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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Chris Ragona, Director of Community Services, Community Services Department
DATE: January 23, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Amendment, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Substantial Amendment 2025-#1
PURPOSE:
On behalf of the Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC), Staff requests approval of its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and proposed funding recommendations for federal funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. Staff also requests approval for the 5 -year renewal/update of the City's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area, and Substantial Amendment 2025-#1.
Planning for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan during summer 2024 with the selection of TDA Consulting, Inc. to assist in the development of the plan. TDA is a current consultant for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and has completed numerous Consolidated Plans for communities across the country.
City staff conducted comprehensive stakeholder engagement activities to inform the goals and objectives of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. These activities included five individual stakeholder interviews and six focus groups, with representation from at least one of 65 organizations, covering topics such as housing affordability, homelessness, disabilities, seniors, youth, education, community improvements, and economic development. The lack of affordable housing emerged as the primary concern across all meetings.
Additionally, three open house meetings wer...
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