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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-22-18 22-23 CDBG Action Plan FY22-23RESOLUTION NO. R-22-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2022/2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT ALL DOCUMENTS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2022 allocations from the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs; which provide funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and moderate -income persons and special needs populations; for the City of Sebastian in the amount of $130,889.00; and WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian has prepared the 2022/2023 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 we6site; and WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian conducted a public hearing on July 27, 2022, 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 DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. (1) City Council approves the 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan; (2) and authorizes the Mayor to execute and transmit all required documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Section 2. CONFLICT. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.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 fling 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 Nunn . The motion was seconded by McPartlan and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Mayor Jim Hill aye Vice Mayor Fred Jones aye Council Member Ed Dodd aye Council Member Christopher Nunn aye Council Member Bob McPartlan aye The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 271h day of July 2022. ATTEST: ji2e�W�illams,M �,t�-QMClerk CITY OF SEBVFLORIDA By: Jim Hill -. Approved as to Form and Content for Reliance hype Cityqf`54asn only: ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2022-2023 CITY OF SE�T�N HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2022-2023 Prepared by: Guardian CRM Inc City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan Adopted July 27, 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2022.2023 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Sebastian Community Development Department is pleased to present the Fourth Year Annual Action Plan for 2022. This plan addresses programs for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) finding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and identifies the second programmatic year specific objectives and outcomes. To nrovide 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 housim 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 the includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs to live in dignity. To expand economic onoortunities Within this goal are creating jobs accessible to low and very low-income persons; 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. II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION This plan was created through consultation with various agencies and public hearings open to the public for comment on the needs of low- and moderate -income persons in the City. There was a public hearing and a public notice comment period where the plan was posted on the official website. The City also conducted a city-wide needs survey and preserving housing stock was a high priority. Moving all the funds to housing means that the City will achieve 100% LMI benefit which helps in the overall 5-year goal of benefiting LMI with 70% of the funds. The City has not received any written comments relative to the CDBG program, and if any are received, they will be documented in future Action Plans. III. RESOURCES The City is slated to receive an allocation for the CDBG program for FY 2022 of $130,889. Table 1: Fundine Sources Fundinp`Source Amount Community Development Block Grant $130,889.00 City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan Adopted July 27, 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2022-2023 IV. ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The City wishes to keep the program simple to meet the national objective of benefiting low- and moderate - income persons through housing and eliminating blighted/deteriorated public facilities. The goals and objectives to be carried out during the action plan period are indicated by placing a check in the following boxes: Objective Category ® Objective Category: Suitable Decent Housing Living Environment Which includes: Which includes: assisting homeless persons improving the safety and obtain affordable housing livability of neighborhoods assisting persons at risk of' eliminating blighting becoming homeless influences and the deterioration retaining the affordable housing stock increasing the availability of affordable permanent housing in standard condition to low- income and moderate -income families, particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability increasing the supply of supportive housing which includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs (including persons with HIV/ADOS) to live in dignity and aide providing affordable housing that is accessible to job opportunities Table 2: 2022 CDBG Activities of property and facilities ® increasing the access to quality public and private facilities ❑ reducing the isolation of/ income groups within areas through spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities for lower income persons and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods ❑ Objective Category: Expanded Economic Opportunities Which includes: ❑ job creation and retention establishment, stabilization and expansion of small business (including micro - businesses) ❑ the prevision of public services concerned with employment ❑ the prevision of jobs to low- income persons living in areas affected by those programs and activities under programs covered by the plan FJ restoring and preserving ❑ properties of special historic, architectural, or aesthetic value ❑ conserving energy resources ❑ and use of renewable energy sources I Activity Home Repair Program for Veterans, Elderly and Disabled Administration City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan Adopted July 27, 2022 availability of mortgage financing for low income persons at reasonable rates using non-discriminatory lendingpractices access to capital and credit for development activities that promote die long-term economic social viability of the community Amount $104,711.20 $26,177.80 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2022-2023 The City of Sebastian's Community Development Department is the lead agency for the development and implementation of the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan, City staff, stakeholders, and the City Council itself have all worked in cooperation for the development of the plan. V. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES PROJECT 1— HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR VETERANS, ELDERLY AND THE DISABLED (Housing will be 100% LMI benefit.) City Wide application for LMI Veterans, Elderly and the Disabled 1. Description: Provision of home rehabilitation work targets; veterans, the elderly and the disabled. This will he the only activity this activity this year due to cost of addressing safe, health, code compliant homes. Home rehab applicants must undergo a rigorous income qualification to be eligible. 2. Completion date: September 30, 2024. 3. Service Area: City-wide. 4. Outcome Indicator. Rehab two LMI Households for Code, Safety and ADA needs. 5. Outcome Statement: Retaining affordable housing stock. V1. GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION/ALLOCATION PRIORITIES To further the objectives of the grant, it is necessary to identify the location of neighborhoods by Block Groups where most households are very- low, low- or moderate- income households. The Block Groups that have a population where the percent of low- income households is greater than 50% are illustrated on the map below and are listed as: • Block Group 3 of Census Tract 508.08 (55.92% LMI) • Block Group 2 of Census Tract 508.06 (54.75% LMI) • Block Group 1 of Census Tract 508.08 (60.26% LMI) • Block Group 1 of Census Tract 508.06 (5422% LMI) • Block Group 2 of Census Tract 508.05 (50.51 % LMI) Refer to the Consolidated Plan Chapter 1 for cemsus tract maps. VII. ANNUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS The City will support Indian River County's established goals relative to housing. The City seeks to support the County's use SHIP and other state funded programs developed through Housing Town Funds for the provision of affordable housing. VIII. PUBLIC HOUSING The City will participate in any Public Housing needs assessment process to address needs and planned activities. IX. HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS The City 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. City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan Adopted July 27, 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2022-2023 X. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING The City will continue to support Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code changes that address housing needs identified: • Regulatory barriers including zoning regulations and impact fees. • Need for additional affordable housing units. 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 fees and other fees like 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 based upon households paying 50%or more of their income for housing costs. Refer to the Consolidated Plan Chapter 2 for Shimberg Center the projected affordable housing need. )a. OTHER ACTIONS ,be Fverytrotepy iwty � co to with various agencies whenever possible for activities like employment outreach and training to respond to individuals and families. Lead Based Paint The City will continue to coordinate with the State Department of Health whenever to ensure that structures in the housing program (as applicable) with lead based painted are properly remediated. XH. CDBG PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Of primary note, the City does not expect to generate or receive any pmgam income from CDBG funded projects. There is not any program income received in a preceding year program. The City does not have a Section 108 loan. Surplus funds are not applicable in this annual action plan. If there are unexpended funds from prior years, this plan will be amended to roBect same. There is no income from float -forded activities. None of the projects listed in this action plan are categorized as "Urgent Need" per the HUD regulations. The City will ensure that over a three-year period, 70% of CDBG funds are utilized for activities that benefit low - and moderato- income persons. City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan Adopted July 27, 2022 �IWIYI : U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WASKINGroN,DC 2N10-7000 omce or CONM uxm ruNwa+a ANDDEVFJDPMFM May 13, 2022 The Honorable Jim Hill Mayor of Sebastian City 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mayor Hill: 1 am pleased to inform you of your jurisdiction's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 allocations for the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs, which provide funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and moderate -income persons and special needs populations. Public Law It 7-269 includes FY 2022 funding for these programs. Yourjurisdiction's FY 2022 available amounts are as follows: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $130,889 Recovery Housing Program (RHP) $0 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) $0 Housing Trust Fund (HTF) $0 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) $0 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $0 Individuals and families across the country are struggling to recover from four converging crises impacting housing stability: the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardships, climate change, and racial inequity. Through these bedrock programs, CPD seeks to develop strong communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing and suitable living environments while expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate -income and special needs populations, including people living with HIV/AIDS. We urge grantees to strategically plan the disbursement of grant funds to provide relief for those affected by these converging crises and help move our country toward a robust recovery. Based on your jurisdiction's CDBG allocation for this year and outstanding Section 108 balances as of May 13, 2022, you also have $654,445 in available Section 108 borrowing authority. Since Section 108 loans we federally guaranteed, this program can leverage your jurisdiction's existing CDBG funding to access low -interest, long-term financing to invest in your jurisdiction. HUD continues to emphasize the importance of effective performance measurements in all its formula Want programs. Proper reporting in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) is critical to ensure grantees comply with program requirements and policies, provide demographic and income information about the persons that benefited from a community's activities, and participate in HUD -directed grantee monitoring. Your ongoing attention to ensuring complete and accurate reporting of performance measurement data continues to be an invaluable resource regarding the impact of these formula grant programs. w .hud.guv e,paneLhu Lgov The Office of Community Planning and Development is looldng forward to worldng with you to promote steps that will enhance the performance of these critical programs and successfully meet the challenges that our communities face. If you or any member of your staff have questions, please contact your local CPD Office Director. Sincerely, Jvemi{ine A. Bryon Acting General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development Community Development Block Grants ► Funding - $130,889 ► National Objectives ► Benefit to LMI persons ► Census or survey for I�lii �� . � I indirect benefit ► Income verification for direct benefit ► Elimination of slum and blight ► Urgent needs 2 Is Total 4 Is Total 6 Is Total Number of Income Household Income Household Income Household Persons in Range Income Range Income Range Income within Household (Low) within this (Very Low) within this (Extremely this Range? Range? Range? Low) 1 0 - $44,750 Yes No 0 - $28,000 Yes No 0 - $16,800 Yes No 2 0 - $51,150 Yes No 0 - $32,000 Yes No 0 - $19,200 Yes No 3 0 - $57,550 Yes No 0 - $36,000 Yes No 0 - $23,030 Yes No 4 0 - $63,900 Yes No 0 - $39,950 Yes No 0 - $27,750 Yes No 5 0 - $69,050 Yes No 0 - $43,150 Yes No 0 - $32,470 Yes No 6 0 - $74,150 Yes No 0 - $46,350 Yes No 0 - $37,190 Yes No 7 0 - $79,250 Yes No 0 - $49,550 Yes No 0 - $41,910 Yes No 8 0 - $84,350 Yes No 0 - $52,750 Yes No 0 - $46,630 Yes No Entitlement Community Development Block Grants - Budget Activity Amount Veterans, Elderly and Disabled $104,712 Administration $26,177 Activity 1 - Home Repairs PROJECT 1 - HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR VETERANS, ELDERLY AND THE DISABLED ► City Wide application for LMI Veterans, Elderly and the Disabled ► Description: Home repair for code safety and health for income -qualified candidates. Costs continue to increase, and we have more applicants than money, so staff is recommending full allocation to housing. This will also ensure compliance with the requirement that 70% of program funds benefit LMI persons. ► Service Area: City-wide ► Outcome Statement: Benefit to 3 LMI households with priority to VLI and LI veterans, elderly and disabled. The City of Sebastian Action Plan Questions Thank You S�Ta►V HOME OF PEUCM NVOID CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Council Meetina Date: July 27, 2022 Aaenda Item Title: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for FY 2022/2023 Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. R-22-18 Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for FY 2022/2023 through the adoption of Resolution No. R-22-18 Background: On May 13, 2022, the City of Sebastian received notification of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 allocations for the CDBG program through the Office of Community Planning and Developments (CPD) formula programs in the amount of $130,889. The allocated funding will be incorporated into the established Home Repair/Rehabilitation program for Veterans, 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 5-year Consolidated Plan adopted on August 15, 2019. HUD requires receipt of the 2022 Action Plan in September 2022. ACTION PLAN FOR 2021/2022 : 1 Community Develooment Block Grant 1 $130,889.00 PROPOSED ALLOCATIONS Home Repair Program for Veterans, Elderly and Disabled I $104,712.00 Administration $ 26,177.00 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 2022 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 K an activity will be added to or cancelled from the Action Plan. The City may also use unprogrammed CDBG monies to fund 2022 CDBG activities as needed or/or until the 2022 funds are made available from HUD. There were no comments presented to the Community Development Department in regards to the allocation of funds during the 14 day commenting period. Resolution No. R-22-18 provides for: (1) Approval of the 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan; (2) and authority for the Mayor to execute and transmit all required documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. If Agenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Tole Cost: 130,889 Fund to Be Utilized for Appropriation: 130,889 (CDBG) Attachments 1. Resolution No. R-22-18 2. Annual Action Plan (FY 202212023) 3. Public Notice 4. HUD Award Letter 5. Power Point Presentation Administrative Services Department evievr OM City Attorney Review: / Procurement Division Rev ew, d e hceble: ! 4 City Manager Auth ri tion: Date: %// /12 `7