Title
2020-24 Consolidated Plan, 2020-21 Annual Action Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Study - Submission to HUD (Ordinance S-46657)
Description
Request City Council approval of the draft 2020-24 Consolidated Plan, 2020-21 Annual Action Plan and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Study broad activity areas and the submission of the these items to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The responsible departments also seek approval to procure goods and services and enter into any necessary and appropriate contracts and/or agreements to implement these plans and study, and take all necessary or appropriate actions to implement and administer the items as submitted, including payment authority to reimburse funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and the City Controller to disburse all funds related to these items.
Report
Summary
The 2020-24 Consolidated Plan defines strategies to address housing and community development needs in the City of Phoenix for the next five years. The plan contains the application requirements for the four HUD programs administered by the City, which include: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).
The 2020-21 Annual Action Plan describes how funds will be used to address the priorities and achieve the goals outlined in the first year of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, while the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice study will help identify and overcome obstacles to fair housing choice. The 2020-21 allocation are as follows:
CDBG: $16,694,589
HOME: $5,887,208
HOME Program Income: $1,687,500
ESG: $1,442,971
HOPWA: $3,026,933
Total Funding: $28,739,201
CDBG
Critical Core Programs: $10,631,483
Public Services: $2,504,188
Program Management, Coordination, and Support: $3,338,918
Total CDBG Funding: $16,694,589
HOME
Multi-Family Reconstruction / Rehabilitation Projects and Reconstruction / Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Homes: $5,298,488
Program Management, Coordination, and Support: $588,720
Total HOME Funding: $5,887,208
HOME Program Income
Total HOME Program Income: $1,687,500
HOPWA
Client and Housing Services: $2,936,126
Program Management, Coordination, and Support: $90,807
Total HOPWA Funding: $3,026,933
ESG
Emergency Shelter: $793,628
Rapid Re-Housing: $418,329
Eviction Prevention: $146,014
Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS): $10,000
Program Management, Coordination, and Support: $75,000
Total ESG Funding: $1,442,971
Public Outreach
A broad, multifaceted and multilingual approach to engage the community was launched to facilitate and promote the involvement of low- and moderate-income populations. Five community engagement sessions and an electronic survey, available in both English and Spanish, were conducted to introduce residents to the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan and federal program, and to solicit input from residents, stakeholders and staff, on the level of need for various types of improvements that could be addressed through the Consolidated Plan. Extensive efforts were made to encourage and broaden public participation, including publishing the engagement session notices in the Arizona Republic, Prensa Hispana, and La Voz. This community engagement approach was designed to facilitate and promote the participation of low- and moderate-income populations through branding, a dedicated webpage, social media marketing, partnerships with local Title 1 schools, e-mailing over 2,000 community stakeholders and organizations, and leveraging census outreach campaigns. Highlights of the community engagement process include:
A partnership with a Title 1 school resulting in outreach to over 16,000 student households.
Outreach to over 6,000 public housing residents, Section 8 participants, and Section 8 landlords.
Outreach to the Laveen, Paradise Valley, Encanto Village, Camelback East, South Mountain and Maryvale Village Planning Committees.
Outreach conducted through City of Phoenix affinity groups, including the LGBTQ Employee Alliance and the Phoenix Hispanic Network.
Media coverage from KJZZ and a local Spanish radio.
Efforts were also made to ensure community engagement sessions were held in locations and facilities that were accessible to non-English speaking persons, individuals with special needs or disabilities, public housing residents, and low- and moderate-income people throughout the City. A total of 86 residents attended five engagement meetings and provided feedback on their housing, economic, and community development needs and priorities for the City. Each session also provided activities for children so adults could participate without childcare barriers. The following engagement sessions were held across Phoenix:
Nov. 4, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., at the South Mountain Community Center, 212 E. Alta Vista Road
Nov. 5, 2019, from 10 a.m. - noon, at the Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.
Nov. 5, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., at the Broadway Heritage Neighborhood Resource Center
Nov. 6, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., at the Maryvale Community Center
Nov. 7, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., at the Adam Diaz Senior Center
Information about the Consolidated Plan and community needs were presented at each engagement meeting, and was followed by a series of facilitated small group discussions in which attendees described how the City could make a positive impact in programs supporting low- and moderate-income residents and communities. To supplement the community engagement sessions and to further understand the City's needs, an electronic survey was offered in both English and Spanish. A total of 2,026 responses, 1,875 in English and 151 in Spanish, were received. The survey was available online on the City's website and hard copies were made available at community workshops and senior centers. Additionally, the survey was emailed to 2,215 organizations, agencies and community stakeholders; these partners then advertised the survey link in their newsletters, social media pages and conducted outreach through their email networks.
Based on the community engagement process the following goals for have been developed for the 2020-24 Consolidated Plan:
Increase and preserve affordable rental and homeowner housing opportunities for low-and-moderate income households based on community needs.
Assist individuals and families to gain stable housing after experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis by providing appropriate housing and supportive services.
Foster the development of vibrant and thriving neighborhoods by investing in public facilities, essential infrastructure and addressing blight.
Provide public and community services that promote equity and serve vulnerable populations, including for residents with special needs.
Enhance the City's economic stability by investing in inclusive economic growth opportunities that develop and strengthen small businesses, as well as providing access to workforce development and job opportunities.
Meet the needs of persons with HIV/AIDS and their families through housing, health and support services.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, and the Neighborhood Services, Human Services and Housing departments.