CITY OF LANCASTER
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
TO THE
2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
&
2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 ACTION PLANS
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
November 9, 2023 – December 12, 2023
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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................1 PROCESS........................................................2 EXPECTED RESOURCES – 91.220(C)(1,2)...............................4 ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES – 91.220(C)(3)..........................5 PROJECTS – 91.220(D) ............................................7 Draft CDBG Substantial Amendment – for Public Review
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all entitlement communities receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, such as the City of Lancaster (City), to prepare and submit a Consolidated Plan every five (5) years to establish a unified, strategic vision for economic development, housing, and community development actions. The Consolidated Plan encompasses the analysis of local community needs and coordinates appropriate responses to those needs and priorities.
The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified in the Consolidated Plan.
Per the City’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), a Substantial Amendment to a Consolidated Plan and Action Plan is required when a “substantial” change is proposed as it relates to funding priorities, proposed activities, goals, and objectives.
This substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan is necessary because the City has a) identified one (1) new objective it wishes to address throughout the Consolidated Plan cycle b) proposes to cancel three (3) existing activities and reprogramming the funds totaling $1,356,258 to one (1) existing and one (1) new project, and c) reprogramming $704,172 in prior year uncommitted CDBG funds totaling to one (1) existing and one (1) new project. In total, $2,060,430 will be reprogrammed to two projects, Mariposa Park in the amount of $560,430, and the Acquisition / Rehabilitation for Underserved Populations in the amount of $1,500,000.
The Substantial Amendment will amend the individual CDBG program year budget allocations for the projects as follows:
Reprogramming of CDBG Funds ($1,356,258)
PY 2021-2022 Activity
•Cancel the Webber Pool Project and reprogram the $500,000 budgeted to the Mariposa Park Improvement project.
PY 2022-2023 Activity
•Cancel the Housing Rehabilitation Program and reprogram the $681,258 budgeted to the Acquisition / Rehab Program for Underserved Populations
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PY 2023-2024 Activity
•Cancel the Childrens Center Drop-In Center Facility
Construction Project and reprogram $175,000 budgeted to the Acquisition / Rehab Program for Underserved Populations Reprogramming of Uncommitted Prior Year CDBG Funds ($704,172) Reprogram Prior Year Uncommitted CDBG Funds totaling $704,172 as follows:
•Reprogram $60,430 in prior year uncommitted funds to the Mariposa Park Project
•Reprogram $643,742 in prior year uncommitted funds to the Acquisition/Rehabilitation Project for Underserved
Populations.
The prior year unallocated funds consist of the following program year unallocated funds:
Local Acct. $ 671
PY 2019 - $ 628
PY 2021 - $ 284,225
PY 2022 - $
418,648
Total $ 704,172
Sources
The City will reprogram the following resources in this substantial amendment to the Pre-PY 2023 and PY 2023 Annual Action Plan and corresponding PY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (which may be found at www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/housing- neighborhood-revitalization/cdbg-community-development-block-grant:
Pre-PY 2023 Formula CDBG: $1,885,430
PY 2023 Formula CDBG: $
175,000
TOTAL: $2,060,430
City Council is responsible for determining how CDBG funds will be used to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons of low- and moderate- income persons. In consultation with the City Council, City departments, and partners serving the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the community, this submission to the City Council requests approval to invest the above funding for the projects listed below.
Proposed Projects
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Acquisition / Rehabilitation for Underserved Populations:
Original Allocation: $ 0
Proposed Increase: $1,500,000
Total Proposed Budget: $1,500,000
Mariposa Park Improvement Project:
Original Allocation: $ 1,880,459
Proposed Increase: $ 560,430
Total Proposed Budget: $2,440,889
PROCESS
The City is conducting a 30-day review period for this substantial amendment from November 9 – December 12, 2023. The City will conduct a public hearing for the substantial amendment as part of the December 12, 2023, City Council meeting.
To encourage review and comment on the proposed activities, the City published notices in English and Spanish in the Antelope Valley Press on Friday, November 3, 2023, advertising the substantial amendment in compliance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan. An electronic copy of the substantial amendment was available on the City’s website and hard copies were placed at the Lancaster City Hall – Community Development Department, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534.
Due to the COVID-19, to ensure public safety measures while maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public may participate in one of the following ways:
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Sort
Order
ActivityTarget Population Summary Summary of
Comments Received
1. Public
Hearing •Minorities
•Non-English
Speaking
•Persons with
disabilities
•Broad community
•Residents of
public/assisted
housing
•Stakeholders
The City conducted
its public hearing
to review the
Substantial
Amendment on
December 12, 2023.
(to be completed
after public
hearing)
2. Comment
Period •Minorities
•Non-English
Speaking
•Persons with
disabilities
•Broad community
•Residents of
public/assisted
housing
•Stakeholders
The City conducted
its comment period
from November 9 –
December 12, 2023.
(to be completed
at close of public
comment period)
Table 1 – Resident Engagement
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EXPECTED RESOURCES – 91.220(C)(1,2)
Introduction
The City is reprogramming $1,885,430 from Pre-PY 2023 and $175,000 from 2023 formula CDBG resources for a total of $2,060,430.
Anticipated Resources
ProgramSource
of
Funds
Eligible Use of
Funds
Funds Narrative Description
Formula
CDBG
Public-
Federal
•Public Services
•Economic
Development
•Public
Improvements
•Affordable
Housing
•Planning and
Administration
$2,060,430Activities to provide
decent housing, a
suitable living
environment, and
expanded economic
opportunities
principally for persons
of low- and moderate-
income within the City.
Table 2 - Expected Resources
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
In the initial planning and programming of these resources, the Community Development Department has worked closely with other City departments as well as monitored other funding sources available at the local, state, and federal level to ensure that the City is not providing duplicative assistance and addressing unmet needs and gaps for low- and moderate- income residents.
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Annual Goals and Objectives – 91.220(c)(3)
The City will be adding one (1) new objective to be addressed in the Consolidated Plan and amending its following existing goals to reallocate Pre-PY 2023 and PY2023-24 CDBG resources. These resources will be re-programmed in the PY 2023-24 Action Plan and corresponding PY 2020 – PY 2024 Consolidated Plan.
Existing Objectives
Goal Name Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing1
Goal
Description The City will increase its supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents through new construction.
Goal Name Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure2 Goal
Description Through various capital improvement projects, the City will improve and expand parks and recreation facilities that benefit low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and residents. The City will also improve and expand ADA access for persons with disabilities.
Goal Name Provide Supportive Human Services3
Goal
Description Improve supportive human services for low- and moderate-income persons in the following areas of concentration service: Homeless, Youth, Legal, Senior, Disabled, Health and Mental/Health, Transportation, Childcare, Victims of Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Neglected/Abused Children, HIV/AIDS, and Anti-Crime.
Goal Name Planning and Administration4
Goal
Description Plan and administer expenditure of HOME and CDBG funds.
Goal Name Fair Housing Services
Commented [RV1]: Add section above and state
"Existing Objectives"
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5 Goal
Description Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services.
Goal Name Affordable Housing Preservation6
Goal
Description Preserve the quality of existing owner-occupied dwellings housing units through rehabilitation including lead-based paint education, inspection, testing and abatement.
Goal Name Promote Homeownership Opportunities7
Goal
Description Provide mortgage assistance to create affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.
Newly Proposed Objectives Commented [RV2]: Add section above and state "Existing Objectives"
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Goal Name Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness8.
Goal
Description
Provide programs that support a continuum of services to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to acquisition of facilities to house homeless and homeless prevention / rapid rehousing programs. Address urgent issues and conditions impacting the health and safety of homeless residents and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
8. Prevent and
Eliminate
Homelessness
2023 2024 Homeless Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
CDBG:
$1,500,000
Homelessness
Prevention:
25 Persons
Assisted
Table 3 – Annual Goals
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PROJECTS – 91.220(D)
Introduction
With the reprogramming of Pre-PY 2023 and PY 2023-24 CDBG resources, the City will increase funding to the following projects in the PY 2023 Annual Action Plan:
# Project Name
1. Mariposa Paark Improvements
2. Acquisition / Rehabilitation Program for
Underserved Populations
Table 4 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs These projects were determined in consultation with City staff, departments, and stakeholders serving low- and moderate-income residents of Lancaster to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons of low- and moderate- income within the City.
Project Summary Information
Project Name Acquisition / Rehabilitation Program for Underserved Populations
Target Area Citywide
Goals SupportedHomelessness Prevention Services
Needs AddressedPrevent and eliminate homelessness
Funding CDBG: $1,500,000
Description Support a continuum of services in Lancaster to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not
limited to homeless prevention and rapid rehousing
programs. Efforts undertaken with this program will
also be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
the coronavirus.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate number &
type of families
that will benefit
from proposed
activities
25 persons
Location
Description
Citywide
1 Planned ActivitiesAcquisition / Rehabilitation Program - $1,500,000 Table 5 – Project Details
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Other Revisions
As noted in the Executive Summary section of this Substantial Amendment to the City’s 2021-2022, 2022-23, and 2023-2024 Action Plans, the City will be reprogramming funds totaling $1,356,258 from currently funded activities. In addition, the City will be reprogramming $704,172 in prior year uncommitted funds that were unspent by previously funded activities that were completed. These funds will be used towards the new Acquisition / Rehabilitation Program for Underserved Populations and increasing the budget for the Mariposa Park Project.