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emphasizing the connection between the concentration of non-White communities, poverty, and housing problems as noted below:
• Census Tract 453.03, the northernmost TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty contains a very high number of Hispanic households. This tract also meets the standards for HUD’s Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP), where the non-white population is measured at 50% or higher and where the poverty rate either exceeds 40% or more of the population living at or below the federal poverty level or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan statistical area. This indicates a high need for those households within this census tract.
• Other households in need include those directly south of Census Tract 453.03 – Census Tract 455.02 (considered a TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty) and Census Tract 455.03 (considered a R/ECAP). Lastly, it should be noted that these census tracts are located in Central/Southeastern Indio, indicating that many households in this area are in need.

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Figure 4: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) Area of High Segregation and Poverty and Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP)
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
As noted in the previous section, there are several TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty and/or R/ECAPs in Indio within the central and southeastern portions of the City. See previous section for the definition each.

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? According to the 2010-2029 Housing Element, in these R/ECAP Census tracts,

53.8% percent of households are renters. According to 2019 ACS Census data, renters in Indio the City make up 29.4% percent of households (US Census Bureau, 2019). Approximately 40% percent of low-income renters in the R/ECAPs are considered to be severely cost burdened by their housing,

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meaning they spend more than 50% percent of their income on housing (Public Health Alliance of Southern California 2021). As shown in Figure 5, there is a concentration of rental housing in the neighborhoods considered TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty and/or R/ECAPs, with the highest percentage of rental housing built before 1980 (>81.98%) in census tract 045303, based on the CPD Map Viewer. Based on the AFFH Data Viewer, census tract 045303 also features a high percentage of affordable renter units (23.76%) as shown in Figure 6, defined as affordable to 50% AMI. In addition, overcrowding is especially an issue in the neighborhoods identified as TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty and/or R/ECAPs, defined as more than one person per bedroom, as shown in Figure 7 (all areas have over 20% overcrowded households). Overcrowding signals that the market does not have enough options to accommodate large families or enough affordable options for single people, such as studios or one-bedroom.

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Figure 5: Percent Rental Housing Built before 1980, CPD Map Viewer

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Figure 6: Percent Affordable Renter Units, AFFH Data Viewer

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Figure 7: Overcrowded Households (CHHS)
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? There are a number of community assets in these areas, including parks, recreation centers, museums, libraries, in addition to shopping centers, for example.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? Indio Economic Development Department has established an Indio Opportunity Zone that largely correlates with the census tracts identified as R/ECAPs as discussed above. An Opportunity Zone is an economically distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Localities qualify as Opportunity Zones if they have been nominated for that designation by the state and that nomination has been certified by the Secretary of the U.S.

Treasury via his delegation authority to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Under the Indio Opportunity Zone, there are several finances incentives and strategic opportunities as noted below:
• Financial Incentives
- Defer capital gains taxes until 2026.
- Reduce payment of deferred taxes by 10% if held for 5 years and another 5% if held for 7 years.
- Accrue tax-free capital gains if held for at least 10 years • Strategic Opportunities
- The Zone has developable land and existing structures for industrial and manufacturing developments; and housing, hospitality, commercial, retail, office and entertainment uses. - Indio’s Opportunity Zone area includes 80% of its 180-acre industrial area.
- Electricity costs 30% less in Indio than neighboring cities and counties.

The 2021-2029 Housing Element notes that the City seeks to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) through designation of sites for affordable housing in areas of opportunity, replace segregated living patterns, and transform R/ECAPs into mixed-income neighborhoods. Specifically, Program 27, Place-Based Strategies, commits the City to identify areas of opportunity for focused planning efforts through a methodology that prioritizes fair housing, further increasing opportunities within R/ECAPs.

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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and
Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2) Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

According to ACS 2022 data, 73% of Indio households has a desktop or laptop computer and 91% has a smartphone. The vast majority of Indio residents (92%) have access to some type of broadband service, which 8% of residents do not have an internet subscription.

However, ACS data indicate that access to broadband is much lower for lowand moderate-income households. In Indio, just 2% of households earning $75,000 or more per year are without any internet subscription compared to 38% of households making less than $20,000 and 10% of households earning between $20,000 and $75,000 per year. Additionally, 60% of households making less than $20,000 have a broadband internet subscription compared to 90% of those making $20,000 to $74,999 and 98% of those making $75,000 or more.

Programs such as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), created by Congress and implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to assist eligible households (those with household income 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines) are in place to pay for internet services and assist those in need of employment, healthcare, and virtual learning.

The City of Indio developed a Fiber Master Plan with the aim to increase and improve broadband that will expand internet access for residents, support new and future businesses, and help the City remain economically competitive. The Fiber Master Plan guides the development of reliable and cost-effective next-generation broadband and includes strategies for enhancing broadband in the City of Indio to expand innovation and quality of life. The goal of a Fiber Master Plan has both economic and social benefits to the economy through increased opportunities, workforce development training, the narrowing of the digital and/or economic divide, and improved organizational operation efficiencies. Indio’s Fiber Master Plan was adopted by City Council on August 17, 2022, via Resolution No. 10323.

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Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

According to the Federal Communications Commission National Broadband map, Indio is served by 12 fixed broadband providers and 4 mobile broadband providers. Due to the presence of multiple providers, there is not a current need for increased competition.

MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

Based on the City’s General Plan Safety Element, climate change is anticipated to be a risk amplifier for many of Indio’s natural hazards, including the increased likelihood of droughts, worsening air quality, increased flooding, and heatwaves. For example, warmer temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns may increases the length, intensity, and frequency of drought. Similarly, the City is projected to experience more frequent, more intense, and longer heat waves. These extreme weather events will place more people, particularly seniors, children, and outdoor workers at increased risk of illness and death.

These climatic changes may result in significant social, economic, and environmental issues and opportunities for residents and businesses in Indio in the long term, including:
• Public health impacts: Indio will experience longer, more frequent, and more severe heat waves, increasing the risk of heat‐related morbidity in vulnerable populations. An increase in regional wildfires will further worsen air quality.
• Flood impacts: Stormwater infrastructure may require costly upgrades and increased maintenance costs in order to accommodate more intense rainstorms.
• Drought: Changes to the amount and timing of rainfall and regional groundwater levels may threaten already limited regional water supply.

Changes in precipitation can impact the production of staple crops, impacting the quantity and quality that is available, potentially increasing price.

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Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.

Based on the City’s General Plan Safety Element, while climate change affects everyone in a community, not all people are impacted equally. People of color, immigrants, and lower-income populations experience increased exposure and sensitivity to climate hazards and a reduced capacity to adapt.

The Safety Element includes policies to support vulnerable populations, including continuing to work with the Riverside County Public Health Department and County of Riverside Emergency Management Department to establish social networks and website updates to distribute information on climate change impacts to vulnerable populations including actions they can take to reduce exposure to unhealthy conditions.

In addition, the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area, and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The City of Indio 2024-2028 Strategic Plan identifies 5-year goals and proposes projects and activities to meet the goals and priorities described in the Consolidated Plan (the “ConPlan”). It describes eligible programs, projects, and activities to be undertaken with anticipated funds made available over the next five years and their relationship to identified needs for housing, homelessness, and community and economic development. Each year, assuming funding levels remain the same, more specific projects throughout the city will be identified and implemented via the Annual Action Plans.

The City will receive an annual funding allocation of approximately $750,001 per year over the ConPlan period. Note that this annual funding allocation is an estimate and is subject to change. The figures proposed for each project are estimates based on the assumptions that CDBG funding, entitlement funding distribution formulas and/or the number of communities eligible to receive entitlement grants will remain constant. Additionally, $208,940.14 is anticipated to be available to the City from unexpended prior year funds; however, this is subject to change based on a final assessment of the 2023- 2024 Annual Action Plan. If any of these conditions change, projected activities and accomplishments are also subject to change.

The Strategic Plan provides information related to the proposed geographic distribution of investment. It includes a general description of the homeless and other community development needs activities to be undertaken and other actions to address obstacles to meet underserved needs and reduce poverty. The plan can also be found at the City’s website at https://www.indio.org/departments/community-developmentdepartment/community-development-block-grant-cdbg

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
The basis for assigning geographic priority areas in Indio is based on:
• Identified needs expressed during the consultation and citizen participation process.
• Information gathered from the various data sources, including the U.S.

Census and American Community Survey, and existing community documents, including the City of Indio’s 2021-2029 Housing Element.

The following geographic areas have been identified for the prioritization of allocating investments in Indio:

1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Low-Mod Income Tracts, defined as those census tracts where 51% of the residents have incomes that fall below the low- or moderate-income limits as shown in Figure 8.

2. Citywide, with a priority on low- and moderate-income persons, defined as persons with incomes below 80% of the area median (AMI) to ensure that this population benefits from the allocated investments.

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Figure 8: CDBG Low-Mod Income Tracts, CPD

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Table 46 - Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name: CDBG Low-Mod Income Tracts
Area Type: Local Target Area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Other
Other Revital Description: CDBG Designated Census Tracts Identify the neighborhood
boundaries for this target area.

See Figure 8. The CDBG
Low/Mod Target Area includes
all of the concentrated lowincome census tracts within the Indio City limits. These tracts
include 452.17, 452.09, 452.07,
491.01, 453.02, 455.02, 455.01,
452.26, 495.02, 453.03, 452.22
9404
Include specific housing and
commercial characteristics of this
target area.

The majority of the target area is
residential with a mix of
commercial properties.

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How did your consultation and
citizen participation process help
you to identify this neighborhood as
a target area?
The target area was identified
by using the U.S. Census Bureau
data to determine census tracts
within the City's service area,
where 51 percent or greater of
the residents are classified as
low- to moderate-income. A
majority of the low-to
moderate-income population
makes the area eligible for use
of federal funds. For more
details on the consultation and
citizen participation process
relative to this area, see The
Process section.

Identify the needs in this target
area.

See the Needs Assessment and
Housing Market Analysis
sections
What are the opportunities for
improvement in this target area?
Housing, public services, public
facilities/ improvements, and
economic development
Are there barriers to improvement
in this target area?
The primary obstacle to
meeting underserved needs is
limited availability of federal and
local funding. The needs of the
community are greater than the
available funds.
3 Area Name: Citywide
Area Type: Local Target Area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

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Revital Type: Activity is available to all eligible
Indio residents.

Other Revital Description:

Identify the neighborhood
boundaries for this target area.

The borders of the City of Indio.

Include specific housing and
commercial characteristics of this
target area.

This is a general designation
that is inclusive of all areas
within the City's jurisdiction,
including eligible and ineligible
CDBG target areas
How did your consultation and
citizen participation process help
you to identify this neighborhood as
a target area?
No consultation necessary -
entire City jurisdiction.

Identify the needs in this target
area.

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General Allocation Priorities
The City of Indio is mindful of the location of facilities, services, and infrastructure enhancements and seeks to ensure equitable distribution of funding to serve families in need across the City. Although the CDBG Low/Mod Income Target Area is the primary service area, additional target areas will be identified. Target areas are identified based on income determination data and revitalization efforts needed. The City allocates funding based on priorities identified in the Needs Assessment and proposals submitted in its annual application process.

SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Based on the community, focus group, and interdepartmental engagement conducted to identify priority needs, as well as the needs assessment and housing market analysis, the City of Indio has identified the following priority needs for the next five-year Consolidated Planning period, all of which are high priority:

8. Affordable rental housing

9. Affordable homeownership opportunities

10. Public improvements

11. Public facilities

12. Public services

13. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)

14. Job growth and workforce development

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Table 47 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name
Affordable rental housing
Priority Level High
Population Income Level (Extremely Low, Low, Middle, Moderate) Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
CDBG
Associated
Goals
Affordable housing/housing for homeless individuals
and special needs individuals
Description Increase and preserve affordable rental housing for lowto-moderate income households and those with special needs.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the
consultation and citizen participation process. In
addition, priorities were determined by information
gathered from the Census, a market study and existing
community documents, which include the City of Indio’
2021-2029 Housing Element.
2 Priority Need
Name
Affordable homeownership opportunities
Priority Level High
Population Income Level (Extremely Low, Low, Middle, Moderate) Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
CDBG
Associated
Goals
Affordable housing/housing for homeless individuals
and special needs individuals
Description Increase and preserve affordable homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income households
and those with special needs.

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Basis for
Relative
Priority
The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the
consultation and citizen participation process. In
addition, priorities were determined by information
gathered from the Census, a market study and existing
community documents, which include the City of Indio’
2021-2029 Housing Element.
3 Priority Need
Name
Public improvements
Priority Level High
Population Non-homeless Special Needs: Non-housing Community Development.

Income Level (Extremely Low, Low, Middle, Moderate)
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
CDBG
Associated
Goals
Safe, accessible, and sustainable infrastructure and
neighborhoods
Description Improve a variety of public infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing resident’s quality of life and
producing positive outcomes that permanently
enhance the character of Indio, with a focus on special needs populations and low-to-moderate income
households.

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Priority Level High
Population Income Level (Extremely Low, Low, Middle, Moderate) Homeless (Chronic Homelessness, Individuals, Families
with Children, Mentally Ill, Chronic Substance Abuse,
Veterans, Persons with HIV/AIDs, Victims of Domestic
Violence, Unaccompanied Youth)
Non-homeless Special Needs: Elderly, Frail Elderly, Nonhousing Community Development) Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
CDBG
Associated
Goals
Community services, programs, and facilities
Description Improve a variety of public services improvements aimed at enhancing resident’s quality of life of Indio
residents, with a focus on low-to-moderate income
households, homeless population, and special needs
populations.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the
consultation and citizen participation process. In
addition, priorities were determined by information
gathered from the Census, a market study and existing
community documents, which include the City of Indio’
2021-2029 Housing Element.
5 Priority Need
Name
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Priority Level High
Population Income Level (Extremely Low, Low, Middle, Moderate) Non-homeless Special Needs: Elderly, Frail Elderly, Nonhousing Community Development)

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Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
CDBG
Associated
Goals
Affordable housing/housing for homeless individuals
and special needs individuals
Description Improve equal access to housing for all residentials with a focus on special needs populations and low-tomoderate income households.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the
consultation and citizen participation process. In
addition, priorities were determined by information
gathered from the Census, a market study and existing
community documents, which include the City of Indio’
2021-2029 Housing Element.
6 Priority Need
Name
Job growth and workforce development
Priority Level High
Population Income Level (Extremely Low, Low, Middle, Moderate) Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
CBDG
Associated
Goals
Workforce development
Description Enhance workforce development opportunities in Indio to boost educational attainment and in turn increase
earnings which can help improve access to housing and
quality of life for residents.

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Basis for
Relative
Priority
The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the
consultation and citizen participation process. In
addition, priorities were determined by information
gathered from the Census, a market study and existing
community documents, which include the City of Indio’
2021-2029 Housing Element.

SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
The five-year housing goals provide flexibility for the City of Indio to employ the most effective strategies to address housing needs over time. The City recognizes that these needs can change with economic and housing market conditions. The table below summarizes the City’s anticipated response to market conditions that will influence the use of funds.

Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental
Assistance
(TBRA)
Rapidly rising rental costs and the need to supplement
Housing Choice Vouchers
TBRA for NonHomeless
Special Needs
Rapidly rising rental costs and the need to supplement
Housing Choice Vouchers

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Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
New Unit
Production
There is an ongoing gap between housing need and
supply. According to the SCAG 2024-2050 Regional
Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy
(RTP/SCS) (Connect SoCal 2024) Growth Forecast
adopted in April 2024, the households in Indio are
forecasted to increase to 47,400 by 2050, an increase of

68.7% from 2019 (28,100). During the same forecast
period, Riverside County households are anticipated to
increase to 1,062,000 by 2050, an increase of 29.9% from 2019 (744,000). According to SCAG’s Regional Housing
Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the City of Indio, the City must be able to accommodate 7,812 housing units, of
which 1,170 units (15%) must be for low-income
households. As such, the production of new units is
crucial to meet the forecasted household growth and
address the gap between housing need and supply.

Rehabilitation Low-income owners’ and renters’ living in poor condition housing and inability to access credit and
make repairs. The City provides housing rehabilitation
support to eligible residents through the current Minor Home Repair Program. Eligible homeowners are those
who live in CDBG eligible areas within the city, own
their homes, meet income requirements, and whose
home are in need of urgent habitability repairs.

Assistance includes grant funding to complete repairs
to plumbing; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning units; water heaters; roofs; and complete
other repairs that are urgently needed to keep
homeowners/occupants in their homes. The City
intends to continue funding this program, aligned with
the 2021-2019 Housing Element (Program 19: Housing
Rehabilitation).

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Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Acquisition,
including
preservation
Of the at-risk units identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element analysis, 320 were considered to be at “very
high” risk of conversion, while another 268 were
considered to be at “low” risk. There are many options
to preserving units including providing financial
incentives to project owners to extend lower income
use restrictions, purchasing affordable housing through a non-profit or public agency or providing local
subsidies to offset the difference between the
affordable and market rate. Scenarios for preservation
will depend on the type of project at-risk.

Table 48 – Influence of Market Conditions

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
The City will receive an annual funding allocation of approximately $750,001 per year over the ConPlan period. Note that this annual funding allocation is an estimate and is subject to change. The figures proposed for each project are estimates based on the assumptions that CDBG funding, entitlement funding distribution formulas and/or the number of communities eligible to receive entitlement grants will remain constant. Additionally, $208,940.14 is anticipated to be available to the City from unexpended prior year funds; however, this is subject to change based on a final assessment of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. If any of these conditions change, projected activities and accomplishments are also subject to change.

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 750,001 0 208,940* 958,941 3,000,004**
The City will receive an annual funding allocation of approximately $750,001 per year over the ConPlan period. Note that this annual funding allocation is for Program Year 2024-2025 and is subject to change for Program Years 2025-2028. Additionally, $208,940.14 is anticipated to be available to the City from unexpended prior year funds; however, this is subject to change based on a final assessment of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. It is assumed that the expected amount for Program Year 2024-2025 will be $958,941 while the expected amount for Program Years 2025-2028 will be $750,001.

This amount is subject to change if any unexpended funds are available.

Table 49 - Anticipated Resources
* Note that the prior year resources are an estimate and is subject to change based on a final assessment of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. ** Subject to change based on annual allocations for Program Years 2025-2028 and any unexpended fund availability.

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will leverage City General Funds and/or private sources for any of the following: infrastructure, revitalization, park and public facilities projects. In addition, the following two local funds will be leveraged:
• Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund. The City’s Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund can be used to conduct the dissolution of operations related to housing assets and activities of the former Redevelopment Agency (Housing Successor) of the City of Indio • Measure X. Measure X, the Neighborhood Safety/Essential City Services Improvement Measure, was approved in 2016, imposing a 1% sales tax for 20 years to address essential service priorities and needs in the City of Indio identified through community outreach. Measure X provides locally controlled funding to help the City maintain essential City services including 911 emergency response times, road maintenance and police services including gang and drug enforcement programs.

Measure E was approved in 2021 to extend the 1% sales tax indefinitely, thereby generating an estimated $12 million per year.

HOME Consortium Funds: The City will attempt to leverage HOME Consortium Funds, Grants and other funding when appropriate to meet the goals of the Annual Action Plan. The City is not a direct recipient of HOME Funds so matching funds are not required.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC): The LIHTC is the federal government’s largest program dedicated to the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental homes. Both the 4% and 9% LIHTC are dollar-for-dollar credits against federal tax liability.

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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
At the time of writing this Strategic Plan, the City is not aware of any publicly owned land or property within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan. However, it may be determined at a later date based on potential project needs within the ConPlan period.

Discussion
See above.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Responsible
Entity
Responsible
Entity Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of Indio Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless
special needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission
Non-profit
Organizations
Homelessness Region
Martha’s Village &
Kitchen
Non-profit
Organizations
Homelessness Region
ABC Recovery
Center
Non-profit
Organizations
Homelessness;
Non-Homeless
Special needs
Region
County of
Riverside
Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless
special needs
County
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Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The strengths in the delivery system are interdepartmental communication and collaboration. City staff from various departments work with one another, as well as with the County of Riverside and local organizations and agencies that assist low-income individuals and with families in Indio. The primary gap in the delivery system is due to inadequate funding resources; the need in the City exceeds the funding resources. As a result, even projects with a high priority may have to wait to be funded as the City continues to seek additional funding sources.

The City of Indio Community Development Department will address gaps and improve institutional structure using the following strategies:
• Identify, work with, and financially support service providers and affordable housing developers;
• Use high level communication and project coordination among City departments and support the City’s efforts to revitalize and/or stabilize low- and moderate-income neighborhoods; this includes exploring the establishment of a monthly CDBG meeting to track progress and discuss how to re-allocate funds, if needed; and
• Reduce and/or alleviate gaps in services and expedite the delivery of community development services to eligible residents.

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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homelessness
Prevention Services
Available in
the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to
People with
HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X X X
Mortgage Assistance X X X
Rental Assistance X X X
Utilities Assistance X X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X X
Mobile Clinics X X X
Other Street Outreach
Services X X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X X
Child Care X X X
Education X X X
Employment and
Employment Training X X X
Healthcare X X X

HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X X
Mental Health
Counseling X X X
Transportation X X X
Other
X X X
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Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The service delivery system in Indio meets the needs of homeless persons through regular and ongoing coordination among partner organizations, local governments, service providers, and interested stakeholders. A combination of resources is used to address the needs of chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, unaccompanied youth and others in need. Moreover, the City intends to renew its membership with the Riverside County Continuum of Care which brings together organizations with a broad range of services, to focus on a variety of target groups that experience homelessness. Regular meetings are supplemented with targeted training sessions and in-depth initiatives, designed to address and end homelessness for veterans, families, and youth.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above
The City of Indio Community Development Department is working to improve coordination with various local public, private, and non-profit groups in the community to address the community's priority needs, especially those of targeted low-income persons and special needs populations. The City strives to partner with public and private agencies to ensure funding priorities are in line with current community development goals, and continues to enhance coordination among housing and service providers to better serve the community.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
The strategy to address these needs involves an aggressive push to acquire additional resources. The City will continue to actively pursue additional State and federal funding to close the gap that currently exists.

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The City of Indio stives to develop and enhance an effective and efficient program delivery system for the use of federal funds. The City continues to monitor, assess, and seek ways to further improve its performance. Solid relationships have been built with public institutions, private and nonprofit partners, to implement activities and projects that require multiple funding sources. The City seeks to establish ongoing coordination with public institutions, private and nonprofit partners to encourage them to share their thoughts on how the delivery system and programs could be improved, as well as how to prioritize annual funding.

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
It is the mission of the City to use Community Development Department resources to assist with businesses, job development, and the provision of safe, affordable housing. In short, we will do our part to maintain Indio as a community its residents are proud to call “home”. Given the aforementioned priorities, the City identified the following five-year goals to address the priority needs mentioned above. • Goal 1: Increase, protect and preserve affordable rental and homeownership housing opportunities, and ensure there is housing for homeless and special needs populations. • Goal 2: Provide safe, accessible, and sustainable public infrastructure that improves accessibility and safety for Indio residents and invest in public facilities that enhance quality of life for the community. • Goal 3: Strengthen neighborhoods by investing in public and social service activities and community programming, with an emphasis on seniors, youth, and homeless and special needs populations. • Goal 4: Improve workforce development training and increase the diversity of job opportunities in Indio to support local entrepreneurs, expand employment.

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Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Affordable Housing
and Housing for
Vulnerable
Populations
2024 2028 Affordable Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
CDBG LowMod
Income
Tracts
Affordable rental housing;
affordable homeownership
opportunities; housing for
homeless and special needs
populations
$97,352 Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated; Homebuyers
Assisted with Direct Financial Assistance; Rental
Housing Units Constructed; Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter; Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds Added; Homeless
Prevention; Households Assisted with Tenant-Based
Rental Assistance/Rapid Rehousing
2 Public
Infrastructure
2024 2028 Infrastructure; NonHousing Community
Development
Citywide
CDBG LowMod
Income
Tracts
Public improvements; public
facilities
$2,687,505 Persons Assisted via Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low-/Moderate-Income Housing
Benefit; Households Assisted via Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities other than Low-/ModerateIncome Housing Benefit 3 Public Services and
Community
Programing
2024 2028 Public Services Citywide
CDBG LowMod
Income
Tracts
Public services $562,500 Public service activities other than Low-/ModerateIncome Housing Benefit; Public service activities for Low-/Moderate-Income Housing Benefit
4 Workforce
Development and
Job Opportunities
2024 2028 Public Services;
Economic
Development; NonHousing Community
Development
Citywide
CDBG LowMod
Income
Tracts
Economic growth and job
opportunities
$80,000 Persons Assisted; Businesses Assisted; Jobs
Created/Retained

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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
5 CDBG
Administration
(20% cap)
2024 2028 Affordable Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development;
Infrastructure; NonHousing Community
Development; Public
Services; Economic
Development; NonHousing Community
Development
Citywide
CDBG LowMod
Income
Tracts
Affordable rental housing;
affordable homeownership
opportunities; housing for
homeless and special needs
populations; Public
improvements; public
facilities; Public services;
Economic growth and job
opportunities
$531,588 N/A
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing and Housing for Vulnerable Populations
Goal
Description
Increase, protect and preserve affordable rental and
homeownership housing opportunities, and ensure there
is housing for homeless and special needs populations.
2 Goal Name Public Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Provide safe, accessible, and sustainable public
infrastructure that improves accessibility and safety for Indio residents and invest in public facilities that enhance quality of life for the community.
3 Goal Name Public Services and Community Programing
Goal
Description
Strengthen neighborhoods by investing in public and
social service activities and community programming,
with an emphasis on seniors, youth, and homeless and
special needs populations.
4 Goal Name Workforce Development and Job Opportunities Goal
Description
Improve workforce development training in Indio to
support higher learning, skill development, local
entrepreneurs, thereby expanding job opportunities.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is responsible for allocating housing needs to each jurisdiction in its region, including Indio. A local jurisdiction’s “fair share” of regional housing need is the number of additional housing units that will need to be constructed in the jurisdiction to accommodate the forecast growth in the number of households, to replace expected demolitions and conversion of housing units to non-housing uses, and to achieve a vacancy rate that allows for healthy functioning of the housing market. The allocation is divided into the four income categories:

Very low, Low, Moderate, and Above Moderate. The allocation is further adjusted to avoid an over-concentration of lower-income households in any

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one jurisdiction. Cities must also plan for the needs of extremely low-income households.

As part of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), SCAG estimated that the City will need to develop 7,821 additional units by 2029 to meet household growth, which corresponds to this ConPlan planning period. By income level, the new units should be distributed among:
• 896 for extremely low-income
• 897 for very low-income households
• 1,170 for low-income households
• 1,315 for moderate-income households
• 3,543 for above moderate-income households
SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
The County of Riverside Housing Authority (HARC) will implement modifications needed, if any, in public housing based on Section 504 Needs Assessment that it completed. Please refer to the HARC Public Housing Authority Annual Plan for further information.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
HARC encourages resident involvement through various methods, particularly focusing on self-sufficiency and enhancing the quality of one’s own life. HARC connects residents and participants to services, activities, and other organizations that promote that vision. There are Neighborhood Network Centers (including public computer centers) and community partnerships for residents to utilize. On the HARC website, resident can locate relevant services and service providers in dedicated “resident” and “resident services” sections. Additionally, HARC provides newsletters and reports about the status of its programs and residents for current and future participants.

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Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
No
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
N/A
SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element includes an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints on the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including land-use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. Notable barriers to developing affordable housing in Indio include:
• Market Constraints
• Constructions Costs
• Labor and Land Costs
• Governmental Constraints
• Land-Use Controls
• Land-Use Designations
• Geologic and Other Environmental Constraints
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) approved the City’s Housing Element Update in April 2022. The update included an analysis of governmental constraints, which is summarized above. The City’s General Plan and Zoning Code were also amended to encourage affordable and transitional housing. Because of the analysis, the City concluded that its policies and current practices do not create significant barriers to affordable housing. However, because of new State laws, such as SB 2, the City will need to adopt new land use and other standards to facilitate and encourage the production of affordable housing. For example,

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development standards for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing units will need to be established. In addition, some existing policies – such as density bonuses – will need to be refined to address the requirements of a recently enacted law (SB 1818).

The City is committing to removing or ameliorating the barriers to affordable housing. The full listing of actions can be found in the current Housing Element, which provides a description of each barrier, its significance to affordable housing in Indio, and the actions planned/taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of the barriers.

During the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan, the City will review any new policies and procedures to ensure they do not serve as an actual constraint to the development of affordable housing.

SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The County of Riverside develops a Point-in-Time Count (HPITC) on an annual basis. The HPITC is critical to identifying homeless needs. The HPITC is part of the County of Riverside’s Continuum of Care (CoC)Program which provides homeless assistance by leveraging funding needed through the HUD Consolidated Application, this provides collaboration between providers of housing and homeless assistance programs and other federal programs. The City of Indio intends to renew its membership with the CoC during this Con Plan planning period. The CoC is a network of private and public sector homeless service providers, designed to promote community-wide planning and the strategic use of resources addressing homelessness. Some of the CoC’s activities include the annual HUD Continuum of Care Programs Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), for homeless services and housing programs, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) NOFA and the biennial Point-in-Time Count and Survey of homeless individuals in the whole county.

Specific to the City of Indio, the City’s Police Department includes a Community Outreach Unit (COU) which includes a Quality-of-Life Team which was formed in 2012 in response to increased issues created by our homeless population. The goal of the team is to deal with the root causes of

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the existing issues and provide long term solutions, as opposed to the longstanding practice of trying to eliminate the problem through enforcement efforts alone. Officers utilize partnerships with government agencies, businesses, faith-based groups and non-profit service providers in a multidisciplinary approach to provide life-changing assistance to those in need.

By assigning permanent staff to this team, the homeless population and those they might be impacting are able to get to know the officers on a personal level. These relationships facilitate better communication and eliminate the misconceived fears many homeless previously harbored towards law enforcement. In 2019, the team will be joined full-time by a Behavioral Health Specialist from the Riverside County Department of Mental Health Services. This will further enable the team to properly identify the needs of the people they serve and coordinate the most appropriate services.

A key component to the success of the team is their participation in the Community Outreach Resource Program (CORP). Team members recommend candidates to the program, which allows them to complete a structured program though an authorized service provider. Those who successfully complete a program are able to have fines and low-level crimes forgiven through the cooperation of the District Attorney’s Office and the Public Defender. This innovative program, which has garnered national attention, allows participants to resolve issues that previously prevented them from obtaining a driver license or limited their job opportunities, therefore providing them with a permanent path away from homelessness.

The City also partners with and supports local service providers who conduct street outreach and engagement efforts, such as the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Such action will continue to focus on identifying chronically homeless persons in need of a housing first approach. Such attention should be given to the most visible and hardest-to-reach individuals. These actions should have the support of various public and private partners who can help identify, house, and provide social services in order to help implement a housing first approach.

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Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City of Indio plans to provide financial support to local emergency and transition housing programs to assist homeless women, children and victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Through case management, multiple services are provided to each homeless individual or family upon entry into the program to assess further needs, such as childcare, transportation, counseling and support groups, legal aide, medical services and education services to promote self-sufficiency. Examples of these programs is Martha's Village & Kitchen, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and Emergency Overnight Services and FIND Food Bank.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

The City will continue to work with a multitude of service agencies to assist homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. The CoC Program implements a Housing First and a Rapid Re-housing approach that results in the development of permanent supportive housing throughout the county. Housing First is recognized as an evidence-based best practice model by national researchers and policymakers based on years of research and implementation. The implementation of a Housing First Approach has helped jurisdictions across the country significantly reduce their homeless population. Implementation involves moving homeless persons - including chronically homeless individuals - from the streets and directly into housing and providing wraparound services to ensure housing stability. This approach links chronically homeless persons to permanent supportive housing which provides subsidized housing and appropriate supportive services. This approach is in contrast to a “housing readiness model” which emphasizes that a homeless

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individual or family must address other issues such as substance abuse and mental illness through case management in a shelter or transitional housing program prior to entering affordable permanent housing.

Contingent upon receipt of funds, rapid re-housing assistance will be supported through supporting local service providers who provide this assistance, such as the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. During Program Year 2024, funds will be expended to fund local service providers who can facilitate homeless individuals and families transition to permanent housing. In future program years, the City will continue to support the needs of local agencies that provide transitional housing services to homeless individuals.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
Indio will continue to work with the County in using their Housing First and Rapid Re-housing approaches that were previously described. The 2023 Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time Count (HPITC) identified 427 individuals experiencing homelessness in Indio, 319 of which were sheltered and 108 were unsheltered. Of these individuals, 319 are sheltered, meaning that they are living in a publicly supervised or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements, or those are staying overnight in an emergency shelter. The HPITIC identified 108 individuals as unsheltered, meaning these individuals’ primary nighttime residence is a public or private space that is not intended to be used as a regular sleeping accommodation such as a car or transit station. Additionally, Indio also had a higher proportion of youth (18-24) (22%) and Hispanic (50%) and chronically homeless (47%). Chronically homeless populations are in need of longer-term assistance such as rental assistance and wrap-around social services such as health care, employment services, mental health care, and life skills training.

Thus, a Housing First approach is needed. The HPITC data showed that 42% of the unsheltered homeless population is experiencing homelessness for the first time and is likely will likely need shorter-term assistance, such as a few

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months of rental assistance, and are not as reliant on social services. Thus, a Rapid Re-housing approach is needed.

SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
The City works in partnership with the County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPP's). The program provides health education about lead poisoning and assistance in lead removal within homes. To increase aware of the County’s programs, the City will provide a landing page on the City’s website to link Indio residents to the County’s program website for more information and resources.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
The age of the housing stock is the key variable for estimating the number of housing units with lead-based paint (LBP). Starting in 1978, the use of all LBP on residential property was prohibited. Since the age of housing stock in Indio is relatively young, most built after 1980, the probability of finding leadbased paint in a unit is low.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
Under the rule," child-occupied facilities" are defined as residential, public or commercial buildings where children under age six are present on a regular basis. The requirements apply to renovation, repair or painting activities " at or' these facilities. The rule does not apply to minor maintenance or repair activities where less than six square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed in a room, or where less than 20 square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed on the exterior. Window replacement is not minor maintenance or repair; therefore, the requirements apply to this activity.

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are available due to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency. In order to increase an awareness of lead-based paint hazards, the City will post information on its website alerting homebuyers and renters to the dangers of lean based paint hazards.

SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
Indio’s anti-poverty strategy is closely aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall affordable housing plan. Over the next 5 years, the City will support activities that reduce poverty, create new and rehabilitate existing housing stock to ensure affordability, develop and promote services for at-risk populations, expand job training, and providing public and social services.

The City will also continue partnering with organizations to provide a continuum of services addressing the full range of needs of low- and moderate-income families.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
The Jurisdiction’s poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies is principally coordinated through the Community Services Department. The Department serves as the City's liaison with the Community Services Commission, citizen committees, community groups and residents. The Department develops, implements and manages a variety of creative programs for youth, senior citizens, special events and the golf course. In addition, the Department coordinates activities with the Desert Recreation District, school districts, Boys and Girls Club and other non-profit organizations. The Department also coordinates with the below programs to further its anti-poverty goals:

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
The City and the County of Riverside work together to provide the following Section 8 assistance:
• Housing Choice Voucher Program. HCV is the County’s Section 8

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voucher program, which includes other programs and services available to HCV participants, such as Moving to Work. The program is a rental assistance program helps to reduce poverty by supplementing the income of extremely low and very low-income families. • Moving to Work. Moving to Work (MTW) is a demonstration program supported by HUD created to accomplish three (3) goals: 1) promote self-sufficiency among assisted families; 2) achieve program efficiency and reduce costs; and 3) increase housing choice for low-income households.

Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The County of Riverside Housing Authority supports the HUD strategic goal of promoting self-sufficiency and asset development of families and individuals.” A key program that implements this strategic goal is the Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSSP). According to a recent study, for participants, the primary benefit of FSS participation appears to be asset accumulation. The program also encourages work and staying employed and, as a consequence, furthers welfare reform goals.

The Housing Authority and the head of each participating family execute an FSS contract of participation that specifies the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The 5-year FSS contract specifies goals and services for each family. Family members must fulfill all requirements in order to obtain full benefits.

TANF
In California, Cal Works Temporary Assistance is the TANF financial help for eligible needy families who have lost or had a reduction in their income. The program is designed to provide families the means to meet their basic needs in times of hardship while helping them to enter or re-enter the workforce and become self-sufficient. The amount of assistance a family can receive each month depends upon many factors. The number of eligible family members, their special needs, the household income and values of real and personal property all affect the cash aid total. Although most of the information needed to determine eligibility must be verified through third

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party documentation, it is kept confidential and is not used for any purpose that is not directly related to the administration of the program.

SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements.

The City’s Community Development Department is responsible for ensuring that the receipt and expenditure of HUD funds comply with program requirements through the monitoring of program performance. Careful evaluation of the housing and public service delivery system can be the most effective tool in detecting gaps and making appropriate modifications. Indio will follow monitoring procedures identified in the City’s Sub-recipient Monitoring Plan created in 2013. Other procedures will include an in-house review of progress reports and expenditures, and on-site visits to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The monitoring system will encourage uniform reporting to achieve consistent information on beneficiaries.

Monitoring will also aim at resolving any program or accounting findings or other problems that may keep an organization from meeting its contractual obligations. Technical assistance will be provided where necessary.

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City will receive an annual funding allocation of approximately $750,001 per year over the ConPlan period. Note that this annual funding allocation is an estimate and is subject to change. The figures proposed for each project are estimates based on the assumptions that CDBG funding, entitlement funding distribution formulas and/or the number of communities eligible to receive entitlement grants will remain constant. Additionally, $208,940.14 is anticipated to be available to the City from unexpended prior year funds; however, this is subject to change based on a final assessment of the 2023- 2024 Annual Action Plan. It is assumed that the expected amount for Program Year 2024-2025 will be $958,941 while the expected amount for Program Years 2025-2028 will be $750,001. This amount is subject to change if any unexpected funds are available.

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 750,001 0 208,940* 958,941 3,000,004**
The City will receive an annual funding allocation of $750,001 for Program Year 2024-2025. Additionally, $208,940.14 is anticipated to be available to the City from unexpended prior year funds; however, this is subject to change based on a final assessment of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. It is assumed that the expected amount for Program Year 2024-2025 will be $1,073,990 while the expected amount for Program Years 2025-2028 will be $750,001. This amount is subject to change if any unexpected funds are available.

Table 53 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
* Note that the prior year resources are an estimate and is subject to change based on a final assessment of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. ** Subject to change based on annual allocations for Program Years 2025-2028 and any unexpended fund availability.

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will leverage City General Funds and/or private sources for any of the following: infrastructure, revitalization, park and public facilities projects. In addition, the following two local funds will be leveraged:
• Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund. The City’s Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund can be used to conduct the dissolution of operations related to housing assets and activities of the former Redevelopment Agency (Housing Successor) of the City of Indio • Measure X. Measure X, the Neighborhood Safety/Essential City Services Improvement Measure, was approved in 2016, imposing a 1% sales tax for 20 years to address essential service priorities and needs in the City of Indio identified through community outreach. Measure X provides locally controlled funding to help the City maintain essential City services including 911 emergency response times, road maintenance and police services including gang and drug enforcement programs.

Measure E was approved in 2021 to extend the 1% sales tax indefinitely, thereby generating an estimated $12 million per year.

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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
At the time of writing this Strategic Plan, the City is not aware of any publicly owned land or property within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan. However, it may be determined at a later date based on potential project needs within the ConPlan period.

Discussion
See above.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Public Infrastructure 2024 2025 Infrastructure; NonHousing Community Development
Citywide
CDBG Low-Mod
Income Tracts
Public improvements;
public facilities
$537,501
Persons Assisted via Public
Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than Low-
/Moderate-Income Housing
Benefit; Households
Assisted via Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than Low-/ModerateIncome Housing Benefit
2 Public Services and
Community
Programming
2024 2025 Public Services Citywide
CDBG Low-Mod
Income Tracts
Public Services $112,500 Public service activities
other than Low-/ModerateIncome Housing Benefit;
Public service activities for
Low-/Moderate-Income
Housing Benefit
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Public Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Provide safe, accessible, and sustainable public
infrastructure that improves accessibility and safety for Indio residents and invest in public facilities that enhance quality of life for the community.
2 Goal Name Public Services and Community Programming
Goal
Description
Strengthen neighborhoods by investing in public and
social service activities and community programming,
with an emphasis on seniors, youth, and homeless and
special needs populations.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Below is a summary of eligible projects that will take place during the program year that address a portion of the City's priority needs. Specific objectives are detailed in the individual project descriptions below. The Community Development Department captures the accomplishments of its activities and projects through a reporting process which requires City Departments and partner agencies to report on the beneficiaries of HUDfunded activities. All activities listed in the table are expected to be completed no later than June 30, 2025.

Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Program Administration
2 Infrastructure Improvements
3 Public Services
Table 55 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs.

The above-named projects and their allocations were selected primarily because they were identified as a high need in the ConPlan. While other high priority needs were identified in the ConPlan, the City plans to focus on public infrastructure and community services in Program Year 2024 and in turn focus on other needs in future program years.

All program activities funded with the City’s CDBG funds will benefit low- to moderate-income persons. The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the consultation and citizen participation process. In addition, priorities were determined by information gathered from the Census, a market study and existing community documents, which include the City of Indio’s’ 2021-2029

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Housing Element.

The primary obstacle to addressing underserved needs is the lack of funding. The City relies primarily on CDBG Entitlement funds, program income and any state funds it can apply for to carry out the programs identified in this Action Plan. According to the County of Riverside Point-inTime Homeless County, the City of Indio ranks second highest amongst jurisdictions in the Coachella Valley. Homelessness is a Countywide concern, impacting the unincorporated areas, as well as the cooperating cities and entitlement municipalities. The City has financially supported shelters and programs serving the community and worked with other agencies such as the Continuum of Care (Coc)in order to maintain a coordinated approach to resolving problems of the homeless. The City plans to explore renewal membership within the County’s CoC.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information

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Project Name Target
Area
Goals
Supported
Needs
Addressed
Funding Description Target
Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location
Description
Planned Activities
CDBG
Administration
Citywide Public
Infrastructure;
Affordable
Housing and
Housing for
Vulnerable
Populations;
Public Services
and
Community
Programing
AFFH; Public
improvements;
Public services
$100,000 The Community
Development
Department has the
primary
responsibility for the
administration,
planning, organizing
and monitoring of
the City's CDBG
Program. In addition,
the Community
Development
Department is
responsible for
implementing
required procedures
to ensure City
compliance with
specific U.S.

Department of
Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)
and other federal
regulation
June 30,
2025
Administration will
serve all programs
and projects
100 Civic
Center Mall,
Indio, CA
CDBG funds will be used to
support full time staff and
administrative costs
associated with the
monitoring and oversight of
the CDBG program
including contracting,
compliance, grant
management, monitoring
and fiscal related activities.

Program administration
costs are limited to 20% of
the Program Year 2024
CDBG allocation

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Infrastructure
Improvements
CDBG
LowMod
Tracts
Public
Infrastructure
Public
improvements
$537,501** Arabia Street and Dr
Carreon Boulevard
Improvement
Project. Intersection
improvements
including adding a
signal and drainage
improvements.

Scope also includes
adding sidewalk on
the west side of
Arabia Street from
Doctor Carreon
Boulevard to Garden
Avenue. The scope
will include
evaluating the
option to improve
sidewalk access to
the east side of
Arabia Street with
mid-block crossings
in lieu of the
sidewalk on the west
side. Scope also
includes
consideration of
overhead
telecommunication
underground within
the limits.

June 30,
2025
5,906 persons assisted
via public facility or
infrastructure
activities for
low/moderate income
housing benefit***
Intersection
of Arabia
Street and
Dr Carreon
Boulevard
and
immediate
surrounding
area
(Census
Tract 455.01,
Block Group
1 and 2)
Improvement to public
infrastructure for increased
accessibility. Including but
not limited to: Street
rehabilitation/reconstruction,
sidewalk installation,
Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) curb ramp
upgrades and/or other
improvements that will have
a significant impact in a
neighborhood and that
result in the maximum
benefit to the community
and residents once
addressed.

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Public
Services and
Community
Programming
Citywide Affordable
Housing and
Housing for
Vulnerable
Populations
Public services $112,500 TBD* June 30,
2025
TBD* TBD* TBD*
* To be determined based on feedback received from the public and City Council during the second public hearing on July 17, 2024. ** Any unexpended funds from Program Year 2023-2024 will be added to the public infrastructure funding for Program Year 2024-2025. Exact amount will be determined based on a final assessment of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The City geographic areas are Citywide and CDBG. The Citywide geographic priority focuses on activities for income eligible residents (i.e. fair housing services). The CDBG geographic priority is for specific projects requiring an area benefit qualification such as parks and street improvements.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 15
CDBG Low-Mod Tracts 85
Table 56 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Indio will use a place-based strategy during the planning period. The geographic distribution of funding is predicated somewhat on the nature of the activity to be funded. It is the City’s intent to fund activities in the areas most directly affected by the needs of low-income residents and those with other special needs. The Annual Action Plan directs investment geographically to an area benefit through the CDBG geographic priority area.

The area benefit category is the most commonly used national objective for activities that benefit a residential neighborhood. An area benefit activity is one that benefits all residents in a particular area, where at least 51% of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons. Public infrastructure improvements are an area benefit activity when they are located in a

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predominately low- and moderate-income neighborhood.

Discussion
See above.

Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City will encourage the development of housing units for households earning 30 percent or less of the Median Family Income for Riverside County.

Specific emphasis shall be placed on the provision of family housing and nontraditional housing types such as single-resident occupancies, transitional facilities and housing units serving temporary needs. The City will encourage development of housing for extremely low-income households through a variety of activities such as outreach to nonprofit and through discussions with for-profit housing developers, providing in-kind technical assistance for housing developers, financing and funding assistance and expedited processing as appropriate
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless:

Non-Homeless:

Special-Needs:

Total:

Table 57 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

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One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 58 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
According to the SCAG 2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Growth Forecast adopted in April 2012, the population of Indio is forecast to increase to 111,800 residents by 2035, an increase of 47.0 percent from 2010. The also indicates a continued need for affordable housing units in the City of Indio.

AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
This section describes what actions the City will take in the given program year to carry out the public housing portion of the Strategic Plan. The section will identify the manner in which its plan will address the needs of public housing during the program year. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is performing poorly, the City will describe the manner in which it will provide financial or other assistance to improve the operations of the public housing agency to remove such a designation.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The City of Indio does not own public housing. The City works in close collaboration with the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HARC) to provide public housing within the City. Indio will continue to work independently and closely with the HA and local nonprofits to provide assistance to low-income families. As population demographics continue to change, the City will continue to work with the county housing authority and

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local (and regional) nonprofits to develop public housing projects in Indio.

The City and the County of Riverside work together to provide the following Section 8 assistance:
• Housing Choice Voucher Program. HCV is the County’s Section 8 voucher program, which includes other programs and services available to HCV participants, such as Moving to Work.
• Moving to Work. Moving to Work (MTW) is a demonstration program supported by HUD created to accomplish three (3) goals: 1) promote self-sufficiency among assisted families; 2) achieve program efficiency and reduce costs; and 3) increase housing choice for low-income households.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HACRC encourages resident involvement through various methods, particularly focusing on self-sufficiency and enhancing the quality of one’s own life. HARC connects residents and participants to services, activities, and other organizations that promote that vision. There are Neighborhood Network Centers (including public computer centers) and community partnerships for residents to utilize. On the HACR website, resident can locate relevant services and service providers in dedicated “resident” and “resident services” sections. Additionally, HARC provides newsletters and reports about the status of its programs and residents for current and future participants.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance HACR is not designated as “troubled.”
Discussion
With the completion of the General Plan amendment in 2020, the City anticipates higher density residential development with more affordable units. The possibility exists that a lower-than-anticipated number of lowerincome units could be developed on sites identified as either entitled projects. The City will strive to meet its fair share of the regional need for

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lower-income units, as well as pursue goal achievement of 6th Cycle RHNA goals.

AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
This section describes the City’s one-year goals and the specific action steps it will undertake in the program year to carry out the homeless strategy outlined in SP-60 Homelessness Strategy. It will also describe the jurisdiction’s one-year goals and specify the activities it will undertake to serve the housing and supportive-service needs of non-homeless populations who require supportive housing.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs Goals include:

1. Explore Renewing Membership with Riverside County
Continuum of Care (CoC). In the past, the City has partnered with the Riverside County CoC and other social service agencies, in order to accomplish one-year goals objectives. Due to staff limitations, the City has not been a member of the CoC in recent years, but intends to explore membership renewal during the first year.

2. Encourage Housing for Extremely Low-Income Households.

The City shall encourage the development of housing units for households earning 30 percent or less of the Median Family Income for Riverside County. Specific emphasis shall be placed on the provision of family housing and non-traditional housing types such as single-resident occupancies, transitional facilities and housing units serving temporary needs. The City will encourage development of housing for extremely low-income households through a variety of activities such as outreach to nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, providing in-kind technical assistance for housing developers, financing and

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funding assistance and expedited processing as appropriate.

3. Outreach by the City’s Quality of life (QOL) team. In addition to reaching out to homeless individuals and households through the work of the local homeless shelters and service providers, the City will be employing the City’s Quality of Life Team. The Quality of Life (QOL) Team is made up of uniformed police officers that have been trained and have the capacity to work closely with the homeless community, as well as other local County and service agencies who can provide valuable services to the homeless individuals/households. The QOL Team is also made up of support staff, as well as a licensed social worker, that serves as an additional resource. The social worker not only establishes key relationships with the homeless community, but also makes the necessary connections between the homeless clients and key resources. Since employing this team, the City has improved the level and form of interaction with the homeless community and has improved the quality of life of its residents.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
State Housing Law requires that cities identify sites that can adequately accommodate emergency homeless shelters. Additionally, cities must not unduly discourage or deter these uses. With the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1633 and 1634, the Zoning Map was amended to designate an Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone District for emergency shelters at specific sites. In addition, Municipal Code definitions related to housing, including emergency shelters, transitional housing and supportive housing were amended such that transitional and supportive housing are residential uses subject to the same regulations and procedures that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. These amendments were requirements of State law (SB 2).

The City intends to provide CDBG funding to support the efforts of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) and Martha’s Village and Kitchen to provide emergency shelter and case management services for the homeless.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals

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and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Martha’s Village and Kitchen run a full-service program that helps homeless persons make the transition to independent living. While this program is not directly run by the City, Martha’s Village and Kitchen provides the model of their program to the City. In addition, the program has been funded through the City of Indio’s CDBG program.

The City intends to support the Senior Meals Program during the 2024-25 fiscal period. The Senior Meals program is part of the solution to homelessness and helps with homeless prevention. Through the Indio Senior Center, the funding provided through the City’s CDBG Program funds provides expanded meal services to many low-income seniors 62 years old and over.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs Rental assistance is a component of the City’s strategy to prevent homelessness by individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness.

Among this group are extremely low-income renters who are spending more than 50% of their income on housing costs. Also, among the people who are threatened with homelessness, are the persons and families on the Section 8 waiting list. The City will continue to support the County of Riverside Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) rental assistance program. In addition, the City will encourage and facilitate the Housing Authority’s landlord outreach efforts in Indio. In addition, the City’s fair housing provider

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will assist those renters and homeowners in jeopardy of losing their housing.

They will mediate landlord/tenant complaints and work with the tenant in formulating a plan, such as a rent repayment plan, and mediate with the landlord in accepting the terms so that the tenant is not eventually evicted.

Through its default and foreclosure counseling, the Housing Resource Center’s first charge is to assist the homeowner in obtaining a loan modification or workout plan that will keep them in their home. Both actions contribute to preventing homelessness.

Discussion
The City’s strategy for assisting the homeless, those at risk of becoming homeless, and other special needs groups is focused on funding supportive services and programs in Indio. These include the following:
• Fair Housing Services and Tenant/Landlord Mediation
Activity: Free and confidential fair housing counseling regarding housing rights and responsibilities, discrimination investigation services, and mediation services
• Senior Meals Program (Indio Senior Center)
Activity: Funds will be used to provide meals to low- and moderate-income seniors in the City of Indio.
• FIND Food Bank
• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element includes an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints on the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including land-use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. Notable barriers to developing affordable housing in Indio include:
• Market Constraints

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• Constructions Costs
• Labor and Land Costs
• Governmental Constraints
• Land-Use Controls
• Land-Use Designations
• Geologic and Other Environmental Constraints
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment.

The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) approved the City’s Housing Element Update in April 2022. The update included an analysis of governmental constraints, which is summarized above. The City’s General Plan and Zoning Code were also amended to encourage affordable and transitional housing. Because of the analysis, the City concluded that its policies and current practices do not create significant barriers to affordable housing. However, because of new State laws, such as SB 2, the City will need to adopt new land use and other standards to facilitate and encourage the production of affordable housing. For example, development standards for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing units will need to be established. In addition, some existing policies – such as density bonuses – will need to be refined to address the requirements of a recently enacted law (SB 1818).

Discussion:

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
The section will describe the City’s planned actions to carry out the following strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan:
• Foster and maintain affordable housing;
• Evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards;
• Reduce the number of poverty-level families;
• Develop institutional structure; and
• Enhance coordination.

In addition, the City will identify obstacles to meeting underserved needs and propose actions to overcome those obstacles.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The two primary obstacles to meeting the needs of underserved populations in Indio are:
• Limited City Funding for support services,
• Costs associated with acquiring and maintaining affordable housing for low and extremely low (homeless) income residents
The City of Indio will take the following actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs:
• Promote and encourage housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, physical condition, or family size.
• Maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods, including the rehabilitation of existing housing stock. • Provide support services to meet the housing and economic needs of the City’s residents, specifically homeless households and at-risk youth other special needs groups.
• Improve the quality and increase the quantity of public improvements

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that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
• Provide services to non-homeless special needs populations.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City supports cooperation in the development of affordable housing through financial and/or technical assistance. The City will cooperate with developers to provide housing opportunities for extremely low, very-low, low and moderate-income households. The City shall also evaluate the effectiveness of its partnerships with non-profit housing developers on an annual basis. Based on its findings, the City will seek ways to expand and foster its partnerships as appropriate. The City will assist and encourage housing development for extremely low, very-low, low and moderate-income households through a variety of activities such as providing in-kind technical assistance, funding support, land write-downs, expedited processing, fee deferrals, and incentives and concessions that meet or exceed State density bonus law as appropriate. The City shall also encourage the development of housing units for households earning 30 percent or less of the Median Family Income for Riverside County. Specific emphasis shall be placed on the provision of family housing and non-traditional housing types such as singleresident occupancy, transitional facilities and housing units serving temporary needs. The City will encourage development of housing for extremely low-income households through a variety of activities such as outreach to nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, providing in-kind technical assistance for housing developers, financing and funding assistance and expedited processing as appropriate.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City works in partnership with the County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPP's). The program provides health education about lead poisoning and assistance in lead removal within homes. To increase aware of the County’s programs, the City will provide a landing page on the City’s website to link Indio residents to the County’s program website for more information and resources.

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Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families Indio’ anti-poverty strategy is closely aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall affordable housing plan. These goals include reducing poverty, creating new and affordable housing, developing, and promoting services for at-risk populations, expanding job training, and providing public and social services. The City will also continue partnering with organizations to provide a continuum of services addressing the full range of needs of low- and moderate-income families.

All communities share a goal to eradicate poverty. The City recognizes that a goal to reduce poverty will contribute to the economic wellbeing of individuals and families. The families whose income increases above the poverty level will be able to live independent of public and private assistance.

Goal: To reduce poverty level incomes below current levels by 2018. This goal will be monitored – in part - by the results of ACS data.

Policy: To continue to support and coordinate with public and private efforts aimed at preventing and reducing poverty level incomes.

Policy: To conduct outreach with public and private agencies whose mission is to reduce poverty level incomes.

Program: To support and coordinate with the organizations who directly or indirectly contribute to a reduction in poverty such as the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Riverside County, County of Riverside Housing Authority and Desert Alliance for Community Empowerment.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City maintains primary management of as well as the coordination of the various organizations involved in these processes. The staff within the Community Development Department work closely with other City departments and the community to develop programs and activities that improve low- and moderate-income neighborhoods throughout Indio. The administration of program activities includes housing, public facility and infrastructure improvements, public and social service activities and economic development activities. The City collaborates with public agencies,

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for-profit agencies, and non-profit organizations to provide the programming and services.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
Indio will continue to work closely and partner with the County of Riverside, local organizations, nonprofits, and the HACR to address regional issues that affect the needs of low-income persons, special needs populations and other at-risk groups.

Discussion:

Through the development of the Policy Program, the City has identified six broad housing priorities:
• To assist in the development of housing opportunities and accessibility for all economic levels in the City.
• To remove constraints that hinder the production and conservation of affordable housing units.
• To provide and maintain an adequate supply of sites for the development of new affordable housing. To preserve, rehabilitate and enhance existing housing and neighborhoods.
• To ensure that all housing programs are available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, household composition, income, size, disability, or any other arbitrary factor.
• To encourage and enhance intergovernmental, public, and private coordination and cooperation to achieve an adequate supply of housing for all residents of the community.

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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

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2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 75.00%

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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
Total Number of Unsheltered Adults and Breakdown
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services Homeless Programs Unit
Provide a brief summary of the data set.

Total Number of Unsheltered Adults and Breakdown by Subpopulations and Jurisdictions
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as part of its requirements for local jurisdictions to continue to receive Continuum of Care funding for homeless persons, asks local jurisdictional applicants to conduct a “one day point-in-time” homeless count every other year during the last 10 days of January. The County of Riverside is one of more than 400 jurisdictions that submit an annual application to HUD for Continuum of Care funding.

Provide the year (and optionally month, or month and day) for when the data was collected.

January 23, 2013

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Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.

Unsheltered Count and Subpopulation Survey
In order to complete the unsheltered count and subpopulation survey, the following activities were conducted: 1) Organizing the count and subpopulation survey; 2) Coordinating the count and subpopulation survey; and 3) Implementing the count and subpopulation survey.

1. Organizing the count and subpopulation survey
Organizing the count consisted of the following four activities: a) The county was divided into organizational regions; b) The organizational regions were divided into planning communities; c) The planning communities were divided into implementation areas; and d) The implementation areas were divided into count zones.
a. County was divided into Organizational Regions
The County was divided into two Organizational Regions:
• Eastern Region: Which encompasses the Coachella Valley and all areas east including the cities of Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and the surrounding
unincorporated areas.
• Western Region: Which encompasses the I-15 corridor and all areas west of the Santa Rosa Mountains including the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Corona, Eastvale, Hemet, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Perris, Riverside, San Jacinto, Temecula, Wildomar and the surrounding unincorporated areas.
b. Organizational Regions were divided into Planning Communities The two Organizational Regions were divided into 14 planning communities made up of incorporated cities and/or unincorporated jurisdictions working together to plan and implement the activities below. The County consists of 28 incorporated cities and more than three dozen unincorporated communities. Not all unincorporated territories were included in the 14 planning communities as some of the more rural and mountainous regions were designated as red areas because they

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were determined by county key persons as not having any homeless persons that live, congregate, or receive services in those areas. The table below lists the incorporated cities and unincorporated communities within each of the 14 designated planning communities.

Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.

Incorporated Cities & Unincorporated Communities of Riverside County Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure, and the number of respondents or units surveyed.

Homeless Individuals who are:
• Chronically homeless individuals;
• Chronically homeless families;
• Persons with HIV/AIDS;
• Persons with chronic substance abuse;
• Persons with severe mental illness;
• Unaccompanied youth under age 18;
• Veterans; and
• Victims of domestic violence.
• Other subpopulation data was also collected for:
• Persons released from a correctional institution during past 12 months after serving a
• court-ordered sentence;
• Persons with a physical disability;
• Persons with a developmental disability;
• Persons with chronic health conditions;
• Seniors age 62+;
• Youth ages 18 to 24

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Consultation Results & Public Notice

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Total Responses (per
tool)
Response # #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Total Pop-Up 94
Pop-Up87-455 29 Open House 292
Community Open
House 23 19- 1675 70 Survey (ENG) 2771
Survey (English) 180 139 68 59 124 84 654 Survey (ESP) 40 Survey (Spanish)330220 10
Total 214 168 68 81 138 94 763
Housing
Response # #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 Total
Pop-Up5011471011 21
Community Open
House 1158 11 1284943 75
Survey (English) 88 124 101 60 74 28 23 66 46 76 686
Survey (Spanish)3211100101 10
Total 107 131 111 73 91 43 28 76 51 81 792
Economic Development
Response # #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 Total
Pop-Up3230403810 24
Community Open
House 119 128 1434708 76
Survey (English) 82 63 108 57 117 19 87 55 61 60 709
Survey (Spanish)0401300200 10
Total 96 78 123 66 138 22 94 72 62 68 819

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2 Public Improvements
Response # #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 Total
Pop-Up15022451 20
Community Open
House 1868 1145 127 71
Survey (English) 199 94 40 84 31 75 79 120 722
Survey (Spanish)33020011 10
Total 221 108 48 99 37 84 97 129 823

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82.89% 155

72.19% 135
Q3 Check the boxes below:

Answered: 187 Skipped: 101
Total Respondents: 187
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I am
interested i...

I would like
to be notifi...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
I am interested in the giveaway.

I would like to be notified of upcoming community events and activities, or project-related updates.

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16.31% 46

73.40% 207

29.43% 83

16.31% 46

9.93% 28

4.61% 13

0.35% 1

2.48% 7
Q4 Which of the following reflects your experience with housing while living in Indio? Select all that apply.

Answered: 282 Skipped: 6
Total Respondents: 282
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I rent my home.

I own my home.

I can afford
my...

I spend a
large portio...

My home needs
substantial...

I live in
housing that...

I am currently
experiencing...

I am receiving
or have...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
I rent my home.

I own my home.

I can afford my rent/mortgage payment without any challenges.

I spend a large portion of my income on rent/mortgage and find it hard to afford other necessities like food and transportation.

My home needs substantial upgrades/repairs such as new roofing, windows, plumbing, or pest/mold removal, but I cannot afford them or to move into another home.

I live in housing that is too small for my family or share my housing with people outside of my immediate family because I cannot afford a larger home/my own home.

I am currently experiencing or have experienced homelessness within the last 5 years.

I am receiving or have received housing assistance (e.g., Housing Choice Vouchers, down payment assistance, utility payment assistance, rent payment assistance, etc.).

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Q5 Which of the following types of housing and assistance programs should the City of Indio focus on improving or expanding? Select up to three (3).

Answered: 277 Skipped: 11
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Housing for
low-income...

Programs to
help first t...

Housing for
seniors (e.g...

Housing for
people with...

Emergency
shelters and...

Workforce/emplo
yee housing...

Housing repair
and...

Housing
opportunitie...

Protections
from...

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31.77% 88

44.77% 124

36.46% 101

21.66% 60

26.71% 74

10.11% 28

8.30% 23

23.83% 66

16.61% 46

27.44% 76
Total Respondents: 277

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Housing for low-income renters (e.g., units accepting Housing Choice Vouchers, units reserved for low-income households in new apartment buildings, etc.).

Programs to help first time homebuyers (e.g., down payment assistance).

Housing for seniors (e.g., retirement communities, safety and accessibility retrofit programs for homeowners, etc.).

Housing for people with disabilities (e.g., housing retrofits to enable wheelchair access).

Emergency shelters and transitional housing for unhoused people (e.g., housing with mental health, substance abuse, employment development, and other services).

Workforce/employee housing (e.g., housing intended for farmworkers).

Housing repair and rehabilitation assistance programs for low-income renters (e.g., roof and window repair, pest and mold removal, plumbing systems, etc.).

Housing repair and rehabilitation assistance programs for low-income homeowners (e.g., roof and window repair, pest and mold removal, plumbing systems, etc.).

Housing opportunities for households with unique needs (e.g., domestic violence survivors, single parent households, etc.).

Protections from significant rent increases (e.g., rent stabilization programs that set limits on increases in rent each year).

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65.69% 180

50.73% 139

24.82% 68

21.53% 59

45.26% 124

30.66% 84
Q6 Which of the following public facilities do you think the City of Indio should focus on improving or expanding? Select up to three (3).

Answered: 274 Skipped: 14
Total Respondents: 274
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Parks and park
amenities...

Recreation and
community...

Libraries
Senior Center
Teen Center
and childcar...

Fire stations
and equipment

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Parks and park amenities (e.g., sports facilities, benches, shade, trees, etc.) Recreation and community centers
Libraries
Senior Center
Teen Center and childcare centers
Fire stations and equipment

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73.16% 199

34.56% 94

14.71% 40

30.88% 84

11.40% 31

27.57% 75

29.04% 79

44.12% 120
Q7 Which of the following public improvements do you think the City of Indio should focus on? Select up to three (3).

Answered: 272 Skipped: 16
Total Respondents: 272
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Public streets
(e.g., fixin...

Public
sidewalks an...

Bicycle
infrastructu...

Traffic
calming (e.g...

Accessibility
improvements...

Street
lighting (ne...

Landscaping
and tree...

Drainage
improvements...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Public streets (e.g., fixing potholes, repaving, re-building streets, etc.) Public sidewalks and crossings (e.g., fixing cracks and uneven surfaces, repainting crosswalks, etc.) Bicycle infrastructure (e.g., bicycle lanes and paths, parking, etc.) Traffic calming (e.g., road diet to reduce street widths, pedestrian safety improvements at intersections, high visibility crosswalks, flashing beacon at crosswalk, etc.)
Accessibility improvements (e.g., curb ramps, audible crossing signals, etc.) Street lighting (new lights, replacing old lights with LED, etc.) Landscaping and tree maintenance (e.g., tree trimming, native and drought-tolerant landscaping, etc.) Drainage improvements (e.g., cleaning gutters and storm channels, regrading, green infrastructure, such as bioretention areas and bioswales, etc.)

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Q8 Which of the following services and/or programs do you think the City of Indio should focus on improving or expanding? Select up to three (3).

Answered: 270 Skipped: 18
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Recreation
programs (e....

Employment
development...

Youth programs
(e.g.,...

Senior
programs (e....

Mental health
services (e....

Legal services
(e.g., legal...

Childcare
Food and
nutritional...

Grants and
low-cost loa...

Partnerships
with economi...

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30.37% 82

23.33% 63

40.00% 108

21.11% 57

43.33% 117

7.04% 19

32.22% 87

20.37% 55

22.59% 61

22.22% 60
Total Respondents: 270

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Recreation programs (e.g., sports programs, programs at community centers) Employment development programs (e.g., resume workshops, career fairs, programs to help special needs populations enter/reenter the workforce)
Youth programs (e.g., educational and sports programs, teen center programs) Senior programs (e.g., meal, exercise, and social programs at Indio Senior Center) Mental health services (e.g., counseling, addiction services provided by community-based partners, etc.) Legal services (e.g., legal counseling, immigration services and assistance) Childcare
Food and nutritional assistance programs (e.g., Find Food Bank, Meals on Wheels) Grants and low-cost loans for small businesses (e.g., assistance with upfront costs, renovations, etc.) Partnerships with economic development-focused nonprofit organizations (e.g. the Indio Chamber of Commerce, economic development corporations which can provide assistance, training, and other services to both individuals and businesses)

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Q9 Do you have any other needs or priorities for your community regarding housing, public improvements, public facilities, public service, and economic development? Describe below.

Answered: 141 Skipped: 147
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Senior transportation 5/10/2024 10:26 PM
2 Trees, trees, trees and more parks! We need to make Indio more green and maintain and expand our park offerings!
5/10/2024 6:28 PM
3 Continue to engage community, creates trust and moves towards empowerment and transparency
5/10/2024 4:43 PM
4 I would like to see the continued development of the downtown area and perhaps a little more retail and food service availabilty for more upscale consumers 5/10/2024 3:12 PM
5 Need more Police Officers 5/10/2024 2:21 PM
6 Affordable childcare 5/10/2024 11:29 AM
7 I10 bridge lane expansion from single lane to double lane 5/10/2024 11:11 AM 8 Putting in sidewalks and pedestrian crossings to make it possible to get around without a car is needed
5/10/2024 9:09 AM
9 More trees In Indio , streets need to be paved. 5/10/2024 8:27 AM 10 Continue to rehabilitate downtown Indio and attracting new businesses (i.e. sit down restaurants) in North Indio
5/10/2024 7:46 AM
11 Indoor activity areas for families - an indoor playgrounds and indoor pool. Summers are just too darn hot to take the kids to the park.u
5/10/2024 7:37 AM
12 More bicycle paths on streets 5/10/2024 7:20 AM
13 It would be interesting and informative to see high level proposed budgets and possible choices presented graphically.
5/10/2024 6:26 AM
14 I live on East Circle Dr. And every time we have a heavy rain about 7 houses flood. The drainage has always been a problem. We have 2 small drains for 3 streets. Ever since the CV link project started in this area we are getting the runoff water that started coming across Jackson Street. That didn't happen before CV link. My neighbors are trying to save enough money to move. They can't take it anymore. It's every discouraging to have water coming in the front door and going out the back. Last August we were flooded twice in 2 weeks. When I called the city for help I was told they were aware of the problem but there's nothing that can be done. The non emergency police dispatcher told me not to call back unless my life was in danger. Something really needs to be done. It was reported to public works but that's all we heard. Nothing.
5/10/2024 5:01 AM
15 As traffic increases, especially in south Indio, more traffic lights or roundabouts are required. 5/10/2024 1:02 AM 16 Focus on traffic violations, primarily red light and stop sign runners. 5/9/2024 11:52 PM 17 I’d like to see some commercial development along Hwy 111 between Clinton and Jefferson.

I’ve lived near Madison and Hwy 111 for 33 years and there is not one big name fast food place. Everything is going in up in North Indio or La Quinta but there are a lot of residents who’d like to see some development in Southwest Indio so we don’t have to go to LQ. 5/9/2024 10:48 PM
18 Our neighborhood playground was taken out without explanation and we’d like to know if they will rebuild it (Antigua Dr in the Villa Montego community) 5/9/2024 10:19 PM
19 Clean up the homeless. Get them away from the library, all the gas stations and other areas. 5/9/2024 10:01 PM

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It’s a horrific problem that is getting worse. We cannot sit or walk thru a park without being assaulted by a homeless person!!
20 A splash pad at a local park. Similar to La Quinta Park but bigger and with more shade. 5/9/2024 9:00 PM 21 I think the street and landscaping needs attention— many great new venues and improvements in Indio but it still looks rundown - some old abandon buildings, housing that need improvement are an eyesore. Need to beautify the access points to businesses and venues, similar to what La Quinta has done.
5/9/2024 8:46 PM
22 Monroe and Jackson bridge improvement 5/9/2024 8:30 PM 23 No 5/9/2024 8:23 PM
24 N/A 5/9/2024 7:59 PM
25 Make every road that crosses over the wash by the I10 or the I10 itself at least two lanes in each direction. Jackson and Monroe especially.
5/9/2024 7:54 PM
26 More officers for Indio PD ! 5/9/2024 7:48 PM
27 Help funding for music/art programing. 5/9/2024 7:46 PM 28 1) Traffic light restructuring. Lights in the city need to be synchronized. Traffic is out of control.

The light sequence makes me avoid indio all together and go shops in la Quinta and palm desert instead. 2) bridge widening Monroe and Jackson/i10 overpasses. Road extension on Ave 42 westbound from Jackson to Monroe, and nb/sb Monroe north of Ave 42 to Ave 41.

Turn lanes at the intersection of 42 and Monroe just back up traffic. 3) City needs to do more to bring in businesses and activities for kids and families (miniature golf/movie theatre/waterpark/outdoor hockey rinks/etc). 4) Why is everything catered to homeless and low income families? We are a middle income family and we are struggling to put food on the table.

Expand infrastructure so this city isn’t so miserable to drive in 5/9/2024 7:44 PM
29 Public pools 5/9/2024 7:16 PM
30 No 5/9/2024 7:09 PM
31 Senior transportation 5/9/2024 6:55 PM
32 Refurbishing Pawley pool. Or building a new community pool. 5/9/2024 6:48 PM 33 More security at strip malls 5/9/2024 6:39 PM
34 I think there needs to be more direct help for lower income people. There's so much tape to cross that it discourages people asking for help. Our drainage needs immediate improvement with the influx of rain we have been having. I think having/encouraging food gardens will be a nice way to help supplement food for people that are food insecure. I would propose to plant food bearing trees in community spaces.
5/9/2024 2:48 PM
35 More trees , I love trees 5/9/2024 1:49 PM
36 You are doing a great job - as a relatively new resident of 2 years, I am proud to say I am a resident of Indio
5/9/2024 12:56 PM
37 Encourage IID to replenish water ponds around Desert Wildlife Center. This will provide educational environmental opportunities for all ages.
5/9/2024 11:44 AM
38 We also need housing for people re-entering the community from prison so they can get jobs and on their feet again without going straight back out into the street and committing more crimes because they feel there is no other way. It also helps the community in the long run. 5/9/2024 9:29 AM
39 Fix the streets. Expand some streets. Make indio look nice 5/9/2024 8:11 AM 40 Work with SCAG to streamline the affordable housing metrics and timelines. 5/9/2024 7:55 AM 41 City Fees, Less Red tape when it comes to the City permits! Indio is known as the city that delays on permits not an easy process. Help the residence by allowing them to build ADU and NOT have so many fees. Showing all fees for ADU and helping residents with these fees. We would be helping the low demand in housing with ADU structures. 5/9/2024 7:42 AM
42 Make housing or owning a home affordable and attainable for everyone not just low income 5/9/2024 6:39 AM

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43 We need an aquatic center like Palm Desert. Indio has nothing . 5/9/2024 2:32 AM 44 More law enforcement 5/9/2024 1:47 AM
45 Rehabilitate the mall and create free third spaces for community to thrive. Keep kids off the streets with free/low cost activities. Malls can be converted into affordable housing as well.

Thank you! (Indio native, Rajah for life)
5/8/2024 10:11 PM
46 The unhoused population and those struggling with BBC addiction and mental health issues need to be addressed thee needs to be more programs and assistance for them 5/8/2024 10:09 PM
47 More affordable housing for first time homebuyers. More variety and better quality grocery stores in North Indio (Ralphs, Trader Joe’s)
5/8/2024 9:25 PM
48 Indio parks are so beautiful but kids can't go because so many homeless are always there. 5/8/2024 8:49 PM 49 N Jefferson is frequently a traffic nightmare and safety hazard. It would benefit from widening and adding a signal to the SHHS sports parking lot.
5/8/2024 7:24 PM
50 No 5/8/2024 6:57 PM
51 Complete building the police department. 5/8/2024 6:54 PM 52 More parks in north Indio 5/8/2024 6:35 PM
53 Rent stabilization, new construction houses should offer a variety of models (townhomes, condos, single-family homes, etc), free recreation actives 5/8/2024 6:32 PM
54 I believe there are different areas of improvements where the city can really digest into researching the traffic flow in the need of traffic lights or stops. For example, where I live on golf Center in 44th there’s definitely a need for stop or light in front of Terra Lago entrance across MONTE VINA. No one by the Speed limits and often times homeowners need to be extremely careful with traffic going each way as there is no stop between golf center and Dillon at all
5/8/2024 5:37 PM
55 More indoor facilities for the youth during off school months for free (pools, arcade, arts) 5/6/2024 12:21 PM 56 Art and art projects supported by the city with city artists involved. The bicycle pathway is difficult to get to due to crossing the freeway in North Indio, there should be safer access, especially riders from North Indio and for adult tricycles, due to crossing the Freeway. Fixing the road at Avenue 42, over the river which was destroyed by the flood. Having some more parkland in north Indio.
5/6/2024 11:01 AM
57 Affordable/ Free traditional & alternative preventive medical health care and education 5/5/2024 7:38 AM 58 Police engagement with motorists who greatly exceed speed limits, blow through red traffic lights and stop signs, all of which seem to be regarded as just whimiscal suggestions. Those of us obeying the maximum speed limits, stopping for stop signs and not running red lights are regularly subjected to one-finger salutes, arms being thrown up in the air in disbelief, drivers behind me slamming on their brakes, and verbal threats. I have lived in Indio for five years and never have I seen such flagrant disregard for traffic laws, and I have driven all across this country, including 40 years in the Los Angeles area. I have been rear ended by one driver (so far) that just could not believe I did not run a red light, because there was no cross traffic.

Please help.
5/4/2024 10:42 AM
59 No 5/4/2024 7:47 AM
60 Waterpark. 5/3/2024 6:48 PM
61 In the past few years, the city has focused on seniors and youth facilities, but Lil is done for the working class young active adults. I would like to see some sort of incentives or programs for the working class. we the working class at times struggle to make ends meet financially due to high taxes from food, gas and entertainment. A workforce or workshop I feel would be important for the young adults looking to purchase a new home or for the young adults entering adulthood. Much is needed in this department, thank you . 5/3/2024 4:50 PM
62 none 5/3/2024 4:21 PM
63 I've been here for 5 years now and come from a housing background in Washington state. I think the need for more low income seniors should be a priority. 5/3/2024 3:28 PM

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64 Keep our city clean and safe 5/3/2024 3:15 PM
65 Be sure to get input from School re: Youth issues & needs 5/3/2024 3:01 PM 66 new traffic surveys are needed. Posted Speeds are too high for the occupancy and traffic patterns. Enforce the traffic laws, especially in SCHOOL ZONES. Install more three way traffic signals along Jackson Street.
5/3/2024 2:27 PM
67 Glad the Indio Library is a priority as well as the public safety campus. 5/3/2024 2:23 PM 68 I think the City needs to try to get Ikea to move to our city. Jobs. Sales tax income. Win win. 5/3/2024 2:11 PM 69 The City of Indio needs to construct much better bicycle infrastructure; protected bike lanes.

Using bikes as a primary or secondary mode of transportation promotes a healthy lifestyle and is better for the environment. It would be much better to take out the main street/thorougfare (for cars and parking) in the new downtown Indio and have it just for pedestrians/cyclists. Cars can park on the outer streets and those people can walk from the parking to the main shopping street.
5/2/2024 9:18 PM
70 Some parks have shade structures over their playgrounds and other do not. I have seen children get skin burns from playing on playground equipment without any shading. 5/2/2024 7:00 PM
71 Do something about the homeless. 5/2/2024 5:53 PM
72 No 5/2/2024 4:23 PM
73 Expand golf cart lanes to more of the city. 5/2/2024 3:20 PM 74 Expand the police department 5/2/2024 3:20 PM
75 I do not. 5/2/2024 3:05 PM
76 Expand the police department. 5/2/2024 3:02 PM
77 more affordable housing 5/2/2024 2:41 PM
78 None 5/2/2024 2:14 PM
79 Emphasis on planting trees throughout the city to reduce overall temperature; provide shade covers and solar fans at all bus stops!
4/29/2024 4:30 PM
80 1. Moratorium on building new homes: • I support a temporary halt on new home construction to evaluate the impact on infrastructure and ensure sustainable development. • I believe a moratorium could allow for better urban planning and consideration of environmental concerns.

2. Improving traffic congestion: • Implementing better public transportation options could alleviate traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions. • Investing in smart traffic management systems and infrastructure upgrades could improve traffic flow and reduce commute times. 3. More greenways and parks: • Increasing green spaces and parks enhances community well-being, provides recreational opportunities, and promotes biodiversity. • Developing more greenways can encourage active lifestyles and improve air quality in urban areas. 4. Improving shopping: • Revitalizing existing shopping areas and supporting local businesses can contribute to economic growth and community . 4/26/2024 6:59 AM
81 North west indio more development retail grocery store 4/25/2024 4:26 PM 82 The city needs a full-time Emergency Operations Center manager developing disaster response methodologies, volunteer growth, ongoing local CERT training, etc. 4/25/2024 12:45 PM
83 Have a dedicated transportation service that circulates throughout Indio area 4/25/2024 11:31 AM 84 I"m only responding because I won't be attending the meeting. I'm not supportive of most of the issues in the survey , especially the last question. 4/25/2024 11:22 AM
85 We need another park with trees. 4/25/2024 10:13 AM
86 Improvements to perimeter landscaping in communities located in South Indio require attention like in the new North Indio area. Many of the communities have deteriorating or discolored paint on their perimeter block walls, as well as plants and trees that never have been replaced.

These communities serve as gateways into Indio and should have significantly enhanced upkeep and maintenance that is consistent with the City’s vision and mission as a destination city! Additionally, for major intersections in South Indio (ie Monroe / 48 - Jackson/ 48) where 4/24/2024 7:56 PM

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there are single family housing developments who have housing units on those corners, should consider safety bollards to be installed. There have been many accidents with vehicles going through the block wall into resident’s yards/homes.
87 Safety - traffic is becoming a nightmare - planning is approving unsafe intersections - widening some streets is NOT addressing the whole issue because some wide streets are already overwhelmed every morning - speeding on streets used by pedestrians is rampant - running of stop signs at high speed is rampant - the word traffic is not even in the city plan 4/24/2024 1:18 PM
88 Expand Monroe and Jackson bridges! They are dangerous! 4/24/2024 6:11 AM 89 City needs more parks or to start procuring land to build future parks on 4/23/2024 10:14 PM 90 Low cost, long term dementia care for seniors. 4/23/2024 9:45 PM 91 A larger variety of weekly events 4/23/2024 9:13 PM
92 Entertainment options for teen and young adults. 4/23/2024 9:10 PM 93 Keep working on streets, byways, etc to fix/improve the quality for traffic…valley-wide problem. Indio Police Dept is best in Valley; need more traffic police. No one who reads this need to be told that red light running is the most popular sport here. “Petty” crimes (not to those impacted!) need more attention to
4/23/2024 7:19 PM
94 The survey is rigged to support always bigger government. Shame on you. Govt. is responsible for homelessness by making it illegal to live within one’s means. 4/23/2024 7:09 PM
95 Need more rentals and homes for purchase for lower income residents. remove barriers to new development.
4/23/2024 3:29 PM
96 To improve the brand of the city of Indio, we need to address the homeless issue. That should be a main priority.
4/22/2024 6:10 AM
97 Housing zoneing 4/21/2024 1:40 PM
98 Consequences for failing basic home upkeep 4/21/2024 12:05 PM 99 Access for homeless to eat & shower &cool down 4/20/2024 6:46 PM 100 Traffic speed control on my street. Speed humps. More police patrol. Fix the playground the city removed from Villa Montego.
4/20/2024 12:35 PM
101 Proper management and oversight of landscaping and lighting districts. Need sidewalks on ave 48 between monroe st and oasis st. Better management of coachella fest attendees intruding in local neighborhoods. Sound and traffic management on ave 48 and Monroe. 4/19/2024 11:01 AM
102 Major need for housing in Indio 4/18/2024 4:00 PM
103 High-quality, accessible, affordable childcare 4/18/2024 1:27 PM 104 Childcare 4/18/2024 5:15 AM
105 N/A 4/17/2024 4:46 PM
106 affordable childcare 4/17/2024 4:31 PM
107 Child Care Benefits like upwards 4/17/2024 4:10 PM
108 Childcare services 4/17/2024 3:25 PM
109 N/A 4/17/2024 2:24 PM
110 childcare 4/17/2024 1:35 PM
111 none 4/17/2024 1:26 PM
112 n/a 4/17/2024 1:24 PM
113 Childcare is expensive, we need help, It takes at least 30%-50% of our income 4/17/2024 1:19 PM 114 CHILDCARE - Subsidy programs! 4/17/2024 12:51 PM
115 Make public spaces accessible to house less people. A weekly/daily meal or community out 4/16/2024 7:38 AM

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reach at a park could create a better living environment for the unhorsed and housed. The need food,water, and shelter. When they are left to find those resources on their own, it often ends in failure thus creating more poverty. Summer is coming. Please stop letting houseless people die/be hospitalized bc of the heat.
116 We need more childcare options for working families, there should be support programs for these businesses to operate successfully and thrive.
4/12/2024 3:15 PM
117 Childcare is such a big problem, and hard to keep work because lack of care available. 4/12/2024 3:08 PM 118 The City needs to look at Jeffeson and Monroe Aves. near the freeway as they are getting extremely congested and will lead to more accisdents.
4/9/2024 2:37 PM
119 We need to clean all public parks, our kids can't even go to parks anymore because they are full of homeless people.
4/5/2024 12:20 PM
120 Training services for small businesses 4/5/2024 5:43 AM 121 Community pool like palm desert 4/4/2024 11:21 PM
122 The community needs more indoor play area for kids during the summer. The only one is the Kids Clubhouse in La Quinta. Also we need a mall for younger families. No good stores to shop especially for young families
4/4/2024 8:11 AM
123 Public safety; law enforcement 4/4/2024 6:38 AM
124 No more gas stations on Monroe. No more fast food restaurants on Highway 111. 4/3/2024 7:35 PM 125 Homelessness is getting out of control in Indio. Monroe at night has homeless everywhere, north indio has 1 lady that lives at a bus stop for almost 1 year. this really needs to be addressed.
4/3/2024 3:27 PM
126 We need a proper sidewalk & bike lane connecting shadow Hills high school to the Talavera community. lots of kids walk, ride their bikes, and skateboard to school, we have to make sure that this area is properly maintained at this time. There are tons of cracks and not enough space for them to do so!
4/3/2024 11:35 AM
127 Fixing roads would be the most beneficial but not the same roads that get redone every 3 years, actually old, beat up ones, such as HWY 111 or Indio blvd 4/3/2024 10:49 AM
128 Over 55 communities need assistance 4/3/2024 10:34 AM 129 Monroe and Jackson freeway interchanges, as well as the corridors between I-10 and Hwy 111 are failing and require prompt attention.
4/3/2024 10:25 AM
130 Keep up on housing for middle class working families who unfortunately still cannot afford today's astronomically high rents.
4/3/2024 9:06 AM
131 none 4/2/2024 8:38 PM
132 I think Indio is doing a good job at constructing new buildings. I.E. New COD campus, apartments etc. The more of this you do or clean up older buildings in the older part of Indio, the better the town will look and prosper.
4/2/2024 7:21 PM
133 Indio blv makeover .....motels give a bad vibe..need a clean up here...railroad there also needs to hide somehow...in front of IHS there needs a deterrent for fast cars...widen bridges off I

10...Mike's is looking good!
4/2/2024 3:56 PM
134 Local small shuttles will be helpful with low fairs 4/2/2024 3:55 PM 135 While homelessness wasn't the focus of my survey response, I strongly advocate for providing essential services to support those in need. Additionally, it's imperative to address drainage infrastructure to mitigate the challenges posed by rainy seasons. Indio faces a pressing need for affordable housing for homeowners, particularly in light of the downtown revitalization plan.

We must prioritize the development of housing options that align with the median income of our city residents, ensuring that homeownership remains realistic and attainable. 4/2/2024 2:46 PM
136 PLEASE rehabilitate the Indio Fashion Mall! Needs to be redesigned to include enclosed shopping--including clothing,souvenirs, grocery store/farm stand/health food?, park, apartments
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137 Make sure all lights are working at the fields (baseball; soccer ect.) upkeep is important to keep our kids safe, meaning proper maintenance. We need a Dave & Busters type place in Indio.
4/1/2024 9:01 PM
138 Crime and homeless people sleeping on the streets. It is not humane 4/1/2024 8:30 PM 139 More community events 4/1/2024 6:55 PM
140 Our city needs better quality restaurants and stores along to 10 corridor. Though the new Citrus plaza is in Indio, it is really La Quinta adjacent. All older establishments need a face lift. The city managers want us to support the city but there is nit much here to support. 4/1/2024 6:34 PM
141 flow of traffic improvements on Monroe Street 4/1/2024 6:19 PM

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100.00% 4

50.00% 2
Q3 Seleccione de las siguientes opciones:

Answered: 4 Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 4
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Me interesa el
sorteo de la...

Me gustaría
recibir...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Me interesa el sorteo de la tarjeta de regalo.

Me gustaría recibir notificaciones de los próximos eventos y actividades en la comunidad, y/o actualizaciones relacionadas con el proyecto.

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50.00% 2

0.00% 0

25.00% 1

0.00% 0

0.00% 0
Q4 ¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones refleja su experiencia con la vivienda en la ciudad de Indio? Seleccione todo lo que corresponda.

Answered: 4 Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 4
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Soy inquilino.

Soy
propietario ...

Puedo hacer el
pago de mi...

Una proporción
significativ...

Mi casa
necesita...

Vivo en una
vivienda...

Actualmente me
encuentro o ...

Recibo o he
recibido ayu...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Soy inquilino.

Soy propietario de mi vivienda.

Puedo hacer el pago de mi hogar/hipoteca sin ningún problema.

Una proporción significativa de mis ingresos se destina a pagar el alquiler o la hipoteca y me resulta difícil cubrir otras necesidades como la alimentación y el transporte.

Mi casa necesita mejoras/reparaciones sustanciales, como un techo nuevo, ventanas nuevas, plomería o eliminación de plagas/moho, pero no puedo pagarlos ni mudarme a otra casa.

Vivo en una vivienda demasiado pequeña para mi familia o comparto mi vivienda con personas fuera de mi familia inmediata porque no me alcanza a pagar una casa más grande o mi propia casa.

Actualmente me encuentro o he experimentado la falta de vivienda en los últimos 5 años.

Recibo o he recibido ayuda para la vivienda (por ejemplo, Vales de Elección de Vivienda, ayuda para el enganche de una casa, ayuda para los gastos de utilidades, ayuda para el alquiler, etc.).

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Q5 ¿Cuál de los siguientes tipos de programas de vivienda y asistencia debería mejorar o ampliar la ciudad de Indio? Seleccione hasta tres (3).

Answered: 4 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Viviendas para
inquilinos d...

Programas de
ayuda a los...

Viviendas para
personas de...

Viviendas para
personas con...

Refugios de
emergencia y...

Viviendas para
trabajadores...

Programas de
ayuda para l...

Viviendas para
grupos con...

Protecciones
contra aumen...

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75.00% 3

50.00% 2

25.00% 1

0.00% 0

25.00% 1

0.00% 0

25.00% 1
Total Respondents: 4

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Viviendas para inquilinos de bajos ingresos (por ejemplo, viviendas que aceptan Vales de Elección de Vivienda, viviendas reservadas para familias con bajos ingresos en nuevos edificios de apartamentos, etc.) Programas de ayuda a los compradores de vivienda por primera vez (por ejemplo, ayuda para el enganche de una casa).

Viviendas para personas de tercera edad (por ejemplo, casas de retiro, residencias de ancianos, programas de reformas de seguridad y accesibilidad en las viviendas, etc.).

Viviendas para personas con discapacidades (por ejemplo, remodelación de viviendas para permitir el acceso de sillas de ruedas).

Refugios de emergencia y viviendas de transición para personas sin vivienda (por ejemplo, vivienda con servicios de salud mental, abuso de sustancias, desarrollo profesional y otros servicios).

Viviendas para trabajadores/empleados (por ejemplo, viviendas para trabajadores agrícolas).

Programas de ayuda para la reparación y rehabilitación de viviendas para inquilinos con bajos ingresos (por ejemplo, reparación de techos y ventanas, eliminación de plagas/moho, sistemas de tuberías, etc.).

Programas de ayuda para la reparación y rehabilitación de viviendas para propetarios con bajos ingresos (por ejemplo, reparación de techos y ventanas, eliminación de plagas/moho, sistemas de tuberías, etc.).

Viviendas para grupos con necesidades específicas (por ejemplo, sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, hogares monoparentales, etc.).

Protecciones contra aumentos significativos del alquiler (e.g., programas de estabilización de alquileres que establecen límites a los aumentos de alquiler cada año).

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75.00% 3

0.00% 0

50.00% 2

0.00% 0
Q6 ¿Cuál de las siguientes instalaciones públicas debería mejorar o ampliar la ciudad de Indio? Seleccione hasta tres (3).

Answered: 4 Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 4
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Parques y
equipamiento...

Centros
recreativos ...

Bibliotecas
Centros para
personas de...

Centros para
adolescentes...

Estaciones de
bomberos

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Parques y equipamiento de parques (por ejemplo, instalaciones deportivas, bancos, sombra, árboles, etc.) Centros recreativos y comunitarios
Bibliotecas
Centros para personas de tercera edad
Centros para adolescentes y el cuidado de los niños
Estaciones de bomberos

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75.00% 3

0.00% 0

50.00% 2

0.00% 0

25.00% 1

25.00% 1
Q7 ¿Cuál de las siguientes mejoras de las infraestructuras públicas debería mejorar la ciudad de Indio? Seleccione hasta tres (3).

Answered: 4 Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 4
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Calles
públicas (po...

Cruces
peatonales y...

Infraestructura
para bicicle...

Medidas para
calmar el...

Mejoras de
accesibilida...

Iluminación de
la calle...

Paisajismo y
mantenimient...

Mejoras del
drenaje (por...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Calles públicas (por ejemplo, arreglo de baches, repavimentación, reconstrucción de calles, etc.) Cruces peatonales y banquetas (por ejemplo, arreglar grietas y superficies desiguales, repintar cruces peatonales, etc.) Infraestructura para bicicletas (por ejemplo, carriles y vías para bicicletas, estacionamiento, etc.) Medidas para calmar el tráfico (por ejemplo, dietas viales para reducir las dimensiones de las calles, mejoras de seguridad en las intersecciones, cruces peatonales muy visibles, semáforos o faros intermitentes en cruces peatonales, etc.)
Mejoras de accesibilidad (por ejemplo, rampas en las banquetas, señales acústicas de cruce, etc.) Iluminación de la calle (postes de luz nuevos, reemplazo de luces viejas con luces LED., etc.) Paisajismo y mantenimiento de árboles (por ejemplo, poda de árboles, plantas autóctonas, paisajismo tolerante a la sequía, etc.)
Mejoras del drenaje (por ejemplo, limpieza de cunetas y canales pluviales, infraestructura verde, como zonas de biorretención y drenajes sostenibles, etc.)

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Q8 ¿Cuál de los siguientes servicios y/o programas debería mejorar o ampliar la ciudad de Indio? Seleccione hasta tres (3).

Answered: 4 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Programas
recreativos...

Programas de
desarrollo d...

Programas
juveniles (p...

Programas para
personas de...

Servicios de
salud mental...

Servicios
jurídicos (p...

El cuidado de
los niños
Programas de
alimentación...

Subsidios y
préstamos de...

Asociaciones
con...

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0.00% 0
100.00% 4

0.00% 0

25.00% 1

75.00% 3

0.00% 0

50.00% 2

0.00% 0

0.00% 0
Total Respondents: 4

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Programas recreativos (por ejemplo, programas deportivos, programas en centros comunitarios) Programas de desarrollo del empleo (por ejemplo, talleres sobre el currículum, ferias de empleo, programas para ayudar a las poblaciones con necesidades especiales a incorporarse o reincorporarse a la fuerza laboral).

Programas juveniles (por ejemplo, programas educativos y deportivos, programas para adolescentes) Programas para personas de tercera edad (por ejemplo, programas de almuerzo, ejercicio y actividades sociales en el Indio Senior Center)
Servicios de salud mental (por ejemplo, terapia, servicios de apoyo a las adicciones ofrecidos por organizaciones comunitarias, etc.)
Servicios jurídicos (por ejemplo, asesoramientos jurídicos, servicios de inmigración, etc.) El cuidado de los niños
Programas de alimentación y nutrición (por ejemplo, FIND Food Bank, Meals on Wheels) Subsidios y préstamos de bajo coste para pequeñas empresas (por ejemplo, ayuda para los costes iniciales, renovaciones, etc.)
Asociaciones con organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro centradas en el desarrollo económico (e.g por empleo, la Cámara de Comercio de Indio, organizaciones de desarrollo económico que pueden proporcionar capacitación y otros servicios a individuos y empresas.)

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Q9 ¿Tiene otras necesidades o prioridades para su comunidad con respecto a las viviendas, instalaciones públicas, infraestructuras públicas, servicios públicos y desarrollo económico? Descríbelos aquí.

Answered: 1 Skipped: 3
# RESPONSES DATE
1 los puentes que cruzan sobre el I-10 necesitan ampliarse, ambos puentes tienen el trafico cada vez peor, simplemente cruzarlo en carro viviendo junto a ellos puede tomar hasta 15 minutos, el puente en Monroe untilmamente se siente mucho las vibraciones y el otro dia note que una parte se esta desqubrajando por arriba del lado de la construccion de el camino de bicicletas.
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Note: comments 3-7 are all from the same individual

1. “Monroe and Jackson bridges to be widened.”

2. “Bridge repair (Avenue 44) should be a priority – people use it to get to school.”

3. “Would like for the City to cater to the community instead of thinking of party town.”

4. “Would like a park like La Quinta with the water area. Would also like a butterfly garden.”

5. “I would like to see Coachella fest go away!!! Would like to see more activities of sensory and swings for children with disabilities.”

6. “Would also like areas for seniors in the park. Would like the City not to be a party town.”

7. “Make more activities for community. Please make a park that is for seniors.”

8. “Oleander St, keep it clean. Make that whole area look nice.” General Themes:

1. Heavily trafficked areas and routes require repairs and upgrades (i.e. bridges on Jackson and Monroe Street over I-10, and Avenue 44)

2. Communities in Central Indio, specifically those south of I-10 are in need of improvements. (Specific areas include Monroe and Jackson Streets, Oleander Avenue, Avenue 44)

3. Need for amenities centered around needs of specific demographics such as seniors and children with disabilities.

From Community Open House
Note: Comments 1-3 are all from the same individual

1. “Streets are abused due to events. Investment in Downtown needs to be extended. Caps and curbs on Deglet and King”

2. “New sidewalks, curbs on Deglet Steet, Caps need to be removed; street has not been improved

3. “Rebuild retaining walls, new infrastructure, new caps and date trees.”

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Also 35 MPH on Ave 44

5. “Public safety campus? Can this be funded”?

6. “compost. Table for container for leftovers. Recycle.”

7. “parks and recreation for youth in North Indio”
General Themes:

1. Public infrastructure needs to be improved in areas that have not received investments and/or require them to serve community needs (i.e. Deglet Noor St, King St,)

2. Need for public facilities (i.e. public safety campus, parks, and youth recreation centers)
Overall General Needs/Themes:

1. Repairs to critical public infrastructure (i.e. bridges, streetlights)

2. New public infrastructure and repairs in areas that have not received investment and/or require investment.

3. Public facilities that are focused on serving the community and residents (i.e. parks, public safety campus)

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1. Coachella Valley Housing First (1)

2. Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (2)

3. Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (3)

4. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (4)

5. Martha’s Village & Kitchen (5)
By Question:

1. Pressing needs and challenges? How is the organization addressing needs?

1. Affordable housing and a lack of housing vouchers; working with Riverside County

2. Housing affordability: working to develop affordable housing and seek funds for low-income renters.

3. Access to fair housing services, also education about these laws; org providing education on these topics.

4. Affordable housing; working with Lift to Rise, CVRM, Housing Dept., and JFS [Jewish Family Services]

5. Homelessness, lack of affordable housing access, food insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare and supportive services.

Shared theme:

Concerns over the lack of affordable housing and fair housing services, as well limited access to these resources.

2. Gaps or deficiencies?

1. N/A

2. Financing gap to complete funding of affordable housing projects + rental assistance

3. Need for fair housing services.

4. Employment opportunities of at least 35 hrs; affordable housing; 24/7 transportation services

5. Shortage of affordable housing options for those who need it, including emergency shelters and transitional housing. Lack of mental health services and investment in economic development initiatives (i.e. job training, workforce development)

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• Gaps in funding for affordable housing and rental assistance, as well as a lack of emergency shelters and transitional housing
• Lack of economic development and public services (i.e. transportation, mental health services, fair housing)

3. Populations served?

1. Chronically homeless.

2. Low-income served through affordable housing and resident programs.

3. Low-moderate income

4. Low-moderate income; single-parent households

5. Low-moderate income, and those experiencing homelessness and/or at-risk of homelessness.

All orgs serve identical communities/populations.

4. Ideas on how City can collaborate?

1. Regular meetings with stakeholders; log/database of these meetings.

2. Provide funding to organization that provide affordable housing.

3. City to refer people in-need to nonprofit organizations.

4. Funding to build housing.

5. Partner with nonprofit orgs, service providers, and stakeholder and involve them in decision-making processes to direct funding in a coordinated and effective manner; encourage partners to work collaboratively.

Shared themes:
• Regularly meet with nonprofit organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to integrate them into decision-making processes and foster a collaborative environment that maximizes the effectiveness of each organization.
• Provide additional funding and support to these organizations.

5. Specific resources/support needed to enhance capacity of your org?

1. Networking opportunities and learning forums

2. Funding for rental assistance and resident services programs

3. Funding for fair housing services

4. Food, housing, and mental and medical services

5. Technical assistance and training (i.e. workshops, webinars, one-on-one consultation), as well as financial support to cover administrative costs

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Shared themes:
• Technical assistance and training (i.e. workshops, webinars, one-on-one consultation) to increase effectiveness of programs provided by service providers.
• Funding to support operations of organizations and enhance individual capacities.

6. Emerging trends/issues to consider when allocating federal funding?

1. Dedicated staff position to address issues of homelessness and increase services.

2. Increased cost of living; disproportionate share of income used for housing.

3. Access to services for people with limited English proficiency.

4. Affordable housing for seniors, people w/ disabilities, mental health issues

5. Demographic shifts, economic conditions (i.e. employment rates, income), and social dynamics (i.e. migration patterns, cultural diversity) Shared themes:
• Changing economic conditions (i.e. cost of living, employment rates) should be considered.
• Unique needs of different demographics (i.e. people with limited English capabilities, people with disabilities, seniors) should be considered.

7. Other considerations when allocating funds?

1. Flexibility of funding and what it can be spent on.

2. Reputable nonprofit organizations with a record of providing quality services.

3. Availability of affordable housing.

4. Housing for all populations.

5. Prioritize flexible and adaptive use of funds to be able to respond to emerging and/or shifting trends.

Shared themes:
• Consider flexible and adaptive use of funds to be able to respond to emerging and shifting needs.

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Overall themes and feedback:
• Organizations expressed the need for additional affordable housing and housing services, and advocate for additional funding and support (i.e. technical training, workshops, webinars) to increase the availability and quality of these services.
• Organizations expressed a lack of economic development initiatives and public services (i.e. public transportation and health services), which exacerbates issues of poor housing availability and affordability. • Organizations expressed interest in increasing coordination between the City and nonprofit organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to foster a collaborative working environment that maximizes the effectiveness of each organization.
• Organizations expressed a deep interested in being integrated into decision-making processes.
• When it comes to allocating funds, organizations believe the City should consider:
o the economic conditions and specific needs of demographics (i.e. people with limited English capabilities, people with disabilities, seniors) in the City.
o flexible and adaptive use of funds to be able to respond to emerging and shifting needs.
o community housing needs and availability, as well as
organizations that have a history of providing quality services to the community.

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Focus Group Questionnaire
Background: The City of Indio is recognized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a participating entitlement City in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Program. HUD requires the City to have a Consolidated Plan that must be updated periodically. An updated Consolidated Plan is prepared every five years, and its planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing, public facilities, public improvement, public service, and economic development needs and priorities. Based on the analysis, the City of Indio can develop goals and prioritize federal funding on identified housing and community needs.

We want to hear from you! We need your help determining how best to allocate federal funds to invest in Indio communities with regards to housing, public facilities, public infrastructure, public services, and economic development. As a community leader and liaison, the City of Indio is interested in your valuable insight and feedback on how federal funds should be invested in Indio communities over the next five years.

Please fill out and return this questionnaire ahead of the April 15th Focus Group meeting. If you or a delegate from your organization are not able to make this meeting, please send a completed questionnaire by Friday, April 19th to Kevin Snyder at [email protected].

Name: ________________________________________
Organization/Department: ___________________________________ Title: __________________________________________
Brief Description of your organization/department’s mission/purpose:

Have you received CDBG funding in the past? (Yes/No) ________

1. What are the most pressing needs and challenges faced by the individuals and families that you serve in our community? Is your agency/department actively working to address these needs? If so, how?
Ivan Tenorio CV Housing First Management Analyst Y
The CV Housing First focus is housing the CV 200 which is city focused internal by-name list.

Our pressing issue is affordable housing but also a lack of housing vouchers. Yes our department is in constant communication with Riverside about vouchers.

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2. Are there any gaps or deficiencies in existing services or programs related to housing, community development, public services, or economic development that need to be addressed?

3. The CDBG program prioritizes funding for services, programs, and facilities that benefit low- and moderate-income communities. Are you currently serving any of these populations? If not, would you like to serve these populations and how can federal fundings assist your organization?

4. How can the City best collaborate with local service providers, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of federal funding and avoid duplication of services?

5. What resources or support do community service providers need to enhance their capacity to deliver effective programs and services with federal funding?

6. Are there any emerging trends or issues that the City should consider when allocating federal funding, such as changes in demographics, economic conditions, or social dynamics?

7. Are there any other considerations the City should take into account when allocating federal funds?

8. To help increase awareness of this project, would you be interested in acting as a project champion and sharing information with your networks? If yes, please enter your email and/or social media handle:

Our program focuses on the chronically homeless individuals.

Host or establish regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss needs. Create a log or database of services to avoid duplications.

Networking opportunities and learning forums can foster collaboration and sharing of information among providers.

City should consider allocating funding to have a position for a homeless expert who can bring services to the city.

Consider how flexible the spending is as sometimes the strict guidelines of how the funding is drawn down may not best service the needs of the community.

N/A

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Focus Group Questionnaire
Background: The City of Indio is recognized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a participating entitlement City in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Program. HUD requires the City to have a Consolidated Plan that must be updated periodically. An updated Consolidated Plan is prepared every five years, and its planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing, public facilities, public improvement, public service, and economic development needs and priorities. Based on the analysis, the City of Indio can develop goals and prioritize federal funding on identified housing and community needs.

Have you received CDBG funding in the past? (Yes/No) ________

1. What are the most pressing needs and challenges faced by the individuals and families that you serve in our community? Is your agency/department actively working to address these needs? If so, how?
Pedro S. G. Rodriguez Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Executive Director and CEO Yes Improve living conditions of low income individuals and families by constructing and operating affordable housing infused with community services programs and other opportunities that enrich and grow their lives.

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IS A PRESSING NEED FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVUALS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. CVHC IS ACTIVELY WORKING TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS BY DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SEEKING FUNDING TO ASSIST LOW INCOME RESIDENTS WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE.

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2. Are there any gaps or deficiencies in existing services or programs related to housing, community development, public services, or economic development that need to be addressed?

4. How can the City best collaborate with local service providers, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of federal funding and avoid duplication of services?

5. What resources or support do community service providers need to enhance their capacity to deliver effective programs and services with federal funding?

6. Are there any emerging trends or issues that the City should consider when allocating federal funding, such as changes in demographics, economic conditions, or social dynamics?

7. Are there any other considerations the City should take into account when allocating federal funds?

GAP FINANCING IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE TOTAL FUNDING TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS. FUNDING FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IS ALSO NEEDED.

CVHC IS CURRENTLY SERVING THESE POPULATIONS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING , AND RESIDENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THEM WITH BASIC NEEDS.

PROVIDE FUNDING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. FUNDING FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAMS HIGH COST OF LIVING IS AFFECTING LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIDUALS. DUE

TO THE HOUSING CRISIS MANY LOW INCOME FAMILIES ARE PAYING HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THEIR INCOME FOR HOUSING.

THE CITY SHOULD CONSIDER REPUTABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH A TRACT RECORD OF

PROVIDING HOUSING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO HARD WORKING FAMILIES THAT NEED ASSISTANCE.
[email protected]

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Focus Group Questionnaire
Background: The City of Indio is recognized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a participating entitlement City in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Program. HUD requires the City to have a Consolidated Plan that must be updated periodically. An updated Consolidated Plan is prepared every five years, and its planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing, public facilities, public improvement, public service, and economic development needs and priorities. Based on the analysis, the City of Indio can develop goals and prioritize federal funding on identified housing and community needs.

Have you received CDBG funding in the past? (Yes/No) ________

1. What are the most pressing needs and challenges faced by the individuals and families that you serve in our community? Is your agency/department actively working to address these needs? If so, how?
Carmen I. GarciaInland Fair Housing and Mediation Board CEO Yes IFHMB provides fair housing services to residents of The City of Indio.

Access to fair housing services including education about fair housing laws.. FHMB is actively working to meet these needs by providing fair housing education and fair housing enforcement services.

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2. Are there any gaps or deficiencies in existing services or programs related to housing, community development, public services, or economic development that need to be addressed?

4. How can the City best collaborate with local service providers, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of federal funding and avoid duplication of services?

5. What resources or support do community service providers need to enhance their capacity to deliver effective programs and services with federal funding?

6. Are there any emerging trends or issues that the City should consider when allocating federal funding, such as changes in demographics, economic conditions, or social dynamics?

7. Are there any other considerations the City should take into account when allocating federal funds?

There is a continuing need for fair housing services.

Yes, IFHMB currently provides services that benefit people who have low-and moderate incomes. We will continue to provide services to people who have low and moderate incomes.

The City can continue to refer people who are in need of services to teh nonprofits who provide these services. The City can also continue to provide information about the services that are available.

The City of Indio can provide funding for fair housing services.

Continuing to provide access to services for people who have limited English proficiency.

IFHMB provides service sto people who have limited English proficiency.

The availability of affordable housing is an important consideration. Fair housing considerations are important .
[email protected]

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To: "Kevin Snyder"
Cc: Espy Ortiz; Rachel Lindt
Subject: RE: INVITATION - City of Indio CDBG Consolidated Plan Update Focus Group Meeting Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024 4:35:13 PM
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Hi there. Turns out that we had most of this done. Is this format ok for you? Name: _Rosa E. Verduzco_______________________________________ Organization/Department: __Martha’s Village & Kitchen______________ Title: _Chief Operating Officer____________________________________ Brief Description of your organization/department’s mission/purpose:

Martha’s Village is dedicated to offering unique, life-changing programs tailored to address the needs of the impoverished and homeless population in the Coachella Valley. Through our transformative initiatives, we provide comprehensive solutions and a gateway to hope, enabling individuals to restore their lives and emerge as responsible, self-sufficient, and productive citizens.

By empowering our community members, we elevate their potential for positive impact, fostering a brighter future for all in our local community.

Have you received CDBG funding in the past? (Yes/No) ___Yes_____

1. What are the most pressing needs and challenges faced by the individuals and families that you serve in our community? Is your agency/department actively working to address these needs? If so, how?
At Martha’s Village, we recognize that the individuals and families we serve in the Coachella Valley face a multitude of pressing needs and challenges, including homelessness, lack of access to affordable housing, food insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare and supportive services. Our agency is actively working to address these needs through our comprehensive, lifechanging programs, which are designed to provide holistic solutions to the root causes of homelessness and poverty.

Through our mission-driven approach, we offer a range of services aimed at empowering individuals to regain stability and self-sufficiency. These services include emergency shelter and transitional housing, case management, job training and placement assistance, access to healthcare, mental health and substance abuse counseling, life skills workshops, and educational programs. By addressing the diverse needs of our community members in a coordinated and holistic manner, we are able to support them in overcoming the barriers they face and rebuilding their lives.

2. Are there any gaps or deficiencies in existing services or programs related to housing, community development, public services, or economic development that need to be addressed?

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Approval the City's 5-year Consolidated Plan FY 2024-2029, approval of t... Page 1573 of 1671 At Martha’s Village, our mission is to provide unique, life-changing programs that address the needs of the impoverished and homeless population in the Coachella Valley. Through our extensive experience in serving this community, we have identified several gaps and deficiencies in existing services and programs related to housing, community development, public services, and economic development that need to be addressed.

One significant gap we have observed is the shortage of affordable housing options for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. While there are some emergency shelters and transitional housing programs available, there is a critical need for more permanent supportive housing options and affordable rental units to meet the growing demand in our community. Many individuals and families face barriers to accessing stable housing, including lack of income, eviction histories, and limited affordable housing stock.

In addition to housing, there are deficiencies in access to comprehensive support services, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, healthcare, job training, and education programs.

Many homeless individuals and families struggle to access these essential services due to limited resources, transportation barriers, and fragmented service delivery systems. There is a need for more coordinated and integrated approaches to service provision to ensure that individuals receive the support they need to achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

Furthermore, there is a lack of investment in economic development initiatives that specifically target low-income and marginalized communities in the Coachella Valley. While there are some job training and workforce development programs available, there is a need for more resources and support to help individuals overcome employment barriers and access sustainable employment opportunities. Investing in economic development programs that prioritize equitable access to jobs, education, and training can help address the root causes of homelessness and poverty in our community.

3. The CDBG program prioritizes funding for services, programs, and facilities that benefit lowand moderate-income communities. Are you currently serving any of these populations? If not, would you like to serve these populations and how can federal fundings assist your organization? Our homeless provider agency serves a diverse range of individuals and families through a variety of services, programs, and facilities that directly benefit low- and moderate-income communities.

Through our comprehensive offerings, we strive to address the unique needs of those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, while also supporting broader community development initiatives. By providing access to essential resources and support services, we aim to empower individuals and families to achieve stability and self-sufficiency, ultimately contributing to the wellbeing of the entire community.

4. How can the City best collaborate with local service providers, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of federal funding and avoid duplication of services? The City can best collaborate with local service providers, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to

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By engaging in open dialogue and actively involving local service providers, nonprofits, and other stakeholders in the decision-making process, the City can ensure that federal funding is directed towards initiatives that address the most pressing needs of our community in a coordinated and effective manner. This approach not only helps to avoid duplication of services but also allows for the pooling of resources, expertise, and innovative ideas to maximize the impact of federal funding.

Furthermore, the City can support collaboration by facilitating partnerships and networks among local service providers, nonprofits, and other stakeholders, encouraging them to work together on joint projects and initiatives. By leveraging the strengths and resources of each partner, we can create synergies and amplify the impact of federal funding, leading to better outcomes for our community as a whole.

5. What resources or support do community service providers need to enhance their capacity to deliver effective programs and services with federal funding? To enhance their capacity to deliver effective programs and services with federal funding, community service providers require various resources and support mechanisms. Firstly, access to technical assistance and training opportunities tailored to the requirements of CDBG funding is essential. This could include workshops, webinars, or one-on-one consultations to help service providers understand the intricacies of the grant application process, compliance regulations, and reporting requirements.

Additionally, financial support in the form of grants or subsidies to cover administrative costs associated with managing federal funds can significantly enhance the capacity of service providers.

These funds could be allocated towards hiring qualified staff, investing in technology and infrastructure, or expanding outreach and marketing efforts to reach underserved populations.

6. Are there any emerging trends or issues that the City should consider when allocating federal funding, such as changes in demographics, economic conditions, or social dynamics? As the City considers the allocation of federal funding, it's crucial to remain attuned to emerging trends and issues that may influence community needs and priorities. Several factors merit consideration, including changes in demographics, economic conditions, and social dynamics.

Demographic shifts, such as population growth, aging demographics, or shifts in household composition, can affect the demand for various services and programs. For example, an aging population may require increased support for senior services, while changes in household composition may necessitate adjustments in affordable housing initiatives.

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Furthermore, evolving social dynamics, such as changing migration patterns, cultural diversity, or emerging social issues, may necessitate targeted interventions to address community needs effectively. For instance, increased migration from rural areas or other regions may strain existing social services and infrastructure, requiring enhanced support for integration and community development initiatives.

7. Are there any other considerations the City should take into account when allocating federal funds?
In light of these considerations, the City should prioritize flexibility and adaptability in allocating federal funding, allowing for responsive and proactive approaches to address emerging trends and issues as they arise. This may involve conducting regular needs assessments, engaging with community stakeholders, and monitoring key indicators to inform decision-making and ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and equitably to meet evolving community needs.

Thank You,
Sam Hollenbeck
President/CEO
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Inder-Departmental Questionnaire
Background: The City of Indio is recognized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a participating entitlement City in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. HUD requires the City to have a Consolidated Plan that must be updated periodically. An updated Consolidated Plan for the City of Indio is prepared every five years, and its planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify needs and priorities relative to housing and community development, including public facilities, public improvement, public service, and economic development. Based on the analysis, the City of Indio can develop goals and prioritize federal funding on identified housing and community needs. The Consolidated Plan serves as the foundational document for the city and serves as the basis for the Annual Action Plans that the Council approves every budget year. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan Update is to capture needs and priorities that will guide funding decisions over the next five years.

We want to hear from you! We need your help determining how best to allocate federal funds to invest in Indio communities with regards to housing and community development. The Community Development Department is interested to hear which services, programs, and facilities will help to serve Indio’s most vulnerable communities over the next five years. In a parallel effort, staff is also collecting feedback from the general public on what the needs and priorities are throughout the city.

Please fill out this questionnaire ahead of the Tuesday, April 23rd Inter-Departmental meeting. If you or a delegate from your department are not able to make this meeting, please send a completed questionnaire by Friday, April 26th to Kevin Snyder at [email protected].

Name: ________________________________________
Department: ___________________________________
Title: __________________________________________

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Juan Raya Public Works City Engineer

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CDBG Qualified Census Tracts
One of the principal uses of CDBG
funds is to benefit low-and
moderate-income persons. This
benefit must take the form of
housing, jobs, or services.

Additionally, activities may qualify
for CDBG assistance if the activity
will benefit all the residents of a
primarily residential area where at
least 51 percent of the residents are
low- and moderate-income
persons, known as an “area benefit.”
Census tracts in Indio that would
qualify for area benefit are shown in
red at right.

1. What overarching priorities relative to housing and community development should the City consider when allocating federal funds to low- to moderate-income communities and why?

2. Does your department have any existing or ongoing efforts that the City should be aware of that relate to the Consolidated Plan’s focus on housing and community development?
a. Do any of these efforts serve low- and moderate-income persons and/or are they located within any of the CDBG Census designated tracts (see map)?

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Funding of infrastructure needs within low-to moderate-income communities because they seem to be concentrated mainly in the older parts of the City of Indio, and therefore a significant amount of aged infrastructure.

Yes, Public Works has had a pavement rehabilitation program in place, which has included the upgrade of ADA non-compliant curb ramps replacement.

Yes, these efforts are throughout the City and have or will include CDBG Census designated tracts.

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3. Does your department have any planned investments or initiatives that may relate to the Consolidated Plan focus on housing and community development? a. Do any of these efforts serve low- and moderate-income persons and/or are they located within any of the CDBG Census designated tracts (see map)?

4. How can CDBG resources be used and leveraged in your department to provide services and fund projects?

5. Do you have any suggestions to improve interdepartmental communication and collaboration as it relates to delivering housing and community development services and facilities in Indio?

6. What else should the City consider when allocating federal funds through this process specifically?

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Public Works will continue to make improvements that provide for safe modes of travel for all. We aim to use any CDBG funding to supplement Public Works' efforts towards infrastructure improvements, where applicable.

Yes, these efforts are throughout the City and have or will include CDBG Census designated tracts.

We aim to use any CDBG funding to supplement Public Works' efforts towards infrastructure improvements, where applicable. I would suggest ongoing scheduled internal meetings.

Continue to fund infrastructure improvement needs within CDBG eligible areas.

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Inder-Departmental Questionnaire
Background: The City of Indio is recognized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a participating entitlement City in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. HUD requires the City to have a Consolidated Plan that must be updated periodically. An updated Consolidated Plan for the City of Indio is prepared every five years, and its planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify needs and priorities relative to housing and community development, including public facilities, public improvement, public service, and economic development. Based on the analysis, the City of Indio can develop goals and prioritize federal funding on identified housing and community needs. The Consolidated Plan serves as the foundational document for the city and serves as the basis for the Annual Action Plans that the Council approves every budget year. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan Update is to capture needs and priorities that will guide funding decisions over the next five years.

Name: ________________________________________
Department: ___________________________________
Title: __________________________________________

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Shelley Soliz ISC Community Program Administrator

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CDBG Qualified Census Tracts
One of the principal uses of CDBG
funds is to benefit low-and
moderate-income persons. This
benefit must take the form of
housing, jobs, or services.

1. What overarching priorities relative to housing and community development should the City consider when allocating federal funds to low- to moderate-income communities and why?

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No.

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4. How can CDBG resources be used and leveraged in your department to provide services and fund projects?

5. Do you have any suggestions to improve interdepartmental communication and collaboration as it relates to delivering housing and community development services and facilities in Indio?

6. What else should the City consider when allocating federal funds through this process specifically?

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No.

Continue with the meal program we've conducted here for a number of years with $24K in CDBG funds, except instead provide grocery store vouchers/gift certs so participants can purchase staples which will last longer than the weekend meals.

I don't.

Not everyone who participates in the CDBG Weekend Meal program here at the ISC has access to refrigeration, so gift certificates to grocery stores would be especially helpful in those cases, rather than prepared take home meals collected on Friday afternoons.

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CITY OF INDIO NOTICE OF 30- DAY REVIEW
Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Community Input Solicitation The City Council of the City of Indio will conduct a 30-day review from June 10, 2024 - July 10, 2024, regarding the development of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan and Analysis of Impediment to Fair Housing Choice. The purpose of the 30-day review is to provide an opportunity for residents and interested organizations to express their views on the City's development of each plan. All plans are required in order for the City to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. CDBG funds must be used for a range of activities that meet one of three national goals- securing decent housing, providing a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. Additionally, maximum priority shall be given to fund activities that benefit low/moderate income persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, and/or meet other urgent community development needs. Copies of the proposed plans are available for review at the following locations and on the City website. City of Indio Community Development Department, 100
Civic Center Mall, Indio, CA 92201 or City of Indio Senior Center, 45700 Aladdin St. Indio, CA 92201. Consolidated Plan: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established several national goals that guide the use of CDBG Funds. The three broad goals include “Securing Decent Housing,” “Providing a Suitable Living Environment,” and “Expanding Economic Opportunities.” The Consolidated Plan is developed to determine how these goals will be met within the City of Indio. Annual Action Plan: Each year, the City receives Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds. The principal purpose of the Annual Action Plan is to show how the CDBG Funds will be expended during the year in a way that addresses the needs, priorities and objectives contained in the City's Consolidated Plan. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice: The Analysis focuses on actions, omissions and decisions made because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin, which restrict, or have the effect of restricting, housing choices or the availability of housing choices in the City of Indio. Public Comment: A public hearing will be held on July 17, 2024. Interested persons and organizations are invited to attend this public hearing and be heard regarding this matter. Written comments may be emailed to David Razo at [email protected]
Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City Clerk at [email protected] 24 hours in advance of the hearing for assistance. David Razo, Senior Management Analyst [email protected] / 760.391.4749 6/7/24
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THE DESERT SUN

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Appendicies
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Outreach & Marketing Materials

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April 2024

CONSOLIDATED

PLAN UPDATE
ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PLAN CONSOLIDADO
The Consolidated Plan is Indio’s plan for guiding community services, programs, and investments. Every five years, the City assesses community needs and undertakes a comprehensive analysis to help make decisions on how to spend federal funding related to housing, public facilities, infrastructure, and economic development. The Consolidated Plan process is important because it ensures that the City allocates the funding to necessary projects and programs that are most important to the community.

Additional Background
The City of Indio is in the process of updating
their Consolidated Plan for the period from July
1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. The Consolidated
Plan is a document that describes how the City
plans to allocate United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding to address community needs.

The CDBG program aims to create viable urban
communities by providing decent housing,
suitable living environments, and expanding
economic opportunities, principally for low- and
moderate-income individuals and households.

To receive these funds, the City must develop a
Consolidated Plan every five years.

Housing Public
Infrastructure
Helps Improve

1. A Housing and Homeless
Needs Assessment

2. A Strategic Plan to establish
funding priorities based on
geography and needs

3. An Action Plan that identifies
how CDBG funds will be used

4. A Citizen Participation Plan
to increase participation in
outreach activities by low- and
moderate-income individuals
Key components include:

Public
Services
Public Facilities Economic
Development

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Over the next few months, Indio residents will be encouraged to share their needs and priorities through virtual and in-person community forums, including:

Process
Scan the QR code to access the City’s Consolidated Plan webpage, or visit the project website linked below:
bit.ly/IndioConsolidatedPlan
100 Civic Center Mall, Indio, CA 92201
760-391-4000 indio.org
Please visit the City’s Consolidated Plan webpage to subscribe to the project mailing list to be notified of upcoming opportunities. Events will also be posted on the City’s live calendar.

A community
needs survey
An in-person pop-up at an
existing community event
An in-person community
workshop
Spring 2024 Summer 2024
Council Public Hearing #2:

Final Plan Approval
Council Public Hearing #1:

Solicit Public Input
Community
Needs Survey
Community
Workshop Final Plan
Draft Plan
Pop-Up
Community
Event
Analysis and Data
Gathering Prepare Draft Plan
Prepare Final Plan

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Abril 2024
La Vivenda Infraestructuras
Públicas
Ayuda Mejorar
Servicios
Públicos
Instalaciones
Públicas
Desarollo
Económico
El Plan Consolidado es el plan de Indio para guiar los servicios comunitarios, programas e inversiones. Cada cinco años, la Ciudad evalúa las necesidades de la comunidad y lleva a cabo un análisis exhaustivo para ayudar a decidir como utilizar los fondos federales para la vivienda, instalaciones públicas, infraestructuras públicas y el desarrollo económico. El proceso de actualización del Plan Consolidado es importante porque asegura que la Ciudad asigne los fondos a los proyectos y programas necesarios que son más importantes para la comunidad.

Contexto adicional
La Ciudad de Indio está en proceso de actualizar su
Plan Consolidado para el período del 1 de julio de
2024 al 30 de junio de 2029. El Plan Consolidado
es un documento que describe cómo la Ciudad
planea asignar fondos recibidos del Departamento
de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados
Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) a través de
la programa Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG, por sus siglas en inglés) para abordar las
necesidades de la comunidad.

El objetivo del programa CDBG es la creación
de comunidades urbanas sostenibles a través
de la provisión de viviendas dignas, condiciones
adecuadas para vivir y la ampliación de
oportunidades económicas, especialmente para
personas y familias con ingresos bajos y moderados.

Para recibir estos fondos, la Ciudad necesita preparar
un Plan Consolidado cada cinco años.

1. Una Evaluación de las
Necesidades de vivienda y de las
personas sin hogar

2. Un Plan Estratégico para
establecer prioridades de
financiación basadas en la
geografía y las necesidades
comunitarias

3. Un Plan de Acción que identifique
cómo se utilizarán los fondos del
CDBG

4. Un Plan de Participación
Ciudadana para aumentar la
participación en las actividades de
divulgación de las personas con
ingresos bajos y moderados
Componentes principales incluyen:

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Durante los próximos meses, los residentes de Indio serán invitados a compartir sus necesidades y prioridades a través de foros comunitarios virtuales y presenciales, incluyendo:

Proceso del proyecto
Escanea el código QR para acceder a la página web del Plan Consolidado o visita la página web del proyecto con el siguiente enlace:
bit.ly/IndioConsolidatedPlan
100 Civic Center Mall, Indio, CA 92201
760-391-4000 indio.org
Visite la página web del Plan Consolidado de la Ciudad para suscribirse a la lista de correo del proyecto y ser notificado de próximas oportunidades. Los eventos también se publicarán en el calendario de la Ciudad.

Una encuesta sobre
las necesidades de la
comunidad
Una presentación en
persona en un evento
comunitario ya organizado
Un taller comunitario
presencial
Primavera 2024 Verano 2024
Sesión Pública del
Ayuntamiento #2:

Aprobación del Plan Final
Sesión Pública del
Ayuntamiento #1:

Solicitar la Opinión Publica
Encuesta de
Necesidades
de la
Comunidad
Taller
Comunitario Plan Final
Borrador
del Plan
Evento
Pop-Up
Comunitario
Análisis y Recopilación
de Datos
Preparación del
Borrador del Plan
Preparación del
Plan Final

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Contexto del Proyecto

CONSOLIDATED

PLAN UPDATE
ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PLAN CONSOLIDADO
Housing
La Vivenda
Public Infrastructure
Infraestructuras
Públicas
Helps Improve / Ayuda Mejorar
Public Services
Servicios
Públicos
Public
Facilities
Instalaciones
Públicas
Economic
Development
Desarollo
Económico
The Consolidated Plan is Indio’s plan for guiding
community services, programs, and investments, and
is updated every five years. This process is important
because it ensures that the City allocates funding to
projects and programs that are most important to the
community.

El Plan Consolidado es el plan de Indio para guiar los
servicios comunitarios, programas e inversiones, y es
actualizado cada cinco años.. Este proceso es importante porque asegura que la Ciudad asigne los fondos a
los proyectos y programas necesarios que son más
importantes para la comunidad.

The Consolidated Plan is necessary to recieve funding from the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to address community needs. CDBG funding is primarily intended to benefit low- and moderate-income persons through housing, jobs, or services.

El Plan Consolidado es necesario para recibir fondos
del programa Communiry Development Block Grant
(CDBG, por sus siglas en ingles) del Departamento
de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU.
(HUD, por sus siglas en ingles) para abordar
las necesidades comunitarias. Los fondos
del programa CDBG están destinados
a beneficiar a las personas con ingresos
bajos y moderados a través del desarrollo
de viviendas, empleos o servicios.

Help us identify community needs!
¡Ayúdenos a identificar las necesidades comunitarias!

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Housing / La Vivenda
Which of the following types of housing and assistance programs should the City of Indio focus on improving or expanding?
¿Cuál de los siguientes tipos de programas de vivienda y asistencia debería mejorar o ampliar la Ciudad de Indio?
9 Low-income housing
Viviendas para inquilinos de bajos ingresos 1
Source: Dean Thomas Photography
Down payment
assistance
Ayuda para el
enganche de una casa
2 Senior housing communities 3 Comunidades para personas de tercera edad Source: Shutterstock
Housing retrofits for wheelchair access
Remodelación para permitir el acceso de sillas de ruedas Source: Independent Living Solutions
4 Transitional housing for unhoused people 5 Viviendas de transición para personas sin hogar Source: Hilda A. Solis
Housing intended for farmworkers
Viviendas para trabajadores agrícolas
Source: Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
6 Roof repair for renters
Reparación de techos para inquilinos
Source: Romeo’s Roofing
7 Pest removal for homeowners
Eliminación de plagas para propetarios
Source: John’s Termite & Pest Control
8 Housing for single parent households
Viviendas para hogares monoparentales
Rent stablization programs
Programas de estabilización de
alquileres
Housing for people with disabilities 10
Viviendas para personas con discapacidades
Source: Welcome House
4 Emergency shelters
Refugios de emergencia
Source: LAist
5

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Public Facilities / Instalaciones Públicas
Which of the following public facilities do you think the City of Indio should focus on improving or expanding?
¿Cuál de las siguientes instalaciones públicas debería mejorar o ampliar la Ciudad de Indio?
1 Parks
Parques
Fire services 6 Bomberos 2 Community center
Centros comunitarios 4 Senior Center
Centro para personas de tercera edad 2 Community centers Centros comunitarios Fire stations
Estaciones de bomberos
Source: Erickson-Hall Construction
4 6 Senior Center
Centro para personas de tercera edad
Parks
Parques 1 Teen Center 5 Centro para adolescentes
Fire stations 6 Estaciones de bomberos
Community centers 2 Centros comunitarios
Recreation centers 2 Centros recreativos
Teen Center 5 Centro para adolescentes
Source: Erickson-Hall Construction Source: Eisenhower Community Education Center Source: The Desert Sun
Source: Uken Report
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Which of the following public improvements do you think the City of Indio should focus on? ¿Cuál de las siguientes mejoras de las infraestructuras públicas debería mejorar la Ciudad de Indio?
1 1 1
1 1
1 1
1 7 3 7
Curb Ramps /
Rampas en la 5 acera
Drought Tolerant
Landscaping
/ Paisajismo
tolerante a la 7 sequía
4 Flashing Crosswalk
Beacons / Balizas
intermitentes de
cruces peatonales
Road Diet
/ Dieta de 4 carretera
7 Tree Trimming / Poda de árboles 2 Repainting Crosswalks / Repintado de cruces peatonales
5 Audible Crossing
Signals / Señales
de cruce
audibles
Source: Car Free America
8 Bioswales / Bioswales
Source: LedsUniverse
6 LED Street Lights
/ Farolas LED
Source: Parry Sound
Source: Blade Platforms
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Necesidades de servicio público y desarrollo económico
Which of the following public improvements do you think the City of Indio should focus on? ¿Cuál de las siguientes mejoras de las infraestructuras públicas debería mejorar la Ciudad de Indio?
4 Senior Social Programs / Programas
Sociales para Personas Mayores
Immigration
Services /
Servicios de 6 Inmigración
Career Fairs / Ferias de Empleo 2
Source: Desert Sun
Youth Sports Programs /
Programas Deportivos Juveniles
Source: The SoCal Coyotes
3 Source: Chron
8 Meals on Wheels /
Comidas sobre ruedas
4 Exercise Programs /
Programas de ejercicios 1 Adaptive Recreation Programs / Programas de Recreación Adaptativa 8 Find Food Bank /
Buscar Banco de Alimentos
Partnerships / 3 10 Asociaciones
Youth Educational Programs /
Programas Educativos para Jóvenes 1
Sports Programs
/ Programas
Deportivos
Resume
Workshops /
Talleres de
currículum vitae
2 3
Teen Center
Programs / Centro
para adolescentes
Programas
Grants and LowCost Loans for
Small Busiesses
/ Subvenciones y
préstamos a bajo
coste para pequeñas
empresas
9 7 Childcare / Cuidado de niños 5
Mental Health
Counseling /
Consejería de
Salud Mental

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1 City of Indio Consolidated Plan

CITY OF INDIO
Consolidated
Plan Draft

P R E S E N T E D B Y R A C H E L L I N D T , D U D E K A P R I L 2 3 , 2 0 2 4

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2 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Agenda
I. Welcome (5 minutes)
II. Consolidated Plan Overview (5 minutes)
III. Participant Input on Needs (50 - 60 minutes)
IV. Questions (5 minutes)

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3 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Welcome and
Introductions
Who is here today?

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4 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Consolidated Plan
Overview
What is a Consolidated Plan?

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5 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Consolidated Plan Overview
▪ The City of Indio is recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement City in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. ▪ HUD requires the City to have a Consolidated Plan (“ConPlan”) that must be prepared every five years. ▪ The Plan uses a combination of data and community outreach to determine the top housing needs, community development concerns, and gaps in supportive services for low- and moderate-income populations in the city. ▪ The City of Indio will develop goals to prioritize federal funding on identified housing and community needs. ▪ The Plan serves as the basis for the Annual Action Plans that the Council approves every budget year. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan Update is to capture needs and priorities that will guide funding decisions over the next five years.

We Want To Hear From You!

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CDBG Qualified Census Tracts
• A principal use of CDBG funds is to benefit low-
and moderate-income persons.
•Benefit must take the form of housing,
jobs, or services
•Activities qualify if it will benefit all the
residents of a primarily residential area where
at least 51 percent of the residents are low- and
moderate-income persons(“area benefit.”)
• Census tracts in Indio that would qualify
for area benefit are shown in red at right.
• A minimum of 70 percent of CDBG funds must
be used for activities that benefit low- and
moderate-income persons.

Ave 44
Ave 48
CA 111
Jackson St
Monroe St

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Project Types

FAIR AND

AFFORDABLE

HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Including home
ownership programs
and fair housing
program activities.

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
Investment in public
facilities, services, and
critical infrastructure.

PUBLIC/COMMUNITY

SERVICES
Increased services
through non-profits,
particularly serving
homeless families and
individuals.

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT
Vocational job-training,
job creation/retention,
and business assistance
programs.

Eligible CDBG Expenses

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Community Engagement Efforts
• Dedicated Consolidated Plan Update Webpage
• Community Needs Survey (available on webpage)
• Monthly Newsletter (sign up on webpage!)
• Desert Sands Unified School District Communication Channel (Peachjar)
• Postcard Mailing to CDBG designated tracts
• Social Media
• Meetings and Events:
• Focus Group (today)
• Interdepartmental Meeting
• Pop-Up Event (Indio Swap Meet, Wednesday April 17)
• Community Meeting (Indio Senior Center, Thursday April 25th @ 6-8pm)
• Public Hearings (TBD)
Scan Me for Project
Webpage!

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Process and Timeline
Analysis and Data
Gathering
Community
Needs Survey
Pop-Up
Community Event
Draft Plan
Community
Workshop
Council Public Hearing #2:

Final Plan Approval
Final Plan –
Submit to HUD
Spring 2024 Summer 2024
Council Public
Hearing #1:

Solicit Public Input
TODAY!
Focus Group
Prepare Draft Plan
Prepare Final Plan
Interdepartmental
Meeting

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Participant Input on
Needs

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Question #1
What overarching priorities relative to housing and community development should the City consider when allocating federal funds to low- to moderate-income communities and why?

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Question #2
Does your department have any existing or ongoing efforts that the City should be aware of that relate to the Consolidated Plan’s focus on housing and community development?
a) Do any of these efforts serve low- and moderate-income persons and/or are they located within any of the CDBG
Census designated tracts (see map)?

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Question #3
Does your department have any planned investments or
initiatives that may relate to the Consolidated Plan focus on housing and community development?
a) Do any of these efforts serve low- and moderate-income persons and/or are they located within any of the CDBG
Census designated tracts (see map)?

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Question #4
How can CDBG resources be used and leveraged in your
department to provide services and fund projects?

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Question #5
Do you have any suggestions to improve interdepartmental communication and collaboration as it relates to delivering housing and community development services and facilities in Indio?

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Question #6
What else should the City consider when allocating federal funds through this process specifically?

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Comments or
Questions?

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CITYOF INDIO
Consolidated Plan Draft
Thank you

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1 City of Indio Consolidated Plan

CITY OF INDIO
Consolidated Plan Update

FOCUS GROUP MEETING
A P R I L 1 5 , 2 0 2 4

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2 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Agenda
I. Welcome and Introductions (5 - 10 minutes)
II. Consolidated Plan Overview (5 minutes)
III. Participant Input on Needs (50 - 60 minutes)
IV. Comments/Questions (7-10 minutes)

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3 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Welcome and
Introductions
Who is here today?

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4 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Consolidated Plan
Overview
What is a Consolidated Plan?

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5 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Consolidated Plan Overview
▪ The City of Indio is recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement City in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. ▪ HUD requires the City to have a Consolidated Plan (“ConPlan”) that must be prepared every five years. ▪ The Plan uses a combination of data and community outreach to determine the top housing needs, community development concerns, and gaps in supportive services for low- and moderate-income populations in the city.
▪ The City of Indio will develop goals to prioritize federal funding on identified housing and community needs.

We Want To Hear From You!

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Project Types

FAIR AND

AFFORDABLE

HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Including home
ownership programs
and fair housing
program activities.

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
Investment in public
facilities, services, and
critical infrastructure.

PUBLIC/COMMUNITY

SERVICES
Increased services
through non-profits,
particularly serving
homeless families and
individuals.

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT
Vocational job-training,
job creation/retention,
and business assistance
programs.

Eligible CDBG Expenses

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7 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Community Engagement Efforts
• Dedicated Consolidated Plan Update Webpage
• Community Needs Survey (available on webpage)
• Monthly Newsletter (sign up on webpage!)
• Desert Sands Unified School District Communication Channel (Peachjar)
• Postcard Mailing to CDBG designated tracts
• Social Media
• Meetings and Events:
• Focus Group (today)
• Interdepartmental Meeting
• Pop-Up Event (Indio Swap Meet, Wednesday April 17)
• Community Meeting (Indio Senior Center, Thursday April 25th @ 6-8pm)
• Public Hearings (TBD)
Scan Me for Project
Webpage!

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8 City of Indio Consolidated Plan
Process and Timeline
Analysis and Data
Gathering
Community
Needs Survey
Pop-Up
Community Event
Draft Plan
Community
Workshop
Council Public Hearing #2:

Final Plan Approval
Final Plan –
Submit to HUD
Spring 2024 Summer 2024
Council Public
Hearing #1:

Solicit Public Input
TODAY!
Focus Group
Prepare Draft Plan
Prepare Final Plan
Interdepartmental
Meeting

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Participant Input on
Needs

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What are the most pressing needs and challenges faced
by the individuals and families that you serve in our community? Is your agency/department actively working to address
these needs? If so, how?
Question #1

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Are there any gaps or deficiencies in existing services or programs related to housing, community development,
public services, or economic development that need to
be addressed?
Question #2

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The CDBG program prioritizes funding for services, programs, and facilities that benefit low- and moderate-income
communities. Are you currently serving any of these
populations? If not, would you like to serve these populations and how can federal fundings assist your organization?
Question #3

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How can the City best collaborate with local service providers, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of federal funding and avoid duplication of services?
Question #4

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What resources or support do community service providers need to enhance their capacity to deliver effective programs and services with federal funding?
Question #5

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Are there any emerging trends or issues that the City should consider when allocating federal funding, such as changes in demographics, economic conditions, or social dynamics? Question #6

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Are there any other considerations the City should take into account when allocating federal funds?
Question #7

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To help increase awareness of this project, would you be interested in acting as a project champion and sharing
information with your networks?
Question #8

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Comments or
Questions?

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CITYOF INDIO
Consolidated Plan Update
Thank you

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Appendix B - Grantee Unique
Appendicies
Appendix 2 - Disproportionately
Greater Need Data Analysis

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Housing
Problems
Has one or
more of
four
housing
problems
Has none
of the four
housing
problems
Household
has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Total
Percentage
with at least
one housing
problem
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 3,050 285 825
4,160 73% N/A
White 660 100 230 990 67% NO
Black /
African
American
45 0 0
45 100% YES
Asian 70 0 10 80 88% YES
American
Indian,
Alaska Native
20 0 0
20 100% YES
Pacific
Islander 0 0 00 N/A N/A
Hispanic 2,240 185 580 3,005 75% NO

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13 30-50% of AMI
Housing
Problems
Has one or
more of
four
housing
problems
Has none
of the four
housing
problems
Household
has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Total
Percentage
with at least
one housing
problem
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 3,070 650
0 3,720 83% N/A
White 705 2500 955 74% NO
Black /
African
American
45 150
60 75% NO
Asian 4400 44 100% YES
American
Indian,
Alaska Native
000
0 N/A N/A
Pacific
Islander
000
0 N/A N/A
Hispanic 2,255 3750 2,630 86% NO

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14 50-80% of AMI
Housing
Problems
Has one or
more of
four
housing
problems
Has none
of the four
housing
problems
Household
has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Total
Percentage
with at least
one housing
problem
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 3,865 1,945
0 5,810 67% N/A
White 1,275 6850 1,960 65% NO
Black /
African
American
65 590
124 52% NO
Asian 100 250 125 80% YES
American
Indian,
Alaska Native
000
0 N/A N/A
Pacific
Islander 10
00 10 100% YES
Hispanic 2,400 1,1550 3,555 68% NO

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15 80-100% of AMI
Housing
Problems
Has one or
more of
four
housing
problems
Has none
of the four
housing
problems
Household
has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Total
Percentage
with at least
one housing
problem
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 1,290 1,575
0 2,865 45% N/A
White 435 5500 985 44% NO
Black /
African
American
000
0 N/A N/A
Asian0 450 45 0% NO
American
Indian,
Alaska Native
3000
30 100% YES
Pacific
Islander
000
0 N/A N/A
Hispanic 825 9750 1,800 46% NO

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16 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – Table Analysis 0-30% of AMI
Severe
Housing
Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none
of the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Total
Percentage
with at
least one
housing
problem
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 2,775 555 825
4,155 67% N/A
White 615 140 230 985 62% NO
Black /
African
American
45 0 0
45 100% YES
Asian 70 0 10 80 88% YES
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
20 0 0
20 100% YES
Pacific
Islander 0 0 00 N/A N/A
Hispanic 2,010 415 580 3,005 67% NO

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17 30-50% of AMI
Severe
Housing
Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none
of the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Total
Percentage
with at
least one
housing
problem
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 1,880 1,840
0 3,720 51% N/A
White 460 5000 960 48% NO
Black /
African
American
45 150
60 75% YES
Asian 4400 44 100% YES
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
000
0 N/A N/A
Pacific
Islander
000
0 N/A N/A
Hispanic 1,330 1,3050 2,635 50% NO

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18 50-80% of AMI
Severe
Housing
Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none
of the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Total
Percentage
with at
least one
housing
problem
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 2,225 3,590
0 5,815 38% N/A
White 725 1,2350 1,960 37% NO
Black /
African
American
45 800
125 36% NO
Asian 85 400 125 68% YES
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
000
0 N/A N/A
Pacific
Islander 10
00 10 100% YES
Hispanic 1,345 2,2150 3,560 38% NO

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19 80-100% of AMI
Severe
Housing
Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none
of the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Total
Percentage
with at
least one
housing
problem
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 430 2,430
0 2,860 15% N/A
White 130 8550 985 13% NO
Black /
African
American
000
0 N/A N/A
Asian0 450 45 0% NO
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
0 300
30 0% NO
Pacific
Islander
000
0 N/A N/A
Hispanic 305 1,4950 1,800 17% NO

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20 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – Table Analysis All Housing Cost Burdens
Housing
Cost
Burden
<=30% 30-50% >50%
No /
negative
income
(not
computed)
Total
Percentage
with any
type of
housing
cost
burden
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 15,980 6,070 6,305 830
29,185 42% N/A
White 6,995 1,895 2,035 230 11,155 35% NO
Black /
African
American
205 75 105 0
385 47% NO
Asian 350 74 180 10 614 41% NO
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
25 30 20 0
75 67% YES
Pacific
Islander 0 10 0 010 100% YES
Hispanic 8,295 3,975 3,945 590 16,805 47% NO

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21 Housing Cost Burden
Housing
Cost
Burden
<=30% 30-50% >50%
No /
negative
income
(not
computed)
Total
Percentage
with cost
burden
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 15,980 6,070 6,305 830
29,185 21% N/A
White 6,995 1,895 2,035 230 11,155 17% NO
Black /
African
American
205 75 1050
385 19% NO
Asian 350 74 180 10 614 12% NO
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
25 30 200
75 40% YES
Pacific
Islander
0 1000
10 100% YES
Hispanic 8,295 3,975 3,945 590 16,805 24% NO

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22 Severe Housing Cost Burden
Housing
Cost
Burden
<=30% 30-50% >50%
No /
negative
income
(not
computed)
Total
Percentage
with
severe
housing
cost
burden
Disproportionate?
Jurisdiction
as a whole 15,980 6,070 6,305 830
29,185 22% N/A
White 6,995 1,895 2,035 230 11,155 18% NO
Black /
African
American
205 75 1050
385 27% NO
Asian 350 74 180 10 614 29% NO
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
25 30 200
75 27% NO
Pacific
Islander
0 1000
10 0% NO
Hispanic 8,295 3,975 3,945 590 16,805 23% NO

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Appendix B - Grantee Unique
Appendices
Appendix 3 - Citizen Participation Plan

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1 A. INTRODUCTION

The Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) sets forth the City of Indio’s policies and procedures for citizen participation. The CPP complies with 24 CFR 91.05 Citizen Participation Plan, local governments. The CPP applies to the Consolidated Plan, including the Strategic Plan and each annual Action Plan; substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s); Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH); and the Consolidated Plan Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

The policies and procedures set forth in this Citizen Participation Plan should be interpreted as the City’s good faith effort to meet the requirements of 24 CFR 91.05(a)- (k). The City may choose, from time to time, to exceed the standards and requirements of 24 CFR 91.05(a)-(k). When the City so chooses, this action shall not be interpreted as an amendment to the CPP, but rather as an effort by the City to go beyond the minimum requirements.

B. ENCOURAGEMENT OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The CPP provides for and encourages the participation of residents in the development of the Consolidated Plan, substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s), AFH and performance reports. The CPP encourages participation by:

Low- and moderate-persons, particularly those living in slum/blight areas and in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used.

Residents of low-and moderate-income neighborhoods as defined in the Consolidated Plan.

Minorities.

Non-English speaking persons.

Persons with disabilities.

Residents of affordable housing developments (i.e., financially assisted housing).

Low-income residents of targeted revitalization areas (when identified and the areas are adopted).

C. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON THE ORIGINAL CPP
The City will provide ample and reasonable opportunity to citizens to comment on the original CPP. The public will also be provided reasonable opportunity to comment on substantial amendments to the CPP. The City will make the CPP public and make the plan accessible to persons with disabilities, upon request.

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2 D. DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN

Before the City adopts a Consolidated Plan, it will:

Make available to citizens, public agencies, and interested parties information that states the amount of CDBG funds the City expects to receive.

Describe the range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds.

Estimate the amount that will benefit persons of low- and moderate-income.

The methods that City will use to make this information available will include, but not be limited, to:

Press releases.

Website announcements.

Other appropriate methods.

E. PUBLICATION POLICIES FOR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ACTION PLAN

The City will publish the Proposed Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plan(s) in a manner that affords citizens, public agencies and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity to examine its contents and submit comments. The following publication policies will apply:

As directed by HUD through written guidelines and deemed necessary due to the risk of the safety, health or economy of the city, expedited procedures will be implemented which include notice and reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than 5 days. The 5-day period can run concurrently for comments on the action plan amendment and, amended citizen participation plans.

The Notice of Availability will identify the locations where copies of the proposed Consolidated Plan/Action(s) may be obtained for review and comment. In the event of a public health crisis, the aforementioned documents will only be available online at the City’s website.

Concurrently, a summary of the Proposed Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) will be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation that service the City of Indio. The Notice of Availability and Summary may be published in the same legal and display advertisement.

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3 The summary will describe the contents and purpose of the Consolidated Plan/Action Plans, the Plan’s priorities, the expected amount of CDBG funds, the proposed activities and funding amounts, and a list of the locations where the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) can be examined.

At a minimum, these locations will include:

City of Indio City Hall
Economic Development Department
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
Indio Senior Center
45700 Aladdin Street
Indio, CA 92201
County of Riverside Public Library
(Indio Branch)
200 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
The City will provide a reasonable number of free copies of the Proposed Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) to citizens and groups that request it.

In the event of a public health crisis, the aforementioned documents will only be available online at the City’s website. A summary of the Proposed Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) also will be posted on the City’s website.

F. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ONE YEAR PLAN

The City will conduct a minimum of two public hearings on the Consolidated Plan and the one-year Action Plans. One public hearing will be conducted during the development of the proposed Consolidated Plan and/or one-year Action Plan. The purpose of this public hearing will be to provide a forum for citizens and interested organizations to express their views on the City’s housing and community development needs, priorities, proposed activities, and program performance.

An entity authorized to hold public hearings will conduct the first public hearing. This body may be the City’s Planning Commission, the City Council, or another entity.

The second public hearing will be conducted to consider the proposed Consolidated Plan and/or one-year Action Plan, written comments on the Plan(s), and oral comments on the Plan(s). This public hearing also has the purpose of authorizing the Community Development Department to transmit the Consolidated Plan and/or one-year Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City Council will hold and conduct the second public hearing.

The public hearings (and any public meetings on the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan) will be held at locations and times that are convenient to the public, especially those persons

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4 affected by program resources. The public hearings and meetings will be held at locations equipped to accommodate persons with physical disabilities.

The first public hearing will be held in the evening hours 150 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California. The second public hearing will be held in the evening hours at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 150 Civic Center Mall, Indio.

During the conduct of public hearings and meetings, translation services will be provided to non-English speaking persons upon advance requests. Citizens and other organizations are urged to contact the City at least two (2) working days prior to a public hearing if they will need translation services, handicapped services, or other special assistance.

As directed by HUD through written guidelines and deemed necessary due to the risk of the safety, health or economy of the City, the City will have the option to meet public hearing requirements with virtual public hearings if: 1) national/local health authorities recommend social distancing and limiting public gatherings for public health reasons; and 2) virtual hearings provide reasonable notification and access for citizens in accordance with the City’s certifications, timely responses from local officials to all citizen questions and issues, and public access to all questions and responses.

A public notice announcing a public hearing on the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) will be placed as a legal and/or display advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation serving the City of Indio a minimum of 10 days prior to any public hearing. The City Council public hearing on the proposed Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) will be held after the 30-day citizen review and comment period has ended.

G. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN/ACTION PLAN(S)

The City shall provide for a period of not less than 30 days to allow the interested parties an opportunity to review and comment on the Proposed Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s). As directed by HUD through written guidelines and deemed necessary due to the risk of the safety, health or economy of the city, expedited procedures will be implemented which include notice and reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than 5 days. The 5-day period can run concurrently for comments on the action plan amendment and, amended citizen participation plans.

Staff will summarize the written comments and prepare responses for consideration by the City Council at the public hearing(s). Written comments should be addressed to Community Development Department, City of Indio, 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio, CA.

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5 Verbal comments received at public hearings, in person or virtual, also will be considered by the City Council.

All written and verbal comments and responses will be summarized, and included as an attachment to the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s).

H. ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING (AFH)

The Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) outlines the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed strategy to refine and improve the process currently known as the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). As a HUD grantee, Cathedral City must prepare an AFH in order to keep their obligation to ‘affirmatively further fair housing’ (AFFH).

The AFH will be a comprehensive planning tool used to address any housing discrimination, the operation of housing markets, investment choices by holders of capital, the history and geography of regions, and patterns of development and the built environment in Indio. The AFH also provides recommendations used to formulate some of the goals, programs, and services of the Consolidated Plan.

The Assessment of Fair housing must be submitted to HUD every five (5) years prior to the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. The due date for an AFH is based on the City’s CDBG Consolidated Plan cycle. The City’s AFH will be due 270 days prior to the program year that begins on or after July 1st. This means the City must submit the AFH on or before October 4th of the year it is due.

Prior to the adoption of an Assessment of Fair Housing, the City of Indio will make available to the community, public agencies, housing authorities, and additional interested parties a draft of the assessment. This assessment will allow the City to consider any fair housing issues when developing the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

Community Meetings:

The City will host a minimum of three (3) community meetings, in person or virtual, during the development of the Assessment of Fair Housing. In addition, the City will also host one (1) focus group meeting, in person or virtual, for community agencies and interested residents to participate and provide feedback in the development of the Assessment of Fair Housing.

A Notice of Availability will be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation that serve the City of Indio. This Notice of Availability is intended to inform the public that the proposed AFH is available for review and comment for a period not less than 30-days. As directed by HUD through written guidelines and deemed necessary due to the risk of the safety, health or economy of the city, expedited procedures will be implemented which include notice and reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than 5 days. The 5-day period can run concurrently for comments on the action plan amendment and, amended citizen participation plans.

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6 The Notice of Availability will identify the locations where copies of the proposed Consolidated Plan/Action(s) may be obtained for review and comment.

Concurrently, a summary of the Proposed AFH will be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation that service the City of Indio. The Notice of Availability and Summary may be published in the same legal and display advertisement.

The summary will describe the contents and purpose of the AFH, the Plan’s priorities, the expected amount of CDBG funds, the proposed activities and funding amounts, and a list of the locations where the AFH can be examined. At a minimum, these locations will include:

City of Indio City Hall
Economic Development Department
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
Indio Senior Center
45700 Aladdin Street
Indio, CA 92201
County of Riverside Public Library
(Indio Branch)
200 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
A summary of the Proposed AFH also will be posted on the City’s website.

I. AMENDMENTS
When proposed, the following changes will require an amendment to the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) and AFH:

A change in the allocation priorities.

A change in the method of the distribution of funds.

Carrying out an activity, which has not been previously described in the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) and AFH.

A change to the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity.

For projects that have received an allocation of $100,000 or less, an increase or decrease of $30,000 in the amount allocated to an eligible activity/project. For projects of $100,000 or more, an increase or decrease of 30% of the amount allocated to the project.

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7 All of these amendments are considered “substantial,” and, therefore, trigger the citizen participation process.

Citizens will be provided with a reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on substantial amendments. All substantial amendments will be published as display advertisements in a newspaper of general circulation and will provide for a 30-day review period. As directed by HUD through written guidelines and deemed necessary due to the risk of the safety, health or economy of the city, expedited procedures will be implemented which include notice and reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than 5 days. The 5-day period can run concurrently for comments on the action plan amendment and, amended citizen participation plans.

The City will consider any comments received in writing, or orally at public hearings, if any, regarding substantial amendments. A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore, shall be attached to the substantial amendment of the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) and AFH. No substantial amendment will be implemented prior to 30-day public comment period.

The 5-day period can run concurrently for comments on the action plan amendment and, amended citizen participation plans.

Upon City Council approval of the substantial amendment, the City will make the approved amendment public and will notify HUD. A copy of each substantial amendment will be sent to HUD at the end of the program year. The official representative of the City authorized to take such action will sign letters transmitting copies of the substantial amendments.

J. PERFORMANCE REPORTS
The City will annually review and report, in a form prescribed by HUD, on the progress it has made in carrying out its AFH, Strategic Plan and Action Plan. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) includes a description of the resources made available, the investment of available resources, the geographic distribution and location of investments, the families and persons assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of persons assisted, actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing, and other actions indicated in the AFH, Strategic Plan and Action Plan(s)) To encourage citizen participation, the City will carry out the following policies and procedures:

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8 Report (CAPER) is available for review and comment for a period not less than 15-days. As directed by HUD through written guidelines and deemed necessary due to the risk of the safety, health or economy of the city, expedited procedures will be implemented which include notice and reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than 5 days. The 5-day period can run concurrently for comments on the action plan amendment and, amended citizen participation plans. The Notice of Availability will identify the locations where copies of the proposed CAPER may be obtained for review and comment,
Concurrently, the City will publish a summary of the draft CAPER as a display advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation. The Notice of Availability and Summary may be published in the same legal and display advertisement.

The published summary will describe the following items:

The contents and purpose of the CAPER; and
A list of the locations where the copies of the entire draft CAPER may be examined. At a minimum this list will include:

Community Development Department
Indio Senior Center
County of Riverside Public Library (Indio Branch)
In the event of a public health crisis, the aforementioned documents will only be available online at the City’s website.

A summary of these comments or views shall be attached to the final CAPER. The City will submit the final CAPER to HUD pursuant to HUD regulations. The final CAPER shall be submitted to HUD following the public review and comment period and the time needed to respond to citizen comments.

K. ACCESS TO RECORDS

The City will ensure timely and reasonable access to information and records to citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties related to:

The development of the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan(s) and AFH.

CDBG program expenditures.

Information to be made available includes the following items: adopted Consolidated Plan, adopted Action Plan(s), adopted AFH, substantial amendments, performance reports, meeting and public hearing minutes and public comments.

Requests for information and records must be made to the City’s Community Development Department in writing. Staff will make every attempt to respond to such requests within fifteen (15) business days, or as soon as possible thereafter. Upon

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9 request, these items will also be made available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities.

L. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Upon request, the City will provide technical assistance to groups, especially those representing low- and moderate-income persons, to develop funding requests for CDBG eligible activities. Technical Assistance will be provided as follows:

Answer, in writing, all written questions and answer verbally all verbal inquiries received from citizens or representative groups asking questions on how to write or submit eligible project proposals.

Meet with groups or individuals as requested, to assist in identifying specific needs and to assist in preparing project proposal applications.

This assistance can be provided via virtual meetings using online meeting platforms.

M. DISPLACEMENT POLICIES
In the event that any residential displacement and relocation will result from program activity, the City will ensure that, prior to carrying out the program activity, the City will develop an Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan in connection with the program activity.

In the event that any acquisition and relocation must take place in order to carry out a program activity, the City will also comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24.

N. COMPLAINTS

The City will respond within (15) business days (when practicable) to all written complaints received regarding the Consolidated Plan, Consolidated Plan activities, Action Plan(s), AFH, substantial amendments, and/or annual performance reports.

The City will accept written complaints provided they specify: the description of the objection, supporting facts and data and provide name, address, telephone number, and a date of complaint.

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Reprogramming of Prior Year's Unspent Funds $279,986.37 TOTAL FUNDING FOR FY 24/25 $1,029,987.37

OPTION A
Reprogrammed to Public Infrastructure Project
(Includes FY24/25 Entitlement and Carry-Over)
Housing and social services
$19,375
$19,375
$19,375
$19,375
$35,000 Fair Housing education and mediation services
Emergency services
Food pantry services
Senior food distribution
$112,500

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY
Public Services (Subject to 15% Cap)
Public Facilities Improvements
$100,000
Total Annual Program $750,001.00
Intersection improvements (Sidewalk, Signal
and Drainage improvements)
Program Administration and Grant Management

AMOUNTS DELIVERABLE/S
Administration (Standard 20% Cap)
$537,501
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission- Food Service Program
Inland Fair Housing & Mediation Board- Fair Housing and Landlord/Tenant Mediation Services (HUD-required)
Indio Senior Center- Senior Weekend Meal Program
Martha's Village & Kitchen- Food distribution and supportive services FIND Food Bank- Free Community Mobile Markets

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List of Proposed CDBG Programs/Activities (FY24/25) ATTACHMENT A Reprogramming of Prior Year's Unspent Funds
TOTAL FUNDING FOR FY 24/25 $1,029,987.37 (Includes FY24/25 Entitlement and Carry-Over) Intersection improvements (Sidewalk, Signal
and Drainage improvements)
Reprogrammed to Public Infrastructure Project
Additional Unspent Funds
$279,986.37
Program Administration and Grant Management
Total Annual Program $750,001.00

OPTION B
Arabia Street and Dr. Carreon Boulevard Improvement Project Administration (Standard 20% Cap) $100,000
Public Infrastructure Improvements $537,501
Indio Senior Center- Senior Weekend Meal Program $24,000 Senior food distribution Inland Fair Housing & Mediation Board- Fair Housing and Landlord/Tenant Mediation Services (HUD-required) $35,000 Fair Housing education and mediation services FIND Food Bank- Free Community Mobile Markets $53,500 Food pantry services

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY AMOUNTS DELIVERABLE/S
Public Services (Subject to 15% Cap) $112,500

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City of Indio
City Council
July 17, 2024

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager
Prepared by: Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Subject: Ordinance No. 1815 - Extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 1813 adopting a moratorium on the establishment of any new substance abuse treatment facility in the City
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, by 4/5 vote, approve an extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 1813 adopting a moratorium on the establishment of any new substance abuse treatment facility in the City, as defined, or any use or activity related thereto, with exceptions as noted, for properties located in the City in order to study where such facilities may be properly located SUMMARY:

This Ordinance will extend Urgency Ordinance No. 1813 adopting a moratorium on the establishment of any new substance abuse treatment facility in the City BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

This item is an extension of the interim urgency ordinance allowed under the City’s police powers and further under Government Code Section 65858. The City Council adopted the underlying Urgency Ordinance Number 1813 on June 19, 2024, which ordinance is set to expire 45 days from June 19, 2024, on August 3, 2024 (“Underlying Ordinance”). It is recommended that on July 17, 2024, the City Council hold a duly noticed public hearing to extend the Underlying Ordinance 22 months and 15 days from July 17, 2024.

To summarize the information previously provided:

As of late, Staff has received several zoning-related inquiries related to new substance abuse treatment facilities. For this Ordinance, a substance abuse treatment facility is defined as “A facility primarily dedicated to providing specialized treatment, counseling, and support services for individuals dealing with substance abuse or dependency, which facility offers a range of services specific to addiction recovery, including detoxification, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, individual and group therapy, and aftercare programs. Unlike hospitals, substance abuse treatment facilities focus primarily on addiction-related care and do not offer general medical services or emergency medical treatment for unrelated health conditions” and shall be referred to as (“Subject Facilities”).

The City anticipates that some persons or businesses may be seeking to establish additional Subject Facilities within the City before a non-urgency ordinance would become effective. The underlying specific plan or zoning district dictates whether such Subject Facilities are permitted, AGENDA ITEM #10.4
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The City recognizes the need for such Subject Facilities, and at the same time is concerned that any negative secondary effects (such as loitering, accumulation of trash, noise, and the like) may be incompatible with the public health and safety of Indio and the City Council believes that careful consideration and thorough study of potential regulations pertaining to the Subject Facilities is required. If the Subject Facilities were permitted to be established in the City without appropriate regulation and study, such uses might be established in areas that could conflict with the policies of the General Plan (which was made available for review by the City Council by the office of the City Clerk and a copy of which was made available for review), be inconsistent with surrounding uses, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; and if such uses were allowed to proceed as allowed under the current zoning, such uses could conflict with, and defeat the purpose of, the proposal to study and adopt new regulations regarding the Subject Facilities.

Analysis: This extension of the interim ordinance will allow the Staff and the City to study the potential impacts such uses may have on the public health, safety and welfare, and further study the land use and economic development vision, goals and policies of the City of Indio General Plan 2040 adopted on September 18, 2019. Accordingly, the City finds that the following facts constitute the urgency are:

1. That the local police power includes broad authority to determine, for purposes of public health, safety, and welfare, the appropriate uses of land within a local jurisdiction's borders.

2. That State law protects local licensing practices, zoning ordinances, and other local actions taken pursuant to the City’s constitutional police power.

3. That the City is concerned with potential public nuisances caused by the Subject Facilities.

4. That the City has received several recent inquiries of several potential Subject Facilities within the City.

5. That certain Subject Facilities could be located, and possibly permitted without mitigation conditions, near sensitive uses such as residential, religious facilities and schools.

6. That there may be secondary effects caused by the Subject Facilities, such as loitering, trash, and noise.

7. That the current market focus on the City for the Subject Facilities and the limited number of current facilities outside the City.

8. That the City Council anticipates that some may be seeking to establish additional Subject Facilities within the City before a non-urgency ordinance would become effective.

9. That if the Subject Facilities were permitted to be established within the City without appropriate regulation, such uses might be established in areas that could conflict with the policies of the General Plan (which was made available for review by the City Council by the office of the City Clerk) be inconsistent with surrounding uses, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; and if such uses were allowed to proceed as allowed under the current zoning, such uses could conflict with, and defeat the purpose of, the proposal to study and adopt new regulations regarding the Subject Facilities.

10.That the City needs to properly plan and develop the zoning, uses, regulations, and development standards that will affect the Subject Facilities within the City.

11.That the City Council desires to investigate and study the impacts of the Subject Facilities.

12.That absent the adoption of this Ordinance, the use, construction, establishment or operation of the Subject Facilities in the City may pose a serious threat to public health and safety, introducing incompatible land uses to existing neighborhoods or in close proximity thereto.

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13.That absent the adoption of this Ordinance, the number and location of the Subject Facilities may increase the burden upon City services; and
Therefore, it is necessary to extend the temporary moratorium by 22 months and 15 days on the use, construction, establishment and/or operation of the Subject Facilities in the City, pending completion of the City's study of the potential impacts. The City Council may in its sole discretion terminate this extension of the urgency ordinance at any time prior to the expiration of the 22 months and 15 days.

If approved, commencing at the expiration of the initial 45 day moratorium, and continuing thereafter for a period of 22 months and 15 days, no approvals may be made or issued by the City, its officers or employees of any applications for a use permit, variance, building permit, business license or any other applicable entitlement or permit, for the use of any land within the City or the construction, establishment or operation of Subject Facilities. For the period of this Ordinance, or any extension thereof, Subject Facilities shall be considered a prohibited use in any zoning district of the City and neither the City Council nor City staff shall approve any use permit, license, certificate of occupancy, zoning code or general plan amendment authorizing the use of any land within the City for any Subject Facility. No person shall commence, construct, establish, or operate any Subject Facility, as defined in this Ordinance, within the City limits of the City of Indio during the period this Ordinance is in effect.

Government Code Section 65858(d) Report:

On June 19, 2024, the City Council of the City of Indio adopted an Interim Urgency (“Underlying Ordinance”). That Underlying Ordinance initiated a 45-day moratorium on the Subject Facilities (as defined in this Staff Report).

Research for the Government Code Section 65858(d) Report: Staff has been engaged in meeting with proposed applicants who would like to establish the Subject Facilities, including collaborating on potential land use regulations and development standards to mitigate any negative secondary effects that may come from the use of the Subject Facilities. In addition, Staff will be analyzing the General Plan, and also the newly adopted Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan to ensure the proper placement and zoning of the Subject Facilities. During this time, the Subject Facilities mentioned in the Underlying Ordinance are not being approved, until such time that the City Council can review, deliberate, and consider the long-term goals, polices, outlook for the City with respect to the Subject Facilities along with applicable zoning regulations and development standards.

The Underlying Ordinance was adopted to allow staff sufficient time to conduct research, prepare reports, conduct zoning analysis, traffics analysis, etc. in review and preparation of development

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