Title
HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program Allocation Plan and Fiscal Year 2020-24 Consolidated Plan's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan Amendment
Description
Request City Council approval of an Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-24 Consolidated Plan's FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan to modify the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 Allocation Plan authorized under Section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, enacted on March 11, 2021, for the purposes of providing homelessness assistance and supportive services due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals and businesses.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Annual Action Plan details the funding strategy for the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs. Additionally, the Annual Action Plan describes how funds will be used to address the priorities and goals outlined in the FY 2020-24 Consolidated Plan.
On Nov. 16, 2022, the City approved a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan in the form of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. This amendment added HUD’s allocation of $21,354,777 in HOME-ARP funds for the City and detailed the City’s plan on programming this funding.
HOME-ARP funds are restricted to serving the following populations: homeless, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking; or other populations where assistance would prevent the families from experiencing homelessness; or serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability.
The City of Phoenix plans on using HOME-ARP funds for the following activities: production or preservation of affordable housing, purchase and development of non-congregate shelter, supportive services, and operating costs for non-profit organizations undertaking HOME-ARP activities.
Given the critical need for these programs in the community, the City is proposing modifying the existing HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to prioritize projects which have a more immediate impact on the community. The proposed amendment would expand the procurement language in the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to allow more flexibility in administering programs and dedicating funding to projects.
Further City Council action will be required to enter into any new contracts, or to modify any existing contracts, with developers and/or service providers for services funded under these eligible activities.
Financial Impact
These programs are federally funded by HUD. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Public Outreach
The City of Phoenix published a 30-day comment period in the Arizona Republic on March 22, 2023. The public comment period was open from March 27, 2023, to April 25, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Housing and Neighborhood Services departments.