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Annual Action Plan 2018

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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)


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Executive Summary

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

1. Introduction

As an urban county, Greenville County qualifies to receive direct entitlement funding allocations for

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency

Solutions Grant (ESG) from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to address

housing, community development and homelessness needs in the unincorporated areas of Greenville

County and the participating municipalities: Greer, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Travelers Rest and Fountain

Inn. And as such, submission of the Annual Action plan to HUD is a requirement to receive funding

under federal programs for CDBG, ESG, and HOME. The FY 2018 Annual Action Plan (Plan) proposal

addresses various strategies to achieve the much needed affordable housing in the County as noted in

the Greenville County Affordable Housing Study, prepared by CZB, LLC in March 2018; improve quality of

life of the residents by providing homeowner rehab programs, improving substandard infrastructure and

facility needs, provide assistance to various public service agencies and the public and address

homelessness. The Greenville County FY 2018 Annual Action plan represents the fourth year of the

Greenville County Consolidated Plan for the 2015-2019 planning period.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to

another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs

assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.

Decent Housing Goal: Objectives: Provide Homeownership opportunities:- Implementation of First

Time Homebuyer program, GCRA - Homeownership (new construction & Rehab units)

projects, Homeowner rehab, Home repairs for elderly and persons living with disabilities, Gap financing

of GCRA Partner homeownership projects and Mortgage Loan program. Provide Rental

opportunities: GCRA New construction of rental units, Acquistion/Rehab for rentals, Rental Assistance

program - homeless clients and Gap fund GCRA's Housing partners rental projects. Proposed outcome -

Accessibility and Availability - Total housing goal is 232 units, of which 90 units are rentals and 142

units are homeownership.


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Suitable Living Environment: Improve outcomes for low income individuals/households, special need

populations, and youth through public services, address slum and blight, and improve public facilities

and infrastructure in low income communities. The outcomes - accessibility and sustainability.

Demolition of 10 substandard housing units, public service activities assisting approximately 10,800

low & moderate income families/individuals, special populations and youth, as well as, the

improvement of 4 public facilities and 3 infrastructure projects in the municipalities and countywide.

Economic Development Goal: Implementation of County’s Façade Improvement and Small Business

Loan Program designed to encourage investment and make economic opportunities more accessible for

existing and aspiring entrepreneurs. The Façade Improvement Program (FIP) provides forgivable loans

up to $5,000 for façade improvements to businesses located within the central business districts of the

five participating municipalities and the Poinsett Corridor Highway located within the County’s unincorporated area. The Small Business Loan Program provides business financing up to $25,000 for

entrepreneurs countywide. The annual goal for economic development is 13 businesses assisted.

Homelessness Goal: will be accomplished with the County’s ESG Subrecipient funding for projects/programs that address shelter and outreach activities, HMIS, providing financial assistance and

services for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program which provides rental assistance to

prevent homelessness and rehouse individuals and families that are homeless. The annual goal for

addressing homelessness is assisting approximately 2,400 persons and 70 households for HPRP.

Neighborhood Revitalization Goal: Activities planned for the Brutontown revitalization strategy area

include: engineering and subdivision planning for attached housing development projects along Marie

and Iola Wilson Street; Infill homeownership development along Walcott Street, acquisition and

demolition of 2 substandard structures for future reconstruction of housing units, and assistance with

neighborhood association capacity building via the GAP grant. Additionally funding is proposed for ROW

acquisitions for the detention pond/infrastructure improvement in Sterling Community and completion

of the Brownfield remediation for the Poe Mill Site.

3. Evaluation of past performance

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or

projects.

The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) reported an expenditure of approximately $

4,750,301 in its FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report using CDBG, HOME and

ESG funds to implement fiscal year 2016 programs and projects in the County’s unincorporated areas and five participating municipalities: Greer, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Travelers Rest, and Fountain Inn . The

funding expenditure breakdown consists of $ 3,166,210 in CDBG; $828,564 in HOME and $ 215,933 in

ESG fund. The FY 2016 Community Development Financial Summary (PR-26) report indicates that a total


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87 % of the Greenville County’s CDBG fund was used to directly benefit low and moderate income households in the County, of which 8.48 % of the fund was used for public service activities and 17.28

% was used on planning and administrative actives.

The following are highlights of priority area accomplishments and progress towards planned goals:

Affordable Housing:

The County accomplished 78% of its annual housing goal by completing 188 of 240 units

projected. Eighty (80%) percent of these units were available to households with incomes at or below 50

percent of AMI. The County continues to far exceed the required HOME Match obligation. The County’s HOME Match liability for FY 2016 is $171,311.75. However, the County’s HOME match contribution reported for FY 2016 is $516,486. This exceeds FY 2016 obligation by $345,174.25.

Neighborhood Revitalization:

Brutontown, a historically African American community located in one of the County’s Priority Investment Areas, is GCRA’s target neighborhood. GCRA has made significant progress in arresting

decline in Brutontown by phased implementation of the master plan completed in 2003. In fiscal year

2016, GCRA completed 5 single family homeownership units, 1 demolition and 1 single family rental

unit.

Homelessness:

According to the data received from the Continuum of Care Agencies, on any given night over 1500 –

1612 people are homeless and 20 percent of the homeless people are unsheltered and live on the

streets. The County through its Continuum of Care partners assisted 2593 homeless persons, exceeding

its goal of 1800 persons served, by funding made available via the ESG program. Specifically, the County

assisted with the operation/maintenance cost of emergency shelters and transitional housing units,

essential services, outreach and case management to connect individuals and families to supportive

services, shelter and/or housing.

Special Needs:

The County assisted 67 seniors and persons living with disabilities with emergency home repairs

exceeding its annual goal of 60.

The construction of the housing units in Mauldin (Miller Place Court) is underway. All infrastructure

improvement on site has been completed.


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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan.

Summary of the process:Application Workshops: The January 17th and 18th, 2018 training sessions

informed affordable housing developers, CHDO partners, and service providers about the application

process for CDBG, ESG, HOME grant funds. There was an additional training session for CDBG and ESG

sub recipients on January 31, 2018. GCRA staff discussed each of the block grant programs, application

requirements and criteria, and answered questions on how to develop a competitive application. The

target of the outreach was service providers and affordable housing developers. The mode of outreach

was a public meeting.

Public Hearings: Five public hearings were held on February 8th, February 15th, February 19th,

March 13th and March 29th to take comments and recommendations on the programs and

activities for the 2018 AAP in the participating municipalities of Fountain Inn, Simpsonville,

Travelers Rest, Mauldin, and Greer. The target of the outreach was general citizen input and the

mode of outreach a public hearing.

GCRA Board of Directors: Two public meetings were held on March 13th and March 27th to

evaluate and discuss funding applications and proposals for housing and community

development activities in the participating municipalities and unincorporated areas leading to

recommendation to Greenville County Council for approval. The GCRA Board members

represent each of the 12 single-member Council districts of Greenville County and are appointed

by County Council. The Board of Directors represents the entire community of Greenville

County, and thus provides “community-wide input.” The target outreach was community-wide

input and the mode of outreach public meetings.

Public Meeting: One public meeting was on held on April 26th to take comments and

recommendations on the programs and activities for the 2018 AAP in the unincorporated areas

of Greenville County. The target outreach was general citizen input and the mode of outreach a

public meeting.

County Council: The County Council Finance Committee on May 21st to discuss and adopt the

program budget and activities recommended for the 2018 AAP. The target outreach was

general citizen-input and the mode of outreach public meetings.

Notice of Public Meetings: A notice of the public hearing date and comment period was printed

in the legal section of the local newspaper at least two weeks prior to each public

hearing. Residents could request accommodations for specials needs or interpreters in advance

of the public hearing. Notices were also posted on the GCRA website where appropriate.

Public Comment Period: A public comment period from March 1 to May 31, 2018 provided an

opportunity for the public to review and comment on the proposed AAP.


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Notices of the public hearing were advertised in the local newspaper and GCRA website at least 2 weeks

prior to the meeting dates. Additionally, non-profit and for profit partners and neighborhood

associations were also informed of all meetings. The GCRA Program Manager, Operations Manager and

the Interim Executive Director met with City Managers and/or Mayors of the five participating

municipalities in the Urban County in January and February 2018 to identify several strategic action

plans for 2018 HUD funding project implementation. As a result of these consultations, proposed budget

allocations were developed and public hearings were held in each municipality in February and March of

2018 as well as a general public hearing held at GCRA on April 26, 2018.

5. Summary of public comments

This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen

Participation section of the Con Plan.

The feedbacks received from the public hearings in the participating municipalities were

favorable. Municipal Councils commended GCRA’s work and expressed that projects met their priority

needs. However, the Municipal Councils and various partners were seriously concerned about

future funding allocations and availability. They wanted to know what will happen to their various

programs and projects if the Federal entitlement funds were no longer available, for their use.

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

This section is not applicable. The public provided favorable comments on the programs and projects

and commended the agency on their past performances.

7. Summary


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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan

Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant

program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency

CDBG Administrator GREENVILLE COUNTY Greenville County Redevelopment Authority

HOME Administrator GREENVILLE COUNTY Greenville County Redevelopment Authority

ESG Administrator GREENVILLE COUNTY Greenville County Redevelopment Authority

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative (optional)

The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority is the administrator of the Greenville County's entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development. This designation was established through a Cooperative Agreement between the County of the Greenville and

the five participating Municipalities, namely Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Travelers Rest.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Greenville County Redevelopment Authority

Attention: Douglas L. Dent

Interim Executive Director

301 University Ridge, Suite 2500

Greenville, SC 29601


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Tel: 864-242-9801

www.gcra-sc.org


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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction

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(l))

GCRA works closely and partners with several non-profits and for profit organizations as well as public

agencies that assist in the implementation of the goals and strategies identified the Consolidated Plan.

This provides opportunities to access resources and leverage funds on projects and programs in the

County. The partners involved are housing providers, homeless service providers, public services

agencies and Subrecipients. GCRA gap funds housing partners’ homeownership and rental housing projects. The Homeless providers, which are also members of the Continuum of Care, are provided with

ESG funds to address homeless issues, such as outreach, shelter and case management services. The

partners include but are not limited to United Housing Connections, Nehemiah Community

Revitalization Corporation, Habitat for Humanity, Parker Sewer, Greenville County Roads and Bridges,

Greenville County Planning Department, County Transportation Commission, SHARE, Greenville County

Human Relations Commission, SC Department of health and Environmental Commission , City of

Greenville Saint Francis Hospital, the Greenville County Roads and Bridges, Greenville County Recreation

Department, etc. GCRA shall continue to foster on the partnership relations with these mentioned and

others agencies.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of

homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with

children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

The GCRA is a member and in partnership with the Greenville Continuum of Care members. The

members focus on addressing homelessness in the County, through coordinated support services,

provide shelter and permanent housing opportunities. In response to legislation and regulations put

forth by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), communities across

the country are working toward streamlining access to community resources through a coordinated

entry system. The Upstate CoC member practices the Coordinated Entry System (CES), addressing needs

of families/individuals that are literally homeless. The CES is a one entry process. One entry point allows

for efficient and effective placement of individuals and families as they are entered into the CES. Rather

contacting each agency separately, clients are placed into the CES for services based on the VI-SPDAT

score and level of need. The CoC members work together to assure that services are accessible and


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well-targeted to the immediate needs of the client. Ultimately, the goals of a coordinated entry are to

simplify access to services by clients, track system outcomes to inform and enhance decision-making,

and improve overall system efficiency. Clients that may not have scored high enough to be assisted

via CoC’s funding for Rapid Rehousing, are referred to GCRA’s ESG funding for Rapid Rehousing. In addition to the CES, the CoC members also meet monthly to discuss the progress of their individual

programs and as well how to collaboratively address the homeless issues and concerns. Some of the CoC

members address chronically homeless clients, families with children, veterans and unaccompanied

youth. The members also reach out to outside partners to further assist to address specific homeless

needs. Other public agencies working closely with CoC members through coordinated efforts and

resources include public agencies, such as staff from GCRA, Greenville County offices, City of Greenville,

Greenville Housing Authority etc. also attend the monthly CoC meetings. In addition, as a result of the

2015 White Paper on Homelessness, the advocacy group Greenville Homelessness Alliance has formed

and been operating nearly one year. They attend city and county council meetings to propose policy to

benefit the homeless population, as well as put on events to spread education and information on

resources to the entire community.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in

determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate

outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and

procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS

Annually the County’s Emergency Solutions Grant fund is made available via a proposal format to the agencies all CoC members in the County and as well as any nonprofit agencies that focuses on

addressing homeless needs. The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority publishes funding

availability notice on the local newspapers, the County and GCRA websites. Training session regarding

the ESG program and eligibility activities are presented to the public. Applicants are given 2 months

from the date of notice of funding availability to complete and submit their applications with

appropriate backup required information. The funds are provided to successful homeless

providers/applicants and are used for ESG eligibility items, addressing outreach, shelter and transitional

housing needs. All approved Subrecipient funds are required to show Matching funds for their

programs. Funds are made also available for case management services and financial assistance to

address homeless prevention and rapid rehousing for individuals or households, that are at risk of

homelessness or literally homeless. All of Greenville County’s CoC members are required to enter

clients’ data in the County’s HMIS. The HMIS is administered and coordinated by the United Housing Connections. Funds for HMIS licenses are made available through the ESG fund to agencies funded by

the County. The County allocated 60 percent of its ESG funds for Shelter and outreach activities. A total

7.5 percent of fund was allocated for administration of the program, the remainder of the fund is

allocated for Prevention, Rapid Rehousing and HMIS activities. Allocation for direct financial assistance

for Prevention and Rapid Rehousing is at a ratio of 2:1 respectively, since the CoC has supplementary


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2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process

and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other

entities


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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

1 Agency/Group/Organization HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF

GREENVILLE COUNTY

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated

outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

partner meeting and Survey

2 Agency/Group/Organization Community Works Carolina



Market Analysis



Partner meeting and Survey

3 Agency/Group/Organization Homes of Hope





Partner meeting and survey

4 Agency/Group/Organization GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA




Partner meeting and request for

information


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5 Agency/Group/Organization SHARE

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically

homeless

Homeless Needs - Families with

children

Homelessness Strategy




6 Agency/Group/Organization United Housing Connections


Services-Elderly Persons

Services-homeless


Homeless Needs - Chronically

homeless


children

Homelessness Needs - Veterans

Homelessness Needs -

Unaccompanied youth






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7 Agency/Group/Organization Step by Step Ministry Hope

Project


What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically

homeless




Partner meetings and Survey

8 Agency/Group/Organization GREENVILLE HOUSING FUTURES,

INC






9 Agency/Group/Organization GReenville County Human

Relations Commission


Services-Education

Service-Fair Housing




Partner meetings and survey

10 Agency/Group/Organization United Ministries



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Homeless Needs - Chronically

homeless


children

Homelessness Needs - Veterans





11 Agency/Group/Organization NEHEMIAH CORPORATION


Services - Housing




Partner meeting and survey

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

Safe Harbor was not directly identified, due to the privacy and safety concerns of their clients. However, recommendations were received via the

Continuum of Care meetings.


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

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

Continuum of Care United Housing

Connections

Homeless Strategies identified in the Upstate Continum of Care and the White Paper

report on Homelessness

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative (optional)


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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation

Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

The 2018 Annual Action Plan (AAP) builds on the citizens’ participation process accomplished during the planning process for the Greenville County 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. Prior to selection of FY 2018 housing and community development projects, a series of public hearings

and meetings were held to obtain citizen views and recommendations regarding housing and community development priorities, program

performance and proposed activities. GCRA staff met with representatives of the participating municipalities, community-based organizations

and housing-related agencies to encourage citizen participation in a series of countywide public forums. The meetings were also used to inform

the public about the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, types of projects eligible for funding, project selection process and take proposal

recommendations related to County’s housing and community development needs. The goals and objectives identified in the 2018 AAP reflect

the discourse and proposals developed during the citizen participation process and on-going projects from previous fiscal years. Greenville

County actively sought citizen involvement during the preparation and review of the 2018 Annual Action Plan through the activities listed below.


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Citizen Participation Outreach

Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of

response/attendance

Summary of

comments received

Summary of comments

not accepted

and reasons

URL (If

applicable)

1 Public Meeting

Non-

targeted/broad

community

Approximately 20

Non profit service

providers for public

service and homeless

providers attended

the CDBG - Public

Service and

Emergency Solutions

Grant meeting and

training session for

the FY 2018 funding

application and

participation process.

Seven persons attend

HOME application

process.

Concerns on

funding allocations

for FY 2018

entitlement fund.

Not applicable


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response/attendance

Summary of

comments received

Summary of comments

not accepted

and reasons

URL (If

applicable)

2 Public Hearing

Non-

targeted/broad

community

City of Fountain Inn -

City Council

Members, Mayor,

City Officials and

residents of the City.

Concerns on

availability of

funding allocation

for FY 2018

entitlement fund.

Concerned that if

future entitlement

funds were non-

existent what will

be happen to

identified project

and community

needs.

NA

3 Public Hearing

Non-

targeted/broad

community

City of Mauldin - City

Council members,

Mayor, City of

Officials and

municipal staff and

residents of the City.

Concerns on status

of 2018 entitlement

fund to the County.

Commended GCRA

staff on the work in

administrating the

entitlement funds,

programs and

projects.

NA


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response/attendance

Summary of

comments received

Summary of comments

not accepted

and reasons

URL (If

applicable)

4 Public Hearing

Non-

targeted/broad

community

City of Travelers Rest

- City Council

members, Mayor,

City Officials and Staff

and Residents of the

City

Commended GCRA

Staff for their

successful

implementation

and administration

of the County's

entitlement funds.

Concerned on the

future status and

existence of the

entitlement funds.

NA

5 Public Meeting

Non-

targeted/broad

community

City of Greer -City

Council members,

Mayor, City Officials

and Staff and

Residents of the City

Commended GCRA

Staff for their

successful

implementation

and administration

of the County's

entitlement funds.

Concerned on the

future status and

existence of the

entitlement funds.

NA


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response/attendance

Summary of

comments received

Summary of comments

not accepted

and reasons

URL (If

applicable)

6 Public Hearing

Non-

targeted/broad

community

City of Simpsonville -

City Council

members, Mayor,

City Officials and Staff

and Residents of the

City

Commended GCRA

Staff for their

successful

implementation

and administration

of the County's

entitlement funds.

Concerned on the

future status and

existence of the

entitlement funds.

NA

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach


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Expected Resources

AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)

Introduction

The Greenville County's estimated allocation for FY 2018 entilement funds are $2,720,479 in CDBG, $1,225,415 in HOME and $220,051 in

Emergency Solutions Grant. Additionally, County is also projecting a total of $800,000 in HOME Program Income, $600,000 in CDBG program

Income, and $800,000 in Mortgage loan fund. A total budget of $6,500,945 of Federal fund is proposed for Greenville County FY 2018 budget.

Greenville County will also provide an additional $25,000 from the County's General fund to assist with the administration and management of

the projects and programs. Additionally, the County shall provide an additional $35,000 to match GCRA funding to provide facade improvement

to businesses located in the Poinsett Corridor.

Prior years funding shall also be available to continue to implement the proposed and on going programs and on projects.

Anticipated Resources

Program Source of

Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected

Amount

Available

Remainder

of ConPlan

$

Narrative

Description Annual

Allocation:

$

Program

Income: $ Prior Year

Resources:

$

Total:

$

CDBG public -

federal

Acquisition

Admin and Planning

Economic Development

Housing

Public Improvements

Public Services 2,720,479 600,000 1,395,500 4,715,979 0


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Program Source of


Amount

Available

Remainder

of ConPlan

$

Narrative

Description Annual

Allocation:

$

Program


Resources:

$

Total:

$

HOME public -

federal

Acquisition

Homebuyer assistance

Homeowner rehab

Multifamily rental new

construction

Multifamily rental rehab

New construction for

ownership

TBRA 1,225,415 800,000 1,575,437 3,600,852 0

ESG public -

federal

Conversion and rehab for

transitional housing

Financial Assistance

Overnight shelter

Rapid re-housing (rental

assistance)

Rental Assistance

Services

Transitional housing 220,051 0 0 220,051 0

Other private Admin and Planning 35,000 0 0 35,000 0

Other private Housing 1,642,791 0 0 1,642,791 0

Other public -

federal

Acquisition

Admin and Planning

Homeowner rehab

Housing 800,000 0 0 800,000 0


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Program Source of


Amount

Available

Remainder

of ConPlan

$

Narrative

Description Annual

Allocation:

$

Program


Resources:

$

Total:

$

Other public -

federal

Economic Development

90,000 0 0 90,000 0

Other public -

state

Other

100,000 0 0 100,000 0

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how

matching requirements will be satisfied

GCRA will leverage the HOME and CDBG funds used for the Miller Place development project in Mauldin with approximately 1.86 million dollars

from County Bank. The FY 2018 HOME funded projects will account for 1:20 fund leveraging ratio. Additionally, CDBG funds will be used for the

Poe Mill Site final phase of the remediation process, this fund will be leveraged with the Appallachian Regional Council grant fund of

$100,000. Approximately $750,000 of HOME match is proposed for the HOME funded projects. Furthermore, approximately $1million will be

used as Match to the ESG funds. The proposed match funds are identifiedl as follows:

ESG Subrecipient Match Amount

United Ministries $421,281

Band of Brothers Prison Ministry Inc $ 73,000

First Christian Fellowship Outreach $ 65,176

Step by Step $180,800


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SHARE $ 33,500

Greenville County Human Relations $ 40,000

Greenville County Redevelopment Authority $189,016

Total $1,002,773

Sources of ESG matching funds are private and County General funds.


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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that

may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

The Poe Mill site, which is approximately 13 acres brownfield site, is proposed to be developed as a

regional park land, consisting of both active and passive activities (Skating area, Outdoor performance

plaza, Greenfield/playground, walking trails, picnic area, etc.). This site was acquired using NSP fund in

2010. The U.S Department of Environmental Protection Agency - Brownfield grants were used for clean-

up and assessment of the site. GCRA is currenetly in its final phase of the remediation actions (clean dirt

as additional capsulation). Additional grant fund of $100,000 was obtained from the Appalachian

Regional Commission to leverage the CDBG fund towards the completion of the final remediation

process. A redevelopment (conceptual) park plan has been prepared and it’s also currently in the engineering design/review stage for grading and storm water management approval process. GCRA and

GC Recreation department shall partner to ensure successful completion of the proposed parksite. GCRA

and Greenville County shall seek for public and private fund to improve the site.

Furthermore, GCRA acquired a 2.5 acre site in the City of Mauldin to develop mixed income housing

development, consisting of 18 units (9 duplexes). The infrastructure improvement consisting of storm

water (detention pond, Utilities, parking spaces and road) has been completed. The housing

construction is in progress.

Discussion

None at this time


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Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives


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Goals Summary Information

Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year

Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator

1 DH-1

Homeownership

2015 2019 Affordable

Housing

POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN

COMMUNITY

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

BRANDON

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

STERLING

NEW WASHINGTON

HEIGHTS

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Conestee

Belle Meade

Dunean

Housing Need CDBG:

$504,922

HOME:

$720,722

MLF: $336,000

Homeowner Housing

Added: 15 Household

Housing Unit

Homeowner Housing

Rehabilitated: 57

Household Housing Unit


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


2 DH-2 Rentals 2015 2019 Affordable

Housing

POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN

COMMUNITY

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

BRANDON

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

STERLING

NEW WASHINGTON

HEIGHTS

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Conestee

Belle Meade

Dunean

Housing Need CDBG:

$107,500

HOME:

$1,415,251

Private

Financing:

$1,642,791

Rental units constructed: 66

Household Housing Unit


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


3 DH-3 Homebuyers 2015 2019 Affordable

Housing

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Housing Need HOME:

$115,000

Direct Financial Assistance

to Homebuyers: 25

Households Assisted

4 DH-4 Special

Needs - Housing

2015 2019 Non-Homeless

Special Needs

Simpsonville Housing Need HOME:

$73,525

Homeowner Housing

Rehabilitated: 2 Household

Housing Unit


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Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


5 DH-5

Homelessness - At

Risk

2015 2019 Homeless POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN

COMMUNITY

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

BRANDON

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

STERLING

NEW WASHINGTON

HEIGHTS

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Conestee

Belle Meade

Dunean

Homeless Need ESG: $25,797 Tenant-based rental

assistance / Rapid

Rehousing: 35 Households

Assisted


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


6 DH-6

Homelessness -

Rehousing

2015 2019 Homeless POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN

COMMUNITY

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

BRANDON

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

STERLING

NEW WASHINGTON

HEIGHTS

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Conestee

Belle Meade

Dunean

Homeless Need ESG: $13,219 Tenant-based rental

assistance / Rapid

Rehousing: 35 Households

Assisted


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


7 DH-7

Homelessness -

Transitional


Housing

Homeless

POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN

COMMUNITY

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

BRANDON

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

STERLING

NEW WASHINGTON

HEIGHTS

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Conestee

Belle Meade

Dunean

Homeless Need ESG: $51,750 Homeowner Housing

Rehabilitated: 7 Household

Housing Unit

Homeless Person Overnight

Shelter: 2453 Persons

Assisted


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


8 SL-1 Blight

Elimination


Housing

POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN

COMMUNITY

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

BRANDON

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

STERLING

NEW WASHINGTON

HEIGHTS

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Conestee

Belle Meade

Dunean

Slum and blight

elimination

CDBG:

$180,000

Buildings Demolished: 10

Buildings


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


10 SL-3 Public

Facilities

2015 2019 Non-Housing

Community

Development

POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN

COMMUNITY

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

BRANDON

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

STERLING

NEW WASHINGTON

HEIGHTS

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Conestee

Belle Meade

Dunean

Community

Development

Needs

CDBG:

$519,895

Public Facility or

Infrastructure Activities for

Low/Moderate Income

Housing Benefit: 2

Households Assisted


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


11 SL-4 Public

Services


Community

Development

POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

NEW WASHINGTON

HEIGHTS

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Community

Development

Needs

CDBG:

$293,500

Public service activities

other than Low/Moderate

Income Housing Benefit:

10800 Persons Assisted


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


12 SL-5 Infrastructure

Improvements


Community

Development

POE

MONAGHAN

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

FOUNTAIN INN

SANCTIFIED HILL

STERLING

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Infrastructure

improvement

needs

CDBG:

$528,904

Public Facility or

Infrastructure Activities for

Low/Moderate Income

Housing Benefit: 4

Households Assisted

13 SL-6 Homelessness

Services

2015 2019 Homeless GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Homeless Need ESG: $32,500 Other: 202 Other

14 SL-8 Brownfield

Assessment and

Cleanup


Community

Development

POE Slum and blight

elimination

CDBG:

$100,000

ARC Gramt:

$100,000

Brownfield acres

remediated: 1 Acre


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


15 SL-10 Fair Housing 2015 2019 Affordable

Housing

GREER NEEDMORE

STERLING

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Housing Need CDBG:

$35,000

Other: 1582 Other

16 ED-2 Business

Establishment


Community

Development

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Economic

development

need

CDBG:

$100,000

CD-R: $90,000

Businesses assisted: 3

Businesses Assisted

17 ED-3 Mortgages -

Homebuyers


Housing

POE

MONAGHAN

BRUTONTOWN

COMMUNITY

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Housing Need MLF: $200,000 Direct Financial Assistance

to Homebuyers: 3

Households Assisted


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Sort

Order

Goal Name Start

Year

End

Year


18 NR-1

Neighborhood

planning


Community

Development

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Economic

development

need

CDBG:

$163,000

Facade treatment/business

building rehabilitation: 10

Business

19 NR-2

Neighborhood

GAP


Community

Development

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Community

Development

Needs

CDBG:

$10,000

Other: 8 Other

20 PA-1 Project

Management


Housing

GREENVILLE COUNTY -

UNINCORPORATED

Housing Need

Homeless Need

Community

Development

Needs

Infrastructure

improvement

needs

Economic

development

need

Neighborhood

Revitalization

Special needs

Slum and blight

elimination

CDBG:

$1,095,758

HOME:

$506,354

ESG: $16,504

County

Government:

$25,000

MLF: $264,000

Marie:

$10,000

Other: 2 Other

Table 6 – Goals Summary


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Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name DH-1 Homeownership

Goal

Description

Provide homeownership units - through new construction or rehabilitation of existing units. These units will be made

available through sale to first time homebuyers. Additionally, existing homeowners will be assisted with rehabilitation of

their units.

2 Goal Name DH-2 Rentals

Goal

Description

To develop new rental housing units through GCRA and partner sponsored projects.

3 Goal Name DH-3 Homebuyers

Goal

Description

To provide direct financial asistance such as down payment/closing cost assistance or end mortgages to low and moderate

income families.

4 Goal Name DH-4 Special Needs - Housing

Goal

Description

To provide financial assistance for rehabilitation of owneroccupied units or develop new rental opportunities for elderly or

people living with disabilities.

5 Goal Name DH-5 Homelessness - At Risk

Goal

Description

To provide direct financial assistance to families/individuals at risk of homeless. This activity assists with rental or utility

deposits and or rent payments to prevent homelessness.

6 Goal Name DH-6 Homelessness - Rehousing

Goal

Description

To rapidly rehouse or provide direct financial assistance (utility and rent deposit and or rent payments) to assist literally

homesless households or individuals.


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7 Goal Name DH-7 Homelessness - Transitional

Goal

Description

To provide financial assistance to homeless providers, providing transitional housing/shelter opportunities, support

services and casemanagement to homeless populations.

8 Goal Name SL-1 Blight Elimination

Goal

Description

Demolish substandard and unsafe structures/housing units to eliminate blight in munipalities and unincorporated

communities. These demolished properties provide opportunity for redevelopment of affordable housing units and or

public facilities.

10 Goal Name SL-3 Public Facilities

Goal

Description

Engineering design, permit fees and improvement to public facilities, handicapped ramp, addressing ADA requirements,

storm water management or detention pond in Low and Moderate Income Neighborhoods.

11 Goal Name SL-4 Public Services

Goal

Description

Provide financial assistance to municipal agencies and non-profit organizations, providing services to the elderly, persons

living with disbilities, after school care, recreational, medical meals and other essential services.

12 Goal Name SL-5 Infrastructure Improvements

Goal

Description

Infrastructure improvement, consisting of but not limited to sidewalk, curbs, handicap ramps, gutter, storm water

management and road pavment in Greer, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Travlers rest, Mauldin andthe unincorporated

communities

13 Goal Name SL-6 Homelessness Services

Goal

Description

Provide financail assistance to homeless providers, providing shelters, casemanagement services and outreach to homeless

population.


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14 Goal Name SL-8 Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup

Goal

Description

Assessment and clean up /remediation of brownfield site for redevelopment opportunities in the County. Site assessment of

eligible brownfield properties in the County, particularly along Poinsett and Poe Mill Site Corridor. GCRA will complete the

Brownfield remediation process as required by SCDHEC on the Poe Mill Site to provide opportunity for redevelopment of

the site to a regional parkland in a Low and Moderate neighborhood.

15 Goal Name SL-10 Fair Housing

Goal

Description

Provide fair housing awareness and activities to the public via educational training, workshops and seminars

16 Goal Name ED-2 Business Establishment

Goal

Description

Provide Economic Development and Business loan to small businesses in the Greenville county.

17 Goal Name ED-3 Mortgages - Homebuyers

Goal

Description

Provide affordable mortgages to qualifying homebuyers.

18 Goal Name NR-1 Neighborhood planning

Goal

Description

Master plan for Greenville County special emphasis neighborhoods. Provide support and assist towards the preparation of

the master plan and identify redevelopment strategies and initiatives.

19 Goal Name NR-2 Neighborhood GAP

Goal

Description

Provide grant assistance to special emphasis neighborhoods in the county. Additionally, provide support towards capacity

building and leadership trainings to the Neighborhood Association leaders.


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20 Goal Name PA-1 Project Management

Goal

Description

Planning, administration and project oversight of projects and programs conducted by GCRA staff and administration to

ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness of all funded activities.


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Projects

AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The County has identified approximately 64 projects and programs for FY 2018. Some of the

projects/programs consist of affordable housing development/Activities(comprising of homeownership,

rental and owneroccupied rehabilitation units). The planning/engineering phase for

additional infrastructure improvement is proposed for Phase 2D and 5 in Brutontown Community

(County's Target Community- NRSA). The final phase of the Brownfield remediation is proposed for the

Poe Mill Site. Additionally acquistion of properties and ROW for the detention in the Sterling Community

will begin in FY 2018. Infrastructure and facility improvements (addressing ADA items) are proposed in

the municipalities (Greer, Mauldin, Fountain Inn and Simpsonville). The implementation of the Springs

Street project in Greer, the Woodside sidewalk/storm drain in Simpsonville and Thrift Street sidewalk in

Fountain Inn are planned for this fisical year. These projects serve residents/areas that have more more

than 51% low and moderate income housholds. Furthermore, Public Service programs, such as Meals on

Wheals, After School and summer camp programs are proposed to serve low and moderate income

households in the municipalities and unincorporated areas. The Emergency Solution Grant serving

homeless clients are provided via Homeless providers, addressing shelter concerns and providing

outreach initiatives. Approximately 70 households will be assisted with permanent housing,

thereby, preventing of homelessness or rapidly rehousing homeless clients. Approximately 60

homeowners will be assisted with home repair program and rehabilitation of their homes. Thereby

maintaining existing housing stocks for special needs /LMI population in the County.

Projects

# Project Name

1 CHDO/Habitat for Humanity

2 Disposition

3 HESG18 - Emergency Solutions Grant

4 Fountain Inn/Infrastructure

5 Fountain Inn/New Construction

6 Fountain Inn/Subrecipient/Center for Community Services

7 Fountain Inn/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation

8 General Operations Delivery Cost

9 General Program Administration

10 Greer/Housing Rehabilitation

11 Greer/Infrastructure Improvements

12 Greer/New Construction


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# Project Name

13 Greer/Public Facility Improvement

14 Greer/Subrecipient/Brushy Creek - Helping Hands Ministry

15 Greer/Subrecipient/Creative Advancement

16 Greer/Subrecipient/Greer Community Ministries

17 Greer/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation/Cannon Center-Senior

18 Greer/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation/Needmore Center-Youth

19 Greer/Subrecipient/Greer Relief and Resources Agency

20 Home Repair Program

21 Mauldin/Public Facility Improvement

22 Mauldin/New Construction

23 Mauldin Foundation/Senior Program

24 Mauldin/Subrecipient/Center for Community Services

25 Mauldin/Subrecipient/Senior Action

26 Mortgage Loan Fund

27 Simpsonville/Public Facility Improvement

28 Simpsonville/Homeownership Development

29 Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Center for Community Services

30 Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation/Senior Center

31 Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation/Youth Services

32 Travelers Rest/Infrastructure Improvements

33 Travelers Rest/Public Facility Improvements

34 Travelers Rest/Housing Rehabilitation/New Construction

35 Brutontown/Infrastructure

36 Brutontown/New Construction

37 Unincorporated/Acquisition

38 Unincorporated/Demolition

39 Unincorporated/GAP Fund

40 Unincorporated/Housing Partner/Mercy Housing

41 Unincorporated/Housing Partner/Upstate Circle of Friends

42 Unincorporated/Housing Rehabilitation

43 Unincorporated/Infrastructure Improvements

44 Unincorporated/New Construction/Reconstruction

45 Unincorporated/Miller Place Project/Rental Development

46 Unincorporated/Poe Mill Clean Up

47 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Communities in School

48 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Community Works Carolina

49 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Greenville Free Medical Clinic

50 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Human Relations Commission

51 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Meals on Wheels


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# Project Name

52 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Rebuild Upstate

53 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Senior Action

54 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - SHARE

55 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Upstate Circle of Friends

56 Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Upstate Warrior

57 Economic Development

58 Facade Improvements

59 Unincorporated/Subrecipient/Human Relations Commission/FEC

60 Greer/Demolition

61 Greer/Acquisition

62 Simpsonville/Demolition

63 Travelers Rest/Demolition

64 Brutontown/Acquisition

Table 7 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs


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AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information


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1 Project Name CHDO/Habitat for Humanity

Target Area GREENVILLE COUNTY - UNINCORPORATED

Goals Supported DH-1 Homeownership

DH-4 Special Needs - Housing

Needs Addressed Housing Need

Funding HOME: $183,812

Description Habitat for Humanity is the only CHDO applicant for the Greenville County's

FY 2018 HOME fund. A total of $183,812, representing 15% of the HOME

grant is set aside for the development of 5 homeownership units in

scattered sites of the County.

Target Date 6/30/2019

Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Develop 5 new homeownership units in scattered sites with our CHDO -

Habitat for Humanity.

Location Description New homeownership will be in scattered sites.

Planned Activities Develop 5 new homeownership units in scattered sites with our CHDO -

Habitat for Humanity.

2 Project Name Disposition

Target Area POE

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN COMMUNITY

BRUTONTOWN COMMUNITY

GREER NEEDMORE

STERLING

Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN

GREENVILLE COUNTY - UNINCORPORATED


DH-2 Rentals



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Funding CDBG: $165,000

Description Upkeep and marketing of properties acquired with CDBG or are HOME

funded, that are to be sold or transferred for affordable housing or another

eligible use.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

GCRA is proposing to use funds for the disposition costs of up to 20

properties.

Location Description Properties will be located in unincorporated Greenville County and/or

census tract eligible neighborhoods in our municipalities.

Planned Activities Activities include the upkeep of properties, lawn maintenance, legal

proceedings and marketing.

3 Project Name HESG18 - Emergency Solutions Grant


Goals Supported DH-4 Special Needs - Housing

DH-5 Homelessness - At Risk

DH-6 Homelessness - Rehousing

DH-7 Homelessness - Transitional

SL-6 Homelessness Services

Needs Addressed Homeless Need

Funding ESG: $220,051


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Description Emergency Solution Grant project consist of the following activities:

Administration, HMIS, Outreach & Shelter, HPRP services and HPRP direct

financial assistance to clients. The funding allocations are as follows: ESG

Admn. - $16,504 (10% of the ESG allocations); HMIS - $2,500;

Shelter and Street Outreach - $132.021, consisting of sixty percent (60%) of

the total ESG fund (involving 6 Subrecipients - United Ministries, SHARE,

United Housing Connections, Step by Step Ministries, First Christian

Fellowship and Band of Brothers) and GCRA being responsible for direct

financial assistance. Direct Financial

Assistance: Prevention ($13,219) & Rapid Rehousing ($13,219) Total HPRP-

$39,016. HPRP services (Greenville County Human Relations) -

$30,000Total ESG funds FY 2018 - $221,051. Approximately $1 million

Match fund is proposed amongst all the mentioned agencies from private

funding and the County general fund. Approximate match ratio is 1:5 of ESG

fund.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Approximately 3000 people will be served in shelters, street outreach,

homeless prevention and rapid rehousing. 70 households proposed for

HPRP.

Location Description All areas in unincorporated Greenville county are eligible.


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Planned Activities Emergency Solution Grant will be used for HMIS, shelter, street outreach,

rapid rehousing and homeless prevention activities. A total of seven

agencies will be involved in the implementation, consisting of United

Ministries, United Housing Connections, Step by Step, SHARE, Band of

Brothers, Greenville County Human Relations and Greenville

County Redevelopment Authority. A total of $220,051 will be used for the

implementation of the program. The funding breakdown is as follows:

Emergency Solution Grant project consist of the following activities:

Administration, HMIS, Outreach & Shelter, HPRP services and HPRP direct

financial assistance to clients. The funding allocations are as follows: ESG

Admn. - $16,504 (10% of the ESG allocations); HMIS - $2,500;

Shelter and Street Outreach - $132.021, consisting of sixty percent (60%) of

the total ESG fund (involving 6 Subrecipients - United Ministries, SHARE,

United Housing Connections, Step by Step Ministries, First Christian

Fellowship and Band of Brothers) and GCRA being responsible for direct

financial assistance.

Direct Financial Assistance: Prevention ($13,219) & Rapid Rehousing

($13,219) Total HPRP- $39,016. HPRP services (Greenville County Human

Relations) - $30,000

Total ESG funds FY 2018 - $221,051. Approximately $1 million Match fund

is proposed amongst all the mentioned agencies from private funding and

the County general fund. Approximate match ratio is 1:5 of ESG fund.

4 Project Name Fountain Inn/Infrastructure

Target Area FOUNTAIN INN SANCTIFIED HILL

FOUNTAIN INN

Goals Supported SL-5 Infrastructure Improvements

Needs Addressed Infrastructure improvement needs


Description Improve public infrastructure or any other eligible activity in Fountain Inn

including Thrift St. sidewalks and Sanctified Hills storm water systems.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Those families living near where the infrastructure improvements are made

will benefit.


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Location Description The infrastructure improvements will occur in Fountain Inn.

Planned Activities Improve public infrastructure or any other eligible activity in Fountain Inn.

This could include sidewalks, curbs, storm water, sanitary sewer lines and

road pavement.

5 Project Name Fountain Inn/New Construction

Target Area FOUNTAIN INN


DH-2 Rentals



Description Affordable rental and home ownership development for eligible LMI

households in the Woodside and Sanctified Hills communities and scattered

sites.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

One low/mod family will benefit.

Location Description The housing unit will be located in Fountain Inn.

Planned Activities New construction of an affordable housing unit for eligible LMI households

in the Woodside and Sanctified Hills communities and scattered sites.

6 Project Name Fountain Inn/Subrecipient/Center for Community Services


Goals Supported SL-4 Public Services

Needs Addressed Community Development Needs


Description Provides case management, referrals and asset attainment counseling.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

An estimated 200 people will be served.

Location Description Case management and asset counseling occur at the Center for Community

Services.

Planned Activities Provides case management, referrals and asset attainment counseling at

the Center for Community Services for residents of Fountain Inn.

7 Project Name Fountain Inn/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation





Description Funding for program coordinator to help seniors with nutrition, health

classes and recreational activities.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

An estimated 678 seniors will benefit.

Location Description The activities will occur at the Fountain Inn Senior Center.

Planned Activities Activities include helping seniors in Fountain Inn with nutrition, health

classes and recreational activities.

8 Project Name General Operations Delivery Cost


Goals Supported PA-1 Project Management


Community Development Needs

Infrastructure improvement needs

Slum and blight elimination


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HOME: $303,812

MLF: $120,000

Marie: $5,000

Description Funds for direct costs associated with affordable housing development,

inspections of properties and infrastructure costs incurred by GCRA.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

All projects requiring operations costs by GCRA will benefit.

Location Description Greenville County (GCRA)

Planned Activities Funds for direct costs associated with affordable housing development,

inspections of properties and infrastructure costs incurred by GCRA.

9 Project Name General Program Administration


Goals Supported PA-1 Project Management


Community Development Needs

Infrastructure improvement needs

Economic development need

Neighborhood Revitalization

Special needs

Slum and blight elimination


HOME: $202,542

County Government: $25,000

MLF: $144,000

Marie: $5,000


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Description Funding breakdown for Program Administration of the County's

Entitlement fund for CDBG, HOME, ESG and MLF programs is shown as

follows: CDBG grant - $489,686, represents 18% of the CDBG grant

allocation; CDBG - PI - $108,000 represents 18% of the CDBG Program

Income allocation; HOME grant - $122,542, accounts for 10% of the HOME

Grant allocation; HOME PI - $80,000 accounts for the HOME Program

Income allocation; and MLF - $120,000 account for 15% of the MLF

allocation. ESG - $16,504, which accounts for 7.5% amount of the ESG

allocation is shown under ESG project section****


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

All programs administered by GCRA will benefit.

Location Description Program administered by GCRA in Greenville, SC

Planned Activities Funds for the Program Administration of the CDBG, HOME, ESG and MLF

programs at the county level.

Funds for the Program Administration of the CDBG, HOME, ESG and MLF

programs breakdown is shown as follows: CDBG grant - $489,686 represnts

18% of the CDBG grant allocation; CDBG - PI - $108,000 accounts for 18% of

the CDBG Program Income allocation; HOME grant - $122,542, accounts for

10% of the HOME Grant allocation; HOME PI - $80,000 accounts for HOME

Program Income allocation; and MLF - $120,000 accounts for 15% of the

MLF allocation. ESG - $16,504, which accounts for 7.5% amount of the ESG

allocation is shown under ESG project section****

10 Project Name Greer/Housing Rehabilitation

Target Area GREER




Description Rehabilitate the houses of income-qualified owner-occupants living in the

city of Greer.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Several income-qualified owner-occupants in the city of Greer will benefit.

Location Description The properties will be in the city of Greer.

Planned Activities Rehabilitate the houses of income-qualified owner-occupants living in the

city of Greer.

11 Project Name Greer/Infrastructure Improvements

Target Area GREER NEEDMORE

GREER




Description Improve streets, public utilities and sidewalks in the city of Greer


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Those families living in or near the Needmore and Sunnyside

neighborhoods.

Location Description The infrastructure improvements will occur in Greer, mainly in the

Needmore and Sunnyside neighborhoods.

Planned Activities Improve public infrastructure including streets, public utilities and sidewalks

in the city of Greer including the Needmore and Sunnyside neighborhoods.

12 Project Name Greer/New Construction

Target Area GREER




Description Develop affordable housing units in the City of Greer



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Several affordable housing units will be constructed in the City of Greer.

Location Description Affordable housing units will be located in the City of Greer.

Planned Activities Affordable housing units will be constructed in the City of Greer.

13 Project Name Greer/Public Facility Improvement

Target Area GREER

Goals Supported SL-3 Public Facilities



Description Facility improvements addressing any eligible handicap accessibility

activities.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Handicap residents of the City of Greer will benefit.

Location Description The improvements will be done in the City of Greer.

Planned Activities Facility improvements addressing any eligible handicap accessibility

activities.

14 Project Name Greer/Subrecipient/Brushy Creek - Helping Hands Ministry

Target Area GREER




Description Planned activities include Senior Food Relief Program, Low income infants

program and Care Fair.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Approximately 2800 persons from low income households will benefit from

this activity.

Location Description Activities will be undertaken at the Helping Hands Ministry in Greer, SC.

Planned Activities Planned activities include Senior Food Relief Program, Low income infants

program and Care Fair.

15 Project Name Greer/Subrecipient/Creative Advancement

Target Area GREER




Description This center serves disadvantaged children from low and moderate income

households.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 100 children from low and moderate income households.

Location Description Activities will be undertaken at the Creative Advancement Center, Greer,

SC.

Planned Activities Provide a free afterschool program with tutoring for grades 4-9, followedby

activities such as dance, music and art. Provides daily meals, physical

fitness activities and related arts and craft supplies. Benefits disadvantaged

children from low and moderate income houseeholds.

16 Project Name Greer/Subrecipient/Greer Community Ministries

Target Area GREER




Description Mobile Meals for homebound, elderly and disadvantaged individuals.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Approximately 369 elderly and disabled persons will benefit from this

activity.

Location Description Activities will be at Greer Community Ministries, Greer, SC.

Planned Activities Mobile Meals for homebound, elderly and disadvantaged individuals.

17 Project Name Greer/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation/Cannon Center-Senior

Target Area GREER




Description Provides instructor to teach elderly how to access computer programs for

health, social and media information.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 20 seniors in the Greer Community.

Location Description Activities will be undertaken at the Cannon Senior Center in Greer, SC.

Planned Activities Provides computer resources and training at the Cannon Center for seniors

in the Greer Community.

18 Project Name Greer/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation/Needmore Center-Youth

Target Area GREER NEEDMORE




Description Provides summer camp that includes field trips, cultural activities and lunch.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 50 children from the Needmore Center, Greer, SC.

Location Description Activities will be undertaken at the Needmore Center in Greer, SC.

Planned Activities Provide summer activities and supplies at summer camps for the children

from the Needmore Community.

19 Project Name Greer/Subrecipient/Greer Relief and Resources Agency

Target Area GREER




Description Emergency assistance for utilities, rent and mortgages.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 30 households in the Greer Community.

Location Description Activities will be undertaken at Greer Relief and Resources Agency in Greer,

SC.

Planned Activities Activities provided include emergency assistance for utilities, rent and

mortgages for income qualifying households.

20 Project Name Home Repair Program

Target Area Simpsonville

Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN






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Description Make limited repairs to low income, owner-occupied elderly or disabled

persons.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Up to 30 households could benefit from this activity.

Location Description The houses of income qualified owner-occupants will be in Greenville

County.

Planned Activities Make limited household repairs to low income owner-occupied elderly or

disabled persons in unincorporated Greenville county and the

municipalities.

21 Project Name Mauldin/Public Facility Improvement

Target Area MAULDIN




Description Improvements to address ADA compliance requirements for the Mauldin

Senior Center.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

The elderly community of Mauldin will benefit from this activity.

Location Description Improvement activities will be undertaken at the Mauldin Senior Center.

Planned Activities This activity will address ADA compliance reuqirements for Mauldin Senior

Center.

22 Project Name Mauldin/New Construction

Target Area MAULDIN

Goals Supported DH-2 Rentals



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Private Financing: $1,642,791

Description Build rental housing units as part of the Miller Rd. project.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Part of a multi-unit rental construction project.

Location Description The rental housing construction will be on Miller Rd. in the City of Mauldin.

Planned Activities The affordable rental housing construction project will be on Miller Rd. in

the City of Mauldin.

23 Project Name Mauldin Foundation/Senior Program

Target Area MAULDIN




Description Provide printing and postage for senior newsletter.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve over 450 Seniors in Mauldin.

Location Description The activities will be undertaken at the Mauldin Senior Center.

Planned Activities Activities to support the senior center in Mauldin including printing and

postage fro the senior newsletter.

24 Project Name Mauldin/Subrecipient/Center for Community Services

Target Area MAULDIN






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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve about 30 families.


Services.


the Center for Community Services for residents of Mauldin.

25 Project Name Mauldin/Subrecipient/Senior Action

Target Area MAULDIN




Description Transportation for seniors for medical, cultural, social and recreational

activities.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve up to 17 people in Mauldin.

Location Description The seniors being serviced will live in Mauldin, SC.

Planned Activities Funding will be used for transportation of seniors for medical, cultural,

social and recreational activities living in Mauldin, SC.

26 Project Name Mortgage Loan Fund



ED-3 Mortgages - Homebuyers


Funding MLF: $536,000


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Description Provide homeownership opportunities through direct mortgage loans for

low/moderate income home buyers and also to fund the construction of

homeownership units in the Brutontown community.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Assist 3 eligible homebuyerswith permanenet end mortgages and develop 2

new homeownership unit in Brutontown community.

Location Description Households in Greenville County are eligible.

Planned Activities Provide homeownership opportunities through direct mortgage loans for

low-income buyers and also to fund the construction of housing units.

27 Project Name Simpsonville/Public Facility Improvement





Description Facility improvements addressing any eligible handicap accessibility

activities.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Handicap residents in Simpsonville will benefit.

Location Description The improvements will be done in the city of Simpsonville.

Planned Activities Facility improvements addressing any eligible handicap accessibility

activities.

28 Project Name Simpsonville/Homeownership Development





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HOME: $396,144

Description Affordable housing development for homeownership benefitting LMI

households. This includes the Habitat Woodside Mill development.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

LMI qualified applicants will benefit.

Location Description The affordable housing will be in Simpsonville.

Planned Activities Affordable housing development for homeownership benefitting LMI

households. This includes the Habitat Woodside Mill development.

29 Project Name Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Center for Community Services







Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 300 individuals.


Services.


the Center for Community Services for residents of Simpsonville.

30 Project Name Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation/Senior Center




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Description Provide funding toward transportation, activities, and equipment for

seniors to participate in activities and programs.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve over 650 seniors.

Location Description The activities will be undertaken at the Simpsonville Senior Center.

Planned Activities Provide funding toward transportation, activities, and equipment for

seniors to participate in activities and programs.

31 Project Name Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation/Youth Services





Description Provide funding towards registration fees for low income youth to attend

summer camp.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 10 children from low to moderate income households.

Location Description The activities will be undertaken at the Simpsonville Recreaton Center.

Planned Activities Provide funding towards registration fees for low income youth to attend

summer camp.

32 Project Name Travelers Rest/Infrastructure Improvements

Target Area Travelers Rest




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Description Make infrastructure improvements in support of a 11 unit single family

housing development in the Woodside Mill area.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Those families living in or near the Woodside neighborhood will benefit.

Location Description The infrastructure improvements will occur in Travelers Rest, mainly in the

Woodside Mill neighborhood.

Planned Activities Improve public infrastructure in support of a 11 unit single family housing

development in the Woodside Mill area of Traverers Rest.

33 Project Name Travelers Rest/Public Facility Improvements





Description Facility improvements on parks in the city of Travelers Rest.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Residents of Travelers Rest will benefit.

Location Description The improvements will be done in the city of Travelers Rest.

Planned Activities Facility improvements on parks in the city of Travelers Rest.

34 Project Name Travelers Rest/Housing Rehabilitation/New Construction





HOME: $59,535


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Description Rehab owner occupied units or new construction of housing units for

eligible low and moderate income applicants.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Income qualified familes will benefit from the proposed activities.

Location Description The activities will be in the city of Travelers Rest.

Planned Activities Rehab owner occupied units or new construction of housing units for

eligible low and moderate income applicants in Travelers Rest.

35 Project Name Brutontown/Infrastructure

Target Area BRUTONTOWN COMMUNITY




Description Engineering and infrastructure improvements for Marie St. Phase II and Iola

Wilson St.-Phase 2d of the Brutontown Revitalization Area.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Those families living in the Brutontown arae will benefit from the activity.

Location Description The infrastructure improvements will occur in the Brutontown

neighborhood.

Planned Activities Engineering and infrastructure improvements for Marie St. Phase II and Iola

Wilson St.-Phase 2d of the Brutontown Revitalization Area.

36 Project Name Brutontown/New Construction






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Description Construction of affordable rental and/or housing ownership for eligible

families in Brutontown.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

This activity will benefit the families in the Brutontown neighborhood.

Location Description The construction will occur in the Brutontown neighborhood.

Planned Activities Construction of affordable rental and/or housing ownership for eligible

families in Brutontown.

37 Project Name Unincorporated/Acquisition



DH-2 Rentals



Description Acquiring properties for future housing for income eligible persons.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Income eligible households will benefit.

Location Description Activities will be undertaken on eligible properties in unincorporated

Greenville County.

Planned Activities Acquiring properties in unincorporated Greenville County for future housing

for income eligible persons.

38 Project Name Unincorporated/Demolition


Goals Supported SL-1 Blight Elimination

Needs Addressed Slum and blight elimination



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Description Demolish unsafe structures to eliminate slum and blight in Unincorporated

Greenville County.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Up to 10 blighted properties could be demolished.

Location Description Blighted properties will be in Greenville County.

Planned Activities Demolish unsafe structures to eliminate slum and blight in Unincorporated

Greenville County.

39 Project Name Unincorporated/GAP Fund


Goals Supported NR-2 Neighborhood GAP



Description Provide funds to neighborhood associations for capacity building initiatives

and special programs.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Families residing in the low-mod neighborhoods will benefit.

Location Description Low-mod neighborhoods in Greenville County.

Planned Activities Provide funds to neighborhood associations for capacity building initiatives

and special programs.

40 Project Name Unincorporated/Housing Partner/Mercy Housing

Target Area JUDSON COMMUNITY





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Description Develop affordable rental housing units in Judson and San Soucci

communities.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

income eligible families will benefit from this activity.

Location Description The housing units will be developed in Judson/Sans Soucci neighborhood.

Planned Activities Develop affordable rental housing units in Judson and San Soucci

communities.

41 Project Name Unincorporated/Housing Partner/Upstate Circle of Friends

Target Area Belle Meade




Description Develop one affordable rental housing unit in the Belle Meade community.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Income eligible families will benefit.

Location Description The development will occur in the Belle Meade neighborhood.

Planned Activities Develop one affordable rental housing unit in the Belle Meade community.

42 Project Name Unincorporated/Housing Rehabilitation





Description Rehabilitate the houses of income qualified residents in unincorporated

areas.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Income qualified residents in unincorporated areas will benefit.

Location Description The houses of income qualified owner-occupants in unincorporated areas.

Planned Activities Rehabilitate the houses of income qualified residents in unincorporated

areas.

43 Project Name Unincorporated/Infrastructure Improvements

Target Area JUDSON COMMUNITY

STERLING





Description Upgrade and improve substandard utility and street infrastructure in

unincorporated areas including Sterling, San Soucci, and Judson.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Those families living where the infrastructure improvements are made will

benefit.

Location Description The improvements will occur in unincorporated areas including Sterling, San

Soucci, and Judson communities.

Planned Activities Upgrade and improve substandard utility and street infrastructure in

unincorporated areas including Sterling, San Soucci, and Judson

communities.

44 Project Name Unincorporated/New Construction/Reconstruction





Description Fund the construction of new rental units in unincorporated areas.


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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Income eligible families will benefit.

Location Description The units will be constructed in unincorporated Greenville County.

Planned Activities Fund the construction of new rental units in unincorporated Greenville

county to benefit income eligible families.

45 Project Name Unincorporated/Miller Place Project/Rental Development

Target Area MAULDIN




Description Develop affordable rental units for income eligible applicants in the city of

Mauldin.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Part of a mult-unit rental construction project.

Location Description The rental housing will be on Miller Rd. in the City of Mauldin.

Planned Activities Develop affordable rental units for income eligible applicants in the city of

Mauldin.

46 Project Name Unincorporated/Poe Mill Clean Up

Target Area POE

Goals Supported SL-8 Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup



ARC Gramt: $100,000

Description Brownfield site cleanup.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

The families in the Poe Mill neighborhood will benefit.

Location Description The Brownfield cleanup will occur at the Poe Mill site in Greenville County.

Planned Activities Brownfield site cleanup.

47 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Communities in School





Description Provides funding toward programming ranging from physical and mental

well-being, to those addressing scholastic achievement and the salaries of

the student support specialists.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve over 300 children.

Location Description The activity will be undertaken at Communities in School.

Planned Activities Provides funding toward programming ranging from physical and mental

well-being, to those addressing scholastic achievement and the salaries of

the student support specialists.

48 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Community Works Carolina


Goals Supported DH-3 Homebuyers



Description Provide downpayment assistance to 25 homebuyers in the County.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 25 first time home owners.

Location Description Home buyers in Greenville County are eligible.

Planned Activities Provide downpayment assistance to 25 homebuyers in unincorporated

Greenville County.

49 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Greenville Free Medical Clinic





Description Provide drug assistance for elderly and low income persons at the

Greenville Free Medical Clinic.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve over 1000 elderly and low-income persons.

Location Description The activity will be undertaken at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.

Planned Activities Provide drug assistance for elderly and low income persons at the

Greenville Free Medical Clinic.

50 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Human Relations Commission



SL-10 Fair Housing



Description Provides fair housing activities, educational training through workshops,

seminars, one-on-one counseling, family counseling, and group counseling.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve over 1500 persons.

Location Description The activity will be undertaken at the Human Relations office in Greenville

County.

Planned Activities Provides fair housing activities, educational training through workshops,

seminars, one-on-one counseling, family counseling, and group counseling.

51 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Meals on Wheels





Description Provides weekend meals for homebound physically or mentally challenged

individuals and the elderly.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 325 physically or mentally challenged individuals.

Location Description The activity will be undertaken by Meals on Wheels in Greenville County.

Planned Activities Provides weekend meals for homebound physically or mentally challenged

individuals and the elderly in Greenville County.

52 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Rebuild Upstate





Description Provides home repairs, ramp building and grab bar installation for low

income, elderly and disabled people in Greenville county.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve 20 elderly or disabled families.

Location Description Homeowners in Greenville County are eligible.

Planned Activities Provides home repairs, ramp building and grab bar installation for low

income, elderly and disabled people in Greenville county.

53 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Senior Action





Description Funding for recreational, social, cultural, and medical transportation.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve the elderly population in Greenville County.

Location Description The seniors being serviced will live in Greenville County, SC.

Planned Activities Funding for recreational, social, cultural, and medical transportation.

54 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - SHARE





Description Support SHARE's Ladder job training program and employment and the

Circles Program (the move forward funds) - for childcare payment, College

applications, training classes, tuition fees and uniforms, books etc.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to assist 20 low and moderate individuals.

Location Description Particpants will live in Greenville County.

Planned Activities

55 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Upstate Circle of Friends





Description Provide funding for accessibility improvements for children with disabilities.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve over 500 individuals.

Location Description The improvements will be undertaken at Upstate Circle of Friends.

Planned Activities Provide funding for accessibility improvements for children with disabilities

who attend Updstate Circle of Friends.

56 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Upstate Warrior





Description Social work case coordination and resource development for at risk

veterans in need of essential life services.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Expected to serve over 250 veterans.

Location Description The activity will be undertaken at Upstate Warrior Solution in Greenville

County.

Planned Activities Social work case coordination and resource development for at risk

veterans in need of essential life services.

57 Project Name Economic Development


Travelers Rest

MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN


Goals Supported ED-2 Business Establishment

Needs Addressed Economic development need


CD-R: $90,000

Description Provide revolving loan fund to small businesses.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Businesses in our municipalities will benefit and Unincorporated area of

Greenville County.

Location Description The 5 participating municipalities and the unincorporated area in

Greenville county.

Planned Activities

58 Project Name Facade Improvements


MAULDIN

GREER

FOUNTAIN INN



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Goals Supported ED-2 Business Establishment

Needs Addressed Economic development need


Description To assist business owners or commercial property owners with faÃ§ade

improvement to their commercial properties through a forgivable loan

program. This program is available in the Central business

districts/commercial corridors of five participating municipalities - Fountain

Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Greer and as well the Poinsett District

(Commercial corridor from Shaw Street to Highway 276), unincorporated

area. Tied to job creation or retention. Maximum of $5,000 is provided per

applicant and forgivable over $5,000. The Greenville County and the City of

Greer have matched the Poinsett Corridor projects and in the Greer CBD

with an additional $5,000.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Total projected properties is 10 and which will create or retain 10 low and

moderate income jobs.

Location Description Properties in the Central business districts/commercial corridors of the

partcipating municipalaties - Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville

and Travelers Rest.

Commercial corridor of Poinsett Street - from Shaw Street to Highway 276.

Planned Activities Renovate facades of commercial properties through a forgivable loan

program. Tied to job creation or retention. The program is available in our

municipalities and in Poinsett Street Corridor- unincorporated Greenville

county.

59 Project Name Unincorporated/Subrecipient/Human Relations Commission/FEC





Description Financial Empowerment Center - provide one on one financial counseling.

Assisting the public to reduce their debt, and increase or establish a credit

score.


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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Up to 500 eligible persons will benefit.

Location Description These activities will occur at the Human Relations office and in all

neighborhood centers and public libraries in Greenville County

Planned Activities Financial Empowerment Center - provide one on one financial counseling.

Assisting the public to reduce their debt, and increase or establish a credit

score.

60 Project Name Greer/Demolition

Target Area GREER




Description Demolish unsafe structures to eliminate slum and blight in the municipality

of Greer.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities

Up to 4 properties will be demolished.

Location Description The demolitions will occurr in the city of Greer.

Planned Activities Demolish unsafe structures to eliminate slum and blight in the municipality

of Greer.

61 Project Name Greer/Acquisition

Target Area GREER




Description Acquiring properties for future housing for income eligible persons in Greer.


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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities


Location Description Activities will be undertaken on eligible properties in the City of Greer.

Planned Activities Acquiring properties for future housing for income eligible persons in Greer.

62 Project Name Simpsonville/Demolition





Description Demolish unsafe structures to eliminate slum and blight in Simpsonville.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities


Location Description Blighted properties will be in the city of Simpsonville.

Planned Activities Demolish unsafe structures to eliminate slum and blight in Simpsonville.

63 Project Name Travelers Rest/Demolition





Description Demolish unsafe structures to eliminate slum and blight in Travelers Rest.



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Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities


Location Description Blighted properties will be in Travelers Rest.

Planned Activities Demolish unsafe structures to eliminate slum and blight in Travelers Rest.

64 Project Name Brutontown/Acquisition





Description Acquiring properties for future housing for income eligible persons.


Estimate the

number and type of

families that will

benefit from the

proposed activities


Location Description Activities will be undertaken on eligible properties in the Brutontown

neighborhood.

Planned Activities Acquiring properties for future housing for income eligible persons.


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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 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 GCRA, through a Cooperative Agreement between the County of Greenville and Cities of Fountain

Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Travelers rest is responsible for the administration of the County's

Entitlement funds. As a result of the cooperation, the geographic jurisdictional area involves all

unincorporated county areas of the County and the five cooperative municipalities (Fountain Inn, Greer,

Mauldin, Travelers Rest, and Simpsonville). The funding distribution, historically, has been one-third

each provided to the five participating municipalities (distributed to the municipalities based on census

data - population, poverty rate, housing condition, per capita income, etc. criteria); Brutontown-a

Revitalization Target Area; and the unincorporated communities, namely, the County’s special emphasis areas/redevelopment areas. The Special emphasis/redevelopment areas have a concentration of low

and moderate income households and minorities. This process allows the County to balance the needs

of the competing areas, leverage resources on projects and programs, as well as, direct assistance in

areas with significantly high concentrations of minority and low-moderate income populations. The

majority of the special emphasis neighborhoods in the County have completed neighborhood

masterplans/strategic plans. This further helps to guide allocation of resources to address the

implementation of the master/strategic plans.

Geographic Distribution

Target Area Percentage of Funds

POE 2

JUDSON COMMUNITY

MONAGHAN

BRANDON/FREETOWN COMMUNITY

VICTOR

BRUTONTOWN COMMUNITY 14

GREER NEEDMORE 1

BRANDON

WEST BRANDON

FOUNTAIN INN SANCTIFIED HILL 1

STERLING 1

NEW WASHINGTON HEIGHTS

Simpsonville 8

Travelers Rest 2

MAULDIN 10

GREER 9


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Target Area Percentage of Funds

FOUNTAIN INN 2

GREENVILLE COUNTY - UNINCORPORATED 50

Conestee

Belle Meade

Dunean

Table 8 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

The Greenville County will allocate its CDBG funds to those geographic areas whose population is over

51% low- and moderate-income. All of the County’s identified Redevelopment areas meet this criterion.

The County will continue to ensure that at least 70% of all the CDBG funds are budgeted for activities

that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The municipal allocation of funds is also

based on total population, poverty rate, housing condition and percentage of low and moderate income

families and communities. The public services activities are for social service organizations whose

clientele are low income or in certain cases, a limited type of clientele with a presumed low- and

moderate-income status.

The public facilities activities are either located in a low- and moderate-income census tract/block group

or have a low- and moderate-income service area benefit or clientele over 51% low- and moderate-

income. The acquisitions and demolition of structures are either located in a low- and moderate-income

census area or these activities are eligible by preventing or eliminating slums and blight on a spot basis

or area basis. The housing activities have income eligibility criteria; therefore the income requirement

directs funds to low- and moderate-income households throughout the County.

Economic development – revolving loan fund shall be made available to business owners that will create

or retain low and moderate income jobs. Additionally, the façade improvement programs shall be made

available to businesses in the Central Business Districts of the five participating municipalities and be

used for exterior improvement to existing or new business property and must create or retain a low and

moderate income job.

The HOME funds will be used to expand the supply of decent and affordable rental and homeownership

housing for low- and very low-income families and households.

For Homeowner Rehabilitation Activities to be used with the HOME funds shall include Rental

Development, homeownership units – Rehabilitation and New Construction development,

acquisition/rehabilitation, Homebuyer activities, Lease purchase, CHDO projects and administration of

housing projects. These funds will be targeted to low-income persons and projects designed to provide

affordable housing to low-income persons and are located in low- and moderate-income areas.

The Emergency Solution Grant shall be used to address homelessness issues. The Emergency Solutions

Grant shall be used for the following items: Street outreach – literally homeless or fleeing (living in


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streets or places not meant for human habitation)

Emergency shelter – literally homeless or at risk (shelters, group homes and transitional houses) and the

Homelessness prevention – Imminent risk of homelessness (HH income must be below 30% of AMI)

Rapid re-housing – Literally homeless or Fleeing

Data collection – Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Sixty percent of the ESG funds shall be used to address Street Outreach and Shelter activities. The

Subrecipients of ESG funds must have matching funds.

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Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

The proposed FY 2018 affordable housing goal for Greenville County is approximately 232 unuts. This

will be accomplished via numerous activities such as new construction of homeownership and rental

units, homebuyers program, providing downpayment and closing cost assistance to First Time

Homebuyers, Owner-Occupied Rehab, Home repair programs for seniors and persons living with

disbilities, rental assistance and providing permanent mortgage. Furthemore, the achievement of

the affordable housing goal will be met via a combination/partnership of homeless providers, housing

development projects implemented by the GCRA and its housing partners. The housing units will be

available to homeless individuals and households, families, seniors, persons living with disability and

veterans. Some of the County's housing and homeless providers consist of Habitat for Humanity, Mercy

Housing, Community Works Carolina, Rebuild Upstate etc. The rental assistance will be used to assist

homeless individuals and households who are at risk of homelessness or literally homeless will also be

assisted with permanent housing through the ESG, Prevention and Rapid housing programs.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported

Homeless 70

Non-Homeless 112

Special-Needs 50

Total 232

Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through

Rental Assistance 70

The Production of New Units 78

Rehab of Existing Units 57

Acquisition of Existing Units 27

Total 232

Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type


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Discussion

The proposed housing goal is also consistent with the Priority listings identified in the Affordable

housing study prepared in April 2018 by CZB, LLC. The priority listings are ideintied as follows:

1. Preserving and upgrading affordable housing stock - GCRA is provides up to $10,000 for Home repair

programs for eligible seniors and persons living with disabilities and as well as Homeowners Rehab

program for up to $25,000 for residents of Greenville County, outside City linmits of Greenville.

2. Provide Homeownership for low and moderate income households: GCRA provides opportunities

through First Time Homebuyers program (downpayment and closing assistance), development of

homeownership units - GCRA & Partner (Habitat for Humanity) and provide affordable End Mortages

for homebuyers.

3. Rental supplies: Accomplished through rental development by GCRA and Partners and rental

assistance to families at risk of homelessness or literally homeless.


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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The Greenville Housing Authority has an essential mission to provide affordable housing and workforce

housing assistance for veterans as well as low to moderate income families. TGHA is the catalyst for

affordable housing and workforce housing in Greenville, South Carolina.

Since 1938, TGHA has provided housing assistance in the city of Greenville, South Carolina, utilizing

traditional programs: Public Housing and HCV (Housing Choice Vouchers), previously Section 8 Housing

Choice Vouchers, funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In

recent years, TGHA has updated its housing portfolio with modern mixed-income developments and

continues to search for ways to expand affordable housing throughout the City of Greenville and

Greenville County.

TGHA is now a real estate development entity with a social mission of preserving and creating

communities of opportunity. As our community continues to grow and change, TGHA continues to

develop new strategies to proactively meet the challenges of Building Communities of Opportunity for

the residents of Greenville, South Carolina.

MISSION: “To provide quality affordable housing that serves as a foundation to improve lives.”

VISION: “Vibrant mixed-income communities of opportunity that maximize individual potential.”

TGHA’s currently serves as a member of the several Local, State, Regional and National Community trade, civic and community organizations. These organizations afford TGHA the opportunity to advocate

for preservation and new construction affordable units.

Housing Choice Vouchers total is 2941. However, the housing Choice Vocher (HCV) waiting list as of

December 31, 2017 shows approximately 4,452 households waiting for affordable housing, of which 73

percent of the total households are extremely low income (earning <30% AMI); 19 percent are very low

income (earning >30% - < 50% of the AMI); 5 percent are of low income (> 50% of the AMI) and 3

percent are other.

It is noteworthy that 80 percent of the households are black, 13 percent are white and 8 percent are of

other race. Sixty-six (66%) percent of households on waiting list are families with children, 5 percent are

elderly and 29 percent are of other household configuration.

Furthermore, GHA has a total of 139 HUD VASH vouchers. This program provided rental assistance

vouchers specifically targeted towards homeless veterans. GHA partners with the United Housing

Connections and activeley participates in the case management coordinated services with UHC to


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provide housing for 50 homeless families

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing

FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY (FSS) PROGRAM: The FSS Program is a component of the Public Housing and

Housing Choice Voucher Programs which provides supportive services and financial incentives for

participants to become economically and socially self-sufficient. This is a voluntary program. TGHA has

no mandatory FSS Program slots. The purpose of the TGHA Family Self-sufficiency Program is to

promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of PH and HCV Housing Assistance

with public and private resources and to enable families eligible to receive assistance under these

programs to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. The objective of the FSS Program is

to reduce the dependency of low-income families on welfare assistance and on Housing Assistance.

Under the FSS Program, families are provided opportunities for education, job training, counseling and

other forms of social service assistance while receiving PH and HCV Housing Assistance so that they may

obtain the education, employment, business and social skills necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.

PLANS IN PROCESS:

§ Conversion – The Rental Assistance Demonstration program was designed by HUD to assist in

addressing the capital needs of public housing thereby providing Housing Authorities with access to

private sources of capital to repair and preserve its affordable housing assets. TGHA has completed all

required HUD milestones to move forward with RAD conversion. Upon final HUD approval the RAD

conversion will be complete at the following properties: Evergreen Place - Mixed Finance -75 Units -

Convert as is 2018; Forest View - Mix Finance - 29 Units - Convert as is 2018; Nicol Town Green - Mixed

Finance - 38 Units - Convert as is 2018; Clark Ridge Apartments - Mixed Finance - 27 Units -Convert as is

2018.

GHA plans to solicit bids for eight (8) more single-family houses in 2018. § TGHA continues with its

aggressive development plan which will result in the preservation of exiting affordable housing

resources and construction of new affordable housing resources. In addition, the Housing Authority

continues to closely monitor Housing Choice Voucher funding to maximize utilization, assisting the

greatest number of households possible with available resources. § TGHA efforts include disposing of

various properties through transfer to other entities specific for the purpose of maintaining affordable

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Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and

participate in homeownership

FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY (FSS) PROGRAM: The FSS Program is a component of the Public Housing and

Housing Choice Voucher Programs which provides supportive services and financial incentives for

participants to become economically and socially self-sufficient. This is a voluntary program. TGHA has

no mandatory FSS Program slots.

The purpose of the TGHA Family Self-sufficiency Program is to promote the development of local

strategies to coordinate the use of PH and HCV Housing Assistance with public and private resources and

to enable families eligible to receive assistance under these programs to achieve economic

independence and self-sufficiency.

The objective of the FSS Program is to reduce the dependency of low-income families on welfare

assistance and on Housing Assistance. Under the FSS Program, families are provided opportunities for

education, job training, counseling and other forms of social service assistance while receiving PH and

HCV Housing Assistance so that they may obtain the education, employment, business and social skills

necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.

RESIDENT STRATEGIES: Assist residents in gaining access to the following opportunities: Education,

Employment and Homeownership.

1. Maintain Arcadia and other identified communities as stabilized homeownership communities.

2. Expand homeownership opportunities.

3. Expand homeownership opportunities through the Section 8 Homeownership Program.

4. Partner in an active advocacy role with local schools and colleges to facilitate access to educational

opportunities for tenants.

5. Ensure compliance with Section 3 in ensuring to the greatest extent possible, job training,

employment, and contract opportunities are made available to low- or very-low income residents in

connection with projects and activities in the neighborhoods where HUD funds are expended.

6. Enhance safety and security efforts for TGHA residents and the surrounding neighborhoods through

active participation with the Crime Free Multi-Family Housing Program.

RESULTS OF SECTION 8 HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM:


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§ There are currently ten (10) active participants in the HCV Homeownership Program.

§ The HCV Program Administrative Plan has been revised to continue expanding homeownership

opportunities for families with vouchers.

STABILIZE HOMEOWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES:

TGHA continues to ensure wherever possible that homeownership communities remain stabilized

through the following efforts:

§ Monitor the Arcadia Homeownership units to immediately identify those units that may be facing

foreclosure. TGHA may purchase when financially able to do so.

§ Ensure that rental units in the Arcadia community remain esthetically appealing.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be

provided or other assistance

This is not applicable

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)

Introduction

GCRA will assist seven different nonprofit organizations with emergency shelter, street outreach, HMIS,

and HPRP Services through Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding. Five of these organizations are

Continuum of Care (CoC) members, and they include: Human Relations Commission (HRC), Sunbelt

Human Advancement Resources Inc. (SHARE), United Housing Connections, Step by Step Hope Ministry

Project and United Ministries. Two new partners are being funded for this fiscal year, namely Band of

Brothers and FCF Outreach – First Christian Fellowship outreach . A brief description of the services

provided by each partner pertaining to the reduction and elimination of homelessness in Greenville

County are as follows:

HRC – provides case management and homelessness prevention/ rapid re-housing through the

ESG program and a host of fair housing education and outreach activities.

SHARE – Provides transitional housing, rapid re-housing, head start, family services, and

emergency services provides street outreach, Emergency Services (LIHEAP, CDBG), and

transitional housing for homeless persons.

United Housing Connections will provides and maintenance the HMIS for all Homeless providers.

UHC provides transitional, permanent, and permanent support housing for homeless persons

and other special needs populations, as well as, housing counseling and mortgage foreclosure

assistance.

Step by Step – provides transitional housing and re-entry comprehensive community-based

services for adult women post incarceration.

United Ministries – works with local congregations to assist homeless families that include

children by providing emergency shelter, meals, and short-term housing; provides emergency

assistance, Places of Hope (day shelter), adult education, and employment readiness for

homeless persons.

FCF Outreach First Christian Fellowship Outreach: Provide food/clothes to those in need.

Through services of the case worker provide many resources that enrich their health and well-

being. In meeting the daily physical needs, also address the underlying causes of their

adversities.

Band of Brothers Prison Ministry Inc.: assists low income individuals including seniors

and veterans with shelter and permanent housing with provides support services

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness

including

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their


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individual needs

Assist approximately 70 homeless households, consisting of 35 households at risk of

homelessness individuals and 35 households that are literally homeless. Providing permanent

housing through Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing.

Continue to fund shelter housing operational and maintenance activities of homeless providers

facilities that will assist up to 400 individuals

Continue to fund the homeless providers’ programs on outreach and shelter activities that will

assist approximately 2000 individuals.

Continue to partner with all Continuum of Care members with the Coordinated Entry System to

coordinate resources and provide both housing and supportive services to homeless clients.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

Through the partnership and assistance of the Continuum of Care members in Greenville

County, The county plans to conduct the recommendations as indicated in the Homeless

Whitepaper:

35 Permanent housing with supportive services for mentally ill and other vulnerable adults that

is affordable, decent and safe

Homeless czar to organize outreach, coordinate services, and help develop housing

A 15 family shelter beds for homeless families

50 or more low cost SRO (single room occupancy), Housing First, and permanent supportive

housing: (via new construction and or substantially rehabilitation of existing buildings).

25 units in the Housing first model for the chronically homeless

15 Medical respite beds for people who are too sick for shelters but not sick enough to justify

hospitalization

Greenville Homeless Alliance which serves as an advocacy group for legislation and programs on

the local level to assist the homeless population and address affordable housing needs.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families

with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to

permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that

individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals

and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were

recently homeless from becoming homeless again

In response to legislation and regulations put forth by the United States Department of Housing and


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Urban Development (HUD), GCRA will continue to partner with the Continuum of Care members,

Greenville Housing Authority through a coordination of services between all agencies assist chroniccally

homeless individuals and families with financail assistance with deposits, rents, and utility payments.

GCRA works with GHA with clients with approved housing voucher for deposits of their units, while GHA

is able to assist with the monthly rent. The Clients not able to be immediately housed or assisted via the

COC VI-SPDAT process (due to low scoring etc) but needing immediate housing are able to be rehoused

via GCRA ESG funds. Continue with COCs Coordinated Entry Service to immediately provide housing to

homeless persons without delay, thereby, shortening the period of homelessness. GCRA's priority listing

are ranked as follows: (1) Families with Children (inclusive of veterans with children) (2) Veteran

individuals (3) others.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely

low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly

funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,

foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving

assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,

employment, education, or youth needs.

Through the Coordinated Entry system, clients are referred to GCRA for rental assistance. Intake process

is conducted via Greenville County Human Relations casemanager. Families and individuals facing

eviction are also casemanaged through the Greenville County Human Relations, eligible clients are

provided direct financail assistance to the third party vendor (landlord or property manager).

The Greenville County Continuum of Care, of which most the sub recipients are members, have

programs addressing these needs for homeless individuals and households. Through Homelessness

Prevention we address the extremely low income (30 AMI). In addition, Step by Step’s program assists those who are coming out of correctional programs, as well as those who have experienced drug abuse.

Additionally, through Rapid Rehousing we have assisted those who have experience domestic violence,

as well as those who have come from mental health facilities. Some of these same clients also receive

case management and street outreach from organizations such as United Ministries and SHARE.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)

Introduction:

Greenville County Human Relations Commission (GCHRC) works to address barriers to affordable

housing by providing financial education, homeownership and housing counseling, and fair housing

programs.

Financial Education: Last year, GCHRC led 53 financial literacy classes and served 1065 clients. Of 1065

clients served, 216 improved their financial capability by either increasing savings and/or decreasing

debt; 118 were assisted with receiving reverse mortgages; 152 were protected from mortgage default;

73 were assisted with modifications; and 251 attended homebuyer education classes.

Homeownership: GCHRC partners with the City of Greenville to implement the Key Homeownership

Program, which provides individual counseling and financial education to prepare low-to-moderate

income citizens for homeownership. Since implementing this program in 2011, 48% of participants have

successfully closed on a home, becoming first-time homeowners. GCHRC also partners with Greenville

Housing Authority to provide the Homebuyer 101 program. Since launching the program in 2017, eleven

individuals have completed Homebuyer 101, and seven families have purchased a home.

Fair Housing: GCHRC receives funding from HUD’s Fair Housing Initiative Program to serve as counselor, investigator, and advocate for tenants and pre-purchase homebuyers who are at-risk or victimized by

illegal housing and mortgage practices. In the last year, GCHRC has counseled over 100 individuals with

fair housing complaints, conducted fair housing training at a dozen homebuyer workshops, hosted over

a dozen free community workshops on fair housing, and held a Fair Housing Month training event

attended by 100 realtors, mortgage lenders, developers, and other professionals in the housing

industry.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve

as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning

ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the

return on residential investment

The Greenville County, GCRA and Hollingsworth foundation partnered to hire a consultant CZB, LLC to

conduct Affordable Housing Study for the County of Greenville. According to the Study, approximately


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45,000 households in the County have income of less than $25,000 per year and 34,502 households earn

less than $20,000 per year. These target population experience an extremely high cost burden on

housing and in the future will find it hard pressed to find affordable, safe and decent rental units. As a

result the following goals were recommendations were as established in the report: (1) Preservation and

Improvement of existing housing stocks. (2) Helping qualified low and moderate income working

households employed in Greenville County become home owners in the County. (3) Add to supply of

affordable rental housing through new rental housing development.

The following barriers are identified:

Cost burden on affordable housing development relating to impact fees assessed on projects.

Lack of suitable or non-existence of infrastructure to support affordable housing development.

Large lot zoning requirements in urban areas with historically small lot sizes.

High cost of property and land:

Relax zoning requirement to allow for smaller lots in LMA neighborhoods for affordable housing

development.

The County to relax zoning to allow for attached housing on smaller lots for homeownership

units.

Excessive frontage and setback requirements in urban areas with historically small lot sizes.

Lack of funding sources to help with the development of affordable housing units. Inability to

compete with investors on over-priced property costs. This concern continues to increase, as

land & property cost have substantially increased.

High cost of utility connections and permit fees.

Specific actions are recommended by GCRA to County Council to address barriers to

affordable housing as a result of the Housing Study report.

Continue to work with County Council and the Planning Department to establish overlay districts

that encourage investment and relax non-essential zoning and subdivision requirements that

impede affordable housing development.

Continue to coordinate and work with public utility agencies to reduce infrastructure

improvement costs related to affordable housing development.

County to assist with infrastructure improvement for affordable housing developments.

The County to establish alternative funding source to support the development of affordable

housing or acquisition of properties.

Continue to work with public utility agencies to waive impact fees for affordable housing

Continue to find alternative funding sources to help gap fund affordable housing projects and

substantial supplement the entitlement funds in the County

Partner and seek funding from several large companies (Manufacturing, Hospitals, hotels,

Financial Institutions, Schools, Corporate offices etc. in the Greenville) to investment and

support programs that will promote affordable or workforce housing productions for their

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Discussion:

The GCRA administers an emergency rehab program that provides grant funds to seniors and persons

living with disabilities. This program provides up to $10,000 to address code issues and/or improve

handicap accessibility allowing residents to age in place. This program particularly assist our clients that

are below 30 percent of AMI and on fixed and limited income to address these code issues and help

them to remain in their homes.

The GCRA partners with the Continuum of Care agencies to address homelessness in the County. The

ESG fund is used to help families at risk of homeless or literally homeless with permanent housing by

providing deposits to their rentals, pay off delinquent or outstanding utility bills that would prevent

families from obtaining future housing and pay their rents. Some of the measures are identified in the

Homeless White paper prepared in March 2015 are being implemented via a coordination with the

continuum care agencies. Individuals or families assisted are very low income families (30% or below of

AMI).

Additionally, addressing barriers to affordable housing must continue to be a comprehensive approach

and commitment from public officials, private donors, and the public and as well coordinated efforts of

various county and city agencies. Education on affordable housing needs and gentrification should

continue to discussed and addressed. Providing opportunities such as donated properties/developable

lands with improved infrastructure are extremely helpful to the attainment of affordable housing.

Private foundations/donors providing grant funds towards affordable housing development also helps to

reduce the burden/dependency on Federal funds.

Since, the completion of the Housing study, a coordinated effort by GCRA, Greenville County

departments, the City of Greenville, Greenville Housing Authority and Housing providers and partners

have joined together, and presented these recommendations to both City of Greenville and Greenville

County Council members for consideration and approval of various recommendations and initiatives to

assist in achieving the much need affordable housing in Greenville County.


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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction:

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

Continue to partner with Continuum of Care agencies to address homelessness in the County.

Measures are identified in the Homeless White paper prepared in March 2015.

Continue to provide the Emergency Rehab program for the elderly and persons living with

disabilities. This program provides up to $10,000 in grant funds to improve housing units by

addressing code violations and ensuring that homeowners are able to age in place.

GCRA to continue to partner with Greenville County United Way, City of Greenville and the

Greenville Dreams to establish and implement policies and strategies for grass root assistance

and support to the neighborhoods.

Continue implementing the Charity Tracker System along with other housing partners. The

Charity Tracker system helps to coordinate efforts between all partners to ensure that clients

are able to access as much assistance available to them

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

Continue to provide gap funding with County HOME funds to non and for profit agencies to

support the development of affordable housing in Greenville County. All projects must maintain

its minimum affordability period stipulations as required by HUD.

GCRA should continue to acquire properties and develop affordable housing units in the County

for both homeownership and rental units. GCRA currently has projects in the Brutontown

community, Miller Place development (rental units) in Mauldin City, Creekside development in

Greer, Needmore housing in Greer and in other scattered sites in the County providing for both

rental and homeownership affordable units.

GCRA will continue to partner with Habitat for Humanity on their homeownership units

throughout the County. Habitat for Humanity is working with the City of Simpsonville to develop

11 homeownership units in the Woodside community. GCRA will assist with infrastructure

improvement to the project and provide gap funding to the housing

development. Furthermore, continue to provide CHDO funds to Habitat for Humanity for their

CHDO projects.

GCRA will continue to provide below market rate end mortgages to First Time Home buyers.

GCRA working in partnership with Community Works Carolina will continue to provide up to

$5,000 towards down payment/closing cost assistance to First Time Homebuyers with the

purchase of their homes.

GCRA revised the repair programs for seniors and persons living with disabilities to provide up to

$10,000 forgivable over five years of the loan period. The assistance is provided towards the


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repair of their homes, thereby maintaining existing stock and keeping their homes affordable.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

Continue to test (for presence of lead-based paint) all units older than 1978 proposed for

rehabilitation under the Owner-Occupied Rehab and Rehabilitation-Affordable Resale programs

that exceed $5,000. All units less than $5,000 will be repaired using safe work practices. Lead-

based paint testing is not done under the Emergency Rehab program except for roof repairs.

The GCRA will continue to inform residents or potential residents of any affected homes of

known or potential hazards related to lead-based paint that may affect units they use or occupy

Policy and procedures are documented in GCRA’s General construction specifications, operating guidelines and contract documents between homeowners and contractors. The actions above

help identify and mitigate the effects of lead based paint hazards in pre 1978 housing stock.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

Continue to partner with Greenville County Human Relations for their First Time Homebuyer

training session, to ensure proper understanding of the home buying process.

Continue to provide homeownership down-payment assistance program to low-income

buyers. The homeownership assistance program off-sets down-payment and closing fees that

would otherwise make homeownership and wealth via assets unattainable for low-income

buyers.

Continue to assist seniors and families living with disabilities with forgivable loans to repair their

homes.

Continue to offer home rehabilitation program to homeowners

Continue to assist household/individuals facing eviction rental assistance to prevent

homelessness.

Continue to assist households/individuals literally homes with deposit, rent and

utility payments.

Continue to support partners for construction and management of affordable rental housing

Continue support Subrecipient and partner efforts to end chronic homelessness, to prevent

evictions, to modify unwise or ineffective discharge policies for those at risk of homelessness,

and to support homeless shelters and services.

Other activities to reduce the number of poverty-level families include financial literacy, fair

housing activities and case management services to assist and empower clients.

Continue to partner with other agencies to assist with job training opportunities such as

Goodwill, Urban League, SC Works, Greenville Tech College, etc.

GCRA is partnering with Greenville County Human Relations Commission in launching a Financial

Empowerment Center to serve Greenville County. This national, evidence-based model provides

free, professional financial counseling to low-income citizens to address four key areas of

financial stability: credit, debt, savings, and banking. The program works to integrate counseling


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into other social services, including housing and foreclosure prevention, workforce

development, prisoner reentry, benefits access,

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is the lead agency, responsible for the

preparation and implementation of the Consolidated and Annual Action Plan. The Greenville County

Redevelopment Authority is governed by a twelve member board, representing each of the County

Districts and appointed by the County Council. GCRA administers the County’s CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. GCRA also works closely and provides technical assistance to the five cooperating

municipalities participating in the Greenville County urban county program. GCRA partners with various

development partners (non-profit and for profit agencies) and as well as other public agencies,

leveraging funds and resources to successfully accomplish the Consolidated and Annual Action. GCRA

partners with the CoC group to address homelessness in the County and currently working with the

Greenville Housing Authority with the Section 8 housing opportunities and inspections of the units.

GCRA continues to recommend housing and infrastructure improvement projects and activities, seek

funding from other public agencies to leverage resources and accomplish the goals and objectives for

the County Council.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social

service agencies

GCRA staff coordinates resources and functions with other County agencies to ensure correlation of

resources to the communities served. The Greenville County Planning Department administers the

County’s zoning and subdivision regulations, and is responsible for comprehensive and specialized

planning efforts, including the County General Development Plan. The Planning Department Commission

staff also administers zoning ordinances and prepares plans for the Cities of Greenville, Fountain Inn,

Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Travelers Rest, including elements related to land use and housing.

The County Priority Investment Area (PIA) 3 consists of majority of the County’s Redevelopment Area. The PIA promotes and encourages coordination of public services and resources. Additionally, the

County’s Planning Department has completed several master plans for the County’s Redevelopment Areas, e.g. Judson, Dunean, New Washington Heights etc. GCRA coordinates efforts with the local CoC

members to address some of the homeless and common social services' concerns affecting families and

individuals in order to better assist the public. Additionally, GCRA is an active participant with the

coalition efforts of affordable housing providers in the County to coordinate resources. GCRA also


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partners with other public agencies to ensure that needed resources are provided to residents in the

County.

Attend Monthly meetings with CoC members and be a part of Coordinated entry system to

address homelessness, policies etc.

Continue to work with the City of Greenville, County agencies, Public Housing Authority and

housing partners to jointly address the affordable housing concerns in the County.

Attend meetings with other affordable housing providers to discuss issues/problems, address

concerns, and allocate resources (funding and or personals).

Attend neighborhood meetings to discuss concerns.

Provide Grant Assistance Program (GAP) to neighborhood associations, help fund community

projects, programs and or summer programs.

Continue to provide funding to Public Service Agencies order to implement their programs

serving seniors, veterans, low and moderate income households and individuals, providing

Summer Camps, After School activities, Prescriptions, Food and Shelter to the public.

Discussion:

Since the completion of the Affordable Housing Study for Greenville County, there is a renewed interest

by all parties (Public & Private agencies) to coordinate efforts to address the lack of sufficient affordable

housing in the community and need for additional infrastructure improvements to support affordable

housing developments. Greenville County is in the process of starting a new Comprehensive master

plan, with this initiative comes an opportunity to address specific elements such as Landuse, Housing,

Circulation, Utilities, and Economic Development that will help address future improvement.


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Program Specific Requirements

AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)

Introduction:

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 600,000

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year

to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has

not been included in a prior statement or plan 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0

Total Program Income: 600,000

Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit

persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one,

two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%

of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the

years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 80.00%


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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)

Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is

as follows:

The County's housing development partners obtained funding from private banks, State HOME and

Housing Trust Fund for their housing development projects. Furthermore, Habitat for Humanity

obtains private donations and sweat equity to develop affordable housing to match both their CHDO

funded projects and their other affordable housing development projects. Upstate Circle of Friends

received private donations approximately 40% of their total development budget to fund their first

affordable rental housing targeted for a veteran. In addition, GCRA obtained construction loan for

approximately $1.9 million dollar from County Bank to leverage the HOME fund for the construction

of the 18 unit affordable housing units for the Miller Place project in the City of Mauldin.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used

for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

GCRA uses only RECAPTURE provisions and Not RESALE for homebuyer activities. For GCRA’s HOME Assisted homebuyer program, the period of affordability is based on the direct HOME subsidy

provided to the homebuyer that enabled the homebuyer to purchase the unit. Any HOME program

income used to provide direct assistance to the homebuyer is included to determine the period of

affordability. The direct subsidy includes downpayment, closing costs, interest subsidies or other

HOME assistance provided directly to the homebuyer. Additionally the direct subsidies also include

any assistance that reduces the purchase price from fair market value to an affordable price. The

following is the required minimum affordability periods.

HOME Investment Period of Affordability

Less than $15,000 5 years

$15,000 to $40,000 10 years

Greater than $40,000 15 years

The property purchased must be occupied as a principal residence for the required affordability

period. The HOME assisted homebuyer is permitted to sell their unit at any time during the period of

affordability to any willing buyer and at any price the market will bear. The recaptured amount of

the direct HOME subsidy is reduced on a pro-rata basis for the time the homebuyer has owned and


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occupied the housing, measured against the required affordability period. A clear detailed written

subsidy agreement and or mortgage note with deed restriction between GCRA and the homebuyer

is recorded. This ensures that all parties are aware of the specific HOME requirements applicable to

the unit (affordability period, principal residency requirement, terms and conditions of the

recapture provision) and serve as enforcement mechanism to recapture the direct subsidy to

the HOME-assisted homebuyer if the HOME assisted property is transferred.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired

with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

GCRA uses RECAPTURE provision and not RESALE to ensure affordability of units acquired

with HOME funds. The period of affordability is based on the direct HOME subsidy provided to the

homebuyer that enabled the homebuyer to purchase the unit. Any HOME program income used to

provide direct assistance to the homebuyer is included to determine the period of affordability. The

direct subsidy includes downpayment, closing costs, interest subsidies or other HOME assistance

provided directly to the homebuyer. Additionally the direct subsidies also include any assistance

that reduces the purchase price from fair market value to an affordable price. The following is the

required minimum affordability periods.

HOME Investment Period of Affordability

Less than $15,000 5 years

$15,000 to $40,000 10 years

Greater than $40,000 15 years

If the other party is GCRA’s partner or entity, such as a Housing partner, CHDO/Subrecipient, and has been provided with HOME funds to acquire, develop and sell affordable housing, a clear detailed

HOME written agreement and mortgage note with deed restriction between GCRA and its Housing

Partner, containing the requirements stated at 92.504 (c)(5) of the HOME rule must be recorded.

Subsequently, if a HOME assisted unit is sold to an eligible homebuyer by GCRA’s partner, GCRA

must be identified as a party to the executed and recorded subsidy agreement/mortgage note with

deed restriction between the GCRA’s partner and the Homebuyer. The period of affordability is

based on the direct HOME subsidy provided to the homebuyer that enabled the homebuyer to

purchase the unit. This ensures that all parties are aware of the specific HOME requirements

applicable to the unit (affordability period, principal residency requirement, terms and conditions of

the recapture provision) and serve as enforcement mechanism to recapture the direct subsidy from

the HOME-assisted homebuyer if the HOME assisted property is transferred. In the event of a

voluntary or involuntary sale during the time of affordability, GCRA will recapture the amount of the

direct HOME subsidy in a reduced pro-rata basis for the time the homebuyer has owned and


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occupied the housing, measured against the required affordability period.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is

rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

Not applicable

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)

GCRA uses the ESG and HEARTH definition of homelessness to assist clients and allocate funds to

Subrecipients. GCRA’s priority for selecting clients for the Housing Prevention and Rapid Rehousing are based on the following selection priorities (1) families with Children, (2) Veterans (3)Individuals.

GCRA ESG Policy guideline is attached.

2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

The Greenville County CoC members have a coordinated approach as a whole. The COC meets

monthly to share and discuss issues and programs, addressing homelessness. GCRA staff attends the

monthly meetings and serves on the HMIS committee. GCRA is also a part of the COC weekly

Housing determination meeting hosted by the local COC Chapter that consists of various local

housing partners and shelter providers to determine placement for most vulnerable clients to

ensure that people with the most severe services needs and levels of vulnerability are prioritized for

housing and assistance using the coordinated entry system VI-SPDAT.

The system adopted called VI-SPDAT stands for Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision

Assistance Prescreen Tool. It helps identify who should be recommended for each housing and

support intervention, moving the discussion from simply who is eligible for a service intervention to

who is eligible and in greatest need of that intervention. All COC members use this system for

Rehousing of homeless clients.

This system streamlines review process and entries through one entry point which allows for

efficient and effective placement of individuals and families as they are entered into the CES. Rather

contacting each agency separately, clients are placed into the CES for services based on the VI-

SPDAT score and level of need. Families and Individuals in need of Rapid Rehousing not selected

through the CoC review system, as a result of their scoring in VI-SDAT and still meet the priority

category for GCRA’s ESG clients (Families with Children and Veterans) are immediately referred to


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GCRA for Rapid Rehousing.

GCRA staff and or its designated HPRP service case manager from Greenville County Human Relation

Commission attending the Housing Determination meetings to gain clients for GCRA HPRP Services

reduces the waiting times through coordinated entry. GCRA coordinates with the Greenville

Housing Authority to assist clients with approved housing vouchers in need of rental deposits and or

utility deposits, in order to achieve permanent housing through GHA’s section 8 program. GCRA assists these clients with the required deposits for Rapid Rehousing, while GHA provides rental

subsidies to the families or individuals.

GCRA staff and or its designated HPRP service case manager from Greenville County Human Relation

Commission (GCHRC) engages in outreach through site visits at various local agencies, community

centers, and churches to directly inform potential clients and community stakeholders of GCRA’S ESG programs and other COC member programs to assist the homeless population. GCRA staff also

contributes to ongoing planning and stakeholder consultations by participating in community

meetings such as the Upstate Continuum of Care Greenville Laurens chapter and Greenville

Homeless Alliance and focus groups and forums that leverage local attributes and capacity.

GCRA staff and or its designated HPRP service case manager from GCHRC Integrate youth into the

coordinated entry process by working with the local public school district homeless education

liaison. GCRA also works to identify veterans in need by working directly with Upstate Warriors

Solution. GCRA has implemented several strategies to work alongside other community

stakeholders to address the needs to the homeless population.

3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to

private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).

The selection of projects and programs for the fiscal year to be conducted by ESG Sub-recipients are

selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The RFP's were announced and advertised in

the early part of January 2018. Training sessions are conducted by program staff. Proposals for

programs and projects from the public/Subrecipients were on February 8, 2018. All proposals are

reviewed, ranked and recommendations made to the Administrative Committee and respective

municipalities for approval. The GCRA Board makes the final approval for County Council for

adoption. Public Hearings on the funds, Programs and projects were conducted throughout the

County/Cities between the months of February and March of the year. ESG funds for shelter

outreach activities account for 60 percent of the estimated total allocation. The Prevention

allocation is approximately twice the amount for Rapid Rehousing, since additional source for Rapid

Rehousing fund is via the COC’s allocation.

4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions


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regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.

The local CoC members are extremely active coalition and make great effort to meet their

obligations and proposed actions.

The Greenville Homeless Alliance has adopted the Homeless Whitepaper which indicates plans to

address homeless activities and issues in Greenville County. Additionally, the newly created

Greenville Homeless Alliance (GHA) is established to further facilitate the implementation of the

specific strategies identified in the Homeless whitepaper . GHA will address the priorities set forth in

the Homeless White Paper in a strategic fashion, focusing efforts toward creating more affordable

housing opportunities for our Greenville residents with very low income household/individuals

(approximately $15,00 and below). Additionally, GHA will work in tandem with the other housing

partners in Greenville to promote affordable housing initiatives in the county.

GCRA staff also contributes to ongoing planning and stakeholder consultations by participating in

community meetings such as the Upstate Continuum of Care Greenville Laurens chapter and

Greenville Homeless Alliance and focus groups and forums that leverage local attributes and

capacity such as COC Greenlink partnership that is currently seeking to identify gaps in homeless

population services.

5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

All ESG Subrecipients report their activities in the HMIS system. Administered via the United Housing

Connections. Annual data showing demographics of clients served and types of services provided by

each subrecipient are obtained from UHC via the HMIS. Additionally, all subrecipients are required

to submit to GCRA Bi-annual and Annual reports. All of the Subrecipients are monitored annually.

The Subrecipient performance is evaluated against enumerated goals and objectives stated in their

Grant Agreements.


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Greenville County, SC FY 2018 AAP Detailed Project-Program sheet

PROJECT NAME/DESCRIPTION 2018 CDBG

2018

CDBG

Program

Income

2018 HOME

2018

HOME

Program

Income

2018 ESG2018

LUMP

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MLF Fund

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CD-R - PI

Fund

Marie ARC Previous

CDBG fund

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Home fund

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Private

Financing

TOTAL

Proposed

completion

date Proposed #s

Strategic Plan Goal

# Target Population

CHDO/Habitat for Humanity: Develop 5 new

homeownership units in Scattered sites 183,812 183,812 Jun-19 5

DH-1

Homeownership

DH-4 Special Needs

50% and below AMI

Disposition/Greer: Upkeep and marketing of properties

acquired with CDBG, or are HOME funded, that are to be

sold or transferred for affordable housing or another

eligible use.

0 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership

DH-2 Rentals

Disposition/Mauldin: Upkeep and marketing of

properties acquired with CDBG, or are HOME funded, that

are to be sold or transferred for affordable housing or

another eligible use.

0 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership

DH-2 Rentals

Disposition/Simpsonville:Upkeep and marketing of




0 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership

DH-2 Rentals

Disposition/Travelers Rest: Upkeep and marketing of




0 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership

DH-2 Rentals

Disposition/Unincorporated: Upkeep and marketing of




40,000 125,000 0 165,000 Jun-19 10

DH-1

Homeownership

DH-2 Rentals

Emergency Solutions - HMIS/United Housing

Connections: Maintain and provide licenses for CoC

members to utilize the HMIS system and emergency

shelter

2,500 2,500 Jun-19SL-6 Homelessness

Services

Emergency Solutions - Prevention - Prevention of

homelessness. Households and individuals at risk of home

lessness providing direct financial assistance to prevent

homelessness.

25,797 25,797 Jun-19 70DH-5 Homelessness-

At Risk

Emergency Solutions - Prevention and Rapid

Rehousing Services / Greenville County Human

Relations: Provide funding for case management for

rapid rehousing/homelessness prevention.

30,000 30,000 Jun-19 202SL-6 Homelessness

Services

Emergency Solutions - Rapid Rehousing - Rapid

rehousing providing direct financial assistance to

Households or individaul literally homeless.


Rehousing

Emergency Solution - Street Outreach and Shelter/

United Ministries Place of Hope: Pay salary for a case

manager, Rehab 2-4 new transitional houses, emergency

day shelter for families operational costs.

48,281 48,281 Jun-19 7 Rehab; 1940DH-7-Homelessness

Transitional

Emergency Solutions - Shelter and Street

Outreach/SHARE Homeless Services: Funding for

emergency shelter and street outreach.


Transitional

Emergency Solutions- Shelter/Step by Step

Ministries Hope Project: Funding for shelter and case

management.


Transitional

Emergency Solutions- Street Outreach/ FCF

Outreach: Funding for street outreach aand operational

cost and essential services.

7,000 7,000 250DH-7 Homelessness-

Transitional

Emergency Solutions- Shelter/Band of Brothers

Prison Ministry: Funding for essential services;

operations; case management and major rehab

25,000 25,000 200DH-7 Homelessness-

Transitional

Fountain Inn/Infrastructure: Improve public

infrastructure or any other eligible activity in the City

including Thrift Street sidewalk and storm water in

Sanctified Hills community.

96,483 6,000 135,000 237,483 Jun-19SL-5 Infrastructure

Improvements

Fountain Inn/New Construction affordable rental and

ownership housing develoment for eligible LMI

households in the Woodside and Sanctified Hills

communities and scattered sites.

43,870 1,500 200,000 245,370 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership

DH-2 Rental

Fountain Inn/Subrecipient/Center for Community

Services: Provides case management, referrals, and

asset attainment counseling.

5,000 5,000 Jun-19 205 SL-4 Public Services

Fountain Inn/Subrecipient/Parks and Recreation:

Towards the salary for an instructor for senior Aerobics

classes.

5,000 5,000 Sep-19 678 SL-4 Public Services Seniors

General Operations Delivery Cost: Funds for direct

costs associated with affordable housing development,

inspection of properties and infrastructure costs incurred

by GCRA.

408,072 90,000 183,812 120,000 120,000 - 5,000 926,884 Jun-19 1PA-1 Project

Management

General Program Administration: Funds for the

administration of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs at

the county level.

489,686 108,000 122,542 80,000 16,504 25,000 144,000 - 5,000 990,732 Jun-19 1PA-1 Project

Management

Greer/Housing Rehabilitation: Rehabilitate the houses

of income-qualified owner-occupants throughout the city. 25,000 25,000 Jun-19 1DH-1

Homeownership

Greer/Demolition: demolition of substandard properties70,000 70,000 Jun-19

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

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2018

CDBG

Program

Income

2018 HOME

2018

HOME

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Income

2018 ESG2018

LUMP

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MLF Fund

Previous

CD-R - PI

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Marie ARC Previous

CDBG fund

Previous

Home fund

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Private

Financing

TOTAL

Proposed

completion

date Proposed #s

Strategic Plan Goal

# Target Population

Greer/Infrastructure Improvements: Improve

streets, public utilities and sidewalks in the City (e.g

Needmore , Sunnyside)

176,518 127,500 304,018 Jun-19SL-5 Infrastructure

Improvements

Greer/Acquisition: Acquire properties for future

construction of housing for income-eligible persons. 50,000 50,000 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership;

DH-2 RentalsGreer/New Construction: Develop affordable

homeownerships units for eligible LMI applicants in the

City.

108,154 180,000 288,154 Jun-19 4DH-1

Homeownership

Greer/Public Facility Improvement-Facility

improvements addressing any eligible handicap

accessibility activities

70,000 70,000 SL-3 Public Facility

Greer/Subrecipient/Brushy Creek-Helping Hands

Ministry: Gifts in kind,food, and funding toward Care Fair 2,000 2,000 Jun-19 2800 SL-4 Public Services

Greer/Subrecipient/Creative Advancement

Centers: Provide salaries and supplies.10,000 10,000 Jun-19 100 SL-4 Public Services

Greer/Subrecipient/Greer Community Ministries:

Mobile Meals for homebound, elderly and disadvantaged

individuals.


Greer/Subrecipient/Greer Parks and Recreation

(Cannon Center- Seniors) - Towards the salary for a

computer instructor.


Greer/Subrecipient/Greer Parks and Recreation

(Needmore Center): Provide Summer activities and

supplies/uniforms.

6,000 6,000 Sep-19 50 SL-4 Public Services

Greer/Subrecipient/Greer Relief and Resources

Agency: Emergency assistance for utilities, rent, and

mortgages as well as prescriptions for elderly/low

income/disabled.


Home Repair Program/Fountain Inn: Make limited

repairs to low income owner-occupied elderly housing in

Fountain Inn.

0 Jun-19DH-1

Homeownership

Home Repair Program/Greer: Make limited repairs to

low income owner-occupied elderly and disable persons. 20,000 20,000 Jun-19 2DH-1

Homeownership

Home Repair Program/Mauldin: Make limited repairs

to low income owner-occupied elderly housing in the City

of Mauldin.

0 Jun-19DH-1

Homeownership

Home Repair Program/Simpsonville: Make limited


Simpsonville.

0 Jun-19DH-1

Homeownership

Home Repair Program/Travelers Rest: Make limited


Travelers Rest.

0 Jun-19DH-1

Homeownership

Home Repair Program/Unincorporated: Make limited

repairs to low income owner-occupied elderly/pps living

with disability - housing in county unincorporated areas.100,000 100,000 Jun-19 22

DH-1

Homeownership

Mauldin/Facility improvement -address ADA

compliance requirements for Mauldin Senior and Cultural

Center.

171,711 47,000 218,711 Jun-19 2 SL-3 Public Faciliity

Mauldin/New Construction: Develop and rehab

affordable rental units for eligible low and moderate

income applicants in the City. This includes Miller Ct

project

77,129 45,000 405,437 1,642,791 2,170,357 Jun-19 9 DH-2 Rentals

Mauldin Foundation/Senior Program: Provide

printing and postage for newsletter.3,000 3,000 Jun-19 450 SL-4 Public Services

Mauldin/Subrecipient/Center for Community

Services: Provide funding for case management,

referrals, and asset attainment counseling.


Mauldin/Subrecipient/Senior Action: for

recreational, social, cultural, and medical transportation5,000 5,000 17 SL-4 Public Services

Mortgage Loan Fund/Brutontown: Develop new

housing units in the Brutontown community for

homeownership units.

336,000 336,000 Jun-19 3DH-1

Homeownership

Mortgage Loan Fund: Provide direct mortgage loans for

low-income buyers. 200,000 200,000 Jun-19 2

ED-3 Mortgages-

Homebuyers

Simpsonville/Public Facility Improvement-Facility

improvements addressing any eligible handicap

accessibility activities

172,530 30,600 203,130 SL-3 Public Facility

Simpsonville/Demolition: demolition of substandard

properties70,000 70,000 Jun-19

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Simpsonville/Homeownership Development

Affordable housing development for homeownership

benefitting LMI applicants in the City. (Habitat Woodside

Mill homeownership project)

80,144 16,000 100,000 300,000 496,144 Jun-19 7DH-1

Homeownership

Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Center for Community

Services: Provide funding towards case management,

referrals and asset attainment counseling.12,000 12,000 Jun-19 300 SL-4 Public Services




2018

CDBG

Program

Income

2018 HOME

2018

HOME

Program

Income

2018 ESG2018

LUMP

Previous

MLF Fund

Previous

CD-R - PI

Fund

Marie ARC Previous

CDBG fund

Previous

Home fund

Previous

Private

Financing

TOTAL

Proposed

completion

date Proposed #s

Strategic Plan Goal

# Target Population

Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Parks and

Recreation/Senior Services: Provide funding towards

transportation, activities, and equipment for seniors to

participate in activities and programs.


Simpsonville/Subrecipient/Parks and

Recreation/Youth Services: Provide funding towards

registration fees for low income youth to attend summer

camp.

6,000 6,000 Sep-19 10 SL-4 Public Services

Travelers Rest/Demolition: demolition of substandard

properties40,000 40,000 Jun-19

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Travelers Rest/Facility Improvements: facility

improvements on parks in the City.27,054 1,000 28,054 Jun-19 1 SL-3 Public Facility

Travelers Rest/Infrastructure Improvements :make

infrastructure improvements in support of 11 unit single

family housin development in the Woodside Mill area.20,362 20,362 Jun-19 1

SL-5 Infrastructure

Improvements

Travelers Rest/Housing Rehabilitation/New

Construction: Rehab owner occupied units or new

construction of ownership units for eligible low and

moderate income applicants in the City.

19,535 70,000 40,000 129,535 Jun-19DH-1

Homeownership

Brutontown/Infrastructure: Engineering/Planning

approvall and infrastructure improvements for Marie

Street: Phase II and Iola Wilson Street-Phase2d of the

Brutontown Revitalization Area.

107,141 22,400 129,541 Jun-19 2 SL-5 Infrastructure

Brutontown/Acquisition: Acquire properties for future

construction of housing for income-eligible persons. 30,000 30,000 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership;

DH-2 RentalsBrutontown/New Construction:Affordable rental and

ownership unit housing development for eligible families

in Brutontown.

61,334 122,583 - 150,000 333,917 Jun-19DH-1

Homeownership

Unincorporated/Acquisition: Acquire properties for

future construction of housing for income-eligible persons. 50,000 120,000 170,000 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership;

DH-2 RentalsUnincorporated/Demolition (codes): demolition of

substandard properties including Gridley Place site in Sans

Souci community.

100,000 180,000 280,000 Jun-19SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Unincorporated/Demolition: demolition of

substandard properties including Gridley Place site in Sans

Souci community.

50,000 50,000 Jun-19 10SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Unincorporated/GAP funds to Neighborhoods:

provide funds to neighborhood associations for capacity

building initiatives and special programs.

10,000 10,000 Jun-19 8NR-2 Neighborhood

GAP

Unincorporated- Housing Partner-Mercy Housing

South East: Develop 2 affordable rental housing units in

Judson and San soucci communities.

65,083 134,917 200,000 Jul-19 45 DH-2 Rentals

Unincorporated- Housing Partner-Upstate Circle of

Friends- Develop 1 affordable rental housing unit - Belle

Meade

65,000 0 65,000 Aug-19 1 DH-2 Rentals

Unincorporated/Housing Rehabilitation: Rehabilitate

homes of income-qualified residents in unincorporated

areas.

162,422 15,000 177,422 Jun-19DH-1

Homeownership

Unincorporated/Infrastructure: Upgrade and improve

substandard Utility or street improvement in the Sterling,

Sansoucci, Judson & other Communities

100,000 100,000 200,000 Jun-19 1 SL-5 Infrastructure

Unincorporated/New Construction/

Reconstruction: Fund the construction of new rental

and homeownership units in unicorp areas.

80,000 80,000 Jun-19 1 DH-2 Rentals

Unincorporated fund - Miller Place Project: Rental

development.100,000 100,000 400,000 600,000 Jun-19 9 DH-2 Rentals

Unincorporated -Poe Mill Clean up - brownfield site50,000 50,000 100,000 200,000 Jul-19 1

SL-8 Brownfield

Assessment and Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Communities in

School: Provides funding towards programming ranging

from physical and mental well-being, to those addressing

scholastic achievement, to family and community support

networks. Also, towards salary of student support

specialists.


Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Community Works

Carolina: Provide downpayment assistance to 25

homebuyers in the County.

115,000 115,000 Jun-19 25 DH-3 Homebuyers 80% or below AMI

Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Greenville Free

Medical Clinic: Provide prescription drug assistance for

elderly and low income persons.


Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Human Relations

Commission: Fund fair housing case management for

fair housing activities, educational training through

workshops, seminars, one-on-one counseling, family

counseling, and group counseling.

35,000 35,000 Jun-19 1582 SL-10 Fair Housing

Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Human Relations

Commission: Financial Empowerment Center - provide

one on one financial counseling - assisting the public to

reduce their debts, increase or establish a credit score.

15,000 15,000 Jun-19 500 SL-4 Public Service




2018

CDBG

Program

Income

2018 HOME

2018

HOME

Program

Income

2018 ESG2018

LUMP

Previous

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Previous

CD-R - PI

Fund

Marie ARC Previous

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Private

Financing

TOTAL

Proposed

completion

date Proposed #s

Strategic Plan Goal

# Target Population

Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Meals on Wheals:

Provides extra meals for weekends to homebound

physically or mentally challenged individuals and elderly. 60,000 60,000 Jun-19 325 SL-4 Public Services

Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Rebuild Upstate:

Provides emergency home repairs, ramp building and

grab bar installation for low income, elderly and disabled

people in Greenville.

75,000 15,000 90,000 Jun-19 20DH-1

Homeownership

Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Senior Action: for

recreational, social, cultural, and medical transportation 5,000 5,000 Jun-19 3600 SL-4 Public Services

Unincorporated/Subrecipient- SHARE: Circle leader

participants move forward fund pay application fees for

college, business license, keynote speakers,

5,000 5,000 20 SL-4 Public Services

Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Upstate Circle of

Friends: provide handicap accessibility for playground

and building entrances and handicap signage

10,000 10,000 550 SL-4 Public Services

Unincorporated/Subrecipient - Upstate Warrior

Solution: for social work case coordination and resource

development for Greenville low income / homeless / at-

risk for homelessness veterans in need of essential life

service.


Economic Development Loan/Fountain Inn - Provide

Business loans to small businesses in the City of Fountain

Inn

- 0 Jun-19ED-2 Business

Establishment

Economic Development Loan/Greer: Revolving loan

program- 0 Jun-19

Ed-2 Business

Establishment

Economic Development Loan/Mauldin: A Revolving

Loan program, to be tied to job creation or retention. 50,000 50,000 Jun-19ED-2 Business

Establishment

Economic Development Loan/Simpsonville: Provide

revolving loan fund to small businesses in the City of

Simpsonville.

50,000 50,000 Jun-19ED-2 Business

Establishment

Economic Development Loan/Unincorporated:

Provide revolving loan fund to small businesses in the

Greenville County.

90,000 90,000 Jun-19 3ED-2 Business

Establishment

Facade Improvements/Fountain Inn: Renovate

facades of commercial properties through a forgivable

loan program. Tied to job creation or retention

22,000 22,000 Jun-19 1ED-4 Façade

Improvement

Façade Improvements/Greer : Renovate facades of

commercial properties through a forgivable loan program.

Tied to job creation or retention

25,000 25,000 Jun-19 3ED-4 Façade

Improvement

Façade Improvements/Mauldin: Renovate facades of

commercial properties through a forgivable loan program.

Tied to job creation or retention

37,000 37,000 Jun-19 1ED-4 Façade

Improvement

Façade Improvements/Simpsonville: Renovate



32,000 32,000 Jun-19 1ED-4 Façade

Improvement

Façade Improvements/Travelers Rest: Renovate



17,000 17,000 Jun-19 1ED-4 Façade

Improvements

Façade Improvements/Unincorporated: Renovate

facades of commercial properties within Poinsett Highway

Corridor through a forgivable loan program. Tied to job

creation/retention and slum and blight.

30,000 30,000 Jun-19 4ED-4 Façade

Improvements

Fountain Inn/Demolition: Demolish buildings

determined to be blighted by the city.0 Jun-19 1

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Fountain Inn/Facility improvement - Improve the

Fountain Inn Senior center0 Jun-19 1

SL-3 Public

Facilities

Greer/Acquisition - Acquire properties in the Needmore

community for redevelopment purposes.0 Jun-19 2

DH-1

Homeownership

Greer/Demolition: Demolish unsafe structures to

eliminate slum and blight in the city.0 Jun-19 2

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Greer/Planning - Park Plannining initiative for Tennis

Court and Needmore community - Conceptual plan 0 Jun-19 1 NR-1

Greer/Housing Partner - Nehemiah Community

Revitalization Corporation: Develop 2 affordable single

family homeownership units for families in Needmore0 Jun-19 2

DH-1

Homeownership80% or below AMI

Mauldin/Demolition: Demolish unsafe structures to

eliminate slum and blight in the city.0 Jun-19

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Mauldin/Housing Rehabilitation: Rehabilitate _

homes for income-eligible owner occupants.0 Jun-19

DH-1

Homeownership

Simpsonville/Demolition: Demolish unsafe structures

to eliminate slum and blight in the city.0 Jun-19 1

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Simpsonville/Housing Rehabilitation: Rehab one or

more homes to code standard for lower income residents

or buyers in the City.

0 Jun-19 0DH-1

Homeownership




2018

CDBG

Program

Income

2018 HOME

2018

HOME

Program

Income

2018 ESG2018

LUMP

Previous

MLF Fund

Previous

CD-R - PI

Fund

Marie ARC Previous

CDBG fund

Previous

Home fund

Previous

Private

Financing

TOTAL

Proposed

completion

date Proposed #s

Strategic Plan Goal

# Target Population

Simpsonville/Infrastructure Improvements

(Habitat) :make infrastructure improvements in support

of 11 unit single family housin development in the

Woodside Mill area.

0 Jun-19 1SL-5 Infrastructure

Improvements

Simpsonville/Infrastructure Improvements: make

eligible improvements to public infrastructure in the City.

Woodside sidewalk/storm drainage improvements0 Jun-19 1

SL-5 Infrastructure

Improvements

Travelers Rest/Demolition: Demolish unsafe structures

to eliminate slum and blight in the city.0 Jun-19 1

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Brutontown/Acquisition: Acquire Approximately

properties in the neighborhood for future construction of

housing for income-eligible persons.

0 Jun-19 1

DH-1

Homeownership;

DH-2 RentalsBrutontown/Demolition: demolition of substandard

properties. 0 Jun-19 1

SL-1 Blight

Elimination

Brutontown/Relocation: Relocate residents/tenants

residing in properties targeted for demolition or unsafe

units.

0 Jun-19 1

TOTALS 2,720,479 600,000 1,225,415 800,000 220,051 25,000 800,000 90,000 10,000 100,000 1,395,500 1,575,437 1,642,791 11,204,673

2,720,479 600,000 1,225,415 800,000 220,051 25,000 800,000 10,000 100,000 6,500,945

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90,000 0 0 1,395,500 1,575,437 1,642,791

Total Administration & Planning Cap 489,686 108,000 122,542 80,000 16,504 144,000

Percentage of CAP to total Fund allocation 18 18 10 10 8 18

Public service Activities 328,500

Percentage of PS to the total CDBG FY 2018 grant 12

Total public service subrecipients (marked in yellow) 328,500

15% of the total grant (maximum grant available) 408,072

Balance to allocate 79,572

Total Outreach and Shelter (marked in mauve) 132,031

60% of the total grant (maxium grant available) 132,031

Balance to allocate (0)

Total monies allocated for Admin from ESG 16,504

Total allowable (7.5% of total grant) 16,504

Balance to allocate (0)


Documents

Annual Action Plan 1 2018 - Home | Greenville County ...€¦ · Annual Action Plan 2018 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 87 % of the Greenville County’s CDBG fund