Discussion and Updates on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Resolutions Passed by City Council:

1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-25: A Resolution amending the 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan to reallocate 2019/2020 Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program funds and allocate Community Development Block Grant Program COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds and authorizing submission of the amended 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-26:  A Resolution approving the City of Flagstaff 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3. Action on Reallocation of General Funds to Coconino County Health and Human Services Eviction Prevention Program: Approval of the transfer of one-time general fund dollars in the amount of $59,000 currently reserved for the Mobile Home Assistance for Displaced Residents Program to the Coconino County Health and Human Services Eviction Prevention and Housing Stabilization Program.

There are no recommended actions from staff and the presentation is informational only.

Kristine Pavlik, Housing and Grants Administrator will provide an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Development Block Grant - COVID (CDBG-CV) funds. Kristine will present the two resolutions approved by Flagstaff City Council and reallocation of general funds to Coconino County on May 19, 2020.

Goal NH.1. Foster and maintain healthy and diverse urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the Flagstaff region.

• Policy NH.1.1. Preserve and enhance existing neighborhoods.

Goal NH.4. All housing is safe and sanitary.

• Policy NH.4.1. Expand the availability of affordable housing throughout the region by preserving existing housing, including housing for very low-income persons.
• Policy NH.4.3.Address accessibility issues and other housing barriers to persons with disabilities or special needs.
• Policy NH.4.4. Encourage green practices in housing construction and rehabilitation that support durable, healthy, and energy efficient homes.
• Policy NH.4.5. Renovate the existing housing stock to conserve energy and reduce utility and maintenance costs for owners and occupants.
• Policy NH.4.7. Enforce compliance with fair housing laws.

Goal NH.5. Eliminate homelessness.

• Policy NH.5.1. Provide adequate resources for families with children experiencing homelessness.
• Policy NH.5.2. Provide adequate resources for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Policy NH.5.3. Support and expand programs that prevent homelessness.
• Policy NH.5.4. Make transitional housing resources available to populations experiencing homelessness.

Staff received Council direction on local priorities during the January 29^th, 2019 Council meeting. Those priorities the following:

1. Provide Housing (rental and ownership)
2. Serve those experiencing homelessness
3. Neighborhood Revitalization (Target Neighborhoods are La Plaza Vieja, Pine Knoll, Sunnyside, Southside)
4. Workforce Job Training
5. Education/ Early Childhood Development.

Staff received Council direction on funding recommendations for the use of 2020/2021 CDBG and CDBG-CV funding during the May 12, 2020, Council work session.

At the April 24, 2020, Budget Retreat City Council directed staff to move $59,000 in the City of Flagstaff General Funds currently reserved for the Mobile Home Assistance for Displaced Residents program to the Coconino County Health and Human Services’ Eviction Prevention and Housing Stabilization program.

Attached Resolutions were approved by Council on May 19, 2020.