City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
March 20, 2023

3/15/2023
1 HOME-American Rescue Plan ALLOCATION PLANPublic Hearing – March 20, 2023 1 3/15/2023
2 HOME-ARP Overview•Home Investment Partnership Program –American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)•ALLOCATION: $1,988,778•Special allocation due to the long-term impact from the Coronavirus Pandemic•Qualifying Populations – “QP’s”1. Homeless2. At Risk of Homelessness 3. Fleeing/Attempting to flee Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking4. Other Populations at greatest risk of housing instability5. Veterans and families with veterans of Qualifying Populations described above2 3/15/2023
3 HOME-ARP Eligible Activities* Eligible Activities1. Affordable Rental Housing2. Tenant Based Rental Assistance3. Supportive Services4. Acquisition or Construction of Non-congregate Shelters5. Nonprofit Operating and Capacity Building Assistance* Analysis & Consultation Needed3 3/15/2023
4 HOME-ARP TimelineCommunity &Consultant SurveyClosed on January 31, 2023Community &Consultant SurveyClosed on January 31, 2023Community MeetingsDecember 12, 13, 16 (2022)Community MeetingsDecember 12, 13, 16 (2022)18 Day Public Comment PeriodMarch 3, 2023 -March 20, 2023 18 Day Public Comment PeriodMarch 3, 2023 -March 20, 2023 We are here!Public HearingMarch 20, 2023We are here!Public HearingMarch 20, 2023Deadline to Submit Plan to HUDMarch 30, 2023Deadline to Submit Plan to HUDMarch 30, 20234 3/15/2023
5 Community Outreach•Community Survey – 116 responses •Service Provider Survey – 18 responses •Multiple in person/virtual meetings with agencies were held•Consultations with Service Providers•Public Input Meetings – December 2022•Posted Draft Plan to Website•Public Comment Period – open 18 days 5 3/15/2023
6 Conclusions• Needs Assessment & Gaps Analysis •Not enough affordable rental housing in Merced•Supportive Services needed with affordable housing•Need for Affordable Housing with Supportive Services• Each of the QP’s need Equal Access to Affordable Housing•No preferred QP, as all have a similar housing need6 3/15/2023
7 Actions Needed•Hold the Public Hearing•Take Comments & Discuss•Approve the Plan for Submission 7