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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Chris Ragona, Director of Community Services, Community Services Department
DATE: January 28, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2026 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment 2026-#1.
PURPOSE:
Staff requests approval of the City's 2026 Annual Action Plan; approval of Substantial Amendment 2026-#1 to amend the City's 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Action Plans (reallocating unexpended 2021-2025 funds); and approval of proposed funding recommendations for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). The 2026 Annual Action Plan "(2026 Action Plan") is part of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which helps states and local jurisdictions assess affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions and make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. Substantial Amendment 2026-#1 will reallocate unexpended funds from prior years' Annual Action Plans (2021-2025) to new activities.
The 2026 Action Plan stresses the following objectives:
1. Expand and Maintain the Affordable Housing Stock.
2. Ensure the Housing Stock is Safe, Healthy, and Accessible for all Residents.
3. Public Service Assistance.
4. Enhance and Improve Access to Amenities
5. Program Administration (CDBG and HOME)
In addition to the 2026 Action Plan (EXHIBIT G), the City also completed or is in the process of finalizing multiple planning documents to assist in making project recommendations. These include:
Plan
Date Completed
HOME-ARP Needs Assessment
2023
O.N.E. Aurora 2025-2030 Affordable Housing Plan
2024
2025-2029 - Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan
2025
O.N.E Aurora Homelessness Strategy
Pending completion - 1st Quarter 2026
In each of these planning documents,...
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