Title
Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Shawn Heath, City Manager's Office
Rebecca Hefner, 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 describes the City's use of HUD funding during fiscal year 2023 and is consistent with 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 were held virtually on February 15 and February 17, 2022. During the forums, staff provided an overview of the Action Plan, answered participants' questions, and provided residents with opportunities to make comments.
? The Plan can be found at https://charlottenc.gov/HNS/Housing/Strategy/Documents/.
Explanation
? The Plan includes housing and community development needs and resources for the City and the 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 (FY) 2023, the City expects to receive the following federal funding allocations, totaling $12,596,929 (funding amounts are estimates based on prior fiscal year allocations; actual FY 2023 funding amounts are expected to be released in the next few weeks):
? Community Development Block Grant: $5,866,405,
? HOME Investment Partnerships: $3,191,...
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