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2022 AAP Draft Hearing 2022-03-29 Presentation v02Community Development Block Grant City of Northampton DRAFT Annual Action Plan,2022-2023 Department of Planning & Sustainability Keith Benoit, Community Development Planner Nathan Chung, Grants Administrator 1 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Agenda •Notice that the meeting is being recorded •Welcome and introductions •CDBG overview and funding •Draft Annual Action Plan (https://northamptonma.gov/2083/CDBG-funding) •Next steps •Q&A •Note: Use slide numbers at bottom right of screen for reference at Q&A 2 CDBG Overview National Objectives 1.Benefit persons with low and moderate incomes (min.70%) 2.Prevent or eliminate slums and blight 3.Urgent Need -Address a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community Only projects meeting national objectives are eligible. 3 Consolidated Plan 2020-2025, Priority Needs •Support for Emergency Shelter & Support Services •Rental Housing for Individuals •Rental Housing for Families •Preservation of Existing Affordable Rental Stock •Housing Rehabilitation Resources •Affordable Homeownership for Individuals & Families •Economic Development •Housing for At -Risk & Special Needs Populations •Housing Support Services •Addressing Basic Needs •Public Facilities •Public Infrastructure •Elimination of Slums and Blight •Homeless Prevention 4 CDBG Public Participation •DRAFT Annual Action Plan (March 29,2022) •Public Services, Housing, Community & Economic Development Priorities (Dec 15, 2021) •Housing Partnership •Disability Commission 5 CDBG Public Participation from related plans •Resilience and Regeneration Plan Update (2019-2021) •Sustainable Northampton Update (2021) •Community Resilience Building Workshop update (2020) •ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan and Section 504 Plan (2020) •Walk/Bike Northampton •Open Space & Recreation Plan •Age-Friendly Survey •Impediments Analysis to Fair Housing (2019) •Mayor’s Report on Panhandling (2019) 6 *NOTE: Estimate based on 2021 amount. 2022 entitlement award amount has not been released by HUD 7 Total Entitlement Estimate,July 2022*$693,839 -Planning & Admin 20%$138,767 -Public Services 15%$104,075 -Available for Other Projects $450,997 2022-2023 CDBG Funding 8 Expected Resources 2022-2023 DRAFT 2021-2022 CDBG Award by Year $693,839*$693,839 Carry Over Funds $208,648 $359,501 Total Combined $902,487 $1,053,340 Project Categories Allocation Allocation Housing $385,482 $206,713 Public Facilities $164,163 $275,785 Infrastructure $0 $303,000 Economic Development $50,000 $25,000 Public Services (15% cap)$104,075 $104,075 Planning & Administration (20% cap)$138,767 $138,767 Slums & Blight –Former Moose Lodge $60,000 $0 CDBG Funding Summary *Note: 2022-2023 amount is an estimate based on the 2021-2022 amount since HUD has not confirmed the amount yet. Entitlement allocations are about $690,000 annually, but the total budget often includes unexpended funds carried over from prior years. The 2022 amount will likely be lower due to a reduction in the federal budget for the CDBG formula program. (~4.5%). 2022-2023 Draft Public Service Projects 9 Applicant Project Amount Center For Human Development BBBS $12,000 Center for New Americans Fostering Immigrant Economic Independence $12,048 Community Action Pioneer Valley Community Resource and Advocacy $12,000 Community Action Pioneer Valley Youth Employment $ 9,980 Community Legal Aid Homeless Prevention $10,000 Literacy Project Pathways to Success $16,047 Northampton Survival Center Emergency Food Pantry $12,000 ServiceNet Grove Street Inn $10,000 ServiceNet Interfaith Shelter $10,000 TOTAL $104,075.00 2022-2023 DRAFT Other Projects 10 Economic Development $50,000 Valley CDC Microenterprise Technical Assistance $50,000 Housing $385,482 Community Action Pioneer Valley Housing Rehabilitation $100,000 Valley CDC Prospect Place Acquisition (Bridge Road Nursing Home)$ 285,482 Facilities $164,163 City of Northampton Community Resilience Hub Improvements $ 97,479 Forbes Library Bathroom ADA Improvements $37,250 RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary School Playground ADA Improvements with the Aeroglider $29,434 Slums and Blight $60,000 City of Northampton Demolition of the Former Moose Lodge $ 60,000 Proposed Projects 11 Forbes Library Threshold Removal for ADAAeroglider (Demonstration Video) Proposed Projects 12 Prospect Place Acquisition for 60 Affordable Rental Units Demolition of the former Moose Lodge Prospect Place Acquisition Approx. 60 Units After Redevelopment 13 Prospect Place (Cont.) Sample Income Limits (Adjusted Annually) 14 Prospect Place (Cont.) Sample Rents (Adjusted Annually) 15 Next Steps •Draft AAP web link: https://northamptonma.gov/2083/CDBG-funding •Public Comments by April 29, 2022 •Please email Keith Benoit at kbenoit@northamptonma.gov •Or call (413) 587-1288 All comments will be a part of the public record •Submit Annual Action Plan to HUD (May) •Receive approved Action Plan from HUD (June/July) •Send out award notices to grantees 16 17 Questions or Comments ?