HomeMy WebLinkAbout3253 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 current 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 HUD 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 progams, 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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2016-2020 HUD Consolidated Plan
SECTION 4. Pursuant to the existing inter-local ageement, 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 S. 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. 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 7. Effectiti>e 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 �3�
day of , 2015.
GREG EELER, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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R GER A. LUBOVICH, Ci o SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk
Exhibit A: City of Bremerton CDBG Consolidated Plan-The Ciry of�Bremerton's Component of�
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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 goals which
guide the allocation of funds over the five year period. The City will develop 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 hascontinued to work collaborativelywith Kitsap County touse 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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The 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(l)
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 member
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
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 Agency/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 addressed 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 PlanLead 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
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 PlanLead 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
PlanHuman Servicesstrategies of the Homeless Housing Plan.
Kitsap Community Health Kitsap Public Health District Data used in development of the Needs
Priorities-2014Assessment/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(l))
Early in the process staff from the County Block Grant program met with the mayors of Port Orchard,
Poulsbo and Bainbridge 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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astructure and housing were mentioned by more than one person. The one change question elicited many different responses with
When asked about challenges our community is facing transportation connectivity, lack of economic diversity/job opportunities
focused on things to improve and diversify the economy and improve our community like transit oriented development, improved
housing, economic development and community services and facilities. Survey participants were provided a number of options an
challenges the top 3 responses were: not enough jobs; existing houses are in poor condition; and not enough affordable rental
respondents. The survey was announced on the County web site which triggered electronic notification of the survey availabili
Information from outreach to the community was used to establish the goals and priorities of the Consolidated Plan. As fundin
When meeting participants were presented with a choice of several strategies and asked to prioritize one in each category for
activities designed to solicit input. A group discussion was held and participants discussed what makes our community a great
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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.
Census Data
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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 economicdevelopment and affordable housing. The
City anticipated resuming the 15% 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 in 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% higher than at the tail 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:
2009=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
10/22/15.
City of Bremerton
Housing Occupancy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census; 2010 Census; 2013 Population Estimates.
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Year Structure Built
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Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income
1,372623 620 393 1,358
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in June 2014, this figure reflects a net loss of approximately 3,200 jobs since June 2007. The main
the county. Since 2004, Kitsap County typically experienced average annual
total of 28,600
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012 345 531 67 013 3
Share of Jobs
As of June 2014, the civilian labor force in Kitsap County stood at 115,050 and the county unemployment rate was 5 percent co
component of Kitsap County’s employment is government. This sector typically accounts for a third of the nonfarm total with a
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241,428 3425,470 595319163 728814 01,655 329
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251,367 4372,257 541229482 726748 01,377 294
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percent in June 2013. Unemployment continues a steady decline in
Professional, Scientific, Management Services
There were 84,800 nonfarm jobs in the county
Economic Development Market Analysis
Housing Community
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations
Business by Sector
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Business by Sector
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3345411,552 2,239
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14,859 22,532 31,22343,077 55,497
Business Activity, is the large number of defense related jobs in Kitsap County. Information from Naval Base
65+ yrs
Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
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Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations
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Based on
but not all. Broadband and fiber optic
contractors. The civilian work force includes many professional and management workers employed
Healthcare managers cite the need for technology skills paired with
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rers and defense contractors. The growth of the healthcare industry will
Currently, access to infrastructure is more available on the Port of
workforce with strong community skills, strong work ethics and ability to work as a team
board, all
The largest Greenfield site in the region (Puget Sound Industrial
continue to bring healthcare workforce needs. The numbers and types of workers will evolve as the industry evolves across the
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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Boeing
Bremerton (publicly owned) leasable parcels. The privately owned parcels have some of the infrastructure,
at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Submarine Base Bangor and Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
community:
medical skills to meet many of the digital healthcare requirements. The skilled trade
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As with most areas with technology related jobs, tech workers are needed.
Bremerton) is 3,400 acres zoned for manufacturing under a master plan.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business
Business Parks currently do not have natural gas or sewer connections.
connections are still a challenge for more rural parts of the county.
make that shortage even more pronounced at times for manufactu
managers and business owners cite a need for a
These numbers do not include government
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presence.
member.
the privately
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ounty.
quire establishing new relationships for small businesses as subcontractors. Chugach took over the West
It also creates an access
ospital.
s that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period.
It is anticipated that
Two major contracts at Naval Base Kitsap have changed. Multiple Ship Maintenance and Operations changed from Vigor to General
Anticipated transportation funding would bring new ferries to the system (for commuters) and some minor road changes in the c
etail project at the entrance to Silverdale. This project will contain 200,000 SF of retail space.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector
Silverdale will be the healthcare hub for the county, with other healthcare providers moving closer to the new and expanded h
Again, this will require small business to establish new
The Port of Bremerton continues to seek funding to finish the connector road between Hwy 3 and Lake Flora Road, making
A new retail center will create many new retail and service positions in a community already saturated with retail workers.
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Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
tion of their Bremerton campus to their Silverdale Campus.
Bremerton more accessible to workers in South Kitsap.
additional 700 units.
The healthcare industry will continue to grow, requiring additional healthcare workers.
nal healthcare offerings.
may have retrained for other skilled trades positions in manufacturing.
Sound (Kitsap) Base Operating and Service Contract in 2014 from EJB.
Several housing projects in Poulsbo are in permit status to create an
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edical Receptionist, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Polysomnography Technology, Chemical Dependency and
ce, BS; Human Services, BA; Elementary Teacher Education, BAE and
Business
tain access and clearance on Naval Base Kitsap, which requires US
rom WSU
thcare training with diplomas in dental assistant, massage therapy, medical administrative
Additionally, they offer certificates in Medical Assisting,
list are tech related,
Project Management Essentials; Information Systems Security; Open Source Systems; Software Application Development; Technical
nics; IT
ted by Workforce Investment Boards, community
lity assurance and quality
In collaboration with Western Washington University at Olympic College, the following degrees are available in Kitsap County:
Manufacturing Composites, Composites Manufacturing
In partnership with Washington State University, Kitsap students can obtain a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering f
ing aerospace workforce
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
Olympic College has several certificate programs supporting technology: Applications Server; CIS Basic and CIS Core; Electro
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colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Welding Technology Proficiency and Welding Technology Specialization.
These are often required for large federal defense contracts and are proving difficult to fill. The majority on the
Citizenship and no criminal history. More healthcare and technology training is needed to meet the future needs.
qua
Olympic College is part of Air Washington, a consortium of community and technical colleges provid
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In reviewing the top “hard skills” needed by employers, two are based on both experience and training
Olympic also has certificate programs supporting professional services, business and retail.
Olympic College offers BAS (Bachelor of Applied Science) of Nursing Degree.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those suppor
Many of those skills cross over into other manufacturing scenarios.
Certificate offerings from Olympic College in skilled trades: Advanced
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Administration, BA; Environmental Policy, BA; Environmental Scien
pic College recently added a BAS in Information Systems
assistant, medical assistant and pharmacy technician.
GIS and Web Client Side Development.
Everest College in Bremerton provides heal
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The Olympic Workforce Development Council is working to provide timely training with input from the WIOA guidelines.
kground.
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Many of the retired and separated military workforce remain in the area with a diverse and skilled training bac
the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
Kitsap is part of the Puget Sound Economic Development District administered by
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Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated?
(include a definition 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 likely 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? (include 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. The percentage of cost-burdened households in
these areas is also high.
Are there 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 PlanPriorities
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 Bremerton 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.
CDBG target area
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Downtown Blight Zone
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Downtown/Residential Core Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area
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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.415, 91.215(a)(2)
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 rental 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 redevelopment 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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s from HUD and is
The City of Bremerton will release Request for
target area, or for Economic Development in
Residential Target area, the Slum and Blight ement of slum and
resources including State resources, private
the City as a whole. RFP's will also focus on
include: economic development, housing,
The County is
the City's priorities of use of funds which
applicants to leverage funds from other
Downtown
Funding Proposals based on the City's
resources, or other public resources.
blight. The City strongly encourages
Narrative Description
for Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from HUD.
geographic priorities of the
the lead agency responsible for administration of HOME funds. The City of Bremerton receives a direct allocation of CDBG fund
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public facilities, and abat
of ConPlan
Reminder
Available
1,560,000
Amount
Expected
$
91.420(b), 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Anticipated Resources
390,000
Total:
$
Expected Amount Available Year 1
BREMERTON
Resources:
0
Prior Year
$
-
Kitsap County the City of Bremerton together formed a consortium
14
Table
Income:
0
Program
$
Allocation:
390,000
Annual
$
nds.
responsible for administration of their fu
-
35 Anticipated Resources
Public Services
Improvements
Uses of Funds
Consolidated Plan
Development
Admin and
07/31/2015)
Acquisition
Economic
Planning
Housing
Public
Anticipated Resources
0117 (exp.
federal
Source -
public
Funds
of
-
OMB Control No: 2506
Introduction
Program
CDBG
-
SP
itten agreement is
funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
urces of funding and provide a detailed budget to show how
quired before
to indicate what other funding is
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs
expected funds will be used. For HOME funded projects, documentation of commitment for all other funding in the project is re
expected to be used for the project. All HOME projects must indicate what they will use as match for their project. When a wr
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At the time of application, all applicants for CDBG or HOME funds must submit a Sources of Funding form
executed for projects awarded CDBG or HOME funds, agencies must update the so
BREMERTON
funds are committed and a written agreement is executed.
matching requirements will be satisfied
Consolidated Plan
07/31/2015)
0117 (exp.
identified in the plan
Explain how federal
-
OMB Control No: 2506
Discussion
SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure -91.415, 91.215(k)
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 Responsible Entity RoleGeographic Area Served
Type
BREMERTON GovernmentNon-homeless special Jurisdiction
needs
Ownership
Planning
KITSAP COUNTY GovernmentHomelessness Other
Non-homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
Bremerton Housing PHA Ownership Jurisdiction
Authority Public Housing
KITSAP COUNTY PHA Ownership Jurisdiction
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 will 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
ServicesCommunityHomelesswith HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental AssistanceXX
Utilities AssistanceX
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics X X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X
Child Care X X
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training X
HealthcareX 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 limited 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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Direct Financial Assistance to
Homeowner Housing Added:
Goal Outcome Indicator
16 Household Housing Unit12 Household Housing Unit20 Household Housing Unit12 Household Housing Unit
Rental units rehabilitated:
Rental units constructed:
55 Households Assisted
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated:
Homebuyers:
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Funding
Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Geographic
Area
BREMERTON
Category
Affordable
Housing
End Year 2020
91.415, 91.215(a)(4)
Start Year 2016
Consolidated Plan
07/31/2015)
Goals Summary Information
Increase Affordable
Goal Name
Preserve and
0117 (exp.
Housing
-
-
45 Goals
OMB Control No: 2506
Sort Order
-
SP
1
Low/Moderate Income Housing Low/Moderate Income Housing
or Infrastructure ture
Goal Outcome Indicator
treatment/business Facade treatment/business
Public Facility or Infrastruc
220 Businesses Assisted
building rehabilitation:building rehabilitation:
Jobs created/retained:Jobs created/retained:
20 Businesses Assisted
5620 Persons Assisted
Activities other than Activities other than
965 Persons Assisted
Businesses assisted:Businesses assisted:
Public Facility
10 Business
5 Business
Benefit:Benefit:
Facade
35 Jobs65 Jobs
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$1,014,000
$357,500$195,000$292,500
CDBG: CDBG: CDBG: CDBG:
Funding
Blight Conditions
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Abatement of
DevelopmentDevelopment
Downtown
Economic Economic
Geographic
Area
BREMERTON
Housing Housing Housing Housing
DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment
Category
Community Community Community Community
----
NonNonNonNon
End Year 20202020 20202020
Start Year 20162016 20162016
Consolidated Plan
07/31/2015)
Increase economic City
City
-
Public Facilities
Goal Name
-
Development
opportunities
Abate Blight
0117 (exp.
Conditions
Economic
Wide
-
OMB Control No: 2506
Sort Order
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r commercial opportunities. The city also supports business development, education, and sustainabilty.
emphasis on economic opportunities focusing on its downtown core by implementing facade improvements, and abatement
s.
affordable housing is critically important. The City of Bremerton will preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing
City of Bremerton will continue to support fair housing strategies and initiatives
rehabilitation, public facilities and improvements, job trainings, microenterprise development, and creating or retaining job
Support the abatement of blight in the designated downtown blight zone by mitigating code violations, improving safety
Facade improvements in designated blight zone, creation of green/walkable streetscapes. Creation of parks/recreation
Lack of economic opportunities ranked as the number one issue facing our community. The city plans to place a strong
d of funds for projects which create new units of housing through new construction and acqusition;
income
rehabilitation and weatherization of homeowner units; rehabilitation of rental housing units; and direct homebuyer ake place in the downtown CDBG target area. Projects will include commercial
income population of the city,
-
sufficiency for low
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activities, fire prevention improvements, street improvements, community/neighborhood centers.
-
City of Bremerton will fund economic development programs that increase economic self
-
The City has a high percentage of renters and a low vacancy rate. Because of the low
Goals Summary
systems and seismic upgrades.
BREMERTON
designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice.
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Table
assistance for the purchase of homes. The
Preserve and Increase Affordable Housing
individuals and create jobs. This will t
Increase economic opportunities
suppression
Conditions
of blight conditions fo
City
issues such as fire
through the awarConsolidated Plan
-
Public Facilities
07/31/2015)
Abate Blight
0117 (exp.
Goal Descriptions
-
OMB Control No: 2506
DescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescription
Goal NameGoal NameGoal NameGoal Name
Goal Goal Goal Goal
1234
jurisdiction will provide
This will focus on business education programs to help create or sustain jobs thereby improving economic stability for
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income families to whom the
-
income, and moderate
BREMERTON
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
-
income, low
City Wide
-
-
Economic Development
Estimate the number of extremely low
Bremerton residents.
Consolidated Plan
07/31/2015)
16 households55 households
0117 (exp.
-
OMB Control No: 2506
Description
--
Goal Name
50% AMI80% AMI
Goal
--
31%51%
5
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SP-65 Lead-based Paint Hazards - 91.415, 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housingwithout LBP hazards
All housing funded with CDBG 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. All 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 annual 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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BREMERTON
Consolidated Plan
07/31/2015)
0117 (exp.
-
OMB Control No: 2506
allocation of CDBG funds from HUD and is
release Request for
target area, or for Economic Development in
Residential Target area, the Slum and Blight
public facilities, and abatement of slum and resources including State resources, private
the City as a whole. RFP's will also focus on
include: economic development, housing,
The County is
use of funds which
applicants to leverage funds from other
geographic priorities of the Downtown
Funding Proposals based on the City's
ources.
blight. The City strongly encourages
Narrative Description
resources, or other public res
Kitsap County the City of Bremerton together formed a consortium for Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from HUD.
The City of Bremerton will
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the City's priorities of
the lead agency responsible for administration of HOME funds. The City of Bremerton receives a direct
of ConPlan
Reminder
Available
1,560,000
Amount
Expected
$
Expected Resources
390,000
Total:
$
Expected Amount Available Year 1
BREMERTON
Resources:
0
Prior Year
$
91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Income:
0
Program
$
Allocation:
390,000
Annual
$
r administration of their funds.
Public Services
Improvements
Uses of Funds
Consolidated Plan
Development
-
15 Expected Resources
Admin and
07/31/2015)
Acquisition
Economic
Planning
Housing
Public
Anticipated Resources
0117 (exp.
federal
Source -
public
Funds
of
-
OMB Control No: 2506
responsible fo
Introduction
Program
CDBG
-
AP
a written agreement is
of how
o show how
funding in the project is required before
unding is
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description
executed for projects awarded CDBG or HOME funds, agencies must update the sources of funding and provide a detailed budget t
the time of application, all applicants for CDBG or HOME funds must submit a Sources of Funding form to indicate what other f
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ct. When
expected to be used for the project. All HOME projects must indicate what they will use as match for their proje
expected funds will be used. For HOME funded projects, documentation of commitment for all other
Priority Table
–
Expected Resources
BREMERTON
-
funds are committed and a written agreement is executed.
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Table
matching requirements will be satisfied
Consolidated Plan
07/31/2015)
0117 (exp.
-
OMB Control No: 2506
At
Income Housing Benefit: 5620 Persons
Income Housing Benefit: 965 Persons
Activities other than Low/Moderate es other than Low/Moderate
Facade treatment/business building Facade treatment/business building
Businesses assisted: 220 Businesses
Businesses assisted: 20 Businesses
Public Facility or Infrastructure Public Facility or Infrastructure
Goal Outcome Indicator
Jobs created/retained: 35 Jobscreated/retained: 65 Jobs
rehabilitation: 10 Business
rehabilitation: 5 Business
AssistedAssistedAssistedAssisted68
Activiti
Jobs
$1,014,000$357,500$195,000$292,500
CDBG: CDBG: CDBG: CDBG:
Funding
DevelopmentDevelopment
Addressed
Needs
Economic Economic
Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary
Geographic
91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Area
BREMERTON
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Table
Housing Housing Housing Housing
DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment
Category
Community Community Community Community
Affordable
Housing
----
NonNonNonNon
-
20 Annual Goals and Objectives
End Year 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020
Start Year 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016
Consolidated Plan
07/31/2015)
Goals Summary Information
Increase Affordable
Increase economic City
City
-
Public Facilities
Goal Name
-
Preserve and
Development
opportunities
Abate Blight
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Conditions
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r commercial opportunities. The city also supports business development, education, and sustainabilty.
emphasis on economic opportunities focusing on its downtown core by implementing facade improvements, and abatement
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affordable housing is critically important. The City of Bremerton will preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing
City of Bremerton will continue to support fair housing strategies and initiatives
rehabilitation, public facilities and improvements, job trainings, microenterprise development, and creating or retaining job
Support the abatement of blight in the designated downtown blight zone by mitigating code violations, improving safety
Facade improvements in designated blight zone, creation of green/walkable streetscapes. Creation of parks/recreation
Lack of economic opportunities ranked as the number one issue facing our community. The city plans to place a strong
d of funds for projects which create new units of housing through new construction and acqusition;
income
rehabilitation and weatherization of homeowner units; rehabilitation of rental housing units; and direct homebuyer ake place in the downtown CDBG target area. Projects will include commercial
income population of the city,
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sufficiency for low
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activities, fire prevention improvements, street improvements, community/neighborhood centers.
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City of Bremerton will fund economic development programs that increase economic self
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The City has a high percentage of renters and a low vacancy rate. Because of the low
systems and seismic upgrades.
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designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice.
assistance for the purchase of homes. The
Preserve and Increase Affordable Housing
individuals and create jobs. This will t
Increase economic opportunities
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This will focus on business education programs to help create or sustain jobs thereby improving economic stability for
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
# Project Name
1 CDBG Administration
2Facade 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
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CDBG Grant administration is the general management and coordination of the CDBG/HOME programs,
other sources of funding for community development. 20% of our CDBG entitlement may be used for
and development of
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including federal regulation compliance, annual monitoring, citizen participation
planning and administrative costs to deliver the CDBG program requirements.
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Increase economic opportunities
Economic Development
Facade Improvement
CDBG Administration
CDBG: $78,000
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Project Summary Information
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appeal of the property and increase the likelihood of future redevelopment of the property, and the block.
e since 1977. Eventually this redevelopment
Funding will go towards mitigating code violations by installing a fire suppression sprinkler systems. This
on Fourth Street for three
income population in the surrounding area and a
This project will provide for the eventual repurposing of the building for a live/work space creating job
vacant properties which have sat vacant for 4 decades. This funding will improve the appearance and
building has been vacant since 1983 and by installing this sprinkler it would bring the building up to
will lead to increased economic opportunities and affordable housing for the downtown area.
with over 50% of vacant buildings.
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façade
Funding will pay for the improvement and repurposing of the building
struggling downtown which has been a designated blight zon
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Facade improvements for a vacant building in a block
This project will provide an area wide benefit to a low
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current building codes and allow for occupanc
Abatement of Blight Conditions Downtown
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opportunities and affordable hou
Increase economic opportunities
228/230& 252 4th Street
Abate Blight Conditions
Blight Abatement
$235,629
CDBG: $39,000
249 4th Street
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aspects of the program, including marketing and enrollment, business training classes, business support In 2016 BE$T plans to guide and support 79 Bremerton and Kitsap County residents
as they create small
time, dedicated staff member at Kitsap Community Resources to manage all
through Washington CASH. This
project seeks to provide the tools needed for an individual to reach financial sustainability through
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will provide weatherization and minor home repair services for 6 income eligible homes within the
plumbing. Extra emphasis will be placed on increasing accessibility in rental units by installing wheelchair
pumps and combustion safety evaluation. It will also include minor home repairs that may include repair
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2020 Consolidated Plan target area. This will include installing measures which
erton Residents.
or testing to assess heat leakage, ductless heat
or replacement of a leaking roof, as well as health and safety improvements such as repairing wiring an
2016 BE$T Annual Showcase to provide opportunity for graduates to display and sell their
Training classes for 64 individuals that complete the training class
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For the activities identified above, approximately half of the participants will be Brem
one technical and legal counseling and assistance
Eight advanced workshops on business topics for 60 attendees
Weatherization and Minor Home Repair
Four Get Ready Workshops & Orientations for 79 individuals
20 Business Support Group meetings for 60 individuals
improve energy efficiency such as insulation, blower do
products and services to the community.
Eight volunteers logging 100+ hours
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shower grab bars.
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re rehabilitated
participating in the Built in Bremerton homeownership program, and to pay administrative costs such as
HOME funds will be used to provide Down Payment Assistance (DPA) for approximately 12 homebuyers
income homebuyers who fall under the 80% Area Median Income
Bremerton is a local homeownership program in which Community Frameworks purchases vacant
ting the program and processing homebuyer applications and closings. Built in
foreclosed, or otherwise dilapidated homes within the Bremerton City Limits. The homes a
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Affordable Housing
CDBG: $169,809
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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 all 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 geographically
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 initial 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(l)(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(l)(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 will 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 settlements0
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. OverallBenefit - A consecutive period of one,
two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%
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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