11.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 01/29/2019
- From:
- Leah Bloom, Housing and Grants Administrator
- Department:
- Planning & Development Services
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) introduction & Council’s CDBG priority setting for the next two years.
DESIRED OUTCOME:
To receive direction on CDBG Council priorities for the next two years (2019 and 2020).
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 2018 was $621,718. The allocation for 2019 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. The 2018 Flagstaff low to moderate income (80% of the Area Median Income or below) is defined as a 4 member household earning under $56,000.
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 two to three 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 9, 2019, with recommendations for funding. This process will result in the creation of the 2019 Annual Action Plan, a document that will demonstrate to HUD how the City plans to spend its annual CDBG allocation.
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. The 2018 Flagstaff low to moderate income (80% of the Area Median Income or below) is defined as a 4 member household earning under $56,000.
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 two to three 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 9, 2019, with recommendations for funding. This process will result in the creation of the 2019 Annual Action Plan, a document that will demonstrate to HUD how the City plans to spend its annual CDBG allocation.
INFORMATION:
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.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.
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.