Resolution 2022-31979RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31979
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A "SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT" TO
THE CITY'S ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR FY 21, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS, TO INCLUDE
THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN (HOME -ARP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,245,387; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO: (1) EXECUTE ALL APPLICABLE
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF THE
HOME -ARP PROGRAM FUNDS; (2) SUBMIT THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN TO
HUD; (3) MAKE SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES TO THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN;
AND (4) SUBMIT THE REVISED ACTION PLAN; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR
SUB -RECIPIENTS OF HOME -ARP PROGRAM FUNDS AND
INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR RECIPIENTS OF HOME -ARP
PROGRAM FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City is an entitlement recipient of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) formula grant programs as follows: Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds; and
WHEREAS, the City expects to continue to receive entitlement funds from these grant
programs to operate the City's housing and community development activities; and
WHEREAS, the One -Year Action Plan for Federal funds is a requirement under the HUD
formula grant programs, including the CDBG and HOME Programs; and
WHEREAS, the- One -Year Action Plan for FY 2021 is based upon the City's Federal
entitlement of $991,531.00 in CDBG funds and $619,533.00 in HOME funds; and
WHEREAS, On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program ("HOME -ARP") into law, which provides
funding to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health,
State and local governments, individuals, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2021, the local US HUD field office notified the City of its
HOME -ARP allocation of $2,245,387, which must be expended by September 30, 2030 on eligible
activities, to address the need for homelessness and supportive services, as described in the One -
Year Action Plan for FY 21; and
WHEREAS, disbursement,of funds is contingent upon the City's submission of the HOME -
ARP allocation plan, included as part of the amended One -Year Action Plan for FY 21 and the
execution of the HOME -ARP grant agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City advertised a Notice of a 30 -day public comment period (November 8,
2021 — December 8, 2021), with a public hearing on November 16, 2021 for the substantial
amendment to the One -Year Action Plan for FY 21, including the HOME -ARP funds; and
WHEREAS, HOME -ARP funds must be used to primarily benefit qualifying populations
through four eligible activities: (1) development and support of affordable housing, (2) tenant -based
rental assistance (TBRA), (3) provision of supportive services; and (4) acquisition and development
of non -congregate shelter units; and
WHEREAS, the HOME -ARP allocation plan must describe how the City intends to distribute
HOME -ARP funds, including how it will use these funds to address the needs of qualifying
populations, as determined in the consultation process; a community needs assessment; and the
gap analysis of current housing and shelter inventory; and
WHEREAS, 15 percent (15%) of the City's allocation ($336,808.05) can be allocated to the
planning and administration of the HOME -ARP Program and up to five percent (5%) of funds can be
allocated to a non-profit capacity building; and
WHEREAS, the City plans to allocate the remaining HOME -ARP funds to the following
activities: 1) Rental Housing ($1,400,000), 2) Supportive Services ($396,309.25), and 3) Non-profit
capacity building ($112,269.35); and
WHEREAS, the Administration will issue a Request for Proposals in February 2022 to obtain
applications from qualified providers interested in providing services aligned with the HOME -ARP
Allocation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is the HUD -designated agent for all formula grants, and
executes the grant applications, agreements, and other applicable HUD documents on behalf of the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby approve a "substantial amendment" to the City's One-YearAction Plan for federal funds for
FY 21, in accordance with applicable federal requirements, to include the Home Investment
Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) funds in the amount of $2,245,387; and
authorize the City Manager to: (1) execute all applicable documents related to the appropriation and
allocation of the HOME -ARP program funds; (2) submit the One-YearAction Plan to HUD; (3) make
substantial changes to the One-YearAction Plan; and (4) submit the revised action plan; and further
authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute agreements for sub -recipients of HOME -ARP
program funds and interdepartmental agreements for recipients of HOME -ARP program funds.
PASSED and ADOPTED this oto
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: January 20, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A "SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT" TO THE CIT'rS ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL
FUNDS FOR FY 21, IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL
REQUIREMENTS, TO INCLUDE THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME -ARP)
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,245,387; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO: (1) EXECUTE ALL APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED
TO THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF THE HOME -ARP
PROGRAM FUNDS; (2) SUBMIT THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN TO HUD;
(3) MAKE SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES TO THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN;
AND (4) SUBMIT THE REVISED ACTION PLAN; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS FOR SUB -RECIPIENTS OF HOME -ARP PROGRAM
FUNDS AND INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR RECIPIENTS
OF HOME -ARP PROGRAM FUNDS.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The Five -Year Consolidated Plan is a federal requirement for all U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement cities. The City of Miami Beach is a HUD -
designated entitlement city as determined by the decennial census information on population
growth lag, over -crowding, age of housing stock, and poverty. The City of Miami Beach has
been a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement community since 1975. The
HOME Program was started in 1992 to provide funding specifically for affordable housing.
As an entitlement community, the City automatically qualifies for an annual allocation of federal
funding under HUD's grant programs. HUD requires each entitlement community to submit an
annual One -Year Action Plan describing how it will utilize funding and resources to address
priority needs identified in the City's Consolidated Plan. The One -Year Action Plan is a
component of the Five -Year Consolidated Plan filed with HUD.
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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the
HOME Investment Partnerships Program ("HOME -ARP") into law, which provides funding to
address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health, State
and local governments, individuals, and businesses. On September 22, 2021, the local HUD
field office notified the City of its HOME -ARP allocation of $2,245,387. The funds must be
expended by September 30, 2030 on eligible activities to address the need for homelessness
and supportive services, as described in the One -Year Action Plan for FY 21. The
disbursement of funds is contingent upon the City's submission of the HOME -ARP allocation
plan and part of the amended One -Year Action Plan for FY 21 and the execution of the HOME -
ARP grant agreement. The City advertised a Notice of a 30 -day public comment period
(November 8, 2021 — December 8, 2021) with,a public hearing on November 16, 2021, for the
substantial amendment to the One -Year Action Plan for FY 21 including the HOME -ARP funds.
HOME -ARP funds must be used to primarily benefit qualifying populations through four eligible
activities: (1) development and support of affordable housing; (2) tenant -based rental assistance
(TBRA); (3) provision of supportive services; and (4) acquisition and development of non -
congregate shelter units. The HOME -ARP allocation plan must describe how the City intends to
distribute HOME -ARP funds, including how it will use these funds to address the needs of
qualifying populations as determined in the consultation process, a community needs
assessment, and the gap analysis of current housing and shelter inventory.
ANALYSIS
The City conducted a consultation process with various providers within the Miami -Dade County
Homeless Continuum of Care Program, designed to assist individuals (including
unaccompanied youth) and families experiencing homelessness and to provide the services
needed to help such individuals move into transitional and permanent housing, with the goal of
long-term stability. The City's main goal of the consultation process was to obtain information on
the current service gaps and needs for the qualifying populations defined in HOME -ARP
guidelines. Exhibit A demonstrates the data gathered during the consultation process and the
needs analysis. Based on the information obtained, the City formulated a proposal for funding
activities.
Below is a summary of the proposed Allocation Plan:
HOME -ARP Allocation Plan Recommendations
Program Administration $336,808.05
15%
Rental Housing
(acquisition, construction'
$1,400,000
62%
and rehabilitation)
Supportive Services
$396,309.60
18%
Non -Profit
$112,269.35
5%
Capacity Building
TOTAL
$2,245,387.00
100%
HOME -ARP funds allow Participating Jurisdictions to allocate fifteen (15) percent of the award
amount to planning and administration. Up to five (5) percent of funds can be allocated to non-
profit capacity building.
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The Administration will issue a Request for Proposals on January 24, 2022, to obtain
applications from qualified providers interested in providing services aligned with the HOME -
ARP Allocation Plan.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Not applicable.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of a substantial amendment to the One -Year Action
Plan for FY21/22 and the approval of the HOME -ARP Allocation Plan.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Mobility - Support affordable, compatible workforce housing.
Legislative Tracking
Housing and Community Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Resolution
❑ Exhibit A- HOME ARPAIIocation Plan
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HOME -ARP Allocation Plan Template
Guidance
• To receive its HOME -ARP allocation, a PJ must:
o Engage in consultation with at least the required organizations;
o Provide for public participation including a 15 -day public comment period and
one public hearing, at a minimum; and,
o Develop a plan that meets the requirements in the HOME -ARP Notice.
• To submit: a PJ must upload a Microsoft Word or PDF version of the plan in IDIS as an
attachment next to the "HOME -ARP allocation plan" option on either the AD -26 screen (for
PJs whose FY 2021 annual action plan is a Year 2-5 annual action plan) or the AD -25
screen (for PJs whose FY 2021 annual action plan is a Year 1 annual action plan that is
part of the 2021 consolidated plan).
• PJs must also submit an SF -424, SF -424B, and SF -424D, and the following certifications
as an attachment on either the AD -26 or AD -25 screen, as applicable:
o Affirmatively Further Fair Housing;
o Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and
Anti -displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan;
o Anti -Lobbying;
o Authority of Jurisdiction;
o Section 3; and,
o HOME -ARP specific certification.
Participating Jurisdiction: City of Miami Beach Date: Click to enter a
date.
Consultation
Before developing its plan, a PJ must consult with the CoC(s) serving the jurisdiction's
geographic area, homeless and domestic violence service providers, veterans' groups, public
housing agencies (PHAs), public agencies that address the needs of the qualifying populations,
and public or private organizations that address fair housing, civil rights, and the needs of
persons with disabilities, at a minimum. State PJs are not required to consult with every PHA or
CoC within the state's boundaries; however, local PJs must consult with all PHAs (including
statewide or regional PHAs) and CoCs serving the jurisdiction.
Summarize the consultation process:
The City held various meetings with service providers in the Continuum of Care, to determine
the current service needs in the community and the approximate funding required. The City also
held a meeting with the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach to discuss the service
gaps in voucher programs and subsidized housing programs.
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List the organizations consulted, and summarize the feedback received from these entities.
Agency/Org Type: of
Consulted Agency/Org
Method of-,-..,.
Consultation
'Feedback
Homeless Trust ; Continuum of
Virtual Meeting
The Homeless Trust informed the
Care
City of their pending housing projects
Legal Services of Legal Services
Virtual Meeting
for qualif_ying populations.
i Legal Services of Greater Miami
Greater Miami I
provided a proposal for supportive
services to address the service gaps
for households at -risk of }
homelessness. I
j Miami Beach j Non-profit
Virtual Meeting
Miami Beach Community
Community housing
Development Corporation provided a
j Development provider
Corporation
request for funding to preserve the
agency's capacity as a housing
—TDomestic
provider.
Lotus House
Virtual Meeting ;
The Lotus House expressed interest
j Shelter Violence
I
in submitting a proposal for funds.
Provider
The organization provided
information on the need for services
for the population served by their
eriNy' — — — --
Housing Public Housing
Virtual Meeting
I
The organization is interested in
Authority of Authority
submitting an application for
City of Miami I
acquisition and rehabilitation of
Beach
housing for low-income residents. A
needs analysis was also provided to
I
explain the current funding gaps.
I Agency Name. �` Type of
I Agency/Org.
Method of
Consultation.
Feedback.
j Agency Name. of
Method of
Feedback.
Agency/Org.
Agency Name. Type
' Consultation.
Method
Feedback.
of
Agency/Org.
of
Consultation.
If additional space is needed, insert image of table here:
Public Participation
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PJs must provide for and encourage citizen participation in the development of the HOME -ARP
allocation plan. Before submission of the plan, PJs must provide residents with reasonable
notice and an opportunity to comment on the proposed HOME -ARP allocation plan of no less
than 15 calendar days. The PJ must follow its adopted requirements for "reasonable notice and
an opportunity to comment" for plan amendments in its current citizen participation plan. In
addition, PJs must hold at least one public hearing during the development of the HOME -ARP
allocation plan and prior to submission.
For the purposes of HOME -ARP, PJs are required to make the following information available
to the public:
• The amount of HOME -ARP the PJ will receive,
• The range of activities the PJ may undertake.
Describe the public participation process, including information about and the dates of the
public comment period and public hearings) held during the development of the plan:
• Public comment period: start date -11/812021 end date — 12/8120 21
• Public hearing: 11/16/2021
The City did not receive public comments regarding the allocation of HOME -ARP funds.
Describe any efforts to -broaden public participation:
The public hearing was held on November 16 during the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee meeting, which is advertised by the Office of the City Clerk. The public hearing was
also advertised in the Miami Herald and the City's website.
A PJ must consider any comments or views of residents received in writing, or orally at a public
hearing, when preparing the HOME -ARP allocation plan.
Summarize the comments and recommendations received through the public participation
process:
The City did not receive comments or recommendations throughout the public participation
process.
Summarize any comments or recommendations not accepted and state the reasons why:
Not applicable.
Needs Assessment and Gaps Analysis
PJs must evaluate the size and demographic composition of qualifying populations within its
boundaries and assess the unmet needs of those populations. In addition, a PJ must identify any
gaps within its current shelter and housing inventory as well as the service delivery system. A PJ
should use current data, including point in time count, housing inventory count, or other data
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available through CoCs, and consultations with service providers to quantify the individuals and
families in the qualifying populations and their need for additional housing, shelter, or services.
The PJ may use the optional tables provided below and/or attach additional data tables to this
template.
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OPTIONAL Homeless Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table
Suggested Data Sources: 1. Point in Time Count (PIT); 2. Continuum of Care Housing Inventory Count (HIC); 3. Consultation
Suggested Data Sources: 1. American Community Survey (ACS); 2. Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy (CHAS)
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Homeless
Current IOveutory
Homeless Population
Gap Analysis`
Family
Adults Only
vets
Family
Adult
Family Adults Only
HH (at
HH
victims
# of # of.
# of. #.of;
# of•.
least,
(w/o'
vetsof D,#
of # of. # of , # of .
Beds Units
Beds Units
Bedschild
child
Beds Units Beds Units
Emergency
47 #
47 #
#
Shelter
0 #
22 #
#
Transitional
Housing
Permanent
Supportive
0 #
48 #
#
Housing
Other Permanent
Housin
#
#
# #
Sheltered
Homeless
#
#
# #
Unsheltered
Homeless
#
183
# #
Current Gap
# # # #
Suggested Data Sources: 1. Point in Time Count (PIT); 2. Continuum of Care Housing Inventory Count (HIC); 3. Consultation
Suggested Data Sources: 1. American Community Survey (ACS); 2. Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy (CHAS)
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Describe the size and demographic composition of qualifying populations within the PJ's
boundaries:
The City's overall population is 90,108. According to the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies,
9.5% of the population are renters that are severely cost -burdened. The City's overall vision of
providing neighborhoods with affordable, safe and decent housing continues to be the long-term
goal that requires a diverse collaboration with local CHDOs, community partners, foundations and
others.
Barriers that continue to inhibit our ability to complete our long-term goals include:
• Limited funding and the high cost of real estate values in the City of Miami Beach;
• The average sales price for a single-family home was $3,769,336 in 2020. The median
sales price that year was $1,769,250, compared to a median sales price of $402,000 in
Miami -Dade County (Produced by Florida REALTORS® with data provided by Florida's
multiple listing services). The median sales price for condominiums in 2020 was $329,000,
compared to $264,000 in Miami -Dade County (Produced by Florida REALTORS® with
data provided by Florida's multiple listing services.);
• Limited long-term, community-based residential options with supportive services for those
who need help with daily living activities, housekeeping, self-care, social services and
other assistance;
• An absence of community development partners and CHDOs with the capacity to develop
affordable housing in the City within defined timeframes;
• Inability of program recipients to acquire gap funding from additional financial sources for
construction and rehabilitation projects; and
• Limited number of properties with multiple bedrooms to serve larger families.
Based on the limitations listed above, the access to affordable units continues to become
increasingly challenging.
Describe the unmet housing and service needs of qualifying populations, including but not
limited to:
• Sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations;
• Those currently housed populations at risk of homelessness;
• Other families requiring services or housing assistance or to prevent homelessness;
and,
• Those at greatest risk of housing instability or in unstable housing situations:
The City has calculated that renter 6,333 households are cost -burdened and at -risk of
homelessness. In 2020 and 2021, there was a considerable loss of affordable units throughout the
City, forcing residents to relocate outside of City limits. There are an estimated 3,073 Housing
Choice Vouchers available throughout the City, however, only 2,566 are being utilized. Voucher
P.
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recipients are experiencing great difficulties locating units within the voucher's price range and
are forced to look outside of city limits.
The 2021 Miami -Dade County Community Homeless Plan, prioritizes Seniors and persons
identified by the CDC at high risk of death during a pandemic for permanent housing, in addition
to persons fleeing domestic violence; human and sex trafficking; youth, families and veterans.
Identify and consider the current resources available to assist qualifying populations,
including congregate and non -congregate shelter units, supportive services, TBRA, and
affordable and permanent supportive rental housing:
Currently, the City provides funding for the following service activities:
Congregate Shelter Units: 47 beds contracted through various shelter providers
Supportive Services: CDBG currently funds public services for elderly and households at -risk of
homelessness
TBRA: CDBG and General funds for a maximum six months for rent/mortgage and utility
assistance
Affordable and Permanent Supportive Rental Housing: FY 21 HOME and CDBG funds have
been allocated to affordable housing capital projects and homeowner assistance.
Identify any gaps within the current shelter and housing inventory as well as the service
delivery system:
Currently, there is only one zero -bedroom apartment available for fair market rent. The City is
continuously trying to assess resources to fund the rehabilitation or development of affordable
housing.
Identify the characteristics of housing associated with instability and an increased risk of
homelessness if the PJ will include such conditions in its definition of "other populations" as
established in the HOME ARP Notice:
The following characteristics of housing associated with instability, as defined in Section
W.A.4.2A.G. of the Notice, will be utilized when assisting "other populations":
(ii)has annual income that is less than or equal to 50% of the area median income, as determined by
HUD, AND meets one of the following conditions from paragraph (iii) of the "At risk of homelessness"
definition established at 24 CFR 91.5: (A)Has moved because of economic reasons two or more times
during the 60 days immediately preceding the application for homelessness prevention assistance; (B) Is
living in the home of another because of economic hardship; (C) Has been notified in writing that their
right to occupy their current housing or living situation will be terminated within 21 days after the date
of application for assistance.
Identify priority needs for qualifying populations:
Elderly and disabled.
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Explain how the level of need and gaps in its shelter and housing inventory and service
delivery systems based on the data presented in the plan were determined:
Various service agencies within the Continuum of Care provided data.
HOME -ARP Activities
Describe the method for soliciting applications for funding and/or selecting developers, service
providers, subrecipients and/or contractors and whether the PJ will administer eligible
activities directly:
The City will be issuing a Request for Proposal on January 24, 2022 to receive solicitations from
providers.
If any portion of the PJ's HOME -ARP administrative funds were provided to a subrecipient or
contractor prior to HUD's acceptance of the HOME ARP allocation plan because the
subrecipient or contractor is responsible for the administration of the PJ's entire HOME ARP
grant, identify the subrecipient or contractor and describe its role and responsibilities in
administering all of the PJ's HOME ARP program:
Not applicable.
PJs must indicate the amount of HOME -ARP funding that is planned for each eligible HOME -
ARP activity type and demonstrate that any planned funding for nonprofit organization operating
assistance, nonprofit capacity building, and administrative costs is within HOME -ARP limits.
The following table may be used to meet this requirement.
Use of HOME -ARP Funding
Additional narrative, if applicable:
Enter narrative response here.
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Funding Amount percent of the
Statutory
Grant
Limit
Supportive Services
$ 396,309.60
Acquisition and Development of Non-
$ 0
Congregate Shelters
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
$ 0
Development of Affordable Rental Housing
$ 1,400,000
Non -Profit Operating
$ 0
# %
5%
Non -Profit Capacity Building
$ 112,269.35
5%
5%
Administration and Planning
1 $ 336,808.05
15%
15%
Total HOME ARP Allocation
$ 2,245,387.00
Additional narrative, if applicable:
Enter narrative response here.
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Describe how the characteristics of the shelter and housing inventory, service delivery system,
and the needs identified in the gap analysis provided a rationale for the plan to fund eligible
activities:
Although the development of affordable rental housing is the greatest need in the community, the
City also recognizes that service providers are struggling with capacity building and service
delivery to qualifying populations. Therefore, the City is proposing the allocation mentioned
above to supportive services and non-profit capacity building. The service categories will be
finalized once the City reviews all solicitations and proposals to determine the most viable
methods of expending funds.
HOME -ARP Production Housing Goals
Estimate the number of affordable rental housing units for qualifying populations that the PJ
will produce or support with its HOME ARP allocation:
The City estimates that 20 affordable housing units will be acquired and/or preserved.
Describe the specific affordable rental housing production goal that the PJ hopes to achieve
and describe how it will address the PJ's priority needs:
The City hopes to continue allocate all available resources to the creation, retention and
development of affordable housing for qualifying populations.
Preferences
Identify whether the PJ intends to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or a
subpopulation within one or more qualifying populations for any eligible activity or project:
• Preferences cannot violate any applicable fair housing, civil rights, and nondiscrimination
requirements, including but not limited to those requirements listed in 24 CFR 5.105(a).
• PJs are not required to describe specific projects to which the preferences will apply.
The City will not give preference to a specific qualifying population.
If a preference was identified, explain how the use of a preference or method of prioritization
will address the unmet need or gap in benefits and services received by individuals and
families in the qualifying population or category of qualifying population, consistent with the
PJ's needs assessment and gap analysis:
Not applicable.
If a preference was identified, describe how the PJ will use HOME ARP funds to address the
unmet needs or gaps in benefits and services of the other qualifying populations that are not
included in the preference:
Not applicable.
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HOME -ARP Refinancing Guidelines
If the PJ intends to use HOME -ARP funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
rental housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME -ARP funds, the PJ must state its HOME -
ARP refinancing guidelines in accordance with 24 CFR 92.206(b). The guidelines must describe
the conditions under with the PJ will refinance existing debt for a HOME -ARP rental project,
including:
• Establish a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between
rehabilitation and refinancing to demonstrate that rehabilitation of HOME ARP rental
housing is the primary eligible activity
The City does not plan to use HOME -ARP funds to refinance existing debt.
• Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that disinvestment in the
property has not occurred, that the long-term needs of the project can be met; and that
the feasibility of serving qualified populations for the minimum compliance period can
be demonstrated
Not Applicable.
• State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current affordable units,
create additional affordable units, or both.
The City seeks proposals to acquire, construct or rehabilitate existing affordable housing
units.
• Specify the required compliance period, whether it is the minimum 15 years or longer.
The required compliance period will be 30 years for rental housing.
• State that HOMEARP funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or
insured by any federal program, including CDBG.
HOME -ARP funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans. This has been
stipulated in the Program Policies and Procedures.
• Other requirements in the PJ's guidelines, if applicable:
Enter narrative response here.
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