The Volusia/Seminole County Consortium's 1995 Consolidated Plan
constitutes a strategic vision for housing and community development in Volusia
County (excluding the City of Daytona Beach), and Seminole County. This
document summarizes the needs assessments and plans so that interested citizens
can have a concise overview of the Consortium's housing and community
development issues. A summary of the Consortium's 5 year broad objectives and
strategic plans are presented, as well as, their one year action plan with
specific projects for implementing this strategy during FY 1995.
The development of a Consolidated Plan (CP) in a consortium environment presented some unique challenges. An evaluation of each member's jurisdiction was accomplished to determine the attributes of the respective communities. The findings reflected that geographically the jurisdictions shared a common border, however, each region has "unique and distinctive" characteristics which influence their respective social and economic environments.
Therefore, the consortium was separated into two regions, a Northern Region and a Southern Region. The Southern Region consists of Seminole County. The Northern Region consists of Volusia County, excluding the City of Daytona Beach. The Lead Agency in the consortium is Volusia County.
As a result, separate evaluations and strategies were required for each region. Regional assessments, needs, action plans and allocations were prepared and discussed within the consortium's CP. Maps 1 through 4 illustrate consortium demographic characteristics and Map 5 identifies proposed HUD funded projects.
The Consortium coordinated its citizen participation compliance with the
requirements set out in the Final Rule. Public Hearings held early in the
development of the CP allowed citizens and community groups the opportunity to
participate in the preparation of the CP. The proposed CP was published and
made available for review and comment. Information received from this review
was used in the final plan which also was offered to the public for review and
comment.
The consortium's estimated housing needs, including Daytona Beach, projected for the ensuing five year period shows an increase in households from 261,429 in 1990 to 346,760 in the year 2000, approximately a 33 percent increase. This projection was based on 1990 Census Data and Bureau of Economic And Business Research, University Of Florida.
Consortium housing characteristics were obtained from the Volusia/Seminole HOME Consortium FY 1994-1998 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) and the 1990 Census data. A summary of the characteristics is provided below. Detailed assessments by region are contained in each region's respective Consolidated Plan volume.
| Category | % of Extremely Low-Income Hshlds | Low-Income Hshlds |
|---|---|---|
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 88 | 15 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3 | 42 |
| Hispanic (All Races) | 4 | 24 |
| Native American (Non-Hispanic) | 0 | 23 |
| Asian & Pacific Islanders (Non-Hispanic) | 1 | 19 |
| (Source: CHAS Table 1A) |
| Category | Units | Substandard Units | Rehab Suitable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Year Round Housing | 266,650 | -0- | -0- |
| Total Occupied Units | 233,527 | -0- | -0- |
| Renter (Occupied) | 64,070 | 3,989 | 35,085 |
| Owner (Occupied) | 169,457 | 3,630 | 75,079 |
| Public Housing Units | 1,837 | -0- | -0- |
| (Source: CHAS Table 1B) |
An assessment of the jurisdictions current housing needs was accomplished using information from the Volusia/Seminole HOME Consortium FY 1994-1998 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). Based on the available 1990 Census data each region's estimate of current housing assistance needs was evaluated for extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-income and middle-income families, for renters and owners, for elderly persons, for single persons, for large families, for persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and for persons with disabilities. These individual assessments and associated evaluation of needs are contained in the region's respective volume. Consortium households experiencing some form of housing problem by income category is summarized below.
| Extremely Low-Income | Low Income | Moderate Income | Middle Income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Problems | 71% | 61% | 45% | 31% |
| 30% Cost Burden | 70 | 60 | 44 | 30 |
| 50% Cost Burden | 56 | 33 | 10 | 3 |
| (Source: CHAS Table 1C) |
The assessment of homeless needs for the jurisdiction was accomplished using the 1990 Census Homeless Enumeration data, the State of Florida's Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) 1994 "Fifth Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature" on homelessness and the HUD CHAS Databook. The following is a summation of the consortium's estimated homeless populations. These figures could be inflated due to duplication of client counts as homeless individuals obtain assistance from a variety of providers. Each region's individual homeless needs evaluation and discussion is contained in their respective CP volume.
| Total Homeless | 54,393 | |
| Total Homeless, Unsheltered | 52,375 | |
| Total Served by: | ||
| Reception/Day Center | 1000 | |
| Emergency Shelters | 1966 | |
| Transitional Housing | 52 |
The Public and Assisted Housing units for the Consortium are:
| 1837 | ||||
| 1033 |
In general, the consortium could use additional public housing units or make available other low-rent housing opportunities to assist this segment. Systematic rehabilitation or upgrading of the available public housing units is on going. Section 8 assistance maintains a waiting list of individuals in need. Specific discussions by region are contained in the Volusia County and Seminole County Consolidated Plan.
Each county in the consortium was required to complete a detailed review of any barriers to affordable housing that might exist as a condition for receiving state housing assistance through the State's Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. The SHIP program required that each county prepare and adopt an Affordable Housing Incentive Plan (AHIP). The AHIP describes the county's approach to reduce regulatory barriers and provide incentives for the production of affordable housing. The recommendations presented were directed towards regulatory issues, housing resources and their management, and financial support mechanisms. Each region's AHIP is contained in the Consolidated Plan.
The consortium's estimated lead-based paint hazards were computed using worksheets recommended in the Lead-Based Paint Hazards Technical Bulletin 1. The estimated number of households with potential lead-based paint hazards for the consortium are:
| 17,891 | ||||
| 29,006 |
Additional discussions are contained in the Consolidated Plan for individual
regions.
The consortium's five year strategy is designed to assist the needs of principally the extremely-low, and low-income individuals by adhering to the statutory goals of providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities. This strategy will be implemented through a combination of activities using CDBG, HOME and ESG funds, as well as, through community, public and private partnerships. Region specific Priority Needs Summary's are contained in their respective volumes of the CP.
The consortium's estimated five year budget for housing, homeless and non-housing community development activities are:
| Five-Year Housing Activities: | $566,498,275 | |
| Five-Year Homeless Activities: | $ 39,696,445 | |
| Five-Year Non-Housing Community Development Activities: | $ 23,973,000 |
Based on the identified priorities and strategies, inputs from program participants and citizen participation meetings, each region has prepared a separate Listing of Proposed Projects for FY 1995. The listing can be found in each region's Consolidated Plan. Map 5 identifies points of interest, low-moderate income areas, and proposed HUD funded projects.
The consortium proposes to spend approximately $1,744,000 of HOME funds on housing activities during FY 1995. Activities include support for Community Housing Development Organizations activities (CHDO's), program administration, homebuyer assistance, tenant based rental assistance, and housing rehabilitation.
The consortium proposes to spend approximately $209,000 of ESG funds on homeless activities during FY 1995. Activities being proposed include the payment of shelter operating costs and those associated with providing essential services. Funding has also been allocated for rehabilitation of homeless shelters.
The consortium proposes to spend approximately $6,070,000 of CDBG funds on non-housing community development activities. Activities being proposed include the improvement of public facilities, infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, public service activities, ADA improvements, historical preservation, economic development, and community planning.
MAP 2 depicts points of interest and low-moderate income areas.
MAP 3 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, and minority concentration levels.
MAP 4 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, and unemployment levels.
MAP 5 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, unemployment levels, and proposed HUD funded projects; in addition, a table provides information about the project(s).
