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HomeMy WebLinkAbout162-17 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 162-17 File Number: 2017-0416 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ACTION PLAN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CDBG AGREEMENT FOR 2017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $612,164.00 WHEN RECEIVED 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 authorizes Mayor Jordan to execute the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement for 2017 in the amount of $612,164.00 when received, and approves the 2017 Action Plan, a full copy of which is attached to this Resolution, proposed as follows: Administration Housing Rehabilitation Redevelopment Yvonne Richardson Community Center Transportation PASSED and APPROVED on 8/15/2017 $79,000.00 $430,164.00 $56,000.00 $5,000.00 $42,000.00 Attest: Sondra E. Smith, CityClerkTreasurer `0111ltlrt111t1l J r*1�9 111 j N �►►V►��► Page 1 Printed on 8116117 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Text File File Number: 2017-0416 Agenda Date. 8/15/2017 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: A. 6 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ACTION PLAN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CDBG AGREEMENT FOR 2017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $612,164.00 WHEN RECEIVED BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section l: That the City Council of. the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to execute the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement for 2017 in the amount of $612,164.00 when received, and approves the 2017 Action Plan, a full copy of which is attached to this Resolution, proposed as follows: Administration $79,000.00 Housing Rehabilitation $430,164.00 Redevelopment $56,000.00 Yvonne Richardson Community Center $5,000.00 Transportation $42,000.00 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 811612017 Yolanda Fields Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 20 .7-041 t.egistar File ID 8/ . / 017 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 7/28/2017 Community Resources / Development Services Department Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the attached 2017 Action Plan and approval of authority for the Mayor to execute the 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt. Budget Impact: N/A 2180 - CDBG Account Number Fund N/A N/A Project Number Budgeted Item? _ Yes Does item have a cost? No Budget Adjustment Attached? No Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Comments: Current Budget Funds Obligated Current Balance Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget Project Title i Approval Date: 1,076,932.43 51,329.98 l V20140710 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2017 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff FROM: Yolanda Fields, Dir. Community Resources DATE: July 28, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEMO SUBJECT: 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached 2017 Action Plan and approval of authority for the Mayor to execute the 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt. BACKGROUND: Fayetteville has been a CDBG Entitlement City since 1974. Funding is -based on a 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 funding to the City of Fayetteville. Each year,. the Community Resources -Division submits an Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) outlining the proposed uses of CDBG funding. If HUD approves the Action Plan, a CDBG Agreement for that year is received- This agreement 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 award for 2017 is $612,164. The grant funding detail submitted to HUD is as follows: Administration $ 79,000 Housing Rehabilitation $430,164 Redevelopment $ 56,000 Yvonne Richardson (YRCC) $ 5,000 Transportation 42,000 $612,164 Approving the Mayor's authority to execute the 2017 CDBG Agreement upon receipt will expedite release of funds. This will allow for a quicker start to both internal and external programs which assist low and moderate income residents in Fayetteville. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: 2017 CDBG grant revenue - $612,164 Attachments: 2017 Action Plan Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 City of Fayetteville INN all Year 2 Action Plan (2017) Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 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. This AAP was developed from the 2016-2020 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 2017 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 2016-2020 Con Plan documents the needs assessment, market analysis, consultation with community stake holders, and past performance that were all utilized to develop the priority needs for the City of Fayetteville. The priority needs are housing, redevelopment, public services, and public facilities. Housing will focus on maintaining the affordable housing stock 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 Grant Prioritization Committee determining which projects are included in the annual action plan. 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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, 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 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. We realize that even in our connected age not everyone has access to the internet; therefore, the Outreach Quarterly is distributed in printed format to 40 locations in our community. The Outreach Quarterly also provides the community with program contact information so interested citizens 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 a public hearing, in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on June 25, 2017 and Jurie 30, 2017. It was also published in the week of June 25th issues of the weekly publications: The Fayetteville Free Weekly and La Prensa Libre (Spanish). 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 29, 2017 to July 13, 2017. A public hearing was held on July 7, 2017 at 5:30 pm. A draft of the 2017 Action Plan was made available to the public in the City Clerk's Office and the Community Resources Office throughout the public comment period. In May 2017, HUD issued a waiver of the regulatory 30-day citizen participation public comment period in favor of a 14-day comment period due to the delay in the enactment of HUD's annual appropriations for 2017. The City of Fayetteville utilized this waiver to ensure that submission of the AP occured prior to the HUD deadline. S. 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 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp.06/30/2018) There were no public comments received. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them There were no comments or views that were not accepted. 7. Summary The City of Fayetteville has completed the 2017 Action Plan according to HUD requirements. The funding decisions have been guided by the needs assessment, market analysis, census data, consultation and partnership with service providers, public input, and past performance data as detailed in the 2016- 2020 Con Plan and the 2016 CAPER. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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 Division Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) The City of Fayetteville is the Lead Agency for the City of Fayetteville CDBG Entitlement funds. The City of Fayetteville's Community Resources Division is the administrator of the CDBG funds for the City of Fayetteville. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Yolanda Fields, CGFM Community Resources Director can receive inquiries/comments regarding the Consolidated Plan and affiliated Annual Action Plans. She can be reached by: Email - yfields@fayetteville-ar.gov, Phone - 479.575.8290, Mail - City of Fayetteville Community Resources Division, Attn: Yolanda Fields, 113 W Mountain St, Fayetteville AR 72701. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 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 the entire community to identify the needs and determine areas where services can be enhanced. While the City uses a variety of methods to reach out to the community we continue to seek and try new ways of increasing participation from 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(1)) The City of Fayetteville Community Resources Division enhances coordination between the varied providers and agencies in our area through a variety of methods. Community Resources organizes community events throughout the year. One example is CDBG in the Park which brings together community members, local agencies and the City's CDBG programs. We encourage local service providers to participate in these events, as they are free of charge 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 a dual purpose of enhancing coordination and getting information out to the community. Outreach presentations are another way to enhance coordination and Community Resources does presentations for a variety of organizations/groups and is always looking for new locations to expand to. We do presentations to organization staff and clientele 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. The subrecipient grant process brings many of the local service providers to the table through the grant workshop and subsequent application process. Discussion at the grant workshop and the actual grant applications provide information on what the current needs of various providers in the community are. 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 a member of the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) Continuum of Care. The Community Resources Director is a current CoC board member and active participant in the NWA CoC's Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) efforts to revitalize the organization. We attend meetings and participate with the other members to address the needs of the homeless and potential homeless in our community. 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 at the meetings. We also consult with the CoC and member agencies whenever requested. The Community Resources Director, as a current board member, is actively participating in the NWA CoC's current path of reorganization and revitalizaion. 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 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) i aoie t —Agencies, groups, organizations wno participated 1 I Agency/Group/Organization Arts Live Theatre Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children ' What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? I Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 2 1 Agency/Group/Organization 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. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas, Inc. Agency/Group/Organization Type I Services -Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with BBBS of NWA through their participation in the consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community consultation or areas for improved coordination? activities/events. 3 1 Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 4 1 Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type Donald W Reynolds Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville Services -Children Non -Housing Community Development Needs We consult with Boys & Girls Club through their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. CASA of Northwest Arkansas Services -Children Services - Victims What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? I Non -Housing Community Development Needs Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 8 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with CASA of Northwest Arkansas through their participation consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community consultation or areas for improved coordination? -' activities/events. S 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 Needs We consult with CCOA through their participation in the Subrecipient Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. consultation or areas for improved coordination? 6 Agency/Group/Organization Community Clinic NWA Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Community Clinic NWA through their participation in the consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community consultation or areas for improved coordination? activities/events. 7 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Fire Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Subrecipient Grant Program Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The Fayetteville Fire Department participates in our Grant Prioritization consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Committee utilizing their knowledge of community needs to help consultation or areas for improved coordination? determine which applicants for CDBG Public Services and Public Facility funding should be included in the Action Plan. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp.06/30/2018) 8 Agency/Group/Organization I Fayetteville Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Homelessness Needs - Veterans Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with the Fayetteville Housing Authority through the consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consulting/sharing of their plan; as well as, their participation in the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Subrecipient Grant process and involvement in community activities/events. Fayetteville Planning Division Other government - Local 9 Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Subrecipient Grant Program Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The City of Fayetteville Planning Division participates in our Grant consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Prioritization Committee utilizing their knowledge of community needs to consultation or areas for improved coordination? help determine which applicants for CDBG Public Services and Public Facility funding should be included in the Action Plan. 10 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Police Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Subrecipient Grant Program Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was The Fayetteville Police Department participates in our Grant Prioritization consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Committee utilizing their knowledge of community needs to help consultation or areas for improved coordination? determine which applicants for CDBG Public Services and Public Facility I{ funding should be included in the Action Plan. 11 Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Elderly Persons Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 10 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with the Senior Activity & Wellness Center through their consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the participation in the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement consultation or areas for improved coordination? in community activities/events. Agency/Group/Organization Fayetteville Veterans Affairs 12 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 We consult with the VA through participation in the NWA Continuum of consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Care and through involvement in community activities/events. consultation or areas for improved coordination? i Habitat for Humanity of Washington County 13 Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment We consult with Habitat for Humanity through their participation in the Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community consultation or areas for improved coordination? activities/events. 14 Agency/Group/Organization Havenwood Transitional Housing Facility Services - Housing Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2S06-0117 (exp 06,130/2018) 11 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Havenwood through participation in the NWA Continuum consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the of Care and through involvement in community activities/events. consultation or areas for improved coordination? 15 Agency/Group/Organization Life Styles Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services -Persons with Disabilities Housing Need Assessment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Homeless Special Needs Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Life Styles through their participation in the Subrecipient consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. consultation or areas for improved coordination?- 16 Agency/Group/Organization LifeSource International Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services -homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with LifeSource through their participation in the Subrecipient consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. consultation or areas for improved coordination? I 17 Agency/Group/Organization NWA Continuum of Care Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services -homeless Regional organization Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 12 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 The NWA Continuum of Care is consulted through participation as an consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the active member of the group, interactions with other member agencies and consultation or areas for improved coordination? through involvement in community activities/events. The Community Resources Director is a current board member. 18 Agency/Group/Organization Ozark Guidance Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Health What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Ozark Guidance through their participation in the consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community consultation or areas for improved coordination? activities/events. MI 19 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 Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Peace at Home through participation in the NWA consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Continuum of Care, their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process consultation or areas for improved coordination? and through involvement in community activities/events. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 13 20 Agency/Group/Organization Prism Education Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services -Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Prism Education Center through their participation in the consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community consultation or areas for improved coordination? activities/events. 21 Agency/Group/Organization The Salvation Army, A Georgia Corporation Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homelessness Strategy We consult with The Salvation Army through participation in the Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Continuum of Care, their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process consultation or areas for improved coordination? and through involvement in community activities/events. 22 Agency/Group/Organization Seven Hills Homeless Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services -homeless Services -Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with 7hills Homeless Center through participation in the NWA consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Continuum of Care, their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process consultation or areas for improved coordination? and through involvement in community activities/events. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp.06/30/2018) 14 23 Agency/Group/Organization Sources Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services -Persons with Disabilities Services -Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Sources through their eligibility to participate in the consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community consultation or areas for improved coordination? activities/events. 24 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 Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with the Washington County Health Unit as needed and consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the through involvement in community activities/events. consultation or areas for improved coordination? 25 Agency/Group/Organization Welcome Health I Services -Health Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Welcome Health through their participation in the consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Subrecipient Grant process and through involvement in community consultation or areas for improved coordination? activities/events. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 15 26 Agency/Group/Organization Youth Bridge Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services -Children Services -homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with Youth Bridge through participation in the NWA consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Continuum of Care, their participation in the Subrecipient Grant process consultation or areas for improved coordination? and through involvement in community activities/events. 27 Agency/Group/Organization Yvonne Richardson Community Center -YRCC Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Housing Community Development Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was We consult with YRCC through their participation in the Subrecipient consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the Grant process and through involvement in community activities/events. consultation or areas for improved coordination? Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting There are no agency types, we are aware of, in our community that are not consulted. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp 06/30/2018) 16 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 Havenwood The City of Fayetteville Community Resources Division takes the needs identified by the NWA CoC into account as part of the development of the Strategic Plan. Fayetteville Housing Fayetteville Housing The goal overlap can vary from year to year. The City of Fayetteville receives a copy of the Authority Plan Authority FHA plan annually to ensure consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan. Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2S06-0117 (exp 06/30/2018) 17 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, 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. We realize that even in our connected age not everyone has access to the internet; therefore, the Outreach Quarterly is distributed in printed format to more than 40 locations in our community. The Outreach Quarterly also provides the community with program contact information so citizens 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 a public hearing, in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on June 25, 2017 and June 30, 2017. It was also published in the Week of June 25th issues of the weekly publications: The Fayetteville Free Weekly and La Prensa Libre (Spanish). 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 29, 2017 through July 13, 2017. A public hearing was held on July 7, 2017 at 5:30 pm. A draft of the 2017 Action Plan was made available to the public in the City Clerk's Office and the Community Resource Office throughout the public comment period. In May 2017, HUD issued a waiver of the regulatory 30-day citizen participation public comment period allowing for a 14-day comment period due to the delay in the enactment of HUD's annual appropriations for 2017. The City of Fayetteville utilized this waiver to ensure that submission of the AP occured prior to the HUD deadline. Community Resources reviews our citizen participation process regularly and seeks opportunities to expand community access and increase citizen participation. ' Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp 06/30/2018) 18 Organizations in the community seeking funding assistance receive technical support throughout the Subrecipient Grant Process. This begins in August with a mandatory grant workshop for all entities seeking funding for the upcoming year. The grant workshop provides all organizations that want to submit an application with a walk through of the grant application and an opportunity to ask questions and provide input. The workshop also provides information on the availability of technical assistance throughout the application process and who to contact for assistance. 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. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp 06/30/2018) 19 Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Ord er Mode of Outrea ch Target of Outrea ch Summary of Summary of response/attendan comments receiv ce ed Summary of comme nts not accepted and reasons URL (if applicable) The newspaper ads are placed in three papers; the NWA Democrat Gazette, The Fayetteville Free Weekly and La Non -English Prensa Libre Speaking - (Spanish). We Specify other don't currently language: have a method of There were no There were not Spanish (La 1 Newspaper Ad tracking hdw many comments comments that were Prensa Libre) people respond to received. not accepted. the ads however, Non - we are confident targeted/broad that by utilizing the community three major print media sources in our community that we are reaching a wide section of the city. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp 06/30/2018) 20 Sort Ord er Mode of Outrea Target of Outrea ch j ch Summary of response/attendan ce Summary of comments receiv ed Summary of comme nts not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) We utilize the City of Fayetteville website and the Community Resources Division Facebook page (Ranger's Pantry Pet Food Bank) to announce public comment periods Non- There were no There were not Internet and public hearing p g http://www.fayettevil p'//www•fayettevil 2 targeted/broad comments that were Outreach dates. We also le-ar.gov community utilize the City of received. not accepted. Fayetteville website to post copies of the current Action Plan and CAPER making them accessible to the community for review and comment. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp.06/30/2018) 21 Sort Ord er Mode of Outrea ch Target of Outrea Summary of ch response/attendan ce Summary of comments receiv ed Summary of comme nts not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) A public hearing was held on Friday July 7, 2017 at 5:30 pm. The hearing was attended by program staff and a citizen.. We have tried 'a variety of means to increase Non- participation and There were no There were not 3 Public Hearing targeted/broad continue to explore comments comments that were community new ways to received. not accepted. generate interest. We have lots of response/attendan ce at our community events and are working to get better response to our public hearings. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/20181 22 The Community Resources Outreach Quarterly ,includes information on any upcoming activities related to the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER, public comment periods, etc. We Non - don't currently targeted/broad have a method of community There were no There were not Outreach tracking how many 4 comments comments that were Quarterly people respond Residents of received. not accepted. due to the Public and Outreach Assisted Housing Quarterly.. We know that some of the 43 locations in the community where we distribute the newsletter, reach segments of the population that may not have easy access to the Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 23 Sort Ord Mode of Outrea Target of Outrea Summary of Summary of Summary of comme URL (if applicable) er ch ch response/attendan comments receiv nts not accepted ce ed and reasons internet or the local paper. Table 4— Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 24 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City of Fayetteville understands that there are fluctuations in the annual allocation of CDBG funds and in the amount of program income taken in annually. We prepare our initial (estimated) annual budget with the knowledge that there will be adjustments made when notification of the actual allocation is received and as the actual amount of program income is determined. Anticipated Resources Program i Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Total: Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of ConPlan CDBG public - Acquisition Actual funding for 2017 (Year 2) is shown federal Admin and on the Annual Allocation line, along with Planning an estimate of Program Income for 2017 Economic (Year 2). Prior Year Resources is the Development amount in IDIS at the beginning of 2017 Housing (Year 2). The Years 3-5 (2018- j Public 2020)estimate is based on the 2017 (Year Improvements 2) actual allocation amount. Public Services 612,164 10,000 804,452 1 1,426,616 1 1,836,492 Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp 06/30/2018) 25 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 matching requirement. There are times when subrecipients are able to utilize their CDBG award to leverage additional funding into their programs. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) P11 If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Fayetteville has three properties that were purchased with CDBG funds and are utilized in our CDBG Public Facility Lease Program. When one of the three buildings becomes available they are 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. Discussion Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp.06/30/2018) 27 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Administration 2016 2020 Administration Administration CDBG: and Planning I and Planning and Planning $79,000 2 Housing 2016 2020 Affordable Housing CDBG: Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: Housing $430,164 10 Household Housing Unit Housing Code 3 Redevelopment 2016 2020 Affordable Redevelopment CDBG: Housing $56,000 Enforcement/Foreclosed Property Care: 8 Household Housing Unit 4 Public Services 2016 2020 Homeless Public Services CDBG: Public service activities other than Non -Homeless $47,000 Low/Moderate Income Housing Special Needs Benefit: 354 Persons Assisted Non -Housing Community Development I 5 Public Facilities 2016 2020 Homeless Public Facilities CDBG: $0 Public Facility or Infrastructure Non -Homeless Activities other than Low/Moderate Special Needs Income Housing Benefit: 0 Persons Non -Housing Assisted Community Development Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp 06/30/2018) 28 Table 6 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Administration and Planning Goal Administration and Planning funds are used for a portion of the salary and benefits of the Community Resources Director, Description 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 - $79,000. Location: Development Services Building, 125 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, 2 Goal Name Housing Goal This allocation provides housing rehabilitation and repairs to low and moderate income persons in owner -occupied Description housing. The rehabilitation services are offered up to $25,000. 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-,$430,164 which includes salary and program delivery costs for management and oversight of all housing programs,. Ten households to be served. 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, lead -based paint hazards in home and homes located in the Target Area. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 29 3 Goal Name Redevelopment Goal Program activities conducted throughout Fayetteville, with emphasis in the Target Area, include code compliance, Description clearance and demolition, and when funds are available land acquisition for attainable housing. Eight households to be served. CDBG funds allocated - $56,000. Location: Throughout the City of Fayetteville with emphasis in the identified Target Area in southeast Fayetteville. 4 Goal Name Public Services Goal Providing public services to LMI residents; internally through the City of Fayetteville Transportation Program and externally Description through the Subrecipient Grant Program for non -profits providing services to Fayetteville residents. There will be one internal program and one external subrecipient funded in 2017 (Year 2). The internal program is the City of Fayetteville Transportation Program (taxi and transit components) - $42,000. The subrecipient in 2017 (Year 2) is the Yvonne Richardson Community Center - $5,000. Public services allocations were made taking the funding cap into consideration. 5 Goal Name Public Facilities Goal Public facility projects assist with construction, renovation and development of facilities utilized by local non-profit Description organizations to provide services to LMI Fayetteville residents. 2017 (Year 2) plans do not have any public facility projects at this time. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 30 Projects AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction The City of Fayetteville's Priority Needs and the Subrecipient Grant Process determined the projects to be included in the Annual Plan for Year 1. The projects listed below are the City of Fayetteville and subrecipient projects that will be undertaken. Projects # Project Name 1 Administration and Planning 2 Housing Program 2017 3 Redevelopment Program 2017 4 Transportation Program 2017 5 Yvonne Richardson Community Center PS 2017 Table 7 - Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 31 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 32 1 Project Name Administration and Planning Target Area Goals Supported Administration and Planning Needs Addressed Administration and Planning Funding CDBG: $79,000 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 12/31/2017 Estimate the number Funding for administration and planning costs of the grant are allowed and type of families for CDBG. CDBG rules do not require that beneficiaries be reported for that will benefit from administration and planning activities therefore there is not a goal the proposed activities outcome indicator selected. Location Description Administration and planning activities occur at the Community Resources offices located at 125 W Mountain St Fayetteville AR 72701. Planned Activities Administration and planning activities necessary to provide program oversight, implementation, and planning. 2 Project Name Housing -Program 2017 Target Area Goals Supported Housing Needs Addressed Housing Funding CDBG: $430,164 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 12/31/2017 Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 33 Estimate the number Based on previous years it was estimated in the Con Plan (2016- and type of families 2020) housing rehabilitation and/or repair would be provided to 19 LMI that will benefit from households each year. In Year One (2016) of the Con Plan it was found the proposed activities that the current construction market in Fayetteville had created an environment where the bids received on projects were significantly higher than the estimates for the work. This caused the number of projects completed in 2016 to fall short of the estimate. The construction market in Fayetteville remains the same as 2016; I therefore, we are adjusting the projected number of housing rehabilitation and repair projects for 2017 to 10 (ten). 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, lead -based paint hazards in home and homes located in the Target Area. Planned Activities The Housing Program will provide housing rehabilitation and 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 2017 Target Area Redevelopment Goals Supported Needs Addressed Redevelopment Funding CDBG: $56,000 Description Code compliance assistance provided to low- and moderate- income owner -occupied properties in the City of Fayetteville. j Target Date 12/31/2017 Estimate the number Based on previous years we estimate providing redevelopment to 8 i and type of families LMI households. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide with emphasis in the identified Target Area in southeast Fayetteville. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 34 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 Transportation Program 2017 Target Area Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $42,000 Description The Transportation Program consists of two components - taxi and transit. The taxi component provides supplemental transportation in the form of taxi coupons for elderly and/or disabled residents of Fayetteville. The transit component provides transportation assistance in the form of bus passes to qualifying low- and moderate- income residents of Fayetteville. Target Date 12/31/2017 Estimate the number We estimate that 376 individuals will benefit from the transportation and type of families program in 2017 (Year 2). that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The Transportation Program is_citywide. Applications are taken and the program is administered at the Community Resources -offices located at 125 W Mountain Street, Fayetteville AR 72701. Planned Activities Taxi coupons will be provided to qualified elderly and/or disabled residents of Fayetteville. Transit (bus) passes will be provided to qualified LMI residents of Fayetteville. 5 Project Name Yvonne Richardson Community Center PS 2017 Target Area Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $5,000 Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 35 Description YRCC will implement a program called "Ball Hogs". Ball Hogs will be an afterschool club that seeks to build community by uniting LMI youth with Fayetteville police officers. The program will provide participating youth with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball and reduce any negative stigma about police by forming their own positive relationships with police officers. Target Date 12/31/2017 Estimate the number Yvonne Richardson Community Center (YRCC) projects serving 30 and type of families underserved LMI youth. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The participating youth will be selected through the YRCC's Kids Nite Afterschool Program. The activities will be undertaken at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center located at 240 E Rock Street, Fayetteville AR. Planned Activities Ball Hogs is a twelve week program. The weeks have themes which are tied to a basketball drill/technique and an officer lesson. The themes are: Protect, Train, Pursue, Defend, Teamwork, Serve, Sportsmanship & Uniform. (There are not 12 themes because some themes are explored over a two -week period) Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 36 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. The Redevelopment Program is available citywide with a focus on the self -identified Target Area. Geographic Distribution Target Area I Percentage of Funds Table 8 - Geographic Distribution 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 receiving CDBG funds. Allocations to projects that are available to all LMI residents meet this goal. Discussion There have been projects in the past that have targeted specific areas of the community and could be 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 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 37 Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction As detailed in the Con Plan maintaining the affordable housing stock is a priority for the City of Fayetteville. This is accomplished through housing rehabilitation and 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. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non -Homeless 10 Special -Needs 0 Total 10 Table 9 - 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 0 Rehab of Existing Units 10 Acquisition of.Existing-Units 0 Total 10 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable -Housing by Support Type Discussion The one year goals for households to be supported was determined through looking at previous years' project numbers to make an estimate of the number of households that will receive support through rehabilitation/repair. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 38 AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction The Fayetteville Housing Authority is the public housing provider in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Housing Authority has three programs: Public Housing, Section 8 and HUD/VASH. We work closely with the Fayetteville Housing Authority. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Fayetteville Annual Action Plan does not have actions specific to public housing. The actions planned by the Fayetteville Housing Authority are delineated in the Public Housing sections of the Con Plan. 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 does 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 three family complexes (Willow Heights, Lewis Plaza and - Morgan Manor) are implementing 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 is not designated as troubled.. 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. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 39 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/participation 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 homeless and other special needs activities. 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 involvement in the NWA Continuum of Care and ongoing consultation/partnership with local service providers is our primary method of reaching out to homeless persons and assessing their needs. Hosting and participating in community events is another method utilized to reach out. 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. 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. The subrecipients included in this action plan do not specifically address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs. We also address transitional housing through the provision of CDBG funded staff to provide oversight and case management for the City of Fayetteville Hearth Program. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The Subrecipient Grant Program which provides funds for public services and public facilities is one method that the City has to help homeless persons. This action plan does not include subrecipients that Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 40 specifically provide services to homeless persons. We will during the period of this action plan help homeless persons make the transition to permanent 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 primary method that the City has to help low-income individuals and families avoid homelessness. This action plan includes funding for the Yvonne Richardson Community Center to implement a program that will address LMI youth needs in our community. 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 Con Plan strives to identify and provide support for those in,our community who need it most. Funding levels do notallow all of the organizations/agencies that address homeless and special needs activities to receive support in a -given year but we utilize the assessment tools available to us to determine the best projects to implement annually. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 41 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 Al. The Al 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 Al did not identify any public policy barriers to affordable housing. Discussion: Community Resources is cognizant of the importance of being aware of any proposed public policy changes that could create a barrier to affordable housing. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117(exp. 06/30/2018) 42 AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: The areas listed below are explored in greater detail in other sections of the Con Plan, this section 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 and 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. Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards All housing rehabilitation and repair projects the City does adhere to 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 used at all times 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 anticipates allocating CDBG funds to activities that will assist poverty level families in Fayetteville. Specific activities will be identified in each year's Action Plan. Examples of activities we have funded that assist poverty level families include the City's transportation program for LMI individuals and public service activities that support mentoring, after school, and summer programs for LMI children. Actions planned to develop institutional structure Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 43 The Community Resources Division (CR) of the City of Fayetteville oversees the CDBG programming for our community. CR administers the internal housing, redevelopment and transportation 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 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 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 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 44 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(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 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. 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 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 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities Total Program Income: Other-CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 0 0 0 IC 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 2017 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 45 Funding Approval/Agreement R }t of Housing and Urban Development Title I of the Housing and Community o ` t�►ofP unity Planning and Development Development Act (Public Law 930383) Communit Development Block Grant Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0193 HI-00515R of 20515R S EP 2 6 2617 exp 5/31/2018 1. Name of Grantee (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424) • CITY OF FAYETTEVILL 3a. Grantee's 9-digit Tax ID Number 3b. Grantee's 9-digit DUNS Number City Of Fayetteville CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 716018462 141310578 2. Grantee's Complete Address (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424) 4. Date use of funds may begin 01/01/2017 113 W Mountain St 5a. ProjecUGrant No. 1 6a. Amount Approved Fayetteville, AR 72701-6069 B-17-MC-05-0001 $612,164.00 5b. ProjecUGrant No. 2 1 6b. Amount Approved Grant Agreement: This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (42 USC 5301 et seq.). The Grantee's submissions for Title I assistance, the HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 570 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), and this Funding Approval, including any special conditions, constitute part of the Agreement. Subject to the provisions of this Grant Agreement, HUD will make the funding assistance specified here available to the Grantee upon execution of the Agreement by the parties. The funding assistance specified in the Funding Approval may be used to pay costs incurred after the date specified in item 4 above provided the activities to which such costs are related are carried out in compliance with all applicable requirements. Pre -agreement costs may not be paid with funding assistance specified here unless they are authorized in HUD regulations or approved by waiver and listed in the special conditions to the Funding Approval. The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to Section 104(g) of Title I and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Agreement by sub - recipient entities to which it makes funding assistance hereunder available. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (By Name) Grantee, Name Clinton Johnson City Of Fayetteville Title Title P hector r Ma a e ' Date 09/22/2017 Stg re Vim- Date (mm/dd/yyyy) �► 2� ►) 7. of T for this Funding Action: 8. Special Conditions 9a. Date H eceived Submission 10. check one Entit Sec 106(b) (check one) ❑ None ® Attached 07/ 0 ® a. Orig. Funding Approval El b. Amendment Amendment Number 9b. a rantee Notified 09/22/2017 9c. Date of Start of Program Year 01/01/2017 11. Amount of Community Development Block Grant FY 2017 FY (2016) FY a. Funds Reserved for this Grantee $612,113.00 $ 51.00 b. Funds now being Approved c. Reservation to be Cancelled 1la minus 11b 12a. Amount of Loan Guarantee Commitment now being Approved 12b. Name and complete Address of Public Agency WA City Of Fayetteville 113 W Mountain St Loan Guarantee Acceptance Provisions for Designated Agencies: The public agency hereby accepts the Grant Agreement executed by the Fayetteville, AR 72701 Department of Housing and Urban Development on the above date with Lioneld Jordan respect to the above grant number(s) as Grantee designated to receive loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the assistance provided it. 12c. Name of Authorized Official for Designated Public Agency Mayor Title Signature HUD Accounting use Only Effective Date Batch TAC Program Y A Reg Area Document No. Project Number Category Amount (mm/dd/yyyy) 153 [Ell 0 0 0 [1] 1 1 1 1 -11 :10 YY Project Number Amount Lp I Y Project Number Amount Date Entered PAS (mm/dd/yyyy) Date Entered LOCCS (mm/dd/yyyy) Batch Number Transaction Code Entered By Verified By 24 CFR 570 form HUD-7082 (5/15) -A. 4w 8. Special Conditions. (a) The period of performance for the funding assistance specified in the Funding Approval ("Funding Assistance") shall begin on the date specified in item 4 and shall end on September 1, 2024. The Grantee shall not incur any obligations to be paid with such assistance after September 1, 2024. (b) If Funding Assistance will be used for payment of indirect costs pursuant to 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles, attach a schedule in the format set forth below to the executed Grant Agreement that is returned to HUD. The schedule shall identify each department/agency that will carry out activities with the Funding Assistance, the indirect cost rate applicable to each department/agency (including if the de minimis rate is charged per 2 CFR §200.414), and the direct cost base to which the rate will be applied. Do not include indirect cost rates for subrecipients. Administering Direct Department/Agency Indirect cost rate Cost Base (c) In addition to the conditions contained on form HUD 7082, the grantee shall comply with requirements established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act as provided in 2 CFR part 25, Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration, and 2 CFR part 170, Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information. (d) The grantee shall ensure that no CDBG funds are used to support any Federal, State, or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use. For the purposes of this requirement, public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities. Any use of funds for mass transit, railroad, airport, seaport or highway projects as well as utility projects which benefit or serve the general public (including energy -related, communication -related, water - related and wastewater -related infrastructure), other structures designated for use by the general public or which have other common - carrier or public -utility functions that serve the general public and are }� w subject to regulation and oversight by the government, and projects for the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownfield as defined in the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (Public Law 107-118) shall be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain. (e) The Grantee or unit of general local government that. that indirectly receives CDBG funds may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any such portion of such funds to another such entity in exchange for any other funds, credits or non -Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under title I of the Act. (f) E.O. 12372-Special Contract Condition - Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, no funds provided under this agreement may be obligated or expended for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities until receipt of written notification from HUD of the release of funds on completion of the review procedures required under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 52. The recipient shall also complete the review procedures required under E.O. 12372 and 24 CFR Part 52 and receive written notification from HUD of the release of funds before obligating or expending any funds provided under this agreement for any new or revised activity for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities not previously reviewed under E.O. 12372 and implementing regulations. (g) CDBG funds may not be provided to a for -profit entity pursuant to section 105(a)(17) of the Act unless such activity or project has been evaluated and selected in accordance with Appendix A to 24 CFR 570 - "Guidelines and Objectives for Evaluating Project Costs and Financial Requirements." (Source - P.L. 113-235, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Division K, Title H, Community Development Fund).