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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/2025 - Meeting Minutes -MINUTES FROM T'11F COMMUNITY D1=,VI?LOPMFN'1'& CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BOARD MEETING (CDCIP) Mondav, Novemhcr 10"' 2025 5.001)m 1. Board Members Board Members Not Present Brad Christensen Joseph N4urplty (Jutpliy) Devon Scliechinger(online) Dallin Jones Cooper Fankhauser Sean Weeks Jenny Bonk Staff Present Kerry Thomas Dennis Rutledge Sarah Neilsen Alexandra Hall Tyler Durfee Tony Milner(Online) Also Present Parviz Faiz Jackie Rodabough-WCG Katie Dwyer-WCG Jonathan Storrs-HomeInn Rio Grande Leesa Garner-HomeInn Rio Grande Cliff Sperondeo Homelnn Rio Grande Sasha Harvey(online)- SLDDS Kern Konwise- Spy Hop Adam White- Spy Hop Larissa Trout-Spy Hop Maya Hardie-Spy Hop Beth Branson(online)- Odyssey House Rob Roake(online)- SVS Saige Palsson (online)- IRC Jill Sundstrom -BBBSU �. 1 rrn►� ( I�It�; I'� l ��nlnnnl,t� I�r�rll,l�mm�l Itl,xk (�I,ult I'nhlic �1•I�iccs l l�l�l; AI Il l I�nlnlnnil� Ilr o IIIcnt I�I�u l ( �I;Int l-ilthh(ItII( n(I I fou'�in;! ,Intl Inlhn rIII col . �l S:,11 ?. �\ clromc and InUudurtions lh�ill;l, bcs} 111,, thk` board I icelIlit) at 5:(W 1).\1. S. ApproN al ol'Minutes VL• Vi.I Ill otions to approve the Ill In lit es as written. Mr. Jones seconds. The minutes pass un:rr,rlloua� . 5. Application Review: CDBG PS NS. Thomas introduces the PS application revicw. i. \Vasatch Community Gardens (WCG) Ms. Katie Dwyer introduces herself and her colleague, Ms. Rodabough. They explain how they use gardening and food to provide healthy food, a green space,job training, etc. to combat homelessness. They plan to provide$700 of housing assistance per participant to their clients using this funding, as well as covering a part of the program director's salary. Q. Mr. Christensen notes that the program has expanded in scope since previous years and asks them to talk about the changes for this year's application. A. Ms. Rodabough responds that their organization is looking to make their job training program more accessible to people and to pay their clients for their gardening work. Their aim is to show that they care about their clients, and with the introduction of their emergency housing assistance, they hope to add to the pool of organizations individuals can look toward finding stable housing since the demand is so high. Q. Mr. Weeks asks how they allocate their funds and what the eligibility criteria are. A. Ms. Rodabough responds that they allocate fluids to consistent and goal-oriented clients. They aim to ofter long term support with these parameters. Q. Mr. Jones asks how clients are selected for their program. A. Ms. Rodabough says that they accept individuals who identify as women and quality l('lr the program. ii. A pall Order llomelnn — Reentry Mr. Storrs introduces hinlSClfand his colleague, Ms. Garner. lie says that this is their first year sub11l1tting all application to SI.C, hilt their organisation has been around for 20 vears. 'l hev offer affordable housing for up to 18 nulnths as well as behavioral health case management for both 110111CICSS individuals and individuals transitioning out of,incarceratloll. 'i'hev also act as a liaison between their clients and other local ol'�anl7atloll�. Q. Mr. Mul-phy asks whelher this application would qualify filr I;SG funding. A. Mr. Ston- says he communicated with city staff to find what application hest fit their sen ices. Ms. Gamer adds that they've worked a long time with transitional housing. but they have found that then'clients also need case managers to assist with reintegration, and that is why they applied to CDBG. Q. Mr. Weeks asks about what other services they offer. A. Mr. Story answers that they focus on walking their clients through every step of using necessary tools and filling out applications. Ms. Garner adds that they have an outreach office where homeless individuals can walk in. Additionally, they work Nvith a lot of clergy and they don't do credit or background checks which increases their programs accessibility but maintain strict rules of conduct. Q. Mr. Jones asks if they work with the prison or probation offices. A. Mr. Storr answers that they do, as well as any provider that the client needs. Ms. Garner adds that they also work with the social worker at the local police department. Q. Mr. Murphy comments that CDBG PS is one of the most competitive funding streams and asks whether they would be able to use partial funding. A. Mr. Storr answers that they are currently operating with limited funding and still expect to be able to increase their services with partial funding. He says that they have proven results after 20 years and that behavioral case-management is their next step no matter whether they get partial or full funding. A Tall Order HomeInn— Employment Initiative Mr. Storr introduces the Employment Initiative which works with homeless and incarcerated individuals who may have no or a fragmented work history. It is a 90- day(maximum)program where employment priorities and needs are assessed with a specialist to help build the clients' skillset. Q. Mr. Murphy asks which application they would prioritize. A.Mr. S answers the Reentry program is their priority. He comments that the Reentry program also aligns with all of SLC's consolidated plan goals. Though,they are still very passionate about the Employment Initiative program. Q. Mr. Murphy asks what the average amount of time one of their clients is incarcerated. A. Mr. Storr answers that 5-10 years of incarceration is the average and homelessness individuals average about 2 years of homelessness. Most come to them with essentially no documentation. Q. Mr, \lul1)h\ asks iol clarltication on \\hat tile\ mean by 'printed literature' on their al�plleation. A. Mr. Stoic ails\\crs that hter;lllire 1s Connected to the eilll\lo\nlctlt initlatl\e ,lild ill ChIdes a<sislallCe\\llil tCClllIolo--,ical Mcrae\ aild other \ocatIonlI rellab ',IIppIIc<. Ms k;alller adds that staff arc also included. Q. Mr. Weeks asks llo\\ their proiraill is different than traditional t oCation,d rc i,ih. %. \lr. Stoll alls\\ci's that the cnlplo\ncnt initiatirc helps direct clients inorc etfieientl\ to the appropriate a\ellucs 1i\r their needs and streamlines reintetiran,m. Q. \h-. M cAs asks if the cnlplo\lllent training builds or relies on the Reentr\ hl:in. A. \11. Stoll.alls\\CIN that the\ work in tandem, Ile adds an anecdote of ho\\ the\ assisteti a client in necti ofemploynlcrit as an example. Mr. Storr also talks about ho\\ lie contacteti some organizations about \%hat it .vould take for them to hire a client, and often enlployrl�had rt-xiuests for specific skills. Q. Mr. Weeks asks if they do the training themselves or contract out. A. Mr. Stotr answer,that tiler handle the training themselves. Ms. Garner adds that the\ \relconle anyone to visit them and that most of the organization's current employees have lived In the building at some point. iv. Salt Lake Donated Dental Services (SLDDS) Ms. Harvey introduces herself and the SLDDS which provides free dental procedures for homeless individuals. The procedures are provided by volunteer dentists, and all services are no-cost to the patient. They intend to use the CDBG funds for staffing. supplies, and lab fees. Q.Mr. Christensen asks if the Utah Medicaid dental expansion will impact their role in community dental services. A.Ms. Haney answers that there are coil retsations within the organization about expanding into accepting Medicaid but will remain a no-cost clinic for the time being. However,the expansion statute has helped Io\\er demand for their services and allows them to help those uninsured or under-insured. Q. Mr. Christensen asks if there is a process to determine eligibility and refer those eligible for Medicaid to other services. A. Ms. Harvey answers that often they determine a client's eligibility via the first phone call. Their organization is well-versed in triaging patients to ensure they find the best and cheapest options available to them. They also get referrals from community partners for patients who need more specialized treatments that they cannot afford otherwise. She also invites the board to visit their clinic. V. Spv Hop Ms. Larissa Trout introduces herself and their organization which provides yotuig professionals, ages 8-25, training in the media arts. Mr. Konvise adds that they hire young media professionals on productions through their apprenticeship program. He mentions that they are endorsed by the 1!tali film commission and there ha, been close to �.000 nest jobs in this field hciwcen the years 2021-2022. Q. Nis. Nielsen asks hogv many beneficiaries they estimate to serve with (1)[36 funds. A. Mr. Komrisc answers that they currently serve 18 individuals, and expect to have 0 ccr7iticd participants a year starting in 2026, Q. Ms. honk asks what the economic bracket their target population is within. A. A1s. Trout answers that Spy I lop aims to balance who they serve. Spy Ffop Phase serves undei>>rivilrgcd communities and disadvantaged households, but they a1;O accept students from higher income brackets. Q. Mr. Christensen asks how long the training program lasts A. Ms. Hardie answers that the program is currently 10 weeks and they look to expand to 15 weeks and there are 4 programs per-year split into semesters. Ms. Trout adds that upon graduation, clients continue to be part of the Spy Hop community. Q. Mr. Murphy asks what other funding sources Spy Hop has. A. Ms. Trout answers they receive both private and public funding. They also mention some of their services are paid which brings in some funding. Q. Mr. Jones asks how their students find them. A. Mr. Konwise says that many students have been with Spy Hop since a young age(12-18). Ms. Hardie answers that they do tabling events and outreach. Ms. Trout adds that schools are also a major part of their marketing strategy. Mr. Jones clarifies whether they reach out through both private and public schools, Ms. Trout says this is correct and adds that they visit public schools more often. Q. Mr. Weeks asks if they have outcome data for graduates. A. Ms. Trout says she does not have hard data but estimates that many students go on to find a career pathway in media production. And since Spy Hop has been around for so long, there are some confirmed cases of sustained careers in the field. She expands that Spy Hop also has a positive emotional outcome on their students. Mr. Konwise adds that they are currently serving a growing market. vi. Odyssey House—Transitional Housing (TH) Ms. Branson introduces herself and their transitional housing program which helps clients—many of which are leaving treatment, homeless, or recently released from incarceration and do not yet have a safe space to live—find housing. Q. Ms. Nielsen asks what the requirements of their program is for clieIIts who have no housing vouchers. A. Ms. Branson answers that they attempt to provide 3-months of rent and a deposit, but 3 months is the maximum they can support those clients, and the vouchers are generally for 6—months. ii. Odyssey (louse - Bus Passes Ms. Branson expands on their program to provide bus passes for clients to assist with reintegration. 'These passes arc often used for transportation to medical appoinh»ents,job interviews, court appearances. ctc. Q. Mr. Murphv asks which application would he more beneficial for Odyssey flcnise : , Ms. Branson answers that 'Transitional I lousing is critical for their clients. Q. Mr. Murhliy asks to clarify why they've decreased their funding request fronn the previous Vear. A. Ms. Branson answers that they lowered their ask clue to being denied funding last year. Q. Mr. Jones asks about their predicted beneficiaries of 2500 individuals. A. Ms. Branson answers it reflects the number of clients that will potentially have access to their passes. Q. Mr. Murphy asks if they are paying market price for the passes. A. Ms. Branson answers she would need to double-check, but she believes they are paying full price for the passes. Q. Mr. Faiz asks what kind of bus pass is the most common for clients to request and how frequently they are used. A. Ms. Branson clarifies that the monthly passes are checked out and used by the entire facility. viii. Big Brothers Big Sisters Utah (BBBSU) Ms. Sundstrom introduces herself and her program which provides mentoring for youth. Their organization found kids that were matched with a mentor in the mid- 90s closed their socioeconomic gap by 2/3rds and they earned 20-30%more during the ages of 20—30 than their peers. Q. Mr. Murphy asks for more information about where their schools are located and what communities they serve. A. Ms. Sundstrom answers that most of their schools are on the Westside but will also go where their services are requested. Q. Mr. Murphy asks about the diversification of their funding sources. A. Ms. Sundstrom answers they haven't received CDBG funding in many years. 29%of their funding comes from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Youth Mentoring Grant. They also have a clothing donation center that funds around 30%of their programs, and events as well as individual donations fund around 25% while corporations and foundations make up another 25% Q. Mr. Weeks asks about how long children are mentored or stay within the program. A. Ms. Sundstrum answers that they ask for a 12-month commitment. but most inatchcs last around 0 months. 1,11c main reason for matches being dropped is due to a student changing schools where their organization cannot follow. Q. A11'. Christensen asks what the biggest limiting factor for getting matches is. A Ms. Sundstrum answers that they have a waith%t of female volunteers but stnrggle to, find male voluntecrs. Q. Mr. Janes asks what the age range fbr the program is and what financial literacy tile\, provide. A. Ms. Sundstrum answers thcv provide services for ages 6-14 and that they have a curriculum and financial literacy �\ith community partners and schools. ix. South Valley Sanctuary (SVS) Mr. Roake introduces himself and their program which provides assistance to domestic violence sur,ivors. Thcy intend to use these funds to support the salaries of two case management staff and essential services. Q. Mr. Christensen asks how SVS determines whether they are spending their funds on SLC residents. A. Mr. Roake answers that they keep track of demographic information upon intake. They also estimate their number of SLC beneficiaries based on previous years' outcomes. Q. Mr. Murphy asks about the diversification of their funding streams. A. Mr. Roake answers that they are only paying these staff with CDBG funding and have strategies for where they implement different funds. They are also talking about seeking more from private sources so that they are not reliant on government and state funding. Q. Mr. Christensen asks about the changing political environment pertaining to grants and how SVS has been affected and how they respond to these changes. A. Mr. Roake answers that their population has historically relied on SNAP which currently impacts what the organization supplies to clients who come to their facilities. They find that they often have to pivot funding structures and maintain flexibility to do so. Additionally,they prepare for worst case scenarios and have some set-aside funding for the tightest years because,regardless of the political climate, they are impacted by what funding they can or cannot gain. Q. Mr. Jones confirms that part of their funding is private. A. Mr. Roake answers that this is correct and adds that they also receive independent donations. X. International Rescue Committee URQ Mr. Palsson introduces himself and the IRC's ESL and Financial Readiness program which aims to assist refugees and asylecs in learning English, finding employment, ,n1d tc•;IcIIII11 1in,nlc 1;11 111cI;I(.\. I fc further cx1)ind,, nn their progr in's service (,1nd eontnlllnlly p;nlnrrs. 1 hey csUnultc tc, assist 5O 1O%k incurnc refugees and &;,/Ices re�ldinl in �I t V \11 .Ic,nes asks ;111c110 their lic•reentagc of unspent finds born previous year,. Q. A11 dolt the high percentage is likely clue to funding shifts. cut,,. and 1IIIW 1in111a110111 I hey 11MC allocated ('1)13(i funds Is a supplementary fund t(j 1111 hindlng gaps and mainly use ('1)li(i as salaries. Q. \11. Joncs asks city staff w hat happens to the remaining funds. A. A1r_ Rutledge answers that the remaining flrnds would go into CDBG tiHl. not CDBG PS. ']'he reallocation of'pr)grinl income cannot go into PS. Q. Mr. Murl)hy asks iftherc would he any issues with spenddown fbr the coming year. A. Mr. Palsson answers that with the reduced resettlement cap,the IRC will have reduced arrivals which can affect spending. 'I hey are mitigating that by expanding outreach. Q. Mr. Jones asks why the Admin score is so low. A. Ms. Nielsen answers that spenddown may be a factor in the low score. Mr. Murphy adds that the score is middling rather than low. Q. Mr. Christensen asks what percentage of their clientele engage with this program. A. Mr. Palsson answers that all resettled individuals are assessed for their English skills level and introduced to the course. 6. Other Business Ms. Thomas asks board members, Ms. Schechinger and Mr.Faiz, to score their applications. Mr. Murphy asks if NHI and PS are separate funding programs. Ms. Thomas answers they are both part of CDBG, but PS has a cap of 15%the total CDBG allocation. Mr. Murphy asks if the board can shift money between the two. Ms. Thomas clarifies that they would not be able to shift any funds into Public Services, but could do so from PS to NHI. Ms. Thomas mentions that the next mini-funding night will be on the 8`h of December. Mr. Rutledge says that Mr. Jack Markman will be coming to the next couple board meeting to give some guidance on reviewing the Funding Our Future applicants. 7. Adiourn Meeting is adjourned at 6:31 P.M. X CDCIP B and Chair This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the CDCIP Board meeting held November 10"', 2025.