REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 2021
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: THOMAS MORGAN, Housing Manager
Housing and Community Development Division
KAREN JENKS, Administrative Manager
Housing and Community Development Division
BY: EDWARD CHINEVERE, Senior Management Analyst
Housing and Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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HEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for consideration in the development of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD).
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RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with federal regulations, staff recommends the City Council conduct a community needs public hearing to request public input on the needs of the community with regard to housing and community development activities eligible for funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD) programs.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The community needs public hearing is an element of the City's Annual Action Plan process required in order for the City to receive HUD CPD entitlement grant funding. The four HUD CPD programs are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA). Staff anticipates that the City will receive approximately $11.6 million in Program Year 2021-2022. Funding from these programs must be used to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons through eligible activities, must be consistent with the City's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, and must be informed by public participation. The 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will cover the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and will be the second year of the current Consolidated Plan.
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