THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HASTINGS COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES
AGENDA
June 14, 2017, 9:30 am.
Council Chambers County Administration Building, Belleville, Ontario
HASTINGS COUNTY VISION STATEMENT People and businesses thrive in Hastings County because of its support for individuals and families, strong communities, its natural beauty, and respect for its history and traditions.
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. Call to Order . Disclosure of Interest . (a) Disclosure of Interest at the June 14, 2017 meeting . Years of Service Recognition . (a) Corinne Lloyd - 20 years of service with Hastings County . Review of Minutes . 3 - 8 (a) Review of the Closed and Business Session Minutes of the May 10, 2017 meeting
. Business Arising from the Minutes . Account Vouchers and Year to Date Expenditure Report . 9 - 17 (a) Cheque Register Summary Report dated June 2017 and Year to Date Expenditure Report dated April 30, 2017
. Communications . 1. Information Correspondence . 19 - 28 (a) Community and Human Services Newsletter - on desk
. 29 (b) Employment Connection Report
. 31 - 32 (c) Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres
. 33 - 36 (d) Ontario Works Caseload Summary
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. 37 - 38 (e) Application for Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Rural and Remote Homeless Funds
. 39 - 41 (f) 2017 Provincial Budget and the Implications for Social Assistance Benefits
. 2. Action Correspondence and Recommendation to County Council . 43 - 44 (a) 2017 Child Care Service Agreement
. 45 - 46 (b) Backyard Bonanza Summer Camp Day
. 47 - 48 (c) Child Care Purchase of Service Fee Subsidy Rate Increase
. 49 - 51 (d) Awarding of Contract for the Provision of an Affordable Housing Development - on desk
. 53 - 54 (e) After-Hours Emergency Homeless Program - on desk
. 55 - 56 (f) Quinte Living Centre End of Operating Agreement and Rent Supplement Funding - on desk
. Health and Safety . Other Business . Next Meeting . (a) Date of next meeting - August 9, 2017 . Adjournment . (a) Adjournment of the June 14, 2017 meeting
Page 2 of 56 THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HASTINGS COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE County Administration Building Belleville, Ontario, May 10, 2017
A meeting of the Community and Human Services Committee was held with the following members present: Warden Rodney Cooney, Councillors Bonnie Adams and Rick Phillips (County of Hastings), Councillors Paul Carr, Garnet Thompson, Kelly McCaw, and Mike Graham (City of Belleville), Councillors Keith Reid, Karen Sharpe and Dave McCue (City of Quinte West). Also in attendance were Erin Rivers, Director of Community and Human Services, Anne-Marie Murphy, Administrative Assistant, Pam Murphy, Manager of Housing Services, Michelle Ogden, Assistant Manager of Affordable Housing Policy and Partnerships, Matt Carty, Assistant Manager Facilities Management, Darren Burke, Manager of Access and Program Support Services, Cathy Utman, Manager Children's Services, Sue Horwood, Director of Finance, Jim Duffin, Clerk, Cathy Bradley, Deputy Clerk, Meredith Staveley- Watson, Intern and Sharon Christopher, Administrative Assistant.
Call to Order (a) The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Garnet Thompson, who introduced Erin Rivers as the new Director of Community and Human Services. Ms. Rivers addressed committee and thanked them for the opportunity and praised the work of staff and their continued dedication to support individuals and our communities.
Disclosure of Interest (a) Disclosure of Interest at the May 10, 2017 meeting There was no Disclosure of Interest at the May 10, 2017 meeting.
Years of Service Recognition (a) Janet Denyes, 20 years of service Erin Rivers, Director of Community and Human Services and Pam Murphy, Manager of Housing Services, congratulated Janet Denyes on her 20 years of service with the County of Hastings.
Closed Session (a) Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(a) of the Municipal Act being, "security of the property of the municipality or local board"
Moved by Councillor Bonnie Adams; Seconded by Councillor Dave McCue; THAT Committee move into Closed Session.
Review of the Closed and Business Session Minutes of the May... Page 3 of 56 CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Mike Graham; Seconded by Councillor Paul Carr; THAT Committee move out of Closed Session. CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Dave McCue; Seconded by Councillor Rick Phillips; To approve all direction given to staff while in Closed Session. CARRIED
Delegation (a) Sheleena Forfar, Community Planner, and Beverley Bell-Rowbotham, Data Analysis Coordinator, Community and Human Services Department, presentation re: Planning and Implementation of the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre Sheleena Forfar, Community Planner, spoke to the changes that are ongoing in the area of Children's Services as a result of the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres model which will encompass, Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, Better Beginnings, Better Futures Programs, Ontario Early Years Centres and Child Care Resource Centres. Ms. Forfar explained that Hastings County as a Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM), will manage OEYCFCs as part of existing local service management responsibilities currently being delivered by Hastings County Children's Services. She further detailed that the funding for these programs will be 100% provincially funded and that there has been an Early Years Advisory Group created that has undertaken extensive consultations with service providers, educator teams and parents and families across the County. The data will be analyzed and a submission of needs assessment and an Initial Service Plan Structure is due by the end of September 2017. Ms. Forfar confirmed that the plan will be brought to the Joint Committee and Council for approval in advance of the plan being submitted.
Review of Minutes (a) Review of the Closed and Business Session Minutes of the March 10, 2017 meeting
Moved by Councillor Bonnie Adams; Seconded by Councillor Keith Reid; THAT the Review of the Closed and Business Session Minutes of the March 10, 2017 meeting be approved. CARRIED
Business Arising from the Minutes
Review of the Closed and Business Session Minutes of the May... Page 4 of 56 Account Vouchers and Year to Date Expenditure Report (a) Cheque Register Summary Report dated April and May 2017 and Year to Date Expenditure Report dated March 31, 2017
Moved by Councillor Dave McCue; Seconded by Councillor Keith Reid; THAT the Cheque Register Summary Report dated April and May 2017 and Year to Date Expenditure Report dated March 31, 2017 be approved. CARRIED
Communications
1. Information Correspondence (a) Employment Connection Report
(b) Community and Human Services Newsletter
(c) Ontario Works Eligibility Verification Process Councillor Paul Carr requested that the specific demographics and details regarding the Ontario Works caseload be presented in a report.
(d) Ontario's Basic Income Pilot Project
(e) Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) program for Ontario
Moved by Councillor Dave McCue; Seconded by Councillor Keith Reid; THAT Information Correspondence items a) through e) be received. CARRIED
2. Action Correspondence and Recommendation to County Council (a) Home for Good Expression of Interest
Moved by Councillor Paul Carr; Seconded by Councillor Rick Phillips; THAT the Community and Human Services Committee authorize staff to submit a proposal in response to the Expression of Interest released by the Ministry of Housing (MOH) for funding under the Home for Good Program CARRIED
(b) Application for Coordinated Point-in-Time Count under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy
Review of the Closed and Business Session Minutes of the May... Page 5 of 56
Moved by Councillor Bonnie Adams; Seconded by Warden Rodney Cooney; THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council approval for staff to apply for funding up to a maximum of $25,000 under Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to conduct the 2018 Coordinated Point-in-Time Count to measure the Belleville homeless population under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS); AND FURTHER THAT the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign all required applications and service agreements under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy. CARRIED
(c) Contractor Rate Increases
Moved by Councillor Carl Tinney; Seconded by Councillor Dave McCue; THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council the revision to the Housing Services Contractor Rate Increase to the following amounts: Carpenter: $45.25, Appliance Repair: $58.75, Plumber: $59.75, Electrician: $59.75. CARRIED
(d) Ontario Works 2017/2018 Service Contract
Moved by Councillor Karen Sharpe; Seconded by Councillor Keith Reid; THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council approval of the 2017/2018 Ontario Works Service Contract and any subsequent amendments to the aforementioned service contract be approved and forwarded to the Ministry of Community Social Services. CARRIED
(e) Frank Street Property Ownership
Moved by Councillor Dave McCue; Seconded by Councillor Rick Phillips; THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council approval that as service manager, the Corporation of the County of Hastings, consents to the transfer by Hastings Local Housing Corporation of the property on Frank Street, Belleville, Ontario legally described as PT LT 78PL 148 THURLOW AS IN QR601283 (NINTHLY); BELLEVILLE; COUNTY OF HASTINGS; BEING ALL OF PIN 40454-0075(LT), and to all future transfers of such property.
Review of the Closed and Business Session Minutes of the May... Page 6 of 56 AND FURTHER THAT an Acknowledgement and Direction form be signed by the Hastings Local Housing Corporation and the Consent under the Housing Services Act, 2011 form for all future transfers be signed by the Corporation of the County of Hastings. CARRIED
(f) RFP for 8 Single Detached Housing Units to Geertsma Homes
Moved by Councillor Kelly McCaw; Seconded by Councillor Keith Reid; THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council the award of the design build contract to construct 8 New Housing units, Four (4) at 59 Russell Place, Belleville, Ontario and Four (4) at Elgin, Tripp and West Moira Streets, Belleville, Ontario to Geertsma Homes Ltd. for their price of $1,764,093 including nonrefundable HST. CARRIED
Health and Safety
Other Business (a) Chair Thompson advised that he would like the Housing Sub-Committee to begin meeting again to discuss issues related to housing services. The need for committee appointments was discussed and the composition of the committee was confirmed.
Moved by Warden Rodney Cooney; Seconded by Councillor Carl Tinney; THAT Councillors Dave McCue, Garnet Thompson, Rick Phillips and Warden Cooney be appointed to the Housing sub-committee. CARRIED
Next Meeting (a) Date of next meeting - June 14, 2017
Adjournment (a) Adjournment of the May 10, 2017 meeting
Moved by Councillor Mike Graham; Seconded by Councillor Dave McCue; THAT the May 10, 2017 meeting be adjourned. CARRIED
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The Elevate Plus program is funded through the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development and run through Loyalist College who has partnered with Vantage Foods and CB Freezers in Trenton. Each and every cohort lives up to the program motto of “Advancing Change, Creating Hope and Building Resilience.” The program boasts a 98% success rate and consistently changes the lives of its participants. There were 8 graduates at the May graduation ceremony, 7 of which were Community and Human Services referrals – all of whom were offered full-time employment as a result of their performance in the program! In attendance were several representatives of Hastings County, including caseworkers, employment development caseworkers and supervisors. On June 7th, the Quinte Economic Development Commission and Loyalist College hosted the Honourable Deborah Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development and Deputy Premier. Along with Community and Human Services representation, the Deputy Premier engaged in a roundtable discussion to celebrate the success of the Elevate Plus workforce development program as being a pilot program that is being looked at with great interest across the province. Housing Highlights Event a Success On June 8th, 2017, Hastings County Housing Services hosted an event entitled “Housing Highlights: First and Foremost” at the Rotary Hall Train Station in Stirling. The event was held to highlight exciting new partnerships in Hastings County, provide an update on Hastings County’s 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, share new approaches to old challenges and inform attendees about future developments. Guest speakers included: Michelle Ogden and Tom Johnston who reported on progress made in relation to Hastings County’s Housing and Homelessness Plan and Affordable Housing Programs; Anthony Adrien who provided an overview of CMHC’s Affordable Housing Centre and Rental Construction Financing; Stephen Price who gave an overview of Housing Services’ Home Visitor, Backyard Bonanza and Food2Go programs; Christine Durant who shared the work being done by the Poverty Round Table HPE; Carmela Ruberto who informed the group about Hastings County’s Coordinated Case Planning and Situation Table response to assist clients facing acutely elevated risk (AER); Sue Bowness who discussed challenges and tips for working with hoarders, and; Gina Cockburn from the Community Advocacy and Legal Centre who spoke to the group about Communityeviction and Human prevention. Services Early Newsletter feedback - on desk suggests that attendees found the event Pageto be 20 very of 56 informative. COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 - SUMMER 2017 Harm Reduction Event a Success May 3rd, during Mental Health Week, the Harm Reduction Task Force of Hastings & Prince Edward Education Committee presented “Hold Mommy’s Cigarette,” at Centennial Secondary School, written and performed by Shelley Marshall. This one-woman starlet, comedienne and mother of two gay children brought the audience to laughter and tears while depicting her lived experience with mental illness. Shelley’s father committed suicide when she was just seven years old and Shelley celebrates life every day after her own suicide attempt fourteen years ago. “I don’t believe I was ever mentally ill, just mentally ill-equipped.” Julie Sweeney of Insight Into Action provided a presentation on the importance of self-care for our mental health and relationships. Resource tables were staffed by a number of mental health and addiction agencies who support harm reduction and provide an array of community supports. The task force very much appreciates the partnerships for the event with Addictions and Mental Health Services, Canadian Mental Health Association, Hastings County, Public Health Hastings and Prince Edward, Children and Youth Services Network, Community Service Network and United Way Hastings and Prince Edward. Website Updated to Assist With Employment The Hastings County Community and Human Services department continually looks for innovative ways to support our community job seekers. Historically, our Employment Services team has created and posted weekly lists of job opportunities to the Hastings County internet site. This list is often referred to as our ‘Hot Jobs’ list. Both community residents and partnering employment agencies utilize this list on a daily basis to provide services to their clientele. To broaden our reach to the community, staff continually promote the service while also linking their clients to our Hot Jobs by sharing via our bulk texting service. Over the past several months we have enhanced the features and look of our online Hot Jobs service by: expanding on the tool’s functionality and taking measures to offer the capacity for users to narrow their search criteria; print customizable listings; and allow employers the ability to reach out to our department to post their job opportunities. Connecting with local employers is very important to the Employment services team. Through these partnerships we build lasting relationships in which the employer brings their recruitment needs to our department. In addition to posting their jobs, Employment Services offers other services such as: pre-screening, pre-employment training, hosted interview facilities, and group information sessions. Our new Hot Jobs portal is easily accessed through the web address: EmploymentInHastings.com. I encourage everyone to visit the site and promote it to any residents or employers wishing to take advantage of our complimentary employment services. Community and Human Services Newsletter - on desk Page 21 of 56 COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 - SUMMER 2017 Home For Good Application Submitted Staff has recently completed an Expression of Interest to the Ministry of Housing under the Home for Good (HFG) program. This new program, announced in March 2017, supports Service Managers to collaborate with other sector organizations such as health and youth, to develop a coordinated supportive housing system with flexible approaches to meet the needs of the chronically homeless. Hastings County’s Home for Good proposal encompasses community-driven solutions that focus on preventing and/or transitioning people out of chronic homelessness as well as preventing new chronic homelessness from occurring. The proposal, using a housing-first approach, if successful, will provide 40 permanent affordable housing units with on-site 24/7 support services to the following at-risk client groups: • adults with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries; • adults and youth with mental health and addictions concerns; • individuals transitioning from correctional facilities; • individuals transitioning from healthcare settings; • senior adults with mental/physical health concerns This approach aids in achieving local goals to end homelessness and Ontario’s long-term goal of reducing homelessness, including the goal of ending chronic homelessness by 2025. The proposed Capital Project replicates a highly successful existing supportive housing model, named Quinte View, in Quinte West, Trenton Ward, that has been created by a partnership with the Hasting Local Housing Corporation (HLHC) and Addictions and Mental Health Services-Hastings Prince Edward (AMHS-HPE). Quinte View is a 10-unit building with an office for AMHS-HPE to provide on-site support services to their clients. The HLHC as the Landlord owns and operates the building and provides Property Supervision and maintenance services for the Residents. Rent is geared-to-income. The HFG proposal will expand on the partnership with AMHS-HPE and several other community partners whom staff met with over the course of a few weeks to confirm partnerships and supports. A video has also been prepared by outlining the need for supportive housing in our community. Staff would like to thank all of our community partners who have supported this submission and we hope for a successful response this summer. Housing Services Upgrades Computer Software Housing Services has been working for several months toward an upgrade to the latest Yardi computer software. The new system provides many new features that have captured the imagination and interest of Housing staff. The upgrade involved the actual data entry of: every Housing Services rental property; every unit (over 1,600) and all the applicable attributes; and every tenant and their information; as well as all information from Facilities Management and co-ordination with the Social Housing Registry. Yardi staff were on site several times meeting with the Core Group, made up of staff from Housing Services, Ontario Works Finance, Treasury, and of course, IT. Hands-on training was conducted the first week of April and again the second week of May. The go-live date was May 18th, with only a few minor issues. The smooth transition to the new system is due to the hard Communitywork and Humanand dedication Services Newsletter of everyone - on involved. desk Thank you to all! Page 22 of 56 COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 - SUMMER 2017 Eligibility Verification Process Re-Introduced The Eligibility Verification Process (EVP) was re-introduced by the Ministry in April 2017 after an extended hiatus. EVP is an important component of ensuring the integrity of social assistance programs. Using a risk-based approach, an Ontario Works recipient’s ongoing eligibility for financial assistance is reviewed in order to ensure that individuals and their families receive the correct amount of Ontario Works (OW) income support and associated benefits. The EVP Model identifies cases in which there is a high likelihood that there has been a change in the recipient’s financial eligibility, which has not been reflected in the amount of assistance issued. In the review, staff must critically analyze and interpret third party reports and information to determine if the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements, and whether a change in the amount of assistance issued is required (i.e., overpayment, underpayment and/or no change). Currently, the Ministry is developing a new risk based model to prioritize cases for EVP. At present, the Ministry is assigning 1% of each delivery agent’s caseload for EVP in order to allow staff to become fully familiar with EVP business processes. Eventually, each month, 3% of cases identified as high risk will be assigned to OW staff for review. In Hastings County, our re-launch approach has been to have a small initial group of Caseworkers complete the required number of reviews for April and May (1% of our total caseload count). This approach was chosen to minimize the challenges we may encounter when initially implementing the program. The EVP refresher training will include an overview of the entire process and will be coming soon. Integration Update As we enjoy the arrival of Spring weather in Hastings County, the Community and Human Services Department has also been energized by the continued efforts to enhance and enrich local integration planning. The final phases of the plan have proven to be very rewarding, as solicited suggestions for improvement from staff and customers have already begun to be put into action. The integration committee has reviewed and formally responded to over 100 questions and suggestions from the Integration Town Hall meeting on February 22nd. Staff has also been encouraged to continue forwarding suggestions to promote open communication and dialogue. There have been a number of progressive suggestions that will serve to enhance the customer experience and enhance the workplace. Examples include: modifications to the front counter/ waiting room area; the addition of a new larger interview room; a department, community communication banner on all computer workstations; and strategies to improve signage and privacy for our customers. Recognizing that many of the suggestions are not ‘quick fixes’”, there will be a concerted effort to involve staff to review possible strategies and solutions. This will be accomplished through focus groups (i.e. Front Counter Focus Group), the Employer Employee Relations Committee (EERC), and as discussion items at team meetings. Finally, in addition to our internal integration review, we have solicited interest for a staff focus group to create a customer survey that is intended to provide feedback from the perspectives of our visitors, clients, and tenants. This survey is expected to be available later this Spring and can be picked up at any of our Community and Humans Services office locations (Belleville, Quinte West, Madoc, and Bancroft), or downloaded on-line at www.hastingscounty.com. Community and Human Services Newsletter - on desk Page 23 of 56 COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER PAGE 6 - SUMMER 2017 Housing General Staff Meeting Housing Services held a General Staff Meeting at the Greek Hall in Belleville on April 11th with all Housing staff present. Long-Term Service awards were presented to Danny Rose for 10 years of service and to Suzanne Lough for 15 years of service. Erin Rivers was introduced as the new Director of Community and Human Services. Erin thanked staff for their hard work and dedication and assured staff that she was committed not only to the clients we service, but also to the staff of Hastings County. Pam Murphy’s retirement was also announced during the meeting. Department updates were presented by Assistant Managers as well as a team building exercise organized by Darren Burke. Housing Manager Retiring Pam Murphy is retiring as Housing Manager with Hastings County at the end of June. Pam has been in the field of social housing for over 25 years and started working with us in August of 2004 as a supervisor, and then became the Manager of Housing Services in April of 2013. We will certainly miss Pam’s knowledge, insight, enthusiasm and dedication, but we would sincerely like to wish Pam all the best on her well-deserved retirement! Community and Human Services Newsletter - on desk Page 24 of 56 COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER PAGE 7 - SUMMER 2017 Ontario Basic Income Pilot (OBIP) As part of the government’s broader Poverty Reduction Strategy, Ontario’s March 2016 Budget announced a commitment to conduct a Basic Income Pilot to strengthen income security for the most vulnerable in our communities. Basic Income (BI) is a ground roots concept that describes a range of proposals for alternative forms of income support programs all of which generally share one common principle; every individual would receive a regular fair payment on an unconditional basis regardless of whether they are actively employed or seeking employment. BI is meant to ensure that no one falls beneath a minimum standard of living, payments are meant to guarantee the ability to afford food and shelter. The Pilot will measure outcomes on several key performance indicators and their impact on the overall health of a community, namely: individual health; housing; education; food security; life and career choices; and labour market outcomes. At its core, the three-year $150 million test project is meant to generate an evidence- based platform for future government policy development, without bias or any pre-determined conclusions. The pilot launched in Spring of 2017 in the Hamilton area, including Brantford and Brant County and Thunder Bay. The pilot will extend to Lindsay, Ontario in Fall of 2017. The tax credit model that the pilot has chosen will ensure that participants receive: • Up to $ 16,989 per year for a single person, less 50 per cent of any earned income • Up to $ 24,027 per year for a couple, less 50 per cent of any earned income • Up to an additional $ 6,000 per year for a person with a disability There will be 4,000 participants for the study who will be randomly selected volunteers, between the ages of 18-64 years of age. Participants chosen for the study must be living on a lower income and reside in one of the three (3) selected test locations for the past twelve (12) months or longer. Payments will be in lieu of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program payments, however participants will continue to receive current child benefits such as the Canada Child Care Benefit (CCB) and the Ontario Child Benefit (OCB) as well as any pre-existing Ontario Drug Benefits. For information regarding the pilot, please: 1. Visit the Basic Income Pilot website http://ontario.ca/basicincome 2. Email [email protected] 3. Call the Basic Income Pilot information line at 1-844-217-4516 New Housing Manager Hastings County would like to introduce Darren Burke as the new Manager of Housing Services, beginning in July. Darren has been with Hastings County since he was hired as a Supervisor with the Intake Screening Unit in August of 2000, and has been the Manager of Access and Program Support Services since April of 2013. Congratulations Darren! Community and Human Services Newsletter - on desk Page 25 of 56 COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER PAGE 8 - SUMMER 2017 STATISTICS ONTARIO WORKS CASELOAD Total Caseload 2907 Total Number of Beneficiaries 5037 % of Population Receiving Social Assistance 3.73% % Increase/Decrease from Last Month +0.6% % Increase/Decrease from Last Year -8.9% JOBS SECURED OVER PAST MONTH Bancroft 23 Belleville 68 Deseronto 2 Madoc 15 Quinte West 10 Total 118 Average Wage Secured $12.43/hr ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Home Visitor - Families Supported 28 (representing 91 people) Home Visitor - Singles Supported 146 (including 36 seniors) LEAP (Learning, Earning & Parenting) North Hastings - 1 Belleville - 66 Central Hastings - 2 Quinte West - 12 Utilization of Subsidized Child Care Total Number of Children: 1,218 Total Number of Families: 854 in Hastings County Community and Human Services Newsletter - on desk Page 26 of 56 COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER PAGE 9 - SUMMER 2017 STATISTICS HOUSING PROGRAMS BRANCH Applications Received for Social Housing 115 Households Housed 25 Tenants Moved Out 10 Households Currently on Waiting List 1519* (representing 2576 people) *All on waiting list were contacted to confirm they were still in need which resulted in the large reduction HOUSING RESOURCE CENTRE Belleville Bachelor Rooming Situations 16 One Bedroom Apartments 5 Quinte West Bachelor Rooming Situations 11 One Bedroom Apartments 4 Central Hastings Bachelor 1 Rooming Situations 1 One Bedroom Apartments 3 North Hastings Bachelor Rooming Situations 5 One Bedroom Apartments 2 KOMPUTERS FOR KIDS March-May Belleville Quinte West North Hastings Central Hastings TOTAL Year-to-Date Installations 42 11 1 6 60 98 Repairs 28 2 1 2 33 55 Community and Human Services Newsletter - on desk Page 27 of 56 COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER PAGE 10 - SUMMER 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS Darren Burke - Manager, Housing Services Janet Munroe - Accounting and Payroll Coordinator, Treasury Dana Barr - Rent Calculation Clerk, Housing Services Andrew Murray - Property Supervisory, Housing Services, TFT Communications of Social Services News and Ideas Melanie Doornbos - Tenant Placement Clerk, For any corrections, suggestions, or to be added to our Housing Services e-mailing list, contact John Nicholas: Joan-Lee Findlay - Caseworker, Ontario Works, [email protected] TFT Long Service: Morgan Fisher - Ontario Works Caseworker, 10 yrs Danny Rose - Maintenance Project Coordinator, Housing, 10 years Bake Sale a Tasty Success Robert Donovan - Clerk, Client Access and Over $1,115 was raised at a bake sale Support, 15 years Suzanne Lough - Admin Assistant Housing, 15 yrs fundraiser. The Hastings County Staff certainly Corrinne Lloyd - Maintenance Clerk, Housing came out in full force to support the ‘SOLE Services, 20 years SISTERS’ Fundraiser and they couldn’t be happier. Janet Denyes - Property Supervisor, Housing They were sold out by 12:45! Thank you very much Services, 20 years to everyone for making it a huge success! The Sharon Forestell - Ontario Works Caseworker, money raised will be divided between the Canadian Quinte West 25 years Kelly Spence - Ontario Works Caseworker, Cancer Society (Relay For Life) and Parkinson’s Bancroft, 25 years Canada. Extra thanks to our kind colleagues who Anne Patterson - Reception, Ontario Works, donated baked goods. Bancroft, 30 years Congratulations to all! Community Champions for Mental Health and Hope Janet Howson and Anne-Marie Murphy were each recognized as a “Community Champion for Mental Health and Hope” at the CRCQ Open House on May 4, 2017. Congratulations! Retirement or Non-Profit Housing Property Manager Pam Murphy attended a retirement party for Glenn Sargeant and his wife Karen on Saturday, May 13th where he was presented, on behalf of the County, a certificate of recognition and appreciation signed by the Warden and CAO. Glen was the Property Manager and his wife was on the maintenance staff at R.J.Brooks Living Centre (Bancroft Bible Chapel Non Profit Housing Corp.) Bancroft, Ontario for over 25 years. We wish Glenn and Karen all the best in their retirement. Community and Human Services Newsletter - on desk Page 28 of 56 Immdzmm00:35‘ mcttowmamtmolmm05. 0o33::_.¢.mm mz_._.o :E=__m_.nm- w..mm_a_o<<=om _u<2881: _<_m< Harm Employment Connection Report ms. .0 Swan mmnnon> 30:»... o=nma.o5018 30 ..m nmmo_om._ Zn Noam noZn N3» nmmm_oma wuoo wmoo umoo waoo wwoo “Moo uHoo wooo Nmoo Nmoo Nuoo Nmoo ______Page 29 of 56 Nmoo F. mom9%,: 33530:. Eommoooimo? ma:W753, 9392 E 03.83 Page 30 of 56 Date: May 30, 2017 Report to: Community and Human Services Committee Report from: Sheleena Forfar, Community Planner, Children’s Services Subject: Information Report to Committee - Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres (OEYCFCs) Planning Update ______Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee receive the information report that provides an update regarding Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres Planning. Financial Impact: There are no financial implications as a result of this report. Background: Beginning in January 2018, Consolidated Municipal Service Managers (CMSMs) will be responsible for the local management of Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres (OEYCFCs) as part of their responsibility for the service management of child care and other human services. Planning guidelines have been developed by the Ministry of Education to help support Service Managers, in partnership with school boards and local service providers to effectively plan and implement OEYCFC programs and services. Updates on Hastings County Planning Process 1. Community Consultations Over 1,050 community participants provided insights and ideas including 858 survey respondents (717 parents/caregivers + 141 services providers/educators) and over 200 focus group participants All municipal areas of Hastings County were included Surveys were provided in English and French Specialized consultations with First Nations and Metis communities, as well as Francophone families Template for the initial draft service plan developed Established four service provision areas: North Hastings, Central Hastings, Quinte West and Belleville/Southeast Hastings Page 1 of 2 Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres Page 31 of 56 Report detailing the results of community consultation and needs assessment to be presented to the Community and Human Services Committee at a later date 2. OEYCFC Advisory Committee 3 meetings have been held, with an additional 3-4 meetings planned prior to the OEYCFC initial service plan being submitted (due September 29th, 2017, extension from original submission date of May 31st, 2017, per Ministry of Education) Advisory Committee membership consists of early years service providers including: existing early years lead organizations, public health, all four school boards, Indigenous organizations, and children’s special needs Purpose and role of the Committee is to advise the development of the initial service plan, support local needs assessments, provide informed insights and recommendations, and strategize at a systems level to help improve linkages that increase coordinated planning efforts Additional meetings with key County-wide partners identified by Advisory Committee are scheduled over the next 3 weeks 3. The Journey Together: Ontario’s Commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples Local project planning in Maynooth is a partnership between Hastings County, Algonquin Nation Kijicho Manito, Hastings Prince Edward District School Board, and North Hastings Children’s Services Needs Assessment completed and application for specialized funding (due September 29th, 2017) is underway Looking Ahead/Next Steps Funding allocations from the Ministry of Education have yet to be announced Articulate corporate vision for the early years system and measurable outcomes supported by evidence-based research and informed by local community input Finish collating data and finalize local needs assessment summary (to be included in service plan) Develop a public communications plan Complete Journey Together funding application Page 2 of 2 Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres Page 32 of 56 Date: May 30, 2017 Report to: Community and Human Services Committee Report from: Erin Rivers, Director, Community and Human Services Subject: Information Report to Committee - Ontario Works Caseload Summary ______Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee receive the information report that provides a summary of the Ontario Works Caseload. Financial Impact: There are no financial implications as a result of this report. Background: In an effort to assist municipalities in responding to current labour market vacancies within their individual communities, and to further promote and support Hastings County employment program, the Community and Human Services Committee requested that Community and Human Services staff compile current and relevant data regarding the Ontario Works Caseload. Ontario Works Caseload Summary As of March 31, 2017, the Ontario Works Caseload in Hastings was 2,925 representing approximately 4,987 people; an increase of 1.7% from February. Typically the Ontario Works caseload fluctuates with the local unemployment rate based upon seasonal employment opportunities. Slight decreases to the caseload are typically experienced in the summer months as employment opportunities increase and the Summer Student Employment Initiative connects more participants to these seasonal positions. As of March 2017, 17.48% of our caseload is reporting earnings from employment (which is 5% higher than the provincial average) and thirty eight (38) cases fully exited the program due to employment. Page 1 of 4 Ontario Works Caseload Summary Page 33 of 56 Ontario Works Caseload Report - 1st Quarter 2017 Hastings County - Consolidated Municipal Service Manager Ontario Works Caseload 1st Quarter Breakdown By Case Type 1 2017 Temporary Mar 2017 1st Quarter Singles Couples Sole Support Mar 2016 Average2 Care Municipality Hastings County 2,925 3,159 2,925 1,727 208 818 172 Belleville 1,415 - 1,415 835 101 396 83 Quinte West 750 - 750 443 53 210 44 County 760 - 760 449 54 212 45 1 Source Hastings County Monthly Caseload report to committee 2 Based upon average of quarters in 2017 Page 2 of 4 Ontario Works Caseload Summary Page 34 of 56 Ontario Works Caseload Breakdown Hastings County - Consolidated Municipal Service Manager Percentage of Total Caseload 2017 2017 Mar 2017 Mar 2017 (Jan-Mar) (Jan-Mar) All Cases3 2,882 2,925 100% 100% Total Beneficiaries3 4,888 4,987 100% 100% Age of Youngest Child Number of Cases with Children 1,027 1,042 36% 36% 5 years old and younger 643 653 22% 22% 6-12 years old 254 264 9% 9% 13-17 years old 107 103 4% 4% 18 years old and over 23 22 1% 1% Months On Assistance 0-4 months 697 721 24% 25% 5-12 months 746 770 26% 26% 13-18 months 305 301 11% 10% 19+ months 1,134 1,133 39% 39% More than 12 months 1,439 1,434 50% 49% More than 24 months 941 946 33% 32% Average Time On Assistance (months) 27 25 Type of Accommodation Boarders 52 48 2% 2% Owners 97 97 3% 3% Renters 2,660 2,710 92% 93% Other 73 70 3% 2% Age of Head of Family Under 18 years old 37 41 1% 1% 18-21 years old 383 387 13% 13% 22-24 years old 380 370 13% 13% 25-34 years old 924 951 32% 34% 35-44 years old 537 537 19% 18% 45-54 years old 371 387 13% 13% 55-64 years old 246 245 9% 8% Over 64 years old 4 7 0% 0% Earners 460 457 17.68% 17.48% Average Monthly Earnings Amount $767 $702 ODSP Participating in Ontario Works 147 138 Education All Adults 3,110 3,159 100% 100% Grade 1-8 97 101 3% 3% Grade 9-11 1,271 1,267 41% 40% Grade 12-13 1,214 1,247 39% 40% Post Secondary 528 544 17% 17% 3 Hastings County Monthly Caseload Report to committee, and 'MCSS Ontario Works Caseload At A Glance' Some numbers may not add due to rounding Page 3 of 4 Ontario Works Caseload Summary Page 35 of 56 Percentage of Caseload With Employment Earnings Ranked By Consolidated Municipal Service Manager Rank Delivery Agent March 2017 1 Kingston 20.45% 2 Grey 20.16% 3 Algoma DSSAB 19.58% 4 Prescott-Russell 19.26% 5 Peterborough 18.22% 6 Chatham-Kent 18.08% 7 Hastings County 17.48% 8 Sault Ste Marie DSSAB 17.07% 9 Dufferin 17.03% 10 Stratford 16.92% 11 Leeds and Grenville 16.67% 12 Lanark 16.24% 13 Muskoka 16.17% 14 St Thomas 15.95% 15 Lennox and Addington 15.75% 16 Renfrew 15.69% 17 Niagara 15.54% 18 Oxford 15.44% 19 Norfolk 15.33% 20 Parry Sound DSSAB 15.25% 21 Bruce 15.02% 22 Manitoulin - Sudbury DSSAB 14.97% 23 Cornwall 14.80% 24 Lambton 14.43% 25 Brantford 14.26% 26 Wellington 14.11% 27 Kenora DSSAB 14.06% 28 Waterloo 13.85% 29 Nippissing DSSAB 13.83% 30 Northumberland 13.63% 31 Simcoe 13.55% 32 Halton 13.21% 33 Huron 12.98% 34 London 12.92% 35 Hamilton 12.87% 36 Kawartha lakes 12.55% 37 Windsor 11.88% 38 York 11.70% 39 Durham 11.60% 40 Toronto 11.23% 41 Rainy River DSSAB 11.21% 42 Ottawa 11.04% 43 Timmiskaming DSSAB 10.80% 44 Cochrane DSSAB 9.99% 45 Sudbury 9.93% 46 Thunder Bay DSSAB 9.39% 47 Peel 9.02% Provincial Average 12.49% Source: MCSS Social Assistance Operations Performance Report - Ontario Works March 2017 Page 4 of 4 Ontario Works Caseload Summary Page 36 of 56 Date: May 19, 2017 Report to : Community and Human Services Committee Report from: Erin Rivers, Director, Community and Human Services Subject: Information Report to Committee - Application For Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Rural and Remote Homeless Funds Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee receive the report regarding the successful application under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) Rural and Remote Homeless Fund. Financial Impact: Does recommendation have a budgetary impact: Yes If yes, what is the anticipated impact?$ 38,000 100% federal funds If yes, has it been budgeted for this year? No If no, provide an explanation as to how these costs would be accommodated in the current year’s budget: All funds are 100% Federal. Has Treasury provided analysis? Yes Background: In February 2017, an application for funding was made to the United Way Greater Simcoe Muskoka through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) for Rural and Remote Homelessness initiative. The HPS – Rural and Remote Communities is for mid-sized cities and towns, rural and Northern communities in Ontario, and aims to fill gaps in infrastructure to address homelessness. A total of $53,000 was requested and The United Way Greater Simcoe Muskoka approved funding for three (3) projects totalling $38,000. These include: $10,000 for CHAMP: CHAMP refers to Counselling, Housing and Maintenance Program. This program is designed to support individuals who are chronically homeless, at imminent risk of homelessness and who may suffer from addictions and/or mental health to maintain their housing. The program launched in Belleville, and has been very successful in assisting participants secure and maintain housing. The funds will be utilized to expand the counselling program into Quinte West and other areas of Hastings County. Application for Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Rural and ... Page 37 of 56 $25,000 for the Rent Bank: The Utility/Rent Bank would be offered to Quinte West residents and is similar to that of HPS -Belleville with the same criteria which has been approved by the Community Advisory Board (CAB). This project would also compliment the Intensive Case Manager (ICM) position which is funded through the Hastings Housing Resource Centre. The ICM program operated in Quinte West would benefit from having this funding source when working with the homeless population to secure permanent accommodations in Quinte West. $3000 to replenish furniture and household items at the two (2) transitional units owned and operated by the County of Hastings in Quinte West. Staff also applied for $15,000 to assist agencies and residents with hoarding clean-up and counselling. Although hoarding can affect individuals from maintaining their housing, this was not approved under the program. Staff will re-apply in future years as there continues to be a need for additional supports around the issue of hoarding. Hastings County is the “Entity” responsible for administrating funds under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy for Belleville. All other areas of Hastings County is eligible to apply for funding under the Rural and Remote Homelessness Program. Application for Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Rural and ... Page 38 of 56 Date: May 15, 2017 Report to: Community and Human Services Committee Report from: Erin Rivers, Director, Community and Human Services Subject: Information Report to Committee- 2017 Provincial Budget and the Implications for Social Assistance Benefits ______Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee receive the information report regarding the 2017 Ontario Budget and the Implications for Social Assistance. Financial Impact: There are no funding implications as a result of this report. Background: The 2017 Ontario Budget which was announced on April 27th, 2017 was in alignment with the government’s ongoing commitment to long- term reform of social assistance. As part of its broader Poverty Reduction Strategy, the Ministry is proposing to invest more than $480 million over four years in a package of changes that will continue to improve incomes for families in receipt of financial assistance. Some of the highlights of the proposed changes that will directly affect Ontario Works in 2017 & 2018 are as follows: 1. Social Assistance Rate Increase The government is proposing an across the board two percent (2%) increase to social assistance rates. Rate increases will take effect in October 2017 for Ontario Works. The 2% increase will also apply to a variety of other benefits available to individuals and families on Ontario Works, including: Temporary Care Assistance Adults living with parents Dependents with Dependents rates Advanced Age Allowance Page 1 of 3 2017 Provincial Budget and the Implications for Social Assis... Page 39 of 56 Remote Communities Allowance Personal Needs Allowance Special Boarder Allowance Guide Dog Benefit For a single person on Ontario Works, this will mean an increase of $14 per month, for a total of $720 in basic needs and shelter benefits. Municipalities will not be required to cost share the rate increases in 2017. As of January 2018, the cost of Ontario Works benefits will be 100% percent provincially funded. 2. Asset Limits The government is proposing to increase the asset limits in Ontario Works so people can retain more savings in the bank or in other liquid assets and still be eligible for social assistance. These changes would become effective January, 2018. Asset limits would be increased; from $2,500 to $10,000 for single individuals, and from $5,000 to $15,000 for couples There would be no changes to the $500 asset limit for each subsequent family member 3. Treatment of Casual Gifts The annual income exemptions for cash gifts will increase for Ontario Works recipients from: $6,000 to $10,000 In addition, gifts in any amount for someone to find or maintain safe housing or buy a vehicle that may be necessary to participate in employment will be exempt as income and assets. This change would be effective September 1, 2017. 4. Ontario Energy Support Program The Ministry is taking efforts to help ease the cost of electricity for individuals and families receiving social assistance by working with the Ministry of Energy to simply and increase access to the Ontario Energy Support Program. 5. Social Assistance Reform The Budget does reiterate the government’s commitment to reforming the province’s income security system, which includes Ontario Works. The Income Security Reform Working Group Page 2 of 3 2017 Provincial Budget and the Implications for Social Assis... Page 40 of 56 appointed by the government in June 2016 continues its work to provide advice and counsel to government on a multi-year roadmap for improvements. The Working Group’s report and recommendations are expected in summer 2017, with public consultations being held in the fall. As more information becomes available, Community and Human Services staff will continue to monitor all developments with the expectation to report back to committee as required. Page 3 of 3 2017 Provincial Budget and the Implications for Social Assis... Page 41 of 56 Page 42 of 56 Date: May 4, 2017 Report to: Community and Human Service Committee Report from: Cathy Utman, Manager, Children’s Services Subject: 2017 Child Care Service Agreement with Ministry of Education Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council approval of the 2017 Child Care Service Agreement and any subsequent amendments between the County of Hastings and the Ministry of Education which includes Ministry funding of up to $11,233,489. Financial Impact: Does recommendation have a budgetary impact: Yes If yes, what is the anticipated impact? $ 1,093,173 Municipal Share If yes, has it been budgeted for this year? Yes Has Treasury provided analysis? Yes Background: The Ministry of Education provides funding on an annual basis to Hastings County Children’s Services in their role as service system manager to deliver services including Ontario Works child care, fee subsidy, special needs resourcing, resource centres, pay equity, small water works, repairs and maintenance, play based material and equipment, transformation, capital, capacity building, general operating grants, wage enhancement and administration. Included in our 2017 allocation is $1,019,166 earmarked for the expansion of children served aged 0-4 years. The Child Care Service Agreement outlines contractual requirements to provide child care, social services and family support programs and for receiving funds for financial assistance for Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program clients in addition to those eligible for assistance on the basis of their adjusted income as prescribed by O. Reg. 138 made under the Child Care and Early Years Act. 2017 Ministry of Education Child Care Funding Summary Funding Category MEDU $ Allocation HC $ Allocations Total Allocation Administration $718,779 $160,067 $878,846 Flexible Funding 8,060,636 901,328 8,961,964 Non-Flexible Funding 209,308 31,778 241,086 Wage Enhancement 1,225,600 0 1,225,600 Expansion Plan (0-4 years 1,019,166 0 1,019,166 old) Totals $11,233,489 $1,093,173 $12,326,662 2017 Child Care Service Agreement Page 43 of 56 2017 Child Care Service Agreement Page 44 of 56 Date: June 07, 2017 Report To: Community and Human Services Committee Report From: Pam Murphy, Manager Housing Services Subject: Backyard Bonanza Summer Day Camp ______ Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommends to County Council that the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement between the City of Belleville and the County of Hastings for summer recreational programs and staffing of camp counsellors at various Belleville locations. The City of Quinte West does not require a contract for the services they provide. Financial Impact: Does recommendation have a budgetary impact: Yes If yes, what is the anticipated impact? $31,000.00 Belleville $21,000.00 Quinte West If yes, has it been budgeted for this year? Yes Has Treasury provided analysis? Yes Background: Entering this agreement enables Housing Services to continue to be in successful partnership to jointly operate the summer day camp Backyard Bonanza program Backyard Bonanza Summer Day Camp is a free day camp for children between the ages of 4 and 12 that reside in our Social Housing neighbourhoods in Belleville and Quinte West. Housing Services has operated the Backyard Bonanza program since 2006 368 children participated in the Backyard Bonanza Program in 2016 Backyard Bonanza has grown substantially since the program began in 2006 and produces a positive atmosphere for the children and parents involved in the camp We hire summer students to help with the administration of the camps while the City of Belleville and the City of Quinte West supplies Camp Counselors to deliver the day to day programming of the camps 1 Backyard Bonanza Summer Camp Day Page 45 of 56 The cost of $33,000 is to pay Belleville for the staffing costs, bus tickets, supplies, mileage and uniforms for the Camp Counselors and participants in six (6) Belleville camps The cost of $22,000 is payable to Quinte West for the staffing costs, bus tickets, supplies, mileage and uniforms for the Camp Counselors and participants in four (4) Quinte West camps The City of Quinte West does not require a contract for the services provided for the Backyard Bonanza Camps Hastings County Housing Services partners with the City of Quinte West to deliver the Backyard Bonanza program The Backyard Bonanza Camps in Belleville and Quinte West mirror camps offered by the two Cities 2 Backyard Bonanza Summer Camp Day Page 46 of 56 Date: May 25, 2017 Report to : Community and Human Services Committee Report from: Cathy Utman, Manager, Children Services Subject: Child Care Purchase of Service Fee Subsidy Rate Increase Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council approval of 2017 fee subsidy rate increases for Hastings County Purchase of Service Child Care Providers as contained in the attached. Financial Impact: Does recommendation have a budgetary impact: Yes If yes, what is the anticipated impact? There will be no direct impact as it is already incorporated into our 2017 fee subsidy budget. If yes, has it been budgeted for this year? Yes Has Treasury provided analysis? Yes Rate increases are requested every year by childcare operators and are included in our 2017 fee subsidy budget. Background: Hastings County has Child Care Purchase of Service Agreements with Twenty Six (26) Child Care Providers. Annually Child Care Providers are given the opportunity to request rate increases. These rates are charged to full fee paying parents as well as subsidized parents. Rates are monitored and audited yearly to ensure the providers continue to offer affordable market rates to all families. Rates should reflect reasonable and accountable costs of the Child Care Provider’s overall budget. Child Care Purchase of Service Fee Subsidy Rate Increase Page 47 of 56 The following fifteen providers are requesting rate increases for 2017: Child Care Providers Rate Change effective date YMCA of Central East January 1, 2017 Wendy’s Little Footprints Daycare January 1, 2017 Central Hastings Early Education and Childcare January 1, 2017 Catundra Day Care Centre Inc. January 1, 2017 Nova Children’s Centre January 1, 2017 Little Rascals Day Care Inc. March 1, 2017 Trenton Military Family Resource Centre April 1, 2017 Trenton Children’s Centre September 1, 2017 Bright Beginnings of Tweed and District September 1, 2017 Conseil des publiques de l'est de l'Ontario September 1 ,2017 Family Space Quinte Inc. September 1, 2017 Abigails Learning Centre July 1, 2017 Conseil des ecoles catholiques du centre-est September 1, 2017 Belleville Montessori September 1, 2017 Little Sprouts Childcare, Before and After school September 1, 2017 program – Stirling Child Care Purchase of Service Fee Subsidy Rate Increase Page 48 of 56 Date: June 12th, 2017 Report to : Community and Human Services Committee Report from: Erin Rivers, Director, Community and Human Services Subject: Approval to Award MAPS Development Corporation (Sidney Street) and Pathways to Independence (North Park Street) contracts for the provision of two new Affordable Housing Developments in the City of Belleville Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council approval to award Rental Component funding under the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario Program (2014) Extension (IAH) to build new affordable housing units to the following two proponents: 1. MAPS Development Corporation in the amount of $1,613,740 for the construction of a new 26-unit building on Sidney Street in Belleville, 18 units of which will be affordable housing, and; 2. Pathways to Independence in the amount of $672,750 to build 6 new affordable housing units on North Park Street. AND FURTHER THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council approval of the submission of these two projects to the Provincial Ministry of Housing. Financial Impact: Does recommendation have a budgetary impact: Yes If yes, what is the anticipated impact? Yes 100% provincially funded in the amount of $2,286,490 If yes, has it been budgeted for this year? Yes Flow Provincial IAH funding to the proponents. There is no cost to the County other than staff time to administer the funding, monitor the development for completion and occupancy, as well as ongoing program compliance. Has Treasury provided analysis? Yes 1 Awarding of Contract for the Provision of an Affordable Hous... Page 49 of 56 Background: In response to the Provincial announcement in 2014 to extend the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario Program the County of Hastings approved a Program Development and Fiscal Plan (PDFP) for Years 2 to 6 at the February, 2015 Hastings/Quinte Social Services Committee meeting. This Plan included the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) in Year 3 to select qualified proponent (s) to provide an affordable housing development in the County of Hastings. As Service Manager, Hastings County is responsible for the selection and recommendation of rental projects to the Ministry of Housing for approval, entering into funding agreements with the proponent(s), advancing payments to proponents on agreed-upon milestones and monitoring projects to ensure completion and occupancy. The units must meet the eligibility criteria of the IAH 2014 Extension and comply with the recommendations established in Hastings County’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. In total, four proposals were submitted as a result of RFP # 068-2017. Proposals were submitted by the following proponents: 1. Aldersgate Homes Incorporated which is a seniors’ Non-Profit Housing Provider located in Belleville. 2. 1970361 Ontario Inc. operating as KGF Capital Realty which is a locally-owned for-profit development realty corporation. 3. Pathways to Independence which is a community-based not-for-profit agency; and 4. MAPS which is a locally-owned for-profit housing development corporation. Utilizing the County’s Evaluation Criteria, staff evaluated the proposals and selected the proposals submitted by MAPS Development Corporation and Pathways to Independence. MAPS proposal includes the construction of a 26-unit building which will include 18 affordable housing units which exceeds the requirements of the PDFP. The building will be located adjacent to another IAH building currently under construction at 450 Sidney Street in Belleville. MAPS has partnered with several non-profit support agencies to provide a supportive, affordable living environment for individuals with a variety of special needs. Pathways to Independence is a community-based not-for-profit agency providing assisted community living services and supports to people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) or a developmental disability who may have complex needs based on their unique abilities, choices and goals. Pathways’ proposal includes the construction of a 6-unit building at 110 North Park Street in Belleville. The project will provide assisted living supports to six young adults who live with a disability and are in need of appropriate, affordable housing. The benefits to the selection of two proponents are numerous: 1. Projects will create more affordable housing units and options for people in need; 2. The projects result in the development of two currently vacant properties in the City of Belleville adding to the multi-residential tax base. 3. Pathways has a proven history in the supportive housing field. Pathways currently operates 20 supported homes in Hastings County, 5 of which are assisted living apartments for low-income adults with disabilities. Pathways funding request is reasonable. 2 Awarding of Contract for the Provision of an Affordable Hous... Page 50 of 56 4. MAPS commits to providing more affordable housing units in excess of the funding allocation. Under the IAH Guidelines, units can be funded up to $150,000/unit. MAPS has committed to designating 18 units in the 26-unit project to affordable housing which is 7 units over and above what is required. This proposal is the second building being constructed by MAPS to provide additional affordable housing options to low-income people. The first building is also for 26 units with 16 units being affordable which again is in excess of what the funding program requires. 5. Both projects will see on-site support staff help residents appropriately maintain their housing; and 6. Both projects support several recommendations in the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, and in particular, to: . Promote the principle of “Housing First”; . Increase supportive housing programs and services for non-senior people experiencing mental illness, addictions and/or life skills issues; and . Promote working cooperatively with the private sector and the non-profit sector as the principal agents in the supply of affordable housing. The County of Hastings, as Service Manager is required to submit these two projects to the Ministry of Housing and enter into Contribution Agreements with the proponents no later than December 31st, 2017. 3 Awarding of Contract for the Provision of an Affordable Hous... Page 51 of 56 Page 52 of 56 Date: June 7, 2017 Report to : Community Human Services Committee Report from: Erin Rivers, Director, Community and Human Services Subject: After-Hours Emergency Homeless Program Recommendation: THAT the Community and Human Services Committee recommend to Hastings County Council approval for staff to issue a Request for Proposal for After-Hours Emergency Homeless Services in Hastings County commencing January 1, 2018. Financial Impact: Does recommendation have a budgetary impact: Yes If yes, what is the anticipated impact? To be determined If yes, has it been budgeted for this year? Yes If no, provide an explanation as to how these costs would be accommodated in the current year’s budget: Costs will be absorbed in the CHPI 2018 budget which is 100% provincially funded. Has Treasury provided analysis? Yes Background: The Community and Human Services Department has received official notice from the Canadian Red Cross that the agency will not seek to renew the After-Hours Emergency Homeless Services Agreement with Hastings County effective December 31, 2017. The Red Cross has recently assessed their current service delivery role and has determined that it is no longer within their mandate and scope to deliver the after-hours emergency homeless service program. The program took effect in January of 2014, and has proven to be a successful model. Over the past two years, Community and Human Services departmental staff have worked in collaboration with the Red Cross to ensure that those who are experiencing homelessness after-hours or an immediate emergency are provided with the best options and wrap around support services until they meet with an Ontario Works Case Worker the following business day. From April 1, 2016 to After-Hours Emergency Homeless Program - on desk Page 53 of 56 March 31, 2017, the Canadian Red Cross assisted 164 males, 119 females and 83 families into temporary accommodations through the after-hours emergency homeless service program. Community and Human Services staff are requesting to issue a Request for Proposals to seek out an alternate service provider to maintain the after-hours emergency homeless service program. Similar to that of the Red Cross, services would be provided between 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., weekends and all holidays. Funding for this program is allocated under the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI). It is the intention to issue the RFP in July, 2017 so that a funding recommendation will be presented to the Community and Human Services Committee in early fall of 2017. The program, with a new proponent, will commence January 1, 2018. The Canadian Red Cross has offered to assist the County with any transitions necessary during this process. 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