1. The CDBG Small Cities Application Process Section 6: Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

2. General There have been substantial revisions made to Section 6. Use the 1/13/2016 exhibits on the website. Previous versions of exhibits will not be accepted.

3. Section 6.1—Fair Housing Action Plan All of Section 6.1 is for all grantees. Must submit a Fair Housing Action Plan, developed within the last 3 years. A Sample Fair Housing Action Plan is provided, and Exhibit 6.1 must mirror that form. Guidance for the development of a Fair Housing Action Plan is provided.

4. Section 6.1—Fair Housing Action Plan Must submit a Fair Housing Action Plan, developed within the last 3 years. Guidelines for development of Plan have changed due to the development of a new AI. Sample Fair Housing Action Plan is provided, and Exhibit 6.1 must mirror that sample. Primary change: Opportunity Mapping and Action Steps (See AI and DOH website)

5. Section 6.1—cont’d Must submit an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP) if funding will be for either rental housing or homeownership rehabilitation programs. If requesting any funds for any public service projects, must also include an Affirmative Marketing Plan.

6. Question 6.2—Section 3 Plans All of Section 6.2 is for all grantees; Plan must describe procedure for “good faith effort” to provide employment and training opportunities for Section 3 contractors; Must use a locally written plan that shows how this will be accomplished locally. Cannot use a state-wide or nation-wide plan.

7. Section 6.3—Local Fair Housing Action Steps – Past Performance For past grantees only (received a grant in the last three years. Section 6.3 includes a Fair Housing Action Plan Schedule — Fill it out completely or no points will be awarded. Points will not be awarded unless the Action Step number is included on each piece of documentation to which it applies.

8. Section 6.3, cont’d Reference the Fair Housing Action Steps in accordance with the action steps list dated January 13, 2016. Prior Action Steps no longer apply.

9. Section 6.4, Past Performance – Section 3 Goals referenced must tie to your current Section 3 Plan. Be sure to provide supporting documentation of any Accomplishments.

10. Section 6.5—Section 3 Good Faith Efforts For past grantees only. Must submit supporting documentation for good faith efforts. For example:  Copies of RFPs showing Section 3 contractors will be given priority;  Agendas for training sessions given to explain Section 3 to contractors, etc.  Mailing lists or letters to contractors

11. Section 6.6, Past Performance – Set-Aside Provide information on actual awards to small, women and minority owned business enterprises. Must submit supporting documentation to be awarded points.

12. Section 6.7—New Grantee For new grantees only; Receive points if the municipality has not received a grant in the last three years.

13. Section 6.8—Past Performance Fair Housing Initiatives For new grantees only; Use the Fair Housing Action Plan form supplied with Section 6.8. If the form is not used and filled out completely, no points will be awarded.

14. Section 6.9—ADA/Section 504 For new grantees only; Must submit an ADA/Section 504 notice and grievance plan (past grantees do not have to provide).  DOH staff will look for both of these to be posted at all grantees office during fair housing/civil rights monitoring.

15. Section 6.10—ADA/Section 504 Transition Plan For new grantees only; Must submit an ADA/Section 504 Self- Evaluation and Transition Plan (past grantees do not have to provide).  For Past Grantees, this should already be on file with DOH.

16. For questions about Section 6 of the application Call or email: Michael Santoro michael.santoro@ct.gov 860-270-8171