PUBLIC NOTICE
Draft FY 2022-2023 Annual One-Year Action Plan
Public Comment Period & Public Hearing
July 8, 2022
The City of West Palm Beach is an entitlement recipient of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Program. In order to receive these funds, the City must adopt an Annual One-Year Action Plan that is consistent with its 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual One-Year Action Plan describes the proposed allocation and use of the funds and how these projects/activities will help achieve the overall goal and objectives outlined in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
The City anticipates receiving a total of $4,741,369 in FY 2022-2023 funding (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023) as follows: CDBG - $988,328; HOME - $508,961; and HOPWA - $3,244,080. The City is also making available $42,026 in HOME program income, bringing the total HOME allocation to $550,987. The required public review period begins Saturday, July 9, 2022, and ends Monday, August 8, 2022. The City of West Palm Beach will receive written comments until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022 on the proposed Action Plan and budget as follows:
Proposed CDBG Entitlement Funding $988,328
Public Services (15%) $148,250
The City will utilize these funds for direct internal services and/or external contracts to provide eligible public service activities to the City’s homeless population. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(E), and will benefit low- and moderate-income persons as qualified under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) – Limited Clientele Activities or Area Benefit Activities.
Public Facilities and Improvement $642,413
This activity will fund the renovation or construction of public facilities or infrastructure improvements. A public facility or infrastructure improvement redeveloped or constructed under this activity will primarily serve individuals who reside in areas of low- and moderate-income concentration. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(C), and will benefit low- and moderate-income persons as qualified under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1) – Area Benefit Activities or Limited Clientele Activities.
Planning and Administration (20%) $197,665
This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the program. This activity is assumed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons and are eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).
Proposed HOME Entitlement Funding $508,961
HOME Program Income $42,026
New Construction/Housing Development $419,545
This activity will support the new construction or rehabilitation of affordable homeownership units. This activity is activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.205.
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside $76,344
Funding will be allocated to certified CHDO’s for the rehabilitation or development of housing for low income households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.300.
HOME Program Administration (10%) $55,098
This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the HOME program including planning and monitoring costs. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.207.
Proposed HOPWA Entitlement Funding $3,244,080
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance $2,956,758
Project Sponsor(s) will provide tenant-based rental assistance to eligible households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.
Supportive Services $75,000
Project Sponsor(s) will provide supportive services to eligible households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.
Project Sponsor Administration $115,000
Project Sponsor(s) will utilize program funds for the general administration of the HOPWA Program. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.
Grantee Program Administration $97,322
Grantee will utilize program funds for the general administration of the HOPWA Program. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.
Public Comment & Public Hearings
Citizens, agencies, and all interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed FY 2022-2023 Annual One Year Action Plan. The full document can be viewed on the City’s website at www.wpb.org/housing and at the following location: City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. All interested parties are invited to submit written comments to be considered before going to the City Commission for approval. Written comments may be mailed or submitted via email to ksspence@wpb.org.
In addition, the City of West Palm Beach will hold the following public meeting:
City Commission Public Hearing
Purpose: To approve the 2022 Annual One Year Action Plan
Date: Monday, August 8, 2022 (Commission Meeting begins at 5:00 PM)
Place: City Commission Chambers, 1st Floor, City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), OF 1990, ALL PERSONS REQUIRING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THESE PUBLIC MEETINGS BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEFICIENCY, TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE MEETINGS, SHOULD CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OR THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AT THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH LOCATED AT 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 OR VIA TELEPHONE AT (561) 822-1250 OR (561) 822-1210 AT LEAST FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, SO THAT ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED. THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT BY CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (561) 822-1250 (TTY: 800-955-8771).
DE ACUERDO CON LA LEY DE ESTADOUNIDENSES CON DISCAPACIDADES (ADA), DE 1990, TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE REQUIERAN ALOJAMIENTO ESPECIAL EN ESTAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS DEBIDO A UNA DISCAPACIDAD, IMPEDIMENTO FÍSICO O DEFICIENCIA EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS, PARA PARTICIPAR EN ESTAS REUNIONES, DEBEN COMUNICARSE CON EL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO O LA OFICINA DEL SECRETARIO MUNICIPAL, EN LA CIUDAD DE WEST PALM BEACH UBICADA EN 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 O POR TELÉFONO AL (561) 822-1250 O AL (561) 822-1210 AL MENOS CINCO DÍAS DE CALENDARIO ANTES DE LA REUNIÓN, PARA QUE SE PUEDA PRESTAR ASISTENCIA. ESTE DOCUMENTO SE PUEDE SOLICITAR EN UN FORMATO ALTERNO CONTACTANDO AL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO AL (561) 822-1250 (TTY: 800-955-8771).
Publish: The Palm Beach Post, Friday, July 8, 2022
Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual One Year Action Plan