Proposed Allocations Presentation

Community Planning & 
Development Program Investments
November 18, 2021 CDAC Meeting

Presentation Overview
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• Consolidated Plan Goals
• Investment Strategies
• Funds to (Re)Allocate
• Funding Recommendations Overview
• Requested CDAC Consensus

FY2020-24 Consolidated Plan Goals
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1. Promote access to decent affordable housing.
2. Increase access to homeless services/housing.
3. Increase access to public services for vulnerable 
populations.
4. Provide educational programs and business 
assistance.
5. Enhance livability of neighborhoods.
6. Comply with affirmatively furthering fair housing 
regulations.

Operational Efficiencies & 
Accomplishments
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• Streamlined public services grants solicitation
• Aligned investments to Consolidated Plan
• Strategic partner selection & program investments (RSOQ)
Pandemic Small Business Assistance
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Youth Employment & Education (IGA)
Homeless Master Services Agreement
– First Time Homebuyer
• Simplification of City Homeowner Rehab programs
• New affordable housing construction
• Technology investment
• Exceeded regulatory expenditure requirements

Overview:  Investment Fund Sources & 
Requirements
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Investment Recommendations Needed
• CDBG: Community Development Block Grant
• CDBG-CV1: CARES Act reallocation
• ESG: Emergency Solutions Grant
• HOME: Home Investment Partnerships Program
• HOME-ARP: American Rescue Plan Act 
Allocation

CDBG & CDBG-CV Funding 
Requirements
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• Benefit populations <80% Area Median Income
• Same requirements apply to program income
• CDBG-CV1 funding must address COVID crisis
• Eligible Activities:
– Public Services (capped at 15% of allocation*)
– Housing
– Economic development
– Physical improvements and infrastructure
* 15% cap does not apply to funding received during FY2019-20 or FY2020-21 due to CARES Act Waiver

ESG Funding Requirements
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• Benefit homeless populations <30% Area Median 
Income*
• No more than 60% of funding to shelter and street 
outreach
• Eligible Activities:
– Street Outreach
– Supportive Services
– Homeless Prevention
– Rapid Re-Housing
– Emergency Shelter
* Income limits for FY2019-20, FY2020-21, and CV increased to < 50% AMI due to CARES Act Waiver

• Allocated through Maricopa County HOME Consortium
• Benefit populations <80% Area Median Income
• Same requirements apply to program income
• May only be used for affordable housing (rented or owned)
• Eligible Activities:
– Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (2-year vouchers)*
– Homebuyer Assistance
– Rental or Homeowner new construction or rehabilitation
– Acquisition and/or demolition (must be paired with another 
activity)
* Maximum allowable income is 60% AMI
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HOME Funding Requirements

• Allocated through Maricopa County HOME Consortium
• Benefit homeless, domestic violence, or sex trafficking 
victims
• May only be used for affordable housing rentals
• Eligible Activities:
– Supportive Services, Homeless Prevention Services, and 
Housing Counseling
– Tenant Based Rental Assistance (2-year vouchers)
– Production or Preservation of affordable rentals 
– Purchase and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter 
(permanent transitional/bridge housing)
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HOME-ARP Requirements

Investment Strategy Discussion
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Funds to Invest
FY 2022-23 (Estimated)
CDBG: 
$ 2,459,350
HOME: 
$    686,496
ESG*: 
$    211,275
Total:
$3,357,121
HOME-ARP*: 
$2,876,844
Remnant Funding
CDBG1:
$  
281,668
HOME2:
$      116,072
CDBG-CV13: $      160,525
Total:
$      558,265
* Homeless activities only
Approximately 
$6.8 million to invest
1 Recapture from FY2019-20 and FY2020-21, eligible for public services
2 FY2020-21 program income
3 FY2020-21 recapture from CAP Water Assistance, other sources are now 
available

Staff Analysis
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• Most critical need Consolidated Plan goals:
– Affordable Housing
– Homeless Services
– Public Services for Vulnerable Populations
• Renters are struggling to find affordable units
• Homeowners are building significant equity
• More families are experiencing homelessness

Investment Strategy Recommendations
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Seeking CDAC Consensus:
1. Align investments to desired outcome
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Address Consolidated Plan goals with most critical need
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Impact as many households as possible
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Sustain well-performing city services and programs
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Sustain the Homeless Master Services Agreement
2. Maintain operational efficiencies
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Non-profit grants for Public Services only
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Continued strategic partner selection with RSOQ process
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Meet or exceed regulatory expenditure requirements
3. Maximize benefit of CARES Act Waivers
4. Maximize community impact through leveraged partnerships

Goal 1:  Affordable Housing
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Activity
Proposed 
Amount
Funding Source
Allocation 
Method
Home Repair Services
$900,000
FY 2022-23 CDBG
City Program
Rental New Construction
$698,578
$686,496
$116,072
$1,501,146
FY 2022-23 CDBG
FY 2022-23 HOME
HOME Program income
RFP/RSOQ
Total Recommended Funding
$2,401,146
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Goal 2:  Homeless Services/Housing
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Activities
Proposed Amount
Funding Source
Allocation 
Method
Rapid rehousing; eviction prevention; 
hotel vouchers; shelter beds and 
operations; job (re)training, counseling; 
physical, mental health & addiction 
services; homeless navigation & 
street outreach; housing navigation, other 
ESG-eligible activities
$211,275
$2,021,081
FY 2022-23 ESG
HOME-ARP
Master Services 
Agreement
Total Recommended Funding
$2,232,356
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Goal 3:  Public Services for Vulnerable 
Populations
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Activity
Proposed 
Amount
Funding Source
Allocation 
Method
Public services for seniors, at-risk 
youth, youth aging out of foster 
care, disabled, DV victims, etc.
$368,902
FY 2022-23 CDBG
Grant 
Application 
Process
Housing Stabilization Programs --
case management, financial 
incentives, rental assistance, other 
services
$640,000
$281,668
$160,525
$1,082,193
HOME-ARP
FY 2019-20, 2020-21 CDBG* 
CDBG-CV1*
City Program
Total Recommended Allocations:
$1,451,095
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* Eligible for 15% public service CARES Act waiver

Next Steps
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• Public Service Grant Application (Nov-Jan)
• Prepare FY2021-22 Action Plan Amendment for 
Council vote (Mar/Apr)
• Coordinate with County for ARPA Allocation Plan
• FY2022-23 Action Plan
– CDAC grant application recommendation (Feb)
– Council Workshop (Mar)
– Public Comment Period (Mar/Apr)
– Public Hearing (Apr)
– Council Action (Apr/May)