REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 27, 2022
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
KAREN JENKS, Housing Manager
Housing and Community Development Division
BY: BRANDON SISK, 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 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Allocation 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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RECOMMENDATIONS
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) entitlement and HOME-ARP grants.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The community needs public hearing is an element of the City's Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan processes required in order for the City to receive HUD CPD entitlement grant funding. HUD CPD's four annual entitlement 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 $11.7 million in Program Year 2022-2023. 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 federal regulations, and must be informed by public participation. The 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan will cove...
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