Legislation Details

File #: 25-0039    Version: 1
Type: Public Hearing Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/18/2025 In control: Visalia City Council
On agenda: 4/21/2025 Final action:
Title: Adopt FY 2025/26 -2029/30 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025/26 Action Plan - Public Hearing to adopt 1) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan), Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), Citizens Participation Plan (CPP), and FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Funds; and 2) FY 2024/25 CDBG Action Plan Amendment.
Sponsors: Finance and Technology Services
Attachments: 1. A - 2025 - 2029 Con Plan & 2025 Action Plan, 2. B - 2025-2029 ConPlan & 2025 Action Plan Tables, 3. C - 2024 Action Plan Amendment, 4. D - Windshield Survey Report, 5. E - Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, 6. F - Citizen Participation Plan, 7. G - Draft CDBG Subrecipient Agreement, 8. H - Draft ConPlan PPT

Agenda Item Wording:

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Adopt FY 2025/26 -2029/30 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025/26 Action Plan - Public Hearing to adopt 1) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan), Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI),  Citizens Participation Plan (CPP), and FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Funds; and 2) FY 2024/25 CDBG Action Plan Amendment.

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Deadline for Action:  4/21/2025

 

Submitting Department: Finance and Technology Services

 

Contact Name and Phone Number:

Margie Perez, Housing Specialist, margie.perez@visalia.city, (559) 713-4460;
Melody Murch, Assistant Finance Director, melody.murch@visalia.city, (559) 713-4379;             Renee Nagel, Finance Director, renee.nagel@visalia.city, (559) 713-4375

 

Department Recommendation:

Staff recommends that Council:

1)                     Conduct a second public hearing, allowing a final opportunity for citizen input; and

2)                     Approve and adopt the FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan for the use of CDBG and HOME funds inclusive of the AI, CPP; and

3)                     Adopt and appropriate the FY 2025/26 Action Plan proposed CDBG and HOME activities; and

4)                     Authorize City Manager or their designee to enter into all contracts as listed in FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan; and

5)                     Approve and appropriate FY 2024/25 CDBG Action Plan Amendment; and

6)                     Authorize City Manager or their designee to submit the FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 ConPlan, FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, and FY 2024/25 Action Plan Amendment to HUD.                                                                         

 

Background Discussion:

As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City must develop a Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) every 5-years to guide the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funding. The 5-year ConPlan is the framework for CDBG and HOME resources to support projects benefiting low-and moderate-income households by providing affordable housing, a suitable living environment, economic opportunities, public services, and providing for infrastructure improvements.

 

The Con Plan process which began in February of 2024 is drawing to a close, and staff is seeking final public comment on the priorities and activity allocations proposed for the FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 ConPlan, first year FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, and FY 2024/25 Action Plan Amendment.  Tonight’s public hearing will complete the citizen participation process which has been conducted to obtain community input for the development of the proposed FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 ConPlan, FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, and FY 2024/25 Action Plan Amendment. This is the second public hearing to be held during the 30-day public comment period with the first having been held on April 7, 2025. Council is asked to consider the comments, recommendations, and requests for funding as provided in further detail below and provide final approval.

 

The City is an entitlement jurisdiction and receives HUD annual allocations through:

 

                     Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The first year FY 2025/26 annual allocation is estimated to be $1,200,000 with an estimated $50,000 in program income, and $450,000 in prior year resources.

 

                     HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) - funds affordable housing activities including homeownership, rehabilitation of housing, development of affordable housing, and tenant-based rental assistance to low-income households. The first year FY 2025/26 annual allocation is estimated to be $500,000 with an estimated $100,000 in program income, and $40,000 in prior year resources.

 

Consolidated Plan:  The Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) establishes a comprehensive strategy that identifies community priority needs, and details how they will be addressed.  The ConPlan strategy also includes the City’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), which governs how the City will conduct outreach and encourage citizen participation in development of the ConPlan, Action Plan, Amendments, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the next 5-year term. Also included in the ConPlan is the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), which assists in identifying any barriers to affordable housing, as well as examines policies and fair housing practices.

 

Community Needs Assessment: The City has completed a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment through engaging citizens and stakeholders to assess community development and housing needs to identify the highest priority needs related to the use of both CDBG and HOME funding over the next 5-years. Through public notice of community meetings and surveys, opportunities were provided for the community to give feedback on spending priorities for the next 5-years.  This feedback serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities for FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30. Full citizen participation is shown in Attachment “F” - Citizen Participation Plan. In addition to receiving community priorities, staff received City Council priorities and direction on September 3, 2024, and December 3, 2024, for the 5-year (FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30) ConPlan.

 

The overall top 5 gaps identified by the Community Needs Assessment include:

 

1)                     Affordable Housing

2)                     Homeless/Homeless Prevention

3)                     Emergency Drop-In Shelter

4)                     Home Repair Assistance

5)                     Job Training

 

FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan (See Attachment “A):

 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

 

CDBG Allowable Activities: The purpose of the CDBG program is to enhance and maintain viable communities through the provision of decent affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities for low-and moderate-income persons. HUD allows up to 20% of CDBG funds to be used towards administration and up to 15% to Public Service activities. The remaining 65% is available for other community development projects such as public facilities improvements, economic development, and housing. 

 

CDBG eligible activities include but are not limited to (*indicates activities limited to the 15% public services cap):

 

1.                     Public services* (limited to 15%)

a.                     Homeless, homeless prevention, domestic violence, job training, senior, disabled, youth, mental health, substance abuse, and fair housing.

2.                     Acquisition & Disposition

a.                     Acquisition & disposition of real property, cleanup of contaminated sites.

3.                     Public Facilities & Improvements

a.                     Homeless facilities, senior centers, youth centers, and infrastructure including water, sewer, street, sidewalk, parks, and ADA improvements.

4.                     Economic Development

a.                     Acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, small business assistance, job creation/retention, technical assistance, and job training*.

5.                     Housing

a.                     Homeowner assistance, housing counseling*, rehabilitation of single/multi-family, emergency repairs, code enforcement, and historical preservation.

CDBG Recommended Activities: HUD allows up to 20% of CDBG to be spent on administration. HUD also allows up to 15% of CDBG funds to be spent on public service activities. Staff recommend the maximum amounts to be programmed for administration and public services, with public service activities to be determined on an annual basis by the Annual Action Plan process, based upon an annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).  HUD encourages  the use of these funds to include fair housing and partnering with the Continuum of Care, both of which are funded as part of the 15% public service funding activities.

 

Based upon the community needs assessment and Council’s priorities, staff recommends CDBG funding for the development of a year-round overnight emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. A year-round overnight emergency shelter is a vital part of the process of bringing individuals out of homelessness and will support the Police Department in providing immediate shelter, including for those residing in parks, commercial, and residential areas. 

 

Staff also recommends beginning a Senior Single-Family Home Repair Program for senior/disabled low-to-moderate-income owner occupants of single-family homes to assist with essential home repairs such as roof repairs/replacement, plumping repairs, ADA improvements, and efficiency improvements etc. to assist seniors/disabled residents to remain in their homes.

 

Staff recommends continued funding for:

                     Code Enforcement in low-income deteriorating areas,

                     Senior Mobile Home Repair Program,

                     Park improvements for low-income areas, and

                     Public improvements to address the continued need for ADA accessible sidewalks.

 

A summary of the proposed CDBG funded activities for the next 5-year Consolidated Plan is shown below in Table 1: FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Proposed CDBG Activities and included as Attachment “B”.

 

 

HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)

 

HOME Allowable Activities: The purpose of HOME funding is to create and/or retain affordable housing. HUD defines affordable housing as housing where a household pays no more than 30% of their gross income for housing costs, including utilities. Most HOME affordability housing developments are for households with incomes at 60% of the area median income (AMI) or less. For example, a qualifying family of four at 60% AMI in FY 2024/25 has an income of $52,740 or lower and should not be spending more than $15,822 per year on housing.

 

HOME funding requires that at least 15% of the annual HOME grant be provided to a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for the development of affordable housing (rental and/or ownership).

 

HOME funds can be used for housing within four basic programs:

 

1.                     Development of affordable housing

2.                     Homebuyer assistance

3.                     Rehabilitation for owner-occupants

4.                     Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

 

HOME Recommended Activities: HOME funding requires that at least 15% of the annual grant be provided to a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for the development of affordable housing. Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) is currently the only local organization which meets the HOME CHDO certification requirements. SHE submitted a request for a conditional commitment for the use of their reserved 2025 HOME CHDO set aside, for use toward Crescent Meadows, a senior affordable housing project. Staff will perform preliminary underwriting for the project and will present a formal request for a “conditional commitment” of funds to Council at a future council meeting. Also, future 2026-2029 funding may be directed to SHE or another qualified CHDO developer for the development of affordable housing (single and multi-family).  In addition, there is a shortage of rental subsidies in our region to support permanent supportive housing (PSH) units for people experiencing homelessness.  HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) can assist in providing much needed rental subsidies for PSH units within the City of Visalia.

 

Based on the community needs assessment and Council priorities, staff recommends utilizing HOME funds for:

 

                     Development of a senior affordable housing,

                     Affordable housing for low-income families, and

                     TBRA to support PSH units for people experiencing homelessness.

 

A summary of the proposed HOME funded activities for the next 5-year Consolidated Plan is shown below in Table 2: FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Proposed HOME Activities and included as Attachment “B”.

 

 

First Year FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan (See Attachment “A”):

The FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan is the first year of the next 5-year ConPlan, and the plan objectives are based upon the City’s 5-year Strategic Plan.  The proposed programs for the FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan were formulated based upon applications received in response to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) released by the City to seek applications for the available funding. The FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan consists of an estimated $1.7 million in CDBG projected resources and $0.64 million in HOME projected resources. The FY 2025/26 proposed CDBG and HOME resources, activities, and funding allocations are explained in further detail below.

 

FY 2025/26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan:

 

Estimated 2025 CDBG Resources and Expenses: The FY 2025/26 CDBG resources consists of $1.2 million in estimated annual grant allocation,  $0.05 million in estimated program income, and $0.45 million in estimated prior year resources for a total of $1.7 million in 2025 estimated CDBG resources as identified in Table 3: FY 2025/26 CDBG Estimated Resources. CDBG program income is generated from repayments of CDBG funded first-time homebuyer and owner-occupied rehabilitation loans.

 

 

CDBG Administration and Public Service Activities:

The proposed PY 2025 Annual Action Plan administration and public service activities are listed below.

 

                     CDBG Admin & Planning: At $250,000

o                     The 2025 CDBG administration and planning budget is $250,000, which is 20% of the 2025 grant allocation and program income.  The administration budget will pay for staff and operations to oversee the CDBG program.

 

                     CDBG Public Services: At $180,000

o                     CDBG federal regulations restrict public services to 15%.  Therefore, $180,000 is the total available from the 2025 grant allocation and prior year program income. The FY 2025 Proposed CDBG Public Services are listed below in Table 4: FY 2025/26 CDBG Public Services.

 

 

                     Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance (KTHA): At $20,000

o                     KTHA is the designated Continuum of Care (CoC) for our region. The CoC is recommended by HUD as a comprehensive approach to promote communitywide cooperation to end homelessness. As the designated CoC, KTHA oversees the Point in Time (PIT) Count. KTHA oversees the administration of HUD funded Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Coordinated Entry System (CES), Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) which begins the process of housing placement. KTHA also operates the Visalia weekly Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) at the Visalia Rescue Mission to promote services including housing placement assistance, mainstream benefit enrollment, social security advocacy, substance abuse program enrollments, clothing, and food assistance.

                     Family Services of Tulare County (FSTC): At $50,000

o                     FSTC administers a HUD CoC Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) rental voucher program that requires a 25% match to secure funding. These CDBG funds will be used as a required match to secure rental vouchers for Visalia chronically homeless individuals. FSTC also provides case management and support services to chronically homeless persons already housed who are currently receiving a rental voucher. If match is not secured, these currently housed chronically homeless individuals could return to living on the streets in Visalia.

                     Kings View - Housing Flex Funds: At $45,000

o                     Kings View will provide housing flex funds as direct client assistance which includes security deposits, rental application fees, utility deposits, motel vouchers, legal fees, and emergency rental assistance to prevent evictions. Direct outreach services also include case management, transportation assistance, legal document assistance, and completion of the VI-SPDAT (Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool) assessment to begin housing placement. In addition, 75% of Kings View CDBG funds go directly to client assistance. Kings View does an excellent job in leveraging other funding to cover salaries and administrative costs.

                     Kings View - Eden House: At $45,000

o                     Kings View is the new operating provider for Eden House, a transitional - bridge housing project for people experiencing homelessness awaiting a permanent housing unit. Kings View is requesting client meal assistance for 15 Visalia-designated beds. Eden House as a transitional bridge housing project is unable to charge rents to collect ongoing revenue, such as permanent housing projects. As a result, Eden House is dependent on grant funding for ongoing operating costs. If insufficient grant funding is secured each year, the project is at risk of closing. Eden House also serves as an additional level of support in transitioning from homelessness to independent permanent housing. Eden House provides 24/7 on-site staffing and provides three meals a day. Eden House will also serve as a next level of housing for those exiting the Navigation Center that require additional services prior to entering permanent housing. 

 

CDBG Affordable Housing Projects:

The FY 2025 CDBG Proposed Affordable Housing Projects are listed below and included in Table 5: FY 2025/26 CDBG Affordable Housing Projects

 

 

                     Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) - Single-Family Home Repair Program: At $100,000

o                     SHE will administer a Single-Family Home Repair Program (SFHRP) to provide at least 3 low-income senior and/or disabled owner-occupied homeowners with necessary repairs including roof repair/replacement, accessibility improvements, and energy efficient improvements.

o                     The SFHRP will provide up to $25,000 in assistance per household to allow for additional home repairs including roof repairs. The most sought-after repairs are roof repairs ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 per home.

                     Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) - Senior Mobile Home Repair Program: At $100,000

o                     SHE will administer a Senior Mobile Home Repair Program (SMHRP) to provide at least 3 low-income senior and/or disabled owner-occupied mobile homeowners with necessary repairs including roof repair/ replacement, accessibility improvements, and floor repair/replacement.

o                     The SMHRP will provide up to $25,000 in assistance per mobile home, to allow for additional repairs including roof repairs. The most sought-after repairs are roof repairs ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 per mobile home.

                     Code-Enforcement: At $170,000

o                     CDBG code enforcement will provide inspections in CDBG eligible low-moderate income deteriorating and/or deteriorated target areas to address substandard housing. This funding pays the full cost of one staff position which is responsible for code enforcement in CDBG Target Areas. Code Enforcement activities were identified as an objective during the development of the 5-year Consolidated Plan. HUD requires consistent CDBG drawdowns to prevent becoming an at-risk grantee. Code Enforcement allows for consistent monthly CDBG drawdowns to remain in compliance with CDBG regulations. Code enforcement also generates CDBG program income that is returned to the program.

 

CDBG Facility Improvement Projects:

The FY 2025 CDBG proposed facility improvement projects are listed below and included in Table 6: FY 2025/26 CDBG Facility Improvements.

 

 

                     Emergency Shelter Development: At $900,000

o                     Development of a drop-in overnight emergency shelter. During the development of the Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment, the need for an overnight drop-in emergency shelter was identified as a high priority need. Council also requested that the development of a drop-in emergency shelter be included in the next 5-year ConPlan during the September 3, 2024, City Council meeting. The location of the emergency shelter is unknown at this time. If approved by Council, an RFP process will be conducted to determine a developer, administrator, and project site. *Any increase or decrease of 2025 CDBG annual allocation, program income, and/or prior year resources will be an adjustment to the Emergency Shelter Development Project.

 

FY 2025/26 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Annual Action Plan:

 

Estimated FY 2025/26 HOME Resources and Expenses: The PY 2025 HOME projected resources include $500,000 in HOME estimated annual grant allocation, $100,000* in estimated program income, and $40,000 in prior year resources for a total of $640,000 as identified in Table 7: FY 2025/26 HOME Estimated Resources. *HOME program income is normally generated from repayment of HOME funded first-time homebuyer or owner-occupied rehabilitation loans.

 

 

The 2025 Proposed HOME funding is listed below and included in Table 8: FY 2025/26 HOME Funding Summary.

 

 

                     HOME Administration: At $50,000 

o                     FY 2025/26 HOME Admin and Planning. This amount is within the 10% allowed for administration of the HOME program by HUD.

 

                     HOME CHDO Multi-Family Project Rancho Colegio: At $290,000

o                     Towards construction of Rancho Colegio the current HOME CHDO Multi-Family development project, an 80-unit affordable rental housing complex for low-income working households. This final piece of funding will complete the City’s HOME commitment of $1.29 million to the Rancho Colegio Project, which was approved by Council on 8/7/2023.  As a HOME Participating Jurisdiction, the City is required to provide at least 15% of the annual HOME funds awarded to a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to develop affordable housing. Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) is currently the only certified CHDO for the City of Visalia.  The 15% CHDO set-aside has been combined with additional available HOME funds from FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 to provide for a CHDO multi-family project as specified in the current 5-year ConPlan.

                     HOME Senior Affordable Housing Project: At $300,000

o                     To a Senior Affordable Housing project within the City of Visalia for low-income seniors aged 62 years and over in conjunction with the next 5-year ConPlan. SHE submitted a request for a conditional commitment for the use of the reserved 2025 HOME CHDO set aside, for use toward Crescent Meadows, a senior affordable housing project. Staff will perform preliminary underwriting for the project and will present a formal request for a “conditional commitment” of funds to Council at a future council meeting. *Any increase or decrease of PY 2025 HOME annual allocation, program income, and/or prior year resources will be an adjustment to the HOME Senior Affordable Housing project amount. 

 

FY 2024/25 Action Plan Amendment (see Attachment “C”):

The FY 2024/26 CDBG Action Plan Amendment includes reappropriating $450,000 of unspent CDBG ADA tree well funds (CP0624).  The project was delayed to allow an application for additional grant funds to complete the downtown ADA improvements. Funding for the ADA tree well project will now be provided in the next 5-year ConPlan in years three and four. As a result, the FY 2024/25 unspent $450,000 from the ADA tree well funds (CP0618) will be reprogrammed into the next FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, as shown below in Table 9: FY 2024/25 CDBG Action Plan Amendment.  These funds are now reflected in the FY 2025/26 CDBG resources shown above in Table 3: FY 2025/26 CDBG Estimated Resources.

 

Additional Information on Housing Conditions and Fair Housing related to the development of the FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan:

Housing Windshield Survey (Attachment “D”): 

Included with the consulting services from Baker Tilly was a Housing Windshield Survey which gives insight to existing conditions of single-family and multi-family dwellings within the City.  City staff identified areas of Visalia to be included in the windshield survey as part of the ConPlan analysis.  Baker Tilly and City staff conducted these surveys on Fall of 2024. Baker Tilly and City staff identified neighborhoods and randomly selected homes to profile to ensure impartiality and provide a better reflection of the neighborhood being surveyed. A copy of the Housing Windshield Survey can be found as Attachment “D”.

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Attachment “E”):

As noted above, the ConPlan includes the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), which assesses the extent of housing needs among specific income groups, evaluates housing choices, and analyzes conditions in the private and public sector that could impede a person’s access to such housing. The AI highlights meaningful actions that the City will implement to address patterns of segregation, promote fair housing choice, reduce disparities in opportunities, and foster inclusive communities free from discrimination. A copy of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice can be found in Attachment “E”. Through the completion of the AI, the goals below were developed to address fair housing choice barriers within the City of Visalia.

1)                     Goal #1 - Development of Affordable Housing

a.                     Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing

b.                     Senior Housing

c.                     Farmworker Housing

d.                     Veteran Housing

2)                     Goal #2 - Development of an Emergency Shelter

3)                     Goal #3 - Tenant Based Rental Assistance

4)                     Goal #4 - Fair Housing Services

Citizen Participation Plan (Attachment “F”):

As a recipient of HUD funding, the City is also required to prepare a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) every five years, in conjunction with the 5-Year Consolidated Plan. The primary goal of the CPP is to encourage citizen’s participation, especially low- and moderate-income citizens of the community where CDBG and HOME funded activities will take place. It is an opportunity to provide input on the planning, and implementation of the programs activities through the ConPlan, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP includes guidelines for how citizen participation will be conducted. A copy of the FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Citizen Participation Plan can be found in Attachment “F”.

Public Hearing for Adoption: The 30-day public comment period for the review of the Draft FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan, first year FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Citizen Participation Plan, and FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan Amendment began on March 21st through April 21st, 2025. During the 30-day public comment period the draft plans were available for public review on the City’s website at www.visalia.city <http://www.visalia.city>. Public notices were published on City’s social media outlets, and in the Visalia Times Delta on March 18th, March 21st, and April 1st, 2025. Public notices were also included in Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance email listserv to over 450 stakeholders.  A public hearing was conducted on April 7, 2025, to allow public comment and input. The proposed plans were also presented at the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) on April 2, 2025, to receive additional public input. Tonight’s public hearing is the final step in the public comment period. The adopted FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan is due to HUD by May 15, 2025.

 

Fiscal Impact:

Approval of this item will appropriate $1,200,000 of FY 2025/26 annual CDBG grant funds, $500,000 of FY 2025/26 annual HOME grant funds which are to be received on a reimbursement basis. This will require submission of the 2025 Annual Action Plan and to HUD in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) to properly track and report on separate activities.

 

Prior Council Action:

                     April 20, 2020: Adoption of the current 5-year FY 2020/21 - FY 2024/25 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan).  

                     September 3, 2024: Public Hearing to allow City Council and citizens to provide input on identifying high priority needs for development of the next 5-year FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 ConPlan.

                     December 3, 2024: Work session to receive an update and have Council provide direction on the development of the next 5-year FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 ConPlan. Review of draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). 

                     April 7, 2025: Review and comment on Draft FY 2025/26 ConPlan, FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, AI, CCP, and FY 2024/25 Action Plan Amendment.

 

Other: None.

 

Alternatives: None.

 

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

recommendation

I move to:

1)                     Approve and adopt the FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan for the use of CDBG and HOME funds inclusive of the AI, CPP; and

2)                     Adopt and appropriate the FY 2025/26 Action Plan proposed CDBG and HOME activities; and

3)                     Authorize City Manager or their designee to enter into all contracts as listed in FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan; and

4)                     Approve and appropriate FY 2024/25 CDBG Action Plan Amendment; and

5)                     Authorize City Manager or their designee to submit the FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 ConPlan, FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, and FY 2024/25 Action Plan Amendment to HUD.

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Environmental Assessment Status:  N/A

 

CEQA Review:  N/A

 

Attachments:

                     Attachment A: 2025/26 - 2029/30 ConPlan &  2025/26 Action Plan

                     Attachment B: 2025/26 - 2029/30 ConPlan & 2025/26 Action Plan Tables

                     Attachment C: 2024/25 Annual Action Plan Amendment                    

                     Attachment D: Windshield Survey Report     

                     Attachment E: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice   

                     Attachment F: Citizen Participation Plan                                   

                     Attachment G: Draft Subrecipient Agreement                             

                     Attachment H: 2025/26 - 2029/30 ConPlan PowerPoint