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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10215ORDINANCE NO. 10215 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S 2022-2023 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT (HOME), AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TOGETHER WITH ALL REQUIRED AND NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES, AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING AND BUDGETING CDBG AND HOME FUNDS THEREFORE WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is designated as an entitlement city under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and will receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act Grants (HOME) for fiscal year 2022; and, WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo conducted a citizen participation process that included two public hearings within the City of Pueblo in addition to a third public hearing before City Council to obtain the views of citizens, non-profit and neighborhood groups on the City’s housing and community needs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the City of Pueblo’s 2022-2023 Action Plan listing projects and programs for funding from CDBG and HOME federal funds has been developed to give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low- to moderate- income families and/or aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight, as required by HUD, and is hereby approved, adopted, and incorporated herein. SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to submit, in the name of the City of Pueblo, the applications (SF-424/SF-424D) and the 2022-2023 Action Plan, together with all required and necessary certifications, assurances, and documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $1,459,303.00 in 2022 CDBG funds and $979,677.00 in 2022 HOME funds, along with $479,134.72 in HOME program income and $34,203.11 in homebuyer funds recaptured from prior years. SECTION 3. CDBG funds in the amount of $1,459,303.00 and HOME funds in the amount of $977,677.00, HOME program income in the amount of $479,134.72, and HOME homebuyer recaptured funds in the amount of $34,203.11, the 2022 allocation, are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the projects and in the amounts set forth in the 2022-2023 Action Plan. A list of the recommended projects is herein included as Attachment A. SECTION 4. The HOME Program requires local matching funds. The City’s portion of matching funds is $196,547.00. During the annual budget process, $135,000.00 was previously budgeted and appropriated for the HOME match. The balance of City HOME matching funds in the amount of $61,547.00 are hereby budgeted and appropriated from the General Fund to the projects and in the amounts set forth in the 2022-2023 Action Plan. SECTION 5. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 6. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on June 27, 2022 . Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 11, 2022 . President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on July 13, 2022 . □ Disapproved on based on the following objections: _ Mayor Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor: □ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto. □ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on □ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto. President of City Council ATTEST City Clerk City Clerk’s Office Item # R-4 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 27, 2022 TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Bryan Gallagher, Director, Housing and Citizen Services SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S 2022- 2023 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT (HOME), AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TOGETHER WITH ALL REQUIRED AND NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES, AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING AND BUDGETING CDBG AND HOME FUNDS THEREFORE SUMMARY: This Ordinance approves the 2022-2023 Action Plan as presented. The Action Plan contains the funding recommendations made by the Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) and Staff. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council has not taken any previous action on this matter. BACKGROUND: As an entitlement city, the City of Pueblo is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to complete an Annual Action Plan for each of the years of the Consolidated Plan. This Action Plan and the accompanying documentation serve as the City’s application to HUD for the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act Grant (HOME). This is the third Action Plan under the 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. A public meeting was held to receive citizen input and to hear applicant presentations on July 22, 2021. HUD CPD Notice 22-05 requested a delay in the annual action plan submission process. The notice of the availability of the 2022 Annual Action Plan was published on March 10, 2022 and made available to the public for review on March 11, 2022, formally opening the public comment period for thirty-days. Public meetings were held on March 17, 2022 and April 14, 2022. Copies were available at the City Clerk’s Office, the Rawlings Library, the Department of Housing and Citizen Services (Department), and the City’s website. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The City anticipates receiving $1,495,303 in CDBG funding and $979,677 in HOME Consortium grant funding with an additional $479,134.72 in program income and $34,203.11 in homebuyer recapture for housing and community development projects in 2022. The HOME Consortium grant is shared with Pueblo County on an 87%/13% City/County basis. The HOME grant requires a 25% match. The City’s portion is $196,547. The City received more program income and HOME formula grant funding than anticipated, and as such, the appropriated $135,000 within the City’s 2022 budget is an insufficient match. Additional funds of $61,547 are requested from the General Fund Balance to be applied to the match deficit. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) has recommended that the City Council approve the activities outlined in the 2022-2023 Action Plan and presented its recommendations to Council during Work Session on September 13, 2021. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: The following stakeholder processes were undertaken by the Department. On May 1, 2021, applications for grant funding were made available to the community. Public hearings were held before the CAC on July 22, 2021. The public hearings were open for public comments, and for funding applicants to present their requests to the CAC. The CAC deliberations were held on August 10, 2021. This was an open meeting, but opportunity for public comment is not provided. The 30-day comment period began March 12, 2022, with the publication of a public notice in The Pueblo Chieftain. ALTERNATIVES: The City Council can choose to not apply for the CDBG and HOME grants, in which case a number of community services will need to find alternative funding. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 2022 CDBG and HOME Funding Attachment A 2022 Annual Action Plan Application for Federal Assistance SF-424/SF-424D: HOME Application for Federal Assistance SF-424/SF-424D: CDBG Certifications Department Certificate of Correctness 2022AnnualActionPlan AttachmentA CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantProgramFunds ProjectNo.ProjectNameProjectAgencyAmount PublicServices AdministrationDHCS CD2201$291,860.00 HomelessPreventionPosada CD2202$35,000.00 HomelessSupportiveServicesPosada CD2203$25,000.00 HomelessYouthServicesPosada CD2204$25,000.00 ShelterServicesPuebloRescueMission CD2205$33,000.00 MealProgramPuebloRescueMission CD2206$20,000.00 SeniorTransportationSRDA CD2207$17,000.00 NutritiononWheelsProgramPuebloCooperativeCare CD2208$40,000.00 HomeStabilityProgramCatholicCharities CD2209$20,000.00 PublicFacilities/NeighborhoodImprovements ADACurbRampsPublicWorks CD2210$400,000.00 AbatementofDangerousBuildingsPublicWorks CD2211$75,000.00 BradfordBasketballCourt RehabilitationAnthonyCarbajal CD2212$195,000.00 RawlingsLibraryADAImprovementsPuebloLibraryDistrict CD2213$75,000.00 HousingActivities ERESPPuebloCounty CD2214$40,000.00 MinorRepairProgramDHCS CD2215$64,943.00 RehabilitationDHCS CD2216$75,000.00 VoluntaryDemoDHCS CD2217$27,500.00 $1,459,303.00 HOMEPartnershipInvestementActProgramFunds ProjectNo.ProjectNameProjectAgencyAmount CityAdministrationCityofPueblo HO2210$85,232.00 IncomeCityofPueblo CityAdminfromProgram HP22PA$47,913.00 CountyAdministrationPuebloCounty HO2220$12,735.00 CountyProgramsPuebloCounty HO2030$95,520.00 CommunityHousingDevelopment OrganizationTBD HO2040$146,952.00 CityProgramsCityofPueblo HO2050$639,238.00 CityMatchCityofPueblo HO2060$196,547.00 ProgramIncomeCityofPueblo HO22PI$431,221.72 HomebuyerRecapturedFundsCityofPueblo HO22HP$34,203.11 $1,689,561.83 OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:12/31/2022 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s). Preapplication ®New Application 0 Continuation *Other(Specify). L Changed/Corrected Application Revision *3 Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 2022 CDBG Program 5a Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: 19.218 B-22-MC-08-0007 State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: S.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Pueblo *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.UEI: 89-6000615 NJK3BNUDRHJ7 d.Address: *Streetl: 1 City Hall Place Streetl: *City: Pueblo County/Parish: *State CO: Colorado Province. *Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip l Postal Code: 81003-1927 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name. Housing and Citizen Services f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Bryan Middle Name: Patrick *Last Name. Gallagher Suffix. Title: Director Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number 719-553-2849 Fax Number: *Email. bgallagher@pueblo.us Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2 Select Applicant Type. Type of Applicant 3 Select Applicant Type *Other(specify). *10.Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.218 CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grant - Entitlement *12.Funding Opportunity Number: B-22-MC-08-0007 *Title Community Development Block Grant 13.Competition Identification Number: Title 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Community Development Block. Grant (CDBG) funds to assist the City of Pueblo with housing and community development activities. Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a Applicant 3 *b Program/Project 3 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date 03/01/2022 *b. End Date- 02/28/202.3 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 1,459,303.00 *b Applicant *c State L *d Local *e Other *f Program Income *g.TOTAL 1,459,303.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) E Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach 21.*By signing this application, I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and (2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) ® **IAGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix Mr. *First Name: Nicholas Middle Name *Last Name Gradisar Suffix. Title. Mayor *Telephone Number: 719-553-2655 Fax Number ., ;A *Email: ngradisar@pueblo.us *Signature of Authorized Representative: / ,, *Date ' I ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number:4040-0009 Expiration Date:02/28/2022 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and the institutional, managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of this application. Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which the right to examine all records, books, papers, or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or documents related to the assistance; and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures. a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- directives. discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352) 3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681 from the awarding agency.Will record the Federal 1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex; (c)Section 504 of the in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended(29) U.S.C. with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps; (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and discrimination on the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L. 92 255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism; (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title VIII of the time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from rental or financing of housing; (i)any other using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) presents the appearance of personal or organizational under which application for Federal assistance is being conflict of interest,or personal gain. made; and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the application. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D(Rev.7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the Federal actions to State(Clean Air) implementation requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) 1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for fair and equitable protection of underground sources of drinking water treatment of persons displaced or whose property is under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h)protection of programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205). Federal participation in purchases. 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1968(16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political components or potential components of the national activities of employees whose principal employment wild and scenic rivers system. activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance 13. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593 (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract (identification and protection of historic properties), and Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327- the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 333) regarding labor standards for federally-assisted 1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq). construction subagreements. 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133, (P.L. 93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations." flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be governing this program. prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91- the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000, as 190)and Executive Order(E0) 11514; (b)notification amended (22 U.S.C. 7104)which prohibits grant award of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) recipients ora sub-recipient from(1) Engaging in severe protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2) Procuring a commercial with EO 11988; (e)assurance of project consistency sex act during the period of time that the award is in with the approved State management program effect or(3) Using forced labor in the performance of the developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of award or subawards under the award. 1972 (16 U.S.C.§§1451 et seq.); (f)conformity of SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE Mayor --)ele APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED City of Pueblo I - ,3 - p_oZZ SF-424D(Rev.7-97)Back OMB Number 4040-0004 Expiration Date. 12/31/2022 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1 Type of Submission: *2 Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication ®New ®Application —1 Continuation *Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application L Revision *3.Date Received: 4 Applicant Identifier 2022 HOME Program 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier M-22-DC-08-0205 State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier. 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Pueblo *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.UEI. 89-6000615 NJK3BNUDRHJ7 d.Address: Streetl: 1 City Hall Place Street2: *City: Pueblo County/Parish: *State CO: Colorado Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/Postal Code: 81003-1427 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name. Housing and Citizen Services f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr. *First Name. Bryan Middle Name: Patrick *Last Name: Gallagher Suffix: Title: Director Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number 719-553-2849 Fax Number: Email bgallagher@pueblo.us Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2 Select Applicant Type. Type of Applicant 3 Select Applicant Type. *Other(specify). *10.Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.239 CFDA Title HOME Investment Partnership Program *12.Funding Opportunity Number: M-22-DC-08-0205 *Title. HOME Investment Partnership Program 13.Competition Identification Number: Title 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds assist the City of Pueblo in developing and maintaining affordable housing. Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant 3 *b. Program/Project 3 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment 17.Proposed Project: *a Start Date: 03/01/2022 *b End Date: 02/28/2023 18.Estimated Funding($): *a_Federal 979,677.00 *b.Applicant *c.State *d.Local *e.Other II *f. Program Income 513,337.83 *g TOTAL 1,493,014.83 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? El a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on El b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) El Yes No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach 21.*By signing this application, I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and (2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.1 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) ® **I AGREE **The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix. Mr. *First Name: Nicholas Middle Name: *Last Name: Gradisar Suffix: Title. Mayor *Telephone Number: 719-553_,655 Fax Number: `Email: ngradisar@pueblo.us *Signature of Authorized Representative: ,..--� //� *Date Signed: "?-17,,,,94.. ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number:4040-0009 Expiration Date:02/28/2022 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and the institutional, managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763)relating to prescribed (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of this application. Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which the right to examine all records, books, papers, or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or documents related to the assistance; and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures. a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) directives. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352) 3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of,or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681 from the awarding agency.Will record the Federal 1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex; (c)Section 504 of the in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended(29) U.S.C. with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps; (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance amended(42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107),which prohibits awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and discrimination on the basis of age, (e)the Drug Abuse approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L. 92 255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism; (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title VIII of the time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from rental or financing of housing; (i)any other using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) presents the appearance of personal or organizational under which application for Federal assistance is being conflict of interest, or personal gain. made; and (j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the application. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D(Rev.7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 11 Will comply, or has already complied,with the Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) 1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for fair and equitable protection of underground sources of drinking water treatment of persons displaced or whose property is under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h)protection of programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973, as amended(P.L. 93-205). Federal participation in purchases. 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1968(16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political components or potential components of the national activities of employees whose principal employment wild and scenic rivers system. activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance 13. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act Act of 1966, as amended(16 U.S.C. §470), E0 11593 (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract (identification and protection of historic properties), and Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327- the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted 1974(16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq). construction subagreements. 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133, (P.L. 93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations." flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be governing this program. prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91- the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000, as 190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b)notification amended (22 U.S.C. 7104)which prohibits grant award of violating facilities pursuant to E0 11738; (c) recipients ora sub-recipient from(1) Engaging in severe protection of wetlands pursuant to E0 11990; (d) forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2) Procuring a commercial with E0 11988; (e)assurance of project consistency sex act during the period of time that the award is in with the approved State management program effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of award or subawards under the award. 1972(16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f)conformity of SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE Mayor • 7/40;a4,0" - APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED �f City of Pueblo n - L3 �D Z2 SF-424D(Rev.7-97)Back CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing. Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655)and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs. Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract,grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12 U.S.C. 1701u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. 1 r « Signature of Aut• srized 0 ficia Date Title 14,14°"-- Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of viable urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds-- It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,and other financial resources are not available(see Optional CDBG Certification). 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) 2022 [a period specified by the grantee of one, two,or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period. 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds,by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds)financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force-- It has adopted and is enforcing: 1.A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2.A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws --The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C. 2000d)and the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C. 3601-3619)and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint-- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, J, K and R. Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. -2W•441 ' Signature of Authorized Official Date Title OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG- assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not availabje to meet such needs. '.°7742.4g, Signature of Authorized Official Date Title Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance-- If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance,the tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan. Eligible Activities and Costs -- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR §§92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities,as described in §92.214. Subsidy layering-- Before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; ',1‘,144# ,40;:1404 Signature of Authorized Official Date Title 2022 Annual Action Plan City of Pueblo and Pueblo Consortium March 12 April 13, 2022 Annual Action Plan 1 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Pueblo is a federal entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban County participate as a Consortium within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). As a CDBG Program HUD entitlement community, the City is required to prepare an Annual Plan to implement any federal programs that fund housing, community development, and economic development within the community. This Annual Plan covers FY 2022 (March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023) and will be submitted to HUD for approval. The purpose of the Annual Plan is to guide federal funding decisions in FY2022. The Annual Plan is guided 1. To provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs, and transitioning homeless persons and families into housing. 2. To provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low-and moderate-income residents throughout the City, increased housing opportunities, and reinvestment in deteriorating communities. 3. To expand economic opportunities through more jobs paying self-sufficient wages, homeownership opportunities, development activities that promote long-term community viability, and the empowerment of low-and moderate- income persons to achieve self-sufficiency. The overall priority for the investment of federal funds is to increase self-sufficiency and economic opportunity for lower income residents and individuals with special needs so that they can achieve a reasonable standard of living. In addition to $479,134.72 in HOME program income, the City of Pueblo anticipates receiving the following federal resources in FY 2022: CDBG $1,459,303 HOME $979,677 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Annual Action Plan 2 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) This could be a restatement of items, or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis, or the strategic plan. The goals and objectives identified in the 2022 Annual Action Plan tie back to the Strategic Plan, which is part of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The Strategic Plan provides a framework to address the needs of the City using CDBG and HOME funds. The three overarching objectives guiding the proposed activities are: Providing Decent Affordable Housing Creating Suitable Living Environments Creating Economic Opportunities Outcomes show how programs and activities benefit a community or the people served. The three outcomes that will illustrate the benefits of each activity funded by the CDBG and HOME programs are: Improve Availability/Accessibility to housing and services Improve Affordability of housing and services Improve Sustainability of housing and services All activities funded in FY2022 will support at least one objective and one outcome. The identified priorities include: 1. Affordable Housing 2. Public Services including Services for Homelessness 3. Public Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Economic Development and Community Revitalization 5. Fair Housing Education and Outreach 6. Administration and Planning 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The following evaluation of past performance is from the FY2021 (March 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This CAPER has been submitted to HUD but has not yet been approved. The accomplishments that follow are those achieved through the expenditure of CDBG and HOME funds: Annual Action Plan 3 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) In 2021, the City received $1,504,131 in CDBG grant funds. The City drew down CDBG funds in the amount of $549,636.68, based on PR26- Report. The 2021 HOME grant received was $852,826, and the City had not drawn down funds prior to yearend. The City will receive $479,134.72.00 in HOME program income and $34,203.11 in recaptured funds from previous homebuyer projects funded by the HOME grant. Matching funds to the HOME grant in the amount of $270,602.58 were provided by the Consortium members. Based on the PR-26 Report, $508,901.44 (92.59%) of the funds drawn benefited low and moderate-income households and neighborhoods. The City and the Consortium fell short in its program year goals in several categories: public services, public facilities and infrastructure, and tenant-based rental assistance affordable housing, homeless prevention, and demolition. New rental housing projects were delayed seeking capital, A motel conversion was repurposed as a non-congregate care facility responding to the COVID19 virus. While the number of demolition projects are down, the costs of demolition is ever increasing. Additional expenses in this category account for reduced volume. Homeless service numbers are less than predicted due to facility relocation. The homeless supportive service facility was relocated to increase accessibility in service delivery. The program start was delayed by six months. The number served is at 47% of expected, and the City anticipates that the number served to return to expected levels. There was a total of 10,752 persons assisted with CDBG and 51 households assisted via HOME. Among those assisted with CDBG funds, 98% identify as White, 45% as Hispanic and 1% as Black. In 2021, the CDBG grant leveraged $2.5 million, in additional funding for public service programs. A Private Activity Bond in the amount of $6.2M was allocated to the Colorado Housing Finance Authority for single-family mortgage capital. The City and County currently fund non-profit agencies through the CSAC Partnership. A total of $959,290 in general revenue funds were provided by the City and County. For the 2021 reporting period, the Commission recommended funding for 32 agencies. Health and human service agencies received $605,410 (63%); childcare received $125,755 (13%); youth program received $121,435 (13%), and cultural activities & events received $65,220 (7%). The County allocated the half of administration fee it normally receives, to go directly to the grantees. The City of Department of Housing and Citizen Services developed an outreach effort to maximize input from a large cross-section of stakeholders. This outreach effort included an online survey, virtual public meetings, published meeting notices, and virtual stakeholder meetings. The outreach process highlighted several key issues within the community including the need for quality, affordable housing, accessible housing, and services for those experiencing homelessness, workforce training and economic development activities. A complete summary of Citizen Participation, including comments, is included in the Citizen Participation Appendix. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Annual Action Plan 4 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Summary from citizen participation section of plan. Notice of the 2022 Annual Action Plan and 30-day comment period was published in the Pueblo Chieftain on March 10, 2022. Copies of the 2022 Annual Action Plan were made available at the City Office, the Rawlings Library, the Department of Housing and Citizen Services, and available electronically on the Department's website. Public meetings were held on March 17, 2022 and April 14, 2022 in the Community Room of the Pueblo County Department of Human Services located at 2631 E 4th Street, Pueblo, Colorado. 5. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. No comments were received. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them None 7. Summary Annual Action Plan 5 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) ion of dertakes all 6 Department/Agency Department of Housing and Citizen ServicesDepartment of Housing and Citizen Services 2022 Annual Action Plan vices administers the CDBG grant. The City of Pueblo and Pueblo County participate as 91.200(b) - Name PUEBLOPUEBLO lf of Pueblo County. Pueblo County undertakes its affordable housing programs. the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant Pueblo, CO. 81001 , 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 2850 - - le 553 - Street th Responsible Agencies Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan 1 05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - Agency Ro CDBG AdministratorHOME Administrator PR 1.The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administrateach grant program and funding source.Table Narrative The following are program and funding source.Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information The City of Pueblo's Department of Housing and Citizen Sera Consortium within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). As the participating jurisdiction, the City of Pueblo unmonitoring and reporting on behaConsolidated Plan Public Contact InformationBryan Gallagher, DirectorCity of Pueblo Department of Housing and Citizen Services2631 E. 4Phone: 719Email: housing@pueblo.us OMB Control No: 2506 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction input from a large cross-section of stakeholders. This outreach effort included public meetings, published meeting notices, and stakeholder/focus group meetings meant to engage a broad variety of stakeholders and City residents consistent with the Citizen Participation Plan. Provide public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)). Meaningful collaboration as it relates to the development and implementation of housing and community development programs and services has become increasingly important as the federal resources available to these programs are taxed by extraordinary cost increases. Collaboration with housing and service providers helps the City to capture the maximum benefit for each dollar it invests and ensures that investments strategically address both short-term needs and advance long-term goals. The Department of Housing and Citizen Services conducts ongoing consultation with human services agencies, housing development organizations, and municipal departments at various points in time during a program year. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. Pueblo is a member of the statewide Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (Coalition) and receives funding through the statewide balance. The Colorado Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC) is represented locally by the various housing and service providers working to meet the needs of persons experiencing homelessness while also working to end homelessness. The City is in frequent communication with housing and service providers. determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Pueblo does not receive or administer ESG Funds. The City of Pueblo met with the Continuum of Care (COC) during the consultation process to coordinate between government, mental health, and other service agencies, and the Consolidated Plan reflects the same goals and objectives. Annual Action Plan 7 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations Annual Action Plan 8 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 9 view of ongoing eview of ongoing large, coordinated address the homeless issues within to VeteransUnaccompanied youth Veterans --- the homeless community. Chronically homelessFamilies with childrenChronically homeless one meetings, and during monitoring rone meetings, and during monitoring re -- --- onon -- to serve Housing Elderly PersonsPersons with Disabilitieshomelesshomeless - ---- 2022 PosadaHousingServices ServicesServicesServicesHomeless Needs Homeless Needs Homelessness Needs Homelessness Needs The agency was consulted throughout the year during meetings, oneprojects. The anticipated outcome was the coordination of funding to allow the agency and complimenting agenciesthe city.Pueblo Rescue MissionServicesHomeless Needs Homelessness Needs Homelessness StrategyThe agency was consulted throughout the year during large coordinated meetings, oneprojects. The anticipated outcome was the coordination of funding to allow the agency Annual Action Plan Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 2 Agency/Group/OrganizationAgency/Group/Organization TypeWhat section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Briefly describe how the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?Agency/Group/OrganizationAgency/Group/Organization TypeWhat section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Briefly describe how the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 12 Table OMB Control No: 2506 10 governmental agency - was to coordinate funding and p families housed. ffecting the elderly within the city. a one and during monitoring review of - on - consultation Assessment Housing Elderly Personshomeless - one consultation and coordinated inter -- Fair Housing o Legal Services - - 2022 Homeless Special Needson -- SRDA Pueblo, Inc.HousingServicesNonThe agency was consulted oneongoing projects. The anticipated outcome was the coordination of funding to allow the agency to address issues ColoradHousingServiceHo melessness StrategyAvoiding EvictionOneconsultation. The goal of the develop wrap around services to keeHousing Authority of the City of PuebloHousingPHAServices ServicesHousing Need Public Housing NeedsHomelessness Strategy Annual Action Plan the anticipated outcomes of 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Agency/Group/OrganizationAgency/Group/Organization TypeWhat section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?Agency/Group/OrganizationAgency/Group/Organization TypeWhat section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the consultation or areas for improved coordination?Agency/Group/OrganizationAgency/Group/Organization TypeWhat section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? 345 OMB Control No: 2506 11 large, coordinated to maximize community during County - one meetings, and during monitoring review of ongoing - on - Housing ChildrenElderly PersonsPersons with DisabilitieshomelessHealth - ----- Fair Housing - 2022 poverty Strategy profit funding, development of a strategic housing assessment, program - - The agency was consulted throughout the yearmeetings, oneprojects. The anticipated outcome was the production of additional units and the coordination of LIHTC funding.PUEBLO COUNTYHousingServices ServicesServicesServicesServicesServicesServiceChild Welfare AgencyOther government Housing Need AssessmentHomelessness StrategyMarket AnalysisAntiCoordination and consultations with Pueblo County existed on multiple levels: nonoperation and referral. The goal of consultation was impact of programs and services. Annual Action Plan the Plan was addressed by 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - consultation or areas for improved coordination? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?Agency/Group/OrganizationAgency/Group/Organi zation TypeWhat section ofConsultation?Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the 6 OMB Control No: 2506 12 large, coordinated paint issues and smelter area revitalization. one meetings. The anticipated outcome was the - based on - - lead County Local -- Development ChildrenHealth one consultation with the Health Department occurred with the -- Fair Housing - - 2022 based Paint Strategy on - - he goal was to stay informed on progress of agency projects. Pueblo Department of Public Health and EnvironmentHousingServicesServicesHealth AgencyOther government Housing Need AssessmentLeadOnepurpose of assessing TPlanning Department, City of PuebloHousingServiceOther government Housing Need AssessmentMarket AnalysisEconomic ZoningThe agency was consulted throughout the year during meetings and during onecoordination of regulatory improvement to address the homeless, Fair Housing, and development issues within the city. Annual Action Plan improved coordination? ation 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Agency/Group/OrganizationAgency/Group/Organization TypeWhat section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for Agency/Group/OrganizAgency/Group/Organization TypeWhat section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 78 OMB Control No: 2506 13 goal of the consultation was to one and in larger group meetings to address - on - Housing homeless - - 2022 Homeless Special Needs - NEIGHBORWORKS OF PUEBLO, INC.HousingServices ServicesCommunity Development Financial InstitutionHousing Need AssessmentNonThe agency was consulted onehousing issues and increase development. Theassist with the development of housing. of the strategic plan were developed in consultation with and influenced by the Annual Action Plan s sidered when preparing the Plan How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?The goalContinuum of Care members and the goals of each plan are in alignment. Lead Organization CoC the Agency/Group/Organization 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts 3 Agency/Group/OrganizationAgency/Group/Organization TypeWhat section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Briefly describe how was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Name of Plan Continuum of Care 9 Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agencies were excluded from consultation. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts con Table OMB Control No: 2506 AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting The participation process included stakeholder sessions, public meetings and a 30-day display period of the draft document followed by a second public hearing. Feedback received from stakeholders and the public helped shape the priority needs identified in the plan. Citizen Participation Outreach Sort OrMode of OuTarget of OuSummary of Summary of Summary of coURL (If der treach treach response/attecomments remments not applica ndance ceived accepted ble) and reasons Non-English Speaking - Newspaper 1 Specify other None None None Ad language: Spanish Request for activities - Non- Twenty Newspaper targeted/bro 2 proposed None None Ad ad activity community requests were received. Non- Public targeted/bro 3 None None None Meeting ad community Annual Action Plan 14 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort OrMode of OuTarget of OuSummary of Summary of Summary of coURL (If der treach treach response/attecomments remments not applica ndance ceived accepted ble) and reasons No Applicants for comments of (20) proposed project activities opposition Non-presented were made. Public targeted/brotheir requests 4 All comments None Hearing ad to the Citizen's made were community Advisory promoting Committee for specific funding projects or consideration. programs. Non- Public targeted/bro 5 None None None Meeting ad community Table 4 Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 15 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 16 Narrative Description CDBG Entitlement Grant amount remaining is PY2023 & PY2024, estimated 2024 Consolidated Plan. - Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $2,800,000 Total:$1,459,303 Prior Year Resources: $0 2022 Program Income: $0 Annual Action Plan Expected Amount Available Year 1Annual Allocation: $1,459,303 and program income to further the goals identified in the 2020 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) - of Funds allocation Uses AcquisitionAdmin and PlanningEconomic DevelopmentHousingPublic ImprovementsPublic Services - 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Source of Funds public federal Resources 15 Expected Resources - Program CDBG Expected AP Introduction The City of Pueblo will use its Anticipated Resources OMB Control No: 2506 HOME funds 17 This group makes funding Narrative Description HOME Consortium Allocation remaining is PY2023 & PY2024, estimated Based on historical funding, $1.5 million Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $1,200,0000 and local funds), including a description of how Total:$1,493,0150 state, Prior Year Resources: $00 2024 Consolidated Plan. - 2022 Program Income: $513,3380 Annual Action Plan Expected Amount Available Year 1Annual Allocation: $979,6770 profit agencies through the Community Services Advisory Commission. - Over $10 million in general funds have been granted to local agencies that serve the Pueblo profits over the balance of the 2020 - of Funds verning bodies. Priority Table Uses AcquisitionHomebuyer assistanceHomeowner rehabMultifamily rental new constructionMultifamily rental rehabNew construction for ownershipTBRAEconomic DevelopmentOther -- 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Source of Funds public federalpublic federal These are general revenue funds, and allocations are made during the yearly budget process. Expected Resources - 2 Program HOMEOther Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, matching requirements will be satisfied The City and County currently fund over 30 nonrecommendations to the gocommunity.will be made available to local nonThe City and County of Pueblo as the Pueblo Consortium matches the HOME Investment Partnership Act grant with general funds.OMB Control No: 2506 - nd non 18 Leveraging of private a 2022 Annual Action Plan h LIHTC developments as they are awarded in the jurisdiction. In addition, the Consortium will use qualifying affordable 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - are leveraged well withousing expenditures made by each entity as match and has some funds that it carries forward from prior years.federal resources will be sought whenever possible.OMB Control No: 2506 If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Through the Department of Housing and Citizen Services the City accepts the donation of property for the purposes of housing development. The properties are placed in the Vacant Lot Recycle Program. Many of these donations are from individuals that can no longer afford to maintain the properties, or who do not wish to maintain them. The properties are made available to local housing providers, contractors, and to low and moderate-income households for the development of affordable housing. The City currently owns 11 vacant parcels. Some of these parcels are being land banked under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and others have been donated as discussed above. Discussion The activities included in the 2022 Annual Action Plan and the associated funding will be dedicated to achieving the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. Funding contained in this AAP will serve: Public services in the areas of homelessness, eviction prevention, shelter, food security, budgeting, and senior transportation. Neighborhood improvements planned is the renovation of the basketball court at Bradford Park. Accessibility improvements are planned for the Rawlings Library. Three housing programs will be funded to make necessary repairs to owner-occupied housing. Annual Action Plan 19 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Benefit: 42 Persons Goal Outcome Indicator Other: 1 OtherBuildings Demolished: 2 BuildingsPublic Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Assisted 20 Funding CDBG: $291,860HOME: $145,880CDBG: $102,500CDBG: $670,000 Needs Addressed Administration and PlanningEconomic Development and Community RevitalizationPublic Infrastructure and Facilities Geographic Area CitywideCountywideCitywideCitywide 2022 Annual Action Plan Homeless Housing Housing Housing ---- Category Affordable HousingPublic HousingHomelessNonSpecial NeedsNonCommunity DevelopmentAffordable HousingNonCommunity DevelopmentNonCommunity Development 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) - End Year 202420242024 Start Year 202020202020 tives 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - lities i Goal Name Planning andadministration of federal programsEliminate slum and blighting influencesImprove and maintain public infrastructure and fac 20 Annual Goals and Objectives - Sort Order 123 Annual Goals and Objec AP Goals Summary Information OMB Control No: 2506 Goal Outcome Indicator Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 9175 Persons AssistedHomeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 22 Household Housing UnitRental units constructed: 10 Household Housing UnitHomeowner Housing Added: 3 Household Housing UnitPublic service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 2198 Persons Assisted 21 Funding CDBG: $138,000CDBG: $179,943HOME: $1,347,135CDBG: $77,000 Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for HomelessAffordable HousingAffordable HousingPublic Services including Services for Homeless Geographic Area CitywideCitywideCitywideCitywide 2022 Annual Action Plan Homeless Housing -- Category Affordable HousingHomelessAffordable HousingAffordable HousingAffordable HousingNonSpecial NeedsNonCommunity Development End Year 2024202420242024 Start Year 2020202020202020 - near 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Goal Name Provide housing and services to homeless/ Preserve existing affordable units (rehab)New construction of affordable housingProvide public services to nonhomeless population Goals Summary 3 le Sort Order 4567 Tab OMB Control No: 2506 accessibility 22 ts. housing; energy efficiency improvements; residential historic preservation, and homeless facilities. - family - 2022 Annual Action Plan / near Housing, supporting services and rental assistance - affordable units (rehab) administration of federal programs facilities include neighborhood facilities, parks/recreation facilities, parking facilities, senior and youth facilities, blic infrastructure includes street and sidewalk improvements including lighting and streetscaping, water and sewer Planning andPlanning and administration for the successful implementation of CDBG and HOME programsEliminate slum and blighting influencesDemolition of a vacant and dilapidated structure that pose a threat to health and safety.Improve and maintain public infrastructure and facPublic childcare facilities, job training facilities, cultural facilities, nonPuimprovements, flood drainage improvements, solid waste management improvements.Provide housing and services to homelessHousing and services for homeless and near homeless include outreach, emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing, Rapid RePreserve existing Rehabilitation/reconstruction of single and multimodifications; lead based paint abatement; minor housing repairs; and preservation of affordable uniNew construction of affordable housingNew construction of affordable housing units. 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Goal NameGoal DescriptionGoal NameGoal DescriptionGoal NameGoal DescriptionGoal NameGoal DescriptionGoal NameGoal DescriptionGoal NameGoal Description 123456 Goal Descriptions OMB Control No: 2506 based - 23 ograms and related services; legal services; up programs; crime awareness and prevention programs; - n 2022 Annual Action Plan include: housing and services for persons with HIV/AIDS; services for persons with homeless population - related services; childcare and related services; senior pr - Provide public services to nonOther public services that are needed physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities; employment and workforce development; screening for leadpaint hazards; housing counseling; neighborhood cleatransportation; health and mental health services; services for persons recovering from addiction; youth programs, food banks and other foodand financial literacy. 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - Goal NameGoal Description 7 OMB Control No: 2506 AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) Introduction The following is a list of the planned projects that will be funded with CDBG and HOME funds. # Project Name 1 CD2201 Administration 2 CD2202 Homeless Prevention 3 CD2203 Homeless Supportive Services 4 CD2204 Homeless Youth Services 5 CD2205 Shelter Services 6 CD2206 Pueblo Rescue Mission Meal Program 7 CD2207 SRDA Senior Transportation 8 CD2208 Nutrition on Wheels Program 9 CD2209 Home Stability Program 10 CD2210 ADA Curb Ramps 11 CD2211 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 12 CD2212 Bradford Basketball Court Rehabilitation 13 CD2213 Rawlings Library ADA Site Improvements 14 CD2214 Emergency Repair and Essential Services Program for Seniors 15 CD2215 Minor Repairs Program 16 CD2216 Rehabilitation Program 17 CD2217 Voluntary Demolition Program 18 HO2210 - City HOME Administration 19 HO2220 Pueblo County HOME Administration 20 HO2230 - Pueblo County Housing Programs 21 HO2240 Community Development Housing Organization Project 22 HO2250 - City Housing Programs Table 4 Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs There are no specially identified target areas for allocating CDBG and HOME resources. CDBG funds will be expended within the City of Pueblo while HOME funds will be used in citywide as well as in the County. HOME funds are divided between the City and County. City HOME funds are spent within the City while County funds could be spent in either the City or County depending on the projects being funded. Funds are allocated in alignment with the identified priority needs and associated goals. The primary obstacle in meeting the needs of the community is available resources as the need will always outpace the availability of resources. The City and County leverage funds to the extent possible and select projects based on the potential impact to the community. Annual Action Plan 24 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 25 2022 Annual Action Plan 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) - 38 Project Summary - AP Project Summary Information OMB Control No: 2506 1 Project Name CD2201 Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning and administration of federal programs Needs Addressed Administration and Planning Funding CDBG: $291,860 Description Administrative and planning activities associated with the CDBG program and fair housing education and outreach. Target Date 5/28/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 2631 E 4th Street, Pueblo, CO 81001 (CT11, BLK1) Planned Activities Administrative and planning activities associated with the CDBG program as well as fair housing education and outreach. 2 Project Name CD2202 Homeless Prevention Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide housing and services to homeless/ near Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for Homeless Funding CDBG: $35,000 Description Funding will be used to assist low-income families who have a monthly income with rent assistance and case management services when financial emergencies occur to help them prepare and maintain a budget and/or increase their income to reduce the risk of their household becoming homeless. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number Up to 25 individuals and families will benefit from the proposed activity. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Services provided at 505 Belmont Avenue, Pueblo, CO (CT18, BLK 1) Annual Action Plan 26 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities Provide case management and one-time subsistence payment for rent or mortgage arrears including utilities covering up to a (3) month period. 3 Project Name CD2203 Homeless Supportive Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide housing and services to homeless/ near Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for Homeless Funding CDBG: $25,000 Description Funding will be used to provide supportive services to low-income, the newly unemployed and homeless families and individuals. Supportive services include comprehensive case management services, basic needs assistance and referrals and support. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number Provide service and case management to 1500 unduplicated individuals and type of families over the course of the year. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Services offered at 501 Belmont Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004 (CT18, BLK 1) Planned Activities Supportive services include comprehensive case management services, basic needs assistance and referrals and support. 4 Project Name CD2204 Homeless Youth Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide housing and services to homeless/ near Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for Homeless Funding CDBG: $25,000 Description Funding will be used for the provision of case management and services for homeless youth, including emergency shelter, transitional housing supportive services, basic services, transportation, assistance with IDs and birth certificates, reunification, case management in conjunction with housing, education and employment services, life skills classes, and supplies for the homeless youth. Target Date 2/28/2023 Annual Action Plan 27 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number Provide service and case management to 200 unduplicated individuals and type of families (Youth 18-25) over the course of the year.200 Individuals (Youth 18-25) that will benefit from will benefit from the activity the proposed activities Location Description Services offered at 501 Belmont Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004 (CT18, BLK 1) Planned Activities Funding will be used for the provision of case management and services for homeless youth, including emergency shelter, transitional housing supportive services, basic services, transportation, assistance with IDs and birth certificates, reunification, case management in conjunction with housing, education and employment services, life skills classes, and supplies for the homeless youth. 5 Project Name CD2205 Shelter Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide housing and services to homeless/ near Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for Homeless Funding CDBG: $33,000 Description Pueblo Rescue Mission program provides low-barrier shelter service available to the homeless within the community: Shelter, Food, and Resources are focused on achieving three outcomes for a homeless individual: securing housing, retaining good health, and obtaining work. CDBG funds will be used to support staffing that is critical to the facilitation and delivery of PRM's programs: 8.0 PTE (33%) Shelter Coordinators Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number Provide service and case management to 250 unduplicated individuals and type of families accessing the shelter. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Services are offered at 428 W 4th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 (CT35, BLK 1) Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to support staffing that is critical to the facilitation and delivery of PRM's programs: 8.0 PTE (33%) Shelter Coordinators 6 Project Name CD2206 Pueblo Rescue Mission Meal Program Target Area Citywide Annual Action Plan 28 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Goals Supported Provide housing and services to homeless/ near Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for Homeless Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description The purpose of the program is to provide a community meal to individuals who are homeless and/or needing a meal. In response to the elimination of the only evening meal served in the Pueblo community, the Pueblo Rescue Mission will provide a daily meal Monday through Sunday in the evening. The meal will be open to anyone in Pueblo in need of a meal (include men, women, and children). Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number Provide meals to 7200 homeless individuals and/or families throughout and type of families the year. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Services are offered at 728 W 4th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 (CT35, BLK 1) Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide personnel support for the Community Meal Program services. 7 Project Name CD2207 SRDA Senior Transportation Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide public services to non-homeless population Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for Homeless Funding CDBG: $17,000 Description The SRDA Transportation program will purchase one (1) twelve passenger, five (5) wheelchair position equipped vehicle. The CDBG funding would secure the 20% needed for the local match, to secure the procurement of the vehicle. CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation) would pay the other 80%. SRDA is in a vehicle replacement schedule; this enables us to replace older, higher cost vehicles to operate, higher mileage vehicle in our fleet. Target Date 2/28/2023 Annual Action Plan 29 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number 428 Individuals will be served by the program. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities The Program will provide transportation for seniors to needed appointments and essentials. 8 Project Name CD2208 Nutrition on Wheels Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide public services to non-homeless population Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for Homeless Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description Nutrition on Wheels Program (NOW) is a home delivery service providing food resources directly to those who lack transportation or have difficulty accessing traditional food resources. The NOW Program provides foods sacks and basic supplies for needy homebound seniors and disabled who have no reliable means of accessing sustainable food resources. Food resources are provided by other agencies utilizing other funding and provide between 40 and 70 lbs. of food items. The food sack may contain items such as beans, rice, flour, sugar, meats, breads, cereals, canned goods, and other items for clients to prepare. Blessing bags are also prepared for those who lack access to food preparation and food preservation. The NOW Program provides bi-weekly welfare checks with clients and provides other basic hygiene items. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number The program will provide services to 1650 unduplicated City residents and type of families throughout the year. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 326 W. 8th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 (CT35, BLK 1) Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to fund staff positions integral to the food sack and NOW projects. 9 Project Name CD2209 Home Stability Program Target Area Citywide Annual Action Plan 30 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Goals Supported Provide public services to non-homeless population Needs Addressed Public Services including Services for Homeless Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description Home Stability program, which has been in operation since 1967, benefits City of Pueblo residents by helping them navigate the legal and financial landscape, with the goal of creating stable and sustainable housing and neighborhoods. CCDP advocates for people who may not have the skills to negotiate with lenders who might take advantage of persons unfamiliar with consumer protection laws. CCDP works to protect the interests of clients with banks, credit agencies, and landlords. Clients are City of Pueblo residents who are especially vulnerable to becoming homeless due to disabilities, lack of support systems, and limited incomes. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number The program will provide services to 120 unduplicated clients throughout and type of families the year. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Services will be delivered at 429 W 10th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 (CT6, BLK1) Planned Activities Services include a unique financial counseling course that includes setting goals, developing action plans, reaching outcomes, and accessing follow up support when needed. Counseling is not ongoing but targeted to specific HUD outcomes such as mortgage brought current, mortgage refinanced, or found alternative rental housing. 10 Project Name CD2210 ADA Curb Ramps Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Improve and maintain public infrastructure and facilities Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure and Facilities Funding CDBG: $400,000 Annual Action Plan 31 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Description Install ADA compliant accessible curb ramps at street intersections and crosswalks throughout the City of Pueblo. The project will entail replacement of existing curb and gutter, concrete cross pans, asphalt repair, striping, decorative concrete and retaining walls, signage, disturbed landscaping, and irrigation. Project may include the relocation of existing street lighting, signal lights, associated electrical boxes and wiring. Relocation of adjacent utilities may be required to complete the proposed project. Target Date 5/31/2023 Estimate the number Forty curb ramps shall be installed to increase accessibility. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Project will replace multiple ADA curb ramp in Census Tract 9.02 BLK 1 (56.9% LMI) and Census Tract 9.04 BLK 1 (59.7% LMI) Planned Activities concrete walls, signage, disturbed landscaping, and irrigation. Project may include the relocation of existing street lighting, signal lights, associated electrical boxes and wiring. Relocation of adjacent utilities may be required to complete the proposed project. 11 Project Name CD2211 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Eliminate slum and blighting influences Needs Addressed Economic Development and Community Revitalization Funding CDBG: $75,000 Description This project entails the demolition of vacant and dilapidated structures deemed unsafe for human habitation and that pose a threat to health of safety of residents. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number The program will raze (1) dangerous structure with this funding. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Annual Action Plan 32 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Location Description Citywide, Low-Mod Areas only Planned Activities This project will demolish buildings which have been deemed unsafe by the Pueblo Regional Building Department. The demolition will include abatement of any asbestos containing material as required by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment prior to demolition of the buildings. 12 Project Name CD2212 Bradford Basketball Court Rehabilitation Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Improve and maintain public infrastructure and facilities Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure and Facilities Funding CDBG: $195,000 Description Structural defects have caused the closure of the basketball courts at Bradford Park. The North two basketball courts will be replaced with new basketball courts. The project will include subgrade preparation, sleeving for future electrical lighting, and the installation of two new basketball courts. Dimensions may be shortened from existing as the short court or half-court game is more popular. Project to included benches. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number The proposed project will improve one public facility. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Bradford Park; CT12, BLK 2 Planned Activities Restoration to the existing facilities to provide neighborhood recreational activities. 13 Project Name CD2213 Rawlings Library ADA Site Improvements Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Improve and maintain public infrastructure and facilities Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure and Facilities Funding CDBG: $75,000 Annual Action Plan 33 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Description The proposed project will fund the architectural design for a significant infrastructure accessibility improvement to citymain library. Project includes improving location and number of accessible parking spaces, creating a van accessible drop-off loop. General site improvements and an accessible outdoor space located in a vacated street. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number One public facility will be improved with increased and inclusive and type of families accessibility. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Mesa Junction Neighborhood, CT 14 BLK 1 Planned Activities CDBG funding will provide the architectural design and architectural management of the renovation. 14 Project Name CD2214 Emergency Repair and Essential Services Program for Seniors Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve existing affordable units (rehab) Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description The ERESP program is a successful emergency rehab project that is now in its 20th year. The program has assisted over 873 senior citizens. The CDBG funds will be used to provide the emergency repairs to low-income senior households. All CDBG funds will be utilized within the Pueblo City limits. ERESP provides emergency repairs to situations such as faulty plumbing, no water, no heat, faulty electrical wiring, leaking roofs, and a myriad of other emergency situations. Additionally, there has been a tremendous increase in demand for accessibility modification such as handrails, ramps, handicapped showers, and grab bars. Target Date 12/31/2023 Estimate the number Seven households will benefit from the program. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description TBD Annual Action Plan 34 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities ERESP provides emergency repairs to situations such as faulty plumbing, no water, no heat, faulty electrical wiring, leaking roofs, and a myriad of other emergency situations. Additionally, there has been a tremendous increase in demand for accessibility modification such as handrails, ramps, handicapped showers, and grab bars. 15 Project Name CD2215 Minor Repairs Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve existing affordable units (rehab) Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $64,943 Description Repairs to low- to moderate-income, owner occupied, housing. The Minor Repair Program was established in 2009 and was designed to make singular type repairs in people's homes that cannot afford to make the repairs themselves. The program restores service to the home, makes necessary improvements to the habitability of the home, and/or increases the longevity of the home through restoration of deferred maintenance. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number (12) Owner-Occupied households will be assisted will be assisted through and type of families code compliant housing repairs during the year. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description TBD Planned Activities Each individual Minor Repair project is capped at $5,000 and can repair one item in the home or one category within the home such as a replacing an exterior door as a single item or replacing the water supply lines throughout the home as an item within the Plumbing category. The assistance provided in the program is a grant. Eligible repairs include mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, safety and security, handicap accessibility, exterior residence appearance and weatherization. 16 Project Name CD2216 Rehabilitation Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve existing affordable units (rehab) Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $75,000 Annual Action Plan 35 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Description The project will provide housing rehabilitation services to low-income, owner-occupied, single-family homes. The program is capped at $25,000 per home and can repair or replace mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within the home as well as other structural repairs or weatherization elements to include: roofing, siding, painting, doors, and windows. Cosmetic items are allowed if they are ancillary to the overall project goal of providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing. Target Date TBD Estimate the number Three households will benefit from the rehabilitation program. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description TBD Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used for direct construction expenses of the projects as well as required services: LBP inspection, LBP risk assessment, clearance testing, asbestos and other environmental consulting, engineering, credit and ownership reports, printing, and publication. 17 Project Name CD2217 Voluntary Demolition Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Eliminate slum and blighting influences Needs Addressed Economic Development and Community Revitalization Funding CDBG: $27,500 Description Property owners in low-mod areas with structures that are not financially feasible to repair may access the program to raze the structure to reduce blight within a low-mod neighborhood. The program is capped at $50,000 per property. Projects less than $25,000 qualify for a 15-year deferred forgivable loan, projects over $25,000 require a 15-year amortized loan for the full value. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number One household will be served by the program. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Low-Mod areas within the City. Annual Action Plan 36 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to demolish structures, site cleanup, waste removal, permits, State regulatory expenses and environmental consultants. 18 Project Name HO2210 - City HOME Administration Target Area Citywide Countywide Goals Supported Planning and administration of federal programs Needs Addressed Administration and Planning Funding HOME: $133,145 Description Administration and planning activities for the HOME program. Target Date 5/28/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Department of Housing and Citizen Services, 2631 E 4th Street, Pueblo, CO 81001 Planned Activities Administration of the HOME program 19 Project Name HO2220 Pueblo County HOME Administration Target Area Countywide Goals Supported Planning and administration of federal programs Needs Addressed Administration and Planning Funding HOME: $12,735 Description Target Date 5/28/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Pueblo County Department of Human Services, 405 W. 9th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 Annual Action Plan 37 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities Pueblo County administration of the HOME program 20 Project Name HO2230 - Pueblo County Housing Programs Target Area Countywide Goals Supported New construction of affordable housing Preserve existing affordable units (rehab) Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding HOME: $95,520 Description This includes a range of activities including TBRA, new construction, rehabilitation, acquisition/rehab, in-fill development, and other housing activities allowed by HOME regulations. Target Date 2/28/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities The HOME allocation in support of multifamily rental projects. 21 Project Name HO2240 Community Development Housing Organization Project Target Area Citywide Goals Supported New construction of affordable housing Preserve existing affordable units (rehab) Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding HOME: $146,952 Description 15% of the HOME grant is reserved for Community Development Housing Organization Projects Target Date 8/31/2024 Estimate the number The CHDO set aside funding is anticipated to assist in the construction or and type of families rehabilitation of one unit. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Project and location to be determined. Annual Action Plan 38 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities A CHDO project has not yet been identified. The funds will be targeted towards the production of one of the following activities: New construction or rehabilitation of housing units For the purpose of rental or homebuyer projects. 22 Project Name HO2250 - City Housing Programs Target Area Citywide Goals Supported New construction of affordable housing Preserve existing affordable units (rehab) Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding HOME: $1,104,662 Description This includes a range of activities including TBRA, new construction, rehabilitation, acquisition/rehab, in-fill development, and other housing activities allowed by HOME regulations. Target Date 8/31/2024 Estimate the number Eleven new units will be constructed or rehabilitation for homeownership and type of families or rental projects. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Projects and locations to be determined. Planned Activities The City will use its HOME allocation in support of infill construction of three affordable homeowner units for low- and moderate-income homeowners. HOME funds may also support the rehabilitation of rental projects to be determined. Recapture provisions shall be placed on rental rehabilitation activities for the amount invested in the property. Infill Construction projects, HOME funds shall be used to construct the home. A direct subsidy will be provided to buyers below 80% AMI, who qualify for an FHA mortgage or other 30-year fixed rate mortgage but are unable to obtain a mortgage for the appraised value. The affordability period shall be based on the amount of direct subsidy provided. The subsidy amount shall be within established subsidy limits. Annual Action Plan 39 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed There are no identified geographic priorities within the City or County where funds will be expended as described below. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Citywide 96 Countywide 4 Table 5 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The majority of funds will be allocated in the City of Pueblo. Only the City receives CDBG funds, so all of those funds will be expended within the City. The HOME funds are divided between the City and County with the majority going to the City. Within the City, funds are allocated in different neighborhoods to meet the needs of residents throughout the City. Discussion Access to transit, services, and broadband is limited outside of the city limits. Directing the majority of the funding to promote housing and services within the city limits will benefit more low-income individuals and families with a greater coordinated access to the funded services and amenities. Annual Action Plan 40 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.420, 91.220(g) Introduction The following tables outline the affordable housing goals funded with CDBG and HOME funds using 2022 dollars. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 43 Special-Needs 2 Total 45 Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 10 The Production of New Units 13 Rehab of Existing Units 22 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 45 Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion Per 91.220(1), there are some program-specific requirements for HOME as described below. Eligible applicants for HOME-funded programs are all low- and moderate-income households residing in the City or County or projects that are to be completed by developers, for example, that seeks to construct or rehabilitate units that are income-restricted. This includes applications for HOME funds in support of Low- Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects or RAD conversions undertaken by the Housing Authority. Annual Action Plan 41 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing - 91.420, 91.220(h) Introduction The following actions planned will address the needs to public housing. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Per its 2022 Annual Plan, the HACP has leveraged private and other public funds to begin construction on Crawford Townhomes, consisting of 49 new affordable housing units. The Crawford Townhomes project is the third phase of a four-phase project to demolish and replace the 212-unit Sangre de Cristo Apartments. Phase one and two of the project, construction of 123-units has been completed. Public housing residents also may have needs for reasonable accommodations. The most requested accommodation is related to assistance animals. Other identified needs and requests are lawn mowing and yardwork assistance among elderly and disabled residents and requests for additional bedrooms has increased recently. There are also requests made for grab bars, wheelchair ramps, walk in showers, flat units, and transfers for various reasons. The Housing Authority has met its Section 504 requirements and has 74 ADA units, 6 for sensory impairment. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership HACP continues to try to increase resident involvement in management by providing regular resident meetings where residents can express concerns to housing management. The Agency maintains a strong working relationship with the City-wide resident organization, which provides resident involvement in strategic and agency planning. HACP also administers the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which is a five-year voluntary program for participants in both the Housing Choice Voucher and the Public Housing programs. The program is designed to help individuals with improving their economic status by reducing their dependence on public assistance. There are currently 40 Public Housing and 18 HCV participants in the program. Since October 1998, there have been 218 FSS contracts completed. The Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator will assist with developing an individualized plan leading to self- reliance and identifying the steps and activities that need to be taken to reach those goals. There are various referrals to supportive social services such as childcare, job preparation, credit counseling, education, home ownership, transportation, and vocational training If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be Annual Action Plan 42 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) provided or other assistance The Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo is not designated as troubled. Discussion Built seventy years ago, the Sangre de Cristo Apartments were designed at a time when public housing was treated like an institutional setting. At their current age, the units need to be replaced from a functionality and accessibility standpoint as well as from a social/psychological mitigation standpoint. The City, the County, and the Housing Authority have dedicated a substantial number of resources to the project and looks forward to its completion in the upcoming final phase. Annual Action Plan 43 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.420, 91.220(i) Introduction This section describes the goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness. The City of Pueblo does not receive ESG funds directly. The City utilizes a portion of its CDBG funds for public services in support of persons experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. This includes CDBG-funded projects such as youth outreach, homeless prevention, and operating costs for housing providers. The Pueblo CoC has goals for assisting families and individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness that are consistent with the BoS goals: Expand access to quality, integrated health care Expand housing opportunities Improve public policy and community engagement towards ending homelessness Develop a highly trained, equipped and engaged Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) workforce Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The Pueblo CoC, which is part of the Colorado Balance of State, has a long-term goal of decreasing the number of persons experiencing homelessness by moving individuals and families from homelessness into permanent housing. To achieve this objective, the CoC meets regularly to monitor, discuss ongoing needs and issues that affect those impacted by homelessness. Health Solutions serves as the lead CoC agency and provides outreach to assess the individual needs of those experiencing homelessness. The CoC is engaging in the Built for Zero campaign, which is an approach that seeks to end homelessness using a By- Name list for each subcategory (i.e., veterans, families, etc.). Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Posada and the Pueblo Rescue Mission on a limited basis provides homeless outreach to local camps and areas of town where individuals become stranded, i.e., railroad tracks, interstate, and Fountain Creek. The team includes medical and mental health professionals; veteran's representatives; retired Medevac personnel and law enforcement. Documentation is made of the camps including pictures of the camps and its occupants. Basic needs are offered that include basic medical care. Resources and referrals, Annual Action Plan 44 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) which include shelter, are provided to individuals and families. The goal of the outreach program is to build trust among the homeless street population and to get those individuals to care so that they can ultimately move off the street. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again Funding has been and remains the primary obstacle to the expansion of housing and services to persons and families experiencing homelessness and to those who are at-risk of becoming homeless. The City of Pueblo will continue to invest CDBG funds to provide services. Tenant-based rental assistance through HOME funding remains constrained due to a shortage of available housing and market rents that exceed the HOME rental limit. The Pueblo CoC has goals for assisting families and individuals experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of homelessness that are consistent with the BoS goals: 1. Expand access to quality, integrated health care 2. Expand housing opportunities 3. Improve public policy and community engagement towards ending homelessness 4. Develop a highly trained, equipped and engaged Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) workforce 5. Imp Local agencies working to end homelessness work together to provide services and housing. One of the greatest current challenges is finding safe, affordable units into which individuals and families can be placed. The city will continue its participation in the Continuum of Care and support the Pueblo CoC in seeking additional funding. In 2019, the City established a 92-bed homeless shelter to assist in meeting the emergency shelter needs of persons experiencing homelessness. In 2021, the Right Place, a 35-unit permanent supportive housing facility came online and is operating at capacity. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, Annual Action Plan 45 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) employment, education, or youth needs. At-risk populations consist of those individuals being released from a correctional system, the Colorado Mental Health Institute and youth transitioning out of foster care. -Based Rental Assistance Program targets these populations with its funding. All three systems have a discharge plan, which includes short-term funding for housing. The problem arises when these individuals have exhausted the program available resources but have not achieved self-sufficiency. These individuals are eventually served by members of the CoC. Stakeholders note the continued need to engage healthcare institutions in following the discharge policies and ensuring that persons with high levels of medical needs are not directly discharged into homelessness. Discussion The Pueblo Consortium will coordinate its efforts to administering the HOME-ARP received in 2021 with the strategies outlined in the program requirements along with the needs and obstacles outlined above. Annual Action Plan 46 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction The Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice has been completed. The new AI identifies barriers to fair housing that are also barriers to affordable housing. The City may select additional actions to take than the ones listed below. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Some identified strategies to overcome barriers to affordable housing are: Provide financial assistance to renters and owners in the form of TBRA, down payment and closing cost assistance and/or security deposit assistance. Invest CDBG and HOME funds in the development of affordable housing. Revise zoning regulations to improve the ability of developers to build missing middle housing Revise zoning definitions to expand areas allowing manufactured housing. Revise zoning definitions to re-define a family unit to permit group homes where allowed by State law. -displacement and Relocation Plan to ensure that lower income individuals and households at risk are protected. Provide fair housing education and outreach to landlords, management companies, renters, lenders, potential homebuyers, real estate agents and others in the real estate industry as well as provide legal assistance to move housing through probate. Discussion In 2021, the City and County conducted a strategic housing assessment which identified the lack of market rate housing as a sever impediment to affordable housing. The lack of market housing is not allowing the real estate market to operate effectively leading to sales price escalations and increasing rents. The number one goal of the City is to increase housing supply, of all types, in order to increase the vacancy rate and relieve rents. Annual Action Plan 47 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) Introduction The following section describes other actions to be taken to meet the needs of the community. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the limited funding resources available to address identified priorities. In addition, the gap in what households can afford to pay for housing and the price of housing is another obstacle in meeting the needs of the underserved. The City has a lack of decent, affordable units to meet the needs of the community. The effect of greater community needs in the form of homelessness, risk of homelessness, the increased demand for supportive services (particularly for persons with multi-system contact), the rising cost of housing, negative wages adjusted for inflation, and an aging housing stock in need of revitalization puts added pressures on the systems within the City. The City of Pueblo will continue to partner with other public agencies and non-profit organizations, when feasible, to leverage resources and maximize outcomes in housing and community development. Using CDBG and CDBG-CV funds, the City will work with local service providers during the upcoming year to help prevent homelessness by providing rent assistance and utility assistance to very low-income households. In addition, the City will provide housing counseling and case management services. Lastly, the City and the County both contribute approximately $500,000 annually toward funding various public services. While the need remains greater than the available resources, the approximately $1M assists numerous agencies working to meet the needs of the most vulnerable residents. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will utilize its CDBG funds to continue several housing rehabilitation programs including programs for seniors and persons needing accessibility modifications to age in place. These housing rehab programs work to maintain the quality of the affordable housing stock occupied by low- and moderate-income households. Additionally, the City will utilize HOME funds toward the new construction of rental units. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The Pueblo County Department of Public Health and Environment operates a lead blood testing program Annual Action Plan 48 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) for residents. The lead program offers the following service to residents of the County: Lead risk and hazard reduction education to resident owners, property managers, and tenants. Lead risk and hazard reduction education for occupational and hobby exposures. Environmental testing program for Lead hazard screening (cost: $42.00/hour or no cost to those located within the Superfund Study Area). Blood Lead screening for children up to age 16, women of child-bearing age, pregnant or nursing women; and Blood Lead monitoring program for children with blood levels at or above 5.0 µg/dL. The County also provides additional information regarding the common sources of lead exposure, potential health effects and methods to reduce exposure. The City will continue to work with the Health Department as needed to reduce lead-based paint hazards and will continue to comply with all regulatory requirements of the CDBG and HOME programs as related to lead-based paint. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families -income households with needed housing-related assistance and services directly address needs identified in this plan. The City will work with existing agencies that serve persons in poverty in order to evaluate their needs, coordinate the delivery of services, and determine if funding assistance should be made available through the CDBG Program in cases where there are insufficient resources to meet the identified needs. In addition, the City will: continue to work to coordinate community development strategies, needs assessments and integrated planning. continue to work within the Continuum of Care process and other coordinating agencies to reduce duplication, improve integration, and identify unmet service needs. expand coordination among local funding entities to streamline the application process, and to maximize the impact of those resources. coordinate efforts to develop a financial navigation center to increase banking participation and financial literacy. provide letters of support and other documentation to agencies in support of their fundraising efforts. enhance public access to information about community services. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City of Pueblo is committed to the continued coordination of all Anti-Poverty and Community Annual Action Plan 49 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Development initiatives. The City has entered into several intergovernmental agreements with other entities such as Pueblo County to administer the Community Services Advisory Commission process, which allocates general revenue funds from both entities to non-profit agencies and economic development organizations that enhance the quality of life in the community. The City is also working to reduce silos through groups such as the Pueblo Community Commission on Housing and Homelessness, which is a group of over 40 individuals from across government, housing and medical services that meet regularly to discuss issues and problem solve. Another local group is the Pueblo Business Economic Recovery Team (BERT) is a collaboration between local government, chambers of commerce, and economic development focused agencies who have all come together to develop resources, support messaging, and positively impact local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Various BERT sub-committees are connecting businesses that need different types of assistance with individuals and organizations that can help. Types of assistance include financial, marketing and management consulting. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies Meaningful collaboration as it relates to the development and implementation of housing and community development programs and services has become increasingly important as the federal resources available to these programs continue to decline. Collaboration with housing and service providers helps the City to capture the maximum benefit for each dollar it invests and ensures that investments strategically address both short-term needs and advance long-term goals. The Department of Housing and Citizen Services conducts ongoing consultation with human services agencies, housing development organizations, and municipalities at various points in time during a program year. Discussion Of all the activities listed above, the development of affordable housing is of highest priority. The creation and preservation of affordable housing will relieve market stress on many fronts. Annual Action Plan 50 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction The following section describes program-specific requirements for the CDBG and HOME programs. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 90.00% HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The City has available $513,337.83 in program income and homebuyer recapture that has been allocated in the FY2022 projects. The County does not anticipate receiving any additional program Annual Action Plan 51 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) income for its HOME programs during FY2022 or any other forms of investment. 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The Consortium has elected to enforce recapture provisions to preserve the affordability of units during the HOME period of affordability, where said provisions are stated in this policy and the s consolidated plan. These provisions are imposed for the duration of the period of affordability on all HOME-assisted homebuyer projects through a written agreement with the homebuyer and enforced via covenants running with the land. The HOME recapture provisions are established at 24 C.F.R. §92.254(a)(5)(ii) and HUD CPD Notice 12-003. This recapture policy ensures that the Consortium recoups all or a portion of the HOME assistance to the homebuyer if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of affordability. A subsequent homebuyer may assume the HOME assistance (subject to the HOME requirements for the remainder of the period of affordability) if the subsequent homebuyer is low-income, and no additional HOME assistance is provided. The original homebuyer may sell the property to any willing buyer during the period of affordability while the Consortium is able to recapture all, or a portion of the HOME-assistance provided to the original homebuyer. The Consortium will recapture the direct HOME subsidy from the original buyer. The recapture provisions are triggered by any transfer of title, either voluntary or involuntary, during the established HOME period of affordability. For HOME-assisted homebuyer units under the recapture option, the period of affordability is based upon the direct HOME subsidy provided to the homebuyer that enabled the homebuyer to purchase the unit. Any HOME program income used to provide direct assistance to the homebuyer is included when determining the period of affordability. The HOME period of affordability is shown on the chart below: If the total HOME investment of direct subsidy in the unit is under $15,000 the period of affordability will be 5 years. If the total HOME investment of direct subsidy in the unit is between $15,000 and $40,000 the period of affordability will be 10 years. For assistance above $40,000, the period of affordability will 15 years. Direct HOME subsidy is defined as the amount of HOME assistance, including any program income, which enabled the homebuyer to buy the unit. The direct subsidy includes down payment, closing costs, interest subsidies, or other HOME assistance provided directly to the homebuyer. In addition, direct subsidy includes any assistance that reduced the purchase price from fair market value to an affordable price. If HOME funds are used for the cost of developing a property and the unit is sold below fair market value, the difference between the fair market value and the purchase price is Annual Action Plan 52 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) directly attributable to the HOME subsidy. The Consortium has chosen to recapture a portion of the net proceeds should the property sell during the period of affordability. Net proceeds are defined as the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds) and any closing costs. Under no circumstances will the Consortium recapture more than is available from the net proceeds of the sale. The Consortium will not utilize recapture provisions when a project receives only a development subsidy. Programs will be structured such that a direct subsidy will be required for eligibility. Applicants not requiring a direct subsidy would be served by the market. The form of recapture to be used by the Consortium: recapture the full amount of the direct subsidy provided to the homebuyer, subject to available net proceeds, during the affordability period. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds. See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: Funding provided to developers of affordable rental housing will also be recaptured unless all of the following circumstances are demonstrated to exist: (i) more than 15 to 20 years have elapsed since the substantial completion of the project, or the City approves transfer of the Project and waives acceleration of the indebtedness, which transfer may be approved or disapproved in the sole discretion of the City, (ii) the primary lender also consents to assumption of the mortgage or obligation to which the deed of trust securing the agreement is subordinate, (iii) the sale of the Property is to a subsequent purchaser who agrees in writing to comply with the affordability requirements set forth at 24 CFR, §92.252, (iv). All subrecipient, developers, owner and sponsor HOME agreements contain clauses stating project lease-up requirements. The City has amended the written guidelines to address changes promulgated by the 2013 New HOME Rule. All new for-sale single-family projects will have provisions within the written agreement calling out the HOME Investment Partnership Act requirement that all units not sold within 9 months of completion will be converted to rental. 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The Consortium does not permit the use of HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily or single-family housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds. Annual Action Plan 53 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)