Title
Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
Action
Action:
Approve the Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee’s recommendation to accept the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Pamela Wideman, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Policy
§ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandates the development of an Annual Action Plan to receive federal funding for housing and community development activities.
§ The FY18 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (Plan) is the City’s strategy for the use of federal funds in providing housing and community development activities.
§ The Plan, which follows the federal fiscal year (October 1 - September 30), supports the City’s housing policy to preserve existing housing, expand the supply of low and moderate-income housing, and support family self-sufficiency.
Explanation
§ The Plan includes housing and community development needs and resources for the City and Regional Housing Consortium.
§ The Regional Housing Consortium is a partnership among the City, Mecklenburg County and the towns of Cornelius, Pineville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville, and Davidson.
§ In FY 2018, the City expects to receive a total of $10,283,239 in federal funding allocations:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): $5,351,235
- HOME Investment and Partnerships (HOME): $2,299,536
- Emergency Solution Grants: $466,608
- Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA): $2,165,860
§ These estimated allocations are based on FY 2017 levels.
§ The final budget is expected to be determined in the next 60 to 90 days.
Community Input
§ Public forums were convened on February 14 and February 21, 2017, to receive input for the Plan’s development.
§ A copy of the draft Plan was placed in Charlotte Housing Authority’s main office, Old City Hall, and several libraries throughout the City.
Council Input
§ On March 8, 2017, the Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee was briefed on the Plan and voted unanimously (Mayfield, Ajmera, Driggs and Kinsey voted yes; Austin was not present) to proceed to public hearing.
§ On April 24, 2017, the City Council held a public hearing for this item.
Next Steps
§ The Plan is scheduled for adoption on May 8, 2017, and will be submitted to HUD on or before May 15, 2017.
Fiscal Note
Funding: HUD
Attachments
Attachment(s)
FY 2018 Annual Action Plan Presentation