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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-24-47 CDBG Annual Action PlanRESOLUTION NO. R-24-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2024/2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT ALL DOCUMENTS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) programs provide funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and moderate -income persons and special needs populations; and WHEREAS, CDBG Fiscal Year 2024 allocations for the City of Sebastian Fiscal Year 2024 under the CPD are in the amount $105,116; and WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian has prepared the 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan pursuant to all requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Public Hearing regarding the Annual Action Plan was published in a newspaper of general circulation; and WHEREAS, the Annual Action Plan was made available for review and comments prior to the adoption by City Council at City Hall and on the City'-s website; and WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian conducted a public hearing on August 5, 2024 and August 28, 2024, for citizen review and comment; and WHEREAS, the proposed CDBG projects and activities are consistent with the U.S. Housing and Urban Development's National Objectives. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. AUTHORIZATION/APPROVAL The City Council of the City of Sebastian hereby (1) Approves the 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan; (2) and authorizes the City Manager to execute and transmit all required documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Section 2. CONFLICTS. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. Sections of this resolution may be renumbered or re - lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of further action of the City Council by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk. Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. The forgoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Dixon . The motion was seconded by McPartlan and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Mayor Ed Dodd aye Vice Mayor Kelly Dixon aye Council Member Christopher Nunn aye Council Member Fred Jones aye Council Member Bob McPartlan aye The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 281 day of August 2024. ATTEST: anette Williams, MMC ity Clerk CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA By: (: Ed Dodd, Mayor Approved as to Form and Legality for Reliance by the City of Sebastian Only: JgWer Cockcroft, Esq„ BCS CW Attorney Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Sebastian's sixth -year annual Action Plan for 2024 addresses programs for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It identifies a six -year plan's sixth programmatic year -specific objectives and outcomes starting with 2019. After input from staff and the public, Housing Rehabilitation will be the focus of this year's plan. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. To provide a suitable living environment: This includes improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality facilities and services; reducing the isolation of income groups within areas by de -concentrating housing opportunities and revitalizing deteriorating neighborhoods; restoring and preserving natural and physical features of special value for historical, architectural or aesthetic reasons; and conserving energy resources. To provide decent housing: Included within this broad goal are the following: assist homeless persons in obtaining affordable housing; retain the affordable housing stock; increase the availability of permanent housing that is affordable to low- and moderate -income residents without discrimination; and increase supportive housing that includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs to live in dignity. To this end, the City proposes to provide owner -occupied housing rehabilitation for the code, safety, and health needs of low-income families. The City will address a minimum of 2 low-income households. Based upon stakeholder comments and public hearing public hearing discussion, this is a priority need for low-income families. To expand economic opportunities: This goal includes creating jobs accessible to low —and very -low- income people, providing access to credit for community development that promotes long-term economic and social viability, and empowering low-income persons in federally assisted or public housing to achieve self-sufficiency. Annual Action Plan 2024 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The housing rehabilitation program was included in the previous action plans and consolidated plan and was applied successfully to repair the homes of the elderly, disabled, and veterans. Local Veterans and Elderly groups expressed support for the program to be continued. The City has completed a broad environmental review and applicant intake for housing rehabilitation and is in the process of inspecting and qualifying homes for 2024 funding. The need exceeds available funds from the prior Action Plans, and this spurred the City to continue the program and use all 2024 funds for LMI housing rehabilitation. This will also aid the City in meeting the goal of spending 70% of CDBG funds to benefit the LMI population. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The Citizen Participation Plan in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended and 24 CFR Part 91, Subpart B: Citizen Participation and Consultation sets forth the citizen participation plan requirements. This section of the Act provides for and encourages citizen participation with particular emphasis on persons of low and moderate income, in addition to slum and blighted areas. Consistent with the Act, the City of Sebastian provides citizens reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information and records. In addition, technical assistance is made available to low- and moderate -income representative groups. The Citizen Participation Plan details the process to develop needs, review proposed activities and program performance as well as the manner in which hearings are advertised and conducted. The City followed its CPP by posting the action plan for at least 30 days on its website. It also advertised and held a public hearing to allow for comments. The city also invited comments from local stakeholders such as veterans and elderly organizations. S. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. No public comments from citizens were received during the comment period, and no City Council members commented during the public hearing. Any comments during the public input process supported housing rehabilitation activities to benefit low-income persons. Local Veterans and Elderly Affairs organizations supported the housing rehabilitation program for low-income families. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Annual Action Plan 2 2024 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) No public comments from citizens were received during the comment period. No comments were ignored or passed over for consideration in selecting activities and projects for the 2024 funding year. 7. Summary The City of Sebastian will spend all of its 2024 CDBG allocation on owner -occupied housing rehabilitation for LMI households, prioritizing the elderly, disabled, and veterans. Besides grant administration, CDBG funds will be used for owner -occupied housing rehabilitation, prioritizing code, health, and safety repairs. This could include handicap access and retrofits. Priority will also be given to the very low-income.PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name CDBG Administrator SEBASTIAN Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) Department/Agency Community Development Department The City and a grants administration consultant, Anser Advisory, LLC, administer the CDBG program. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information CDBG Administrator—Alix Bernard, Community Development Director. Joseph Sheets and Anna Sitton are the contacts for Anser Advisory, LLC. AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction This plan was created through consultation with various stakeholder agencies, a public comment period, and a public hearing open to the public to comment on the needs of low-income persons in the city. The public hearing was made available electronically to the public over broadband. Participants could see, talk, and hear the meeting. Other city departments, including emergency management and public works, were invited to the hearing. No comments on hazard mitigation were received. Annual Action Plan 2024 OMB Control No: 2506-0117(exp. 09/30/2021) Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)) Advertisement: The City of Sebastian summarized proposed projects and associated allocated amounts available to citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties. This information has been published for comment in a newspaper of general circulation. Meetings and Hearings: The City of Sebastian will conduct at least two (2) public hearings annually to obtain citizens'views. Each public hearing notice will be published in a paper of general circulation at least 14 days before the public hearing date. The City encourages participation by handicapped residents who may require auxiliary aids for communication, including translation. Upon request, these auxiliary aids will be available to City residents. Whenever possible, the City shall produce a recording of the public hearing. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The City of Sebastian addresses the needs of homeless persons through supporting the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council Inc. The Council maintains a legally constituted Continuum of Care. It works collaboratively with at least 80 other agencies and programs on the Treasure Coast to plan for and seek funding for services to prevent and alleviate homelessness. The Council attempts to secure state and federal funding and other resources for county health and human service agencies that provide services to homeless and indigent individuals and families, including within the City of Sebastian. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Sebastian does not receive ESG funds. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 2024 0 OMB Control No: 2506-0117(exp. 09/30/2021) Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Senior Resource Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services -Elderly Persons Services -Persons with Disabilities Civic Leaders Services -Veterans What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was They were contacted about the draft plan for comment and invited to consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the the public hearing. Coordinating with these non-profit stakeholders consultation or areas for improved coordination? resulted in the participation of LI applicants in the housing rehabilitation program. 2 Agency/Group/Organization FL509 TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICE Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services Services -homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Housing Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was They were contacted about the draft plan for comment and invited to consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the the public hearing. Coordinating with these non-profit stakeholders consultation or areas for improved coordination? resulted in the participation of LI applicants in the housing rehabilitation program. 3 Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type SEBASTIAN Services Other Civic Leaders Annual Action Plan 2024 government - 5 Housing Local OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Economic Development Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was They were contacted about the draft plan for comment and invited to consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the the public hearing. Coordinating with these non-profit stakeholders consultation or areas for improved coordination? resulted in the participation of LI applicants in the housing rehabilitation program. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Indian River Habitat for Humanity Housing Services Services -homeless Housing Public Housing Needs - Housing Need Assessment Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was They were contacted about the draft plan for comment and invited to consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the the public hearing. Coordinating with these non-profit stakeholders consultation or areas for improved coordination? resulted in the participation of LI applicants in the housing rehabilitation program. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Not applicable. Annual Action Plan 2024 0 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care Treasure Coast Homeless Grant funded housing rehabilitation of LI households provide funding for code and safety Council and help LI residents afford to stay in their homes. Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) The City of Sebastian fosters input into the Action Plan through advertising, hearings and community outreach to nonprofit organizations and local government partners. AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting The draft action plan was posted on the City website from July 18, 2024 - August 16, 2024. The Comment period and the public hearing were advertised in the local paper on July 18, 2024. No comments were received. The public hearing was held at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 28, 2024. No comments are expected. The meeting was made available on broadband so the public could participate remotely. Annual Action Plan 2024 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of URL (If applicable) Order Outreach Outreach response/ Comments comments not attendance received accepted and reasons Minorities Non -English Speaking This is the Specify other anticipated City language: Spanish Council meeting https://www.cityofsebastian.org/Docu 1 Public Hearing for public None. None. mentCenter hearing and Persons with approval of the disabilities Plan Non- targeted/broa d community Annual Action Plan 2024 H. OMB Control No: 2S06-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Mode of Target of Order Outreach Outreach Minorities Non -English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish Persons with disabilities 2 Public Meeting Non- targeted/broa d community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Citizens of Sebastian Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach Summary of Summary of response/ Comments attendance received There was one resident who None. attended Annual Action Plan 2024 Summary of comments accepted and reasons N/A not URL (If applicable) E OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City is slated to receive an allocation for the CDBG program for FY2025 of $105,116. The plan is proposed to address more LMI Housing needs since the need is greater than the funding made available so far in prior years. All 2025 funds will be allocated to housing rehabilitation and grant administration. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total Allocation: Income: Resources: CDBG public - Acquisition federal Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 105,116 Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Expected Amount Narrative Description Available Remainder of ConPlan 0 0 105,116 0 All 2025 CDBG funds, except for administration, will be allocated to housing rehabilitation to cover the need for owner - occupied LMI housing repairs. The need currently exceeds the prior year's funding. Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied No matching funds. Annual Action Plan 2024 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Not applicable. Discussion The City has a waiting list of LMI homeowner applicants with needs that far exceed current funding. This 2024 funding of all housing rehabilitation will serve to alleviate that need. Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Order Year Year Area Addressed Indicator 1 Housing 2019 2023 Affordable City Wide Housing CDBG: Homeowner Rehabilitation Housing Housing rehabilitation $84,093 Housing Rehab Rehabilitated: 2 Household Housing Unit 4 Grant 2019 2023 Grant City Wide Housing CDBG: Other: 1 Administration Administration Housing rehabilitation $21,023 Other Rehab Tab.e 6 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 I Goal Name Housing Rehabilitation Goal Description 4 Goal Name Grant Administration Goal Description Annual Action Plan 2024 it OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Projects AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction The 2024 Action Plan projects to be addressed include owner -occupied housing rehabilitation for LMI homes. The housing rehabilitation program will focus on the health, code, and safety needs of LMI families and give priority to the needs of the elderly, disabled, and veterans. The program will be City-wide at unspecified sites selected through an application and qualification process. Grant administration will be used for the HUD environmental review, IDIS reporting and creating vouchers, action planning, and similar activities. Projects # I Project Name 1 Housing Rehabilitation 2 Grant Administration Table 7 - Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs 1. Allocation priorities are based on public comment, stakeholder meetings and needs identified by City staff. The City completed a public comment period, a public hearing and communication with the local veteran's group and elderly affairs group. AP-38 Project Summary Project I Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Summary Target Area City Wide Housing Rehab Informations Goals Supported Housing Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Housing rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $84,093 Description Housing rehabilitation of LMI owner -occupied homes. Priorities will be given to the disabled, the elderly, veterans, and the VLI. Target Date 9/30/2025 Annual Action Plan 2024 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number The City will provide housing rehabilitation for the code, and type of families safety, and health needs of at least 1 LMI household and 1 that will benefit from VLI household. The focus will be on the elderly, disabled, the proposed and veterans who are citizens of Sebastian and own the activities home where they live (owner -occupied). Location Description The City will address homes within city limits, i.e., city- wide. Planned Activities The City will provide housing rehabilitation for the code, safety, and health needs of at least 1 LMI household and 1 VLI household. The focus will be on the elderly, disabled, and veterans who are citizens of Sebastian and own the home where they live (owner -occupied). 2 Project Name Grant Administration Target Area City Wide Housing Rehab Goals Supported Grant Administration Needs Addressed Housing rehabilitation Funding CDBG:$21,023 Description Grant administration will be used for the HUD environmental review, IDIS reporting and voucher creation, action planning, and similar activities. Target Date 9/30/2025 Estimate the number Grant administration will be used for the HUD and type of families environmental review, IDIS reporting and creating that will benefit from vouchers, action planning, and similar activities in support the proposed of providing housing rehabilitation for the code, safety, and activities health needs of at least 1 LMI household and 1 VLI household. The focus will be on the elderly, disabled, and veterans who are citizens of Sebastian and who own the home in which they live (owner -occupied). Location Description The City will assist households within city limits, i.e., city- wide. Annual Action Plan 2024 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities Grant administration will be used for the HUD environmental review, IDIS reporting and creating vouchers, action planning, and similar activities in support of providing housing rehabilitation for the code, safety, and health needs of at least 1 LMI household and 1 VLI household. The focus will be on the elderly, disabled, and veterans who are citizens of Sebastian and who own the home in which they live (owner -occupied). Annual Action Plan 2024 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 )exp. G9/30/2021) P-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Housing Rehabilitation will be city-wide at as yet unspecified sites. The City has advertised in the local newspaper and on its website about the availability of CDBG funds for owner -occupied rehabilitation. LMI owner -occupied homes have been selected through an application and qualification process. Priority will be given to the VLI, elderly, disabled, and veterans. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Riverview Park CRA Riverview Park CRA Low Moderate Income Block Groups City Wide Housing Rehab 100 Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The rationale for housing rehabilitation is to allow city-wide applicationsto reach as many owner -occupied homes with code and safety repair needs as possible. The City previously advertised for prior years' funding, and there is more need than funding. Thus, in this funding year, the City is allocating all funds to housing rehabilitation to help fill this gap. This will also ensure the City meets its requirement to spend 70%of all CDBG funds on LMI benefits. Discussion The City has a waiting list of qualified applicants that need this funding to complete all the code, health and safety repairs the homes need. Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction The City supports Indian River County's established goals relative to housing. The City seeks to support the County's use of SHIP and other state funded programs developed through Housing Trust Funds for the provision of affordable housing. The City is also promoting affordable housing by providing owner Annual Action Plan 2024 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) occupied housing rehabilitation to LMI households. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non -Homeless h Special -Needs 1 Total 1 Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 2 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 2 Table SO - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The City will support affordable housing through its owner -occupied LMI housing rehabilitation program. The City will target VLI, the elderly, veterans, and the disabled. Handicap accessibility and accommodation are eligible expenses. Saving the homeowners the cost of housing repairs may help homeowners stay in their homes. AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction The City does not have public housing or a housing department. However, it would participate in any Public Housing needs assessment process initiated by the County Housing Department or the Treasure Coast Homeless Council. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City does not have a public housing department or funding but does support the County Housing Department and the Treasure Coast Homeless Council. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and Annual Action Plan 2024 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) participate in homeownership Not applicable. No Public Housing in the City. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not applicable. No Public Housing in the City. Discussion Not applicable. No Public Housing in the City. AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The City of Sebastian does not have a homeless shelter. The City does not have a housing department. The City of Sebastian does not receive public or private funds to address homeless needs. However, the City will provide technical assistance and staff support to the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City advertises the owner -occupied housing rehabilitation program City -Wide. The program targets the elderly and disabled. It could also help applicants at risk of homelessness due to the cost of needed health and safety repairs. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Not applicable. The City does not have a homeless shelter. However, the city supports the County and regional efforts of the Treasure Coast Homeless Council to help the homeless. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were Annual Action Plan 2024 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117(ezp. 09/30/2021) recently homeless from becoming homeless again The City of Sebastian does not have a homeless shelter. The City does not have a housing department. The City of Sebastian does not receive public or private funds to address homeless needs. However, the City will provide technical assistance and staff support to the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The housing rehabilitation program will target elderly and disabled families that may be at risk of homelessness. The City supports the County and Treasure Coast Regional Council. Discussion The City of Sebastian does not have a homeless shelter. The City does not have a housing department. The City of Sebastian does not receive public or private funds to address homeless needs. However, the City will provide technical assistance and staff support to the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council.AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction: The City will continue to support Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code changes that address the housing needs identified: • Regulatory barriers, including zoning regulations and impact fees • Need for additional affordable housing units Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Strategies to remove these regulatory barriers include changing regulations to allocate density bonuses for developments that will build affordable units. Also, local municipalities may choose to refund impact and other building permit fees. The Shimberg Center projects that over the next five, ten, and fifteen years, the need for housing, while affordable in Sebastian, will continue to grow. The projected needs are Annual Action Plan 2024 IM OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) based upon households paying 50% or more of their income for housing costs. Discussion: The Shimberg Center projects that housing needs will grow in Sebastian over the next decade, but housing will also remain affordable. AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: Other actions beyond housing rehabilitation include supporting and partnering with community organizations that support the homeless, elderly, disabled, and veterans. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Housing rehabilitation will address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. Through homeowner rehabilitation, the underserved needs of the LI and VLI disabled, elderly, and veterans will be addressed. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Housing rehabilitation for owner -occupied LI and VLI elderly, disabled, and veterans, with further affordable housing, by making needed code and safety repairs to the existing housing stock for cost - burdened homes. Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards The housing rehabilitation program will test all appropriate structures for lead -based paint and mitigate where needed. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families Housing rehabilitation should improve the quality of life and value of homes by making them safe and healthy for LI families, especially the disabled and elderly. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will reevaluate the Action Plan activities based on successes achieved. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social Annual Action Plan 2024 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) service agencies The City has invited social services and non-profit organizations serving the at -risk elderly and disabled to participate in the housing rehabilitation program. Discussion: The City does not have a housing department or homeless shelter. However, it receives some Tax Increment Financing for repairs and enhancements to blighted areas of the Community Redevelopment Agency. The City supports the County Housing Department, the Treasure Coast Homeless Council, and the local veterans and elderly affairs non -profits. Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: The City does not expect to generate or receive any program income from CDBG-funded projects. There is not any program income received in the preceding year's program. The City does not have a Section 108 loan. Surplus funds are not applicable in this annual action plan. There are no CDBG grant funds unexpended from a prior year. There is no income from float -funded activities. No projects in this action plan are categorized as "Urgent Need" per the HUD regulations. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities Total Program Income: Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities Annual Action Plan 2024 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00% Through the extended Consolidated Plan period, the city will ensure that 70% of CDBG funds are utilized for activities that benefit low —and moderate -income persons over a six -year period. Annual Action Plan 2024 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 )exp. 09/30/2021) CITY OF SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL DATE August 28, 2024 TO Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU Brian Benton, City Manager FROM Alix Bernard, Community Development Director S E B A S T I A N SUBJECT Public Hearing on the Consideration of Resolution No. R- C E N T f N N I A E C F E E R R A T I 0 N 24-47 Community Development Block Grant Annual 1914 - iota Action Plan for FY 2024/2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On May 18 2024, the City of Sebastian received notification of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program through the Office of Community Planning and Developments (CPD) formula programs in the amount of $105,116. The allocated funding will be incorporated into the established Home Repair/Rehabilitation program for Veterans, the Elderly, and the Disabled. Including this funding into the existing program will save time and resources in making these funds more readily available. The City is required to adopt an Annual Action Plan for the expenditure of allocated funds in accordance with the 6-year Consolidated Plan adopted on August 15, 2019. ACTION PLAN FOR 2024/2025 Community Development Block Grant $105,116 Home Repair Program for Veterans, Elderly and Disabled $84,093 Administration $21,023 PROPOSED ALLOCATIONS HUD allows up to 20% for administration costs for the program. The estimated amount to benefit low - and moderate -income persons for the CDBG Program is 80%. Funds not dispersed within the annual allocation must be spent within three (3) years. The City expects no displacement of families, individuals, or businesses to occur as a result of the activities. Should displacement occur as a result of any project or activity, the City will follow the regulations of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. The Action Plan has been developed using an estimate of the amount of 2023 CDBG entitlement funding that the City anticipates receiving from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funding amount revisions will be made to the activities in the Action Plan should the exact amount of funding awarded by HUD differ from this estimate. Priority activities will remain the same regardless of the amount of funding received from HUD. The City will adhere to the Citizen Participation Plan amendment requirements if an activity will be added to or cancelled from the Action Plan. There were no comments presented to the Community Development Department in regards to the allocation of funds during the 30 day commenting period. Resolution No. R-2447 provides for: (1) Approval of the 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan; (2) authority for the Mayor to execute and transmit all required documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for FY 2024/2025 through the adoption of Resolution No. R-24-47 along with all implementing actions. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution R-24-47_CDBG_24-25_AAP.docx 2. Sebastian FL 2024 AAP Final-IDIS Version-8.6.24.pdf FUNDING SOURCE I1 Additional Funding Requested: $0.00 activities. Should displacement occur as a result of any project or activity, the City will follow the regulations of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. The Action Plan has been developed using an estimate of the amount of 2023 CDBG entitlement funding that the City anticipates receiving from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funding amount revisions will be made to the activities in the Action Plan should the exact amount of funding awarded by HUD differ from this estimate. Priority activities will remain the same regardless of the amount of funding received from HUD. The City will adhere to the Citizen Participation Plan amendment requirements if an activity will be added to or cancelled from the Action Plan. There were no comments presented to the Community Development Department in regards to the allocation of funds during the 30 day commenting period. Resolution No. R-2447 provides for: (1) Approval of the 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan; (2) authority for the Mayor to execute and transmit all required documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for FY 2024/2025 through the adoption of Resolution No. R-24-47 along with all implementing actions. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution R-24-47_CDBG 24-25_AAP.docx A 2. Sebastian FL 2024 AP Final-IDIS Version-8.6.24.pdf FUNDING SOURCE Additional Funding Requested: $0.00