Title
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan
Description
Request City Council approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Annual Action Plan broad activity areas and the submission of the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Report
Summary
The FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan examines housing and community development 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 for four major HUD programs that provide critical funds to entitlement cities such as Phoenix every year. The four programs 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 2020-24 Consolidated Plan in May 2020, City Council approved the general priorities and plans for these programs. Funds for these four programs are allocated annually by HUD to the City based on population and other socio-economic indicators. Each year the Annual Action Plan details how federal funds will be spent during the coming year.
FY 2022-23 Program Allocations:
Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulation 91.15(a)(1), the City is required to submit its Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans to HUD at least 45 days prior to the start of the program year, which is May 15. In the absence of HUD’s official notification of the FY 2022-23 grant allocations for CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA, the City has referenced guidance release by HUD and posted the draft 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for public comment with 2021-22 funding levels and contingency funding language, in order to meet the statutory submission deadline. The funding contingency language is in Attachment A.
CDBG
- Critical Core Department Programs: $10,924,212
- CDBG Program Management, Coordination, and Support: $3,3361,296
- Public Services: $2,520,972
Total CDBG Funding: $16,806,480
HOME
- Multi-Family Rental Housing, Down Payment Assistance, Special Projects and Reconstruction/Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Homes: $5,302,885
- Program Management and Coordination: $589,209
Total HOME Funding: $5,892,094
HOPWA
- Client and Housing Services: $3,296,765
- Program Management and Coordination: $101,962
Total HOPWA Funding: $3,398,727
ESG
- Emergency Shelter: $846,049
- Rapid Re-Housing: $544,985
- Homeless Management Information System: $10,000
- Administration: $22,727
Total ESG Funding: $1,423,761
Total HUD Allocations:
CDBG: $16,806,480
HOME: $5,892,094
HOPWA: $3,398,727
ESG: $1,423,761
Total HUD Allocation: $27,521,062
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval by the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee on May 4, 2022, by a 4-0 vote.
Public Outreach
The Annual Action Plan process was approved by City Council on Oct. 27, 2021. A survey was distributed by multiple City departments, through social media outlets, and posted on the Neighborhood Services Department’s webpage on Dec. 2, 2021, to obtain community and stakeholder input relative to the priorities identified through the 2020-2021 Consolidated Plan process. The survey was offered in English and Spanish and more than 400 responses were received. On March 17, 2022, a HUD required, virtual public hearing was held to share the survey results and obtain additional public input to assess community needs throughout Phoenix. Residents and neighborhood leaders provided input regarding housing, social services, neighborhood revitalization, and community development. Additionally, residents who were unable to attend the public hearing had the opportunity to submit comments via e-mail or voicemail. This information, along with the needs assessment, formed the basis for the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.
A draft of the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan was made available on April 8, 2022, for an advertised 30-day public comment period and a second HUD required, virtual public hearing was conducted on April 21, 2022, to obtain community and stakeholder input relative to the draft. 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.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Gina Montes and Alan Stephenson, and the Neighborhood Services, Human Services, and Housing departments.