March 27, 2023
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
Substantial Amendment
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Annual Action Plan
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
1 In 2021, under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), Congress appropriated $5 billion as a one-time supplement to the HOME Program specifically to address homelessness assistance and supportive service needs.
The City of Bellflower was allocated $1,301,749 in HOME-ARP funds.
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, to access its allocation of HOME-ARP funds the City must develop and submit a HOME- ARP Allocation Plan to HUD as a Substantial Amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan.
HUD must receive the HOME-ARP Allocation plan by March 31, 2023. Should the City find a need to, it may update its intended use of the funds via the substantial amendment process.
All HOME-ARP funds must be expended by September 30, 2030.
Background
2 Qualifying Populations
Qualifying populations (“QPs”), as defined by HOME-ARP, are individuals or families who are
Homeless, as defined in section 103(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
At risk of homelessness, as defined in section 401 of McKinney-Vento
Fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
Part of other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent a family's homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability
Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that also meet one of the criteria, (1) to (4), above.
3 Eligible Activities
Administration and Planning
Subject to 15% cap of allocation
Acquisition, Rehabilitation, & Construction of Affordable Rental Housing
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Supportive Services
Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter
Nonprofit Operating Costs and Capacity Building Assistance Subject to 5% allocation for each category
4 Consultation & Identifying Needs
Priority Ranking of Eligible
Activities
Development & Preservation of Affordable Housing
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Supportive Services
Additional Gaps or Needs
TBRA programs for those experiencing costs burdens
Supportive services
case management
legal assistance
mental health services
5 Proposed use of HOME-ARP Funds
6 Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence;
After considering the evidence, adopt Resolution approving the Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan allocating HOME-ARP funds to address homelessness in the City; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; or
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
Recommendation
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