7.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 01/10/2017
- From:
- Leah Bloom, Housing and Grants Administrator
- Department:
- Planning & Development Services
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
Discussion/Direction re Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Introduction & Priority Setting for the Next Two Years
DESIRED OUTCOME:
To receive direction on CDBG priorities for the next two years (2017/2018 and 2018/2019).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Flagstaff receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on a “Program Year” basis (July 1 – June 30). The CDBG allocation amount for Program Year 2016/2017 was $599,050. The allocation for 2017/2018 has not yet been published. The purpose of CDBG is to develop viable urban communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment and economic opportunity, principally for low and moderate income persons. Currently low to moderate income for 2016, in Flagstaff, is defined as a household income under $50,050 for a four person household.
Every two years, City Council is presented with the opportunity to establish local priorities for allocating CDBG funds within the City of Flagstaff community. Staff will provide an overview of CDBG eligible activities and discuss the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (5-year community needs assessment for CDBG funding). Staff is seeking City Council direction on new CDBG priorities for the next two program years. After receiving Council direction on local priorities, staff will conduct a notice of funding availability (NOFA) process, review and rank the received applications and will come back to Council on April 11, 2017 with recommendations for funding. This process will result in the creation of the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan, a document that will tell HUD how the City plans to spend its annual CDBG allocation.
Every two years, City Council is presented with the opportunity to establish local priorities for allocating CDBG funds within the City of Flagstaff community. Staff will provide an overview of CDBG eligible activities and discuss the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (5-year community needs assessment for CDBG funding). Staff is seeking City Council direction on new CDBG priorities for the next two program years. After receiving Council direction on local priorities, staff will conduct a notice of funding availability (NOFA) process, review and rank the received applications and will come back to Council on April 11, 2017 with recommendations for funding. This process will result in the creation of the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan, a document that will tell HUD how the City plans to spend its annual CDBG allocation.
INFORMATION:
COUNCIL GOALS:
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
10) Support and assist the most vulnerable
REGIONAL PLAN:
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.3. Make available a variety of housing types at different price points, to provide housing opportunities for all economic sectors. Policy NH.3.1. Provide a variety of housing types throughout the City and region, including purchase and rental options, to expand the choices available to meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our diverse population. Policy NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very low-income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms. 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.4.2. Reduce substandard housing units by conserving and rehabilitating existing housing stock to minimize impacts on existing residents. 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.4.6. Consider and integrate public transportation when possible in planning housing developments, to help reduce a household’s transportation costs and minimize impact on the community’s roads and transportation system. • 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.
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
10) Support and assist the most vulnerable
REGIONAL PLAN:
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.3. Make available a variety of housing types at different price points, to provide housing opportunities for all economic sectors. Policy NH.3.1. Provide a variety of housing types throughout the City and region, including purchase and rental options, to expand the choices available to meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our diverse population. Policy NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very low-income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms. 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.4.2. Reduce substandard housing units by conserving and rehabilitating existing housing stock to minimize impacts on existing residents. 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.4.6. Consider and integrate public transportation when possible in planning housing developments, to help reduce a household’s transportation costs and minimize impact on the community’s roads and transportation system. • 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.