| ITEM #: 3. DATE: 05/04/2026 AI #:2951 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | RESOLUTION ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2027-2030 FOUR-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FY 2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager |
SUMMARY
The Council will consider adopting by resolution (Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-2519) the fiscal year (FY) 2027-2030 Four-Year Consolidated Plan, FY2027 Annual Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan for the Goodyear Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, enabling staff to meet the statutory submission deadline from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2519 ADOPTING ITS CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2027-2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND FY2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, FOR THE GOODYEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSMIT THESE DOCUMENTS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY HUD, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND APPROVE THE REQUIRED BUDGET TRANSFER RELATED TO COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ENTITLEMENT FUNDS. (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)
FISCAL IMPACT
HUD CPD funded activities must be tied to the goals and objectives of the city's Consolidated Plan. This applies to CDBG and HOME funds the city anticipates receiving between FY2027 and FY2030. Once adopted, the Consolidated Plan will restrict how CDBG and possible HOME grant revenues can be expended. Each year, the city will develop an Annual Action Plan that describes how the annual allocation will be used. The FY2027 Annual Action Plan will only address the investment of CDBG funds and does not require a match from the city.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
CDBG funds may be used for a variety of activities that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents and neighborhoods, and vulnerable populations as defined by HUD. Eligible activities fall into four broad categories:
FY2026 marked the final year of the city's first Consolidated Plan.
These planning documents describe needs, resources, goals, strategies, and objectives to assist Goodyear's LMI population, households, and neighborhoods as defined by HUD. The majority of the plan is a HUD-required analysis of the existing conditions impacting LMI residents in the city. Data in the plan are generated by HUD through its Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data system and from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey. This analysis informs the development of the priority categories and activities proposed for CDBG funding.
At the February 9, 2026, Council Work Session, Council directed that the FY2027-2030 Four-Year Consolidated Plan include high and low priority activities and that FY2027 CDBG funds be utilized for an owner-occupied home rehab program, tenant-landlord education and mediation to prevent eviction filings, and program administration.
All documents have been made available for public comment via the city’s website for a period of thirty days (April 1 – April 30, 2026) and a public hearing was held on April 27, 2026, as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan. The final draft, incorporating any public comments, if received, will be available on the city's website (goodyearaz.gov/cdbg) beginning May 1, 2026.
- Community Facilities and Infrastructure
- Community Services and Programs
- Economic Development
- Quality Affordable Housing
- Providing Decent Housing,
- Providing a Suitable Living Environment, and
- Expanding Economic Opportunities.
FY2026 marked the final year of the city's first Consolidated Plan.
These planning documents describe needs, resources, goals, strategies, and objectives to assist Goodyear's LMI population, households, and neighborhoods as defined by HUD. The majority of the plan is a HUD-required analysis of the existing conditions impacting LMI residents in the city. Data in the plan are generated by HUD through its Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data system and from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey. This analysis informs the development of the priority categories and activities proposed for CDBG funding.
At the February 9, 2026, Council Work Session, Council directed that the FY2027-2030 Four-Year Consolidated Plan include high and low priority activities and that FY2027 CDBG funds be utilized for an owner-occupied home rehab program, tenant-landlord education and mediation to prevent eviction filings, and program administration.
All documents have been made available for public comment via the city’s website for a period of thirty days (April 1 – April 30, 2026) and a public hearing was held on April 27, 2026, as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan. The final draft, incorporating any public comments, if received, will be available on the city's website (goodyearaz.gov/cdbg) beginning May 1, 2026.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Citizen Participation Plan
The Citizen Participation Plan describes policies and procedures for public involvement in the Consolidated Plan process. These policies and procedures have been adhered to during the development of these planning documents. (Attachment B - Citizen Participation Plan)
FY2027-2030 Four-Year Consolidated Plan
This Consolidated Plan establishes the framework and priority categories for the use of CPD funds received from HUD for a four-year period covering program years (PY) 2026-2029, which is equivalent to city FY2027-2030, aligning the city's planning process with that of the Maricopa County HOME Consortium. This document is required by HUD and will be updated every three years beginning in 2030, unless an amendment is needed sooner.
In developing the Consolidated Plan, the city must establish long-term goals related to the use of CDBG and HOME funds and strategies to improve the delivery system, address lead-based paint hazards, reduce the incidence of poverty, and address barriers to affordable housing development. As opportunities that directly benefit LMI households, LMI neighborhoods, and people with special needs may be present throughout the city, staff's recommendation is to remain open to investing CDBG funds in activities throughout the city, rather than restricting use to one specific target area.
Based on the data analysis and input from residents and stakeholders, the following proposed four-year priority areas and strategies are presented for inclusion in the FY2027-2030 Consolidated Plan and FY2027 Annual Action Plan (available at goodyearaz.gov/cdbg beginning May 1, 2026):
High-Priority Activities
(likely to be funded with CDBG or HOME resources during the next four years)
(may be funded as opportunities arise)
The Annual Action Plan must describe specific activities the city will fund with its CDBG allocation in the upcoming program year and must correlate with at least one priority activity area indicated in the FY2027-2030 Consolidated Plan.
The FY2027 Annual Action Plan describes the planned uses of an anticipated $482,286 of CDBG funding for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Based on stakeholder input and the city's current capacity to administer CDBG funds, 20% of the total allocation will be applied toward program administration ($96,457), $62,268 (13% of the anticipated allocation) will be applied toward legal services for renters facing unlawful eviction, and the balance ($323,561) will be applied to an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program. Activities in other priority areas identified in the FY2027-2030 Consolidated Plan can be considered in future years.
The Citizen Participation Plan describes policies and procedures for public involvement in the Consolidated Plan process. These policies and procedures have been adhered to during the development of these planning documents. (Attachment B - Citizen Participation Plan)
FY2027-2030 Four-Year Consolidated Plan
This Consolidated Plan establishes the framework and priority categories for the use of CPD funds received from HUD for a four-year period covering program years (PY) 2026-2029, which is equivalent to city FY2027-2030, aligning the city's planning process with that of the Maricopa County HOME Consortium. This document is required by HUD and will be updated every three years beginning in 2030, unless an amendment is needed sooner.
In developing the Consolidated Plan, the city must establish long-term goals related to the use of CDBG and HOME funds and strategies to improve the delivery system, address lead-based paint hazards, reduce the incidence of poverty, and address barriers to affordable housing development. As opportunities that directly benefit LMI households, LMI neighborhoods, and people with special needs may be present throughout the city, staff's recommendation is to remain open to investing CDBG funds in activities throughout the city, rather than restricting use to one specific target area.
Based on the data analysis and input from residents and stakeholders, the following proposed four-year priority areas and strategies are presented for inclusion in the FY2027-2030 Consolidated Plan and FY2027 Annual Action Plan (available at goodyearaz.gov/cdbg beginning May 1, 2026):
High-Priority Activities
(likely to be funded with CDBG or HOME resources during the next four years)
- Community Facilities and Improvements
- Public Services
- Program Administration
- Attainable and Sustainable Housing
(may be funded as opportunities arise)
- Economic Development
The Annual Action Plan must describe specific activities the city will fund with its CDBG allocation in the upcoming program year and must correlate with at least one priority activity area indicated in the FY2027-2030 Consolidated Plan.
The FY2027 Annual Action Plan describes the planned uses of an anticipated $482,286 of CDBG funding for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Based on stakeholder input and the city's current capacity to administer CDBG funds, 20% of the total allocation will be applied toward program administration ($96,457), $62,268 (13% of the anticipated allocation) will be applied toward legal services for renters facing unlawful eviction, and the balance ($323,561) will be applied to an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program. Activities in other priority areas identified in the FY2027-2030 Consolidated Plan can be considered in future years.