Agenda, second session — Lynwood City Council, June 6, 2023

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK

3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION
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AGENDA
City Council Special Meeting

TO BE HELD ON
June
6, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11350 BULLIS ROAD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 OR WEB CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM - TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM OR BY TELEPHONE: 1-669- 900-9128 OR 1-253-215-8782 MEETING ID: 835 2029 8238
Duly Posted 6/5/2023 By MQ
6:00 PM

Oscar Flores, Mayor
Rita Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Gabriela Camacho, Council Member
Juan Munoz-Guevara, Council Member
Jose Luis Solache, Council Member

PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

(Regarding Agenda Items Only)

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6. PUBLIC HEARING

6.1 FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

7. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

THIS PORTION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE

COUNCIL ON ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA, THERE SHOULD BE NO

SUBSTANTIAL DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE BY THE COUNCIL, BUT COUNCIL MAY

REFER THE MATTER TO STAFF OR SCHEDULE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSION FOR A FUTURE MEETING. (The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54954.2 (a).)

Comments:

The City Council will conduct a public hearing for citizens input on the adoption of the City's Annual Action Plan for the Fiscal Year period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

The City anticipates having $1,083,091 of CDBG funds available to allocate and $2,002,021 in HOME funds available to allocate for the 2023-24 year. (CD) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1 .

Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering the period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
2 .

Approve the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations, authorizing the submittal
of the City’s FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan to the U.S.

Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
3 .

Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to
receive funding and implement approved use.
4 .

Approve the CDBG amount of $411,900 to be allocated for the City’s CIP Public Facilities and Infrastructures (Street Improvement Project). 5 .

Award the following public service agencies city CDBG funds and authorize the City
Manager to execute agreements:

Code Enforcement - $195,633
City of Lynwood – Afterschool Program - $46,000
City of Lynwood – Senior Program - $35,000
City of Lynwood – Sports Program - $8,000
HOPICS - $20,000
Lynwood Athletics Community Services - $10,000
The Harmony Project - $10,000
LSA Marlins Swim Team - $10,000
Budding Artists - $8,000
Fair Housing Foundation- $13,000 (funded from the Administration allocation) City Council Special Meeting 2

ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 20, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX, 11350 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.

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AGENDA STAFF REPORT

DATE:

June
6, 2023
TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
PREPARED BY:

Gabriel Linares, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:

FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Agenda Item # 6.1.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1 .

Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering
the period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
2 .

Approve the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations, authorizing the submittal of
the City’s FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
3 .

Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to
receive funding and implement approved use.
4 .

Approve the CDBG amount of $411,900 to be allocated for the City’s CIP Public Facilities and Infrastructures (Street Improvement Project). 5 .

Award the following public service agencies city CDBG funds and authorize the City
Manager to execute agreements:

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The City of Lynwood is a federal entitlement grant recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As part of the process to receive funding, the City must undertake development of a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. It is called a Consolidated Plan because it consolidates the application process for HUD’s four entitlement grants into one consolidated plan and application. The four grants are CDBG, HOME, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). All four grants are driven by an entitlement formula process set by the federal government. The City is eligible to participate in two of these programs (CDBG and HOME).

As part of the requirements of the federal Consolidated Plan process, the City is required to hold a public hearing regarding the projected use of funds prior to adoption of its Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. In order to receive the FY 2023-24 allocations, the City must comply with the following requirements of the Consolidated Plan final rule regarding pre- submission requirements:

Fulfill citizen participation requirements by conducting a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding annual funding needs;
Publish a draft Plan and Annual Action Plan for a 30-day comment period in order to receive citizen input regarding the final document; and Conduct a public hearing adopting the final Plan and the Annual Action Plan.

The Annual Action Plan is part of the Consolidated Plan, which takes all HUD requirements regarding planning, needs analysis, reporting, budgeting, citizen participation and certifications and incorporates them into one process. The full Consolidated Plan must be completed once every five years and the Annual Action Plan must be completed annually.

On March 1, 2023, the CDBG Advisory Board conducted a public hearing to receive input on the development of the City’s Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. On April 19, 2023, the CDBG Advisory Board reviewed and finalized the FY 2023-24 CDBG and HOME funding recommendations for the City Council’s consideration, which are included in this staff report.

Discussion and Analysis:

Federal funding awards have been announced by HUD and it is proposed that the City will receive approximately $983,091 in CDBG funds, which is an approximate 1.2% increase from its FY 22-23 allocation of $971,800 and $415,790 in HOME funds, which is an approximate 19% cut to it FY 22-23 allocation of $518,259. When combined with projected reallocated carryover funds and anticipated program income, the City anticipates having a total of $1,083,091 of CDBG funds available to allocate and $2,002,021 in HOME funds available to allocate for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

In addition, the City will also be carrying over
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approximately $250,000 in allocated CDBG-CV funds.

After much deliberation and thought, it
is being proposed that the below activities be funded under the CDBG and HOME programs and included in the City’s Annual Action Plan for the FY 2023-24.

CDBG Funds
In reviewing the CDBG recommendations it would be appropriate for the City Council
to
remember that only three broad funding categories are considered eligible under CDBG- regulations. A project must either provide benefits to low- or moderate-income persons, eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or satisfies an urgent need. In addition, of the CDBG funds received, no more than 15% ($147,000) of the annual grant amount plus anticipated program income can be used for social service activities, no more than 20% ($196,618) of the grant amount plus anticipated program income can be used for Planning and Administrative services, and, at least, 70% of all funds must be used for low-to-moderate income activities.

There were eleven (11) funding requests submitted to the City. Ten (10) of these requests qualify under the social service activity cap (City of Lynwood Afterschool Program, City of Lynwood Senior Center, City of Lynwood Sports Program, HOPICS, Lynwood Athletics Community Services, The Harmony Project, Marlins Swim Program, Lynwood Run 5k/10k, WeeCare, Inc, and the Art Exploration Program) and one (1) request qualifies under the Planning and Administrative services cap (Fair Housing Foundation). While these are all worthwhile organizations, based on limited CDBG funding, it will be impossible to fund all of them at the level requested. In evaluating each of the agencies requests, funding is being recommended based on the agency’s past performance, compliance with program guidelines, and need for service. A detail list of funding recommendations under the CDBG program can be found in Attachment “A”.

HOME Funds
In reviewing the HOME funds recommendations, it would be appropriate for the City Council to remember that no more than 10% ($41,549) can be used for administrative and program delivery activities. At least 15% ($62,323) must be set aside for a CHDO, as constituted under the regulations. The balance of funds can only be used for housing activities. A detailed list of funding recommendations under the HOME program can be found in Attachment "B".

It should be noted that all the proposed projects meet the CDBG and HOME eligibility requirements.

Fiscal Impact:

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ATTACHMENT A - CDBG Allocation.docx
ATTACHMENT B - HOME Allocation.docx
Attachment_C_-_FY_2023-24_Action_Plan_Proposed_Projects (1).pdf Annual Action Plan June 6 2023 - Draft.pdf
The Annual Action Plan includes HUD funding allocation from the CDBG and HOME programs, which will be included in the FY 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget. No impact to the General Fund.

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
Finance Department
Public Works Department
Recreation Department
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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ATTACHMENT A
A detailed list of funding recommendations under the CDBG program is provided below.

FY 2023-24
CDBG Allocation
City Administration
General Administration $ 183,618
Fair Housing Contract $ 13,000
Subtotal $ 196,618
Rehabilitation
Administration $ 98,932
Emergency Grants $ 20,000
Lead/Asbestos Testing $ 3,000
Lead/Asbestos Remediation $ 10,000
Subtotal $ 131,932
Public Safety
Code Enforcement $ 195,633
Subtotal $ 195,633
Social Services
City of Lynwood Afterschool Program $ 46,000
City of Lynwood Senior Program $ 35,000
City of Lynwood Sports Program $ 8,000
HOPICS $ 20,000
Lynwood Athletics Community Services $ 10,000
The Harmony Project $ 10,000
LSA Marlins Swim Program $ 10,000
Budding Artists – Exploration Program $ 8,000
Subtotal $ 147,000
Public Facilities and Infrastructures
Street Improvement Project $ 311,900
Street Improvement Project - Carryover $ 100,000
Subtotal $ 411,900
Total CDBG Allocation $ 1,083,091
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A detailed list of funding recommendations under the HOME program is provided below.

FY 2023-24
HOME Allocation
City Administration
General Administration $ 41,549
Subtotal $ 41,549
Programs
Down Payment Assistance Program $ 190,000
Down Payment Assistance Program - Carryover $ 380,000 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loans $ 46,618
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loans - Carryover $ 630,000 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grants $ 75,000
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grants - Carryover $ 75,000 Subtotal $ 1,396,618
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
CHDO $ 62,323
CHDO- Carryover $ 501,531
Subtotal $ 563,854
Total HOME Allocation $ 2,002,021
9 PROJECT
2022-23
Approved Budget
2023-24
Requests
2023-24
Recommended Budget
Type of
Organization Program Description
City of Lynwood Afterschool Program 50,500$ 159,087$ 46,000$ Government (City) After-school program (i.e. homework
assistance/tutoring, seasonal sports, field trips, etc.) City of Lynwood Senior Program 38,270$ 98,430$ 35,000$ Government (City) Senior programs (i.e. nutritious meals,
referral services, senior activities, and special events) City of Lynwood Sports Program 10,000$ 146,630$ 8,000$ Government (City) After-school youth recreational sports HOPICS 23,000$ 72,700$ 20,000$ Non-Profit Homeless Services including temporary housing Lynwood Athletics Community Services 12,000$ 55,000$ 10,000$ Non-Profit Youth sports - Football, Baseball and Cheerleading The Harmony Project 12,000$ 15,000$ 10,000$ Non-Profit Youth music lessons and ensemble participation LSA Marlins Swim Program -$ 26,160$ 10,000$ Non-Profit Youth swim program - temporary rental facility Lynwood Run 5k/10k -$ 25,000$ -$ Non-Profit Community-Wide Run 5k/10k WeeCare Inc. - BOOST -$ 120,000$ -$ For-Profit Child Care Provider Technical Assistance & Support Budding Artists - Exploration Program -$ 15,000$ 8,000$ Non-Profit Youth visual arts program TOTAL REQUESTS 145,770.00$ 733,007.25$ 147,000.00$ 15% Cap 145,770.00$ 147,463.65$ 147,463.65$ TOTAL CDBG GRANT 971,800.00$ 983,091.00$ 983,091.00$ Difference -$ (585,543.60)$ 463.65$

ATTACHMENT C

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET

SOCIAL SERVICES
10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

Approved by City Council
June 6, 2023

Submitted to: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) TBD
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
Lynwood is one of the Gateway Cities in the County of Los Angeles. It is centrally located between two freeways, Interstate 105 and Interstate 710 and just 10 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport. Incorporated in 1921, Lynwood is approximately 4.9 square miles with a population of approximately 70,700 residents. It is a dense and diversely multi -cultural City, and historically remains a bedroom community with a predominantly young population.

Each year between May and July, the City submits an Annual Action Plan (“Action Plan”) covering the period July 1st of t hat year through June 30th of the following year to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). An Action Plan is required by HUD in order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. The Action Plan includes the proposed activities, resources and expenditures for the CDBG and HOME programs. This is the third out of five Action Plans under the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.

A more general summary of each project and each amount the City is proposing in the FY 2023-24 can be found under section AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives. In general, the City will continue to carry out programs that primary benefit low and moderate -income person including program administration, fair housing, residential programs, and public services that aid youth, at -risk families, seniors, and the disabled. In addition, the City will continue to use a portion of CDBG funds for its code enforcement and infrastructure improvement programs, which will take place in the City’s adopted target/revitalization areas.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.

The strategies and projects outlined in the Con Plan are intended to benefit low - and moderate-income residents, improve distressed and blighted neighborhoods with high concentrations of low - and moderate-income residents, and positively impact the City as a whole. These Strategies will be coordinated with other federal and state grant programs and local in itiatives in order to meet the objectives outlined in the plan. The Annual Action Plan will focus on goals established within the Five - Year Con Plan.

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During the development of the Con Plan, the City solicited input from residents to identify and priorit ize the various community needs. Furthermore, the City consulted with local public and private service providers to assess the housing and community development needs of low - to moderate -income households and special needs households. The City consulted with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (formally the Los Angeles County Development Commission) and nonprofit organizations to determine funding needs for housing and services for homeless persons, low - to moderate -income persons, and low-income neighborhoods.

Priority areas of need as determined from public participation and research for the Con Plan include the following:

1. Promote, increase, and maintain homeownership for low - and moderate -income (LMI) households;

2. Provide safe, affordable, and decent housing for LMI renters;

3. Preserve the City's existing affordable housing stock for LMI households in the O to 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) category;

4. Provide homelessness prevention services to individuals and families who are at imminent r isk of homelessness;

5. Provide supportive services to homeless individuals and families;

6. Provide supportive services to seniors and youth;

7. Provide accessibility improvements to public roads and facilities; and

8. Promote fair housing among all income categories.

3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.

The City's is in its fourth year (2023 ) of it Five Year Con Plan (FY 2020 -2024). Overall, the strategies and goals outlined in the Con Plan are evaluated and reported out annually through the CAPER process. The CAPER covers a program year (July 1st-June 30th) and is prepared by the City's Community Development Department.

The City has made progress meeting Con Plan goals and priority needs. Many of the activities performed have contributed to stabilizing the City's low -income neighborhoods and improved the living conditions of low- to moderate-income families and individuals.
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 Improvements to the City’s public infrastructures help improve the appearance of neighborhoods and create a more appealing environment.
 Funding of non-profit agencies that serve the low- and moderate-income seniors and youth help organizations better meet the needs of their clients.
 Housing, supportive services, and case management were provided to homeless persons through services offered by HOPICS (a City CDBG subrecipient) and Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority. Emergency, transitional, and permanent support was provided based on client need.

Funding of non -profit facilities that serve the homeless and other eligible recipients and neighborhoods align with the goals and strategies outlined in the Con Plan. The City continues to strategically collaborate with partner organizations in order to leverage limited available funds and expertise to provide resources to address ongoing affordable housing issues.  Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) admini stered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) on behalf of the City, offered tenant assistance for those qualifying low - to moderate-income residents.

The most recent past performance evaluation and repor ting can be found in the FY 2021 -22 Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report provides both summary and details of resources, distribution, and accomplishments for CDBG and HOME funded programs.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan.

Consultation with both public and private organizations that service Lynwood residents by either providing shelter/housing; own/manage housing for low - and moderate -income seniors and families; build housing for low- and moderate-income seniors and families; and/or provide some type of services to populations with special needs (i.e. elderly, homeless, disabled, etc.) has been an ongoing process since the development of the original Consolidated Plan. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding have been in regular contact with City staff. Other organizations are consulted on an as needed basis, are invited to comment of the draft Action Plan, or have been present at various public hearings held by t he City.

On December 22, 2022 , the City announced that it was soliciting proposals from community -based organizations, nonprofits, City departments, and citizens interested in applying for funds and providing services to the Lynwood community. The applica tion form requests a description of the need and/or problem to be addressed by the project. The deadline for submittal of the applications was January 26, 2023, 5:00 pm.

The City conducted two public hearings. The first public hearing focuses on perform ance and the needs of the community as they relate to housing, homelessness, and community development needs such as infrastructure, improvement and public services. This hearing took place before the Lynwood Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advis ory Board Commission on March 1, 2023 . The second public 15 Annual Action Plan
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hearing provides citizens with an opportunity to comment on the draft Action Plan. This hearing took place by Web conference via ZOOM in front of the Lynwood City Council on June 6, 2023 . Minutes of these meetings are on file with the City Clerk’s Office. Notice of each public hearing was published in the Lynwood Press Wave at least 10 days prior to the hearing date and sent to the organizations listed in Appendix B and adjacent jurisdictions. Notices of the public hearing were also posted 10 days prior to each public hearing within the 3 public places at City Hall (City website, inside City Hall, and outside City Hall at the kiosk).

In addition, the City sent a letter to the directors of the CDB G/HOME Programs for each of the following jurisdictions: Cities of Compton, Downey, Los Angeles County Department Authority, Paramount, and South Gate. The letter formally stated that the update to the City’s FY 2023-24 Action Plan was currently being pr epared. The letter requested input from these jurisdictions on any activities that could be coordinated in such a way to achieve comprehensive community goals. The letter also requested information on any non -housing community development that might warr ant coordination with our community. No written consultation was received. In addition, each of the above -mentioned jurisdictions was invited to comment on the City’s draft Con Plan. No comments were received.

5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.

A summary of the comments received is provided under the section "Citizen Participation Comments".

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments were received.

7. Summary
The City of Lynwood's FY 2023-24 Action Plan reflects a unified vision to meet the identified needs of the community and provide benefits to low- and moderate-income individuals and families over the next year, financial assistance, and support of the community will be directed toward the following areas:
 Expand affordable housing opportunities;
 Expand homeless prevention and supportive services;
 Expand the improvement of public roads and infrastructures;  Maintain vital public services; and
 Expand Fair Housing choice and access.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/e ntity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency

CDBG Administrator LYNWOOD Community Development Department HOME Administrator LYNWOOD Community Development Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative (optional)
Lead Agency - The City of Lynwood’s Community Development Department is the lead department for policy direction, review of funding applications, project review, and decisions on annual Action Plan ("the Plan") funding recommendations to the City Council.

Annual Action Plan Team - The City of Lynwood’s Community Development Department is responsible for preparation of the Plan, and fo r coordinating the update of all of the information contained therein of a demographic or programmatic nature. The Community Development Department also conducts a review of applications for eligibility and adherence to HUD National Objectives, which are then submitted to the City Council for further review and funding recommendations. The City Council approves the Plan.  The City Council has appointed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board to serve in an advisory capacity t o the Lynwood City Council on matters pertaining to the City’s CDBG and HOME programs and use of funds. The CDBG Advisory Board reviews the draft Plan and provides a setting for public testimony. The CDBG Advisory Board holds one public hearing on the Plan to solicit public comments. The CDBG Advisory Board also schedules at least one meeting for discussion of the Plan. After which, the City Council holds a public hearing approving the Plan and authorizing the submittal to HUD. HUD has 45 days to review, modify, or reject the Plan. 17 Annual Action Plan
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The Community Development Department is also responsible for responding to HUD inquiries regarding the Plan such as HUD -directed new initiatives in regard to Plan preparation and budget reporting of project activities. The City’s Finance Department, working in cooperation with the Community Development Department and other City departments and agencies, plays an active role in identifying the financial status of slow- moving projects as well as projects ready to fund so that grant resources are used more efficiently.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Gabriel Linares
Director of Community Development
(310) 603-0220, Ext. 605
[email protected]

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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
As part of the FY 2023-24 Action Plan development, the City undertook outreach activities to consult and coordinate with nonprofit agencies, government agencies, and residents regarding the needs of the community. Outreach efforts have been summarized in the Executive Summary section of this Action Plan.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
As required by the regulations, the City consulted with a wide range of public and private entities that provide housing, health services, and social services for low to moderate-income residents. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding have been in regula r contact with City of Lynwood staff. Other organizations are consulted on an as needed basis, are invited to comment of the draft Plan, or have been present at various public hearings held by the City.

The City worked with a number of agencies including the following:
 American Red Cross
 California Department of Housing and Community Development  City of Lynwood, Public Works Department
 City of Lynwood, Recreation and Community Services Department  County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services
 Fair Housing Foundation
 Harmony Project
 HOPICS Lynwood Access Center
 Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) (formerly known as the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles)
 Lynwood Athletics Community Services
 Lynwood School District
 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
 St. Francis Medical Center Foundation
 US Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons ( particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

The City consulted with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and nonprofit organizatio ns (i.e. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, HOPICS Lynwood Access Center, Shields for Families, etc.) to determine funding needs for housing and services for homeless persons, low to moderate -income persons, and low -income neighborhoods. The City al so coordinated with PATH’s (People Assisting the Homeless) efforts in the development of the Gateway Cities Homeless Plan.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, dev elop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS Lynwood does not receive or allocate Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. The City collaborates with local service providers to meet the needs of the homeless. In addition, the City continues to collaborate with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and local service providers to assist this segment of the population.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City staff met with the Fair Housing Foundation to consult regarding the Five Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process, the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), actions that should be taken to affirmatively further fair housing, etc.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City staff contacted the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), which was formerly known as the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, to discuss characteristics and data needs regarding LACDA Public Housing and Section 8 inventory, public housing needs, and priorities. 3 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Health Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Other government - County
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City staff met with County Health staff to consult on information regarding lead poisoning and homelessness issues. The County Health staff provided information on the number of children under the age of 6 with elevated blood levels within Lynwood, training on how to reduce the number, and materials that could be distributed to the community. In addi tion, County Health staff provided information on how best to coordinate our efforts to combat homelessness. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Development Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City staff contacted LACDA to consult on issues related to homelessness and coordinating efforts to combat homelessness.
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5 Agency/Group/Organization LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City staff contacted Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) to consult on issues related to homelessness and coordinating efforts to combat homelessness, including the City ongoing commitment to support and participate in the annual homeless count.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Special Service for Groups (HOPICS) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City staff met with HOPICS staff to discuss characteristics and needs of homeless individuals, youth, families, and "at-risk" individuals and families. 7 Agency/Group/Organization The Harmony Project
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Service Program
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City staff met with Harmony staff to discuss services that would assist in improving the well-being of low-income persons and aid the youth. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Lynwood Athletics Community Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of t he Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Service Program
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City staff met with Lynwood Athletics Community Services staff to discuss services that would assist in improving the well -being of low-income persons and aid the youth.
9 Agency/Group/Organization City of Lynwood
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
HOPWA Strategy
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Public Service Program
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In order to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs and priorities within the community, the Action Plan process included consultation with Lynwood citizens, service providers, Council Members, CDBG Advisory Board Members, and City staff. In addition, a public survey was conducted on the City's website.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No Agency type was excluded from providing input on the FY 2023-24 Action Plan.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care County of Los
Angeles
The County is a Continuum of Care (CoC) applicant and conducts homeless counts, surveys of the homeless population, and strategic planning to end homelessness. Consistent with the goals of the CoC, the City's Strategic Plan in the Con Plan will provide support to nonprofits that meet the social service needs of LMI residents with a direct emphasis on assisting the homeless.

City of Lynwood's
2021- 2029 Housing
Element
City of Lynwood The Housing Element provides goals and recommendations for improving the housing conditions in the City of Lynwood.

Analysis of
Impediments City of Lynwood Actions to address impediments identified in the Analysis of Impediments (AI) are incorporated in the City's Con Plan, Action Plan, and CAPER.

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

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Narrative (optional)
The City will continue its coordination efforts with local, regional, and federal agencies to further the goals and objectives of the FY 2023-24 Action Plan.

In doing this, the City contacted adjacent communities (which included cities of Compton, Downey, LACDA, Paramount, and South Gate) informing them that Lynwood was currently preparing its FY 2023-24 Action Plan and requested input from these jurisdictions on any activities that could be coordinated in such a way to achieve comprehensive community goals as well as any information on any non -housing community development that might warrant coordination with our community. No comments were received. In addition, each of the above-mentioned jurisdictions was invited to comment on the City’s draft Action Plan. No comments were received.

In addition, the City will continue to cooperate and coordinate with public and private agencies that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
 California Department of Housing and Community Development  City of Lynwood, Public Works Department
 City of Lynwood, Recreation and Community Services Department  County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services
 Fair Housing Foundation
 Harmony Project
 HOPICS Lynwood Access Center
 Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles
 Lynwood Athletics Community Services
 Lynwood School District
 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
 St. Francis Medical Center Foundation
 US Department of Housing and Urban Development
 Adjacent communities
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting As part of the preparation of the FY 2023 -24 Action Plan, the City reached out to both public and private organizations that service residents of Lynwood by either providing shelter/housing; own and manage housing for low- and moderate-income seniors and families; build housing for low- and moderate -income seniors and families; and/or provide some type of services to populations with special needs (i.e. elderly, homeless, disabled, etc.). Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding have been in regular contact with City staff. Other organizations are consulted on an as needed basis, and are invited to all public meetings held by the City and requested to comment on the draft Action Plan.

On December 22, 2022, the City announced that it w as soliciting proposals from community -based organizations, nonprofits, City departments, and citizens interested in applying for funds and providing services to the Lynwood community. The application form requests a description of the need and/or problem to be addressed by the project. The deadline for submittal of the applications was January 26, 2023, 5:00 pm.

The City conducted two public hearings. The first public hearing focuses on performance and the needs of the community as they relate to housing, homelessness, and community development needs such as infrastructure, improvement and public services. This hearing took place before the Lynwood Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advi sory Board Commission on March 1, 2023 . In addition, on April 19, 2023, the CDBG Advisory Board reviewed and finalized the FY 2023-24 CDBG and HOME funding recommendations for the City Council's consideration. Following this meeting, a second public hearing provides citizens with an opportunity to comment on the draft Action Plan took place in front of the Lynwood City Council on June 6, 2023. Minutes of these meetings are on file with the City Clerk’s Office. Notice of each public hearing was published in the Lynwood Press Wave 10 days prior to the hearing date and sent to the organizations listed in Appendix B. Notices of the public hearing were also posted 10 days prior to each public hearing within the 3 public places at City Hall (City website, inside City Hall, and outside City Hall at the kiosk).

On May 4, 2023, notice of the availability of the Action Plan was published in the Lynwood Press Wave announcing the 30 -day public comment period to begin on May 4, 2023 and concluded on June 5, 2023. A copy of the draft Action Plan was placed on display at the Lynwood Library, the City's City Clerk’s Office, and the City of Lynwood’s Community Development Department. Notices were also sent to the organizations listed in the Appendix B and adjacent jurisdictions. The City did not receive any comments during this 30-day review period from the community, agencies or organizations.
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In addition, on February 2, 2023, the City contacted adjacent communities (which included cities of Compton, Downey, LACDA, Paramount, and South Gate) informing them that Lynwood was currently preparing its FY 2023-24 Action Plan and requested input from these jurisdictions on any activities that could be coordinated in such a way to achieve comprehensive community goals as well as any information on any non-housing community development that might warrant coordination with our community. No comments were received. The City also sent a formal letter to these same communities on May 4, 2023 , inviting them to com ment on the City’s draft FY 2023 -24 Action Plan. Again, no comments were received.

Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Or
der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Newspaper
Ad
Community
Wide
Two (2)
notices were
placed in the
Lynwood Press
Wave
notifying
citizens of two
(2) separate
public
hearings. The
dates of the
notices were
March 1, 2023
and June 6,
2023.

None None
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Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
2 Internet
Outreach
Community
Wide
On February
16, 2023 and
May 4, 2023,
two (2) public
hearing
notices were
placed on City
of Lynwood's
website and
posted in two
(2) other
locations at
City Hall
(within City
Hall and at the
outside Kiosk).

None None https://www.lynwoodca.gov/
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3 Public
Hearing
Community
Wide
Two (2)
citywide
public
hearings were
held: March 1,
2023 (CDBG
Advisory
Board) and
June 6, 2023
(City Council).

March 1,
2023: This
public hearing
was
conducted by
Web
conference Via
Zoom. There
were over 10
people in
attendance at
this hearing
with five (8)
speakers
requesting
CDBG funding
March 1,
2023: Ten
(10) non-
profit
organizations
made
presentation
s requesting
CDBG
funding for
FY 23-24
(City of
Lynwood
Afterschool
Program, City
of Lynwood
Senior
Center, City
of Lynwood
Sports
Program, Fair
Housing
Foundation,

HOPICS,
Lynwood
Athletics
Community
Services, and
The Harmony
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Sort Or
der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
for FY 2023-

24. June 6, 2023:

This public
hearing was
conducted by
Web
conference via
ZOOM. While
City staff was
unable to
determine if
anyone was
on the call for
this public
hearing, there
were no
speakers or
written
comments
received.

Project,
Budding
Artist, LSA
Marlins
Swim). June
6, 2023: This
public
hearing was
conducted by
Web
conference
via ZOOM.

While City
staff was
unable to
determine if
anyone was
on the call
for this
public
hearing,
there were
no speakers
or written
comments
received.
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der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
4 Newspaper
Ad
Community
Wide
On May 4,
2023, a notice
was placed in
the Lynwood
Press Wave
notifying
citizens of the
30-day review
period for the
FY 2023-24
Action Plan.

None None
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der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
5 Internet
Outreach
Community
Wide
On May 4,
2023, one
public notice
was placed on
City of
Lynwood's
website and
posted in two
(2) other
locations at
City Hall
(within City
Hall and at the
outside Kiosk)
notifying
citizens of the
30-day review
period for the
FY 2023-24
Action Plan.

None None https://www.lynwoodca.gov/
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Sort Or
der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
6 Email to
social
service
agencies
Social
Service
Agencies
The City sent
direct email
notices to
currently
funded CDBG
social service
groups
notifying them
of the public
hearing on
March 1, 2023
and June 6,
2023.

None None
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7 Letter to
Adjacent
Cities
Residents of
Public and
Assisted
Housing

Adjacent
Citites
On February 2,
2023, the City
sent a formal
letter to
adjacent
communities
(which
included cities
of Compton,
Downey,
LACDA,
Paramount,
and South
Gate)
informing
them that
Lynwood was
currently
preparing its
FY 2023-24
Action Plan
and requested
input from
these
jurisdictions
on any
activities that
could be
coordinated in
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der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
such a way to
achieve
comprehensiv
e community
goals as well
as any
information
on any non-
housing
community
development
that might
warrant
coordination
with our
community.
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der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
8 Letter to
Adjacent
Cities
Adjacent
Cities
On May 4,
2023, the City
sent a formal
letter to
adjacent
communities
(which
included cities
of Compton,
Downey,
LACDA,
Paramount,
and South
Gate)inviting
them to
comment on
the City’s draft
FY 2023-24
Action Plan.

None None
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der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
9 Public
Meeting
Community
Wide
On April 19,
2023, the
CDBG Advisory
Board
reviewed and
finalized the
FY 2023-24
CDBG and
HOME funding
recommendati
ons for the
City Council's
consideration.

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Expected Resources
The City has bee n notified by HUD that Lynwood on February 27, 2023 , the city receiving $983,091 in CDBG funds for FY 23 -24, which is an approximate 1.2% increase to its FY 2022-23 allocation, and $415,790 in HOME funds, which is an approximate 19% decrease from its FY 2022-23 allocation. When combined with projected reallocated carryover funds and anticipated program income, the City anticipa tes having a total of $1,083,091 of CDBG funds available to allocate and $2,002,021 in HOME funds available to allocate for the 2023-24 year. In addition, the City will also be carrying over approximately $250,000 in allocated CDBG-CV funds.

Carryover Funds/Reallocated Funds
CDBG Funding: It is anticipated that approximately $100,000 will be carried over from FY 2022-23 projects into FY 2023-24. These funds will be reallocated to assist in the funding of a new FY 2022-23 Public Works Project.

HOME Funding: It is anticipated that approximately $705,000 will be carried over from FY 2022-23 projects into FY 2023-24. These funds will be reallocated to assist in the funding of the FY 2023-24 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program. In addition, $501,531 in CHDO funds will be carried over into FY 2023-24.

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 983,091 0 100,000 1,083,091 1,597,345
In Year 3 , the Ci ty expects t o receive
$983,091 in CDBG entitlement funds.

Any unencumbered funds from prior
year(s) resources will be allocated
towards public infrastructure
improvements.
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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:
$
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction for
ownership
TBRA 415,790 0 1,083,091 2,002,021 -120,465
In Year 3 , the City expects to receive
$415,790 in HOME entitlement funds.

Any unencumbered funds from prior
year(s) resources will be allocat ed
towards the Owner -Occupied
Rehabilitation Loan program.

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will continue to use state and local funds to leverage federal entitlement dollars, including but not limited to:
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In addition, the following service providers budgeted additional federal and non-federal funds to their activities through funding from other cities, in-kind donations, United Way and other charitable organizations, and the Federal and State governments:
 Harmony Project
 Special Service for Groups (HOPICS Lynwood Access Center)  Lynwood Athletics Community Services
 Fair Housing Foundation
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City currently owns three properties (Alam eda Triangle) that will be used for a future housing development that will be made up of both for sale market rate townhomes and affordable apartments.

The City's former Redevelopment Agency (herein referred to as the "Successor Agency") also owns a few properties. It is the Successor Agency’s intent to use these properties to incentivize developers to address either the housing needs economic development needs of the community.

Discussion
Redundant - Not Used
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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 Planning and
Administration
2020 2024 Administration Not Applicable Administration CDBG:
$183,618
HOME:
$41,549
Other: 1 Other
2 Expand Fair Housing
Choice and Access
2020 2024 Fair Housing City-wide Fair Housing
Education
CDBG:
$13,000
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 200
Households Assisted
3 Planning and
Administration - CDBG
Rehabilitation
2020 2024 Planning and
Administration
Not Applicable Administration CDBG:
$98,932
Other: 1 Other
4 Repair Aging Housing
Infrastructure
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City-wide Housing
Rehabilitation
CDBG:
$20,000
HOME:
$826,618
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 10 Household
Housing Unit
5 Increase the Supply of
Lead Safe Housing
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City-wide Housing
Rehabilitation
CDBG:
$13,000
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 5 Household
Housing Unit
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 6 Code Enforcement 2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Deteriorating
and/or
Deteriorated
Area
Code
Enforcement
and Blight
Removal
CDBG:
$195,633
Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed
Property Care: 200 Household
Housing Unit
7 Public Vital Public
Services
2020 2024 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City-wide Supportive
Services Needs
CDBG:
$147,000
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 240
Households Assisted
8 Provide Vital Homeless
Services
2020 2024 Homeless City-wide Homeless Needs CDBG:
$20,000
Homelessness Prevention: 10
Persons Assisted
9 Expand Affordable
Housing Opportunities
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
City-wide Affordable
Housing
HOME:
$570,000
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers: 2 Households
Assisted
10 Improve/Upgrade Public
Facilities/Infrastructures
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Area Benefit
Neighborhood
Public Facilities
and
Infrastructure
Improvements
CDBG:
$411,900
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 3000
Households Assisted
Table 6 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

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1 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Provide funds toward the payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG and HOME funds. This applies to the 20% CDBG Planning and Administration and 10% HOME Planning and Administration cost. 2 Goal Name Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access
Goal
Description
Provide funds for the Fair Housing Foundation to prepare and administer a Fair Housing Counseling Program in the City of Lynwood
3 Goal Name Planning and Administration - CDBG Rehabilitation Goal
Description
Provide funds for the direct delivery program costs for the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs. 4 Goal Name Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Goal
Description
This program provides funds toward the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, which assists low to moderate-income households in maintaining a safe and decent living environment. 5 Goal Name Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing
Goal
Description
This program provides for the testing, clearance testing (including risk assessment), and, if necessary, remediation of lead/asbestos hazards of units constructed prior to 1978 that participate in the City’s Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program.
6 Goal Name Code Enforcement
Goal
Description
This program provides a proactive code enforcement in eligible low and moderate-income block groups based on an official designation of deteriorating and/or deteriorated area.
7 Goal Name Public Vital Public Services
Goal
Description
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8 Goal Name Provide Vital Homeless Services
Goal
Description
Provide funds for the funding of a resource center to assist the homeles s or those at-risk of homelessness. This program provides a full range of social services for clients including providing temporary housing. 9 Goal Name Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Goal
Description
Provide funding for new housing developmen t and/ or programs that assist low - and moderate - income families with finding housing solutions including programs that increase homeownership, development of housing for special needs populations, support integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers to affordable housing consistent with the City's Analysis for Impediment to Fair Housing Choice.
10 Goal Name Improve/Upgrade Public Facilities/Infrastructures Goal
Description
Provide ongoing assistance to improve and/or upgrade public facil ities (ADA improvements) & infrastructures (street improvements such as streets, sidewalks, curbing, safe routes to school, addressing public safety concerns, etc.).

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Expected Resources
The City has bee n notified by HUD that Lynwood on February 27, 2023 , the city receiving $983,091 in CDBG funds for FY 23-24, which is an approximate 1.2% increase to its FY 2022-23 allocation, and $415,790 in HOME funds, which is an approximate 19% decrease from its FY 2022-23 allocation. When combined with projected reallocated carryover funds and anticipated program income, the City anticipates having a total of $1,083,091 of CDBG funds available to allocate and $2,002,021 in HOME funds available to allocate for the 2023-24 year. In addition, the City will also be carrying over approximately $250,000 in allocated CDBG-CV funds.

HOME Funding: It is anticip ated that approximately $705,000 will be carried over from FY 2022 -23 projects into FY 2023-24. These funds will be reallocated to assist in the funding of the FY 2023-24 Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program. In addition, $501,531 in CHDO funds will be carried over into FY 2023-24.

CDBG-CV: It is anticipated that approximately $250,000 in allocated CDBG-CV funds will be carried over into FY 2023-24 to continue to fund the Homeless Services Program ($65,085), Essential Goods Reimbursement Program ($3,700), and the Small Business Rental Assistance Program ($175,000). 48 Annual Action Plan
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Projects
# Project Name
1 General Administration
2 Fair Housing Foundation
3 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Administration 4 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Emergency Grants 5 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Testing 6 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Remediation 7 Code Enforcement
8 City of Lynwood Afterschool Program
9 City of Lynwood Senior Program
10 City of Lynwood Sports Program
11 HOPICS
12 Lynwood Athletics Community Services
13 The Harmony Project
14 Lynwood Marlins Swim Team
15 Budding Artists
16 Street Improvement Project
17 HOME Administration
18 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - HOME Grants
19 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - HOME Loans
20 Down Payment Assistance Program
21 Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
Table 7 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The allocation priorities are established based on the results of the Need s Assessment, Market Analysis, and public input (which takes place annually as part of the Action Plan process). These assessments, coupled with the City's capacity to address needs with available funds, resulted in these projects being selected. All of these projects meet various needs, as identified in the Priority Needs section of this Plan. The City of Lynwood faces a number of potential obstacles in meeting affordable housing needs, community development needs, and underserved needs including the lack of affordable land for housing development, funding constraints to address the stated needs, and continued reductions of CDBG, HOME, and other federal funding sources in each fiscal year. The City will continue to look for non -traditional ways to deve lop affordable housing units and meet community development needs; work to combine funding sources and leverage private funds to develop affordable housing; and, to work with the federal government to ensure that sufficient funding continues in order to meet needs.

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Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name General Administration
Target Area Not Applicable
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG: $183,618
Description Provide funds toward the payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide for payment of reasonable administration costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds.
2 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access
Needs Addressed Fair Housing Education
Funding CDBG: $13,000
Description Provide funds for the Fair Housing Foundation to prepare and administer a Fair Housing Counseling Program in the City of Lynwood.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is the intent of the Fair Housing Foundation to assist 200 low - to moderate-income residents.

Location Description City of Lynwood
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Planned Activities Through a sub-recipient contract with the Fair Housing Foundation, this program will provi de for the preparation and administration of a Fair Housing Counseling Program.
3 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Administration Target Area Not Applicable
Goals Supported Planning and Administration - CDBG Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG: $98,932
Description Provide funds for the direct delivery program costs for the Owner - Occupied Rehabilitation Programs.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide for the direct delivery program costs for the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs.
4 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Emergency Grants Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Housing Rehabilitation
Funding CDBG: $20,000
Description Provide funds for a $5,000 emergency grant to homeowners who are low- to moderate-income and need funding for correction to emergency code deficiencies that constitute an immediate health and/or safety issue.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 5 low- to moderate-income households will benefit from this program.
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Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide funds toward the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program for Emergency Grants, which will assist l ow- to moderate-income households in maintaining a safe and decent living environment.
5 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Testing Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing Needs Addressed Housing Rehabilitation
Funding CDBG: $3,000
Description Provide funds for testing and clearance testing (including risk assessment) of units constructed prior to 1978 that participate in the City's Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (Emergency Grants).

Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide for the testing and clearance testing (including risk assessment) of lead/asbestos hazards of units constructed prior to 1978 that participated in the City's Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program (Emergency Grants).
6 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Remediation Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing Needs Addressed Housing Rehabilitation
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description Provide grant funds to remediate lead/asbestos hazards in units participating in the City's Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program (Emergency Grants).

Target Date 6/30/2024
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 5 low- to moderate-income households will benefit from this program.

Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide remediation of lead/asbestos hazards of units constructed prior to 1978 that participate in the City's Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (Emergency Grants).
7 Project Name Code Enforcement
Target Area Deteriorating and/or Deteriorated Area
Goals Supported Code Enforcement
Needs Addressed Code Enforcement and Blight Removal
Funding CDBG: $195,633
Description Provide funds for a proactive code enforcement program in eligible low- and moderate-income block groups based on an official designation of deteriorating and/or deteriorated areas.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 200 low - to moderate -income households will benefit from this program
Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program wil l provide a proactive code enforcement program in eligible low - and moderate -income block groups based on an official designation of deteriorating and/or deteriorated areas. 8 Project Name City of Lynwood Afterschool Program
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Vital Public Services
Needs Addressed Supportive Services Needs
Funding CDBG: $46,000
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Description Provide funds for towards the After -School Program (i.e. homework assistance/tutoring, seasonal sports, field trips, etc.) offered at the Lucy Avalos Community Center for the youth up to 18 years of age that are still in school.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 75 low- to moderate-income youth will benefit from this program.

Location Description Lucy Avalos Community Center @ Burke -Ham Park - 11832 Atlantic Avenue, Lynwood & Youth Center 11409 Birch Street, Lynwood Planned Activities The After -School Program will assist with fundin g towards an after - school program that provides homework assistance/tutoring, seasonal sports, field trips, etc. for youth (up to 18 years of age who are still in school) of low- to moderate-income families.
9 Project Name City of Lynwood Senior Program
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Vital Public Services
Needs Addressed Supportive Services Needs
Funding CDBG: $35,000
Description Provide funds for a Senior Program. The Senior Program provides a number of services at the City's Senior Center including nutritious meals, referral services, senior activities, and special events to seniors living in Lynwood to help promote the role of nutrition, preventive health issues, and long-term care.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 100 seniors will benefit from this program.

Location Description Lynwood Senior Citizen Center - 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood Planned Activities The Lynwood Se nior Center will provide nutritious meals, referral services, senior activities, and special events to seniors living in Lynwood.
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10 Project Name City of Lynwood Sports Program
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Vital Public Services
Needs Addressed Supportive Services Needs
Funding CDBG: $8,000
Description Provide funds for towards the Sports Program offered at the City Park & Ham Park for the youth up to 18 years of age of low - to moderate - income families.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 10 low- to moderate-income youth will benefit from this program.

Location Description Lynwood City Park - 11301 Bullis Road, Lynwood Burke-Ham Park - 11832 Atlantic Ave, Lynwood
Planned Activities After-school youth recreational sports 11 Project Name HOPICS
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Provide Vital Homeless Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Needs
Funding CDBG: $20,000
Description Provide funds for the funding of a resource center to assist the homeless or those at-risk of homelessness. This program provides a full range of social services for clients including providing temporary housing.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 25 homeless/at -risk of homelessness will benefit from this program.

Location Description City of Lynwood
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Planned Activities Through a sub-recipient contract with HOPICS, this program will provide a resource center within Lynwood to assist with homelessness and at - risk of homelessness.
12 Project Name Lynwood Athletics Community Services
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Vital Public Services
Needs Addressed Supportive Services Needs
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description Provide funds for the Lynwood Athletics Community Services program.

The Lynwood Athletics Community Services program provides youth sports and recreational activities for students of low - to moderate - income families.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 20 low- to moderate-income youth will benefit from this program.

Location Description Lynwood High School - 4050 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood Planned Activities The Lynwood Athletics Community Services will provide youth sports and recreational activities for students of low - to moderate -income families
13 Project Name The Harmony Project
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Vital Public Services
Needs Addressed Supportive Services Needs
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description Provide funds for the Harmony Project. Through this program, approximately 50 low- to moderate-income youth under the age of 18 are provided with music lessons and ensemble participation.

Target Date 6/30/2024
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 45 low - to moderate-income youth under the age of 18 will benefit from this program.

Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities Through a sub -recipient contract with the Harmony Project, this program will provide music lessons and ensemble participation services to youth under the age of 18 who meet the income requirements. 14 Project Name Lynwood Marlins Swim Team
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Vital Public Services
Needs Addressed Supportive Services Needs
Funding $10,000
Description Provide funds to Lynwood Marlins Swim Team. This program provides low-cost and high-quality youth swim programs for youth ages 3 through 18 years.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 100 low- to moderate-income youth under the age of 18 will benefit from this program.

Location Description Natatorium – 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Planned Activities CDBG funds will provide short -term assista nce to pay rent for a pool facility which will accommodate the Marlins Swim program who has lost their pool facility (Cit y's Lynwood Natatorium). Funding will be able to assist with renting a pool facility to allow swim programs to remain in operation during the renovation of the Lynwood Natatorium. 15 Project Name Budding Artists
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Vital Public Services
Needs Addressed Supportive Services Needs
Funding $8,000
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Description Provide funds for the Budding Ar tists. Through this program, approximately 120 low- to moderate-income youth under the age of 18 are provided with art lessons and exploration participation.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 120 low - to moderate-income youth will benefit from this program.

Location Description Lucy Avalos Community Center @ Burke -Ham Park - 11832 Atlantic Avenue
Planned Activities Budding Artists' Visual Arts Exploration Program will provide youth participants art lessons including acrylic paint, watercolor, charcoal, and clay, among other materials.
16 Project Name Street Improvement Project
Target Area Area Benefit Neighborhood
Goals Supported Improve/Upgrade Public Facilities/Infrastructures Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG: $411,900
Description Provide funding towards street improvements that is in need of repairs.

Improvements will include ADA complaint cur b ramps, rehabilitated curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches, and pavement.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 16,000 persons will benefit from this project.

Location Description Area Benefit
Planned Activities Through this program, the City plans to make needed street improvements including ADA complaint curb ramps, rehabilitated curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches, and pavement to one City street that is in need of repairs.
17 Project Name HOME Administration
Target Area Not Applicable
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Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding HOME: $41,549
Description Provide funds toward the pay ment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities financed in whole or in part by HOME funds.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities N/A
18 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - HOME Grants Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Housing Rehabilitation
Funding HOME: $150,000
Description Provide funds for a $10,000 grant to homeowners who meet the low- to moderate-income criteria for repairs related to interior and exterior code deficiencies and general home improvements.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 15 low- to moderate-income households will benefit from this program.

Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide funds toward the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program for Grants, which will assist low - to moderate- income households in maintaining a safe and decent living environment.

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19 Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Housing Rehabilitation
Funding HOME: $676,618
Description Provide funds for the City's low interest (0%) deferred payment loan (maximum loan amount $35,000) to homeowners who meet the low- to moderate-income criteria and need financial assistance to make repairs and improvements.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 10 low- to moderate-income households will benefit from this program.

Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide funds toward the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program for HOME loans, which assist low - to moderate-income households who own and occupy their homes and need financial assistance to make repairs and improvements. 20 Project Name Down Payment Assistance Program
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $570,000
Description Provide funds for first time homebuyers through the City's Down Payment Assistance Program. The amount of the loan will vary depending on the value o f the house to be purchased to assist the homebuyer in achieving a 25% down payment. The maximum allowable loan will be $95,000.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 2 low- to moderate-income households will benefit from this program.
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Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide funds for first time homebuyers through the City's Down Payment Assistance Program. The amount of the loan will vary depending on the value of the house to be purchased to assist the homebuyer in achieving a 25% down payment. The maximum allowable loan will be $95,000.
21 Project Name Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $563,854
Description Provide funds for the production of affordable housing unit using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding as required under the HOME program.

Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is anticipated that 1 low- to moderate-income households will benefit from this program.

Location Description City of Lynwood
Planned Activities This program will provide for the production of one affordable housing unit using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding as required under the HOME program.
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Description of the geogra phic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low -income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Area Benefit
CDBG Infrastructure/Public Works improvements are considered an area benefit activity. An area benefit is an activity that meets the identified needs of low and moderate -income persons residing in an area where at least 51% of the residents are low and moderate -income persons. The benefits of this type of activity are available to all persons in the area regardless of income. Potentially eligible activities include street improvements, façade improvements in neighborhood commercial districts, graffiti removal, and code enforcement.

Citywide
In order to prevent the concentration of low -income persons, City housing program s and social service programs are marketed and available throughout the City. The programs are not directed to any one geographical area but rather the extremely low to moderate -income (0 to 80% of the MFI) persons and families. The City wants to promote a balanced and integrated community and is committed to providing assistance throughout the City.

Deteriorated/Deteriorating Areas
Code Enforcement activities are limited to eligible low - and moderate-income block groups based on an official designation of deteriorating and/or deteriorated areas. On August 20, 2013, the City transmitted a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, LA Office that described the City’s Low and Moderate -Income “Target Area” and “Deteriorating Areas” and the q ualifying conditions in each census tract. The five census tracts comprising the deteriorated areas include 5400, 5402, 5403, 5405, and 5418.

Not Applicable
The not applicable area is for CDBG and HOME Administration activities.

The City has traditionally used 80% or more of its CDBG resources to benefit these special areas and/or to operate programs available exclusively to low and moderate -income people (whereas HUD regulations only require a minimum 70% low/mod benefit level for CDBG activities). In order to continue to achieve this high ratio of low/mod benefit for its CDBG resources, and because of the compelling need to assist 63 Annual Action Plan
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these target areas, the City will continue to target CDBG resources to these special geographic areas.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Area Benefit Neighborhood 28
City-wide 27
Not Applicable 20
Deteriorating and/or Deteriorated Area 25
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Some activities are intended to serve only income -eligible persons and these are accomplished on a citywide basis. Other activities such as infrastructure improvements can be accomplished in area benefit neighborhoods per CDBG regulations. While code enforcement can only be implemented in areas where there are low-income persons, that qualify as deteriorated and where other community efforts are being undertaken.

Discussion
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The demand for affordable housing for low - and moderate -income households in Lynwood has been persistent, as the analyses in the Consolidated Plan have demonstrated. The City established maintenance of affordable housing as a high priority need, and established a goal of rehabilitating 50 owner-occupied housing units in order to maintain the City’s stock of affordable units over the five -year period of the Consolidated Plan. In addition, the City is focusing on creating new affordable units in cooperation with a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO).

The City does not own any public housing units or provide a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Instead, the City works with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles who administers a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program within Lynwood.

The needs of the homeless are handled through nonprofit organizations and the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 10
Special-Needs 0
Total 10
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 10
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 10
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The City of Lynwood anticipates assisting 10 low to moderate -income homeowners through the Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Low to moderate-income is defined as 0 to 80% of the MFI.

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Introduction
There are no public housing projects in the City. The City works with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles who provides rental assistance to the residents of Lynwood through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0 to 50% of MFI) persons and households in ma king rents affordable. There is currently a lengthy waiting list for the Section 8 Program with the average wait from three to five years, if not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in sequence, based upon date of preliminary application and Voucher availability.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing N/A
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
N/A
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
N/A
Discussion
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), is the lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care and coordinates funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to homeless persons in Los Angeles County. LAHSA partners with the County of Los A ngeles to integrate services and housing opportunities to ensure a wide distribution of service and housing options throughout the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The City of Lynwood is located in Service Planning Area (SPA) 6 and will continue to collabor ate with LAHSA and other local agencies in providing services for homeless persons.

In addition, the City of Lynwood provides funding towards HOPICS, which is a resource center to assist the homeless or those at -risk of homelessness. HOPICS’ provides a fu ll range of social services for clients including providing temporary housing.

Describe the jurisdictions one -year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assess ing their individual needs
The City of Lynwood is not a direct provider of homeless services. Through the CDBG program for FY 2023- 24, the City will be providing funding towards HOPICS, which is a resource center to assist the homeless or those at -risk of homelessness. HOPICS’ provides a full range of social services for clients including providing temporary housing. In addition, the City refers homeless persons to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing operated by public and pr ivate agencies located near the City.

The City also collaborates and is an active partner with LAHSA. The City participated in LAHSA’s 2023 Homeless Youth and Homeless Adult Count, which were conducted in January 2023.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City of Lynwood is not a direct provider of homeless services. Through the CDBG program for FY 2023- 24, the City will be providing funding towards HOPICS, which is a resource center to assist the homeles s or those at -risk of homelessness. HOPICS’ provides a full range of social services for clients including providing temporary housing. In addition, the City refers homeless persons to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing oper ated by public and private agencies located near the City. The City also amended the Zoning Code to include provisions for transitional and supportive housing.

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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 homel ess individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
As stated above, the City coordinates efforts with LAHSA and HOPICS to assist homeless persons in making 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 prevent ing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again. In addition, as previously mentioned, the City amended the Zoning Code to permit the development of transitional and supportive housing.

Helping low-income individuals a nd 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 a nd 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.

In addition to the agencies listed above, the City will continue to seek and work with local non -profit agencies who provide emergency food, clothing, and referral services to low -income Lynwood residents (i.e. LAHSA, 2-1-1, food banks, etc.).

Discussion
See discussion above.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

See discussion below.

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, zonin g ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City of Lynwood is committed to addressing the negative effects of public policies over which it has control. In order to p romote integration and prevent low -income concentrations, the City designed its affordable housing programs to be available Citywide. This priority also serves to make sure that the City does not have any policies, rules, or regulations that would lead to minority or racial concentrations.

Over the years, Lynwood has demonstrated a willingness to encourage housing development of all types. It has approved several zone changes and Code amendments to allow for development of a variety of housing types, including those that benefit low and moderate-income people. It also makes an effort to fast-track projects and process permits in a timely manner. The City maintains its current posture of openness and willingness to entertain new ideas and eliminate any re gulatory barriers under its control in the provision of a variety of housing to meet the needs of all income groups.

In addition, the City continues to work cooperatively within existing legislatively mandated constraints and worked to develop and/or encou rage public policies that foster further affordable housing development and assistance.

Discussion:

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Introduction:

The priority needs established in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan, which are as follows:
 Address obstacles to meet underserved needs;
 Foster and maintain affordable housing;
 Reduce lead-based paint hazards;
 Promote equal housing opportunity;
 Reduce the number of poverty-level families;
 Develop institutional structure;
 Enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies; and  Planning and Administration.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City of Lynwood faces a number of potential obstacles in meeting affordable housing and community development needs and underserved needs through the CDBG and HOME program including lack of affordable land for housing development, funding constraints to address community development needs, and continued reductions for CDBG, HOME, and other federal funding sources in each fiscal year.

As entitlement grants shrink or remain level -funded, the cost of delivering services and completing projects increase, resulting in financial obstacles to meet needs. Although the availability of federal, state and other private resources continue to decline, the City has been able to meet underserved needs by leveraging General funds with CDBG and HOME funds. Lynwood provides people with special needs with various services, activities, and programs operated by the City and public and private agencies and institutions.

The City will continue to look for non -traditional ways to develop affordable housing units and meet community development needs; work to combine funding sources and leverage private funds to develop affordable housing; and, to work with the federal government to ensure that sufficient funding continues in order to meet needs.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City of Lynwood will foster and maintain affordable housing through the different programs funded with CDBG and HOME funds. Home improvement financial assistance will continue to be provided to low- and moderate-income families to reserve housing standards. Code enforcement activities will remain an important component for maintaining and improving Lynwood’s housing stock, focusing on problems that 70 Annual Action Plan
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The City will also continue to collaborative with public agencies, government agencies, housing developers, non-profit agencies, and residents to further maintain housing affordability. The City will use its own City newsletter and website, as well as community events to promote these services, and to promote its housing and community service programs. Through these efforts, it is the City’s goal to maintain housing affordability.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
As of FY 2001 -02, the City of Lynwood began implementing the new HUD Lead Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires all federally assisted housing programs, including rehabilitation, homeownership, and tenant-based subsidy systems, to address lead hazards.

The City will continue its program of education and eradication of lead-based paint through the operation of its Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs. This program provides assistance to low- and moderate- income homeowners; the target groups most likely to be living in older housing with lead-based paint.

The City has procured the service of a State Certified Lead Consultant to provide the following:
 Lead-based paint and soil inspection
 Lead-based paint risk assessment
 Lead-based paint hazard reduction monitoring
 Post-hazard reduction clearance test.

Under the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, the City will continue to provide each owner who participates with both oral and written information regarding the dangers of lead -based paint and what to do about it. Owners of properties constructed prior to 1978 will be required to meet certain lead-based paint requirements prior to being assisted. These requirements include the following:
 Distribution of lead-based paint notification pamphlets to all households occupying assisted units.  Inspection of all properties for defective paint surfaces.  Abatement of all defective paint surfaces identified at the time of the inspection.

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Health Services. A copy of the contractor's certification is kept on file.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City will continue to provide resources to households living in poverty through networks of social and public service agencies and programs. Specifically, poverty-level families will receive: health education services, fair housing services, recrea tional services, improved infrastructure, and referrals to County services offering other financial assistance. In addition, during FY 2023-24, the City will collaborate with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles where rental assistance vouchers will be provided to Lynwood families.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City of Lynwood is governed by a five-member City Council. The City Council reviews, holds hearings, approves the funding priorities, and approves the submiss ion of the Action Plan to HUD. The City’s Community Development Department is the lead agency in the coordination of the Action Plan. It coordinates the economic activities, develops and implements the programs that rehabilitate and preserve the neighborho ods, develops and rehabilitates affordable housing, and provides rental assistance to the very low-income and special-needs segments of the City's population.

While the Community Development Department has the major responsibility for the Action Plan budgeting, project formulation, and program implementation, other City departments, government agencies, social service agencies, and Lynwood residents play an important role. There are several inter - departmental programs, primarily in the area of neighborhood quality of life that are composed of a wide variety of City agencies. All are funded through the CDBG or HOME as a funding source; but in many cases, departmental funds and other funding augment and leverage Action Plan Resources. Guidelines for expenditure of CDBG and HOME funds are provided as needed or when changes to programs occur.

Periodically, the Community Development Department provides departments and City -related agencies with training in HUD grant regulations.

There are many organizations that a ctively collaborate in the areas of housing, homeless services, and community and economic development, and coordinate closely in both the preparation and implementation of the Action Plan. The City, for its part, will promote and encourage fair housing a nd single-family home rehabilitation.

One of the biggest challenges facing the City is the lack of or ever -decreasing amount of funds available in maintaining and furthering housing and community development goals. In addition, foundation giving is declining. A related challenge is the need for better coordination and cooperation between the City and social service and health providers. For homeless activities, a seamless approach to provision of transitional and permanent housing services requires that such providers be actively involved in each facet of the Continuum of Care. However, other housing activities, such as rehabilitation, demolition of abandoned or hazardous units, acquisition of sites for potential single family and multifamily affordable 72 Annual Action Plan
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housing, home ownership assistance, and new construction need to be integrated within the social service and health provider community as well.

The key to a strong institutional structure is the ability to develop and share data on the progress and status of beneficiaries through the development of integrated information systems. There are now several data information systems in place that, to various degrees, track the progress of a variety of beneficiaries from initial intake, through provision of services, and to completion of participation Institutions playing a major role in delivery of community development programs often have different mandates, and consequently different priorities and strategies to achieve them. These mandates are most often imposed by Congress, and reflected through the regulations of federal funding agencies. In several cases, goals may overlap or conflict.

The City will continue to work with a wide range of public and community social service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community. The City is an active member of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, an organization that is a key element of the institutional structure.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City will carry out this Action Plan through various organizations including a number of social service agencies funded through CDBG grant funds (HOPICS, Lucy Avalos Community Center, Lynwood Athletics Community Services, Lynwood Senior Center, The Harmony Project, Lynwood Sports Program , Lynwood Marlins Swim Team, Budding Artists and the Fair Housing Foundation). In addition, various City departments will work together to achieve the goals of this Action Plan, including the Public Safety Division (Code Enforcement), the Housing Services Division (Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Programs), and the Public Works Department (Infrastructure improvements).

The City also works with the State, other local governments (County of Los Angeles) , private industry construction contractors, non -profit organizations and social service providers to provide community, housing, and social service programs and projects. In addition, the City works with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA ) to provide critical information regarding homeless services and identifying and prioritizing gaps and needs in the regional system of care. The City participated in the January 2023 Homeless Count organized by LAHSA.

The City is committed to extend and s trengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for -profit and non -profit organizations. The means of cooperation and coordination with these various groups will continue to enhance the services provided to our residents.

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Program Specific Requirements
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 that is 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

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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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

The City of Lynwood does not use atypical loans or grant instruments of non -conforming loan guarantees. The City plans to use only the forms of investment and assistance that are explicitly listed in 92.205(b). No other forms of investment and assistance are planned in FY 2023-24.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

The City does not plan to use m ore than one set of provisions. While the City will be updating the Down Payment Assistance Program guidelines, the City will use "Recapture" Provisions when applicable as indicated below. Recapture revisions reflect the following model: "The City will recapture the entire direct amount of HOME assistance." Summary of Provisions:
 The provisions indicate the direct subsidy to be recaptured.  The provisions limit the amount to be recaptured to the net proceeds for sale of property.  No resale provision, only recapture.
 Fair return is calculated during recapture; owner investment is returned first and the owner is allowed to recover property investments or costs for improvements.  No use of presumption of affordability. Again, the City will be developing updated guidelines for the City's Down Payment Assistance Program. The guidelines will establish provisions for the recapture of the HOME investment according to the federal regulations (Section 92.254). The resale and recapture provisions will be described in the guidelines. In addition, the provisions will be described to the program participants prior to the purchase of the home. The guidelines will contain the following Resale/Recapture provisions: RECAPTURE. This requirement is a mechanism to recapture the entire direct amount of HOME assistance if the HOME recipient decides to sell the house within the affordability period at whatever price the market will bear. Recaptured funds may be used for any HOME -eligible activity. To ensure affordability, the City has established the following recapture requirements:

1. The homebuyer may sell the property to any willing buyer.

2. The sale of the property during the affordability period triggers repayment of the direct HOME subsidy that the buyer received when he/she originally purchased the home.

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4. Owner investment returned first. The City will allow the homeowner to recover the homeowner’s entire investment (down payment and capital improvements made by the owner since the purchase of the property) before recapturing the HOME investment.

5. Amount subject to recapture. The HOME investment that is subject to recapture is based on the amount of HOME assistance that enabled the homeowner to buy the dwelling unit.

This includes any HOME assistance that reduced the purchase price from the fair market value to an affordable price. The recaptured funds will be used by the City to carry out HOME-eligible activities.

6. The recapture requirement will be enforced by the following legal documents that will include the recapture requirements: a) A recorded Subordinate Deed of Trust securing repayment of the HOME subsidy; b) A recorded promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

See above.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily hous ing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

The City does not currently plan to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing.

5. Discussion:

Redundant - Not Used

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APPENDIX A
Glossary of Terms
Income Groups:

Extremely low income
Other very low income
Very low income
Other low income
Low income
Federal-moderate income
Federal-above moderate income
The table below shows the equivalent terms in this Plan, the Consolidated Plan Rule, the National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), and California law.

Income California Consolidated Calif.

Level Consolidated Plan Plan Rule NAHA Law
0-30%* Extremely Low Extremely Low Very Low Very Low 31-50%* Very Low Low
51-80%* Low Moderate Other Low Other Lower
81-95%* Fed.-Moderate Middle Moderate Not used
*With adjustments.

Low-income concentration: A county in which the percentage of low -income households is 10 percent or higher than the statewide percentage.

Minority concentration: A county in which the percentage of households in a specific minority group is 10 percent or more, higher than the statewide percentage for that minority group.

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Affordability Gap : The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exc eed 30 percent of gross income.

Affordable Housing: Affordable housing is generally defined as housing where the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for gross housing costs, including utility costs.

AIDS and Related Diseases : The disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction : A serious and persistent alcohol or other drug addiction that significantly limits a person's ability to live independently.

Assisted Household or Person: For the purpose of identification of goals, an assisted household or person is one, which during the period covered by the annual plan will receive benefits through the Federal funds, either alone or in conjunction with the investment of other public or private funds. The program funds providing the benefit(s) may be from any fundin g year or combined funding years. A renter is benefited if the person takes occupancy of affordable housing that is newly acquired, newly rehabilitated, or newly constructed, and/or receives rental assistance through new budget authority. An existing homeowner is benefited during the year if the home's rehabilitation is completed. A first -time homebuyer is benefited if a home is purchased during the year. A homeless person is benefited during the year if the person becomes an occupant of transitional or permanent housing. A non -homeless person with special needs is considered as being benefited, however, only if the provision of supportive services is linked to the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of a housing unit and/or the provision o f rental assistance during the year. Households or persons who will benefit from more than one program activity must be counted only once. To be included in the goals, the housing unit must, at a minimum, satisfy the HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (see 24 CFR section 882.109).

Committed: Generally means there has been a legally binding commitment of funds to a specific project to undertake specific activities.

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) - A private non-profit, community-based service organization whose primary purpose is to provide and develop decent, affordable housing for the community it serves.

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Consolidated Plan (or "the plan") : The document that is submitted to HUD that serves as the planning document (comprehensive housing affordability strategy and community development plan) of the jurisdiction and an application for funding under any of the Community Planning and Development formula grant programs (CDBG, ESG, HOME, or HOPWA).

Cost Burden > 30% : The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Cost Burden > 50% (Severe Cost Burden) : The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data publi shed by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Disabled Household: A household composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is an adult (a person of at least 18 years of age) who has a disability. A person shall be considered to have a disability if the person is determined to have a physical, mental or emotional impairment that: (1) is expected to be of long -continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impeded his or her ability to live independently, and ( 3) is of such a nature that the ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions. A person shall also be considered to have a disability if he or she has a developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and B ill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6001 -6006). The term also includes the surviving member or members of any household described in the first sentence of this paragraph who were living in an assisted unit with the deceased member of the household at the time of his/her death.

Economic Independence and Self-Sufficiency Programs: Programs undertaken by Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to promote economic independence and self -sufficiency for participating families. Such programs may include Project Self-Sufficiency and Operation Bootstrap programs that originated under earlier Section 8 rental certificate and rental voucher initiatives, as well as the Family Self-Sufficiency program. In addition, PHAs may operate locally developed programs or conduct a variety of special projects designed to promote economic ind ependence and self- sufficiency.

Elderly Household: For HUD rental programs, a one or two person household in which the head of the household or spouse is at least 62 years of age.

Elderly Person (Housing): A person who is at least 62 years of age.

Elderly Person (Public Service): A person who is at least 50 years of age.

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Emergency Shelter: Any facility with overnight sleeping accommodations, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary shelte r for the homeless in general or for specif ic populations of the homeless.

Existing Homeowner : An owner -occupant of residential property who holds legal title to the property and who uses the property as his/her principal residence.

Extremely Low-Income Family: Family whose income is between 0 and 30 percent of the median income for the area, ad determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 30 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes.

Family: The Bureau of Census defines a family as a householder (head of household) and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related by birth, marriage or adoption.

Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program : A program enacted by Section 554 of the National Affordable Housing Act which directs Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Indian Housing Authorities (IHAs) to use Section 8 assistance under the rental certificate and rental voucher programs, together with public and private resources to provide supportive services to enable participating families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency.

Federal Preference for Admission : The preference given to otherwise eligible applicants under HUD's rental assistance programs who, at the time they seek housing assistance, are involuntarily displaced, living in substandard housing, or paying more that 50 per cent of family income for rent.

First-Time Homebuyer: An individual or family who has not owned a home during the three-year period preceding the HUD -assisted purchase of a home that must be used as the principal residence of the homebuyer, except that any individual who is a displaced homemaker or a single parent may not be excluded from consideration as a first -time homebuyer on the basis that the individual, while a homemaker or married, owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse.

FmHA: The Farmers Home Administration, or programs it administers.

For Rent: Year round housing units that are vacant and offered/available for rent.

For Sale: Year round housing units that are vacant and offered/available for sale only.

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Frail Elderly: An elderly person who is unable to perform at least 3 activities of daily living (i.e., eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, and household management activities).

Group Q uarters: Facilities providing living quarters that are not classified as housing units.

Examples include: prisons, nursing homes, dormitories, military barracks, and shelters.

Home: The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which is authorized by Titl e II of the National Affordable Housing Act.

Homeless Family with Children: A family composed of the following types of homeless persons:
at least one parent or guardian and one child under the age of 18, a pregnant woman, or a person in the process of securing legal custody of a person under the age of 18.

Homeless Person: A youth (17 years or younger) not accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) or an adult without children, who is homeless (not imprisoned or otherwise detained pursuant to an Act of Congress or a State law).

Homeless Youth: Unaccompanied person 17 years of age or younger who is living in situations described by terms "sheltered" or unsheltered".

Homeless Subpopulations: Include but are not limited to the following categories of homeless persons: severely mentally ill only, alcohol/drug addicted only, severely mentally ill and alcohol/drug addicted, fleeing domestic violence, youth, and persons with HIV/AIDS.

HOPE 1: The HOPE for Public and Indian Housing Homeownership Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle A of the National Affordable Housing Act.

HOPE 2: The HOPE for Homeownership of Multifamily Units Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle B of the National Affordable Housing Act.

HOPE 3: The HOPE for Homeownership of Single Family Homes Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle C of the National Affordable Housing Act.

Household: One or more persons occupying a housing unit (U.S. Census d efinition). See also "Family".

Housing Problems : Households with housing problems include those that: (1) occupy units meeting the definition of Physical Defects; (2) meet the definition of overcrowded; and (3) meet the definition of cost burden greater than 30%.

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Housing Unit: An occupied or vacant house, apartment, or a single room (SRO housing) that is intended as separate living quarters. (U.S. Census definition) HUD: The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Jurisdiction: A State or unit of general local government.

Institutions/Institutional: Group quarters for persons under care or cus tody. (U.S. Census definition)
Large Family: Family of five or more persons.

Large Related: A household of 5 or more persons, which includes at least one person, related to the householder by blood, marriage or adoption.

Lead-Based Paint Hazard: Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead -contaminated dust, lead -contaminated soil, lead -contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, friction sur faces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects as established by the appropriate Federal agency. (Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 definition.)
LIHTC: (Federal) Low Income Housing Tax Credit.

Low-Income Families : Low -income families whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the median family income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 5 0 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusua lly high or low family incomes.

Low-Income Concentration : An area whe re the total household incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families. (This term corresponds to low - and moderate -income h ouseholds in the CDBG Program.)
Middle-Income Families: Family whose income is between 80 percent and 95 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 95 percen t of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes.
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Minority: The City of Lynwood recognizes the following racial and ethnic categories:

Black/African American
Asian
American Indian, Alaskan Native
Pacific Islander
Hispanic (all races)
Minority Concentration: Any area with greater than 40 percent minority household.

Moderate Income Family : Family whose income is between 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes.

Moderate-Income Concentration: An area where the total household incomes are between 81 percent and 95 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families. (This definition is different t han that for the CDBG Program.)
Non-Elderly Household: A household, which does not meet the definition of “Elderly Household,” as, defined above.

Non-Homeless Persons with Special Needs : Includes frail elderly persons, persons with AIDS, disabled families, and families participating in organized programs to achieve economic self - sufficiency.

Non-Institutional: Group quarters for persons not under care or custody. (U.S. Census definition used)
Occupied Housing Unit: A housing unit that is the usual place of residence of the occupant(s).

Other Household: A household of one or more per sons that does not meet the definition of a Small Related household, Large Related household or Elderly Household.

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Other Low-Income: Households whose incomes are between SI percent and 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. (This term corresponds to moderate-income in the CDBG Program.) Other Vacant: Vacant year round housing units that are not For Rent or For Sale. This category would include Awaiting Occupancy or Held.

Overcrowded: A housing unit containing more than one person per room. (U.S. Census definition)
Rent Burden > 30% (Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs, exceed percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rent Burden > 50% (Severe Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rental Assistance: Rental assistance payments provided as either project-based rental assistance or tenant rental assistance.

Rent: A household that rents the housing unit it occupies, including both units rented for cash and units occupied without cash payment of rent. (U.S. Census definition) Renter Occupied Unit : Any occupied housing unit that is not owner occupied, including units rented for cash and those occupied without payment of cash rent.

Rural Homelessness Grant Program : Rural Homeless Housing Assistance Program, which is authorized by Subtitle G, Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act.

Secondary Housing Activity : A means of providing or producing affordable housing -- such as rental assistance, production, rehabilitation or acquisition -- that will receive fewer resources and less emphasis than primary housing activities for addressing a particular housing need. (See also, "Primary Housing Activity".)
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Severe Cost Burden: See Cost Burden > 50%.

Severe Mental Illness: A serious and persistent mental or emotional impairment that significantly limits a person's ability to live independently.

Sheltered: Families and persons whose primary nighttime residence is a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter, including emergency shelters, transitional housing for the homeless, domestic violence shelters, residential shelters fo r runaway and homeless youth, and any hotel/motel/ apartment voucher arrangement paid because the person is homeless. This term does not include persons living doubled up or in overcrowded or substandard conventional housing. Any facility offering permanent housing is not a shelter, or are its residents homeless.

Small Related: A household of 2 to 4 persons which includes at least one person related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.

Substandard Condition and not Suitable for Rehab.: By local definition, dwelling units that are in such poor condition as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for rehabilitation.

Substandard Condition but Suitable for Rehab. : By local definition, dwelling units that do not meet standard conditions but are both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. This does not include units that require only cosmetic work -, correction or minor livability problems or maintenance work.

Substantial Amendment: A major change in an app roved housing strategy. It involves a change to the five -year strategy, which may be occasioned by a decision to undertake activities or programs inconsistent with that strategy.

Substantial Rehabilitation : Rehabilitation of residential property at an a verage cost for the project in excess of $25,000 per dwelling unit.

Supportive Housing: Housing, including Housing Units and Group Quarters that have a supportive environment and includes a planned service component.

Supportive Service Need in FSS Plan: The plan that PHAs administering a Family Self -Sufficiency program are required to develop to identify the services they will provide to participating families and the source of funding for those services. The supportive services may include child care ; transportation; remedial education; education for completion of secondary or pose secondary schooling; job training, preparation of counseling; substance abuse treatment and counseling; training in homemaking and parenting skills; money management, and household management; 100

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counseling in homeownership; job development and placement; follow -up assistance after job placement; and other appropriate services.

Supportive Services : Services: Services provided to residents of supportive housing for the purpose of facilitating the independence of residents. Some examples are case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation, and job training.

Tenant-Based (Rental) Assistance: A form of rental assistance in which the assisted tenant may move from a dwelling unit with a right to continued assistance. The assistance is provided for the tenant, not for the project.

Total Vacant Housing Units: Unoccupied year round housing units. (U.S. Census definition) Transitional Housing: A project that is designed to provide housing and appropriate supportive services to homeless persons to facilitate movement to independent living within 24 months, or longer period approved by HUD.

Unsheltered: Families and individuals wh ose primary nighttime residence is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (e.g., streets, parks, alleys).

Vacant Awaiting Occupancy or Held: Vacant year round housing units that have been rented or sold and are currently awaiting occupancy, and vacant year round housing units that are held by owners or renters for occasional use. (U.S. Census definition) Vacant Housing Unit : Unoccupied year -round housing units that are available or intended for occupancy at any time during the year.

Worst-Case Needs: Unassisted, very low -income renter households who pay more than half of their income for rent, five in seriously substandard housing which includes home less people) or have been involuntarily displaced.

Year Round Housing Units: Occupied and vacant housing units intended for year round use. (U.S.

Census definition.) Housing units for seasonal or migratory use are excluded.

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APPENDIX B

City of Lynwood’s
Low and Moderate-Income “Area Benefit”
& “Deteriorating Areas”

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Low- and Moderate-Income Concentration
“Area Benefit”
Census Tract
Block Group
Number
Low/Mod
Population
Total
Population
% of
Low/Mod
5400.00
2 1310 1725 73.39%
3 425 650 65.38%
4 2400 3040 78.95%

5401.01
1 735 950 77.37%
2 1145 2000 57.25%
3 905 1630 55.52%
4 1295 2290 56.55%

5401.02
1 760 1290 58.91%
2 995 1650 60.30%
3 1985 2545 78.00%
4 1000 1210 82.64%

5402.01
1 980 1080 90.74%
2 735 935 78.61%
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5402.02
1 1885 2080 90.63%
2 2440 2650 92.08%
3 860 1190 72.27%
4 800 800 100.00%

5402.03
1 2650 3155 83.99%
2 1200 1215 98.77%
3 870 1050 82.86%

5403
1 550 1045 52.63%
2 1265 1485 85.19%
3 385 425 90.59%
4 1775 2045 86.80%

5405.01
1 1230 1710 71.93%
2 900 935 96.26%
3 830 1110 74.77%
4 1415 1790 79.05%

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5405.02
1 2530 3220 78.57%
2 1035 1630 63.50%
3 1530 1805 84.76%

5417
1 585 835 70.06%
2 720 1215 59.26%
3 645 1060 60.85%
5 1420 1600 88.75%
6 650 900 72.22%

5418.01
1 1350 1515 89.11%
2 1075 1810 59.39%
3 1845 2245 82.18%

5418.02
1 990 1465 67.58%
3 1620 2090 77.51%
4 650 795 81.76%

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5420
1 1130 1545 73.14%
3 2025 2460 82.32%

Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS)

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Area Benefit
An area benefit is an activity that meets the identified needs of low and moderate-income persons residing in an area where at least 51% of the residents are low and moderate - income persons (otherwise known as a “deteriorated area”). The benefits of this type of activity are available to all persons in the area regardless of income. Potentially eligible activities include code enforcement, public infrastructure improvements, façade improvements in neighborhood commercial districts, and graffiti removal.

Boundaries/Location
An area benefit will be offered within the Census Tracts and Block Groups noted below, which are all located within the exterior boundaries of the City of Lynwood. See attached form titled “Code Enforcement Boundaries of Operation in Deteriorated/Deteriorating Areas” for detail description of each area.

Census Tract: 5400.00 Block Group Number(s): 2, 3, 4 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5401.01 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5401.02 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5402.01 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5402.02 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5402.03 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5403.00 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5405.01 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5405.02 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5417.00 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, County: 06037 Census Tract: 5418.01 Block Group Number(s): 1, 2, 3 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5418.02 Block Group Number(s): 1, 3, 4 County: 06037 Census Tract: 5420.00 Block Group Number(s): 1, 3 County: 06037

Deteriorated or Deteriorating Area(s)
Definition of “deteriorated/deteriorating” for the purpose of code enforcement eligible under 570.202 (c).

Lynwood defines a “deteriorated or deteriorating” neighborhood as one in which three or more of the deficiencies below are present in a significant numb er of units. Stagnant or declining property values because of blighted conditions in the identified areas are typical conditions that are significantly affecting once vibrant neighborhoods. In these areas, at least 51 percent of the residents have incomes below the 80 percent income median.

1. Abundant substandard housing, to include illegal garage conversions and illegal additions

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3. Aging and obsolete housing stock

4. Conditions resulting from a defect that normal maintenance cannot correct;

5. Vacant, condemned or demolished properties due to noncompliance with laws, ordinances or regulations

6. Structures with creaks or holes in ceilings, walls, floors

7. Broken or cracked plaster, peeling paint;

8. Rodent vermin infestation;

9. Inadequate heat or no heating

10. Damaged roofing and broken windows

11. Unsafe, congested, poorly designed, or deficient streets;

12. Other equally significant building or environmental deficiencies.

Description of Code Enforcement Activity 24 CFR 570.202(c) The City proposes to use CDBG funds to partially fund code enforcement activities as related to the enforcement of state and local codes. A lthough Lynwood’s code enforcement inspections are conducted City-wide, the use of the proposed CDBG funds would be limited to inspections within the City’s designated deteriorated areas as part of the City’s overall goal of improving the deteriorated areas.

In addition to the code enforcement program, the City will also concurrently provide other activities to arrest the decline in each area, which includes offering fair housing services for rental properties, a City -supported Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program to help improve the housing stock, funding (as available) for public improvements as well as encourage private improvements, economic development, and other related services .

Upon the completion of an inspection where issues are found, the Public Safety Officer will provide either information as related to the City’s Fair Housing Program for renters or the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program for homeowners.

The City expects to charge the salaries of Public Safety Officers conducting code enforcement inspections , along with related overhead costs, within the eligible “deteriorating” area s. Inspections outside of the designated code enforcement areas would be paid from the City's general funds. The Public Safety Officer’s daily logs for inspections within the eligible “deteriorating” areas would be the source documentation for charging t he CDBG program for inspections /enforcement and include the Census Tract/Block Group, the type of inspection, and information given to assist in correcting any found violation.

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“Deteriorated/Deteriorating Areas”

Census
Tract
Block
Groups
% L/M
Income

Conditions

5400.00
5400.00
5400.00

2 3
4 73.39

65.38 78.95

Census tract 5400 is 75% deteriorated. Conditions include overcrowding, substandard housing and garage conversions, and other accessory structures. Location of area borders the I-105 freeway and experiences illegal dumping, heavy graffiti and is a constant source of blight.

5401.01
5401.01
5401.01

1 2
3 4

77.37 57.25

55.52 56.55
Census tract 5401.01 borders South Gate and is rapidly
deteriorating. The area is highly dense, overcrowded, has Illegal building additions, code violations, as well as poor property maintenance. Graffiti tags, as well as the presence of vacant or abandoned buildings also add to the deterioration of the neighborhood.

5401.02
5401.02
5401.02
5401.02

1 2
3 4

58.91 60.30

78.00 82.64
Census tract 5401.02 is a deteriorating area. Conditions include illegal structures, substandard housing with numerous code violations, and poor property maintenance.

5402.01
5402.01

1 2

90.74 78.61
Census tract 5402.01 borders South Gate and is rapidly
deteriorating. The area is highly dense, overcrowded, has Illegal building additions, code violations, as well as poor property maintenance. Graffiti tags, as well as the presence of vacant or abandoned buildings also add to the deterioration of the neighborhood.
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5402.02
5402.02
5402.02
5402.02

1 2
3 4

90.63 92.08

72.27 100.00
Census tract 5402.02 borders South Gate and is rapidly
deteriorating. The area is highly dense, overcrowded, has Illegal building additions, code violations, as well as poor property maintenance. Graffiti tags, as well as the presence of vacant or abandoned buildings also add to the deterioration of the neighborhood.

5402.03
5402.03
5402.03

1 2
3 83.99

98.77 82.86
Census tract 5402.03 is a deteriorating area. The area is highly dense, overcrowded, has Illegal building additions, code violations, as well as poor property maintenance. Graffiti tags, as well as the presence of vacant or abandoned buildings also add to the deterioration of the neighborhood.

5403.00
5403.00
5403.00
5403.00

1 2
3 4

52.63 85.19

90.59 86.80
Census tract 5403 borders South Gate and Watts, and is rapidly deteriorating. The area is highly dense, overcrowded, has Illegal building additions, code violations, as well as poor property maintenance. Graffiti tags, as well as the presence of vacant or abandoned buildings also add to the deterioration of the neighborhood.

5405.01
5405.01
5405.01
5405.01

1 2
3 4

71.93 96.26

74.77 79.05
Census tract 5405.01 boarders the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County and is a deteriorating area. Conditions include illegal structures, substandard housing with numerous code violations and poor property maintenance.

5405.02
5405.02
5405.02

1 2
3 78.57

63.50 84.76
Census tract 5405.02 boarders unincorporated area of Los Angeles County and the City of Compton, and is a deteriorating. Conditions include illegal structures, substandard housing with numerous code violations and poor property maintenance.
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5417.00
5417.00
5417.00
5417.00
5417.00

1 2
3 5
6 70.06

59.26 60.85

88.75 72.22
Census tract 5417 is deteriorated and made up of aging and obsolete housing stock. Conditions include illegal structures, substandard housing, and overcrowding and poor property maintenance.

Census
Tract
Block
Groups
% L/M
Income

Conditions

5418.01
5418.01
5418.01

1 2
3 89.11

59.39 82.18
Census tract 5418.01 borders the City of Compton and is a deteriorated area. Conditions include aging and obsolete housing s tock, vegetation issues, trash and debris, illegal structures, substandard housing, overcrowding and
graffiti. This census tract is also a high crime area.

5418.02
5418.02
5418.02

1 3
4 67.58

77.51 81.76
Census tract 5418.02 borders the City of Compto n and is a deteriorated area. Conditions include aging and obsolete housing stock, vegetation issues, trash and debris, illegal structures, substandard housing, overcrowding and
graffiti. This census tract is also a high crime area.

5420
5420

1 3

73.14 82.32
Census tract 5420 borders the City of Compton and is a
deteriorated area. Conditions include aging and obsolete housing stock, vegetation issues, trash and debris, illegal structures, substandard housing, overcrowding and
graffiti. This census tract is also a high crime area.

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APPENDIX C

LEAD BASED PAINT MATRIX

CDBG and HOME-Funded Rehabilitation Programs
Requirements < $5,000 $5,000 - $25,000 > $25,000
Approach to Lead Hazard
Evaluation and Reduction
Do no harm. Identify and control lead
hazards.

Identify and abate lead
hazards.

Application to Program Application reviewed and
approved; agreement
determines commitment.

Application reviewed and
approved; agreement
determines commitment.

Application reviewed and
approved; agreem ent
determines commitment.

Scope of Work Scope of work to
determine if painted
surfaces will be disturbed;
begin to identify lead
hazards.

Scope of work to
determine if painted
surfaces will be disturbed;
begin to identify lead
hazards,
Scope of work to
determine if painted
surfaces will be disturbed;
begin to identify lead
hazards.

Notification Lead hazard pamphlet;
notification to buyers;
notification. of evaluation;
notification of reduction.

Lead hazard pamphlet;
notification to buyers;
notification o f evaluation;
notification of reduction.

Lead hazard pamphlet;
notification to buyers;
notification of evaluation;
notification of reduction.

Lead Hazard Evaluation Paint testing required by
certified paint inspectors*
or risk assessors* for
surfaces dist urbed during
rehabilitation.

Paint testing required by
certified inspectors* for
surfaces disturbed during
rehabilitation; risk
assessment on entire
dwelling and soil.

Relocation Requirements Relocation from work area. Relocation from unit may be required when
extensive rehabilitation
occurs in kitchens,
bathrooms, etc.

Relocation from unit may
be required when
extensive rehabilitation
occurs in kitchens,
bathrooms, etc.
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IF LEAD IS PRESENT OR
PRESUMED:

Lead Hazard Reduction
Repair lead -based paint
disturbed during
rehabilitation and apply a
new coat of paint; Safe
Work Practices (SWP) that
restrict types of paint
removal methods, provide
for occupant protection,
and require cleaning after
lead hazard reduction
activities.

Interim controls on lead -
based paint include
addressing friction and
impact surfaces, creating
smooth and cleanable
surfaces, encapsulation,
removing o r covering lead
based paint and paint
stabilization through -out
unit; SWP.

Abatement to lead -based
paint involves permanently
removing lead-based paint
hazards, often through
paint and component
removal, and enclosure
and interim controls on
exterior surfa ces not
disturbed by rehab.; SWP.

Clearance Clearance testing on
repaired surfaces by
certified professional*.

Clearance testing
performed unit -wide and
soil.

Clearance testing
performed unit wide and
soil.

Options Presume lead-based
paint; SWP.

Presume lead-based paint;
use standard treatments.

Presume lead-based paint;
abate all applicable
surfaces.

Contractor Qualifications SWP-contractors familiar
with Safe Treatment
Methods and Prohibited
Treatment Methods.

Interim controls or
Standard Treatments -
accredited lead based
paint worker course or
lead-based paint
abatement supervisor’s
course.

Abatement contractors -
trained and state -certified
abatement supervisors and
accredited lead abatement
worker training.
*Certified Paint Inspectors must successfully complete an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state accredited training program and receive state certification; Certified Risk Assessors must successfully complete an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state-accredited training program, receive state certification, and have related experience.

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APPENDIX D

CITY OF LYNWOOD

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
(For all Federally Funded Grant Programs)

INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to Section 104(a)(3) of the Housing and Community Development Ac t of 1974 as amended, the City of Lynwood first adopted this Citizen Participation Plan in 1978 and processed revisions as needed from time -to-time. By doing so, the City acknowledges the integral role of citizen participation in the process of planning a nd development, and the execution of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) program, and al l other Federally Funded Grant programs.

This document outlines basic tenets of the citizen participation regulations and will remain in effect throughout the implementation of the City's entitlement awards from the federal government, or until these funds are completely exhausted. The following details Lynwood's Citizen Participation Plan:

POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of Lynwood to provide for full involvement by the community and its residents in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs funded under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, including the CDBG and HOME programs.

CDBG is a federal entitlement grant that allows entitlement jurisdictions to undertake a variety of housing and community development programming for persons who are primarily low to moderate income. The HOME program provides funding for a variety of affordable housing development and assistance.

This Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the procedures and guidelines to be implemented by the City to provide for the continuing participation by the citizens of Lynwood. The City acknowledges the need for, and the role, of citizen involvement, but also recognizes that the final determination and responsibility for policy development rests with the City Council.

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This plan may be amended from time-to-time and shall remain in effect until superseded by a new plan or until the City no longer participates in programs that require such a plan.

Citizen Participation does not restrict the responsibility or the authority of the City for the development execution of its Consolidat ed Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

A. Consolidated Plan
A Consolidated Plan consolidates the application process for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ( HUD’s) four entitlement g rants into one consolidated plan and application. The four grants are CDBG, HOME, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). All four grants are driven by an entitlement formula process set by the federal government. The City is eligible to participate in two of these programs (CDBG and HOME). The full Consolidated Plan must be completed once every five years
B. Annual Action Plan
The Annual Action Plan is a part of the Consolidated Plan, which takes all HUD requirements regarding planning, needs analysis, reporting, budgeting, citizen participation and certifications and incorporates th em into one process. The Annual Action Plan must be completed annually.

C. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Plan (CAPER) The CAPER describes the overall use of federal CDBG and HOME funds received from HUD in relationship to the needs of the community as outlined in the City’s Annual Action Plan.

D. Public Hearing
A public hearing is a public meeting that has been publi cly noticed in a local newspaper of general circulation, or noticed in a fashion which otherwise follows local procedures for formal noticing of public hearings. Public hearings are required prior to the adoption of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and Substantial Amendments to either plan.

E. Urgency Needs
A Federal, State, or Local declared Emergency or Crisis.

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SCOPE OF PARTICIPATION
A. Citizens’ Roles
All citizens of Lynwood are encouraged to participate in the public meetings and hearings and to contac t the City’s Community Development Department with regard to any questions they may have concerning the process and programs under the Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plan, or the CAPER.

The City holds a minimum of two (2) public hearings during the course of its program year. One is regarding community needs for the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan and one is regarding the funding of projects for the fiscal year.

The City may elect to hold additional public hearings as needed. In addition, the City may hold planning meetings during the development of its Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan is published for a 30-day comment period, while the CAPER is published for a 15-day comment period.

All public hearings and meetings will generally take place at the hour of 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, either in the main City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262 or in the Council Chambers at the City Hall Annex Building, 11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262, unless another location and/or time is publicized in advance. All notices published announcing the public hearing or meeting will reflect the time and location within the notice. In t he event of Urgency Needs, specific procedural changes such as conducting virtual meetings or via tele/video conferencing may be implemented. The agenda for each hearing or meeting will be posted within City Hall, at the outside City Hall Kiosk, and the C ity’s Website (https://www.lynwoodca.gov/) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Questions and comments regarding the Citizen Partici pation Plan may be addressed as follows:

City of Lynwood
Community Development Department
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, California 90262
Attention: Director of Community Development
(310) 603-0220

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B. Written Comments
The City encourages the submission of views and written comments by citizens regarding the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolida ted Plan, Annual Action Plan , and CAPER. The comments may be submitted to the City’s Director of Community Development or the City Clerk’s Office at any time. In addition, comments may be submitted to the City Council at the time of their meeting where the corresponding item will be discussed.

The City will respond to all written comments within fifteen (15) working days and state the reasons for the action taken on the proposal or view. All comments or views that were not accepted will be attached to t he final plan, amendment or performance evaluation, along with the reasons why they were not accepted.

C. City’s Role
Technical Assistance and Accessibility
To help facilitate citizen input, the City wi ll provide technical assistance (through its staff) to the community, neighborhood associations, and to groups of low- and moderate-income residents who request such assistance.

Questions regarding specific programs can be answered by program staff and guidelines for programs will be made available on request. There is no charge for one copy of program materials.

On request, the City will make available translators/interpreters for speakers other than English, as available, for meetings and hearings relating to the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and C APER. The City’s primary language is English. Public hearings will be held in the City Council Chambers at the Annex Building or the main City Hall Council Chambers , both of which are accessible to the handicapped and disabled. Persons requiring translation should contact the City Clerk ’s Office at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements. The City Clerk ’s Office can be reached at (310) 603-0220.

Citizens with handicaps/disabilities who need special accommodation in order to access program information must contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance with its reasonable accommodation request. Reasonable accommodation includes the following: providing materials in a different and/or larger typeface/font; providing ma terials in an alternative medium, making special arrangements for meeting attendance. The City Clerk’s Office can be reached at (310) 603-0220.

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Public Information
In order for citizens to become informed and involved in the program, the City will provide comprehensive access to program information. The following information will be made available during the planning process of program development and implementation:
a. Amount of Entitlement
b. Types of activities that are eligible for funding and activities previously funded
c. Ineligible activities
d. Schedule of meetings and hearings and the process to be followed by the City in approving applications
e. Citizen Participation Plan

In addition, documents relevant to the Consolidated Plan , Annual Action, or CAPER are av ailable to all citizens during normal working hours. Normal working hours are defined, as Monday through Thursday from 7: 00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Copies of the following materials are available for review at City Hall:
a. Mailings and promotional material
b. Records of hearings and meetings
c. Prior applications
d. Reports required by HUD
e. Regulations and issuances governing aspects of the program f. Records of prior use of funds for the last five (5) years

Citizen involvement, as stated earlier, will be sought in the deve lopment, implementation and evaluation stages of the City’s plan. This will be accomplished in the following manner:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD (CDBG BOARD) The CDBG Board, when requested, shall assist the Lynwood City Council in conducting the public hearings and/or meetings on the grant application for funding as well as use of funds for the CDBG and HOME grant programs. The CDBG Board serves in an advisory capacity only with all final decisions made by the Lynwood City Council. T he CDBG Board assures that the housing and community development needs of Lynwood’s low- and moderate-income residents are addressed with the use of these funds. As the CDBG Board acts in an advisory capacity only, the City Council may elect to bypass this board and hold any and/or all public hearings and meetings at the City Council level if so desired. 118

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CONSOLIDATED PLAN DEVELOPMENT/ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Citizens will be invited to provide input into development of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, including identification of needs and setting of priorities, through public hearings and/or community meetings and public comment period, as scheduled by the City of Lynwood.

IMPLEMENTATION
Citizen involvement in the program implementation shall be in the form of public hearings and/or community meetings, as scheduled by the City of Lynwood.

EVALUATION
Citizens will be given the opportunity to review and comment on the entitlement programs, including the opportunity to review evaluation of the program, projects and activities. This will be in the form of public comment period and/or public hearing as applicable.

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
Public hearings shall provide the major source of citizen input on proposed neighborhood improvement programs, activities, policies and procedures. At a minimum, the City will conduct two separate public hearings at two (2) different stages of the program year in order to address housing and community development needs. At least one of these hearings will be conducted before the proposed Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan is adopted. All public hearings will be held in either the City Council Chambers at the Annex Building or the main City Hall Council Chambers , both of which are accessible to the handicapped and disabled.

To ensure that all city residents have ample opportunity to take notice of all scheduled public hearings, all notices regarding such hearings, including the date, time and location, shall be published in a local newspaper of general circulation at least ten (10) days prior to date of public hearing. All notices will be published in either the Long Beach Press Telegram or the Lynwood Press Wave, as well as posted in a minimum of three (3) public locations, which includes within City Hall, at the outside City Hall Kiosk, and the City’s Website (https://www.lynwoodca.gov/) .

The Council may hold additional hearings as necessary for the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER, and/or substantial am endments to the adopted Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan. All hearings will be noticed in the same manner as hearings for the Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan process.

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Minutes of all hearings shall be kept by the City in accordance with its standard practice.

Copies of minutes shall be available on request, in accordanc e with City’s adopted practice.

The City shall also consult with surrounding jurisdictions, other local and state agencies as applicable, regional partners, and applicable non -profit organizations as part of the process.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
As stated above, in order to give adequate notice of public hearings, the City shall publish a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation. In addition, all notices shall also be posted and/or available at City Hall, at the outside City Hall Kiosk, and the City’s Website (https://www.lynwoodca.gov/) . All legal notices shall be published at a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall contain the following:

A. Date of the Hearing
B. Time of the Hearing
C. Place of the Hearing
D. Topics to be considered
E. Basic information and/or Summary

PROGRAM AMENDMENTS
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations state that a grantee shall amend it s Consolidated Plan submission whenever it decides not to carry out an activity described in the Consolidated Plan, to carry out an activity not previously described, or to substantially change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity. Furthermore, the grantee is required to develop and make public its criteria for what constitutes a substantial change.

A substantial change is herein defined as any amendment that changes program beneficiaries, the location of approved activities and m ajor budget shifts between approved activities. A major budget shift is defined as an increase or decrease in budget of more than 30 percent in the amount budgeted in the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan for that activity, except that changes $ 25,000 or less will not be considered substantial. Amended amounts will not be cumulative, that is, each amendment will stand on its own for purposes of determining the 30 per cent threshold. In the event that an amendment to the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Pan qualifies as a substantial change, citizens will be given an opportunity to participate in the planning process. This opportunity will be afforded to the citizens in the following manner:

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A. Publication of Information for 30-day Comment Period B. Adoption of change through public hearing process, as outlined above C. Publication of 30-day comment period and notification of public hearing may run concurrently.

All substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan and any and all amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan will be reviewed by and must receive approval from the City Council.

The City may make minor changes to the Annual Action Plan, including any changes not included in the definition of a "substantial chan ge" above, as needed, so long as the changes do not constitute a substantial amendment as described above. Such minor changes to the Annual Action Plan do not require a public review and comment period or a public hearing. However, City Council approval of activity funding changes may be required based on the amount and City policy.

URGENCY NEEDS
Upon the Declaration of a Federal, State, or Local Emergency, the public participation process may be modified as determined by HUD.

CITIZEN SERVICE REQUESTS AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Citizens should be aware that any questions or grievances, regarding entitlement programs and projects could be submitted to City of Lynwood, Community Development Department located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, 90262. During the actual development of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, or CAPER submission, written concerns or complaints shall initiate a written response indicating assessment of the complaint and/or proposals and actions taken to address the complaints and/ or proposals befo re final submission of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, or CAPER to HUD as ou tlined under Scope of Participation (B) “Written Comments”. The City shall ensure that reasonable attempts are made to respond to questions or complaints in a timely manner, usually within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the inquiry.

If complaints are not addressed at the City level, citizens may forward such concerns or complaints to HUD. Although HUD will consider objections submitted at a ny time, such objections should be submitted within thirty (30) days of the submission of either the Consolidated Plan , Annual Action Plan, or CAPER to HUD. Any written inquiries submitted to HUD should be addressed as follows:

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Los Angeles Area Office, CPD Division
300 N. Los Angeles Street, Suite #4054
Los Angeles, California 90012

Objections submitted to HUD must meet one or more of the following criteria:

A. The description of needs and objectives are plainly inconsistent with available facts and data.

B. The activities to be undertaken are plainly inappropriate to meeting the needs and objectives identified by the applicant jurisdiction.

C. The submission does not comply with specific requirements or law.

D. The submission proposes the undertaking of ineligible activities.

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APPENDIX E

CITY OF LYNWOOD

RESIDENTIAL ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN FISCAL YEARS 2020-2024

INTRODUCTION
Section 509 of the Housing and Community Development Act (HCD) of 1987 amended Section 104 of the HCD Act of 1974 by adding a new subsection. The new Section 104(d) of the HCD Act became effective October 1, 1988, and provides that a grant under Section 106, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs may be made only if the grantee certifies that it is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan. The residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan under Section 104(d) must contain two components:
(1) A requirement to rep lace all low - and moderate-income dwelling units that are demolished or converted to a use other than low- and moderate-income housing as a direct result of the use of CDBG assistance and, (2) a relocation assistance component.

A certification and plan is required even if the grant will not result in demolition or in the conversion of a low - and moderate-income unit to use other than low - and moderate-income housing.

The document serves as the residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan for the Fiscal Year 2020 -2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan, which is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025 . In implementation of the relocation activities related to this plan, Section 104(d) of the HCD Act of 1974, as amended and the Uniform Relocation Assist ance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970 as amended will be followed. The following details the City of Lynwood's Plan.

RESIDENT/Al ANTI DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN UNDER SECTION 104 (d) OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED.

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Development Act of 1974, as amended, as described in 24 CFR, 570.606 (b)(l).

B. All replacement housing will be provided within three (3) years of the commencement of the demolition or rehabilitatio n relating to conversion.

Before obligating or expending funding that will directly result in such demolition or conversion, the City of Lynwood will make public and submit to the HUD Field Office the following information in writing.

1. A description of the proposed assisted activity;

2. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than low and moderate income dwelling units as a result of the assisted activity;

3. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion;

4. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling units;

5. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling units, and

6. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a low- and moderate-income dwelling unit for at least ten (10) years from the date of initial occupancy.

C. The City of Lynwood will provide relocation assistance, as described in 24 CFR 570.606(b)(2), to each low - and moderate -income household displaced by the demolition of housing or by the conversion of a low- and moderate-income dwelling unit to another use as a direct result to assisted activities.

D. Consistent with the goals and objectives of activities assisted under the Act, the City of Lynwood will take the following steps to minimize the displacement of persons from their homes: Provide replacement housing as described in 24 CFR 570.606(b)(l) and outlined as follows:

1. One-for-One replacement units - all occupied and vacant low and moderate income dwelling units (units that could be occupied) that are demolished or converted to a use other than low and moderate income dwelling units as a direct result of CDBG activities will be replaced by the City by private developers with low and moderate income dwelling units. 124

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2. The replacement of low and moderate income dwelling units may include public housing or existing housing receiving Section 8 project-based assistance.

3. The replacement of low- and moderate-income dwelling units will be provided within three years of the commencement of the demolition or rehabilitation related to the conversion and will meet the following requirements.

a. The unit will be located within the City's jurisdiction. b. The units will be sufficient in number and size to house the number of occupants that could have been housed in the units that are demolished or converted. The number of occupants that may be housed shall be determined in accordance with local housing occupancy codes.
c. The units will be provided in standard condition and may include units that have been raised from substandard to standard.

RELOCATION ADVISORY ASSISTANCE
A. The City will administer its relocation program, including providing relocation assistance and the preparation of claims for processing by the City’s Community Development Department.

B. The Relocation Program will provide maxi mum assistance to min imize the hardship of displacement to all persons displaced from their dwellings and to displaced businesses to assure their re-establishment with a minimum of delay.

C. Personal and continuing contact will be maintained with those to be displaced until they are satisfactorily relocated, and where hardship is evident, a follow-up call will be made to ease the transition of the move. The following specific services will be provided.

1. Each person or business required to move will be person ally interviewed, and a detailed and clear explanation of benefits will be made. The interview will be conducted in the language most easily understood by the displaced person.

2. The U.S. Department of Housing Development informational brochures will be delivered to residential and commercial owners and tenants in a timely manner.

3. A member of the staff will continuously make field surveys to locate housing resources and business vacancies for referrals. Referrals will be made to standard housing comparable to the occupied housing and in close proximity to employment, medical, shopping, transportation and eating facilities.

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will be made relative to commercial operators' needs in location, square footage requirements, trade area, and other business location criteria.

Inspection of housing resources will be undertaken prior to referral and after the move of the displaced person.

4. If transportation is needed to field check referrals, the staff member or consultant will provide such transportation.

5. Assistance will be given by explaining procedures to purchase a home, including the purpose of and charges made through escrow.

6. If social service agencies in the community could provide a needed service, referrals will be made and follow -up programs will be instituted. The referral services could be Social Security Administration, Department of Public Soc ial Services, Veteran's Administration, Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), and other local service agencies.

7. Where necessary, efforts will be made to trace self-relocatees.

8. Assistance will be given in filing relocation claims, and these cl aims will be submitted to City’s Community Development Department.

9. Delivery of benefit check will be made promptly and follow -up claims will be made.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Each low and moderate income household that is displaced as a direct result of CD BG assisted activities shall be provided with relocation assistance. The low - and moderate- income household may elect to receive assistance described in 24 CFR Part 49 (HUD's regulations implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970) or assistance as described under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended by Section 509 of the 1987 HCD Act provisions.

Displaced low - and moderate -income households will receive relo cation assistance provided to displaced persons required under 24 CFR 49, Subpart C (General Relocation Requirements) and Subpart D (Payment for Moving and Related Expenses) whether the households receive assistance under the CFR or Section 104 (d) of the Act. Briefly, those benefits are as follows.

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Residential Benefits:
 Actual moving and related expenses, as the Agency determines to be reasonable and necessary, including expenses outlined in 49 CFR 24.301.  Fixed payment for moving expenses as described in 49 CFR 24.302.

Non-Residential Benefits:
 Payment for actual reasonable moving and related expenses as described in 49 CFR 24.303.
 Reestablishment expense as described in 49 CFR 24.304.  Ineligible moving and related expenses as described in 49 CFR 24.304(b) and 49 CFR 24.305 will not be provided.
 Fixed payments for moving expenses as described in 49 CFR 24.306.

COST ESTIMATE OF RELOCATION BENEFITS
Since no relocation activity is contemplated, it is not possible to provide a cost estimate of relocating payment at this time. However, should it become necessary to make relocation payments, these payments will be funded with CDBG funds.

PLAN FOR DISBURSEMENTS OF RELOCATION BENEFITS
The disbursement of relocation benefits will be made in an orderly and r eadily available manner. All claims for relocation payments must be submitted within 18 months after the displacement of the claimant. Relocation claim forms will be prepared by the relocation staff; the forms will be explained in detail to the claimant. Once the signature of the displacee has been obtained, the prepared forms, accompanied by a memorandum explaining the particular need, etc., of the claimant will be promptly delivered to the City’s Community Development Department for review, approval, and preparation of warrants.

Upon verification of vacating the acquired property, the relocat ion benefits will be delivered.

Advanced payments will be processed when it is evident that there is a hardship. These payments will be delivered in a timely way to assure ease in securing relocated housing commitments.

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will become permanent records of the City’s Community Development Department as part of the individual files maintained for each displaced person or business.

If a business does not file a claim for any of the above benefits, it may file for In -Lieu of Moving and Related Expenses Payment. No payment of this kind shall be made unless the City’s Community Develop ment Department satisfied that the business cannot be relocated without substantial loss of patronage and is not part of a commercial enterprise having at least one other establishment not being acquired, which is engaged in the same or similar business.

This payment represents the average annual net income for the two years prior to displacement, except that the payment may not be less than $1,000 or more than $20,000 (49 FR 24.306 {a}).

Payments will be processed in a timely manner to minimize hardship.

LAST RESORT HOUSING
Last resort housing is not contemplated as it has been determined comparable replacement housing will be available for project residents within a reasonable period prior to displacement. However, if it is necessary, procedures as ref erenced in the Uniform Act will be followed.

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