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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23132: CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Energy - City of cny ort rthur Irt�r� www.PortArthurTx.gov we. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: May 9, 2023 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Pamela Langford, Director of Development Services RE: P. R.#23132 Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant and HOME application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Background: Pursuant to the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, as amended, Public Law 93-383, the City will submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) the 49TH(2023 Program Year) Consolidated Plan as an application for a grant in the amount of $1,042,808 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG)and a grant for$335,156 in HOME funds. The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program, HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME) Program, Housing Trust Fund(HTF), Emergency Solutions Grants(ESG) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)Program. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Budget Impact: Community Development Block Grant is the funding source. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P. R. number 23132. P.R.23132 04/20/23-MEE-Grants Management RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,042,808 AND A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,156 IN HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S 2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PLAN. THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS,pursuant to the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, as amended, Public Law 93-383, the City will submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)the 49th(2023 Program Year)Consolidated Plan as an application for a grant in the amount of$1,042,808 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) and a grant for$335,156 in HOME funds; and, WHEREAS, the 2023 Consolidated Plan will include a proposed list of Projects and certifications, and included within the Plan is the CDBG budget(see Exhibit A); and, WHEREAS, the citizens have been given an opportunity to express their ideas as to projects which should be included in the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Program at the public hearings held on November 2, 2022, and April 20, 2023; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is required to designate an official to sign all documents in connection with the Applications and Grant Agreement. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: P.R.23132 04/20/23-MEE-Grants Management THAT the City Manager is authorized to apply to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant for$1,042,808 and a grant in the amount of$335,156 in HOME funds; and THAT the City Manager is authorized to execute the 2023 Consolidated Plan,which refers to a grant to be made by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant for One Million Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight Dollars ($1,042,808) and for HOME funds for Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($335,156) for the 2023 Program Year; and, THAT a copy of the Consolidated Plan is attached hereto in substantially the same form as Exhibit"A"; and, THAT the City Manager is designated to sign all documents in connection with the applications and grant agreements. THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of A.D., 2023, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: . P. R.23132 04/20/23-MEE-Grants Management THURMAN"BILL" BARTIE,MAYOR ATTEST: SHERRI BELLARD CITY SECRETARY AP ROVED AS TO FORM: x/ /te. VAL TIZI-e_, 0,44)q 40 , ,hel6g-pi / CITY AT RNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: RON BURTON CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO AVAILABlprN OF FUNDS: cPC,� a ) cv . —) KANDY DATIEL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE S:Igrants2149th Yr•2023 FYIResolution to approve CDBG FY2023 allocationslResolution to approve Annual Plan.docx 4 P.R.23132 04/20/23-MEE-Grants Management EXHIBIT "A" OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:11/30/2025 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication ®New ®Application Continuation *Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 05/15/2023 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Port Arthur *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.UEI: 74-6001885 EMVNEFYW2KN9 d.Address: *Streetl: 444 4TH STREET Streetl: P. 0. Box 1089 *City: Port Arthur County/Parish: *State: TX: Texas Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/Postal Code: 7 7 6 41-10 8 9 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Development Services Planning and Zoning f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Ms *First Name: Pamela Middle Name: *Last Name: Langford Suffix: Title: Assistant City Manager Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number: 409-983-8251 Fax Number: *Email: pamela.langford@portarthurtx.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: *Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.239 CFDA Title: HOME Entitlement Grant *12.Funding Opportunity Number: M23-MC480217 *Title: HOME Entitlement Grant 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: 2023 HOME funding Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant 22 *b.Program/Project 22 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 06/01/2023 *b.End Date: 05/31/2024 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 335,156.00 *b.Applicant *c.State *d.Local *e.Other *f. Program Income *g.TOTAL 335,156.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? El a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on EI b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) El Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001) Z **IAGREE **The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mrs. *First Name: Ronald Middle Name: *Last Name: Burton Suffix: *Title: City Manaager *Telephone Number: 409-983-8101 Fax Number: *Email: ron.burton@portarthurtx.gov *Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:11/30/2025 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication ®New ®Application Continuation *Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application ❑Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 05/15/2023 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Port Arthur *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.UEI: 74-6001885 EMVNEFYW2KN4 d.Address: *Streetl: 444 4TH STREET Streetl: P. 0. Box 1089 *City: Port Arthur County/Parish: *State: TX: Texas Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES `Zip/Postal Code: 77641-1089 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Development Services Planning and Zoning f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Ms *First Name: Pamela Middle Name: *Last Name: Langford Suffix: Title: Assistant City Manager Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number: 409-983-8251 Fax Number: *Email: pamela.langford@portarthurtx.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: *Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.218 CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grant *12.Funding Opportunity Number: B-23-MC-48-0005 *Title: Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grant 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): LL Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: 2023 Community Development Block Grant funding Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments 1 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant 22 *b.Program/Project 22 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 06/01/2023 *b.End Date: 05/31/2024 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 1,092,808.00 *b.Applicant *c.State *d.Local `e.Other *f. Program Income *g.TOTAL 1,042,808.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? ❑ a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on • b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21.*By signing this application, I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001) • **IAGREE **The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mrs. *First Name: Ronald Middle Name: *Last Name: Burton Suffix: *Title: City Manaager *Telephone Number: 409-983-8101 Fax Number: `Email: ron.burton@portarthurtx.gov *Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing. Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan--It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended,(42 U.S.C.4601-4655)and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs. Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation,renewal,amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,grant, loan,or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress.in connection with this Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions;and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans,and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction--The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan--The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant,HOME,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Section 3--It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12 U.S.C. 1701u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. Signature of Authorized Official Date City Manager Title Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation--It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan--Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program(i.e.,the development of viable urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities,primarily for persons of low and moderate income)and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Following a Plan--It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds--It has complied with the following criteria: 1.Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds,it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low-and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,and other financial resources are not available(see Optional CDBG Certification). 2.Overall Benefit.The aggregate use of CDBG funds,including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) 2023 -2026 [a period specified by the grantee of one,two,or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period. 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds,by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However,if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds)financed from other revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition,in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income) families,an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing: 1.A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations;and 2.A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C. 2000d)and the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C. 3601-3619)and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint-- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts A,B,J,K and R. Compliance with Laws--It will comply with applicable laws. Signature of Authorized Official Date City Manager Title OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG- assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. Signature of Authorized Official Date City Manager Title Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance--If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance,the tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan. Eligible Activities and Costs--It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs,as described in 24 CFR§§92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities,as described in§92.214. Subsidy layering--Before committing any funds to a project,it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; Signature of Authorized Official Date City Manager Title Emergency Solutions Grants Certifications The Emergency Solutions Grants Program recipient certifies that: Major rehabilitation/conversion/renovation—If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation,the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation. If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building after conversion,the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion. In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation,the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation. Essential Services and Operating Costs—In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter,the recipient will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure,so long the recipient serves the same type of persons(e.g., families with children,unaccompanied youth, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence)or persons in the same geographic area. Renovation—Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary. Supportive Services—The recipient will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing, appropriate supportive services(including medical and mental health treatment,victim services, counseling,supervision,and other services essential for achieving independent living),and other Federal State, local,and private assistance available for these individuals. Matching Funds—The recipient will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.201. Confidentiality—The recipient has established and is implementing procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program,including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project,except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter. Homeless Persons Involvement—To the maximum extent practicable,the recipient will involve, through employment,volunteer services,or otherwise,homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating,maintaining,and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program,in providing services assisted under the ESG program,and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the program. Consolidated Plan—All activities the recipient undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent with its consolidated plan. Discharge Policy—The recipient will establish and implement,to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate,policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care(such as health care facilities,mental health facilities,foster care or other youth facilities,or correction programs and institutions)in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons. Signature of Authorized Official Date Title Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities--Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building--Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the consolidated plan: 1. For a period of not less than 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation,or acquisition of a facility, 2. For a period of not less than 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. Signature of Authorized Official Date Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION: Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31, U.S. Code.Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure. Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City is the lead agency overseeing the Annual Action Plan development and the principal public agency responsible for administering programs identified in the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan sets forth the City's long-term goals for community development, housing, non- housing, and homeless services.Through the City's collaborative efforts, its citizens, nonprofit organizations, and service agencies, a five-year investment plan was derived in 2019.The Consolidated Plan establishes the City's five-year goals for providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for its citizens.These strategies will be achieved by allocating federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), Home Investment Partnership(HOME) programs, and other sources received. The 2023 Consolidated Action Plan summarizes Port Arthur's primary housing and community development needs of low-moderate income households.The program year begins on June 1 and ends on May 31.The 2023 allocations are as follows: • $1,042,808 in Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds • $ 335,156 in Home Investment Partnership (HOME)funds The City's priority is citywide revitalization activities that will involve the acquisition of vacant land for new home construction, purchase/rehabilitate/sell or rent of single-family homes for low to moderate- income families, demolition/clearance/reconstruction of existing homes,and street reconstruction.The City will also help citizens devastated by tropical storms with the rehabilitation or demolition/reconstruction of their homes. Funding will be Federal CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP Programs and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Disaster funds. The HOME Program will fund new home construction, down payment assistance, homeowner rehabilitation/reconstruction and homebuyer acquisition, and rehabilitation activities.Ten percent (10%) of the HOME Program funds will be used for HOME Program administrative expenses.The CHDO will be provided a feasible and reasonable developers fee from the HOME Program. CDBG funds returned to the loan program are used for future eligible projects. The Action Plan also serves as the City's annual application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD).The objectives and activities in the plan provide a framework for assessing the City's performance in achieving its overall community development goals. Annual Action Plan 1 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 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 Annual Action Plan contains a range of goals, objectives, and outcomes formulated to address the needs identified in the 2019 Consolidated Plan for homelessness, other special needs, affordable housing, non-housing community development, barriers to affordable housing, lead-based paint hazards, institutional structures, and coordination. These objectives include: • Continue to Plan, Monitor, and Administer Entitlement Grant Programs and ensure compliance with Federal Regulations. • Improve the condition of housing for low-income homeowners. • Increase the Development of units and affordability of housing for homeownership. • Address community needs through community-based public service programs. • Address community needs through improvements and expansion of Public Facilities and Public infrastructure. 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. Port Arthur has a history of successful programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program. Of particular importance to the City's health has been programs that address the housing stock condition. The City has successfully funded housing rehabilitation activities targeting lower-income and elderly households unable to properly maintain their homes. The City has worked actively with local homeless services providers to expand both the stock of units/beds available to homeless persons and services to help those persons find employment, housing, health care services, and educational opportunities. Past performance details can be found in the City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Annual Action Plan 2 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. To increase public participation in the Consolidated Plan process, the City of Port Arthur conducted two public hearings. The first hearing was held via Zoom video conferencing on November 2, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.The second public hearing was held on April 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Development Services Conference Room. The hearings aimed to inform the public of the Consolidated Planning process and solicit comments and suggestions on allocating funds. Notices for the hearings were published in the Port Arthur News and at www.portarthurtx.gov. 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. No written comments were received. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them No comments were rejected. 7. Summary This plan provides a framework through which Port Arthur manages its federal entitlement program related to community development and homeless assistance. The data was provided through HUD's eCon software system, utilizing American Community Survey data and other sources to construct the needs assessment. The City worked with local service providers and other concerned citizens to develop the annual action plan that addresses the city's needs as identified through the public participation process and needs assessment. 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T 0a) k C \ \ •- \ / § \ / / co •\ / $ } \ / � k \ ƒ < \ m > / k / 3 @ W 3 % \ f < -c • u a_ § 2 ; _ \ > ) cu < g E < < < / k \ 7 E u \ O - 2 ƒ > 2 ® o § � � Q ) m Q � u u o / ± / i i E i / \ / § U � a Q O � Z I- \ / \ & 2 / < o c to a c o m v N < O _ N Co 7 c c a C 0 ea E I�° (13 b c — 'E U E 0 -0 C < 0 o E U - OA rn X o 3 d d' I_ x a VDcu C N = L 1 f0 CO VIco 0 a L coCD r, 0 0 aiCU L11 Q N n (NI-. Lo0 Z N L W V) MN o . v c0LLi te CI • La- Q L o L d• t coTt O Co° oc E U 2 a AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) 1. Introduction Port Arthur worked with a wide variety of agencies,organizations, and service providers in an effort to bring various viewpoints to bear in the identification of local housing and community service needs. Port Arthur utilized outside organizations to focus on specific needs and targeted meetings to bring public input into the Annual Plan process. 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(1)) The City has an ongoing relationship with several housing providers working on housing development activities. The Port Arthur Housing Authority works to utilize Section 8 vouchers from the federal government to address the City's low-income households' housing needs. Port Arthur maintains a relationship with mental health providers, homeless shelters and services providers, and other governmental agencies with specific responsibilities for homeless individuals and families through the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless. 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. City staff consults with the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless,the local umbrella for developing the Continuum of Care. In the past,the City has provided administrative support to supplement Continuum of Care initiatives and funding to the various agencies that make up the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless. 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 Staff from Port Arthur participates in the development of the Continuum of Care,working with area service providers to include City resources,to the extent possible, in the provision of services to homeless individuals and families in Port Arthur. Annual Action Plan 6 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 7 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) N N a) -0 E r a) — E a L L J E L., a. ro co as Q _c C N E a) a) C a, 4.' 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Land includes City-owned lots purchased in the City's prior NSP program & acquired using Federal CDBG and HOME Program funds. The City will continue to evaluate opportunities to use public lands for future development. Discussion The City has programmed $1,042,808 from the CDBG and $335,156 from the HOME programs for the FY 2023 program year.This sum included the annual allocation. These funds will be used to operate a range of private and public services as described in the Annual Action Plan. Annual Action Plan 16 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 8 2 7 E 4- E o } \ / 2 / / » / o N Q / / / \ \ co N / 40 a m t C E •\ \ f •O,A 0 \ ƒ k C \ E La / IA 2 § E > w § u u c CV QJ \ o_ E \ / / § O ° 0 u 3 13 k E 2 # _ e ° e 2 m C RS � k m 'e o V) $ $ / ° § f r4 . . I m 2 E = 0 QJ f ° o = u c o § / / - < CO - % \ C d / 2 C / Q 0 2 b 4- as 2 UJ >_ 2o@ w � � / / / > } _ O k co -0 a) c u u, O k O \ R f 13 C Z 3 103 ] C 0 o M 4- o \ W - \ z cn VI E < / ƒ \ ci o E 0 ° 2 Cu •E . 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Z 'i Z _ '% Z _ 'i Z _ 'i Z _ 'i Z _ 'i o L4 (a N TO To H To To VVl f6 to N f6 To N To f0 VVf Z o O w O O a O O a) O O a) 0 O a O O a) 2 U' 0 o w w 0 w w 0 w C7 o w C7 o C7 C7 0 c 0 U LO N CO 0) ,O VI O Projects AP-35 Projects—91.220(d) Introduction Project Summary Information The City anticipates receiving$1,042,808 of CDBG Program funds in the 2023 program year. The funds will assist existing homeowners with emergency/minor repairs, major rehabilitation or demolition/reconstruction of their homes, public service activities, down payment&closing costs assistance, and administration expenses. The City will use $335,156 of HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for the 2023 program year. $30,000 for administration; $50,000 for CHDO projects; $255,156 for demo/reconstruction, new construction, rehab projects, and purchase/rehab/sell or purchase/rehab/rent single-family housing. Annual Action Plan 23 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Projects Project Name 1 HOME CHDO Setaside Projects 2 Housing Rehab/Demo-Reconstruction 3 HOME Program Administration 4 Court Appointed Special Advocates 5 Nutrition and Services for Seniors 6 Catholic Charities 7 Tender Loving Care dpa Legacy CDC 8 Gift of Life 9 Grants Management 10 Housing Assistance Administration 11 Housing Assistance Activities 12 IBN Sina Foundation 13 Housing Assistance - Infrastructure activities 14 Lion Hearted Table 7-Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Port Arthur doesn't anticipate any obstacles to addressing underserved needs. Allocation priorities were based on the needs of the City. Annual Action Plan 24 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) N CO O Cr) < O _ N C C � O 0 N L c0 (5 m E O L d N N4-0 L 0 a) CO E 0 N N •o t L Z Q. In o 00 en Gl ° ° Q a 0 1 Project Name HOME CHDO Setaside Projects Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Housing Objective 3- Down payment Assistance Needs Addressed Homebuyer Counseling, Financial Literacy Housing Assistance- Homeownership Funding HOME: $50,000 Description An eligible CHDO will be identified and certified to purchase/rehab/sell or purchase/rehab/rent housing units or provide new construction and down payment assistance to low and moderate-income families. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number 2 low-income and 2 moderate-income families will benefit from this and type of families project. A minimum of 2 families will be minorities that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The projects will be in eligible CDBG target areas citywide. Planned Activities An eligible CHDO will be identified and certified to purchase/rehab/sell or purchase/rehab/rent housing units or provide new construction and down payment assistance to low and moderate-income families. 2 Project Name Housing Rehab/Demo-Reconstruction Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Housing Objective 2 - Major Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Housing Rehabilitation Housing Development and Reconstruction Funding CDBG: $500,000 HOME: $150,000 Description Eligible applicants will be assisted with full rehab of their owner- occupied homes or demolition and reconstruction of their homes on the same blueprint. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number 2 families will be low-income, and 2 families will be moderate- and type of families income. A minimum of 2 families will be minority. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The projects will be in eligible CDBG target areas citywide. Annual Action Plan 26 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Planned Activities Eligible applicants will be assisted with full rehab of their owner- occupied homes or demolition and reconstruction of their homes on the same blueprint. 3 Project Name HOME Program Administration Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Housing Objective 1- Minor Rehabilitation Housing Objective 2- Major Rehabilitation Housing Objective 3 - Down payment Assistance Needs Addressed Demolition and Site Clearance Fair Housing Outreach and Education Housing Assistance - Homeownership Housing Rehabilitation Housing Development and Reconstruction Funding HOME: $30,000 Description HOME funds of 10%will be used to support staff time for implementing HOME assisted housing projects for eligible low and moderate-income families. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number 2 low-income and 2 moderate-income families will be assisted. A and type of families minimum of 2 families will be minorities. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The projects will be in eligible CDBG target areas citywide. Planned Activities HOME funds of 10%will be used to support staff time for implementing HOME assisted housing projects for eligible low and moderate-income families. 4 Project Name Court Appointed Special Advocates Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Public Service Objective 4- Health and Security Needs Addressed Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Funding CDBG: $12,500 Annual Action Plan 27 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Description Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas, Inc. is a non- profit service organization that recruits,trains and supervises diverse community volunteers appointed by the courts to advocate for abused and neglected children. Grant funds will cover the salary of counselors that work with children living in the City of Port Arthur. Eligibility: 570.201(e) National Objective: Low to Moderate Limited Clientele- presumed benefit. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number Approximately 10 children will benefit from the activity. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Grant funds will be used for operating costs associated with caring for children in the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. Eligibility: 570.201(e) National Objective: Low to Moderate Limited Clientele- presumed benefit. 5 Project Name Nutrition and Services for Seniors Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Public Service Objective 5-Seniors Needs Addressed Senior Services Funding CDBG: $18,000 Description Nutrition and Services for Seniors deliver meals-on-wheels to house- bound senior citizens and prepare meals at dining sites for senior citizens of Port Arthur. Eligibility: 570.201(e); National Objective: Low to Moderate Limited clientele. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number Approximately thirty families will benefit from the program. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Nutrition and Services for Seniors will deliver meals-on-wheels to homebound senior citizens and the disabled. Project Name Catholic Charities Annual Action Plan 28 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 6 Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Public Service Objective 4- Health and Security Needs Addressed Senior Nutrition, Meals/Food Funding CDBG: $27,500 Description Grant funds will be used to pay utility expenses and the salary of security officers at the Hospitality Center. The Hospitality Center is a soup kitchen that serves one meal daily to Port Arthur homeless and low-income residents. Eligibility 570.201(e); National Objective: Low to Moderate area. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number Approximately 1,020 families will benefit from the meals served at the and type of families Hospitality Center. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Grant funds will be used to pay utility expenses and the salary of security officers at the Hospitality Center. The Hospitality Center is a soup kitchen that serves one meal daily to Port Arthur homeless and low-income residents. Eligibility 570.201(e); National Objective: Low to Moderate area. 7 Project Name Tender Loving Care dpa Legacy CDC Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Public Service Objective 1- Homebuyer Counseling Needs Addressed Homebuyer Counseling, Financial Literacy Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Requesting CDBG funds for homebuyer's counseling classes for low to moderate-income families. Eligibility: 570.201(e) National Objective: Low to Moderate Limited Clientele. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number Approximately six families will benefit from the activity. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Annual Action Plan 29 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Planned Activities 8 Project Name Gift of Life Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Public Service Objective 6- Health Prevention Needs Addressed Health Services Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description Grant funds will be used to pay the medical costs for low to moderate- income women in the Gift of Life's Breast Cancer Program. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number Approximately three women will benefit from the activity. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Grant funds will be used for operating expenses related to the Gift of Life breast cancer screening program. The screening program will target low and moderate-income families. Eligibility: 570.201(e) National Objective: Low to Moderate-Limited Clientele. 9 Project Name Grants Management Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Administration Objective Needs Addressed Senior Services Homebuyer Counseling, Financial Literacy Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Senior Nutrition, Meals/Food Funding CDBG: $160,000 Description Community Development Block Grant funds will pay the administrative expenses for the Grants Management staff. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Annual Action Plan 30 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Planned Activities 10 Project Name Housing Assistance Administration Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Housing Objective 1- Minor Rehabilitation Housing Objective 2 - Major Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Housing Assistance - Homeownership Housing Rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $220,000 Description Grant funds will be used for administrative expenses for the Housing Assistance Programs. Eligibility: 570.202 (b) National Objective: Low to Moderate Housing Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Grant funds will cover the salaries of Housing Assistance staff to administer the Housing Assistance Programs. 11 Project Name Housing Assistance Activities Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Housing Objective 1- Minor Rehabilitation Housing Objective 2- Major Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Housing Assistance- Homeownership Housing Rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $545,000 Description The Housing Assistance will include minor repairs, demolition and reconstruction, and downpayment assistance activities. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Annual Action Plan 31 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Planned Activities 12 Project Name IBN Sina Foundation Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Public Service Objective 6- Health Prevention Needs Addressed Health Services Funding CDBG: $11,258 Description IBN Sina will provide healthcare services to low and moderate-low- income families. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 13 Project Name Housing Assistance- Infrastructure activities Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Goals Supported Housing Objective 1- Minor Rehabilitation Housing Objective 2 - Major Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Infrastructure-Streets and Sidewalks Infrastructure-Water and Sewer Funding CDBG: $30,000 Description The CDBG grant funds will support infrastructure expenses related to housing for low-to-moderate-income families. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 14 Project Name Lion Hearted Target Area CDBG Eligible Block Groups Annual Action Plan 32 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Goals Supported Public Service Objective 2-Tuition Assistance Needs Addressed Youth Services Funding CDBG: $3,550 Description Community Development Block Grant funding will cover the tuition expenses for low to moderate-income children to participate in the Boxing Academy. Target Date 5/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Annual Action Plan 33 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 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 Much of the funding from the CDBG and HOME programs is available for use in any of the CDBG neighborhoods or citywide, depending on the specifics of the designated activities. Also, some funding is available according to individual benefit rather than area benefit. It is, therefore, challenging to provide reasonable projections of the distribution of funds by a target area. The numbers below are strictly estimates based on experience. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds CDBG Eligible Block Groups 100 Table 8-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The proposed allocation of funds is based on federal funding requirements for each formula-allocated grant. Areas of low to moderate-income concentration and certain areas of high minority concentration are targeted. Areas of low homeownership and deteriorating housing conditions were also considered in the targeting process. Discussion The distribution of funds by target area is projected to be primarily citywide due to use of funds for administrative, non-profit support, and individual benefit-oriented programmatic uses of the funds. The remaining funds are estimated to be spread through smaller CDBG-eligible areas. Annual Action Plan 34 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g) Introduction The City's priority&objective is to continue to help provide affordable, decent&safe homes for eligible citizens and those that were impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and those living in substandard housing conditions. Assistance will help low/moderate-income homebuyers fulfill the American Dream of homeownership being a priority within the city. Housing assistance is provided for Homebuyers& homeowners utilizing HOME funds will require the initial purchase price of housing assisted not to exceed 95%of the ami cost for single-family housing, as is in accordance with 24 CFR 92.254(a)(2)(iii) & in the income guidelines provided by HUD. Federal CDBG & HOME funds will be used to assist with emergency rehabilitation or demo/reconstruction of homes.The City will convey property as needed to homeowners living on substandard lots. Port Arthur's one-year goal is to provide affordable housing to 14 non-homeless& special needs households with available funds to the jurisdiction. 10 of the 14 participants will be minorities. Down payment assistance will be up to $40K to purchase new homes &$14,995 to purchase existing homes. Annual Action Plan 35 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 14 Special-Needs 0 Total 14 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 4 Rehab of Existing Units 8 Acquisition of Existing Units 2 Total 14 Table 10-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion These figures relate to production targets specified in the annual goals for 2023. CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan 36 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) funding for these activities may target more households. Annual Action Plan 37 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) Introduction The Port Arthur Housing Authority operates Section 8 and Project-Based Voucher Programs.The Housing Authority manages the following Project-Based Voucher apartments: Edison Square -a newly constructed 78-unit Project-Based Voucher elderly site; Park Central apartments-a newly built 186-unit complex with 46 Project-Based Voucher rental assisted units and 92 Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Project-Based units. Under the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program, 21 veterans are being helped.The Port Arthur Housing Authority also serves families in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.The Port Arthur Housing Authority also administers a Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program that provides housing assistance for three families. The Housing Authority will continue to seek avenues to leverage private or other public funds to create additional housing opportunities and improve collaboration with community and national partners to assist homeless individuals. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing There are no actions planned for the use of CDBG or HOME in the coming year to address public housing needs. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership The Port Arthur Housing Authority administers a homeownership program under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program with eight homeowners. The goal is to provide or attract supportive services to improve assistance recipients' employability and increase independence for the elderly or families with disabilities, leading to homeownership. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance The Port Arthur Housing Authority is not designated as troubled. The Port Arthur Housing Authority is rated as a High Performer. Discussion Annual Action Plan 38 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The City of Port Arthur is active in the Southeast Texas Homeless Coalition, addressing issues related to homeless in the region. 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 Southeast Texas Homeless Coalition is a coalition of local homeless service agencies that conduct annual surveys of homeless individuals, including unsheltered persons.These surveys help focus agency activities for the coming year and provide documentation in response to HUD program requirements. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City of Port Arthur will expend its HOME-ARP funding to work with service providers to address the needs of the homeless and other vulnerable populations. 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 The City of Port Arthur will expend its HOME-ARP funding to work with service providers to address the needs of the homeless and other vulnerable populations. 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, Annual Action Plan 39 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) employment, education, or youth needs. Homeless prevention is a significant focus of the Southeast Texas Homeless Coalition participants. Discussion The Southeast Texas Homeless Coalition participants work closely together to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families. Annual Action Plan 40 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing— 91.220(j) Introduction: The City of Port Arthur has no policies in place that hinders the availability of affordable housing. Although no action or reform steps are required, the City will continue to seek resourceful and innovative ways to make affordable housing available to all residents. No public policies were identified that have negative effects on affordable housing development. 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 Port Arthur doesn't anticipate any negative effects of public policies that serve as a barrier to affordable housing. Discussion: Port Arthur has worked to reduce the effects of public policy on affordable housing development over the past few years. While there are a number of market forces at work that make affordable housing development difficult, as discussed in the Market Analysis, the impact of public policy is not a major factor. Annual Action Plan 41 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: The City currently provides a variety of services to the residents of Port Arthur, some funded by CDBG and HOME allocations, with private,State, and City funding bringing additional assets to bear on these problems. Below are some of the actions currently performed by the City or under consideration for the future. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to look for new funding sources for programs to address underserved needs. Funding is the major obstacle in providing the services needed to focus on the vast variety of issues that prevent families from breaking out of poverty and from living in the best, most affordable housing possible. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will consider providing financial assistance for Tax Credit Projects for affordable housing development to expand multi-family rental development projects and homeownership opportunities when those projects are present for review. Additionally, acquisition, soft costs and site development funds will be used for affordable housing development. Consideration for additional funding will be given upon completion of the pre-development phase. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards • Continue to meet HUD lead-based paint abatement standards in housing rehabilitation programs. • Seek funding as it becomes available to provide testing and abatement of lead-based paint hazards in single-family housing where young children are present. • Expand the stock of lead safe housing units through housing initiatives. • Seek funding as it becomes available to provide for testing, abatement, training, and educational awareness. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City will continue its efforts with the Southeast Texas Homeless Coalition. The Coalition's mission is to reduce the number of poverty-level families by developing services needed to assist those families with educational opportunities,job growth, and life skills training through the various social service Annual Action Plan 42 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) agencies in the City. Actions planned to develop institutional structure • Work with non-profit organizations to address community needs and provide support to federal and non-federal funding initiatives. • Work with private industry to address important issues that hamper housing and community development efforts. • Identify opportunities to create private/public partnerships for project finance and development to leverage federal funds. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue coordinating planning activities with private housing and social service agencies, including participation in the Southeast Texas Homeless Coalition meetings and enumeration of point-in- time and homeless surveys. City staff will also continue its involvement in other coalitions and study groups as the opportunity arises. Discussion: These actions are primarily the continuation of what the City is currently doing in various areas. No significant obstacles in the institutional structure have been identified that need to be addressed. The City is also satisfied with its efforts to coordinate with private housing and social agencies. Port Arthur has worked to reduce the effects of public policy on affordable housing development over the past few years. While there are a number of market forces at work that make affordable housing development difficult,as discussed in the Market Analysis,the impact of public policy is not a major factor. These actions are primarily the continuation of what the City is currently doing in various areas. No major obstacles in the institutional structure have been identified that need to be addressed. The City is Annual Action Plan 43 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) also satisfied with its efforts to coordinate with private housing and social service agencies. Annual Action Plan 44 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements— 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: The following provides details on program-specific requirements for each of the entitlement programs, Community Development Block Grant,and HOME Investment Partnership. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(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. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 80.00% HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The City will continue to support the many efforts of the non-profits and social service provider Annual Action Plan 45 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) agencies in the community in their efforts to obtain funding from various sources for their programs. Many of these organizations receive private donations to sustain their programs,and most apply for funding on the federal, state, and local level. The availability of federal funds would enhance any of the listed programs and would mean that more services, and housing, could be provided. Because of the scarcity of any type of funding, the City has been working with various organizations to try to develop programs that would increase the leveraging capacity of federal funding mechanisms so that more money would be available for other needed endeavors. Better use of the existing resources is a main concern of everyone. 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The HOME Recapture Provisions are established §92.253(a) (5) (ii) and permits the original homebuyer to sell the property to any willing buyer during the period of affordability. The repayment conditions for the FTHB assistance stated previously outlines the shared market appreciation also referred to as the share of net proceeds. Recapture provisions are in effect for periods from thirty years from the date of each settlement. Recapture is enforced through deed restrictions to ensure that the entire amount of HOME assistance to homebuyers is recouped if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of affordability. The Federal funds invested is secured by a Written Loan Agreement and a recorded Second Lien Deed of Trust and a Borrower Agreement Note of which the principal amount of the Note represents funds advanced by City to or for the borrowers benefit to assist them in paying part of the purchase price of the Property or the closing costs on the Property or both. On the same date as the date of the Note,the borrower will have entered into an agreement with City that the borrower will, among other things, continue to use the Property as their principal residence and will use the Property low income housing as defined in such agreement for a period of 10 years after the date of the Note. If for any reason the borrower default under any of the provisions of the Borrower Agreement,then the City will accelerate the maturity of the Note and recoup all or portion of the HOME assistance to the homebuyers if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of affordability in compliance with 24 CFR 92.254(a)(5)(ii).The period of affordability is based on the total amount of HOME funds initially Annual Action Plan 46 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) invested in the housing. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired 4. with HOME funds?See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4)are as follows: Recapture Provisions will be utilized by the City of Port Arthur. The City of Port Arthur utilizes the HOME Recapture Provisions as established §92.253(a) (5) (ii) and permits the original homebuyer to sell the property to any willing buyer during the period of affordability. The repayment conditions for the FTHB assistance outlines the shared market appreciation also referred to as the share of net proceeds. The City is subject to the limitation that when the recapture requirements are triggered by a sale (voluntary or involuntary) of the housing unit,the amount recaptured cannot exceed the net proceeds, if any.The net proceeds are the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds) and any closing costs in compliance with 24 CFR 92.254(a)(5)(ii)(A). If, on the sale, lease, lease with an option to purchase,transfer or other disposition (including any contract for deed)of all or any interest in the Property, the Borrowers Agreement is still in effect and the borrower still owe amounts under the Note, Note Holder may require payment in full of sums owed hereunder as ore specifically provided by the Second Lien Deed of Trust (hereinafter defined) and the date upon which Note Holder requires such payment in full for any reason hereunder is called the maturity date. The borrower will make payments to the City of Port Arthur as Note Holder at a designated place or at a different place if required by the Note Holder. The indebtedness evidence by the Note, and any other financial obligation which may hereafter be imposed on borrower by the Lender, is subordinate to the indebtedness evidence by a note payable to a senior lender(Senior Lien Holder), which note is secured by a first deed of trust (the First Deed of Trust) dated of even date therewith encumbering certain real property located in Port Arthur, Texas. The period of affordability is based on the total amount of HOME funds initially invested in the housing. 5. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The City does not intend to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds. In addition, the funds will not be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program.The City is aware that HOME Annual Action Plan 47 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG. The City strives to meet all program specific requirements as detailed in the enabling legislation and program guidelines. City staff work with subgrantees to ensure that these requirements are met and oversees internal operations towards the same goal. Annual Action Plan 48 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Reference 91.220(1)(4) 1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) THe City does not recieve ESG funding. 2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system. N/A 3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations). N/A 4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG. N/A 5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG. N/A N/A Annual Action Plan 49 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)