HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 13068: CDBG GRANT P. R. 13O68
03/17/05 ME-Grants Management
RESOLUTION NUMBER
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,565,152 AND A GRANT FOR $481,449 IN HOME FUNDS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR'S 2005 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PLAN. THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, as
amended, Public Law 93-383, the City will submit to the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) the 31sL (2005 Program Year) Consolidated Plan as an
application for a grant of $1,565,152 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG)
and a grant for $481,449 in HOME funds; and,
WHEREAS, the 31st Year Consolidated Plan will include a proposed list of
Projects for 2005 and certifications. Included within the Plan is the CDBG budget; and,
WHEREAS, citizens have been given an opportunity to express their ideas as to
projects, which should be included in the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program
at the public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is required to designate an official to sign all
documents in connection with the Applications and Grant Agreements; Now,
Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
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THAT the proposed Consolidated Plan for the program year 2005 is hereby
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Arthur to assure compliance with
the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, as amended Public Law 93-383; and,
THAT said Consolidated Plan refers to a grant to be made by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant
of One Million Five Hundred Sixty Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty Two ($1,565,152); and,
for HOME funds of Four Hundred Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Forty Nine
($481,449) for the 2005 program year; and,
THAT a copy of the Consolidated Plan is attached hereto and made a part
hereof as Exhibit "A"; and,
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to make application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the funds offered and is authorized to sign
all necessary documents including the Certifications which are also attached hereto and
included as a part of Exhibit "A"; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of
A.D., 2005 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS
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NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED FOR FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
D,~LE W~TSON, DIRECTOR
PLANNING & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
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APPLICATION FOR Version 7103
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 12. DATE SUBMi i ~. ~:1~ t Applicant Identifier
04-16-05 B-OS-MC-48-O005
I. TYPE' OF SUBMIEEION: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application identifier
Application Pre-application
[~ Construction [~ Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier
[] Non-Construction [~ Non.Construction 04-16-05
5. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name: I OrflanizaEonal Unit:
Department:
City of Port Arthur Planning
Organizational DUNS: Division:
13-7134909 Grants Management Division
Address: Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters
Street: Involving this application (give area code)
P. O. Box 1089 prefix: I First Name:
Mr.I Dale
City: Middle Name
Port Arthur
County: Last Name
Jeffemon Watson
Country: Email:
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN); Phone Number (give area cede) Fax Number (give area code)
r~ [~ - ~] ['~ ['~ r~ [~ [~ [~] 400'983-8135 409-083-8137
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION: 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (See back of form for Application Types)
~ New ~ Continuation ~ Revision Municipal
If Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es)
3ee back of form for description of letters.) r~ r~ Other (specify)
Other (specify) 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
U. S. Departraent of Housing and Urban Development
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:
J~]-~-]r~r~ Consolidated Plan-CDBG Entitlement Program
TITLE (Name of Program):
Community Development Block Grant Program
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Low-Moderate income target areas as designated by HUD
13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF:
Ending 05/31/05 Date: ISeoond
Start Date: I a. Applicant b. Project
Second
06/01/04
16. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
3RDER 12372 PROCESS?
a, Federal $ 1,565,152 * a. Yes. ~ THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372
b. Applicant .ur PROCESS FOR REVIEVV ON
c. State .~ DATE: 4-16-05
d. Local ' b. No. [~ PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. O. 12372
e. Other .~ [~ OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE
FOR REVIEW
f. Program Income 243,810 ' 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
g. TOTAL .u~
1,808,962 [~ Yes If'Yes" attach an explanation. ~ No
18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATIONIPREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE
3OCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WlLL COMPLY WITH THE
~.TTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED.
a. Authorized Reoresentative
First Name
~r~fix I Stephen vliddle Name
Last Name ~uffix
Fitzgibbons
). Title :. Telephone Number (give area code)
City Manager 409-983-8101
t. Signature of A~thodzed Representative ~, Date Signed
Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 424 (Rev.9-2003)
Authorized for Local Reoroduction Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
APPLICATION FOR Ve~i0n 7~03
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier
04-16-05 MO5MC480217
% TYPE OF SUBMISSION: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application identifier
Application Pre-appl~catmn
~{~ Construction ~ Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier
[] Non-Construction ~ Non-Construction 04-16-05
9. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name: Or~lanlzaflonal Unit:
Department:
City of Port Arthur Planning
Organizational DUNS: Division:
13-7134909 Grants Management Division
Address: Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters
Street: Involving this application (l[llve area code)
P. O. Box 1089 Prefix: I Fimt Name:
Mr.I Dale
City: Middle Name
Port Adhur
County: Last Name
Jefferson Watson
Countly: Emaih
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN): Phone Number (give area code) Pax Number (give area code)
B]~]-[] [] E]F]~] []1~ 40g-gg~813s 40g-093-~137
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION: 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (See back of form for Applica§on Typos)
~[~ New [] Continuation [-J Revision Municipal
[ Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in bax(es)
See back of form for description of letters.) [~ [_] )ther (specify)
Other (specify) 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:
r~r-~-~-~r~'~ Consolidated Plan-Home Entitlement Program
TITLE (.Name of Program):
Home ~nfitlement Grant
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, Sta~es, etc.):
Low-Moderate income target areas as designated by HUD
18. PROPOSED PROJECT '14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF:
Start Date: I Ending Date: a. Applicant I b. Project
06/01/04I 05/31/05 SecondISec°nd
'15. ESTIMATED FUNDING: '16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER '12372 PROCESS?
a. Federal 481,449 ' a. Yes. [] THIS PRE. APPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372
b. Applicant .~u PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON
c. State ."" DATE: 4-16-05
d. Local w
' b. No. [~ PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. O. 12372
e. Other .w ~ OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE
FOR REVIEVV
f. Program Income .u. 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
g. TOTAL 481,449' [~ Yes If"Yes" attach an explanation. ~{~ No
'18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPMCATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE
[:)OCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WiLL COMPLY WiTH THE
ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED.
a. Authorized Reoresentafive
First Name
~r~fix I Stephen ~liddle Name
Last Name Suffix
Fitzgibbons
~. Title ;. Telephone Number (give area ccde)
City Manager 409-983-8101
t. Signature of Authorized Representative 3. Date Signed
Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 424 (Rev.9-2003)
Authorized for Local Reoroduction Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
TALBE OF CONTENTS
Title PaEe
Executive Summary ..................................................................1
Purpose of the Consolidated Plan ............................................... 8
Citizen Participation Plan ........................................................... 10
Summary of Comments .............................................................. 15
Strategic Plan ............................................................................ 17
Market Analysis ......................................................................... 46
Needs of Public Housing ............................................................. 50
Lead Based Paint Needs .............................................................53
Barriers to Affordable Housing .................................................... 53
Fair Housing .............................................................................. 53
Antipoverty Strategy ................................................................... 54
One - Year Action Plan ................................................................ 56
Action Plan Projects .................................................................... 61
Geographic Distribution .............................................................. 90
HOME Resale/Recapture Provisions ............................................ 93
Certifications .............................................................................. 96
Newspaper Notices ...................................................................... 106
Maps ......................................................................................... 107
Performance Measures ................................................................ 108
Citizen Comment Form ................................................................ 109
Homeless Survey ......................................................................... 110
Resolution ................................................................................... 111
Attachments ................................................................................ 112
Executive Summary
The City of Port Arthur is the lead agency for overseeing the development of the five-year
Consolidated Plan and the major public agency responsible for administering programs covered by
the Consolidated Plan.
The Consolidated Plan sets forth the City of Port Arthur's long-term goals for community
development, housing, non-housing and homeless services. Through the collaborative efforts of
the City of Port Arthur, its citizens, nonprofit organizations and service agencies, a five-year
investment plan has been derived. The Consolidated Plan establishes the City's goals for
providing decent housing, suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities for
its citizens. These strategies will be achieved through the allocation of federal funds from the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME)
programs and other sources received over the next five years.
ACTION PLAN
The 2005 Consolidated Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development
needs of Iow-moderate income households in Port Arthur. The program year begins on June 1 and
ends on May 31. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified the City
that the following funds will be available:
· :. $1,565,152 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
· :o $ 481,449 in Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds
The City of Port Adhur anticipates generating $243,810 in program income dudng the 2005
program year. The primary sources of program income are loan repayments through CDBG and
HOME housing programs and demolition repayments. Program income from the HOME program
will fund new home construction activities. CDBG funds returned to the loan program are used for
future lending.
The Action Plan also serves as the City of Pod Arthur's annual application to HUD for these funds.
The objectives and activities funded in this plan also provide a framework for assessing the City's
performance in achieving its overall community development goals.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS
In an effort to increase public participation in the Consolidated Plan process, the City of Port Arthur
conducted three public hearings. The hearings were held at City hall. City Hall is located in the
Iow-income downtown area of the City and is adjacent to several other Iow-income areas. City Hall
has handicapped parking spaces and accommodations for wheelchairs. Spanish interpreter
service was available at the public hearing for Spanish speaking citizen provided that the Grants
Management's office received a 72-hour notice. The public hearing meetings were held on the
following dates:
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Monday, October 25, 2004
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
The purpose of the hearings was to inform the public of the consolidated planning process and to
solicit comments and suggestions on the allocation of funds. Notices for the hearings were
published in the Port Adhur News and through public service announcements and direct mailings.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
The city's total population has declined over the past forty-years; however, the number of
households has increased from 20,390 in 1960, 25,746 in 1990 and 24,713 in 2000. Some of the
increase in total households can be attributed to a "spreading out" of underhoused and
ovemrowded minority families. As many white residents vacated neighborhoods and left the City,
housing values dropped in those neighborhoods and those houses became available and
affordable to many minority residents. The demographics of "white flight" have opened the market
of affordable housing for more minority residents. However, the total abandonment of much of the
City's least desirable housing stock by both black and white residents, has caused a severe
problem in the areas of code enforcement, demolition and clearance in most Iow income areas of
the City. The slum and blighted conditions created by housing abandonment and decay has been
a festering problem in the City for several years, but in the past years the City has focused on the
treatment to this malady. As dangerous structures are removed, crime and fires in those
neighborhoods have decreased; the values of remaining structures have stabilized; and affordable
building lots for new construction have become available. Increased code enforcement coupled
with housing rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements are making a visible improvement in
the condition of some Iow and middle income neighborhoods.
The City, 58,000 strong, is thriving; college enrollment at Lamar State College Port Arthur is
booming several community and cultural organizations have completed building projects and new
retail centers and restaurants are opening everywhere. Port Arthur has finished the first phases of
a recreational boardwalk along the seawall, and has a new golf course on Pleasure Island.
The City's diversity has brought an unexpected strength. African Americans, Vietnamese and
Hispanics constitute the major ethnic groups, but there are many other nationalities, from Irish to
Italians and Cayman Islanders to Filipinos - not to mention the large Cajun population. These
cultures have enriched the region and become assets in the City's efforts to promote tourism.
The area boasts seasonal festivities of all sorts and sizes. Uardi Gras, the largest of them, draws
crowds of more than 300,000 each year to enjoy parades, music, food and crafts.
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Population
RaCe ~ Ethnic!fYI
White 18,387 31.8
Black* 25,118 43.5
Hispanic 10,081 17.5
Amedcan Indian* 152 0.3
Asian Pacific Islander* 3,403 5.9
Other* 614 1.1
Totai Pop~lati6n :57755
*Category does not include Hispanics
South East Texas Census Dal~
Housing Unit Characteristics
Total Total More than t By owner For Rent
Housing person per
Units mom
24,713 21,839 2,134 13,578 759
South East Texas Census Data
Renter-Occupied Housing Unit Characteristics
unknown Below $300 to $500 to $750 or Median
$300 $499 $749 more Rent
8,261 2.48 4.0 682 2,347 2,975 1,795 462 405
South East Texas Census Data
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, the Beaumont- Port Arthur area
was ranked the second least-costly housing market with median existing-home pdce at $83,400.
Port Arthur has experienced a decline in new home construction over the past fifty years with the
majority of the homes being built prior to 1970. As a result, the City has an aging housing stock
that's in need of home repairs as well as many substandard units. Older houses with greater repair
needs tend to be concentrated in the Iow-income neighborhoods within the City.
Affordable Housing Needs
Renters - For renters, 8,213 (or 42.3% of the total renter households) have housing problems. Of
the 8,213 households with "housing problems", 32.7% pay more than 30% of their income for rent
or they are cost-burdened. Among these, 17.4% pay over 50% of their income for rent.
According to the 2000 Census, 636 (or 20.3%) renter-occupied housing units below the povedy
level receive public assistance income and 828 (or 20.0%) receive Social Security Income.
Homeowners - For homeowners, 13,512 (or 24.2% of the total owner-occupied homes) have
housing problems. Of the 13,512 households with "housing problems", 16.8% pay more than 30%
of their income on housing. Among these, 7.1% pay over 50% of their income for rent.
According to the 2000 Census, 125 (or 6%) owner-occupied housing units below the poverty level
receive public assistance income and 674 (or 32.4%) receive Social Security income
Homeless Needs
The McKinney Act Homeless Assistance Program Continuum of Care process originated through
the efforts of former Congressman Nick Lampson (D-TX) and former Congressman Jim Turner (D-
TX). Their empathy for homeless people and strong suppod of the Coalition formed the foundation
of the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless (SETCH).
The Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless is recognized throughout the community as the
only regional resoume focused on ending homelessness in ten years in Southeast Texas. The
process produces a coordinated effort with a vision that includes county and City planning
objectives. The Coordinating Council members ensure that no conflict of interest, overlapping
geography, and/or duplication of services occur between service projects and City/county planning
efforts.
Priority needs of the homeless were determined based on a one-night homeless survey taken by
the Grants Management's office. Participants were asked to identify the top five needs of the
homeless community. The following responses were given:
1. Transportation
2. Housing Opportunities
3. Money Management skills
4. Community Awareness of homelessness
5. Drug/Alcohol residential services
Public and Assisted Housing Needs
The Port Arthur Housing Authority currently owns and maintains 365 public housing units located
within the City of Port Arthur. One hundred fifty-two (152) units make up Gulf Breeze Place
Apartments located at 5200 Gulfway Ddve on the east side of town, two hundred-four (204) units
make up Carver Terrace Apartments located at 1400 DeWalt on the west side of town and nine (9)
single family homes make up the public housing scattered site program.
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The Housing Authority also provides rentaJ assistance for 1,968 Section 8 Housing Choice
Vouchers for Iow to moderate-income families throughout the local community, Texas and
neighboring states.
The Port Arthur Housing Authority currently has a public housing Iow rent waiting list consisting of
205 name and 3,585 names on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list.
The Port Arthur Housing Authority's public housing units are fifty plus years old and are
deteriorating. Over the past ten years different stages of repairs have taken place in both the
Carver Terrace and Gulf Breeze Place housing developments. For example, central air
conditioning and heating units were installed, stairwells and staircases were replaced, and exterior
and intedor painting has been completed. Additional green space and adequate recreational
facilities are needed to accommodate public housing residents.
Lead-Based Paint Needs
Data derived from the 2000 Census reveals that 12,133 of the 13,574 owner-occupied housing
units in the City, have the potential of lead-based paint hazards (built before 1980, 1978 was the
year lead-based paint was banned nationwide for consumer use). An additional 5,982 of the 8,260
rental-occupied units also have the potential of lead-based paint hazards since the units were built
before 1980. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Pod Arthur reported
1,079 of children under the age of 15 with elevated blood lead levels in 2003.
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City of Port Arthur has no policies in place that hinders the availability of affordable housing.
Although no action nor reform steps are required, the City will continue to seek resourceful and
innovative ways to make affordable housing available to all residents.
Fair Housing
The City of Port Arthur completed it Analysis of Impediments in 1996 and is taking appropriate
actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through the analysis, and the City
maintains records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard.
Annually the Cities of Port Arthur, Beaumont, Orange and the respective housing authorities and
the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission conduct a Fair Housing Conference. The
Conference is open to the public with special invitations given to public housing residents and Iow
to moderate-income families.
SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
Special Population is defined as persons in various subpopulations that are not homeless but may
require housing or supportive services, including the eldedy, frail eldedy, persons with disabilities
(mental, physical, developmental, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families), and persons with
alcohol or other drug addiction.
Elderly and Frail Elderly
According to the 2000 Census, Port Arthur's population of persons 65+ was 8,978 (15.5% of the
total population). Eighteen percent (18%) are females. According to the Area Agency on Aging
Area Plan, 66,885 Southeast Texans are 60 years of age or older (42.6% male, 57.4% female),
however, the frail vulnerable population for persons 85 years of age and older has increased
33.01% since 1990 and those 75-84 years of age have increased 16.95%. As these populations
are increasing dramatically, the number of seniors 60 to 74 years of age has decreased reflecting
relocation to retirement areas in East Texas. However, it is important to note that as these
"younger" seniors age, it is expected that relocation to Southeast Texas will occur due to the
availability of one of only three Level 4 hospitals in the state. Many of the medical procedures and
treatment needed for the frail elderly are located in Jefferson County and are utilized by the 17
surrounding counties.
About 14.4% (1,256) of total eldedy in Port Arthur, 65 years and over live below the poverty level.
The majority of them (4,820) or 35.5% live in their own homes instead of in rental units (1,297) or
15.7%. Sixty-five (65.9%) of elderly homeowners are more likely to have housing problems
compared to (49.7%) of elderly renters. Homeowners are also more likely to be cost-burdened
than renters are.
Persons with Disabilities
According to the 2000 U. S. Census, there were 8,098 persons between the ages of 16 and 64 with
a disability in Port Arthur. Of these persons 5,012 had an employment disability. In this age group,
over twenty-four (24.9%) percent of the disabled are males and over twenty-two (22.8%) percent
are females.
HIVIAIBS
According to the City of Port Arthur Health Department, 24 persons were diagnosed HIV positive
between the period of January 1, 2003 - September 27, 2004. Of the reported cases, 79% were
Afdcan American, 13% were Hispanic, 4% were White, and 4% identified with another race. Fifty
percent (50%) of the cases were females. The majority of the cases were adults ranging in age
from 25 - 29 years old.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
In 2003, South East Texas Treatment Access Sen/ices provided alcohol and drug treatment
sen/ices to 240 people living in the surrounding Port Arthur area.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
One written comment was received in the Grants Uanagement's office. The comment suggested
making park improvements and building a youth facility in the Lakeview area of the City.
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CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Purpose of the Consolidated Plan
The City of Port Arthur Grants Management's office was the lead agency in overseeing the
development of the Consolidated Plan.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines state that the
"Consolidated Plan is designed to be a collaborative process whereby a community establishes a
unified vision for community development actions. If offers local jurisdictions the opportunity to
shape the various housing and community development programs into effective, coordinated
neighborhood and community development strategies. It also creates the opportunity for strategic
planning and citizen participation to take place in a comprehensive context, and to reduce
duplication of effort at the local level."
The Plan is the means to meet the application requirements for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) formula programs.
Through the collaborative efforts of the City of Port Arthur, its citizens, nonprofit organizations and
service agencies, a five-year investment plan has been derived to set forth the City's long-term
goals for community development, housing, non-housing and homeless services. The Plan
establishes the City's goals for providing decent housing, suitable living environments and
expanding economic opportunities for its citizens. These strategies will be achieved through the
allocation of federal resoumes from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home
Investment Partnership (HOME) program and other resources anticipated over the next five years.
CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROCESS
Consultation/Coordination
The Consolidated Plan process began by distributing public hearing notices, see attachment #1, to
non-profit organizations, City officials and the entire community. Some of the agencies that were
contacted by mail were:
· Port Arthur Housing Authority
· City Manager and City Council Members
· United Board of Mission
· Chumh on the Rock Food Bank
· Area Agency of Aging
· Willie Carter Outreach Center
· Lamar State College - Port Arthur
· Weed and Seed coordinator
· Spindletop Mental Health and Mental Retardation
· Texas Workforce Center
· Port Arthur Independent School District
· United Way of South Jefferson County
· Salvation Army
· People Supporting People
· Triangle Aids Network
· Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
· Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce
· Gulf Coast Health Services
· South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
· Nutrition and Services for Seniors
· Life Resource
· Port Cities Rescue Mission
The public hearings were held at City Hall. The facility is handicapped accessible, has
handicapped parking spaces and is located in the downtown area. The downtown area has been
the recipient of several HOME and CDBG projects in the past and will continue to be a CDBG
target area. Spanish interpreter services were available at the hearings for Spanish speaking
citizens provided that the Grants Management's or, ce received a 72-hour advanced notice. The
public hearing meetings began at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Monday, October 25, 2006
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
The purpose of the hearings was to inform the public of the planning process and to solicit
comments and suggestions on the allocation of funds. Notices for the hearings were published in
the Port Arthur News and through public service announcements and direct mailings.
During the hearings, a slide presentation outlined the consolidated plan process. Citizens were
given a chance to ask questions and to complete a survey on housing and community
development needs and the development of proposed activities.
Institutional Structure
The Consolidated Plan process was a collaborative effort between the City departments, citizen's
comments, the local housing authority and information gathered from non-profit agencies and
public institutions.
The organizational relationship between the City of Port Arthur and the Housing Authority of the
City of Port Arthur is based on a Cooperative Agreement that was originally executed in 1949. This
agreement remains in full force today and covers such things as fire, police, health protection and
services, public streets, sidewalks, sewer and water system, garbage and trash collection.
The Port Arthur Housing Authority is a separate entity from the City of Port Arthur. The Mayor of
Port Arthur appoints the Board of Commissioners. The Housing Authority performs all other
activities such as hidng, contracting and procurement.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
The major purpose of the Citizen Participation Plan presented herein is to provide citizens and City
official alike with knowledge of the process by which citizens may become involved in the planning,
implementation, and assessment of the Consolidated Plan. The provisions of the plan apply to all
ongoing activities at the time of plan adoption as well as all future Community Development
activities. The plan will remain in effect until all activities are completed or a new plan is adopted.
Nothing in the Citizen Participation Plan should be construed as restricting the authority of the City
in the development or execution of the CDBG program, or its responsibility to do so.
GOAL AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
1. Community Needs - The major need of Port Arthur's neighborhoods that have been affected
by blight and deterioration are public facility improvements and housing rehabilitation. Public
facilities in need of improvements in these neighborhoods are streets, water and sewer lines,
lighting, parks, and recreational facilities. Housing preservation and rehabilitation activities
needed include code enforcement, demolition and clearance of dilapidated structures, and
rehabilitation grants and/or loans to assist families who otherwise could not find funds to repair
their properties.
In general, neighborhoods that have a high percentage of substandard housing are also those
neighborhoods with higher percentages of minodty residents and Iow and moderate-income
households. These are the neighborhoods designated as "CDBG eligible".
2. Housing Needs -There is a need to expand housing opportunities for Iow and moderate-
income households. In addition to improving housing options for Iow and moderate income
households through rehabilitation grants, loans and HOME assistance, there exists a need for
the elimination of condition which are detrimental to health, safety and welfare through code
enforcement, demolitions, emergency rehabilitation assistance, and related activities. The City
of Port Arthur's Tenant Relocation Program disallows the displacement of tenants in the
provision of housing assistance. Copies of the Tenant Relocation Program guidelines shall be
attached to all applications for housing assistance.
3. Community Development Short and Long Term Objectives - The overall objective of the
Consolidated Plan for the City of Port Arthur, Texas is the development of viable urban
community by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for person of Iow and moderate-incomes.
In order to attain the overall objective of the Consolidated Plan, the following objectives are
herein set forth:
A. Elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences which
adversely affect the welfare of the community, principally persons of Iow and moderate
income.
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B. Elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare,
through code enforcement, demolition, residential rehabilitation assistance, and
related activities.
C. Conservation and expansion of the City's housing stock in order to provide a decent
home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of Iow and
moderate-income.
D. Expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of community services,
principally for persons of Iow and moderate-income, which are essential for sound
community development and for the development of a viable urban community.
E. A more rational utilization of land and other natural resources within CDBG eligible
areas.
F. The restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic,
amhitectural, or esthetic reasons.
G. The alleviation of physical and economic distress through the stimulation of private
investment and community revitalization.
STANDARDS OF PARTICIPATION
The following standards will apply to the Port Arthur Citizen Participation Plan:
1. All aspects of citizen participation will be conducted in an open manner, with access
for all interested person.
2. There will be involvement of Iow and moderate-income persons, members of minority
groups, residents or areas where a significant amount of activity is proposed or
ongoing, the elderly, the handicapped, the business community, and civic groups who
are concerned about the program.
3. The City will make reasonable efforts to ensure that citizens or citizen organizations
are continually involved throughout all stages of the Consolidated Plan.
4. Citizen will be provided adequate and timely information, to enable them to be
meaningfully involved in important decisions at vadous stages of the Consolidated
Planning Process.
5. All citizens, especially Iow and moderate-income persons and residents of blighted
neighborhoods, will be encouraged to submit their views and proposals concerning the
Consolidated Plan.
6. The City will encourage and solicit citizen participation, at the community-wide level as
well as the neighborhood level, especially in area where significant Community
Development activity is proposed or ongoing.
SCOPE OF PARTICIPATION
Citizens will be involved in all stages of the Consolidated Plan process. Citizens will
specifically participate in the following areas:
1. Planning activities including Community Development Objectives, Projected Use of
Funds, and any related amendments or changes to the above.
2. Program implementation, at a minimum, citizen will participate in an advisory role to
Council and City Staff in policy decisions regarding program implementation through
contribution of their comments and submission of specific proposals. Self-help
activities and program operations conducted by neighborhood organizations will be
encouraged as well.
3. Assessment of performance-citizens and citizens organizations will be given an
opportunity to assess and submit comments on all aspects of the City's Consolidated
Plan performance including the performance of the City's grantees and contractors.
They also will be requested to assess whether objectives of the program have been
achieved through the activities and projects carried out. Comments from citizens and
the City's responses to them must be included in the City's annual Performance
Report.
PROCESS OF PARTICIPATION
1. Port Arthur Residents: Port Arthur cifizens, especially those of Iow and moderate-
income, may be a part of the citizen participation process. Any interested person may
come to any public hearing and may submit views and proposals for consideration by
the City Council and the City's Grants Management staff. Two public headngs are
scheduled dudng the planning phase of the program year, and will be conducted by
the Grants Management staff. Notices for these meetings will be published in The
Port Arthur News.
2. Neighborhood Associations/Organizafion: The CDBG staff will meet with
representatives of local organizations at any convenient time to discuss their proposals
and advise them conceming CD procedural matters and to accept their comments
concerning the Consolidated Plan.
In order to notify local groups about the availability of funds, notices will run in the local
newspaper dudng the planning phase of the program year. Aisc, organizations with
previous histories as CDBG subrecipients will be notified by letter as to the availability
of funds.
3. CDBG Advisory Committee: The CDBG Advisory Committee is comprised of the Port
Arthur City Council. This Committee reviews and approves all CDBG proposals from
interested persons and organizations.
4. City Council: The City Council is the final decision-making authority for the
Consolidated Plan. The Council is advised by the City Manager and staff persons
concerning the Consolidated Plan. All City Council meetings are open to the public.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF VIEWS AND PROPOSALS BY CITIZENS
All citizens in Port Arthur are encouraged to submit to the City, views and proposals
concerning the Consolidated Plan. Views and proposals may be submitted as follows:
1. Directly to the City at public headngs on the Consolidated Plan.
2. To recognized neighborhood association committees.
3. At any meeting that is scheduled by the City pdor to formal public hearings.
These views and proposals will be reviewed and considered by the City and reasonable
effort will be made to provide responses within fifteen (16) working days. Wdtten
responses will be provided for wdtten proposals and will state the reasons for action taken
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on the proposal by the City. Whenever possible, responses will be provided prior to the
final hearing on the Consolidated Plan. The submission of views and proposals with
regard to planning for the next fiscal year, performance during the previous year and the
summary of the Consolidated Plan will be solicited 30 days prior to final submission.
Proposals conceming day to day program implementation will be accepted anytime within
this planning period.
Submission of views and proposals will be encouraged through public notices and through
public service announcements concerning the Consolidated Plan. All information
distributed about the Consolidated Plan will include a byline requesting submission of
views and proposals by citizens. The information will be made available to Iow and
moderate income persons, minorities, non English speaking residents and residents of
blighted areas through open meetings, special notices, newspaper publicity, and public
hearings. Citizen views or proposals pertinent to performance will be included in the
annual Performance Repod. A pedod of 15 days prior to submission has been provided
for citizen comment.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
Citizens who have complaints about the Consolidated Plan should register their complaint
directly to the City CDBG staff either during working hours or at open meetings and public
hearings. Complaints should be in written form if at all possible. The City will make every
reasonable effort to provide written responses to all complaints within fifteen (15) working
days.
CONSIDERATION OF OBJECTIONS TO CONSOLIDATED PLAN SUBMITTED TO HUD
Anyone wishing to object to approval of the Port Arthur Consolidated Plan may do so
through the HUD Regional Office in Fort Worth as the following address:
Ms. K. S. Worsham, Director
Community Planning and Development Division
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
801 Cherry Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
HUD will only consider objections made on the following grounds:
1. The City's description of needs and objectives is plainly inconsistent with
available facts and data
2. The activities to be undertaken are plainly inappropriate to meet the needs
and objectives identified by the City
3. The Consolidated Plan does not comply with the requirements of the
Consolidated Plan regulations or other applicable law
4. The Consolidated Plan proposes activities which are otherwise ineligible under
the Consolidated Plan
Such objections should include which requirements were not met and the data and facts
which the objectors rely on.
HUD will consider objections submitted at any time, but objections should be submitted 30
days of the publications of the notice stating Port Adhur has submitted its Consolidated
Plan.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM CITY STAFF
City staff will also provide information and advice of referrals to groups of Iow and
moderate-income persons and other civic groups of residents who request assistance in
developing proposals and statements of views if possible.
Neighborhood organizations will be responsible for maintaining their own schedule of
meetings and activities. City staff will refer neighborhood groups to apprepdate public or
private entities if the group is interested in assistance in organizing an association or carry
out activities.
DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Citizens in Port Arthur will be provided with full access to Consolidated Plan information,
and publicity in the local newspaper will be readily accessible. Specific information to be
made available to citizens is outlined in the following paragraphs:
As soon as CDBG staff begins planning for the upcoming funding year, citizens will be
provided with the following information through notices published in the Port Arthur News
and available at the office of Grants Management Division:
1. The amount of funds available for all activities.
2. Eligible activities that may be undertaken.
3. Processes for preparing the Consolidated Plan and schedule of meetings.
4. The role of citizens as described in the Citizen Participation Plan.
5. Summary of any other requirements
The CDBG staff will keep on file, at their main office, copies of the following key
documents for citizens to review:
1. All mailing and promotional materials pertaining to the Consolidated Plan.
2. Records of headngs pertaining to Consolidated Plan.
3. Pdor applications, letters of approval, grant agreements, pdor Community
Development Citizen Participation Plan, performance reports, evaluation
report, other HUD required report, (e.g. the Environmental Review Record)
and proposed and final statements of the current year.
4. Copies of regulations and issuance governing the program.
5. Documents regarding other program requirements, such as contracting
procedures, environmental policies, fair housing and other equal opportunity
requirements and relocation provisions.
6. Status reports of all activities.
7. Other pertinent information.
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When the Consolidated Plan is submitted to HUD, the City will publish a notice in a
newspaper of general circulation (.Port Arthur News) stating that the Consolidated Plan has
been submitted and is available to interested parties upon request and also describing the
requirements on citizen objections to the Consolidated Plan.
The CDBG staff will make copies of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Performance
Report available at various locations for persons affected by the program and including
locations, which are accessible to the handicapped. Probable locations will include, but
not limited to City Hall, the public library, or any other location that is convenient to persons
affected by the Consolidated Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS
Public Hearings will be held throughout the various stages of the Consolidated Plan under
vadous formats. For example, any item that requires City Council approval will be
discussed at a public hearing or open City council meeting. All meetings concerning the
Consolidated Plan will be open for public participation and comments. All public hearings
held by the City concerning the Consolidated Plan must meet the following guidelines:
1. The City will hold a minimum of two official public hearings by the City staff pdor to
submission of the Consolidated Plan. To accomplish the following:
A. To obtain views and proposals of citizens at the initial stage of development on
Community Development and housing needs and priorities and to obtain
comments on the City's Consolidated Plan performance.
B. To obtain views of citizens on the proposed statement pdor to submission of the
Consolidated Plan to HUD. A period of no less than 30 days will be provided prior
to submission.
2. Notice for public hearings will be published 10 days prior to each public headng in The
Port Arthur News. The Notice must indicate the date, time, place, and procedures of
heating and topics to be considered.
AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATEB PLAN
The City will amend its Consolidated Plan under the following circumstances:
1. When it decides not to carry out an activity previously described in the
Consolidated Plan.
2. When it decides to carry out an activity not previously described.
3. It "substantially changes" the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an
activity. The City has further defined "substantial change" to include changes
in funding or more than 15% for any previously approved activity. Citizens will
be provided not less than 30 days to provide comments on the substantial
amendment before implementation.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
One written comment was received in the Grants Management's office. The comment suggested
making park improvements and building a youth facility in the Lakeview area of the City.
STRATEGIC PLAN
CONTINUUM OF CARE
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, has defined a person
homeless on[y when he/she resides in one of the p[aces described be[ow:
· In p[aces not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned
buildings (on the street).
· In an emergency shelter.
· In transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from
the streets or emergency shelters.
· In any of the above places but is spending a short time (up to 30 consecutive days) in
a hospital or other institution.
· Is being evicted within a week from a private dwelling unit and no subsequent
residence has been identified and lacks resources and support networks needed to
obtain housing.
· Is being discharged within a week from an institution, such as a mental health or
substance abuse treatment facility or a jail/prison, in which the person has been a
resident for more than 30 consecutive days and no subsequent residence has been
identified and the person lacks the resources and support networks needed to obtain
housing.
For example, a person being discharged from prison after more than 30 days is
eligible ONLY IF no subsequent residence has been identified and the person
does not have money, family or friends to provide housing.
· Is fleeing a domestic violence housing situation and no subsequent residence has
been identified and lacks the resources and support networks needed to obtain
housing
The following do NOT meet the HUD definition of Homeless:
· Persons living in housing, even though they are paying an excessive amount for their
housing, the housing is substandard and is in need of repair, or the housing is
crowded.
· Persons living with relatives or fdends.
· Persons staying in a motel, including a pay-by-the week motels
· Persons living in a Board and Care, Adult Congregate Living Facility, or similar place.
· Persons being discharged from an institution that is required to provide or arrange
housing upon release.
· Wards of the State although youth in foster care may receive needed supportive
services, which supplement but does not substitute for, the state's assistance.
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The McKinney Act Homeless Assistance Program Continuum of Care process originated through
the efforts of former Congressman Nick Lampson (D-TX) and former Congressman Jim Turner (D-
TX). Their empathy for homeless people and strong support of the Coalition formed the foundation
of the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless (SETCH). The Congressmen hosted the
original planning meeting in January 2000, mobilizing local Mayors, County Judges, Council
Members and concerned citizens to unanimously agree to support a tri-county coalition sponsored
by the South East Texas Regional Planning commission (SETRPC). SETRPC was chosen to
make application for funding due to the strong programmatic history and experience in inclusive
capacity building in the Southeast Texas community. The Southeast Texas Coalition for the
Homeless is the only group meeting regularly to discuss regional service priorities, identify barriers
to service delivery, review existing system components and progress towards eliminating gaps in
services.
The Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless is recognized throughout the community as the
only regional resource focused on ending homelessness in ten years in Southeast Texas. The
process produces a coordinated effort with a vision that includes county and City planning
objectives. The Coordinating Council members ensure that no conflict of interest, overlapping
geography, and/or duplication of services occur between service projects and City/county planning
efforts.
To increase available data sharing, SETCH began implementing a regional Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS) entitled D. O. N. or Data Online Network in February
2004. The HMIS system is designed to allow agencies to share information related to homeless
clients. By doing this, agencies are aware of other services being provided to shared clients but
the clients are able to maintain their anonymity.
HOMELESS NEEDS
The SETCH staff utilized figures from both a 2002 Gaps Analysis and the 2004 Street Census to
make estimates on the unmet needs in the Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, and Hardin County
area. When there were questions about certain figures, agency personnel were consulted as to
their expert opinion on the unmet need for that organization population of clientele. There were no
questions asked to separate out needs of veterans or to identify them when the surveys were
completed. Separate data for youth is not available (persons in families) because if there were
children involved, no matter how old the parent, they were included in the larger population. The
following TABLE lA provides a snapshot of the incidence of homelessness in the region as
determined utilizing the data from the street census and information obtained from homeless
providers. The information includes the entire database for the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA since
data for individual cities and counties is not yet available.
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Table tA- South East Texas Continuum of Care
Homeless and Special Need Population
Estimated Current Unmet Relative
Need Inventor'/ Need/Gap Priority
Individuals
Emergenc~/Shelter 907 127 780 M
Bed I Units Transitional Housing 1918 229 1689 M
Permanent Housin9 969 46 923 H
Total 3794 402 3392
Estimated Supportive Job Training 2279 84 2195 M
Services Case Management 6296 1156 5140 H
Slots Substance Abuse Treatment 2390 543 1847 H
Mental Health Care 7376 4894 2482 H
Housing Placement 442 15 427 H
Life Skills Training 3955 709 3246 M
Other-Transpo~tation 2632 469 2163 M
Estimated Sub- Chronic Substance Abusers 2390 96 2294 M
Populations Seriously, Mentally ill 7376 32 7344 U
Dually-Diagnosed 9766 128 9638 U
Veterans N/A N/A N/A L
Persons with HIV/AIDS 69 15 74 M
Victims of Domestic Violence 85 45 40 H
Youth 415 80 335 H
N/A N/A N/A
Persons in Families with Children
Emergency Shelter 559 125 434 M
Beds I Units Transitional Housing 550 78 472 M
Permanent Housing 553 28 525 H
Total 1662 231 1431
Estimated Supportive Job Training 378 6 372 M
Services Slots Case Management 1324 69: 1255 H
Child Care 1403 35 1368 H
Substance Abuse Treatment 929 62 867 M
Mental Health Care 752 468 284 H
Housing Placement 606 15 591 M
Life Skills Training 3682 106 3576 L
Other - Transportation 1223 114 1109 U
Estimated Sub- Chronic Substance Abusers 929 20 909 M
populations Seriously Mentally ill 752 0 752 M
Dually - Diagnosed 1711 20 1691 M
Veterans N/A N/A N/A L
Persons with HIV/AIDS 19 3 16 L
Victims of Domestic Violence 296 135 161 H
Youth 0 0 0 H
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Nature and extent of homelessness:
The Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless counted 303 chronically homeless individuals in
Southeast Texas, 30 sheltered and 273 unsheltered, during the 2004 Street Census. Sixty-six, 66,
of the homeless were located in Port Arthur. The Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless
completed another bed survey on January 31, 2005, with a total of 131 people in shelter beds
being counted of which 51 were living in Port Arthur.
The Grants Managemenrs office performed a one-night survey on November 25, 2004,
Thanksgiving Day. The surveys were mailed to four homeless shelter providers but only two
providers responded. Port Cities Rescue Mission provided shelter to 33 homeless men, women
and children on Thanksgiving Day. The Mission also served 125 meals at the shelter on
Thanksgiving Day and delivered 300 food baskets throughout the community.
ONE -NIGHT SURVEY RESULTS
(Based on the 33 homeless at Port Cities Rescue Mission the night of Nov, 25, 2004)
Key: Sex: Race: Veteran Port Arlhur Native HiRh School Diploma
M - Male B - Black Y - Yes Y - Yes Y - Yes
F - Female W- White N - No N - No N - No
H - Hispanic
A - Asian
Family Status: Employment: Health:
UA - Unaccompanied Adult Y - Yes Treated in past Year?
UY - Unaccompanied Youth N - No N - No
SPF - Single Parent Family M - Mental
TPF - Two Parent Family P - Physical
AC - Adult Couple, No Children D - Drugs
A - Alcohol
The City's only soup kitchen, the Hospitality Center, served 138 meals on Thanksgiving Day.
Homeless Persons with Dual Diaqnosis - Eight of the homeless persons surveyed had received
treatment for substance abuse and psychiatric treatment. One respondent had received physical
and psychiatric treatment.
Homeless Victims of Domestic Violence - None of the respondents were victims of domestic
violence.
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INVENTORY OF HOMELESS SHELTERS AND SERVICES- Attachment #2 gives a
concise summary of the existing facilities and services that assist homeless persons, families,
children and subpopulations identified in Table lA. The South East Texas Continuum of Care
provided the list of facilities and services available to persons living in Jefferson and Hardin
Counties.
The following homeless facilities and services are located in Port Arthur:
1. Port Cities Rescue Mission - a homeless shelter that provides the emergency
shelter, food, essential services, education, health care, job placement and
homelessness prevention programs through five residential facilities and one Helping
Hands Resource Mall:
Family Living Center I (900 East 6~h Street) - serves as administrative offices,
children's day care center, residency facilities for up to 10 families, meeting and
program areas, and kitchen and dining facilities.
Family Living Center II (900 East 6· Street) - houses up to 10 families, the
computer learning center and chapel.
Women's Center(531 Atlanta Avenue~ - houses up to 15 single women per night.
Men's Center (624 Mobile Avenue) - provides up to 30 consecutive days of shelter
for 13 men. This service includes a provision for showers, two meals a day,
sleeping accommodations and the opportunity to participate in a variety of
programs.
Residential Recovery Center hosts the Lazarus Proiect (1001 6~ StreetJ - where
up to 13 single men participate in a long term recovery program (90 days) for
drugs and alcohol addiction, women participate in this phase of the program but
are housed separately.
The Maqdalene Transitional Housing and Training Center (530 Waco Avenue) - is
a transitional housing and training facility for those individuals who have completed
the Lazarus Program and provides the necessary tools to assist residents in
acquiring those skills deemed necessary for self-sufficiency and permanent
housing.
Essential Services offered at Port Cities Rescue Mission Ministries facilities include:
Case Management
Drugs, alcohol, and HIV testing, and substance abuse treatment
Employment counseling and Job Placement
Temporary Child Care
Homelessness Prevention services such as assistance with relocation, security
deposits, rent, utilities and deposits
Social Services
2. United Board of Missions (6650 9· Avenue) - a church sponsored organization that
provides the following services:
Back To School Program-seasonal program which provides donated school
supplies and clothes to children in need ages 5 - 15 years
Emerqency Services Program - provides emergency assistance for families and
individuals needing help with food, clothing, rent, utilities, and medical needs
Hearinq Aid Bank- provides good used, reconditioned hearing aids for individuals
who are unable to afford them
Meals on Wheels Proqram - provide home delivered meals on Tuesday and
Friday for elderly and disabled persons.
Share A Toy Proqram- seasonal program in order to distribute toys to children in
need during the Christmas season.
3. Hospitality Center, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Beaumont (3959 Gulfway
Drive) - serves a hot meal 7 day a week, 365 days a year in a clean, safe, and
dignified environment to persons who are elderly, temporarily needy, working poor,
disabled and homeless.
4. Salvation Army of Mid and South Jefferson County (3145 25th Street) - provides
the following services:
Christmas Proqram - provides a seasonal program to provide food and toys to
families in need during the holiday season.
Community Center- provides religious services and social programs for members
of the community
Emerqency Lodqinq - provides overnight lodging for a limited period of time for
single persons and families at a local inn. Dinner and breakfast is provided at a
local restaurant
Family Services- provides emergency services for families that include food,
clothing, counseling, and limited financial assistance
5. Little Man's Boys Home (2005 6th Street) - provides assistance to citizens in need of
housing, food and employment
From Homeless to Homeowner in 12 months - provides assistance to Iow-income
persons in buying a home also offers courses on maintaining a house and making
home repairs
Little Man's Development- Provides housing and food for homeless persons
6. Church on the Rock Food Bank (649 Stadium Drive)
7. People Supporting People (1101East 7th Street) - assist persons in need with food,
clothes and other basic necessities.
PRIORITY HOMELESS NEEDS
Priodty needs of the homeless were determined based on a one-night homeless survey conducted
by the City of Port Arthur. Participants were asked to identify the top five needs of the homeless
community. The following response were given:
1. Transportation
2. Housing Oppodunities
3. Money Management skills
4. Community Awareness of homelessness
5. Drug/Alcohol residential services
The Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless has identified the lack of funding as an obstacle
for many service providers and service recipients. Cuts in funding initiated by the State of Texas in
its last legislative session are now proving to be disastrous for many homeless clients, especially
those with mental health issues. Transitional housing that had been available through MHMR will
be cut, mental health services for adults are no longer covered by Medicaid and the possibility of
call centers being used by clients to access services guarantees that homeless persons will be left
behind. The Coalition is currently attempting to determine the overall impact these changes will
have on the homeless population. Permanent housing opportunities for Iow and very Iow-income
homeless individuals continue to be a challenge for all municipalities.
HOMELESS STRATEGY/CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS
The City of Port Arthur will work with the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless in its efforts
to end chronic homelessness in Jefferson, Hardin and Orange counties in ten years. The Coalition
has set the following goals to end chronic homelessness:
Goal 1: To generate a base line of client data and services utilized in Southeast Texas
Goal 2: To identify the number and need of the homeless populations in all three counties,
including major municipalities as well as rural areas
Goal 3: To improve professional development/educational opportunities to case manager's
resources for the chronically homeless
Goal 4: Simplify client access to mainstream resource application procedure
Goal 5: Continue local permanent supportive housing capacity building
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Chronic homelessness
The Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless staff will assemble a committee of leaders from
throughout Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties that will draft specific portion of the ten-year
plan. Particular focus is expected to be placed on rural issues including lack of transportation.
Because the southeast region hosts a federal pdson, the committee is likely to examine re-entry
and discharge planning issues. Homelessness among school-aged children is also something the
Coalition has identified as a priority.
Note: A pemon that is considered chronically homeless is an unaccompanied homeless individual with a
disabling condition who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more or has had at least four
episodes of homelessness in the past three years. To be considered chronically homeless, persons must
have been sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (e.g., living on the streets) and/or in an
emergency shelter during that time. For the purposes of chronic homelessness, a disabling condition is a
diagnosable substance use disorder, serious mental illness, developmental disability, or chronic physical
illness or disability, including the co-occurrence of mo or more of these conditions. A disabling condition
limits an individual's ability to work or perform one or more activities of daily living.
DISCHARGE COORDINATION POLICY
According to the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless Continuum of Care plan, prior to
2004, the discharge plan for persons leaving publicly funded institutions or systems of care was
haphazard, at best. At worst, it was non-existent. While the discharge planners in each of the
public institutions or systems of care worked out goals for clients being discharged, there was very
little coordination of who would oversee the process and follow-up to see that each person was in
a safe and productive environment. The Southeast Texas Coalition for the homeless will develop
and coordinate a Discharge Policy for Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange counties for individuals
being discharged from publicly funded institutions or systems of care.
SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
Special Population is defined as persons in various subpopulations that are not homeless but may
require housing or supportive services, including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities
(mental, physical, developmental, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families), persons with alcohol
or other drug addiction.
The following special population has been identified in the City of Port Arthur:
Elderly and Frail Elderly
According to the 2000 Census, Port Arthur's population of persons 65+ was 8,978 (15.5% of the
total population). Eighteen percent (18%) are females. According to the Area Agency on Aging
Area Plan, 66,885 Southeast Texans are 60 years of age or older (42.6% male, 57.4% female),
however, the frail vulnerable population for persons 85 years of age and older has increased
33.01% since 1990 and those 75-84 years of age have increased 16.95%. The Area Agency on
Aging also states, as these populations are increasing dramatically, the number of seniors 60 to 74
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yeas of age has decreased reflecting relocation to retirement areas in East Texas. However, it is
important to note that as these "younger" seniors age, it is expected that relocation to Southeast
Texas will occur due to the availability of one of only three Level 4 hospitals in the state. Many of
the medical procedures and treatment needed for the frail elderly are located in Jefferson County
and are utilized by the 17 surrounding counties.
About 14.4% (1,256) of the total eldedy in Port Arthur, 65 years and over live below the poverty
level. The majority of them (4,820) or 35.5% live in their own homes instead of in rental units
(1,297) or 15.7%. Sixty-five (65.9%) of elderly homeowners are more likely to have housing
problems compared to (49.7%) of eldedy renters. Homeowners are also more likely to be cost-
burdened than renters are.
According to the Area Agency on Aging, 11.8% of Southeast Texas 65+ seniors live below the
poverty level for the State of Texas. The higher female percentage in the older adult population is
at higher economic risk due to limited social and economic opportunities available to them when
they were younger. The Household Income information for Southeast Texas shows that 35.7% of
local families make less than $24,999, significantly higher than the state average of 30.6%. The
2000 Census shows that 53.9% {1,054) of grandparents are responsible for raising their
grandchildren, furthering the economic strain of those on fixed or limited incomes. The Area
Agency on Aging states that financial assistance for non-emergency situation ranks highest among
request from the elderly.
Housing Services Available for the Elderly
In the City of Port Arthur, there are various options available for the elderly. The options include
living at home or with relatives, living in independent facility, assisted living or retirement homes.
Living at Home - Many senior citizens prefer to live in their own homes or with relatives.
Independent Living Facility- The Housing Authority of the City of Port Arthur provides housing for
eldedy or disabled persons with Iow to moderate incomes at its O. W. Collins Apartment Complex,
4440 Gulfway Drive. O. W. Collins also provides meals for its tenants and anyone over the age of
60.
Assisted Living Homes - Assisted living facilities provide personal care services including bathing,
dressing, ambulating, medication assistance, daily meals, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The following Assisted Living Homes are located in the City: Rose House, 8214 Anchor Drive;
Picket Fence Assisted Living Home, 3346 East 6t~ Street; Serenity Home Assisted Care Living,
3449 Platt and Evening Roses, 3931 Cobblestone Lane.
Adult Foster Care Homes - 3701 Lakeshore Ddve and 235 Avant.
Retirement Homes - Long-term living facility for the elderly and disabled. The following retirement
Homes are located in the City: Community Homes, Inc., Park Central Village, Heatherbrook Park
Apartments, Stonegate Retirement Village and Savannah House.
Nursing and Rehabilitation Homes -facilities that provide nursing care and rehabilitation; Cypress
Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation, Gaspard's Nursing Care Center, Senior Rehabilitation Skilled
Nursing Center and Gulf Health Care Center.
Services for the Elderly
ADA Paratransit Services, Port Arthur Transit (320 Dallas Avenue) - Provides door-to-door
transportation for elderly (65+) and disabled persons of Port Arthur.
Adult Protective Services, TDFPS of Port Arthur (5860 Ninth Avenue, Suite B) - provides
investigative services to senior citizens, and disabled persons who are unable to act on their own
behalf or manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional
abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect or abandonment.
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) (5860 Ninth Avenue, Suite A) - The
goal of the long-term Care Services is to enable older Texans to live dignified, independent, and
productive lives in a safe living environment through an accessible, locally-based, comprehensive
and coordinated continuum of services and opportunities, to provide appropriate care based on
individual needs ranging from in-home and community based services for eldedy people and
people with disabilities who request assistance in maintaining their independence and increasing
their quality of life, institutional care for those who require that level of support, seeking to ensure
health and safety and to maintain maximum independence for the client while providing the support
required. These services could include home care for those who wish to be cared for in their
home, home delivered meals, day activity centers, nursing and assisted living facilities, and
emergency response systems.
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas (2210 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas) is a division
of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission that serves people who live in Hardin,
Jefferson, and Orange Counties by providing a system of community-based services to promote
personal independence for people 60 years of age and older. The Area Agency on Aging also
provides funding for transportation, congregate meals, and home delivered meals for the region.
Persons with Disabilities
According to the 2000 U. S. Census, there were 8,098 persons between the ages of 16 and 64 that
are living with a disability in Port Arthur. Of these persons 5,012 had an employment disability. In
this age group, over twenty-four (24.9%) percent of the disabled are males and over twenty-two
(22.8%) percent are females.
There is a very high rate of disability among the eldedy. As many as 45.2% (3,933) of persons 65+
had at least one type of disability in the area of either sensory, physical, mental, self-care, or going
outside the home.
According to the national statistics, persons with a disability were disproportionately represented in
the Iow-income population. The statistics also states that among people with disabilities who
worked, 34 pement were limited in the amount or kind of work that they could do. One in five
workers with a disability had difficulty remaining employed or finding a job. Of the persons
between the ages of 21 to 64 with a disability (7,455) in Port Arthur, 44,5% were employed as
compared to the same age group without a disability (21,819) 64.5 were employed.
According to Spindletop MHMR Services, 1,710 individuals in Port Arthur are diagnosed with
mental retardation.
Housing Services for the Disabled
Persons with one or more disability have several housing options available. The following housing
facilities are equipped for disabled citizens:
Independent Living Facility - The Housing Authority of the City of Port Arthur provides housing for
elderly or disabled persons with Iow to moderate Iow incomes, O. W. Collins Apartment Complex,
4440 Gulfway Drive. O. W. Collins also provides meals for its tenants and anyone over the age of
60.
Park Central Village (4201 Lake Arthur Drive) - Park Central Village provides apartment housing
for the elderly and handicapped.
Assisted Living Facilities - Rose House (8214 Anchor Drive), Serenity Home Assisted Care Living
(3449 Platt),
Services for the Disabled
Advocacy, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, funded by the United States Congress, which advocates
for the legal rights of people with disabilities in Texas. The Advocacy is located at 3240 Fannin
Street, Suite 201 in Beaumont, however, the agency's services is available for any disabled
persons living in Southeast Texas.
ADA Paratransit Services, Port Arthur Transit (320 Dallas Avenue) - Provides door-to-door
transpodation for elderly (65+) and disabled persons of Port Arthur.
Capland Center for Communication Disorders (3049 36t~ Street) - provides evaluative,
rehabilitative, and therapeutic services for patients of all age levels demonstrating speech,
language, and/or hearing disorders. Service area includes Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin
Counties.
Adult Protective Services, TDFPS of Port Arthur (5860 Ninth Avenue, Suite B) - provides
investigative services to senior citizens, and disabled persons who are unable to act on their own
behalf or manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional
abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect or abandonment.
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Client Suppod Services (3330 Fannin, Suite A, Beaumont, Texas) - Community Living and
Assistance Services (CLASS) Program for disabled individuals. Service area includes Jefferson
County.
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Texas (460 Wall Street; Beaumont, Texas) - Provides job
training, employment, and community placement to persons with disabilities or other barriers to
employment so that the disabled person can achieve maximum independence.
Hughen Center, Inc. (2849 Ninth Avenue) - The Hughen Center provides education and
rehabilitation of physically handicapped persons through the age of 21 in residential and day
programs.
Social Security Administration SSI Program (2875 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. Suite 101) - Through the
Supplemental Security Income program, Title XVI provides supplemental income for the aged,
blind, and disabled.
Rehabilitation Services Program of Port Arthur (5890 9th Avenue) - Provides counseling and
guidance, training, assistive devices, tools and equipment for training/employment, diagnostic
evaluations, and job placement for Texans who have mental, physical, or emotional disabilities.
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (5860 Ninth Avenue, Suite A) - provides long
term care services for the aged and disabled.
Vocational Rehabilitation Program (8860 Ninth Avenue) - Provides diagnostic evaluations,
counseling and guidance, interpreter services for the deaf, assistive devices, purchase tools and
equipment needed for training and employment, training job placement assistance and follow-up.
Eligible clients must have a mental or physical disability.
Spindletop MHMR (655 South Eighth Street; Beaumont, Texas) - Spindletop MHMR North
Campus is the mental retardation authority of Southeast Texas. Programs serve children with
developmental delays and adults with mental retardation. Services include day programming and
an array of support services for individuals.
Alcohol and Brug Addiction
In 2003, South East Texas Treatment Access Services provided alcohol and drug treatment
services to 240 people living in the surrounding Port Arthur area.
The following information was taken from The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
website, ww~w.tcada.statc.tx.us/]~cscarch/statJstJcs/codap adult02.php
Jefferson County
Substance Abuse Treatment (TCADA- Funded Program): Calendar Year 2002, by drug
type and county of residence
Adult
Pfima~y ALL Alcohol Amphetamines Cocaine Crack Downero Hal- Heroin MJ Hash Other Other
Drug Drugs Powder Cocaine lucine- Drags Opiates
gens
Total 889 242 20 30 363 30 *** 7 117 13 65
Admis-
sinns
Avg. 35 38 30 34 37 28 '** 44 26 23 37
Ageat
Time of
Admis-
sion
Avg. 21 15 21 22 25 22 *" 27 15 20 27
Age at
First
Use
Avg. Lag 15 25 8 13 12 7 *"* 17 12 4 11
from
First
Useto
Treat-
ment
(years)
% 38% 36% 50% 53% 30% 40% *'* 0% 68% 62% 25%
Admitted
for First
Time
% 19% 22% 0% 7% 19% 27% *" 29% 21% 15% 14%
Mard~d
%Male 63% 72% 56% 57% 54% 60% *** 100% 81% 77% 45%
% Using 7% 2% 25% 30% 4% 3% *"* 71% 3% 0% 29%
Needles
%Em- 21% 25% 40% 23% 13% 20% *** 57% 37% 46% 9%
pinyed
% 16% 12% 20% 23% 10% 10% ~ 0% 44% 31% 3%
Criminal
Justice
Referrod
Average 12 12 13 12 12 12 *** 13 11 11 12
Educe-
tion
% 8% 9% 10% 7% 11% 3% *~ 0% 3% 0% 5%
Home-
less
Avg, $9,330 $7,374 $9,484 $5,587 $6,722 $5,819 *'" $8,257 $19,150 $6,466 $17,961
Income
at Time
of
Admis-
sion
Housing Services Available for Persons with Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Currently, Spindletop South County Outpatient is the only chemical dependency treatment center
located in Port Arthur.
HIV/AIDS
it is impossible to know the total number of persons with HIV/AIDS in Port Arthur since many are
undiagnosed, some receive service from personal physicians and others travel out-of-the area for
treatment, however, the following information was provided by the City's Health Department and
the Triangle Aids Network (TAN):
According to the City of Port Arthur Health Department, 24 persons were diagnosed HIV positive
between the period of January 1, 2003 - September 27, 2004. Of the reported cases, 79% were
Afdcan American, 13% were Hispanic, 4% were White, and 4% were other. Fifty pement (50%) of
the cases were females. The majority of the cases were adults ranging in ages from 25 - 29
years old.
The Tdangle Aids Network (TAN) has 108 clients living in Port Arthur. Of the reported cases,
18.52% are white, 73.15% are Afdcan Amedcan and 7.41% are Hispanic. 54.63% of the clients
are male and 44.44% are female. The majority of clients were in the age range of 25 - 54 years
of age.
Services Available for Persons with HIV/AIDS
The Triangle Aids Network (TAN) is a non-profit community based organization serving people
living with HIV/AIDS, their families, and fdends. TAN's clients are individuals that are HIV positive
and a resident of Jefferson, Hardin or Orange counties. TAN provides limited long-term and
limited short-term housing services to clients with Shelter Plus Care (SPC) and Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). TAN also provides once-a-year emergency
housing assistance for up to $100 for clients who are do not qualify for HOPWA or SPC funds.
Other services offered by TAN are as follows: Case Management, Transportation, Rental/Utility
Assistance, Home Health Care, Dental Care, Eady Intervention Virology Clinic, over-the-counter
Medications, Nutritional Supplements, Insurance Assistance, Psychological Counseling, Referral
services, Activity Center, an Advocacy program, Condom Distribution, Education, HIV Counseling
and Testing, AIDS Hotline, and a TAN Website.
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Priority Needs of Special Needs Populations
Table lB
Special Needs (Non - Homeless) Populations
Elderly Medium
Frail Elderly Medium
Severe Mental Illness LOW
Developmentally Disabled Low
Physically Disabled Low
Persons with Alcohol/Other Drug Addictions LOW
Persons with HlVlAIDS Low
Specific Objectives
Objective 1: Continue to help elderly Iow-income homeowners to improve and maintain their homes
with the City's minor home repair and new construction programs.
Objective 2: Continue to support legislation that will ensure housing and related services for the
elderly and disabled that meets acceptable and reasonable standards of health and safety.
Objective 3: Continue to use federal funds for supportive services such as "meals - on- wheel",
and dining sites for the elderly, after school programs, homeless shelters and soup kitchens.
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HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The housing needs of the City are as follows:
Current Estimated Five Year Projections
The data used to complete the City's five-year projections are based on 2000 Census, statistics,
and exped opinion.
Needs of Extremely Low and Low Income Renters
The Port Arthur Housing Authority currently has a public housing Iow rent waiting list consisting of
205 persons. 3,585 names are on the Housing Authority's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
waiting list.
The Housing Authority of the City of Port Arthur will continue to participate in a homebuyer's
assistance program with the Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation and the Texas
Department of Housing and Community
Needs of Moderate Income Renters
The Housing Authority will be implementing a Section 8 Homeownership Program that will provide
Section 8 recipients an opportunity to become homeowners. The program will provide first time
homebuyers counseling services; credit repair and mortgage assistance based on income.
Needs of Owners (families and single persons that are Iow to moderate
income)
In order to improve the quality of existing owner-occupied homes the City of Port Arthur, through its
"Owner Occupied Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Programs will provide financial and technical
assistance to Iow to moderate-income homeowners residing in the City.
Property owners will receive assistance with maintaining their homes, eliminate housing code
violations and upgrade neighborhoods, thus providing safe, decent and sanitary housing.
Improvements made through this program will assist in bringing existing substandard units into
compliance with the City of Port Arthur's locally adopted written Property Standards and all other
applicable State and Local Codes.
Needs of the Elderly
According to the 2000 Census, Port Arthur's population of persons 65+ was 8,978 (15.5% of the
total population). Eighteen percent (18%) are females. According to the Area Agency on Aging
Area Plan, 66,885 Southeast Texans are 60 years of age or older (42.6% male, 57.4% female),
however, the frail vulnerable population for persons 85 years of age and older has increased
33.01% since 1990 and those 75-84 years of age have increased 16.95%. As these populations
are increasing dramatically, the number of seniors 60 to 74 years of age has decreased reflecting
relocation to retirement areas in East Texas. However, it is important to note that as these
"younger" seniors age, it is expected that relocation to Southeast Texas will occur due to the
availability of one of only three Level 4 hospitals in the state. Many of the medical procedures and
treatment needed for the frail elderly are located in Jefferson County and are utilized by the 17
surrounding counties.
About 14.4% (1,256) of the total eldedy in Port Arthur, 65 years and over live below the poverty
level. The majority of them (4,820) or 35.5% live in their own homes instead of in rental units
{1,297) or 15.7%. According to Charts 1 and 2, 44.3% (1,561) elderly renters experience some
housing problems as compared to 19.3% (4,695) of homeowners.
Housing Services Available for the Elderly
In the City of Port Arthur, there are various options available for the elderly. The options include
living at home or with relatives, living in independent facility, assisted living or retirement homes.
Living at Home - Many senior citizens prefer to live in their own homes or with relatives.
Independent Living Facility - The Housing Authority of the City of Port Arthur provides housing for
eldedy or disabled persons with Iow to moderate incomes, O. W. Collins Apartment Complex, 4440
Gulfway Ddve. O.W. Collins also provides meals for its tenants and anyone over the age of 60.
Assisted Living Homes - Assisted living facility providing personal care services including bathing,
dressing, ambulation, medication assistance, daily meals, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The following Assisted Living Homes are located in the City: Rose House, 8214 Anchor Drive;
Picket Fence Assisted Living Home, 3346 East 6th Street; Serenity Home Assisted Care Living,
3449 Platt and Evening Roses, 3931 Cobblestone Lane.
Retirement Homes - Long-term living facility for the eldedy and disabled. The following retirement
Homes are located in the City: Community Homes, Inc., Park Central Village, Heatherbrook Park
Apartments, Stonegate Retirement Village and Savannah House.
Nursing and Rehabilitation Homes - facilities that provide nursing care and rehabilitation; Cypress
Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation, Gaspard's Nursing Care Center, Senior Rehabilitation Skilled
Nursing Center and Gulf Health Care Center.
In-Home Services - Services include home delivered meals especially for the frail elderly, home
health services and transportation. The 2000 Census indicated that 45.2% of the person's aged 65
or over is disabled in the area of either sensory, physical, mental, self-care, or need assistance
going outside of the home.
Services for the Elderly:
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ADA Paratransit Services, Port Arthur Transit (320 Dallas Avenue) - Provides door-to-door
transportation for eldedy (65+) and disabled persons of Port Arthur.
Adult Protective Services, TDFPS of Port Arthur (5860 Ninth Avenue, Suite B) - provides
investigative services to senior citizens, and disabled persons who are unable to act on their own
behalf or manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional
abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect or abandonment.
Texas Department of Human Services (5860 Ninth Avenue, Suite A) - provides long term care
services for the aged and disabled
Persons with Disabilities
According to the 2000 U. S. Census, there were 8,098 persons between the ages of 16 and 64 that
are living with a disability in Port Arthur. Of these persons 5,012 had an employment disability. In
this age group, over twenty-four (24.9%) pement of the disabled are males and over twenty-two
(22.8%) pement are females.
There is a very high rate of disability among the elderly. As many as 45.2% (3,933) of persons 65+
has at least one type of disability in the area of either sensory, physical, mental, self-care, or going
outside the home.
According to the national statistics, persons with a disability were disproportionately represented in
the Iow-income population. The statistics also states that among people with disabilities who
worked, 34 percent were limited in the amount or kind of work that they could do. One in five
workers with a disability had difficulty remaining employed or finding a job. Of the persons
between the ages of 21 to 64 with a disability (7,455) in Port Arthur, 44.5% were employed as
compared to the same age group without a disability (21,819) 64.9 were employed.
According to Spindletop MHMR Services, 1,710 Port Arthur residents have been diagnosed with
mental retardation.
Housing Services for the Disabled
Persons with one or more disability have several housing options available. The following housing
facilities are equipped for disabled citizens:
Independent Living Facility - The Housing Authority of the City of Port Arthur provides housing for
elderly or disabled persons with Iow to moderate incomes, O. W. Collins Apartment Complex, 4440
Gulfway Drive. O.W. Collins also provides meals for its tenants and anyone over the age of 60.
Park Central Village (4201 Lake Arthur Drive) - Park Central Village provides apadment housing
for the elderly and handicapped.
Assisted Living Facilities - Rose House (8214 Anchor Drive), Serenity Home Assisted Care Living
(3449 Platt).
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Services for the Disabled
Advocacy, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, funded by the United States Congress, which advocates
for the legal rights of people with disabilities in Texas. The Advocacy is located at 3240 Fannin
Street, Suite 201 in Beaumont; however, the agency's services are available for any disabled
person living in Southeast Texas.
ADA Paratransit Services, Pod Arthur Transit (320 Dallas Avenue) - Provides door-to-door
transportation for eldedy (65+) and disabled persons of Port Arthur.
Capland Center for Communication Disorders (3049 36th Street) - provides evaluative,
rehabilitative, and therapeutic services for patients of all age levels demonstrating speech,
language, and/or hearing disorders. Service area includes Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin
Counties.
Adult Protective Services, TDFPS of Pod Arthur (5860 Ninth Avenue, Suite B) - provides
investigative services to senior citizens, and disabled persons who are unable to act on their own
behalf or manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional
abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect or abandonment.
Client Support Services (3330 Fannin, Suite A, Beaumont, Texas) - Community Living and
Assistance Services (CLASS) Program for disabled individuals. Service area includes Jefferson
County.
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Texas (460 Wall Street; Beaumont, Texas) - Provides job
training, employment, and community placement to persons with disabilities or other barders to
employment so that the disabled person can achieve maximum independence.
Hughen Center, Inc. (2849 Ninth Avenue) - The Hughen Center provides education and
rehabilitation of physically handicapped persons through the age of 21 in residential and day
programs.
Social Security Administration SSI Program (2875 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. Suite 101) - Through the
Supplemental Secudty Income program, Title XVI provides supplemental income for the aged,
blind, and disabled.
Rehabilitation Services Program of Port Arthur (5890 9th Avenue) - Provides counseling and
guidance, training, assistive devices, tools and equipment for training/employment, diagnostic
evaluations, and job placement for Texans who have mental, physical, or emotional disabilities.
Texas Department of Human Services (5860 Ninth Avenue, Suite A) - provides long term care
services for the aged and disabled.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Program (8860 Ninth Avenue) - Provides diagnostic evaluations,
counseling and guidance, interpreter services for the deaf, assistive devices, purchase tools and
equipment needed for training and employment, training job placement assistance and follow-up.
Eligible clients must have a mental or physical disability.
Persons with HIV / AIDS
The Triangle Aids Network (TAN) is a non-profit community based organization serving people
living with HIV/AIDS, their families, and friends. TAN's clients are individuals that are HIV positive
and a resident of Jefferson, Hardin or Orange counties. TAN provides limited long-term and limited
short-term housing services to clients with Shelter Plus Care (SPC) and Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). TAN also provides once-a-year emergency housing assistance for
up to $100 for clients who are do not qualify for HOPWA or SPC funds.
Housing Needs
The following tables are based on HUD special tabulations of 2000 Census, relating to income,
housing needs, and housing costs for renters and owner-occupied homes. The data was used as
indicators of the extent of housing needs for the following income levels or special populations:
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(MFI) Median Family Income:
Extremely Low O- 30%: Subgroup with incomes of 0 to 30% of HUD-adjusted MFI for the area.
Very Low 3'1-50%: Subgroup with income of 31 to 50% of HUD-adjusted MFI for the area.
Low 51.80%: Subgroup with income of 51 to 80% of HUD-adjusted MFI for the area.
Renter Households by Income Groups and Housing Problems · Chart 1
Household Income <= 1,114 1,828 476 954 4,372
50% MFI
30%HousehOldMFI Income <= 599 1,249 288 590 2,726
problems% with any housing 51.6 71.6 91.7 44.1 63.4
% Cost Burden · 30% 49.9 I 64.8 70.8 42.4 I 57.3
% Cost Burden · 50%
35.9 I 50.4 53.8 29.7 I 43.1
Household Income · 515 579 188 364 / 1,646
30% to <= 50% MFI
/
% with any housing 55.3 52.5 71.3 56.0 I 56.3
problems
I
% Cost Burden · 30% 53.4 I 45.6 36.7 56.0 I 49.3
% Cost Rurden > 50% 19.4 I 11.1 2.1 6.9 I 11.7
Household Income >50 212 668 169 253I 1,302
to <= 80% MFI
% with any housing 41.5 34.1 76.9 19.0 I 37.9
problems
I
% Cost Burden · 30% 41.5 I 18.4 17.8 17.4 I 21.9
% Cost Burden · 50% I
23.6 I 0.0 0.0 1.6 4.1
Household Income · 235 I 1,155 260 889I 2,539
80% MFI
/
% with housing problems 4.3I 10.4 50.0 7.2I 12.8
% Cost Rurden · 30% 4.3 1.3 0.0 0.4 1.1
% Cost Burden · 50% 4.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4
lotal Households 1,561 3,851 905 2,096 8,213
% with any housing 44.3/ 42.3 72.7 27.5~ 42.3
problem
/
I
% Cost Burden · 30 43.0 [ 33.2 33.5 24.0 I 32.7
% Cost Burden · 50 24.0 ~ 19.0 17.6 9.7 ~ 17.4
CHAS Data: 2000 Census housing problems output for all Households - City of Porl Arthur
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Owner Households by Income Groups and Housing Problems - Chart 2
Housohold Incomo <= 1,801 1,074 406 509 3,790
50% MFI
Household Income 777 545 206 335 1,863
<=30% MFI
% with any housing 64.7 65.1 100.0 56.7 67.3
problems
% Cost Burden > 30% 63.7 65.1 64.1 53.7 62.4
% Cost Burden · 50% 34.7 46.8 48.1 35.8 39.9
Household Income > 1,024 529 200 174 1,927
30% to <= 50% MFI
% with any housing 25.4 48.0 65.0 54.6 38.3
problems
% Cost Burden · 30% 25.0 42.5 25.0 54.6 32.5
% Cost Burden > 50% 5.6 14.2 7.5 14.4 8.9
Household Income >50 952 874 402 235 2,463
to <= 80% of MFI
% with any housing 11.2 24.5 62.7 21.3 25.3
problems
% Cost Burden · 30% 10.8 15.3 5.5 21.3 12.5
% Cost Burden · 50% 2.0 1.1 1.0 0.0 1.3
Household Income · 1,942 3,663 975 679 7,259
80% MFI
% with housing 1.9 6.6 35.4 3.5 8.9
problems
% Cost Burden · 30% 1.9 2.7 1.5 2.9 2.3
% cost Burden · 50% 0.2 0,1 0.0 0.0 0.1
Total Households 4,695 5,611 1,783 1,423 13,512
% with any housing 19.3 19.0 52.3 25.2 24.2
problem
% Cost Burden > 30 19,0 14.5 12,3 24.2 16.8
% Cost Burden > 50 7.5 6.1 6.6 10.2 7.1
CHAS Data: 2000 Census housing problems output for all Households - Cit~ of Port A~hur
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Households by Minority and Housing Problems - Chart 3
ntage
All Households 8,213 42.3 13,512 24.2 21,725
White 2,745 34.6 5,885 15.7 8,630
(Non-Hispanic)
Native American 18 55.6 69 14.5 87
(Non-Hispanic)
Pacific Islander 4 100 19 21.1 23
(Non-Hispanic)
Black 4,105 44.3 5,339 24.7 9,444
(Non-Hispanic)
Hispanic 962 51.4 1,602 42.9 2,564
Asian 308 64.6 525 59.0 833
(Non-Hispanic)
;HAS Data: Housin problem output - City of Port Arthur
Chart 1 for renters and Chart 2 for homeowners reflect problems of affordability. The charts also
indicate the number and pement of households that had housing problems, such as plumbing
deficiencies and ovemrowding. These charts clearly show that housing cost in excess of 30% of
income is the most frequent problem.
Chart 3 reflects minority households and the percentage of housing problems compared to the
total households in the City.
Definitions:
Any housing problems: cost burden greater than 30% of income and/or overcrowding and/or
without complete kitchen or plumbing.
Other housin.q problems: overcrowding (1.01 or more persons per room) and/or without complete
kitchen or plumbing facilities.
Elderly households: 1 or 2 person household, either person 62 years old or older.
Renter: Data do not include renters living on boats, RVs or vans.
Cost Burden: Cost burden is the fraction of a household's total gross income spent on housing
costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing
costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
Renters - For renters (see Chart 1) of the 8,213 total renters, 42.3% are experiencing some type
of housing problem. Of the 8,213 households with "housing problems", 32.7% pay more than 30%
of their income for rent or they are cost-burdened. Among these, 17.4% pay over 50% of their
income for rent.
According to the 2000 Census, 636 (or 20.3%) renter-occupied housing units below the poverty
level receive public assistance income and 628 (or 20.0%) receive Social Security Income.
Homeowners - For homeowners (see Chad 2), of the 13,512 total owner households, 24.2%
experience housing problems. Of the 13,512 households with "housing problems", 16.8% pay
more than 30% of their income on housing. Among these, 7.1% pay over 50% of their income for
rent.
According to the 2000 Census, 125 (or 6%) owner-occupied housing units below the poverty level
receive public assistance income and 674 (or 32.4%) receive Social Security income.
Large Families and Overcrowding -The average household size in Port Arthur is 2.61 persons.
A large family with 5 or more people requires larger than average living accommodations. To
purchase more space, a larger household will pay more for rent or more to purchase a bigger
home. As the Charts 1 and 2 shows, this segment of the population has the greatest housing
needs. Seventy-two (72.7%) of the total renters in larger households experience some type of
housing problems. Of these, 33.5% pay over 30% of their income for rent or they are cost
burdened. Fifty-two (52.3%) percent of total homeowners with large families are also experiencing
housing problems.
Elderly - The 2000 Census shows that 35.5% (or 4,820 people) over the age of 65 own their
homes and 15.7% (or 1,297 people) are renters. Based on the above Chart 1, overall eldedy
ranters experience more housing problems than eldedy homeowners do. However, extremely Iow
homeowners have the greatest housing need with 64.7% (see Chad 2) of the population spending
at least 30% of their income on housing needs.
Minorities - Based on Chart 3, of the 8,213 total renters 42.3% of the population are having a
housing problem. All minority renters experience some type of housing problem. The Pacific
Islander race has the highest percentage of housing problems with one hundred percent (100%)
followed by Asians with 64.6%, Native Amedcan with 55.6%, Hispanics with 51.4% and Blacks with
44.3%. Blacks makeup the largest population of renters with 4,105 households and the Pacific
Islander has the smaller number of renters with only 4 households. Of the 13,512 homeowners in
the City, 24.2% of the households are experiencing housing problems. Asians and Hispanics
owner occupied households have the highest percentage of housing problems with 59% and
42.9% respectfully. A total of 24.7% of Black owner occupied households have experienced some
type of housing problem.
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PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS
The City of Port Arthur's priodty housing needs are shown in HUD Table 2~. This table shows the
estimated funding needed in order to address all the housing needs in Port Arthur.
TABLE 2A
TYPE I INCOME LEVEL I UNITS I ESTIMATED $ I PRIORITY
Renter
Small 0-30% of MFI 1,249 $ 6,070,140 Medium
31-50% of MFI 579 $ 2,813,940 Medium
51-80% of MFI 668 $ 3,246,480 Medium
Large 0-30% of MFI 288 $1,399,680 Medium
31-50% of MFI 188 $ 913,680 Medium
51-80% of MFI 169 $ 821,340 Medium
Elderly 0-30% of MFI 599 $ 2,911,140 Medium
31-50% of MFI 515 $ 2,502,900 Medium
51-80% of MFI 212 $1,030,320 Medium
All Other 0-30% of MFI 590 $ 2,867,400 Medium
31-50% of MFI 364 $1,769,040 Medium
51-80% of MFI 253 $1,229,580 Medium
Total 5,674 $27,575,640
Owner 0-30% of MFI 1,863 $57,667,500 High
31-50% of MFI 1,927 $59,647,500 High
51-80% of MFI 2,463 $82,390,000 Medium
Total 6,253 $199,705,000
Grand Total 11,927 $227,280,640
Note;
1. Renters: Estimated dollars were calculated based on Median rate amount of $405 per month ($4,860 per year)
2. Owners: Estimated dollars were calculated besed on current housing programs:
a. Home Improvement Program: $35,000 Rehabilitation Program per unit;
$55,000 Re-conslruction Program (2 bedrooms) per unit;
$65,000 Re-construction Program (3 bedrooms) per unit
b. Minor Repair: $10,000 per unit
c. Purchase, Rehab, Resale: Average of $50,000 per unit
d. Homebuyers Assistance/New Construction: up to $20,000 subsidy per unit for down payment assistance
Homebuyers' Assistance/Existing Home Purchase $7,500 per unit
Emergency Home Repair $5,000 per unit
CHDO Activities New Home Construction Pre-development subsidy
(51-80% of MFI) $20,000 per unit
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Table - Housing Objectives - CDBG/HOME
Type Income Level Units Estimated $
Homeowner/Homebuyer 0-30°,/0 of MFI ....... $
Emergency Repair 10 $50,000
Minor Home Repair 10 $100,000
Full Rehabilitation 10 350,000
Reconstruction 5 275,000
Homeowner/I-Iomebuyer 31-50°,/o of MFI
Emergency Repair 10 $50,000
Minor Home Repair 10 $I00,000
Full Rehabilitation 10 350,000
Reconstruction 5 275,000
Land Acquisition 10 50,000
New Consta'uction 10 200,000
Closing Costs Assistance 10 30,000
Gap Funding for Down payment Assistance 10 170,000
Existing Home Purchase 10 75,000
Purchase, Rehab, Resale 5 250,000
Homeowner/Homebuyer 51-80% of MFI
Emergency Repair 10 $50,000
Minor Home Repair 10 $100,000
Full Rehabilitation 10 350,000
Reconstruction 5 275,000
Land Acquisition 10 50,000
New Consti'uction 10 200,000
Clnsin~ Costs Assistance 10 30,000
Gap Funding for Down payment Assistance 10 170,000
Existing Home Purchase 10 75,000
Purchase, Rehab, Resale 5 250,000
Grand Total
l. New construction refers to the City's Infill Housing Program. The cost estimates for new
construction only include estimates of homebuyers' assistance. The construction cost is with
HOME funds as well as interim construction funds. The construction fund is revolving for the
homebuyers' assistance.
2. Gap financing includes programs such as CHDO, First Time Homebuyer Assistance and
affordable housing development subsidy.
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Specific Housing Objectives/Strategic Housing Plan of the City of Port Arthur Housing
Policy:
City of Port Arthur Annual Consolidated Action Plan
Plan (5-year plan)
Specific Housing Objectives/Strategic Housing Plan of the City of Port Arthur Housing Programs
The overall objective of the Housing Programs is the development of viable communities, fostering
neighborhood revitalization by providing affordable housing, promoting a suitable living
environment, and expanding economic opportunities primarily for Iow and moderate income
persons and families of the City of Port Arthur.
The Housing Assistance Division has developed a Housing Policy to provide guidance to the City
Council and the community, which provides the framework for the development of a multiyear
strategy and annual action plans to address and meet the needs of affordable housing.
The following housing goals, objectives and proposed programs for the years 2005 - 2010 are
incorporated in the Housing policy and the Comprehensive Plan. The numerical goals to be
funded by CDBG and HOME Programs in years 2005 - 2010 are shown in Table 2B and in the
objectives listed below.
Goal 1: Develop partnerships between government and the various segments of the private
sector, including neighborhoods, to enhance their capacity to address affordable housing
needs of Port Arthur.
Objective 1: Increase sponsorship and participation of the business community in providing
affordable housing.
A. Attract new pdvate developers in the city through
· Land assembly
· Tax incentives
· Gap financing
· Assistance in overcoming regulatory barriers
· Infrastructure improvement
· Technical Assistance
B. Encourage lenders to sponsor below market rate loans or deferred loans for affordable
housing
Objective 2: Help build the capacity of non-profits, including the faith community, to provide
affordable housing.
· Provide technical assistance and operating and program support funds for
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs).
· Provide predevelopment loans to CHDOs.
· Provide gap financing for feasible projects of other non-profits (20 Units)
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· Convey to housing non-profits foreclosed properties for rehabilitation and
resale or for construction of infill homes.
· Support efforts of housing intermediadiaries and housing coalitions to build
non-profit capacity, facilitate housing padnerships and joint ventures.
Goal 2: Preserve, improve and expand affordable rental and owner, occupied housing in
accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Objective 1: Improve the quality of existing owner-occupied homes through: · Effective local and federal code & regulation compliance
· Home Improvement Loan Program (10 units served by the City, 20
households served by the pdvate sector)
· Extedor Paint Program (10 homes)
· Emergency Repair Program (10 homes)
· Minor home repair program (10 homes)
· Purchase, rehabilitation and resale of vacant homes (5 homes)
· Housing counseling on home maintenance (55 households)
Objective 2: Increase homeownership opportunities. · Homebuyers Assistance Program-down payment, closing cost and/or soft
second mortgage assistance (20 households)
· Homeownership and financial counseling programs, including pre- and post-
purchase counseling for first-time homebuyers
· Conduct more outreach and marketing, particularly to minorities, Iow to
moderate income persons/families, persons with disabilities and other special
populations currently under-served by the pdvate market (centralized
information, dissemination of brochures and handbooks, multimedia outreach)
· Infill Housing Program - new construction or existing home (25 units)
· Technical and financial assistance to non-profits developing homeownership
· Land assembly for homeownership
· Eliminate or minimize regulatory barriers to affordable homeownership
Objective 3: Encourage economically integrated (mixed-income) developments.
· Take a comprehensive approach to neighborhood development to attract
families to buy homes.
Objective 4: Increase the number of quality rental units affordable particularly to extremely/ow
and Iow-income persons and families.
· Provide support for acquisition, rehabilitation or modernization of Port Arthur
Housing Authority units, HUD-assisted and other multifamily units accepting
vouchers and certificates or bearing rents affordable, particularly to extremely
and very Iow income persons and families
· Support Port Arthur Housing Authority and other non-profits in their efforts to
seek additional funding for rental assistance for Iow-income persons and
families
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· Support or provide assistance to the Port Arthur Housing Authority and other
non-profits in their efforts to redevelop public housing.
· Monitor and take positive measures to prevent potential loss of affordable
rental units such as HUD-assisted and other multifamily units whose terms of
affordability or Section 8 assistance have expired and are proposed for
conversion to market rate units.
Goal 3: Ensure equal housing opportunity in Port Arthur for all citizens.
Objective 1: Promote widespread understanding of federal, state and local fair housing laws.
· Housing counseling programs for homebuyers, homeowners and renters
· Landlord and lender education on fair housing
· Multilingual housing resource handbooks
· Multilingual, multimedia education
Objective 2: Public education on what constitutes "affordable" housing to diffuse "NIMBY" (Not-
in-my-backyard) concerns
Objective 3: Enforce compliance with equal housing opportunity laws and regulations
The City of Port Arthur has developed an unspecified site strategy for environmental review of
housing related activities. Sites will be evaluated using a site-specific review checklist. The site-
specific review will be completed prior to committing federal funds.
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MARKET ANALYSIS
Port Arthur is located 90 m/les east of Houston in Southeast Texas. Along with the neighboring
cities of Beaumont and Orange it makes up the Golden Triangle area. The Golden Triangle is
adjacent to the Louisiana border, and New Orleans is about 250 miles to the east.
The Golden Triangle area is comprised of many smaller communities. In Jefferson County, these
include the cities of Nederland, Port Neches and Groves as well as the rural communities of
Hamshire, Fannett and Labelle. Orange County is home to the cities of Bridge City, Vidor and
Rose City as well as the smaller communities of Orangefiled, UcLewis and Uauriceville. Hardin
County to the north and Chambers County to the west of Jefferson County have many similar small
communities. The greater Southeast Texas market area includes a total of nine counties.
Port Arthur, Texas was founded in 1895, the City was comprised of 8.1 square miles and was
envisioned as a major rail and shipping center by industrialist, Arthur Stilwell because of its location
due south of Kansas City and its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. Between 1900 and 1930 Port
Arthur became a major port City with a thriving central business district. The population grew from
1,000 to 50,000 and the land area continued to grew. By 1960, the City was home to huge
petrochemical industrial complex and many shipping operations. The community seemed poised
for continued growth with a population exceeding 60,000.
With the proliferation of the automobile more businesses and people moved in the suburbs. The
introduction of the civil rights laws magnified this process in what has been named "White Flight".
The population conditions in Port Arthur reflected these changes. According to the 1980 Census,
Port Arthur's white population consisted of 33,869 individuals, in 1990 the population decreased to
28,955, and the white population further decreased to 18,387 in the year 2000. However, the
number of persons of Hispanic origin has increased from 3,860 in 1980 to 10,081 in 2000. A
steady decrease in the total population over a forty-year period is evident, declining from 66,766 in
1960 to 58,724 in 1990 and 55,755 in 2000. This decline in population is even more dramatic when
one considers that, during this same pedod, the City of Port Arthur annexed four contiguous towns
that added slightly more than ten thousand people to its original 1960 population. The decrease in
population (predominantly white, middle class) occurred in spite of the addition of ten thousand
people by annexation. This situation has caused a steep decline in property values, and
subsequently in property tax revenues for the City, precisely at a time when local government
goods and services are most needed.
The above changes in population are primarily due to shifting demographic/ethnic balances and a
general decline in the petrochemical and oil refining industries, upon which our local economy has
traditionally been dependent. The steady decline in the economy has resulted in an unemployment
rate that doubles the state average (12.1% for the City of Port Arthur and 5.3% for the state of
Texas for the month of October 2004).
Interestingly, while the total population has declined over the past forty-years, the number of
households has increased from 20,390 in 1960, 25,746 in 1990 and 24,713 in 2000. Some of the
increase in total households canbe attributed to a "spreading out~ of underhoused and
overcrowded minority families. As many white residents vacated neighborhoods and left the City,
housing values dropped in those neighborhoods and those houses became available and
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affordable to many minority residents. The demographics of "white flight" have opened the market
of affordable housing for more minority residents. However, the total abandonment of much of the
City's least desirable housing stock by both black and white residents, has caused a severe
problem in the areas of code enforcement, demolition and clearance in most Iow income areas of
the City. The slum and blighted conditions created by housing abandonment and decay has been
a festering problem in the City for several years, but in the past years the City has focused on the
treatment to this malady. As dangerous structures are removed, crime and fires in those
neighborhoods have decreased; the values of remaining structures have stabilized; and affordable
building lots for new construction have become available. Increased code enforcement coupled
with housing rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements are making a visible improvement in
the condition of some Iow and middle income neighborhoods.
As a result of the neighborhood revitalization, the city, is thriving; college enrollment at Lamar State
College Port Arthur is booming, several community and cultural o~anizations have completed
building projects and new retail centers and restaurants are opening throughout the city. Port
Arthur has finished the first phases of a recreational boardwalk along the seawall, and has a new
golf course on Pleasure Island.
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Housing Unit Characteristics
South East Texas Census Data
Renter-Occupied Housing Unit Characteristics
unknown Below $300 to $500 to $750 or Median
$300 $499 $749 more Rent
8,261 2.48 4.0 682 2,347 2,975 1,795 462 405
South East Texas Census Data
Owner-Occupied Housing Unit Characteristics
Owner Mean Mean Dollar Value
Occupied Persons Rooms
Housing Per Unit Per
Units unit
Unknown Below $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $300,000 Median
$50,000 to m to to or more value
$99,999 $149,000 $199,999 $299,999
13,578 2.69 5.5 831 8,813 3,101 611 101 52 69 35,900
South East Texas Census Data
Population
Ra~e HEth~i¢itl~
White 18,387 31,8
Black* 25,118 43.5
Hispanic 10,081 17.5
American Indian* 152 0.3
Asian Pacific Islander* 3,403 5.9
Other* 614 1.1
~iTotal:: :: : !00%
*Category does not include Hispanics
South East Texas Census Data
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Income / Poverty Data
Persons in Poverty
Popula~on Per M6dian Total Under 5-17 18-34 35~54 55- 65- 75 Households Families
Capita Household 5 years years years 64 74 years in poverty in
income Income years years years & Over poverty
57,755 I4,183 26,455 14,350 1,710 4,090 3,340 2,997 957 602 654 5,246 3,730
South East Texas Census Data
Price Distribution of MLS Homes Sold, Port Arthur 2001 - 2003
(In percent)
$29,999 or less 12.6 13.0 14.3
30,000 - 39,999 5.4 7.8 5.4
40,000 - 49,999 10.5 8.8 6.5
50,000 - 59,999 9.3 11.4 8.6
60,000 - 69,999 12.9 10.5 11.4
70,000 - 79,999 7.6 9.2 9.9
80,000 - 89,999 7.9 7.4 6.8
90,000 - 99,999 4.5 4.6 6.1
100,000 - 119,999 8.5 7.8 9.5
120,000- 139,999 7.8 6.7 7.1
140,000- 159,999 4.1 4.1 3.3
160,000- 179,999 3.2 2.4 4.5
180,000 - 199,999 1.8 1.8 2.6
200,000 - 249,999 2.8 2.6 1.8
250,000 - 299,999 0.6 1.4 1.5
300,000 - 399,999 0.1 0.4 0.5
400,000 - 499,999 0.1 0.0 0.1
500,000 and more 0.0 0.0 0.1
~ource: Real Estate Center at Texas A&M Universil
Homeownership Costs - According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, in 2003,
the Beaumont- Port Arthur area was ranked the second least-costly housing market with median
existing-home pdce at $83,400. Port Arthur had an affordability index of 1.50 vs. an index of 0.99
for Texas and 0.95 for the United States. A higher index number indicates that more households
can afford to buy a home in that area. The same study shows that 68 percent of Port Arthur
households could qualify to buy a median priced home in the City compared to 55 pement of
household nationally. The 2004 median income for the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA, determined by
HUD, was $47,900.
Dudng 2004, the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University recorded, the median house price
for Port Arthur at $81,400, $90,000 for Beaumont and $127,100 for Texas.
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Number of Housin,q Units - Port Arthur has 13,578 owner-occupied housing units and 8,261
Renter-occupied housing units.
Low mortgage rates have spurred new home construction in the area of the City near the
intersection of Highway 365 and Highway 69 (See Map #1). This area has also seen an increase
in retail development and a new hospital is under construction.
According to the 2000 Census, 67 owner-occupied housing units were built between 1999 to Mamh
2000. To revitalize older neighborhoods, the city's housing program does new home construction
in older neighborhoods for Iow to moderate-income families.
Two apartment complexes were built in the City in the past five years. The apartments are located
in the Stonegate area along Ninth Avenue (see Map #1).
Housing Conditions - Port Arthur has experienced a decline in new home construction over
the past fifty years with the majodty of the homes being built prior to 1970. As a result, the City has
an aging housing stock that's in need of home repairs as well as many substandard units. Older
houses with greater repair needs tend to be concentrated in the Iow-income neighborhoods within
the City. These houses also tend to have higher dsks of lead because they were built before 1978.
According to the Community Services Department, at least 500 substandard units exist in the City
with the majority not suitable for rehabilitation.
The City demolishes approximately 80 substandard residential and commemial structures a year.
OccupancyNacancy - According to the 2000 Census, there were a total of 24,713 housing units in
Port Arthur. Of this total, 2,874 were vacant, which accounts for an overall vacancy rate of 11.6
percent.
Needs of Public Housing I Public Housing Strategy
The Port Arthur Housing Authority currently owns and maintains 365 public housing units located
within the City of Port Arthur. One hundred fifty-two (152) units make up Gulf Breeze Place
Apartments located at 5200 Gulfway Ddve on the east side of town, two hundred-four (204) units
make up Carver Terrace Apartments located at 1400 DeWalt on the west side of town and nine (9)
single family homes make up the public housing scattered site program.
The Housing Authority also provides rental assistance for 1,968 Section 8 Housing Choice
Vouchers for Iow to moderate-income families throughout the local community, Texas and
neighboring states.
The Port Arthur Housing Authority currently has 205 names on its public housing Iow rent waiting
list and 3,585 names on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list. Many families on the
public housing waiting list are either living with relatives or living in a homeless shelter.
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Public and Assisted Housing
The mission, goal and objectives of the Housing Authority are to serve the needs of the extremely
Iow, Iow and moderate-income families (including families on the public housing and Section 8
tenant based waiting list). The Port Arthur Housing Authority's mission is to offer Iow and very-low
income people adequate and affordable housing in stable communities. Clients will be provided
with economic paths to non-subsidized housing and/or affordable homeownemhip in a non-
discriminatory manner.
The Housing Authority provides economic opportunities and suitable living environments free from
discrimination. Self-sufficiency initiatives will be offered to families and individuals in a manner that
will firmly prepare household members to become homeowners. Affordable housing opportunities
for mixed financing will be pursued in the areas of affordable housing, rental and homeownership
incentives and community economic development.
Public Housing Strategy
The Housing Authodty's strategy for improving the management and operation at the housing sites
includes resident involvement, increase staff training, providing site-base management and on site
application intake.
The Housing Authority's strategy for improving the living environment of extremely Iow and Iow-
income families residing in public housing includes continued participation in the homebuyer's
assistance program with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Homeownership is a growing part of the Housing Authodty's Self-Sufficiency Program. The
Housing Authority will begin reviewing ways to deconcentration poverty by bringing higher income
public housing households into lower income developments and vice versa. The Housing Authority
will establish and implement measures that will provide an on-going working relationship with the
police department, track criminal activity in the public housing developments, modify surroundings
to deter cdminal activity, provide drug related services, refine the screening process and provide
resident training for volunteer patrols.
The Port Arthur Housing Authority's publ!c housing units are over fifty years old and are
deteriorating. Over the past ten years different stages of repairs have taken place in Carver
Terrace and Gulf Breeze Place housing developments. For example, central air conditioning and
heating units were installed, stairwell and staircase were replaced, and extedor and interior
painting were completed. Additional green space and adequate recreational facilities are needed
to accommodate the public housing residents.
Port Arthur Housing Authority anticipates making an application to the 2005 HOPE VI Grant for
partial or total demolition and replacement of Gulf Breeze and/or Carver Terrace Apartments. Other
capitol improvements will be addressed through the Housing Authority's capitol funds.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designated the Housing Authority of
the City of Port Arthur as a "standard" performing housing authority.
Social Service programs to assist Iow-income families from becoming homeless
The Port Arthur Housing Authodty's Family Self- Sufficiency and "TOOLS" (Taking over Our
Lives) Programs offer individuals receiving Section 8 Rental Assistance and residents living in
public housing an oppodunity to receive counseling and supportive services. Clients receive
assistance in acquiring GED certificates, college enrollment, job training, employment opportunities
and homebuyer's education. As an incentive, Family Self-Sufficiency participants may accumulate
escrow balances based on their earned income. Participants will receive the escrow balance upon
successfully completing their service plan goals.
Public Housing Resident Initiatives
The Housing Authority supports legislation that requires the development and implementation of
initiatives for improving the social and economic status of housing residents. Strategies to address
the needs of public housing residents include but are not limited to, resident participation and
management, homeownership, economic development and self-sufficiency, and drug
elimination/security. The Housing Authority will also establish a resident council, train police
officers, promote Resident Advisory Board (RAB) participation and provide self-sufficiency
initiatives.
Lead-Based Paint Needs
Data derived from the 2000 Census reveals that 12,133 of the 13,574 owner-occupied housing
units in the City, have the potential of lead-based paint hazards (built before 1980, 1978 was the
year lead-based paint was banned nationwide from consumer use). An additional 5,982 of the
8,260 rental-occupied units also have the potential of lead-based paint hazards since the units
were built before 1980. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Port Arthur
reported 1,079 of children under the age of 15 with elevated blood lead levels in 2003. The results
are as follows:
< 10 I~g/dL 1,048
10 - 14 Fg/dL 25
15 - 19 tzg/dL 5
20 - 25 Fg/dL 0
25 - 44 ~g/dL , 1
The City of Port Arthur has incorporated HUD lead-based paint guidelines into its Housing
Assistance Program Guidelines. According to 24 CFR Part 35, HUD requires that purchasers and
tenants of HUD associated housing constructed pdor to 1978 shall be notified of the follow: that
the property was constructed pdor to 1978; That the property may contain lead-based paint; Of the
hazards of lead-based paint; Of the symptoms and treatment of lead-based paint; Of the
precautions to be taken to avoid lead-based paint poisoning.
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City of Port Arthur has no policies in place that hinders the availability of affordable housing.
Although no action nor reform steps are required, the City will continue to seek resourceful and
innovative ways to make affordable housing available to all residents.
Fair Housing
The City of Port Arthur completed it Analysis of Impediments in 1996, and is taking appropriate
actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through the analysis. The City
maintains records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard.
Annually the Cities of Port Arthur, Beaumont, Orange and the respective housing authorities and
the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission conduct a Fair Housing Conference. The
Conference is open to the public with special attention given to public housing residents and Iow to
moderate-income families.
Antipoverty Strategy
· The City of Port Arthur will continue to support the Port Arthur Housing Authority's Family ,.qelf-
Sufficiency Program (FSS). The Program is designed to assist public housing residents gain self
sufficiency. The Program encourages and assist residents in acquiring job training, skills
development, GED preparation tutoring, assisting with day care and paying tuition fees to attend
Lamar State College - Port Arthur.
In other efforts to raise families out of poverty, the City's Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Scholarship Program continues to assist residents in receiving a college education. The Program
is designed to lower the cost of education making it affordable to anyone desidng to receive either
a vocational/technical certificate or complete the first two years of academic college courses. The
City by way of CDBG funds provides qualified students with tuition, fees, and cost of books.
In order to make affordable housing available to lower to middle income, the City's Housing
Department, as well as several non-profit and Community Housing and Development
Organizations, target Iow to moderate-income families for housing assistance.
Monitoring
The City will monitor each subrecipient by reviewing reimbursement requests as well as conducting
on-site monitoring visits. Subrecipients are required to submit monthly performance reports.
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Table 2B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Public FeciJityl ~eda (projects}
Senior Centers Low
Handicapped Centers Low
Homeless Fadlities High
Youth Centers Medium
Child Care Centers Medium
Health Facilities Medium
Neighborhood Facilities Medium
Parks and/or Recreation Facilities Medium
Parking Facilities Low
Non-Residential Historic Preservation Medium
Other Public Facility Needs Medium
INFRASTSRUCTURE (projects)
Water/Sewer Improvements Medium
Street Improvements High
Sidewalks Low
Solid Waste Disposal Improvements Low
Flood Drain Improvements Low
Other Infrastructure Needs Medium
PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS (people)
Senior Services Medium
Handicapped Services Medium
Youth Services Medium
Child Care Services Medium
Transportation Services Medium
Substance Abuse Services Low
Employment Training Medium
Health Services High
Lead Hazard Screening Low
Crime Awareness High
Other Public Service Needs Medium
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ED Assistance to For-Profits (businesses) Low
ED Technical Assistance (businesses) Low
Micro-Enterprise Assistance (businesses) Low
Iow
Rehab; Publicly- or Pdvataly-Owned
Commercial/Industrial (projects)
C/I* Infrastructure Development (projects) Low
Other C/I* Improvements (projects) Low
PLANNING
Planning I Medium
* Commercial or Industrial Improvements by Grantee or Non-profit
CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN
Sources of Funds
The 2005 Consolidated Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development
needs of Iow-moderate income households in Port Arthur. The program year begins on June 1,
2005 and ends on May 31, 2006. The Department of Housing and Urban Development {HUD)
have notified the City that the following funds will be available:
o.*o $1,565,152 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
o.*o $ 481,449 in Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds
The City of Port Arthur anticipates generating $243,810 in program income during the 2005
program year. The primary sources of program income are loan repayments through CDBG and
HOME housing programs and demolition repayments. Program income from the HOME program
will be used for new construction activities. CDBG funds returned to the loan program are used for
future lending.
The Action Plan also serves as the City of Port Arthur's annual application to HUD for these funds.
The objectives and activities funded in this plan also provide a framework for assessing the City's
performance in achieving its overall community development goals.
The complete listing of funding requests and activities proposed for 2005 is outlined in Table 3.
Table 3 details project descriptions, project locations, funding sources, and responsible lead
agency information.
Consolidated Annual Plan
Housing Activities
Proposed Activities for Program Year 2005- 2010
Federal Resources
Resources/Expected Program Amount
Resources
Proposed CDBG Housing Total CDBG allocation for Housing Projects: $781,810
Projects
2002 CDBG CDBG funds will be used to purchase land to build48,000
homes for the Iow to moderate-income
pemon//amilies of the City.
2004 CDBG Housing Activities - Program administration 165,000
2004 CDBG Housing Activities - Rehab or reconstruction of 3100,000
units.
2005 CDBG Program Income CDBG Program Income funds will be used for 68,810
emergency repairs of 10 units
2005 CDBG Housing Activities - Program Administration 300,000
2005 CDBG Housing Activities- Rehab and reconstruction of 3100,000
units
Proposed HOME Project
Total HOME Allocation for Housing Projects: $1,432,497
2001 HOME HOME funds will be used for program administration $28,200
2001 HOME Housing Activities- Down payment assistance for 2 $30,000
eligible persons/families to pumhase new homes
2002 HOME CHDO Setaside (15%) - New Construction $27,800
2002 HOME Housing Activities- Down payment and closing costs $120,000
assistance provide for six Iow and m(x:lerate income
pemons/families.
2002 HOME HOME funds will be used for program administration $28,100
2003 HOME Housing Activities - Program administration $50,413
2003 HOME CHDO Setaside (15%)- New Construction $76,619
2004 HOME Housing Activities - Program administration i $51,139
2004 HOME CHDO Setaside (15%) - New Construction $156,337
2004 HOME Housing Activities - Rehab, reconstruction and new $357,940
construction of 10 units.
2004 HOME Housing Activities - down payment and closing costs $24,500
assistance provided to three Iow and moderate
income pemon/families.
2005 HOME CHDO Setaside (15%) - New Construction $72,217
2005 HOME Housing Activities - Program administration $48,145
2005 HOME Housing Activities - Rehab and reconstruction of 10 $361,087
units; acquisition and site preparation of 10 scattered
sites for new construction. Down payment and
dosing cost assistance provided for 10 eligible
persons/families.
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Other Resources
Source Pro, ram
200§ General Fund Interim financing and down payment assistance
and new construction for three qualified
)ersons/families of the 8i% to 150% of the
median income level.
Program Income
The City of Port Arthur expects to receive $243,810 of Program Income from housing activities.
The City will revolve all program income back into the Housing Assistance Program.
PRIORITY Non-Housing Community Development Needs
The City of Port Adhur~s has identified the following pdodty non-housing community development
needs eligible for assistance by CDBG:
A. Elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences that adversely affect
the welfare of the community, principally persons of Iow and moderate income.
B. Elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare, through
code enforcement, demolition, residential rehabilitation assistance, and related activities.
C. Conservation and expansion of the City's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and
a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of Iow and moderate-income.
D. Expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of community services, principally for
persons of Iow and moderate-income, which are essential for sound community development
and for the development of a viable urban community.
E. A more rational utilization of land and other natural resources within CDBG eligible areas.
F. The restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural, or
esthetic reasons.
G. The alleviation of physical and economic distress through the stimulation of private investment
and community revitalization.
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STATEMENT OF SPECIFIC ANNUAL OBJECTIVES
In addition to identifying and prioritizing the City of Port Arthur's housing and community
development needs, the City's FY 2005 - 2010 Consolidated Plan also established a series of
general goals for its housing and community development programs. These goals will remain in
effect until the year 2010 unless revised by City Council with an amendment to the Plan. The goals
are as follows:
Goal 1: Assist Iow and moderate income families in becoming first-time homeowners.
Goal 2: Assist Iow income homeowners with rehabilitation of new home construction.
Goal 3: Improve infrastructure in Iow to moderate-income areas of the City.
Goal 4: Demolish dangerous residential and commercial structures.
Goal 5: Provide effective code compliance.
Goal 6: Target social services to meet needs of Iow-income households~
Goal 7: Assist the City of Port Arthur Housing Authority, if necessary, with the replacement of
public housing units,
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TABLE 3
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PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Total Allocation: $234,773
DESCRIPTION OF PP, OJECTS
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: PANAC
Project Description: Grant funds will be used to pumhase the necessary supplies
and equipment for its citizen's neighborhood patrol groups.
Location: 444 4th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to Moderate Area
Start Date:June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 50,000 people
Local ID: C31105 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $13,500
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $13,500
The p~imary puq)ose of the project is to help: ~e Homeless __Persons with HIV/AIDS __Persons with Disa bili',Jes __Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: James Hope Center Emergency Crisis Shelter for children
Priority Need: Public Service - Homeless Activity
Project Title: James Hope Center
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for operational expenses for the
James Hope Center for homeless youths.
Location: 1001 5th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income persons / Presumed Low/moderate
income
Start Date: June 1, 2006 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 youths
Local ID: C31102 Units Upon Completion:
Funding Sources:
CDBG $17,273
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $17,273
The primary pu~esse of the project is to help: X the Homeless ~Persons with HIV/AIDS __Persons ~vith Disabilities ~Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Program of Health Excellence
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Program of Health Excellence
Project Description: Grant will be used to pay for scholarships for Iow to moderate-
income persons to attend the Program of Health Excellence nurse's aide courses.
Upon completion, the students are eligible to work as a Certified Nurse Assistance
(CNA).
Location: 2717 Gulfway Drive; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income persons
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 people
Local ID: C31126 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $15,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $15,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ..__~e Homeless .~Persons w~ HIVIAIDS __Persons with Disabilities ~Public Housing Needs
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: YMCA
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: YMCA First Tee Program
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for tuition reimbursement for eligible
students to participate in the YMCA's First Tee golfing program.
Location: 6760 9th Avenue; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number ProJect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate-
income persons
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31,2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 youths
Local ID: C31110 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $7,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $7,000
The pdmary purpose of the project is to help: ~e Homeless__Persons with HIV/AIDS __Persons with Disabilities__Public Housing Needs
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Experience Corps
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Experience Corps
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for administrative salary for the
program director of the Experience Corps tutoring program. Experience Corp uses
adult volunteers to tutor elementary students in reading.
Location: Franklin, Booker T. Washington, Sam Houston, Robert E. Lee, DeQueen, Tyrrell,
William B. Travis and Dick Dowling elementary schools.
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Coda CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income persons
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 100 youths
Local ID: C31108 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $10,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $10,000
The pdmaP/purpose of ~he project is to help: .~e Homeless__Pemons wU HIV/AIDS __Pemons with Disabilities.~Public Housing Needs
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Nutrition and Services for seniors
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Nutrition and Services for seniors
Project Description: Nutrition and Services for seniors provides meals on wheels to
seniors as well as prepare meals at dining sites in the city.
Location: 4590 Concord; Beaumont, Texas
Objective Number ProJect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
Type of Recipient: Public CDBG National Objective: 570.201(e) - Elderly,
Service presumed Iow income
Start Date;June 1, 2005 Completion Date:May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units:30 persons
Local ID: C31111 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $8,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $8,000
The pdmary purpese of the project is to help: .~e Homeless __Persoos with HIV/AIDS __Persons with Disabilr~es __Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Catholic Charities
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Hospitality Center
Project Description: Grant funds will be used to pay for utilities, food and
commodities for the Hospitality Center, a soup kitchen that serves meals to Iow
income and the homeless.
Location: 3959 Gulfway Drive; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
Service income person - Homeless presumed Iow income
Start Date:June 1,2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units:1,000 people
Local ID: C31114 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
~CDBG $14,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $14,000
The pdmery purpose of the project is to help: ._X_the Homeless __Persons with HIVIAIDS __Persons ~vith Disabilities ~Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Port Arthur Independent School District
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: PAISD After School Program
Project Description: Grant funds will be used to pay for salaries for after school
tutorial classes for eligible students.
Location: Franklin, Booker T. Washington, Sam Houston and DeQueen Elementary Schools
Objective Number ProJect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income person
Start Date:June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31,2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 200 peo[~le
Local ID:C31123 - C31125 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $15,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $15,000
The primary puqx~e of the project ~s to help: ..._~e Homeless__Persons with HIV/AIDS __Persons with Disabilities __Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Southeast Texas Camp Fire
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Camp Fire After School Program
Project Description: Grant funds will be used to pay tuition for children that live in
Gulf Breeze, Carver Terrace, Prince Hall, and Louis Manor apartments to attend
after school and day camp programs at each apartment. Gulf Breeze and Carver
Terrace are housing authority sites and Prince Hall and Louis Manor are Iow-income
apartment sites.
Location: 3037 25th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income person
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 50 youths
Local ID: C31109 Unite Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $8,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $8,000
The p~imary puq~ose of the project is to help: .~e Homeless__Pemons with HIV/AIDS __Persons with DisabililJes__Public Housing Needs
7!
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Community Retirement Home
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Community Retirement Home
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for operational costs for the
retirement home.
Location: 3141 Procter Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income person - Elderly Presumed Iow income
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 people
Local ID: C31152 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $10,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $10,000
The prirna~ purpose of the project is to help: ~e Homeless ~Persons with HIV/A]DS ~Persons with Disabilities__Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Port Arthur Flyers Track Club
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Track Club
Project Description: Funds will be used for tuition reimbursement for eligible
students to participate in track and field events with the Port Arthur Flyers Track
Club.
Location: 210 4th Avenue; Port Arthur, Texas
ObJective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate income
Service
Start Date: June 1,2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units:20 students
Local ID: C31106 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $16,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $16,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: .__~e Homeless __Persons with HIV/AIDS _._Persons with Disabil~es __Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Port Cities Rescue Mission
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Port Cities Rescue Mission
Project Description: Funds will be used to pay for utilities, food and insurance for
Port Cities Homeless shelters.
Location: 900 East 6th Street, 849 5th Street, 531 Atlanta Avenue, 624 Mobile Avenue and
1001 6th Street
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201
Type of Recipient: Public Service i CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income persons - Homeless Presumed Iow
income
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 200 people
Local ID: C31112 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $12,500
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $12,500
The pdmary purpose of the project is to help: _X_the Homeless __Persons with HIV/AIDS __Persons with Disabilities ~Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Health Department
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Health Department
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for dental referrals for Iow to
moderate-income people. Funds will also be used to pay the salary for one Public
Health Nurse.
Location: 441 Austin Avenue; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income persons
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date
Performance Indicator Annual Units:100 people
Local ID: C31113 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $80,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $80,000
The prima~ purpose of He project is to help: .~e Homeless.~Persons wit~ HIV/AIDS __Persons wit~ Disabilities ~Public Housing Needs
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Parks and Recreation Center
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Parks and Recreation
Project Description: Grant funds will be used to pay the cost of providing martial
arts and boxing classes at the Recreation Center for Iow to moderate-income youths.
Funds will also be used to purchase two computers for the Matthews Center for
tutorial programs.
Location: City of Port Arthur Recreation Center - 1308 9th Avenue; Port Arthur, Texas
Matthews Center- 740 West 7~h Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient: Public CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate-income
Service people
Start Date:June 1,2005 Completion Date: May 31,2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units:10 youths
Local ID: C31101 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $8,500
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $8,500
The piirnai7 purpose of the project is to help: __~e Homeless .__Persons with HIV/AIDS .__Pemons with Disabilities .__Public Housing Needs
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ADMINISTRATION:
Total Allocation: $147,915
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Grants Program Administration
Priority Need: Administration
Project Title: Administration
Project Description: Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to
cover administrative expenses for the Grants Management staff.
Location: 444 4th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.206(a)(1)
Type of Recipient: Local GovernmentCDBG National Objective: Administration
Start Date:June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31,2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Local ID: C31122 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $147,915
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $147,915
The pdma~y purpose of the project is to help: .__~e Homeless__Persons with HIVIAIDS __Persons with Disabilities__Public Housing Needs
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DEMOLITION
Total Allocation: $167,500
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Community Services
Priority Need: Demolition and Clearance
Project Title: Demolition Program
Project Description: The demolition program will remove dangerous residential and
commemial buildings.
Location: 444 4th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(d)
Type of Recipient: Local CDBG National Objective: Spot slum and blight
Government
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 55 units
Local ID: C31120 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $167,500
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $167,500
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ___the Homeless ~Pemons with HIV/AIDS __Pemons with Disabil~Jes __Public Housing Needs
Low/moderate income Census Tracts: 51, 53, 54, 55, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70.01, '101
Citywide Low/Mod: 55.6%
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Total Allocation: $344,585
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Community Services
Priority Need: Code Enforcement
Project Title: Code Enforcement
Project Description: Grant funds will be used to pay salaries and overhead costs
for the following code enforcement officers: Demolition Code Enforcement officer,
demolition staff and other administrative expenses ($252,339); Environmental
Inspector II ($47,246); Building Inspector ($45,000).
Location: 444 4· Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.202(c)
Type of Recipient: Local CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate income
Government area
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 100 housing units
Local ID: C31121, C31119, Units Upon Completion
C31118
Funding Sources:
CDBG $344,585
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $344,585
The pdme~ purpose of the project is to help: ~the Homeless ~Persons with HJV/AJDS ~Persons with Disabilities___Public Housing Needs
Low/moderate income Census Tracts: 51, 53, 54, 55, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70.01,101
Citywide Low/Mod: 55.6%
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
AND HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
Total Allocation: $400,000
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Housing Assistance Program
Priority Need: Housing Assistance
Project Title: Housing Assistance - Administration
Project Bescription: Community Development Block Grant funds will be used for
administration expenses for the Housing Assistance Program.
Location: 444 4th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
ObJective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570,208(a)(1)
Type of Recipient: Local CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate-income
Government area
Start Date: June 1,2005 Completion Date: May 31,2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 housing units
Local ID: C31144 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $300,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $300,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ._.~e Homeless.__Persons with HIV/AIDS __Pemons with Disabilities .~Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Housing Assistance Program
Priority Need: Housing Assistance
Project Title: Housing Assistance - Rehabilitation Program
Project Description: Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to
pay the expenses for the Rehabilitation Program.
Location: 444 4th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
ObJective Number ProJect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.208(a)(1)
Type of Recipient: Local CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate-income
Government area
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 housing units
Local ID: C31117 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $100,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $100,000
The pdrna~/purpose of the project is to hemp: .~e Homeless __Persons wiffi HIV/AIDS ___Pemons with DisabililJes __Public Housing Needs
STREET RECONSTRUTION:
Total Allocation: $270,379
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Public Works Department
Priority Need: Street Reconstruction
Project Title: Street Reconstruction
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for street reconstruction in CDBG
eligible areas of the city.
Location: 444 4th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201(c)
Type of Recipient: Local CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
Government income area
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31, 2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 streets
Local ID: C31150 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $270,379
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $270,379
The prima~ purpose of the project is to he~p: ~e Homeless __Persons with HIV/AIDS __Persons with Disabilities ~Public Housing Needs
Low/moderate income Census Tracts: 51, 53, 54, 55, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70.01,101
Citywide Low/Mod: 55.6%
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HOME ACTIVITIES:
Total Allocation: $481,449
Table 3
Consolidated P~an Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Housing Assistance
Priority Need: HOME Activities
Project Title: HOME Activities
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for the City's HOME Program. 15%
($72,271) for CHDO new construction activity and $48,145 (10%) for program
administration and $361,087 for rehabilitation, reconstruction, acquisition, site
preparation, and down payment assistance for 20 homes (10 rehabilitation
reconstruction and 10 new construction)
Location: 444 4th Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
Type of Recipient: Local CDBG National Objective
Government
Start Date: June 1, 2005 Completion Date: May 31,2006
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 20 housing units
Local ID Units Upon Completion
Funding Soumes:
CDBG
ESG
HOME $481,449
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $48'1,449
The pdma~y purpose of the project is to help: ~e Homeless__Pemons with HIV/AIDS __Per'sons with Disabili~es __Public Housing Needs
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
The City of Port Arthur will operate its HUD programs in predetermined eligible target areas based
on need. Because Iow-income, elderly, disabled and special needs homeowners reside throughout
the City, housing assistance is available citywide. Homeless persons and those faced with
potential homelessness, also residing throughout the city, making the need for sheltering and
housing a citywide activity.
Assistance for special needs populations (elderly, disabled, persons with drug/alcohol additions,
persons with HIV/AIDS) is provided citywide as these populations exist throughout the city. Public
Services are also not limited geographically.
The city recognizes the need that exists within the target areas. However, the city reserves the
right to provide assistance to any area where a demonstrated need exists.
HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL POPULATION
The City of Port Arthur will continue to partnership with the Southeast Texas Coalition for the
Homeless. The Coalition is the only regional resource focused on ending homelessness in
Southeast Texas in ten years.
NEEDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING
Port Arthur Housing Authority anticipates making an application to the 2005 HOPE VI Grant for
partial or total demolition and replacement of Gulf Breeze and/or Carver Terrace Apartments. Other
capitol improvements will be addressed through the Housing Authority's capitol funds.
ANTIPOVERTY STRATEGY
The City of Port Arthur will continue to support the Port Arthur Housing Authority's Family Self-
Sufficiency Program (FSS). The Program is designed to assist public housing residents gain self
sufficiency. The Program encourages and assists residents in acquiring job training, skills
development, GED preparation tutoring, assisting with day care and paying tuition fees to attend
Lamar State College - Port Arthur.
In other efforts to raise families out of poverty, the City's Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Scholarship Program continues to assist residents in receiving a college education. The Program
is designed to lower the cost of education making it affordable to anyone desiring to receive either
a vocational/technical cedificate or complete the first two years of academic college courses. The
City by way of CDBG funds provides qualified students with tuition, fees, and cost of books.
In order to make affordable housing available to lower to middle income, the City's Housing
Department, as well as several non-profit and Community Housing and Development
Organizations, target Iow to moderate-income families for housing assistance.
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
The City of Port Arthur has incorporated HUD lead-based paint guidelines into its Housing
Assistance Program Guidelines. According to 24 CFR Part 35, HUD requires that purchasers and
tenants of HUD associated housing constructed prior to 1978 shall be notified: that the property
was constructed prior to 1978; That the property may contain lead-based paint; Of the hazards of
lead-based paint; Of the symptoms and treatment of lead-based paint; Of the precautions to be
taken to avoid lead-based paint poisoning.
MONITORING
The City of Port Arthur shall meet all requirements set forth by the Office of Management and
Budget and shall comply with the requirements and standards of OMB Circular A-87 and A-133,
and with the applicable sections of 24 CFR Part 85. An independent audit is conducted annually to
ensure that CDBG funds are used in accordance with program requirements.
Subrecipient Monitoring
Monitoring subgrantees provides a basis for assessing program operations and identifying
problems. A secondary goal of monitoring is to obtain ongoing data for use in determining program
achievement. Evaluations will summarize monitoring findings, program goals and measure
progress toward those goals during the provision of services. All subgrantees will be monitored at
least one per year.
The City has responsibility for overall CDBG performance and Consolidated Plan compliance,
including the performance of its subgrantees. Clear record keeping requirements for subgrantees
are essential for grant accountability. Responsibility for maintaining many of the records is
assigned to the subrecipient. This includes responsibility for documenting activities with special
requirements, such as necessary determinations and income verification.
The City shall meet all HUD requirements for Consolidated Plan compliance and will review all
relevant funding proposals for consistency with Consolidated Plan strategies.
Sources of Funds
Funds expected to be available: The City will receive its 2005 CDBG allocation of $1,565,152
effective June 1, 2005. The City proposes to generate approximately $243,810 in program income
from demolition and loan repayments. These funds are returned to the respective program.
(a) the amount expected to be generated by and deposited to revolving loan funds- None;
(b) the total amount expected to be received from each new float-funded activity included in this
plan - Not applicable
(c) the amount expected to be received during the current program year from a float-funded
activity described in a prior statement or plan - Not applicable
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(d) Program income received in the preceding program year that has not been included in a
statement or plan - Not applicable
(e) Proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees that will be used dudng the year to address the
pdodty needs and specific objectives identified in its strategic plan - Not applicable
(f) Surplus funds from any urban renewal settlement for community development and housing
activities - None
(g) Any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included
in a prior statement or plan - None
HOME REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
RESALE/RECAPTURE PROVISIONS
The City of Port Arthur intends to use its Federal HOME allocation for a Owner Occupied Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction of Housing Program and a First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program. The
Owner Occupied Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Housing Program is to assist Iow and moderate
income property owners in maintaining their home, eliminate housing code violations and upgrade
neighborhoods. Through this program, the City will help provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for
eligible citizens of the city.
In order to insure that housing remains affordable to Iow and moderate income households, the City
will provide deferred forgivable loans to purchase land for the construction of a new home. The City
will also provide funds to assist with down payments, pay closing costs and buy down interest rates or
prepaids for new construction and existing home purchase. Under the First Time Homebuyer's - New
Construction and Existing Home Purchase Programs, the eligible person/family will secure permanent
loans from participating lenders and provide $500 to $1,000 of their own funds toward closing costs.
The Federal funds invested is secured by a recorded Second Lien Deed of Trust and a Borrower
Agreement Note of which the principal amount of the Note represents funds advanced by City to or
for the borrowers benefit to assist them in paying part of the purchase pdce of the Property or the
closing costs on the Property or both. On the same date as the date of the Note, the borrower will
have entered into an agreement with City that the borrower will, among other things, continue to
use the Property as their principal residence and will use the Property as "low income housing" as
defined in such agreement (the "Borrower Agreement") for a period of ten (10) years after the date
of the Note. If for any reason the borrower default under any of the provisions of the Borrower
Agreement, then the City may, at its option, accelerate the maturity of the Note and demand the
payment of the borrower of the entire unpaid balance of the principal of the Note together with any
interest thereon accruing after maturity.
If, on the sale, lease, lease with an option to purchase, transfer or other disposition (including any
contract for deed) of all or any interest in the Property, the Borrower's Agreement is still in effect
and the borrower still owe amounts under the Note, Note Holder may require payment in full of
sums owed hereunder as ore specifically provided by the Second Lien Deed of Trust (hereinafter
defined) and the date upon which Note Holder requires such payment in full for any reason
hereunder is called the "maturity date."
The borrower will make payments to the City of Port Arthur as Note Holder at a designated place or
at a different place if required by the Note Holder.
The indebtedness evidence by the Note, and any other financial obligation which may hereafter be
imposed on borrower by the Lender, is subordinate to the indebtedness evidence by a not payable
to a senior lender ("Senior Lien Holder"), which note is secured by a first deed of trust (the "First
Deed of Trust") dated of even date therewith encumbering certain real property located in Port
Arthur, Texas (the "Property").
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HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
The City of Port Adhur doesn't use HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance.
Forms of Investment
The City of Port Adhur will use its HOME funds only in areas of assistance as described in 24 CFR
92.205.
Affirmative Marketing
The City of Port Arthur homebuyer's program is primarily done on scattered sites. There are no
current plans for projects of five or more units. The City currently advertises in the local newspaper
and always uses the Equal Housing Opportunity logo on all advertisements.
Minority/Women's Business Outreach
The City of Port Adhur's Housing Division advertises for minority and women's businesses in the
local newspaper and in local minority newspapers and ratio stations.
Refinancing
The City of Port Arthur doesn't intend to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by
multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with home funds.
Monitoring
The City will monitor each subrecipient by reviewing reimbursement requests as well as conducting
on-site monitoring visits. The subrecipient will be required to submit monthly performance reports.
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations goveming the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis,
and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti.displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is
following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104
(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any
activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited
in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance
programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition
of employment under the grant, the employee will:
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(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in wdting of his or her conviction for a violation of a
cdminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than f~ve calendar
days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to every grant office or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted
employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for
the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each
affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice
under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination, consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a
Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it,
to any person for influencing, or attempting to influence an office or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an office or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan,
the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee
of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure
Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions, and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph (a) of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tier (including subcontracts, subgrents, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction .. The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law
(as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for
which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG,
and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of
1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
City Manaqer
Title
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is full compliance and following a detailed citizen padicipation
plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan --Its consolidated housing and community development plan
identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term
community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities
primarily for persons of Iow and moderate income. (see CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570.)
Following A Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Pdodty. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with
CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum
feasible pdority to activities which benefit Iow and moderate income families or aid
in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include
activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community
development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other
financial resources are not available);
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed
loans dudng program years(s) 2005, (a pedod specified by the
grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall
principally benefit person of Iow and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at
least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons
dudng the designated pedod;
3. SpecialAssessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed
funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of
Iow and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a
condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that
relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds)
financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against
the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than
CDBG funds.
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The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used
to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public
improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or
charge may be made against the properly with respect to the public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned
and occupied by moderate-income (not Iow-income) families, an assessment or
charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a
source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to
cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within it
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil dghts demonstrations;
and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically bardng
entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil
rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti.discrimination laws ..The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair
Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint-. Its notification, inspection, testing-and abatement procedures concerning
lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR § 570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable-laws.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
City Mana.qer
Title
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OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan
are designed to meet other community development needs having a padicular urgency as
specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more
specifically identified CDBG - assisted activities which are designed to
meet other community development needs having a particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the
health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not
available to meet such needs,
Signature/Authorized Official Date
City Manaqer
Title
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -. If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide
tenant-based rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential
element of the padicipating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the
supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable
housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities
and costs as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use
HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance .- Before committing any funds to a project, it will
evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not
invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to
provide affordable housing.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
City Manager
Title
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbyinq Certification
This certification is a matedal representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less the $10,000 and not more
that $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Druq-Frae Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing
the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the
agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in
addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action
authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
3. For grantees other than individuals, Alternate I applies. (This is the information to which
jurisdictions certify).
4. For grantees who ara individuals, Alternate II applies. (Not applicable jurisdictions.)
5. Workplace under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the
certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not
identify the workplace at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the
grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) o file in its office and make the information
available for Federal inspections. Failure to identify all known workplace constitutes a
violation of the grantees drug-free workplace requirements.
6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of
buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions
may be used (e.g., ali vehicles of mass transit authority or State highway department while in
operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls
radio stations).
7. If the workplace identified to the agency changes dudng the performance of the grant, the
grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in
question (see paragraph five).
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8. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work
done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here; The
certification with regard to the drug-free workplace required by 24 CFR part 24,
subpart F.
9. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-
Free, Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular,
to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308-11 through
1308-15).
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of
sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the
Federal or State cdminal drug statutes.
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a
grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their
impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; (iii) temporary personnel and
consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on
the grantee's payroll.
This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee. (E.g., volunteers, even if
used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's
payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplace).
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NEWSPAPER NOTICES
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR *'2004'* l~ Cuet#: 00011860
Phone:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
All interested organizations and persons are invited to attend one or
more public meetings that will be held at the City of Po~t Arhtur City
Hall, 444 4th Street, 5th Floor, and conducted by thc Orauts
Management Division of the City of Port Arthur. The meetings will
be held at thc following times:
· November 16, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of the meetings, will be to inform residents about the
City's 5 year Consolidated Plan, to obtain citizens' views on housing
and community development needs, including priority nonhouslng
commUalt~ development needs ~ development, of proposed activities,
and review of program performance.
All public hearings Will be conducted in English. RequesL~ for
Spenish interpreter must be made 72 hours PrOr to the meeting by
calling thc Grants ManagemcnCs office at (409) 983-8253.
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Performance Measurement System
Grantee: City of Port Arthur
Please select one of the following:
The community is not using a local performance measurement
system and does not intend to develop such a system.
The community is not using a local performance measurement
system, but intends to develop and implement such a system that includes some/all of the
criteria listed below by (date)
X The community is currently using a local performance
measurement system. If yes, please check off the following items that are included in
your performance measurement system and attach either a description of your system or a
report from the system.
__X__ Long-term (multi-year) goals/objectives
The City of Port Arthur defines its long-term (multi-year) goais/objectives in its five-
year Consolidated Plan documena The Consolidated Plan sets forth the city's long-
term goals for community development, housing, non-housing and homeless services.
The five-year investment plan is derived through the collaborative efforts of the City of
Port Arthur, its citizens, nonprofit organizations and service agencies.
__X__ Short-term (annual) goals/objectives
The City of Port Arthur defines its short-term (annual) goals/objectives in its One-year
annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan serves as the City of Port Arthur's
annual application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home
Investment Partnership (HOME) funds.
__ X__ Expected units of accomplishment upon completion of project/activity
The City of Port Arthur defines its expected units of accomplishments upon completion
of project/activity in the Consolidated Plan and IDIS systerra Each CDBG and HOME
activity is defined in the IDIS system along with expected units of accomplishment and
funding amounL
__ X__ Actual units of accomplishment upon completion of proj ect/activity
The actual units of accomplishment upon completion of project/activity are defined in
the IDI$ system and the CAPER.
__X__ Expected units of accomplishment during each program year of the
project/activity
The expected units of accomplishment during each program years of the
project/activity are defined in the city's Annual Action Plan and in the IDI$ system.
__X__ Actual units of accomplishment during each program year of the
project/activity
The actual units of accomplishment during each program year of the project/activity
are defined in the CAPER and in the IDI$ system.
Aggregation of actual units of program year accomplishments to short-
term and long-term numeric goals/objectives
__X Outputs resulting from HUD funding are shown separately
The outputs resulting from HUD funding are shown separately in the form of lDI$
reports such as PR03 and HOME reports. CDBG activities are reconciled monthly
with the city's accounting system. The city's CAPER is completed yearly and defines at
the activity level the budget for each activity, actually accomplishments, expenditures,
and the number o flow to moderate-income persons that benefited from each activity.
One or more proposed outcome(s)
If so, which indicator is used?
One or more actual outcome(s)
If so, which indicator is used?
Disk: performance Performance Measurement System.wpd
CITIZEN COMMENT FORM
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN
CITIZEN COMMENTS
DATE:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
1. HOUSING REHABILITATION:
2. CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION:
3. INTRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS: (Examples: Street Improvements, W/S
Improvements, Park Improvements)
4. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS: (Examples: Senior Centers,
Homeless Facilities, Youth Centers)
5. PUBLIC SERVICES: (Examples: Senior Services, Handicapped Services,
Transportation Services)
6. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Please cornmeut on other housing and community
development needs, development of proposed activities for the city)
HOMELESS SURVEY
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RESOLUTION
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ATTACHMENTS
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Attachment
Grants Management
Public Hearings
In 1974, Congress enacted the Housing and Community De-
velopment Act, under the U.S, Dept. of Housing and Urban FOR MORE INFORMATION
Development. Under the 1974 Act, communities with a ~1~ PLEASE CONTACT:
population of 50,000 were entitled to receive Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The CDBG Pro- Grants Management
gram was designed for the development of viable urban corn- 444 4th Street, Suite 205
munities, including decent, safe, and sanitary housing, a suit- Omee (409) 983-82.~3
able living environment, and expanding economic develop- Ofl'~e Fa] (40~)) 983--8~55
mcnt opportunities for Iow and moderate-income persons.
Join us at the £ollowine rneetines:
The City of Port Arthur received it first entitlement from the
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development in 1975. ~"httt*$d~, September 30, 2004 at 6:00
Since 1975, the City has received over 30 million dollars in p. ttt
CDBG Entitlement Funds. Assistance bas been in the areas Port Arthur City Hall
of housing assistance, demolition, street repairs, lighting, Council Chambers
drainage, water/sewer improvements, parks and recreational 5th Floor
improvements and public services. Economic development 444 4th Street
activities are also funded with CDBG dollars; to develop
businesses and to increase job opportunities for Iow- Mottday, October 25, 2004 at 6:00p. m.
moderate income households. Port Arthur City Hall
Council Chambers
5th Floor
To receive federal grant funds from HUD, the city is required to 444 4th Street
prepare a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans for
submission. Here's where we need YOUR help. To develop the Tttesday~ November 16, 2004 at 6:00
next five-year plan we need to know what is important to YOU and p.m.
what you would like to see in YOLrR community, Port Arthur City Hall
All grants program public hearings are conducted in English. Facil- Council Chambers
5th Floor
ity is wheelchair accessible and handicapped parking spaces are 444 4th Street
available. Requests for Spanish interpreter services must be made 72
hours prior to the meeting by calling MaD' E. Essex at (409) 983-
8253.
Attachment #2
South East Texas Continuum of Care - Flowchart
Permanent Housing
Outreach Intake/Assessment Baton Arms Apartment Port Cities Rescue Mission
Church/Faith Based Ors. South Texas Hospice Goliad Raintree Apartments
Franklin House-North Some Other Place Habitat for Humanity Stewart's House
Franklin House-South Triangle AIDS Network Horizon Sunlight Manor
Hope Center CC Sharing Housing Authorities Neighborhood Dev Corp
House of Refuge Mount Rose Orange Afl Hsg SHIP Virginia Estates
Land Manor SETLIFE Pine Club Apartments ~.
NAMI Golid
Port Arthur ISD Henry's Place Permanent Supported Housing - 74 beds
Port Cities Rescue Mission Christ Community Church Fairway Group Homes - Potter's House
Samuel's House Diversified Unity Girl's Haven Port Cities Rescue Mission
SETRPC-Substance Abuse Hardin County Christian Care Hughen Center
Spindletop MHMR Law Enforcement Neighborhood Development Corporation - 32
Stewart's House HOWE Center beds
UBIN PALM Nursing Homes
Youth Rescue Mission,, Verterans Administration,~ Orange Affordable Housing SHIP - 9 beds
~ / Orange AFF Hsl~ - Homeless to Homes - 33 beds
Emergency Shelters - 252 beds .~ ~ J '~
Bridges of Hope J
House of Refuge - 22 beds Transitional Housing - 307 beds
Port Cities Rescue Mission - 48 beds (CHDO) ~ Adam's House - 12 beds Girls Haven - 32 beds
Salvation Army - 62 beds Boys Haven - 42 beds Hope Center - 10 beds
Women's and Children's Shelter - 98 beds Bridges of Hope - 4 beds HOW Center 26 beds
Spindletop MIt-MR - 22 beds Buckner - 6 beds Salvation Army - vouchers
Buckner Children's Village Spindletop MHMR- 25 beds
- 16 beds Women's & Children's
Calvary House Shelter - 47 beds
Franklin House - North - 36 beds Lazarus House - 13 beds
Franklin House - South - 40 beds Triangle AIDS Network J
Home Sweet Home - 10 I~ls - 18 beds
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YMCA - YWCA
INetworkofSupportiveServicesl~ ~
Homeless Prevention Food/Clothing Education/Employment Case Management
ocs Salvation Army UBM First Baptist-Bevil Oaks TRC UBM Spindletop MI-IMR
PHS Catholic Charities ocS Praise Christian Center NAMI NAMI Some Other Place
UBM Goodwill Goodwill Friends Helping Friends GOAL PALM Buckner
HEW Hospice Center Faith Community Literacy Volunteers JCCADA Bridges of Hope
NAMI Henry's Place Care Community Outreach Goodwill ocCADA
HC- Christian Care Salvation Army Soup Kitchens Libraries Dept of Human Services
Jefferson County H W Some Other Place Orange County HW Giri's Haven Franldin House - North
Regional County on Aging East Mount Olive Triangle AIDS Network Lamar University Franklin House - South
Spindletop MHMR People Helping People Catholic Charities samaritan Counseling
Port Cities Rescue Mission Jefferson County HW Port Cities Rescue Mission Care Community Outreach
Social Security Admin. Port Cities Rescue Mission Independent School Districts Port Cities Rescue Mission
Hardin County Christian Center Texas'Workforce Commission Triangle AIDS Network