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CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, WA 98337 ❑ Phone (360)473-5280
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015
CITY COUNCIL "SPECIAL MEETING" AGENDA
1. BRIEFING: 5:00—5:30 P.M. in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603
A. General Council Business
2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in FIRST FLOOR CHAMBERS
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation .. �
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 3253 approving the 2016-2020 Kitsap County/City
of Bremerton Regional Consolidated Plan (Continued from November 98, 2015...)
B. Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 3254 approving the 2016 Community Development �
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Funding Recommendations to be included in the 2016
CDBG/HOME Action Plan sent to the Department of Housing 8 Urban Development(HUD)
(Continued from November 18, 2015...)
4. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 3257 making a Declaration of Substantial Need for Purposes of Setting the
Limit Factor for the General Property Tax Levy and EMS Levy for 2016
B. Ordinance No. 5290 levying Property Taxes for Collection in 2016
5. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
�Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special
accommodations please contact the City Clerk at(360) 473-5323 by noon on the day preceding the Meeting.
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON �
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and adoption of Study Session Date: Nov. 10, 2015 �
Resolution No. 3253 approving the 2016- COUNCIL MEETING Date: Nov. 18 & 23, 2015
2020 Kitsap County/City of Bremerton Department: DCD-Block Grant -
Regional Consortium Plan Presenter: Sarah Achaoui
Phone: 306-473-5375
SUMMARY: On July 15, 2015, City Council approved the 2015 Work Program for the 2016-2020
Consolidated Plan. In compliance with the U.S. Depa�tment of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) regulations (24 CFR Part 91), the Consolidated Plan is adopted and submitted ev.ery five
years. The City of Bremerton and Kitsap County entitlement grant programs, consisting of CDBG and
HOME funds, implement this plan as a consortium. The Plan is prerequisite to receiving federal funds
and also serves as the City's application to HUD for such funds. The current plan will expire on
December 31, 2015.
City Council continued the Public Hearing from November 18 to November 23; and the action before
Council is to adopt the Plan.
ATTAC H M ENTS:
1. Staff Memo
2. Resolution No. 3253 with Exhibits
Exhibit A: City of Bremerton Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and
One Year Action Plan
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount):
None. Block Grant is pass-through funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
and these recommended sub-recipient grants are paid 100% through the City's CDBG and HOME
° grants. Administrative costs associated with the program, most of which are covered by the HUD
grants, are approved in the Policy Plan and in the City's budget process.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑ No Presentation � Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda ❑ General Business � Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt Resolution No. 3253 approving the 2016-2020 Kitsap County and City of Bremerton
Consortium Consolidated Plan.
COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15
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To: Bremerton City Council
From: Sarah Achaoui,CDBG/HOME Administrator
Date: November 10,2015
Re: 2016-2020 Kitsap County and City of Bremerton Consortium Consolidated Plan
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)regulations(24 CFR Part
91),the Consolidated Plan is adopted and submitted every five years.The City of Bremerton and Kitsap County
entitlement grant programs,consisting of Community Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME)funds,implement this plan as a consor�um.The Plan is a prerequisite to receiving federal funds and
also serves as the City's application to HUD for such funds.The current plan will expire on December 31,2015.
The City of Bremerton and Kitsap County Block Grant Programs began a joint planning process in mid-2014 to
update the Consolidated Plan.The Consolidated Plan is an overall strategy for housing and community
development addressing the needs of primarily low-and moderate income persons in Kitsap County and the City
of Bremerton.The Plan further guides the City in its consideration and prioritization in allocation of the money.
The 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan includes a Communiry Needs Assessment, Housing Market Analysis and
Strategic Plan.The planning process involved the assessment of current housing and population needs through
the analysis of available data;public meetings;an online survey; and consultations with service providers and
key stakeholders.
On July 18"',2015 the City Council approved the 2015 work plan for the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan which
outlines the strategy for prioritization, and target areas for allocation of funds.
On September 2,2015,the Ciry Council approved the 2016 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan which outlined the
funding allocation process and included CDBG rules and regulations.The Policy Plan also allocated funding for
CDBG and HOME Administration, CDBG and HOME funds for the City's HOME program priorities and targeted
10%of the available capital funding for economic development projects.
The 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan is currently available for your review and can be found on the Cit�s website
at:http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/209/Consolidated-Planninq .The document will remain in draft form until
adopted by the Bremerton Ciry Council,and the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners.
As part of the public outreach associated with the development of this plan,notice of availability was published in
the Kitsap Sun and posted on the City website.This process finalized a 30-day public comment period.Any
public comments received will be addressed in the final document.
A public hearing will be held at the November 18"'meeting of the Bremerton City Council for adoption of the Plan.
The Plan will then be submitted to HUD for final approval before taking effect January 1,2016.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of these items please do not hesitate to contact
Sarah Achaoui at(360)473-5375.
RESOLUTION NO. 3253
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, adopting the 2016-2020 Consolidated
Plan.
WHEREAS,the City of Bremerton receives a Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) entitlement each year from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), and also receives funding from HUD's Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) fund via
an inter-local agreement with Kitsap County; and
WHEREAS,the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County's cunent plan for federal
grant allocations will expire December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton is required to establish a Consolidated Plan
for the City's management of its H[1D entitlement, including a Housing Market Analysis, a
Community Needs Assessment, a Strategic Plan, an Annual Action Plan, as well as outlining the
citizen participation plan, priority needs, and annual goals; and
WHEREAS, statistical data for consolidated planning activities for the City and
County is drawn from the same source and has been developed cooperatively with County and
City CDBG staff; and
WHEREAS, in order to continue receiving HUD federal grants through the
HOME and CDBG programs, the City is required to adopt a five-year Consolidated Plan
outlining priorities, needs, ways and means of funding priorities; NOW THEREFORE,
, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals and findings of fact set forth in this resolution are
hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Department of Housing and Urban Development mandated
Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) outlining priorities, needs, ways and means is
hereby adopted by the City of Bremerton. The Consolidated Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The Consolidated Plan, which has been developed as a consortium
between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County, is hereby made the basis of funding priorities
for the forthcoming period 2016-2020.
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SECTION 4. Pursuant to the existing inter-local agreement,the Consolidated
Plan will continue to operate utilizing Kitsap County as the lead agency for HOME funds.
CDBG funds given separately to the City and County will be administered by each respective
Participating Jurisdiction.
SECTION 5. The Consolidated Plan does not bind either the City or the County
to following the lead of the other in allocations and spending,but does serve as a guide of mutual
benefit in providing services and initiatives beneficial to the low-income communities served.
SECTION 6. Se>>er•abilitv. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton,Washington this
day of , 2015.
GREG WHEELER,Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH,City Attorney
SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk
Exhibit A: City of Bremerton CDBG Consolidated Plan-The City of Bremerton:s Component of
ihe Kitsap Counry/Ciry of Bremerton Consortium Consolidated Plan
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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary- 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Bremerton,Washington is an entitlement community participating in the Kitsap County
HOME Consortium. Because of this,the City of Bremerton has participated in the preparation of the
Regional Consolidated Plan in order to implement our community's federal program funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD).These funds are Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).This plan is for the period of January
1, 2016 to December 31,2020.The City of Bremerton receives a direct CDBG allocation,and works in
partnership with the Kitsap County Consortium to administer HOME funds.The City of Bremerton
receives its share of HOME funds based on a percentage allocation determined by HUD.
The Consolidated Plan follows requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD),and uses HUD's format and data tables required for plans adopted after November 15, 2012.The
purpose of this plan is to evaluate community needs and set goals for the five year plan period.Through
a Community Needs Assessment, Housing Market Analysis and with community input,the City of
Bremerton has developed a Strategic Plan.The Strategic Plan outlines the priorities and goa�s which
guide the allocation of funds over the five year period.The City will devetop an Action Plan annual which
will include projects awarded funds through an annual application process.These projects will address
the priorities and goals over the 5-year period.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
funds will be used over the next five years to address the needs outlined in the Strategic Plan. HUD's
objectives guiding the proposed activities are:
• Provide decent affordable housing;
• Create suitable living environments; and
• Create economic opportunities
The following are the priorities and goals outlined in the Strategic Plan portion of this document.These
will guide the investment of CDBG and HOME funds in the City of Bremerton.
While ending homelessness is still a priority in the City, projects that address homelessness will be
funded from Homeless Housing Grant funds and will not be a high priority for CDBG and HOME funds.
Objectives and strategies to reduce and eliminate homelessness are included in the Kitsap County
Homeless Housing Plan and referenced in the Consolidated Plan. Homeless sections of this plan were
completed with information from the Homeless Housing Plan update in 2015.
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3. Evaluation of past performance
The City of Bremerton has continued to work collaboratively with Kitsap County to use CDBG and HOME
funds in the most efficient way possible. Funds declined significantly over the past five year period,
which resulted in fewer people being served in the community. Production of new housing units has
slowed and the allocation of funds has resulted in some difficult choices.Although the previous 5-year
Strategic Plan anticipated a small decrease in funding levels,the unforeseen federal entitlement
program funding cuts resulted in a challenging five year period. However,the City of Bremerton has
implemented the strategies of the 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan. Past accomplishments include:
• Provided funding for construction of 45 new units of rental housing and 14 new units of
homeownership housing;
• Funded the rehabilitation of 447 units of rental housing;
� Provided 45 homebuyers with assistance to purchase homes;
• Weatherized and provided minor home repair to 90 households;
• Provided funds for rehabilitation of 41 single-family homes;
• Provided food and services to over 8,000 individuals annually;
• Provided microenterprise and small business development assistance to 491 individuals;and
� Funded four public facilities.
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
Development of this plan is the result of evaluation of information and data from a variety of sources,
including the preparation of a Community Needs Assessment and Housing Market Analysis,
consultations with local municipalities and agencies,an online survey, community meetings and public
hearings. Homeless sections of the Consolidated Plan were completed with information developed
during the update of the Homeless Housing Plan undertaken in 2015.All of the input received from the
outreach conducted in 2015 has been considered and incorporated into the priorities and goals for the
plan. All public comments received during public comment periods will be addressed and included in the
final Consolidated Plan before submission to HUD.
5. Summary of public comments
One citizen comment was received during the 15-day open public comment period in August.The
comment is that"we need to encourage more business and industry and reduce the requirements on
buildings and development. We should work with the state to create tax free zones for light industry.
This will create the jobs we need and lift people out of poverty. If we stimulate our economy there will
be more tax dollars to take care of the elderly and disabled."
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6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments and views were accepted
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�he Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 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 BREMERTON
CDBG Administrator BREMERTON
HOME Administrator BREMERTON
Table 1—Responsible Agencies
Narrative
Kitsap County is the lead entity for the Consolidated Plan.The City of Bremerton administers their own
CDBG funds and prepares their own Action Plan.The Kitsap County Block Grant Program, as part of the
Department of Human Services, is responsible for the administration of County CDBG and HOME funds.
The City of Bremerton administers their CDBG funds and share of HOME funds through the City's
Department of Community Development.The Bremerton City Council holds public hearings and
provides policy direction for CDBG funds and the City's portion of HOME funds.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Sarah Achaoui,CDBG Administrator
345 6th Street,Suite 600
Bremerton,WA 98337-1873
Phone:360-473-5375
Email:sarah.achaoui@ci.bremerton.wa.us
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PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200�b), 91.215(I)
1. Introduction
Information about CDBG and HOME funds, including information about the annual RFP cycle,CAPER,
Action Plan and Consolidated Plan, is posted to the City of Bremerton CDBG program site.All subscribers
of the City of Bremerton Electronic Notification System receive notice whenever new information is
posted to the City of Bremerton website, including notification of public meetings and hearings. Notices
of public hearings are also published in the local paper of record. The City encourages involvement by
low and moderate income households, minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons
with disabilities.
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 City of Bremerton has sought to enhance coordination through participation in the Coordinated
Grant Application for use of HOME funds and a portion of the Affordable Housing Grant Funds and
Homeless Housing Grant funds are given to agencies operating within the Bremerton City limits. In
addition, information and goals from the Homeless Housing Plan have been incorporated into the
Consolidated Plan. Input from all area housing providers, health, mental health, and service agencies
was sought and included in the formation of goals and priorities for this plan. Because the City is
changing the direction of the use of CDBG funds to a more targeted approach there was great effort
placed in outreach and transparency to encourage public involvement in every step of the way.The City
held public hearings where public testimonial was taken.
The City of Bremerton continues to work with the Bremerton Housing Authority to prioritize housing
needs and services, and maximize the use of federal,state and local funds.
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
Kitsap County Continuum of Care Coalition (CoCC) is an active and engaged coalition of inember
agencies serving the needs of the homeless in Kitsap County.The mission of the CoCC is to work
together to help homeless individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency.The CoCC meets monthly to
discuss and share information on housing, prevention of homelessness, restoration of homeless
individuals and families to stable living environments,and to promote community awareness of
homelessness through education, legislative advocacy, mutual support and the sharing of resources.The
CoCC members work closely with staff from Kitsap County Dept. of Human Services to address issues
I such as unsheltered homeless and veterans homeless.Staff from the Homeless Housing Grant Program
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is actively engaged with the CoCC and member agencies are participating in the Homeless Housing Plan
update and priorities for these funds.
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
Kitsap County does not receive a direct allocation of ESG funds. Kitsap County is part of the Balance of
� State and receives ESG through the Balance of State process each year. Kitsap County has fully
implemented the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) including full data sharing.
Agencies that receive funding through the Coordinated Grant Application process for homeless projects
are required to report in HMIS.
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 Agenty/Group/Organization KITSAP COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Lead-based Paint Strategy
Public Housing Needs
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Agency provided narrative and data for the
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes plan.
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
2 Agency/Group/Organization Kitsap County Department of Community
Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government-Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Data and information from the Buildable Lands
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes Analysts and planning staff were used in
of the consultation or areas for improved development of the Consolidated Plan
coordination?
3 Agency/Group/Organization Bremerton Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Agency provided narrative and data for the
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes plan.
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
4 Agency/Group/Organization City of Bremerton Department of Community
Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Market Analysis
Consultation?
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization Data and information from the Comprehensive
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes plan were used in development of the
of the consultation or areas for improved Consolidated Plan.
coordination?
5 Agency/Group/Organization Kitsap County Department of Human Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-homeless
Other government-Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Data from existing plans and information from ,
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes program staff was used in the Needs
of the consultation or areas for improved Assessment.
coordination?
6 Agency/Group/Organization Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs-Unaccompanied youth
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Continuum of Care members participated in
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes the update of the Homeless Housing Plan.
of the consultation or areas for improved Information from the plan was included in the
coordination? Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, and
Strategic Plan.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Kitsap Economic Development Alliance(KEDA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Economic Development
� Consultation?
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization Agency provided narrative and data for the
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes plan.
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
8 Agency/Group/Organization KMHS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Agency provided narrative and data on the
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes housing and service needs of persons with
of the consultation or areas for improved mental illness and also participated in the
coordination? update of the Homeless Housing Plan.
9 Agency/Group/Organization YWCA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was add�essed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Agency provided data and narrative on the
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes housing and service needs of victims of
of the consultation or areas for improved domestic violence.
coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Not Applicable
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 Balance of Washington State Goals are consistent with Balance of State
Continuum of Care Continuum of Care goals
I Kitsap County Kitsap County Dept.of Goals are consistent with Housing Element
Comprehensive Plan Community Development of County Comprehensive Plan.
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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
City of Bremerton City of Bremerton Dept.of Goals are consistent with elements of the
Comprehensive Plan Community Development City Comprehensive Plan.
Kitsap Homeless Housing Kitsap County,Dept.of Goals are consistent with goals and
Plan Human Services strategies of the Homeless Housing Plan.
Kitsap Community Health Kitsap Public Health District Data used in development of the Needs
Priorities-2014 Assessment/Housing Market Analysis.
State of WA Housing Needs WA State Affordable Data used in development of the Needs
Assessment Housing Advisory Board Assessment/Housing Market Analysis.
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(I))
Early in the process staff from the County Block Grant program met with the mayors of Port Orchard,
Poulsbo and eainbridge Island, as well as individually with each commissioner to discuss the
Consolidated Planning process, and the needs and priorities in their jurisdictions. Staff also made
presentations at regularly scheduled city council meetings for each of the cities.A range of issues were
discussed, including the many positive aspects of living in Kitsap County.Some of the common issues
and concerns discussed included:
• The homeless population in Kitsap County, particularly street homeless and chronically
homeless individuals who are more difficult to serve.The need for emergency overnight shelter
and 24-hour access to services and shelter for people in crisis.There was also significant concern
expressed over Veterans homelessness.
• The aging population and increasing needs of seniors.The need for a wider range of options to
house seniors.
• Funding and/or regulatory incentives for affordable housing as government funding declines.
We need to find ways to promote and support construction of affordable housing that meets
the needs even at the lowest income levels.
• Economic and community development to improve our existing urban areas.
• Work force development and the need for training targeted at younger workers.The next
generation needs more apprenticeship type opportunities.
• Supportive housing for people overcoming substance abuse.
• More affordable housing, particularly rental housing in the north end of the County.
• We need better transportation—improved transit and connections to services.
Informational presentations on the Consolidated Plan and Homeless Housing Plan were made by county
staff to the city councils of Port Orchard,Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island. Staff from the City of Bremerton
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has made several presentations to Bremerton City Council regarding the goals and priorities in the
Consolidated Plan and a more targeted use of city funds.
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PR-15 Citizen Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Information from outreach to the community was used to establish the goals and priorities of the Consolidated Plan.As funding has declined it
has become even more important to target funds towards the highest priorities in the community. There are many needs,and often competing
priorities for funding,so the input of the community was essential in determining the strategic plan priorities.
Survey Results Summary:A community survey was launched on February 20th, 2015 and was open until March 10th, 2015.There were 242
respondents.The survey was announced on the County web site which triggered electronic notification of the survey availability to all
subscribers which includes citizens and agencies. The survey was designed to solicit input on challenges and priorities related to affordable
housing, economic development and community services and facilities. Survey participants were provided a number of options and asked to
rate, high/med./low,their priorities among the choices and explain why they selected their top priorities. When asked what are the top
challenges the top 3 responses were: not enough jobs;existing houses are in poor condition; and not enough affordable rental housing. When
survey participants were asked to allocate funds between four categories they allocated 32%of the funding towards economic development,
30%towards affordable housing, 22%towards services and 16%towards public facilities.
Community Meeting Summary:A community meeting was held on April 16th.Twenty-three people attended and participated in several
activities designed to solicit input.A group discussion was held and participants discussed what makes our community a great place to live;what
are the greatest challenges facing our community; and if you could make one change capable of transforming our community what would it
be? When asked about challenges our community is facing transportation connectivity, lack of economic diversity/job opportunities, aging
infrastructure and housing were mentioned by more than one person.The one change question elicited many different responses with most
focused on things to improve and diversify the economy and improve our community like transit oriented development, improved commercial
spaces, urban design standards for downtowns, and creative housing options.
When meeting participants were presented with a choice of several strategies and asked to prioritize one in each category for investment of
public funds,the following strategies received the most votes:
Economic Development
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• Modernization of older commercial buildings
• Classes and training for existing and prospective business owners
Homelessness
• Permanent Supportive Housing
• Rapid Re-housing
Affordable Housing
• Affordable Rental Housing
• More affordable homeowner housing
Public Facilities
• Repairs/upgrades to existing community social service buildings
• Infrastructure improvement/repair in low income areas
Human Services
• Health &Substance Abuse Services
• Self-sufficiency programs(i.e. literacy&financial education)
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Ord Mode of Outre Target of Outre Summary of Summary of Summary of comm URL(If applicable)
er ach ach response/attenda comments recei ents not accepted
nce ved and reasons
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er ach ach response/attenda comments recei ents not accepted
nce ved andreasons
1 Public Hearing Non- City of Bremerton Support of the
targeted/broad public hearing City's initiative
community was well attended to focus CDBG
with funding in a
approximately 15 targeted area to
public improve
testimonials affordable
received.The housing and
meeting was economic
advertised opportunities.
through an article Also supportive
in the newspaper, of having
an email to the economic
City's electronic development
' mailing list,and a opportunities
posting on the available City-
City's website. wide. Other
comments
focused on the
hesitation of
having a target
area fearing that
other parts of
the City would
not benefit. It
was explained
however, that
economic
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City-Wide.
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er ach ach response/attenda comments recei ents not accepted
nce ved andreasons
2 Newspaper Ad Non- Newspaper article http://www.kitsapsun.com/news
targeted/broad on City's use of /local-news/council-to-vote-on-
community CDBG funds to fixing-bremertons-empty-
address empty building-problem_70174437
buildings and
blighted
conditions in the
city.
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er ach ach response/attenda comments recei ents not accepted
nce ved andreasons
3 Internet Non- A community See Survey All comments were
Outreach targeted/broad survey was Results accepted.
community launched on Summary in
February 20th, narrative above
2015 and was under 1.
open until March Summary of
lOth, 2015. There citizen
were 242 participation
respondents.The process/Efforts
survey was made to
announced on the broaden citizen
County and City of participation.
Bremerton web
sites which
triggered
electronic
notification of the
survey avaiiability
to all subscribers
which includes
citizens and
agencies.The
survey was
designed to solicit
input on
challenges and
priorities related
to affordable
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development, and
abatement of
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er ach ach response/attenda comments recei ents not accepted
nce ved andreasons
4 Public Meeting Non- A community See summary of All comments were
targeted/broad meeting was held Community accepted.
community on April 16th at Meeting in
the Norm Dicks narrative above
Government under 1.
Center in Summary of
Bremerton. citizen
Twenty-three participation
people attended process/Efforts
and participated made to �
in several broaden citizen
activities and participation.
discussion
designed to solicit
input on
community
priorities.
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nce ved andreasons
5 Public Non- A draft of the One citizen Ail comments were
Comment targeted/broad Strategic Plan, comment was accepted.
Period community Needs received which
Assessment and stated we need
Housing Market to encourage.
Analysis portions more business
of the and industry,
Consolidated Plan reduce the
was released on requirements on
August 4th, 2015 buitdings and
for a 15-day development
written comment and create tax
period.The draft free zones for
plan was posted light industry in
to the County and order to create
City of Bremerton jobs and lift
web sites which people out of
triggered poverty.
electronic
notification of
availability. Notice
was also
published on the
County home
page,
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nce ved andreasons
6 Public Hearing Non- 2016 Notice of No comments
targeted/broad Funding were received.
community Availability and
Policy Plan was
published for a
30-day public
comment period. �
A public hearing
was held on May
11, 2015 with the
Kitsap County
' Board of
Commissioners.
This opened the
grant application
cycle for 2016
funds.
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nce ved and reasons
7 Public Hearing Non- 2016 City of
targeted/broad Bremerton Action
community Plan was
published for a
30-day comment
period.A public
hearing was held
on November
18th, 2015 with
the Bremerton
City Council.
Public testimony
was taken on the
2016 use of funds
and the action
plan was adopted
by council.
S Public Hearing Non- Public Hearing
targeted/broad was held to adopt
community the 2016
CDBG/HOME
Policy Plan.
Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The overall purpose of the Needs Assessment and Housing Market Analysis is to evaluate the range of
needs in the community and identify high priority needs that will be addressed by the Strategic Plan. The
Needs Assessment is comprised of data provided by HUD, primarily 2007-2011 CHAS, Census and
American Community Survey data as well as data from a number of Kitsap County agencies and
Washington State.This section follows HUD's template and does not attempt to evaluate all data
available, but is instead focused on the areas of housing, homelessness, economic development,
facilities and services,as they relate to low-income and special needs populations.
Population
Source:U.S. Census Bureau,2000 Census;2010 Census;2013 Popuiation Estimates.
�:� � � ,
231,969 251,I33 259,968
• � • 37,259 37,7t9 �9,056
�.� �3,025 23.296
' � 7.693 17,144 12,959
� '+ 6,813 9.200 9,509
Race&Ethnicity
Source:U.S.Census Bur�au, 2009-2013Amencan Community Survey 5-Year EsGmates
2013Fstimate 2023fstimatr 2019EsHmete 201SEs[irtwte
�� 74.7:b H2 293 78 5% 74.�
62'3 Z-8Y 36Ye 1267K
2 395 13"S i 4�s 8:6
4.476 A 7% 7 376 4976
ID% 9;5 6% .295
� 4.64n ].896 3.9Y.� 4 7i6
71H5 E 595 4 8% 2.a9r,
10.99; 4 fi95 11 5:5 SB.tiYS
•�+ 89155 99 495 $9.595 A9 67G
Census Data
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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs - 91.415, 91.215 (f)
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities:
In the City of Bremerton the non-housing community development need is centered on the
communities need for jobs.The City has an unemployment rate of 6.5%compared to 5.5% in
Washington State,and 5.3%in Kitsap County.The City has chosen to focus its efforts on economic
development with the goal of creating and sustaining jobs for its residents.The low/mod percentage is
comparatively high with 61%city-wide and 69%within the Downtown Regional Center.The City Council
determined that targeting funds in this center which includes a designated blighted area will provide a
strategy to come up with a strong economic development and housing focus which will abate these
blighted conditions, as well as utilizing limited funds in a way that can provide the best opportunity for
leverage. Public facilities will be eligible for funding as long as they are within the target area known as
the "Downtown Regional Center."The intention is to focus on capital projects that curb slum and blight,
improve public facilities,and invest in economic development.
How were these needs determined?
Needs were evaluated and determined during the outreach and planning process for the Consolidated
Plan.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements:
In the City of Bremerton there is an emphasis in utilizing funds in a Downtown Regional Center.Within
this center there is a need for public improvement,especially improved streetscapes along 4th avenue
between Pacific and Washington.This area is a low-mod area and could greatly benefit from Public
Improvements.
How were these needs determined?
Needs were evaluated during the outreach and planning process for this Consolidated Plan.The City of
Bremerton held a series of"Community Conversation"events where staff could hear input from the
public on the need of the city and direction of the CDBG/HOME programs.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services:
For this consolidated plan time period the City of Bremerton has decided to not fund public services.
While they are still a priority we believe the gap can be filled by the Homeless Housing Grant funds.The
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City of Bremerton has a high priority of focusing on economic development and affordable housing.The
City anticipated resuming the 1S%allocation for public services in the next consolidated plan time
period.
How were these needs determined?
Needs were evaluated and determined using data,consultations with service providers and public
outreach.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
Nationally, homeownership rates have fallen back to 1993 levels.The decline can be attributed to
several factors including the effects of the recession on household formation and first time homebuyers,
decline in household incomes since the start of the recession,and restricted access to financing.At the
same time there has been a strong increase+n demand for rental units.As the vacancy rate for rentals
has declined, rent increases continue to outpace inflation.To meet the surge in demand for rental units,
the number of single-family detached homes in the rental market increased and developers also
responded to soaring demand by steadily expanding the multifamily housing supply. Despite this
expansion of the stock, rental markets nationally continued to tighten in 2014.The national vacancy rate
dipped to 7.6 percent, its lowest point in nearly 20 years.As a result rents rose at a 3.2%rate last year—
twice the pace of overall inflation. (Source:The State of the Nation's Housing 2015,Joint Center for
Housing Studies of Harvard University).
Home sales have increased overall in Washington State but are still recovering from the recession.A
typical first-time buyer can't afford most homes for sale.The median renter household income in 2012
across the Washington State was$36,778. This means that a typical first-time homebuyer,paying no
more than 30%of that income on housing, could afford to purchase a$145,201 home.The median
priced home in Kitsap County in 2012 was$233,000. (Source:Washington State Housing Needs
Assessment 2015)
Affordability is an issue for many households across Washington State, particularly those whose incomes
are below 50%of the area median income. In Kitsap County a family of 4,would need an annual income
of$53,560 to afford a 3 bedroom rental unit with rent of$1,339.A single person household would need
an annual income of$30,400 to afford a rental unit with rent of$760. (Source: WA State Housing Needs
Assessment). Nationally rents for apartments have risen for 23 straight quarters.As of the third quarter
of 2014, rents were 15.2%a higher than at the tai�end of the Recession in 2009.The tightening rental
market has the most significant impact on low income renters. Many higher and middle income renters
occupy units that are affordable to lower income groups, reducing the supply of afFordable and available
decent apartments for the lowest income renters. (Source: National Low Income Housing
Coalition(NLIHC),Out of Reach 2015.)
The City of Bremerton has a very old housing stock which puts children at risk for many indoor
environmental concerns such as asbestos, radon,and lead based paint poisoning. Often time's families
do not have enough money to rehab and mitigate these potential hazards.
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The numbers from Kitsap Public Health regarding the reported lead poisoning cases from 2008-2015 are
listed below:
�009=1 (probable)
2010=2 (probable,confirmed)
2011=0
2012=0
2013=2 (2 confirmed)
2014=3 (2 confirmed, 1 probable)
2015=8 (4 confirmed,4 probable)
Source: WA Dept. of Health, Public Health Information Management System(PHIMS),extracted
10/�2/15.
City of Bremerton
Housing Occupancy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census; 2010 Census; 2013 Population Estimates.
. • • �. . - �
• • • 17,395 17,396
� • -• • 14,418 85.8�
� 2,478 14.296
. -. s.s x
�as X
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Year Structure Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- .- �- -
• • • - • • 17,396 17,395
' � � ' ' 129 0.796
: ��+ • ��• ].,195 ' £,99'0
••� � • 1,214 7.040
� � �� � � Y,436 � $.3�0
• � • • 2,568 14.84'0
••� � • 1,837 1Q.6%
• � • ' i,977 11.4°�
•� � • • � ' 3,154 ., 18.1%
: • . -. - 3,896 22.4°!0
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Gross Rent as a % of Household Income
Source: US Census, 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
, . . . -
- - - 701 8.79'0
'. • ' 1,104 13.7%
�', • • •'� 945 11.7%
', � ' 763 9.5�
�'� • � •' 827 10.39'0
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'� • � - 3,711 46.1�
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Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income
(Housing units with a mortgage only)
Source: US Census, 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
' �, . . - . -
�'� 1,372 � 31.4�Yo
�'� • � ''� 6•2�3 14.3%
'� • ' 62U � 14.2%
�'• • ' 383 � 9.0%
'� • • • 1,3�58 � 31.1�%
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets - 91.410, 91.210(f)
Introduction
As of June 2014,the civilian labor force in Kitsap County stood at 115,050 and the county unemployment rate was 5 percent compared to 7.1
percent in June 2013. Unemployment continues a steady decline in the county. Since 2004, Kitsap County typically experienced average annual
unemployment rates under 7 percent.Job numbers are starting to rebound, but have yet to make up for losses occurring from 2007 to 2014.
There were 84,800 nonfarm jobs in the county in June 2014,this figure reflects a net loss of approximately 3,200 jobs since June 2007.The main
component of Kitsap County's employment is government.This sector typically accounts for a third of the nonfarm total with a total of 28,600
jobs.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of Number of Jobs Share of Workers Share of Jobs lobs less workers
Workers °.6 °.6 °.6
Agriculture, Mining,Oil &Gas Extraction � 25 24 0 0 0
Arts, Entertainment,Accommodations 1,367 1,428 15 12 -3
Construction 437 342 5 3 -2
Education and Health Care Services 2,257 5,470 25 45 20
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 541 595 6 5 -1
Information 229 319 3 3 0
Manufacturing 482 163 5 1 -4
Other Services 726 728 8 6 -2
Professional, Scientific, Management Services 748 814 8 7 -1
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 1,377 1,655 16 13 -3
Transportation and Warehousing 294 329 3 3 0
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Business by Sector Number of Number of lobs Share of Workers Share of Jobs Jobs less workers
Workers % % %
Wholesale Trade 370 407 4 3 -1
Tota I 8,853 12,274 -- -- --
Table 5-Business Activity
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS(Workers�,2011 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics(Jobs)
Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 16,942
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 14,624
Unemployment Rate 13.68
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 38.29
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 7•25
Table 6-Labor Force
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
> Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 2,987
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 802
Service 1,837
Sales and office 3,295
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 1,580
Production,transportation and material moving 899
Table 7—Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
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Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
<30 Minutes 10,776 69%
30-59 Minutes � 3,237 21%
60 or More Minutes 1,647 11%
Tota/ 15,660 1��%
Table 8-Travel Time
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Less than high school graduate 845 143 702
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 3,073 295 1,533
Some college or Associate's degree 5,340 829 2,262
Bachelor's degree or higher 2,566 155 623
Table 9-Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs
� Less than 9th grade 249 334 69 236 127
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 825 541 161 356 485
High school graduate,GED, or alternative 2,306 1,552 1,081 2,408 1,274
Some college, no degree 2,661 2,239 1,568 2,851 1,041
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Age
18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs
Associate's degree 215 754 581 1,209
303
Bachelor's degree 145 904 452 1,150
481
Graduate or professional degree 13 296 278 602
503
Table 10-Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Educational Attainment— Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14,859
Some coNege or Associate's degree
22,532
Bachelor's degree
31,223
Graduate or professional degree
43,077
55,497
Table il—Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above,what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
• Education and Health Care Services
• Retail Trade
• Arts, Entertainment,Accommodations
• Professional,Scientific and Management services
What is not included in Table 45—Business Activity, is the large number of defense related jobs in Kitsap County. Information from Naval Base
Kitsap,2014 numbers for employment were:
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• 8,700 military(active duty)
• 16,000 civilian
These numbers do not include government contractors.The civilian work force includes many professional and management workers employed
at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Submarine Base Bangor and Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
Workforce Needs:
As with most areas with technology related jobs,tech workers are needed. Healthcare managers cite the need for technology skilts paired with
medical skills to meet many of the digital healthcare requirements.The skilled trades shortage impacts all communities with a manufacturing
presence. The addition of two large (and well paying) magnets for that workforce—Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Boeing—in our region
make that shortage even more pronounced at times for manufacturers and defense contractors.The growth of the healthcare industry will
continue to bring healthcare workforce needs.The numbers and types of workers will evolve as the industry evolves across the board, all
managers and business owners cite a need for a workforce with strong community skills, strong work ethics and ability to work as a team
member.
Infrastructure Needs:
Business Parks currently do not have natural gas or sewer connections. The largest Greenfield site in the region (Puget Sound Industrial Center—
Bremerton) is 3,400 acres zoned for manufacturing under a master plan. Currently, access to infrastructure is more available on the Port of
Bremerton (publicly owned) leasable parcels.The privately owned parcels have some of the infrastructure, but not all. Broadband and fiber optic
connections are still a challenge for more rural parts of the county.
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Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector
investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period.
Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
• CHI Harrison Medical Center has announced relocation of their Bremerton campus to their Silverdale Campus. It is anticipated that
Silverdale will be the healthcare hub for the county,with other healthcare providers moving closer to the new and expanded hospital.
• The Trails at Silverdale is a 30 acre retail project at the entrance to Silverdale. This project will contain 200,000 SF of retail space.
• Two major contracts at Naval Base Kitsap have changed. Multiple Ship Maintenance and Operations changed from Vigor to General
Dynamics in 2014. This wiN require establishing new relationships for small businesses as subcontractors.Chugach took over the West
Sound (Kitsap)Base Operating and Service Contract in 2014 from EJB. Again,this will require small business to establish new
subcontracting relationships.
• Anticipated transportation funding would bring new ferries to the system (for commuters)and some minor road changes in the county.
• The Port of Bremerton continues to seek funding to finish the connector road between Hwy 3 and Lake Flora Road, making the privately
owned parcels of the Puget Sound Industrial Center—Bremerton more accessible to workers in South Kitsap. It also creates an access
point for other infrastructure needs.
• Several housing projects in Poulsbo are in permit status to create an additional 700 units.
Needs:
• The healthcare industry will continue to grow, requiring additional healthcare workers.
• A new retail center will create many new retail and service positions in a community already saturated with retail workers.
• Housing projects wiil create the need for construction worker in all trades; it is possible that during the recession some of those workers
may have retrained for other skilled trades positions in manufacturing.
• There will be increased traffic in Silverdale with additional healthcare offerings.
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How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
In reviewing the top "hard skills" needed by employers,two are based on both experience and training—quality assurance and quality
control. These are often required for large federal defense contracts and are proving difficult to fill.The majority on the list are tech related,
services related and healthcare related. Related to skills are the ability to obtain access and clearance on Naval Base Kitsap,which requires US
Citizenship and no criminal history. More healthcare and technology training is needed to meet the future needs.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards,community
colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
• Olympic College is part of Air Washington, a consortium of community and technical colleges providing aerospace workforce
skills. Many of those skills cross over into other manufacturing scenarios.
• Olympic College offers BAS(Bachelor of Applied Science) of Nursing Degree. Additionally,they offer certificates in Medical Assisting,
Medical Billing, Medical Receptionist, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Polysomnography Technology, Chemical Dependency and
Practical Nursing.
• Olympic College has several certificate programs supporting technology:Applications Server; CIS Basic and CIS Core; Electronics; IT
Project Management Essentials; Information Systems Security;Open Source Systems; Software Application Development;Technical
Design—GIS and Web Client Side Development.
• Certificate ofFerings from Olympic College in skilled trades: Advanced Manufacturing Composites, Composites Manufacturing
Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Welding Technology Proficiency and Welding Technology Specialization.
� Olympic also has certificate programs supporting professional services, business and retail.
• Olympic College recently added a BAS in Information Systems
• In collaboration with Western Washington University at Olympic Col�ege,the following degrees are available in Kitsap County: Business
Administration, BA; Environmental Policy, BA; Environmental Science, BS; Human Services, BA; Elementary Teacher Education, BAE and
Certification.
• In partnership with Washington State University, Kitsap students can obtain a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from WSU
• Everest College in Bremerton provides healthcare training with diplomas in dental assistant, massage therapy, medical administrative
assistant, medical assistant and pharmacy technician.
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• Many of the retired and separated military workforce remain in the area with a diverse and skilled training background.
• The Olympic Workforce Development Council is working to provide timely training with input from the WIOA guidelines.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy(CEDS)?
Yes
If so,what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not,
describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
Kitsap is part of the Puget Sound Economic Development District administered by the Puget Sound Regional Council.
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated?
(include a de�nition of"concentration")
The primary housing problem in Bremerton is housing cost burden.The problems of overcrowding and
lack of kitchen or plumbing facilities are small.
Geographic analysis shows that the concentration of older housing stock overlaps with a concentration
of low to moderate income families.Areas which have a greater than 51%concentration of low and
moderate income persons are located in a higher percentage primarily in West Bremerton, and a slightly
lower percentage in East Bremerton. Housing units built before 1978,also concentrated primarily in
West Bremerton are more likely to contain lead-based paint and are more likely in need of major repair.
Yet,these houses are occupied by families least likety to have the financial means to correct either
potential lead hazards or make all other needed repairs. The City's low/mod Census Tracts are all in
need of reinvestment through owner and rental housing rehabilitation.
The City of Bremerton has a high rental to owner occupant rate(60% renters to 40%buyers).Single-
family owner units are available at relatively low prices, but the demand isn't there because of this need
for extensive and expensive renovation in many of the structures,as well as stricter loan standards and
higher down payment requirements which limit the number of potential buyers. More affluent buyers
will tend to favor newer construction, in other more attractive parts of the City or even the County.The
rental market is stronger because of the transient nature of the community which creates an increased
demand,especially for more modern or better kept buildings. Rents tend to increase,even for poorer
buildings, exacerbating the cost burden issue for low-income households. Landlords are often unable to
make costly repairs to their rental units thereby creating unsafe and a lower quality of housing for some
low-income households as well.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income
families are concentrated? (inctude a definition of"concentration")
HUD has generated a series of standards that can be used to determine if a Census Block Group has a
minority concentration or a concentration of low-income households.To determine if a low-income
concentration exists,the Area Median Income of a Block Group must be below 50%of the Area Median
Income for the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). In 2015 the median income for the Bremerton-
Silverdale MSA is$74,600.Therefore,a Block Group with a median income of less than$37,300 would
be considered to have a concentration of low-income households. In Kitsap County the majority of
census block groups that meet this criteria are located in Bremerton.While the City of Bremerton has
block groups with a high concentration of poverty,the City does not have particular block groups with
high minority populations.
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Under the HUD definition, an area is considered to have a high concentration of minority persons if the
percentage of households in a particular racial or ethnic minority group in a Block Group or Groups is at
least 20 percentage points higher than the percentage of that minority group for the MSA. Race and
ethnicity data was reviewed for each of the census block groups in Bremerton and Kitsap County and no
census block group had a minority concentration.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
The City of Bremerton has 10 Census Tracts with over 50%of the population low/moderate income.
These neighborhoods are centered around the downtown core extending out to West Bremerton,as
well as across the water in East Bremerton. The highest percentage of low/moderate income population
is census tract 812 which is near the downtown core with 95%LMI.The housing stock in these
neighborhoods is older and the rental rates are high. 7he percentage of cost-burdened households in
these areas is also high.
Are the�e any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
There are many community assets in the downtown/residential core NRSA including well established,
older neighborhoods,attractive City Parks,access to the waterfront, investment in revitalization of the
downtown core,capable and willing community partners,and a targeted City investment of its CDBG
resources.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
Over the past few years,downtown Bremerton redevelopment has been encouraged and is on the rise
due to the creation of new housing units downtown.The City's focus on directing CDBG funds towards
this target area,and with the establishment of an NRSA the City hopes to create mixed income
developments by leveraging demand for market rate housing in the area with the demand for affordable
housing representing a strategic opportunity for Bremerton.
The downtown/residential core NRSA encompasses census tract 805 which has 72%LMI.This area is
also where the city plans on investing a large percentage of its CDBG allocation for the next 5 years.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The City of Bremerton's Strategic Plan for the Consolidated Plan period from January 1, 2016 through
December 31, 2020 sets forth the City's priorities for expenditure of available Community Development
Block Grant Funds �CDBG and HOME) Priorities are based on the needs assessment, and address
geographic priorities and priority needs.The strategic plan addresses HUD's goal to provide decent
housing, a suitable living environment,and expand economic opportunity.
Bremerton's Strategic Plan is centered on its most pressing need: providing economic development and
opportunity. By addressing concentrated areas of urban blight and deteriorating housing stock,
Bremerton will be able to provide a sustainably healthy economic environment where a suitable living
environment and decent,affordable housing opportunities are the norm.
The City will target its funds in a specific target area which includes its downtown. The City has also
renewed its designation of a portion of the downtown core as a slum and blight zone.The City intends
to utilize its funding to abate slum and blight conditions, provide economic development and affordable,
suitable housing in the target area.
The City's priorities for use of CDBG funds will remain the same throughout the 5 year consolidated plan
time period.The City has designated two target areas for prioritization of use of funds. One area is
targeted for capital projects,while the other is designated as Slum and Blight.55%of funds will go
towards housing and economic development projects in the City designated target area.Within this
target area there are 72% low and moderate income families. 10%of funds will go towards the slum and
blight zone,and 15%will be available for Economic Development City-wide.The percentages for
dedication of use of funds will be reassessed per year and may change however the target areas and
priorities will stay the same.
The City of Bremerton will utilize HOME funds for improving and preserving affordable housing. 15%will
continue to be set aside for CHDO projects and$75,000 will be set aside for the City of Bremerton Down
Payment Assistance Program.
City of Bremerton will award its funding through a Request for Proposal process.Through this process
the City is able to ensure that the specific needs and objectives detailed in the Consolidated Plan.
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City of Bremerton Strategic Plan Priorities
o Revitalize targeted neighborhoods;
• Improve and preserve affordable homeownership housing;
� Expand economic opportunities for very-low and low-income Bremerton residents;
• Abate Slum and Blight conditions downtown;
• Increase homeownership opportunities for low to moderate income 8remerton residents.
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities - 91.415, 91.215(a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 12-Geographic Priority Areas
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the state
The City of Bremerton realizes the needs and the impact of a targeted use of funds and because the
downtown core is a designated regional growth center with a low/mod population.
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Priority Needs
Table 13—Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need Economic Development
Name
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated Increase economic opportunities
Goals Economic Development-City Wide
Description Bremerton is a low-income City with few living-wage jobs outside the Navy and
military associated industries. Bremerton is also home to a blighted, historic
downtown core. CDBG funds will be prioritized to addressing blight in this target
area, and furthering economic opportunity through innovative programs aimed at
job creation and small business entrepreneur support.
Basis for Unemployment rate from the City of Bremerton as of April 2015 is 6.5%, higher
Relative than Kitsap County as a whole(5.3%)and the State of Washington (5.5%).The City
Priority also has a commercial vacancy rate of 15%in the downtown area. By increasing
economic opportunities for low-income residents of the City,through increasing
business opportunies,the City hopes to abate slum and blight conditions as well as
decrease the commercial vacancy rate. In the 2015 Point in Time count 35%of the
respondents listed employment as the cause of homelessness
2 Priority Need Abatement of Blight Conditions Downtown
Name
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Non-housing Community Development
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Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated Abate Blight Conditions
Goals
Description The downtown core has been designated as slum and blight since the 1970's.89%
of buildings are either vacant, deteriorating, or have depreciated in value. It is
critical to target funds and efforts to abating these conditions and creating
economic opportunities as well as affordable housing available to benefit all City of
Bremerton residents.
Basis for For four decades the City of Bremerton's historic downtown core has been
Relative designated as a blight zone. Many of these buildings are vacant, in deteriorating
Priority condition or have depreciated in value. By focusing its efforts in this target zone,
the City hopes to increase economic opportunities and create affordable housing
benefitting all Bremerton residents.
3 Priority Need Affordable Housing
Name
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
' Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated Preserve and Increase Affordable Housing
Goals
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Description Bremerton is an old city,and most of its housing stock is aging and deteriorating.
However,these solid, pre-WWII homes are diamonds in the rough, located in
walkable neighborhoods,close to schools and amenities, and with careful rehab,
very suitable starter homes for lower income residents. However resources for
rehab are limited and many homeowners cannot afford these costly repairs. It is
becoming too costly for homeowners to purchase and rehab these homes.
Basis for 60%of Bremerton residents rent.With the Navy presence, Bremerton will always
Relative have a higher-than-average rentat rate, but with efforts to improve the housing
Priority stock,we can attract new homeownership to our city.The City will primarily use
HOME funds for homeownership initiatives. Over three-quarters of the housing
units were built before 1980, nearly one-quarter before WWII.These aging
unites typically have more issues related to upkeep than buildings built more
recently.As home maintenance and improvement projects are necessary with older
housing, more residents will be faced with increasing housing costs,which hinder
the overall ability of residents to afford housing in these jurisdictions over time.
Also, many of these older homes lack energy efficiency.This poses two problems:
environmental concerns and higher utility costs for occupants. Older homes may
also present health hazards due to their potential to contain lead-based
paint and/or asbestos. Many of these holder housing units require some degree to
bring them to current,acceptable building standards. Aging housing is also
important in regards to renter-occupied units.When renters occupy older housing,
housing quality and occupant safety concerns become more of an issue because
many of the owners may not have much of an incentive to invest time and money
into maintenance and improvements.Thus, over time rental units begin to
deteriorate and suffer from deferred maintenance.
4 Priority Need Public Facilities
Name
Priority Level Low
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Non-housing Community Development
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Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated Public Facilities-City
Goals
Description The City of Bremerton will look for public facility projects which serve the target
area and surrounding residential areas to better the streetscapes, improve public
parks,or establish community facilities.
Basis for City of Bremerton's street and park maintenance budgets are shrinking while
Relative infrastructure maintenance needs are increasing. The City hopes to implement the
Priority redeveiopment of streetscapes with street furnishing, improved lighting,and
increased accessibility as well as improve the city's public parks in the target area.
Narrative(Optional)
City of Bremerton will utilize funds to address"high" priorities.
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Introduction
Kitsap County the City of Bremerton together formed a consortium for Home Investment Partnership (HOME)funds from HUD. The County is
the lead agency responsible for administration of HOME funds.The City of Bremerton receives a direct allocation of CDBG funds from HUD and is
responsible for administration of their funds.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Reminder
of ConPlan
$
CDBG public- The City of Bremerton will release Request for
federal Funding Proposals based on the City's
geographic priorities of the Downtown
Residential Target area,the Slum and Blight
Acquisition target area, or for Economic Development in
Admin and the City as a whole. RFP's will also focus on
Planning the City's priorities of use of funds which
Economic include: economic development, housing,
Development public facitities, and abatement of slum and
Housing blight.The City strongly encourages
Public applicants to leverage funds from other
Improvements resources including State resources, private
Public Services 390,000 0 0 390,000 1,560,000 resources,or other public resources.
Table 14-Anticipated Resources
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
At the time of application,all applicants for CDBG or HOME funds must submit a Sources of Funding form to indicate what other funding is
expected to be used for the project.All HOME projects must indicate what they will use as match for their project. When a written agreement is
executed for projects awarded CDBG or HOME funds, agencies must update the sources of funding and provide a detailed budget to show how
expected funds will be used:'For HOME funded projects, documentation of commitment for all other funding in the project is required before
funds are committed and a written agreement is executed.
If appropriate, describe publicalty owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
Discussion
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Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsib�e Entity Role Geographic Area Served �
Type
BREMERTON Government Non-homeless special Jurisdiction
needs
Ownership
Planning
KITSAP COUNTY Government Homelessness Other
Non-homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
Bremerton Housing PHA Ownership Jurisdiction
Authority Public Housing
KITSAP COUNTY PHA Ownership lurisdiction
CONSOLIDATED Planning
HOUSING AUTHORITY Public Housing
Rental
Table 15-Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
The City of Bremerton has a wide variety of non-profit and government agencies working together to
address our community's most pressing needs. Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition is actively meeting,
planning and working to address homeless. Our county has fully implemented HMIS and conducts an
annual Point in Time Count. The Homeless Housing Plan is being updated in 2015 and there are groups
working on veterans homelessness and chronic homeless on the streets.
Through a coordinated application process each year HOME funds along with Homeless Housing Grant
funds and Affordable Housing Grant funds are awarded.This process has improved coordination of
funding and allows better targeting of funds.These funding sources are administrated by the County
and staff is housed in the Dept. of Human Services.The City of Bremerton's HOME funds are also
allocated through the Coordinated Grant Application process. Beginning in 2015 the City of Bremerton
will utilize an RFP process to allocate CDBG funds which wil�be targeted towards economic
development.
There is a significant and growing need for affordable housing,and agencies including CHDOs with the
ability to successfully develop new units in Kitsap County. However,the lack of funding available to
develop new units,and rehabilitate existing aging housing, has resulted in a growing gap. Cuts to federal
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and state funds for affordable housing have resulted in almost no new development of subsidized
housing units over the last few years. If funds continue to decline,this trend will continue.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
Homelessness Prevention Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People
Services Community Homeless with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics X X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohoi&Drug Abuse X
Child Care X X
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training X
Healthcare X X
HIV/AIDS X
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X
Transportation X
Other
X
Table 16-Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not iimited to,the services listed
above meet the needs of homeless persons(particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families,families with children,veterans and their families,and unaccompanied youth)
The City of Bremerton homeless response system is coordinated through the Kitsap Continuum of Care
Coalition, comprised of 40+organizations providing prevention rental assistance,emergency shelter
beds,transitional housing units, rapid rehousing subsidies, and permanent supportive housing units in
tandem with a wide range of progressive engagement case management and tailored supports. Kitsap's
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coordinated entry program,the Housing Solutions Center, provides intake,assessment,and referrals for
all households experiencing housing instability and homelessness. The Housing Solutions Center refers
households to appropriate emergency housing resources and maintains a community-wide waiting list
for emergency housing. Chronically homeless individuals are currently under-served in Kitsap,with few
programs targeting their needs. Kitsap Community Resources provides a wide range of social services,
including housing and supports,for homeless families. Veterans receive prevention funding through the
Kitsap Veterans Assistance Fund, and rental assistance and case management through the Veterans
Assistance and Supportive Housing(VASH)voucher and the Supportive Services for Veteran Families
(SSVF) program. The Coffee Oasis provides a wide array of services for unaccompanied homeless and
street-oriented youth,drop-in centers,case management,job training,and a youth shelter.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to,the services listed
above
The strength of the Kitsap homeless response system is in the leadership from elected officials and
social service providers through the Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition. Kitsap's coordinated entry
system,the Housing Solutions Center, is recognized as one of the best programs of its kind in the
state. Other strengths include accurate data collection through the Kitsap Homeless Management
Information System and data sharing between organizations,with periodic analysis and reports being
generated. The Kitsap Coordinated Grant Application Process ensures effective investment of public
funds and efficient grant administration.
Despite great improvements in provision of housing and services to people experiencing homelessness,
and a vastly improved capacity over the last 10 years,specific barriers and gaps to our community's
capacity to assist all people who are homelessness have been identified.These barriers and gaps are the
underlying causes of Kitsap's inability to meet the needs of all homeless residents at this time. They
include:
• Insufficient funding
• Increased demand
• Limited capacity—both in housing stock and services,and in providers' ability to expand service
provision
The following needs and gaps in homeless housing and resources have been identified:
• Emergency shelter for single men, men with children,couples,and large families
• Housing and services for homeless individuals entering the community from jails,correctional
facilities,foster care, hospitals,and mental institutions, and who are chronically unsheltered.
• Overnight Shelter
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• Harm Reduction housing(for chronically unsheltered individuals)
� Additional units of Permanent Supportive Housing
• Coordination of case management both between homeless providers and among other systems
of care
• Cross-sector leadership
• Citizen outreach and communication
Integration of planning efforts
The 2015 Kitsap Homeless Housing plan includes additional detail about the needs and gaps in the
current homeless response system.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
The 2015 Kitsap Homeless Housing Plan includes a strategic plan,comprising five goals with supporting
strategies and action steps. Indicators of success are included for each goal. The overall goal of the Plan
is to work together as a community to make homelessness a rare, brief, and one time occurrence in
Kitsap County through an efficient and effective homeless response system.
1) Make homelessness rare (prevention strategies).
2) Make homelessness brief(crisis response strategies).
3) Make homelessness one-time (ensure long-term housing stability strategies).
4) Continuously improve the homeless response system (increase capacity and efficiency strategies).
5) Expand community engagement (leadership, planning, and communication strategies).
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SP-45 Goals - 91.415, 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
1 Preserve and 2016 2020 Affordable Affordable Housing Rental units constructed:
Increase Affordable Housing 16 Household Housing Unit
Housing
Rental units rehabilitated:
12 Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing Added:
20 Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated:
12 Household Housing Unit
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers:
55 Households Assisted
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Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
2 Increase economic 2016 �020 Non-Housing Economic CDBG: Facade treatment/business
opportunities Community Development $1,014,000 building rehabilitation:
Development 10 Business
Jobs created/retained:
35 Jobs
Businesses assisted:
20 Businesses Assisted
3 Public Facilities-City 2016 2020 Non-Housing Public Facilities CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Community $357,500 Activities other than
Development Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
5620 Persons Assisted
4 Abate Blight 2016 2020 Non-Housing Abatement of CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Conditions Community Blight Conditions $195,000 Activities other than
Development Downtown Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
965 Persons Assisted
Facade treatment/business
building rehabilitation:
5 Business
5 Economic 2016 2020 Non-Housing Economic CDBG: lobs created/retained:
Development-City Community Development $292,500 65 Jobs
Wide Development
Businesses assisted:
220 Businesses Assisted
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Table 17—Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Preserve and Increase Affordable Housing
Goal The City has a high percentage of renters and a low vacancy rate. Because of the low-income population of the city,
Description affordable housing is critically important. The City of Bremerton will preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing
through the award of funds for projects which create new units of housing through new construction and acqusition;
rehabilitation and weatherization of homeowner units; rehabilitation of rental housing units; and direct homebuyer
assistance for the purchase of homes. The City of Bremerton will continue to support fair housing strategies and initiatives
designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice.
2 Goal Name Increase economic opportunities
Goal Lack of economic opportunities ranked as the number one issue facing our community. The city plans to place a strong
Description emphasis on economic opportunities focusing on its downtown core by implementing facade improvements, and abatement
of blight conditions for commercial opportunities.The city also supports business development,education,and sustainabilty.
City of Bremerton will fund economic development programs that increase economic self-sufFiciency for low-income
individuals and create jobs.This will take place in the downtown CDBG target area. Projects will include commercial
rehabilitation, public facilities and improvements,job trainings, microenterprise development,and creating or retaining jobs.
3 Goal Name Public Facilities-City
Goal Facade improvements in designated blight zone,creation of green/walkable streetscapes. Creation of parks/recreation
Description activities,fire prevention improvements, street improvements, community/neighborhood centers.
4 Goal Name Abate Blight Conditions
Goal Support the abatement of blight in the designated downtown blight zone by mitigating code violations, improving safety
Description issues such as fire suppression systems and seismic upgrades.
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5 Goal Name Economic Development-City Wide
Goal This will focus on business education programs to help create or sustain jobs thereby improving economic stability for
Description Bremerton residents.
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income,and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
. 31%-50%AMI-16 households
51%-80%AMI-55 households
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SP-65 Lead-based Paint Hazards - 91.415, 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
All housing funded with CD66 constructed before 1978 must comply with lead-based paint regulations
at 24 CFR Part 35.The purpose of the regulation is to identify and address lead-based paint hazards
before children are exposed to lead. All housing projects are required to complete the Lead Safe
Housing Requirements Screening Worksheet. The worksheet is used to determine if the project is
Exempt or if additional follow-up is required.The City of Bremerton has specific policies and procedures
in place for lead disclosure, lead evaluation and assessment and lead safe work practices.
The potential for lead is also evaluated during the environmental review of projects funded with CDBG,
including non-housing projects. Projects where lead is suspected are required to have a risk assessment
perFormed and a written report with recommendations for action completed.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
The City of Bremerton has policies and procedures that follow Lead Safe Housing Rules.A!I housing
funded with CDBG funds must follow these requirements.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy- 91.415, 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
Although the City of Bremerton does not have a stated strategy or plan for reducing the number of
poverty-level families,the City works with area service providers,the faith-based community, local
business and other governmental entities to address poverty in the community. Most existing programs
serve low-income individuals and families and many are targeted to specific populations such as the
elderly, disabled,veterans,homeless,etc.They are not necessarily specifically targeted towards those
below the federal poverty level.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs,and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan
The City of Bremerton has many different programs,and public funding sources, directed at low-income
individuals and families including those in poverty.The primary goal of this plan is to focus a portion
of CDBG funds on housing, particularly housing for households with incomes below 50%of area median
income.These households are the most cost burdened and are often forced to make difficult choices
about food and medical care in order to maintain housing.While the City of Bremerton will not use
funds for services that meet basic needs,the City believes that by creating more economic opportunities
citizens will have the chance to help bring themselves out of poverty and promote self-sufficiency such
as programs that promote employment and create jobs.
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SP-80 Monitoring- 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved,including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
The City of Bremerton Block Grant staff conduct annua�desk and on-site subrecipient monitoring of
eligibility, performance,compliance, regulations and accomplishments as well as tracking financial data.
The City and County together have established clear policies and procedures for carrying out this
responsibility. Kitsap County is responsible for monitoring eligibility, performance,compliance,
regulations,and accomplishments as well as tracking financial data for HOME Consortium funds.The
City is responsible for City CDBG funds.
Each sub-recipient must sign a contract with the City outlining roles and obligations of the City and sub-
recipient and laying out the framework for the monitoring requirements.All contracts contain timelines
and scope of work to promote timeliness of expenditures and compliance with specific goals and
requirements.The project manager is responsible for clearly conveying the requirements described in
the agreement to the sub-recipients.
Throughout the year,sub-recipients are responsible for submitting quarterly reports, quarterly
demographics, budget reconciliation forms, and each voucher is accompanies by a summary of
appropriate back-up copies of original receipts and checks.Questions of capacity and expertise are
reviewed through this process,and supported where necessary by technical assistance, resource
referral, or guidance. Information collected throughout the year is used to provide direction for on-site
monitoring at least once a year. Quarterly reports are used to determine funding eligibility and
timeliness of expenditures.
In addition to monitoring specific projects under contractual agreements, Block Grant staff provides
resource material, information, instruction,guidance and referrals proactively to organizations in need
of support.
Each program year, Block Grant staff conducts an initial desk-monitoring,followed by an on-side sub-
recipient review of project and program records related to grant performance and fiscal accountability.
The purpose of the review is to assess performance against the agreement, and to verify all federal state
and local regulations are satisfied. Where required, monitoring for affordability is also performed on
site. Housing Quality Standards(HQS) inspections are performed consistent with HUD requirements by
qualified inspectors and reviewed or completed by Block Grant project managers. Each on-site
monitoring follows specific procedures and a written checklist that is maintained in the files. Letters of
findings with a specific timeline for resolution are written to each contract sub-recipient. Sub-recipients
are monitored in a timely manner for compliance with these written requests,and given assistance or
guidance where necessary.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Kitsap County the City of Bremerton together formed a consortium for Home Investment Partnership (HOME)funds from HUD. The County is
the lead agency responsible for administration of HOME funds.The City of Bremerton receives a direct allocation of CDBG funds from HUD and is
responsible for administration of their funds.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Funds Allocation; Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Reminder
of ConPlan
$
CDBG public- Acquisition The City of Bremerton will release Request for
federal Admin and Funding Proposals based on the City's
Planning geographic priorities of the Downtown
Economic Residential Target area,the Slum and Blight
Development target area, or for Economic Development in
Housing the City as a whole. RFP's will also focus on
Public the City's priorities of use of funds which
Improvements include: economic development, housing,
Public Services public facilities, and abatement of slum and
blight.The City strongly encourages
applicants to leverage funds from other
resources including State resources, private
390,000 0 0 390,000 1,560,000 resources, or other public resources.
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Table 18-Expected Resources—Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources(private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
At the time of application, all applicants for CDBG or HOME funds must submit a Sources of Funding form to indicate what other funding is
expected to be used for the project.All HOME projects must indicate what they will use as match for their project. When a written agreement is
executed for projects awarded CDBG or HOME funds, agencies must update the sources of funding and provide a detailed budget to show how
expected funds will be used. For HOME funded projects, documentation of commitment for all other funding in the project is required before
funds are committed and a written agreement is executed.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&�e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area Addressed
1 Preserve and 2016 2020 Affordable
Increase Affordable Housing
Housing
2 Increase economic 2016 2020 Non-Housing Economic CDBG: Facade treatment/business building
opportunities Community Development $1,014,000 rehabilitation: 10 Business
Development Jobs created/retained: 35 Jobs
Businesses assisted: 20 Businesses
Assisted
3 Public Facilities-City 2016 2020 Non-Housing CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Community $357,500 Activities other than Low/Moderate
Development Income Housing Benefit: 5620 Persons
Assisted
4 Abate Blight 2016 2020 Non-Housing CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Conditions Community $195,000 Activities other than Low/Moderate
Development Income Housing Benefit:965 Persons
� Assisted
Facade treatment/business building
rehabilitation: 5 Business
5 Economic 2016 2020 Non-Housing Economic CDBG: Jobs created/retained: 65 Jobs
Development-City Community Development $292,500 Businesses assisted: 220 Businesses
Wide Development Assisted
Table 19—Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Preserve and Increase Affordable Housing
Goal The City has a high percentage of renters and a low vacancy rate. Because of the low-income population of the city,
Description affordable housing is critically important.The City of Bremerton will preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing
through the award of funds for projects which create new units of housing through new construction and acqusition;
rehabilitation and weatherization of homeowner units; rehabilitation of rental housing units; and direct homebuyer
assistance for the purchase of homes. The City of Bremerton will continue to support fair housing strategies and initiatives
designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice.
2 Goal Name Increase economic opportunities
Goal Lack of economic opportunities ranked as the number one issue facing our community. The city plans to place a strong
Description emphasis on economic opportunities focusing on its downtown core by implementing facade improvements,and abatement
of blight conditions for commercial opportunities.The city also supports business development, education, and sustainabilty.
City of Bremerton will fund economic development programs that increase economic self-sufficiency for low-income
individuals and create jobs.This wil�take place in the downtown CDBG target area. Projects will include commercial
rehabilitation, public facilities and improvements,job trainings, microenterprise development, and creating or retaining jobs.
3 Goal Name Public Facilities-City
I Goal Facade improvements in designated blight zone, creation of green/walkable streetscapes. Creation of parks/recreation
Description activities,fire prevention improvements, street improvements, community/neighborhood centers.
4 Goal Name Abate Blight Conditions
Goal Support the abatement of blight in the designated downtown blight zone by mitigating code violations, improving safety
Description issues such as fire suppression systems and seismic upgrades.
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5 Goal Name Economic Development-City Wide
Goal This will focus on business education programs to help create or sustain jobs thereby improving economic stability for
Description Bremerton residents.
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Introduction
# Project Name
1 CDBG Administration
2 Facade Improvement
3 Blight Abatement
4 Kitsap Community Resources-Business Education Support and Training
5 Kitsap Community Resources-Weatherization and Minor Home Repair
6 Community Frameworks-Built in Bremerton 3
Table 20—Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG Administration
TargetArea
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG: $78,000
Description CDBG Grant administration is the general management and coordination of the CDBG/HOME programs,
including federal regulation compliance, annual monitoring, citizen participation and development of
other sources of funding for community development. 20%of our CDBG entitlement may be used for
planning and administrative costs to deliver the CDBG program requirements.
Target Date 12/31/2016
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Z Project Name Facade Improvement
TargetArea
Goals Supported Increase economic opportunities
Needs Addressed Economic Development
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Funding CDBG: $235,629
Description Funding will pay for the improvement and repurposing of the building fa4ade on Fourth Street for three
vacant properties which have sat vacant for 4 decades.This funding will improve the appearance and
appeal of the property and increase the likelihood of future redevelopment of the property,and the block.
Target Date 12/31/2016
Estimate the number and type This project will provide an area wide benefit to a low-income population in the surrounding area and a
of families that will benefit struggling downtown which has been a designated blight zone since 1977. Eventually this redevelopment
from the proposed activities will lead to increased economic opportunities and affordable housing for the downtown area.
Location Description 228/230& 252 4th Street
Planned Activities Facade improvements for a vacant building in a block with over 50%of vacant buildings.
3 Project Name Blight Abatement
TargetArea
Goals Supported Increase economic opportunities
Abate Blight Conditions
Needs Addressed Abatement of Blight Conditions Downtown
Funding CDBG: $39,000
Description Funding will go towards mitigating code violations by installing a fire suppression sprinkler systems.This
building has been vacant since 1983 and by installing this sprinkler it would bring the building up to
current building codes and allow for occupancy.
Target Date 12/31/2016
Estimate the number and type This project will provide for the eventual repurposing of the building for a live/work space creating job
of families that will benefit opportunities and affordable housing.
from the proposed activities
Location Description 249 4th Street
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Planned Activities
4 Project Name Kitsap Community Resources-Business Education Support and Training
Target Area
Goals Supported Economic Development-City Wide
Needs Addressed Economic Development
Funding CDBG:$59,000
Destription Funds will support 1 full-time,dedicated staff member at Kitsap Community Resources to manage all
aspects of the program, including marketing and enrollment, business training classes, business support
groups, one-on-one technical assistance,workshops, micro lending through Washington CASH.This
project seeks to provide the tools needed for an individual to reach financial sustainability through
entrepreneurship.
Target Date
Estimate the number and type In 2016 BE$T plans to guide and support 79 Bremerton and Kitsap County residents as they create small
of families that will benefit tax-paying businesses.
from the proposed activities
location Description "
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Planned Activities • Four Get Ready Workshops&Orientations for 79 individuals
• Four Business Training classes for 64 individuals that complete the training class
• 80 sessions of one-on-one technical and legal counseling and assistance
• 20 Business Support Group meetings for 60 individuals
� Eight advanced workshops on business topics for 60 attendees
• Eight volunteers logging 100+ hours
• 2016 BE$T Annual Showcase to provide opportunity for graduates to display and sell their
products and services to the community.
For the activities identified above, approximately half of the participants will be Bremerton Residents.
5 Project Name Kitsap Community Resources-Weatherization and Minor Home Repair
Ta�getArea
Goals Supported Preserve and Increase Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $17,871
Description Funds will provide weatherization and minor home repair services for 6 income eligible homes within the
City of Bremerton 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan target area.This will include installing measures which
improve energy efficiency such as insulation, blower door testing to assess heat leakage,ductless heat
pumps and combustion safety evaluation. It will also include minor home repairs that may include repair
or replacement of a leaking roof, as well as health and safety improvements such as repairing wiring and
plumbing. Extra emphasis will be placed on increasing accessibility in rental units by installing wheelchair
ramps, and in-shower grab bars.
Target Date 12/31/2016
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Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description 6 low income households
Planned Activities
6 Project Name Community Frameworks-Built in Bremerton 3
TargetArea
Goals Supported Preserve and Increase Affordab�e Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $169,809
Description HOME funds will be used to provide Down Payment Assistance(DPA)for approximately 12 homebuyers
participating in the Built in Bremerton homeownership program, and to pay administrative costs such as
affirmatively marketing the program and processing homebuyer applications and closings. Built in
Bremerton is a local homeownership program in which Community Frameworks purchases vacant
foreclosed,or otherwise dilapidated homes within the Bremerton City Limits. The homes are rehabilitated
and made available for sale to low-income homebuyers who fall under the 80%Area Median Income
I i m its.
Target Date 12/31/2017
Estimate the number and type 12 low income homebuyers
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement(including areas of low-income and
minority concentration)where assistance will be directed
The City of Bremerton is generally characterized by lower income neighborhoods.According to HUD
Low-Mod Income Summary Data, it has the highest concentration of low-income households in Kitsap
County with approximately 62%of the households in the City at or below 80%of the area median
income.The downtown/residential core NRSA where a�l of the CDBG funding will be directed has a
percentage of Low/Mod of 72%with the median household income at$30,931 which is significantly
lower than the City's median household income at$43,183 and the County's at$62,413.
In addition,the City of Bremerton has one designated blight zone: its Downtown Core.
55%of these funds will be targeted in this area with 10% broken down to help abate blight conditions in
the blight zone.The remaining 15%will be available for economic development projects city-wide.All of
the City of Bremerton's funding is directed to programs and projects which address the needs of
individuals and families with incomes at 80%and below area median income, as established by HUD.
Most projects in 2016 are able to qualify under area benefit, particularly public facilities serving the City
as a whole.
Bremerton does not generally have geographic concentrations of racial/minority groups but
racial/minority population counts are on the rise.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
C DBG Target Area 65%
Table 21-Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geogrephically
Based on community outreach and surveys the number one issue facing the City was lack of economic
opportunities.The City also has a downtown which has been a designated blight zone since 1977. By
investing in downtown the City hopes to create commercial investment and housing units which will
greatly impact the economy of the City.
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Introduction
During preparations of the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan a community survey was used to help identify
the obstacles to meeting underserved needs. Survey information along with information provided by
agencies and data from the Community Needs Assessment indicated the following barriers faced by
persons attempting to obtain services in the community: lack of economic opportunities, lack of
affordable housing,and not enough services for low income people. In 2016 the City will be funding
facade improvement in the downtown core.This facade improvement will take place in a designated
blight zone for a building which will have units of affordable housing,as well as commercial space for
the creation of economic opportunities.With this initiat investment in the downtown core to rehab
buildings which have been vacant since the 1980's there will be a drive for increased economic
opportunities in the downtown core.The Bremerton/Kitsap Consolidated Plan identifies goals and
strategies for economic development,and have strategically positioned themselves to prioritize projects
which can effectively carry out Economic Development projects.This year not only the Council approve
funding allocation for facade improvements downtown, but it also adopted a 15%set-aside of available
CDBG funds for Economic Development projects.This was awarded to Kitsap Community Resources
Business Education Support and Training program which has a track record of success in Kitsap County
and will plan on serving 37 Bremerton residents.The objectives and strategies of the 2016-2020
Consolidated Plan are generally focused on improving economic opportunities,and improving
Bremerton's affordable housing stock.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City of Bremerton has allocated funds towards Blight abatement and Weatherization and minor
home repair.Within the uses of these funds there is an incentive to assess lead-based paint hazard risks
and abate as needed.The City of Bremerton HOME funds will be allocated to Community Frameworks
for their Built in Bremerton program which conducts lead-based paint abatement on a case-by-base
basis.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220�1)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1.The total amount of program income that wil�have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1.The amount of urgent need activities 0
2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit
persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit-A consecutive period of one,
two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70�0
of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the
years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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Discussion
The City of Bremerton has not budgeted program income into its 2016 estimate of anticipated,available
CDBG funding. However, if CDBG program income is received during 2016, it will be used prior to making
additional draws from the City's HUD line of credit to offset expenditures for projects or Administration
included in the Action Plan,as allowable. Any grant funds not expended due to receipt of program
income will be carried forward to the next funding year.
The City of Bremerton does not have any float funded activities, proceeds from Section 108 loan
guarantees,surplus funds from an urban renewal settlement,or funds returned to the line of credit.
Every activity funded with CDBG funds must benefit low-income persons in our community, or abate
blight conditions.The method for determining benefit depends on the nature of the activity, but overall,
the City must ensure that at least 70%of the aggregate CDBG expenditures be for activities benefitting
low-income persons. Most of the City's CDBG funded activities will meet this criteria.
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON � B
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and adoption of Study Session Date: Nov. 10, 2015
Resolution No. 3254 approving the 2016 COUNCIL MEETING Date: Nov. 18 & 23, 2015
Community Development Block Grant Department: DCD-Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME funding Presenter: Sarah Achaoui
recommendations for inclusion in the 2016 Phone: 306-473-5375
CDBG/HOME Action Plan
SUMMARY: On September 2, 2015 City Council approved the 2016 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan
outlining the CDBG and HOME funding allocation process. Based on that policy, the program's
Project Review Committee has developed 2016 funding recommendations for CDBG funding and
the Coordinated Grant Review Committee has developed 2016 funding recommendations for HOME
funding for Council consideration and approval. If approved, these submissions will be sent to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) in the City's 2016 Annual Action Plan.
City Council continued the Public Hearing from November 18 to November 23; and the action before
Council is to adopt the Resolution and approve the Funding Recommendations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Memo
2. Resolution No. 3254 with Exhibits
Exhibit A: 2016 City of Bremerton CDBG Funding Recommendations
Exhibit B: 2016 City of Bremerton HOME Funding Recommendations
Exhibit C: 2016 City of Bremerton CDBG/HOME Project Descriptions
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount):
None. Block Grant is pass-through funding from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development and these recommended sub-recipient grants are paid 100% through the City's CDBG
and HOME grants. Administrative costs associated with the program, most of which are covered by
the HUD grants, are approved in the Policy Plan and in the City's budget process.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑ No Presentation 0 Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda ❑ General Business ❑x Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt Resolution No. 3254 approving the 2016 funding recommendations to be included in
the 2016 Action Plan to HUD, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contracts with
substantially the same terms and conditions as presented once al! funding has been secured and
HUD has approved the Annual Action Plan.
COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15 .
DEPARTMENT OF
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
To� Bremerton Ciiy Council
From: Sarah Achaoui,CDBG/HOME Administrator
Date: November 10,2015
Re: 2016 Funding Recommendations and Action Plan
On September 2,2015,the City Council approved the 2016 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan which outlined the
funding allocation process and included CDBG rules and regulations.The Policy Plan also allocated funding for
CDBG and HOME Administration,CDBG and HOME funds for the City's HOME program priorities and targeted
10%of the available funding for blight abatement,and 15%for city-wide economic development projects.
All funding is allocated through a competitive application process.
The competitive application for 2016 funding was conducted through an RFP process,which was adopted in
2015 to streamline the grant allocation process for City Block Grant Programs.For 2016 funding,the Application
was made accessible online and submitted directly to City Staff.Applications were due September 30,2015.
Received were:
• 4 CDBG Capital Applications
• 1 Non-Capital Applications(Economic Development)
Applications were screened by City of Bremerton staff for completeness,eligibility and agency capacity,and by
the Bremerton City Auditor for financial compliance and capacity.
Each application was individually reviewed and scored by a team of Project Review Committee(PRC)members,
then interviewed, ranked and evaluated by the PRC.Staff provided guidance as to which projects qualified for
the different funding sources based on factors such as the project activity or geography,and provided guidance
regarding a projecYs likelihood to meet compliance requirements.Through this evaluation process the Project
Review Committee developed the funding recommendations shown in Exhibit A of the Resolution.
Highlights:
• Recommendations for City of Bremerton CDBG funds include 3 Capital projects, 1 Economic
Development project.
• One City�ligible HOME application was submitted for 2016 funding,the Communiry Frameworks Built
in Bremerton program.This program was fully funded with the total amount of the Cit�s percentage of
HOME funds.Secause the HOME program requires timely commitment and expenditure of HOME
funds,staff chose not to allocate money to the House-Key Bremerton Down Payment Assistance
Program because there is still unspent CDBG and HOME money which needs to be spent down prior to
reallocation of funds.
Funding trends for 2016:
• The targeted approach to allocation of CDBG funds has resulted in 1)fewer grant contracts for each
granting jurisdiction,and more targeting of certain grants to particular needs(this year almost all
homeless need is addressed through KRCC Homeless Housing Grant,for example),and all projects
funded with City CDBG money are within the Council allocated target areas and percentages.
• Services: No public services were funded for the 2016 Program Year.
• Capital:PRC paid special attention to funding projects that met feasibility/readiness criteria:this has
become an important compliance consideration due to HUD's increased emphasis on project readiness
and timely expenditure of funds.
A 30�1ay public comment period was opened via legal notice in the Kitsap Sun,running from October 15 through
November 15,2015.All comments received during this period will be provided to Council for consideration.
Recommendations for awards to be funded by Ciry of Bremerton CDBG or HOME programs will be presented to
Bremerton City Council for approval on November 18 in a public hearing.
All funding approvals are contingent upon esfimated 2016 funding from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD),availability of reallocated funds from previous years,and program income.The Project
Review Committee has developed funding contingency provisions in case the City receives more or less funding
than anticipated.
If approved,these funding recommendations will be submitted to HUD in the 2016 Annual Action Plan.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of these items please do not hesitate to contact
Sarah Achaoui at(360)473-5375.
RESOLUTION NO. 3254
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, approving the 2016 CDBG/HOME
Funding Recommendations for inclusion in the 2016
CDBG/HOME Action Plan.
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton is an entitlement community which receives a
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) each year from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development, and also receives funding from HUD's Home Investment Partnerships
(HOME)program through its participation in the Kitsap County HOME Consortium; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has established a mandatory Policy Plan for
the City's management of its HUD entitlement, including a citizen participation plan, application
and review processes, eligibility, and implementation requirements for grant funded projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton conducts a competitive annual process based
on the Policy Plan to determine allocation of CDBG and HOME entitlement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton's 2016 Policy Plan Citizen Participation
element establishes a Project Review Committee to assist the Department of Community
Development in reviewing CDBG and HOME applications by interviewing applicants and
recommending annual project allocation decisions to the Bremerton City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton participates in a Coordinated Application
process with Kitsap County Block Grant and the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council for
HOME and Homeless Housing Grant Programs which received one capital application eligible
for HOME funding. The HOME Grant Recommendation Committee has reviewed, interviewed
and discussed each of the eligible funding requests and formulated funding recommendations
based on their review; and
WHEREAS,the City of Bremerton had its own competitive Request For Proposal
process for its CDBG entitlement which received 6 capital applications, and one economic
development application, and all but one was forwarded to the Project Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG Project Review Committee has reviewed, interviewed
and discussed each of the eligible funding requests and formulated funding recommendations
and a funding contingency plan based on their review; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton Block Grant staff on Thursday, October 15,
2015 posted the CDBG and HOME recommendations to the City's website and advertised in the
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Kitsap Sun a 30-day written public comment period commencing October 15, 2015 and
concluding November 18, 2015; and
WHEREAS, any comments received during the advertised public comment
period were provided to City Council for review; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development CDBG/HOME staff
presents the Grant Review Committees HOME recommendations and the Project Review
Committee's CDBG recommendations for CDBG funding and the Coordinated Grant
Committee's recommendation for HOME funding to the City Council for adoption; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION l. The recitals and findings of fact set forth in this resolution are
hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The 2016 CDBG/HOME Funding Recommendations attached
hereto as Exhibit A and B and further described in Exhibit C is hereby adopted and
incorporated herein by reference, and will be included in the 2016 Action Plan to be submitted to
the Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
SECTION 3. Severabilitv. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. Eff'ective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this
day of , 2015.
GREG WHEELER,Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk
Exhibit A: CDBG Funding Recommendations
Exhibit B: HOME Funding Recommendations
Exhibit C: Project Descriptions
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2016 CDB6 Funding Assumption: $390,000 Exhibit A
Percentage of Award Allocation Estimated Available Fu�ding Funding Requested Funding Recommended
CDBG STAFF ADMINISTRATION FUNOING 20% $78,000 $78,000
$78,000
[ontingency remmendation: Adminstration award will be
preseroed based on on percentage(20Y)of actual funding
recerved from HUD.
CDBG CITYWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT(ED)FUNDING 159'0 $58,500
KCR: BE$T Program
$50,000 $58,500
Contingency remmendation: Citywide ED oword will be
preserved based on percentage(15%)of octua/fundmg received
from HUD.
CDBG BLIGHT FUNDING 1090
Sound West Group: 279 4th Street Buildin U 539,000
g pgrades
$39,000 $39,000
Contingency remmendotion: 8light funding award will be
preserved bosed on percentage(10%J of actua/junding received
from HUD.
CDBG CAPTIAL PROJECT FUNDING 5595 $214,500
Sound West Group:4th Street Facade Improvements
KCR: Weatherization and Minor Home Repair $196,629 $196,629
COB Parks-Evergreen Rotary Park"Missing Link" 550,000 $17,871
New life CDA-Economic Empowerment Center $168,950 $0
CDBG Capital Project Funding Sub-Total $200,000 Sp
$214,500
Contingency recommendation. Copito/project funding will be
preserved based on percentage(55%J ojactua/funding received
from HUD.
If allocation is$17,000 more thon onticipoted,COB Porks wilf be
funded for tAe ADA walkway at vehiculor entronce of Evergreen-
Rotary park. Any increased allocation/ess an$17,000 will go
toward KCR's weatherization and minor home repoir projects.
TOTAL OF ALL PROPOSED FUNDING AILOCATIONS FOR 2016 CDBG
$390,000
2016 HOME Funding qssumption: $187,565 Exhibit B
Percentage of Award Allocation Estimated Available Funding Funding Requested Funding Recommended
CDBG STAFF HOME ADMIIYISTRATIOIY FUNOING 1095 $17,756 $17,756
$17,756
Contingency remmendation: Adminstration award wdl be
preserved based on on percentage(109'0)of actual funding
receroed from HUD.
CITY OF BREMERTON HOME 90�1'0 $169,809
Community Frameworks-Built in Bremerton 3
$360,000 $169,809
NOTE:CDBG project amounts may be reduced to cover project/activity delivery costs as outlined in the 2016 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan
The number of individuals/households served reflects the number included in the application.Reduced funding may result in fewer indiv�duals/households served.The number served
will be adjusted at the time of constract execution based on the fmal amount of funds awarded.
TOTAL OF Atl PROPOSED FUNUING ALLOCATfONS FOR 2016 HOME
$187,565
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;Grant administration is the general management and.coordination of the CDBG/HOME programs,including federal regulation compliance,annual monitoring;citizen partiapation and .
:development of other sources of funding for community development.20�o.of our CDBG entitlement may be used for planning and administratve costs to delroer the CDBG program �
;requirements.Those funds not being used for administration and planing purposes.will be rolled into project use. .
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CDBG CITYWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT(ED)FUNDING �
Kitsap Community Resources:Business Education Support and Training
Funds wiil be used to support 79 Bremerton and Kitsap County residents in creating small taxpaying businesses through the Business Education Support and Training(BE$T)program.
Specifically the total estimated number of Bremerton residents to be directly served by the BEST program.Specifically the total estimated number of Bremerton residents to be directfy
served by the BE$T program as a participant in 2016 is 37.BE$T is a microenterprise program that provides business training,ongoing business support,and facilitates access to capital to
help clients with limited fmancial resources develop their business.In 2016 79 Bremerton and Kitsap County residents will be supported as they create small taxpaying businesses.
CDBG BLIGHT FUNDING
Sound West Group: 279 4th Street Building Upgrades
This project will help to address the blight conditions in the 279 4th street building which has been vacant since the 1980s.The work will address substantial code deficiencies by installing
fire sprinklers to bring the building up to acceptable current building codes.
CDBG CAPITAL PROIECT FUNDING
Sound West Group:4th Street Facade Improvements
Funds will be used to conduct fasade improvements for the remodeling and repositioning the properties to convert what is currently old,vacant commercial space into 30 modern,
efficient apartments,with at least 20%of the units dedicated to affordable housing.The commercial use will be on the majority of the ground floor areas of the buildings with the
exception of the Sears building,where the ground floor will be dedicated to"live work",i.e.it may serve either for commercial or retail.
Kitsap Community Resources-Weatherization and Minor Home Repair
Funds will be used to provide Weatherization and minor home repair to 3 income eligible homes within the City of Bremerton 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan target area.This will include
installing measures which improve energy efficiency such as insulation,blower door testing to assess heat leakage,ductless heatpumps and combustion safety evaluation.It will also
include minor home repairs that may include repair or replacement of a leaking roof.Improvements in rental properties wiN be allowed in limited cases for ADA improvements such as
wheelchair ramps. Funds from this request will be used for labor and materials and improvements only.
City of Bremerton Parks and Recreation-Evergreen Rotary Park,Completing the Missing Link(Only Recommended in Contingency Funding)
Funds will go towards completing the missing sidewalk,curb ramps and pathway links at Evergreen Rotary Park resulting in nearly one continuous mile of accessible walkway;enhancing
the park's recreational value and providing safe travel of persons with disabilities
New Life Community Development Agency-Marvin Williams/Birkenfield Economic Empowerment Centers(Not Recommended for Funding)
Funds will go towards the construction of the Marvin Williams/eirkenfield Economic Empowerment Center.This facdity is a 20,000 square foot building with the two facilities that will be
distinguished by wings.The Marvin Wiiliams Center will occupy approximately 16,000 sf and the Birkenfield Economic Empowerment Center will occupy 4,000 sf,
HOME PROJECT FUNDING _
Community Frameworks-Built 1n Bremerton 3
Funds will be used as Down Payment Assistance(DPA)for approximately 12 homebuyers participating in the Built in Bremerton homeownership program,and to pay administrative costs
such as affirmatively marketing the program and processing homebuyer applications and closings.Built in Bremerton is a local homeownership program in which Community Frameworks
purchases vacant foreClosed,or otherwise dilapidated homes within eremerton City Limits.The homes are rehabilitated and made available for sale to low-income homebuyers who fall
under the 80%Area Median Income limits.
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON �A
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Passage of Resolution No. 3257 Study Session Date: November 10, 2015
making a declaration of substantial need for COUNCIL MEETING Date: November 23, 2015
purposes of setting the limit factor for the Department: Financial Services
general property tax levy and EMS levy for Presenter: Cathy Johnson
2016 Phone: (360) 473-5296
SUMMARY: RCW 84.55.005 allows for a taxing district with a population of 10,000 or greater to levy
taxes in an amount that is the lesser of 100 percent plus inflation or 101 percent. Currently the taxes
levied in the City of Bremerton in 2015 for collection in 2016 will increase by 0.251% except for the
amounts resulting from new construction and improvements to property, and any increase in the
value of state-assessed utility property.
RCW 84.55.0101 provides for use of a limit factor of 101 percent or less with a finding of substantial
need by a majority plus one vote of council members. The City general fund is reliant on fund
balance to meet target operating reserves. The additional property tax authority will provide fund to
be used for public safety, street maintenance and preservation of the City's other basic core services.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 3257
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The estimated net increase in the 2016 general
property tax levy, if the resolution is approved, is $51,409. The estimated net increase in the 2016
EMS levy is $8,818.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑ No Presentation ❑O Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda ❑x General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass Resolution No. 3257 making a declaration of substantial
need for purposes of setting the limit factor for the general property tax levy and EMS levy for 2016.
COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15
RESOLUTION NO. 3257
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, making a declaration of substantial need
for purposes of the setting the limit factor for the property tax levy
for 2016.
WHEREAS, RCW 84.55.010 provides that a taxing jurisdiction may levy
taxes in an amount no more than the limit factor multiplied by the highest levy of the
most recent three years plus additional amounts resulting from new construction and
improvements to property, newly constructed wind turbines, and any increase in the value
of state-assessed utility property; and
WHEREAS, under RCW 84.55.005(2)(c), the limit factor for a taxing
jurisdiction with a population of 10,000 or over is the lesser of 101 percent or 100 percent
plus inflation; and
WHEREAS, RCW 84.55.005(1) defines "inflation" as the percentage
change in the implicit price deflator for personal consumption expenditures for the United
States as published for the most recent 12-month period by the bureau of Economic
Analysis of the federal Department of Commerce in September of the year before the
taxes are payable; and �
WHEREAS, "inflation" for July 2015 is 0.251 percent.
WHEREAS, RCW 84.55.0101 provides for use of a limit factor of 101
percent or less with a finding of substantial need by a majority plus one vote of council
members; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35.33 RCW, the Mayor is required to
provide the City Council with current information on estimates of revenues from all
sources, together with estimates submitted by the Financial Services Director, for
consideration of the City's total anticipated financial requirements for the ensuing fiscal
year, and the City Council is required to determine and fix by ordinance the amount to be
levied by ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City general fund revenues are projected to be
insufficient to meet 2016 budgeted expenditures and maintain adequate operating
reserves; and
WHEREAS, these are funds that would be used for public safety including
EMS services, street maintenance, economic development, and preservation of the City's
basic, core services; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council, after duly considering relevant evidence
and factors, has determined that, in order to discharge the expected expenses and
obligations of the City, there is a substantial need to set the levy limit increase at 101
percent; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by
this reference.
SECTION 2. Based on these recitals and after thoroughly reviewing the
information relating to revenues and expenses for 2016, and to ensure adequate funding in future
years, the City Council finds and determines that, pursuant to and for purposes of Chapter 84.55
RCW, there is a substantial need to set the levy limit factor at 101 percent for both the regular
property tax levy and EMS property tax levy for 2016.
SECTION 3. Severabilitv. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. Effective Dnte. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this
day of , 2015.
GREG WHEELER, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL �B
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Approval of Ordinance No. 5290 Study Session Date: November 10, 2015
levying property taxes for collection in 2016 COUNCIL MEETING Date: November 23, 2015
Department: Financial Services
Presenter: Cathy Johnson
Phone: (360) 473-5296
SUMMARY: Cities over 10,000 in population are allowed to raise their annual property tax collection
by either 1% or the amount of the July Implicit Price Deflator (IPD), whichever is lower. This year,
the IPD"was .251%.
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As presented during the public hearing-ea �h��rig, the City is requesting the full 1% increase
to our general property tax levy over the prior year's collection, as allowed by law. This increase,
along with the amounts anticipated for new construction, has been included in the 2016 Proposed
Budget. In addition, we are also requesting the full 1% increase to the EMS levy. The EMS amount
anticipated in the 2016 Proposed Budget includes this amount.
RCW 84.52.020 requires all taxing districts to "certify to the county legislative authority, for the
purpose of levying district taxes...the amounts to be raised" by property taxes. RCW 84.55.120
requires that the certification includes the enabling tax ordinance setting the property tax rate. These
documents must be submitted to the county by November 30, 2015
ATTACHMENTS:
• Ordinance No. 5290 establishing the amount to be collected in 2016 by taxation on the
assessed valuation of taxable property within the City limits of Bremerton and setting the
property levy rate.
• 2016 Tax Year Levy Limit Calculations (from Kitsap County Assessor's Office)
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The proposed 2016 budget anticipates passage of
this ordinance. For the general property tax levy, 2016 anticipated revenue is $7,086,000 after
I adjustment for collection rate and delinquent taxes. For the EMS levy, 2016 anticipated revenue is
$1,216,000 after adjustment for collection rate and delinquent taxes. For the 2010 Public Safety
bond voter approved levy, 2016 anticipated revenue is $850,000 after adjustment for collection rate.
For the 2015 Public Safety bond voter approved levy, 2016 anticipated revenue is $530,000 after
adjustment for collection rate.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑ No Presentation ❑x Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda ❑x General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Ordinance No. 5290 of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
establishing the amount to be collected in 2016 by taxation on the assessed valuation of taxable
property within the City limits of Bremerton and setting the property levy rate.
COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15
� ORDINANCE NO. 5290
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, establishing the amount to be collected in
2016 by taxation on the assessed valuation of taxable property
within the City limits of Bremerton and setting the property levy
rate.
WHEREAS, the City Council attests that the population of the City of Bremerton
for 2016 is 39,410; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has properly given notice of the public hearing held
on November 18, 2015, to consider the City's revenue sources for the City's General Fund
budget; and
WHEREAS, the City's actual levy amount from the previous year, including any
refunds and abatements levied was $6,935,409; and
WHEREAS, the City's actual EMS levy amount from the previous year,
including any refunds and abatements levied was $1,177,271; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after hearing and duly considering all relevant
evidence and testimony presented, has determined that the City of Bremerton requires a regular
levy and EMS levy in the maximum amounts allowable, which is a 1.0% increase to the highest
lawful levy allowed by law.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That an increase in the regular property tax levy is hereby
authorized for the levy to be collected in the 2016 tax year. The dollar amount of the increase
over the actual levy from the previous year shall be $0 which is an effective percent increase of
0.00% from the highest allowable levy. This increase is exclusive of additional revenue
resulting from new construction, improvements to property, newly constructed wind turbines,
any increase in the value of state assessed property, and any additional amounts resulting from
any annexations that have occurred and abatements and refunds made.
SECTION 2. That an EMS levy is hereby authorized for the levy to be
collected in the 2016 tax year. The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy from the
previous year shall be $11,773 which is an effective percent increase of 1.00% from the highest
allowable levy. This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new
construction, improvements to property,newly constructed wind turbines, any increase in the
value of state assessed property, and any additional amounts resulting from any annexations
that have occurred and abatements and refunds made. This levy is further subject to the
maximum allowable levy rate of$0.50 per$1,000 of assessed valuation.
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SECTION 3. That a property tax levy for debt redemption of the 2010
Public Safety UTGO Refunding Bonds, as previously authorized by the voters, is hereby
authorized to levy property taxes to be collected in 2016 at a rate sufficient to provide
$865,000 needed to meet debt service obligations in 2016.
SECTION 4. That a property tax levy for debt redemption of the 2015
Public Safety UTGO Bonds, as previously authorized by the voters, is hereby authorized to
levy property taxes to be collected in 2016 at a rate sufficient to provide$565,000 needed to
meet debt service obligations in 2016.
SECTION S. Severabilitv. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this.Ordinance and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council the day of , 2015
GREG WHEELER, Council President
Approved this day of , 2015
PATTY LENT, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney
PUBLISHED the day of , 2015
EFFECTIVE the day of , 2015
ORDINANCE NO.
2
2016 PropertyTax
2016 TAX YEAR LEVY LIMIT CALCULATION
CITY OF BREMERTON District#8700
Previous Year's Levy Including Any Refunds & Canceled Taxes Levied = 6,935,409
The district's resolution or ordinance must authorize any increase in terms of both the dollars and
percentage over the previous year's levy. This increase is exclusive of new construction, increases in
state assessed property (utilities), any annexations and refunds requested.
Highest Allowed Levy Since 1986 = 6,863,657
Differences between this amount and the previous year's levy are refunds and canceled taxes levied last
year which are not included in this amount and/or any banked capacity your district may have.
1� Increase to Highest Allowed levy= 6,932,294
This is the maximum allowed but may change to match what is authorized by resolution or is lawfully
allowed for your district. It is exclusive of the items listed under the previous year's levy. The dollar and
percent increase over the previous year's actual levy to collect this amount is$0 and 0�6.
Districts with a aoaulation �reater than 10 000 must adopt a substantial need resolution/ordinance if
thev wish to increase their hi�hest allowed lew bv the above amount. Otherwise the levv limit will be
100% alus the IPD of 0.251. 6,863,657 X 100.251%=6,880,885.
� Amount due to New Construction = 80,287
New construction assessed value 27,257,141 X 2.945543 (the prior year's levy rate) =80,287
Amount due to Increase in Utilities = 0
This amount will be zero until the values are received from the Department of Revenue. Since this
amount may be unknown when you have your budget hearings,you may want to add an amount in your
budget or levy certification in order to collect any unknown amount due to an increase in utilities.
Current Total Assessed Value = 2,505,488,267
This amount may fluctuate until values are final in January.
Tax Refunds & Canceled Taxes less Supplements = 73,251
Please include a dollar amount for refunds and canceled taxes in your budget and or levy certification to
show the district's intent to collect these amounts.
Projected Levy Rate = 2.798888 Maximum Levy Rate = 3.440000
Maximum levy rates for cities are estimated until final levy rates for Fire and Library Districts are known.
ESTIMATED TOTAL LEVY LIMIT AMOUNT= 7.085.832
Kitsap County Assessor's Office,Shannon Lewis(360)337-7094 slewis@co.kitsaa.wa.us
2016 TAX YEAR LEVY LIMIT CALCULATION
CITY OF BREMERTON EMS District#8701
Previous Year's Levy Including Any Refunds & Canceled Taxes Levied = 1,177,271
The district's resolution or ordinance must authorize any increase in terms of both the dollars and
percentage over the previous year's levy. This increase is exclusive of new construction, increases in
state assessed property(utilities), any annexations and refunds requested.
Highest Allowed Levy Since 1986= 1,177,271
Differences between this amount and the previous year's levy are refunds and canceled taxes levied last
year which are not included in this amount and/or any banked capacity your district may have.
1�6 Increase to Highest Allowed Levy= 1,189,044
This is the maximum allowed but may change to match what is authorized by resolution or is lawfully
� allowed for your district. It is exclusive of the items listed under the previous year's levy. The dollar and
percent increase over the previous year's actual levy to collect this amount is$11,773 and 1%.
Districts with a noaulation �reater than 10.000 must adoqt a substantial need resolution/ordinance if
thev wish to increase their hi�hest allowed lew bv the above amount. Otherwise the lew limit will be
100%plus the !PD of 0.251. 1.177,271 X 100.25196= 1,180.226.
Amount due to New Construction = 13�629
New construction assessed value 27,257,141 X .499999 (the priar year's levy rate) = 13,629
Amount due to Increase in Utilities =0
This amount will be zero until the values are �eceived from the Department of Revenue. Since this
amount may be unknown when you have your budget hearings,you may want to add an amount in your
budget or levy certification in order to collect any unknown amount due to an increase in utilities.
Current Total Assessed Value =2,505,488,267
This amount may fluctuate until values are final in January.
Tax Refunds & Canceled Taxes less Supplements = 13,342
Please include a dollar amount for refunds and canceled taxes in your budget and or levy certification to
show the district's intent to collect these amounts,
Projected Levy Rate = .480015 Maximum Levy Rate = .500000
Maximum levy rates for cities are estimated until final levy rates for Fire and Library Districts are known.
ESTIMATED TOTAL LEVY UM1T AMOUNT= 1,216,015 '
Kitsap Counry Assessor's Offlce,Shannon Lewis(360)337-7094 slewisC�co.kitsaa.wa.us