Title
Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 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 (Plan) to receive federal funding for housing and community development activities.
§ The Plan supports the city’s Housing Charlotte Framework to preserve existing housing, expand supply of low- and moderate-income housing, and support family self-sufficiency.
Community Input
§ A draft copy of the Plan was published to the city’s website with paper copies available by request. The documents were available in English and Spanish when requested.
§ Public forums are held virtually. Forums have been held March 11 and March 17. A third public forum meeting will be held on April 20 with the Community Relations Committee. During these forums, staff provides an overview of the Action Plan, answers participants' questions, and provides residents with opportunities to make comments.
§ The Plan can be found at https://charlottenc.gov/HNS/Housing/Strategy/Documents/FY22%20Action%20Plan%20Draft%20rv2.pdf.
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 Fiscal Year 2022, the city expects to receive the following federal funding allocations, totaling $12,596,929:
- Community Development Block Grant: $5,866,405,
- HOME Investment Partnerships: $3,191,443,
- Emergency Solution Grants: $509,569, and
- Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS: $3,029,512.
§ In compliance with NC G.S. 166A-19.24. Remote meetings during certain declarations of emergency, written comments on the public hearing topic will be accepted by the Clerk’s Office through April 13, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Any additional comments received will be provided to Council.
Next Steps
§ City Council will be asked to approve the Plan at its April 26, 2021 Business Meeting.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Proposed FY 2022 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development