ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, April 27, 2021 – 2:00 P.M. County Council Conference Room Committee Members: Johnny Vaught, Chairman, Harold Worley, Tyler Servant, Gary Loftus
I. Call to Order…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Johnny Vaught II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Public Input V. Review and Approval of Agenda Contents VI. Approval of Minutes – March 30, 2021 Page 3 - 6 VII. New Business:
A. FY 2021-2022 Budget Review
1. General Fund Administration Division Summary……………………………… Barry Spivey Pg 7-10 2. Auditor……………………………………………………………………………………………. Lois Eargle Pg 11 3. Clerk of Court………………………………………………………………………………….. Renee Elvis Pg 12 4. Delegation………………………………………………………………………………………. Danielle Novotny Pg 13 5. Library…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Cynthia DeWolfe Pg 14 6. Master-in-Equity……………………………………………………………………………… Cynthia Graham Howe Pg 15 7. Probate Judge…………………………………………………………………………………. Kathy Ward Pg 16 8. Register of Deeds……………………………………………………………………………. Marion Foxworth Pg 17 9. Treasurer & Delinquent Tax……………………………………………………………. Angie Jones Pg 18 10. Veterans Affairs………………………………………………………………………………. Ronnie Elvis Pg 19 11. Voter Registration & Elections………………………………………………………. Sandy Martin Pg 20 12. Assessor…………………………………………………………………………………………. Larry Roscoe Pg 21 13. Grants Administration….……..……………………………………..………………….. Beth Tranter Pg 22 14. Human Resources…………………………………………………………………………… Patrick Owens Pg 23 15. Information Technology/GIS…………………………………………………………… Tim Oliver Pg 24 16. Museum…………………………………………………………………………………………. Walter Hill Pg 25 17. Procurement………………………………………………………………………………….. Kimberly Massie Pg 26 18. Finance…………………………………………………………………………………………… Robbie Jordan Pg 27 19. Public Information…………………………………………………………………………. Kelly Moore Pg 28 20. County Attorney……………………………………………………………………………… Arrigo Carotti Pg 29 21. Department Overhead……………………………………………………………………. Barry Spivey Pg 30 22. County Council.………………………………………………………………………………. Barry Spivey Pg 31 23. Outside Agency Contributions ………………………………………………………… Barry Spivey Pg 32 24. Other State Mandates.……………………………………………………………………. Barry Spivey Pg 33 25. Special Revenue Funds…………………………………………………………………… Barry Spivey Pg 34 26. Administrator.…………………………………………………………………………………. Barry Spivey Pg35-36
B. Administrator’s Contingency……………………………………………………………………………. Barry Spivey Pg37-38
VIII. Resolution
A. Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation for FY 2022, 2023 AND 2024……………………………………. Barry Spivey Pg 39-48
B. Resolution to Adopt and Submit the Horry County Home Consortium Housing And Community Development 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)…………………………… Beth Tranter Pg 49-115 C. A Resolution to Award Horry County Home Consortium Funding…………………….. Beth Tranter Pg116-119 D. Resolution for Substantial Amendment to 2018-2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan – Program Year 11…………………………………………………………………………………….. Beth Tranter Pg120-121 E. Community Benefit Fund Request…...... Pat Hartley Pg122-129
IX. Ordinance:
A. An ordinance amending Ordinance 21-19 to the extent of amending the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Surfside Beach and Horry County relating to the Town’s Municipal Elections being conducted by the Horry County Election Commission ………………………………………………………. Arrigo Carotti Pg130-145
ATTACHMENTS (for information only) A. County Council Expenses
X. Old Business: None
XI. Announcements:
A. GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award……………………………………………… Barry Spivey Pg 147
XII. Executive Session – Receipt of legal advice relating to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege, or the position of the County in other adversary situations involving the assertion against the County of a claim.
ADJOURN
4.20.2021 Barry Spivey, Asst. County Administrator/Administration 4.20.2021 Steve Gosnell, County Administrator 4.20.2021 Johnny Vaught, Committee Chairman MINUTES HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL Administration Committee Meeting Council Conference Room March 30, 2021 2:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Johnny Vaught, Chairman; Gary Loftus and Tyler Servant
MEMBERS ABSENT: Harold Worley
OTHERS PRESENT: Pat Hartley; Steve Gosnell; Council Chairman Johnny Gardner; Robbie Jordan; Kimberly Massie; Arrigo Carotti; Councilman Orton Bellamy; Barry Spivey and Kelly Moore
In accordance with the FOIA, notices of the meeting were provided to the press stating the time, date, and place of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Vaught called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m.
INVOCATION: Mr. Vaught gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Vaught led in the pledge.
PUBLIC INPUT: None
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONTENTS: Mr. Servant moved to approve the agenda contents. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 23, 2021. Mr. Servant moved to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Spivey made the announcement that the dates for the budget retreat originally scheduled for April 15 and April 16, had been rescheduled to April 21 and April 22 due to a hearing on April 16 related to the hospitality fee litigation.
2021-2022 Propose Annual Action Plan Mr. Michael Dobson spoke on the proposed recommended framework of the HUD funding budget for the 2021-2022 program year. The funding would cover Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and the HOME program. For the upcoming year the County would receive $2,025,066.00 for the Community Block Grant, $168,039.00 for Emergency Solutions Grant and $1,054,820.00 for the HOME Program. He noted that HUD required the grantees to provide information on participating uses of funds received from them. He explained that under CDBG they would focus on four areas. They were housing, infrastructure, public facilities and public services. He listed the different projects and the area they were in as well as the amount of funds allocated for each. The County would retain 20% of the grant for administration in the amount of $405,013.00. The Emergency Solutions Grant would be awarded $168,039.00 for the ECHO Program. It would be use to assist in rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention and emergency shelter. Under administration costs would be $10,082.00 for HMIS Administration and $6,747 to the County. HOME was the final program covered under the grant with the County’s 10% portion being $115,602.00 for administration costs. He briefly described the different projects that would be covered and the amount allocated to each.
He noted there was no action currently required from Council.
Page 3 of 147 Mr. Spivey added that the HOME Program was actually a three-county program that was administered by Horry County on behalf of Horry, Williamsburg and Georgetown County.
Interim Financial – January Mr. Robbie Jordan explained he would be reviewing the results for the seven months ending January 31, 2021. His first slide showed the General Fund noting YTD revenues was $143.2 million and expenditures at just over $90 million. Compared to 2020 they were just over $11.7 million above revenues YTD the previous year and about $716,000.00 more in expenses. Most of the expenses were control measures put in place at the beginning of the pandemic and were currently still in place. He noted the largest jump in revenue during the months of December and January was due to the collection of real property taxes and resulted in approximately $3.5 million increase for the same time last year.
He presented several slides summarizing each category and noting differences between revenue and expenditures YTD. He pointed out specific variances that were a direct result of COVID, with one of the main ones being personnel costs. Most of the categories that were affected by COVID, still had the same policies in place. He also addressed the Fire fund explaining how the Federal Cares Act funding affected the balances on revenues and expenditures. He explained that there were no active beach renourishment projects and revenues were up in Stormwater as well as expenditures.
Mr. Vaught addressed Steve Gosnell and David Gilreath and asked if there was a corresponding increase in paving costs and contracts. Mr. Gosnell answered that the short answer was yes, notably in asphalt costs. Prices in general were going up.
Mr. Jordan also noted that Recreation revenues were slightly up from the previous year but had also seen a slight decrease in the program and athletic revenues due to COVID 19.
Procurement Code Update: Ms. Kimberly Massie stated that a copy of the presentation regarding DBE participation they had given to the I & R Committee was included in their packet. She mentioned they had some Horry County Procurement updates they would be bringing to the committee at a later date.
She stated that she would be talking briefly about thresholds, preferences and a few other considerations. She presented a slide showing FY20 statistics on current thresholds vs proposed thresholds and how they could improve efficiencies. She noted some of the ways it would benefit the County such as a potential decrease in POs and soft costs and potentially less formal contracts that could result in an increase in PO contracts depending on the threshold amount.
Mr. Vaught referred to raising the threshold on a single quote and asked what type of oversight they would retain if they just reverted back to using a P-card for the transaction. Ms. Massie stated that it would not affect the current oversight. All P-card transactions were audited in Procurement as well as in Finance.
Ms. Massie noted that the threshold amounts would affect nearly every transaction, it would not affect grant funded transactions as they had their own set of requirements and thresholds.
She spoke on her recent presentation to the I & R Committee regarding DBE’s. The guidance she had received from the Committee was to focus on small local businesses. She presented a slide with information on preferences they followed and discussed the different areas of importance. She also mentioned the grant funding stressed Buy American and thanked Mr. Spivey for coining the term “Buy Horry”. She noted they would be setting priorities, looking for additional guidance from Council and wanted to recommend some outreach and community engagement.
She listed some of her recommendations that included reducing staff time for small dollar purchases, increasing local vendor participation in all acquisitions, streamlining approval processes while still maintaining internal controls and protecting the integrity of Horry County procurement activities.
Page 4 of 147 She commented that she understood there was a very busy Admin meeting in April, so she would like approval to come back in May with her recommendations if possible. Mr. Vaught noted that would be acceptable. Mr. Spivey added that he thought the changes would have a positive means to push more business to local vendors and would keep the money in the County.
RESOLUTION:
Ms. Beth Tranter stated that she was addressing two resolutions that were related through their funding source and to provide some context. The State Disaster Recovery Office had received $157 million appropriation in Community Development Block Grant mitigation known as CDBG-MIT funding. She explained that the funding had been broken up as follows: $35 million for buyout programs for severe repetitive loss of properties experienced during flooding, $100 million for infrastructure that included a portion for infrastructure projects or other types of mitigation that required a match for some local governments that did not have the funds and there was also a small pot of planning funding that was being targeted to some of the counties that did not have needed funds for engineering or planning studies.
In response to the request for applications last summer, Horry County submitted some pre-applications to the programs for buy out and infrastructure projects. They had been informed that the State wished to fund the buy-out requests in the amount of $13.1 million. They had requested a broad range of buy-out properties throughout the County. The $13.1 million was to be spent in the area of Socastee for residents to participate in voluntary buy-outs. In order to participate in the program, the Disaster Recovery Office requested that the County pass a resolution that confirmed the adherence to the terms of condition of the agreement. As part of the agreement there would be a requirement that after properties were bought out, they would revert to the County or some other public entity for perpetuity and for maintenance.
Mr. Servant congratulated the staff for all their work on the applications and Councilman Crawford for his work in advocating in Columbia with the delegation. He asked if the buy-out funds were available to tear down the buildings. Ms. Tranter answered that it was included as part of the budget. They would use a specific formula and some incentives for the $250,000.00 cap on the buy-out of the property. Mr. Servant asked if the property would be used for open space or parks. Mr. Spivey answered that it would depend on the size, location and proximity to other available property but those were certainly possibilities. That would take the responsibility for maintenance away from the County. He added that this program allowed some options that FEMA programs did not.
Mr. Loftus wanted to echo Mr. Servant’s remarks and thank the staff and Mr. Crawford as well for their diligence. He asked what would happen if a homeowner participated in the buy-out program but the houses on either side of the property did not. Mr. Spivey stated that the program allowed for a side lot program so it could be conveyed to the adjoining property owners for them to maintain in perpetuity but would be heavily restricted. Nothing could be placed on the property that would impede the flood way or flood zone in that area.
Mr. Vaught suggested they take a vote on the two resolutions as one.
Mr. Servant moved to approve with a second from Mr. Loftus. The vote was unanimous.
A Resolution authorizing the County Administrator to execute a Community Development Block Grant- Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Subrecipient Agreement between Horry County and the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office to fund the buyout of properties impacted by flooding: A Resolution authorizing the County Administrator to execute a Community Development Block Grant- Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Subrecipient Agreement between Horry County and the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office to fund an Infrastructure Improvement Project that will mitigate the impact of future disasters
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: None
Page 5 of 147 ANNOUNCMENTS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
ATTACHMENTS (for information only) County Council Expenses
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Loftus made a motion to adjourn at approximately 2:40 pm. The motion passed unanimously.
Page 6 of 147 Administration Division Budget April 27, 2021
Page 7 of 147 1 Summary of Assistant Administrator for Administration Recommendations
Higher Cost in Contractual Services and Transfers for one-time capital. Limited enhancements done largely within existing budget. Focus on continuing efforts to modernize processes and move services online and into paperless format.
Page 8 of 147 2 General Fund Administration Division Budget Summary Budget Summary Actual Budget FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 27,068,754 32,187,311 31,957,024 32,316,911 129,601 0.41% 510 - Contractual services 7,597,823 8,519,203 9,757,969 9,867,220 1,348,017 13.81% 520 - Supplies & materials 4,294,007 3,586,573 4,791,793 3,698,748 112,175 2.34% 530 - Business & transportation 412,369 1,232,945 1,025,492 1,207,138 (25,808) -2.52% 540 - Capital outlay 21,696 10,000 70,465 9,000 (1,000) -1.42% 550 - Contingency Total 3,154 150,000 2,627,244 150,000 - 0.00% 580 - Other 1,981,396 1,174,172 2,642,403 1,227,568 53,396 2.02% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 1,551,831 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 8,744,031 1,391,875 1,449,767 2,301,132 909,257 62.72% 584 - Contributions to agencies 289,171 99,308 109,308 99,308 - 0.00% 587 - Programs 52,866 90,150 152,811 90,150 - 0.00% 52,017,098 48,441,536 54,584,276 50,967,175 2,525,639 4.63%
Page 9 of 147 3 General Fund Administration Division Position Summary FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 DEPARTMENT ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET
County Council 15 15 15 Administrator 3 3 3 Finance 22 21 22 Human Resources 17 18 18 Procurement 9 9 9 Information Technology 39 40 41 Assessor 61 61 61 Treasurer & Delinquent Tax 32 33 35 Revenue 10 10 10 Auditor 28 27 26 Register of Deeds 22 22 24 Registration/Election Commission 6 6 6 Public Information 7 7 7 Probate Judge 20 20 20 Master in Equity 5 5 5 County Attorney 4 4 4 Medically Indigent Assistance Program 1 1 1 Library 67 67 67 Museum 8 8 9 Community Development/Grants Administration 2 2 4 Delegation 2 2 2
TOTAL 380 381 389
Page 10 of 147 4 Auditor
Actual Budget 113 - Auditor FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 1,672,293 1,715,273 1,623,493 1,643,894 (71,379) -4.16% 510 - Contractual services 42,665 62,175 62,121 62,175 - 0.00% 520 - Supplies & materials 87,706 111,223 143,712 111,403 180 0.16% 530 - Business & transportation 11,513 21,120 21,120 21,120 - 0.00% 580 - Other 17,000 15,000 15,000 18,404 3,404 22.69% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 7,220 - - - - 0.00% 1,838,397 1,924,791 1,865,446 1,856,996 (67,795) -3.52%
Page 11 of 147 5 Clerk of Court
Actual Budget 311, 312, 313 - Clerk Of Court FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 2,781,440 2,851,729 2,924,970 2,994,930 143,201 5.02% 510 - Contractual services 127,795 285,768 285,581 285,768 - 0.00% 520 - Supplies & materials 99,035 150,866 167,366 158,100 7,234 4.79% 530 - Business & transportation 3,689 9,600 9,600 9,600 - 0.00% 580 - Other 8,565 - 670,516 - - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 24,687 - - - - 0.00% 3,045,210 3,297,963 4,058,034 3,448,398 150,435 4.56%
Page 12 of 147 6 Delegation
Actual Budget 129 - Delegation FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 76,113 97,300 99,199 110,436 13,136 13.50% 510 - Contractual services 75 909 464 496 (413) -45.46% 520 - Supplies & materials 480 450 1,175 920 470 104.44% 530 - Business & transportation - 333 333 333 - 0.00% 540 - Capital outlay - - 100 - - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 789 - - - - 0.00% 77,458 98,993 101,271 112,185 13,193 13.33%
Page 13 of 147 7 Library Actual Budget 126 - Library FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 2,780,616 3,293,752 3,270,559 3,481,259 187,507 5.69% 510 - Contractual services 594,552 540,357 619,066 635,123 94,766 17.54% 520 - Supplies & materials 1,101,283 1,031,861 1,091,331 1,047,514 15,653 1.52% 530 - Business & transportation 32,244 45,500 38,056 50,150 4,650 10.22% 550 - Contingency Total 3,154 - 13,267 - - 0.00% 580 - Other 40,293 36,293 216,293 34,562 (1,731) -4.77% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 342,127 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 80,515 - - 15,000 15,000 0.00% 584 - Contributions to agencies 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 - 0.00% 5,009,784 4,982,763 5,283,572 5,298,608 315,845 6.34%
Page 14 of 147 8 Master in Equity
Actual Budget 121 - Master-In-Equity FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 472,680 475,118 523,707 542,015 66,897 14.08% 510 - Contractual services 32,433 41,700 41,700 31,700 (10,000) -23.98% 520 - Supplies & materials 4,453 8,282 8,282 8,282 - 0.00% 530 - Business & transportation 1,083 2,800 2,800 2,800 - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 3,614 - - - - 0.00% 514,264 527,900 576,489 584,797 56,897 10.78%
Page 15 of 147 9 Probate Judge
Actual Budget 120 - Probate Judge FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 1,100,950 1,173,501 1,207,934 1,239,497 65,996 5.62% 510 - Contractual services 6,368 13,700 11,248 13,700 - 0.00% 520 - Supplies & materials 34,172 37,300 38,253 44,375 7,075 18.97% 530 - Business & transportation 4,657 10,800 10,800 10,800 - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 3,470 - - - - 0.00% 1,149,616 1,235,301 1,268,234 1,308,372 73,071 5.92%
Page 16 of 147 10 Register of Deeds
Actual Budget 114 - Register Of Deeds FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 1,059,948 1,178,778 1,211,378 1,333,763 154,985 13.15% 510 - Contractual services 137,853 174,212 174,212 189,545 15,333 8.80% 520 - Supplies & materials 111,286 63,426 63,426 77,200 13,774 21.72% 530 - Business & transportation 4,879 21,200 21,200 21,500 300 1.42% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 8,434 - - - - 0.00% 1,322,400 1,437,617 1,470,216 1,622,008 184,391 12.83%
Page 17 of 147 11 Treasurer & Delinquent Tax Actual Budget 110, 112 - Treasurer FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 2,737,538 2,769,300 3,004,799 3,130,967 361,667 13.06% 510 - Contractual services 85,904 127,165 127,353 142,596 15,431 12.13% 520 - Supplies & materials 228,433 219,365 239,265 241,195 21,831 9.95% 530 - Business & transportation 17,017 35,190 28,035 37,390 2,200 6.25% 580 - Other 92,872 12,040 15,340 35,696 23,656 196.48% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 19,738 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers - - 7,000 - - 0.00% 3,181,502 3,163,059 3,421,792 3,587,844 424,784 13.43%
Page 18 of 147 12 Veterans Affairs
Actual Budget 337 - Veteran Affairs FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 442,001 457,997 470,110 470,164 12,167 2.66% 510 - Contractual services 2,544 3,386 3,386 3,409 23 0.69% 520 - Supplies & materials 4,244 8,722 8,722 8,417 (305) -3.50% 530 - Business & transportation 4,264 11,050 11,050 10,565 (485) -4.39% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 4,363 - - - - 0.00% 457,415 481,155 493,267 492,555 11,400 2.37%
Page 19 of 147 13 Voter Registration and Elections
116 - Voter Registration & Actual Budget Election FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 653,145 662,469 817,821 626,296 (36,173) -5.46% 510 - Contractual services 50,479 99,189 226,364 237,404 138,215 139.35% 520 - Supplies & materials 196,743 95,487 107,885 115,487 20,000 20.95% 530 - Business & transportation 16,910 21,640 21,640 21,710 70 0.32% 580 - Other 6,000 6,000 6,000 2,906 (3,094) -51.57% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 13,938 - - - - 0.00% 937,215 884,785 1,179,710 1,003,803 119,019 13.45%
Page 20 of 147 14 Assessor Actual Budget 108 - Asse ssor FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 3,672,620 3,796,156 3,778,764 4,016,139 219,983 5.79% 510 - Contractual services 225,857 275,012 268,201 282,591 7,579 2.76% 520 - Supplies & materials 152,680 55,609 58,735 62,060 6,451 11.60% 530 - Business & transportation 50,485 49,530 49,530 62,943 13,413 27.08% 580 - Other 33,212 33,227 160,126 50,949 17,722 53.34% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 25,284 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers - - - 135,000 135,000 0.00% 4,160,138 4,209,534 4,315,356 4,609,682 400,148 9.51% 109 - Assessor Appeal's Board 3,567 16,156 16,375 16,400 244 1.51% 4,163,705 4,225,690 4,331,731 4,626,082 400,392 9.48%
Page 21 of 147 15 Grants Administration
Actual Budget 128 - Grants Administration FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 183,239 169,609 126,935 267,601 97,991 57.77% 510 - Contractual services 2,774 4,098 4,698 3,714 (384) -9.36% 520 - Supplies & materials 2,753 2,500 7,440 3,800 1,300 52.00% 530 - Business & transportation 2,936 2,700 1,450 4,500 1,800 66.67% 580 - Other - 197,000 197,000 200,000 3,000 1.52% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 84 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 457,600 - - - - 0.00% 649,386 375,907 337,522 479,615 103,708 27.59%
Page 22 of 147 16 Human Resources Actual Budget 105 - Human Resources FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 518,216 668,627 706,109 703,935 35, 308 5.28% 510 - Contractual services 854,324 969,826 1,116,374 1,051,822 81,997 8.45% 520 - Supplies & materials 33,329 44,830 56,235 62,430 17,600 39.26% 530 - Business & transportation 59,509 221,400 211,400 196,400 (25,000) -11.29% 540 - Capital outlay - - 23,595 - - 0.00% 580 - Other 14,517 12,017 12,017 16,075 4,058 33.77% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 4,249 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 108,352 - - - - 0.00% 587 - Programs 52,866 90,150 152,811 90,150 - 0.00% 1,645,362 2,006,849 2,278,541 2,120,812 113,963 5.68%
Page 23 of 147 17 IT/GIS Actual Budget 107 - IT/GIS FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 3,539,295 3,644,159 3,752,299 4,037,788 393,629 10.80% 510 - Contractual services 1,839,282 2,145,715 2,261,203 3,114,973 969,258 45.17% 520 - Supplies & materials 387,890 498,675 383,949 466,740 (31,935) -6.40% 530 - Business & transportation 98,962 96,366 26,366 72,625 (23,741) -24.64% 540 - Capital outlay 20,151 - 36,769 - - 0.00% 580 - Other 5,000 - 196,000 11,019 11,019 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 169,761 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 1,948,217 1,391,875 1,391,875 1,512,000 120,125 8.63% 8,008,558 7,776,790 8,048,460 9,215,145 1,438,355 18.50%
Page 24 of 147 18 Museum
Actual Budget 127 - Museum FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 456,943 507,935 494,039 565,357 57,422 11.30% 510 - Contractual services 215,729 252,412 266,905 261,415 9,003 3.57% 520 - Supplies & materials 54,488 35,556 75,491 37,571 2,015 5.67% 530 - Business & transportation 14,349 26,595 17,291 22,665 (3,930) -14.78% 580 - Other 17,760 18,098 140,343 6,670 (11,428) -63.15% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 4,054 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 6,500 - 2,295 - - 0.00% 769,824 840,597 996,365 893,678 53,081 6.31%
Page 25 of 147 19 Procurement
Actual Budget 106 - Procurement FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 460,089 626,327 653,345 670,203 43, 876 7.01% 510 - Contractual services 53,760 53,316 63,987 62,984 9,668 18.13% 520 - Supplies & materials 28,380 16,250 20,032 14,075 (2,175) -13.38% 530 - Business & transportation 13,316 19,566 4,821 19,080 (486) -2.48% 540 - Capital outlay 1,545 - - - - 0.00% 580 - Other 2,920 2,920 12,475 5,797 2,877 98.53% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 507,763 - - - - 0.00% 1,067,773 718,379 754,660 772,139 53,761 7.48%
Page 26 of 147 20 Finance
Actual Budget 103 - Finance FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 1,807,858 1,894,809 1,866,969 2,003,799 108,989 5.75% 510 - Contractual services 59,908 42,753 84,253 45,711 2,958 6.92% 520 - Supplies & materials 14,019 28,430 28,430 28,350 (80) -0.28% 530 - Business & transportation 19,383 24,450 10,950 25,555 1,105 4.52% 580 - Other - - 78,027 - - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 4,568 - - - - 0.00% 1,905,736 1,990,442 2,068,629 2,103,415 112,972 5.68%
Page 27 of 147 21 Public Information
Actual Budget 117 - Public Information FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 276,426 375,933 392,598 387,579 11,646 3.10% 510 - Contractual services 7,083 14,143 11,821 24,133 9,990 70.64% 520 - Supplies & materials 13,236 31,656 54,718 35,656 4,000 12.64% 530 - Business & transportation 9,053 21,500 18,250 27,800 6,300 29.30% 580 - Other - - 14,000 - - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 68,587 - - - - 0.00% 374,384 443,232 491,388 475,168 31,936 7.21%
Page 28 of 147 22 County Attorney
Actual Budget 122 - Legal FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 493,818 513,342 525,879 541,109 27,767 5.41% 510 - Contractual services 642,989 403,499 866,005 438,012 34,513 8.55% 520 - Supplies & materials 7,840 9,273 9,273 10,073 800 8.63% 530 - Business & transportation 4,916 10,500 10,500 10,500 - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 25,856 - - - - 0.00% 1,175,418 936,614 1,411,657 999,694 63,080 6.73%
Page 29 of 147 23 Department Overhead Actual Budget 119 - Department Overhead FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 800,442 3,893,980 3,211,993 2,253,042 (1,640,938) -42.14% 510 - Contractual services 1,505,557 1,848,093 2,122,742 1,793,475 (54,618) -2.96% 520 - Supplies & materials 1,414,158 822,000 1,571,921 810,000 (12,000) -1.46% 530 - Business & transportation - 500,000 250,000 500,000 - 0.00% 550 - Contingency Total - - 2,463,977 - - 0.00% 580 - Other 908,145 - - - - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 248,040 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 6,132,746 - 42,500 639,132 639,132 0.00% 11,009,088 7,064,073 9,663,133 5,995,649 (1,068,424) -15.12%
Page 30 of 147 24 County Council Actual Budget 100 - County Council FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 588,007 584,732 596,174 608,360 23,628 4.04% 510 - Contractual services 138,322 137,000 137,277 173,250 36,250 26.46% 520 - Supplies & materials 262,243 298,350 631,015 299,350 1,000 0.34% 530 - Business & transportation 36,218 58,000 240,872 58,000 - 0.00% 540 - Capital outlay - 10,000 10,000 9,000 (1,000) -10.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 1,120 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 10,100 - 6,097 - - 0.00% 1,036,010 1,088,082 1,621,435 1,147,960 59,878 5.50% Lobbying Costs 128,145 129,905 129,905 129,905 - 0.00% 1,164,155 1,217,987 1,751,340 1,277,865 59,878 4.92%
Page 31 of 147 25 Outside Agency Contributions
Actual Budget 150 - Contributions to Agencies FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var Waccamaw COG 39,308 39,308 39,308 39,308 - 0.00% Clemenson Extention 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 - 0.00% Loris Bog Off 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 0.00% Aynor Hoe Down 10,000 10,000 - 10,000 - 0.00% Horry County Historical Society 20,000 - 20,000 - 0.00% Coast RTA (Capital) 169,863 - - - 0.00% 254,171 64,308 74,308 64,308 - 0.00%
Page 32 of 147 26 Other State Mandates
123 - Medically Indigent Actual Budget Assista nce FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 21,431 74,765 75,469 68,606 (6,160) -8.24% 510 - Contractual services 387 485 485 2,108 1,623 334.93% 520 - Supplies & materials 371 750 750 2,150 1,400 186.67% 580 - Other 826,828 833,293 835,855 835,856 2,563 0.31% 849,017 909,293 912,559 908,720 (573) -0.06% 124 - Health Department 145,449 140,000 152,739 145,467 5,467 3.91% 125 - Department of Social Service 132,857 102,504 123,111 117,307 14,803 14.44% 1,127,323 1,151,797 1,188,408 1,171,494 19,697 1.71%
Page 33 of 147 27 Special Revenue Funds Actual Budget 601 - Economic Development FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 336,861 456,620 477,708 485,455 28,835 6.31% 510 - Contractual services 409,609 648,635 3,195,636 619,891 (28,745) -4.43% 550 - Contingency Total - 22,845 (65,194) 44,709 21,864 95.71% 561 - Indirect Cost allocation 68,818 60,000 60,000 70,000 10,000 16.67% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 846 - - - - 0.00% 582 - Transfers 15,000 - - - - 0.00% 831,134 1,188,100 3,668,150 1,220,054 31,954 2.69% 602 - Cool Springs Industrial Park 299,722 300,000 394,477 300,000 - 0.00% 1,130,856 1,488,100 4,062,626 1,520,054 31,954 2.15%
$700,000 operating (including $200,000 for NESA) $300,000 product development $100,000 for closing
Page 34 of 147 28 County Administrator
Actual Budget 101 - Administrator FY2020 FY2021 Original FY2021 Revised FY2022 $ Var % Var 500 - Personnel Costs 470,633 746,561 607,106 604,772 (141,789) -18.99% 510 - Contractual services 618,144 660,166 612,231 665,071 4,906 0.74% 520 - Supplies & materials 9,104 14,712 16,212 15,600 888 6.04% 530 - Business & transportation 6,986 23,105 19,427 21,102 (2,003) -8.67% 550 - Contingency Total - 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 0.00% 580 - Other - - 65,127 - - 0.00% 581 - Other-disaster expenditure 64,086 - - - - 0.00% 1,168,952 1,594,544 1,470,103 1,456,546 (137,998) -8.65%
Page 35 of 147 29 Questions
Page 36 of 147 30 ADMINISTRATOR’S CONTINGENCY
Period Description Amount FY 2021 Budget $ 150,000.00
1st Quarter - 2nd Quarter - 3rd Quarter
TOTAL SPENT: -$ FY 2021 Balance $ 150,000.00
Page 37 of 147 County Council Briefing Memorandum Horry County, South Carolina
Date: April 22, 2021 From: Robbie Jordan, Finance Director Division: Administration Division Cleared By: Steve Gosnell, County Administrator Melanie Gruber, Manager – Budget Re: Administrator’s Contingency Account
ISSUE Briefing on the use of funds from the Administrator’s Contingency Account during FY 2021.
BACKGROUND The County’s Financial Policy requires reporting on the use of the General Fund Contingency Account. The table below provides amounts used during the FY2021 budget year for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Period Description Amount FY 2021 Budget $ 150,000.00
1st Quarter - 2nd Quarter - 3rd Quarter
TOTAL SPENT: -$ FY 2021 Balance $ 150,000.00
Excerpt from the Financial Policies: General Fund Emergency Contingency. Administration understands that in order to avoid financial instability, continuing requirements cannot increase faster than continuing revenues and therefore an emergency contingency account in the General Fund shall be established each fiscal year during the budget process. The account will be funded at a level consistent with prior year trends and based on current year needs.
Expenditures from the General Fund Contingency Account shall be limited to the following: (a) "One-time only" allocations. (b) Emergency situations which, if left unattended, will jeopardize the health and safety of the community. (c) Unanticipated expenditures that are necessary to keep previous public commitments or fulfill a legislative or contractual mandate or can be demonstrated to result in significant administrative or programmatic efficiencies that cannot be covered by existing appropriations.
Page 38 of 147 County Council Decision Memorandum Horry County, South Carolina
Date: April 23, 2021 From: Barry Spivey, Assistant County Administrator Cleared By: Steve Gosnell, County Administrator Arrigo Carotti, County Attorney
Re: Approval of MBREDC Funding Agreement
ISSUE Pursuant to the requirements of the budget ordinance, the County needs to approve a new funding agreement and contract with the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC).
BACKGROUND The County Council appropriated $1,100,000 in its FY 2020-21 budget for economic development services with MBREDC. The current funding agreement for the period between July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021 will expire and a new contract is necessary with MBREDC. The agreement attached to this resolution is for FY 2022, 2023 and 2024. The agreement is consistent with the terms from the last agreement.
MBREDC is a public, private partnership leading Horry County’s efforts in attracting, growing, and retaining sustainable businesses that create jobs. They are also dedicated to the facilitation of development programs that benefit Horry County residents. The organization functions as a comprehensive resource for location and expansion assistance, and every day, three pillars of economic development remain in clear focus: • Raise the profile of greater Myrtle Beach as a prime business location • Unite key parties in the public and private sectors to accelerate economic growth • Diversify the economy by attracting suitable and sustainable industries
Horry County Council Chairman, one additional Councilman (currently Gary Loftus), and the County Administrator are members of the Board of Directors and serve on the thirteen (13) member Executive Committee.
MBREDC Strategic Goals are to recruit and retain high quality industries to generate jobs for the citizens of Horry County, resulting in an annual increase of 175 full-time jobs and at least $5 million in private capital investment (stretch goals: 225 full-time jobs, $10 million in investment), to provide a variety of high quality economic development products (sites and buildings) that attract new and existing industries, and to have the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation be recognized as a leader in economic development within Horry County and throughout South Carolina. The MBREDC presents quarterly updates to the County’s Administration Committee.
The MBREDC Board of Directors consists of no less than twenty-five members. The Board of Directors determine, shape, and monitor the vision, purpose and strategic plan for the Corporation. Prior to the end of each calendar year, the Board of Directors approve and elect new Board members, the Executive Committee, and the Officers. There are currently 17 appointed seats and 13 elected seats. The members serve a 3-year term and may serve up to 3 consistent terms (total of 9 years)
Page 39 of 147 without taking a year break. MBREDC Board of Directors meet quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Current MBREDC Board Members: 1. Mike Hagg, Chairman, HTC 2. O’Neil McCoy, Vice Chairman, Griffith Insurance 3. Jim Apple, Treasurer, Burroughs & Chapin 4. Marilyn Murph, Secretary, Horry-Georgetown Tech 5. Neyle Wilson, Past Chairman, Horry-Georgetown Tech Foundation 6. Fred Richardson, Grand Strand Water & Sewer 7. Bruce Bailey, Tidelands Health 8. Barbara Blain-Bellamy, City of Conway, Mayor 9. Cheryl Kilday, North Myrtle Beach Chamber, President 10. Danny Shelley, Horry Electric, CEO 11. Felix Pitts, G3 Engineering 12. Gregg Smith, City of Myrtle Beach, Councilman 13. Joe Bonanno, Archetype 14. Monica Vehige, McLeod Seacoast 15. Rick Elliott, Elliott Realty 16. Robert Wilfong, DRG 17. Robin Agnew, Bank of America 18. Sarah Smith, Waccamaw Council of Government 19. Gary Loftus, Horry County Councilman 20. Johnny Gardner, Horry County Council Chairman 21. Steve Gosnell, Horry County Administrator 22. Tony Cox, SC DOT 23. Michael Benson, CCU President 24. Verlon Wulf, Carolina Cool 25. Cary Rowell, Eagle Strategies 26. Bryan Lenertz, Anderson Brothers Bank 27. Jimmy Yahnis, Yahnis Distributors 28. Karen Riordan, Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, President 29. Rick Maxey, Horry County Schools Superintendent 30. Alicia Thompson, Burr Foreman
The MBREDC Executive Committee is responsible for setting, reviewing, and administering adherence with the policies and procedures of the corporation and is responsible for oversight and setting compensation of the head of the corporation as well as its operations and annual budget. The Executive Committee shall solely be responsible for setting the goals and objectives of the head of the Corporation as well as the hiring and firing of the head of the Corporation. Each person selected serves a one-year term. The Executive Committee meets every month on the third Wednesday of the month. The Executive Committee members are selected from the Board of Directors.
The current Executive Committee members are listed below:
1. Mike Hagg, Chairman, HTC 2. O’Neil McCoy, Vice Chairman, Griffith Insurance 3. Jim Apple, Treasurer, Burroughs & Chapin 4. Marilyn Murph, Secretary, Horry-Georgetown Tech
Page 40 of 147 5. Neyle Wilson, Past Chairman, Horry-Georgetown Tech Foundation 6. Fred Richardson, Grand Strand Water & Sewer 7. Gary Loftus, Horry County Council 8. Johnny Gardner, Horry County Council Chairman 9. Steve Gosnell, Horry County Administrator 10. Gregg Smith, City of Myrtle Beach Councilman 11. Mike Cool, Santee Cooper 12. Barbara Blain-Bellamy, City of Conway, Mayor 13. Rob Wilfong, DRG
In addition, Advisory Committee Members include Jeff McKay – NESA and Johnny Vaught – Horry County Councilman.
RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the agreement as proposed.
Page 41 of 147 COUNTY OF HORRY ) ) RESOLUTION R-__-21 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MYRTLE BEACH REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024.
WHEREAS, Horry County Government is responsible for taking appropriate measures to ensure that any public funds which it allocates are properly expended in accordance with law and sound business practices; and
WHEREAS, the County has for several years entered into agreements with the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC), whereby in exchange for certain funding being provided by the County, the MBREDC has agreed to provide, and has in fact provided, services relating to the marketing of certain economic development properties, recruitment of new business and industry to the County, and assistance to existing businesses and industries in expansion opportunities; and
WHEREAS, County Council wishes to continue its ongoing relationship with and support of the MBREDC, as set forth in an Agreement for the funding of such economic development services provided thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement with the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation for Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024, substantially similar to that attached herewith, and effect all future disbursements thereunder, contingent upon the MBREDC complying with all the terms and conditions contained in such Agreement, and subject to appropriation of Council and availability of funds.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED this __ day of ______, 2021.
HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL
______Johnny Gardner, Chairman Harold G. Worley, District 1 Orton Bellamy, District 7 Bill Howard, District 2 Johnny Vaught, District 8 Dennis DiSabato, District 3 Mark Causey, District 9 Gary Loftus, District 4 Danny Hardee, District 10 Tyler Servant., District 5 Al Allen, District 11 Cam Crawford, District 6
Attest:
______Patricia S. Hartley, Clerk to Council
Page 42 of 147 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) AGREEMENT COUNTY OF HORRY )
THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), effective on the 1st day of July, 202118 (“effective date”), by and between HORRY COUNTY, a body politic and corporate and political subdivision of the State of South Carolina (“County”), and MYRTLE BEACH REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (“Corporation”), for the following stated purposes and scope of services.
1. PAYMENT:
Subject to appropriation of County Council and availability of funds, the County will provide One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00) in annual funding to the Corporation for three (3) consecutive years listed below. Payment shall be made pursuant to the means and methods set forth hereinafter.
FY 202219 FY 20230 FY 20241
Should any court of competent jurisdiction determine that the funds disbursed under this Agreement were not spent for a valid public purpose the Corporation shall, upon demand by the County, repay all or such portion of the funds disbursed hereunder to the extent any such portion of funding shall have been ruled to have not been expended for a valid public purpose.
2. AGREEMENT:
In consideration of the allocation of these funds, the parties to this agreement hereby expressly consent to be bound by the terms and conditions as contained herein.
3. PUBLIC PURPOSES:
The funds allocated under this Agreement shall support the following valid public purposes:
a. Marketing of certain economic development properties within the industrial tracts commonly known as the Atlantic Center, Highway 701 Industrial Park (also known as “Pineridge Business Center”), the Cool Spring Business Park, the Loris Business Park, the International Technology and Aerospace Park (also known as “ITAP”), Ascott Valley, and the Bucksport Marine Park. Additionally, any other business or industrial parks to be developed by the County or specific tracts, buildings or other economic development product(s) the County or Corporation agrees to manage and market. In conjunction with this marketing effort, the Corporation will obtain updated appraisals when required; b. Performance of business and industrial recruitment activities on behalf of Horry County; c. Assistance to existing businesses and industries in expansion opportunities; and d. Efforts to retain existing businesses.
4. REPORTING:
a. Before any monies are allocated by the County, the Corporation shall provide a detailed, approved annual budget outlining the uses that shall be made of the funds to be received during the coming fiscal year. All such uses shall be for a valid public purpose as stated herein, or as provided by South Carolina law, but within the scope of services set forth in this Agreement. b. The Corporation will provide a minimum of quarterly reports to the County Administrator, which address the Corporation’s ongoing activities. Monthly financial reports will also be submitted. c. The Corporation will provide quarterly presentations to the County Council on the status of the Corporation’s activities.
Page 43 of 147 d. As soon as reasonably possible after the close of the fiscal year, the Corporation shall provide to the County copies of financial statements covering expended County funds during the year preceding the requested funding year. e. Upon request, the Corporation shall allow one or more representatives of the County free access to such financial records of the Corporation as would indicate the receipt and disbursement of the funds provided hereunder. Such access shall be at a reasonable time and place mutually agreeable to the parties, provided the County has given forty-eight (48) hours’ notice to the Corporation of its desire to review such records.
The Corporation will submit a copy of its annual audited financial records when completed. The County Council Chairman and an appointee of the Chairman will serve on the Corporation’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The County Administrator (or his designee) will be extended an invitation to serve as an Ex-Officio member of the Corporation’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. If requested, Horry County Finance staff will assist the Corporation in providing monthly financial reports for the Corporation’s Board, by providing fund balances and interest earned.
5. BUDGET
a. Prior to the start of each fiscal year, the Corporation will provide the County a copy of its duly approved operating budget for the upcoming year. The budget will outline in reasonably specific terms how the Corporation intends to expend operating dollars. The Corporation has the authority to adjust and adopt the budget throughout the year as it deems appropriate. Adjustments will be brought to the attention of the County via the required quarterly reports. b. The County will place annually $1,100,000 into two funds. The funds include: (1) the “MBREDC Operating Fund”, and (2) the “MBREDC Closing Fund”. Dollars placed in these funds will be held and distributed to the Corporation as outlined below in 5c and 5d. c. The “MBREDC Operating Fund”, will receive annually $700,000. The County will pay direct expenditures for employee compensation and benefits for Corporation positions included in the County’s approved annual budget. The balance of Operating Funds, after subtracting budgeted payroll, will be distributed on an annual basis to the Corporation in quarterly payments each in the amount of twenty five percent (25%) of the total. These payments will occur on July 1, Oct 1, Jan 1, and April 1 of each year under this Agreement. The $200,000 annual appropriation for NESA is included in the annual operating budget of the Corporation. Both parties acknowledge that these funds historically have been paid by Horry County on an annual basis. As such, the NESA funds being transferred to the Corporation do not represent an increase in economic development funding. NESA funding may or may not be paid to NESA by the Corporation based on whether or not, in the Corporation’s sole discretion, NESA has fulfilled its responsibility to provide viable economic development prospects to the Corporation. Such decision will be communicated immediately to the County. d. The “MBREDC Closing Fund” will receive annually $100,000. These funds will be used to provide inducements to new and expanding companies to locate or expand in Horry County. The fund will be established each year and approved in the annual budget by the Corporation. Horry County will serve as fund custodian. In order to expedite the economic development process, the Corporation will be allowed to receive the funds once the request is made to the County Administrator and the project meets established criteria for job creation and related salary levels, capital investment, and other factors, as set forth in the Horry County/MBREDC Economic Development Incentives Program heretofore established and approved. The annual closing funds will either be used directly in a given year to provide inducements, or the funds will be used as debt service to amortize long- term debt for the purpose of financing a larger closing fund. Any funds left over in a given fiscal year and during the term of this Agreement will be left in the account for use in subsequent fiscal year periods using the oldest funds/monies first. The quarterly Corporation reports to Council will include summaries of closing fund expenditures. All performance agreements will contain appropriate clawback provisions established to protect the public taxpayer. Further, at any time and from time to time, during the term of this Agreement, the County Council may consider any additional funding requests from the MBREDC for product development and specific economic projects.
Page 44 of 147 e. The "Product Development Fund" will receive $300,000 annually. These funds will be used to facilitate the development of sites and facilities that promote the economic development of Horry County. Funding shall be used for economic development and product development master planning, site certification, the acquisition of land, acquisition of available buildings, and the development of additional speculative buildings for technology, marine, aviation and other manufacturing-related projects. Funds shall be allocated to the Corporation at the Corporation's request based on a specific development plan, consistent with the Corporation's product development master plan. The request shall include a financial feasibility component outlining sources and uses of funds that shall be reviewed by the County. Funds shall be disbursed upon written approval of a specific development plan by the County Administrator. Any funds left over in a given fiscal year and during the term of this Agreement will be left in the account for use in subsequent fiscal year periods using the oldest funds/monies first. Further, at any time and from time to time, during the term of this Agreement, the County Council may consider any additional funding requests from the MBREDC for specific product development. f. The Corporation will continue updating its product development masterplan, and will provide quarterly presentations to County Council regarding implementation of the plan as well as ongoing changes to the plan. The plan includes consultant and staff recommendations for economic development product development including, but not limited to, additional land for economic development purposes, acquisition of available buildings, development of additional speculative buildings for technology, marine, aviation and other manufacturing-related projects, and a financial feasibility component outlining sources and uses of funds and additional partnerships between the MBREDC and the County that may be necessary to establish a longer term product development program.
6. INDEMNIFICATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHT OF ACTION:
a. By accepting the funds which are the subject of this Agreement, the Corporation agrees to indemnify the County and hold it harmless from and against any and all causes of action which may arise out of this Agreement, including reasonable attorney’s fee to defend such action or actions. b. The Corporation agrees to indemnify and hold the County harmless from any and all claims for damages to persons and property arising out of or in any way connected with the performance of any work, service, or function covered by this Agreement.
7. INSURANCE:
The Corporation shall provide certificates of insurance designating the County as an additional named insured on all general liability policies. No certificate may be canceled, modified or reduced in limits without thirty (30) days’ written notice to the County. The Corporation shall maintain Worker’s Compensation coverage including Employer’s Liability with a minimum limit of $100,000 for each accident. The Corporation shall maintain Comprehensive General Liability coverage with minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. The Comprehensive General Liability policy shall include vehicles used in premises/operations.
8. TERMINATION:
This Agreement may be terminated by either party by providing the other party at least thirty (30) days written notice upon breach by that party of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, subject to the cure period provided in Section 21, below.
9. PROCUREMENT POLICY:
The Corporation shall make all expenditures and purchases of goods, services, and supplies under this Agreement pursuant to the terms of its Procurement Policy, heretofore established and approved.
10. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Page 45 of 147 The Corporation shall use its best efforts to perform the following services for and on behalf of the County under the Agreement:
Marketing: • The Corporation shall serve as the County’s lead and central point of contact with prospective businesses and industries considering Horry County as a business location and expanding businesses within the framework of an annual marketing plan by the Corporation and provided to the County. Any leads derived by County staff will be expeditiously provided to the Corporation for processing. • The Corporation shall evaluate all companies seeking economic development assistance with respect to financial soundness, employee relations’ history, likelihood and scope of environmental impact, compatibility with the existing business community, and any other relevant factors that may affect the desirability of the applicant’s status as a new or expanding business or industry in Horry County. • The Corporation shall conduct market identification studies that will identify particular types of local, national, and international businesses and industries that are compatible with the available resources and desired type of economic development in Horry County, and shall develop promotional and advertising material as the Corporation deems appropriate. • The Corporation will assist existing business and industry in their efforts to create new jobs and retain current employees. As a function of its Existing Industry Program, the Corporation will communicate any issues and trends that negatively impact the business community to the County during quarterly updates. The Corporation will provide input and recommendations to solve said problems in the business retention and expansion process. • The Corporation shall promote available industrial buildings and properties within various industrial parks located within the County’s geographical area. • The County will continue to maintain existing property and product developed, and guidelines for property maintenance will be agreed upon by both parties. • That for each prospective project, as part of its initial briefing of the project to County Council, the Corporation shall perform adequate due diligence investigation of the prospect, and provide to the Council an economic impact report prepared by a research economist with at minimum a PhD in economics.
11. NOTIFICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES:
a. The Corporation will partner with appropriate County partners when needed for permitting, plan review, property assistance, zoning, or other technical reasons. b. The Corporation’s President and the County Administrator shall confer as may be necessary to carry out and effectuate the intent of this Agreement and to advise their respective organizational and governing bodies accordingly. c. The Corporation shall advise the County of any problems which may exist or which may develop in the County in regard to public services, which the Corporation recognizes as being a potential or existing deterrent to attracting new or expanding businesses or industries to Horry County. d. The Corporation’s President shall make quarterly status reports to the County Council, and may make such other reports as may be requested by Council. e. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing or empowering the Corporation, its agents, employees, directors or officers to direct, supervise, or in any way manage the official duties and performance thereof of County employees, departments, officers or officials.
12. EFFECT ON CORPORATE STRUCTURE:
The provisions of the Agreement shall have no effect on the structure of the Corporation, or on the Council’s authority and right to appoint the members of the Corporation’s Board of Directors as may be specified in any duly enacted ordinance or resolution of Horry County Council.
13. ASSIGNMENT:
Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party to the Agreement. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null, void, and of no
Page 46 of 147 effect, and shall not release the party attempting to make the assignment from its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
14. MODIFICATION:
This Agreement may not be modified in any way without the express and mutual written consent of both parties hereto.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties as to the matter set forth herein, and supersedes any previous agreements, understandings and arrangements between the parties relating hereto, except as explicitly provided elsewhere herein, and shall be effective, valid, and binding upon the parties.
16. SEVERABILITY:
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable as a matter of law by court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. No failure or delay by the County in enforcing any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any future or other exercise of such right or remedy by the County.
17. GOVERNING LAW:
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America and of the State of South Carolina. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall not be subject to arbitration, but shall be resolved by litigation in the Court of Common Pleas for Horry County, South Carolina.
18. FORCE MAJEURE:
Neither party shall be responsible for any failure to perform or delay in performing any of its obligations hereunder, where and to the extent that such failure or delay results from causes outside the reasonable control of the party including, but not limited to, flood, fire, earthquake, hurricane, other acts of God, acts of war, governmental intervention or civil disturbances. However, such party, in order to be excused from such failure or delay, will provide timely notice of such conditions to the other party.
19. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS:
The Corporation agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, protect and defend the County and its Council members, agents, representatives, and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees and courts costs that are alleged to have occurred in whole or in part as a result of or due to the negligence or fault of the Corporation, its agents, consultants, employees or representatives.
20. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW:
To the extent provided by law, and as applicable to the Corporation, the Corporation warrants that it is currently, and shall for the term of this Agreement and any extensions thereto, remain in compliance with the following state and federal laws, as amended: a. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; b. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; c. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; d. Equal Pay Act of 1963; e. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; f. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; g. South Carolina Payment of Wages Act, S.C. Code 41-10-10 et seq.; h. South Carolina Worker’s Compensation Act, S.C. Code 42-1-10 et seq.;
Page 47 of 147 i. South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act, including without limitation Chapters 14&29, Title 8, and Chapter 8, Title 41, S.C. Code of Laws; and j. Part 681, Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 114 and 315 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) of 2003; the South Carolina Act 190 of 2008; Financial and Identity Theft Protection Act; and the Horry County Privacy / Identity Theft Policy.
21. NON-APPROPRIATION/CHANGE IN LEGAL STATUS:
The continuation of this Agreement is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the County to fulfill its payment obligations under this Agreement. If the County falls to appropriate sufficient monies to provide for payments under this Agreement, the obligation to make payment under this Agreement shall terminate upon ninety {90) days' notice to MBREDC, and this Agreement shall create no further obligation on the part of the County for such payment. No penalty or expense shall accrue to the County in the event this provision is brought into operation. In the event of a change in the County's statutory authority, mandate or mandated functions, by federal, state, and/or local legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects the County's authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to the County upon written notice to MBRED of such limitation or change in the County's legal authority.
22. EVENT OF DEFAULT:
Failure in the performance or breach of any covenant, obligation or duty imposed by this Agreement by either party, and the continuance of such failure in the performance or breach for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of such, shall constitute an event of default, entitling the non- breaching party the right to terminate this Agreement immediately after passage of the cure period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement in two originals, each of which shall be deemed to be original on the effective date first above written.
FOR THE CORPORATION: FOR THE COUNTY:
______Name: Steve Gosnell Title: Horry County Administrator Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
Date: ______Date: ______
WITNESSES:
______
Page 48 of 147 County Council Decision Memorandum Horry County, South Carolina
Date: April 27, 2021 From: Elizabeth Tranter, Deputy Director, Community Development Division: Administration RE: 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
ISSUE
The Horry County HOME Consortium is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive formula funds for the following programs: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). County Council is the governing body for the Horry County HOME Consortium and is responsible for authorizing grant related actions. This responsibility includes the approval of the Annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
Horry County serves as the Participating Jurisdiction for the Horry County HOME Consortium. The Horry County HOME Consortium is an intergovernmental entity representing jurisdictions within Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties, excluding the local jurisdictions of Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Pawleys Island. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program is governed by its implementing regulations at 24 CFR 92.
As an Urban Entitlement County, Horry County administers the CDBG program and ESG funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program is governed by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and 24 CFR 570. Similarly, the ESG program is governed by the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act) and regulatory requirements at 24 CFR 576.
The CDBG allocation is based on an Intergovernmental Agreement between Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach. The County receives 20% of the grant award for administration. The agreement allocates the remaining 80% of the grant, after the deduction of administration, between the two partners: 25% to the City of Myrtle Beach and 75% to Horry County.
Staff reported on the proposed budget to the Administration Committee at its March meeting. The revised budgets and plan proposed herein are consistent with staff presentations and council guidance. The County’s deadline for submission of a plan to HUD is May 15th, 2021. The draft Annual Action Plan is scheduled to be presented at the May 4th, 2021 County Council meeting. Indicated below are the HUD allocations for each program:
CDBG Award: $2,025,066 City of Myrtle Beach Share: $405,014 Horry County Share: $1,620,052 ESG Award: $168,039 HOME Award: $1,054,820
Page 49 of 147 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
According to HUD, the Annual Action Plan provides “a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.” The plan provides a framework for the use of an annual allocation for the four CPD formula block grant programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program." Currently, Horry County only receives and administers HOME, CDBG, and ESG funding.
The public was allotted 15 days to provide written comments or participate in a public meeting to comment on the plan (April 2nd – April 16th, 2021). Written comments were accepted via mail, email, or drop-off. One virtual public meeting was also held during the public comment period to allow for questions and comments on the proposed annual action plan. The plan was made available for review at the community development office and was also available on the county website at https://www.horrycounty.org/Departments/CDBG.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
The County’s portion of the grant will focus efforts in four areas: Infrastructure, Housing, Public Facilities, and Public Services.
Infrastructure: The final phase of infrastructure on Racepath Street as well as other health and safety improvements located within low income neighborhoods.
Homeowner Rehabilitation: The County will assist low to moderate-income homeowners with financing home improvements that directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency, and accessibility of their homes.
Public Facilities: The County will fund the development of facilities that are publically-owned, or that are owned by a non-profit organization and are open to the public, and provide services to low to moderate income areas and clientele.
Public Services: Public service activities may comprise a maximum of 15% of the total CDBG allocation. The projects were solicited in February 2021 through a competitive process. Horry County is recommending funding the Myrtle Beach Housing Authority for utility and security deposits to supplement its Mainstream housing voucher program for non-elderly homeless individuals and families. The remaining proposed projects fell into one of two categories below, and were not recommended for funding at this time:
1. The proposed activity was not eligible for HUD funding. 2. The Agency has been funded previously and has a large balance remaining on their previous contract.
City of Myrtle Beach: The City of Myrtle Beach is focusing efforts on infrastructure improvements, such as water, sewer, sidewalks, drainage, etc., located within low income neighborhoods.
Page 50 of 147 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2021-2022 BUDGET
TOTAL CDBG REVENUE $ 2,025,066
ENTITY Detailed Project Description AMOUNT HORRY COUNTY: Public Services: Myrtle Beach Housing Authority Utility and Security Deposits $ 15,000 Subtotal $ 15,000 Public Facilities: Neighborhood Improvements Public Facility Rehabilitations and Improvements $ 150,000 Subtotal $ 150,000 Housing Programs: Horry County Homeowner Rehabilitation $ 725,000 Subtotal $ 725,000 Infrastructure: HC - Infrastructure Racepath PHII & III, LMI neighborhood infrastructure projects $ 325,039 Subtotal $ 325,039 Administration: Administration Expenses Administration $ 405,013 Subtotal $ 405,013 Horry County CDBG Program TOTAL $ 1,620,052
MYRTLE BEACH: Public Infrastructure: Public Infrastructure Infrastructure projects in LMI neighborhoods $ 405,014 Subtotal $ 405,014
Myrtle Beach CDBG Program TOTAL $ 405,014
TOTAL - ALL PROJECTS $ 2,025,066
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
Funds will be utilized for rapidly rehousing homeless individuals, homelessness prevention assistance, and emergency shelter. Funds will be awarded to the Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization (ECHO) for rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, and HMIS/administration.
Page 51 of 147 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
As in 2020-2021, the HOME budget for 2021-2022 is allocated by project funding type. Because HUD requires identification of project types that the County anticipates funding, a breakdown of project categories will be included in the budget submitted at this time. Specific activities selected for funding will be determined at a later date. Staff will coordinate with local agencies and jurisdictions to prepare “ready-to-go” projects through two processes. Rental projects will be solicited on a rolling basis as projects secure funding, are underwritten, and are ready to move to the construction. Homeowner and tenant based rental assistance activities will be determined through a semiannual request for proposals. The next solicitation will be conducted in September.
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2021-2022 BUDGET
TOTAL HOME REVENUE $ 1,054,820
ENTITY AMOUNT HOME Program: Administration $ 105,482 Rental Housing Development $ 250,000 Homeowner Housing Development $ 399,338
Homeowner Rehabilitation $ 200,000
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) $ 50,000 CHDO Operating Assistance $ 50,000 HOME Program $ 1,054,820
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the administration committee forward the 2021 – 2022 Annual Action Plan to County Council for approval.
Page 52 of 147 COUNTY OF HORRY ) ) RESOLUTION R- -21 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AND SUBMIT THE HORRY COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
WHEREAS, HORRY County is designated the participating jurisdiction for the Horry County HOME Consortium, an inter-governmental entity representing jurisdictions within Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties, excluding the local jurisdictions of Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Pawleys Island, and is responsible for the administration of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME);
WHEREAS, Horry County is a designated entitlement community in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) as an Urban County;
WHEREAS, Horry County has received a CDBG formula grant in the amount of $2,025,066, an Emergency Solutions Grant formula allocation of $168,039, and a HOME Program formula allocation of $1,054,820; and
WHEREAS, Horry County Government has received input from citizens on the Annual Action Plan and the utilization of HUD funds for the 2021-2022 Program Year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Horry County Council hereby adopts the accompanying Horry County HOME Consortium 2021 – 2022 Annual Action Plan and budgets.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED this __day of ___, 2021.
HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL
______Johnny Gardner, Chairman
Harold G. Worley, District 1 Orton Bellamy, District 7 Bill Howard, District 2 Johnny Vaught, District 8 Dennis DiSabato, District 3 Mark Causey, District 9 Gary Loftus, District 4 Danny Hardee, District 10 Tyler Servant, District 5 Al Allen, District 11 Cam Crawford, District 6
Attest:
______Patricia S. Hartley, Clerk to Council
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HORRY COUNTY ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2021-2022 BUDGET ENTITY PROJECT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT HORRY COUNTY: Public Services: Myrtle Beach Housing Authority Utility and Security Deposits $15,000 Subtotal $15,000
Public Facilities: Public Facility Rehabilitations and Neighborhood Improvements Improvements $150,000 Subtotal $150,000
Housing Programs: Horry County Homeowner Rehabilitation $725,000 Subtotal $725,000
Infrastructure: Racepath Infrastructure Phase II & III, HC - Infrastructure and LMI Infrastructure projects $325,039 Subtotal $325,039
Administration: Administration Administration Expenses $405,013 Subtotal $405,013
Horry County CDBG Program TOTAL $1,620,052
MYRTLE BEACH: Public Infrastructure: Infrastructure Improvements Infrastructure improvements in LMI areas $405,014 Subtotal $405,014
Myrtle Beach Program Total TOTAL $405,014 TOTAL - ALL PROJECTS $2,025,066
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT $168,039 Rapid Rehousing - ECHO $115,602 Homelessness Prevention - ECHO $33,608 Emergency Shelter - ECHO $2,000 HMIS/Administration - ECHO $10,082 Administration $6,747
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HORRY COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET Administration $105,482
Rental Housing Development $250,000
Homeowner Housing Development $399,338
Homeowner Rehabilitation $200,000
TBRA $50,000
CHDO Operating $50,000
TOTAL - HOME $1,054,820
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Horry County HOME Consortium 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
Horry County Community Development 128-B Professional Park Drive Conway, SC 29526
Page 56 of 147 Table of Contents
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ...... 3
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) ...... 8
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ...... 9
AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) ...... 15
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) ...... 18
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) ...... 21
AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) ...... 33
AP-38 Project Summary ...... 34
AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) ...... 41
AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.420, 91.220(g) ...... 43
AP-60 Public Housing - 91.420, 91.220(h) ...... 44
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.420, 91.220(i) ...... 46
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) ...... 49
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) ...... 50
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) ...... 55
Page 57 of 147 Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction
The Horry County HOME Consortium is comprised of three counties located in eastern South Carolina. In addition to Horry County, Georgetown County, and Williamsburg County, the Consortium’s jurisdiction includes 12 municipalities. This jurisdiction includes the majority of the Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the fourth largest MSA in the state and the second fastest growing MSA in the country. This Annual Action Plan covers a one year time span, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
The Horry County HOME Consortium (HCHC) was created in 2018 as a regional collaborative to better assist local jurisdictions within the region with addressing local and regional housing needs. The Consortium Annual Action Plan is a single year comprehensive planning document which outlines the goals and strategies to address housing and community development issues and articulates how federal funds will be used to contribute to these goals.
The Annual Action Plan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from all jurisdictions receiving annual federal assistance each year. The Horry County HOME Consortium 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan combines the planning and application processes for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). The Consortium utilizes HOME funds to assist with these goals. CDBG and ESG funds are also included, but are only available for use in Horry County.
Horry County’s Community Development Department is the primary agency responsible for submission, implementation, and administration of the Annual Action Plan. Submission of the Annual Action Plan is how the Consortium:
Will apply for the federal assistance programs listed above; Establishes the goals, objectives, and projects it will pursue through its federal grant programs; Commits to spend its federal funds to benefit very low, low, and moderate-income residents and communities
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
This Annual Action Plan utilizes four priority needs identified in the 2018-2022 Horry County HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan with associated objectives and outcomes that align with the objectives of
Page 58 of 147 the funding program associated with them. The objectives are often broad in nature and capture a range of community needs.
Priority Need #1 – Affordable Housing Preservation and Development
Goal 1A: Increase Homeownership Opportunities Goal 1B: Increase Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities Goal 1C: Provide for Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Goal 1D: Reduce Slum and Blight in Residential Areas
Priority Need #2 – Improvements to Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal 2A: Expand and Improve Public Infrastructure and Capacity Goal 2B: Improve Access to Public Facilities
Priority Need #3: Addressing Homelessness
Goal 3A: Provide for Rapid Rehousing Programs Goal 3B: Increase and Improve Homeless Prevention Services Goal 3C: Increase Overnight Shelter
Priority Need #4: Expansion of Available Public Services
Goal 4A: Provide Vital Public Services
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
The Consortium made significant contributions during the program year to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to region. Approximately 16 single family residences have been rehabilitated or are currently undergoing rehabilitation through Horry County’s CDBG owner occupied housing rehabilitation program. In 2020-2021, USDA grant funds were coupled with CDBG funds to assist low-income homeowners in rural areas of Horry County. The County recognizes the importance and effectiveness of leveraging supplementary funds and will continue to apply for USDA funding when possible. Additionally, the County continues to refer applicants for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation who have experienced disaster-related storm damage to the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office in order to expedite assistance to applicants and to maximize the use of CDBG funding for households that were not impacted by storm-related damage.
Page 59 of 147 In 2020-2021, Horry County began its second year of operations as Participating Jurisdiction for the Horry County HOME Consortium. The Consortium has completed one unit so far this year, with seven additional units currently under construction. Of note, Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown County has two homeownership units under construction, one of which will complete construction before the end of the program year. Grand Strand Housing recently began construction of three rental new construction units in Conway. Finally, Habitat for Humanity of Horry County has completed construction of one homeowner unit, with two additional units in progress. Habitat for Humanity of Horry County will soon be executing a second agreement to construct an additional five units.
Considerable progress was made during the program year to address homelessness and at-risk populations. To date, 77 homeless persons were moved into permanent housing solutions and 34 persons received homelessness prevention services through the use of ESG funds.
Several infrastructure and public facility projects were completed or are currently underway. Horry County is in the process of acquiring easements for the second phase of the Racepath infrastructure improvements project. Phase II will provide additional street improvements, including access to water and sewer along Racepath Street in the southern portion of the community. Horry County is also in the design stage of the third phase of infrastructure improvements in the Racepath Community as well. Phase III will provide additional street improvements along the northernmost section of Racepath Street, completing the road. The City of Myrtle Beach completed Phase II of its public facility project, Charlie’s Place. Phase II of the Charlie’s Place project included conversion of former motel units into business incubator spaces to serve the adjoining low income community, as well as decade-oriented museum spaces honoring the history of this important cultural landmark. The phase also included installation of a paver driveway and other site improvements at the facility, which were recently completed.
In 2018, Horry County was awarded a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project to develop a flood mitigation and resilience plan. A particular focus of the study is the development of projects, policies and strategies to assist LMI communities that have experienced repetitive loss due to flooding. This project has an extensive public outreach component in order to identify unmet needs, and to actively engage communities in the development of replicable pilot projects that can be customized for different neighborhood needs. Needs identified through this process are incorporated into project opportunities when feasible.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
Citizen participation and consultation is key to the success of the Consortium’s public programs. The jurisdiction continues to work with key non-profit organizations in encouraging the participation of the citizens they serve, including many low and moderate-income residents who are the primary targets of HUD-funded programs.
Page 60 of 147 The citizen participation process is designed to encourage all citizens, including persons of lower income, persons of color, non-English speaking residents, and those with mobility, visual, and hearing impairments or other disabilities to participate in determining housing and community development needs in the community.
One virtual community needs assessment was held to give the public an opportunity to provide input on the housing and community development needs of the region. The meeting was held:
December 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Horry County Community Development office via virtual public hearing
No comments were submitted by the public during the needs assessment process.
On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The current COVID-19 pandemic presented an obstacle to the County’s ability to conduct public hearings for the annual action plan process. In the interest of public safety, Horry County closed all public buildings to the general public on March 18, 2020. As such, the Horry County citizen participation plan was adjusted to allow for shorter periods of public hearing notification from ten (10) days to five (5), as well as to allow for a virtual public participation process throughout the region. This adjustment remains in effect for the 2021 Annual Action Plan cycle.
The Horry County HOME Consortium will hold a 15-day public comment period to give the public an opportunity to make comments on the Annual Action Plan draft, which was made available for download on the County’s website from April 2 to April 16, 2021. No comments were received from the public.
The platform for the public hearing was also altered to facilitate public health needs and to promote the safety of those involved in the public comment process. A public presentation on the Annual Action Plan will be made available on the county’s website and comments will be collected via a conference call comment line, which will allow residents to provide input on the plan. The public hearing was held on April 13, 2021 at 3 pm. No comments were submitted during the virtual public hearing.
The Annual Action Plan will be presented to the Horry County Council on May 4, 2021 during a virtual County Council Meeting. All constituents of the Horry County HOME Consortium are invited to participate in the virtual hearing and to view the County Council meeting.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.
Below is a summary of public comments made for the community needs assessments. Comments from the public hearings and 15-day public comment period will be summarized after the meetings are held.
Page 61 of 147 Needs Assessment 1 - 12/10/2020 – Virtual Public Hearing at Community Development Office at 3PM: There were no comments from the public.
15-day Public Comment period from April 2 to April 16, 2021: No comments were received from the public during the public comment period.
Virtual Public Hearing 1 - 4/13/2021 at 3 PM – Virtual Public Hearing for Annual Action Plan: No comments were received from the public during the public hearing.
County Council Meeting - 5/4/2021 - Virtual Public Hearing at the Horry County Council meeting on May 4, 2021 for the approval of the Annual Action Plan: Comments will be summarized after the public hearing is held.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments will be accepted.
7. Summary
N/A
Page 62 of 147 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator HORRY COUNTY Community Development HOME Administrator HORRY COUNTY Community Development ESG Administrator HORRY COUNTY Community Development Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Courtney Frappaolo Community Development Director Community Development 128-B Professional Park Drive Conway, SC 29526 Phone: (843) 915-7033
Page 63 of 147 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction
The Horry County HOME Consortium is the lead agency responsible for HUD’s HOME program within the three counties in the state of South Carolina. In addition to the counties of Williamsburg, Georgetown, and Horry, the Consortium’s jurisdiction includes 12 municipalities. The Consortium engages in an ongoing effort to coordinate among its local network of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that deliver housing and public services to ensure the needs of the community are met. Moreover, Horry County is solely responsible for administering the CDBG and ESG programs in Horry County.
In addition to the government offices which make up the Consortium, local agencies, nonprofits, and the public were given the opportunity for input contributions to the Annual Action Plan. Through guidance from the 2017 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) for the region, the Consortium solicited feedback from agencies and organizations that work specifically with communities with protected classes such as race, color, national origin, age, and persons with disabilities. Efforts were also made to consult fair housing organizations.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)).
The Horry County HOME Consortium works closely with the four Public Housing Authorities (PHA) that operate within the three counties of the region. The PHAs are: The Housing Authority of Conway (HAC), The Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach (HAMB), The Georgetown Housing Authority (GHA) and the Kingstree Housing Authority (KHA). HAC and HAMB operate public housing programs in Horry County, while GHA operates in Georgetown County and KHA operates in Williamsburg County. Through ongoing communication with the PHAs, the Consortium can better address individuals and families that are in need of affordable housing.
In addition, Horry County serves on the Continuum of Care (CoC) board of directors. The CoC’s mission is that every individual and family that is homeless, or at-risk of becoming homeless, is rapidly re-housed or sustained in current housing. The CoC plans, develops, and implements strategies to resolve the housing crisis experienced by these individuals and families. The County also works with the CoC for the Point-In- Time counts. Emphasis during 2021 has been to increase CoC participation and collaborative partnerships among public and assisted housing providers, as well as private and government health, mental health, and youth service organizations. Through collaboration, the Consortium is able to address housing the homeless population.
Page 64 of 147 Horry County Community Development has developed an impactful relationship with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) through the implementation of several health initiatives. DHEC coordinated the CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) with NHANES is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations. Findings from this survey will be used to determine the prevalence of major diseases and risk factors for diseases. In addition, the County has coordinated the regular review of lead prevalence within the county. Most recently, the County has coordinated planning and response efforts incorporating public education and temporary housing placement related to COVID-19 with the DHEC Director of Public Health Preparedness.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
Horry County is an active member in the Continuum of Care (CoC) and regularly coordinates with the CoC on homelessness issues in the region. The Horry County Community Development Director attends the CoC’s monthly meetings and also serves on the CoC’s board of directors and grant selection committee, which includes grants primarily for Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Rental Assistance. The County, with the help of CoC, is responsible for the homeless programming efforts, HMIS, and the Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) programs in Horry County. CAS programs include a centralized point of entry, a coordinated assessment, prioritized wait list for housing and networked referral system.
In 2010, Horry County partially funded and took part in a 10-Year Homelessness Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to increase cooperation between non-profits and local governments. This collaboration will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of programs that assist the current homeless population and those at risk of becoming homeless. The County is currently working with the CoC to implement this plan.
The CoC administrator, Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization (ECHO), received a technical assistance grant in 2019 to conduct a “100-Day Challenge to end youth homelessness”. 100-Day Challenges are part of the growing national movement to prevent and end youth homelessness in America. The compressed timeframe of 100 days, an unreasonable goal, and support from coaches, peers, and federal leaders all work to inspire teams to achieve rapid progress and sustainable system change. Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization (ECHO) teamed up with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for an ambitious 100-Day Challenge that strengthened the community’s coordinated response to preventing and ending youth homelessness. Local youth and young adult (YYA) agencies accepted the challenge of working together across systems to collaborate, innovate, and to build a strong coordinated community wide system to help move youth experiencing homelessness off the streets into a place to call home. This involved identifying youth who are literally homeless, assessing and prioritizing needs, identifying rentable properties, and matching youth up with the appropriate housing option. The Horry County’s 100-Day Challenge Team exceeded their goal of safely
Page 65 of 147 and stably housing 50 youth or young adults experiencing homelessness, with a total of 62 individuals served. The process provided an opportunity for the County to participate in a model focused on problem- solving and planning for system-wide efforts to address youth and young adults (YYA) experiencing homelessness.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
One of the primary strategies for the Continuum in ending homelessness is collaboration. The CoC administrator works with Horry County to ensure consistency and coordination between the CoC and ESG funding. Through the ongoing meetings and consultation with the Continuum, the County will implement its ESG programs, which includes developing policies, procedures, and a plan to evaluate outcomes as well as administration of HMIS.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations
Page 66 of 147 Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the ECHO manages the County's ESG allocation and is consulted (directly and through its Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. members) through attendance at the monthly What are the anticipated outcomes of the meetings. Agency submitted an application consultation or areas for improved for funding consideration. coordination? 2 Agency/Group/Organization City of Myrtle Beach Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis Economic Development Anti-poverty Strategy Lead-based Paint Strategy Briefly describe how the The City of Myrtle Beach is a subrecipient of CDBG funding and has an intergovernmental Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. agreement with Horry County. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 3 Agency/Group/Organization Myrtle Beach Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services-homeless Service-Fair Housing PHA
Page 67 of 147 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency submitted an application for funding consideration. Agency provides Section 8 and Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. VASH vouchers in the City of Myrtle Beach. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 4 Agency/Group/Organization Finklea Community Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency submitted an application for funding consideration. Agency provides after school Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. enrichment activities for children of low- What are the anticipated outcomes of the income families. consultation or areas for improved coordination? 5 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat For Humanity of Horry County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency submitted an application for funding consideration. Agency facilitates creation of Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. affordable housing units. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
There were no agencies intentionally left out of the consultation process in the development of the Annual Action Plan.
Page 68 of 147 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals Organization of each plan? The CoC is made up of organizations and agencies that provide a Continuum of ECHO vast array of services to individuals and families that are homeless, Care or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. In 2017, the Horry County HOME Consortium completed an AFH, the Consortium's primary tool for identifying contributing factors 2017 Horry County for fair housing issues in the region. The AFH provides goals, each Assessment of HOME with strategies and a timeline of measurement for each goal to Fair Housing Consortium address these issues and affirmatively further fair housing in the region. In 2018, FEMA awarded a grant to Horry County to develop a 2019 Horry County resiliency and mitigation plan to address repetitive flooding in Resiliency Plan unincorporated areas of the County. Horry County Government’s Comprehensive Plan, Imagine 2040, provides practical implementation strategies to help the County reach its future goals. The long range planning document guides Imagine 2040 Horry County decision making to ensure that planning and community development initiatives align to achieve guided growth and desired outcomes. Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
Through guidance from the 2017 AFH for the region, the Consortium solicits feedback from agencies and organizations that work specifically with communities serving protected classes such as race, color, national origin, age and persons with disabilities. Efforts are also made to consult fair housing organizations.
Page 69 of 147 AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
In an effort to allow citizens in the region to participate in the Annual Action Plan, the Consortium solicits comments and feedback from the public to help guide the planning of entitlement programs in the region. The Consortium adheres closely to HUD’s citizen participation guidelines. Below is a summary of the citizen participation efforts taken:
One virtual community needs assessment was held to give the public an opportunity to provide input on the housing and community development needs of the region. The meeting was held:
December 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM, at Horry County Community Development via virtual public hearing
No comments were submitted by the public during the needs assessment process.
On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19). The current COVID-19 pandemic presented an obstacle to the County’s ability to conduct public hearings for the annual action plan process. In the interest of public safety, Horry County closed all public buildings to the general public on March 18, 2020. As such, the Horry County citizen participation plan was adjusted to allow for shorter periods of public hearing notification from ten (10) days to five (5), as well as to allow for a virtual public participation process throughout the region. This adjustment remains in effect and available for the 2021 Annual Action Plan cycle.
The Horry County HOME Consortium held a 15-day public comment period to give the public an opportunity to make comments on the Annual Action Plan draft, which was made available on the County’s website from April 2 to April 16, 2021. No comments were received from the public during the public comment period.
The platform for the public hearing was also altered to facilitate public health needs and to promote the safety of those involved in the public comment process. A public presentation will be made available on the county’s website and comments will be collected via a conference call comment line, which will allow residents to provide input on the plan. The public hearing was held on April 13, 2021 at 3 pm. No comments were received from the public during the virtual public hearing.
The Annual Action Plan will be presented to the Horry County Council on May 4, 2021 during a virtual County Council Meeting. All constituents of the Horry County HOME Consortium are invited to participate in the virtual public hearing and to view the County Council meeting.
Page 70 of 147 5. Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary Summary of URL (If Order Outreach Outreach response/ of comments not applicable) attendance comments accepted received and reasons The Horry County HOME Consortium held a public hearing to obtain input on the housing and community development needs of the There were region. An Non- no Public opportunity was All comments 1 targeted/broad comments Hearing given to the were accepted. community from the public to provide public. comments. The virtual meeting was held at: 12/10/20 – Horry County Community Development via virtual public hearing at 3 PM. The Horry County HOME Consortium held a 15-day Public No Comment period comments 15-Day to give the public were Non- Public an opportunity received All comments 2 targeted/broad Comment to make during the were accepted. community Period comments on public the Action Plan comment draft, which was period. made available from April 2 to April 16, 2021.
Page 71 of 147 Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary Summary of URL (If Order Outreach Outreach response/ of comments not applicable) attendance comments accepted received and reasons The Horry County HOME Consortium will hold a virtual No public hearing to comments give the public Non- were Public an opportunity All comments 3 targeted/broad received Hearing to comment on were accepted. community during the the Action Plan public draft. The virtual hearing. public hearing will be held: 4/13/2021 at 3 PM. Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Page 72 of 147 Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
In 2021, the Horry County HOME Consortium will receive $1,054,820 in HOME funds to use toward HOME program needs of the Consortium’s service areas: Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties.
Horry County also administers Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program funding. Horry County receives CDBG and ESG funding directly from HUD as an entitlement grantee. In 2021, Horry County will receive $2,025,066 towards CDBG programming in Horry County. For the ESG program, Horry County will receive $168,039 towards emergency solutions in the county.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Description Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of ConPlan $ CDBG public Acquisition - Admin and federal Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 2,025,066 0 0 2,025,066 1,915,684
Page 73 of 147 Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Description Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of ConPlan $ HOME public Acquisition - Homebuyer federal assistance Homeowner rehab Multifamily rental new construction Multifamily rental rehab New construction for ownership TBRA 1,054,820 0 0 1,054,820 1,030,096 ESG public Conversion - and rehab for federal transitional housing Financial Assistance Overnight shelter Rapid re- housing (rental assistance) Rental Assistance Services Transitional housing 168,039 0 0 168,039 192,849 Table 2 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Page 74 of 147 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
No publically owned land is currently planned for use with projects during the program year.
Discussion
N/A
Page 75 of 147 Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Order Year Year Area Addressed Indicator 1 1A: Increase 2018 2022 Affordable City of Myrtle Affordable HOME: Homeowner Homeownership Housing Beach - Housing $399,338 Housing Opportunities Central City Preservation Added: 4 Revitalization & Household Area - Horry Development Housing Units County Race Path - Horry County Freemont - Horry County Bucksport - Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County City of Georgetown - West End Neighborhood - Georgetown County Town of Andrews - Georgetown County Town of Kingstree -
Page 76 of 147 Williamsburg County Town of Greeleyville - Williamsburg County Socastee - Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County 2 1B: Increase 2018 2022 Affordable City of Myrtle Affordable HOME: Rental units Affordable Housing Beach - Housing $250,000 constructed: 3 Rental Hsg Central City Preservation Household Opportunities Revitalization & Housing Units Area - Horry Development County Race Path - Horry County Freemont - Horry County Bucksport - Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County City of Georgetown - West End Neighborhood - Georgetown County Town of Andrews - Georgetown County Town of Kingstree -
Page 77 of 147 Williamsburg County Town of Greeleyville - Williamsburg County Socastee - Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County 3 1C: Provide for 2018 2020 Affordable City of Myrtle Affordable CDBG: Homeowner Owner Housing Beach - Housing $725,000 Housing Occupied Hsg Central City Preservation HOME: Rehabilitated: Rehabilitation Revitalization & $200,000 25 Household Area - Horry Development Housing Units County Race Path - Horry County Freemont - Horry County Bucksport - Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County City of Georgetown - West End Neighborhood - Georgetown County Town of Andrews - Georgetown County Town of Kingstree -
Page 78 of 147 Williamsburg County Town of Greeleyville - Williamsburg County Socastee - Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County 4 2A: Expand & 2018 2020 Non-Housing City of Myrtle Improvements CDBG: Public Facility Improve Public Community Beach - to Public $730,053 or Infrastructure Development Central City Facilities & Infrastructure Capacity Revitalization Infrastructure Activities Area - Horry other than County Low/Moderate Race Path - Income Horry County Housing Freemont - Benefit: 1,000 Horry County Persons Bucksport - Assisted Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County Socastee - Horry County
5 2B: Improve 2018 2020 Non-Housing City of Myrtle Improvements CDBG: Public Facility Access to Public Community Beach - to Public $150,000 or Facilities Development Central City Facilities & Infrastructure Revitalization Infrastructure Activities Area - Horry other than County Low/Moderate Race Path - Income Horry County Housing
Page 79 of 147 Freemont - Benefit: 500 Horry County Persons Bucksport - Assisted Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County Socastee - Horry County 6 3A: Provide for 2018 2022 Homeless City of Myrtle Addressing HOME: Tenant-based Rapid Re- Beach - Homelessness $50,000 rental housing Central City ESG: assistance / Programs Revitalization $115,602 Rapid Area - Horry Rehousing: 46 County Households Race Path - Assisted Horry County Freemont - Horry County Bucksport - Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County City of Georgetown - West End Neighborhood
Page 80 of 147 - Georgetown County Town of Andrews - Georgetown County Town of Kingstree - Williamsburg County Town of Greeleyville - Williamsburg County Socastee - Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County 7 3B: Increase & 2018 2022 Homeless City of Myrtle Addressing ESG: Homelessness Improve Beach - Homelessness $33,608 Prevention: 65 Homeless Central City Persons Prevention Revitalization Assisted Service Area - Horry County Race Path - Horry County Freemont - Horry County Bucksport - Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County Socastee - Horry County
Page 81 of 147 8 3C: Increase 2018 2022 Homeless City of Myrtle Addressing ESG: Emergency Availability of Beach - Homelessness $2,000 Shelter: 2 Overnight Central City Persons Shelter Beds Revitalization Assisted Area - Horry County Race Path - Horry County Freemont - Horry County Bucksport - Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County Socastee - Horry County
9 4A: Provide 2018 2022 Non- Race Path - Expansion of CDBG: Public service Vital Public Homeless Horry County Available $15,000 activities for Services Special Freemont - Public Low/Moderate Needs Horry County Services Income Bucksport - Housing Horry County Benefit: 15 Cedar Branch Households - Horry Assisted County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County Horry County Bennett Loop - Horry County Socastee - Horry County Table 3 – Goals Summary
Page 82 of 147 Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name 1A: Increase Homeownership Opportunities Goal Increase homeownership opportunities in the region through adding homeowner Description housing and through direct financial assistance to low- and moderate-income households. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the region for owner-occupied housing through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Increase fair housing enforcement by mapping opportunity areas and encourage development of affordable housing in areas when possible. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Source AFH Goal 5: Increase Fair Housing Enforcement 2 Goal Name 1B: Increase Affordable Rental Hsg Opportunities Goal Increase affordable rental housing opportunities in the region through new rental Description units constructed, rehabilitation of rental units which will address the need for safe, decent and sanitary conditions. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the region for renter-occupied housing through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Increase affordable housing development in high opportunity areas through partnering with private developers to create mixed income developments. Increase fair housing enforcement by mapping opportunity areas and encourage development of affordable housing in areas when possible. The 2017 AFH also has identified the need for more affordable housing development in the region and calls for new affordable units placed in low- and moderate-income tracts. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Source AFH Goal 2: Reduce Public Barriers to Affordable Housing Development AFH Goal 3: Increase Affordable Housing Developments in High Opportunity Areas AFH Goal 5: Increase Fair Housing Enforcement
Page 83 of 147 3 Goal Name 1C: Provide for Owner Occupied Hsg Rehabilitation Goal Horry County will provide for owner occupied housing rehabilitation in low- and Description moderate-income areas and households with help from its local housing partner, the City of Myrtle Beach. Rehabilitation addresses the needs for decent, safe, and sanitary owner-occupied housing, providing households in the area with emergency, essential, and substantial repair projects. Housing rehabilitations will also provide more access and accommodations to the elderly and disabled. All pre- 1978 owner-occupied units in the rehabilitation program are tested and mitigated for lead-based paint, if necessary, and will follow the lead-based paint hazard removal process outlined in this Plan. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the region through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Reduce substandard housing by expanding homeowner occupied rehabilitation opportunities with focus on target areas, increasing competition and participation of contractors for development and retention of affordable housing and providing funding prioritization and applicant prioritization for programs that focus on housing for individuals who need supportive housing and organizations that prioritize clients with supportive housing needs. Increase fair housing enforcement by mapping opportunity areas and encourage development of affordable housing in areas when possible. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Source AFH Goal 4: Reduce Substandard Housing AFH Goal 5: Increase Fair Housing Enforcement 4 Goal Name 2A: Expand & Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity Goal Expanding and improving public infrastructure addresses the need for the creation Description of a safer, more suitable living environment in low to moderate income areas. Infrastructure provides the foundation of neighborhood revitalization efforts, affordable housing improvements, and spurs economic development. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the region through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Increase access to transportation services by expanding bus service with a focus on schools, parks, and employment centers & bike and pedestrian facilities with linkages to schools, parks, and employment centers. Examine ride share programs for funding to assist disabled and elderly individuals. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Source AFH Goal 6: Increase Access to Transportation Services
Page 84 of 147 5 Goal Name 2B: Improve Access to Public Facilities Goal Improve access to public facilities that benefit low- and moderate-income areas Description and households through improvements to public facilities. As well as improved access through accommodations for elderly and disabled residents as needed. In addition, public facilities in low income areas provide centers for the delivery of public services, workforce development training, childcare, services for the elderly, and community policing programs. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the area through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Increase funding for recreational facilities by increasing recreational facilities and programmatic opportunities in targeted LMI areas, RECAPs and Focus Areas, and construct new facilities and/or complete the rehabilitation & improvement of existing public facilities. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Source AFH Goal 8: Increase Funding for Recreational Facilities 6 Goal Name 3A: Provide for Rapid Re-housing Programs Goal Provide for Rapid Re-housing Programs through use of Tenant-based rental Description assistance (TBRA), rapid-rehousing, and housing added for homeless persons. Rapid re-housing programs for the prevention of homelessness are coordinated by the Consortium and members of the CoC. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the region through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Increase fair housing enforcement by mapping opportunity areas and encourage development of affordable housing in areas when possible. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Source AFH Goal 5: Increase Fair Housing Enforcement
Page 85 of 147 7 Goal Name 3B: Increase & Improve Homeless Prevention Service Goal Increase and improve homeless prevention services in the region through Description coordination with the CoC and local service providers of the homeless population in Horry County. The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a local information system used to collect data on the homeless population will also be used to help with the prevention of homelessness in the county by identifying persons who are at-risk of becoming homeless. The Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach also runs several programs designed to help assists homeless families and veterans. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the region through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Increase fair housing enforcement by mapping opportunity areas and encourage development of affordable housing in areas when possible. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Source AFH Goal 5: Increase Fair Housing Enforcement 8 Goal Name 3C: Increase Availability of Overnight Shelter Beds Goal Increase availability of overnight shelter beds, emergency shelter and transitional Description housing beds in Horry County with members of the CoC and local shelters such as New Directions which has an emergency shelter and transitional housing. The Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach also runs several programs designed to help assists homeless families and veterans. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the area through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Increase fair housing enforcement by mapping opportunity areas and encourage development of affordable housing in areas when possible. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Source AFH Goal 5: Increase Fair Housing Enforcement
Page 86 of 147 9 Goal Name 4A: Provide Vital Public Services Goal Provide vital public services for low and moderate-income households. The Description Consortium will work with its local community partners to find and provide adequate vital public services that meet the needs of the residents, which also include the elderly and disabled population. Supportive services that serve special needs populations in the area. The special needs population has been identified as the elderly, persons with a disability, persons and households with alcohol and/or drug addiction, and persons living with HIV/AIDS. Expand and improve access to funding sources in the area through partnering with local lending institutions to leverage public and private funding. Increase fair housing enforcement by mapping opportunity areas and encourage development of affordable housing in areas when possible. Support educational enrichment opportunities and programs through opportunities for after school programs, youth mentoring and tutoring programs, summer camps, reading programs, etc. Increase employment training and small business development opportunities by coordinating with regional workforce and educational agencies to expand workforce training opportunities and small business development opportunities. Increase economic development activities and investments by exploring opportunities and financing for expansion of public infrastructure including rail lines and major roadways as well as industrial parks. Includes: AFH Goal 1: Expand and Improve Access to Funding Sources AFH Goal 5: Increase Fair Housing Enforcement AFH Goal 7: Support Educational Enrichment Opportunities and Programs AFH Goal 9: Increase Employment/Training and Small Businesses AFH Goal 10: Increase Economic Development Activities and Investment
Page 87 of 147 AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) Introduction
The projects were developed based on needs and recommendations made by the community, partner agencies, members of the CoC, partner PHAs and the members of the Consortium. This guidance helped in the development of the Consolidated Plan’s priority needs and goals reflected in this Annual Action Plan. All the projects have the purpose to assist LMI neighborhoods and/or LMI households within the jurisdiction. The Horry County HOME Consortium is the lead agency responsible to administer the HOME program within all three counties and the 12-member municipalities in its jurisdiction. Horry County CD is the lead agency responsible for administering the CDBG and ESG program within Horry County.
# Project Name 1 CDBG: Administration (2021) 2 CDBG: Horry County - Public Services (2021) 3 CDBG: Horry County - Homeowner Rehabilitation (2021) 4 CDBG: Horry County - Infrastructure Improvements (2021) 5 CDBG: Horry County - Public Facility Improvements (2021) 6 CDBG: Myrtle Beach - Infrastructure Improvements (2021) 7 ESG: ESG Projects (2021) 8 HOME: Administration (2021) 9 HOME: Rental Housing Development (2021) 10 HOME: Homeowner Housing Development (2021) 11 HOME: Owner Occupied Rehabilitation (2021) 12 HOME: TBRA (2021) 13 HOME: CHDO Operating Funds (2021) Table 4 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Page 88 of 147 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information AP-38 Project Summary 1 Project Name CDBG: Administration (2021) Target Area Horry County Goals Supported 1A: Increase Homeownership Opportunities 1B: Increase Affordable Rental Hsg Opportunities 1C: Provide for Owner Occupied Hsg Rehabilitation 1D: Reduce Slum & Blight in Residential Areas 2A: Expand &Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity 2B: Improve Access to Public Facilities 3A: Provide for Rapid Re-housing Programs 3B: Increase & Improve Homeless Prevention Service 4A: Provide Vital Public Services Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Preservation & Development Improvements to Public Facilities & Infrastructure Addressing Homelessness Expansion of Available Public Services Planning & Disaster Preparedness Economic Development Funding CDBG: $405,013 Description Administration of the Horry County CDBG Program for the 2021 program year. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number Families throughout Horry County will benefit from administration of and type of families the CDBG program. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Horry County, South Carolina Planned Activities Administration of the Horry County CDBG program for the 2021 program year. 2 Project Name CDBG: Horry County - Public Services (2021) Target Area Horry County Goals Supported 4A: Provide Vital Public Services Needs Addressed Expansion of Available Public Services Funding CDBG: $15,000 Description This project includes all public service activities including those with household and individual beneficiaries. Target Date 6/30/2022
Page 89 of 147 Estimate the number The County anticipates that approximately 15 low to moderate income and type of families households will benefit from CDBG-funded public service activities. that will benefit from Activities will include services for the homeless persons. the proposed activities Location Description Horry County, South Carolina Planned Activities This project consists of jurisdiction-wide public service activities, including utility and security deposits provided through the Myrtle Beach Housing Authority ($15,000). 3 Project Name CDBG: Horry County - Homeowner Rehabilitation (2021) Target Area Horry County Goals Supported 1C: Provide for Owner Occupied Hsg Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Preservation & Development Funding CDBG: $725,000 Description This project consists of owner-occupied housing rehabilitation in Horry County. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number Approximately 20 units will be completed that will benefit low and and type of families moderate-income families in Horry County. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Horry County, South Carolina Planned Activities Owner-occupied housing and resiliency rehabilitation throughout unincorporated Horry County. 4 Project Name CDBG: Horry County - Infrastructure Improvements (2021) Target Area Race Path - Horry County Horry County Goals Supported 2A: Expand & Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity Needs Addressed Improvements to Public Facilities & Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $325,039 Description Infrastructure improvements in Racepath and LMI areas of Horry County. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number This project consists of infrastructure improvements that will benefit and type of families residents located within the Racepath revitalization area and LMI areas that will benefit from within Horry County. the proposed activities Location Description Racepath community and LMI areas of Horry County. Planned Activities Infrastructure improvements in the Racepath community and LMI areas of Horry County.
Page 90 of 147 5 Project Name CDBG: Horry County – Public Facility Improvements (2021) Target Area Horry County Goals Supported 2B: Improve Access to Public Facilities Needs Addressed Improvements to Public Facilities & Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $150,000 Description Public Facility Improvements Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number This project consists of public facility improvements that will benefit and type of families residents located within LMI areas of Horry County. Specific activities that will benefit from are under consideration and will be identified at a later point in time. the proposed activities Location Description Horry County, South Carolina Planned Activities This project consists of public facility improvements that will benefit residents located within LMI areas of Horry County. Specific activities are under consideration and will be identified at a later point in time. 6 Project Name CDBG: Myrtle Beach - Infrastructure Improvements (2021) Target Area City of Myrtle Beach - Central City Revitalization Area - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County Goals Supported 2A: Expand & Improve Public Infrastructure Capacity Needs Addressed Improvements to Public Facilities & Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $405,014 Description Infrastructure improvements may include, but not be limited to, water and sewer system improvements, stormwater and detention area upgrades, curb and gutter, road paving, sidewalks, and other pedestrian safety measures. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number This project will primarily benefit residents in eligible low to moderate and type of families income areas. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Planned Activities Infrastructure improvements in eligible low to moderate income areas of Myrtle Beach. 7 Project Name ESG: ESG Projects (2021) Target Area Horry County Goals Supported 3A: Provide for Rapid Re-housing Programs 3B: Increase & Improve Homeless Prevention Service 3C: Increase Availability of Overnight Shelter Beds Needs Addressed Addressing Homelessness Funding ESG: $168,039
Page 91 of 147 Description ESG projects for the 2021 program year include administration ($6,747), rapid rehousing ($115,602), homelessness prevention ($33,608), emergency shelter ($2,000), and HMIS/administration services ($10,082). Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number Rapid rehousing activities will assist approximately 38 homeless and type of families households. Homelessness prevention services will assist approximately that will benefit from 65 households at risk of homelessness. Emergency Shelter will assist the proposed activities approximately 2 persons. Location Description The Horry County ESG service area Planned Activities ESG Program Administration - $6,747 Rapid Rehousing - $115,602 Homeless Prevention - $33,608 Emergency Shelter - $2,000 HMIS/Administration - $10,082 Match ESG funding requires 100% match. Each recipient of ESG funds will match their allocation with approved funding sources as indicated in 24 CFR 576.207. A plan for the subrecipient's program match must be provided as a part of the application budget. A match audit is conducted at the 50% funding point and again prior to the final payment request of the agency awarded ESG funds. Match sources are also reviewed again as a part of the annual monitoring process. The ESG match is documented each year in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). 8 Project Name HOME: Administration (2021) Target Area Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County Goals Supported 1A: Increase Homeownership Opportunities 1B: Increase Affordable Rental Hsg Opportunities 1C: Provide for Owner Occupied Hsg Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Preservation & Development Funding HOME: $105,482 Description Administration of the Horry County HOME Consortium during the 2021 program year. Target Date 6/30/2022
Page 92 of 147 Estimate the number Families throughout the Horry County HOME Consortium will benefit and type of families from administration of the program. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The Horry County HOME Consortium serves the following counties within South Carolina: Horry County, Georgetown County, and Williamsburg County. Planned Activities HOME program administration during the 2021 program year. 9 Project Name HOME: Rental Housing Development (2021) Target Area Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County Goals Supported 1B: Increase Affordable Rental Hsg Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Preservation & Development Funding HOME: $250,000 Description HOME-funded rental housing development. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number Approximately three households at or below 60% AMI will benefit from and type of families this project. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Jurisdiction wide based on beneficiary eligibility. Planned Activities New construction and rehabilitation of rental housing units.
10 Project Name HOME: Homeowner Housing Development (2021) Target Area Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County Goals Supported 1A: Increase Homeownership Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Preservation & Development Funding HOME: $399,338 Description New construction of homeownership units. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number Approximately four low to moderate income families will benefit from and type of families this project. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Jurisdiction wide based on beneficiary eligibility. Planned Activities New construction of single family residences.
Page 93 of 147 11 Project Name HOME: Owner Occupied Rehabilitation (2021) Target Area Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County Goals Supported 1C: Provide for Owner Occupied Hsg Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Preservation & Development Funding HOME: $200,000 Description Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number Approximately five low to moderate income households will benefit and type of families from this project. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Jurisdiction wide based upon beneficiary eligibility. Planned Activities Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. 12 Project Name HOME: TBRA (2021) Target Area Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County Goals Supported 1B: Increase Affordable Rental Hsg Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Preservation & Development Funding HOME: $50,000 Description Tenant Based Rental Assistance Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number Approximately eight LMI households will receive rental assistance. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Jurisdiction wide based on beneficiary eligibility. Planned Activities Tenant Based Rental Assistance during the 2021 program year.
13 Project Name HOME: CHDO Operating Funds (2021) Target Area Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County Goals Supported 1B: Increase Affordable Rental Hsg Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Preservation & Development Funding HOME: $50,000
Page 94 of 147 Description A HCHC certified CHDO will be provided up to $50,000 in HOME funding to support its CHDO operations throughout the Horry County HOME Consortium. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number Not applicable and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description CHDO Operations throughout the Horry County HOME Consortium. Planned Activities Operating support for a HCHC certified CHDO during the 2021 program year.
Page 95 of 147 AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The Consortium has identified several locations in the three counties that will receive directed assistance. One of the primary methods for determining geographic regions that will receive assistance is using HUD- identified racially/ethnically-concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAP) tracts. Addressing R/ECAP tracts was major part of the Consortium’s 2017 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). HUD defines R/ECAP tracts as:
1) Census tracts with a minority non-white population of 50 percent or more
2) Tracts with 40 percent of individuals living at or before the poverty line, or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the area, or whichever threshold is lower
There were three R/ECAP tracts identified in the region:
45051050600 (Myrtle Beach, Horry County) 45043920201 (Town of Andrews, Georgetown County) 45089970801 (Williamsburg County)
In addition to the HUD-identified R/ECAP tracts, the Consortium will focus on other areas where there is a disproportionately high number of LMI and/or minority households. These areas may not meet the HUD definition of R/ECAP but they are still in need of additional directed assistance to reduce substandard housing, improve public services, encourage economic growth, and prevent the development of R/ECAP tracts. In the AFH, these areas were collectively referred to as Focus Areas and cover the R/ECAP tracts listed above.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds City of Myrtle Beach - Central City Revitalization Area - Horry County City of Conway - Rebuild Conway Revitalization Area - Horry County Race Path - Horry County Freemont - Horry County Bucksport - Horry County Cedar Branch - Horry County Goretown - Horry County Brooksville - Horry County City of Myrtle Beach - Horry County City of Conway - Horry County Horry County
Page 96 of 147 Target Area Percentage of Funds Bennett Loop - Horry County City of Georgetown - West End Neighborhood - Georgetown County Town of Andrews - Georgetown County Town of Kingstree - Williamsburg County Town of Greeleyville - Williamsburg County Socastee - Horry County Georgetown County Williamsburg County Table 5 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
A percentage was not assigned specifically for each geographic target location; however, all the target locations are areas with a large LMI population and allocations will primarily go towards LMI activities. Horry County is the lead agency for the Horry County HOME Consortium and will coordinate with local and state agencies, as well as public and private organizations and non-profits, to implement activities in these areas.
LMI areas were initially determined through data analysis related to the population in the needs assessment portion of the Consolidated Plan. In addition to this, extensive efforts were made to gather feedback from the community through a virtual community needs assessment meeting held during the annual planning process. Comments received from the public comment period and virtual public hearings for this Annual Action Plan were also taken into consideration.
As mentioned earlier, the Consortium’s 2017 AFH also identified areas in the region where there was a need to reduce substandard housing. Factors that contributed to this were the location and type of affordable housing, lack of public investments in specific neighborhoods and a lack of affordable, integrated housing for individuals who need supportive services. Areas identified with most need were: R/ECAP census tracts in the region; census tracts with disproportionally high concentrations of subsidized housing and/or Black, Hispanic, foreign-born, and/or LEP populations; the Central City Revitalization Area; Bennett Loop; Racepath; and unincorporated areas. In the AFH, these were collectively referred to as Focus Areas.
Discussion
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Page 97 of 147 AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.420, 91.220(g) Introduction
The affordable housing activities undertaken will address the needs of the homeless and non- homeless. The Consortium will work towards this through the use of a plethora of tools including rental assistance, the development of new affordable housing units, and the rehabilitation of housing units. The annual goals for affordable housing are provided below.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 46 Non-Homeless 32 Special-Needs 0 Total 78 Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 46 The Production of New Units 7 Rehab of Existing Units 25 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 78 Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Homeowner Housing Added: 4 Household Housing Units Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 25 Household Housing Units Rental Housing Added: 3 Household Housing Units TBRA: 8 Households Assisted Rapid Rehousing: 38 Households Assisted
Page 98 of 147 AP-60 Public Housing - 91.420, 91.220(h) Introduction
The Horry County HOME Consortium will work closely with the four Public Housing Authorities serving low-income households throughout the jurisdiction. They are:
The Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach: Provides Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, VASH vouchers, and Mainstream vouchers The Housing Authority of Conway: Provides Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing units Georgetown Housing Authority: Provides Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing units Kingstree Housing Authority: Public housing units
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The Consortium, along with each of the four public housing authorities, will work diligently to expand affordable housing opportunities within their jurisdictions and expand services for their residents as well as the communities they serve.
The Consortium will also work with the PHAs to reduce public barriers to affordable housing development in the region. As reported in the 2017 AFH, various contributing factors such as land use and zoning laws, admissions and occupancy policies and procedures including preferences in publicly supported housing have contributed to a lack of access to publicly supported housing in the region.
The Housing Authority of Conway strives to maintain diverse communities throughout their service area. The HAC provides for a variety of supportive services including educational enrichment activities at all of its housing developments.
The Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach administers 660 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and maintains a waiting list for the program, which contains the households who have been called in to receive a voucher and those who have a voucher and have not yet located housing. The HCV waiting list contains approximately 678 households and is currently closed. HAMB is committed to assisting these households to locate suitable housing opportunities. HAMB also administers 185 Veteran Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers as well as 167 Mainstream program vouchers.
The Georgetown Housing Authority will continue to serve its residents by offering a variety of supportive service activities including after-school youth centers, early childhood education programming, adult education and literacy programming, job training, healthy living programs, financial literary, and homeownership programs. In addition to these supportive service programs, the GHA will continue to
Page 99 of 147 provide for community programs such as tree planting, recycling, and neighborhood clean-ups.
The Kingstree Housing Authority owns and manages one (1) 140 unit public housing development. The KHA received a commitment for an FHA loan to renovate the units including painting, installation of ceiling fans, upgraded flooring, replacing ranges, upgrading plumbing and bathroom fixtures, installing accessible tubs and glazing existing tubs, as well as installation of gutters.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HAMB runs a Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) which is designed to help HCV families become economically independent. HAMB also administers a HCV Homeownership Program which provides vouchers to first-time homeowners if they meet income and other eligibility requirements such as employment requirements and homeownership counseling.
The HAC, KHA, and GHA all offer financial literacy training programs as well as home stewardship classes which are aimed at assisting residents to become ready for homeownership opportunities.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
None of the four public housing authorities in the region are considered troubled.
Discussion
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Page 100 of 147 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.420, 91.220(i) Introduction
Horry County continues to focus on efforts to address the root causes of homelessness and chronic homelessness.
While it is difficult to accurately measure the number of individuals and families that are at risk of becoming homeless, the Consortium remains committed to the "Housing First" philosophy through funding and coordinating with programs that identify those that are "at-risk," attempt to intervene prior to homelessness occurring, to re-house those that do experience homelessness as soon as possible, and to provide key supportive services.
Horry County, in partnership with the regional Continuum of Care (CoC), is working to strategically align the County’s ESG programming with CoC priorities. This includes coordinating application funding reviews between the two organizations. For example, applications for CDBG public service funding submitted via the NOFA process will receive bonus points if they strategically align with the CoC and ESG programs. The CoC’s headquarters are located in Myrtle Beach, which allows for close collaboration between the two entities.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The Consortium works with area homeless service providers to collaboratively provide a wide range of expertise in housing, and social and supportive services, within each component of the Continuum of Care (CoC). Strategies to address homelessness in the CoC and region include strengthening and enhancing existing assets, while expanding services to increase effectiveness.
The Consortium has been fortunate to have the CoC headquartered at a Horry County location within the City of Myrtle Beach. This strategic placement provides the region with strong advocates, highly trained and experienced resources, and fresh insight into the fight against homelessness. In collaboration with long-standing providers, the municipalities, community leaders and other stakeholders, a high priority has been placed on development and support of homelessness services, from outreach, to emergency sheltering and case management, to the provision of crisis hospitalizations for homeless who need mental health care. It has also emphasized homeless data collection and review via HMIS by initiating a regular HMIS data analysis meeting so that key areas of service are identified. All participants have contributed to renewed efforts to reach out to our homeless community, and assess and serve its needs.
Page 101 of 147 The CoC administrator, Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization (ECHO), received a technical assistance grant in 2019 to conduct a “100-Day Challenge to end youth homelessness”. 100-Day Challenges are part of the growing national movement to prevent and end youth homelessness in America. The compressed timeframe of 100 days, an unreasonable goal, and support from coaches, peers, and federal leaders all work to inspire teams to achieve rapid progress and sustainable system change. Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization (ECHO) teamed up with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for an ambitious 100-Day Challenge that strengthened the community’s coordinated response to preventing and ending youth homelessness. Local youth and young adult (YYA) agencies accepted the challenge of working together across systems to collaborate, innovate, and to build a strong coordinated community wide system to help move youth experiencing homelessness off the streets into a place to call home. This involved identifying youth who are literally homeless, assessing and prioritizing needs, identifying rentable properties, and matching youth up with the appropriate housing option. The Horry County’s 100-Day Challenge Team exceeded their goal of safely and stably housing 50 youth or young adults experiencing homelessness, with a total of 62 individuals served. The process provided an opportunity for the County to participate in a model focused on problem- solving and planning for system-wide efforts to address youth and young adults (YYA) experiencing homelessness.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The Consortium continues to place high priority on emergency shelter services, transitional housing, services for the homeless, and homelessness prevention. From year to year, its Annual Action Plans reflect this high priority. Horry County and the CoC support transitional housing via assistance with rent and utility deposits so that assisted individuals and families might sustain housing.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
As mentioned, the CoC, Horry County, and the Horry County HOME Consortium collaborate to provide chronically homeless individuals and families, veterans and unaccompanied youth with pathways to housing and independence across Horry County. These programs utilize CDBG or ESG funding, in addition to CoC funding and other leveraged public and private financial sources accessed by our many partners.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
Page 102 of 147 foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
Horry County and its subrecipients support, encourage, and facilitate programs and strategies that:
Provide extremely-low income persons with outpatient services and crisis hospitalizations, in an effort to address fundamental mental health issues that lead to chronic homelessness. In addition to treating mental health issues that can contribute to homelessness, these efforts enable individuals to receive treatment in their community. The goal of this is to increase participation from at-risk individuals who shirk from the possibility of receiving hospitalization or care away from the support of their community and families. Provide creative, community-based housing opportunities for disabled young adults and adults, in an effort to prevent homelessness in this population. The County, the CoC, and its many service provider partners collaborate to integrate clients and families into the continuum, and leverage/seek funds to move developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals out of their family homes, group homes, and other facilities into transitional and supportive housing. Serve the needs of homeless individuals and families, Horry County is committed to working with the CoC to determine the need for an additional emergency homeless shelter in Horry County.
The County works to encourage and facilitate efforts and strategies that align with the strategic efforts of the CoC and the ESG program, such as the service areas listed above. Applications from potential subrecipient public service providers are prioritized by way of bonus points if their proposed program(s) align with the CoC’s efforts and the ESG program.
Discussion
As shown, the Consortium remains committed to homelessness prevention, and to serving the needs of the homeless in collaboration with the CoC, its subrecipients, partners, and stakeholders.
Page 103 of 147 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction
The Consortium’s mission is to increase homeownership, support neighborhood revitalization, and to provide access to housing free of discrimination. The underlying contributing factor to all these is poverty. To respond to this, Horry County and the Consortium have developed an anti-poverty strategy that was outlined in the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan. The anti-poverty strategy is the unifying thread that ties housing, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, public housing, and other community development strategies together in one cohesive plan for reducing poverty within the region. The Consortium has committed to revitalizing key underserved neighborhoods as a part of this plan.
Actions planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
In 2018, Horry County assumed the lead role in the HOME Consortium, and completed an Assessment of Fair Housing which was required by HUD to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing in the region. This assessment includes the impact of population growth, segregation and integration, access to a variety of opportunity indicators such as education, transportation and poverty, and disproportionate housing needs in the region. Through this assessment, contributing factors to barriers to fair and affordable housing were identified. Among some of the contributing factors which had negative effects were land use and zoning laws, the location and type of affordable housing, and the availability of affordable units in a range of sizes. For PHAs, some of the contributing factors were admissions and occupancy policies and procedures including preferences in publicly supported housing, and lack of affordable, integrated housing for individuals who need supportive services. The AFH gives guidance to address these barriers through a set of goals with a clear strategy to address these issues, and a measurement of the achievements through a set timeframe and list of measurements. These activities will be carried out throughout the remainder of the 5-year consolidated planning period.
Discussion
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Page 104 of 147 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) Introduction
In addition to the proposed actions outlined in the Action Plan, the Consortium will also work towards the actions listed below. These actions are planned to:
Address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. Foster and maintain affordable housing. Reduce lead-based paint hazards. Reduce the number of poverty-level families. Develop institutional structure. Enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
To work towards these other actions, the Consortium will work with its partner organizations and other local and regional service providers.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The Consortium recognizes the need to support educational enrichment opportunities and programs for the underserved LMI households of the region. Horry County intends to fund public service activities that support these opportunities, such as youth services, workforce development, housing counseling, etc., utilizing CDBG funding.
In 2019, the mission of Horry County Community Development was expanded to include community resiliency efforts. Through leadership of the FEMA-funded resiliency planning effort, Horry County Community Development has built a strong project planning initiative with the County’s Stormwater Department to identify and pursue potential funding sources that meet the underserved stormwater drainage infrastructure needs of LMI communities. Horry County has coordinated with the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO) to identify infrastructure projects to mitigate the effects of flooding in highly impacted areas of the County.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The Consortium works with area homeless service providers to collaboratively provide a wide range of expertise in housing, and social and supportive services, within each component of the Continuum of Care (CoC). Strategies to address homelessness in the CoC and region include strengthening and enhancing existing assets, while expanding services to increase effectiveness.
The Consortium has been fortunate to have the CoC headquartered at a Horry County location within the City of Myrtle Beach. This strategic placement provides the region with strong advocates, highly trained and experienced resources, and fresh insight into the fight against homelessness. In collaboration with
Page 105 of 147 long-standing providers, the municipalities, community leaders and other stakeholders, a high priority has been placed on development and support of homelessness services, from outreach, to emergency sheltering and case management, to the provision of crisis hospitalizations for homeless who need mental health care. It has also emphasized homeless data collection and review via HMIS by initiating a regular HMIS data analysis meeting so that key areas of service are identified. All participants have contributed to renewed efforts to reach out to our homeless community, and assess and serve its needs.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The greatest potential for lead-based paint and other environmental and safety hazards is in homes built before 1980. Within the three counties, there are 58,458 housing units that were built before 1980. During the next year, the Consortium will work to reduce the number of housing units with lead-based paint hazards in units assisted with HOME funds to prevent lead poisoning. This will be accomplished through the evaluation and disclosure of housing that may contain lead-based paint and properly abating and encapsulating lead contamination.
For CDBG, Horry County’s Building Code Department will assist the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) during any construction inspection process; however, this is limited to childhood lead poisoning prevention and detection activities. All pre-1978 housing units undergoing emergency repairs or rehabilitation will have a lead inspection/risk assessment conducted before any physical work begins on the unit. If lead is present, the owner/tenant will be relocated. Also, information is distributed regarding lead-based paint to all residents that participate in any housing program. In 2019, Horry County coordinated with SC DHEC to explore grant funding opportunities to mitigate the presence of lead-based paint in pre-1978 construction homes throughout the County. The County will continue to explore and support programs available through SC DHEC and will develop a lead hazard control program to eliminate lead hazards in housing when a unit undergoes rehabilitation through the CDBG Program.
To the extent that lead-based paint hazards are addressed through rehabilitation, the process the county follows includes:
- Contracting certified lead-based paint inspectors and risk assessors;
- Distributing information on lead-based paint hazards to all households that participate in any housing programs that purchase or rehabilitate homes built before 1978;
- Conducting lead-based paint inspections and assessments as necessary; and
- Implementing environmental control or abatement measures (lead-based paint and
Page 106 of 147 asbestos) as required by all federally-funded projects.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The Horry County HOME Consortium has targeted significant resources within the low-income areas described in the plan. It is intended that resources will spur redevelopment efforts within the targeted areas, effectively increasing capital investments, services, quantity and quality of affordable residences, and re-envisioning of communities through the reduction of blight and improved access to neighborhood amenities and opportunities.
The tourism industry is vital to bringing in jobs to the region; however, low-wage service industry jobs can contribute to the prevalence of poverty, especially if they are seasonal. The S.C. Department of Employment & Workforce reports that 34.0% of Horry County’s workforce is employed in the Accommodations, Food Services, and Retail labor sectors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the median household income in Horry County is currently $50,704 (2019 Five-Year ACS Estimates).
The Horry County Comprehensive Plan, “Imagine 2040”, assesses the health and growth of the County’s economic base, which is dependent on the hospitality industry and retail sales. These industries are highly dependent on the national economy and the availability of disposable income. As the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic downturn demonstrate, major economic diminishing events can seriously impact the sustainability of the regional economy. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW), approximately 16,411 initial unemployment claims were made regionally in the first two weeks (as of March 28, 2020) following the national emergency declaration by President Trump. Approximately 95,910 initial unemployment claims were made statewide during that same time period, with the region accounting for 17% of these claims. The impact from the pandemic can still be seen in the county, as the unemployment rate remains at 6.1% (SC DEW, 1/26/21). Diversification of industries and employment sectors is critical for the long-term health of the County’s economy and its ability to weather serious economic events such as this one. This goal can be achieved through the development of high-quality industrial land and building products that have the capability of attracting new and expanding businesses in additional sectors, such as light industrial and manufacturing businesses.
To this end, the Consortium will work with local economic development agencies to pursue and attract industries that will provide higher paying jobs and year-round employment. For example, Horry County often teams with Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC) to assist in acquisition and execution of economic development projects designed to create additional jobs in Horry County, and to diversify the job opportunities outside of the service sector. Past projects conducted in partnership with MBREDC have included initial development of Ascott Valley Industrial Park (2018) and a SC Department of Commerce (DoC) Project to perform an upfit of a 50,000 square foot facility for CRP Industries, an automotive and industrial products manufacturer that plans to locate in Conway, SC. This endeavor will generate an estimated 115 jobs (2019). In March 2020, Horry County again teamed with MBREDC to apply for a grant from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) for further
Page 107 of 147 development of Ascott Valley Industrial Park. This project is designed to address the infrastructure requirements of two companies that have committed to locating in the park, creating a projected additional 48 jobs in the central portion of Horry County. The jobs associated with the Ascott Valley Industrial Park will assist in diversifying the regional industry base, thereby expanding economic opportunities for residents.
More fundamentally, Horry County Community Development is engaged in infrastructure projects designed to strengthen the economic competitiveness of existing local industries, as well as to improve the County’s competitiveness in attracting new business to its industrial sites. For example, Horry County currently leads a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) project, funded by the Federal Railroad Administration ($9,765,620) with additional cost share provided by South Carolina Department of Commerce and RJ Corman ($7,800,000). This project will rehabilitate and operationalize the R.J. Corman rail line connecting Conway, South Carolina and Chadbourn, North Carolina. Rail spurs serving industrial parks, such as Ascott Valley, are designed to increase investment in and competitiveness of businesses located within low-income census tracts. This project is ongoing and is scheduled to be completed in 2021.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The Consortium will continue to have formal and informal working relationships with the four Public Housing Authorities, Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), and other non-profit housing developers and local jurisdictions. The Consortium will also provide workshops and training initiatives to improve the capacity and compliance of regional partners and programs. Finally, the Consortium will strive to encourage partners to leverage federal, state, and private funds to benefit affordable housing opportunities with the region.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The Horry County HOME Consortium receives its funding directly from HUD and will coordinate affordable housing development with developers throughout the region.
For CDBG, Horry County will work in the county to administer these funds toward partners and programs that help serve LMI areas and LMI households. Horry County intends to fund public service activities that support these opportunities, such as youth services, workforce development, housing counseling, etc., utilizing CDBG funding. The County will partner with other public and private housing and social service agencies to frequently coordinate on projects in this plan. The County will also host meetings between local governments, housing providers, social service agencies, and the PHAs to discuss emerging issues in housing, homelessness, and community development.
For ESG, Horry County will continue participating in the CoC. The CoC, through its plan to end chronic
Page 108 of 147 homelessness in 10 years, provides a guide for the county and its partners to coordinate a system of affordable housing and supportive services for the prevention, reduction, and eventual end of homelessness.
Horry County continues to serve as an integral partner in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Horry County is coordinating with SC DHEC, homelessness organizations, and social service organizations to develop policies and programming to respond to and mitigate the impact of the virus.
Discussion
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Page 109 of 147 Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction
The CDBG program is administered by Horry County within the county for the purpose of assisting LMI areas and households.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 99.00%
Page 110 of 147 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:
Each recipient of Consortium HOME funds will be required to match their allocation with 25% funding from non-federal sources. These contributions to the project must be permanent. Any match provided in excess of the 25% requirement will be retained by the Consortium and banked for use with future HOME projects. Evidence of match must be submitted with all applications. In the event an applicant cannot provide the required match, they may request a waiver and it may or may not be granted by the Consortium depending on if there are sufficient match funds available to cover the deficit.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
All properties receiving financial assistance from the Consortium for homeownership and homebuyer activities must ensure that the housing remains affordable to families with incomes of 80 percent or less of the area median for at least the minimum affordability period based on the initial amount of assistance provided. This action plan year funds new construction homebuyer projects where the HOME funds will be provided as a direct subsidy to the homebuyer and will therefore utilize the recapture provision to ensure compliance with the HOME affordability period requirements. Homeownership projects funded during the 2021 program year will have affordability periods between five (5) and twenty (20) years based on the amount of the direct subsidy provided to the homeowner. The affordability requirements will be enforced with restrictive covenants (or liens) and a promissory note that will be recorded with appropriate County Register of Deeds for either Horry County, Georgetown County, or Williamsburg County - based on the location of the property.
In the event of a voluntary or involuntary sale, the Consortium will recapture the HOME investment before the homebuyer receives a return. The recapture amount is limited to the net proceeds available from the sale. The Consortium shall reduce the HOME investment amount to be recaptured on a pro rata basis for the time the homeowner has owned and occupied the housing measured against the required affordability period. For example, a property with a 15-year affordability period will require that the pro-rata share, subject to recapture, will reduce by 1/15th annually on the anniversary date of the initial purchase closing.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
All properties receiving financial assistance from the Consortium for acquisition of existing housing units must ensure that the housing remains affordable to families with incomes of 80 percent or less
Page 111 of 147 of the area median for at least the minimum affordability period based on the initial amount of assistance provided. This action plan year funds activities that will acquire existing housing units for affordable rental housing opportunities, and will utilize the recapture provision to ensure compliance with the HOME affordability period requirements. Rental housing projects funded during the 2021 program year will have affordability periods between five (5) and twenty (20) years based on the amount of the subsidy provided to the developer/owner.
The affordability requirements will be enforced with restrictive covenants (or liens) and a promissory note that will be recorded with appropriate County Register of Deeds for either Horry County, Georgetown County, or Williamsburg County - based on the location of the property.
In the event of a voluntary or involuntary sale, the Consortium will recapture the HOME investment before the owner receives a return. The recapture amount is limited to the net proceeds available from the sale. The Consortium shall reduce the HOME investment amount to be recaptured on a pro rata basis for the time the owner has owned the property and made it available for affordable rental housing to an income eligible tenant. For example, a property with a 15-year affordability period will require that the pro-rata share, subject to recapture, will reduce by 1/15th annually on the anniversary date of the initial purchase closing.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The Consortium does not intend or anticipate refinancing any existing debt for multifamily housing that will be rehabilitated with HOME funds per 24 CFR 92.206(b) guidelines.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)
Please see the attached standards and guidelines.
2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) has established a Coordinated Entry System (CES) and Horry County is committed to participating and supporting the CoC in utilizing the system. Since 2014, the CoC has developed its system with HUD, the state, and technical assistance providers. The CoC has implemented CES, which it utilizes to gather information about beneficiaries, identify resources, and to evaluate service needs and gaps to help communities plan their assistance.
Page 112 of 147 3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).
All sub-award applicants for CDBG and ESG funds must submit applications prior to the published deadline, in order to be considered for funding. Applications are usually due around February 1st each year. Once applications are received, staff conducts an "Eligibility Review" of all applications in accordance with 24 CFR 570.200(a) and 570.201-206 for CDBG, and 24 CFR 576.100(a) and 24 CFR 576.101-107 for ESG. During this review, staff determines one or more of the below, based on the funding:
if the organization is a non-profit; if the organization is a qualified for-profit agency or business; whether the program meets a national objective; whether the program addresses an eligible CDBG or ESG activity; and if the program is able to serve all qualified Horry County residents.
If an applicant meets initial criteria, the application proposal is considered eligible for funding consideration. Staff then provides the Review Committee with a report on any programs that do not meet all the criteria, as well as a copy of all applications and a spreadsheet for application scoring and review.
A second review is then conducted on eligible programs to determine whether the program has clear goals and quantifiable objectives, sound financial and program management, and sufficient ability to leverage funds. In reviewing applications, the Review Committee and County staff may request additional information, make site visits, request a conference with the applicant, or take other steps to assure a fair and equitable selection/award process.
The Review Committee then meets, and using guidance from the scoring rubric, determines recommendations for each of the applications and a proposed allocation of expected funding. From the recommendations of this meeting, a proposed ESG budget, CDBG budget, and Annual Action Plan are established.
The proposed budgets and Annual Action Plan are presented to the Administration Committee of the Horry County Council for review. Upon approval of the Administration Committee, the Plan is then forwarded to the Horry County Council for approval. A public comment period is opened prior to final approval of the budgets and Plan. Following the Horry County Council's approval of the Annual Action Plan, a completed copy is submitted to HUD. This occurs prior to the submission deadline, which usually occurs on or around May 15.
4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions
Page 113 of 147 regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.
The Continuum of Care, has formerly homeless persons who serve on its Board of Directors. Its subrecipients work directly with homeless and formerly homeless individuals. Horry County, Georgetown County, and Williamsburg County continue to encourage the underserved to express their needs and concerns to the maximum extent possible. If unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction will work closely with the CoC and other organizations in the community to reach out to homeless and formerly homeless individuals to get their perspective on policies and funding decisions.
5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.
The ESG Program, previously referred to as the Emergency Shelter Grant program, is authorized by Subtitle B of Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Horry County's ESG performance standards reflect the federal regulations of Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 576 as amended by the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH) that governs ESG, and the procedures used by Horry County in administration of this grant as directed by HUD.
In addition, standards for financial management and internal controls reflect federal regulations at 24 CFR Sections 84 and 85, and 2 CFR 200. The County is also responsible for compliance with federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 58. These federal laws and regulations are included by reference in Horry County policies and procedures.
General guidelines for activities of the ESG program are listed at 24 CFR 576.100 and other costs may be eligible under the program provided that they fit the statutory requirement of benefitting homeless persons and assisting their movement toward independent living.
Horry County complies fully with all federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws, and with rules and regulations governing Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in housing and employment, including:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (as amended by the Community Development Act of 1974 and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988) Executive Order 11063 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (to the extent that it applies, otherwise Section 504 and the Fair Housing Amendments govern) Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005 The Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on February 3, 2012
Page 114 of 147 When more than one civil rights law applies to a situation, the laws will be read and applied together.
Horry County's standards call for all participants in its ESG programs to be entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). ESG funds may be used to pay for the cost of collecting and entering data into HMIS in compliance with HUD standards, and for tracking performance standards.
In addition, Horry County measures whether all participants meet the HUD definition of homelessness in order to qualify, i.e. as Literally Homeless, or as Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence. All participants must have an income of 80% of median family income, or as determined by HUD annually. Households must also demonstrate a reasonable prospect that they will be able to sustain themselves after the period of assistance ends. Horry County ESG guidelines require that the participant selection process be documented to ensure performance standards are met. Documentation must include: income documentation, homeless status, proof of sustainability, Request for Tenancy Approval, unit inspection to ensure Minimum Habitability Standards (MHS) with a Housing Quality Standards inspection, and more.
Horry County's performance standards also include Grounds for Denial to the ESG Program, and Informal Hearings for Participants.
Subrecipient performance standards incorporate these, plus record-keeping and reporting requirements. These requirements include standards for invoicing Horry County for reimbursement of funds expensed for the ESG program, and standards for maintenance of all file documentation and personally identifiable information.
Page 115 of 147 County Council Decision Memorandum Horry County, South Carolina
Date: April 27, 2021 From: Elizabeth Tranter, Community Development, Deputy Director Division: Administration RE: Proposed HOME Funding Award
ISSUE
The Horry County HOME Consortium recently released a solicitation for Homeowner and Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) projects. Staff have reviewed the received applications and the Project Review Committee has developed a recommendation for awards for the funding solicitation.
BACKGROUND
Horry County serves as the Participating Jurisdiction for the Horry County HOME Consortium. The Horry County HOME Consortium is an intergovernmental entity representing jurisdictions within Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties, excluding the local jurisdictions of Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Pawleys Island. Horry County Council is the governing body for the Horry County HOME Consortium and is responsible for authorizing grant related actions. This responsibility includes the approval of HOME funding awards.
The 2020-2021 budget included an award allocation for $438,015 for homeowner housing development activities. Due to changes in the commitment deadlines for the HOME Program, specific activities were to be determined at a later date. Subsequently, staff conducted a solicitation for eligible project proposals. Staff are proposing the funding of the construction of five units by Habitat for Humanity of Horry County within the homeowner housing development budget line for this program year.
The 2018-2019 budget previously included an award allocation for $114,555 for Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown County for new construction of housing for homeownership. Staff are proposing reallocation of funds from a canceled project for the 2018-2019 Program Year (minor amendment) to fund the construction of two additional units by Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown County.
Horry County HOME Consortium released a request for Homeowner and Tenant Based Rental Assistance projects on February 3, 2021. Applications for HOME funding were due on March 3, 2021. Review of the HOME program applications was completed pursuant to the policies and procedures and included staff review. Staff examined the received applications for conformance with the solicitation criteria, financial feasibility, and alignment with Consolidated Plan goals. The Project Review Committee, consisting of representatives from Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg Counties, as well as the Cities of Conway and Myrtle Beach, provided a recommendation for awards for the HOME funding round. Two applications for HOME funding were received, of which two applications were recommended for funding:
Page 116 of 147 1) Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown County: $100,000 for new construction of two (2) single family residential units for homeownership.
2) Habitat for Humanity of Horry County: $150,000 for new construction of five (5) single family residential units for homeownership.
Habitat for Humanity of Habitat for Humanity of Applicant Georgetown County Horry County
Building Homes, Changing Project Name Hope's Crossing Lives
Georgetown, SC Conway, SC Community (Georgetown County) (Horry County)
Homeowner New Homeowner New Type of Activity Construction Construction
Units Proposed 2 5
$50,000 $30,000
Cost per Unit (HOME)
$100,000 $150,000 HOME funds requested
Total Project Cost $170,000 $300,000
Match % 70.00% 100.00% (Match Amount/HOME Request)
Review Committee Funding $100,000 - 2 Units $150,000 - 5 Units Recommendations:
Total Home Investment: $250,000 Total Non-HOME Leveraged: $220,000 Total Housing Units Produced: 7
The recommended project submission from Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown County consists of the new construction of two (2) single family residences for homeownership, located at scattered sites in the City of Georgetown and unincorporated Georgetown County. HOME funds will be leveraged with $70,000 in private donations and volunteer labor to construct the units for ownership by eligible low-income households. The recommended project submission from Habitat for Humanity of Horry County consists of the new construction of five (5) single family residences for homeownership in the Hope’s Crossing community of Conway, located in unincorporated Horry County. HOME funds will be leveraged with $150,000 in private donations and volunteer labor to construct the units for ownership by eligible low-income households. In order to assist the timeliness of reporting, homeowner and TBRA applications will be accepted through semiannual requests for proposals. The next solicitation is scheduled for September 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
Community Development staff recommend approval of the proposed HOME funding awards for Habitat of Humanity of Georgetown County in the amount of $100,000 and Habitat of Humanity of Horry County in the amount of $150,000.
Page 117 of 147 COUNTY OF HORRY ) ) RESOLUTION R- -21 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
A RESOLUTION TO AWARD HORRY COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM FUNDING
WHEREAS, Horry County is designated the participating jurisdiction for the Horry County HOME Consortium, an inter-governmental entity representing jurisdictions within Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties, excluding the local jurisdictions of Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Pawleys Island, and is responsible for the administration of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME);
WHEREAS, Horry County has conducted a solicitation for eligible homeowner and tenant based rental assistance projects for utilization of HUD HOME funds for the 2020-2021 Program Year; and
WHEREAS, the HOME Project Review Committee has developed a recommendation for funding for the project solicitation round.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Horry County Council hereby awards HOME funding for the following activities:
Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown County – Homeowner New Construction: $100,000.00
Habitat for Humanity of Horry County – Hope’s Crossing: $150,000.00
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED this 4th day of May, 2021.
HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL
______Johnny Gardner, Chairman
Harold G. Worley, District 1 Orton Bellamy, District 7 Bill Howard, District 2 Johnny Vaught, District 8 Dennis DiSabato, District 3 R. Mark Causey, District 9 Gary Loftus, District 4 Danny Hardee, District 10 Tyler Servant, District 5 Al Allen, District 11 Cam Crawford, District 6
Attest:
______Patricia S. Hartley, Clerk to Council
Page 118 of 147 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2018-2019 BUDGET Detailed Project ENTITY Description AMOUNT HORRY COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM Homeowner Housing Development $236,011 Habitat for Humanity of Homeowner New Georgetown County Construction $100,000
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020-2021 BUDGET Detailed Project ENTITY Description AMOUNT HORRY COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM Homeowner Housing Development $438,015 Habitat for Humanity of Horry County Hope’s Crossing $150,000
Page 119 of 147 County Council Decision Memorandum Horry County, South Carolina
Date: April 27, 2021 From: Elizabeth Tranter, Community Development, Deputy Director Division: Administration Re: Resolution for Substantial Amendment to 2018-2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan - Program Year 11
ISSUE
Horry County is proposing an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Year 11 (2018-2019). The proposed amendment to Year 11 will serve to amend proposed projects for the City of Conway’s CDBG funding in this year.
BACKGROUND
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requires that any new projects to be undertaken by a local jurisdiction be added to the Annual Action Plan through a substantial amendment. The City of Conway has elected to pursue a new project that was not previously included in the Annual Action Plan for Year 11. As such, a substantial amendment is being proposed to allow for new activities to be pursued by the City of Conway.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the substantial amendment to the CDBG Year 11 (2018-2019) Annual Action Plan as follows:
Year 11 (18-19) Approved Budget Revised Budget Conway Economic Development: Small Business Assistance $240,078.00 $87,919.19 *Conway Public Facilities: *Smith-Jones Pool Rehabilitation $0.00 $152,158.81
*Denotes substantial amendment due to new project being added. All other amendments are considered minor amendments. For definitions related to amendment type, refer to the Horry County Citizen Participation Plan available on the County website.
Page 120 of 147 COUNTY OF HORRY ) RESOLUTION R- -21 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO AMEND THE 2018-2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.
WHEREAS, Horry County is a designated entitlement community in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as an Urban County;
WHEREAS, Horry County intends to adopt an Annual Action Plan amendment to allow a new project to be pursued by the City of Conway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Horry County Council adopts the revisions to the Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program Year 11 (2018-2019).
Year 11 (18-19) Approved Budget Revised Budget Conway Economic Development: Small Business Assistance $240,078.00 $87,919.19 *Conway Public Facilities: *Smith-Jones Pool Rehabilitation $0.00 $152,158.81
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED this 4th day of May, 2021.
HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL
______Johnny Gardner, Chairman
Harold G. Worley, District 1 Orton Bellamy, District 7 Bill Howard, District 2 Johnny Vaught, District 8 Dennis DiSabato, District 3 R. Mark Causey, District 9 Gary Loftus, District 4 Danny Hardee, District 10 Tyler Servant, District 5 Al Allen, District 11 Cam Crawford, District 6
Attest:
______Patricia S. Hartley, Clerk to Council
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Date: April 20, 2021 From: Arrigo Carotti, County Attorney Cleared By: Steve Gosnell, County Administrator Re: Ordinance amending Ordinance 21-19
ISSUE
Whether County Council should enact an ordinance amending Ordinance 21-19 to provide for the amendment of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Surfside Beach and Horry County relating to the Town’s Municipal Elections being conducted by the Horry County Election Commission.
BACKGROUND
On April 16, 2019, pursuant to Section 5-15-145 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, County Council enacted Ordinance 21-19, accepting the transfer of authority for conducting the Town of Surfside Beach’s municipal elections from the Town/its municipal election commission to the Horry County Election Commission, according to the terms and conditions of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town and the County (“IGA”).
Pursuant to Section 5-15-145, the governing bodies of both the Town and the County must agree to the terms of the transfer and enact ordinances embodying the terms of the agreement.
The Town is desirous of amending the IGA to provide for an alternative method for determination of election results when more than one candidate is seeking election to an office, i.e., from the nonpartisan run-off method to the nonpartisan plurality method, and to address any future amendments by mutually agreeable resolution of the respective governing bodies.
County Council is informed that the Horry County Election Commission is amenable to such amendment to the IGA and conducting the Town’s municipal elections accordingly.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends enactment of the Ordinance accompanying this memorandum.
Page 130 of 147 COUNTY OF HORRY ) ) ORDINANCE -21 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 21-19 TO THE EXTENT OF AMENDING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH AND HORRY COUNTY RELATING TO THE TOWN’S MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE HORRY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, and pursuant to Section 5-15-145 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, County Council enacted Ordinance 21-19, accepting the transfer of authority for conducting the Town of Surfside Beach’s municipal elections from the Town/its municipal election commission to the Horry County Election Commission, according to the terms and conditions of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town and the County (“IGA”); and
WHEREAS, the Town is desirous of amending the IGA to provide for an alternative method for determination of election results when more than one candidate is seeking election to an office, i.e., from the nonpartisan run-off method to the nonpartisan plurality method, and to address any future amendments by mutually agreeable resolution of their respective governing bodies; and
WHEREAS, County Council is informed that the Horry County Election Commission is amenable to such amendment to the IGA and conducting the Town’s municipal elections accordingly; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-15-145, the governing bodies of both the Town and the County must agree to terms of the transfer and enact ordinances embodying the terms of the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the power and authority granted to the Horry County Council by the Constitution of the State of South Carolina and the powers granted to the County by the General Assembly of the State, the following hereby is ordained and enacted:
County Council hereby agrees to the amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town and the County as proposed by the Town of Surfside Beach, and as set forth in the attachment herewith, which amendment County Council hereby authorizes the County Administrator to execute on behalf of Horry County.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED, ENACTED AND ORDERED.
Dated this _____ day of ______, 2021.
HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL
______Johnny Gardner, Chairman
Harold G. Worley, District 1 Orton Bellamy, District 7 Bill Howard, District 2 Johnny Vaught, District 8 Dennis DiSabato, District 3 R. Mark Causey, District 9 Gary Loftus, District 4 Danny Hardee, District 10 Tyler Servant, District 5 Al Allen, District 11 Cam Crawford, District 6 Attest:
______Patricia S. Hartley, Clerk to Council
Date of First Reading: Date of Second Reading: Date of Third Reading:
Page 131 of 147 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) AMENDMENT TO ) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT COUNTY OF HORRY ) TRANSFERRING ELECTIONS
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH AND HORRY COUNTY
WHEREAS, On January 22, 2019, the Town Council of the Town of Surfside Beach approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Horry County (“the Agreement”) to transfer authority for conducting Town elections to the Horry County Election Commission; and
WHEREAS, On April 16, 2019, Horry County Council approved the Agreement (attached as Ex. A) accepting the transfer pursuant to Section 5-15-145, S.C. Code of Laws; and
WHEREAS, On February 26, 2019, the Town Council of the Town of Surfside Beach enacted an amended election ordinance, which included the transfer of municipal elections consistent with the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, The Town Council desires to amend certain provisions of its elections ordinance regarding determination of elections results when more than one candidate is seeking election to an office, to change from the nonpartisan run-off method to the nonpartisan plurality method; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 6(C) of the Agreement, the parties have agreed that the Election Commission will conduct run-off elections for the Town; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section XI of the Agreement, the Agreement may be amended in writing and signed by both parties; and
WHEREAS, The parties desire to address any future amendments by mutually agreeable resolution of their respective governing bodies; and
WHEREAS, The Town and County have approved the terms of this Amendment by Ordinances on ______, 2021, and ______, 2021, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual commitments agreed upon, the Town and County agree to amend Section VI(C) and Section XI of the Agreement to hereafter read as follows:
VI. Conduct of Elections
C) Determination of Results
When more than one candidate vies for a single office, the election shall be determined by the method selected and codified by the Town of Surfside Beach, consistent with Chapter 15 of Title 5, S.C. Code.
Page 132 of 147 In the event of a tie vote for any office, a runoff election shall be held pursuant to SC Code 1976, § 5-15-125 two (2) weeks following the general election.
County Election Commission agrees to conduct necessary run-off elections for the Town, as prescribed by the Town Code and state law.
XI. Entire Agreement
This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and is subject to no understandings, conditions or representations that are not set forth herein. This agreement may be amended in writing and signed by both parties, with any such future amendments subject to approval by resolution of the governing councils of both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment to their Intergovernmental Agreement to be fully executed by their authorized representative as of the last date written below.
WITNESSES: TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH
______BY: ITS: ______DATE: ______
WITNESSES: COUNTY OF HORRY
______BY: ______ITS: ______DATE:______
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Council Member Expenses March 2021
Member Date Amount Vendor Purpose Acct Balance
Gardner 20,805.50
Worley 27,134.81
Howard 13,409.39
DiSabato 28,425.48
Loftus 9,207.77
Servant 19,495.59
Crawford 24,269.73
Bellamy 9,398.05
Vaught 3/30 30.56 Eggs Up Grill Constituent Lunch 14,084.67
Causey 10,359.40
Hardee 29,436.00
Allen 16,330.37
Page 146 of 147 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Distinguished Budget Presentation A w ard
PRESENTED TO Horry County South Carolina
For the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2020
Executive Director
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