1. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) City Council Workshop June 14, 2016

2.  Outline the City’s policies and procedures to provide public input  Specific process covered by CPP includes the Consolidated/Annual Action Plan, Amendments to the Plan, and Annual Performance Report (CAPER)  Changes in Federal Regulations added the development of Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) study Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan

3.  Rules require consistency with development of Consolidated Annual Action Plan  Ad to announce availability of AFH,  30-day public comment period,  Provide hard copy as requested, and  Require advertised public hearing – date and location of meeting, where document is available and where to send comments *Change to update contact information Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan

4. CATF and Staff recommend approval of the proposed amendment Amendment to the Citizens Participation Plan - Recommendation

5. CDBG – Amendment to Citizens Participation Plan - Next Steps Public Hearing with Citizens Advisory Task Force 30-day comment period May 2, 2016 to May 31, 2016  City Council Workshop  City Council Adoption

6. CDBG Program

7. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program City Council Workshop June 14, 2016

8.  Background CDBG Program  Update on Accomplishments  Action Item - FFY 2016 Annual Action Plan – Activities and Allocation Presentation Outline

9.  Federal Program that started in 1974 in order to provide funding for housing and community development.  The National Objectives of the Program are to: 1)Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI) 2)Prevent or eliminate slum or blight 3)Address urgent community development needs (Emergency) CDBG Entitlement Program in General

10. * Local Decision on Programs & Projects to Fund CDBG Entitlement Program in General

11. Example Project/Programs that Beneficiary Must be LMI (National Objective)  Housing Related Activities  Public Services (Limited to 15% of Grant)  Economic Development  Infrastructure Improvement  (In Qualified Areas based on Census or benefits area 51% or greater LMI Area).  Planning/Administration for Program (limited to 20% of allocation) CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

12.  Qualified Target Areas for CDBG funding CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

13.  To receive funding, the following needs to be completed:  5-year 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 CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

14.  To receive funding, the following needs to be completed:  Annual Action Plan  1 year plan describes actions to occur over the coming year  Adopted annually CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

15.  Existing Programs or Activities from:  City Council Goals and Objectives  City Budget, Capital Improvements Plan  Prosperity 2021  Comprehensive Plan  Master Plans  Pedestrian-Bicycle Facilities  Recreation and Parks Facilities  Stormwater CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

16.  Completed 3.5 miles of Seminole Woods Multi-Use Path (1.5 miles pending construction, remainder under design) ($250,000 to complete project)  Provided 43 summer camp scholarships  Completed rehabilitation for 10 homes+ 10 pending construction (Summer ‘16) (Avg. $25,000/home + admin/monitoring) Accomplishments Community Development Programs

17. CATF Recommended Allocation ActivityAllocation Construction of Seminole Woods Multi-Use Path (Materials Only)* $250,000 Home Repair Financial Assistance for Owner-Occupied Units $189,932 Public service – recreational program scholarships $10,000 Planning/Administration & Monitoring Housing Program $25,000 TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FFY 2016 (2016/17) * CATF Recommends that an alternate source of funding be identified for any additional funding needed for this project $474,932

18. CDBG – Annual Action Plan - Next Steps Public Hearing with Citizens Advisory Task Force – April 27, 2016 30-day comment period – May 9, 2016 to June 7, 2016  City Council Workshop  City Council Public Hearing  HUD Submission Deadline – by August 15

19. CDBG – Next Steps – Planning Activities - Next Year  Assessment of Fair Housing (end of 2016)  Findings to be incorporated into Consolidated Action Plan  5-year Consolidated Action Plan (for next FY)  Consideration of new activities  Expansion of programs

20. CDBG Program

21. FY 2015 – Income Limits FY 2015 Income Limit Area Median Income FY 2015 Income Limit Category Persons in Family 12345678 Palm Coast, FL MSA $49,200 Very Low (50%) Income Limits ($) 19,40022,15024,90027,65029,90032,10034,30036,500 Extremely Low Income Limits ($)* 11,77015,93020,09024,25028,41032,100*34,300*36,500* Low (80%) Income Limits ($) 31,00035,40039,85044,25047,80051,35054,90058,450