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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Orange qualifies as an Entitlement Jurisdiction for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and a Participating Jurisdiction for HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. The U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates these funds to the City annually. The FY 2021-22 Action Plan is the second Annual Action Plan of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and provides a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and other resources that will be used to address the priority needs identified by the Consolidated Plan.
The Amendment to the FY2021-2022 Annual Action Plan increases funding to the ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps, Beverly Neighborhood Street Improvement, and El Modena Public Restroom Accessibility Public Facilities projects under the threshold for a Substantial Amendment per the Citizen Participation Plan.
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 City of Orange conducted community needs assessment during the preparation of the five-year strategic plan (The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan) and identified the following high priority needs:
• Increase the supply of affordable housing through rental assistance, new construction, and acquisition/rehabilitation projects.
• Provide fair housing for all economic segments and special needs households. • Continue to financially support homeless facilities and agencies that address service needs of the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
• Improve the quality of existing community services, facilities, and infrastructure to serve low and moderate income neighborhoods.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
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The City and the CDBG program committee considered the past performance of the CDBG subrecipients when determining the allocation of CDBG funds to proposed FY 2021-22 activities. The CDBG program committee considered funding requests from nonprofit organizations based upon the proposed benefit to low and moderate income residents, their experience in carrying out the proposed activities and meeting the CDBG requirements. CDBG funding was allocated only to activities that address the high priority needs of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City advertised the availability of CDBG funds in September 2020, held six public meetings in September, October, December, 2020, and March, April and May 2021, solicited input from nonprofit organizations, and encouraged residents to participate in the preparation of the FY 2021-22 Action Plan.
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.
The 30-day public review period for the Draft Action Plan started Thursday, February 11, 2021 through Thursday, March 11, 2021. No public comments were received during the public review period. The City conducted another 30-day public review period for the Draft Action Plan from March 18, 2021 to April 19, 2021 due to a timing error with the online noticing for the March 3 CDBG Program Committee public hearing meeting. The purpose of the second round of public review process and the April 20 CDBG Program Committee public hearing is to ensure the City has collected public input on the Draft Action Plan, particularly the Draft CDBG and HOME funding recommendations.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them No comments or views were received.
7. Summary
The City allocated the CDBG funds to primarily benefit low and moderate income households. The CDBG beneficiaries are either income-qualified residents that receive direct services or residents of neighborhoods where at least 51 percent of the population is low and moderate Income.
The City received the following amounts for FY 2021-22:
1. CDBG - $1,163,162
2. HOME - $457,125
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See Section AP-35 Projects for a detailed description of each activity. Below is a summary of the CDBG activities and allocations:
• Program Administration - $229,070 in CDBG funds for program administration and fair housing activities.
• Public Facilities – $762,152 in CDBG funds for street improvements and public facilities projects. • Public Services – about $171,940 in CDBG funds for public services activities.
The City will comply with the HOME specific requirements including meeting the 25% HOME match requirement. The match will come in the form of private/public partnership investments to create affordable housing opportunities in the City. All proposed projects will be subject to City Council approval. Additionally, the City has redevelopment funds set aside specifically to assist with the match requirement and to leverage HOME funds. The City is actively working with a local developer who is seeking tax credit/bond and other financing to develop an affordable housing development. A percentage of the bond proceeds will qualify as a HOME match requirement. The City also collaborates with Orange Housing Development Corporation, and will work closely with them over the program year to identify CHDO match opportunities. Subject to City Council approval, the HOME match will be met by the City’s. Additional funding matching fund resources have been identified to include excess SB2 funds that can also be used to meet the match requirement.
The HOME specific match percentage requirements for the HOME Allocation of $457,125 will be met and are calculated as follows:
o ADMINISTRATION 10%: $457,125 x 10% = $45,712
o CHDO 15%: $457,125 X 15% = $68,568
o AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 75%: $457,125 x 75% = $342,845 Amended Annual Action Plan
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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/entity 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 ORANGE Community Development
Department
HOME Administrator ORANGE Community Development
Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Jessica Herrera
Administrative Analyst
Community Development Department
300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92866
Telephone: (714) 744-7270 Fax: (714) 744-7222
E-Mail: [email protected]
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City advertised the availability of CDBG funds, solicited input from nonprofit agencies, and encouraged residents to participate in the development of the FY 2021-22 Action Plan through a variety of methods. This included publishing an ad in the Orange City News, announcing it on the City’s website and social media platforms, and notifying local nonprofit agencies by email.
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))
The City maintains a strong relationship with the assisted housing providers. Staff maintains a close working relationship with the Orange County Housing Authority. The City is home to a regional healthcare cluster including UC Irvine Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), and St. Joseph Hospital of Orange. Ensuring access to quality medical care is an important priority for our assisted housing providers. The City also supported the Orange County’s Mental Health Agency efforts in setting up a mental health facility in Orange to serve low income populations faced with mental health issues.
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 County of Orange is the lead agency coordinating Continuum of Care for the entire county. The City of Orange supports the County of Orange's efforts to develop effective programs to address the needs of homeless persons, including the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. The City supports the Orange County Housing Authority’s (OCHA’s) applications for a variety of programs to address needs of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop 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 The City of Orange is not a recipient of ESG funds.
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 Assistance League of Orange Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
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?
2 Agency/Group/Organization Friendly Center, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
3 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
4 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
5 Agency/Group/Organization HomeAid Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
6 Agency/Group/Organization MOMS Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Anti-poverty Strategy
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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?
The City consulted the appropriate agencies for the development of the FY 2021-22 Action Plan through holding a series of workshops and public hearings before the CDBG Committee and the City Council. The outcome of these consultations is the proposed activities for funding with FY2020-21 CDBG funds.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City consulted all the agencies.
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 Orange The City collaborates with the County of Orange to implement strategic goals and policies under the Continuum of Care.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City advertised the availability of CDBG and HOME funds, held public meetings, solicited input from nonprofit agencies, and encouraged residents to participate in the development of the FY 2021-22 Action Plan through a variety of methods. The feedback received through this process was considered when setting program goals.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
nonprofits and city
departments
Notice of Funding
Availability was
published in Orange
City News and the
City's web site and
announced on the
City's social media
platforms.
N/A N/A N/A
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
2 Email nonprofits and city
departments
Notices for the
September 28, 2020
CDBG workshop
meeting were
emailed to 20
nonprofit agencies on
the City' CDBG
Program interest list.
N/A N/A N/A
3 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
nonprofit agencies
and city
departments
The City held a virtual
public workshop on
September 28, 2020
with representatives
from nonprofit
agencies to discuss
the application
process and
requirements.
Agencies in
attendance
discussed
programs, projects
and community
needs.
N/A N/A
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
4 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
nonprofit agencies
and city
departments
The CDBG Program
Committee held a
public hearing on
October 14, 2020 to
hold a needs hearing
and receive
presentation on the
project/program
proposals by
nonprofit agencies
and various city
departments.
The nonprofit
agencies and city
departments
described how the
proposed programs
and projects would
address the needs
of low income
Orange residents.
N/A
5 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
nonprofit agencies
and city
departments
The CDBG Program
Committee held a
public hearing on
December 2, 2020 to
review proposals and
ask question from the
nonprofits and
various city
departments.
The nonprofit
agencies and city
departments
described how the
proposed programs
and projects would
address the needs
of low income
Orange residents.
N/A
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
6 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
nonprofit agencies
and city
departments
The CDBG Program
Committee met on
March 3, 2021 to
discuss the Annual
Action Plan goals and
made a motion to
recommend that the
City Council approve
the FY2021-22 draft
funding
recommendations.
The CDBG Program
Committee met again
on April 20, 2021 to
ensure the
opportunity for the
public to make
comments on the
FY2021-22 draft
funding
recommendations
and unanimously
recommended that
the City Council
approve the Draft
Funding
Recommendations.
No public
comments were
received at the
public hearing.
N/A N/A
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
7 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
nonprofit agencies
and city
departments
The City Council held
a public hearing on
May 11, 2021 to
approve the FY2021-
22 draft funding
recommendations.
No public
comments were
received at the
public hearing.
N/A N/A
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. The City allocates CDBG funds for a variety of activities including fair housing services, transitional housing, and street improvements.
Eligible activities under the HOME Program include acquisition, rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, and rental assistance. The City allocates HOME funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or development of affordable rental housing.
The City may access federal, State, and local resources to achieve its housing and community development priorities. Specific funding sources will be used based on the opportunities and constraints of each particular project or program. The City will focus its resources and efforts on a variety of activities, and leverage federal and local funds to maximize the number of households that can be assisted. The uses of funds shown in the following table are potential uses. The City does not allocate its CDBG or HOME funds to all of the categories listed.
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 2 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 1,163,162 0 235,797.83 1,399,338.17 3,489,486 The City allocates CDBG funds
for a variety of activities
including fair housing services,
street improvements, and
public services.
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA
457,125 0 156,675 613,800 1,371,375
The City allocates HOME funds
for the acquisition,
rehabilitation, or development
of affordable rental housing.
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City's primary funding sources are CDBG and HOME funds. Other sources of competitive funding may be available to address housing and community development needs. Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds from the former Redevelopment Agency might be available to provide the required match. However, this funding is very limited.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Discussion
AP-35 lists all of the FY 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant projects.
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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 Affordable
Housing
2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG: $0
HOME: $0
2 Homelessness 2020 2024 Homeless CDBG: $0
HOME: $0
3 Community
Development
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Community
Development
CDBG:
$1,163,162
HOME: $0
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities for Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 61730 Households
Assisted
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 40796 Persons Assisted
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal Description No FY 21-22 CDBG funds will be allocated to the Affordable Housing goal. 2 Goal Name Homelessness
Goal Description No FY 21-22 CDBG funds will be allocated to homeless shelters. 3 Goal Name Community Development
Goal Description All of the FY 21-22 CDBG funds ($1,163,162) will be allocated to public services and public facilities.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The FY 2021-22 Action Plan identifies priority housing and community development activities that will be undertaken to provide community services, public facilities, and decent, affordable housing to address the needs of low and moderate income Orange residents.
Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Administration
2 Orange Fair Housing Program
3 ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps
4 Beverly Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation
5 Library ADA Improvement - El Modena Library
6 After School Community Programs - El Camino and Grijalva Parks 7 Bike Team Program - Community Oriented Policing
8 Assistance League of Orange - Operation School Bell
9 Friendly Center - Community Food Orange
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City allocates CDBG funds to activities that address the priorities of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and comply with CDBG regulations. The City and the CDBG Program Committee consider funding requests from nonprofit agencies based upon the proposed benefit to low and moderate income Orange residents, the agencies’ demonstrated capacity to carry out the proposed activities, the financial feasibility of the proposed activities, and the amount of funding available. The City received an application for CDBG funds from MOMS of Orange County that is based in Santa Ana. The City’s allocation strategy is to provide CDBG funds to the nonprofits that are based in Orange. For this reason, MOMS of Orange County did not receive CDBG funds. The primary obstacle to addressing unmet needs is the limited amount of funding available.
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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Low and Moderate Income Areas
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $204,548
Description CDBG Administration
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Not Applicable
Location Description Not Applicable
Planned Activities This activity will provide for the general management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of CDBG-funded activities.
2 Project Name Orange Fair Housing Program
Target Area
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $24,522
Description Providing Fair Housing Services to low and moderate income Orange residents.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
150 low and moderate income persons
Location Description Meeting are held virtually through Zoom.
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Planned Activities The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) will provide fair housing education, counseling, and enforcement; and related housing activities to affirmatively further housing laws on behalf of the City to comply with federal regulations.
3 Project Name ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps
Target Area Low and Moderate Income Areas
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $138,430
Description This project includes the construction of sidewalk access ramps at various locations throughout the City. These access ramps will improve accessibility for the disabled to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Target Date 12/31/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1000 low and moderate income disabled persons
Location Description Various city locations.
Planned Activities This project includes the construction of sidewalk access ramps at various locations throughout the City. These access ramps will improve accessibility for the disabled to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
4 Project Name Beverly Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Target Area
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $628,722
Description The project includes street improvements on Beverly Neighborhood streets including portions of Flower Street, Stevens Street, Cherry Drive, Cedar Street, Popular Street, Eckhoff Street, and Beverly Drive.
Target Date 12/31/2022
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1,305 low and moderate income persons
Location Description Portions of Flower Street, Stevens Street, Cherry Drive, Cedar Street, Popular Street, Eckhoff Street, and Beverly Drive.
Planned Activities Street improvement will include installing asphalt concrete overlay and adjustment of manholes and water valves to grade. 5 Project Name Library ADA Improvement - El Modena Library Target Area Low and Moderate Income Areas
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $180,000
Description ADA Improvements to the El Modena Library
Target Date 12/31/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1000 low and moderate income disabled persons
Location Description El Modena Library at 380 S Hewes St, Orange, CA 92869.
Planned Activities Renovating the restrooms in El Modena Library to be compliant with current ADA standards.
6 Project Name After School Community Programs - El Camino and Grijalva Parks Target Area
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $43,170
Description The programs will provide supervised after-school recreation with a homework assistance component for children of ages five to 13.
Target Date 6/30/2022
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description El Camino Real Park-400 North Main Street, Orange, CA 92866 Grijalva Park-368 North Prospect Street, Orange, CA 92869 Planned Activities The programs will provide supervised after-school recreation with a homework assistance component for children of ages five to 13. 7 Project Name Bike Team Program - Community Oriented Policing Target Area Low and Moderate Income Areas
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $100,000
Description This program will provide a community-oriented policing strategy designed to improve the quality of life in high density housing located in Low Income areas of the City.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
47,260 low income persons
Location Description
Planned Activities This program will provide a community-oriented policing strategy designed to improve the quality of life in high density housing located in Low Income areas of the City.
8 Project Name Assistance League of Orange - Operation School Bell Target Area
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $13,770
Description This program will provide school clothing/uniforms, undergarments, shoe vouchers, and hygiene kits to Low Income elementary school (Kindergarten to Sixth Grade) students in the Orange Unified School District (OUSD).
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Target Date
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
189 low and moderate income students
Location Description 124 South Orange Street
Orange, CA 92866
Planned Activities The program will provide school clothing and hygiene kits to Low Income OUSD elementary school (Kindergarten to Sixth Grade) students.
9 Project Name Friendly Center - Community Food Orange
Target Area
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $15,000
Description This program will provide free food to low income residents.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
500 low and moderate income persons
Location Description 147 West Rose Avenue
Orange, CA 92867
1820 North Meats Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
Planned Activities Food will be distributed on a weekly basis at two Friendly Center sites.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City selected projects for funding that benefit low and moderate income neighborhoods. Activities that provide direct/individual benefit will also be offered on a citywide basis to low and moderate income households.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Low and Moderate Income Areas 100
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Funds are targeted to meet the National Objective of benefitting low and moderate income persons.
Discussion
The City allocates its CDBG funds to public facilities projects such as street improvements, as well as public services that benefit low and moderate income persons.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
During the needs assessment process, the City identified affordable housing as a priority need. The City takes every opportunity to allocate CDBG and HOME funds to affordable housing projects. However, the City did not receive applications for the FY2021-22 CDBG and HOME funds to provide affordable housing. The Orange County Housing Authority will continue providing Section 8 Rental Assistance/Housing Choice Vouchers to 438 low income households.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 438
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 438
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
See the previous portions of this section for discussion.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
There is no public housing in the City of Orange.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not Applicable
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Not Applicable
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not Applicable
Discussion
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City identified unmet needs for homeless and special needs population during the needs assessment process. The City did not receive applications for homeless-related programs to allocate FY 2021-22 CDBG and HOME funds. However, the City plans to use other funding sources to provide financial assistance for the operation of the two homeless navigation centers in Buena Park and Placentia.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
While the City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, the City supports the County of Orange Continuum of Care strategies to address homelessness. Additionally, the City is part of the North Orange County Service Planning Area and actively collaborates with the County of Orange and other local cities to address homeless related needs. Finally, the City gives priority and allocates CDBG funds to projects benefiting the homeless population whenever it receives applications for CDBG funds.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City continues to support projects related to homelessness by allocating CDBG funds to these projects.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City collaborates with the Orange County Housing Authority to provide Section 8 rental assistance to homeless families. The City is also working on its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocations mandated through the California Department of Housing and Community Development by supporting projects that create permanent housing for the homeless population (extremely low and very low income).
The City supports OCHA’s applications for Continuum of Care Program Permanent Supportive Housing
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Program projects. Currently, 36 households are residing in Orange with certificates for this program.
The City also supports OCHA's applications for the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program vouchers, which combines rental assistance with case management and clinical services for homeless veterans. The VA Medical Center in Long Beach screens and selects veterans for participation in the Program, and refers qualified veterans to OCHA, which administers the housing component of the Program. Currently, 31 Orange households are participating in the HUD-VASH Program as of January 26, 2021.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
The City supports OCHA’s applications for the Rental Assistance for Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities (NED) Program, which provides incremental Section 8 vouchers. The goal of the Program is to enable Non-Elderly, Disabled households to transition from health care institutions or skilled nursing care to independent living with appropriate services. As of January 26, 2021, one Orange households were participating in this Program.
The City also supports OCHA’s applications for the Family Unification Program (FUP), which provides Section 8 Rental Assistance to eligible families whose lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the separation or threat of imminent separation of children from their families. The Program also provides vouchers for up to 18 months to emancipated youth (18 to 21 year old children that left foster care at age 16 or older and lack adequate housing). The Orange County Social Services Agency refers potential FUP participants to OCHA, which administers the housing component of the Program. As of January 26, 2021, 14 Orange households were FUP participants.
Discussion
The City supports nonprofit applications for Continuum of Care funds to provide services and housing to the homeless. The City also seeks to provide CDBG funds to nonprofit agencies that serve the homeless. The Orange Police Department has a Homeless Engagement Assistance and Resource Team (HEART) to reach out to the homeless and connect them with the services. Officers work with the Orange County Mental Health Department and the Centralized Assessment Team to address homeless issues and find long term solutions.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City has limited vacant land for residential development. Considering the high cost of land, it is challenging to develop affordable housing projects that are financially feasible. Furthermore, the City’s historic downtown area has its own zoning regulations and requirements that provide further barriers to development of affordable housing projects. While the City recognizes the importance of providing affordable housing to low and moderate income residents, the City allocates HOME funds and local funds to affordable housing projects to the extent possible.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City grants regulatory incentives and concessions to housing developers through its discretionary process. Concessions such as increased density (density bonus ordinance) or deferred impact fees may be granted for a project when the project includes a certain number of long-term affordable housing units.
Discussion:
See the previous portions of this section for discussion.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City of Orange will undertake a variety of activities aimed at addressing the needs of the low and moderate income households. This includes providing affordable housing to the extremely low income population, addressing homelessness, and providing public services to low income children and families in need of food and shelter. Moreover, the City allocated CDBG funds to the Fair Housing Foundation to carryout fair housing activities, resolve any issues regarding fair housing, and hold workshops for tenants and landlords.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City supports services and projects aimed at addressing homelessness, social services, and housing affordability. The City collaborates with the Orange County Housing Authority to provide Section 8 rental assistance to low income families. Furthermore, the City allocates CDBG funds to public services projects benefitting low and moderate income households. The allocation of CDBG and HOME funds is based on the high priority unmet needs that were identified during the preparation of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City preserves existing affordable housing stock by help financing rehabilitation of affordable housing projects or negotiating with the new owners of affordable housing projects. The City continually supports the preservation and development of affordable housing to maintain and increase affordable housing supply.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Given the limited CDBG funds, the City does not directly fund lead-based paint evaluation and reduction. The City supports the County of Orange efforts to reduce lead-based paint hazards in the City. If funding is available in the future, the City and the County plan to intensify their efforts to reduce the risk of lead poisoning for young, low income children that reside in El Modena, a lower income neighborhood.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families Per Section 3 HUD Act of 1968, the City will encourage jobs generated through CDBG funded construction projects be advertised to low income residents where the construction project is located. Moreover, the City collaborates with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) to provide Section 8 Rental Assistance/Housing Choice Voucher Program for low income residents. The Family Self- Sufficiency (FSS), that is part of the Section 8 program, uses a step-by-step process that helps Section 8
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participants identify and reach career goals, overcome impediments to success, locate needed resources and support services, and develop confidence. FSS advisors provide guidance and referrals to participants for services including child-care, job training and placement, education, transportation, and medical assistance. Finally, the City supports applications for CDBG funds for job training and placement for youth and adults.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City’s Community Development Department includes the following Divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Planning, and Housing. This enables the City to effectively coordinate its housing activities. The Planning Division performs functions that directly affect the development and rehabilitation of housing including preparation of the State-mandated Housing Element. The Planning Division also oversees the permit process, regulates compliance with zoning and building codes, and administers the Density Bonus Program required by State law.
The Housing Division administers the CDBG and HOME programs and is responsible for updating the Consolidated Plan every five years, preparing Annual Action Plans, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This Division works with various City departments that carry out CDBG-funded projects.
The City also works with Orange Housing Development Corporation (OHDC) and other developers to develop or rehab affordable housing projects. OHDC has provided attractive, affordable housing for low and moderate income households. The City encourages nonprofit agencies to apply for CDBG funds for programs that primarily benefit low and moderate income residents.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City will continue to work with public and private agencies to coordinate the delivery of housing and related services. City staff sits on the Orange County Housing Authority Advisory Committee to provide input on housing issues that affect the community. The City also maintains close relationship with nonprofit organizations that provide social services to the community.
Discussion:
See the previous portions of this section for discussion.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
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. 100.00%
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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 uses “Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset” funds to leverage its HOME funds.
However, this funding source is limited. The City will consider other funding sources such as federal and state tax credits in conjunction with the HOME funds to finance affordable housing projects.
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 use HOME funds for homebuyer activities.
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:
The City allocates HOME funds for rental affordable housing projects. Therefore, the City is not required to have guidelines for the resale or recapture of homeownership units acquired with HOME funds.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing 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 use HOME funds to refinance existing debt on multifamily housing projects.
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