HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2022-19 CDBGRESOLUTION: 2022-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FY 2022-23 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1— APPROVAL OF PLAN. The City of Crestview hereby approves the Community Development
Block Grant entitlement funding Annual Action Plan for CDBG FY 2022-23.
SECTION 2 — AUTHORITY. The City Manager is hereby designated and authorized to execute any documents
and certifications required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as related to the Annual
Action Plan, and to do all things necessary and proper to carry out the terms and conditions of said program.
SECTION 3 — EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval of City
Council.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on this 8th day of August 2022.
BY:
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ATTEST:
Mary nne ` ch:' der
City Clerk
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City of Crestview
Community Development Block Grant
2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
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Executive Summary
AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Crestview receives funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City is considered an "entitlement
community" with a prescribed formula for funding developed by HUD using select city demographic
information. This funding is used for community development projects which reduce or reverse
evidence of physical, social, or economic decline in low -to -moderate income neighborhoods.
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.
The priority needs, goals, and objectives of the City are outlined in the Consolidated Plan and have been
defined by HUD as the following:
1. Providing Decent Affordable Housing — relates to a wide range of housing activities to meet
individual family or community housing needs.
2. Providing a Suitable Living Environment — relates to activities that are designed to benefit
communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment.
3. Expanding Economic Opportunity — applies to activities related to economic development,
commercial revitalization, or job creation.
In addition, HUD has added a standard set of outcomes for the objectives listed above.
These outcomes include:
1. Availability/Accessibility — applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services,
public facilities, housing, or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate -income people,
including persons with disabilities.
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2. Affordability— applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and
moderate -income people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic
infrastructure hook-ups, or services such as transportation or daycare. Affordability is an appropriate
objective whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality or increasing the affordability
of a product or service to benefit a low-income household.
3. Sustainability — applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods,
helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low- and moderate -income or
by removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas through multiple activities or services that sustain
communities or neighborhoods.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
The 2021-22 CDBG program year was the City of Crestview's second year as an entitlement community.
2021-22 projects are progressing as expected, and the city expects to continue to meet timeliness
requirements as regulated in 24 24 CFR 570.902. The Benjamin St Sewer Connection project that was
previously delayed during program year 2020-21 due to increased material costs, and other delays,
was completed during program year 2021-22.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City of Crestview's Community Development Block Grant Program uses many processes for involving
citizens in its decision making. Public comments on the use of CDBG funds are solicited through
newspaper ads, public meetings, and on the city's website during the development of the plan. The
Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) meets during the development of the plan to advise staff on the use
of the city's annual CDBG funding allocation. During that meeting, the CAC votes on their combined
recommendations. Staff and the CAC's recommendations are both presented to City Council for final
approval. At least three advertised public hearings or meetings related to the CDBG program are held
each year. This year's meetings were as follows:
1. A public information meeting was held on June 15, 2022. This meeting was held during the
development of the plan/application period.
2. The Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) met on July 21, 2022 to review funding applications and give
their recommendations.
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3. The plan was presented to City Council on August 8, 2022 for final approval.
5. 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 were received during the creation of the 2022-2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
In the event that public comments are received, those are accepted, reviewed, and made a part of the
plan. No public comments were received during the creation of the 2022-2023 CDBG Annual Action
Plan.
7. Summary
The Citizen's Advisory Committee continues to be at the core of the public participation process. The
City's Community Development Block Grant staff promotes public awareness and opportunities for
participation by making available documents such as the annual action plan, five-year consolidated plan,
consolidated annual performance evaluation report, etc., and by advertising their availability in the local
news media and on the city website. The city continually strives to organize and present data in a
manner that is easily understood and evaluated by our citizens and welcomes comments on the Annual
Action Plan and how future reports might be improved
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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 R ole
Name
Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator I City Manager's Office
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
Narrative (o ptional)
Conso lidated Plan Public Contact Info rmation
Crista Shepheard, Special Projects Manager
850-682-1560 Ext 205
shepheardc@cityofcrestview.org
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AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
The City of Crestview's City Manager's office prepares the Annual Action Plan as part of a collaborative
process to establish a unified vision of community development actions. This process creates the
opportunity for strategic planning and citizen participation to take place in a comprehensive context at
the local level. It also provides a method to measure progress of the various program goals, specific
objectives, and annual goals set.
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(1))
Table 1 below identifies the agencies involved in the City's consultation process this year. The city will
continue to work to identify public and private agencies to administer the CDBG program and achieve
the goals and objectives set forth in the plan.
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 Continuum of Care, Homelessness and Housing Alliance (HHA) applies for federal and state funding,
which it distributes to service providers based on results from a request for proposal process. Once
funds are awarded, the Continuum of Care monitors expenditures and program delivery, and reports
back to the appropriate government agencies. The Continuum of Care receives some funds for direct
services, which are used to support collective programs, such as permanent housing, prevention, and
other essential needs beyond the capacity of individual members.
During FY 2020-21 the city established a solid relationship with the Continuum of Care. In addition,
Mayor JB Whitten created a homelessness advisory council. That board is made up of the Executive
Director of the COC, the Director of the Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless, a City Councilwoman,
a County Commissioner, a representative from the Crestview Police Department, a representative of the
faith community, and a representative from the Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs Committee.
The diversity of the board allows the city to obtain perspectives and solutions from multiple viewpoints
and areas of expertise.
The city continues to work closely with the Continuum of Care to address the needs of homeless persons
and persons at risk of homelessness. The Housing Stabilization Specialist provided by Homelessness and
Housing Alliance regularly works with people in Crestview either already experiencing homelessness, or
facing homelessness by providing resources and case management.
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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 does not receive ESG funding directly, and did not receive an ESG allocation from the state of
Florida in program years 2021-22 or 2022-23.
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
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Table 2 — Agencies, gr oups, organizati ons wh o participated
1
Agency/Group/Organization FL -505 Homelessness and Housing Alliance
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -h omeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Gr oup/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
The City works closely with HHA through meetings, phone calls,
and emails . HHA has been instrumental in assisting the city with
housing services for displaced LMI citizens.
Identify any Agency Types no t consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City of Crestview continues to attempt to identify agencies that provide services to the Crestview area. There are no agencies that were
identified, but not consulted during the creation of this plan.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
I Continuum of Care
Lead Organization
Homelessness and Housing
Alliance
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Ho w do the goals of your Strategic Plan o verlap with the g oals of each plan?
Both plans include increasing access to affordable, increasing economic stability, and
strategies to reduce homelessness
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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Narrative ( optional)
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AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91 .200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Eff orts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting
Citizens' comments on the use of CDBG funds are specifically solicited by a way of a citizen advisory group . The Citizen's Advisory Committee
(CAC) advises staff on the use of the City of Crestview's annual CDBG fund allocation. Each year, the Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) comes
together to plan for the CDBG budget for the coming fiscal year. The CAC reviews all applications submitted for the City's annual allocation of
grant funds. At least three advertised public hearings or meetings are held each year to address housing and community development needs,
development of proposed activities, and review of performance for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This year, the Citizen
Advisory Committee met on July 21, 2022 to review applications and give their funding recommendations for the 2022-2023 year.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
comments received _ not accepted applicable)
and reas ons
Public Meeting
No one from the
Non- public attended the
j targeted/broad meeting, and no
community public comments
were received.
N/A I N/A
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Sort Order
M ode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
resp onse/attendance
Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
2
Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
3 Internet Outreach
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Several newspaper
ads were ran during
the creation and
adoption of the
Annual Action Plan.
No public comments
were received due to
the newspaper ads .
Visitors to the city's
website can view
CDBG
announcements, and
submit public
comments comment
on the Annual Action
Plan or CDBG
program. No public
comments were
received due to the
website postings.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP -15 Expected Resources — 91 .220(c)(1,2)
Intro duction
The City of Crestview's 2021-22 all ocation is $170,025.00.
Anticipated Resources
Program
CDBG
Source I Uses of Funds
of Funds
public -
federal
I
Other public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
Expected Am ount Available Year 1
Annual
Allocation:
157,584
Program
Inc ome:
Prior Year
Resources:
0
T otal:
157,584
Expected
Am ount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
Narrative Description
The 2022-23 CDBG allocation will be used
for the following projects: Planning and
Administration, Crestview Community
Redevelopment, and Crestview Resource
Center .
Economic
Development
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Table 5 - Expected Reso urces — Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additi onal resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Crestview does not receive HOME or ESG funding. CDBG funding does not require matching funds, however funding will be leveraged
by private, local, state, and other federal funding as available .
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The city has obtained several properties that may be used to address affordable housing needs in the
future, and is working to identify agencies to partner with on potential future affordable housing
projects. The city maintains a list of city -owned properties that may be eligible for affordable housing or
other needs.
Discussion
The city continues to seek funding opportunities and partnerships to expand programs.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objecti ves
Go als Summary Information
So rt O rder
Goal Name ( Start
Year
End _ Categ ory f Geographic
Year Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding j Goal Outcome Indicator
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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1 Goal Name
Public Facility Improvements
Goal
Description
The public facility improvement goal will be met through funding provided to the Crestview Resource Center and Crestview
Manor.
2
Goal Name
Blight Removal
Goal
Description
Under this goal, funding will be used to assist in the elimination of blight and deterioration of properties through the
removal of unsafe conditions, and by enhancing the appearance and conditions of structures .
3 Goal Name
Planning and Administration
Go al
Description
Under this goal, funding will be used to provide the planning and administrative supp ort functions to carry out the programs
and projects of the Annual Action Plan.
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Projects
AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
This City of Crestview's FY 2022-23 activities were developed fully utilizing the citizen participation
process. The program was advertised and applications for funding were received. City staff reviewed the
applications and presented then to the Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) before presenting the Annal
Action Plan to City Council for final approval. The following projects were approved for FY 2022-2023:
Projects
Project Name
1 Planning & Administration
2 Crestview Resource Center
Community Development ....
3 City of Crestview ............ .� ......
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Allocations are prioritized to provide the greatest impact in the target areas. Projects were chosen for
funding based on eligibility and impact. Community Redevelopment will be performed in all four LMI
areas where there is a high level of code enforcement violations, or individual properties with code
enforcement violations. The remaining projects were allocated based on eligibility and impact. As a third
year entitlement community with limited funding, the city currently has insufficient funding in
comparison to the level of need in many areas. However, the city continues to identify community
partners and resources.
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AP -38 Project Summary
Pro ject Summary Informati on
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1
2
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Planning & Administration
CRESTVIEW
Planning and Administration
Administration/Planning
CDBG: $31,517
The City of Crestview City Manager's office administers the CDBG program
and is responsible for conducting all public hearings and meetings,
advertising the report, advertising for and accepting applications,
reviewing applications, administering funds to sub -grantees, preparing the
Annual Action Plan each year, preparing the CAPER each year, and for
preparing the Five Year Consolidated Plan every five years, among other
administrative duties. This project is eligible under 24CFR 570.206(a),
Matrix Code: 20
9/30/2023
Crestview Resource Center
CRESTVIEW
Public Facility Improvements
Public Facility Improvements
CDBG: $60,000
Purchase of items to upgrade the food pantry and perform building
modifications to the resource center. This project is eligible under 24 CFR
570.201(c), National Objective: Low Mod Area benefit (LMA) Matrix Code:
03E
9/30/2023
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Location Description
Planned Activities
Project
3 Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
City of Crestview Community Development
CRESTVIEW
Blight Removal
Blight Removal
CDBG: $66,067
The City of Crestview's low -and moderate -income target areas include
many slum and blighted properties. Under this program, funding will be
used to assist in the elimination of blight and deterioration of properties
through the removal of unsafe conditions. 100% of funding for this
program is anticipated to be used within the LMI target areas. This project
is eligible under 24 CFR Part 570.201(d), National Objective: Elimination of
Slums and Blight, Matrix Code 04.
9/30/2023
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AP -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
All CDBG funding will be used to benefit eligible activities within the city limits of Crestview. The
designated LMI areas are:
Census Tract: 020600, Census Block Group: 1, Low/Mod Percentage: 62.22%
Census Tract: 020700, Census Block Group: 1, Low/Mod Percentage: 74.29%
Census Tract: 020500, Census Block Group: 3, Low/Mod Percentage: 53.96%
Census Tract: 020500, Census Block Group: 4, Low/Mod Percentage: 96.32%
A map of the geographic areas of Crestview, including the designated LMI areas above is included in the
AD -26 administration section of this plan.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
CRESTVIEW
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Percentage of Funds
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
All funding will be allocated within LMI areas to maximize impact. Community Redevelopment is needed
in all four areas due to the amount of blighted and unsafe structures within them. There was only one
external applicants for funding under this plan. That applicant is located within a LMI area.
Discussion
The City of Crestview's designated LMI areas accurately represent the community needs. Funding will be
targeted in those areas.
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Affordable Housing
AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
Affordable housing will not be directly addressed during this annual action plan.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non -Homeless 0
Special -Needs 0
Total 0
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the N
Supported Through
Number of Households .................-w
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
The city is not currently carrying out affordable housing activities due to insufficient funding, but will
continue attempts to identify affordable housing needs, resources, and possible partnerships for future
activities.
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AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Crestview will not address public housing needs directly with CDBG funding in FY21-22.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The City of Crestview will not address public housing needs directly with CDBG funding in FY 21-22, but
will instead support Crestview Housing Authority in future projects if requested.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
There are no city -planned planned activities to encourage public housing residents to become more
involved in management and participate in homeownership in FY 2021-22.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
N/A
Discussion
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AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The city does not provide direct homeless services but collaborates with HHA and the Advisory
Committee to ensure the provision of services is comprehensive and adequate for the jurisdiction.
The Crestview Area Homeless Advisory Council (CAHAC) is comprised of several community leaders that
represent all sectors of the city. The city implemented the Crestview Area Homeless Advisory Council in
2019. The council consists of representatives from city council, Board of County Commissioners, HHA,
Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless, Crestview Chamber of Commerce, and Crestview Police
Department. The goals of the council are to identify the number of persons experiencing homelessness
in the city, inventory all available resources, create gaps analysis, develop strategic plan, and implement
strategies. The council meets monthly.
The City of Crestview's action plan outlines goals and strategies to be implemented in accordance with
requirements of the broader Consolidated Plan. The city coordinated with HHA and the CAHAC to
develop needs and establish strategies to address those needs. This collaboration has developed an
effective systemic approach to homelessness that will fill jurisdictional gaps in services. The city
continues to assist in the development of strategic solutions to homelessness that reduce costs to the
community and reduces homelessness. Although the city does not directly provide services to homeless
households the city works with the local Continuum of Care (CoC) and other service providers that cover
our jurisdiction for the provision of services. Under this category, the city will not undertake these
activities but will support several operating agencies that are providing valuable services to prevent
homelessness and to assist those who are already homeless.
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 will support HHA's efforts to identify and engage each person experiencing homelessness in
order to quantify the unmet needs in the area, and begin the process of connecting homeless
households to services and housing. HHA utilizes the data collected from outreach, shelters, and
coordinated entry system to determine if Crestview has sufficient resources to address the needs of
those experiencing homelessness in the jurisdiction.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The CoC Annual Action Plan has an objective of providing immediate access to low -barrier emergency
shelter or other temporary accommodations to all who need it. The goals include:
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1. Increase access to stable and affordable housing. The city is aware of the affordable housing
shortage and shortage of property owners willing to accept HUD housing vouchers and tenants
with a history of homelessness. The CoC has multiple committees working on addressing the
issue. The CoC uses Housing First and other evidence -based best practices to expedite housing
for persons experiencing homelessness. The city's goal is to support the effort to increase
housing availability for special needs populations and extremely low-income households. This
goal also includes increasing the number of shelter beds available in the area and the amount of
funding for supportive housing programs. The CoC was able to expedite housing for persons that
were staying in shelters much more quickly versus the lengthy process of housing persons that
are unsheltered.
2. Provide access to low -barrier emergency shelter. The objective is to be able to provide high -
quality, housing -focused shelter or temporary accommodations for those living in unsafe
situations, including those fleeing domestic violence and human trafficking, and those living in
unsheltered locations.
3. Improve access to emergency assistance, housing, and supports for historically underserved and
overrepresented groups, such as youth who have been involved in the juvenile justice system or
child welfare system, people who have been sexually exploited or labor -trafficked, people who
identify as LGBTQ people with HIV/AIDS, youth that are pregnant or parenting, people with
mental health needs, and racial and minority groups.
4. Utilize transitional housing vouchers for motel stays and other temporary accommodations
available through the Managing Entity and other area providers to transition participants that
have a housing stability plan and an exit to housing date, when appropriate.
5. Increase the availability of medical respite beds to allow hospitals to discharge participants
experiencing homelessness to discharge people with complex health needs to medical respite
beds that can help stabilize their health conditions and assist them to access or return to safe
housing. The CoC has not a found a facility to meet this need and currently utilizes hotel/motel
vouchers to meet this need.
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
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The CoC Annual Action Plan includes an objective to implement coordinated entry to standardize
assessment and prioritization processes and streamline connections to housing and services. The goals
include:
1. To reduce the length of time a household experiences homelessness using coordinated entry,
street outreach teams, support services, and housing navigation.
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2. Support the implementation of strong coordinated entry processes that provide effective, low -
barrier, comprehensive, and coordinated access to housing and services programs.
3. Develop and strengthen best practices in population -specific coordinated entry strategies and
processes.
4. Support rural and suburban areas to implement effective, regionally specific coordinated entry
processes.
5. Expand access to new and existing affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness.
6. Connect people to rapid re -housing.
7. Connect people with the most intense needs to permanent supportive housing.
8. Link people experiencing unsheltered homelessness to housing and services solutions.
9. Expand the supply and increase access to rental housing subsidies and other affordable housing
options.
10. Encourage increased use of health, behavioral health, TANF, workforce, early childhood
education, K-12 and higher education supports, and child welfare programs.
11. Encourage a wide range of programs to develop or strengthen partnerships with coordinated
entry processes and to implement effective practices for referrals between systems.
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.
To ensure that individuals and families do not return to homelessness, it will be necessary to strengthen
partnerships with, and connections to, a larger array of federal, state, local, and private programs that
serve low-income households, including programs that: advance education and employment
opportunities and support upward economic mobility; provide connections to health and behavioral
health care services; and link people to a range of other programs and systems that support strong and
thriving communities, such as quality child care, schools, family support networks, and other resources.
Discussion
In addition to the sections above, the city will assist with housing and supportive service actions for non -
homeless special needs persons including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with
HIV/AIDS and their families, and public housing residents. by identifying federal, state, local, and private
programs and agencies that will support those actions. As a new entitlement community this is an
ongoing effort.
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AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) encourages the private sector in their effort to
secure additional public and private funds for affordable housing, community and economic
development. No CDBG funds are allocated to provide homeless with affordable housing; however,
Applicants for these programs are also advised of the rehabilitation services of the Okaloosa County
Development Corporation, which also provides housing and rehabilitation services through the State
Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program.
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
The city is currently revising the Land Development Code, and has been working diligently to streamline
processes and procedures for community development. These actions are not funded through the CDBG
program, but address barriers to affordable housing.
Discussion:
The LDC revisions, along with policy and procedure changes will greatly impact barriers to affordable
housing by streamlining processes to assist developers in these projects.
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AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The primary target of activities funded by the CDBG program is improvement of living conditions for
low- to moderate -income persons. The activities are focused on assisting persons in the community to
obtain and maintain suitable housing and adequate living standards in stable or improving
neighborhoods. The activities included in the Consolidated Plan are designed to overcome obstacles and
meet the underserved needs of low- and moderate -income persons. Housing program activities for
improvement of occupied housing, expansion of decent and attractive affordable housing stocks, and
assistance to persons to enable them to live in decent and sustainable housing are direct methods to
improve living conditions. Activities that improve infrastructure, improve the quality of life and raise the
standard of living for all of the people in the neighborhood served by the infrastructure. Public services
and facilities that meet community needs, particularly for the young and the elderly, provide a means by
which persons may receive needed services and benefits that will enable them to live decently; and, in
the case of children, develop the future capability to provide for themselves.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved housing and community development needs of the City is
available funding, which is shrinking each year. Demand for assistance exceeds the supply of available
resources. The number of lower income individuals, families, and neighborhoods in need, coupled with
the complexity of issues they face is steadily increasing in both scale and cost. The combination of these
factors places substantial new burdens on an already strained housing and community development
delivery system.
The City plans to undertake activities to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs by funding the
non-profit sub -recipient organizations previously identified.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to work with establishing public/private partnerships intended to increase the
opportunity for the development of affordable housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
The City tests proposed rehabilitation projects for lead -based paint, provides the required remedial
action, and provides information to homeowner.
The City's programs continue to include lead -based paint hazard education. The City provides copies of
the booklet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home". Each unit that will undergo painting and/or
re -roofing will be evaluated for the presence of lead -based paint. If such hazards are determined to
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exist, the City will hire a certified consultant to remove the paint to the extent possible and repair the
surface.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
The City does not plan to undertake activities which will reduce the number of poverty level families,
develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
services agencies.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City funds services to extremely low, low-, and moderate -income families through non-profit
organizations who provide services to these families. Funding may be sought by these organizations
through an application process during the formation of the annual program. Funding for Public Service
programs is highly competitive due to limited funds and an abundance of need. Therefore, the City has
not solicited projects which target specific needs.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City does not plan to undertake activities which will reduce the number of poverty level families,
develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
services agencies.
Discussion:
The City plans to undertake activities to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs by funding the
non-profit sub -recipient organizations previously identified.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
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 0
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. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
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 0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
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%
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