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
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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.
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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
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CDBG Public Participation
•DRAFT Annual Action Plan (March 29,2022)
•Public Services, Housing, Community & Economic Development Priorities (Dec 15, 2021)
•Housing Partnership
•Disability Commission
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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)
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*NOTE: Estimate based on 2021 amount. 2022 entitlement award amount has
not been released by HUD
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Forbes Library Threshold Removal for ADAAeroglider (Demonstration Video)
Proposed Projects
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Prospect Place Acquisition for 60 Affordable Rental Units
Demolition of the former Moose Lodge
Prospect Place Acquisition
Approx. 60 Units After Redevelopment
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Prospect Place (Cont.)
Sample Income Limits (Adjusted Annually)
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Prospect Place (Cont.)
Sample Rents (Adjusted Annually)
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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
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Questions or Comments ?