Title
2018-19 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan Process (Ordinance S-43718)
Description
This report requests City Council approval of the 2018-19 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan process.
Report
Summary
The 2018-19 Annual Action Plan examines housing and community development conditions and needs in the City of Phoenix, and defines strategies for addressing those needs throughout the year. The Annual Action Plan contains the planning and application requirements of four major U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs that provide critical funds to entitlement cities like Phoenix every year. The four fund sources are: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). Through adoption of the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan in May 2015, City Council approved general strategies and priorities for these programs. Each year the Annual Action Plan details how funds will be spent in the coming year.
The Annual Action Plan process will begin in September 2017 with a HUD-required public hearing to assess community needs throughout Phoenix. Residents and neighborhood leaders will be invited to provide testimony regarding housing, homelessness, social services, and community development needs for the coming year. Residents who are unable to attend the public hearing will have the opportunity to submit their comments via e-mail or voicemail. This information, along with a needs assessment, will form the foundation of the draft 2018-19 Annual Action Plan.
A draft of the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan will be available for an advertised 30-day public comment period in April 2018 before it will be reviewed and approved by City Council. The goal of the Annual Action Plan process, per HUD requirements, is to ensure comprehensive community planning, and coordinated service delivery to meet critical housing and community development needs.
The City Council will be asked to review and approve the draft 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan in early May 2018; the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan is due to HUD by May 15, 2018.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee heard this item at the June 20, 2017 meeting and recommended approval by a vote of 3-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Neighborhood Services, Human Services and Housing departments.