HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-23-19 CDBG 23-24 Annual Action PlanRESOLUTION NO. R 23-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT 2023/2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT ALL DOCUMENTS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SCRIVENER'S ERRORS AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2023
allocations from the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs provide
funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low and
moderate income persons and special needs populations;
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2023
allocations for the City of Sebastian are in the amount of $128,152; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian has prepared the 2023/2024 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 according to law; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Action Plan was made available for public review and comments prior
to the adoption by City Council of the City of Sebastian City Hall and on the City's website; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian conducted a public hearing on September 13, 2023, 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. RECITALS/LEGISLATIVE FINDINGSANTENT.
(a) The City Council of the City of Sebastian hereby adopts and incorporates
the recitals above in the Whereas Clauses to this Resolution, and the City Council
Agenda Memorandum relating this Resolution.
(b) The above recitals set forth in the Whereas Clauses of this Resolution are
adopted by the City Council as legislative findings and the intent of the
City Council.
(c). The City of Sebastian has complied with all requirements and procedures
of Florida law in processing and advertising the Resolution.
Section 2. APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION.
(a) The 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan is hereby approved.
(b) The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and transmit all required
documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Section 3. CONFLICT.
All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. 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 fin ther action of the City Council by filing a corrected copy of same with the
City Clerk.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
The forgoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Nunn . The motion was
seconded by Dixon and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Fred Jones
aye
Vice Mayor Christopher Nunn
aye
Council Member Kelly Dixon
aye
Council Member Ed Dodd
aye
Council Member Bob McPartlan
aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 13'h day of September 2023.
ATTEST:
ette Williams, MMC
ity Clerk
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Fred Jones, Mayor =
Approved as to form and legality.
anni Cockcroftorney
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2023-2024
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ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2023-2024
Prepared by:
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City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan
Adopted September 13, 2023
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2023-2024
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Sebastian Community Development Department is pleased to present the Fifth Year Annual Action
Plan for 2023. This plan addresses programs for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and identifies the second programmatic
year specific objectives and outcomes.
To provide a suitable livine environment
This includes improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality
facilities and services; reducing the isolation of income _oi�ps within areas by de -concentrating
housing opportunities and revitalizing deteriorating neighb yoods; restoring and preserving natural and
physical features of special value for historical, arclilg-' #al or aesthetic reasons; and conserving
energy resources. �f
To provide decent housing
Included within this broad goal are the f bowing: assist homeles§A,; drsons in obtaining affordable
housing; retain the affordable housing st o6Xt;increase the availability ' permanent housing that is
affordable to low and moderate income resrints without ,.discriminatioi._ and increase supportive
housing the includes structural features and seAA -es.to Lriable persons with,,�special needs to live in
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dignity.
To expand economic opportunities
Within this goal are creating jobs accessibleIov :and ver} or�r-income persons; providing access to
credit for community-4 evelopment Atha . promotes+ Iong term ,economic and social viability; and
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empowering low- .income.gi tsops in fedee ass i6,ed�•or,publ c housing to achieve self sufficiency.
II. �ICITIZEN P�,�TICIPATION
This plan was created, through co sultati- th i�arious \4gencies and public hearings open to the public for
comment onr�liie1;iee�ds-oow- and date-inco e;perso�in the City. There was a public hearing and a public
notice comfient 'period where. the plan �Wvas _posted n,•tb 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 1.00% LMI ben6Af whichlielps in the overall 5-year goal of benefiting LMI with 70% of the
funds.
The City has not receive . 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 2023 of $128,152.
Table 1: Funding Sources
Funding Source Amount
Community Development Block Grant $128,152
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ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2023-2024
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
Decent Housing
Which includes:
assisting homeless persons
obtain affordable housing
assisting persons at risk of
becoming homeless
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/ADDS) to live in
dignity and independence
providing affordable housing
that is accessible to job
opportunities
Table 2: 2023 CDBG Activities
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Objective Category: Suitable
Living Environment
Which includes:
improving the safety and
livability of neighborhoods
eliminating blighting
influences and the deterioration
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
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restoring and preserving ❑
properties of special historic,
architectural, or aesthetic value
conserving energy resources ❑
and use of renewable energy
sources
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establishment, stabilization
and expansion of small
business (including micro -
businesses)
the provision of public
services concerned with
employment
the provision of jobs to low-
income persons living in areas
affected by those programs
and activities under programs
covered by the plan
availability of mortgage
financing for low income
persons at reasonable rates
using non-discriminatory
lending practices
access to capital and credit for
development activities that
promote the long-term
economic social viability of
the community
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2023-2024
Activity Amount
Home Repair Program for Veterans, Elderly and Disabled $102,522
Administration $25,630
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 ACTIV,ITZES
PROJECT 1— HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR VETERANS;, FrLDERLY AND THE DISABLED
(Housing will be 100% LMI benefit.):
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City Wide application for LMI Veterans, Elderly and the_Pjsalled
1. Description: Provision of home rehabilitatio i work targets; veterans,' e,' ;elderly and the disabled. This
will be the only activity this activity this yd-()dpe to cost of addressin `safe, health, code compliant
homes. Home rehab applicants must undergo a n"Ns
income,,aualificatioN� bl e, eligible.
2. Completion date: September 30, 2024. ,
3. Service Area: City-wide.``-
4. Outcome Indicator: Rehab two LMhouods for Code, ety and ADA needs.
5. Outcome Statement: Retaining affordable fibitsing stock.
VI. GEOGRAP 3IC_ DIS UTI0NA _` ; t � :CATION TRIORITIES
To further the objectives of fhii, grant, its -necessary -1 d 1 tify the to ation of neighborhoods by Block Groups
where most households are veryti .low, to ,,=_dr moderate- come households.
The Block Groups tliat 4ve a popul - tion whe elfin percent., of low- income households is greater than 50% are
illustrated . n,the, map below�and are listefl as:
• Blob: Group 3 of Census -Tract 50 D8. (55.92% LMI)
• Block Oup 2 of Census - 4t 508.%-,. 5,4.75% LMI)
• Block Gr l of Census Tract-508.0816b26% LMI)
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• Block Grou110 Census Tract 508.06 (54.22% LMI)
• Block Group2\bf Census Tract $6, 8.05 50.51 % LMI)
Refer to the Consolidated Pla`n;Ghalter.1 for census 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 Trust Funds for the provision of
affordable housing.
VIII. PUBLIC HOUSING
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ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2023-2024
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.
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.
XI. OTHER ACTIONS
Antinoverty strategy
The City will coordinate 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.
XII. CDBG PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Of primary note, the City does not expect to generate or receive any program 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 reflect same.
There is no income from float -funded 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 moderate- income persons.
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
PUBUC COMMENT PERIOD NOTICE
2023/2024 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The City of Sebastian is adoptsng its 2023/2024 Annual Action
Plan (AAP) to meet entitlement Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) requirements. The City is seeking in ut from po-
tential stakeholders and the public on the needs o low-income
citizens. These funds must be used for one of the following pur-
poses:
I. To benefit low -to -moderate income persons; or
2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
or
3. To meet other community development needs of a
particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of
the community
A public hearing will be held on September 13. 2023. at 6:00pm
0810612023 or as soon as be heard thereafter In City. Hall Chambers on
1225 Main St;Sebastian Florida, 329S8 for community or-
SCIzations and public to provide Input Into the AAP after
the comment period ends. The AAP has been developed based
for veteose rans. elderly and speeciaM es proposed
neeedss Include housing re-
pairsAffiant further says that the website or newspaper complies with The public is invited to review the draft AAP online at www,clty
all legal requirements far publication in chapter 50. Florida o seiasLlan.ora. To view a hard copy please contact Ms. Lisa
Statutes. Frazier, Comm �s� Development Director at phone: (772) 388-
8228 or email: l 10Aebast#an.org..
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The public hearing Is being conducted in a disability accessible
location. Any person requiring special accommodation (ADA)
for a disability at the time of the meeting must call the City at
least 72 hours In advance at (772) 589.5330. Any person requir-
ing an Interpreter for the hearing Impaired or the visuaUy_Im-
paired (statewide toll -free TDD call In number is 800.955-.8877771),
or any non -En lish speaking person, or any disabled person re-
quiring special accommodation at this meeting should contact
the person listed above at least five (S) calendar days prior to
meeting. Ci of Sebastian
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River Press Journal, published in Indian River County, Florida: that
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all legal requirements for publication In chapter 50, Florida
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CIUDAD DE SEBASTIAN, FLORMA
AVISO DEL PERk= DE COMENTARIOS PifBLICOS
PLAN DE Aca6N ANUAL DEL CDB 2023/2024
La Ciudad de Sebastian est8 adopptando su Plan de Acc16n Anual
(AAP} 202312024 para cumpI r con los requisites de la
Subvend6n en Bloque pars el Oesarro[!o Comunitario (COBG).
La Ciudad est8 buscando ape vs de bles partes interesadas
y del p4bllco sobre las neaestdades de los dudadanos de bajos
In roses. Estes fondos deben ser utilizados pare uno de los si-
gulentes prop6sitos:
1. Para benefidar a personas de Ingresos bajos a
moderados, o
2. Ayudar en la prevend6n o eliminad6n de barrios
mar
ginales o piagas< o
3. Para satisfacer otras necesidades de desarrollo
comunitario de particular urgenda porque las condi
dones existentes representan una amenaza grave e
Inmediata para la salud o el blenestar de la comunidad.
Se Ilevar6 a cabo una audienda pOblica el 13 de septlembre de
2023 a [as 6.00 pp m. o tan pronto come se escuche
posterforment en City Hall Chambers en 1225 Main Street, 5e-
bastlan 32958 ppaare que las organizadones comunitarias
YY el pdbllco txinden informad6n a Is AAP despu6s de que
finalica el periodo de comentarios. La AAP se ha desarrollado
sobre la base de esos comentarios. Las actividades proppuuestas
Intl reparaclones de viviendas pare veterans, ancanos y
necesidades especiales.
Se Invita al pObOco a reviser el borrador de la AAP en linea en
www.Sitvofsebastian&M. Para ver una dose i rprroa,e
& eomunlquese con la Sra. Lisa Frazier, Oirectora
Comunitario al teldfono: (772) 388-8228 o coffee electr6nka:
La audiencia p4blice se esO llevando a cab* en un lugar
acceslble pare discs citados. Cualquier persona que requlera
adaptadones a ales (ADA) per una discapaddad en el
memento de la reuni6n debe Ilamar a la Ciudad con al menos
72 horas de anddpad6n al (772) 589-5330. Cualquler persona
que requiera un int6rprete pars personas can discapaddad
auditiva o visual (el n6mero de Ilamadas TDO gratutto en todo
el estado es 800.9S5.8771), o cualquier persona que no hable
inngglft o cualquier persona dkca0acitada que requiera una
adaptad6n especial en esta reuni6n debe comunicsrse con la
persona mendonada arterlormente al menos dnco (5) dias
calendarlo antes de la reunl6n.
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Emppleador de Igualded de Oportunidades
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WASHINGTON. DC 20410.70DO
PRRiCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY
FOR CD.N% UNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOP,\EN'T
February 27, 2023
The Honorable Fred Jones
Mayor of Sebastian
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Dear Mayor Jones:
Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you of your jurisdiction's Fiscal Year (FY) 2023
allocations for the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs.
Your jurisdiction's FY 2023 available amounts are as follows:
CPD Programs: Amount
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $128,152
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $0
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) $0
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) $0
CDBG Recovery Housing Program (RHP) $0
These grant funds provide the financial tools to support individuals, families, and
communities to address homelessness, affordable housing challenges, aging infrastructure, and
economic hardships. CPD is committed to being your partner throughout the process of using
these funds. Our local office will assist in finalizing grant agreements, offer technical assistance
and training when needed, and monitor and implement grant funds for eligible projects in a
timely manner. We will work with you to ensure proper reporting in the Integrated Disbursement
and Information System (IDIS) so we can together improve performance data on how these
programs are benefitting and touching people's lives, build trust with stakeholder groups and
Congress, and amplify the success stories that you and your jurisdiction are able to accomplish
with these vital resources.
Based on your jurisdiction's CDBG allocation for this year and outstanding Section 108
balances as of February 27, 2023, you also have $640,760 in available Section 108 borrowing
authority. Since Section 108 loans are federally guaranteed, this program can leverage your
jurisdiction's existing CDBG funding to access low -interest, long-term financing to invest in
your jurisdiction.
www.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov
Thank you for your continued interest in CPD programs, I greatly appreciate your
leadership in using these funds to address your most urgent housing and community
development needs, including preventing and reducing homelessness. If you or any member of
your staff have questions, please contact your local CPD Field Director.
Sincerely,
Marion Mollegen McFadden
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Community Planning and Development
Action Plan
2023=2024
City of Sebastian
and
Guardian Community Resource
Management, Inc.
September 13, 2023
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Development Block
Grants
Original Funding - $128,152
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Benefit to LMI persons
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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 j
Description: Provision of home
rehabilitation work targeted for
veterans. Home repairs may include ti
rehabilitation to make the improvements '
for someone with disabilities.
Service Area: City-wide
Outcome Statement: Benefit to four LMI
households with priority to VLI and LI
veterans, elderly and disabled.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM
Council Meetinq Date: September 13, 2023
Aqenda Item Title: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action
Plan for FY 2023/2024 Public Hearing and Adoption of
Resolution No. R-23-19
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for FY 2023/2024
through the adoption of Resolution No. R-23-19
Backaround: On July 13, 2023, the City of Sebastian received notification of
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 allocations for the CDBG program through the Office of Community
Planning and Developments (CPD) formula programs in the amount of $128,152. 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.
ACTION PLAN FOR 2023/2024:
I Community Development Block Grant
PROPOSED ALLOCATIONS
Home Repair I
Administration
for Veterans, Elderly and Disabled
1 $128,152.00
$102,522.00
25,630.00
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 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.
The City may also use unprogrammed CDBG monies to fund 2023 CDBG activities as
needed or/or until the 2023 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-23-19 provides for: (1) Approval of the 2023/2024 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:
Total Cost: 128,152.00
Fund to Be Utilized for Appropriation: 128,152.00 (CDBG)
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. R-23-19
2. Annual Action Plan (FY 2023\2024)
3. Public Notice
4. HUD Award Letter
5. Power Point Presentation
Administrative Services Depart/me�nt�Review:' l C 'mil. �
City Attorney Review: �/ -/ lit/I k)r // l
Procurement Division R ew, if applicable: /V1A
City Manager Authorization:
Date:
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
Council Meeting Date: September 13, 2023
Agenda Item Title: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Accounting Amendment for FY 2021/2022 Action Plan
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Amendment for FY 2021/2022
Action Plan
Backaround: It was determined that an amendment to the Annual Action Plan
(AAP) is required to reflect line -item accounting changes. These changes are not considered
substantial amendments but rather a reflection of a delay in activities prevented by COVID
19 restrictions. Funding not expended in the program year allocated, is required to be
reflected in the next program year as available funding for the identified and approved
activity. The AAP has been amended to reflect these available funds within the appropriate
plan year under the approved activity.
If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds:
Total Cost: N/A
Fund to Be Utilized for Appropriation: N/A
Attachments:
1. Amended Annual Action Plan (FY 2021/2022)
2. Public notice
3. Power Point Presentation
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AMENDED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2021-2022
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ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2021-2022
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City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan, June 23, 2021
Amended July 27 2022
Amended September 13, 2023
AMENDED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2021-2022
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The plan is being amended to reflect line -item accounting changes. These changes are not considered
substantial amendments, but rather a reflection of a delay in activities due to COVID-19 restrictions. HUD
requires that Annual Action Plans (AAPs) be amended to reflect accurate end of year accounting.
The City of Sebastian Community Development Department is pleased to present the Third Year Annual Action
Plan for 2021. This plan addresses programs for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and identifies the second programmatic
year specific objectives and outcomes.
To provide a suitable livine 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 urovide decent housine
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 exnand economic oonortunities
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- to 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 recently did 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 FY2021 of $133,517.
Table 1: Funding Sources
Funding Source Amount
Community Development Block Grant $133,517.00
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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 ❑
Decent Housing
Which includes:
assisting homeless persons
obtain affordable housing
assisting persons at risk of
becoming homeless
Objective Category: Suitable ❑
Living Environment
Which includes:
improving the safety and
livability of neighborhoods
eliminating blighting
influences and the deterioration
of property and facilities
Objective Category:
Expanded Economic
Opportunities
Which includes:
❑ job creation and retention
retaining the affordable housing ® increasing the access to quality ❑
stock public and private facilities
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
digni and independence
providing affordable housing
that is accessible to job
opportunities
❑ reducing the isolation of
income groups within areas
through spatial deconcentration
of housing opportunities for
lower income persons and the
revitalization of deteriorating
neighborhoods
❑ restoring and preserving
properties of special historic,
architectural, or aesthetic value
❑ conserving energy resources
and use of renewable energy
sources
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establishment, stabilization
and expansion of small
business (including micro -
businesses)
the provision of public
services concerned with
employ9ent
the provision of jobs to low-
income persons living in areas
affected by those programs
and activities under programs
covered by the plan
availability of mortgage
financing for low income
persons at reasonable rates
using non-discriminatory
lending practices
access to capital and credit for
development activities that
promote the long-term
economic social viability of
the community
Due to delays in program implementation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City was not able to
complete the programmed activities within the program year. Therefore, PY2021 funds will be rolled
forward to PY2022 as follows:
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Activity Amount
Home Repair Program for Veterans, Elderly and Disabled $112,276.00
Administration $10,365.00
Table 2: 2021 CDBG Activities
Activity Amount
Home Repair Program for Veterans, Elderly and Disabled $114,825.00
Administration $18,692.00
The City of Sebastian's Community Development Department staffs are 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 be 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. Five homes
have been qualified. During the COVID outbreak, material and other cost are going up rapidly. So, costs
are increasing. There is more need than budget, so the City will narrow the current scopes of work to
health and safety priorities and then allow the applicants to reapply for more repairs in future years to be
as fair as possible and assist as many applicants as possible.
2. Completion date: September 30, 2023.
3. Service Area: City-wide.
4. Outcome Indicator: Rehab 3 LMI Households for Code, Safety and ADA needs.
5. Outcome Statement: No major findings, and timely expenditure of funds. Benefit to 3 LMI households.
VI. 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
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 (54.22% LMI)
• Block Group 2 of Census Tract 508.05 (50.51% LMI)
Refer to the Consolidated Plan Chapter 1 for census tract maps.
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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 Trust Funds for the provision of
affordable housing.
VHI. 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 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.
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.
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Antipoverty strateev
The City will coordinate 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.
XII. CDBG PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Of primary note, the City does not expect to generate or receive any program 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.
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There are $122,641 of unexpended CDBG grant funds from PY2021.
There is not income from float -funded 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 moderate- income persons.
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CtUDAD DE SEBASTIAN. FLORIDA
AVISO DE PERIODO DE COMENTARIOS PUBLICOS
PLAN DE ACCION ANUAL MODIFICADO DEL CDB 2021/2022
La Ciudad de Sebastian esta adoptando el Plan de Acci6n Anual
(AAP) 2021/=2 enmendado para cumplir con los requbitos de
la Subvend6n en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunkario (CDBG).
El AAP anterior se esta modificando para reflejar los cambios
contables en las partidas. Estos cambios no se eonsideran enmi-
endas sustandales, sino mas bten un reflejo de un retraso en las
actividades debldo a las restricdones de COVID•19. La Ciudad
estii buscando aportes de posibles partes interesadas y del
priblico sabre las necesidades de los dudadanos de bajos mgre-
sos. Estas fandos deben ser utilizados para uno de los siguientes
propbsitos
1. Para benefidar a personas de ingresos bajos a
maderado o
2. Ayudar en is prevend6n o eliminad6n de barrios
marginales o plagax o
3. Para satisfac tr otras nece9dades de desarrollo
camunitario de partkular urgencia porque las
condidones existentes representan una amenaza grave
e Inmedieta pare la salud o el blenestar de la comunidad.
Se Ilevara a cabo una audienda pdbllca el 13 de septiembre de
2023 a las 6:00 pm o tan pronto como se escuche
posteriormente en City Hall Chambers en 1225 Main Street, Se-
bastian Florida, 32958 para que las organizadones comunitarias
yy el p0blico brinden Informad6n sabre los AAP despu6s de que
finalice el periodo de comentarlos. La AAP enmendada se ha
desarrollado sabre la base de esos comentarlos. Las actividades
proppuestas Induyen reparaclones de viviendas Para veteranos,
andanos y necesidades especiales yaceras yy contras comerciales
peatonales dentro del Area de Reurbanizaci6n Camunitaria.
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CITY OF SESASTIAN. FLORIDA
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOTICE
2021/2022 CDBG AMENDED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The City of Sebastian is adopting Amended 202112022 Annual
Action Plan (AAP) to meet entitlement Community Develop-
ment Block Grant (CDBG) requirements. The faregcIng AAP is
being amended to reflect line -item accounting changes. These
changges are not considered substantial amendments, but rather
a reflection of a delay In activities due to COVtD-19 restrictions.
The City is seeking input from potential stakeholders and the
public
oneeof the following purrposcitizens.
s: .These funds must be
1. To benefit low -to -moderate Income persons or
2. To aid In the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight; or
3. To meet other community development needs of a
particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and 6nmediate threat to the health or welfare of
the community
A public hearing will be held on September 13, 2023, at 60"
or as soon as may be heard thereof0er in City Hall Chambers on
1225 Main Stre4 Sebastian Florida, 32958 for community or-
gganizations and the public to provide Input into the AAP% after
ve comment period ends. The Amended AAP has been devel-
oped based upon those comments. Activities proposed Include
housing repairs for veterans. elderly and special needs and side-
walks and pedestrian malls within the Community Redevelop-
ment Area.
The public Is Invited to review the draft AAP online at serooet,y
ofseb-4stlan.org. To view a hard copy please contact Ms. Lisa
Frasier, Community., Development Director at phone. (772) 386-
8228 or email: - - - bastian.g 9,
The public hearing is being conducted in a disability accessible
location.
or a disability at the ti a of a tali agamust unmcalaltr� � at
least 72 hours in advance at (772) 589-5330. Any person requlr-
Ing an interpreter for the hearing Impaired or the visually Im-
paired (statewide toll -free TDD tail In number Is $00-955-8771).
or any non•da lash speaking person, or any disabled person re-
quiring speaccommodation at this ffteetlm should contact
the person Ihted above at least five (5) calendar days prior to
the meeting.
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Community
Development Block
Grants
Original Funding - $133,517
Roll Over FY 20/21 - $130,668.86
Less spent - 141,554.90
Total Remaining - $122,640.96
National Objectives
Benefit to LMI persons
Census or survey for indirect
benefit
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benefit
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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 'f
Description: Provision of home '
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rehabilitation work targeted for
veterans. Home repairs may include,
rehabilitation to make the improvements
for someone with disabilities.
Service Area: City-wide
Outcome Statement: Benefit to four LMI
households with priority to VLI and LI
veterans, elderly and disabled.
The City of Sebastian
Action Plan Questions
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