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Attachment 3 - Proposed FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Application Review

Mayor and City Council
May 1, 2024

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Attachment 3 - Proposed FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Application Review
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Agency/Organization Project Description FY 2023 Allocation FY 2024-2025 Request
FY 2024-2025
Recommendation
Application
Completion Risk
Public Services
1 JOYCO
JOYCO Youth & Family Services is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of students within the San Bernardino City Unified School District through its Threadz Youth Closet initiative. This program aims to alleviate the challenges faced by middle- school and high- school students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds by providing them with new clothing, undergarments, shoes, and essential hygiene products for school. Our primary objective is to eliminate any barriers that may hinder students from attending school, particularly those related to the lack of suitable clothing and footwear. We strive to ensure that every student looks and feels their absolute best while at school, offering them high-quality, unused clothing free of charge. This initiative is our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all middle-school and high-school students in the city. Proposed budget:
$36,000 personnel, $128,000 direct client services, $26,550 operating expenses $193,050 $0
501c certification/
financial
statements
missing
Med to High Risk. Never worked with the City
previously. Would not fund for Dry goods
element. Would like more information on where
bulk clothing would come from. Plan seems
feasible, but would pose less risk with less money.

Alludes to servicing low/mod clients, but no
outline on how verification will be carried out. No
previous experience with CDBG
2 The Love Program
10 week trade program geared toward minority youths aged 13-21 who have either been previously incarcerated or at risk of incarceration, pregnant teens or teens at risk of pregnancy, homeless or at risk of being homeless or victims of human trafficking or at risk of human trafficking. Classes will include mental and emotional stability strategies, substance use treatment, career development, and basic needs for rental assistance, emergency housing, food, hygiene, and clothing. The program's components include workshops with a primary focus on self-empowerment, academic achievement, career building, and planning in the areas of (STEM). Students will construct a service-learning program within their community that highlights the seven principles of development: Integrity, Self-Love, Self-Discipline, Self-Empowerment, Education Planning, Career Planning, and Community Involvement. At the end of the program, students will be assigned to a mentor. Proposed Budget: $180,000 personnel, $10,000 supplies, $150,000 direct client services, $24,000 operating expenses $364,000 $0 YES
Med to High Risk. Never worked with the City
previously. Would possibly be difficult to quantify
outcomes needed to report to HUD, which would
result in more City staff time for technical
assistance. Would not fund for housing element.

Would like more information about staff
time/functions to warrant pay. no prior CDBG
experience.
3 Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board
IFHMB's proposed fair housing program will include intake, investigation, mediation, and enforcement activities. We also utilize our landlord-tenant program as a means of providing information to residents and property owners/ managers so that they can resolve disputes that could otherwise result in the loss of housing opportunities. IFHMB staff conduct monthly outreach to the community, including individuals, and housing-related organizations utilizing online outreach strategies. Fair Housing virtual workshops are conducted throughout the year to familiarize residents with their housing rights and responsibilities, including federal and state fair housing laws.Complaints of housing discrimination will be analyzed and investigated to determine if fair housing violations have occurred. IFHMB's fair housing staff will assist residents with the processing of complaints to HUD, the Department of Justice, the California Civil Rights Department, or provide a referral to a private attorney. Residents can reach the agency by telephone by email, and by regular mail. In addition, IFHMB will provide technical assistance upon request to city officials regarding Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirements.Finally, IFHMB's fair housing and landlord/tenant mediation program addresses the need for access to information about housing rights and responsibilities. Proposed budget: $61,723 personnel, $252 supplies, $18,346 operating expenses, $679 other operating expenses
$ 77,000 $81,000 $80,000
qualifications of
personnel not
included
LOW. Timely expenditures. Previous positive
relation with the city. Consistently meets goals. A
little concern that they are asking for more
money despite servicing less individuals than last
year. Will try to add analysis of impediments
elements for upcoming Conplan in contract
4 Neighborhood Housing Services of the
Inland Empire
Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE) is on a mission to create affordable homeownership opportunities and build sustainable communities of choice – one person, one home, and one neighborhood at a time. Through our spectrum of in- person and online training, financial and housing counseling, real estate and lending services, as well as affordable housing development specifically designed for underserved populations, we make financial security, housing stability and homeownership attainable for people of color and low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Our services are designed to meet families at any stage in their financial and housing journeys, empowering them with the necessary knowledge to obtain financial stability. Brick by Brick is one of five new NHSIE initiatives that directly address economic disparities within the Inland Empire (IE) by enabling us to strategically target our education and counseling services to Black and Latino residents, young adults, citizens and neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID, LMI households, and people at risk of losing their housing. Our Brick-by-Brick Initiative is a comprehensive program that includes a suite of education classes, case management and one-on-one counseling, all aimed towards supporting our clients to achieve their financial and housing goals. Proposed budget: $90,000 personnel $ 90,000 $90,000 $0
qualifictions of
personnel not
included.

Med. Reputable agency, however although
currently receiving CDBG funding from the city,
subrecipient has yet to produce quantifiable
results. No reimbursement requests or
accomplishments. This may be due to lengthy
contract execution requirements on the part of
the City affecting program start date, so risk can't
be considered high as of yet. # of clients served
differs throughout application, need confirmation
5 YouthPower Community
YouthBuild Charter Schools of Inland Empire offers tuition-free, public charter school services to youth ages 16-24 that also includes GED and vocational training in: Professional printing, coffee and restaurant management, cinematography including marketing and television productioin, forklift training, shipping and receiving, plumbing, electrical, truck driving, and heavy equipment certifications. Case Managers link individuals to pre-employment training and education as well as personal preparation to address emotional and logistical issues that might impact futurue employment. Refer clients to a network of service providers for medical and mental health resources and substance use counseling and treatment. Proposed budget: $65,000 personnel, $122,500 Direct client services, $12,500 Operating expenses $200,000 $0
qualifictions of
personnel not
included. Executive
director/board
president letter of
introduction
missing. Agency
type missing
Med to high. Has experience with other grant funding,
but CDBG requires a lot more documentation--city
may potentially need to administer a lot of technical
assistance. Should scale back clients and explain what
the per student costs entail.
575
1210
35 AAP Recommendations Matrix
Funding Applications Received (2024-25) - Estimated Goals and Risks Benificiaries
1000
50 Agency/Organization Project Description FY 2023 Allocation FY 2024-2025 Request
FY 2024-2025
Recommendation
Application
Completion Risk
AAP Recommendations Matrix
Funding Applications Received (2024-25) - Estimated Goals and Risks Benificiaries
6 Vision y Compromiso
Expand a pilot project serving unhoused residents. CDBG funds from the City of San Bernardino will support Public Service Activities that Project West will carry out as they conduct outreach and education, build trust, and navigate unhoused residents to health and mental health services and other local community resources.Conduct outreach and navigate at least 100 unhoused residents to 1) health and mental health services, and 2) provide a warm hand off to basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, hygiene), employment supports (including how to obtain identification cards and other documents), and opportunities to enroll in city, county, state and federal programs.Coordinate at least 1 donation drive to gather wish list items identified by the community(batteries, socks, sports bras, hygiene products, toothbrushes, pet food, first aid kits, soap, blankets, chargers, knee braces, bus passes, etc), collaborate with local partners(i.e St. Bernardine’s Church, a local Car Club, and San Bernardino Eagles Social Club) and distribute care packages to 50-75 unhoused residents; at least 1 additional donation drive will be provided with funds leveraged from other sources (Inland Empire Health Plan-IEHP, Aetna). Coordinate at least 1 resource fair for unhoused resident leaders and bring 8-12 community-based resources to the community based on residents’ identified needs and interests (such as: Assurance Wireless for free cell phones, NID Housing Counseling Agency for housing resources, Community Action Partnership for showers, BFRG Foundation for skill development classes, computer access); the resource fair will be supported, at least in part, with funds leveraged from other sources (e.g., San Manuel Cares, pending application).

Proposed budget: $51,819 personnel, $2,232 supplies, $15, 645 operating expenses, $30,304 $100,000 $0
qualifications of
personnel not
included
High. This is a pilot program, not already up and
runnging. The technical assistance needed for
this would be immense. Has received other
grants, but With the amount of money requested,
should be able to service more clients. This
project would be to help the non-profit expand its
capacity, which could be considered an economic
development activity and save some of the 15%
allocation if undertaken. Objective 1 outcomes
should be written, instead of executed orally for
documentation purposes. financial statments
aren't current so difficult to assess financial
stability. Could potentially fund under ESG with
more stringent tracking with HMIS database.
7 Asociacion de Emprendedor@s
Asociacion de Emprendedor@s serves the needs of the monolingual Hispanic community, who seek to increase their incomes by creating or developing micro or small businesses. The business ideas of new entrepreneurs are accomplished via skill development, tools and resources needed to build a solid business foundation for growth. These further range in professional training, coaching, consult and networking. The Emprendedor@s and Emprendedor@s 2.0 Programs focuses on assisting Spanish-speaking low to moderate income applicants. The proposed programs will providing 3 cycles of Emprendedor@s Program Workshops, duration of 8-weeks, 2-hours per week, each workshop serving 20 applicants for a total of 60.

Requested funding amount of $77,000.00
$77,700 $0
Low to Med Relatively new applicant recently awarded
funds from City. Proposal does alingn with ConPLan
Goal - Promote Economic Development for 50
Persons, Proposal would exceed goal. Regarding
current grant awarded and response, applicant's staff
has not provided adeduate receipts for grant
reimbursement although responsive.

Accounting/financial administration may not be in
scope of current staff but would be recommended.
8 Rise of Fallen Angel
Rise and Fallen Angel Inc. focuses on improving the living conditions of children and youth living in poverty via emergency shelter, transitional housing, sober living housing amd family services including individuals with recent incarceration. Grant letter provided proposes plan to create 75- bed facility including sab-facilities such as beds, showers and meals plus basic necessities. Additionally skill classes, employment development programs, counseling, and hygiene classes to address the underlying issues contributing to homelessness.

Not provided $0 NO
High Risk, New applicant, incomplete/missing
application. Does line up with ConPlan Goal -Provide
Homeless and Homeless prevention services. Due to
several missing pieces of documentation/info such as
project proposal, description of staff roles, financial Audit if any, Chosen developers for proposed shelter
site etc. Further determination for eligibility cannot be processed.
9 San Bernardino Police Department
The San Bernardino Police Department will use these funds to hire a Management Analyst to bridge the communication between the SB Police Quality of Life (QOL) team and the Homeless Outreach Team to provide resources and track outreach efforts. The Management Analyst will also be responsible for all grant tracking and provide reports quarterly to the City's Housing Department. Funds will be used for the salary for the Management Analyst, a vehicle for the QOL team to use in lieu of a police vehicle to transport homeless to shelters, and purchase supportive service supplies such as shelfter vouchers, food vouchers, and travel vouchers. $ - $ 220,000.00 $355,000 Y Low to Med risk. The SB PD is establishing a QOL team
internally to help provide and support efforts towards
the homeless population within the city. Grant funds
would be only used for the MA managing the program
and for supplies directly used for homeless services.

They have experience working with this population.

MA will need to make sure tracking is done correctly.

Will need to receive training from the Housing
Department.
10 Robotics, Education and Drones
Academy (RED)
organization dedicated to narrowing the achievement gap and digital divide among low- and moderate-income at-risk youth and students with disabilities aged 5-18. Operating within the STEAM framework (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), the academy provides educational and employment development services via in-person camps. This camp format focuses on developing participants' skills in various subjects including science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, culinary arts, jobs (workforce development/entrepreneurship), and sports. The Camp Program aims to impart soft and hard job skills, instill goal setting and life skills, and foster an esprit de corps culture. Ultimately, RED Academy inspires students to explore the world, learn collaboratively, and acquire the skills necessary for academic achievement and economic security.

Proposed budget: $531,606,
$671,120 direct client services, $176,648 operating expenses. $1,379,374 $0
financial
statements
inadequate
MED to high. Very thorogh in detailing exactly
how funds will be used and project delivery. No
previous CDBG or grant experience. relatively low
leveraged funds for asking amount. Would like to
know qualifications of staff associated with the
program since math and arts will be subjects
taught. Reduce # of camps to assess financial
fitness limiting them to only STEAM and Jobs so
as to quantify outcomes
Economic Development
11 Citrus Counseling Services
CCS is a nonprofit mental health agency providing counseling and mental health services throughout the Inland Empire of Southern CA since 1978. A recent development in the agency's history is the merger/acquisition of Family Service Agency of San Bernardino (FSASB) that was in jeopardy of closing its doors permanently. The former FSASB facility in the City of San Bernardino needs serious repairs and upgrades after years of neglected maintenance. CCS believes people in low-income areas deserve to receive services in clean, inviting, functional, and well-maintained facilities. Many of the repairs are required in order to comply with state and local licensing requirements. The project seeks to repair/replace/improve the facility (i.e. Roof, Flooring, Plumbing, Painting, Parking Lot, Fencing, and Security), and other health and safety issues such as ADA access. With improved infrastructure, plans to service 300 unduplicated San Bernardino residents per year $100,000 $0
Med to High. There is a lot of documentation that
goes into doing a construction project with CDBG,
specifically section 3 is the most cumbersome. Would
need to ensure consultant/project manager can
comply. Previous grant funding, not CDBG.

Construction timeline seems unrealistic and starts
before funds are awarded. Most of the leveraged
funds have not been acquired. Could potentially fund
entity as a public service activity in the future for
mental health services if construction is successful
50 2200
Jobs
area
benefit/limited
clientele
100
60 75
Agency/Organization Project Description FY 2023 Allocation FY 2024-2025 Request
FY 2024-2025
Recommendation
Application
Completion Risk
AAP Recommendations Matrix
Funding Applications Received (2024-25) - Estimated Goals and Risks Benificiaries
12 WeeCare Inc. dba Upwards
Upwards BOOST program provides technical and business support to microenterprise childcare providers who run home daycares. The program serves to expand ecomonic opportunities for daycare providers and provide support to LMI families with support with daycare services. These request funds would go towards 14 LMI daycare owners, creating four jobs, increasing each childcare providers; skillset and can benefit up to 109 LMI persons. Has had success in other locations with similar programs. Within these daycares are teaching assistants that assist with the development of children in these daycare facilities.
$ - 104,000.00$ $0 Y
Low risk. Has had similar programs in other locations
using CDBG funds. They have the capability to track,
monitor,and manage grant funds. An assessment of
LMI daycares in San Bernardino would need to be
reviewed to see if this program would have a
significant impact on the community. If objective is
jobs created instead of LMI, would like to see methods
of ongoing verification--would need to be monitored
for years after program completion to ensure jobs
created benefit low/mod individuals.

OORP - HOME Units
13 Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino
Area
Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through construction. Funds being requested will restart their "A Brush with Kindness" program (ABWK) rehabilitating and preserving homes for low-income residents.

Providing outdoor maintenance, landscape and minor repairs for homeowners such a senior or veteran homeowners. ABWK projects ranged from roof repair to painting, eaves, siding and window replacements, addition of ADA-complaint ramps and other repairs tha fit within our budget. Proposal to complete at 10 rehabilitation projects (Approximately $15,000 Each) within the project year is based on the capacity of our affiliate to analyze each project needs and coordinating subcontractors and volunteers. $230,000 $0 10 YES
Med. New applicant, established household name
nationwide. Would pose a high risk if City staff need to administer program. Financial Audit provided is
outdated (FY 2020-2021), Need most recent audit.

Applicant mentions recent HUD award however
project is halted (need further explanation/ update.)
14 Neighborhood Partnership Housing
Services (NPHS),
Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. (NPHS) is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to building equitable communities, currently serving low-to-moderate income (LMI) families and individuals, local governments, private sector businesses, and other nonprofit organizations. NPHS anticipates assisting 10 eligible homeowners with home repairs. Each homeowner will receive up to $40,000 in eligible home repairs totaling $400,000. NPHS is requesting a 15% Administrative Fee per project ($6,000) totaling $60,000. $ 450,000 $460,000 $920,000 YES
Low, NPHS is a very experienced applicant including
various projects in good standing with SB City. CHDO
status. Applicant has provided sufficient and recent
documentation to support application. NPHS
currently adheres to various types of fuding including
federal. Applicant has provided thourough timeline
expectations. Recommendation based on experience
and low risk, proposal to increase applicant quantity.

In prior interactions, applicant's staff has provided
push back on receipts/comp analysis as they use
limited contractors for Home Improvements. A
stronger pool of contractors would be best for
competitive pricing (There has been overlap/lacking
range of expertise increasing pricing on labor etc.)
Public Facilities/ Constructiion
15 City of San Bernardino Public Works
Department
This Public Works project consists of street rehabilitation on minor streets in low income communities and areas with high motorist traffic.

Streets will be made safe and hazard free. $ 1,080,158 $578,771 $659,388 Med risk. Although this is a City executed project,
there have been multiple projects that have halted or
stalled due to high staff turnover in PW, which has
caused the City to not meet HUD required timely
expenditure deadlines for 2 consecutive years--and
possibly a 3rd. To remedy this, the Housing division
has implemented an MOU and trainings outlining what
will be required for PW CDBG funded projects. If
guidelines are followed, this will be low risk. project timeline is inconsistent. No maps attached to app or
proposed street called out.
16 El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center
El Sol Recreational and Wellness Center. Established to address the pressing needs of marginalized and undeserved populations, this park will serve as a hub for health, education, and cultural enrichment. At the core of our mission, we aim to bridge the gaps in healthcare and wellness education for the Latinx, Black, Asian, LGBTQIA, and immigrant communities.

Our comprehensive offerings include free mental health programming, diabetes prevention, bilingual counseling, family and senior activities, Zumba, youth sports, and much more.

This park is a commitment to over 5,000 adults and children annually, empowering them to shape healthier, more vibrant lifestyles and communities.
$1,300,000 $1,000,000 area benefit
No financial
statements
submitted
Med risk. Entity demonstrates sound experience with
a mix of similar projects. The project is already
underway as far as design and initial permitting, our
funds would be to supplement actual construction
costs. No previous CDBG funds, so must train on
reporting requirements. cannot access financial
stability from application
17 Housing Authority of the County of San
Bernardino
HACSB is seeking $2.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding that will be used to support the construction of ninety-two units of much needed affordable housing by funding frontage improvements along East Adler Street between East Orange Street and East Olive Street. Improvements will include the construction of wet and dry utilities, including those needed to support the installation of sixteen electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), 32 EVCS ready parking spaces, photovoltaic panels, new pavement, sidewalks, ADA compliant curb cuts, landscaping, and other related improvements that will enhance the level of sustainability and walkability within the Arrowhead Grove development area while addressing the lack of accessible EV charging infrastructure for multifamily housing, which is a welldocumented deficiency in affordable housing projects that will only continue to exacerbate as electric vehicles become more common and accessible for low-income families.

An allocation of CDBG funding will also help in mitigating the overall cost of financing and construction associated with Phase IV that have continued to escalate due to substantial increases in both construction and financing costs per market conditions.
$2,200,000 $0 LMI/AREA BENEFIT
No financial
statements
submitted
Low. Previous CDBG grant recipient with the City.

Additional Construction to supplement arrowhead
grove project already underway. Possibly not fund EV
charging stations If they are for the benefit of
residents in low-income housing, as they most likely
don't have Electric Vehicles. Would like to see data
that supports the need for charging stations for low-
income families.
10 area benefit
4 Agency/Organization Project Description FY 2023 Allocation FY 2024-2025 Request
FY 2024-2025
Recommendation
Application
Completion Risk
AAP Recommendations Matrix
Funding Applications Received (2024-25) - Estimated Goals and Risks Benificiaries
ESG
18 Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is requesting ESG funds to continue their efforts addressing housing, homelessness, and long term-stability for experiencing harship. These funds would be used for emergency shelter and HMIS data for reporting their results. The total amount served would be 150 people.
$ 123,829.00 160,000.00$ $333,540 Y
LOW risk. They are a past client with a good
relationship. They provide resources to an estimated
150 individuals and have proper systems in place for
HMIS reporting.
19 Foothill Family Shelter
The Foothill Family Shelter aims to provide assistance to homeless prevention, emergency shelter services, outreach, supportive services, and placement in permament supportive housing. Their helpdesk servies benefit approximately 1,000 individuals annually through providing referrals, resources, food, blanket, clothing, and toiletries. Their 120 day shelter provides services to approximately 30-40 individuals per year.

They aim to service 64-80 individuals per year with the ten fully furnished two bedrooms apartments free of charge to the participants. Each apartment can accomodate a family between 2-5 individuals. $ - 35,000.00$ $0 N
Med/High Risk. From their proposal they seem to only
help people in certain regions that do not include San
Bernardino. They housing resources are limited and
the criteria is strict which may prevent individuals from receiving services. Specific services would need to be
provided to our homeless population. Their
immediate resources are regional while their referrals
are local.
20 Sendas Church Inc.

The Sendas Church aims to provide services by expanding breakfast services to homeless individuals in the area, promote cleaniness by distributing trash bags to homeless individuals to clean up in the community,and create a shelter with small units to provide housing and rehabilitation services for transition out of homelessness. $ - 135,840.00$ $0 N High Risk. Their organization's proposal is incomplete
and does not provide enough information regarding
the budget, program implementation, and fund
matching. No methods listed of protecting data, and
for tracking specific resources given to San Bernardino homeless individuals.
350 - 3000
120
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