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NEEDS ASSESSMENT OUTLINE
The following information contains the needs identified with the City’s Five -Year
Consolidated Plan. These needs are open for public review and comment as
well as to provide the general public with an opportu nity to provide input on
community issues and needs related to the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program and expenditure of funds. These needs are identified as
priorities, which the City will work to address over the ext five years. The Needs
Assessment is undertaken each year to obtain input and receive feedback on
identified issues and newly identified issues from the community on a yearly
basis. Various programs and projects that meet these needs will be considered
for funding.
1. Projected Housing Needs for Five-Year Period: According to the Southern
California Association of Government, Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA), the City of Palm Desert should build additional
housing units. These units do not include housing developments by
private developers.
Comments:
2. Persons with Disabilities/HIV/AIDS Needs: The City has identified
persons with various disabilities as an identifiable need within the Needs
Assessment and will assist in funding through Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) monies. The City will fund future programs or
projects, which specialize in the needs of individuals and families with
disabilities, whether it be housing related or programs related. Fundin g
will depend on project type and required vs. available funding issues.
Comments:
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3. Substandard Housing or Blight Issues: The City’s Home Improvement
Program is designed to assist individuals and families with substandard
housing conditions or blight issues. This program is funded byCommunity
Development Block Grant funds, which allow for low interest rate loans and
grants, etc. to the very low to low to moderate-income levels.
Comments:
4. Homeless Needs: The City has identified various homeless needs as
priorities within the Needs Assessment. As such, programs and projects
meeting the various needs of the homeless will be funded through
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies. The City will fund
future programs or projects that specialize in the needs of homeless (e.g.,
emergency shelters, transitional supportive housing, food distribution
programs, domestic violence emergency housing, outreach and
assessment efforts, etc.). Funding will depend on project type and
required vs. available funding issues.
Comments:
5. Public Service Needs: Public service needs have increased over the
years, which has required additional CDBG monies to be expended on
programs that meet the various needs of the community. Some of the
programs that would apply are: Food distribution programs, at–risk youth
and youth programs, educational outreach, and counseling efforts on
health and family related issues, etc. Funding will depend on project type
and required vs. available funding issues.
Comments:
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6. Other Needs as Identified by the Public : (List needs that have not been
identified and are being recommended for consideration.)