Community and Economic Development
City Council
Public Hearing
May 3, 2022
2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
2020-2024 5 Year Consolidated Plan Priorities
Assistance to homeless/at-risk homeless
Assistance to non-profit organizations that provide public services to low-income residents Development of affordable housing
Job creation and retention
Provide for public infrastructure
Rehabilitation of substandard housing
Support of fair housing practices
CDBG Budget
2022-2023 Allocation (Approximate) $1,365,553
Reprogrammable/Revolving funds $463,229
CDBG Budget $1,828,782
Housing Rehab – Revolving Acct. ($200,000)
Total Available for new projects $1,628,782
*This budget is based on the 2021 entitlement amount as HUD has not announced the 2022 budget.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Goals The Plan identifies the goals of HUD and the needs of the community and resources available.
To provide decent housing
To provide a suitable living environment
To expand economic opportunities
CDCC Process
Reviewed all CDBG applications
Heard presentations and requested clarification
Recommendations provided to City Council
Proposed Public Services
General Services (Lutheran Social Services and Wound Walk) Youth Programs (YMCA, Boys and Girls Club)
Senior Programs (Meals on Wheels Fullerton, Community SeniorServ) Homeless (Mercy House, Pathways of Hope, and City Homeless Case Management)
PROGRAM NAME
21-22
Request
21-22
Awarded
22-23
Request
22-23
Recommended
Boys & Girls Club After-School Program
$50,000
$32,500
$50,000
$36,000
Community SeniorServ Lunch Café Program
$25,00
$15,000
$25,000
$15,000
Lutheran Social Svcs Victims Intervention Project
$20,00
$15,00
$20,000
$15,000
MOW Fullerton Maintenance of Meals/Supportive Services
$25,870
$20,870
$25,870
$20,832
Mercy House Bridges at Kraemer Place
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
Pathways of Hope Regional Homeless Services Coordination $50,000
$20,000
$50,000
$35,000
Wound Walk Fullerton Street Program
$ -
$ -
$28,300
$15,000
YMCA Richman Youth Achievers
$15,000
$10,000
$15,000
$13,000
Homeless Case Management Services
$55,000
$30,988
$55,000
$40,000
PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES SUBTOTAL:
$284,170
$204,832
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing activities are conducted under Administration Fair Housing Foundation holds seminars/workshops at the Main Library for landlords/tenants regarding fair housing practices and laws (Cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID) Fair Housing Foundation anticipates serving over 225 Fullerton residents
Program Administration
CDCC recommended funding Housing Administration at the requested amount of $273,110, including $20,000 for Fair Housing.
Activities include:
Administration of the Citizen Participation Process (CDCC) Administration of the Housing Rehab Program
Monitor program compliance of non-profit subrecipients
Monitor affordable housing project annual inspections
Administer/Monitor HOME Affordable Housing Projects
Prepare required documents (One-Year Action Plan, Consolidated Plan, CAPER)
Housing Rehabilitation
Community Grant Program – Provides grants for exterior rehab work for residents city-wide who are below the income guidelines. Grants cover new roofs, exterior paint, seismic retrofit and mobiles homes.
Block Improvement Grant – Provides grants for exterior rehab work for owner-occupied homes in the identified community preservation areas that are located in the CDBG areas.
Rehabilitation Program – Provides loans for interior and exterior work for residents city-wide who are below the income guidelines.
Lead Reduction Program – Provides grants to residents city-wide who are below the income guidelines. Grants abate or provide interim reduction of lead hazards.
Special Code Enforcement
One designated Code Enforcement Officer will be assigned to address complaints in the designated areas to eliminate the slum and blight.
Proactive code enforcement is provided in designated areas.
The Code Enforcement Officer provides information such as the Block Improvement Grant (BIG) offered by the Housing Division.
Infrastructure
Street Reconstruction of Brookdale Place
Gilbert Park Improvements
CDCC Proposed Budget
CDCC Recommendation
March 22, 2022
Public Service Activities
$204,832
Administration
$273,110
Housing Rehabilitation
$545,840
Other Eligible Activities
$805,000
Total
$1,828,782
Final CDBG Allocation
When the final CDBG allocation is announced budget will be adjusted to reflect the 2022-2023 allocation Reflecting an increase:
Public Services will be increased to the maximum level by increasing the Homeless Case Management program.
Administration will be increased to the maximum level by increasing the Housing Administration budget.
Any additional funds will be awarded to the Gilbert Park Improvements project.
Final CDBG Allocation
Reflecting a decrease (Although it is not predicted a plan is in place):
Public Services will be reduced to meet the maximum limits by reducing non-profit programs across the board.
Administration will be decreased to the maximum level by reducing the Housing Administration budget.
Any additional reductions will be applied to the Brookdale Place Street Reconstruction project.
HOME Allocation
HOME Allocation - $539,238
HOME Administration - $53,923
CHDO Allocation - $80,886
Housing Rehabilitation - $200,000
General HOME funds - $404,429 will be earmarked for an identified affordable housing project, which would be brought back to Council for approval.
Recommendations
Approve the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and authorize staff to submit the documents to HUD for approval by a reasonable date after the final 2022 entitlement amount has been announced but no later than August 15, 2022.
Authorize the Community and Economic Development Director or his/her designee to execute agreements with non-profit agencies and City Departments.
Community and Economic Development
City Council
Public Hearing
May 3, 2022
2022-2023 Annual Action Plan