FINAL-2020-2024-ConPlan.pdf

Dane County 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan 1

Dane County 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan

AND

First Year Annual Action Plan

Promoting

Decent Housing Suitable Living Environments Economic Development

Final- Approved by HUD August 2020

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Acknowledgements

County Executive

Joseph T. Parisi

CDBG Commission Members

Cynda Solberg, Chair

Godwin Amegashie

Karen Crossley

Matt Egerer

Jeremiah DeGollon

Ron Johnson

Richard Oberle

Neil Stechschulte

Teresita Torrence

Staff

Casey Becker Peter Ouchakof Jenna Wuthrich

Pedro Ruiz

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Executive Summary

ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction

This Consolidated Plan provides a basis and strategy for the use of federal funds allocated to Dane County, outside the City of Madison, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs.

This Consolidated Plan is for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024.

The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant Program as stated in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is the development of viable urban communities. This is achieved by:

• Providing decent housing,

• Providing a suitable living environment, and

• Expanding economic opportunities.

Each activity funded by CDBG must meet one of three national objectives:

• Benefit to low and moderate-income persons,

• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and

• Meet a particularly urgent community development need.

No less than 70% of funds are to be spent on activities that benefit low and moderate- income persons.

Spending on public service activities is limited to 15% of the program year’s allocation plus 15% of the preceding year’s program income.

Four categories can be used to meet the LMI national objective:

1. Area benefit activities (LMA)

2. Limited clientele activities (LMC)

3. Housing activities (LMH) or

4. Job creation or retention activities (LMJ)

2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview

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Dane County expects to receive approximately $1.8 million annually from HUD through the CDBG and HOME programs over the next five years. These funds, along with any program income earned and prior year resources, will be used to leverage other public and private resources in the housing, public facilities, public services, and economic development areas.

The following table provides a summary of the goals of the CDBG and HOME programs over the next five years:

Goals Summary Information

3. Evaluation of past performance

Dane County strives to continually improve the performance of its operations and those of its funded subrecipient agencies. A detailed summary of the County’s evaluation of past performance may be found in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) available on the County web site at: cdbg.countyofdane.com/reports.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process

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Citizen participation and consultation in the development of Dane County’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan included the following:

1. Three focus groups conducted between February 13, 2019 and March 1, 2019 to gather input regarding Madison and Dane County’s to housing and community development needs. Focus group attendees represented diverse groups including housing providers, homeless service organizations, community and economic development agencies, and neighborhood centers.

2. A stakeholder survey with 138 respondents representing professionals working across the housing, human services, and community development spectrum in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The respondents provide services throughout Dane County serving the needs of diverse low-income and vulnerable populations.

3. A community survey with 373 residents throughout Dane County communities responding and providing input for needs and priorities in Madison and Dane County.

4. Semi-annual meetings with the City of Madison Community Development Division staff to coordinate efforts and discuss emerging needs in the community.

5. Public hearings held during numerous publicly-noticed CDBG Commission meetings to solicit input from residents on ongoing housing and community development needs in Dane County. The CDBG Commission hosts public hearings for input twice a year at locations throughout the County accessible for persons with disabilities.

6. The The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (Plan) was made available to the public on February 22, 2020 with a Notice of Public Hearing and electronic copy of the draft document posted on the Dane County CDBG website (cdbg.countyofdane.com) and hard copies available at the Housing Access and Affordability Division Office located at 210 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Madison, WI 53703. An announcement of the Plan and Notice of Public Hearing for Citizen Input on the Plan was published in the WI State Journal on February 25, 2020. Information on the document and links to the Plan were sent to the 56 participating municipalities; past and presently funded sub-recipient agencies; local Chambers of Commerce; and to a database of local housing and community development organizations.

A Public Hearing on the Plan was expected to be held at a CDBG Commission meeting in late March; however, due to the emergence of the COVID-19 outbreak the public hearing was postponed until the June 15, 2020 CDBG Commission meeting. Public comments continued to be accepted by the County through the June 15th Public Hearing, which was held remotely in accordance with Dane County’s Citizen Participation Plan. The final version of the Plan was approved at a publicly noticed meeting of the Dane County Board of Supervisors on July 9, 2020.

Copies of the announcement published in the WI State Journal; Public Hearing meeting minutes;

and Dane County’s Citizen Participation Plan are included as attachments in Appendix B- Grantee Unique Appendices.

5. Summary of public comments

The County completed outreach to local nonprofits, stakeholder organizations, neighborhood groups and residents, community funders, housing providers, community leaders and residents who access

Dane County 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan 6 public services. A wide array of comments were provided at these meetings, the focus groups, and through the community and partner surveys. This input provided the foundation for the development of the priorities, goals and objectives of the Plan.

Comments were also received during the public comment period and at the CDBG Commission public hearings. The comments provided were in support of the priorities and goals of the Consolidated Plan, particularly the goals to support affordable housing and the homeless.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

All comments were accepted. However, the County established a process of evaluating public input to ensure an outcome of a focused set of priorities and goals that would address the most urgent needs and not duplicate efforts. Through this review process, some input garnered prior to the public hearings were considered and ruled out in favor of priorities, goals and objectives presented in the this Plan.

7. Summary

The 2020-2024 Dane County Consolidated Plan reflects the coordinated efforts of County staff, a wide network of community stakeholders, County residents, Community Development Block Grant Commission members and the Dane County Board of Supervisors. Through priorities outlined in this Plan, the impact of any federal funds received by the County will be maximized through a focused approach to addressing community needs and delivering services to low and moderate income residents. The goals and objectives of the Plan will improve the overall quality of life in Dane County over the next five years by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities.

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The Process

PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source

The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency DANE COUNTY CDBG Administrator DCDHS- Housing Access and Affordability

Division HOPWA Administrator HOME Administrator DCDHS- Housing Access and Affordability

Division HOPWA-C Administrator

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative

Dane County, as an urban county, is well positioned to coordinate the work of public, private, and non-profit organizations through which it will carry out the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Dane County, specifically the Department of Human Services- Housing Access and Affordability Division, is the lead agency responsible for overseeing the development of the plan for the Dane County Urban County Consortium.

The Dane County Urban County Consortium, as of 2020, includes 56 participating municipalities representing slightly over 95% of the population outside the City of Madison. These cities, villages, and towns along with various departments in Dane County will be the major public agencies responsible for administering programs covered by the Consolidated Plan. For a list and map of the 56 participating municipalities, please visit the Dane County CDBG website at cdbg.countyofdane.com.

Private agencies that help to carry out the Annual Plan are typically selected as subrecipients through a Request-for-Proposal (RFP) process. If there are no respondents to an RFP, then Dane County purchasing standards allow a subrecipient to be selected by either re-issuing the RFP or by selecting the subrecipient on the open market.

The program is overseen by the Community Development Block Grant Commission and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Peter Ouchakof DCDHS- Housing Access and Affordability Division Dane County Executive Office Room 421, City County Building 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Madison, WI 53703

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PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(I)

1. Introduction

Consultation in the development of this Plan was achieved through a variety of strategies including public hearings held throughout the County, focus group meetings with public and private sector organizations, surveys, and direct correspondence. All efforts were made to contact appropriate parties and obtain thorough input. These consultations, in conjunction with participation from citizens, provided the direction and scope for this Plan.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The Dane County Comprehensive Plan adopted October 18, 2007 (updated 2016) with extensive community input provides an overarching umbrella for the myriad of plans at the local municipality and County level. This plan includes overall goals for housing, transportation, utilities and public facilities, economic development, land use, and more.

The Dane County Commission on Economic & Workforce Development identifies and promotes economic opportunities that benefit residents, businesses, communities, and agricultural enterprise in Dane County. This group provides oversight on the implementation of the Economic Development chapter of the County’s Comprehensive Plan; identifies and pursues funding opportunities to implement these opportunities; represents Dane County in regional economic development plans and initiatives;

and reports to the County Board regarding the status of the Committee’s priorities and action plan.

Dane County coordinated with the City of Madison to conduct focus group meetings to gather input on the top community development needs in the greater Madison area. Information from various sources was collected from January 8, 2019 to March 1, 2019. The meetings were held at various locations throughout the County, and all meetings were accessible to persons with disabilities.

Focus group attendees represented a breadth of interest and groups, including:

• Affordable housing providers

• After school programs

• City/County government

• Community gardens

• Economic development organizations

• Funding organizers

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• Homeless shelters and providers

• Neighborhood centers

• Persons experiencing homelessness

• Persons with disabilities

• Persons with mental illness

• Residents

• Seniors

• Veteran Organizations

Focus group attendees had several ways to communicate their views on the County's top community development needs: (1) verbally, as part of a group discussion about needs; (2) in written form by completing the worksheets distributed at the meetings; and (3) by phone or email to City/County staff following the meetings. A summary of the comments/findings from group participants can be found in Appendix A.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness

The Homeless Services Consortium functions as the local Continuum of Care (CoC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as the local planning and decision-making body on programs funded with HUD's homeless assistance programs.

In 2016, the Madison/Dane County CoC revised the 10 Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. A series of meetings and feedback sessions were held in the spring and early summer of 2016. Throughout 2016 and 2017, dedicated people worked to write the Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. It was approved by the HSC Board of Directors in 2017. The Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness Oversight Committee reviews the plan regularly. The Committee tracks what has been accomplished and where work still needs to be done.

The 2016-17 annual report on homeless services presents data that is entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). HMIS collects real-time data from agencies that operate nearly all of the homeless programs in Dane County. The CoC’s annual report, and data contained within it, are submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The full report can be accessed at https://0dae4f91-4a77-41b6-8005- 0e9000834ebd.filesusr.com/ugd/73dee7_3ba42e9c2eca45cb965ebcfa51225ac5.pdf.

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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS

N/A

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

1 Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY ACTION COALITION OF SOUTH CENTRAL

WISCONSIN

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-homeless Services-Employment

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Anti-poverty Strategy

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

2 Agency/Group/Organization Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-Children Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Services-homeless

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Families with children Anti-poverty Strategy

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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

DAIS was consulted as part of the non-homeless special needs assessment and special needs facilities and services sections to provide insight on the characteristics and needs of domestic violence survivors and their families.

3 Agency/Group/Organization HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF DANE COUNTY

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Families with children Economic Development Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan

4 Agency/Group/Organization Madison Area Urban Ministry

Agency/Group/Organization Type Support network for returning prisoners

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The Madison Area Urban Ministry was contacted as part of the non-homeless special needs assessment and special needs facilities and services sections to provide insight on the needs of returning prisoners from federal and state institutions.

5 Agency/Group/Organization Madison Area Community Land Trust

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing

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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

6 Agency/Group/Organization INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-Elderly Persons

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency as part of regular communication and coordination of the County's Housing Initiative efforts to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

7 Agency/Group/Organization MOVIN OUT, INC

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-Persons with Disabilities

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis

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Met with agency as part of regular communication and coordination of the County's Housing Initiative efforts to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

8 Agency/Group/Organization WISCONSIN PARTNERSHIP FOR HOUSING

DEVELOPMENT

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency 2/13/2019 to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

9 Agency/Group/Organization OPERATION FRESH START

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-Children Services-homeless Services-Education Services-Employment

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Non-Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency as part of regular communication and coordination of the County's Housing Initiative efforts to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

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10 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Initiatives, Inc.

Services - Housing Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-homeless

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency 2/12/2019 to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

11 Agency/Group/Organization MADISON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Economic Development Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

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12 Agency/Group/Organization COMMON WEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Services - Housing Services-Children Services-Education Services-Employment Service-Fair Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

13 Agency/Group/Organization YWCA OF MADISON INC

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Health Services-Education

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

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Met with agency as part of regular communication and coordination of the County's Housing Initiative efforts to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

14 Agency/Group/Organization DANE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Public Housing Needs Market Analysis Anti-poverty Strategy

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency as part of regular coordination of the County's Housing Initiative's team to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

15 Agency/Group/Organization The Road Home Dane County Inc

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-homeless

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency 2/19/2019 to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

16 Agency/Group/Organization Kennedy Heights Neighborhood Center

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-Education

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What section of the Plan was

Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

17 Agency/Group/Organization WISCONSIN WOMENS BUSINESS INITIATIVE CORP INC

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment Business Leaders

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Economic Development Non-housing community development strategy

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency 3/1/2019 to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

18 Agency/Group/Organization Construction Training Incorporated

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment

What section of the Plan was

Economic Development

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In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

19 Agency/Group/Organization BAYVIEW FOUNDATION

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Neighborhood Organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises

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20 Agency/Group/Organization Wisconsin Youth and Family Center

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Education Neighborhood Organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

21 Agency/Group/Organization EAST MADISON COMMUNITY CENTER

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Neighborhood Organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

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In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

22 Agency/Group/Organization GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Health Services-Education Neighborhood Organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs

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In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

23 Agency/Group/Organization Lussier Community Education Center

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-Children Services-Health Services-Education Neighborhood Organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises

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24 Agency/Group/Organization Cuna Mutual Foundation

Agency/Group/Organization Type Funder Foundation

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

25 Agency/Group/Organization Madison Community Foundation

Agency/Group/Organization Type Funder

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment

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In a joint effort with the City of Madison, 6 focus group meetings were held with a variety of community groups and stakeholders in 2014 in order to receive input into needs and priorities for Dane County. The groups were composed of individuals involved in Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhood Centers, Community Gardens, Funders of programs, and Planning/CDBG/HOME. Participants completed two exercises to determine priority needs and funding allocations for the next 5 years and beyond in the areas of affordable housing, economic/business development, neighborhoods, and access to resources. The results of the exercises and comments received were considered in developing the Strategic Plan.

26 Agency/Group/Organization Forward Community Investments

Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leaders Funder Community Development Financial Institution

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Economic Development Market Analysis Non-housing community development strategy

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency 2/02/2019 to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

27 Agency/Group/Organization BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DANE COUNTY

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Health Health Agency Other government - Local

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-housing community development strategy

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Met with agency 2/19/2019 to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

28 Agency/Group/Organization Madison/Dane County Continuum of Care

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-homeless Other government - Local Planning organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy Non-housing community development strategy

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency as part of numerous focus groups to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

29 Agency/Group/Organization Madison Metropolitan School District

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Education Other government - Local Major Employer

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Homelessness Strategy Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth

How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Met with agency 3/1/2019 to collect comments on needs/trends/priorities for greater Madison area.

Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

30 Agency/Group/Organization Community Development Division

Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy

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Met with Division as part of the development and sharing of public comment received on needs/trends/priorities for Dane County. Will share Consolidated Plan to agency to continue discussion for improved performance.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting

All relevant agency types were consulted in the development of this Plan.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan

Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?

Continuum of Care Homeless Services Consortium

A primary emphasis in Dane County is on housing first, meaning addressing the housing needs of individuals and families first, then addressing the underlying conditions that contribute to homelessness. Dane County, as part of the Continuum of Care, will continue the objectives outlined in the Homeless Services Consortium's 10-year plan "A Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in Dane County". The overall goal is to provide support services for households at risk of homelessness to enable them to access and maintain stable housing.

Dane County Comprehensive Plan

Dane County Department of Planning and Development

The Dane County Comprehensive Plan adopted October 18, 2007 with extensive community input provides an overarching umbrella for the myriad of plans at the local municipality and County level. This plan includes overall goals for housing, transportation, utilities and public facilities, economic development, land use, and more.

Dane County Housing Authority Strategic Plan

Dane County Housing Authority

Dane County Housing Authority's mission is to promote and ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing for their participants, as well as provide owners and developers with an opportunity to rehabilitate and develop affordable housing.

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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?

Area Agency on Aging Plan 2016-

Dane County Dept.

of Human Services- Area Agency on Aging

As part of the preparation for the 2016-2018 Area Plan for Older People, the Area Agency on Aging conducted a series of listening sessions throughout Dane County with older adults and service providers, followed by two public hearings. The comments and feedback from these sessions were considered in determining the needs of the elderly population in Dane County.

Fair Housing Equity Assessment

Capital Area Regional Planning Commission

Actions to address issues identified in the FHEA are incoporated into the Plan.

Dane County Housing Needs Assessment

UW-Madison Dept.

of Urban and Regional Planning

The report presents data on the housing demand, housing supply, and housing needs for Dane County and each of its municipalities. Actions to address issues identified in the report are incorporated into this Plan.

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))

Dane County works with 56 municipalities under a governmental cooperation agreement forming the Dane County Urban County Consortium. In 2020 the Consortium Cooperation agreement was renewed in order to continue as an Urban County with the participating municipalities. All participating units of local government were consulted in the creation of the plan.

Dane County also works closely with the State of Wisconsin Division of Housing, Captial Area Regional Planning Commission, the Dane County Housing Authority, the Madison Region Economic Partnership, the UW-Madison Urban and Regional Planning Departmet, and the City of Madison Community Development Division.

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There are three public housing authorities in Dane County including the Dane County Housing Authority, the DeForest Housing Authority, and the Stoughton Housing Authority.

The Dane County Housing Authority (DCHA) was created in 1972 by the Dane County Board of Supervisors to address the affordable housing needs of low-income families outside the City of Madison.

The oversight and governance of the DCHA is the responsibility of a five-member citizen commission appointed by the Dane County Executive. At least one Commission member, but not more than two, Dane County 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan 29 may be a County Board Supervisor. Commissioners served staggered five-year terms. In accordance with section 66.40-66.404 of the Wisconsin State Statutes, “The authority may prepare, carry out, acquire, lease and operate housing projects approved by the county board. It may take over any housing project undertaken by other governmental bodies, when approved by the county board, by any means other than eminent domain. It may acquire privately owned property by any means, including eminent domain, with the approval of the county board and sell any or all of its interest in said property. It may contract for services, work or facilities in connection with a housing project and lease or rent property at the rents and charges the authority shall establish. It may investigate dwelling conditions within the county and the means of improving such conditions. It may invest any funds within its control and may issue bonds from time to time in its discretion, the principal and interest to be secured by its revenues or a part thereof.” (Dane County Ordinance 15.26 (5).

Aside from appointing authority, Dane County has no organizational relationship with DCHA regarding hiring, contracting and procurement, provision of services, or review of proposed development sites. Any demolition or disposition of publicly owned housing developments within the unincorporated areas of the county is subject to County zoning regulations.

Dane County has partnered with the City of Madison CDBG Program, the City Community Development Authority (CDA), the City Department of Civil Rights, the Dane County Housing Authority, and the Dane County Office of Equal Opportunity to develop a uniform approach to the administration, implementation, and oversight of the Section 3 program. A Section 3 Plan is to be developed for each covered project in conjunction with the funding agency. This plan is to identify the efforts to be undertaken to notify Section 3 Business Concerns of employment, training, or contracting opportunities.

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PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

The DCDHS- Housing Access and Affordability Division partnered with the City of Madison to conduct three focus groups and two surveys to collect information and gather input on the top community development needs in Dane County.

On a regular and ongoing basis, the County's CDBG Commission serves as the main citizen participation resource for the community development process. The Commission meets monthly and regularly provides time within each meeting for public comments and presentations. The Commission annually holds at least two public hearings to assess the overall progress of its investment program and to solicit feedback about future and emerging needs within the community. On March 31, 2020, a public hearing was held to collect preliminary information on community development needs. This meeting was advertised in community newspapers and through email distribution lists. A summary of the comments/findings from attendees can be found in Appendix A. The draft Consolidated Plan was presented at a second public hearing on 6/15/2020. Comments from that public hearing are similarly addressed in Appendix A.

The partner and community surveys were created to collect information on community needs from residents and stakeholders who did not participate in the focus groups. The electronic surveys were sent out to over 700 email recipients and forwarded through community listservs, such as LaSup (Latino Support Group), Home Buyers' Round Table, and the Homeless Services Consortium. For over a month, the surveys were also available on Dane County's CDBG website, City of Madison CDBG website, and accessible via public computers located in Madison public libraries. Copies of the surveys were also distributed and mailed out on request and made available to individuals at the Beacon homeless day shelter. A total of 511 individuals responded to the survey questions. A summary of comments received can be found in Appendix A.

The DCDHS- Housing Access and Affordability Division initiated several efforts to broaden the outreach and participation of various community groups. Dane County used the following processes to receive input on the Consolidated Plan process as the draft report was developed:

• Hard copy of draft Consolidated Plan available at the County Executive's office located within the City-County Building;

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• Electronic copy of draft Consolidated Plan available for 45 days on the County's CDBG website (cdbg.countyofdane.com) and…