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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Chris Ragona, Community Development Manager, Community Development Division
DATE: March 14, 2023
SUBJECT:
Recommendation for Approval of the Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2023-#2 - HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan in the Amount of $2,726,703.
PURPOSE:
Staff requests acceptance and approval of its proposed HOME-ARP Needs Assessment Findings and Recommendations received through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in a special one-time allocation in the amount of $2,726,703. The scope of the HOME-ARP funding is to create affordable housing and to provide supportive services for eligible Qualifying Populations (QPs) experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, survivors of gender-based and sexual-based crimes, families requiring services and/or housing assistance to prevent homelessness, or families that are experiencing a high level of housing insecurity.
HOME-ARP funding will provide the City of Aurora (City) with the opportunity to make targeted, strategic investments in housing and other assistance for QPs. The intent is to address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services for those who are homeless or near homelessness.
The eligible activities for the potential uses of HOME-ARP are the development of affordable housing, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), supportive services, acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units for permanent affordable housing, administration, and non-profit operating and capacity building assistance.
BACKGROUND:
The City, as a direct recipient of HOME-ARP funding, must plan for how the HOME-ARP funds will benefit the Aurora community and is required to complete a needs assessment utilizing tools provided by HUD in order to accomplish key requirements outlined in the HOME-ARP published final rule.
The City partnered with a consultant this past summer to begin working on the assessment with ...
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