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Lucas Place II “BAQ”

Lucas Place II “BAQ”. Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless Veterans with Disabilities Evansville, IN. Lucas Place II Project Overview. The Need. ► One out of every three homeless individuals is a veteran ► Veterans are twice as likely as other Americans to become chronically homeless

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Lucas Place II “BAQ”

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  1. Lucas Place II“BAQ” Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless Veterans with Disabilities Evansville, IN

  2. Lucas Place IIProject Overview

  3. The Need ►One out of every three homeless individuals is a veteran ► Veterans are twice as likely as other Americans to become chronically homeless ► Veterans are particularly at risk of falling into homelessness ► Lack of affordable housing is the biggest driver of homelessness ► Lack of supportive housing for veterans in Evansville, IN

  4. The Solution: Project Vision ► ECHO Housing Corporation and partners will establish Lucas Place II, a supportive housing apartment complex for disabled homeless veterans in Evansville, IN. ► Clients will live in comfortable one bedroom apartments and have access to a menu of supportive services that is defined by the residents’ needs with resident input and evaluation.

  5. Project Partners ► ECHO Housing Corporation Owner, Property Manager, Fiscal Agent, Service Provider ► ECHO Housing Corporation currently operates: Lucas Place Transitional Housing - for Homeless Families New Start – Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless Individuals with Disabilities Property acquisition, rehab and rental management - for low to moderate income families

  6. Project Partners(Con’t) City of Evansville Gayl Killough, Community Development Specialist Vet Center of Evansville, IN Jack Weber, MSW and veteran Additional service provider and referrals VPS Architecture Mike Shoulders CEO, AIA, AICP, LEED, AP Project architect

  7. Project Concept

  8. Target Population ►Homeless Veterans – Individuals, both male and female ►History – Physical and mental health disabilities, chronic illness, chemical dependency Families and couples can be served through other ECHO programs.

  9. Provided Services ► Tenant involvement in planning, design, implementation and evaluation of supportive services ► On site case manager with background as a service provider for veterans or with military experience Participation in services is voluntary and not a condition of tenancy.

  10. Community Benefit ► Address critical community need ► Enhanced community development ► Located in Jacobsville Community, designated a “redevelopment area” by the City of Evansville. ► Contribute to neighborhood stability (36% of neighborhood residents and 52% of children are below poverty level) ► Meet the goals of Destination Home – Evansville’s 10 year plan to end homelessness

  11. Composition ► New Construction ► Three story apartment complex ► 27 – one bedroom units ► On site case manager ► Laundry room ► Exercise Area ► Meeting/community room with computer access ► Outside garden area for Lucas Place II and area residents

  12. Lucas Place II BAQ Proposed Lucas Place II Perspective

  13. Lucas Place II “BAQ” 1st Floor Plan 2nd Floor Plan

  14. Geographic Location / Site Plan Proposed Lucas Place II 114 W. Michigan

  15. Location Rationale ► Across the street from Lucas Place and ECHO Housing Corporation offices ► Site Secure ► Access to bus line and public transportation ► Close to community college

  16. Location Rationale (Con’t) Walking distance to: ► Restaurants ► Hospital ► Community Health Clinic ► Pharmacy ► Grocery Store ► Government services including post office ► Library ► Churches ► Day Care

  17. Development

  18. Development Budget ► Pre-Development $ 50,000 ► Construction Costs 2,500,000 ► Professional Fees 150,000 ► Developer Fee 100,000 Total $2,800,000

  19. Community Partners ► Corporation for Supportive Housing ► Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority ► City of Evansville ► Vet Center of Evansville ► VA Medical Center ► VPS Architecture

  20. Facility Management ► Office Procedures ► Client Selection Process ► Waiting List Management ► Rent assessment and collection (30 % of earned income) ► Eviction prevention procedure

  21. Facility Maintenance ► Property Manager – ECHO Housing Corporation ► Scheduling of service technicians based on a recorded work order system ► Maintenance and grounds keeping schedule ► Preventative Maintenance ► Routine Housekeeping Inspections ► Use of tenants for jobs where possible

  22. Social Service Delivery ► Voluntary ► Consumer driven ► Harm reduction ► Research/Evidence based ► Case management with experience as veteran service provider or previous military experience

  23. ►Finance ► Housing ► Support Services ► Counseling ► Brokering Services ► Food & Clothing Bank ► Medical / Psych Services ► Transportation ► 12-Step Support Groups ► Daily Living Skills ► Lost Document Retrieval Menu of Supportive Services

  24. Project Budgeting and Funding

  25. Total Budget Summary ► Pre-Development $ 50,000 ► Project Development 2,750,000 ► Operations 118,400 ► Supportive Services 54,500

  26. Potential Funding Sources ► Capital ● IHCDA – HOME $ 1,000,000 ● IHCDA – CDBGD 1,000,000 ● FHLBI/AHP 750,000 ● City of Evansville/HOME 175,000 (funding secured) 10/09 Total Available $ 2,925,000

  27. Potential Funding Sources ► Operating, Supportive Service, Administration Funding Sources: ● IHCDA – HUD – SHP ● IHCDA – HUD – VASH ● IHCDA –NAP Tax Credits $31,600 ● City of Evansville/CHDO $13,000 secured ● Department of Veteran Affairs ● Foundations / Corporations

  28. Project Timetable June-October 2009 - Corporation for Supportive Housing Institute December 2009 - Presentation to potential funding sources - Application for pre-development loan from CSH January – March 2010 - EPA remediation of property January – June 2010 - Funding and application process

  29. Project Timetable (Con’t) ► Construction to begin when capital funding is in place ► Two – three months prior to completion ● Hire program staff ● Establish MOU’s with other service providers ● Begin referral and application process ● Rent up to be 100% complete within 120 days of units being ready for occupancy

  30. Goals and Outcomes

  31. Client Success ► Improved access to and coordination of services ► Stable, affordable housing ► Life skills attainment ► Educational attainment ► Improved mental and physical health ► Improved odds for self-sufficiency with need for fewer services ► Harm reduction

  32. Community Impact ► Reduced number of homeless veterans in Evansville ► Neighborhood improvement ► Community pride ► Encouraging community partnerships ► Reduced use of shelters and emergency services

  33. Questions & Comments?

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