HUD HOME-American Rescue PlanAllocation Plan
Rod Powell, Planning Manager
Community Development Department
March 21, 2023
Executive Summary
HUD one-time allocation of $2,918,774
$145,938 for administrative & planning costs
Submission deadline - March 31, 2023
HUD recommended revision to include preferences and expand consultation Expenditure Deadline: September 30, 2030
Qualifying Populations
HOME-ARP qualifying populations:
Homeless
At-risk of homelessness
Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking Others at greatest risk of housing instability where providing supportive services or assistance would:
prevent homelessness
serve those with greatest risk of housing instability
Eligible Activities
Eligible HOME-ARP activities:
Affordable housing development and support
Tenant-based rental assistance
Supportive services
Non-congregate shelter acquisition and development
Allocation Plan Development
Required Consultation
Consultation Feedback & Input
Service Providers:
27 organizations consulted
Eligible Activities
Strong support to rehabilitate existing structures (hotels/motels) Supportive services
Qualifying Populations
Homeless individuals and families ranked highest priority Supportive services
Case management
Housing search counseling
mental health services or substance abuse treatment.
Public/Community Input:
30 responses
Eligible Activities:
Strong support for rehabilitation of existing structures and new construction for affordable housing Qualifying Populations:
Homeless individuals and families ranked as highest priority Supportive services
Mental health treatment
Transportation
Financial assistance
Consultation Feedback & Input
Needs Assessment
Overview:
Review demographics for all qualifying populations
Determine gaps in services based on data available & consultation feedback Data Sources:
2022 Monterey County Homeless Count
2020 American Community Survey (ACS)
2021 Continuum of Care Housing Inventory Count Report (HIC) 2021-2026 Lead Me Home Plan (LMHP)
2019 Monterey County Point-in-Time Count (PIT)
2014-2018 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Data (CHAS)
Gap Analysis
Key Findings:
2022 Point in Time Count (Salinas)
1065 homeless individuals
777 unsheltered / 288 sheltered
Gap / Need
Beds for adult households without children
Current Resources = 501 ‘bed capacity’
14 currently funded projects/initiatives
8 Emergency Shelters
2 Rapid Rehousing programs
3 Transitional Housing programs
1 Permanent Supportive Housing program
Proposed Activities & Projects
Permanent Supportive Housing (HomeKey):
Step Up on Fairview
Step Up on Sanborn
Supportive Services:
Case management
Employment assistance
Referrals for benefits/services
Peer support training
Transportation services
Other:
Community room
Computer Center
Onsite Property Manager & Service Coordinator
Step Up in Sanborn
180 S Sanborn Rd.
Step Up in Fairview
1030 Fairview Ave.
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
CEQA Consideration
The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
Housing/Affordable Housing
Eligible for allocation of $2,918,774
No General Fund Impact
Strategic Plan Goals & Strategies
Fiscal Impact
Recommended Motion
A motion to approve a Resolution authorizing:
the submission of an updated HOME Investment Partnership Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan (AP) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the City Manager or designee to execute any required Agreements necessary to support the acceptance of funds and implementation of its HOME-ARP AP; and an increase of up to $2,772,835 to the HOME-ARP fund appropriation and corresponding revenue budget.
Questions & Comments