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Home My WebLink About2023-10-04 Agenda NEWHANOVERCOUNTYPLANNING &LANDUSE AGENDA COUNTY-CITY WORKFORCE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Meeting Government CenterMultipurpose Room 136, 230 Government Center Dr. October 4, 2023 3:00 PM Minutes 2 I. Call to Order Establish Quorum 2 II. Approve Agenda 5 III. Approve Minutes September 6, 2023 5 IV. PublicComments 20 V. New Business Action Item Discuss Annual Report Update Information Item Presentation of the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)- Suzanne Rogers, City of Wilmington 10 VI. Staff Updates County City 5 VII. Announcements VII Adjourn Attachments: Draft September 6, 2023, Meeting Minutes tǒƩƦƚƭĻʹ The Committee shall be organized for the purpose of developing a comprehensive workforce housing study, workforce housing opinion study and public awareness campaign, support for increasing equitable access and the supply of workforce housing that is affordable; informing the Appointing Authorities and other organizations of their findings; and making recommendations, in an advisory capacity, to the Appointing Authorities and other organizations, as necessary. NEWHANOVERCOUNTY-CITYOFWILMINGTONWORKFORCEHOUSINGADVISORYCOMMITTEE September 6, 2023 | REGULAR MEETING Committee Members Present: Erica Barnett, Sharm Brantley, Liz Carbone, Tom Gale, Krysti Keser, Eric Knight, Katrina Knight, Frank Smith, Paul Stavovy NHC Staff Present: Tufanna Bradley, Katie Burket, Rachel LaCoe, Sarah Lipkin Sularz, Jessica Loeper, Theo McClammy, Andrew Zeldin CityofWilmingtonStaffPresent: AbieBonevac,ChiantiJohnson,SuzanneRogers Membersof thePublic:Roger Gins Callto Order Themeetingwascalledtoorderat3:05pmbyChairpersonBrantleyandaquorumwas established. AgendaApproval andMinutes Mr.EricKnightmadeamotiontoapprovethemeetingagenda,secondedbyMs.KrystiKeserand adopted unanimously. Ms.LizCarbonemadeamotiontoadopttheAugust2,2023draftminutes,secondedbyMr.Eric Knight and adopted unanimously. PublicComments Director, Ms. Lauren McKenzie: Cape Fear Housing Coalition members recently participated in a discussion with representatives of the New Hanover County Endowment regarding a potential proposal for the current grant cycle. The goal of the proposal is funding for a housing trust fund which would serve as a pilot project. Ms. McKenzie would like to start the conversation about this type of funding model, without Cape fear Habitat necessarily being the team lead. There has been political support for public-private partnership in the past andthis could be a good opportunity for collaboration among housing stakeholders in the community. County staff clarified that the county cannot specifically endorse an application to the endowment. The committee discussed the importance of sharing this information for transparency's sake and so the membership is aware of the opportunities in the community. 1 NewBusiness NewMemberIntroductions Ms. Erica Barnett, Program Manager with Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries (WARM), was introduced as a new County appointee to the committee. SeptemberElectionofOfficers County staff clarified the roles of Chair and Vice Chair. The Roberts Rules of Order basics were reviewed in preparation for the nomination process. Staff confirmed that committee members are eligible to hold officer positions they have held previously. Sharm Brantley turn the meeting over to Ms. Rachel LaCoe. Ms. LaCoe opened the floor for nominations. Staff asked to begin the process with the Chairperson position. 1.Ms. Keser nominated Ms. Sharm Brantley for the role of Chair, seconded by Mr. Knight and approved unanimously. 2.Mr. Knight nominated Mr. Tom Gale for the role of Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Frank Smith and approved unanimously. Special Presentation PaulStavovywithCapeFear CommunityLandTrust Mr. Paul Stavovy presented on the work of the Cape Fear Community Land Trust (CFCLT). The organization aims to create housing opportunities for working families and serves residents earning between 25% and 120% of the AMI. Mr. Stavovy shared an overview of how the land trust model works and how the model guarantees affordability in perpetuity. Through this model, a resident purchases a house on land that is owned by the landtrust and leasesthelandfromthelandtrustthroughalong-termground lease.Homeownersagreetosell the home at a reduced price based on previous sales value and assessed tax value. This ensures the long-term affordability of units in this model for 99 years. The difference between the appraised value/selling price of the home and the amount that the buyer can afford is bridged through various external subsidies. Mr.StavovysharedthattheCityofWilmingtonhasbeenasupportivepartnerinthisprocessand has provided those subsidies through several programs. When homes are sold, the resale value is capped at the original sale price plus 25% of the appreciation, ensuring that homes remain affordable in perpetuity. Mr. Stavovy noted that the Land Trust is pursuing Accessory Dwelling Units as a possibility for additional affordable units within this model. Since 2009, the organization has developed 8 homes with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, rehabilitated 6 homes, completed one new construction (soon to be two), and received its Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) designation. Mr. Stavovy mentioned that the greatest roadblock right now is that the organization is not big enough and wants to continue to grow. 2 Discussion: 1.PropertytaxesintheCFCLTmode: -CFCLTassumestaxliability,insomecases,thesearetax-exemptfor10 years. 2.WorkingwithCapeFear Collective: CFCLT is prepared to buy some of their properties but has not discussed specifics with them yet. 3.Impactongenerationalwealth: The organization receives pushback with this model in that it limits generational wealth, but these owners are still gaining generationalwealth, just at a more modest rate, while ensuring affordable housing prices. 4.Biggestneedrightnow: Homestopurchaseandorganizationalfunding. StaffwillsharetheCapeFearCommunityLandTrustpresentationslidesandtheCapeFear Collective presentation slides from the August meeting with the committee members and staff. StaffUpdates County:HousingProgramUpdates WorkforceHousingServicesProgram,Year2 o EvaluationofproposalswillcontinueinSeptember.Recommendationswillbe presented to the Board of Commissioners this fall, likely in October. GapRentalAssistanceProgram,Year3 o There is funding for one more year of this program at a reduced subsidy of $225 per month. Due to limited funding, this option is only available to current clients and there will not be an open application period. Staff are working through certifying eligibility for current program participants that would like to continue receivingassistanceforonemoreyear.Toremaineligible,householdincomemust be between 60% and 80% of the Area Median Income due to federal funding guidelines. o Committeemembersexpressedinterestinsupportingcontinuedrentalassistance programs. There was a request for a demographic summary of GapRAPP participants to share with the committee. City:ComprehensiveAnnualPerformanceEvaluationReport(CAPER)Update The public comment period is September 8-25 with a public hearing scheduled at City Council on September 19. Announcements The Cape Fear Housing Coalition is hosting a Homeowner Education Series throughout the month of September. The series is targeted toward seniors, but all are welcome to attend. Registration is required. The group is also hosting a free Wills Clinic in October. 3 nd TherewillbeaCityCouncilCandidateForumonOctober2intheevening,moredetails to come. The conversation will be focused on food insecurity and housing issues. The Cape Fear Housing Map information session was held last month, and residents are now starting to use the resources and connect on the platform. th WHQRishostingaconversationonandSeptember9at Waterline Brewing. Adjourn Mr. Knight made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Knight. The meeting was adjourned at 4:18PM. 4