable living
environments.
T2G2.2 OB.fECTNE: Encourage neighborhood groups to build the capaaty of area residents.
Outcome: 5 organizations have sustained their neighborhoods through capacity building services for the purpose
of creating a suitable neighborhood environment.
T2G2.3 OBJECTNE: Provide resources for organized neighborhoods in low/mod income areas to
encourage self-initiated revitalization efforts.
Outcome: 10 neighborhood organizations have access to resources for the purpose of revitalizing their
neighborhoods.
T2G2.4 OB.fECrnE: Educate community members about diversity and integration to create
culturally integrated neighborhoods and community understanding.
Outcome: 100 persons have access to cuNural diversity through community services for the purpose of creating a
suitable living environment.
T2G2.5 OBJECTNE: Provide inspection and enforcement of zoning and land use regulations to
provide support for neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Outcome:750 households sustain compatible neighborhoods through compliance with zoning and land use codes
for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing.
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Goat_ 3. Improve the infrastructure and physical environment in income eligible areas.
T2G3.1 Ot3.fECTNE: Improve and replace sidewalks, and public infrastructure in income eligible
areas.
Outcome: 400 public facilfties are sustained through improvements for the purpose of creating a suitable living
environment.
T2G3.2 OBJECTNE: Support the improvement and creation of recreation! park facilities and green
space for income eligible neighborhoods.
Outcome: 3 neighborhoods have access to recreational facilities through park improvements for the purpose of
creating suitable living environments.
T2G3.3 OBJECTNE: Provide planning for community needs and administration of programs to
insure maximum public benefit and community enhancements.
Outcome: The community has sustained viability and livability through planning and administration of programs
for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment.
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Goat_ 1.Increase economic opportunities through business retention and/or expansion.
T3G1.1 OBJECTNE: Support local economic development efforts to create or retain jobs that pay
benefits and a livable wage to their employees.
Outcome: 50 persons have access to new jobs through financial assistance to business for the purpose of
creating economic opportunity.
T3G1.2 OBJECTNE: Acquisition, disposition andlor clearance of blighted commerClaUindustrial
properties for business redevelopment as needed.
Outcome: The community has sustained 2 commercia~ndustrial properties through Gearance of blighted
conditions for the purpose of creating economic opportunity.
Goa12. Redevelop commercial and industrial buildings to attract redevelopment of blighted
areas.
T3G2.1 OBJECTNE: Provide grants and low interest loans to stimulate t,ommercial~ndustrial business
revitalization in city target areas.
Outcome: The community has sustained 2 businesses through financial assistance for the purpose of creating
economic opportunity.
T3G2.2 013JECrnE: Correct t,ommerciaUndustrial building code violations and rehabilitate buildings
in older neighborhoods and downtown.
Outcome: The community has sustained 2 commerciaUindustrial buildings through code enforcement and
rehabilitation for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment.
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Gaul 3. Increase economic opportunities to address the gap from welfare to work.
T3G3.1 OBJECTNE: Promote partnerships with businesses to provide job/skill training to meet the
needs of local employers.
Outcome: 25 persons have access to new jobs through business job/skill training for the purpose of creating
economic opportunity.
T3G3.2 OB.IECTNE: Promote workforce development through education and training of low-income
individuals.
Outcome: 10 persons have access to new jobs through workforce development for the purpose of creating
economic opportunity.
T3G3.3 OIBJECTNE: Support transportation programs to maintain access to education, employment,
shopping, and health care for low-income persons.
Outcome: 100 persons have access to transportation for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment.
T3G3.4 OBJECTNE: Provide for the formulation, coordination and implementation of local economic
development strategies.
Outcome: The community has sustained economic viability through strategy planning for the purpose of creating
a suitable living environment.
2. Consultation and Citizen Participation
(Describe consultations with other public and private agencies that provide assisted housing,
health services, social and fair housing services. (91. 100(a)(1))
Describe consultations with public and private agencies that provide assisted housing, health
services, and social services to determine ra°sourt;es available to address needs of any persons
that are chronically homeless. (91.100(a) (2))
Describe consultations with local and regions! institutions and other organizations (including
businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations). (91.105(a) (2) (fi))
Desai'be consultations with social service, health, and child service agencies (in accordance
with 91.1t70(a) (3) regarding lead based paint hazards). (91.200(b))J
The City undertook extensive citizen participation and consultation as part of its
consolidated planning effort, as shown in the "Citizen Participation" section
(pages10, 11). As described in the Plan, the City, in conjunction with the local
community foundation, held focus groups and numerous meetings to identify priority
needs in the community. These groups included representation from all aspects of
the community; public and private organizations with backgrounds related to
housing, homelessness, health and social issues, education, local and regional
institutions, businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations.
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3. Housing and Homeless Needs
[Housing Needs. Estimate of housing needs includes needs of public housing residents and
families on the public housing and section 8 tenant-based waiting lists. (9 1.205(b)J
The City s Five-Year Consolidated Plan provides this information under the
Housing Needs Assessment (pages 48-68) section. To the extent the City of
Dubuque does not own any public housing, our strategy is located on page 68 of
the Plan.
[Homeless Needs. Estimate of homeless needs includes chronically homeless persons.
(91.205(cJ
The City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan provides this information under the
category of Homeless Needs Assessment (pages 74-89), including our
Continuum of Care consortium. Specific reference to the chronic homelessness
strategy/goals is located on pages 78-83, including an estimate of beds serving
people that are chronically homeless.
4. Market Analysis
[Vacant, Abandoned Buildings. To the extent information is available, should include estimate
of number of vacant or abandoned buildings and whether units in these buildings are suitable
for rehabilitation. (91.2 10(a))J
Cun-ently the City has 20 vacant and abandoned residential buildings. In addition,
there are 200 vacant upper-story residential units. The City estimates that 99% of
the housing units are suitable for rehabilitation, based on the current condition of
the buildings/units and the length of vacancy.
[Chronic Homelessness. Homeless inventory of facilities should include (to the extent is
available to the jurisdiction) an estimate of percentage or number of beds and supportive
services programs that are serving people that are chronically homeless. (91.210(cj)J
It would be contrary to HUD requirements (also associated with State of Iowa
reporting) to specifically count any local emergency shelter beds for the chronic
homeless, because none are dedicated for such use (i.e., they are not exclusive to
use by other people who are not chronically homeless). Regardless, data from the
inventory of emergency shelter beds, in relation to their use according to periodic
"point-in-time" homeless counts, does provide an estimate for the local chronic
homeless situation.
Local emergency shelter beds are not dedicated exGusively for the chronically
homeless, as defined by HUD. However, shelter beds are provided for the
chronically homeless at the emergency shelters throughout the City. The
Continuum of Care Homeless Population and Subpopulations Chart (page 89) lists
2 chronically homeless as being sheltered. The newly completed Manasseh
House, a 19 bed SRO facility for women, will now provide 2 beds for the
chronically homeless. The Consolidated Plan (pages 85 and 86) describes the
emergency shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing
being provided. In addition, Teresa Shelter, a new 22 bed emergency shelter for
homeless women and children was completed by Opening Doors, anon-profit
which operates the Maria House transitional housing facility.
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The City continues to partner with Project Concern, Maria House, Hillcrest Family
Services, and Manasseh House for the annual allocation of Continuum of Care
funds. This grant, under the Supported Housing Program, provides funding for
support services for homeless persons and families. These activities include
outreach services, counseling, a homeless hotline, and staffing for transitional
housing. The City Housing and Community Department partnered with Project
Concern in a successful application to HUD for the "Shelter Plus Care" Program,
to provide rental assistance to homeless persons with disabilities over afive-year
period beginning in FY 2008.
5. Strategic Plan
[Priorities. Priorities for allocating investment among difl`erent activities and needs, as
identified in tables prescribed by HUD. (91.215(a) (1))J
The priorities for allocating CDBG funds are located in the Consolidated Plan
pages 99 thna 101). In addition, the Plan includes the Housing Needs Table,
Housing Market Analysis Table, Continuum of Care Homeless Population and
Subpopulations Chart, Non-Homeless Special Needs Table, Community
Development Needs Table and Housing Needs Table.
jSpecific Objectives. For each specific objective statement, identify proposed
accomplishments and outcomes the jurisdiction hopes to achieve in quantitative terms over a
specified time period. (91.215(a)(4))J
The Consolidated Plan contains the five-year Strategic Plan, which contains the
specific objective statements and identifies the proposed accomplishments and
outcomes for FY 2006-2010 (pages 102 thru 112).
[Public housing. Describe the manner in which the jurisdiction will address the needs of public
housing, and financial or other assistance the~urisdiction will provide to improve the operations
of a public housing agency designated as troubled" in order to remove such designation.
(91.215(c))J
As stated within the Consolidated Plan, the City of Dubuque does not own any
public housing. Therefore, this item is not applicable.
jHomeless. Describe the jurisdiction's strategy for helping homeless persons (especially any
persons that are chronically homeless) make the transition to permanent housing and
independent living. (91.215(d)(4))J
As part of the Citys Continuum of Care, as shown on pages 74 thna 89 of the
Consolidated Plan, it is the jurisdiction's strategy to progress homeless persons
from emergency shelters through transitional to permanent housing, with
supportive services as needed.
SSpecial Needs. Summary of priority housing and supportive service needs of persons that
are not homeless but who may or may not require supportive housing. (91.215(e))J
A Summary of priority housing and supportive service needs of persons that are
not homeless but who may or may not require supportive housing is located in the
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Consolidated Plan (pages 83 thru 86) as part of the fundamental component of
the Continuum of Care system. A goal in the referenced Continuum of Care Plan
addresses the prevention of homelessness. Also, the Consolidated Plan more
spec~cally addresses the Special Needs Population (pages 94 thna 98).
(Neighborhood Revitalization. Neighborhood revitalization strategy areas identify long-term
and short-tem- objectives in terms of measure of outputs and outcomes. (91.215(g)J
The City does not have any established Neighborhood Strategy Areas.
Lead Hazards. How plan for reduction of lead-based hazarcls is related to the extent
of lead poisoning and hazards. (91.215(i))J
Due to the age of the homes in Dubuque, as noted in the Five-Year Consolidated
Plan, it is estimated that about 67 percent of the city s housing stock has some
level of lead-based paint risk and the incidence of lead-based paint problems
among children in the area is higher than the national norm. As a result, the City
plays an active role in taking action to evaluate and reduce lead-hazards. The
plan for reduction of lead-based hazards is described in the Consolidated Plan
(pages 16 and 17).
[Coordination. With respect to the preparation of its homeless strategy, the jurisdiction must
describe efforts to increase coordination between housing providers, health, and service
agencies in addressing the needs of persons that are chronically homeless. With respect to
economic development, the jurisdid~ion should also describe efforts to enhance coordination
with private industry, businesses, developers, and social service agencies. (91.215(1)]
With respect to the Consolidated Plan's homeless strategy, the City is an active
partner in the Continuum of Care consortium and the Homeless Advisory Board.
This partnership increases coordination between housing providers, health, and
service agencies in addressing the needs of persons that are chronically
homeless. The Crescent Community Health Center opened in October 2006 to
assist in serving the health needs of the community.
With respect to economic development, the City has had along-term partnership
with the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC), a division of the
City's Chamber of Commerce responsible for harvesting business prospects into
job creation/retention projects. The City has also established an "Economic
Development Round Table" that meets monthly and is comprised of the City
Manager, economic development staff, and representatives from GDDC, the
Chamber of Commerce, Alliant Energy, Aquila, and East Central
Intergovernmental Association. The purpose of this team is to review business
prospects and coordinate efforts to secure economic development for our
community.
6. Victims of Domestic Violence Dating Violence Sexual Assault and Stalking
(The new provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (I~AWA), effective January 5,
2006, require that the Consolidated Plan shall contain estimated housing needs for
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. J
To address this issue, the City has amended its Section 8 regulations to include
provisions for special considerations under VAWA for victims of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Staff have also taken
action to notify landlorcls, tenants, and applicants about the Act and its required
provisions.
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The local Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program can-ently has 10
beds available for emergency victims of domestic violence. Based on the need
that has been expressed for housing, they estimate that an additional 20 housing
units are needed. They have provided shelter to 84 persons in the past year.
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