OCTOBER 2014 – SEPTEMBER 2015
Prepared By: Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building B, Suite 106
Viera, FL 32940
Phone (321) 633-2076
Fax (321) 633-2170
2014-2015 Brevard County HOME Consortium
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Narratives
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Executive Summary
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Section I: Summary of Resources and Distribution of Funds
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Section II: General CAPER Narratives
A. Assessment of One-Year Goals and Objectives
B. Consolidated Accomplishments Related to Strategic Plan Goals
C. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
D. Affordable Housing
E. Continuum of Care
F. Other Actions
G. Lead Based Paint
H. Public Housing
I. Section 3
J. Affirmative Marketing Procedures
K. MBE/WBE Programs
L. Leveraging Resources
M. Match Requirements
N. Citizen Participation
O. Self-Evaluation
P. Managing the Process
Q. Monitoring
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Section III: Community Development Block Grant Program Narratives
A. Assessments of Relationships of CDBG Funds to Goals and Objectives
B. Changes in Program Objectives
C. Assessment of Efforts in Carrying Out Planned Actions
D. Use of CDBG Funds for National Objectives
E. Anti-Displacement and Relocation
F. Low/Mod Job Activities
G. Public Services
H. Program Income Received
I. Prior Period Adjustments
J. Loans and Other Receivables
K. Lump Sum Agreements
L. Housing Rehabilitation
M. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies
N. Anti-Poverty Strategy
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Section IV: HOME Program Narratives
A. Consortium HOME Housing Goals/Accomplishments
B. Assessment of Relationship of HOME Funds to Goals and Objectives
C. Minority Outreach
D. Affirmative Marketing
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Section V: ESG & HOPWA Programs Narratives
A. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
B. Emergency Shelter Grant Program
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Section VI: Public Participation
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Section VII: Maps
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Section VIII: Appendices
A. Annual Performance Report
B. Table 1C
C. Table 2A
D. Table 2C
E. Table 3A
F. Match Report
G. Section 3 Report
H. IDIS Reports: PR 01, 03, 06, 22, 23, 26, 33, 83, 84, 85
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Brevard County HOME Consortium
CAPER 2014/2015
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) summarizes the
accomplishments achieved through the use of entitlement funds allocated from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2014 Program Year (October 1, 2014 through
September 30, 2015).
As lead agency with administrative authority, Brevard County (County) offers residents access to
affordable housing and community based services through a unique cooperative effort that includes
the cities of Titusville, Cocoa, Melbourne and Palm Bay. These municipalities combine to form a legal
entity, created through an intergovernmental agreement, known as the Brevard County HOME
Consortium (Consortium). The Consortium receives, allocates and reports HOME Investment
Partnerships Program funds and Community Development Block Grant funds annually.
This cooperative effort consolidates housing and grant programs into a common vision and plan
known as the consolidated planning process. The Consortium utilizes the consolidated planning
process to address each of the following three components: HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Consortium’s Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plan and the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report.
This single CAPER will provide a report of each of the entitlement grants received, an assessment of
how the objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan were addressed, proposed and actual
accomplishments, a summary of leveraged resources and distribution of funds, a geographic
distribution and location of assistance, families and households assisted, as well as actions taken to
affirmatively further fair housing. The CAPER is used as an evaluation tool for HUD as well as each
member of the Consortium.
While each member is a Community Development Block Grant entitlement community and receives
funds directly from HUD irrespective of each other, the member cities have included their individual
Community Development Block Grant Annual Performance Reports on behalf of their specific
jurisdictions.
As required by HUD, all plans (HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Community
Development Block Grant) are submitted to HUD by the County as one report, no later than
December 31, 2015.
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CAPER 2014/2015
SECTION I: SUMMARY OF RESOURCES AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
The federal entitlement grants covered under the CAPER include:
 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Total funding to Brevard County for these grants for FY 2014-2015 was $1,794,180 ($624,092 in
HOME funds and $1,170,088 for CDBG funds). State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP)
funds in the amount of $226,467.53, was used for the twenty-five (25) percent match requirement for
the HOME Program.
The total amount of HOME and CDBG funds expended during the 2014-2015 program year was
$2,152,265.97. CDBG funds were expended in County approved neighborhood target areas. See
County maps identifying municipal locations and important Consortium information pertaining to the
location of our Target Areas, Poverty Areas, Minority and Elderly Populations, in Section VII.
In addition to receiving HOME and CDBG entitlement funds, the Consortium leverages additional
resources through local, state and federal opportunities to help address the Consortium’s Housing
and Community Development needs.
Additional programs/funding received during the 2014-2015 fiscal year include:
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$ 1,254,928
$
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$ 281,409
$ 510,200
$ 307,931
$1,493,686
$ 254,646
$ 817,332
$ 430,015
$ 50,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 140,000
$ 71,429
$ 8,616,201
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Elderly Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP)
Emergency Services
Community Based Organization (CBO) General Fund
DOE Weatherization
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP)
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Supportive Housing Grant
Emergency Solutions Grant
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Supportive Services for Veterans and Families Grant
Challenge Grant
Staffing Grant (Homeless)
Total
Brevard County HOME Consortium
CAPER 2014/2015
SECTION II: GENERAL CAPER NARRATIVES
A.
Assessment of One Year Goals and Objectives
This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report provides an assessment of the
Consortium’s 2014-2015 fiscal year HOME expenditures and Brevard County’s 2014-2015 fiscal year
CDBG expenditures of federal funds provided by HUD and their relationship to the goals and
objectives in the program year’s 2014 Annual Action Plan.
The Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan (Plan) for housing and community development directs the
allocation of HOME, CDBG funds, and other community resources towards goals and strategies for
improving the local community. The Plan engages the collaborative efforts of citizens, elected
leaders, nonprofit organizations, public/private agencies, and the Consortium. This process identifies
community needs and prioritizes them, thereby becoming the basis for developing goals and
objectives for the Plan. During each successive year of the five-year Plan, an Annual Action Plan
(Action Plan) is prepared. The Action Plan establishes goals related to the five (5) year activities to be
undertaken to achieve those goals. The CAPER documents each year’s accomplishments.
The County used statistical data, focus groups, neighborhood meetings, survey results, neighborhood
plans, and public hearings to prioritize needs and allocate funding appropriately. The Five (5) Year
Consolidated Plan established the following priority needs:
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Homeless Shelters
Transitional Housing
Public Safety, Crime Prevention and Nuisance
Public Services
Infrastructure
Public Facilities
Economic Development
Demolition and Clearance
Land Acquisition
Neighborhood Capacity Building
Fair Housing
Homeowner Purchase Assistance
Owner Occupied Rehabilitation
Rental Occupancy Assistance
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Existing Rental Units
Rehabilitation of Existing Rental Units
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CAPER 2014/2015
To the greatest extent feasible, the Action Plan focuses on the goals of the Consortium as they
pertain to the preservation and development of affordable housing in the Consortium service area;
community development projects; and public service programs in the County’s unincorporated CDBG
strategy areas.
The key strategic objectives and outcomes of the Action Plan are to:
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Improve access to affordable housing through first time homebuyer purchase
assistance programs.
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Work with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to purchase and
rehabilitate existing units for sale or rent.
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Conduct fair housing workshops, and offer rental assistance.
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Improve the quality of owner occupied housing through rehabilitation programs, which
will provide sustainability to the occupant and neighborhood.
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Increase the availability of community development in neighborhood strategy areas
through projects which will improve the quality of life and provide safer living
environments.
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Increase accessibility through neighborhood public service programs in order to
improve health care, educational opportunities, and promote self-sufficiency.
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Increase performance and accountability through evaluation.
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Improve quality of life through client education about lead based paint and asbestos
hazards. Testing and mitigation will be done as necessary.
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Promote and support facilities and services for the homeless and those that are
threatened with homelessness.
The following charts are illustrative of the fiscal year 2014-2015 accomplishments as they relate to
the Plan objectives, goals, and priority needs. The Affordable Housing Matrix found in the Appendix,
combines HUD Tables 1C (Appendix B), 2C (Appendix D), and 3A (Appendix E), and provides a
detailed breakdown for each objective, established goals, units produced, total funds expended for
each objective and outcome expected (inclusive of the funding sources), and total outcomes.
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Brevard County HOME Consortium
CAPER 2014/2015
B. Consolidated Accomplishments Related to Strategic Plan Goals
PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS:
HOMEOWNERSHIP- Rehabilitation of Existing Owner Units
Objective: Increase the affordability and quality of owner-occupied housing through repair,
rehabilitation or replacement assistance for very low and low income households.
Outcome: Sustainability and Affordability
Project / Agency
Description
Accomplishments
Rehabilitation,
Repair and
Replacement
Housing Program
Households at or below 80% of the
area median income (AMI) may
qualify for repairs or rehabilitation up
to and including demolition of
substandard housing and construction
of a new home.
HOME
Brevard County – Four (4) homes were
rehabilitated. Two (2) homes were
demolished and replaced.
Total Expended: $481,917.00
Titusville – Two (2) rehabilitated homes
were completed.
Total Expended: $51,375.65
Melbourne - Five (5) homes were
rehabilitated.
Total Expended: $153,139.39
SHIP
Brevard County – Seven (7) homes
were rehabilitated and three (3) were
demolished and replaced.
Total Expended: $721,388.00
Titusville – One (1) home received
emergency assistance and eight (8)
homes were rehabilitated.
Total Expended: $262,504.54
Cocoa – Four (4) homes were
rehabilitated. SHIP - $37,939.16 and
CDBG - $23,496.00
Total Expended: $61,435.16
Weatherization
Program
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Households at or below 200% of the
Brevard County poverty guidelines
may receive a grant for energy
efficient repairs.
Brevard County HOME Consortium
Brevard County – Forty (40) homes
were weatherized.
Total Expended: $300,805
CAPER 2014/2015
PRIORITY HOUSING NEED:
HOMEOWNERSHIP- Homeownership
Objective: Increase the supply of affordable owner-occupied housing by providing funding for
construction, down payment assistance, and housing counseling to low and moderate-income
households. Also, to assist homeowners with a one-time award to retain their present home.
Outcome: Affordability and Sustainability
Project/Agency
Description
Accomplishments
First Time
Income eligible households are loaned HOME
Homebuyer/
down payment and closing costs
Brevard County - Fourteen (14) clients
Down Payment
assistance.
were assisted.
Assistance
Total Expended: $262,556.62
Program
Palm Bay – Nine (9) clients were
assisted with down payment, closing
costs and rehabilitation assistance.
Total Expended: $136,833.25
Brevard County Purchase Assistance Program Property
Homeownership
Counseling
Program
The Purchase Assistance Workshop
is a 5.5 hour comprehensive course
that includes every facet of the home
buying experience.
HOME
Brevard County – Two Hundred Five
(205) clients have been assisted.
Total Expended: $9,999.96
Palm Bay – Nine (9) clients were
assisted.
Total Expended: $0
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CAPER 2014/2015
Foreclosure
Assistance
Hardest Hit Program funded under the
Emergency Economic Stabilization
Act for states hardest hit by
foreclosures to provide temporary
assistance to eligible homeowners.
Assistance is also offered through the
Hardest Hit Principal Reduction
Program to reduce the principal value
of the first mortgage. The state pays
directly to the homeowner’s lender; no
record of total dollars is available.
Hardest Hit Program
Brevard County – Twenty-four (24)
clients were assisted in the Hardest Hit
Program; Eight (8) clients were
assisted through Unemployment
Mortgage Assistance Program and
Mortgage Loan Assistance Program;
Sixteen (16) clients were assisted
through the Hardest Hit Principal
Reduction Program.
Brevard County Hardest Hit Program Property
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Brevard County HOME Consortium
CAPER 2014/2015
PRIORITY HOUSING NEED:
HOMEOWNERSHIP- Acquisition of Existing Owner Units
Objective: Increase the quality of owner-occupied housing through acquisition, rehabilitation, and or
replacement for very low and low-income homebuyers.
Outcome: Affordability and Accessibility
Project/Agency
Description
Accomplishments
Neighborhood
Acquisition/Rehabilitation of existing
Stabilization Program units sold to eligible First Time
Homebuyers.
NSP1
Brevard County - One (1) previously
acquired home was rehabilitated
and sold.
Total Expended: $9,970.00
Melbourne – One (1) property was
rehabilitated.
Total Expended: $78,791.51
NSP3
Brevard County - Four (4) previously
acquired homes were rehabilitated
and sold.
Total Expended: $80,326.43
Melbourne – Four (4) properties were
rehabilitated; Three (3) properties
were sold.
Total Expended: $319,866.07
Brevard County NSP Property
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CAPER 2014/2015
PRIORITY HOUSING NEED:
HOMEOWNERSHIP- Production of New Owner Units
Objective: Increase the quality of owner-occupied housing through acquisition, rehabilitation or
replacement for very low and low-income homebuyers.
Outcome: Affordability and Accessibility
Project/Agency
Description
Community Housing Initiative, New Construction of
Inc. (CHDO)
housing for low income
Regina Myra Infill Housing
homebuyers.
Program
Accomplishments
HOME
Cocoa and Palm Bay - Four (4) homes
were completed and sold.
Total Expended: $346,335.37
Partnership between the City of Cocoa and City of Palm Bay
Regina Myra Properties
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Brevard County HOME Consortium
CAPER 2014/2015
PRIORITY HOUSING NEED: RENTAL – Tenant Assistance
Objective: Increase opportunities for people to find/access quality affordable rental housing in the
private market and through the housing choice voucher assistance.
Outcome: Affordability and Sustainability
Project/Agency
Description
Accomplishments
Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA) Program
Program provides
monthly rental assistance
to elderly/disabled
persons.
HOME
Melbourne – Ten (10) residents
received assistance.
Total Funds Expended: $36,050.00
PRIORITY HOUSING NEED: RENTAL HOUSING – Acquisition & Rehab Existing Units or New
Construction
Objective: Increase the supply and/or quality of rental housing by providing assistance for land
acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of new and existing rental units.
Outcome: Affordability and Accessibility
Project/Agency
Description
Accomplishments
Neighborhood Stabilization
Program
Purchase and rehabilitate
existing rental units to
increase and improve
availability of affordable
rental units.
NSP 1
Brevard County – One (1) previously
acquired and rehabilitated home was
rented.
Total Expended: $1,346.51
NSP 3
Brevard County – Three (3) previously
acquired and rehabilitated homes were
rented.
Total Expended: $4,077.45
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Brevard County HOME Consortium
CAPER 2014/2015
Jurisdictional CDBG Priorities – Brevard County
PRIORITY NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEED: Demolition and Clearance
Objective: Creating a suitable living environment.
Outcome: Availability and Accessibility
Project/Agency
Brevard County Demolition
and Clearance Program
Location: County Wide
Brevard County, Florida
Description
Spot blight demolition
and clearance of vacant
unoccupied substandard
structures that are vacant
for at least three (3)
consecutive months.
Accomplishments
No structures were demolished under
the demolition program. However
administration costs were incurred in
researching potential projects.
Total Funds Expended: $1,838.79
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: SBS
Priority: H
PRIORITY NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: Infrastructure and Public
Facilities
Objective: Creating a suitable living environment.
Outcome: Availability and Accessibility
Project /Agency
East Mims Exercise Room
Location: Census Tract 601
BG 2 and 3
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
Short Street Improvements
Location: Census Tract 625
BG 2 and 3 Cocoa West
Description
This project will consist of
the survey, design and
construction of a building
to provide an area for
citizens to exercise and
improve their health.
The project is on hold pending recertification of the area.
Total Funds Expended: $0
This project will provide
drainage improvements,
eliminating local flooding
during periods of heavy
rain and hurricanes.
This project commenced construction
in September 2015. Construction to be
completed during FY 2015-2016.
Funds expended were for engineering
design fees and administration costs.
Total Funds Expended: $62,509.80
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
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Accomplishments
Brevard County HOME Consortium
CAPER 2014/2015
West Cocoa Pocket Park
Location: Census Tract 625
BG 2 and 3 West Cocoa
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
Burnett Road
Improvements/Streetscape
Location: Census Tract 625
BG 3 West Cocoa
Acquisition of an area to
survey, design and
construct a privately
owned low- impact park
with playground
equipment.
Staff is currently working with the nonprofit to finalize an agreement between
the County and non-profit agency.
Total Funds Expended: $2,109.00
Survey, design and
construction of small
drainage improvements
along with sidewalk and
tree planting with rest
areas along the roadway.
Project was advertised for bids in June.
No bids were submitted. Project is to
be advertised again for bids during FY
2015-2016. Funds expended were for
engineering and administration costs.
Total Funds Expended: $17,072.35
Design and construct
paving, water, and sewer
improvements for a dirt
road. Work with
neighborhood to develop a
strategy for a
neighborhood
revitalization plan to
acquire land and develop
15 lots and infill housing
creating affordable
housing as an end result.
Design and renovate a
multi-purpose room for
carrying out needed
services and activities for
low to moderate income
persons living in Merritt
Island.
Infrastructure phase of project
completed. Working with Civil Engineer
and the County Land Acquisition office
to plat the acquired properties into a 15
lot subdivision.
Total Funds Expended: $11,979.10
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
Houston Lane Paving
Location: Census Tract
699.02 BG 2 and 697 BG 1
Houston Avenue,
Tropical Park
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
Woody Simpson Park
Community Room
Location: Census Tract
699.02 BG 2 and 697 BG 1
Tropical Park
This project is now scheduled for redesign and renovation in FY 20152016 of approximately 3000 sq. ft. of
existing building.
Total Funds Expended: $0
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
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Brevard County HOME Consortium
CAPER 2014/2015
Street Lighting Projects
Location: Census Tract 625
BG 2 and 3 Cocoa West
Census Tract 699.02 BG 2
and 697 BG 1 Merritt Island
Census Tract 601 BG 2 and
3 East Mims.
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
Schoolhouse Paving and
Drainage
Location: Census Tract
699.02 BG 2 and 697 BG 1
Tropical Park
This project will consist of
the installation of
strategically placed
lighting at intersections
within the Mims, Merritt
Island and W. Cocoa
neighborhoods to increase
visibility and enhance
safety.
Staff is working with the neighborhoods
to develop strategic lighting plans that
will increase visibility in low-lighted
areas.
Total Funds Expended: $0
This project consists of the
design and construction of
roadway and drainage
improvements.
The project engineering and design
was completed. Construction to be
scheduled during FY 2015-2016.
Total Expended: $59,678.10
Funding Type: CDBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
PRIORITY NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: Public Services
Objective: Creating a suitable living environment. Outcome: Availability and Accessibility
Project / Agency
Project Name: The Brevard
County Community Based
Organizations Service Funding
Program
Responsible Agency: Brevard
County Board of County
Commissioners
Location: 2725 Judge Fran
Jamieson Way, Viera, FL
Description
Accomplishments
The Brevard County
Community Based
Organizations (CBO):
Funding is provided to
eligible not-for-profit
agencies to assist in
providing a wide range of
supportive services of
families and individuals in
Brevard County.
Brevard County CBO Funds in the
amount of $510,200 were provided
to ten (10) agencies who in turn
administered thirteen (13)
programs/services including, but
not limited to transportation
services for the elderly, veterans &
disabled; emergency food services
for the indigent & low income to
include daily hot meals; children
services/resources for
grandparents raising
grandchildren; health services for
at-risk youth; permanent housing
and long term supportive services
Services Provided: County-wide
Funding Type: General Fund
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CAPER 2014/2015
Project Name: Public Services
(General)
(Brevard Senior Nutrition Program)
Responsible Agency: Aging
Matters (AM) in Brevard
Location: 3600 West King Street,
Cocoa, Florida 32926
Services Provided: Area Benefit
Funding Type: CDBG/CSBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
Regulation: 570.201(e)
The Brevard Senior
Nutrition Program - Meals
on Wheels (MOW) and
Seniors at Lunch (SAL) –
seeks to decrease hunger
among the elderly,
improve nutritional intake
and reduce feelings of
isolation to Brevard
County’s low/moderate
income to include frail
elders and their
caregivers, low income
individuals, and low
income minority persons
60 years old and older,
who are nutritionally at
risk due to conditions
associated with the aging
process.
to disabled individuals and
veterans; senior services; senior
nutrition, assistance to seniors with
limitations to include homemaking,
personal care, and respite care,
home repairs/modifications
assistance for seniors; transport/
supportive services for seniors and
low-income veterans; domestic
violence services for women and
children; substance abuse services
for the homeless; & outpatient
mental health counseling services.
AM received $22,623.00 and
provided 47 unduplicated seniors
with 4,152 meals.
MOW and SAL work to achieve the
mission and goals of Aging Matters
in Brevard by providing services
that allow seniors to live in the
least restrictive setting possible
with the greatest degree of dignity
and independence. Home
delivered meals, congregate meals
and nutrition/health information
help seniors maintain and improve
health. The program implements a
number of innovative strategies:
(1) screening seniors for nutritional
risk every six months, (2) seeking
to eliminate barriers to participation
by providing door-to-door
transportation through Space
Coast Area Transit, (3) provides
monthly nutrition education
presentations that focus on health
promotion and disease
preventions, and (4) providing
nutrition counseling to at- risk
seniors.
Of the 47 seniors served, 16 were
extremely low, 26 were low
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CAPER 2014/2015
Project Name: Public Services
(General)
(Education Program)
Responsible Agency: AMIKids
Space Coast, Inc. (AMI)
Location: 1000 Inspiration Lane,
Melbourne, Florida 32934
Services Provided: Area Benefit
Funding Type: CDBG/CSBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
Regulation: 570.201(e)
Project Name: Public Services
(General)
(Community Kitchen Program)
Responsible Agency: Central
Brevard Sharing Center
Location: 113 Aurora Street, Cocoa
Services Provided: Area Benefit
Funding Type: CDBG/CSBG
National Objective:
LMA
Priority: H
Regulation: 570.201(e)
Project Name: Public Services
(General)
(Structured Comprehensive
Learning Program)
Responsible Agency: Brevard
County Parks and Recreation
Cuyler Community Learning Center
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income, 3 were moderate income,
and 2 were non-low moderate
income.
The Education Program
AMI received $22,623 to provide
will help to rehabilitate 13- academic and vocational training
to 80 at-risk male youth.
18 year old at-risk male
youth through academic
and vocational training.
Youth participated in instruction for
All youth are courtreading, math, social studies,
ordered to the facility
science, language arts, life skills,
through Florida
GED preparedness, and culinary
Department of Juvenile
arts vocational training.
Justice.
Of the 80 youth served, 45 were
extremely low income, 21 were low
income, 9 were moderate and 5
were non-low moderate income.
The Central Brevard
Sharing Center (CBSC)
Community Kitchen
serves a daily lunch
Monday – Saturday and
provides a bag lunch on
Sundays to prevent
hunger by providing a
daily meal to indigent, low
and moderate-income
persons in Brevard
County.
CBSC received $45,246.00 and
provided 2,766 residents with
47,751 nutritious daily meals
Monday - Saturday from 11:00
a.m. -1:00 p.m. and bag lunches
on Sundays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00
p.m.
The Cuyler Community
Learning Center provides
an environment in a class
room setting where
educational and
enrichment programs
were available to the
residents in the East
Cuyler Community Center received
$66,923.00 to provide a variety of
programs to 299 local residents to
include youth, adults and seniors.
Brevard County HOME Consortium
Of the 2,766 residents served,
2,631 were extremely low income,
114 were low income, 21 moderate
and 0 non-low moderate income.
Youth and adults participated in
tutorial and homework assistance;
pre/post FSA testing; computer
CAPER 2014/2015
Location: 2329 Harry T. Moore
Avenue, Brevard County, Florida
Services Provided: Area Benefit
Funding Type: CDBG/CSBG
National Objective: LMA
Priority: H
Regulation: 570.201(e)
Mims Community.
Participants are adults,
children/youth, nontechnical organizations,
and professional
organizations. Activities
were based on computer
training; tutorial; selfawareness, employment
enrichment; college and
educational enrichment
services; elderly
enrichment; and music
and arts programs.
training; job searches; drug
resistance, peer pressure and teen
pregnancy workshops and group
discussions; college enrichment
programs; SAT/ACT computer
programs; college field trips; and
music/art classes and workshops.
Seniors participated in arts and
crafts; basic computer skills; estate
and financial planning workshops;
health screenings and current
events seminars.
The majority of residents that
utilized the Cuyler Community
Learning Center were low income.
Project Name: Brevard County
Housing and Human Services
Department -Veteran’s Service
Office
Responsible Agency: Brevard
County Board of County
Commissioners
Of the 299 residents served, 0
were extremely low income, 287
were low income, and the
remaining 12 were moderate
income.
The Veteran’s Services
The Brevard County Veterans
Office provided claims
Services Team provided client
assistance and supportive claims assistance in more than
services to veterans and
16,434 instances in person, by
their families.
mail and phone; obtained over
$126 million in VA benefits for
Brevard’s veterans, their families
and survivors.
Location: 2725 Judge Fran
Jamieson Way, Viera, FL
Services Provided: County-wide
Total VA pension and
compensation benefits for Brevard
veterans were the 3rd largest
amount in Florida with more than
$296 million dollars.
Total annual expenditure of VA
benefits going to Brevard residents
equaled more than $502 million
dollars.
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Project Name: Brevard Homeless
Coalition
Responsible Agency: United Way
of Brevard and Brevard County
Board of County Commissioners
Location: 2725 Judge Fran
Jamieson Way, Viera, FL
Services Provided: County-wide
The Brevard Homeless
Coalition (BHC) conducts
regular networking,
planning, and resource
development meetings for
area homeless service
providers to address the
needs of homeless
families and those at risk
of becoming homeless.
The Coalition is in
compliance with the new
regulations of the
HEARTH Act; the BHC
Executive Committee is in
place and 211 Brevard
will implement a new
coordinated assessment
system for Brevard.
During the first weekend in January
2015 socks, t-shirts, hygiene
products and bus passes were
collected throughout Brevard
County for the upcoming Point in
Time Count. These items were
distributed to the homeless.
Working in conjunction with United
Way, the Housing Inventory Count
and the Bi-annual Point in Time
Count was held January 26, 2015.
The information was compiled and
submitted to HUD by Brevard
County Housing and Human
Services staff.
C. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
The Consortium has targeted programs to help remove obstacles and meet the needs of underserved
residents. The Consortium tries to utilize as many resources and funding sources as possible.
The Consortium strives to ensure that citizens have equal access to housing opportunities and
services. The Consortium utilizes a Fair Housing Coordinator, employed by Brevard County, who
works closely with the local Fair Housing Continuum. The Fair Housing Coordinator also endeavors to
ensure that all municipal owned facilities and services are free of impediments and are accessible to
all citizens. The Consortium considers persons with disabilities or special needs, the elderly, and
those who are unemployed or underemployed a high priority.
Housing discrimination is strictly prohibited against persons in “protected class” status. Federal and
state laws protect against discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender,
familial status and disability. Continued economic conditions have increased cost burdens in housing
in many segments within Brevard County. As identified in the updated Brevard County Analysis of
Impediments, the following goals are being actively pursued to address the existing barriers to
affordable housing:
a. Meet the Housing and Urban Development program regulations that require
Community Development grantees to certify that they will affirmatively further fair
housing as part of the obligations assumed when they accept HUD program funds.
b. Analyze and eliminate housing discrimination in Brevard County.
c. Promote fair housing choices for all persons.
d. Provide opportunities for inclusive patterns of housing occupancy regardless of race,
color, religion, gender, familial status, disability, and national origin and in accordance
with fair housing laws.
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e.
f.
g.
h.
Promote housing that is structurally accessible to, and usable by, all persons.
Foster compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of the Fair Housing Act.
Stabilize neighborhoods.
Increase housing opportunities.
The Consortium acknowledges the importance of affirmatively furthering fair housing. Therefore,
additional efforts are made through Request For Proposals processes, pre-application conferences
for rehabilitation projects, and the review of advertising and promotional materials for fair housing
principles/logo in printed and web site materials. Examples of continued commitment to educate the
Consortium and community are outlined below:

Brevard County has partnered with the Fair Housing Continuum to air two (2) short
videos on Space Coast Government Television titled “Wanted Everywhere Else”, a
public service announcement and “7 Days in April”, which chronicles the history of the
Fair Housing Act. The videos have aired a total 194 and 208 times, respectively, from
October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015. The County also attended the Florida Fair
Housing Summit, co-sponsored by the Fair Housing Continuum.

The City of Cocoa contracted with the Fair Housing Continuum to conduct four (4) tests:
two (2) for the protected class of disability and two (2) for familial status within City
limits. Staff attended the fair housing training session at the annual Florida Community
Development Association (FCDA) training conference in Daytona Beach and the Florida
Housing Coalition Conference in Orlando. Additionally a total of fifteen (15) Fair Housing
brochures were distributed to seniors receiving Meals on Wheels as part of the City’s
contract with the Community Services Council.

The City of Titusville allocated funds to provide support for persons with disabilities and
their families through home modifications. Completed modifications included ramps for
wheelchairs accessibility; grab bars in bathrooms; under counter roll space in kitchens;
widened doorways; and lowered light switches and alert systems for persons with sight
and hearing disabilities. These modifications seek to reduce isolation from the
community and seek to help alleviate some of the physical barriers and economic
distress felt by persons with disabilities.

The City of Palm Bay and City of Melbourne promote Fair Housing through Fair
Housing brochures which have been made available on the City’s Web Site, at City
Hall and at all public expos the Housing and Neighborhood Development division
participates at, in both English and Spanish.
The following table illustrates Brevard County’s Fair Housing Impediments and Strategies:
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Impediment
Lack of a Fair Housing Ordinance
to address discrimination
complaints
Strategy
Work in collaboration with
the Fair Housing
Continuum to follow and
enforce the state’s Fair
Housing Ordinance in
conjunction with federal
and state laws.
Accomplishment
The Fair Housing Continuum has
implemented a testing process of
anonymous site visits to identify
housing providers who may have
violated fair housing laws.
Limited amount of fair housing
education and outreach
Raise awareness and
collaboration among
providers of housing and
residents.
Two (2) video presentations to
promote fair housing were aired
by Brevard County Space Coast
Government Television. “Wanted
Everywhere Else” aired 194
times; “7 Days in April” aired 208
times.
Inadequate Enforcement
Conduct community
education and resources
directly to social service
providers.
The Fair Housing Continuum, on
behalf of the County, completed
eight (8) housing test. Three (3)
tests targeted familial status; two
(2) tests targeted race and three
(3) tests targeted disabled
populations. There were no
findings noted.
The County website provides
steps for reporting discrimination.
In addition, all discrimination
complaints are referred to the Fair
Housing Continuum for review.
The Fair Housing Continuum
attended the 40th anniversary
celebration hosted by the Brevard
County HOME Consortium in
order to educate social service
providers to affirmatively further
fair housing education and
enforcement.
Lack of workforce/affordable
housing throughout the county
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Support the provisions of
the Workforce & Affordable
Housing Ordinance.
Brevard County HOME Consortium
Brevard County provides
voluntary incentives to developers
of affordable and workplace
developments within the County’s
land development regulations by
offering incentives such as, but
not limited to, technical assistance
and permit review fee refunds.
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D.
Affordable Housing
The following provides an evaluation of the progress made in meeting the Consortium’s specific
objective of providing affordable housing during this reporting period:
Objective/Strategy
Purchase Assistance
Owner Occupied Rehab
CHDO Set-Aside
Fair Housing
Acquisition of existing units (Sell or Rent)
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Goal
Actual
22
16
1
13
8
9
23
73
4
12
15
10
The goal of the Consortium is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, sustaining
a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities principally for low and
moderate-income persons. Projects and programs in our target communities provide shelter for the
homeless in order to support this overall goal (and prevent homelessness), services to elderly
homeowners, and youth/young adult education.
The Consortium makes every effort to address the worst case needs of very low and extremely low
income renters and the disabled community through policies that give priority to those households.
Through the County Weatherization Program, forty (40) eligible households at or below 200% of the
Brevard County poverty guidelines received a grant for energy efficient repairs, with preference given
to disabled households. In an effort to increase housing stock for persons with disabilities, funding
was allocated to construct rental units for families with disabilities. Monthly rental assistance was
also provided through the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program. TBRA was provided to
households pursuing self-sufficiency and to elderly/disabled persons for whom self-sufficiency is an
unrealistic goal. The Brevard County Community Action Agency addressed health/housing needs and
provided assistance with achieving self-sufficiency to low/very low income residents. This assistance
included: information and monetary assistance with utilities, indigent burial, mortgage payments and
rental assistance, medical and dental assistance. Additionally, families received tuition assistance
and job training. In many instances, assistance prevented evictions.
The Consortium was able to assist 137 households this previous fiscal year. Each set aside met the
definition for Affordable Housing as defined in Section 215, essentially meeting the definitions in
24CFR 92.252 and 92.254 for renters and owners respectively. See Table 2A, Appendix C.
E. Continuum of Care
The Brevard Homeless Coalition (BHC) continues to increase its membership and outreach activities
in order to reach its goal of providing services for the homeless population and persons at risk of
becoming homeless. Members of the BHC include organizations assisting the homeless, local
municipalities, hospitals, job-training organizations, faith-based organizations, and others that reflect
the true essence of a continuum to prevent homelessness, break the cycle of chronic homelessness,
and to help people move toward self-sufficiency.
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Sock Sunday was organized by United Way and the County. BHC conducted a Point-In-Time Count
on January 26, 2015, with the assistance of the United Way of Brevard, community volunteers, the
County, various agency staff, as well as concerned residents. Volunteers distributed 2,000 socks, tshirts and a variety of toiletries to encourage participation in the survey.
The Point-In-Time Count is an annual event used as an opportunity to perform community outreach to
those living on the streets and to gather statistics for grant opportunities. Both the sheltered and
unsheltered count revealed a 25% decrease from 2013, the year of the last combined count. The
next Point-in-Time count of the homeless will occur in January 25, 2016.
The Lead Agency for the BHC was the Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department
until August 2015. During their tenure, staff was assigned to assist with the facilitation of all homeless
planning goals, objectives, and collaborative activities. The Brevard Homeless Coalition has formed
its own not-for-profit agency and took over the Lead Agency duties of the Staffing Grant for the
Continuum of Care in August 2015.They now provide support for administration, research, and
strategic planning; including HIV/AIDS assistance to 243 households through the administration of a
HOPWA grant. Brevard County Housing and Human Services continues to be an integral partner
providing support through grant writing, community education, Point-in-Time count reporting, and
other needed functions.
During the FY 2014-2015 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) grant cycle, the BHC/Lead Agency wrote
and supported several grant applications, including submittal of the CoC Supportive Housing Grant
on behalf of three (3) local agencies benefitting several different programs: Coalition for Homeless,
Crosswinds and 211 Brevard. The total dollars awarded to the agencies was $817,332.
The Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department assisted ten (10) agencies with
successful applications for three (3) separate grants: the Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$430,015, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Grant in the amount of $50,000 and
the Supportive Services for Veterans and Families Grant in the amount of $3,000,000 (over the next
three years).
F. Other Actions
The Consortium utilized several options to promote affordable housing that may have an impact on
economic stability:
1. Maintaining the Urban County and HOME Consortium agreements to enhance services, while
reducing redundancy. Services include demolition and clearance, housing rehabilitation,
housing counseling, foreclosure prevention/counseling, homebuyer assistance, technical
assistance for capacity building, and the provision of public services.
2. Consortium members functioned as Advisor agencies for the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation’s Hardest Hit Program. Homeowners who qualify for financial assistance may
receive up to 12 months of monthly mortgage payments, funds to pay past due payments, or
up to $50,000 to reduce the principal balance of the first mortgage. Funds were paid directly
to the loan servicer/lender on behalf of 24 clients.
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3. In light of the growing need for senior education and housing opportunities within our
community, members of the Consortium, along with the Brevard Commission on Aging,
participated in several workshops and community events to promote existing housing
programs such as the Repair, Rehabilitation and Replacement Housing Program, Purchase
Assistance Program, Weatherization Program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Hardest Hit Program for Principal
Reduction. Other events included: Florida Conference on Aging, Senior Health Expo,
Juneteenth Celebration, several local church events, housing authority sponsored events,
School Board events, Parks and Recreation sponsored events in community centers, Elder
Falls Prevention Symposium, Federal Grant Conference (hosted by Congressman Bill Posey),
World Elder Abuse Prevention Workshop, and the TRIAD Senior Fest (which posted
attendance at well over 1500 participants). Participation at these events is intended to help
eliminate barriers to affordable housing by providing one-on-one public interaction.
4. The Consortium continues to promote housing programs to non-English speaking residents
such as offering the Purchase Assistance Program in Spanish.
5. Regular meetings are held with each of the Consortium Member’s councils or boards. By
representing all 72 miles of Brevard County, these councils/boards provide oversight and
support in furthering the Consortium’s efforts and fill any gaps in local institutional structure to
provide affordable housing opportunities to low-income residents.
6. The promotion of affordable housing development and encouraged use of existing selfsufficiency programs are two components that are used to ease poverty conditions for
residents. The Brevard County Community Action Agency addressed health/housing needs
and provided assistance with achieving self-sufficiency to low/very low income residents,
which includes tuition assistance, certification payments, and job training. Countywide, the
Community Action Agency also participates in local community events, assists with referrals,
and directs financial assistance. Examples of financial assistance include: payment of utility
bills, mortgage payments/rental assistance, as well as medical and dental payments.
7. Events such as “Community Agency Night”, sponsored by the Brevard County School Board,
allowed the County, housing authorities and other local agencies to promote self-sufficiency
resource opportunities.
8. No single approach, policy or organization will eliminate the problem of poverty in Brevard
County. Maintaining a proactive approach to both reduce and fight poverty is a primary goal of
the Consortium. To meet this goal, Brevard County assumes the lead role in promoting
economic self-sufficiency and antipoverty efforts through a variety of programs and
maximizing available funding and resources.
9. The Consortium partnered with TD Bank to host a celebration of the CDBG Program.
Several elected officials were present to meet with social service providers, local government
representatives, advisory board members and community activists. Nearly 90 participants
were in attendance.
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40th Anniversary CDBG – HOME Consortium April 9, 2015
G.
Lead-Based Paint
The Consortium evaluates each HUD assisted dwelling for lead based paint hazards and all other
regulations pertaining to HUD guidelines and local building codes. Assisted homebuyers and
homeowners, as well as contractors, are provided with information on lead based paint hazards.
Housing inspectors working with the Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department have
completed the online HUD lead based paint course “Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control” in
order to identify the need for further inspections and/or abatement. Brevard County has provided
technical guidance on lead-based paint requirements to each Community Housing Development
Organizations and non-profit accessing federal dollars for housing-related services in order to ensure
that existing housing programs and policies comply with federal regulations governing lead-based
paint. Technical assistance is also available to each member of the Consortium.
H.
Public Housing
While none of the local public housing authorities are participants within the Consortium, each local
jurisdiction offers funding opportunities (as applicable) to improve the health, sanitation and energy
efficiency of housing existing units. The partnership between the housing authorities and the
Consortium also include participation at various educational and civic minded events. Additionally,
housing and self-sufficiency programs are offered on site to current and previous housing authority
residents by the Brevard County Community Action Agency at locations throughout the County.
I.
Section 3 Policy
Section 3 fosters local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual
self-sufficiency. The Consortium members continue to monitor compliance with Section 3 guidelines
and provide a description of requirements and a copy of the forms that must be completed in order to
ensure compliance. Furthermore, the Consortium continues to identify certified Section 3 businesses
and form Section 3 partnerships with community organizations whenever possible.
J.
Affirmative Marketing Procedures
The Consortium established procedures to affirmatively market units created under the HOME
Program as it applies to rental and homeownership development projects containing five (5) or more
HOME-assisted units. The Consortium targets households who would be unlikely to apply without
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special outreach efforts. The procedures are intended to further the objectives of Title VIII. of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968, Executive Order 11063.
K.
Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise Programs
The Consortium follows established affirmative action steps to ensure low-income
residents/businesses, minority firms, women’s businesses and labor surplus area firms are
considered and if possible, utilized in accordance with 24CFR part 85.36(e). Additional efforts include
online availability to view bid opportunities for housing rehabilitation projects. The MBE/WBE
Contracts and Subcontracts Report, HUD 40107, can be found in Section VII. Appendix A.
L.
Leveraging Resources
Leveraging of federal resources allowed Consortium members to receive additional funding in the
amount of $2,684,070. These funds were used in the rehabilitation of existing owner units,
homeownership assistance, acquisition of existing owner and rental units and production of new
units. Examples of leveraging opportunities are detailed below:
1. Direct social service assistance to approximately 5,509 extremely low and very low income
families through the Community Action Agency. Households were assisted with affordable
housing and non-homeless services.
2. The Brevard County Continuum of Care continues to partner with non-profit and for-profit
organizations in its efforts to enhance the availability of supportive services and housing.
During this past year, the Coalition was successful in winning $4,437,347 in federal and state
grants to assist with the prevention of homelessness.
3. Public service providers are encouraged to seek other funding sources. In fiscal year 20142015 ten (10) social service providers were able to provide thirteen (13) programs to increase
the availability of services to citizens.
M.
Match Requirements
The HOME Match Report Form 40107-A can be found in Section VII. Appendix G.
N.
Citizen Participation
A public notice was placed in the Florida Today on November 30, 2015 advertising the availability of
this performance report for viewing and public comment from December 4, 2015 through December
18, 2015.
O.
Self-Evaluation
Although financial and human resources have been reduced, the Consortium continues to address
the goals and objectives. During the reporting period for FY 2014-2015, the Consortium continued to
make progress towards meeting identified community needs, priorities and expenditure goals. These
community needs and priorities were developed in conjunction with the members of the Consortium
through participation in neighborhood meetings, community surveys, public hearings with non-profit
organizations, and public service surveys.
The Consortium continues to make an impact throughout the community by offering services for the
homeless, disabled, senior, low income, unemployed and under-employed populations. Community
needs indicate under-employment and unemployment are a continued significant contributing factor
to foreclosure and the high numbers of homeless individuals. Like many communities across the
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nation, the Consortium’s progress toward reducing homelessness and increasing affordable housing
has been affected by the recent housing crisis, which has hindered efforts to maintain affordable
housing stock. Though median home prices have risen in the Palm Bay-Titusville metropolitan
statistical area (MSA) by 15.3% from the third quarter in 2013 to the third quarter in 2015; a gap in
affordability remains. It is evidenced by the ALICE (Assets Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)
Report conducted by United Way in the fall of 2014. The data indicates 24% of Brevard County
homeowners pay more than 35% of their income towards housing. The same extreme housing
burden jumps to 45% for Brevard County renters. The Consortium strives to provide services in a
timely manner (with no activity types falling behind), while maintaining compliance with state and
federal grants and local objectives. Furthermore, funds have been disbursed in a timely manner and
do not differ greatly from the Letter of Credit disbursements. All major goals are on target with no
adjustments deemed necessary.
P.
Managing the Process
Since 1991, Brevard County has been the lead agency for the Consortium, which consists of Brevard
County, the City of Titusville, City of Cocoa, City of Melbourne, and the City of Palm Bay. Members of
the Consortium meet the second Friday of each month. The Consortium’s mission is to increase the
supply of decent, safe and affordable housing for low to moderate income persons living in Brevard
County. The Consortium members work collaboratively, providing a comprehensive approach to best
utilize funding and support strategies in the areas of affordable housing and supportive services.
As lead agency with administrative authority, both the Plan and Action Plan are developed by Brevard
County. Each member is responsible for collecting and evaluating data, performing analysis, and
establishing priorities and objectives regarding housing and community development. Consortium
members submit the necessary Action Plan information for their individual city to Brevard County.
Information received is submitted to HUD in a comprehensive Plan for the purpose of assisting
residents with special housing and supportive service needs.
The Board of County Commissioners and each City Council appoint local advisory boards for
program planning and public input for the services covered by the Plan. Representatives from
housing and human service agencies, public housing authorities, local governments, and concerned
citizens provide a broad spectrum of interests, skills, and knowledge which greatly aids in the
development of the Consortium’s planning process. Consortium strategies and priorities are
addressed in meetings held in neighborhood strategy areas and in public meetings to plan for
community development and housing needs. For Brevard County, housing programs supported by
funding from HOME and Florida’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership Programs are coordinated
with the Affordable Housing Council. Community development and neighborhood strategy planning is
guided by the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board. Brevard County staff provides
technical advice to both boards. The overall responsibility for the execution of the programs is
reserved for the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners.
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Q.
Monitoring
Brevard County conducts annual monitoring visits to all members of the Consortium. Additionally, the
Consortium members monitor the terms and conditions of every contract with sub-recipients that
receive HOME and CDBG funds. Monitoring could include, for example: compliance with the
timeframe of the agreement; rate of expenditures; eligibility of expenses; adequate documentation
concerning income eligibility of homeowners; minimum and maximum subsidy limits; property
eligibility; period of affordability; and compliance with other requirements of the HOME and CDBG
Programs, such as Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Marketing, Accessibility for
Person with Disabilities, Lead Based Paint; in addition to the following:
1. Inspections by members of the Consortium are performed to ensure completion of work
before disbursement of funds. Project Inspectors also ensure compliance with all local, state,
and federal regulations, as well as housing codes and minimum property standards. Site
visits are performed periodically to monitor compliance when construction triggers federal
labor standards requirements, as applicable. Davis-Bacon interviews are performed to verify
compliance.
2. Brevard County staff ensures that Community Housing Development Organizations are
certified and/or recertified to ensure compliance.
3. Residency requirements are monitored on a regular basis through a variety of means,
including online review of property records and written confirmation from homeowners who
received assistance.
4. Risk based monitoring of rental units is performed to ensure compliance with applicable
program regulations, such as income and rent limits.
5. If the activity involved acquisition, relocation, or displacement, monitoring was performed to
ensure compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, as amended.
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SECTION III. COMMUNTY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
A.
Assessment of Relationship of CDBG Funds to Goals and Objectives
All expenditures of funds allocated for FY 2014-2015 were spent on priorities ranked high as
indicated in the 2011-2016 Brevard County Consolidated Plan. Projects and activities funded and
implemented are part of the Brevard County Consolidated Action Plan. All CDBG funds were used on
projects that met one or more of the three HUD national objectives.
Brevard County Community Development Block Grant funds are not used as direct assistance for
affordable housing. These funds are used for public facilities, such as recreation centers and
buildings, installation of drainage improvements, other neighborhood infrastructure projects,
demolition and clearance, public services and economic development activities. Brevard County
works with the seven (7) targeted strategy areas to update and/or complete their Neighborhood
Plans.
The seven (7) identified neighborhood strategy areas are comprised of extremely low income, lowincome, and moderate income people. All of the CDBG Strategy Areas qualified for activities under
low-moderate “Area Benefit” based on the data used in previous Consolidated Plan.
Brevard County endeavors to revitalize distressed neighborhoods utilizing CDBG funds for both
housing and non-housing community development. To ensure strong communities, well-designed
public spaces and infrastructure, social and economic development activities must be combined with
decent and affordable housing. These activities include increasing the availability of affordable
housing through the purchase of vacant land, and the elimination of slum and blighted conditions
through demolition and clearance. This also includes: development of capacity for active community
associations, public services, crime reduction efforts, infrastructure improvements and economic
development.
All categories of special needs populations are given high and medium priorities. These specific
groups not only have needs based upon their low-income status, but also those with other special
needs including elderly, frail elderly, persons with alcohol and drug addictions, persons with physical
and mental disabilities, and persons living with HIV/AIDS. The development of housing and
supportive services is a priority for persons requiring assistance with achieving independent living.
These needs are addressed through the promotion of affordable housing, infrastructure
improvements, and an array of supportive public service activities. These various activities are
detailed in the Non-Housing (page 77) and Housing (page 29) section of the Five (5) Year
Consolidated Plan. A report of the accomplishments for Non-Housing activities begins on page 14. A
report of the accomplishments for Housing activities begins on page 8.
The Non-Housing Community Development section of the Plan identifies strategies to provide for the
improvement of infrastructure, the construction of new public facilities including parks and community
centers, and funding for public service activities as identified by neighborhood residents.
The Housing section of the Plan identifies a need to establish and maintain suitable living
environments through the utilization of demolition and clearance activities. It also identifies a strategy
to purchase vacant properties to use in the construction of affordable housing. No structures were
demolished under the demolition program in fiscal year 2014-2015. No vacant land acquisitions
occurred. No one was displaced under the Acquisition program.
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As required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, Brevard County
is required to replace all occupied and vacant inhabitable low/moderate-income dwelling units
demolished or converted to a use other than low/moderate-income housing. Brevard County will take
the following steps to minimize the displacement of persons from their homes:
1.
Coordinate Code Enforcement with Rehabilitation and Housing Assistance programs.
2.
Evaluate housing codes and rehabilitation with housing assistance programs.
3.
If housing participants are unable to find temporary housing, the County will attempt to
assist them with securing decent, safe and sanitary housing that is adequate to
accommodate the occupants on a temporary basis.
4.
Evaluate public policies to identify and mitigate displacement resulting from intensive
public investment in neighborhoods.
5.
Evaluate policies which provide reasonable protections for tenants faced with
condominium conversion or cooperative housing.
B.
Changes in Program Objectives
There were no significant program changes, including amendments to the CDBG Program.
Furthermore, no job titles were created or retained and no training was provided for low/moderate
income persons.
C.
Assessment of Efforts in Carrying Out Planned Actions
1.
The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners established a CDBG Advisory
Board consisting of one representative from each of the Neighborhood Strategy Areas,
as well as a banking and construction professional. The CDBG Advisory Board
oversees, approves and recommends activities for funding. This process, along with our
Citizen Participation Plan, ensures fair and impartial implementation of our CDBG
program.
2.
The County followed the current 2011-2016 HUD-approved Consolidated Plan and the
FY 2014-2015 Action Plan and subsequent Substantial Amendment. During this
reporting period, Brevard County fulfilled all of its requirements to provide required
certifications of consistency for HUD programs, and did not hinder Plan implementation.
3.
When undertaking infrastructure improvements utilizing CDBG funds, Brevard County
actively seeks funds from State and Federal Agencies (i.e. USDA), as well as local utility
departments.
4.
The CDBG Program and staff worked toward all the goals indicated in the Brevard
County 2011-2016 Consolidated Plan.
D.
Use of CDBG Funds for National Objectives
All CDBG funds are used for activities that meet one or more of the three National Objectives.
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E.
Anti-Displacement and Relocation
No households were displaced during this reporting period. Steps were taken to minimize
displacement as a result of any project assisted under the HOME Program including the following:
 Any housing unit which has an existing tenant is not considered eligible for the Purchase
Assistance Program, unless that tenant is the prospective buyer or unless the prospective
buyer has given notice of vacating, prior to an offer being made under this Program.

Efforts are made to ensure that no rental rehabilitation project will be funded, if current
tenants are not eligible to live in the rental unit after rehabilitation is completed. In the
event that a tenant is found to be ineligible, that tenant will be provided with notices and
relocation assistance in accordance with federal tenant assistance and relocation
regulations.

Efforts are taken to identify, in a timely manner, all persons who occupy the site of a
rental project assisted under the HOME Program, through a door-to-door survey of each
tenant. A continual collection of tenant data that detail who is moving out of the units and
who has been turned away is compiled.

Projects that may permanently displace existing residents are identified in the application
process, and relocation assistance must be scheduled as part of the project budget.

Timely information notices are issued to tenants consistent with the federal relocation
handbook guidelines, by Consortium staff with the assistance of the project sponsor.

Brevard County’s CDBG Program funds in FY 2014-2015 were used to acquire
easements for infrastructure activities and did not displace any area residents. Brevard
County includes Neighborhood Strategy Area residents in the development of project
scopes. This enhances early recognition of possible displacement of families and allows
for a more flexible design scope that should minimize the potential for displacement. This
process is also used to identify the potential for displaced households, and allows for
proper notices and issuances.
F.
Low/Mod Job Activities
No Economic Development activities were undertaken during program year FY 2014-2015. No job
titles were created or retained and no training was provided for low/moderate income persons. The
activity is set up and Brevard County is currently planning for future jobs creation or Community
Benefits projects in a future fiscal year.
There were no limited clientele activities.
Capacity building activities continued in order to assist with educating Neighborhood Strategy Area
board members of housing and economic development opportunities. This includes identifying
avenues for additional funding sources to meet goals, and successfully develop, market, and sell
housing in neighborhoods.
G.
Public Services
CDBG funding of $175,513 was used for Public Service projects for FY 2014-2015. The Public
Service activities funded by Brevard County are all carried out within low/moderate income
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communities. During FY 2014-2015, CDBG funded five (5) Public Service Programs: Aging Matters
in Brevard, which provided funding for the Brevard Senior Nutrition Program - Meals on Wheels
(MOW) and Seniors at Lunch (SAL), to provide Brevard County’s low/moderate income to include
frail elders and their caregivers, low income individuals, and low income minority persons 60 years
old and older, who are nutritionally at risk due to conditions associated with aging process (see
attached success story); AMIkids Space Coast (d/b/a Melbourne Center for Personal Growth),
which provided an Education Program to help rehabilitate 13-18 year old at-risk male youth through
academic and vocational training (see attached success story); Central Brevard Sharing Center,
which provided the Community Kitchen Program (daily meals to help low and moderate struggling
families who reside in the community); Cuyler Community Learning Center, which provided
Educational and Enrichment Programs to the residents in the East Mims Community; and the Early
Learning Coalition, which provided the School Readiness/Subsidized Childcare Program for child
care and administrative oversight for low income families; The number of unduplicated clients served
was as follows:
1. Aging Matters in Brevard (AM) – Brevard Senior Nutrition Program received
$22,623.00 and provided 4,152 nutritious meals to 47 unduplicated seniors.
a. The Brevard Senior Nutrition Program – Meals on Wheels (MOW) and Seniors at
Lunch (SAL) – seeks to decrease hunger among the elderly, improve nutritional
intake and reduce feelings of isolation to Brevard County’s low/moderate income to
include frail elders and their caregivers, low income individuals, and low income
minority persons 60 years old and older, who are nutritionally at risk due to
conditions associated with the aging process.
b. MOW and SAL work to achieve the mission and goals of Aging Matters in Brevard
by providing services that allow seniors to live in the least restrictive setting possible
with the greatest degree of dignity and independence. Home delivered meals,
congregate meals and nutrition/health information help seniors maintain and
improve health.
c. The program implements a number of innovative strategies: (1) screening seniors
for nutritional risk every six months, (2) seeking to eliminate barriers to participation
by providing door-to-door transportation through Space Coast Area Transit, (3)
provides monthly nutrition education presentations that focus on health promotion
and disease preventions, and (4) providing nutrition counseling to at- risk seniors.
d. Of the 47 residents, 16 were extremely low income, 26 were low income, 3 were
moderate income and 2 were non-low moderate income.
2. AMIKids Space Coast, Inc. (AMI) – Education Program received $22,623 to provide
academic and vocational training to 80 at-risk male youth between the ages of 13-18.
This organization is also known as Melbourne Center for Personal Growth.
a. All youth are court-ordered to the facility through Florida Department of Juvenile
Justice.
b. Youth participated in instruction for reading, math, social studies, science, language
arts, life skills, GED preparedness, and culinary arts vocational training.
c. Of the 80 youth, 45 were extremely low income, 21 were low income, 9 were
moderate and 5 were non-low moderate income.
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3. Central Brevard Sharing Center (CBSC) – Community Kitchen Program received
$45,246.00 and provided 2,766 residents with 47,751 nutritious daily meals Monday Saturday from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and bag lunches on Sundays from 2:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m. Of the 2,766 residents, 2,631 were extremely low income, 287 were low
income, and the remaining 21 were in the moderate income range.
4. Cuyler Community Learning Center - received $66,923.00 to provide a variety of
educational and enrichment programs to 299 local residents which included youth,
adults and seniors.
a. Youth and adults participated in tutorial and homework assistance; pre/post FSA
testing; computer training; job searches; drug resistance, peer pressure and teen
pregnancy workshops and group discussions; college enrichment programs;
SAT/ACT computer programs; college field trips; and music/art classes and
workshops
b. Seniors participated in arts and crafts; basic computer skills; estate and financial
planning workshops; health screenings and current events seminars
c. Of the 299 residents, 2,631 were extremely low income, 287 were low income, and
12 moderate income range
5. Early Learning Coalition (ELC) – School Readiness/Subsidized Childcare
Program - received $18,098 and provided subsidized childcare to seven (7) families
that met eligibility and work/education requirements. Eleven (11) children from birth up
to the age of kindergarten received services.
a. Services provided to the children include developmental assessment and
screening; technical assistance and consultation to child care providers; on site
visits; and resource materials regarding children with disabilities and special health
needs
b. Children received age appropriate developmental screening and assessment
annually
c. All 11 residents were of low income range.
Note: An additional 79 children from 54 families were served indirectly with match
funds allocated for subsidized child care during the program year.
H.
Program Income Received
During fiscal year 2014-2015, no Program Income was received and receipted.
I.
Prior Period Adjustments
There were no adjustments for disallowed expenditures during FY 2014-2015.
J.
Loans and Other Receivables
Brevard County’s CDBG Program did not have any open loans or receivables.
K.
Lump Sum Agreements
Brevard County’s CDBG Program was not involved in any lump sum agreements in FY 2014-2015.
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L.
Housing Rehabilitation
Brevard County’s CDBG Program does not fund any housing rehabilitation activities. No other funds
were invested and no delivery costs were incurred.
M.
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies
The Brevard County CDBG Program is staffed by Brevard County Housing and Human Services
employees who are assigned to all of the locally designated neighborhood strategy areas and work
directly with neighborhood organizations. Brevard County has seven (7) locally designated
Neighborhood Strategy Areas (NSAs), approved by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, but does not have a HUD-approved Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
Area. Five (5) year neighborhood plans began the process to be updated during fiscal year 20142015.
During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the CDBG Advisory Board accepted a resolution from the Brevard
County Board of County Commissioners celebrating the positive effects of the CDBG Program for the
past 50 years and specifically 29 years in Brevard County. Below are pictures of the Resolution and
Advisory Board Chair, Co-Chair and Staff.
N.
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Brevard County, as well as the Consortium, continues to use funding awarded through the
Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs to support activities that provide
permanent and transitional housing to residents. The County encourages social service agencies to
match funds with other grants to better serve low income residents and maximize limited grant funds.
The County is committed to taking a proactive approach to reduce the number of residents living in
poverty. Although short term aid is available through a network of local social service providers and
area churches, long term assistance is what guides Brevard County’s Antipoverty Strategy. Housing
and self-sufficiency programs are two components that are used to combat poverty conditions for
residents.
A key component of Brevard County’s Antipoverty Strategy is the Brevard County Community Action
Agency (CAA). The CAA is a program within the Brevard County Housing and Human Services
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Department. In 2014-2015 the Community Action Agency assisted 5,509 families with the Emergency
Services Program; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program; Community Services Block Grant
Program; Elderly Home Energy Assistance Program, and provided community outreach at nine (9)
different locations countywide, including onsite with the local public housing authorities. The CAA is
instrumental in developing relationships with local businesses, colleges, and career development
agencies to conduct skill assessments, provide education, job training and placement.
Brevard County and the Consortium continue to seek partnerships with non-profit agencies, as well
as for-profit agencies to expand housing opportunities for residents living in poverty throughout the
county. It is understood by the Consortium that as we increase partnerships, we are subsequently
increasing the number of residents that will be given a chance to escape or avoid poverty conditions.
One such partnership is with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation that provides State Housing
Initiatives Partnership funding. SHIP funds have been used to replace or repair homes as well as
provide residents with down payment assistance toward the purchase of their first home.
One member of the Consortium (Brevard County) has contracted with the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation to act as an Advisor for the federal foreclosure prevention program commonly known as
the Hardest Hit Program. The role of the Advisor is to help homeowners apply for the funds and
determine their eligibility. Upon final approval by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, the
Advisor finalizes the assistance by conducting a loan closing meeting with the Homeowner. As of
September 30, 2015, assistance through the Hardest Hit program has been provided to 24
households.
No single approach, policy or organization will eliminate the problem of poverty in Brevard County.
Maintaining a proactive approach to both reduce and fight poverty is a primary goal of the
Consortium. To meet this goal, Brevard County assumes the lead role in promoting economic selfsufficiency and antipoverty efforts through a variety of programs and maximizing available funding
and resources.
Housing Authority of Brevard County, First Time Homebuyer Seminar
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SECTION IV. HOME PROGRAM NARRATIVES
A.
Consortium HOME Housing Goals/ Accomplishments
Objective/Strategy
HOME
Goal
HOME
Units
Units by Other
Funding
Total
All
Units
Homeownership - Rehabilitation
Homeownership –
Purchase Assistance
Rehabilitation –
Existing Rental Units
Acquisition –
Existing Rental/Sale Units
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
CHDO Set-Aside
Fair Housing
5
13
60
73
22
23
0
23
3
0
4
4
5
9
1
13
0
10
4
12
15
0
0
0
15
10
4
12
B.
Assessment of Relationship of HOME funds to Goals and Objectives
The 2014-2015 Action Plan focused on addressing affordable housing objectives identified in the Five
(5) Year Consolidated Plan. The matrix above outlines the HOME goals established in the Action
Plan.
Inclusive of Fair Housing, the total goal set for Home Units was 58 units. By utilizing our leveraged
funds, the Consortium has been able to exceed our goals established for funding by creating 62
HOME funded units and a total of 141 units.
Please find matching contribution on HOME Match Report, HUD 40107-A, in Section VII. Appendix G.
All rental projects receiving funding from the Consortium require initial annual inspections to view
physical conditions to insure safety and health conditions are being upheld. Each year 15-20% of
rental client files are inspected to insure income compliance is being conducted.
C.
Minority Outreach
Please find MBE and WBE contracts and Subcontracts Report, HUD 40107, in Section VII. Appendix
A. Partnerships with minority owned or women owned contractors and/or sub-contractors are
encouraged by the Consortium. For example, minority owned contractors are encouraged to apply
when Request For Proposals (RFP) are available.
In order to further promote minority outreach, the Consortium will continue the following:
• Notification to all interested contractors for housing rehabilitation opportunities;
•
Participate in minority hosted events offered throughout the community, such as Juneteenth;
•
Notification to local Builder and Contractor Associations for opportunities for contractors;
•
Include special language in bid requests to encourage the participation of MBE and WBE;
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•
Participate at local community meetings offered to discuss opportunities for participation within
the underserved community;
•
Post flyers at the county and city building departments; and
•
Continuing outreach strategies to minority and women owned business enterprises.
D.
Affirmative Marketing
The Consortium ensures Affirmative Marketing by each of the participating jurisdictions, pursuant to
24 CFR 92.351 on an annual basis. Affirmative Marketing examples include major newspapers (such
as the Florida Today), local and/or multi-cultural community newspapers, church bulletins, local
Chamber of Commerce, cable channels, community radio, e-mail and/or the internet and flyers at
churches and public libraries. Marketing is also done at a variety of festivals and community events.
These sites are chosen in order to inform the community of affordable housing options and
opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, gender, religion, familial status or
disability. Housing related professionals are also utilized as referral sources.
In an effort to promote affirmative marketing, all marketing materials, advertisements, and housing
literature contain the “Equal Housing Opportunity” logo. Each jurisdiction offers staff support to
explain the fair housing provisions and refer questions or complaints to the Brevard County Fair
Housing Continuum. Additionally, affirmative marketing is required on all rental projects with more
than five (5) units. Additionally, the HOME Consortium works to promote affirmative marketing on all
development projects.
Marketing plans for the Consortium Members and their partners are evaluated annually in order to
determine their effectiveness or lack thereof. Overall, the programs have been determined
successful.
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SECTION V. HOPWA AND ESG PROGRAM NARRATIVES
A.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS Program
Brevard County and the Consortium did not receive HOPWA funds. However, United Way of
Brevard received funds and assisted 243 households with a $473,099 grant. Therefore, there were
no improvements needed to overcome failures, no description of local compliance and monitoring
and no leveraging opportunities available.
B.
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT Program
There have been no ESG awarded to Brevard County for this reporting period. No leveraging or selfevaluation has occurred.
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SECTION VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Brevard County CDBG and HOME CAPER Report for FY 2014/2015
Brevard County announces that the CDBG and HOME Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015 will be available for
public review and comment from December 4, 2015 through December 18, 2015. The report
documents the progress of the programs, expenditures, and accomplishments for the period
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. All interested parties are encouraged to
review the CAPER on the Brevard County Website:
http://www.brevardcounty.us/Human_Services or at the following locations:
Brevard County Housing and
Human Services Department
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Building B, Suite 106, Viera, Florida
Central Brevard Library
308 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, Florida
Melbourne Library
540 East Fee Avenue
Melbourne, Florida
North Brevard Library
2121 South Hopkins Avenue
Titusville, Florida
All citizens are invited to make written comments on the report no later than 5:00 PM on
December 18, 2015. Written comments may be delivered to Housing and Human Services
Department, c/o Dorenda Christian 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building B, Viera,
Florida 32940, fax (321) 633-2170, or e-mail dorenda.christian@brevardcounty.us.
Comments received after 5:00 PM on December 18, 2015 will not be addressed in the
report.
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SECTION VII. BREVARD COUNTY DEMOGRAPHIC MAPS
Specific areas of low to moderate income persons can be seen by the maps that follow in this section.
Most of these areas are concentrated in the older neighborhoods in the County and the
municipalities. Racial/minority concentrations are also illustrated by the maps that follow. Four maps
are included to identify the concentrations of the special populations in Brevard County. The maps
also include the locations of the target neighborhoods located throughout Brevard County. The first
targeted population map illustrates the concentration of the population below the poverty line. The
second and third maps indicate the concentration of the Black and Hispanic populations respectively.
As Florida has a history of being a retirement mecca, and the elderly are persons on a fixed income,
the fourth map displays the locations having the highest density of the elderly population. A location
map identifying all municipalities as well as an index of the neighborhood targeted areas precedes the
special population maps. The following Exhibits are:
•
Brevard County Municipal Location Map, which includes the identification of the municipalities
within Brevard County.
•
Index of Target Areas by Jurisdiction and Location which indicates the identification of each of
the Target Areas for the Consortium Members, an Identification Number and location by Census
Tracts and Block Groups. Brevard County has not forwarded the designated target areas to
HUD for approval and they are not designated as NRSAs. The selection of the target areas
strictly followed HUD’s guidelines and meet the eligibility requirements.
•
Exhibit 1 – Location Map of Population Below Poverty Line with Target Areas
•
The areas of the County with the highest percentages of households below the Poverty Line,
with the identified Target Areas
•
Exhibit 2 – Location Map of Black or African-American Population with Target Areas
•
The areas of the County with the highest percentages of Black or African American households,
with the identified Target Areas
•
Exhibit 3 – Location Map of Hispanic or Latino Population with Target Areas
•
The areas of the County with the highest percentages of Hispanic or Latino households, with the
identified Target Areas
•
Exhibit 4 – Location Map of Elderly Population with Target Areas
•
The areas of the County with the highest percentages of Elderly households, with the identified
Target Areas
Location Maps data provided by the 2000 Census for Census Tracts in Brevard County.
Note: When the Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan was created in 2011, the 2010 Census data was not
available. The next Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan will include updated maps.
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Brevard County Municipal Location Map
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INDEX OF TARGET AREAS BY JURISDICTION AND LOCATION
ID
Number
Jurisdiction
Name of Target Area
C1
Cocoa
Cocoa Target Area
M1
Melbourne
M2
Melbourne
T1
Titusville
North Target Area –
Booker T. Washington
Neighborhood
South Target Area
649.02
651.01
South Street Target 604
Area
605
606
607
T2
Titusville
P1
Palm Bay
B1
Brevard
County
Brevard
County
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B8
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Location:
Location:
Census Tract Block
Group
(s)
(s)
623
1,2,3,4,5,6
624
1,2,5
626
1,2,3,4
643.02
2
608
Indian River City Target 609
Area
Palm Bay Target Area
651.21
651.22
651.23
652.01
652.02
652.33
713.22
713.21
East Mims
601
2, 3, 4
2
1, 2, 3, 4
2
3
All Block
Groups
1, 2
2
3
1, 2
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 3
3
1
3
5
2 and 3
Sharpes
621.09
621.07
2
1 and 2
Brevard
County
Brevard
County
Brevard
County
West Canaveral Groves
712
1
Tropical Park
Brevard
County
Brevard
County
Cocoa West
697
699.02
623.01
623.02
624
625
1
2
2
2 and 3
1 and 2
2 and 3
Micco
652.34
1, 2 and 3
Clearlake
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Exhibit 1 Location Map of Population Below Poverty Level with Target Areas
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Exhibit 2 Location Map of Black or African American Population with Target Areas
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Exhibit 3 Location Map of Hispanic or Latino Population with Target Areas
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Exhibit 4 Location Map of Elderly Population with Target Area
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