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Home My WebLink AboutCDBG Action Plan Approve Annual Action Plan 2019 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction In order to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds, the City of Palm Desert (City) is required to submit an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan outlines eligible activities selected to fund with CDBG funds in Program Year 2019. In addition, this Action Plan represents the second year of the Program Year 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan). The City will receive $400,419 in CDBG funds in Program Year 2019. Furthermore, the City has $46,000 in unprogrammed funds to reprogram from previous program years. Therefore, the total amount of CDBG funds programmed is $446,419 in Program Year 2019. 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 Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while concurrently aligning with the following goals of the previously- approved Consolidated Plan: 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. A performance evaluation is annually performed through HUD’s review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes identified in each Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City Hall. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. Annual Action Plan 2019 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) On January 10, 2019, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on January 23, 2019. On March 18, 2019, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to review and discuss CDBG funding recommendations based upon estimates. On April 15, 2019, the City received its CDBG allocation from HUD. As a result, the Committee convened again to review and discuss funding recommendations on May 16, 2019. The City held an additional public comment period from May 8, 2019, through June 8, 2019. Finally, the City Council approved the Action Plan, including CDBG funding recommendations, on May 23, 2019. 5. 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. The City did not receive any public comments. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City did not receive any public comments. 7. Summary This Action Plan identifies CDBG-eligible activities selected by the City to fund this program year. These activities align with the goals and outcomes identified in the Consolidated Plan. Also, these activities are administered by both the City as the grantee and nonprofit organizations as subrecipients. This Action Plan enables the City to examine high-priority community needs; to propose activities that effectively utilize resources to address those needs; and to improve the quality of life for low and moderate-income persons. Annual Action Plan 2019 3 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 g rant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency PALM DESERT CDBG Administrator City Manager's Office / City of Palm Desert HOPWA Administrator HOME Administrator HOPWA-C Administrator Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Mr. Christopher Gerry Management Analyst 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-346-0611 Annual Action Plan 2019 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) cgerry@cityofpalmdesert.org Annual Action Plan 2019 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction The City followed its HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100. 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(l)) On January 10, 2019, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on January 23, 2019. On March 18, 2019, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to review and discuss CDBG funding recommendations based upon estimates. On April 15, 2019, the City received its CDBG allocation from HUD. As a result, the Committee convened again to review and discuss funding recommendations on May 16, 2019. The City held an additional public comment period from May 8, 2019, through June 8, 2019. Finally, the City Council approved the Action Plan, including CDBG funding recommendations, on May 23, 2019. 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 is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). For years, the City contributed funds to CVAG for the operation of Roy’s Desert Resource Center, which permanently closed in July 2017. Since then, CVAG has allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. The City recently made another financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue to implement homelessness services. A summary of accomplishments can be found at City Hall. Annual Action Plan 2019 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) The City previously budgeted General Fund revenue for its own homelessness program as well. City and County staff have since developed a program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialist and a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. The agreement commences on July 1, 2019, and ends December 31, 2020. Please note the County of Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care. 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 does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the proc ess and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 2019 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Fair Housing Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application to provide public services 2 Agency/Group/Organization COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Invited to multiple meetings and submitted two applications to provide public services and public facilities and improvements 3 Agency/Group/Organization Council on Aging Southern California Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application to provide public services 4 Agency/Group/Organization OPERATION SAFEHOUSE, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Annual Action Plan 2019 8 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application to provide public services 5 Agency/Group/Organization John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation/Healthy Family Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application to provide public services 6 Agency/Group/Organization Martha's Village and Kitchen Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Invited to multiple meetings and submitted two applications to provide public services and public facilities and improvements 7 Agency/Group/Organization COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County Annual Action Plan 2019 9 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Non-Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Invited to multiple meetings and invited to submit application(s) for public services 8 Agency/Group/Organization PALM DESERT Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Non-Homeless Special Needs HOPWA Strategy Market Analysis Economic Development Anti-poverty Strategy Lead-based Paint Strategy Annual Action Plan 2019 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Collaborated with departments to identify potential CDBG- eligible activities that align with the Consolidated Plan goals Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City attempts to keep a comprehensive list of stakeholders potentially eligible to receive CDBG funds for activities consistent with the Consolidated Plan goals. As some stakeholders undergo staffing changes, on occasion City staff is unaware of such changes throughout the program year. As a result, some stakeholders may not realize the City is attempting to consult with their organizations during the Action Plan process. To mitigate this concern, City staff updates its contact list annually to ensure proper channels of communication with stakeholders. 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 County of Riverside Various goals and activities focused on homelessness Americans with Disabilities Act U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division Public facilities and improvements projects overlap with ADA goals Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) Annual Action Plan 2019 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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 followed its approved Citizen Participation Plan to conduct public hearings and community outreach while developing the Action Plan. On January 10, 2019, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on January 23, 2019. On March 18, 2019, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to review and discuss CD BG funding recommendations based upon estimates. On April 15, 2019, the City received its CDBG allocation from HUD. As a result, the Committee convened again to review and discuss funding recommendations on May 16, 2019. The City held an additional public comment period from May 8, 2019, through June 8, 2019. Finally, the City Council approved the Action Plan, including CDBG funding recommendations, on May 23, 2019. The City ensures that all public hearings are held at times and locations convenient to the public and with accommodations for persons with disabilities. Upon request, in advance of meetings, the City will attempt to make accommodations for those individuals in need of special assistance. The City also provides technical assistance workshops as requested by the nonprofit organizations participating in the CDBG program. Annual Action Plan 2019 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community Newspaper of general circulation to advertise upcoming public hearing None None 2 Public Hearing Non- targeted/broad community 40-60 individuals at City Council None None 3 Email Notification Non- targeted/broad community Submitted to over 90 nonprofit organizations and government agencies 12 nonprofits organizations applied for CDBG funds None 4 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community Newspaper of general circulation to advertise upcoming community meeting None None 6 Outside Agency Funding Committee Meeting Non- targeted/broad community Public meeting; Committee consists of the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Manager, Finance Director, and City Attorney Recommended approval of the CDBG funding estimates None Annual Action Plan 2019 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 7 Public Meeting Non- targeted/broad community Public meeting; Committee consists of the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Manager, Finance Director, and City Attorney Recommended approval of the CDBG funding amounts following receipt of our allocation from HUD None 8 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community Newspaper of general circulation to advertise upcoming public hearing None None Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2019 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City will receive $400,419 in CDBG funds in Program Year 2019. Furthermore, the City has $46,000 in unprogrammed funds to reprogram from previous program years. Therefore, the total amount of CDBG funds programmed is $446,419 in Program Year 2019. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 400,419 0 46,000 446,419 1,200,000 The City anticipates budgeting $80,000 for program administration; $60,000 for public services; and $306,419 for public facilities and improvements. Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how Annual Action Plan 2019 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) matching requirements will be satisfied The City receives a small allocation of CDBG funds annually relative to other HUD entitlement communities. As a result, there are minimal funds formally leveraged, but it’s worth noting that each nonprofit organization funded contributes additional resources to implement their activities. The City does not require subrecipients to match funds. Annual Action Plan 2019 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet community needs. Activities will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. Discussion The City anticipates budgeting $80,000 for program administration; $60,000 for public services; and $306,419 for public facilities and improvements. These three projects will include a total of eight activities. Annual Action Plan 2019 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Support efforts to combat homelessness 2018 2022 Homeless Citywide Homelessness CDBG: $85,900 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 8266 Persons Assisted 2 Enhance public facilities 2018 2022 Non-Housing Community Development Citywide Homelessness Special Needs Populations Public Facilities CDBG: $228,519 Other: 4 Other 3 Provide support for public service programs 2018 2022 Non-Homeless Special Needs Citywide Special Needs Populations CDBG: $14,900 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 0 Persons Assisted 4 Increase fair housing activities 2018 2022 Citywide Fair Housing CDBG: $37,100 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 85 Persons Assisted Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 2019 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 1 Goal Name Support efforts to combat homelessness Goal Description The City funds nonprofit agencies annually that support efforts to combat homelessness. Funds are used both for public services and public facilities and improvements. 2 Goal Name Enhance public facilities Goal Description The City funds nonprofit agencies annually to enhance public facilities. 3 Goal Name Provide support for public service programs Goal Description Public services for the elderly (agency does not provide projections since persons served is complaint driven). 4 Goal Name Increase fair housing activities Goal Description Fair housing services Annual Action Plan 2019 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Projects AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction The City will fund CDBG-eligible activities, including public services (14.9% or $60,000), public facilities and improvements, and program administration (19.9% or $80,000). Both caps for public services and program administration are based upon the Progam Year 2019 CDBG allocation of $400,419. Projects # Project Name 1 Program Adminstration 2 Public Services 3 Public Facilities and Improvements Table 7 - Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance. Annual Action Plan 2019 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Annual Action Plan 2019 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 1 Project Name Program Adminstration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support efforts to combat homelessness Enhance public facilities Provide support for public service programs Increase fair housing activities Needs Addressed Homelessness Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities Fair Housing Funding : Description One activity - Program Administration(19.9% or $80,000) - is funded under this project. The cap for program administration is based upon the Program Year 2019 CDBG allocation of $400,419. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities N/A Location Description City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Planned Activities Grant Adminisration - $80,000 (19.9% of the Program Year 2019 CDBG allocation of $400,419). 2 Project Name Public Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support efforts to combat homelessness Provide support for public service programs Increase fair housing activities Needs Addressed Homelessness Special Needs Populations Fair Housing Funding : Annual Action Plan 2019 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Description Public services (14.9% or $60,000). The cap for public services is based upon the Program Year 2019 CDBG allocation of $400,419. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Council on Aging Southern California ($14,900): Since this ombudsman program for elderly is complaint driven, the agency does not provide estimates. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($37,100): 85 persons Operation SafeHouse ($8,000): 150 persons Location Description Council on Aging Southern California ($14,900): 41550 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($37,100): 4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Operation SafeHouse ($8,000): 72710 E. Lynn Street, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 Planned Activities Council on Aging Southern California ($14,900): The agency provides ombudsman services for the elderly and disabled living within long-term care facilities. An ombudsman from the agency will typically visit long- term care facilities unannounced to provide advocacy for households. Please note there are approximately 20 long-term care facilities equaling 1,300 beds in Palm Desert. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($37,100): The agency provides fair housing services throughout Riverside County. As a recipient of HUD funds, the City is required to provide fair housing services. Operation SafeHouse ($8,000): The agency serves runaway youth, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 11-17 in the Coachella Valley. The agency has a food and transportation program that serves over 20,000 meals for youth in the shelter and Transitional Living Program. The agency transports youth to appointments, school, court, medical, dental, and other types of appointments. The agency will use all funding directly on supplies for the food and transportation program. 3 Project Name Public Facilities and Improvements Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support efforts to combat homelessness Enhance public facilities Provide support for public service programs Annual Action Plan 2019 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Needs Addressed Homelessness Special Needs Populations Public Facilities Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities City of Palm Desert ($204,519): Since this activity removes architectural barriers in public areas at Palm Desert City Hall, it is difficult to identify accurate data. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission ($36,000): 2,066 persons John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation ($24,000): 6,240 persons Martha's Village & Kitchen ($41,900): 350 persons Location Description City of Palm Desert ($204,519): 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Coachella Valley Rescue Mission ($36,000): 47470 Van Buren Street, Indio, CA 92202 John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation ($24,000): 73555 San Gorgonio Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Martha's Village & Kitchen ($41,900): 83791 Date Avenue, Indio, CA 92201 Planned Activities City of Palm Desert ($204,519): Removes architectural barriers in public areas at Palm Desert City Hall, it is difficult to identify accurate data. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission ($36,000): Replaces food service kitchen equipment at a homeless shelter. John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation ($24,000): Flooring Replacement Project (funds to be combined within Program Year 2018 CDBG allocation). Martha's Village & Kitchen ($41,900): Energy improvements at a homeless shelter. Annual Action Plan 2019 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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 The City of Palm Desert is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not had any low- and moderate-income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts as of recently (ACS data). Program Year 2019 CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate-income clientele (or presumed benefit). Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Citywide 100 Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not been eligible low and moderate-income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG-eligible census tracts. City staff is currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council’s consideration in subsequent program years. Discussion Not applicable. Annual Action Plan 2019 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction The City is not undertaking any CBDG-funded housing activities in the program year. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 0 Special-Needs 0 Total 0 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 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 0 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion Annual Action Plan 2019 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. Discussion Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. Annual Action Plan 2019 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness. 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 is beginnning a localized hoomeless program beginning July 1, 2019. The City will have two County outreach workers providing mobile case management for homeless persons in Palm Desert. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs o f homeless persons The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’s length of time homeless (LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support. The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families (SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney-Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’s strategy to meet this goal 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 Annual Action Plan 2019 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) The CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system-wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most severe needs, including: The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced-based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed. Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County. 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 CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly-funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/or substance abuse disorder(s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’s mission of working towards reintegrating persons leaving correctional facilities to community-based living and self-sufficiency. Annual Action Plan 2019 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Discussion Annual Action Plan 2019 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction: The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year to remove barriers to affordable housing. 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 City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year to remove barriers to affordable housing. Discussion: Annual Action Plan 2019 31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction: The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG-eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to work toward the reduction/elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist.In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered “20% Set Aside Funds”. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City’s Building & Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case by case basis through multiple steps. Annual Action Plan 2019 32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self sufficiency including employment and training, housing options, and safety net programs. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including the County of Riverside, nonprofit organization, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at risk groups of individuals and families. Discussion: Annual Action Plan 2019 33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction: Activities planned with CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Project Tables. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(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 0 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. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 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 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 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. 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