Title
2018-19 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan (Ordinance S-44740)
Description
Request City Council approval of the 2018-19 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 2018-19 Annual Action Plan defines strategies to address housing and community development needs in the City of Phoenix for the coming year. The plan contains the application requirements of four federal formula grants HUD utilizes to provide critical funds to entitlement cities like Phoenix. The four programs are: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG). Funds for these programs are allocated annually by HUD to the City based on population and other socio-economic indicators.
The 2018-19 allocations are:
- CDBG: $16,402,823
- HOME: $5,867,196
- HOPWA: $2,378,741
- ESG: $1,323,382
TOTAL: $25,972,142
CDBG
- Critical Core Department Programs: $10,557,771
- Competitive Proposals: $2,634,616
- CDBG Program Management, Coordination and Support: $3,210,436
TOTAL CDBG FUNDING: $16,402,823
HOME
- Multi-Family Rental Housing, Special Projects and Reconstruction/Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Homes: $5,280,476
- Program Management and Coordination: $586,720
TOTAL HOME FUNDING: $5,867,196
HOME Program Income: $900,000
TOTAL HOME PROGRAM INCOME: $900,000
HOPWA
- Client and Housing Services: $2,307,379
- Program Management and Coordination: $71,362
TOTAL HOPWA FUNDING: $2,378,741
ESG
- Emergency Shelter: $580,658
- Rapid Re-Housing: $272,315
- Eviction Prevention: $385,409
- Homeless Management Information System (HMIS): $10,000
- Administration: $75,000
TOTAL ESG FUNDING: $1,323,382
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was heard at the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee on May 15, 2018 and approval was recommended by a vote of 3-0.
Public Outreach
The Annual Action Plan process began on Aug. 30, 2017, with a HUD-required public hearing to assess community needs throughout Phoenix. Residents and community leaders provided testimony regarding housing, social services, neighborhood revitalization, and community development. Residents who were unable to attend the public hearing had the opportunity to submit comments via e-mail or voicemail. This information, along with a needs assessment, formed the basis for the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan.
The Annual Action Plan process was approved by City Council in June 2017. A draft of the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan is available for an advertised 30-day public comment period from April 30 to May 31, 2018. In addition, a public hearing was held on May 9, 2018 to allow residents to review the draft plan and allocations. The 2018-19 Annual Action Plan is due to HUD no later than June 29, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua and Deanna Jonovich, and the Neighborhood Services, Housing, and Human Services departments.