Title
2017-18 Annual Action Plan (Ordinance S-43717)
Description
Request City Council approval of the 2017-18 Annual Action (AA) Plan broad activity areas and the submission of the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Also request authorization for the City Controller to disburse grant funds.
Report
Summary
The 2017-18 Annual Action Plan defines strategies to address housing and community development needs in the City of Phoenix for the next year. The plan contains the application requirements of four HUD programs that provide critical funds to entitlement cities like Phoenix every year. The four programs are: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). Funds for these four programs are allocated annually by HUD to the City based on population and other socio-economic indicators.
The 2017-18 allocations are:
CDBG $14,700,565
HOME $ 4,126,614
ESG $ 1,306,973
HOPWA $ 2,099,910
TOTAL $22,234,062
CDBG
- Critical Core Department Programs $ 9,463,220
- Competitive Proposals $ 2,367,360
- CDBG Program Management, Coordination, and Support $ 2,869,985
TOTAL CDBG FUNDING $14,700,565
HOME
- Multi-Family Rental Housing, Special Projects and $ 3,713,953
Reconstruction/Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Homes
- Program Management and Coordination $ 412,661
TOTAL HOME FUNDING $ 4,126,614
- HOME Program Income $ 800,000
TOTAL HOME PROGRAM INCOME $ 800,000
ESG
- Emergency Shelter $ 623,327
- Rapid Re-Housing $ 530,646
- Street Outreach $ 70,000
- Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) $ 8,000
- Administration $ 75,000
TOTAL ESG FUNDING $ 1,306,973
HOPWA
- Client and Housing Services $ 2,036,913
- Program Management and Coordination $ 62,997
TOTAL HOPWA FUNDING $ 2,099,910
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was heard at the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee June 20, 2017 and approval was recommended by a vote of 3-0.
Public Outreach
The Annual Action Planning process began on October 4, 2016 with a HUD-required public hearing to access the community needs throughout Phoenix. Residents and community leaders provided testimony regarding housing, social services, neighborhood revitalization, and community development needs. Residents who were unable to attend the public hearing had the opportunity to submit their comments via e-mail or voicemail. This information, along with the needs assessment, formed the basis for the 2017-18 Annual Action Plan.
The Annual Action Plan process was approved by the City Council in October 2016. A draft of the 2017-18 Annual Action Plan was available for an advertised 30-day public comment period from May 12 to June 12, 2017. In addition, a public hearing was held on May 31, 2017 to allow residents to review the draft plan and allocations. The 2017-18 Action Plan is due to HUD no later than August 16.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Neighborhood Services, Human Services and Housing departments.