Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 5-Year Consolidated Action Plan (FFY 2017-2021) Annual Action Plan (FFY 2017) City Council Public Workshop/Hearing

Presentation Outline History & Background Required Planning and Procedures (Consolidated, Strategic, Action) Findings Goals & Proposed Activities Next Steps

CDBG Program – History & Background Federal Program that started in 1974, to provide funding for community development. Program provides discretion to grantee on CDBG activities. Activities must meet one of the National Objectives of the Program: Benefit low- and moderate-income persons or Area, or Prevent or eliminate slum or blight, or Address urgent community development needs (Emergency).

CDBG Program – History & Background CDBG Example Project/Programs Housing Related Activities Public Services (Limited to 15% of Grant allocation) Economic Development Infrastructure Improvement (In qualified area or LMI census tracts) Planning/Administration/Monitoring for Program (limited to 20% of allocation)

CDBG Program – History & Background CDBG funded activities in City: Infrastructure Project in LMI Area (Seminole Woods Neighborhood MUP) Financial Assistance to LMI Households for home-repair (Scattered Sites throughout City) – 24 completed and 6 - 7 in upcoming year Scholarships for students from low-moderate income households to attend summer camp (4 years) – 68 students + ~30 this year Flagler Free Clinic (on-going)

CDBG Program – History & Background To receive funding, the following needs to be completed: Consolidated Plan – Document intended to provide a unified vision for community development actions to meet CDBG goals of decent housing, suitable living environment, & expanded economic opportunities Strategic Plan – Plan covering 3 or 5 year period that describes how jurisdiction intends to provide services that address CDBG goals

CDBG Program – History & Background Annual Action Plan 1 year plan describes actions to occur over the coming year. Other documents: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) –approved December 2016 Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – end of year report – approved annually

Consolidated Action Plan Updates Low-Moderate Income Census Tracts based on 2011-2015 5-Year American Community Survey. Opportunities for needed infrastructure or public facilities improvements

Consolidated Action Plan – Findings Aging housing inventory City continues to be an aging community Increase in LMI population Public service needs exist Limited housing choice

Consolidated Action Plan Based on findings in Consolidated Plan, Strategic Plan there is recognition of the following: Available funds are limited and cannot address all the city needs, 2) There are on-going City programs and activities that are eligible for use of CDBG funds consistent with CDBG National Objectives 3) There are social services and agencies serving the City.

Consolidated Action Plan Use Various Existing Plans for Direction (Strategies) City Council Goals and Objectives City Budget, Capital Improvements Plan Prosperity 2021 Comprehensive Plan Pedestrian-Bicycle Facilities Master Plan Recreation and Parks Facilities Master Plan Public/Agency Input and Comments

Consolidated Action Plan – Goals Provide Decent Housing : Encourage Home Ownership and Reinvestment by providing financial assistance programs for home repairs to retain the affordable housing stock. On-going Activities: Financial assistance for home repair, home ownership, or other housing activity Meets National Objective: Benefit to Low-Moderate Income

Consolidated Action Plan – Goals Sustainable Living Environment: Invest in Capital Projects that improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods Expand Availability and Access to public services On-going Activities: Implementation of Ped-Bike Master Plan, stormwater projects, summer camp activities, public service assistance Note expansion of public service program would require dedication of administration funds to establish grant program

Consolidated Action Plan - Goals Expanded Economic Opportunities Identify economic activities which may be assisted by CDBG funds. On-going activities: Small Business Assistance Center, Micro-enterprise development Address Urgent Needs As a result of emergency, identify potential activities which may be implemented with CDBG funds.

Action Plan FFY 2017 – Proposed Allocation Activity Average Allocation (Prev. 5-years) Proposed Allocation Infrastructure (Seminole Woods Neighborhood MUP) $239,000 $175,000 Housing Program $138,500 $245,286 Public Service (maximum 15% of allocation - $71,000) $13,750 $50,000 Planning, Administration, & Monitoring (maximum 20% of allocation-$94,000) $22,100 $15,000  TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FFY 2017 $413,350 $485,286

Consolidated Action Plan-Next Steps Citizens Advisory Task Force Public Hearing (June) 30-day comment period (June - July) City Council Public Hearing (July) COMPLETE Ends July 11

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