Title
2019-20 CDBG Public Services and Public Facilities Request for Proposals
Description
Request for City Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposals (RFP) process and proposed priorities for the Public Services and Public Facilities program.
Report
Summary
The CDBG RFP for Public Services and Public Facilities program, an important element of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required Annual Action Plan, provides nonprofits that serve low- and moderate-income communities in Phoenix with funding to implement facility improvements or to offer critical services and programs.
The Annual Action (AA) Planning process will begin in October 2018 with a HUD-required public hearing to assess community needs across the City of Phoenix. Residents and neighborhood leaders will provide testimony regarding a number of critical issues including housing, social services, neighborhood revitalization, and community development. Residents who are unable to attend the public hearing have the opportunity to submit comments via email or by phone. This input, along with a needs assessment, will form the basis for the 2019-20 AA Plan.
Staff proposes Public Services and Public Facilities program priorities based on feedback received and the AA Plan process. Each year, over 100 applications for more than $3 million in funding requests are submitted and need for assistance far exceeds the availability of funding. Public Service priorities for the 2019-2020 proposals are based on community comments historically received during community outreach activities and identified needs by the local nonprofits who serve low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents. Last year, Public Services RFP programs serving Low Income Youth, Seniors, and Persons with Disabilities totaled $1.6 million.
Procurement Information
The 2019-2020 RFP proposed priorities are as follows:
Public Services
- Low Income Youth Services.
- Support Services to Persons with Disabilities.
- Senior Support Services.
Staff estimates approximately $240,000 to be allocated to Public Services.
Public Facilities
- Acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications to public facilities, such as senior and youth centers, neighborhood facilities, and childcare buildings.
Staff estimates approximately $428,000 to be allocated to Public Facilities.
The tentative dates for the 2019-20 Public Services and Public Facilities RFP's are as follows:
- RFP Available - Oct. 31, 2018.
- Proposals Due - Dec. 5, 2018.
The City Council will be asked to review and approve the Community Development Block Grant RFP allocations in the spring of 2019.
Public Outreach
A public meeting required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be held in October 2018 to receive community input and feedback. Residents who are unable to attend the public hearing have the opportunity to submit comments via email or by phone.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval at the Planning and Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on Oct. 2, 2018 by a 4-0 vote.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Neighborhood Services Department.