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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24034: TO AMEND THE 2021 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN, ALLOCATION PLAN TO THE DEPARETMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT , / 4 City of City ort rthu _ Te tuc www PortArthurTx,gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: December 3, 2024 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager, CPM From: Pamela Langford, Director of Development Services RE: PR#24034 Introduction: This agenda item seeks the approval of the City Council to amend the 2021 Home Investment Partnerships—American Rescue Plan(HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Background: On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021 into law. This act provides over $1.9 trillion in relief to address the continued impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic on the economy,public health, State and local governments, individuals, and businesses. To address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services, Congress appropriated $5 billion in ARP funds to be administered through HOME to perform four activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. These activities include (1) development and support of affordable housing, (2)tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA), (3) provision of supportive services; and (4) acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units. Resolution 22-245 authorized the city to submit a Home Investment Partnerships—American Rescue Allocation Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This amendment will update the Allocation Plan. The changes included are located on the following pages: Pages 6-7, 17— 19, And 21- 23. Budget Impact: HOME Investment Partnerships—American Rescue Plan(HOME-ARP) for $1,000,453. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve PR#24034. PR#24034 November 18,2024-MEE-Grants Management Page 1 RESOLUTION NUMBER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS—AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN(HOME- ARP) ALLOCATION PLAN. THE PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). WHEREAS,the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 appropriated$5 billion to provide housing services and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations; and, WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated $1,000,453 HOME-ARP grant funding to the City of Port Arthur; and, WHEREAS,Resolution#22-245 authorized the city to submit a Home Investment Partnerships—American Rescue Allocation Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, WHEREAS, the city wants to amend the Allocation Plan to update the HOME- ARP community needs and to define activities and amounts for Supportive Services projects ($215,018), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) ($375,367), Development of Affordable Rental Housing projects ($260,000),and Administration and Planning expenses($150,068); and, WHEREAS, a public notice was published in the Port Arthur News informing the citizens of the amendment. The city did not receive any comments from the public during the 30-day comment period that ran from October 31, 2024, through December 2, 2024; and, WHEREAS,the City Council must designate an official to sign all documents related to the amendment and allocation plan submission. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PR#24034 November 18,2024-MEE-Grants Management Page 2 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: THAT the City Manager is authorized to submit the amendment to the 2021 HOME-ARP allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant to include Supportive Services projects ($215,018), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)projects ($375,367) and the Development of Affordable Rental Housing projects($260,000) and Administration and Planning expenses ($150,068). THAT a copy of the amendment and plan in 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 amendment and allocation plan. 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., 2024, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: MAYOR PR#24034 November 18,2024-MEE-Grants Management Page 3 ATTEST: SHERRI BELLARD CITY SECRETARY APPROVE P . I •i ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED : !i i ' • TION: %VP RONALD BUR ! ', PM MANAGER PAMELA LANGFORDt DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR APPROVED AS FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS 0 1 P4C0 LYNDA BOSWELL,MA,ICMA-CM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE S:\grants2 HOME ARP\REVISED HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN.docx PR#24034 November 18,2024-MEE-Grants Management Page 4 EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS HOME - ARP ALLOCATION PLAN Amended: December 2024 City of .2) ort r[hu� Texas City of Port Arthur Mary E.Essex Grants Program Administrator 300 4th Street P.O.Box 1089 Port Arthur,Texas 77641 Contact for Questions and public comments: Mary Essex Mary.essex(a,portarthurtx.gov (409) 983-8251 Table of Contents Introduction 2 Consultation 4 Public Participation 9 Needs Assessment and Gaps Analysis 12 HOME-ARP Activities 21 HOME-ARP Production Housing Goals 23 HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines 24 Appendices 25 1I _ HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Introduction The City of Port Arthur is a federal entitlement community that receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and Home Investment Partnership Act(HOME)grant funds from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD). As an entitlement community,the City is required to prepare an Annual Action Plan detailing the uses of CDBG funds to meet its affordable housing and community development goals as outlined in its Consolidated Plan. For Program Year 2021-2022,the city is proposing to make substantial amendments to its submitted Annual Plan.The purpose for the substantial amendment is to include$1,000,453 HOME-ARP grant funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of the allocation is to serve households who are at greatest risk of housing instability, including individuals and families experiencing homelessness and/or who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Meeting this requirement,HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is the substantial amendment to the adopted Action Plan FY 2021-22. HOME-ARP funds can only be expended on eligible activities: • Provision of Supportive Services(such as housing counseling,homelessness prevention, childcare,job training, legal services,case management,moving costs,rental applications,and rent assistance) • Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelters: Purchase and Development of Non- Congregate Shelter(these structures can remain in use as a non-congregate shelter or can be converted to 1) emergency shelter under the Emergency Solutions Grants(ESG)Program; 2) permanent housing under the Continuum of Care(CoC)Program; or 3)affordable housing under the HOME Program) • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance(TBRA) • Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing(such as acquisition and rehabilitation) • Non-Profit Operating(5%maximum allocation)(may not exceed the greater of 50 percent of the general operating expenses of the organization for that fiscal year) • Non-Profit Capacity Building(5%maximum allocation)(may not exceed the greater of 50 percent of the general operating expenses of the organization for that fiscal year) • Administration and Planning for the HOME ARP Program(15%maximum allocation) HOME-ARP funds must be used primarily to benefit individuals or families from the following qualifying populations: • Sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations • Those currently housed populations at the risk of homelessness • Those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence,dating violence, sexual assault, stalking,or human trafficking • Other families requiring services,housing assistance,or to prevent homelessness • Those at greatest risk of housing instability or in unstable housing situations Below are definitions for terms that are used frequently in relation to HOME-ARP funds. 2IPage HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER: As opposed to congregate settings, such as traditional homeless shelters,non-congregate shelter provides more private accommodations(individual rooms). During the COVID-19 pandemic,people living in congregate facilities have been at higher risk of contracting or having complications from the virus because physical distancing is difficult. QUALIFYING POPULATIONS: For HOME-ARP funds,this means people experiencing homelessness,at risk of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or otherwise at high risk of housing instability. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: Services that help households maintain housing stability and quality of life. These may include support with finding and applying for housing, financial assistance for moving costs, childcare,legal services,mental health and substance use services,and more. TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE: A rent subsidy to help households afford housing costs, such as rent and security deposits. "Tenant-based"means the subsidy is attached to the household,and they can use it to rent any rental unit that meets program guidelines and whose landlord is willing to accept the subsidy payment. 3I HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Guidance I. To receive its HOME-ARP allocation, a PJ must: a) Engage in consultation with at least the required organizations. b) Provide for public participation including a 15-day public comment period and one public hearing, at a minimum: and, c) Develop a plan that meets the requirements in the HOME-ARP Notice. II. To submit: a PJ must upload a Microsoft Word or PDF version of the plan in IDIS as an attachment next to the"HOME-ARP allocation plan"option on either the AD-26 screen(for PJs whose FY 2021 annual action plan is a Year 2-5 annual action plan) or the AD-25 screen(for PJs whose FY 2021 annual action plan is a Year 1 annual action plan that is part of the 2021 consolidated plan). III. PJs must also submit an SF-424, SF-424B, and SF-424D, and the following certifications as an attachment on either the AD-26 or AD-25 screen, as applicable: a) Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. b) Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and Anti- displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan. c) Anti-Lobbying. d) Authority of Jurisdiction. e) Section 3; and, f) HOME-ARP specific certification. Participating Jurisdiction: Port Arthur Date: 4/1/2022 Consultation Before developing the plan, Port Arthur consulted with the CoC(s) serving the city's geographic area, homeless and domestic violence service providers, veterans' groups,public housing agencies (PHAs),public agencies that address the needs of the qualifying populations, and public or private organizations that address fair housing, civil rights, and the needs of persons with disabilities, at a minimum. State PJs are not required to consult with every PHA or CoC within the state's boundaries; however, local PJs must consult with all PHAs(including statewide or regional PHAs) and CoCs serving the jurisdiction. Summarize the consultation process: The City of Port Arthur consultation process included reviewing system-level data as well as seeking input from community partners regarding their identification of needs and gaps. The Wage HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Southeast Texas Homeless Coalition(SETCH)is the Continuum of Care's lead agency. SETCH in partnership with the Texas Homeless Network provided information from the 2022 Point-In- Time and Housing Inventory Count. The city held a community forum on April 13, 2022, at City Hall with various service providers and stakeholders. The attendees were divided into three groups with experts in homelessness, services,housing, and housing related activities serving as Table Leaders for each group. Each group discussed the following issues: What are the needs and problems? How can the barriers be addressed? What are alternatives for addressing the problem, given the anticipated barriers? Why should funding be prioritized for programs in this subject area(s)? A representative from each table was given 3 minutes to respond to a question from the fascinator and if any table leader wanted to respond they were given 2 minutes. After formulating responses, each Table Leader was given an opportunity to report their findings to the entire assembly and receive comments. List the organizations consulted, and summarize the feedback received from these entities. Agency/Org Method of Consulted Type of Agency/Org Consultation Feedback Texas Continuum of Care Invited to participate Feedback from the agency Homelessness Lead in the Home ARP includes specific ways other Network Agency Plan community communities are choosing forums. priorities include: Viewing what needs were identified in their most recent Consolidated Plan that can be funded by HOME- ARP Prioritizing homeless veterans because their local homeless coalition has identified that population as a priority Asking which housing providers and services providers would like to partner to provide housing and services to people within one HOME-ARP-funded project Southeast Texas Regional Invited to participate The lead agency for Continuum Homeless organization in the Home ARP of Care provided 2022 Point-In- Coalition Plan community Time and Housing Inventory forums. Count data showing an increase in the number of people I Wage HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 1 experiencing homelessness in Port Arthur from 2020 The Salvation Services-homeless Invited to participate Salvation Army did not serve any Army of in the Home ARP homeless persons from Port Beaumont Plan community Arthur last year. forums. Port Arthur Housing Assistance Invited to participate Provided RAD units available to Housing in the Home ARP low to moderate income Authority Plan community households; number of people forums. currently on waiting list for rental assistance and currently utilizing HCV and VASH voucher; Identified families,veterans and persons with disabilities as the population with the highest need. Catholic Services-homeless Invited to participate Participated in group discussions Charities in the Home ARP at stakeholder community Plan community meeting providing comments forums. prioritizing the need for services for people suffering with mental health issues. Texas Federal organization Communication Provided youth homeless data for Education through email Jefferson County indicating a A.enc high priority for youth homeless. Spindletop Domestic Violence Invited to participate Participated in a group discussion Center Service Providers in the Home ARP that identified partnerships with Services-Disabilities Plan community service providers and developers forums. as option to address barriers. Provided resources currently available for persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities Identified Ex-offenders, teen homeless as a result of aging out of foster care as population in Willie Carter Invited to participate need of housing and supportive Community in the Home ARP service and recommends any Outreach Plan community projects provided by the city Center Health Agency forums. address their needs. Invited to participate in the Home ARP Plan community Solicited input via email to Lonestar Legal Service-Fair Housing forums. request feedback and data When asked"How can the Gulf Coast Invited to participate barriers be addressed" Gulf Coast Health Center Services-Health in the Home ARP mobile unit—can help sign up for Wage HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Plan community benefits, offers health screenings, forums. counseling, and other services. Invited to participate in the Home ARP Services-Elderly Plan community Solicited input via email to Senior Meals Persons forums. request feedback and data United Way of Invited to participate Mid& South in the Home ARP High priority for all service areas Jefferson Plan community that impact education,health, and County Services-Homeless forums. financial stability. Southeast Texas Invited to participate Regional Regional in the Home ARP Target populations with the Planning organization/Planning Plan community highest needs are families, Commission organization forums. veterans and elderly. I Invited to participate Mental health service/treatment Legacy in the Home ARP for homeless families to reduce Community Plan community stress. Affordable rental Development Housing forums. housing. Invited to participate in the Home ARP Solicited input via telephone and Jefferson Other government- Plan community email to request feedback and County County forums. data Before the pandemic agency was Invited to participate working with homeless on 9th in the Home ARP Avenue; majority need access to New World Plan community services; services for mental Harvest Church Services-Homeless forums. health issues and drug addictions. Invited to participate in the Home ARP Solicited input via telephone and Plan community email to request feedback on Port Arthur ISD Services-Education forums. youth homelessness Lamar State College—Port Invited to participate Provided data on disabled persons Arthur—Office in the Home ARP per semester and identified of Disability Plan community housing as greatest need for Services Services-Education forums. disabled persons Invited to participate in the Home ARP Solicited input via telephone and Family Services Services-Victims of Plan community email to request feedback on of SETX Domestic Violence forums. domestic violence victims Identified the need for financial Invited to participate assistance to continue funding in the Home ARP rent,utility, and food programs United Board Plan community currently available for the elderly Missions Services-Homeless forums. and disabled persons. 7IPage HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Invited to participate in the Home ARP PA Associated Plan community Solicited input via email to Contractors Housing forums. request feedback and data Invited to participate in the Home ARP Solicited input via email, and Plan community telephone to request feedback and Port Arthur ISD Services-Homeless forums. data Invited to participate in the Home ARP Veterans Plan community Housing, services and Services Health Agency forums. transportation priority. Needs Assessment Survey Results During the community forum, community stakeholders participated in a HOME ARP Needs • Assessment Survey. The city reached out to community organizations—including organizations serving the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, public housing organizations, affordable housing developers,housing authority, and civil rights agencies. The survey was conducted in person on April 13th, 2022,by the twenty-eight attendees. Of the "qualifying populations" what percent race/ethnicity do you serve? (Please feel free to estimate) 25 20 15 10 5 0 0-19% 20-39% 40-59% 60-79% 80%or more •White(non-Hispanic) •Black(non-Hispanic) ■Asian(non-Hispanic) •Hispanic(any race) ■Other Race(s)(non-Hispanic) The Agency and Organizations Survey asked respondents to report the level of service provided to varying racial and ethnic groups. Survey responses showed that on average, Whites accounted 8 Page HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment for the largest racial/ethnic group, of the HOME-ARP qualifying populations,receiving assistance(Figure 1). Half of the survey respondents identified African Americans as the majority(over 60%) of those served within the qualified population groups. Individuals of Hispanic descent followed this as the second most-served group. Asians made up the smallest racial/ethnic group making up less than 20%of those served. What types of housing assistance or supportive services does your organization provide for the "qualifying populations?" 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Day shelters Temporary shelters Emergency shelters Transitional housing >_ Permanent supportive housing mofiiim Other permanent housing Affordable rental housing,Housing Tax Credit... Tenant-Based Rental Assistance(such as rental.. Supportive services(such as housing counseling,.. Diversion/Homeless Prevention Rapid Rehousing mismi Services for persons with disabilities Fair housing or civil rights Nom Other(please specify) The top services provided are Supportive'Services at 22%,Tenant- Based Rental Assistance at 12%, and Affordable rental housing, Housing Tax Credit Developments at 10%. Of the survey respondents, only 7%provided Emergency shelters and 5%provided temporary shelters for homeless populations. Fair Housing and Civil Rights services were only provided by 2% of the organizations surveyed; however, the topic of housing discrimination and overall lack of options for individuals with criminal backgrounds was raised multiple times in the survey's discussion section. Public Participation Port Arthur provided for and encouraged citizen participation in the development of the HOME- ARP allocation plan. Before submission of the plan for City Council consideration, Port Arthur provided residents with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on the proposed HOME-ARP allocation plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment of no less than 15 calendar days. Port Arthur followed its adopted requirements for"reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment" for plan amendments in its current citizen participation plan. In addition, Port Arthur held an April 28,2022, public hearing meeting during the development of the HOME-ARP allocation plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment prior to submission. Wage HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment For the purposes of HOME-ARP, Port Arthur made the following information available to the public: • The amount of HOME-ARP the Port Arthur will receive, • The range of activities the Port Arthur may undertake. Describe the public participation process, including information about and the dates of the public comment period and public hearing(s) held during the development of the plan: • Date(s) of public notice:April 1, 2022 • Public comment period:start date—5/15/2022 end date—5/30/2022 • Date (s)of Public Hearing:4/13/2022, 4/28/2022, 6/7/2022 The city held a workshop session for agencies on April 13, 2022, and a public engagement meeting on April 28, 2022, at City Hall where the public was given the opportunity to discuss the following issues: What are the needs and problems? How can the barriers be addressed? What are alternatives for addressing the problem, given the anticipated barriers? Why should funding be prioritized for programs in this subject area(s)? Additionally, a Priority Needs Survey was made available on the City's website for completion and submission online. The Public Comment period for the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment will began on Monday, May 16th, 2022 and concluded on Monday, May 30th , 2022. A Public Notice was published in the local newspaper and include information regarding the proposed plan as well as the scheduled Public Hearing. Comments were allowed to be submitted by mail,phone, fax, email or during the public hearing. City Council approved and adopted the HOME ARP Allocation and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment on June 7, 2022. Describe any efforts to broaden public participation: In addition to the Public Notice being published in the local newspaper and the city's website, consultation letters were sent via email to community stakeholders requesting comment on the allocation plan. This included social service organizations,homeless service providers, advisory boards, neighborhood associations, and other nonprofit organizations. A list of these organizations and the letter are attached to this plan. Port Arthur considered all comments or views of residents received in writing, or orally at a public hearing, when preparing the HOME-ARP allocation plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment. Summarize the comments and recommendations received through the public participation process: During the April 13th, 2022 community forum with Port Arthur stakeholders, the twenty-eight participants were split into three discussion groups and assigned a table discussion leader. 10 ' Page HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Group 1 Participants: • "What are the needs and problems?" The group participants provided comments prioritizing the need for services for people suffering with mental health issues. Several examples of families and persons experiencing homelessness were provided from their direct relationships as services and housing providers. • "How can the barriers be addressed?" o The group recommended a variety of options to addressing barriers including the following: • A building that would house all the needed services and have transportation available. • Hold "Homeless Day" (health fair) bring services to the event(similar to Veterans Stand Down). • City transit picks up people from local churches and brings to Civic Center for the Veterans Stand Down. • Training program which could help people become entrepreneurs (e.g., painters, carpenters) Group 2 Participants • "What are the needs and problems?" o This group collectively identified the following needs: • Emergency Shelters • Supportive Services • Mental health, disability substance abuse, domestic violence and veterans ■ Housing Ex-offenders • "How can the barriers be addressed?" o The group recommended a variety of options to addressing barriers including the following: • Tenant Based Rental Assistance • Rental Stock • Long-term Supportive Services • Partnership with service providers and developers • Lease Purchase Program Group 3 Participants • "What are the needs and problems?" o This group collectively identified the following needs: 111Page HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment • Transitional housing • Vouchers for key populations • Literacy and life and home skills training • Youth are aging out of foster care increasing their risk of homelessness • "How can the barriers be addressed?" o The group recommended a variety of options to addressing barriers including the following: • Locate and fund vouchers for housing units currently vacant • City donated properties to provide shelter and supportive services • Rehab Vacant Nursing home on 9th avenue to address affordable housing and supportive housing needs. Attendees were asked the following two questions "What are alternatives for addressing the problem, given the anticipated barriers?" • Critique guidelines to fit community needs • Quarterly network meetings • Identify family members of those who are homeless, get counseling for the family unit to help them work together to get the homeless person back home or to get needed services. "Why should funding be prioritized for programs in the subject area(s)?" The City of Port Arthur lacks sufficient resources to leverage non-federal funds to address the needs of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. Therefore,the city's use of HOME ARP funds will continue to support the efforts of it service and affordable housing providers. A full summary of comments and recommendations received during the public comment period and the public hearings are in the Appendix of the 2022 HOME ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment. Summarize any comments or recommendations not accepted and state the reasons why: All comments were accepted. Needs Assessment and Gaps Analysis Port Arthur evaluated the size and demographic composition of qualifying populations within its boundaries and assess the unmet needs of those populations. In addition, Port Arthur identified any gaps within its current shelter and housing inventory as well as the service delivery system. Port Arthur used current data, including point in time count,housing inventory count, or other data available through CoCs, and consultations with service providers to quantify the individuals 12IPage HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment and families in the qualifying populations and their need for additional housing, shelter, or services. The table on the following page(Homeless Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table) includes data from the HUD 2022 Point-In-Time and Housing Inventory Count Report and includes data for Jefferson County and Port Arthur. Due to COVID-19 only Port Arthur Unsheltered Homeless data is available. OPTIONAL Homeless Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table Homeless Current Inventory Homeless Population Gap Analysis Family Adults Only Vets Family Adult Family Adults Only HH(at IIH Vets Victims #of #of #of #of #of least 1 (w/o of DV #of #of #of #of Beds Units Beds Units Beds child child Beds Units Beds Units Emergency Shelter 55 20 65 0 0 Transitional 0 0 0 0 0 Housing Permanent Supportive 7 5 27 0 3 Housing Other Permanent � Housing 0 0 0 0 Sheltered 12 17 1 18 Homeless Unsheltered Homeless 0 148 14 7 Current Gap , . .,_ 62 25 92 0 Suggested Data Sources: 1.Point in Time Count(PIT);2.Continuum of Care Housing Inventory Count(HIC);3.Consultation OPTIONAL Housing Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table Non-Homeless Current Inventory Level of Need Gap Analysis #of Units #of Households #of Households Total Rental Units 8,933 .. A •,. � Rental Units Affordable to HH at 30% 1,570 AMI At-Risk of Homelessness Rental Units Affordable to HH at 50% 6,565 AMI Other Po.ulations ,: . 0%-30%AMI Renter HH w/ 1 or more severe housing problems 1,635 At-Risk of Homelessness 30%-50%AMI Renter HH w/ 1 or more severe housing problems 1,215 Other Po.ulations Current Gaps 20,599 13IPage HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Suggested Data Sources: 1.American Community Survey(ACS);2. Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy(CHAS) 14 I HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Describe the size and demographic composition of qualifying populations within the PJ's boundaries: According to the 2022 Texas Balance of State CoC Point-In-Time(PIT) count, there are 213 people who are experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County. The count includes people that are staying in emergency shelters, residing in transitional housing, and those that are unsheltered. The 2022 Jefferson County PIT count reports that out of the 213 people who are experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County 21 are under 18 years old and 7 are age 18 to 24. The data shows that 53 are females, 117 are males. The data indicates that 135 people identified themselves as non-Hispanic or non-Latino, and 19 persons identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino. Regarding race most of the people from the PIT count indicated that they are White(64), and Black or African American(75). The Jefferson County 2022 PIT count identifies that the 213 people experiencing homelessness are chronically homeless in which 32 of them are unsheltered. The PIT count also shows that there are 15 Veterans experiencing homelessness. Homeless data in Port Arthur shows 51 total persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness of which 10 are Chronically Homeless. Further analyzing the 51 unsheltered homeless population, 5 are female, 25 are male and no gender information was provided for 21 persons. Regarding the race and ethnicity of Port Arthur's unsheltered homeless population, 10 are white, 19 are black, 28 are non-Hispanic or non-Latino and 4 are Hispanic or Latino. Population At Risk Of Homelessness: On average during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are about 155 eviction filings per month in Jefferson County according to the State of Texas Office of Court Administration. As of January 2022, the number of monthly evictions filed reached 297, the highest amount since January 2020 of 300 evictions filed. Based on the 2021-2022 data collected through the Public Education Information Management System by the Texas Education Agency(TEA), Jefferson County has 510 students experiencing homelessness Households with household income less than or equal to 30%AMI with a cost burden greater than 50% are also at risk of homelessness. Based on the CHAS data,there are 990 households in this category of potential risk. Individuals incarcerated in Port Arthur jails as well as those receiving behavioral health services, including substance abuse disorder services,may also be at risk of homelessness upon discharge. Spindletop Center, the intellectual and development center in Port Arthur provided Behavioral Health services for 170 persons in 2021. Data from Texas Domestic Violence Statistics in 2020 shows over nine hundred persons were victims of family violence in Port Arthur including Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking. Describe the unmet housing and service needs of qualifying populations, including but not limited to: 15IPage HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 4 • Sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations. • Those currently housed populations at risk of homelessness. • Other families requiring services or housing assistance or to prevent homelessness; and, • Those at greatest risk of housing instability or in unstable housing situations: The cause of any one person's homelessness often lies, not in a single factor,but at the convergence of multiple events and conditions. From one angle,homelessness can be seen as an economic problem - caused by unemployment, foreclosure, or poverty. From another viewpoint, homelessness could appear to be a health issue- as many homeless persons struggle with one or more conditions such as mental illness,physical disability, HIV, or substance abuse. Looking at the problem another way, homelessness emerges as a social problem-with factors such as domestic violence, educational attainment, or race lying at the root. Homelessness is caused by all these issues, sometimes simultaneously. Population At Risk of Homelessness: On average during the COVID-19 pandemic,there are about 155 eviction filings per month in Jefferson County according to the State of Texas Office of Court Administration. As of January 2022,the number of monthly evictions filed reached 297, the highest amount since January 2020 of 300 evictions filed. Based on the 2021-2022 data collected through the Public Education Information Management System by the Texas Education Agency(TEA), Jefferson County has 510 students experiencing homelessness Households with household income less than or equal to 30%AMI with a cost burden greater than 50% are also at risk of homelessness. Based on the CHAS data, there are 990 households in this category of potential risk. Individuals incarcerated in Port Arthur jails as well as those receiving behavioral health services, including substance abuse disorder services,may also be at risk of homelessness upon discharge. Spindletop Center,the intellectual and development center in Port Arthur provided Behavioral Health services for 170 persons in 2021. Unstable Housing Situations There are approximately 3,200 families currently in unstable housing conditions receiving financial assistance through federally subsidized rental housing. By 2025, the affordability restrictions on 2,034 units of federally subsidized housing in Port Arthur are set to expire. Restrictions on an additional 384 units are set to expire by 2030. Some of these units will remain within the subsidized inventory as owners elect to renew their rent subsidy contracts or recapitalize the properties using new federal subsidies. 16IPage HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment I The Port Arthur Housing Authority manages 274 Rental Assistance Demonstration, RAD units. Additionally, there are 3,072 units in 16 projects that have HUD insured mortgages, serving low- income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Over 1,900 units have been developed in Port Arthur through Low Income Housing Tax Credits. There are 2000 applicants currently on the waiting list for Section 8 housing assistance. Legacy Community Development Corporation(Legacy CDC)is a nonprofit organization that develops affordable housing and provides financial counseling for low-to-moderate income households. Legacy CDC offers Down Payment Assistance to first time homebuyers, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance to existing low-to-moderate income homeowners. There are currently 150 applicants on the waiting list to participate in these programs leaving them in unstable housing situations and further increases the chances of homelessness. Housing Affordability In Port Arthur,the share of renter households that are moderately or severely cost burdened increased from 44.7%in 2014 to 47.4% in 2020. The incidence of housing cost burdens is highest for unassisted renter households with the lowest incomes. In Port Arthur, renter households with incomes of less than$20,000 had the highest incidence of cost burden in 2020(69.2%). As shown in the previous visualization,the share of households rent burdened in Port Arthur increased overall from 2014 to 2020. 80 Renter Households that are Cost Burdened across Income Ranges 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 <$20,000 $20,000- $35,000- $50,000- $35,000 $50,000 $75,000 ■2014 ■2020 Disabled Persons Among the 54,149 residents living in Port Arthur, 7,716 or 14.1 percent are living with a disability. Disability within each race category report 22.9 percent of Whites are disabled followed by Black or African Americans with 19.6 percent. The age group with the highest percentage of persons disabled are those over the age of 75 with 59.6 and the age group with the largest population of disabled persons is 35 —64 with 3,084 persons living with a disability. 17IPage HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Disabled Percent Race And Ethnicity Population Disabled White alone 3,040 13.1% Black or African American alone 4,559 19.9% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 19 6.3% Asian alone 288 8.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 12 20.7% Some other race alone 282 14.6% Two or more races 229 10.3% White alone,not Hispanic or Latino 2,327 23.7% Hispanic or Latino(of any race) 1,167 6.7% Source:2020 American Community Survey Analyzing disability by type, 9.3 percent of Port Arthur's disabled population are experiencing ambulatory difficulty followed by 5.6 percent experiencing cognitive difficulty and 3.8 experiencing independent living difficulty. Disabled Percent Disability Type By Detailed Population Disabled With a hearing difficulty 1,836 3.4% With a vision difficulty 2,308 4.3% With a cognitive difficulty 3,038 5.6% With an ambulatory difficulty 5,057 9.3% With a self-care difficulty 1,056 1.9% With an independent living difficulty 2,062 3.8% Source:2020 American Community Survey The City of Port Arthur supports its residents with disabilities in several ways,most notably by providing Community Development Block Grant Cares Act(CDBG-CV) funding to purchase a van for nutrition and services for seniors to deliver meals to homebound seniors and disabled adults. United Board of Missions, located in Port Arthur delivers hot lunches twice a week (Tuesday and Friday)toy elderly and severely disabled clients who cannot get out for meals. Emergency assistance is provided to seniors (60+) and disabled individuals (55+)in crisis through the utility company Entergy which offers the Power to Care Program. Although the city has affordable housing options for the population at large, there no housing unit's utilizing funding from Federal Programs such as Section 202/811 which provides supportive housing for elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Identify and consider the current resources available to assist qualifying populations, including congregate and non-congregate shelter units, supportive services, TBRA, and affordable and permanent supportive rental housing: 18IPage HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Since 2021 Jefferson County has implemented the Emergency Rental Assistance(ERA) Program. This program provides comprehensive rental and utilities assistance to households who are at risk of losing their homes due to COVID-19. Resources for Disabled Persons Resources available to disabled persons were provided from consulting with local organization. United Board of Missions delivers hot lunches twice a week(Tuesday and Friday) to elderly and severely disabled clients who cannot get out for meals. Emergency assistance is provided to seniors (60+) and disabled individuals (55+) in crisis through the utility company Entergy which offers the Power to Care Program • Families served year to date: o Food Assistance 420 Families Served o Families/Households served 644 Families Served o Total utility bills 382 Families Served o Total Rent Bills 185 Families Served o Other Assistance 154 Families Served Lamar State College Port Arthur—Office of Disability Services (ODS) offers disabled students classroom tools such recording devices and audio transcribing devices to minimize educational barriers. The ODS also provide coordinating services to address the needs of disabled students categorized as "special populations" Nutrition& Services for Seniors (United Way) through their Meals on Wheels program, deliver meals to homebound seniors and disabled adults. Spindletop Center South County Outpatient Services through a state supported living center provides 24-hour residential services in a structured environment for people with intellectual disabilities. Community-based intermediate care facility provide 24-hour residential services for people with intellectual disabilities or related conditions. Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless Program(SETCH) The SETCH Program is a consensus driven, collaborative dedicated to ending homelessness in Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties. The Coalition is comprised of local, state, federal, faith- based, non-profit organizations, and local businesses. Since its January 2000 inception, the Coalition has worked to identify gaps in existing services and assist organizations in the development of resources to fill those needs, thereby assuring a full continuum of care for homeless persons. The HUD 2021 Texas Balance of State Housing Inventory Count Report includes data fr Jefferson County and Port Arthur. Less than 14% of the 153 total beds are available to serve those experiencing homelessness within Port Arthur city limits. Emergency Shelters, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing are available in Jefferson and Orange County. 19 I Page HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment There are five agencies providing services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. These include emergency shelter,transitional housing, permanent supportive housing,rapid re-housing, and other permanent housing: Family Services of Women& Southeast Texas Children ES Housing Authority of Port Arthur HUD-VASH Neighborhood Homeless to Development Corporation Homes Program The Salvation Army of Emergency Beaumont Shelter The Salvation Army of Beaumont ESG-CV RRH Identify any gaps within the current shelter and housing inventory as well as the service delivery system: The service providers in Port Arthur work closely together to provide a continuum of services in response to needs identified through surveys of homeless persons and general observations of the providers. Providers in Port Arthur are particularly strong in the areas of mental health services, employment training, and life skills training. Gaps exist in emergency shelter capacity. There are not enough beds on a typical night. Another gap is the coordination of service centers through the lack of universal participation of providers in the HMIS system. All homeless providers who participate in federal funding programs are enrolled in the HMIS system Identify the characteristics of housing associated with instability and an increased risk of homelessness if the PJ will include such conditions in its definition of"other populations"as established in the HOME ARP Notice: The number one indicator of households falling into homelessness from a place of housing instability is a previous history of homelessness. Homeless assistance is the last resort for households in extreme poverty with few resources of their own and limited connections to others who could offer temporary, emergency support. Additionally, when other systems of care, like hospitals,behavioral health settings, child welfare, and criminal justice systems, are unable to address the reasons why people cannot stay housed,people have no alternative than turning to the homeless response system. To prevent people from falling into homelessness,public systems for justice, anti-poverty, prevention,health(including behavioral health), child welfare and affordable housing must use data to identify how people are falling into homelessness and target prevention strategies and policies to address these areas. Additionally, families with children, or unaccompanied youth who are unstably housed and likely to continue in that state, including those people who are doubled up in other people's homes because they lack a home of their own, are not considered to be experiencing 20IPage HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment homelessness by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) and are not eligible for its homeless assistance. These same families are,however, considered to be experiencing homelessness by the U.S. Department of Education and are eligible for additional educational services and supports. People are"at risk of homelessness"if they are losing their primary nighttime residence, which may include a motel or hotel or a doubled-up situation, within the next 14 days and lack resources or support networks to remain in housing. Identify priority needs for qualifying populations: HOME-ARP qualifying populations often have many competing needs. Consultation Survey planned meetings with stakeholders are expected to indicate a variety of needs for qualifying populations, including 1)housing, such as shelter, short-term housing,permanent supportive housing, and rental and utility assistance, and 2) supportive services, such as medical care, counseling, substance abuse service, case management, childcare,transportation, legal services, and job training. The needs overlap but also vary amongst these populations, and the following information will cover the priority needs for each of the qualified populations The Office of Disability Services at Lamar State College Port Arthur identified the need for non- student housing around the campus for disabled students. There were not enough housing units available to accommodate the 200 disabled students attending the college in 2022. United Board of Missions identified supportive services such as rent, utilities and food as priority needs for the elderly including those with disabilities. Approximately 10 percent of the persons disabled in Port Arthur have ambulatory difficulties such walking or climbing stairs. There is need for housing units with requirements for accessibility, such as ramps or elevators. At this time there are no housing units receiving federal assistance through the Section 811 multifamily housing program. Explain how the level of need and gaps in its shelter and housing inventory and service delivery systems based on the data presented in the plan were determined: The gaps in services and programs need to provide shelter,housing, and services were determined using data from multiple sources, including stakeholder and public engagement. The level of need for unsheltered and shelter households experiencing homelessness was determined by evaluating the number of unsheltered households and the level of resources available to adequately house the families or individuals with permanent supportive housing and critical long-term supportive services to achieve housing stability. For households that are currently housed but have challenges maintaining their home, the level of need was measured by the amount of inventory that had affordable, safe, and adequate living conditions and the number of renter households that are experiencing severe housing cost burdens. These households need housing outcomes that help them stay housed without encumbering them with the cost of their home HOME-ARP Activities 21 I Page HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Describe the method for soliciting applications for funding and/or selecting developers, service providers, subrecipients and/or contractors and whether the PJ will administer eligible activities directly: Pending HUD approval of its HOME-ARP allocation plan,the City of Port Arthur will issue a Notice of Funding Availability(NOFA) for interested and experienced developers of permanent supportive housing and/or affordable housing.Next,the city will solicit proposals through a Request for Proposals(RFP)process. The agencies selected through the request for proposal process (RFP)will then move forward with development,rehabilitation, services, referral, and administration of services for qualified populations and the city will provide oversight,monitoring, and reporting. Describe whether the PJ will administer eligible activities directly: The city will administer the administration and planning activities under the grant. However, administering the remaining eligible activities will be subject to the results of the request for proposal process for agency and organizations to submit proposals and those selected for funding will administer activities and projects. Considerations will be given to City Agencies, including the Port Arthur Housing Authority and City Departments in the administration of specialized activities such a Tenant Based Rental Assistance in conjunction with their current programs for HOME-ARP Applicants. If any portion of the PJ's HOME ARP administrative funds were provided to a subrecipient or contractor prior to HUD's acceptance of the HOME ARP allocation plan because the subrecipient or contractor is responsible for the administration of the PJ's entire HOME ARP grant, identify the subrecipient or contractor and describe its role and responsibilities in administering all of the PJ's HOME ARP program: N/A The City of Port Arthur expects to receive$1,000,453 from HUD for HOME ARP. The city through a competitive RFP process will determine the individual activity and amount for each category of funding listed in the HOME ARP Allocation Table below. The City will allocate funds ranging from no dollars for a category and up to the maximum grant amount of$1,000,453 allocated. The city will indicate the amount of HOME-ARP funding that is planned for each eligible HOME-ARP activity type and demonstrate that any planned funding for nonprofit organization operating assistance,nonprofit capacity building, and administrative costs is within HOME-ARP limits. The following table will be used to meet this requirement. Use of HOME-ARP Funding Categories of Activities Funding Amount Percent of the Statutory Grant Limit Supportive Services $$215,018 Acquisition and Development of Non- $0 Congregate Shelters Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA) $$375,367 Development of Affordable Rental Housing $260,000 22IPage HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 1 Non-Profit Operating $0 #0% 5% Non-Profit Capacity Building $0 #0% 5% Administration and Planning $ 150,067 15 % 15% Total $ 1,000,453 Additional narrative, if applicable: Designated funding amounts in the allocation table are estimates based on needs demonstrated in the plan. The City at its' discretion and subject to the selected projects in the Request for proposal process, will determine final allocation of funds based on City Council approval. Non- Congregate Housing will be eligible for consideration as Affordable Rental Housing. Describe how the characteristics of the shelter and housing inventory, service delivery system, and the needs identified in the gap analysis provided a rationale for the plan to fund eligible activities: Port Arthur has been able to identify, with the development of the gap analysis and stakeholder meetings, activities that will assist the qualified populations in Port Arthur. The results of the gap analysis shows that there is a need for an expansion of Affordable Rental Housing as cost burdened renters has increased from 44.7% in 2014 to almost 50%in 2020. Emergency Shelters and the capacity of the Nonprofit network who respond to families and individuals of the most vulnerable qualified populations. HOME-ARP Production Housing Goals Estimate the number of affordable rental housing units for qualifying populations that the PJ will produce or support with its HOME ARP allocation: The City will allocate$375,367 to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA). This funding will provide direct rental assistance to help qualifying populations afford housing costs, such as rent and security deposits, ensuring housing stability for at-risk individuals and families. The primary focus of this allocation is to provide immediate housing solutions and rental assistance rather than long-term affordable rental unit production. Describe the specific affordable rental housing production goal that the PJ hopes to achieve and describe how it will address the PJ's priority needs: To support longer-term affordable housing, the City will allocate $260,000 to the rehabilitation of rental units. This program,managed through Legacy CDC, is projected to revitalize approximately 17-21 units,based on production from previous years. The program will address the city's need to modernize and improve the living conditions of its existing housing stock which has median year built of 1973. Preferences Identify whether the PJ intends to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or a subpopulation within one or more qualifying populations for any eligible activity or project: 23 IPage HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 1. Preferences cannot violate any applicable fair housing, civil rights, and nondiscrimination requirements, including but not limited to those requirements listed in 24 CFR 5.105(a). 2. PJs are not required to describe specific projects to which the preferences will apply. None If a preference was identified, explain how the use of a preference or method of prioritization will address the unmet need or gap in benefits and services received by individuals and families in the qualifying population or category of qualifying population, consistent with the PJ's needs assessment and gap analysis: N/A If a preference was identified, describe how the PJ will use HOME ARP funds to address the unmet needs or gaps in benefits and services of the other qualifying populations that are not included in the preference: N/A HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines If the PJ intends to use HOME-ARP funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily rental housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME-ARP funds, the PJ must state its HOME- ARP refinancing guidelines in accordance with 24 CFR 92.206(b). The guidelines must describe the conditions under with the PJ will refinance existing debt for a HOME-ARP rental project, including: 1. Establish a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing to demonstrate that rehabilitation of HOME- ARP rental housing is the primary eligible activity Port Arthur does not intend to use HOME-ARP funds to refinance existing debt. 2. Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that disinvestment in the property has not occurred; that the long-term needs of the project can be met; and that the feasibility of serving qualified populations for the minimum compliance period can be demonstrated. N/A 3. State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both. The city intends to invest HOME ARP funds to maintain current affordable units and create additional units. 241Page HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 4. Specify the required compliance period, whether it is the minimum 15 years or longer. N/A 5. State that HOME ARP funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG. The city will not use HOME ARP funds to refinance any multifamily loans. 6. Other requirements in the PJ's guidelines, if applicable: N/A Appendices APPENDIX A: HOME-ARP NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY APPENDIX B: HOME-ARP NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY OF RESPONSES APPENDIX C: STAKEHOLDER MEETING PRESENTATION APPENDIX D: FOCUS GROUP MEETING SUMMARY APPENDIX E: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE APPENDIX F: SF-424S AND CERTIFICATIONS S:\grants2\HOME ARP\Amendment allocation plan-P.R.24034.docx 25 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment APPENDIX A: HOME-ARP NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY 1.What best describes the organization you are affiliated with? (Select all that apply) Homeless Service Provider Domestic Violence Service Provider Services Supporting People Fleeing Domestic Violence,Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking,or Human Trafficking Housing Advocate/Developer/Provider Veterans Group Civil Rights Fair Housing People with Disabilities Serving People with High Risk of Housing Instability Public Housing Authority Addressing the Needs of People Experiencing or at At-Risk Homelessness Other(please specify): 2.What types of housing assistance or supportive services does your organization provide for the "qualifying populations?" Day shelters Temporary shelters Emergency shelters Transitional housing Permanent supportive housing Other permanent housing Affordable rental housing, Housing Tax Credit Developments Tenant-Based Rental Assistance(such as rental assistance, security deposits,utility deposits, and utility payments). Supportive services(such as housing counseling,homelessness prevention,childcare,job training, legal services,case management,etc.) Diversion/Homeless Prevention Rapid Rehousing Services for persons with disabilities Fair housing or civil rights Other(please specify) 26IPagt HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 3.Which of the following "qualifying populations" does your organization serve?(Select all that apply). Temporary or emergency sheltered individuals/families experiencing homelessness Unsheltered individuals/families experiencing homelessness Individuals/families at risk of homelessness at or below 30%AMI Individuals/families fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence,dating violence, sexual assault, stalking,or human trafficking Individuals/families who serve those at greatest risk of housing instability Individuals/families requiring supportive services or housing assistance that would prevent homelessness Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meets one of the preceding criteria 4.Please identify the population with the highest need for services based on your organization's experience(check all that apply). Families Single adults Veterans Unaccompanied Youth Victims of Domestic Violence Persons with Disabilities Other(please specify): 5. Of the "qualifying populations" what percent race/ethnicity do you serve? (Please feel free to estimate) 0- 19% 20- 40- 60- 80%or more 39% 59% 79% White(non-Hispanic) Black(non-Hispanic) Asian(non-Hispanic) Hispanic(any race) Other Race(s)(non-Hispanic) 27 HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment APPENDIX B: HOME-ARP NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY OF RESPONSES 1.What best describes the organization you are affiliated with? (Select all that apply) Homeless Service Provider 5 Domestic Violence Service Provider 1 Services Supporting People Fleeing Domestic Violence,Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking,or 3 Human Trafficking Housing Advocate/Developer/Provider 5 Veterans Group 4 Civil Rights 0 Fair Housing 1 People with Disabilities 8 Serving People with High Risk of Housing Instability 9 Public Housing Authority 1 Addressing the Needs of People Experiencing or at At-Risk Homelessness 10 Other(please specify): 1 2.What types of housing assistance or supportive services does your organization provide for the "qualifying populations?" Day shelters 0 Temporary shelters 3 Emergency shelters 4 Transitional housing 1 Permanent supportive housing 5 Other permanent housing 2 Affordable rental housing,Housing Tax Credit Developments 6 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance(such as rental assistance, security deposits,utility deposits,and utility payments). Supportive services(such as housing counseling,homelessness prevention,childcare,job training, 13 legal services,case management, etc.) Diversion/Homeless Prevention 4 Rapid Rehousing Services for persons with disabilities 6 Fair housing or civil rights 1 28IPag , HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment I Other(please specify) 41 3. Which of the following "qualifying populations" does your organization serve? (Select all that apply). Temporary or emergency sheltered individuals/families experiencing homelessness 8 Unsheltered individuals/families experiencing homelessness 8 Individuals/families at risk of homelessness at or below 30%AMI 10 Individuals/families fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking Individuals/families who serve those at greatest risk of housing instability 10 Individuals/families requiring supportive services or housing assistance that would prevent 13 homelessness Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meets one of the preceding criteria 10 4. Please identify the population with the highest need for services based on your organization's experience (check all that apply). Families 10 Single adults 11 Veterans 9 Unaccompanied Youth 3 Victims of Domestic Violence 3 Persons with Disabilities 9 Other(please specify): 4 5. Of the "qualifying populations" what percent race/ethnicity do you serve?(Please feel free to estimate) 0-19% 20-39% 40-59% 60-79% 80%or more White (non-Hispanic) 3 3 6 1 0 Black (non-Hispanic) 0 2 4 4 4 Asian (non-Hispanic) 6 2 1 0 0 Hispanic (any race) 7 3 2 1 2 Other Race (s) (non-Hispanic) 5 1 1 0 0 29 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment APPENDIX C: STAKEHOLDER MEETING PRESENTATION BACKGROUND HOMELESS • The American Rescue Plan tARP)was signed into law on March 11,2021by Pr QUALIFYING POPULATION mtlentioseph Baden. • The ARP provides 61.9tnigon In relief to address the continued Impact of the COMP 19 on: - The economy - Public health - State and Local Governments - Individuals - Businesses HOMELESSNESS DEFINED BACKGROUND • An individual or family who lacksafixed regular and adequate nighttime residence. • Congress appropriated S5 billion in ARP funds to the 651 State and local • An Individual or family who will Imminently lose their nigttttlrne residence.no Participating Jurisdictions Nat qualified for 2021 HOME FUNDS to: substitute residence has been identified.and the family or Individual lacks the - Provide capital investment for permanent rental housing resources to obtain other permanent housing. - Upgradeavailabte stock otshelterto include non-congregotesneher(NCS). • Unaccompanied youth under 25 years of age or families with children and youth - Ptovidetenant-oa ed rental assistance and supportive services • This funding is to be used to perform four activities that must pnmany benefit qualifying populations tQPs)who are homeless.at risk of homelessness.or in other vulnerable populations. HOME-ARP-ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS 1) Affordable Rental Housing(HOME-ARP Rental Housing) QUALIFYING POPULATION 2) Tenant-Based Rental Asslstaece(HOME-ARP TBRA) 3) Supportive Services(HOME-ARP Supportive Services) 41 Non-Congregate Shelter(HOME-ARP NCS) AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AN INOMOUAL OR may WHO • Has an income below thirty percent t3051 of median amity income for the area • Does net have sufadent resources or support networks immediately avaiWMe to prevent QUALIFYINGINDIVIDUALS UNDER Chars term moving into en emergency wiener • Meets one otee following conditions. HOME-ARP - Has moved because°recommit tees.s two Of mote times dunng 60days lmmedrateiy preceoi rg an application forassistance - /ding in the borne of another 1 Homeless - Has been served a.notice of eviction within effective within 21days aft,their 2. At risk of homeessness application date forassistence - lives in a horel or MOW with a cost not paid oya Gu,dabb third parry or Me 3. Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence,dating violence.sexual assault government massing or human trafficking - Lives lna single room unit with two or more persons 4. Otherpopuia0dns where providing supportive assistance would prevents amity's - Is etirnga hibachi funded institution. homelessnessor would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability - Otherwise lives in hooting that has charactensna associated with vnstabirrty. 5. Veterans and tamales that includes veteran family member that meet the aitenain one of 14 above FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT,STALKING OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING QUALIFYING POPULATION FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,DATING METHODS OF CHOOSING APPLICANTS VIOLENCE,SEXUAL ASSAULT,STALKING OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING • PREFERENCES - A junsdbdon may establish reasonable preferences among qualilyrng • Includes indlduals or famines who reasonaby believe that there is a threatof populations toprbrities applicants. Imminent harm from further violence against the Individual or family that has taken place within their nighttime residence or has made them fearful ofreturningto or • TARGETED ASSISTANCE remalningwitllin the same dwelling unit. - tf HOME-ARP None are used tot TBRA.me julrsdktlOn may establish a preference for individuals with special needs or persons with disabilities • Typesof violence Include, among the HOME.ARPquallryln$populations. - Domestic Violence - Participation ma y d160 be herded to persona with specific tliaabilide9 allldrg - Oaring Violence qualifyingpopulatbns fax HIV/AIDS.chronic mental Illness/. - Sexual Assault • REFERRAL METHODS - Stalking - A RI may use the coordinated entry process(CE)of a continuum of care(CaC - Human Trafficking for referrals. OTHER POPULATIONS ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES •RENTAL HOUSING OTHER POPULATIONS ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES-RENTAL HOUSING • Includes househoke who have previously been qualified as homeless and are currently RENTAL HOUSING-ACTivfES moused due to temporary or emergency rental of financial assistance and veto need M tohomelessness. additional using.supportive services to avoid a return to homelessness. • Acquisition.rehabilitation Of convection of affordable rental housing for occupancy le • Those at risk or housing instability quaMying populations. - Includes households with en annual income that is less men or equal to 30%of the • Eligible Rental Housing Includes' area income and is experiencing sere.cost button.on - Manufattured Housing - Households with an annual income that is less Char or equal to 50%on the area - Single Room Occupancy Wits i5ROS) median income AND has moved Mod more times Miring the 60 days before their - Permanent supportive housing application.Is Ming in tee home claropet,as teen given a notice Nat housing will be terminated within 21 days after application for assistnce. • Ineligible Rental Housing Includes, n a hotel or note/not paid for bye charitable organ¢etbn a gorernmMr. - Emergency shelters.hotels and motels.and temporary facilities such as nursing Proem. homes,treatment facilit/es.CptreCtlonal racilltles and haMwayrtousei - Lives in single room unit with two or more persons. ELIGIBLE COSTS - is eekingapubliely fundedinstltution. • De,elooinent nerd and soft costs • RWUC•tidn • operating Comasslstarce.reserve RENTAL HOUSING TARGETING/MINIMUM COMPLIANCE PERIOD VETERANS AND TARGETING • Not less Irian SEVENTY PERCENT(7061 of affordable rental housing units acquired. THEIR FAMILIES rehat nor ed or ont tic ed worn HOME ARP funds mug be oauplM by households in the queilyrnepdpuleeons(OP Umtsl QUALIFYING POPULATION • Not more than THIRTY PERCENT 130%)of total HOME-ARP rental units melberestricted for occupancy by lowlncome households.ILI Units:) COMPLIANCE PERIOD • Rental units mum comply with HOME-ARP requirements for a minimum of 15 years. r espectiy of the amou^t e'HOME-ORP firds In:estec it the crolec.or activhu VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES • Veterans and families that include a veteran member that ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES meet the criteria for one of the other qualifying populations. TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) 1I HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES— WHAT IS A NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER? TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (NCS) • Assistance may be provided to a qualifying household with payments to cover the •entire or insufficient amounts for housing and housing related costs For the purposes of MOMEARP.RCS a defined as one or more buidingsmat such as: • Provide private units or roomsfor temporary shelter: RentalaxStanCC - Security deposits - uovy deposits • Serve individuals or families that meet one or more qualifying populations: • 100%of the funds for tenant based rental assistance may be used for rent and utility Costs • Do rrot reguireoccupante to sign alease or occupancyagreement • HOME-ARP TBRA is attached to the household not the rental unit. As such rental assisted households may move to a new unit with continued assistance from HOME-ARP. ■ Housing occupied by a household receiving HOME-ARP TBRA must comply with HUD NCS—ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES AND COSTS ELIOIIRFACIIVIYEs. • Acquolbon of structures • New cu•bucao wan or without and acyusdar • Pehaolnation of ecsacgaructuresiot•used as NSMEAOPNCs ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ELL BAL OOs3 • AcquaiEon Coste • penes fondotta S U PPO RTIVE SERVICES • per.Iwmeotwd•nd a•fiq.t. • Peplacementeeemve++rmtarorrepbcinq car systemawhase:meal laser.end doing toe restricteduee period maybe bclutlttl ae proeot matt' PESTRICTEDCOSTs: • Oynn{aparatng caebof NOS mayatt be pale to by NCMEMPrwds • Costa of Camereng NOME-ARP SOS hie Santarem nosing duns(Ue restrated use period. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DISPOSITION OF HOME-ARP NCS DISPOSITION OF MOME-ARPNCS.MAYINCLUDE: • ARP funding may be used for etgble costs for supportive services that are • Remaining as HOME-ARP NCS necessary to assist the qualifying population prevent homelessness or to enable qualifying householdsto obtain and maintain noosing • use as a NCS under the Emergency Solutions Grants IESGl Program • Eligible participants include those who meet the definition of a qualifying population • After minimum use period met and those who are not already receiving services throughaotherPlfsgrem. - Be Convenedro HOME-ARParferdabte rental honing - Be convened to CoCpermanenr housing vu SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE: NCS RESTRICTED AND MINIMUM USE PERIODS • Child care • Mental health.trauma and victim services MSNIMUMUSEPgeloo • Empra ssislance programs and RESTPICTEDUSE PERIOD •job training • AssistanceIn ootaminggovemmem assistance • NEW CONSTRUCTION-15YEARS IBEFORECONVERSION PERMITTED) • Meals or&aanesto program • REHABILITATION-10 YEARS • ACQUISITION ONLY-3YEARS participants • SubstancealAlsetrea;merit services • ACQUISmON ONLY-SO YEARS • MODERATE REHAB-5 YEARS • Outpatient reeltn services.food and • Transportation - Totallnvestment<75%Appraised Value •case management • Legal services • SUBSTANTIAL REHAB-10 YEARS • Mousing employmentan0 nutmdn • Credit Repair - Total Investment>75%Appraised Value •counseling • Homeowner assistance and related • NEW CONSTRUCTION-10 YEARS • Life Skills Training services are NOT ellgjbleactMtles. NONPROFIT OPERATING AND CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE • A PJ may use up to 5 percentof its HOME-ARP allocation to pay operating expenses ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES of Community Housing Development Organization 1CHDOal and Other nonprofit organizations that will carry out activities With HOMEARP funds. NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER • A PJ may also use up to an additional 5 percent of Its allocation to pay eligible costs related to developing the capacity of eligible nonprofit organriabons to succee.hlly carry our HOME.ARP eligible ectvnies 21Page HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ■ BUDGET PERIOD/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE -A participating jurisdiction may not expend any HOME- ARP funds after September 30,2030. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: http://www.Hlid.gov http://www.Hudexchange.info HOME-ARP PROG RAM OVERVIEW 3I HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Appendix D: Focus Group Meeting Summary Table Discussion—Leader Vivian Ballou 1. Sonya Abraham—Veterans Services 2. Avia Mayfield—Gulf Coast Health Care 3. Keith Richard—New World Harvest Church 4. Carol Fernandez—Catholic Charities 5. Vivian Ballou—Legacy CDC The numbers assigned to each person are used below to indicate the person who made the comment. Table Leader asked the first question"What are the needs and problems?" 1. Homeless 2. People want to be homeless 1. Can be because of mental health issues For Veterans, it's because of military training that teaches them not to trust anyone 3. Before the pandemic was working with homeless on 9th Avenue; men and women; people seem to want to get back on track;feels majority need hand-holding; people want to work but have mental health issues and drug addictions. 5. People suffering from trauma also contributing to homelessness. 3. On 9th Avenue cleaned up, put up tents observed that families picked up people from the location when a storm was coming to the area.So perhaps if we could identify family members of those who are homeless,get counseling for the family unit to help them work together to get the homeless person back home or to get needed services. 5. Mental illness affects the whole family so sometimes may leave the person out to be homeless to reduce stress on the family. 3.Concerned that he sees a lot of people of color. Saw a lady who had been raped and became pregnant. People are homeless not just because they want to be but because they have no other options. 5. People may not fit in normal 9-5 jobs because of meds 3. Had a guy who got on PCP,got a lot of help from Sheriff Stephens to get him into a hospital; sadly he was able to check himself out. 5. Law does not allow to commit someone against their will. Maybe legal aid could help families set up power of attorney or some type of conservatorship. Appendix E: Public Notice • Mary Essex From: Cheryl Gibbs Sent: Thursday,June 2,2022 11:22 AM To: Mary Essex Subject: Statement for Posting-Grants Management Attachments: Screenshot MaryE tnstagram posting request for Amendment,Allocationjpg; Screenshot MaryE Twitter posting request for Amendment Allocationjpg;Screenshot MaryE FB posting request1 for Amendment,Allocationjpg;Screenshot MaryE FB posting request2 for Amendment Allocation.jpg Whenever I post.all postings are emailed to the following: 34 Media.including all TV stations.Hispanic and other local newspapers.Hispanic-and English-speaking radio stations. 6 For the Mac or and 5 Councilmembers 55 City Employees Please note that the postings for FB.Instagram,and Twitter are attached. Posted to City's Website: t NOTICE: Public Commentary Period for HOME ARP Grants May 16-31, 2022 NOTICE: Public Commentary Period for HOME ARP Grants REMINDER Regards, Cheryl Gibbs,PIO City of Port Arthur Office of the City Manager 444 4th Street Port Arthur,Texas 77640 409-983-8143 ofc 409-982-6743 fax chery 1.gibbs u rortarthurtx.coy www,portarthurtx.gov 1 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment The News/Weekend,May 14-15,2022 Rooting and Guttering Public Notices Public Notices 2022. Bids will be publicly PUBLIC NOTICE /�O opened and read aloud at 10 00 y am. at 260 Rachal Street, NOTICE OF HEARINGBLIC Sir ...,... Bridge City.Texas. OF THE CITY COUNCIL ROOFING DESCRIPTION: Group Health, Dental and Notice is hereby given that put. Life,Accidental Death&Dis• suant to Section370.002Tex- memberment as Local GovernmentCode, • Windows,Siding, a Public Hearing of the City Painting,Gutters, A bid package containing spec- Council will be held on Tuesday. and Remodeling iflcations and instructions may May 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.. Servicing Commercial be obtained from the City of and Tuesday,June 7, 2022 at. and Residential Clients!! Bridge City Purchasing Director, 6:O0p.m. in the City Counci 260 Rachel Street,Bridge City, Chamber,City Hall,444 Fourth Also offering a Senior Texas. or by calling 409-735- Street, To Receive Input And Citizen Discount 6801. Public Comment As To The Free Estimates Effect Of The Juvenile Curfew www.abcoroofingtx.corni The City of Bridge City reserves Ordinance On The City And CALL TODAY the and oht to acccept the bidect any or most ad- Was Intended tenlema The ded To Remedy;Andnd Y� vantageous to the City. The Need,If Any,To Continue. Public Notices Modify,Or Amend The Juvenile Kim Tucker, Purchasing Direc- Curfew Ordinance. for City of Bridge City,Texas /s/Kelly Moore Port Arthur News: Assistant City Secretary May 14 and 21,2022 Public Notices BIDS Port Arthur News: May 7 and 14,2022 Need to find PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE the right employee? Selling your home? NOTICE TO BIDDERS i Advertise here and sell it taster. WECAN HELP. Call Classifieds at 400.721.2401. Sealed Bids will be received, Reach he Greater Pert Arthur Area ... by the Purchasing Director I torleseachgmePortannarrthurArca I Do you have available jobs. -- the City of Bridge City,located cr:r ds.NeedagWckacta?xsase I 1 at 260 Rachal, P.O Box. 846.( your ad carte at PAN-eves corn. Call 409.721.2401 to let others r- ' Bridge City, Texas 77611 un-I Can409-721.2401 know about Job opportunities J1• tit 9:45 a.m., Friday, June 24, at your business. I NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC h COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE DRAFT OF THE 1� 2021 Action Plan Substantial Amendment for the HOME-American Rescue Plan(APR)Grant and the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan iThe City of Port Arthur has prepared a substantial amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan to include$1,000,453 HOME-ARP grant funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.Adraft of the Allocation Plan for HOME-ARP is also prepared and available for public review. The draft Substantial Amendment and the Allocation Plan for the HOME-ARP can be viewed at the City's website at www.portarthurtx.gov and in the Grants Management's office at 300 4th Street,, • Port Arthur,Texas. I The 15-day public comment penod is being held from May 16,2022,to May 31,2022,to allow the; public and other interested parties to comment on the amendment and the Allocation Plan. Any; comments should be submitted in writing on or before4.00 p m.on May 31,2022,to Mary E.Essex.) City of Port Arthur,P.O.Box 1089,Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089. Telephone(409)983-8251 1 • i, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING • Ilcs, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS.AND ITS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 31,2022 AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL'S CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL,444 4TH STREET,PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS' 77640,TO CONSIDER PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS TO' THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. INCLUDING:CHANGES TO ZONING • REGULATIONS AND ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES:CHANGES AFFECTING THE HEIGHT. NUMBER OR STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES;CHANGES TO I THE PERCENTAGE OF A LOT THAT MAY BE OCCUPIED;CHANGES TO THE SIZE OF YARDS, I COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES; CHANGES TO POPULATION DENSITY: CHANGES TO THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, OTHER STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL,RESIDENTIAL OR OTHER PURPOSES;CHANGES TO THE BULK ING OF BUILDINGS;AND CHANGES TO THE CONSTRUCTION,RECONSTRUCTION,ALTERATION ,OR iAND RAZING OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, INCLUDING IN DESIGNATED OF PLACES AND AREAS OF HISTORICAL,CULTURAL OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE AND ART SIGNIFICANCE;AND AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO, _.---. ,.n �cn-iroomr,neneunwacnrTq ANn REVISIONS ADOPTED BY THE 2 ; HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Mary Essex From: Cheryl Gibbs Sent: Wednesday,May 4,2022 10:31 AM To: Mary Essex Subject: RE:Proof of advertisement for the HOME-ARP notice on the City's website Her you go,Mary. Top of Form The original item was published from 4/20/2022 5:10:44 PM to 4/29/2022 7:05:03 AM. News Flash-City of Port Arthur Website posting Press Releases Posted on:April 20,2022 [ARCHIVED]Grants Management Holds Second Public Hearing on HOME-ARP art rrhiar T2sus Notice of Public Hearing Grants Management will hold a second public hearing under the American Rescue Plan(ARP)objectives on April 28,2022, in the Development Services Building,300 4th Street.The American Rescue Plan Act(ARP)of 2021 appropriated$5 billion to provide housing,services,and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations,to be allocated by formula to jurisdictions that qualified for HOME Investment Partnerships Program allocation in the Fiscal Year 2021. The City of Port Arthur has been awarded $1,000,453 of HOME-ARP funds to support homeless activities. As part of developing a plan for the use of the HOME-ARP funding,Port Arthur is required to inform the community about the HOME- ARP grant. 3 ) HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment • f IOME-ARP Community Partners Community Meeting The American Rescue Plan Act(ARP)of 2021 appropriated$5 billion to provide housing,services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations, to be allocated by formula to jurisdictions that qualified for HOME Investment Partnerships Program allocation in the Fiscal Year 2021. The City of Port Arthur has been awarded$1,000,453 of HOME- ARP funds to support homeless activities. As part of developing a plan for the use of the HOME- ARP funding,Port Arthur is required to inform the community about the HOME-ARP grant. The Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) has issued guidance on the use of these funds,which can be found in the Community Planning and Development(CPD)Notice"CPD- 21-10: Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program." HUD has outlined specific guidance on who qualifies for assistance and eligible activities as outlined below. The HUD issued CPD notice identifies qualifying populations as: a. Homeless(as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act). b. At the risk of homelessness(as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act). c. Fleeing,or attempting to flee domestic violence,dating violence,sexual assault,stalking,or human trafficking. d. Part of other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent a family's homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability;or e. Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meets the criteria in one of the above. The eligible activities for the use of HOME-ARP funding are as follows: a. Development and support of affordable rental housing b. Tenant based rental assistance(TBRA) c. Supportive services to qualifying individuals d. Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units. e. Administration and Planning f. Nonprofit Operating and Capacity Building Assistance On April 28,2022,at 5:00 p.m.,a community meeting will be held in the Development Services Conference Room,300 4th Street;Port Arthur,Texas to discuss the HOME-ARP grant. ® II Additional Info... Bottom of Form 4I HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment YR t -_ lirurt rill lu � 7 PORTARTHURTX.GOV Port Arthur,TX Grants Management Holds Second Public Hearing on HOME-ARP Twitter Post !Tweell y.. _ City of Port Arthur,TX I@PortArthur_TX Check out this news article for Port Arthur, TX portarthurtx.gov/CivicAlerts.as_... Grants Management Holds Second Public Hearing on HOME-ARP Port Arthur has been awarded $1,000,453 of HOME-ARP funds to support homeless activities. As required GM is informing the community on April 28th. City of C`,rr- ,,,�ril't,;\ ilk urt rth uJ�7 TE oortarthurtx.gov Port Arthur,TX Grants Management Holds Second Public Hearing on HOME-ARP 6:03 PM•Apr 20, 2022-Twitter Web App Appendix F: SF-424s and Certification SIPage HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment HOME-ARP CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,the participating jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing—The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing pursuant to 24 CFR 5.151 and 5.152. 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 will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements contained in the HOME-ARP Notice,including the revised one-for-one replacement requirements. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42,which incorporates the requirements of the HOME-ARP Notice.It will follow its residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the HOME-ARP program. 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 I 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. 6I HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment IPr 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 and program requirements. Section 3—It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C.170Iu)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. HOME-ARP Certification—It will use HOME-ARP funds consistent with Section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(P.L. 117-2)and the CPD Notice:Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME American Rescue Plan Program,as may be amended by HUD,for eligible activities and costs,including the HOME-ARP Notice requirements that activities are consistent with its accepted HOME-ARP allocation plan and that HOME-ARP funds will not be used for prohibit ctivi'es or costs,as described in the HOME-ARP Notice. (D-(5-PLO Signature oriz facial Date Title 7I HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment OMB Number.4040-0004 Expiration Date.12/31t2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 •1.Type of Submission: t'2.Type of Appecaton: 'If Revision.select appropriate letter(s). 0 Preapplication Ej New ®Application Continuation 'Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application ❑Revision '3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier I06/08/2022 5a.Federal Entity Identifier 5b.Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 1 7 State Application identifier. 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: .a.Legal Name: City of Port Arthur •b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number INITI � N): •c.Organizational DUNS: 74-6001885 1371399090000 d.Address: 'Street1: 449 9th Street; P. 0. Box 1089 Street2: City. Port Arthur County/Parish: •State TX: Texas Province: .__._. Country USA: UNITED STATES Zip/Postal Code: 77 641-1089 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Development Services Planning and Zoning I.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix iFirst Na,s. Pamela Middle Name. 'Last Name: Langford Suffix Title: Director cf Development Services Organizational Affiliation. Telephone Number. f409-983-8135 I Fax Number 409-983-3295 •Email: pamela.lengfordflportarthurtx.gov 8I Page HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 •ft.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C ty or To+nsh_p Government —1 Type of Applicant 2•Select Applicant Type' Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: •Ofhec(epetlfy). • '10.Name of Federal Agency: 'Department of Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 1.4.239 CFOA rule: HOME - ARP -- '12.Funding Opportunity Number: Tte 13.Competition Identification Number. Tale: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): --- •16.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project HOME-ARP —` Attach supporting documents as specified in agency insyuct,ona Add Atadtmnents 9 � HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Application for Federal Assistance SF-t24 16.Congressional Districts Of: 'a.Applicant 122 •b.Program/Project 122 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts f needed. Add Attachment 17.Proposed Project 'a Start Date. 06/08/2022 I 'b.End Date: 06/08/2030 18.Estimated Funding($): •a.Federal 1,000,453 001 •b Applicant J 'c.State • d.Local J •e.Other J • •f Program Income• I g TOTAL ( -_._.. ... "_...1,000,953.00' •19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? 111 a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on _ I ❑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 I _ • 21.'By signing this application,I certify(1 i 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 218,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: Mr. •First Name [Ronald Middle Name. f 1 'Last Name [Burton .'.. Suffix: 'Title' City Manager •Telephone Number 409-983-8101 Fax Num. 409-982-6743 •Emair ron.burton@portarthurtx.gov •Signature of Authorized Representative' • •Date Signed: /..1 ti ,t,_ u � Li(f..3+.t�nutYJ 10 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment