HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem IXPLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT JUNE 4, 2024
ITEM IX: PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
Staff requests review and acceptance of the 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).
The purpose of this review is for the Plan Commission to make a determination of consistency
that the proposed projects/activities in the 2024 Annual Action Plan are consistent with the
City’s 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Update 2040, official maps, or other
planned activities of the City.
ANALYSIS
Staff is requesting the Plan Commission review and accept proposed projects/activities
designed to meet one of the national objectives (listed below) of the CDBG program, and
recommend Council authorize submittal of the 2024 CDBG Action Plan.
- Benefit to low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
- Meet a need having a particular urgency (i.e. flooding, tornado, etc.)
The City prepares and submits an Annual Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to demonstrate how federal CDBG funds will be spent. The 2024
Program Year began May 1, 2024 and ends April 30, 2025. The 2024 entitlement allocation is
estimated to be $801,434.
Staff is proposing 2024 entitlement allocations to the following projects:
1. $50,000 Housing Initiatives (varied regulations; each reference listed with corresponding
activity below)
Activities may include, but are not limited to, rehabilitation or improvements to
a single-family residential property 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1), homeownership
assistance 24 CFR 570.201(n) and privately owned utilities (24 CFR 570.201(l).
2. $195,000 Central City Redevelopment (varied regulations; each reference listed with
corresponding activity below)
Activities may include, but are not limited to, acquisition 24 CFR 570.201(a),
clearance and demolition 24 CFR 570.201(d), asbestos removal 24 CFR 570.201(c)
and cleanup of contaminated sites 24 CFR 570.201(d). The following 24 CFR
570.201(c) activities that may be undertaken are water/sewer improvements,
street improvements, sidewalks and tree planting.
3. $387,434 Public Facilities 24 CFR 570.201(c)
Activities may include, but are not limited to, acquisition, construction,
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reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and
improvements, except as provided in § 570.207(a), carried out by the recipient or
other public or private nonprofit entities.
4. $19,000 Public Services 24 CFR 570.201(e)
Activities may include, but are not limited to, assistance to local non-profit
agencies that provide needed services to LMI individuals and households.
Activities that may be undertaken include, health care assistance, emergency
shelter, food assistance, peer support, Fair Housing services, advocacy and
education and emergency assistance.
*Public Service activities can represent no more than 15% of the total annual grant
allocation.
5. $150,000 Program Administrative Costs 24 CFR 570.206
Activities may include, but are not limited to, general management, oversight
and coordination, public information, indirect costs, submission of applications
for federal programs, administrative expenses to facilitate programs, associated
training and related costs and preparation of functional plans.
*Administration activities can represent no more than 20% of the total annual grant
allocation.
Based on evaluating previous years program, the City doesn’t expect to receive any program
income. However, if program income is received, the City will hold a public comment period
on the proposed activity at that time.
Final Step
Prior to Council consideration, the Action Plan is reviewed by the Plan Commission for
consistency with the City’s 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Update 2040,
official maps, and other planned activities of the City.
Staff has reviewed all proposed projects and activities and none have been identified as being
contrary to the Comprehensive Plan, as updated, official maps, or other planned activities of the
City.
RECOMMENDATIONS/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends acceptance of the 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program, together with a determination of consistency that projects/activities
identified above and listed on the attached are not in conflict with the City of Oshkosh
Comprehensive Plan, as amended, official maps or other planned activities of the City.
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan represents the fourth year of the City's Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for Fiscal
Years 2020-2024 as approved by the Oshkosh Common Council and the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The Action Plan is the City of Oshkosh's application for HUD entitlement grant funds and identifies
the proposed programs and projects to be funded during the City's CDBG Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.
During the 2024 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implementation of projects in these categories:
1. Housing Initiatives
2. Central City Redevelopment
3. Public Facilities
4. Public Services
5. Program Administration & Planning
A minimum of 70% of funds will be spent on activities that will benefit LMI persons over a three year period, including
program years 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Activities funded with CDBG funds in this Action Plan will meet the national objectives of benefiting LMI persons and/or
preventing or eliminating slum or blighting conditions.
It is important to note that the Con Plan sets goals and strategies to be achieved over the FY 2020-2024 period. The six
Con Plan Goals represent high priority needs for the City and serve as the basis for FY 2024 programs and activities
identified in the Action Plan. The Con Plan goals are listed below in no particular order:
1. Provide safe, decent, affordable housing
2. Provide housing, services and facilities for homeless persons or those at-risk of becoming homeless
3. Provide housing, services and facilities for persons with special needs
4. Improve community facilities, infrastructure, public services and quality of life for residents
5. Create suitable living environment through public facilities or infrastructure improvements
6. Encourage employment and promote economic opportunities
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
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.
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For details regarding the objectives and outcomes targeted in the Con Plan and this Annual Plan in relation to each of
the six goals listed above, please refer to Sections AP-20 (Annual Goals and Objectives) and AP-35 (Projects).
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
The City recognizes that the evaluation of past performance is critical to ensuring the City and its subrecipients are
implementing activities effectively and that those activities align with the City's overall strategies and goals. The
performance of programs and systems are evaluated on a regular basis.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
In accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan, the draft Action Plan is available online
at https://www.oshkoshwi.gov/EconomicDevelopment/ and a copy is available for review at the Economic Development
Office at Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Ave. throughout the thirty day public comment period. Hard copies of the Action
Plan are available upon request.
The thirty day comment period is May 31, 2024 through July 1, 2024.
The FY 2024 Action Plan was presented and discussed at the in-person Plan Commission and Common Council meeting
on June 4, 2024 and June 11, 2024, respectively.
City staff consulted with representatives from area agencies participating in the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition, as
well as the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority and ADVOCAP. These agencies provide a wide spectrum of
services in the community and represent needs of many different segments of the population to ensure future CDBG
programming meets the needs of the community.
City staff also consulted with a number of organizations through email correspondence, a summary of those comments
are attached.
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.
A summary of all comments will be attached at the end of this Action Plan if applicable.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
A summary of all comments will be attached at the end of this Action Plan if applicable.
7. Summary
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator OSHKOSH Community Development Department
HOME Administrator N/A
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City of Oshkosh has designated its Community Development Department as the lead agency responsible for administration of the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and associated reports. The Department is also the major public agency responsible for
administering programs addressed in the Consolidated Plan and this FY 2024 Annual Action Plan, except for Homeless Programs. The Continuum
of Care (CoC) for Homeless Programming is the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition with ADVOCAP as the local non-profit agency taking the
leadership role in administration.
The City works with numerous community-based organizations, partners, businesses, other funders, as well as City of Oshkosh departments, to
plan, develop, implement and evaluate activities outlined in this plan.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Emily Tardiff
Economic Development Specialist, City of Oshkosh
PH: 920.236.5029
Email: etardiff@oshkoshwi.gov
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
Consultation on development of this Plan was achieved through interviews, e-mail correspondence and
public hearings. Efforts were made to consult agencies that provide a wide range of services so that a
clear picture of community needs would be available during development of the Plan. The City of
Oshkosh consulted with public and private agencies and organizations that provide assisted housing,
health services, and social services (including those focusing on services to children, elderly persons,
persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, homeless persons), community-
based and regionally-based organizations that represent protected class members, and organizations
that enforce fair housing laws.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l))
The City's Community Development Department acts as the single point of contact to coordinate efforts
between public and assisted housing providers, as well as private and governmental health, mental
health, and social service agencies. The City works with the following agencies to enhance funding and
service allocations to address the housing and community development needs of the area:
City of Oshkosh Community Development Department - oversees the CDBG program.
Winnebago County Department of Human Services - provides care and protection to County
residents from infancy to old age, through consumer-focused programs designed to maintain
and improve the quality of life for consumers and their families.
Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority - manage the Public Housing and Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher Programs, create improvements to public housing communities, and
develop affordable housing.
Social Services Agencies - provides services to address the needs of low- and moderate-income
persons and those with special needs.
Housing Providers - rehabilitates and develops affordable housing for low- and moderate-
income families and individuals. Including Habitat for Humanity, Oshkosh Kid’s Foundation,
COTS, Northpointe Development Inc., Solutions Recovery and NeighborWorks Green Bay.
Winnebagoland Housing Coalition / CoC - oversees the Continuum of Care Network for the City
of Oshkosh and Winnebago County.
Local jurisdictions, agencies, and organizations will be invited to submit proposals/applications for CDBG
funds for eligible activities. These groups are welcome to participate in the planning process by
attending the public hearings, informational meetings, and through electronic updates. These groups
are notified through the City’s Community Development Department network of upcoming meetings
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and funding opportunities. Also, the staff of the Community Development Department have proactively
been participating in additional community encounter opportunities and forming partnerships to
accomplish larger scale housing and community development activities.
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.
The City of Oshkosh is a member of the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition, under the Wisconsin Balance
of State Continuum of Care (WIBOSCOC). Winnebagoland Housing Coalition meets quarterly to engage
in conversations regarding homeless issues, as well as coordinating the efforts of a variety of agencies
serving youth, families, and veterans experiencing homelessness. City of Oshkosh staff attends the local
CoC meetings and acts as the City's representative. The City coordinates its activities with the
Continuum of Care and supports its applications for funds. The City helps WIBOSCOC to address
homelessness by working together to develop a framework to deliver housing and supportive services to
the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
The Winnebagoland Housing Coalition identifies regional and local homeless issues; coordinates regional
planning; identifies regional housing gaps and needs, strategies, and priorities; provides input for
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SVF) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) applications;
participates in completion of the CoC application; monitors Homeless Management Information Systems
(HMIS) participation and implementation; and coordinates and follows-up on the Point in Time (PIT)
count and Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR).
The Winnebagoland Housing Coalition has representation from multiple interest groups including: CDBG
Jurisdictions, Public Housing Authorities, domestic violence service providers, Veterans, youth service
providers, Community Action Partnerships, homeless service providers, and faith-based organizations.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
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
Most of WIBOSCOC ESG funding is allocated by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of
Housing, Energy, and Community Resources (DEHCR). The CoC develops priorities, target populations,
outcome measures, and evaluation processes for ESG through an elected agency such as ADVOCAP,
including prioritizing Rapid ReHousing (RRH). The CoC decides on ESG funding ranking and project
scoring based on knowledge of projects, capacity of applicants and participation in CoC planning.
ADVOCAP, as the Collaborative Applicant and HMIS Lead, has access to the Point in Time and Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS) data.
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The Winnebagoland CoC and the HMIS work together to assess data quality throughout the CoC. This
includes working on Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) submission, the PIT count, project
review/ranking, and working with individual programs while completing their Annual Performance
Reports (APRs). There are thirty-seven (37) beds at the Christine Ann Domestic Violence Shelter, fifty
(50) rooms at Father Carr’s. Lastly, the Day-by-Day Warming Shelter provides shelter and services 365
days of the year with a 50-bed capacity.
There are three (3) transitional housing projects within Winnebago County. COTS operates two
transitional housing shelters in Oshkosh, one eight (8) bed shelter for women and one ten (10) bed
shelter for men.
ADVOCAP also operates one scattered-site transitional housing project funded by the Department of
Justice. The DOJ-funded project can provide housing for approximately 35 individuals and ten (10)
families per year. ADVOCAP also operates a HUD-funded permanent supportive housing project, with
three (3) households within Oshkosh in scattered sites, and Rapid Re-Housing projects, with twelve (12)
households in Oshkosh. The number of units occupied are directly affected by the availability of
housing units at fair market rent, as there is an increasing number of people who need the homeless
programs.
There are zero Runaway or Homeless Youth beds being reported in Oshkosh or Winnebago County.
Additional outreach to volunteer and faith-based organizations will occur through the implementation
of coordinated entry. The CoC will work with Veterans to improve participation among VA-funded
projects.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization WINNEBAGO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Discussed affordable housing needs in the community as well as the needs
of the City's low to moderate income residents, and how the city and
housing authority could work together collaboratively
2 Agency/Group/Organization Winnebagoland Housing Coalition
Agency/Group/Organization Type Continuum of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Public Service Agencies
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Coalition was consulted for affordable housing and public housing
needs in the community. City staff attends quarterly Coalition meetings to
keep informed on services available and needs of the community
3 Agency/Group/Organization City of Oshkosh Economic Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Economic development strategies and initiatives that are currently in
place or may be undertaken.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
Non profit economic development group
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
A non-profit corporation that works with the community to provide
leadership, direction, coordination, and services to advance economic
development in the greater Oshkosh area.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Winnebago County Health Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Health
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Lead based paint policies and health and safety needs of Oshkosh
residents.
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6 Agency/Group/Organization ADVOCAP, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-homeless
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
HOPWA Strategy
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consultation regarding affordable housing needs; collaborate on various
programs/activities to best serve the community.
7 Agency/Group/Organization City of Oshkosh Public Works Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Discussion regarding various infrastructure improvements planned during
the program year.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Neighborhood Associations
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Associations
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Neighborhood Initiatives
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Discuss neighborhood programs/activities to create strong and healthy
neighborhoods.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Day by Day Warming Shelter
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provide shelter and advocacy.
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10 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods
Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Neighborhood Initiatives
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Expand on the organization's role in developing, expanding and organizing
neighborhood planning projects/programs/activities, acquiring slum and
blight properties.
11 Agency/Group/Organization HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OSHKOSH INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Non profit
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Habitat's continued role in construction of new affordable housing for LMI
households. Continue partnership projects with City and local PHA.
12 Agency/Group/Organization METROPOLITAN MILWAUKEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Continue to contract with satellite office in Appleton to provide training
opportunities for landlords and tenants, as well as investigate potential
fair housing complaints in the community.
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Winnebagoland Housing
Coalition
Alleviate the impact of homelessness in the community through cooperation and
collaboration of social service providers
Oshkosh 2005-2025
Comprehensive Plan;
Update 2040
City of Oshkosh
City's general plan is comprised of various elements that provide a comprehensive slate of
city-wide policies and furthers the City's smart growth strategy for growth and
development.
City of Oshkosh Comp
Plan - Housing City of Oshkosh
Housing Element was updated and approved in April 2024.It serves as a policy guide to
help the city meet its existing and future housing needs. The Plan has the goal of creating
and preserving affordable housing stock within the city.
Oshkosh Analysis of
Impediments City of Oshkosh
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice presents a demographic profile of the city,
assesses the extent of housing needs among specific income groups and evaluates the
availability of a range of housing choices for residents
Oshkosh Housing
Authority 5 Year Plan
Oshkosh/Winnebago
Housing Authority The goals of the City and Housing Authority are complementary.
Oshkosh Strategic Plan City of Oshkosh The goals are complementary.
City of Oshkosh Housing
Study City of Oshkosh
The recommendations in the housing study are similar to the Strategic Plan. The City of
Oshkosh made the following amendments to its Zoning Ordinance to allow for use of the
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in residential zoned districts. ADUs increase the
opportunities for affordable workforce housing in the City of Oshkosh. Working in the
coordination of reducing the minimum lot width, increasing density, reducing parking
requirements in multifamily development districts, and eliminating the minimum dwelling
size to free up lots that historically haven't been able to be developed for housing.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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AP-12 Participation – 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 City of Oshkosh will publish a public notice with a summary of the proposed Action Plan which includes a list of locations where it may be
reviewed. The Action Plan will be available for review at the Community Development Department (215 Church Avenue, Room 201), online at
https://www.oshkoshwi.gov/EconomicDevelopment/, and hard copies are available upon request. The notice will include information on the
public hearing(s) including location, date and time, along with contact information to submit written comments and the comment deadline.
Those with specialized needs are directed to contact the Community Development Department at least five (5) days prior to a meeting.
City staff continues to work with community groups, organizations and agencies to increase citizen participation and improve the CDBG
application and evaluation process.
The Community Development Department goes through the citizen participation process and evaluates how that feedback can be incorporated
into the City’s Annual goals and future plan’s goals.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Or
der
Mode of Outr
each
Target of Outr
each
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
Plan
Commission (PC)
will meet on
June 4, 2024 to
allow the public
the opportunity
to comment and
recommend
approval to the
Common
Council. The
Plan will be
approved by
Common
Council, with
any comments
received at the
PC meeting
added prior to
the City's
submission of
the Plan.
A summary of
all comments
will be
attached at the
end of this
Action Plan if
applicable.
A summary of all
comments will be
attached at the
end of this Action
Plan if applicable.
N/A
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Sort Or
der
Mode of Outr
each
Target of Outr
each
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
2 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
Common
Council will
meet on June
11, 2024 to
allow the public
the opportunity
to comment and
approve the
submission and
implementation
of the 2024
Action Plan. The
Plan will be
approved, with
any comments
received at the
meeting added
prior to the
City's
submission of
the Plan.
A summary of
all comments
will be
attached at the
end of this
Action Plan if
applicable.
A summary of all
comments will be
attached at the
end of this Action
Plan if applicable.
N/A
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der
Mode of Outr
each
Target of Outr
each
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
3 Email
outreach
Non-targeted;
email
distribution of
availability of
draft Action
Plan for
comments
Email
distribution list
of 30+ members
E-mail
comments
received
expressing
needs of
individual
organizations,
also
mentioned in
the
Consultation
section of the
plan (AP-10).
Comments
received are
summarized in
the attachment.
N/A
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Mode of Outr
each
Target of Outr
each
Summary of
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dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
4 Newspaper
Ad
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
A public hearing
notice detailing
the public
hearing
schedule and
opportunity to
comment during
the comment
period was
published in the
Oshkosh
Northwestern
on May 19 and
May 26, 2024.
A summary of
all comments
will be
attached at the
end of this
Action Plan if
applicable.
A summary of all
comments will be
attached at the
end of this Action
Plan if applicable.
N/A
5 Internet
Outreach
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
City website
linked the public
hearing notice
detailed in item
number 4
above.
A summary of
all comments
will be
attached at the
end of this
Action Plan if
applicable.
A summary of all
comments will be
attached at the
end of this Action
Plan if applicable.
https://www.oshkoshwi.gov/EconomicD
evelopment/
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Oshkosh will receive $801,434 in CDBG entitlement funds for FY 2024 Program Year. Based on evaluating previous years program
income from disposing of the CDBG funded properties, the City doesn't expect to receive any program income. However, if program income is
received the City will report accordingly. The City’s FY 2024 CDBG program year starts on May 1, 2024 and concludes on April 30, 2025.
The following financial resources are identified for the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and will be used to address the following needs: Community
Development; Housing Needs; Economic Development Needs; Neighborhood Initiatives; and Administration, Planning, and Management Needs;
Other Special Needs. The accomplishments of these projects/activities will be reported in the FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
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Program Source
of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 801,434 0 0 801,434 1,168,401
Based on evaluating previous years
program income from disposing of the
CDBG funded properties, the City doesn't
expect to receive any program income.
However, if program income is received the
City will report accordingly.
Other public -
federal
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Public Services
Other 0 0 0 0 0
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied. While the CDBG program does not require leveraging, the program does leverage other resources.
The City budgets funds in its Capital Improvement Program for additional programs for housing related activities (i.e. acquisition, housing
rehabilitation), public facility improvements, landscaping, curb appeal projects, and acquisition of properties to eliminate slum and blight
through the Healthy Neighborhood funds. The City also is leveraging American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to fund public service and
infrastructure activities. The City leverages funds from tax increment financing (TIF) Districts as well.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City of Oshkosh may provide vacant/undeveloped lots to private developers, Habitat for Humanity,
ADVOCAP or other non-profit/CHDO agencies for construction of new affordable housing units.
Discussion
Please reference the AP-35 (Projects) Section of the Plan.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 CD-3 Public Services 2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Oshkosh
Priority
Areas
Other Special Needs CDBG:
$19,000
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 10
Households Assisted
2 CD-1 Community
Facilities and
Infrastructure
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Oshkosh
Priority
Areas
Center City
Community
Development Need
CDBG:
$387,434
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 10
Households Assisted
3 AM-1 Overall
Coordination
2020 2024 Administration,
Planning, and
Management
Oshkosh
Priority
Areas
Center City
Administration,
Planning, and
Management Need
CDBG:
$150,000
Other: 0 Other
4 ED-2
Redevelopment
2020 2024 Economic
Development
Center City Housing Need
Community
Development Need
Economic
Development Need
CDBG:
$195,000
Buildings Demolished: 1
Buildings
5 HS-3 Housing
Rehabilitation
2020 2024 Affordable Housing Oshkosh
Priority
Areas
Other Special Needs
Community
Development Need
CDBG:
$50,000
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 8 Household
Housing Unit
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name CD-3 Public Services
Goal
Description
Improve and enhance the public and community development services in the City for low to moderate income households.
2 Goal Name CD-1 Community Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Improve the City’s public facilities and infrastructure for low to moderate income areas.
3 Goal Name AM-1 Overall Coordination
Goal
Description
Provide program management and oversight for the successful administration of CDBG programs.
4 Goal Name ED-2 Redevelopment
Goal
Description
Acquire, remediate and dispose of properties to promote the development and revitalization of vacant residential,
commercial, and industrial areas.
5 Goal Name HS-3 Housing Rehabilitation
Goal
Description
Rehabilitate the City's dated housing stock to preserve and improve housing conditions for low to moderate income
households.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
During the 2024 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implementation of projects and
activities in four major categories:
1. Housing Initiatives
2. Central City Redevelopment
3. Public Facilities
4. Public Services
5. Program Administration & Planning
The use of CDBG funds in 2024 will focus on activities and programs that:
Improve, maintain and create housing accessibility to homeownership for income qualified
homebuyers
Revitalize neighborhoods through park and playground improvements, acquisition and
elimination of slum and blight properties
Provide funding to various public service agencies, to be determined
Provide training for landlords or tenants on fair housing regulations
Provide administration of the overall CDBG program
The project allocations total $801,434, as referenced in AP-05 Executive Summary and AP-15 Expected
Resources.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Housing Initiatives
2 Central City Redevelopment
3 Public Facilities
4 Public Services
5 Administration
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
All funding allocations are consistent with priority needs in the City of Oshkosh and align with the 2020-
2024 Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, City Strategic Plan, the Oshkosh Housing Study, and
various other documents that guide staff during the allocation process. Every effort was made to ensure
that the most vulnerable citizens in Oshkosh are the beneficiaries of the Program Year 2024 CDBG
funding allocation. Unfortunately, the needs are greater than the funding received.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name Housing Initiatives
Target Area Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported HS-3 Housing Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Housing Need
Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description Funds used to rehab and expand the City's affordable housing stock for LMI
households as well as to stabilize and visually improve older LMI
neighborhoods. Funds will be used to provide home ownership
opportunities to eligible homebuyers by providing direct financial
assistance loans. Funds will be used to acquire homes in need of repair,
make needed repairs and sell the home to a qualified homebuyer. Improve,
maintain and create affordable housing options for LMI
persons/households; home ownership assistance, rental rehabilitation,
acquisition, rehab, construction/reconstruction and resale to eligible
homebuyers.
Target Date 5/1/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
8 housing units.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Activities may include, but are not limited to, rehabilitation or
improvements to a single-family residential property 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1),
homeownership assistance 24 CFR 570.201(n) and privately owned utilities
(24 CFR 570.201(l).
2 Project Name Central City Redevelopment
Target Area Center City
Goals Supported ED-2 Redevelopment
Needs Addressed Housing Need
Community Development Need
Economic Development Need
Funding CDBG: $195,000
Description Assist with the redevelopment of the central city.
Target Date 5/1/2025
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Citywide benefit.
Location Description Central City.
Planned Activities Activities may include, but are not limited to, acquisition 24 CFR
570.201(a), clearance and demolition 24 CFR 570.201(d), asbestos removal
24 CFR 570.201(c) and cleanup of contaminated sites 24 CFR 570.201(d).
The following 24 CFR 570.201(c) activities that may be undertaken are
water/sewer improvements, street improvements, sidewalks and tree
planting.
3 Project Name Public Facilities
Target Area Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported CD-1 Community Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Community Development Need
Funding CDBG: $387,434
Description Public Facilities 24 CFR 570.201(c): Various public facility improvements
carried out by the City, public or private nonprofits and/or other
organizations.
Target Date 5/1/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Estimated 10 housing units.
Location Description Citywide.
Planned Activities Activities may include, but are not limited to, acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and
improvements, except as provided in § 570.207(a), carried out by the
recipient or other public or private nonprofit entities.
4 Project Name Public Services
Target Area
Goals Supported CD-3 Public Services
Needs Addressed Other Special Needs
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Funding CDBG: $19,000
Description Public Services 24 CFR 570.201(e): Funds provided to local non-profit
agencies that provide needed services to LMI individuals and households.
Target Date 5/1/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Citywide benefit.
Location Description Citywide.
Planned Activities Activities may include, but are not limited to, assistance to local non-profit
agencies that provide needed services to LMI individuals and households.
Activities that may be undertaken include, health care assistance,
emergency shelter, food assistance, peer support, Fair Housing services,
advocacy and education and emergency assistance.
5 Project Name Administration
Target Area
Goals Supported AM-1 Overall Coordination
Needs Addressed Administration, Planning, and Management Need
Funding CDBG: $150,000
Description Program Administrative Costs 24 CFR 570.206
Target Date 5/1/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Citywide benefit.
Location Description Citywide.
Planned Activities Activities may include, but are not limited to, general management,
oversight and coordination, public information, indirect costs, submission
of applications for federal programs, administrative expenses to facilitate
programs, associated training and related costs and preparation of
functional plans.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
All programs, projects, and activities to be carried out under the 2024 Annual Action Plan will meet one
of the three National objectives of:
Benefit to low and moderate income (LMI) persons.
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
Meet a need having a particular urgency.
Funds will be used to assist LMI persons and households on a city-wide basis or in neighborhoods with
approved associations, occur in and benefit LMI/LMA census tracts/block groups, or in spot blighted or
approved redevelopment areas. The City's neighborhood associations map will change as new
associations are recognized by the City, so for an updated map with low to moderate income census
block groups within the City’s approved neighborhood associations, please contact the City's Planning
Services Division at 920-236-5059, located in Room 204, City Hall, 215 Church Avenue.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Oshkosh Priority Areas 75
Center City 25
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Assistance will be directed primarily to LMI census tracts and block groups and recognized neighborhood
associations, as well as properties spot blighted or designated as redevelopment areas by the City, or on
a community wide basis to LMI income eligible persons. The majority of the LMI census tracts and block
groups are located within the oldest areas of the Central City, which are predominately single and two
family residential neighborhoods (though many have experienced inappropriate single family to multiple
family conversions), but also include a mix of commercial, industrial and institutional uses.
Residents in these areas have limited financial capacity to address housing and non-housing conditions,
as well as neighborhood revitalization efforts. The City’s 2024 CDBG Action Plan activities and programs
are intended to address these needs.
Discussion
Not applicable.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
City of Oshkosh will utilize unspent prior year CDBG funds to support housing financial assistance and
owner-occupied housing rehabilitation programs.
The following affordable housing accomplishments are expected to be completed during the FY 2024
CDBG Program Year:
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 10
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 10
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
The City will fund the following affordable housing activities to achieve the stated one year goals above:
Housing Rehab - An estimate based on previous year productivity
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Oshkosh will provide funding to support the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority
and the local Habitat for Humanity’s homebuyers programs with homebuyer financial assistance loans
and rehabilitation as needed with unspent prior year CDBG funds.
The Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority currently owns a handful of public housing
properties, in addition to a number of scattered sites.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The City of Oshkosh will collaborate with the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority on projects
to further affordable housing for low- to moderate-income households and/or disabled households.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Residents of the Oshkosh Housing Authority have an annual meeting with the Executive Director, as well
as bi-monthly meetings with property managers and social workers. Additionally, there is a tenant from
Raulf Place on the Housing Authority Board. The Housing Authority also sends out newsletters to
residents to keep them informed on Housing Authority activities and initiatives. In order to better serve
non-English speaking public housing residents, the Housing Authority has translators available for
residents. Additionally, the housing authority invites a guest speaker at an annual employee event, and
sends out monthly Fair Housing online newsletters to all staff.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable; the Oshkosh Housing Authority and Winnebago County Housing Authority are not
designated as troubled.
Discussion
The City of Oshkosh has identified that there is a need for decent, safe and sanitary housing that is
affordable and accessible to address the households affected by housing problems, severe housing
problems, and housing cost burdens. The largest groups affected by housing problems are the extremely
low-income households and senior households. The Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority is
an important part of the City's affordable housing strategy and the primary assisted housing provider of
housing for extremely low income, very low income, and lower income residents of the City of Oshkosh.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
The Wisconsin Balance of State CoC (WIBOSCOC) serves a total of sixty-nine counties. The 69 counties
are organized into twenty-one geographically dispersed local homeless coalitions. The City of Oshkosh is
part of the Winnebagoland CoC. The region is made up of two counties which include: Fond du Lac
County and Winnebago County.
According to the WIBOSCOC governance charter, the purpose of the Wisconsin Balance of State CoC is
to lead and support the efforts of its members to end homelessness. The CoC works toward ending
homelessness by providing leadership to providers of homeless services and ensuring the efficient and
effective delivery of housing and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing
homelessness or at risk of homelessness. This includes strongly encouraging community-wide
commitment to ending homelessness, providing funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, and
promoting access to and effective use of mainstream programs by individuals and families experiencing
homelessness.
The City continues to collaborate with the Day by Day Warming Shelter and a permanent shelter facility
that will offer on-site services, additional resources and additional beds in Program Year 2024.
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
Homeless service providers maintain contact with other agencies that may not be active members of the
housing coalition to facilitate homeless participants accessing services in a timely manner or to assure
appropriate referral of persons by other agencies to the homeless service providers.
Also, ADVOCAP and the Day by Day Warming Shelter provides staff support to conduct point in time
surveys of homeless needs, prepare annual needs assessment and prioritization of unmet needs, and
write grants for joint homeless activities. The City will continue to participate as a member of the
Winnebagoland Housing Coalition to provide and obtain input from organizations providing the
necessary services and assist with funding where possible.
The biggest risk factors of homelessness continued to be: 1) a person or family double-up with another
family, 2) being released from a psychiatric facility, 3) being released from a substance abuse treatment
facility, or 4) being released from a correctional facility.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
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The City of Oshkosh will continue to support the Day by Day Warming shelter that serves a small but
definite population of persons with limited shelter options in the community. The Day by Day Warming
Shelter adds an important level to the continuum of care in this area by providing a safe setting to a
vulnerable homeless population. Despite nearly 200 success stories of guests working toward self-
sufficiency at the shelter, the need for temporary overnight shelter continues to grow in Oshkosh.
Homelessness and the factors affecting it are increasing and the temporary local warming shelter has to
regularly turn people in need away.
Also, the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) of the City of Oshkosh has leased a single family house to
ADVOCAP for short term transitional housing.
The City has also provided support to COTs, Solutions Recovery and Christine Ann Domestic Abuse
Services, which are organizations in Oshkosh that have grown substantially over the past few years that
provide transitional housing services.
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
Using the HUD System Performance Measure Guidance, the HMIS Lead developed a CoC Performance
Report with metrics for “Length of Time Homeless” (LOTH) and reviewed this data with the CoC Data
Committee which meets quarterly to review CoC Performance and identify needed interventions. The
strategies to reduce the length of time of homelessness include: 1) Coordinated Entry through the
Vulnerability Index & Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool which included LOTH as a
prioritization factor; 2) the CoC adopted a protocol that mirrors CPD 14-012, “Notice on Prioritizing
Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness and Other Vulnerable Homeless Persons in Permanent
Supportive Housing and Recordkeeping Requirements for Documenting Chronic Homeless Status”,
which directs Permanent Supportive Housing resources to those with the greatest LOTH; 3) the CoC
increased its Rapid Rehousing inventory with the goal of housing people within 30 days of becoming
homeless; and 4) the Data Committee reviewed aggregate and project level performance data quarterly
to identify where LOTH was not decreasing.
Through the use of the VISPDAT, the CoC prioritizes the most vulnerable families. Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
programs, along with all project types, are expected to serve families based on their vulnerability score,
while utilizing a Housing First approach. The use of RRH has increased throughout the CoC. ESG funds
are prioritized for RRH over homeless prevention services. An increase in Supportive Services for
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Veteran Families (SSVF) resources are being utilized to rapidly rehouse veteran families.
The CoC also aims to reduce the rate of individuals and families who return to homelessness. The
Wisconsin Balance of State CoC looks at reoccurrence rates as part of the project scoring for HUD
Competition each year. The WIBOSCOC looks at one and two-year returns. Winnebagoland CoC’s
Permanent Supportive Housing project has a 0% return, one Rapid Rehousing project has an 8% return,
and another RRH project has an 11% return.
The Center for Veteran’s Issues operates the HUD VASH project in Winnebago County. The Center does
not fall under direct control of a single governmental entity. It works as an independent provider and
servicer dedicated to ending Veteran homelessness in the state of Wisconsin.
The Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority administers the HUD-VASH program and prioritizes
veterans on their waiting list.
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,
employment, education, or youth needs.
The City will continue to participate on the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition to provide and obtain
input from organizations providing the necessary services and assist with funding where possible.
While City staff will not lead the effort to create a discharge policy, staff will participate in any efforts to
create such a policy.
Discussion
The City of Oshkosh does not receive any private funds to address homeless needs or to prevent
homelessness. There are a number of public and private organizations providing these homeless
services in the community and the City supports these agencies through funding public service agencies.
The City also allocated a portion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support homelessness
initiatives. The Continuum of Care (CoC) in Oshkosh has a direct influence in addressing the needs of the
homeless, as well.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
In 2020, the City of Oshkosh prepared an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). The AI
identified local jurisdictional and regional collaborative actions the participants will undertake over the
next five years to address fair housing choice and housing affordability.
The City of Oshkosh Community Development staff respond to questions from City residents pertaining
to the Fair Housing Act and its provisions. City staff are familiar with local Ordinances and Federal laws
concerning fair housing that are designed to protect all residents of the community from discrimination.
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
The Oshkosh public transportation system, provides bus service to LMI households in Census Tracts 1, 2,
4, 5, 7, 8 , 11, 12, 14 and 15.
As City streets are resurfaced, they are designed to enable safe access for all users, including
pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit riders, that helps create a livable community for all citizens.
Also, there are a number of State and local regulations designed to promote the orderly development
and maintenance of safe, decent and sanitary housing in the community. To eliminate duplication, the
City uses the building codes established by the State for uniform construction standards. Consequently,
the City’s building codes do not appear to hinder the development or preservation of
affordable housing.
Likewise, the locally established Minimum Housing Code does not create a barrier for affordable
housing. These standards parallel the National Minimum Housing Code Standards and are minimum
requirements established to preserve and promote the public health, safety, comfort, personality and
general welfare of the people. Their enforcement is necessary to preserve and encourage the
private/public interests in housing and its maintenance.
Legal Action of Wisconsin (LAW) provides legal aid related to affordable housing, serving low-income
residents living in the City. LAW staff provides assistance to residents who face eviction, are denied
housing, or are forced to live in uninhabitable conditions. Information on foreclosures, consumer issues,
and fair housing is also provided to the residents. LAW policies and activities promote the awareness of
fair housing requirements. They provide consultation to developers and municipalities to ensure that
rental and for-sale units are marketed in accordance with the affirmative marketing rules of the U.S.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development. LAW ensures that all housing programs and services
provided by the City, its municipalities, and LAW itself, are administered in a way that promotes fair
housing on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, disability, and familial status.
The City contracts with the Fair Housing Center of Northeastern Wisconsin (FHCNW), a satellite office of
the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council (MMFHC), for fair housing services. The FHCNW
Outreach & Education Program provides fair housing training for interested parties, fair housing
technical assistance for government agencies, development and distribution of fair housing educational
materials, and presentations to the general public. The mission of FHCNW is to promote fair housing
throughout the State of Wisconsin by combating illegal housing discrimination and by creating and
maintaining racially and economically integrated housing patterns.
The City made the following amendments to its Zoning Ordinance to allow for use of the Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADU) in residential zoning districts. ADUs are smaller, independent residential dwelling
units located on the same lot as a stand-alone (i.e., detached) single-family home. ADUs increase the
opportunities for affordable workforce housing in the City. Working in the coordination of reducing the
minimum lot width, increasing density, reducing parking requirements in multifamily development
districts, and eliminating the minimum dwelling size to free up lots that historically haven’t been able to
be developed for housing sites
All residential properties are assessed on a citywide basis using market sales data of comparable
properties in and around the immediate neighborhood. Citywide assessing ensures an equitable
treatment of residential property and provides an incentive to those who maintain and improve their
properties.
Discussion:
The City of Oshkosh will continue to monitor and review public policies for discriminatory practices,
and/or impacts on housing availability during this program year. In addition to the proclamation, the
City has completed the following activities to promote fair housing:
The City continues to contract with Milwaukee Fair Housing Council and has revised the Fair Housing
Ordinance to reflect the current structure for investigation and disposition of complaints through a
third-party contract (Fair Housing Council) as needed.
The City continues to administer a voluntary Residential Rental Registration and Inspection program.
The City-wide program is voluntary and provides for the registration and inspection of residential rental
dwelling units in the City to ensure units provide safe, decent, and sanitary living conditions for tenants
and to prevent further deterioration of those units.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
City of Oshkosh has developed the following actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved
needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based hazards, reduce the number of
poverty-level families, develop institutional structures, and enhance coordination between public,
private housing and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The primary obstacle to meeting the underserved needs in the City is the limited financial resources
available to address the priorities identified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the lack of affordable
housing in the City. The City will take the following actions during the program year:
Continue to leverage its financial resources and apply for additional public and private funds
Continue to provide financial assistance for housing initatives
Continue to provide funding for public service activities
Continue to do provide public facility improvements
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will fund the following affordable housing activities with FY 2024 CDBG funds:
Central City Redevelopment
Housing Initiatives
Public Services
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City will continue to comply with Title 24 Part 35: Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain
Residential Structures (Current Rule) for its Housing Rehabilitation Program. In order to meet the
requirements of the lead-based paint regulations, the City will take the following actions regarding
housing rehabilitation:
Applicants for rehabilitation funding receive the required lead-based paint information and
understand their responsibilities.
Staff properly determines whether proposed projects are exempt from some or all lead-based
paint requirements.
The level of Federal rehabilitation assistance is properly calculated and the applicable lead-
based paint requirements determined.
Properly qualified personnel perform risk management, paint testing, lead hazard reduction,
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and clearance services when required.
Required lead hazard reduction work and protective measures are incorporated into project
rehabilitation specifications.
Risk assessment, paint testing, lead hazard reduction, and clearance work are performed in
accordance with the applicable standards established in 24 CFR Part 35, Subpart R.
Required notices regarding lead-based paint evaluation, presumption, and hazard reduction are
provided to occupants and documented.
Program documents establish the rental property owner's responsibility to perform and
document ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities, when applicable.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City’s goal is to reduce the extent of poverty by actions the City can control and through work with
other agencies and organizations.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City's Community Development Staff will coordinate activities among the public and private
agencies and organizations in the City. This coordination will ensure that the goals outlined in the FY
2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan will be effectively addressed by more than one agency. The staff
of the Economic Development Division will facilitate and coordinate the linkage between these public
and private partnerships and develop new partnership opportunities in the City. This coordination and
collaboration between agencies is important to ensure that the needs of the residents of the City of
Oshkosh are being addressed.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City is committed to continuing its participation and coordination with social service agencies,
housing agencies, community and economic development agencies, City, county, federal, and state
agencies, as well as with the private and non-profit sectors, to serve the needs of target income
individuals and families in the City. The City accepts funding requests for CDBG funds annually. The
Economic Development Division staff provides help and technical assistance as needed to assist these
public agencies that receive CDBG funding.
Discussion:
None
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
The City of Oshkosh expects to receive $801,434 in CDBG entitlement funds for FY 2024 Program
Year. Based on evaluating previous years program income from disposing of the CDBG funded
properties, the City can't expect to receive any program income. However, if program income is received
the City will report accordingly.
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. 70.07%
Attachments
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Grantee Unique Appendices
Community For Hope
1. When working with citizens in Oshkosh, what has your organization identified as the
greatest need to effectively serve the citizens?
The greatest need we have, in order to provide adequate education related to mental health and
suicide prevention, is our lack of employees to increase the number of individuals served. There
is not any one part of the city, that would NOT benefit from our services, but we need to hire
additional staff.
2. What barriers is your organization facing when trying to help community members and meet
the goals of your organization?
Lack of capacity within our organization to serve the wide population of the city. We love
partnering with organizations, manufacturing companies, schools, businesses- to provide
evidence based education related to mental health and suicide prevention. However, we need
additional employees to do that, we need to add to our infrastructure. Additionally, finding
adequate meeting space that is accessible to all for any type of grief group, mental health group,
or educational group can be challenging.
3. Has your organization identified gaps in services that would positively impact the citizens in
Oshkosh but is currently not available?
Access to Mental Health services and mental health resources is lacking. If we were able to
provide more prevention education, reach more people, we believe that people would be less
likely to fall into crisis. Look at PREVENTION programs!
4. What is the number one issue you see when assisting community members?
Access to resources. The resources need to be where the people are- people are not going to seek
out the resources and services. We need to inbed the resources within the city. That is why we
are renting space at the Hyde Community Center. We are trying to be where the people in need
are.
The more employees we are able to hire, the more we can inbed our resources into the shelter,
the schools, Solutions, etc.
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Oshkosh Kid’s Foundation
1. When working with citizens in Oshkosh, what has your organization identified as the
greatest need to effectively serve the citizens?
Livable low income housing for them to transition to, childcare, transportation ( hours of
buses, low amount of affordable used cars, affordable vehicle services), mental health services
2. What barriers is your organization facing when trying to help community members and meet
the goals of your organization?
Child care-availability, affordability, 2nd shift and weekends. Transportation to work.
3. Has your organization identified gaps in services that would positively impact the citizens in
Oshkosh but is currently not available?
Child care is our biggest challenge to allow our families to get living wage employment.
4. What is the number one issue you see when assisting community members?
Child care and mental health services.
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Owner, Community & Nonprofit Leadership Consulting, LLC
1. When working with citizens in Oshkosh, what has your organization identified as the
greatest need to effectively serve the citizens?
Substance use treatment, sober living, affordable housing, affordable and flexible childcare,
access to food
2. What barriers is your organization facing when trying to help community members and meet
the goals of your organization?
People aren't able to find affordable housing, especially for people who may have eviction or
felony history, even if they're trying to start over or are in recovery. It is hard for people to have
jobs, especially mothers, if they aren't able to find affordable and flexible childcare. Families are
still greatly struggling with getting food, and even though we have an amazing community
pantry, it's hard for them to get there (with the times it's open or with transportation or with
trying to ride the bus and take care of young kids and hold their packages).
3. Has your organization identified gaps in services that would positively impact the citizens in
Oshkosh but is currently not available?
1. Substance use treatment
2. More community-wide childcare options
3. Increase in sober living or sober housing (after people have completed sober
living programs).
4. What is the number one issue you see when assisting community members?
Unfortunately, there is so much. This next year I want to focus on food insecurity since it seems
a lot easier to figure out then the rest. I hope the city can focus most on housing and childcare
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Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
1. When working with citizens in Oshkosh, what has your organization identified as the
greatest need to effectively serve the citizens?
Our riders of Oshkosh are struggling to balance meeting their basic needs and maintaining
employment. Many of our riders have expressed their inability to purchase an affordable
car, maintain a safe car with low income, or secure any type of transportation services due to
their current situation of being homeless, just starting employment or in a recovery program.
The high costs of housing, food, clothing, and transportation are out of budget for a large
portion of our community members. When one basic need is not met, it disrupts all the other
basic needs. We collaborate with Lutheran Social Services and other social service programs to
help improve the lives of Oshkosh community members, through access to gainful
employment.
2. What barriers is your organization facing when trying to help community members and meet
the goals of your organization?
Barriers our organization is facing when trying to help community members and meet our goals
include the lack of priority given to transportation by additional community leaders, challenges
with federal and state funding such as reduced funding, and local businesses not engaging in
our program to alleviate costs for their employees. We rely on grants and local funds to operate
the program, but we have not found a sustainable long-term solution or program model for our
employment transportation program. Due to its constraints of limited funding sources and
declining transportation providers such as cab companies.
3. Has your organization identified gaps in services that would positively impact the citizens in
Oshkosh but are currently not available?
Our organization has identified gaps in services that could positively impact the citizens in
Oshkosh but are currently not available. We are a short-term solution with a limited budget
and are unable to service riders in the middle and high-income levels due to current grant
budgets and capacity. Additionally, we do not receive any investments from employers whose
employees use our program, which could significantly benefit both the businesses and our
program.
4. What is the number one issue you see when assisting community members?
The number one issue we see when assisting community members is the lack of financial
income and support, they have to provide their basic needs for themselves or their families.
Some have no income and rely on our program for transportation to their new jobs, while
others lack the necessary income or savings to purchase or repair their cars to get to work.
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