Juneau Affordable Housing Fund

Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Notice of Funding Available Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Application for Funding Round One Issued by: Deadline for Questions: Deadline for Funding Applications: June 22, 2011 July 1, 2011, 4:30 p.m., Alaska Time Note: Late submittals will not be accepted. Applicants that do not submit a preliminary application will not be eligible for this round of funding. Contact: Scott Ciambor, Affordable Housing Coordinator at JEDC Phone: (907) 523-2338 Email: sciambor@gmail.com

Round One - Notice of Funding Available Overview The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) created the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF) to promote the creation of affordable housing in the Capital City. On July 19, 2010 the CBJ Assembly passed an ordinance that steered $400,000 into the JAHF so that the Affordable Housing Commission can begin funding local projects that promote and provide affordable housing in Juneau. The CBJ Assembly- appointed Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) and the Affordable Housing Coordinator at the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) will provide oversight of the JAHF. For each funding round, the AHC will establish the JAHF program goals and objectives, review grant proposals, and forward award recommendations to the CBJ Assembly. The application process for a JAHF award involves three (3) steps. Applicants must complete (1) a Preliminary Application, (2) submit a JAHF Application for Funding if notified to do so, and (3) receive final approval from the CBJ Assembly. Reference materials and documents necessary to apply for the JAHF program can be found at http://jedc.org/affordablehousing.shtml. NOTE: Applicants that did not complete a Preliminary Application for Funding due May 31, 2011 are not eligible to apply for JAHF funding in Round One. Preliminary Applications for Round Two of the JAHF will be released in the early part of 2012. Priorities for the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Round One, 2011 All projects that meet the general guidelines for the JAHF are eligible for funding. However, with limited resources available, the Affordable Housing Commission has established priorities that target pressing housing needs based on available data. Information from the 2010 Juneau Housing Needs Assessment led to the following priorities for Round I of the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund: I. Use of JAHF capital to develop housing units: Of the many eligible uses for JAHF funds, the Affordable Housing Commission prioritizes the use of Round One funding for capital costs for creation, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable housing. Future funding rounds will be available for capacity- building activities, operating expenses, and self- sufficiency assistance once a dedicated revenue source has been identified. II. One-bedroom rental units for low-income residents (50% AMI and below): With an overall pent up housing demand of 343 housing units (138 apartment units, 205 single- family homes), as well as a 2010 Point in Time Homeless Count number of 537 persons who are homeless, it is essential to encourage high- density, high 2

volume housing to meet optimal 5% vacancy rates for one and two- bedroom apartments. 85% of renters that have incomes less than $35,000 (50%AMI or Low- Income), approximately 1200 Juneau households, are rent- burdened. This means the lack of affordable housing weighs heaviest on these households - - working poor, fixed income, youth, special needs, veterans, seniors. The greatest impact of JAHF funds would be for the creation and development of one- bedroom apartment units targeting these low- income populations. III. Long-Term Affordability: Given Juneau s history of a lack of affordable housing, land constraints, and the complex financing involved in putting together affordable housing projects, it is essential that units created using JAHF funds are affordable for as long as possible. At the minimum, units newly created or rehabilitated should have a 50- year term of affordability. Ideally, covenants would be longer - - even permanently affordable. Timeline for the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Application Process I. Preliminary Application process Release of Preliminary Application Notice April 15, 2011 Informational Meeting April 21, 2011 Deadline for Questions May 5, 2011 Deadline for Preliminary Application May 31, 2011 Affordable Housing Commission Review June 7, 2011 Feedback & Notice of Invitation to Apply for JAHF Funding June 17, 2011 II. JAHF Application for Funding Funding Round One Notice of Funding June 17, 2011 Deadline for Funding Round One Application July 1, 2011 Affordable Housing Commission Review July 12, 2011 Notice of Funding Award July 29, 2011 III. Final Approval by the CBJ Assembly Funding Round One Notice of Funding Final Approval may take up to 60 days depending upon the CBJ Assembly meeting schedule. 3

Round One Funding Awards Currently, there is $400,000 available in the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund. Until a dedicated revenue sources is established, the Affordable Housing Commission has set the following parameters for funding in Round One: 65% of JAHF funds will be available for award in Round One. ($260,000) The majority of JAHF funds ($247,000) are available as low- interest loans. 5% of JAHF funds are available as zero- interest loans. ($13,000) The maximum award available for an individual applicant is $150,000. Purpose of the Notice of Funding Available Application The purpose of the Notice of Funding Available application process is to provide additional information to the Juneau Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) about project proposals submitted during the Preliminary Application process. Some information requested of applicants in the Preliminary Application is the same. Applicants are expected to complete the entire Notice of Funding Available including the additional information that is requested. The deadline for completion of the Notice of Funding Available is 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 2011. Please provide six (6) copies of your JAHF Application for Funding and submit them to: Scott Ciambor CBJ Affordable Housing Coordinator Juneau Economic Development Council 612 W. Willoughby, Ste. A Juneau, Alaska 99801 Phone: (907) 523-2338 Fax: (907) 463-3929 sciambor@jedc.org 4

Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Round One - Notice of Funding Available 1. Applicant Identification TYPE: Non-profit Public Housing Authority Limited Partnership For-profit Limited Liability Corporation CHDO Other (specify): Applicant: Address: City: State Zip: Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Executive Director: Federal I.D. or Social Security Number: Contact Person for Award Notification: I, the (title) of the organization, am authorized to sign for the applicant and certify that the information contained in this application is correct and accurate. Signature _ Date 2. Juneau Affordable Housing Fund - Anticipated Funding Request JAHF amount requested: (a)$ Total project cost (b)$ (NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 OR NECESSARY GAP FUNDING) Rental TENURE TYPE Homeownership (MAX $30K per unit) Homeowner Occupied Rehab (MAX $30K/unit) Capital (CHOOSE BELOW) New Construction Rehabilitation Preservation Acquisition ACTIVITY TYPE Non-capital (MUST BE RELATED TO SPECIFIC PROJECT LISTED IN APPLICATION) Operating Expenses Capacity Building Self-sufficiency or Supportive Services 5

Other Anticipated Funding Requests: Source Alaska Housing Finance Corporation LIHTC Program Alaska Housing Finance Corporation HOME Program Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Other Programs: Other Funding Sources: (Federal/State grants) Amount Awarded (in $) Amount Requested (in $) Loans: Other: Total Funds Requested or Awarded $ $ 3. Project and Unit Information Unit Type Total # of Units SRO Efficiencies 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Unit Size (Sq. Ft.) Total Unit Area: Garage + Unit Size # Less than 30% Median Income # Less than 50% Median Income # Less than 60% Median Income Market Rate Units 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom Total Units 6

Residential Square Footage Total Floor Area Manager s Unit included? _ Development Design #Units #Buildings Detached Single Family Townhouse 2-, 3-, 4-plex Multi-Family Scattered Sites # of scattered sites Other Amenities: Units contain Washer/Dryer Appliances Units contain Washer/Dryer hook-ups only Common Laundry with: washers and dryers. Covered parking spaces: # Uncovered parking spaces: # Other amenities: 4. Project Site Information Project Street Address: _ Project s Complete Legal Description: Site Size (Indicate acres or square feet): Current Site zoning: Is the site properly zoned for the project? Yes No If no, is rezoning in process? Yes No Estimate how long rezoning will take Are all utilities available at the site? Yes No If no, which utilities need to be brought to the site? Estimate the cost to bring utilities to the site: Is road access currently available to the site? Yes No If no, estimate the cost to bring necessary road to the site: 7

Property Site Control Property Site Control will be evidenced at time of application by: Deed (Applicant holds title to property) Executed Purchase Contract Expiration date of contract: Option to Purchase Expiration date of option Long term lease Expiration date of longterm lease (no sooner than 50 years after expected completion date): Other: Property Status Property Status: Improved Unimproved If improved, is property: Occupied Unoccupied If occupied, property is occupied by: Owner Tenant (household or business) 5. Development and Management Team Development Team Member Qualifying Experience Developer: Please demonstrate at least three (3) years of experience. Project Sponsor: Can the project sponsor provide at least two years of audited or unaudited financial statements in their JAHF application? Yes or No: Property Manager: Please demonstrate at least three years of successful property management experience. References: Email, Telephone Team Position Name and Organization Telephone Number and Email General Contractor Architect Structural Engineer Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Tax Attorney Consultant Accountant 8

6. Project Description On a separate piece of paper, please provide a brief description of your project. Include the name of the project and sponsor, as well as the following information: 1. Discuss the nature of the development proposal. 2. Describe the target population to be served by the project. 3. Describe the anticipated timeline for the project development. 4. List the proposed/anticipated funding partners. 5. Are there any other anticipated partners who will participate in this project? If yes, please describe these partners and the roles they will play in the project. 6. Describe any challenges to the project proposal that have been overcome to date. 7. Describe the project design. Energy Efficiency Standard: Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standard HUD s Energy Star Home Standard 8. Describe any amenities that will be available to households at the 9. Describe any special project services ad features. (ATTACH AS ATTACHMENT A MAP OF LOCATION SITE) 7. Project Need Answer the following questions to help determine the basis for the applicant request for JAHF funding. 1. Has the applicant consulted the Juneau Housing Needs Assessment as a resource? If so, please describe the identified community need the project proposal is targeting. 2. Has the applicant conducted its own needs assessment or market study? If so, please describe: 3. If the answer to #2 is yes, please attach a copy of the results of the needs assessment or market study. 4. Please describe any additional evidence available to substantiate the economic demand and need for the proposed project: 9

8. USE OF FUNDS FOR SECTION 8, APPLICANTS ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE THE SUB-SECTION FOR WHICH FUNDING IS BEING REQUESTED (i.e., Operating Assistance, Capacity Building, Self-Sufficiency/Support Services, Predevelopment, or Capital) 8A. Operating Assistance request for one (1) year Operating Assistance for one (1) year JAHF OTHER TOTAL FUNDS FUNDS COST Advertising and Marketing Management Fee Office Supplies Office Salaries Legal Expenses (project only) Auditing Expenses (project only) Permits, Licenses and Misc. Taxes Telephone and Answering Services Accounting Services and Fees Other ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL $ $ $ (from categories above) Exterminating Heating & Air Conditioning Maintenance Garbage and Trash Removal Painting Electrical Repairs & Supplies Plumbing Repairs & Supplies Roof Repairs Grounds Maintenance Contract and Supplies Janitorial Supplies Costs associated with lead-paint reduction Misc. Operating and Maintenance Expenses (please specify) Other MAINTENANCE TOTALS $ $ $ (from categories above) UTILITIES PAID BY OWNER REAL ESTATE TAXES GROUND RENT RESERVE FOR REPLACEMENT OTHER (list) TOTAL $ $ $ 10

8B. Capacity Building Request Capacity Building (JAHF funding must be related to the specific housing project named in this application) Purpose/use of funds: JAHF OTHER TOTAL FUNDS FUNDS COST $ $ $ TOTALS $ $ $ 8C. Self-sufficiency / Supportive services request for one (1) year Check all that apply and enter funding amounts anticipated for salaries and other fees related to providing the services to residents in the specific housing project named in this application: JAHF OTHER TOTAL FUNDS FUNDS COST Rental/down payment assistance $ $ $ Job skills training Educational courses Budget counseling Substance abuse aid Mental health care Other health care Child care Other project-specific costs: TOTAL $ $ $ The funding requested is for a new position current position For services not to be provided by applicant, please list service and service provider: 11

8D. Predevelopment request (list funding amount requested for each category below) Predevelopment awards are usually made as zero interest, deferred loans. Architect Fee Design Supervision Legal Fees Packaging/Processing Marketing Surveys and Soil Borings Appraisal Environmental Study Market Study Other (list) _ Total for this section $ $ 8E. Capital requests (Acquisition, New Construction, or Rehabilitation) Capital requests complete Sections 8 and 9 also. Residential structures Nonresidential structures On Site improvements Off Site improvements General requirements Contractor Fees *Developer s Fee Architect Fee Design Supervision Legal Fees Packaging/Processing Marketing Surveys and Soil Borings Appraisal Environmental Study Market Study Total for this section $ $ $ General requirements: $ % of Subtotal Builder's General Overhead: % of Subtotal Builder's Profit: % of Subtotal PROJECT COST PER UNIT $ *The amount and use of developer s fee will be relevant to the evaluation of the application. 12

9. Project Readiness and Site Information Attach evidence that the site is properly zoned for the proposed use or if a variance or exception is required, evidence that a request has been filed and a hearing date has been scheduled. (ATTACH AS ATTACHMENT B) Will you own the property directly yes no If property is to be owned by related entity, please provide name of entity and specify relationship (e.g., subsidiary corporation or partnership of which applicant is general partner) (name of entity and relationship) PLEASE NOTE: ENTITY OWNING PROPERTY MUST ALSO BE AN APPLICANT Are there liens or other encumbrances on the property that must be cleared by allocating funds to them? yes no If YES, what are they? _ YES NO IF NO, Have you obtained: WHEN? Blueprints 1 Zoning changes Building permits Utility hookups Environmental report Commitments from service providers Also attach copies of unit floor plans Is the construction company bonded? yes no Will the project require any displacement of current occupants? yes If yes, will you compensate or relocate those who are displaced? yes no no Describe your proposed plan for relocation assistance: Please attach copies of supporting documents evidence of zoning, deeds, permits, leases, options, sales agreements, etc. Projects requesting assistance for homeownership (rehab or acquisition) must include a current Home Inspection Report (Attach as Attachment C) 13

10. Work schedule: Use anticipated or actual calendar dates. Be sure to include dates of initial closing, construction start and substantial completion. Activity Financial Commitment for funding sources Initial closing date Location survey complete Preliminary site plan complete Design, development and pricing Site plan approval Construction and bid documents Engineering plan approval Final pricing Building permit Construction contract Start construction Substantial completion Final completion Anticipated completion date ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SECTIONS 11 through 16 11. Need for JAHF funding (limit of 250 words): Describe the specific need for JAHF funds for the proposed housing project, e.g. why is there a funding gap? Please describe the need for the total project and the existing housing and economic conditions for the project. Explain how the number and type of units to be provided will address the need. ATTACH: Corroborating information, such as: budget and financing information indicating gap in funding, appraisal, market study, waiting list, etc. (ATTACH AS ATTACHMENT D). 14

12. Site (limit of 250 words): Describe area in which the site is located, including types and condition of housing in the area; availability of public transportation; location of schools, shopping and employment centers, information on crime and other information relevant to the site. (ATTACH AS ATTACHMENT E). 13. Community Involvement (limit of 250 words): Explain how long and in what manner the applicant has served the community in which the project will be located. Also describe any support the proposed project has received from local political officials, community groups, potential project residents, and residents who live near project site. ATTACH: - Copies of any evidence of local support for the project (ATTACH AS ATTACHMENT F). 14. Applicant ability (limit of 250 words: 1.) Describe the objective, management structure and staffing of your organization; 2.) Explain your organization's experience and ability to implement and manage low-income housing; 3.) Summarize your prior experience in providing self-sufficiency services for the target population. If a third party will be involved in management or service provision, describe its role. (ATTACH AS ATTACHMENT G) ATTACH: -Financial statements (ATTACH AS ATTACHMENT H) - Organizational documents or partnership agreement (ATTACH AS ATTACHMENT I) 15

15. Green Building and Sustainable Housing (limit of 250 words) Describe how this project addresses green building technologies and how your organization encourages sustainable development. Use criteria from Earthcraft, the National Association of Homebuilders Model Green Home Building Guidelines, U.S. Green Building Council (LEED) criteria or criteria from Green Communities Initiative of Enterprise Community Partners when submitting a response to this section. ATTACH: Documentation will include checklists using criteria from any of the entities above (Attach as Attachment J) 16. Legal Documents The following forms must be completed and attached to all applications: - Letter of Good Standing * - Resolution * - Assurance of Compliance* - Contract Affidavit* - Access To Public Records Act Notice And Waiver* * Instructions and documents are located in file labeled JAHF Legal Documents and Instructions on the Juneau Economic Development Council web site. NOTE: A Certificate of Good Standing from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development will only be required if this application receives funding. (See Program Guidelines on web site) (ATTACH LEGAL DOCUMENTS AS ATTACHMENT K) 16

Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Round One - Notice of Funding Available Application Checklist Check all items that you have included with this application: Attachment A: location map/site Attachment B: evidence of zoning request Attachment C: deeds, permits, sales agreement, home inspection reports, etc. Attachment D: gap financing documentation, appraisal, housing wait list, etc. Attachment E: description of site Attachment F: evidence of local support for the project Attachment G: description of applicant ability Attachment H: financial statements of applicant Attachment I: organizational documents (Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation) Attachment J: Green Building and Sustainable Housing Communities Criteria First optional checklist elected by applicant Second optional checklist selected by applicant Attachment K: legal documents * Letter of Good Standing Resolution Assurance of Compliance Contract Affidavit Access To Public Records Act Notice and Waiver * These documents are available on the Juneau Economic Development Council s affordable housing website at http://jedc.org/affordablehousing.shtml. For more information about the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund, please contact Scott Ciambor at the Juneau Economic Development Council. Ph: 523-2338 Email: sciambor@jedc.org 17