The Consolidated Plan for Hamilton, Ohio represents a comprehensive approach to local programming by pulling together local parties interested in community development to help identify the needs of the community and formulate strategies for addressing those needs. The comprehensive approach promoted a focus of federal and other resources on those strategies from which the community will obtain the most benefit. The Consolidated Plan is based on the strategic management principles; of establishing priorities, needs, available resources and plans for action.
The Consolidated Planning System is a computerized process that replaces six planning and application submissions for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development's formula grant programs with a single document. The Consolidated Plan reduced the repetitive reporting of the same information and allowed Hamilton citizens and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to review the document on diskettes.
Information about the community was obtained from the 1990 U.S. Census, the 1993 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data book, locally conducted studies and consultation with citizens and the Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) of Hamilton. The CDAB was organized in 1994 to participate in the Consolidated Plan process and provide consultation.
The overall goals of the community development and planning programs are to strengthen partnerships with the community to extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations, to enable them to provide decent housing, establish and maintain a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for every citizen, particularly for low income persons. (See Exhibit A for a complete list of HUD goals, Exhibit B for programs applicable to the Consolidated Plan and Exhibit C for HUD definitions).
The Consolidated Program year for the City of Hamilton is May 1 through April 30.
March 15, 1996
The City of Hamilton's proposed projects are funded through federal grants received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Hamilton will utilize $1,929,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $528,000 HOME Investment Partnership funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 1996 to provide decent, affordable housing; economic development opportunities; neighborhood improvements, and community development services for the low and moderate income residents of Hamilton.
The Citizen Participation Process was conducted to gather a wide variety of input from the City's low/moderate income residents, as well as, the City's public/private sectors.
A. Neighborhood Meetings were held for the public prior to development of the first draft Consolidated Plan Update. Residents were notified of HUD's response to the previous Consolidated Plan submission and were asked to participate in the reevaluation of priority needs for the plan update. Technical Assistance regarding funding application preparation was also provided by the City to this population, when requested.
B. Meeting with Advisory Committee of community members to assist in re-evaluating the priority needs for the low/moderate income community of Hamilton.
C. Planning Department and Neighborhood Development Division's development and In-House Review of the Draft Consolidated Plan Update.
D. 30-Day Public Comment Period (December 12, 1995 - January 12, 1996)
E. Public Hearing #1
F. Public Hearing #2
G. Consolidated Plan Update, Community Development Block Grant Projected Use of Funds, HOME Program Description and the City's Displacement Policy submitted to HUD by March 15, 1995 (at least 45 days prior to our City's Community Development Program Year, which begins May 1, 1995).
All meetings were handicapped accessible. Although only 0.62 percent of the City's population is non-English speaking, the City had made provisions for non-English speaking persons, through Travelers Aid International, upon request with 5 working days of notice. For all public meetings and hearings a notice was published 10 days prior to the corresponding meeting or hearing to provide adequate time for all interested to attend.
The Neighborhood Meetings were held at the Booker T. Washington Community Center, the YMCA, and the Jefferson Elementary School on October 2, 3, and 5 respectively. The meetings were publicized via the local newspaper and radio stations. The main concerns of the residents were the need for community policing, child care and transportation provision, and increased drug awareness programs. In addition, a Community Development Advisory Meeting was held on October 10, 1995. The Advisory Board members reevaluated the priority needs for the community and provided written comments on critical community development issues.
Hamilton, located in southwest Ohio, is the largest city in Butler County. According to the revised 1990 census, the population of Hamilton is 61,368, out of which 34,980 (or 57%) persons are considered to be of Low and Moderate Income (LMI). (LMI is defined as incomes at or below 80 percent Median Family Income (MFI), Median Family Income for Hamilton being $28,117). Approximately 14% of Hamilton's families live below the poverty level. The majority of Hamilton's population is white (92%), with African Americans composing 7% of the population, and other minorities making up the remaining one percent of the population. Hamilton has nine LMI tracts and five tracts of minority concentration.
In the last thirty years, Hamilton's population has been experiencing an increase in the number of households and a shrinking household size. Trends also indicate a shift of the population toward an older age distribution, a growing number of single parent households and a relatively unchanged racial composition in the City. Hamilton's elderly population has steadily grown over the past decade and now accounts for over 14% of the City's residents.
Hamilton's 1990 median family income (MFI) was $28,117, compared to the county average of $38,673. The economic condition of the general population has been declining and the unemployment rate in Hamilton has remained consistently higher than that of Butler County's, the State's or the Nation's. Hamilton's 1993 rate was 9.7%, compared to a national rate of 6.2% and county and state rates of 6.5%. The number of persons below the poverty level increased in Ohio to 28.7% during the 1980's, a trend which will likely to continue to impact Hamilton during the next 5 years. Also, there is a slight increase in the number of disabled adults from 11 percent of the City's workforce - age 16-64 in 1980, to 13 percent in 1990.
Hamilton has experienced a steady increase in the number of households and a decrease in the average household size from 3.3 in 1960 to 2.5 in 1990, which has kept vacancy rates low. The number of large family households (5+ members) has decreased to 9.2% as a consequence of the increasing number of households. More than 25% of Hamilton's households are headed by one parent, significantly higher than the County's average.
In 1990, 27% of Hamilton's households experienced housing problems such as housing cost burden (Cost Burden is defined as occurring when a household uses an excessive, that is, 30% or more, amount of its monthly income to pay for housing costs, that is, rent or mortgage, taxes, utilities) or significant housing disrepair. Housing repair problems will likely continue, since nearly a third of Hamilton's dwelling units were constructed prior to 1940, and over 50% of the residents are of low and moderate income and are not likely to be able to afford to make needed repairs.
Overall, 27% or 6,466 out of the City's 23,778 households, experienced some type of housing problem in 1990. Not surprisingly, the data demonstrates that low and moderate income households have the greatest housing needs for habitable and/or affordable dwellings. Generally, the lower the income, the greater the housing need. For example, extremely low income households (defined as having 0-30% of the median family income of the community) experienced housing problems at a rate of nearly 70%.
Renter households are more likely to experience housing problems than owner households. For example, 45% of all renter households had housing needs as compared to 15% of owner households. Both extremely-low and very low income renters have the greatest housing needs. Of these two income groups, the extremely low income (0-31% MFI) persons tend to be the most disadvantaged; 78% of these renters, experienced a housing need. The second highest need is among elderly renters (993 households). It is likely that these groups will continue to experience housing needs in the next five years as the numbers of small and elderly households continue to rise.
Among owner households, one of the larger problems appears to be cost-burden. However, in comparison to other areas in Butler County, the City of Hamilton had the lowest percentage of owner-households spending a disproportionate amount of their income on housing (approximately 13% of owner-households in the City are cost- burdened versus 16% owner-households Countywide). Fifteen percent (15%) of all owner households experience housing problems; this includes households living in substandard housing (a substandard housing unit is one having any condition which violates applicable housing, building, health and safety codes) and/or experiencing a cost-burden. In addition, the housing needs of the elderly will likely increase between 1995 to 2000, as the elderly population continues to grow as it has in the past 20 years.
The local records indicate that the City's "special needs population" has increased over the past years. The County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities reported that 284 mentally handicapped individuals (county-wide) lived in some type of assisted housing in 1994. Community agencies have seen an increase in the number of persons with mental health problems.
According to 1990 Census information, 2,026 families (with children) had only one parent present. A third of elderly-headed households in Hamilton live in poverty; one- third of all the seniors in Hamilton live alone; and 30% of elderly households experienced housing problems of some kind. One of their greatest problems is affordable housing; more than 1600 senior households are cost-burdened. In addition, the study "A Needs Assessment of Older Adults in Southwest, Ohio, 1980" found that 50% of the elderly respondents report they are seldom or never able to make minor household repairs.
The Ohio Disability Incidence/Prevalence study found 852 non-elderly persons with disabilities that were low income. The study estimated that 48% of all handicapped persons in Hamilton experience a housing need.
Housing conditions in Hamilton vary widely. In comparison to Butler County as a whole, the overall housing stock in Hamilton is in somewhat poorer condition; this is likely a reflection of the age of the City's housing stock and the percentage of lower income households. The 1990 Census reported that only a small number of the total dwelling units (DU) in Hamilton had one of these housing deficiencies: 66 DU lacked complete plumbing, 111 lacked complete kitchen facilities, 148 DU lacked central heat, and 617 DU were overcrowded. These numbers show a decline since the 1980 Census.
The City of Hamilton had a total of 25,362 dwelling units in 1990, 95% of which were occupied. The 1990 census reports dwelling unit tenure as 60.5% homeowner- occupied and 39.5% rental occupied. Seventy percent (or 70%) of Hamilton's dwelling units were single unit structures, 10% were 2-unit structures, 11% were structures with 3-9 units, and the remaining 9% are structures with 10 units or more.
New residential unit construction has averaged approximately 100 units added to the housing stock per year for the past 5 years. Sixty-three percent (63%) of the housing units occupied by extremely-low and very-low income households (both renter and owner) are shown (in the CHAS Databook) as also having a housing need. This translates to approximately 5,194 households which occupy substandard and/or overcrowded housing units and/or households which are cost-burdened. Because of the low economic status of these income groups, a large number of the housing units they occupy are likely to be substandard.
There is a documented housing need for larger, low income families as well; nearly all of the 472 large renter households (reported in the CHAS Databook) which experience a housing need are of low to moderate income. These needs are largely related to the unavailability of affordable housing; eighty percent (80%) of the renters with housing needs are cost-burdened. The Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority (BMHA), managers and owners of public housing, report that there is a waiting list for public housing units with two or more bedrooms. There are very few rental units with three bedrooms or more that are affordable to families with very low incomes. In addition, there are waiting lists for two bedroom units for low income renters, as reported by Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority. Overall, nearly 70% of extremely low income households and over 50% of very low income households experienced housing problems.
The 1990 census recorded 84 homeless persons in 1990, and a 1994 homeless survey counted 133 homeless persons. Based on the 1994 survey, 59% were homeless single adults, 26% were members of homeless families, and 15% homeless youth. There were also 67 individuals on shelter waiting lists.
Out of the total homeless population in Hamilton, 38 percent were severely mentally ill as reported by the Census and nearly 12 percent were mentally ill and chemically dependent. The CHAS book estimated 4.7 percent of the homeless population with HIV/AIDS.
The Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority (BMHA) is the chief agency in-charge of providing affordable rental housing in Hamilton. BMHA reports that 475 (or 45 percent) of public housing units available are reserved for the elderly/disabled persons; and 16 (or 1 percent) of BMHA's units are available for handicapped residents.
Several populations in Hamilton have special housing needs. Butler County reports that 284 mentally handicapped individuals (county-wide) needed some type of assisted housing in 1994. Agencies anticipate a continued growth of this population, in part due to an increase in the number of chemically dependent men being referred to local programs. Mentally handicapped individuals are often homeless or threatened with homelessness.
There is a serious lack of affordable, appropriate housing for persons with HIV/AIDS in Hamilton. This housing must not only be affordable, but accessible to medical facilities and services.
The City of Hamilton administers Fair Housing activities through its Human Relations Department. The Department has identified and continues to respond to the following Fair Housing needs:
In addition, the City completed an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and is preparing a summary report and strategies to address the identified impediments.
The City feels that its policies and regulations do not significantly impact housing choice or affordability for a number of reasons. Neither local taxes nor municipal utility costs are deemed barriers to affordable housing in Hamilton. Taxes in the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton City School District are the lowest in the immediate area and lower than Butler County as a whole. Utility rates are at or below the area's averages.
Hamilton's codes and fees are not an impediment to affordable housing, and Hamilton utilizes a "one-stop" permitting process to expedite permitting and review procedures and to help avoid costly delays. Residential construction permit fees are an average of 80% less than those in Butler County as a whole. Hamilton's zoning code is not unduly restrictive, with the minimum lot size for the least dense residential zoning district being well below other area cities. The required setback from the street in the most restrictive residential district is similar among the cities.
Thus, the City has not outlined a strategy for modifications or amendments. The City will continue to regularly review policies/regulations and propose changes where deemed necessary.
Nearly a third of Hamilton's dwelling units were constructed before 1940, when the use of lead-based paint was most prevalent. Utilizing methodology supplied by HUD, the potential number of Lead-based paint units occupied by low income households with children under seven years old are 404 renter units and 450 owner occupied for a total of 854 units, or 3% of the total housing stock of Hamilton.
There were 24 cases of lead poisoning in Hamilton from 1990 to 1994, all of which were located in low income, minority neighborhoods.
In addition to the housing needs previously set forth, community consultants specified the need for an agency to provide basic household goods for people getting permanent housing after being homeless. Some agencies were mentioned as possible resources. Directors of Social Service Agencies mentioned the need for teaching living and social skills to clients, especially those starting full time jobs. They felt the need to teach social and living skills would increase from 1995 to 2000.
In addition, input indicated a need for first-time homebuyer assistance, particularly for low and moderate income families. In particular, it was suggested that a number of people in the low income range were interested in buying houses, and that this interest would likely increase in the next five years. With support, many such LMI families could purchase and maintain homes.
The City of Hamilton has identified housing development and rehabilitation, supportive public services for youth and the elderly, crime awareness and prevention, economic development related to creation and retention of businesses and employment, job training, and improvements to public facilities, as being the greatest needs of the LMI community of Hamilton. The City actively participates and coordinates its efforts with Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority to provide affordable housing. CDBG funds are utilized in providing public service activities in the City (for example, meals for the elderly).
The City is aggressively pursuing various economic development projects to benefit LMI residents. The Commercial Revolving Loan Program is structured so that businesses agree that 51% of the new jobs created will be filled by low income persons. The long range goal is to reinvest the funds back in the community as loans are repaid and thereby attract and retain more businesses. Projects are being developed in conjunction with groups such as the Hamilton Business Task Force.
Local government coordination and cooperation occurs in the form of consultation and project implementation. The City of Hamilton cooperates with Butler and Hamilton counties to obtain accurate information about persons with HIV/AIDS and the homeless. Lead-based paint hazard reduction is coordinated with the state of Ohio and Butler County. The cities of Hamilton and Middletown share the grants acquired by the Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority. Hamilton funds projects that serve the entire county, in particular economic development programs that benefit the region. Butler County and the cities of Middletown and Fairfield were asked to review and comment on this Consolidated Plan.
The priority needs for the Consolidated Plan were determined based on the 1990 U.S. Census; consultation with citizens, social services agencies and housing assistance providers; and locally conducted studies. The three year strategic plan for Hamilton specifies the number of units that will be targeted based on available resources. The priority community development need in Hamilton is housing assistance to the LMI. The projects will continue as the housing problems continue to be priorities. The priority needs assigned are based on a five year projection, as specified by HUD regulations. The number of units and the estimated dollars are based on a three year projection.
In addition to addressing the housing needs of residents of Hamilton, it is also essential to address the non-housing community development needs of the City's LMI population. Physical Improvements to public facilities (located in or serving principally LMI persons) were identified in order to improve the physical attractiveness, and functionality of transportation and utility facilities and livability of LMI neighborhoods. Provision of public services to assist in improving the health, education and skills of the LMI population, and to otherwise serve the needs of the City through: education; counseling; crime prevention; youth services; elderly services; handicapped services; transportation, etc. Expanding economic development opportunities to encourage investment; retain and create additional jobs; revitalize commercial/industrial businesses; and to increase the marketability of the work force through employment/skill training.
The City of Hamilton's anti-poverty strategy is to administer and support programs that promote development and assist unemployed and underemployed persons with getting securing gainful employment. The City's Economic Development Division initiated a Revolving Loan Fund program intended to reinvigorate and improve the neighborhood business districts in Hamilton and increase employment opportunities for persons of low/moderate income.
A functional implementation plan for physical improvements will be formalized through a joint effort of the City, the Hamilton Economic Development Corporation and the Business District Task Force. In addition to Hamilton's Department of Planning, the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Hamilton Economic Development Corporation contribute to anti-poverty efforts through the Task Force initiatives. The Task Force will help ensure the long-term equitable distribution of funds among the Hamilton business districts.
The City funds projects that provide job training for unemployed and underemployed residents. Because this is a priority, the City will continue to fund programs that are providing skills training and employment services. To provide support to existing or new area businesses, the community uses a variety of state and federal programs for assistance. These programs take the form of tax abatements, small business loan referrals, and assistance in locating other funding sources.
The Commercial Revolving Loan Fund for the City of Hamilton is an additional anti- poverty program that aims to reinvigorate and improve the neighborhood business districts. The Revolving Loan Fund will also increase employment opportunities in Hamilton, specifically for persons of low/moderate income.
The total in federal resources that is expected to be available to address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan for the next three years is approximately $7,500,000. Of this total, $6,000,000 are CDBG funds and $1,500,000 are HOME funds. Matching funds are projected to total $3,700,000. Program income is expected to be $300,000 for the three year strategic plan period. Matching funds are currently provided by the City's general fund on a per case basis. CHDOS may be asked to provide matching funds in the future.
As part of the CHAS and Consolidated Plan processes, the City of Hamilton has coordinated with and supported housing providers, health, mental health and social service agencies. Community Housing Development Organizations and other subrecipients receive funds for housing and other eligible activities. The Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority and the City coordinate on the applications for grants and the delivery of services. The formation of the Community Development Advisory Board has greatly enhanced the coordination between the City, public housing and community based agencies. Board members provided consultation for the Consolidated Plan priorities, needs, strategies and actions and information about current activities.
Public housing residents are involved in Resident Councils and homebuyers clubs to increase involvement in the community. The City's goal is to increase public housing resident involvement in the Consolidated Planning process. Meetings in public housing areas were held and a committee is researching ways to increase citizen involvement, in particular from low income and public housing residents.
Proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Funds to address Priority Community Development Needs in the City of Hamilton
The City of Hamilton's overall community development goals are to provide its citizens decent and affordable housing, establish and maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for its residents, particularly the low and moderate income (LMI) residents. The City plans to achieve its goals by strengthening partnerships within the community; and by extending and strengthening the cooperation and partnerships among all levels of the government and the private sector, including the for-profit and non-profit organizations. The City Planning Department's Neighborhood Development Division (NDD) is responsible for overseeing the housing and non-housing community development activities in Hamilton.
One of the greatest priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan is providing affordable housing and housing rehab services to the LMI residents of the City. In order to provide decent and affordable housing, NDD will use CDBG funds to provide housing rehabilitation services for approximately 42 housing units in the City. Out of the estimated 42 housing units, approximately 23 housing units will receive full rehabilitation services to bring the housing units in compliance with the building, fire, and safety codes and an estimated 19 housing units will receive emergency repair services through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Grant Program. The City also anticipates providing HOME funds to a private developer for renovation of a historic hotel to produce the first 10 out of a total of 42 affordable rental units for low income elderly persons in Fiscal Year 1996. The remaining units are proposed to be completed in Fiscal Year 1997.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton, Inc. (NHSH) will provide additional housing rehab services and assistance for purchases of homes by LMI residents of Hamilton, through CDBG and HOME Program Grant funds. NHSH will also use HOME funds to construct approximately eleven new homes over the next two years in a target area in the City. Partnerships for Housing, Inc. will receive HOME funds for purchases of housing units for up to three tenants who are low income to very low income and are mentally or physically handicapped. Part of the funds will be used for home maintenance costs. Habitat for Humanity will also receive funds from the City to provide infrastructure to assist homeownership opportunities for LMI persons.
Transitional Health and Rehab Services will receive HOME funds to provide affordable housing for four to six low income persons. The Tree of Life Community Development Corporation will receive HOME funds to provide additional homes for the LMI residents of the Second and Fourth Wards of the City. CDBG funds are proposed to be used to provide emergency shelter for homeless persons in the City by Haven House/American Children's Foundation.
In order to provide decent living conditions for the elderly and physically dependent LMI residents in the City, Family Services, Inc. will provide minor maintenance repair and sanitary services for housing units through their Chore Program. Senior Citizens, Inc. will expand their elderly meal services beyond serving CDBG-funded meals for public housing residents to meet all meal requests.
The City of Hamilton's Human Relations Department will provide fair housing services to assist LMI families who experience tenant-landlord problems or issues related to housing discrimination.
The safety and livability of the community will be increased through street and sidewalk improvement projects and the renovation of three parks. These projects will be undertaken by the City of Hamilton's Public Works Department and Parks and the Recreation Department. Other sidewalk and street improvement projects will be conducted on behalf of four non-profit agencies, Dayton Lane Historic Area, Hamilton's German Village, Lindenwald Civic Association, and the Rossville Historic Preservation Association, to benefit the residents of LMI areas in the City and to address specific needs in historic districts. Safety needs of the community will be addressed through the City Police Department by increasing police patrols in high risk areas. Sidewalk and building improvements related to handicapped accessibility needs will be addressed by Main Street Area Association, Lindenwald Civic Association, and Transitional Health and Rehab Services, Inc. The City Health Department will contract for the demolition of vacant or dilapidated buildings in scattered sites citywide in order to eliminate slum and blight.
CDBG funds used for other historic preservation purposes will include minor renovation activities for the Butler County Historical Society museum building. Jefferson Elementary School will receive funds from the City for purchase of playground equipment.
One of the high priority public service needs identified during the process of developing the Consolidated Plan was for youth services. There are several non-profit agencies that conduct outreach programs for LMI youth in the City. Booker T. Washington Community Center will conduct an Arts Program for disadvantaged children and provide counseling to juveniles through the Reach out and Prevention program to provide a positive alternative to delinquent activities. Cultural education for the LMI children will be further provided through an Arts and Cultural Education program to be conducted by the Fatten Center for Creative Arts. Boy's and Girl's Club of Hamilton will provide educational and recreational programs for disadvantaged children and teenagers through their Movement Enhancement Program and Teen Fitness Program.
Prevention and early intervention of "at-risk" low income youth will be provided by Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Council. Counseling and mentoring programs will also be conducted by the Hamilton 2nd and 4th Ward Community Development Corporation.
The City of Hamilton will expand economic opportunities for low income persons by increasing financial assistance to local businesses in the form of grants/loans for physical improvements with the goal of increasing employment opportunities. The Greater Hamilton Labor Management Council will receive CDBG funds to assist people in securing jobs through providing training and outplacement services. Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton will provide financial assistance and counseling to help secure low interest loans to encourage homeownership and housing rehab for LMI residents of the City. A job training program will also be funded to assist the by Booker T. Washington Community Center's Project One.
Planning and economic development activities are carried out by the City of Hamilton. The City's Economic Development Department will use Block Grant funds to assist small businesses who guarantee they will hire low and moderate income citizens. Some or all income earned through economic development loan repayment or property sales will be reinvested to create more employment opportunities for the LMI residents in the City. The Hamilton Economic Development Corporation, a non profit agency, will also receive funds to oversee and implement various planning projects in the business districts of Hamilton.
Table 1: HOME ACTIVITIES AND MATCHING FUNDS - FY 1996-1997
Eligible Activities Agency HOME FUNDS Matching Funds Substantial Rehab (Owner City $159,600.00 $31,000.00 Rehab - greater than $25,000 per unit) Moderate Rehab (Rental City $150,000.00 $28,400.00 Rehab - less than (Anthony Wayne) $25,000 per unit) CHDOs Transitional $26,400.00 $0.00 Health & Rehab Partnerships $26,400.00 $0.00 for Housing Homebuyer Assistance CHDOs NHSH $26,400.00 $0.00 Purchase/Rehab New $60,000.00 $0.00 Construction Tree of Life $26,400.00 $0.00 Comm. Dev. Corp. Administrative Costs City $26,400.00 CHDOs $26,400.00 TOTAL $528,000.00 $59,400.00
Table 2: CDBG ACTIVITIES - FY 1996-1997 LEAD AGENCIES
Subrecipient Activity CDBG Matching Funds Funds Neighborhood Housing Direct $50,000.00 $146,730.00 Services of Hamilton Homeownership Asst. (13) Butler County Historical Non-Residential $20,000.00 $4,000.00 Society Historic Presv. (16B) Dayton Lane Historic Non-Residential $18,000.00 $5,000.00 Area Historic Presv. (16B) German Village Sidewalk (03)K $25,000.00 $53,840.00 Jefferson Elementary Parks, $9,000.00 $0.00 School Recreation Fac. (03)F Lindenwald Civic Assoc. Sidewalks (03)K $19,000.00 $52,100.00 Habitat for Humanity Construction of $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Housing (12) Parks-Northend Pool Parks, Rec. $19,500.00 $2,400.00 Fac. (03)F Parks-Eastview Pool Parks, Rec. $32,000.00 $3,200.00 Fac. (03)F Parks-Wilson Pool Parks, Rec. $11,600.00 $2,400.00 Fac. (03)F Ham. City Pub. Public Fac. $150,000.00 $0.00 Works Dept. Improv. (03) Ham. City Pub. Public Fac. $22,000.00 $0.00 Works Dept. Improv. (03) Ham. City Pub. Public Fac. $30,000.00 $0.00 Works Dept. Improv. (03) Ham. City Pub. Sidewalks $20,000.00 $0.00 Works Dept. (03)K Ham. City Pub. Water/Sewer $34,050.00 $0.00 Works Dept. Improv. (03)J St. Joseph Public $10,000.00 $0.00 Consolidated School Services (05) Alcohol/CA Council Substance Abuse $13,900.00 $13,900.00 Serv. (05)F BTW-Reach out Youth Services $20,000.00 $0.00 (05)D BTW-Arts Program Youth Services $10,000.00 $0.00 (05)D BTW-Project One Employment $30,000.00 $0.00 Training (05)H Boys & Girls Club Youth Services $4,039.00 $1,720.00 Teen Fitness Program (05)D Family Services, Inc. Senior Services $20,000.00 $0.00 (05)A Fatten Center for Youth Services $25,000.00 $60,000.00 Creative Arts (05)D Hamilton 2nd & 4th Ward Youth Services $20,000.00 $0.00 Comm. Dev. Corp. (05)D Rossville Hist. Crime Awareness $10,000.00 $0.00 Preservation Assoc. (05)I Senior Citizens, Inc. Senior Centers $25,000.00 $258,376.00 (05)A Greater Ham. Labor Employment $25,000.00 $58,263.00 Management Council Training (05)H Ham. City Human Fair Housing $9,061.00 $0.00 Relations Activities (21)D Ham. City Police Dept. Crime $80,400.00 $0.00 Awareness (05)I Main St. Area Assoc. Removal of $15,000.00 $0.00 Arch. Barriers (10) Lindenwald Civic Assoc. Removal of $19,000.00 $0.00 Arch. Barriers (10) Transitional Health Removal of $1,750.00 $1,750.00 and Rehab Services Arch. Barriers (10) Hamilton City Health Code $30,000.00 $0.00 Enforcement (15) Hamilton Economic Planning (20) $51,320.00 $135,000.00 Development Dept. Haven House/American Capacity $16,000.00 $0.00 Children's Foundation Building (19)C Rossville Historic Planning (20) $10,000.00 $0.00 Preservation Assoc. Lindenwald Civic Assoc. Capacity $6,000.00 $0.00 Building (19)C Main St. Area Assoc. Capacity $12,000.00 $0.00 Building (19)C Ham. City Human Planning (20) $2,875.00 $0.00 Relations
The City of Hamilton's efforts in providing affordable housing to LMI residents, including the elderly and disabled residents, are supplemented by HUD's tenant- based rental assistance programs administered by the Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority (BMHA). At present, BMHA has 709 units of affordable rental housing under management in Hamilton. There is a 2% annual vacancy rate, and a current waiting list of 238 families. All of the Hamilton units meet federal housing quality standards. BMHA will continue using Comprehensive Grant funding to address the physical needs of housing units, including site improvements and maintenance. Based on FY 1995-1996 estimates, BMHA projects that approximately $1,500,000 will be spent in FY 1996-1997 throughout Butler County for site improvements and maintenance of housing units, with approximately half of those funds, or $750,000, being used for public housing improvements in Hamilton.
MAP 1 depicts the vicinity of Hamilton, Ohio and selected points of interest.
MAP 2 depicts the low and moderate income areas of the City of Hamilton, Ohio.
MAP 3 depicts the City areas where relatively high levels of unemployment exist.
MAP 4 depicts areas of minority concentration within the City.
MAP 5 depicts the project locations within the City of Hamilton, Ohio.
Jim Boerke, Director
Planning Department
City of Hamilton
20 High Street
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
513-868-5855
