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HomeMy WebLinkAbout186-25 RESOLUTION Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 186-25 File Number: 2025-1373 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN, TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR RAWN TO EXECUTE THE CDBG AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR 2025 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,270,869.67, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Agreement in the total amount of $834,927.00 when received to provide funding for the following: Administration $131,291.00 Housing $541,633.00 Redevelopment $ 97,003.00 CASA of NWA - PS $ 10,000.00 Magdalene Serenity House - PS $ 7,668.00 One Community – PS $ 2,332.00 Welcome Health - PS $ 20,000.00 SAFE Program – PS $ 25,000.00 ________________ Total $ 834,927.00 Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves Mayor Rawn to execute the 2025 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Agreement in the total amount of $435,942.67.00 when received. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. PASSED and APPROVED on August 19, 2025 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2025-1373 MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2025 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THRU: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff FROM: Kelly Colebar, Community Resources Admin SUBJECT: Mayor’s Signature Authority – 2025 CDBG & HOME RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Mayor's signature authority to execute the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Agreements when issued by HUD. Staff also recommends approval of a budget adjustment to recognize and budget additional 2025 CDBG funding. BACKGROUND: Fayetteville has been a CDBG Entitlement City since 1975. Fayetteville became a Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) and began receiving HOME funds in 2023. Funding is based on the HUD formula allocation process that takes into account such factors as population, percent of low/moderate income persons, and number of housing units. This formula allocation process awards CDBG and HOME funding to the City of Fayetteville. Each year, the Community Resources Department submits an Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) outlining the proposed uses of CDBG and HOME funding. The Community Development and Assistance Programs (CDAP) Advisory Board voted on December 20, 2024, and recommended the following nonprofit subrecipients be included in the 2025 Action Plan: CASA of NWA, Magdalene Serenity House, OneCommunity and WelcomeHealth. If HUD approves the 2025 Action Plan, a CDBG Agreement and HOME Agreement will be issued by HUD. These agreements must be executed, returned to the HUD Field Office in Little Rock, and then sent to HUD in Washington D.C. for the release of funds. DISCUSSION: Grant amounts vary each year based upon the funding levels authorized by Congress through the annual federal budget process. The awards for 2025 are CDBG $834,927 and HOME $435,942.67. The grant funding detail submitted to HUD in the 2025 Action Plan is as follows: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ADMINISTRATION $ 131,291 HOUSING $ 541,633 REDEVELOPMENT $ 97,003 Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CASA of NWA - PS $ 10,000 Magdalene Serenity House - PS $ 7,668 OneCommunity – PS $ 2,332 WelcomeHealth - PS $ 20,000 SAFE Program - PS $ 25,000 CDBG Total $ 834,927 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) $ 435,942.67 GRAND TOTAL $ 1,270,869.67 Approving the Mayor’s authority to execute the 2025 CDBG and HOME Agreements when issued by HUD will reduce the waiting time for HUD to release the funds. This will allow for a faster start to both internal and external programs which assist low-and-moderate income residents in Fayetteville. On December 4, 2024, City Council approved the 2025 budget including $753,000 for CDBG. The HUD CDBG award for 2025 is $834,927 a funding increase of $81,927. Approval of the budget adjustment will recognize the increase. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: 2025 CDBG budget increase $81,927 ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Budget Adjustment, 5. GY2025 Action Plan Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2025-1373 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN, TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR RAWN TO EXECUTE THE CDBG AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR 2025 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,270,869.67, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Agreement in the total amount of $834,927.00 when received to provide funding for the following: Administration $131,291.00 Housing $541,633.00 Redevelopment $ 97,003.00 CASA of NWA - PS $ 10,000.00 Magdalene Serenity House - PS $ 7,668.00 One Community – PS $ 2,332.00 Welcome Health - PS $ 20,000.00 SAFE Program – PS $ 25,000.00 ________________ Total $ 834,927.00 Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves Mayor Rawn to execute the 2025 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Agreement in the total amount of $435,942.67.00 when received. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. 7/30/2025 Submitted Date No $ 180,862.32 $ - V20221130 Budgeted Item? Does item have a direct cost? Is a Budget Adjustment attached? Total Amended Budget Expenses (Actual+Encum) Available Budget Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget $ 162,920.68 Yes Yes $ 81,927.00 $ 262,789.32 N/A Project Number Budget Impact: N/A Fund Community Resources2180.642.4940-5315.00 Account Number Project Title City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2025-1373 Item ID 8/19/2025 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only Staff recommends approval of the Mayor's signature authority to execute the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Agreements when issued by HUD. Staff also recommends approval of a budget adjustment to recognize and budget additional 2025 CDBG funding. N/A for Non-Agenda Item Action Recommendation: Submitted By Kelly Colebar COMMUNITY RESOURCES (642) Division / Department Comments: Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Approval Date: Original Contract Number: $3ϰ3,783.00 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas - Budget Adjustment (Agenda) Budget Year Division /Org2 COMMUNITY RESOURCES (642) Adjustment Number 2025 Requestor:Kelly Colebar BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION: Staff recommends approval of a budget adjustment to recognize and budget additional 2025 CDBG funding. COUNCIL DATE:8/19/2025 ITEM ID#:2025-1373 Holly Black 7/31/2025 7:46 AM Budget Division Date TYPE:D - (City Council) JOURNAL #: GLDATE: RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE CHKD/POSTED:/ v.2025721TOTAL81,927 81,927 Increase / (Decrease)Project.Sub# Account Number Expense Revenue Project Sub.Detl AT Account NameGLACCOUNTEXPENSEREVENUEPROJECTSUBATDESCRIPTION X 2180.642.4930-4320.00 81,927 RE Grant Funding CDBG 2180.642.4940-5315.00 81,927 EX Contract Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1 of 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Annual Action Plan 2025 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The Annual Action Plan (AAP) is one of the requirements for the City of Fayetteville to receive funds through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for entitlement cities and for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). This AAP was developed from the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) needs assessment for low- and moderate-income residents. While the needs identified in the Con Plan exceed the funding available to address all of them; the City of Fayetteville addresses the identified needs as fully as possible. The 2025 AAP will detail how the City of Fayetteville plans to address the identified needs during the current grant year. 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 2021-2025 ConPlan documents the needs assessment, market analysis, consultation with community stakeholders, and past performance that were all utilized to develop the priority needs for the City of Fayetteville. The priority needs for CDBG are housing, redevelopment, public services, and public facilities. Housing will focus on maintaining the affordable housing stock/preventing homelessness through rehabilitation and repair of LMI owner-occupied homes. Redevelopment provides code compliance assistance for LMI homeowners who are financially and/or physically unable to correct code violations. Public services and public facilities are funded through a competitive grant process with the Community Development and Assistance Programs (CDAP) Advisory Board recommending which projects will be included in the annual action plan if requests exceed available funding. The priority needs for the HOME funds will be to expand the availability of affordable housing. Annual Action Plan 2025 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. Each year, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD, reporting on the activities that were funded with CDBG and HOME, the amount spent, and the beneficiaries assisted. The City submits the required reports annually and HUD has accepted the reports each year. In addition to meeting HUD requirements, the CAPER provides the City with an opportunity to review past performance and utilize the information as a component of determining future needs. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City of Fayetteville CDBG and HOME activities are designed and carried out based on local needs. Through public meetings, consultation with area public and non-profit service agencies, informal discussion with citizens, studies, city staff and special purpose committees; input from community stakeholders is sought and integrated into designating action priorities. In addition, a Community Development Outreach Quarterly publication serves to inform the community of current and future program projects and services. The Outreach Quarterly is distributed electronically to those who sign up. We recognize that even in our connected age not everyone has access to the internet; therefore, the Outreach Quarterly is also distributed in printed form to more than 50 locations throughout our community. The Outreach Quarterly also provides the community with program contact information so that community members can get more information as well as provide feedback/input. We host and participate in community events to both provide information about the programs we offer and to receive input from citizens regarding our programs and community needs. A summary of the Action Plan and Budget was published, in conjunction with announcing the public comment period and public hearings, in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on June 1 and June 8, 2025. It was also published in the June 11th issue of La Prensa Libre (Spanish language weekly). Finally, the information was posted to the City’s website at https://www.fayetteville- ar.gov/648/Community-Development-Block-Grant-CDBG throughout the public comment period. The public comment period ran from June 2, 2025 to July 1, 2025. Two public hearings were held on June 25, 2025, one at 3:00 pm and the other at 5:30 pm. A draft of the Year 5 Action Plan was made available to the public online at https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/648/Community-Development-Block-Grant-CDBG, in the Community Resources office, and emailed by request throughout the public comment period. 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. Annual Action Plan 2025 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) A public comment period for the GY2025 Action Plan was held from June 2, 2025 to July 1, 2025. Two Public Hearings were held on Wednesday June 25, 2025. One hearing was at 3:00 pm and the second was at 5:30 pm. There were no public comment(s) received. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them There were no comments or views submitted that were not accepted. 7. Summary The City of Fayetteville has completed the 2025 Action Plan according to HUD requirements. The funding decisions have been guided by the ConPlan needs assessment, market analysis, census data, consultation and partnership with service providers, public input, and past performance data as detailed in the 2021-2025 Con Plan and the 2024 CAPER. Annual Action Plan 2025 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 FAYETTEVILLE Community Resources Department HOME Administrator FAYETTEVILLE Economic Development Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) The City of Fayetteville is the Lead Agency for the City of Fayetteville CDBG Entitlement and HOME funds. The Community Resources Department is the administrator of the CDBG funds, and the Economic Development Department is the administrator of HOME funds for the City of Fayetteville. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Kelly Colebar, Community Resources Administrator, can receive inquiries/comments regarding the Consolidated Plan. She can be reached by: Email - kcolebar@fayetteville-ar.gov, Phone - 479.575.8235, or Mail - City of Fayetteville, Community Resources Department, Attn: Kelly Colebar, 113 W Mountain St, Fayetteville AR 72701. [Yolanda Fields was the previous point of contact] Annual Action Plan 2025 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction The City of Fayetteville strives to connect with all entities in our community, especially those that work with the LMI population. Community Resources recognizes that it takes input from throughout the community to identify community needs and determine areas where services can be enhanced. While the City currently uses a variety of methods to reach out to the community, such as the outreach quarterly, community events, outreach activities, and participation in area boards/committees, we also continue to explore new ways of increasing participation with individuals, organizations, and businesses. 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 of Fayetteville Community Resources Department uses a variety of methods/activities to enhance coordination. Community Resources organizes community events throughout the year to both provide information about our programs and receive feedback from the community. One example is the annual CDBG in the Park event which brings together community members, local agencies and the City's CDBG programs. We encourage local service providers to participate in these events, which are free of charge to them and thus an effective way to reach out to the community. Community Resources also participates in community events put on by other organizations. Community events serve multiple purposes including enhancing coordination between agencies, getting information out to the community, and providing the community opportunities to ask questions and provide input on community needs. All Community Resources staff and members of the Community Development and Assistance Programs (CDAP) Advisory Board work to engage with the community and raise awareness of our programs. We have designated a staff member as a Community Ambassador who, in addition to their other duties, seeks out opportunities weekly to attend events, and meetings of local groups to provide information about our programs and share ways they can support our efforts. Outreach presentations are another way to enhance coordination and Community Resources does presentations at a variety of organizations and is always looking to expand to new locations. We do presentations to organization staff, clientele, or both, depending upon the needs of the organization. These presentations ensure that local organizations and/or the organization's clients know the resources that are offered through CDBG and provide an opportunity for organizations/individuals to share what their needs are. Annual Action Plan 2025 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) The subrecipient grant process brings many of the local service providers to the table through the grant workshop and subsequent grant application process. Discussion at the grant workshop and the grant applications provide information on what the current needs of various providers in the community are. Technical assistance is provided throughout the year to current and potential subrecipients and is another method of finding out what the needs of the community are. In GY2025, the Economic Development Department will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit project proposals from community housing development organizations (CHDOs) and other community partners for HOME-eligible activities benefiting low-income residents, including owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance programs, rental housing development, and/or tenant-based rental assistance. 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 of Fayetteville is an active member of the Northwest Arkansas Continuum of Care (NWA CoC). We attend CoC board meetings, membership meetings, and participate with the other members in local efforts to address the needs of the homeless and potential homeless in our community and Northwest Arkansas as a whole. We participate in the CoC led annual Point-In-Time and Homeless Inventory counts. The NWA CoC is the lead agency for the NWA application for HUD Continuum of Care funds which the City of Fayetteville receives for the Hearth Program. The Hearth Program provides Permanent Supportive Housing to the homeless and chronically homeless in Fayetteville. We also consult with the CoC and member agencies, whenever requested, to address specific community needs. Community Resources staff participate in the weekly CoC Case Conferencing meetings and monthly Coordinated Entry meetings. 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 Fayetteville provides input to the NWA Continuum of Care (CoC) at CoC meetings. We attend board meetings, membership meetings, and participate in subcommittees where decisions are made regarding the development and implementation of performance standards, policies and procedures, and other areas related to addressing the needs of homeless persons in NWA. Our involvement includes participation in the development of the NWA CoC strategic plan. We also have a seat on the Statewide HMIS Steering Committee. Annual Action Plan 2025 8 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Annual Action Plan 2025 9 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Arts Live Theatre Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Arts Live Theatre (ALT) through their participation in the CDBG Public Facility Lease Program, the Subrecipient Grant process and involvement in community activities/events. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Arkansas Dept. of Health - Office of Minority Health Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency Other government - State What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with AR Dept. of Health - Office of Minority Health through community work groups. 3 Agency/Group/Organization Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas, Inc. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Annual Action Plan 2025 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with BBBS of NWA through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 4 Agency/Group/Organization CASA of Northwest Arkansas Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services - Victims What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with CASA of Northwest Arkansas through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 5 Agency/Group/Organization Central United Methodist Church Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Central United Methodist Church (Genesis Church) through their participation in the NWA CoC, NWA CoC Case Conferencing, Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. Annual Action Plan 2025 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 6 Agency/Group/Organization Community Clinic NWA Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency 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 Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Community Clinic NWA through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 7 Agency/Group/Organization Credit Counseling of Arkansas, Inc Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Housing & Credit Counseling Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with CCOA through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Donald W Reynolds Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Annual Action Plan 2025 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Boys & Girls Club through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 9 Agency/Group/Organization Elizabeth Richardson Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Education Services-Employment 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? We consult with Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) through their participation in the CDBG Public Facility Lease Program, the Subrecipient Grant process and involvement in community activities/events. 10 Agency/Group/Organization EngageNWA Agency/Group/Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with the EngageNWA through participation in meetings and their diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Annual Action Plan 2025 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 11 Agency/Group/Organization Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County (EOAWC) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Education Community Action Agency - LIHEAP What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with EOA through their participation in the CDBG Public Facility Lease Program (Ellen Smith Head Start), the Subrecipient Grant process and involvement in community activities/events. 12 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Fire Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Fayetteville Fire Department is active in the community and a source of information regarding community needs. 13 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Homelessness Needs - Veterans Annual Action Plan 2025 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with the Fayetteville Housing Authority through the consulting/sharing of their 5-year annual plans; as well as, their participation in the NWA CoC, the Subrecipient Grant process and involvement in community activities/events. 14 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Planning Division Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Fayetteville Planning Division is involved with the community and a source of information regarding community needs. 15 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Police Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Fayetteville Police Department is active in the community and a source of information regarding community needs. Fayetteville PD has also created a Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) that utilizes Social Services Advocates and non-uniform police to respond to those facing crisis in the community and connect them with community resources. The CIRT has collaborated with our department and are an additional source of information regarding community needs. 16 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Annual Action Plan 2025 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Senior Activity & Wellness Center through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 17 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Federal What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with the VA through participation in the NWA Continuum of Care and through involvement in community activities/events. 18 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity of Washington County Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Habitat for Humanity through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. Annual Action Plan 2025 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 19 Agency/Group/Organization Hark at Excellerate Foundation Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-homeless Foundation 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-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Hark through partnership, involvement with housing and homelessness, participation in the NWA CoC, and through involvement in community activities/events. 20 Agency/Group/Organization Havenwood Transitional Housing Facility Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment 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? We consult with Havenwood through participation in the NWA Continuum of Care, NWA CoC case conferencing/coordinated entry meetings, and through involvement in community activities/events Annual Action Plan 2025 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 21 Agency/Group/Organization LifeSource International Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-homeless Services-Health Services-Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with LifeSource through their participation in the CDBG Public Facility Lease Program, the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 22 Agency/Group/Organization Magdalene Serenity House Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services - Trauma, Additions, & incarceration What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Magdalene Serenity House through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 23 Agency/Group/Organization NWA Continuum of Care Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization Annual Action Plan 2025 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The NWA Continuum of Care (CoC) is consulted through participation as a member of the group, having a seat on the board, partnerships & interactions with other member agencies and through involvement in community activities/events. 24 Agency/Group/Organization OneCommunity Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with OneCommunity through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 25 Agency/Group/Organization Ozark Guidance Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Annual Action Plan 2025 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Ozark Guidance through participation in the NWA Continuum of Care, their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 26 Agency/Group/Organization Peace at Home Family Shelter Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Peace at Home through participation in the NWA Continuum of Care, their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 27 Agency/Group/Organization St James Baptist Church Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Food Insecurity What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with St. James Missionary Baptist Church through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. Annual Action Plan 2025 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 28 Agency/Group/Organization The Salvation Army-Fayetteville Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless 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 Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with The Salvation Army through participation in the NWA Continuum of Care, their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 29 Agency/Group/Organization Seeds that Feed Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Food Insecurity What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Seeds that Feed through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 30 Agency/Group/Organization 7hills Homeless Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-homeless Annual Action Plan 2025 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with 7hills Homeless Center through participation in the NWA Continuum of Care, their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 31 Agency/Group/Organization Sources Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with Sources for Independent Living through their eligibility to participate in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 32 Agency/Group/Organization UAMS NW Regional Campus Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Annual Action Plan 2025 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with UAMS through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 33 Agency/Group/Organization Washington County Health Unit - Fayetteville Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-Health Health Agency Other government - State What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with the Washington County Health Unit as needed and through involvement in community activities/events. 34 Agency/Group/Organization Welcome Health Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health Services-Education Health Agency What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Annual Action Plan 2025 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with WelcomeHealth through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. 35 Agency/Group/Organization Yvonne Richardson Community Center - YRCC Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community LMI Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? We consult with YRCC through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting There are no agency types that we are aware of in our community that were not consulted. 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 NWA Continuum of Care The City of Fayetteville Community Resources Department takes needs identified by the NWA CoC into account as part of the development of the Consolidated Plan. Fayetteville Housing Authority Plan Fayetteville Housing Authority The goal overlap can vary from year to year. The City of Fayetteville receives a copy of the FHA plan annually to ensure consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan. Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Annual Action Plan 2025 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Narrative (optional) We work with all departments/divisions of the City; however, there are three that work closely with us in regard to the Consolidated Plan. The Fayetteville Police Department, Fayetteville Fire Department and the Planning Division are three city areas that are out in the community and interact with citizens on a regular basis, allowing them to see and hear the needs of the community. The information that they provide is taken into account when developing the Consolidated Plan. At the state level we work closely with our HUD Little Rock Field Office. We utilize the expertise and technical assistance available as needed. The good relationship we have with the Field Office led to the City taking on the Fayetteville CoC grants in 2016 when a local non-profit determined that they were no longer able to do so. We use CDBG as match for the CoC funds that are being utilized to provide housing to the homeless and chronically homeless in Fayetteville. Annual Action Plan 2025 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 The City of Fayetteville CDBG activities are designed and carried out based on local needs. Through public meetings, consultation with area public and non-profit service agencies, informal discussion with citizens, city staff, and special purpose committees; input from community stakeholders is sought and integrated into designating action priorities. In addition, a Community Development Outreach Quarterly publication serves to inform the community of current and future program projects, and services. The Outreach Quarterly is emailed to those who sign up and is available on the City website. We recognize that, even in our connected age, not everyone has access to the internet; therefore, the Outreach Quarterly is also distributed in printed form to more than 50 locations throughout our community. The Outreach Quarterly provides the community with program contact information so they can provide feedback/input. We implement and participate in community events to both provide information about the programs we offer and to receive input from citizens about our programs and community needs. A summary of the Action Plan and Budget was published in conjunction with, announcing the public comment period and public hearings for the Consolidated Plan, in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on June 1, 2025 and June 8, 2025. It was also published in the June 11th issue of the weekly publication La Prensa Libre (Spanish language newspaper). It was also announced on City social media. Finally, the information was posted to the City’s website at http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov throughout the public comment period. The public comment period ran from June 2, 2025 to July 1, 2025. Two public hearings were held on June 25, 2025, one at 3:00 pm and the other at 5:30 pm. A draft of the Year 5 Action Plan was made available to the public on the City website and was available by request throughout the public comment period. Community Resources reviews our citizen participation process regularly and seeks opportunities to expand community access and increase citizen participation. Organizations in the community seeking funding assistance receive technical support throughout the Subrecipient Grant Process. This begins in October with a mandatory grant workshop for all entities seeking funding for the upcoming year. The grant workshop provides all organizations that want to apply for a subrecipient grant with a step-by-step guide through the grant application and an opportunity to ask questions and provide input. Those applicants included in the Action Plan receive technical support throughout the grant year to answer any questions and provide support/assistance throughout the entire time they are receiving CDBG funds. Technical assistance is also offered November - Annual Action Plan 2025 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) September to current and potential applicants that want to learn more about the subrecipient grant program. Technical assistance is not offered in October during the grant application process timeframe. Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Ord er Mode of Outrea ch Target of Outrea ch Summary of response/attendan ce Summary of comments receiv ed Summary of comme nts not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Newspaper Ad Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish (La Prensa Libre weekly paper) Non- targeted/broad community There isn't a method to track how many people see the ads. Comments received are summarized in the public hearing section below. There were no comments provided that were not accepted. Annual Action Plan 2025 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Ord er Mode of Outrea ch Target of Outrea ch Summary of response/attendan ce Summary of comments receiv ed Summary of comme nts not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 2 Internet Outreach Non- targeted/broad community We utilize the City of Fayetteville website, social media, and the Community Resources Department Facebook page (Ranger's Pantry Pet Food Bank) to announce public comment periods and public hearing dates. We also utilize the City of Fayetteville website to post copies of the current Action Plan and CAPER making them accessible to the community for review and comment. Comments received are summarized in the public hearing section below. There were no comments provided that were not accepted. https://www.fayettevil le-ar.gov/ and https://www.fayettevil le- ar.gov/648/Communit y-Development-Block- Grant-CDBG Annual Action Plan 2025 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Ord er Mode of Outrea ch Target of Outrea ch Summary of response/attendan ce Summary of comments receiv ed Summary of comme nts not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 3 Public Hearing Non- targeted/broad community Two public hearings were held on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at 3:00 and 5:30 pm. The hearings were attended by one person. We have tried a variety of means to increase participation and continue to explore new ways to generate interest. The City has excellent response & attendance at our community events and continues working toward better response to our public hearings. There were no comments received by the deadline on the Year 5 Action Plan. The comment period summary is in the attachments. There were no comments provided that were not accepted. Annual Action Plan 2025 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4 Outreach Quarterly (newsletter) Minorities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Homeless, Senior Citizens The Community Resources Outreach Quarterly includes information on any upcoming activities, including the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and CAPER public comment periods. There is no method of tracking how many people provide responses due to the Outreach Quarterly. The 50+ locations where print copies of the newsletter are distributed reach segments of the population that may not have easy access to the internet or the local paper. Comments received are summarized in the public hearing section above. There were no comments provided that were not accepted. Annual Action Plan 2025 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City of Fayetteville recognizes that there are fluctuations in the annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds and in the amount of program income taken in annually. We prepared our initial (estimated) annual budget with the knowledge that there would be adjustments made when notification of the actual allocation is received. The information below is based on the actual 2025 annual allocations. 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 834,927.00 0.00 0.00 834,927.00 0.00 Actual funding for 2025 (Year 5) is shown on the Annual Allocation line. The Remainder of the Con Plan is 0 because 2025 is the final year of the current ConPlan. Annual Action Plan 2025 31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 435,942.67 0.00 0.00 435,942.67 0.00 HOME funding was not received until Year 3 (2023) of the current ConPlan. Actual funding for 2025 (Year 5) is shown on the Annual Allocation line. The Remainder of the Con Plan is 0 because 2025 is the final year of the current ConPlan. Table 4 - 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 CDBG program does not have a match requirement. There are times when subrecipients can utilize their CDBG award to leverage additional funding into their programs. The Hearth Program case managers are funded through CDBG which is used as match for the CoC grants that provide housing assistance to the formerly homeless. HOME is in the developmental stage for Fayetteville and does not require an ongoing match. The City provided the funding to meet the HOME year one threshold requirement. As the Fayetteville HOME program evolves there may be instances when CHDOs are able to utilize their HOME funding allocation to leverage additional funding into their project. Annual Action Plan 2025 32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Fayetteville has four properties that were purchased with CDBG funds and are utilized in our CDBG Public Facility Lease Program. When one of the four buildings becomes available, it is offered through a competitive application process to local non-profits that benefit exclusively or primarily LMI residents of Fayetteville. Applicants must show that their utilization of the property fits within HUD Guidelines and will benefit the LMI population. Upon being awarded a CDBG Public Facility Lease the non-profit signs an agreement leasing the property for $1/year with the understanding that they are responsible for utilities, insurance, and routine maintenance/upkeep on the property. Annual Action Plan 2025 33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Administration and Planning 2021 2025 Administration and Planning Administration and Planning CDBG: $131,291.00 2 Housing 2021 2025 Affordable Housing Housing CDBG: $541,633.00 Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 10 Household Housing Unit 3 Redevelopment 2021 2025 Affordable Housing Redevelopment CDBG: $97,003.00 Housing Code Enforcement/Foreclosed Property Care: 5 Household Housing Unit 4 Public Services 2021 2025 Homeless Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community Development Public Services CDBG: $65,000.00 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 408 Persons Assisted Annual Action Plan 2025 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 5 Public Facilities 2021 2025 Public Housing Homeless Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community Development Public Facilities CDBG: $.00 6 Affordable Housing 2023 2025 Affordable Housing Affordable Housing HOME: $435,942.67 Homeowner Housing Added: 3 Household Housing Unit Table 5 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Administration and Planning Goal Description Administration and Planning funds are used for a portion of the salary and benefits of the Community Resources Director, administrative staff, office supplies, travel and training costs, some Fair Housing activities and other costs associated with administration of community development activities. CDBG funds allocated - $131,291. Location: 100 W Rock Street Suite 160, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. Annual Action Plan 2025 35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 2 Goal Name Housing Goal Description The Housing Program provides housing rehabilitation and repairs to low- and moderate-income people in owner-occupied housing. The program provides labor, materials, project management, Lead Based Paint (LBP) Hazard Control, and other associated costs to bring a home into compliance with State and City Housing Codes. Emphasis is placed on repairs that improve energy efficiency, alleviate deferred maintenance conditions, provide safety devices and/or replace principal fixtures and components. CDBG funds allocated - $541,633 which includes salary and program delivery costs for management and oversight of all housing programs, including the Hearth Program case managers. Ten households to be served with rehabilitation/repair of owner-occupied homes. Location: Citywide, when there is a waiting list, applicants are prioritized according to established criteria to give highest priority to those most in need of services. Priority criteria include very low income, elderly, disabled, single-parent household, and lead-based paint hazards in home. 3 Goal Name Redevelopment Goal Description Redevelopment Program activities conducted throughout Fayetteville include code compliance, clearance and demolition, and when funds are available land acquisition for attainable housing. Five households to be served. CDBG funds allocated - $97,003 which includes salary and program delivery costs for management and oversight of all goal-related activities. Location: Throughout the City of Fayetteville. 4 Goal Name Public Services Goal Description Providing public services to LMI residents through internal programming and the Subrecipient Grant Program for non- profits providing services to Fayetteville residents. In the 2025 (Year 5) Action Plan there will be one (1) internal project and four (4) external subrecipients funded for a total of $65,000. The internal project is the SAFE Program - $25,000 and the subrecipients in 2025 (Year 5) are: CASA of NWA - $10,000; Magdalene Serenity House - $7,668; OneCommunity - $2,332; and WelcomeHealth - $20,000. Public services allocations were made taking the funding cap into consideration. Annual Action Plan 2025 36 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 5 Goal Name Public Facilities Goal Description Public facility projects assist with renovation and development of facilities utilized by local non-profit organizations to provide services to LMI Fayetteville residents. The GY2025 (Year 5) plan does not have any public facility projects at this time. 6 Goal Name Affordable Housing Goal Description Expand the availability of affordable housing through an open Request for Proposals process, which invites CHDOs and other eligible community organizations to submit project proposals for all eligible activities, including owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance programs, rental housing development, and tenant-based rental assistance. Three households to be served. HOME funds allocated - $435,942.67. Location: Citywide Annual Action Plan 2025 37 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Projects AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction The City of Fayetteville Priority Needs and the Subrecipient Grant Process determined the internal and subrecipient projects to be included in the Annual Action Plan for GY2025 (Year 5). The projects listed below are the City of Fayetteville and Subrecipient projects that will be undertaken in GY2025. Projects # Project Name 1 Administration and Planning 2025 2 Housing Program 2025 3 Redevelopment Program 2025 4 SAFE Program PS 2025 5 CASA of NWA PS 2025 6 Magdalene Serenity House PS 2025 7 OneCommunity PS 2025 8 WelcomeHealth PS 2025 9 Affordable Housing 2025 Table 6 - Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs This AAP was developed from the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) needs assessment for low- and moderate-income residents. The priority needs for CDBG are housing, redevelopment, public services, and public facilities. The priority needs for the HOME funds are to expand the availability of affordable housing. While the needs identified exceed the funding available to address all of them, the City of Fayetteville addresses the identified needs as fully as possible. Annual Action Plan 2025 38 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Annual Action Plan 2025 39 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 1 Project Name Administration and Planning 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Administration and Planning Needs Addressed Administration and Planning Funding CDBG: $131,291.00 Description Administration and Planning funds are used for a portion of the salary and benefits of the Community Resources Director, administrative staff, office supplies, travel and training costs, some Fair Housing activities and other costs associated with administration of community development activities. Target Date 12/31/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Funding for administration and planning costs of the grant are allowed for CDBG. CDBG rules do not require that beneficiaries be reported for administration and planning activities; therefore, there is not a goal outcome indicator selected. Location Description Administration and planning activities occur at the Community Resources office located at 100 W Rock Street Suite 160, Fayetteville AR 72701. Planned Activities Administration and planning activities necessary to provide program oversight, implementation, and planning. 2 Project Name Housing Program 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Housing Needs Addressed Housing Funding CDBG: $541,633.00 Description The Housing Program does rehabilitation and repair to bring low- and moderate- income owner-occupied residences in Fayetteville up to city code, increase energy efficiency, and address lead-based paint issues. Target Date 12/31/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities We estimate that 10 housing rehabilitation/repair projects will be completed on LMI owner-occupied homes. Annual Action Plan 2025 40 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Location Description Citywide, when there is a waiting list, applicants are prioritized according to established criteria to give highest priority to those most in need of services. Priority criteria include very low income, elderly, disabled, single-parent household, and lead-based paint hazards in the home. Planned Activities The Housing Program will provide housing rehabilitation/repair to qualified applicants. The program provides labor, materials, project management, Lead Based Paint (LBP) Hazard Control, and other associated costs to bring a home into compliance with State and City Housing Codes. Emphasis is placed on repairs that improve energy efficiency, alleviate deferred maintenance conditions, provide safety devices, and/or replace principal fixtures and components. 3 Project Name Redevelopment Program 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Redevelopment Needs Addressed Redevelopment Funding CDBG: $97,003.00 Description Code compliance assistance provided to low- and moderate- income owner-occupied properties in the City of Fayetteville. Target Date 12/31/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities We estimate providing redevelopment to 5 LMI owner-occupied households. Location Description Citywide Planned Activities The Redevelopment Program will provide code compliance assistance to qualified applicants. The program provides labor, project management, and other associated costs to bring a property into compliance with City codes. 4 Project Name SAFE Program PS 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $25,000.00 Annual Action Plan 2025 41 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Description The SAFE (Shelter Assistance From Extreme Weather) Program will provide sheltering services for the Fayetteville unsheltered community during times of extreme weather. The SAFE Program is implemented in collaboration with local homeless service providers. Target Date 12/31/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities We estimate the SAFE Program will assist 200 unsheltered individuals in Fayetteville during periods of extreme weather. Location Description Services will be provided in Southeast Fayetteville where local homeless service providers are located. Planned Activities The SAFE Program will provide extra emergency sheltering for people who are homeless during periods of weather that threaten the health and safety of homeless individuals and families in our community when there is not sufficient emergency sheltering capacity. The program is designed to fund time-limited, temporary sheltering. It will not provide funding for sheltering outside of weather-related emergencies. 5 Project Name CASA of NWA PS 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $10,000.00 Description The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Northwest Arkansas program will be provided with a portion of the costs to provide advocacy to foster children in Fayetteville. Children in this program have experienced potentially life-threatening abuse or neglect which led to removal from the home and placement into foster care. Target Date 12/31/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities CASA of NWA projects serving 25 foster children in Fayetteville. Location Description Citywide; the child is visited at the foster home they have been placed in. Foster homes are located throughout the community. Annual Action Plan 2025 42 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities Each child will be visited in their foster home at least once per month. In addition, each child will receive 5-10 hours of advocacy each month to ensure the child is safe, happy, and receiving the appropriate medical, psychological, and educational services. This advocacy also reduces the number of placements (and subsequent trauma) a foster child experiences prior to finding a permanent home. 6 Project Name Magdalene Serenity House PS 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $7,668.00 Description Magdalene Serenity House will utilize CDBG funds to cover a portion of the salary of the Senior Operations Director and Volunteer Coordinator. Target Date 12/31/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Magdalene Serenity House projects providing services to 24 women who have experienced trauma, sexual exploitation, addiction, and incarceration. Location Description Services will be provided at Magdalene Serenity House in Fayetteville AR. Planned Activities Current residents and program graduates will receive assistance with transportation, crisis intervention, and connection with community resources. 7 Project Name OneCommunity PS 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $2,332.00 Description OneCommunity will provide a family literacy program Feed Your Brain/Alimenta Tu Cerebro that promotes reading through fun, interactive reading experiences and encourages parents to be involved in their children's reading and education. Target Date Annual Action Plan 2025 43 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities OneCommunity estimates that 70 children (30 households) will participate in the family literacy program. Location Description The Feed Your Brain/Alimenta Tu Cerebro summer reading program will be offered at Willow Heights, Morgan Manor, Lewis Plaza, and Grandview Apartments. Planned Activities OneCommunity will implement a family literacy program that promotes reading through fun, interactive reading experiences and encourages parents to be involved in their children’s reading and education. The program involves a weekly curriculum. The sessions focus on literacy themes and strategies to teach parents how to read to their children at home. The program incorporates music, dance and singing to encourage participation. There are also take-home activities to encourage parents and children to interact. 8 Project Name WelcomeHealth PS 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $20,000.00 Description WelcomeHealth will provide access to free medical and dental care to uninsured or underinsured low-income families. Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities WelcomeHealth estimates that 89 LMI uninsured or underinsured individuals will be assisted. Location Description Medical and dental care will be provided at WelcomeHealth located at 1100 N Woolsey Avenue, Fayetteville AR. Planned Activities WelcomeHealth will provide access to free medical and dental care to uninsured or underinsured low-income families in Fayetteville. Medical services will include (but not be limited to) primary care, health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, mental health counseling and some specialty care. Dental care will include dental exams, x-rays, fillings or extractions, dental hygiene cleanings and education, fluoride treatments and sealants. Annual Action Plan 2025 44 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 9 Project Name Affordable Housing 2025 Target Area Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding HOME: $435,942.67 Description Expand the availability of affordable housing through an open Request for Proposals process, which invites CHDOs and other eligible community organizations to submit project proposals for all eligible activities, including owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance programs, rental housing development, and tenant-based rental assistance. Target Date 12/31/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities We estimate three LMI households will be served. Location Description Citywide - actual location(s) tbd. Planned Activities The Economic Development Department will release a HOME Policies and Procedures document in 2025 to provide an ongoing governance structure through which the Economic Development Department solicits, reviews, and selects projects through a broad-based RFP process. Staff intend to commit funds to a project or projects no later than August 2025. Annual Action Plan 2025 45 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Funding for all projects is citywide as the LMI population of Fayetteville can be found throughout the city. Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City of Fayetteville feels that it is important to reach as much of the LMI population as possible through the projects funded with CDBG funds. Allocations to projects that are available to all LMI residents meet this goal. The basis for allocating investments geographically utilizing HOME funds will be determined as the program is developed. Discussion There have been projects in the past that have targeted specific areas of the community and could be again in the future. The current needs of the community are best met by the projects included in the Action Plan and they are available to LMI residents throughout the city. Annual Action Plan 2025 46 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction As detailed in the ConPlan maintaining the affordable housing stock/preventing homelessness is a priority for the City of Fayetteville. This is accomplished through housing rehabilitation/repair to LMI owner-occupied homes. Emphasis is placed on bringing homes into compliance with State and City Codes, improving energy efficiency, alleviating deferred maintenance conditions, providing safety devices, and when needed addressing lead-based paint issues. The addition of HOME funds in 2023 will expand the City's efforts to address affordable housing as the HOME program is developed and implemented. Economic Development staff intend to commit allocations of HOME dollars to date no later than August 2025 through an open Request for Proposals process. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 13 Special-Needs 0 Total 13 Table 7 - 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 3 Rehab of Existing Units 10 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 13 Table 8 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The one-year goal for households (10) to be provided through CDBG housing rehabilitation/repair was determined by the ConPlan and looking at prior years' project numbers. Based on the amended ConPlan we anticipate supporting 3 households with HOME funds. However, since HOME is a new program for the City, the support type and number of low-income households served may vary based on what projects are ultimately funded by the City through the 2025 HOME RFP process. Annual Action Plan 2025 47 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction The Fayetteville Housing Authority is the public housing provider in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Housing Authority has the following programs: Public Housing, Project Based Rental Assistance, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), and HUD/VASH. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Fayetteville Annual Plan does not have actions specific to public housing in GY2025. The actions planned by the Fayetteville Housing Authority are delineated in the Public Housing sections of the ConPlan. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership The City of Fayetteville CDBG is not directly involved with these activities; however, through consultation with the Fayetteville Housing Authority and access to their 5-year plan we are aware of activities designed to increase resident involvement. Hillcrest Tower (elderly and disabled) has an active Resident Council that meets regularly. CDBG staff provides periodic presentations to this council to provide information about programs we provide and to give residents an opportunity to share information/thoughts/needs with us. The two family complexes (Willow Heights and Lewis Plaza) have implemented neighborhood watch programs in cooperation with the Fayetteville Police Department which will increase resident involvement in keeping their complexes safe. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance The Fayetteville Housing Authority (FHA) has been designated as troubled. CDBG has been working closely with the Interim Director to provide support and technical assistance as FHA works to remedy the concerns that led to the status change. Discussion The Fayetteville Housing Authority is an important component of meeting the housing needs of Fayetteville. The City of Fayetteville will continue to support and work with the Fayetteville Housing Authority, including FHA having the option to apply for assistance through the competitive Subrecipient Grant Application process. Annual Action Plan 2025 48 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction The City of Fayetteville recognizes the need for homeless and other special needs activities in our community. Participation in the NWA Continuum of Care, consultation/partnership with local service providers, and hosting/participating in community events keep us apprised of the needs in our community. The Subrecipient Grant Program and the provision of staff for the Hearth Program are the primary ways the City addresses homelessness and other special needs activities with CDBG funds. 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 The City’s active participation in the NWA Continuum of Care (membership, board, committees, coordinated entry, and case conferencing) and ongoing consultation/partnership with local service providers are our primary methods of reaching out to homeless persons and assessing their needs. Hosting and participating in community events are another method utilized to reach the homeless. For example, our annual CDBG in the Park event is widely attended by homeless persons, who in addition to receiving lunch, have an opportunity to learn more about our programs and programs offered by other organizations/agencies in our community. When Fayetteville Animal Services offers vaccination/microchip clinics for the homeless, Community Resources staff attends to provide information about Ranger's Pantry Pet Food Bank. Community Resources has a presence at local events for the homeless when opportunities arise to provide information about our programs. These community events and activities provide homeless persons the opportunity to share with us what their needs are. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Subrecipient Grant Program which provides funds for public services and public facilities has been the primary method that the City has to address emergency and transitional housing needs in our community using CDBG funds. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to Annual Action Plan 2025 49 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Subrecipient Grant Program, which provides funds for public services and public facilities is one method that the City has to help homeless persons. The internal SAFE Program will provide assistance to the unsheltered community during periods of extreme (heat or cold) weather. The City of Fayetteville will, during the period of this action plan, help homeless persons make the transition to permanent supportive housing through the provision of CDBG funded staff to provide oversight and case management for the City of Fayetteville Hearth Program. In addition, the City partners with local service providers and participates in the NWA Continuum of Care to address the issues homeless persons face. 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 Subrecipient Grant Program, which provides funds for public services and public facilities, is the method that the City has to help low-income individuals and families receive assistance from other agencies. This action plan includes funding for programming that will address LMI youth needs in our community. A youth centered program will be offered by CASA of NWA (advocacy for abused and neglected children). OneCommunity also offers youth centered programming through a family literacy program. Magdalene Serenity House provides safe housing for women who have been incarcerated, a history of drug/alcohol addiction, and a history of trauma along with providing holistic services. Uninsured and underinsured individuals will be able to receive medical/dental services from WelcomeHealth. In addition, the City partners with local service providers and participates in the NWA Continuum of Care to address the issues those at risk of homelessness face. Discussion The City of Fayetteville through the processes described throughout the ConPlan strives to identify and provide support for those in our community who need it most. Funding levels do not allow all the organizations/agencies that address homeless and special needs activities to receive support in a given year, we utilize the assessment tools available to us to determine the best projects to implement annually. Annual Action Plan 2025 50 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction: In February of 2016 an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) was completed by J-Quad Planning Group, LLC for the City of Fayetteville. A public policy review was a component of the AI. The AI determined that the City of Fayetteville’s land development codes and zoning regulations address affordable housing and offer the provision of making allowances through the code to allow the construction of a variety of types of housing including single family and multifamily housing. Regulations allow unrelated persons to reside in a single-family structure and have adequate provisions for group homes and special needs populations. 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 AI did not identify any public policy barriers to affordable housing. Discussion: Community Resources is cognizant of the importance of being aware of and responding to any proposed public policy changes that could create a barrier to affordable housing. Annual Action Plan 2025 51 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction: The areas listed below are explored in greater detail in other sections of the ConPlan, this section broadly describes the actions planned to address the various areas. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City of Fayetteville will continue to consult with local organizations/agencies, seek public input, and participate in the NWA Continuum of Care to stay aware of the needs of the community, identify obstacles to meeting underserved needs and provide assistance in addressing them. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Maintaining the affordable housing stock is a priority for the City of Fayetteville. This is accomplished through housing rehabilitation/repair to LMI owner-occupied homes. Emphasis is placed on bringing homes into compliance with State and City Codes, improving energy efficiency, alleviating deferred maintenance conditions, providing safety devices, and when needed addressing lead-based paint issues. The City's development of a plan for the HOME funds received beginning in 2023 will further the City's efforts to foster affordable housing. Economic Development Department staff are working cross- divisionally to develop a HOME Policies and Procedures document as well as a HOME Request for Proposals process to be released in Summer 2025. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards All housing rehabilitation/repair projects the City does adhere to HUD's lead-based paint regulations. Lead-based paint testing is done as required, determined by the age of the home and type/cost of work being performed. When lead-based paint is found, lead-based paint hazards are remediated, as appropriate, according to the LBP regulations. In all rehabilitation projects, lead safe work practices are always used when lead is present. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City of Fayetteville partners with local agencies and participates in the NWA Continuum of Care in local efforts to develop goals, programs and policies for reducing the number of poverty-level families. The City of Fayetteville allocates CDBG funds to activities that assist poverty level families in Fayetteville. Specific activities are identified in each year’s Action Plan. Examples of activities we have funded that assist poverty level families include the City’s transportation programs, taxi for elderly/disabled LMI individuals, On Demand transit for LMI individuals, and public service activities that support abused Annual Action Plan 2025 52 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) children, family literacy, formerly incarcerated women, and medical/dental needs. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The Community Resources Department (CR) of the City of Fayetteville oversees the CDBG programming for our community. CR administers the internal housing, redevelopment, transportation, and SAFE programs that are funded through CDBG. CR also administers and monitors the CDBG funds allocated to public services and public facilities in our community. We ensure that internal and external programs follow HUD guidelines and benefit the LMI population. The City has not identified any gaps in the institutional delivery system. The City of Fayetteville will continue to consult with local organizations/agencies, seek public input, and participate in the NWA Continuum of Care to stay aware of the needs of the community and provide assistance in addressing them. The Subrecipient Grant Program will remain the primary way that we will provide assistance to organizations/agencies in the community that benefit LMI Fayetteville residents. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City of Fayetteville will continue to partner and consult with local organizations/agencies, seek public input, and participate in the NWA Continuum of Care to stay aware of the needs of the community and provide assistance in addressing them. Discussion: The City recognizes the importance of collaboration/partnership as well as combining the information available from others in our community with the information we have internally to develop actions that will benefit Fayetteville. Annual Action Plan 2025 53 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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% Annual Action Plan 2025 54 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Fayetteville will not use other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section 92.205. 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: Overarching Recapture Requirements Recapture Restrictions Should a HOME Program beneficiary fail to adhere to all applicable affordability requirements, the City of Fayetteville will use the following recapture provisions to ensure the intent of the activity is accomplished or that the un-forgiven portion of the HOME funds are recaptured and used for other activities in the community which are eligible under the HOME program. Recapture Option A. Recapture that portion of HOME Program funding that is unforgiven by the elapsed affordability period or recapture the maximum net proceeds from sale of property (whether recapture is affected through foreclosure or no foreclosure action). Recapture that portion of HOME Program funding that is unforgiven by the elapsed affordability period or recapture the original HOME Program funding invested into a project as outlined within the project's respective HOME Program Funding Project Agreement developed by the City Attorney’s office. B. Net proceeds recovered will be used to: • Reimburse the HOME Program (Approved Activity) for the outstanding balance of HOME funds not repaid or forgiven during the applicable affordability at the time of recapture. • Reimburse the HOME Program (Administration) for “holding costs” or other costs associated with the recapture action (legal fees, insurance, taxes, realtor fees, appraisal, etc.) If net proceeds recaptured are less than the outstanding balance of HOME funds invested in the property (for all approved activities and holding costs incurred), the loss will be absorbed by the HOME Program and all HOME Program requirements would be considered to have been Annual Action Plan 2025 55 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) satisfied. If net proceeds recaptured are greater than the outstanding balance of HOME funds invested in the property (for all approved activities and holding costs incurred), the balance of net proceeds would be distributed to the homeowner (or his/her estate). If the recapture of proceeds is effectuated through a completed foreclosure action, and the property is legally owned by City of Fayetteville, the balance of net proceeds recaptured will inure to the City of Fayetteville. 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: Duration of Affordability Restrictions The housing being constructed, purchased, or rehabilitated will qualify as affordable housing pursuant to the requirements of 24 CFR 92.254, for the “Affordability Period” and after the completion of the project, covenants and restrictions in the deed restriction would terminate without any further action required by the owner or the City. Homeownership assistance HOME amount per-unit Minimum period of affordability in years Under $15,000 5 $15,000 to $40,000 10 Over $40,000 15 Termination of Affordability Restrictions The affordability restrictions will terminate due to foreclosure or a transfer of the property in lieu of a foreclosure; however, if the owner obtains an ownership interest in the property before the foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure, during the original affordability period, the affordability restrictions shall be reviewed. 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: HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG. The City does not intend to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds. In addition, the funds will not be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program. The City is aware that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG. Annual Action Plan 2025 56 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). The City is not currently planning any HOME TBRA activity. 6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). The City is not currently planning any HOME TBRA activity. 7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a). N/A Discussion The City strives to meet all program specific requirements as detailed in the enabling legislation and program guidelines. City staff work with subgrantees to ensure that these requirements are met and oversees internal operations towards the same goal. 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