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50th Annual ConferenceJune 19-22, 2019Omni HotelJacksonville, FLAgendaNote to NCDA Members who are AICP credentialed: NCDA has been approved as an AICPCertification Maintenance (CM) provider. Some of the sessions below are qualified CMevents. We will be adding sessions to the list as the agenda is finalized. These events willbe marked with the following symbol (where the number equals the number of CMcredits): CM I 6. To receive CM credit, you must sign in and remain for the entire session.Tuesday, June 18, 2019Early Conference Registration - Prefunction2:00 pm – 5:00 pmPre-Conference Training Registration – Prefunction8:00 am – 9:00 amContinental Breakfast8:00 am – 9:00 am – Prefunction Corridor/Florida CDPre-Conference Training9:00 am – 4:00 pmCDBG Basics Primer CM I 6 – Florida AThis training will cover the fundamentals of CDBG including national objectives and eligible activities, eligible costsand regulations, limitations on expenditures, program administration, financial management, monitoring,crosscutting Federal requirements overview, conflict of interest, and resources.Trainer: Wilmur Conyers, Federal Programs Coordinator, City of Durham, NC1
CDBG Subrecipient Management Primer CM I 6 – PensacolaThis training will be a condensed version of NCDA’s two-day Managing CDBG Subrecipients course. While thistraining covers subrecipient management in the context of Public Service activities, the basic concepts coveredapply broadly. Points of emphasis will be: (1) the subrecipient agreement; (2) training subrecipients; (3) setting upgrantee and subrecipient files; (4) tracking subrecipients; (5) monitoring; (6) 2 CFR 200 requirements; and (7)problem solving.Trainer: John Callow, NCDA Trainer, Murfreesboro, TNHOME Program Primer CM I 6 – Omni Ballroom BThis training will cover the fundamentals of the HOME program to include eligible and prohibited activities, eligiblecosts, CHDOs, program and project requirements, rental projects, homeownership projects, housing rehabilitation,tenant-based rental assistance, HOME match, and quality program administration.Trainer: Sheryl Kenny, Grants Manager, City of Arlington, TX4:15 pm – 5:15 pmNew Member/First-Time Attendee Orientation – Omni BallroomAre you new to NCDA? Want to learn more about the Association? This orientation will provide anintroduction to NCDA for new members and first-time conference participants.Presenter:Vicki WatsonNCDA Executive DirectorPre-Conference Networking Event: River and Post Restaurant6:30 pm to 8:30 pmWednesday, June 19, 20198:00 am – 5:00 pm – PrefunctionConference Registration and Information8:00 am – 9:00 am – Prefunction Corridor/Florida CDBreakfast9:00 am – 9:30 amWelcome and Agenda Overview – FloridaGeorge MensahNCDA PresidentDirector, Housing & Community Development DepartmentCity of Miami, FLStephanie Burch, Esq.Director, Neighborhoods DepartmentCity of Jacksonville, FLDr. Charles E. MorelandDirector of Community AffairsOffice of Mayor Lenny CurryCity of Jacksonville, FL2
Alesia Scott-FordField Office DirectorU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentJacksonville, FLAgenda OverviewVicki WatsonNCDA Executive DirectorWashington, DC9:30 am -9:40 amBreak9:40 am – 11:00 amConcurrent SessionsLand Banks and Community Land Trusts: Leveraging Publicly Owned Land and Properties for Lasting HousingAffordability CM I 1.5 – Florida BThis session will focus on leveraging publicly owned land and properties, anchor institution and faith-based assetsto create permanent affordable housing.Moderators and Presenters:Tarik AbdelazimAssociate Director of National Technical AssistanceCenter for Community ProgressWashington, DCJenee GaynorCapacity Building Senior SpecialistGrounded Solutions NetworkWashington, DCFinancial Management of Federal Programs CM I 1.5 – Florida CDThis session will focus on the importance of financial management practices to ensure federal funds are properlyspent and program goals are achieved. The session will examine the use of a work-out plan as a financialmanagement tool to establish sound internal controls and procedures to ensure good management of federalfunds. The session will further focus on the importance of timely spending as part of overall effectivemanagement. Further, the session will also focus on the application of the Federal Cost Principles to Federalawards (Subpart E CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirementsfor Federal Awards). In particular, the session will highlight procedures for recovery of indirect costs by granteesand subrecipients.Moderator:Vicki WatsonNCDA Executive DirectorPresenters:Steve JohnsonDirector, Entitlement Communities DivisionOffice of Block Grant AssistanceOffice of Community Planning and DevelopmentU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development3
Washington, DCCarmen GandullaCommunity Development DirectorCity of Jersey City, NJPaul WebsterDirector, Financial Management DivisionOffice of Block Grant AssistanceOffice of Community Planning and DevelopmentU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWashington, DCRehab Program Best Practices CM I 1.5 – Florida ACommunities will share their rehab program innovative practices including the use of software and automation tostreamline program operations, collaboration with faith-based organizations, and other information.Moderator:David BachrachCommunity Development DirectorCity of East Providence, RIPresenters:Kevin HowardCommunity Development ManagerDepartment of Housing and Neighborhood ProgramsCity of Little Rock, ARRobert JenkinsExecutive DirectorBrockton Redevelopment AuthorityCity of Brockton, MAVanassa FlucasNeighborhood Development/Community Protection ManagerCity of Valdosta, GARichard JoynerSubstandard Housing InspectorNeighborhood Development DivisionCity of Valdosta, GAJames DeanSenior City MarshalNeighborhood Development DivisionCity of Valdosta, GA11:00 am – 12:15 pmConcurrent SessionsLand Banks and Community Land Trusts: Leveraging Publicly Owned Land and Properties for Lasting HousingAffordability (repeated) CM I 1.5 – Florida B4
This session will focus on leveraging publicly owned land and properties, anchor institution and faith-based assetsto create permanent affordable housing.Moderators and Presenters:Tarik AbdelazimAssociate Director of National Technical AssistanceCenter for Community ProgressWashington, DCJenee GaynorCapacity Building Senior SpecialistGrounded Solutions NetworkWashington, DCSmall Grantee Session – Florida AThis session is designed for small entitlement communities that receive less than 1 million in annual CDBG and/orHOME funds. The session will provide program design ideas and tips for operating a small program and stretchingresources, including the use of alternate resources to support program operations, focusing program operationson a limited number of activities, using various city departments for service delivery, and partnering with othermunicipalities through regional planning.Moderator:Mark HagaCommunity Development ManagerCity of Kingsport, TNPresenters:Mark HagaCommunity Development ManagerCity of Kingsport, TNTara FitzgeraldProgram CoordinatorCity of La Crosse, WIOneata BaileyDirector, Community and Neighborhood ServicesCity of Muskegon, MIEvolving Approaches to the Housing Affordability Crisis: Rent Control and Anti-Displacement Strategies CM I1.25 – Florida CDThis session will examine the impact of the lack of housing affordability and displacement. Various approaches topreventing or minimizing the displacement of low and moderate-income people from neighborhoods experiencinggentrification and communities with rapidly increasing housing costs will be presented.Moderator:George MensahDirectorDepartment of Community and Economic DevelopmentCity of Miami, FLPresenters:5
Debra RhinehartStrategic Advisor, Federal Grants Management UnitHuman Services DepartmentCity of Seattle, WAPatricia Santa CruzGrants ManagerNeighborhood and Housing Services DepartmentDivision of Grants Monitoring and AdministrationCity of San Antonio, TXErica LeakActing Assistant DirectorNeighborhood Housing and Community Development DepartmentCity of Austin, TX12:15 pm – 1:30 pmLunch on your own1:30 pm – 2:50 pmConcurrent SessionsOpportunity Zones CM I 1.25 – Florida ABThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act included provisions designed to encourage investment and economic growth in certainlow-income areas known as Opportunity Zones. This session will examine Opportunity Zone basics, including howto position your municipality to promote and attract new investment of Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF) fortargeted development and business creation/improvement within your Opportunity Zone, building a prospectusand reaching out to potential interests, and using federal subsidies and local mechanisms as incentives forinvestment in key projects and neighborhoods that meet your community’s needs. The session will also examinehow communities can take advantage of Section 108 and CDBG funding to leverage equity investments byOpportunity Funds in community and economic development projects that create jobs and develop affordablehousing.Moderator:Vicki WatsonNCDA Executive DirectorPresenters:David BachrachCommunity Development DirectorCity of East Providence, RIPaul WebsterDirector, Financial Management DivisionOffice of Block Grant AssistanceOffice of Community Planning and DevelopmentU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWashington, DCJoseph BaiettiSection 108 Loan Financing OfficerFinancial Management DivisionOffice of Block Grant Assistance6
Office of Community Planning and DevelopmentU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWashington, DCBest Practices for CAPER Reporting – Florida CDThis session will address the importance of the connection between planning (Con Plan, Annual Action Plan) andreporting accomplishments in the CAPER. Three communities will provide tips and ideas for CAPER reporting.Moderator:Anne Marie BelroseAssistant DirectorDepartment of Neighborhood DevelopmentCity of Boston, MAPresenters:Debra RhinehartStrategic Advisor, Federal Grants Management UnitHuman Services DepartmentCity of Seattle, WAHeather JohnsonCommunity Development Resources ManagerCommunity Planning and Economic Development DepartmentCity of Davenport, IAShanette EadenHousing and Community Services ManagerNeighborhood Services DepartmentCity of Plano, TXCitizen Participation Best Practices – Omni BallroomThis session will provide ideas and new strategies for engaging the community in your strategic and communityplanning processes. It will provide information on the importance of community engagement, innovative modelsfor engaging beneficiaries, and ideas for engaging hard to reach populations including how to engage millennials inlocal government planning and implementation activities.Moderator:Keith LampkinHousing & Community Development DirectorCity of Clarksville, TNPresenters:Marcy EsbjergDirector, Community Development DepartmentCounty of Pasco, FLStephanie Burch, Esq.Director, Neighborhoods DepartmentCity of Jacksonville, FLMelissa Horr PondPrincipal Planner ICity of Quincy, MA7
2:50 pm – 3:00 pmBreak3:00 pm – 4:15 pmConcurrent SessionsSurviving a HUD and OIG Monitoring – Omni BallroomThis session will offer guidance on making sure your programs and staff are ready to take on a HUD monitoring andsurvive the rigors of an OIG audit. The session will provide tools and tips for preparing for a monitoring visit, themonitoring process, post-monitoring follow-up and what happens if you don’t agree with HUD’s findings. Thesession will also provide lessons learned and tips and advice of what to do if you are audited by HUD’s Office ofInspector General (OIG).Moderator:Rudy BentancourtDirector, Housing and Community DevelopmentCity of Corpus Christi, TXPresenters:Shirletta BestCommunity Services AdministratorHousing and Community Development DepartmentCity of McKinney, TXDebbie EllerDirector of Community ServicesCity of College Station, TXJoy M. PiersonCommunity Development AdministratorPlanning and Development DepartmentCounty of Hamilton, OHHOME Best Practices – Florida CDThis session will focus on best practices for homeownership monitoring, creating a HOME Community of Practice(HOME program peer network to discuss HOME issues), and designing a HOME TBRA program.Moderator:Robert Gehret, Jr.Director, Policy Development and Research DivisionDepartment of Neighborhood DevelopmentCity of Boston, MAPresenters:Anne Marie BelroseAssistant DirectorDepartment of Neighborhood DevelopmentCity of Boston, MAJames BarnesHOME DirectorMalden Redevelopment AuthorityCity of Malden, MA8
Kayon HendersonCommunity Development SpecialistHousing and Community Development DivisionCity of Tampa, FLCDBG Public Services Best Practices – Florida ABThis session will focus on strategies to match public services to the needs of the community including theimplementation of place-based, performance-driven strategies, implementing policies to detect and avoid fraudand ensure program compliance, and tips for marketing and monitoring your public services programs.Moderator:Vicki WatsonNCDA Executive DirectorPresenters:Abigail R. MarquezAssistant General ManagerCommunity Services and Development BureauHousing and Community Investment DepartmentCity of Los Angeles, CAVeronica McDonnellFamilySource Center Program ManagerHousing and Community Investment DepartmentCity of Los Angeles, CAYvette BalderasDirector, Community DevelopmentCity of McAllen, TXMelissa (Horr) PondPrincipal Planner ICity of Quincy, MAKelly MierkowskiAffordable Housing and Community Development AdministratorHousing and Community Development DivisionCity of Jacksonville, FL4:15 pm – 5:15 pmRegional Caucus Meetings (open to all conference participants)These informal meetings provide the opportunity for NCDA members to gather regionally to discuss issues, formdeeper collaborations (regional NCDA conference, training, monthly calls) and to conduct regional business. Region 1 (New England) – Florida BCaucus Leader: Alicia Zoeller (Holyoke, MA) – NCDA Region 1 President Region 2 (NJ/NY) – Tallahassee Board RoomCaucus Leader: Carmen Gandulla (Jersey City, NJ) Regions 3 and 4 (Mid-Atlantic/Southeast) – Florida CDCaucus Leader: Charles Garren (Lexington County, SC) – NCDA Region 4 President Regions 5 and 7 (Midwest/Great Plains) – Florida ACaucus Leader: Heather Johnson (Davenport, IA)9
Region 6 (Southwest) – OmniCaucus Leader: Shanette Eaden (Plano, TX) – NCDA Region 6 PresidentRegions 8 and 9 (Rocky Mountain/Pacific) – Pensacola RoomCaucus Leaders: Dale E. Cook, Jr. (Palm Springs, CA) and Anastacia Wyatt (Monterey County, CA)Region 10 (Northwest) – Jacksonville RoomCaucus Leader: Debra Rhinehart (Seattle, WA)6:00 pm – 10:00 pmEvening Networking Activity: TIAA Field (Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium) ReceptionThursday, June 20, 20198:00 am – 5:00 pm - PrefunctionConference Registration and Information8:00 am – 9:00 am – Prefunction Corridor/FloridaBreakfast/General Announcements8:00 am – 9:00 amSubcommittee Meetings (open to all conference participants) Membership – Jacksonville Planning and Professional Development – Omni9:00 am – 10:15 amPlenary Session – FloridaHUD UpdateHUD staff will provide an update on the latest CDBG and HOME program news.Moderator:Vicki WatsonNCDA Executive DirectorPresenters:Steve JohnsonDirector, Entitlement Communities DivisionOffice of Block Grant AssistanceOffice of Community Planning and DevelopmentU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWashington, DCCaitlin Ott RennerAssistant Director, Program Policy DivisionDirector, Office of Affordable Housing ProgramsOffice of Community Planning and DevelopmentU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWashington, DC10:15 am – 10:30 amBreak10:30 am – 12:00 pmPlenary Session – FloridaNCDA 50th Anniversary: A Look Back10
To recognize NCDA’s 50th anniversary, this informal session will provide insight on the organization’s founding andearly work surrounding CDBG and other initiatives from former partners and members, including the first recipientto receive a CDBG grant. The session will also feature a special video created for NCDA’s 50th anniversarycelebration.Moderator:Patrick Sullivan, Sr.Director, Planning, Housing and Community Development DepartmentCity of New Bedford, MAParticipants:Gene LoweAssistant Executive DirectorU.S. Conference of MayorsWashington, DCSteve GartrellFormer Director of Housing and Community DevelopmentCity of Newton, MARobert C. Gehret, Jr.Deputy Director, Policy Development & Research DivisionDepartment of Neighborhood DevelopmentCity of Boston, MADr. Mark TiganAssociate Professor of Practice (Ret.)Tom UtterFormer Community Development DirectorCity of Corpus Christi, TXIntroduction of the 50th Anniversary VideoVicki WatsonNCDA Executive Director12:00 pm to 1:30 pmLunch on your own12:00 – 1:30 pmBoard of Directors Luncheon Meeting – Omni1:30 pm to 1:45 pmBoard the Buses for the Projects Tour1:45 pm – 4:45 pmLocal Projects TourNarrated bus tour of affordable housing and community development projects throughout the City of Jacksonville.7:00 pm – 11:00 pmEvening Networking Event: 50th NCDA Annual Conference Reception (at the Hotel) – Florida11
Friday, June 21, 20198:00 am – 5:00 pm – PrefunctionConference Registration and Information8:00 am – 9:00 am – Prefunction Corridor/Florida CDBreakfast9:00 am – 10:30 amConcurrent SessionsSection 3 – OmniThis session will provide information on the newly released Section 3 proposed rule.Moderator:Vicki WatsonNCDA Executive DirectorPresenters:Christopher TaylorOffice of Field Policy and ManagementU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWashington, DCHolly A. KellyOffice of Field Policy and ManagementU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWashington, DCAffordable Housing Development Best Practices – FloridaThis session will examine strategies to address the need for affordable housing. The session will examine policies,incentives, and partnerships to create sustainable affordable housing for low-income people.Moderator:Bonnie MooreCommunity Development DirectorCity of Shreveport, LAPresenters:Eric KeelerDeputy Director, Office of HousingCity of Alexandria, VARebecca WadeCommunity Development DirectorCity of Knoxville, TNGladys CookTechnical Advisor/Disaster Recovery DirectorFlorida Housing CoalitionTallahassee, FL10:30 am – 11:30 amRoundtable Discussions12
These informal discussions provide the opportunity for participants to gain insight on the subject matter and queryother participants on the topic. Managing Millennials (Moderator: Nancy Mikeska, Community Development Director, City of Conroe, TX)– JacksonvilleBreaking Down Community Silos – Creating Community Partnerships (Moderator: Dawn Lockhart, Directorof Strategic Partnerships, Office of Mayor Lenny Curry, City of Jacksonville, FL) – St. AugustineHow to Survive a Change in Administration (Moderator: David Bachrach, Community DevelopmentDirector, City of East Providence, RI) – Omni AThe Basics of Section 108 Loans (Moderator: Wilmur Conyers, Federal Programs Coordinator, City ofDurham, NC) – Florida APlanning for Your Next 5-year Consolidated Plan (Moderator: James Barnes, HOME Director, MaldenRedevelopment Authority, Malden, MA) –Omni BSuccessful Collaborations with CoCs (Moderator: Erich Chatham, Chairman, Governing Council forLowcountry CoC – MiamiCapacity Building in ESG (growing homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing programs) (Moderator:Kayon Henderson, Community Development Specialist, City of Tampa, FL) – NaplesDeveloping and Implementing a Corrective Action Plan for Poor Performing Subrecipients (Moderator:Alan Trunnell, CDBG Coordinator, City of Beaverton, OR) – FloridaHOME Subsidy Layering (Moderator: Judy Gillaspie, Grants Fiscal Agent Administrator, City of Tulsa, OK) –Pensacola11:30 am – 12:30 pmRoundtable Discussions (Repeated)These informal discussions provide the opportunity for participants to gain insight on the subject matter and queryother participants on the topic. Managing Millennials (Moderator: Nancy Mikeska, Community Development Director, City of Conroe, TX)– JacksonvilleBreaking Down Community Silos – Creating Community Partnerships (Moderator: Dawn Lockhart, Directorof Strategic Partnerships, Office of Mayor Lenny Curry, City of Jacksonville, FL) – St. AugustineHow to Survive a Change in Administration (Moderator: David Bachrach, Community DevelopmentDirector, City of East Providence, RI) – Omni AThe Basics of Section 108 Loans (Moderator: Wilmur Conyers, Federal Programs Coordinator, City ofDurham, NC) – Florida APlanning for Your next 5-year Consolidated Plan (Moderator: James Barnes, HOME Director, MaldenRedevelopment Authority, Malden, MA) –Omni BSuccessful Collaborations with CoCs (Moderator: Erich Chatham, Chairman, Governing Council forLowcountry CoC – MiamiCapacity Building in ESG (growing homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing programs) (Moderator:Kayon Henderson, Community Development Specialist, City of Tampa, FL) – NaplesDeveloping and Implementing a Corrective Action Plan for Poor Performing Subrecipients (Moderator:Alan Trunnell, CDBG Coordinator, City of Beaverton, OR) – FloridaHOME Subsidy Layering (Moderator: Judy Gillaspie, Grants Fiscal Agent Administrator, City of Tulsa, OK) –Pensacola12:30 pm – 2:30 pmAwards Luncheon – Florida CDThe winners of the 2019 John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award will be recognized for theirefforts. The Congressional Champion Award and the National Partnership Award will be bestowed to nationalpartners.13
John A. Sasso National Community Development Award WinnersPasco County, FLNewton, MAQuincy, MAGreenville, NCColumbia, SCDallas, TXEl Paso, TXPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXCongressional Champion Award WinnerThe Honorable Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)National Partnership Award WinnerGene Lowe, Assistant Executive Director, U.S. Conference of Mayors2:30 pm - 5:30 pmOn Your Own in Jacksonville6:00 pmEvening Networking Event: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball GameSaturday, June 22, 20199:00 am – 10:00 amNCDA Annual Business Meeting/Closing Breakfast – Florida D Remarks from George Mensah (Miami, FL), outgoing PresidentApproval of the 2019/2020 slate of officersRemarks from Dale E. Cook, Jr. (Palm Springs, CA), incoming President14
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City of Kingsport, TN Presenters: Mark Haga Community Development Manager City of Kingsport, TN Tara Fitzgerald Program Coordinator City of La Crosse, WI Oneata Bailey Director, Community and Neighborhood Services City of Muskegon, MI Evolving Approaches to the Housing Affordability Crisis: Rent Control and Anti-Displacement Strategies CM I
