Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. 16-166APRIL 12, 2016 16-166 RESOLUTION (CARRIED__6-0_____LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the primary objective of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate- income; and WHEREAS, the 2016 Annual Action Plan to implement the Consolidated Plan has been developed to ensure that the activities to be carried out meet one of the national objectives of benefit to low- and moderate-income families; or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, the City developed the 2016 Action Plan and presented the Plan at a neighborhood public hearing on March 30, 2016 and to the Plan Commission on April 5, 2016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the 2016 Action Plan is hereby approved contingent upon final approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of the projected funds and proposed projects, including any proposed acquisition projects. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to file and execute the necessary documents and assurances required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and any and all additional information required. Proposed 2016 Action Plan Budget Community Development Block Grant Program PROJECTS 2016 Estimated Allocation LMI Benefit I. Central City Redevelopment $195,000 $0 II. Housing/Neighborhood Development $343,818 $343,818 III. Public Services A. General Public Services/Consortium $110,000 $110,000 IV. Administration & Planning $90,000 $0 A. Fair Housing Center of Northeast WI $14,000 $0 Subtotal Admin & Planning $104,000 $0 Total $752,818 $453,818 If more or less funds are received than estimated, funds will be distributed proportionally and by following HUD guidelines. 0 .fHK H on rne w�rea TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Darlene Brandt Grant Coordinator DATE: March 19, 2015 RE: Approve Submittal of 2016 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan BAC KG ROU N D/ANALYS IS The City of Oshkosh is a US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designated `entitlement community' and receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually. Entitlement communities are cities with a population greater than 50,000 and receive CDBG funding each year based on Congressional appropriations. The 2016 allocation is $752,818 (see attached proposed budget). The 2016 Program Year begins May 1, 2016 and will end April 30, 2017. Each year the City prepares a CDBG Action Plan that indicates to HUD how federal funds will be spent. HUD regulations require that at least 70% of CDBG funds benefit low to moderate income (LMI) eligible persons. Examples include housing rehabilitation loans for owner occupied homes, public service organizations serving LMI persons, home ownership for income eligible families, slum and blight removal in low to moderate income areas, etc. Public Service applications are currently being evaluated by a 6 member committee consisting of representatives from Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, and the City of Oshkosh. Public Service allocations can represent no more than 15% of the total allocation. With carry over funds for payments to the 2015 public service agencies, staff is recommending that the City allocate $110,000 for general public service organizations serving low to moderate income persons. Owner occupied housing improvement applications (non-public service) were accepted by the Community Development Department thru March 15. These applications do not include first time homebuyer's assistance, emergency repairs or rehabilitation of rental properties. Non-Public Service allocations are included in the minimum requirements that 70% of CDBG funds benefit LMI persons. Staff is recommending that the City allocate $202,818 for Housing Rehabilitation for owner occupied units, first time homebuyer assistance and emergency repairs. Remaining funding is recommended to be distributed to Central City Redevelopment for removal of slum and blight ($195,000), Neighborhood Initiatives ($141,000), Fair Housing Activities ($14,000), and Administration /Community Planning ($90,000). FISCAL IMPACT None anticipated. While the CDBG program does not require leveraging, the program does leverage other resources. The City budgets funds in the Capital Improvements Program for additional programs for housing related activities (both owner occupied and rental), public facilities improvements, landscaping, curb appeal projects and acquisition of properties to eliminate slum and blight. All these programs/activities leverage additional tax dollars being brought into the City. RECOMMENDATION Council approves submittal of the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Plan Commission made a determination of consistency at its April 5, 2016 meeting that the proposed programs and activities in the 2016 Annual Action Plan are consistent with the City's 2005- 2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities of the City. Respectfully submitted, ���Li,,t y �-f�+� ./� Allen Davis Community Development Director Approved, .s.-_--/�- Mark Rohloff City Manager 2016 Action Plan (May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017) Community Development Block Grant Os h kos h, WI � ofHKofH ON THE WATER Prepared for: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) PREPARED: March 2016 Annual Action Plan 1 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Action Plan represents the second year of the City's Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for Fiscal Years 2015-2019 as approved by the Oshkosh Common Council and approved by 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 Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. During the 2016 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implementation of projects and activities in four major categories: 1) Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities; 2) Housing & Neighborhood Development; 3) Public Services; and 4) Program Administration & Planning. Of the $752,818 in estimated CDBG funds plus 2015 Program Income, a minimum of 70% of funds must be spent on activities that will benefit LMI persons. 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 2015 -2019 period and identifies a list of funding priorities. The six Con Plan Goals represent high priority needs for the City and serve as the basis for FY 2016 programs and activities identified in the Action Plan. The Con Plan goals are listed below in no particular order: • Provide safe, decent, affordable housing • Create strong and healthy neighborhoods • Create suitable living environment through Public Services • Provide overall administration of the CDBG program, conduct fair housing activities, as well as Comprehensive Planning activities. • Create suitable living environment through public facilities or infrastructure improvements • Create 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. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 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-15 (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 p roj ects. The City continues to monitor and evaluate the performance of the City's CDBG programs and activities while ensuring regulatory compliance. The City's Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERS) have provided details about the innovations, projects and programs completed by the City over the past (documents may be viewed or downloaded from the City's website). 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. The City continues to improve the CDBG subrecipient application process in order to ease the administrative burden on applicants and volunteer community-member boards and reviewers. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. In accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan outlined in the Con Plan, the draft Action Plan was available online and hard copies were available at the Community Development Office at the Oshkosh City Hall. The FY 2016 Action Plan was presented and discussed at the following meetings: • A public meeting held March 30, 2016 • Plan Commission public meeting held April 5, 2016 • Common Council public meeting scheduled for April 12, 2016 Any comments received at these public meetings will be included in the Plan before submitting to HUD. Over the past several months, City staff also consulted with representatives from area agencies participating in the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition and the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority. 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. 2016 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 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. Please refer to Exhibit A: Citizen Participation Comments 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All public comments/views were accepted. 7. Summary The City of Oshkosh's FY 2016 Annual Action Plan has been prepared as a guide for the expenditure of CDBG funds based upon input from citizens and local agencies regarding the needs of the community and use of funds; an assessment of needs in the community related to housing and community development and an analysis of the area's market create a picture of the environment in which the program will be administered. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan :� 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 Lead Agency City of Oshkosh Community Development Department CDBG Administrator City of Oshkosh Community Development Department 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 2016 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 Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator City of Oshkosh PH: 920.236.5029 Email: dbrandt(a�ci.oshkosh.wi.us r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) Introduction 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(I)) When developing the Consolidated Plan, the City launched a collaborative effort to consult with elected officials, City departments, community stakeholders and beneficiaries of entitlement programs to inform and develop the priorities and strategies contained within the five year plan. City staff also consulted with the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority and the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition. The Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority's mission is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. The Authority's staff are key participants in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan as well as Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs). The Winnebagoland Housing Coalition has representatives from various housing and social service organizations including public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies. A representative from the City of Oshkosh Community Development Department meets monthly with the Coalition to obtain input from those focusing on housing and services related to individuals with disabilities, victims of domestic abuse, veterans, homeless, elderly persons, etc. 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 Winnebagoland Housing Coalition is the name of the Continuum of Care (CoC) serving the Oshkosh area. A representative from the City of Oshkosh Community Development Department meets monthly with the Coalition to obtain input from those focusing on housing and services related to individuals with disabilities, victims of domestic abuse, homeless, elderly persons, etc. The process used by the COC to identify and prioritize homeless needs includes an annual review of previous year's services provided, bi-annual point-in-time survey of homelessness and a review of homeless client input and case notes by homeless service providers. 2016 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 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 The City of Oshkosh does not receive or utilize emergency shelter grants within its jurisdiction. However, ADVOCAP, as the lead agency administering ESG funds, participates and consults with members of the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition, of which the City of Oshkosh is an active member. Annually, ADVOCAP consults with the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition to determine how ESG funds can be utilized to meet the needs of individuals in the Oshkosh area. 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 1 Agency/Group/Organization Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Author Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA What section of the Plan was addressed by Public Housing Needs Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/Organization The Executive Director of the Housing Authority consulted and what are the anticipated was consulted regarding public housing needs in outcomes of the consultation or areas for the community and how the City and Housing improved coordination? Authority could work together collaboratively. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Winnebagoland Housing Coalition Agency/Group/Organization Type Local CoC What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Public services How was the Agency/Group/Organization CD staff attends monthly meetings; informed consulted and what are the anticipated group of proposed programs/activities. Hope is outcomes of the consultation or areas for to avoid duplicative services improved coordination? 2016 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 3 Agency/Group/Organization City of Oshkosh Economic Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local Grantee Department What section of the Plan was addressed by Economic Development Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/Organization The Economic Development Specialist was consulted and what are the anticipated consulted in regard to economic development outcomes of the consultation or areas for strategies and initiatives that are currently in improved coordination? place or may be undertaken. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corp. Agency/Group/Organization Type non-profit private public economic development corporation What section of the Plan was addressed by Economic Development Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/Organization GO-EDC the non-profit corporation working with consulted and what are the anticipated the community to provide leadership, direction, outcomes of the consultation or areas for coordination & services to advance economic improved coordination? development in the greater Oshkosh area 5 Agency/Group/Organization Winnebago County Health Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by Lead-based Paint Strategy Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/Organization Winnebago County staff was consulted about consulted and what are the anticipated actions being taken to evaluate children outcomes of the consultation or areas for affected by lead based paint hazards. improved coordination? 6 Agency/Group/Organization ADVOCAP, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-homeless Services-Education Services-Employment Services - Victims 2016 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Non-Homeless Special Needs HOPWA Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy CoC How was the Agency/Group/Organization Staff was consulted regarding various sections consulted and what are the anticipated of the Plan and how the City and Advocap can outcomes of the consultation or areas for collaborate and make better use of limited improved coordination? funds. 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 Public facilities / infrastructure Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/Organization Staff was consulted in regard to the types of consulted and what are the anticipated infrastructure improvements planned during outcomes of the consultation or areas for the 2016 program year. improved coordination? 8 Agency/Group/Organization Neighborhood Associations Agency/Group/Organization Type neighborhood organization Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Neighborhood initiatives How was the Agency/Group/Organization Neighborhood associations were consulted on consulted and what are the anticipated the City's current and future use of funds to outcomes of the consultation or areas for create strong and healthy neighborhoods. improved coordination? 9 Agency/Group/Organization Day by Day Warming Shelter Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit 2016 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Non-Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization Increased need for warming shelters and special consulted and what are the anticipated needs groups to address homelessness. outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 10 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Oshkosh Housing Neighborhood Initiatives (GO-HNI) Agency/Group/Organization Type 501(C)3 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Neighborhood initiatives How was the Agency/Group/Organization Discussions on how GO-HNI can continue & consulted and what are the anticipated expand on its role in developing, expanding, & outcomes of the consultation or areas for organizing neighborhood planning activities improved coordination? 11 Agency/Group/Organization HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OSHKOSH INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Non-Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization Discussed Habitat's continued role in consulted and what are the anticipated construction of new affordable housing for LMI outcomes of the consultation or areas for households improved coordination? 12 Agency/Group/Organization Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Agency/Group/Organization Type non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed by Fair housing Consultation? r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 10 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Discussion on how the Fair Housing Center's consulted and what are the anticipated Appleton satellite office could expand training outcomes of the consultation or areas for opportunities for landlords, tenants, PHA staff improved coordination? 13 Agency/Group/Organization Oshkosh Public Service Consortium Agency/Group/Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Public Services Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/Organization The Consortium, consisting of the Oshkosh Area consulted and what are the anticipated United Way, Oshkosh Area Community outcomes of the consultation or areas for Foundation and City of Oshkosh, will continue to improved coordination? collaborate to disburse funding to public service agencies r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 11 N � (B U .Q Q (B � O Z � v � � .� � o c � v � v �' �� > � o c� f° c�o � c�o � � � t •� � � Q co � v � ��„ ° t � � � Q- 'X co Q- o o � � � � u,o � a,o {/� Vl L Q L a..i � Q Qi � � Qi � Q � L � � � � a'' M v�i � � � N � � � N � v O � °n � v � .� � L O � Q U v1 a�-+ � �- L � � � � � � as-+ � U Q- a'' U � � V i .3 � . +, � f0 vvi � O '} i fB � � CLD N Q- `� � a"i L � V1 Q � � a"i � � '� Q- �Q � (6 � � � Q � a-.' � � N U O O N Q 'v dA � L � p� �� L O,} t to � co +' U � qp N � � C d �' � � � � O � N 7 N O dA `^ C O • V � a-.� a-�.� � � � � � t � ' � � Q U C,�j � = C � � ��� � O v� L 7 N yi,� f0 f0 N � Q f0 f0 p dA N Q 'L L �O � � L C L +� � di V1 � � � � � � U Q � � � � Q i � `1 � � a-' � �, V1 �, f0 �' p � � 7 41 � � � � � O �i � U � N �n � p �� � � H � � � +' � f0 �' f0 � a-' � � � N � Q U � vi C � C N � f0 M� � Q- N N N� Q- a-J — s ° o `�° `-' � c � � v > � � V1 f0 � � O � Q a..i w � `1 � � � N c dA ' U V1 -a � v � a� � � �, o �, t •�, �, +� 3 � � �, � � •�, o � � � �, o c t �� a� t on co �; °J }' O C +J C� 7� C� � � 2 �•� Q U 7 N � N C> > N � 7 N � f0 H� H O� H� t H � N O � ++ � .� t t t f0 C a-J vi vi vi ^� � O O O �� � � � � � O � t t t � � tvD 0 0 0 � � C � � � -a � � O O O C 7 �. �. �. � � _ � � � � � '� � � � � o c Y Y = �� � t t � � a N � � � � C O� p d p d Q v U � v � v t � � a� > a� > vi f0 � U `� U `� Y �' Z � �!1 � �!1 � t � � � j O � O � � O � � N Q N Q � � � C O � O � � � Q- C� �N C� �N C� w U � � fC � O Q 0 G1 � � fC i � Z N c-I C f0 d C O U Q fSS � c c Q � � 0 N V O O N r-I C1 L1'1 O r-I r-I Q1 � Y 0 � � .� � a N � a a ri a� � �. � � (� L � �a �LL N > � N Q.�Q� �.���� � � � � � �a�i�a�, � � �� N � N � �, > � O O � +� � � U � � � (B � � � � �+ N tn :� � � � � � NU o oa '� N�U cn ca � ca � ca �� � � � � �j � O O Q N U � � � U N N � � � (B p � �L N � � "� i � � p ?� tn � ������ � U � � � — � tn � � � — O O � Q � 2 O L V � �—�(B � � O � O � � O � � � N U � � (�j � � N _ � � Q O � � O (B � � N � m � U � L V Q � � � '�U ��. o � a� o �n ������ �� �o ��' � (V � U �i.� QQ d � ."� (B � � � U � O�' � L '� O � >�.� Qo 0 Q�� N�• ca � ����wo ca �� o•�a c� � � Q t� U m � � N i 0 O O � N �,U � Q � cn N Q .V � � � � +� '� O O �. t� � +� tn `� � � Q�.� �— � � •� � � � �. N � � � N .� � � tn o��U�c� � � � � � (B d � � � V a �'� � � o � � a� � "'' V � L U O U.�dHQ2 � N O � Q �� a� � � o � � � � � N � � O � Q � �� Q� o � U � N � � (B � L � � � � "� (B � �� �. (B o �� Q > (B � � L � N � � � '_ � _ � � � � N N � (B � �> O N N � � � � L � � � � c� � � c� � � (B � N O �U ca � � � � � ca � U � � � � Q � N � O � O � � � L � V O Q � .� O N � � � � � p� (B � N � ����' � � a�'i � � � a � .� � � 0 0 � � .� �. U � �� � � �u, o � Q O 2 � � � � (B � � 0 c� � � _ a� � O � > � O � � O N L � � aQ �� � • �u� N � � O 2 � � � � � L � � O � U � O L � � (B � N� � � � � � � � � o �- � � � � ui O � � � O N � U N U N � � � >, � O � � � � � o �U � � � � U +� � � N � Q � N (B L � � Q � � � � O � .� � � � � (B O � � � N O � � � c� �, �. n .>_ a�i � U N U � � M � C to d C 0 U Q � 7 C C Q � � O N i U � �7 � 3 � � � f� .� ++ fC a � a� N U � a � v E Q 0 v > v � N T +� � � f0 � u E 'Q E � � co N � � � 3 Q � t � � o f6 Y x L � � � O U t�it 3 °�' 3 �� � �n Q � t 'c a-+ � O �n O C.a C� v � v a-.� a-.� i +��+ y�.. � � Q- � Q- N N C � � � � U � U C � V � � � � � 3 � � � � � � � N O � Q �i Q �i p � �� N � i� �� t 7 Q �(j O C � � � � � � C • • Q � U � N (6 � � L � � 'L f0 � V1 Q +� � � � +� +� � E � � � X Q � �� � � u > � 3 � u o � E - v � ' �' � O � v� w v�� C� Q �.� '� � � C� N u N O � N O O c x O Q� N�� N O O (n N. (n N CJ G W c-I f0 i� i a-J (n CJ CJ a-' � N � � u � �� C � f�0 �' � � C vi � �^ C vi � � p C f0 p � Q" i � f6 � � +J vi � N � +J O +J � ,� � �, N � � Q� ��' a�-� N � � N a-' Q a�'-� N N � � 7 X r� �^ �i � � +�.+ a� v�i �i � �N O � vNi .v � � .� U f0 .� � Q c�0 Q vi N i f6 v LJ � O � 00 N LJ � p O � Q- > � � Q � ULA �� L!1 L1 Z U L OO � L1 L1 Z U L Q cO N� � N O cO CJ � t � � � O � y, c0 C C C vi � N 7 7 7 N iO y�,� � � � � � � U U U �� p� p� p� � i N ~ O o0 � 00 � 00 � d c� c�o � s O � C p � •� � 7 dA O c� � � N i0 dA `� dA �— dA � i �+' � 'a � L c� c � c� c �'u c� c O c� c�.� O v�i +' c�.� � c�.� �' O � � L L � L Y � Vl � Qi �- � i � � fO � �� fO � 7� fO t� L C � N U Q- L L+� � � v 7 N � O 7 N O O 7 N�^ 7 v O i� U Q p v U C7 � t d C� � t C� C� � t 0 d(n C� � � f0 f0 � vi f0 a.. a, oi N � � c.� m � � � C f0 d C O a=� U Q f0 7 � c Q � � O N � 0 ti � 0 a v n ti 0 � 0 O z 0 � U � O a, � c� u .Q Q co � J � � � c i .a i �, ,� �, o c�o � a � � °' u v 3 � � � v� O �o u �F � c � � v v + v + co � .� � � � � � � E � � � .� � � .� � � � � � U � � U 3 N u z O v z O v O � � i � � � � � O � � � N � � � L L � \� \� / / � � � � O � y, c0 C C � N 7 7 Ni0 a.i, � � � � H � � � � � m � m � s � � •� L O V •� i � � � Q � N � � f0 t V f0 O*' � t� c� '`^ O Q" �iQ Q � �3 c0 +, � UA O � �i w� � C t f�0 Q a�-.� C � � � � N � �r1 �O c 0 r � a �U r L � a � � c � a c 0 � U Q � � c c Q � � O N � 0 N ti m 0 a v n 0 � 0 N Z O C U � O H � {.% L � � N �1 � �A' W � {.% aJ Q X W .-. N !'� {.% 0 N N r-I Q1 � N al V L 3 0 N al � � � � V^, W/� � i.6 O W c�'j Ll1 � r-I � 1 � a � a � � 0 N � � N � .� O Q c O fC0 C L Q � v fSS a� a � � � H T � .y 0 a � � � � °' � a�o oc � .� � � > Q o � > N �, t v vi � N f0 O LJ � � v � a a� �+' a X cLo •� +� v t v � ao � Q � ao � .�%' o a •� � o - � a ° �o t � c�o � 2 +' � � � � � � � � O � � L � L � � � � � � o � a�o Z v � a� a � •v, o c � � � � 0 � • � o � � � v � � � •� u � o � o � � O V t � i H Q.� LJ LJ O � ++ � N f0 L(1 N C � '6 c-I {�j O f0 i O � � X � � d V � W a Q d' � N � c-I f0 00 p � N N � � L � � a � i � O N � — 4% U � L f0 i O �{/� .� � � , L � a a � r o � � o � f6 E a o g `�. � a � a r U N � X� `� f0 � W � f0 i/� N � � � a- a � � � � +, +, a� � C � U 3 � � • w O � v � � L O '^ to q��p '� O qp ; N N y � '� O •� ,U Q U � � � � o > � � a � U � v N O � � � Q Q a w � 2 a a � � U � U � Q LL � � � � � � Q Q � � � on � Q m a � � � � C � a C O � U Q � � c c Q � � O N � 0 N � ti m O a v n O O N O z 0 � U � 0 c 0 a •U N N 0 N � f0 L � Z � r °1 ai c�o � �; ���a {d O f0 i i '{/� X � � � U W a a � o � o O �{� N � f0 N � i � O ai f6 � � U f0 i O �{/� .� Q � , L � a a � r O � � O � � � a o g `�. � a � a r U N � X � W � � � U � i o a- a L � � � � L c � c �i C N � � �' � O>' co O Q � o�"� � v �� N � t o � V1 � (SS O � � L � L L L (B +� +� ai �' '� � � � � ±� +, �' ±� � � �' � � 'v, t � c � � c � = Q = o = �' � �' ° � �' z ° o � � � U � U � Q LL � � � � � v o a ,� E � w oA � O O a = � a� � N �+ �a N G1 � .� N �+ � a� � �7 .3 a a� aa � t U � � � �� �� c� .� ��� U �Q � � U � ~ O � � � � � � � � '�n � � v ��-+ � � � •W � � O �. .� tn � � � � � � U Q �(B � O O � � � � � O � � � � � O � •� �� o � �� � c� � � L L � � � i � � tn (B � � �-�+ O p� � � � O � Q L � � L � — � � W L � Q Q� Q � � (B � (B � � � U .� � � � � � Q � O � — a � �� � .��� � �a�i� o i � � O � � Q � a� o � o � � Q � �'� L � � �U � o � �- '�n � �U V .� � m tn U 0�� � � Q � � �. �. �: � � � �> � � > � � � c-I C f0 d C 0 U Q � � c � Q � � 0 N � 0 � � � � 0 0 � a� � a� O � � �- � � � � � � � � .� �. L > O U � � � � � �u, o 0 Q O L O � � U .� � U L � � � L � � � �� N L U � L � (B � Q U � � > � � O � L � � � � � O � � � � � U L Q � 0 (B N � � � � � � (B � � O � � � � � � O o U � � � � � � � � � � � � U � �� O a� �� � U � � L � � � O .� a� � H d � C� � m �, a� 0 a� � U �� - � � � � �U � U � � � U � � � � O �O � U � � 0 Q � � � � o N � U � � � — U O � � c� a� � � N � (B L � � U � � (B N (B � � .� � � � U � � O O � cn � J .� U � � � � Q L � � O •� O � � �L L � � � � � � U O � � � � � � � � O N N N � � � U (B `� � � � N O � � �, (B O � � O � (B Q � � � � a� � V U � � O � � L O � � � O �_ � � O L � O ��� Q (B � O �-�+ � � � �' U � � � � o � H Q � � N � a� � U O � � fC Q � s � � � � +� � G1 � � 0 � L a� � 0 O Q (B U O > � a � � (B � 2 O � � (B 2 � N Q O N > N � � � � � � L � Q .� � � � O � � — � N (B Q � O L � O > � N � � � � � O (B � U � � � a� � � L i � O � Q U L � � � � � �U � � L � o `� O 0 �—�'' U U� a� � � O H Q � �N N � C � � C to a C O U Q � � � � Q � � � N H � � ++ cA.i' W � O � i � H ca C�7 � 3 � � Q al � M .... u 0 N N r-I Q1 O N � ri Q1 N al � �+ V al .� � 0 � � � N � 0 � � 3 �^ Y a 0 N a a � O � f� � O � � T fC � � � N � 0 � � � � a,o � t a,o � a� c� a� +� c a� � L � Q L �� Qi � L �� � Qi � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � Q � � V Q �� •Q � O � � •� V � +� � � � Q L = V1 C Q = Q Vl C � a"i � � � +� Q% � � a � � � � L a `B � � • � a � � � � �' � � � o ao � +� o > c E � °�'° '� _ � o � co � � c � :> ° � O � O �O � OO Q = � � L � � � � � � L � � 7 O`� � N O L v d '� � � v � � d 0 L 2 � � '^ � t to � � t � to � N .}�' � +�-' c�o N — O N O t � �> N � � � p C � � � C �' � � � c-I qp \ L � N � c-I �7 � � p — � � � � � +� � N �D v� � +� N L � N � � a-.� � U a"' � � \ L � U � +' � � `° a�i � �- :> � v � '� � •- � v � °' d' S S d' � S d Q J m (n fS7 � d J m S (n oA U' � �7 O �7 O C m pp m p m p � � O � � � O 3 N c-I c�-I LL � � � "6 � � U O '�6 v�i � i � � v� i N � f0 � � � > N Z � � .� � � +J U Q O 7 f0 dA .� . � O � N � � Q 2 � Z a � � � � N � �L � � � �L � � � Q p�� � N p'� � N V L � Q � � L I Q � � S � � � O Q � � � O Q a cp � C� O Q +' � c� O Q +' � � � � � � t � 'c� � � t � 'c� �i l7 `^ � � � o `^ � � � � �' O Q c� o O Q c� o v � � v � � � v � � c �. ` v � a�i 'v, �' � �, � a�i n°a � � z � c v, � z � co � O O � � N O � � = f° _ � v = �o � o� c v c�> � c v ,� o o Q o o v o o Q Q= z �, z � o = z �, � � n n n � � � � � �y � O O O i i � � � f0 c-I c-I c-I f0 � N � O O O � t � � � � aD v �+ � c t � v '� � � � Z � O � p U �o � � � O O � � � t i l7 `^ � a"' L N N `� � v� � � � � U L '- � � � '� � L � L N � d � U � d L � � N � 0 r-I N M Ol c-I � � a C O U Q � � � � Q � c-I O N � ti 0 ti � 0 v n 0 0 O z 0 _ U � 0 N � N � � L � ,� � L O U � � � U N � � � � � N CLD CLD � C C O � � U — — � L 7 7 O t � � a.,� +J +J i i o O � � � � � � L \C \C � C C a�-J 7 7 O �n �n c� oA L7 O � O C o0 p o0 p � � O � 61 3 � � LL � � � � v � � � •°— � c �, a, c +' — v � � � � '� � al al WD � � � N L > Z � '� � .� v O Q C � � � Q f0 � d d Q d � � � N L � L � � Q p �� � N U •L Q V1 � t � � � � � O fa6 � � U p Q +� OA �i � i Q � � � U_ V � � � •� � O C� 0 Q C �i f0 C � O qp � .dA Q � •� � � � a°°i � +' � c � � � � � O f0 � � cLo C 2 � U � qp � � � > � N � � O O N � C7 a Q Z C� � v� � � � � � � � � �y � O O i i � � � � c-I c-I N � O O tvD C c �, c v N � � ±'' E � +' '� f0 C C Z O v �i Qf�LO a-�j Q a-�j (� � U O C N � c � > � � c � � Q U d' U L L � �� o � ,� L f0 � � 3 � N � O a •U N � � �a 0 � O � +J 7 � � a-� ,� � � X � � � p +J L }J Vl Q � � N � U V1 C U � � fSS U � � � C � � � � � f0 O a� t � � V � 7 � ,� 7 � O i � t i � t t � N �' � L C � N 7 � c c " a�i � � " c � v � � � � > o 0 0 � v Q � � L � � !� L � U � O a� � a-LJ f0 N N vi Q v� L � � � N � •— +� � .� � 7 co � N O � • �� � � � � •X N fSS �- f0 �� WD � � vi � U � O �' t a-� L L � � � U N � � Q i � a., � Q" = Q � � .v N C vi N � f0 N t `~ � a-.� � > � � fL0 L Q � � ' � � vi .Wp Q C � C � 7 7 U ,+��'' � � p � � � �. C t � C � f�0 � 7 � � dA O � � � � • � � � .v � � � � � a `° �' o u,° � v > �7 � � V � � V L m � � � � O > v�i � � O c�o � O vi �+, � C� Q � � � � � � a-.� Q a-.� � t � O � � � N � � C �, � � � � � � qA O 7 V � O � �vi � � N Q vi � > � � O L O dj �p Q � � � U � N � +J c`�o �� o a�i °� �> o� co cLo � � � +� � � � c' � + � a> > �' +� t_vo v, � v_, dA • ' C � O �' N v +, f0 �C > Q `^ o a�i � ' `^ ao � p C � � i � � � p � � L C � L a"i � � > L � d a-L.� C� N f0 d � Q Q a a, � a, � a, � a, � � O � O � O � O Z � Z � Z � Z � .� .� .� .� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ci ci o ci ci o ci ci o ci ci o r-I N M � O N � f0 d C Q U Q f0 7 C C Q � c-I O N � 0 � ti m 0 Q X n ti 0 0 N Z O C U � O N a-�� U f0 L.L � � .� 7 �C C � � o?S � C N � Q O N > N � � � � � U fSS L � � N U � N a=.� L � Q Q L Q � N � � an � N � � O co Q Z �i � � � O O N (7 (7 � �n N i O i=� a '� U N N 0 � 0 l7 I n a � � � i� � �.:i � N r-I Q1 WC G � _ � � � � � �F G1 � N fC dA � �N � O t �7 � f� � i O � � � � N C f0 d C O a=� U Q f0 7 C C Q � � O N AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction During the 2016 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implementation of projects and activities in four major categories: • Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities • Housing & Neighborhood Development • Public Services • Program Administration & Planning The use of CDBG funds in 2016 will focus on activities and programs that: • Improve and maintain housing and create accessibility to homeownership for first time homebuyers • Improve and maintain rental units for affordable housing • Revitalize neighborhoods through streetscaping improvements, curb appeal improvements, assist in creating neighborhood associations • Provide funding to various public service agencies, to be determined, that provide shelter/services to persons that are homeless, affected by domestic abuse, recovering from addiction, need health care services, • Provide training for landlords and/or tenants on fair housing regulations • Provide administration of the overall CDBG program # Project Name 1 Central City Redevelopment 2 Housing Rehabilitation 3 Neighborhood Initiatives 4 Public Services 5 Administration 6 Fair Housing Center of NE Wisconsin Table 8 — Project Information r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 22 Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City will continue to initiate progress towards implementing programs/activities in LMI/LMA neighborhoods. City departments will continue to participate in internal discussions (Police, Inspections, Planning, Assessor, etc) and coordinate with citizens in identified areas (such as neighborhood associations). By coordinating actions of City staff, the obstacle for staff capacity will be addressed so that actions can be as concentrated as possible. Also by involving the residents of these neighborhoods, the residents will be a resource of information and for implementation of the strategies. Coordination between the public and private sectors will form a partnership to address priorities of these neighborhoods. The intended outcome of tailoring needs to the neighborhoods will be that the residents will be much more informed and intricately involved in the governance and neighborhood redevelopment activity processes in order to direct and aid in the implementation of neighborhood projects. The City's partnership with a local non-profit, Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhood Initiative (GO-HNI), is intended to be used as a nongovernmental tool to assist in the establishment of neighborhood associations in priority areas. The goals of this partnership are neighborhood revitalization, community building, lending, homebuyer education, housing rehabilitation, general review of the housing and neighborhood improvement programs and broader neighborhood improvement activities, as determined by the City, GO-HNI and resident leader neighborhood associations. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 23 H � cA.i' W .O L a � L � � � 3 N N �-+ V � .O L a 00 M � a a � � ca � 0 � i a f� � 3 � +� U G7 �O a a,o c � o 'a Q � � U � ._ � � �j i � a-�� N C O U � 'p O � .� � Q a=.� � U � � .0 � C � C L C � � � � � � � � � � V � O � �> > � O � Q � 00 Q � Q � Q � � � C f0 +J � � O t � •� � � +' +' _ � �� � ,� �u � p vi +� v � Q- O O � O U Q � O Q' � � � O � � � � N � L Q N Q- c�0 CLD � � p C � � t N i p �, C •� t Q � � Q tLD � � � N J � t 4J \ Q � � � t � � � a-.� � � � J i N � � � f0 CLD � a=.� �, vi � v = � O � f0 O �� Q � � >' � O a� � \ � v � C C O vi a-J � t O � i V � � '� �L � vf > 7 N N � + � � L a�i o � j � +�,, � C � � � `^ N N � � � � '�O— a-� � � � °� � � � o � � � � � � � � � � � � . � v � � � � � v, > 'v, a�i � ° � co a �+ a>° o�� o — o —° � � —�°� +' � `� ° o .� `n � � v �' � � � . o +� v a +� v � p?� � N > U v Q N � � � i � —� LJ O vi N O C Q +J N v •L N N � � � 7 � � � � '� � � � Q � � +� O � N L L � �+, � 'L � � O � �qip i11 � � C � � fU0 N C� � Q" C� � fo � � +� .O � � � L � � � p � �, �i f0 }, N +� � � � "' v � � � c v� }' �i �' � L V (r'1 � � , � � Y V C t �qip C � � � 00 � 'v� � � t�o O j � N �^ ' N � 7 � � 7 N U C � � f0 �' C� O� C� Z a(n C� L.L � f0 f0 t C� N Q � a.T. ar N � � � i � ,i � � ar u i � � f0 C co � _ 'a p � '� � � 3 v�i Q 3 °J �+ � *' o '� N � c0 � � � N t +' � N d f6 iJ Q � p � ++ � � � 'p Z Q � Q pp ++ p ar - a� � 0 a � v � � � •� v � 'E � ;., � •o � �o a, � �, �10 �, � E � � �1 �1 � a a H C7 Z �i � H w o� � � � � � N C f0 d C O U Q f0 7 � � a � c-I O N ti 0 ti m O Q °' � 0 � 0 � Z 0 U � 0 0 +� � �, +� co o c a� � � � � � +� �-' � o v cv, L � � � � � f0 a � � � vi � � p > � �vi � � � � C � v�i �- � �- f0 7 '�O— Y t O N � U � L � a�i � � � � � � v � t � o � o v �; � � � � � _ a"i L L C � O 1—� N � N O f0 � }, U 2� N � O � �, C N co O � � 7 � � co � � U V1 � � �/j U � � o diD � � � � � o � � .� � � ,� o o � � � � � v � o � � � � � � co � � � Q = v � v � o ;� � � o v � •� � � , o � o � � � co � � � O dA Q- co p � 7 � 7 Q i � f0 � p � � � � f0 +�,, �Q � p� 7 O L N t +' � �1 a� +� t � �i f0 � vi N Q O �i � N � '�, .�WD N � � .� � L1 O a� � �. O � J O � 7 t N � p C � � U C � a-J i +� t v � O � v � � � � � � � � � � 7 N t � C �� � � � � � N t vi � •O CLD .� 7 C � � v� � � � L CLD � � i N � f0 N � � N � O Q C Q � � Q L C � L •� � � � � C � C � � � � � � �' � � f0 � N � N i f0 � � � a� � � � L f0 � � f0 t � t C N � _ C f0 N� Q I� �i — � � _ a-� � LJ i CLD � O �' � f0 O � pi �'O LJ � � �i � � C � C i = U � � f0 t Q v� � fV � � � � v� U � �" � C �^ f0 � U �.� a� � O � N N � a� j vi � N � � f0 M � L � �, f0 a-J � qp � a-� � C qp � O � j N — � � N a-�j 7 � � � � � +�,, Q N C � � f0 a-J C L N � � C � a-'' Q N C �^ i — >' � �^ �vi 00 v�i � O � Q Q- � _ .� � � >' � �� O Qi � L � � � � � •; Q � I U Q � � � L � � � � � Q � _ � � �i � O � � V � � � � Q Q � Q � � Q � d � � � � � � Q � � O � � � � � � O vi N � vi N — � N N � 7 N f0 i a., � L L � vi N c0 c0 �' � N � � � � � � ; �' �O � vi +' N N � O � �� rn vi - L L '� �i +J +-' �j p O N �� V1 � L L V � Q% � Q {/1 � ? L � � Y � Q Q � � > Q Q m � � � L � �:Q � c� �L �L � �^ � � � � 7 +� �i N � � `� � �' � � �N vi � Q a a = O a Q Q v ��, O L N � v L Z O v a� a � � +� v � � � C � 9 � � ++ � � u � co c � - -a o �n .a ' � y; �n ++ N � 3 3 O '� +� N �� OJ i � i f6 Q U �� OJ i V � f0 � � � N t �' � N V � f0 � Q f6 iJ Q � � � ++ � Q Q Q f6 i1 Q 'a Z Q � Q M a' � � _ OJ C -a Z Q 3 C u N � � � �� N � •� � O � u � N � •p � �o a�i � u�i � � � � � � •p � �o � O N N O � O a a H C7 Z �i � H w o� � a a H C7 N M i11 N C � d C O a=� U Q f0 7 C C Q � � 0 N ti 0 N m � O a x � � ti 0 � O N 0 z 0 0 U m � O � U � � � f0 > O � L p vi i d O i O Q � vi � � � � •� O Q � `� WD ,WD � — � • � t � � � � � � � a-�.� N +U.' � 7 � � � � 7 � � � a"' �i f0 L.L a-J J � p N o?f � � O N � C a-' vi t > � � � � � C +J O � � � vi � O N � � +' O � � � ._ � �i •v C � t � � v � O O � � i C N � a-.� C� � � Q � � � vi +' � N fo vi t N j � N � �� Q C +' '+� i +' Q O _ `� �> � � O � N � d�iD � � � O O � `^ co co c� � O O O � Y+' L � C t � C � '� p N 'L �� t N vi O Q a-� � � +� � � � Q- � 'i � t vi N N � � O O +' dA N C > p C L 'V � � � � � C � Q � � O Q � .� p U � � � � � � a-J � � � � � 7 a'' CLD � > � � O Q N .� v � � O � � O L Q +, 7 i O Q- � Q U � '� O t � � '} L j N � Vv1 � U � •� � � O O •� N � i U � tLD � N �i +c0-' � � � � � 4J 4J L f0 - v� a V Q" p C C .`^ vi � vi � � O t N qA � � � Q� O t a-.� � � � � � 1 Q '+.� O �i - � � L � � � N 7 � i � � 7 � � C N O � � 41 �i O O � � � � � � � O vi �— N i UA O O N O �i Q� N > � � O � v v i � � � p O Q � c�o O � M O � � � O � � � }, M �' � � a'' Q O � �^ C� N v � � v Q ��vi O v�i N Q r-I � •� �� � O a=� Q- Q � 7 O 7 , vi �— �, �� vi � vi O v i Q � � � � � O � v O � � � � � u v u � � � � � o � � o � +� o � � ao c > •� •� o � c � � O� � — t O � t � � � � � O i � i i � — O � O co �i O N O O �vi a� N � v�i N t/} 2� U N � � vi � '� � � � � �i � `� � U U U vi U � � (j � t �, v t Q � > v •� ._ � .- •- �7 � f0 � •� o � c°A � �°A o o � ��� � � � � m c � a� co z Q U �i c � Q c `� Q U Q c�o c�o a C� a a � �i cn � � N Q � a.T. ar N � � � C � 9 � � ++ � � u � co c � _ -a o � N � 3 � � � � N 3 ar ar N C f6 �9 OJ i N O -a � °+..' s�, a °J � E co Q a � °�' 'a p f6 a' � Q Q f6 iJ Q -a � f6 Q M Q � +�.+ - s � -a Z Q N Q p0 Q � � C N f6 •� ++ ++ � u N � �n C �i N 'a u N � �n � � � � � � 'p � c0 N � v�i � Z �i � H w o� � a a H C�7 Z �i � H � � N C � d C O U Q f0 7 C C Q � � 0 N ti 0 N m � O a v � ti ti 0 � 0 N 0 z 0 0 U m � 0 � � U � � N � � vi � C i a-J N .� � � f0 +J � '� +J > U 7 a=� 7 � � C Q v co O tvD � � � C co co p a� � U � f0 f0 N � � V � � L Q O � � Q � � C U N L � � Q O � C � Q � C � � � > `^ dA � (� L � � O � � Q � � � � Q rn �L � v (B � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � •� � � � � Q •� � Q � � � � � � Q � � � � C U � � U � Q L � � � L � •� � f0 O � � � � � � � Q V � C � ,� � � � � V O � a-LJ � vi O 7 � L � v� L � Q � N a-� � N O � C Q co C � N +� � N •� p � � � v�i � N � � � f�0 vi � � C � � � � � v � .� O � O � N N � WD � co C � � cLo O a-.� C fp � .� � � � � , � � O w Q L . C ai i �+-� ai � �, � o > +, p �^ � � Q co o N Q z ivo O U — vi � Q O � � � � � V �C � p V �M p o �C � � = C C f0 a-J p� — � i C � U '� LJ � f0 � � � 'i � � f0 > f0 +' d p N Q- N � N d O L U'� C C d � 7 C ai 7 � C � v�i j t vi p C� � � }, ±� co .� .� � p N co l0 v � O Q ._ i f0 �. f�'0 f�'0 C � � c-I � � � a-' '^ � � O N U L L co � _ � O _ +J co v Q � c � � � � � � ��n. '� � N '� � � � � L .� o � ao ,c '� ,c � � �, � � �, _ � ,c O � � � U � � � � � Q � � � � �� Q � = O U H.� N Q C� Q a C� � to � � � C� Q T� T � y, ar N y, ar N � � � � C � �9 C � �9 f6 � ++ c0 � ++ u u � � co c � � co c _ -a �, .a = � �, E�3 �; Q v -a � E 3,� Q v -a 3 ++ p •i ++ N � 3 ++ p •i ++ N � S O � �9 OJ i � � S O � �9 OJ i t +� i N u � f0 � i � N t �' i N u � f6 � ++ � Q Q Q f6 iJ Q � p � ++ � Q Q Q f6 iJ Q °r = °J � -a Z Q � Q no +.. p a� = v � -a Z Q � `° �E � � c `*'' � � '" � '� � `° �E *' ° c `*'' � � E � � � � � � � � � � � E � � � � � � � +� o � ° o a, a, +� o � � o w o� � a a H C7 Z �i � H w o� � a a H C7 Lii tO � N C f0 d C O U Q f0 7 C C Q � � 0 N � 0 N m 0 a � ti 0 0 N 0 z 0 � U m � 0 V1 L L L � Q � � � � � ^ � � U dA co a� a � �' � '� � � o U U � - N C t � Q f0 i C O � '� f0 L �� � L Q � � Q � � Q � L � � � U � Q p '� +J . t � � u � N � � � � C � U � p ' '� C a=� � L � 7 � � � Q N � a-� O L L � � Y � � � a"i � Q � �� Vj � �, N L � U ' Q �� L �F Q � � O � � � U � +J `� > 1 N � L f0 � � � v�i � > � �> �v� '+� dA � O 7 V � � Q O � vi � t CLD 7 � fp i C O Q- — .� � � � � � fL0 •� O �i � a..i � V V1 � � � � fSS a-J � � � fL0 � •> > U a-J C � � � Q f0 .� � Q � � �� � � c-I - � C _ � � � Q � � N L � � O � � � V � � � � _ C . L � � O .L N C � `1 Q � U .� � 7 � � Q � N � O p L vi � +J � � t O 0 � � � � � L � `� � p C co � ,� C O O N 2 � CLD {n, � a-J N � L � C � O � � '� •� ,�1 � � � \ � � i L.L . i � � � � � f0 d � d � � � U � .� a-41� N Q � a.T. ar N � � � C � 9 � � ++ � � u � co c � _ -a o N � 3 �+ � °J � � � c co '� a, o � o o +' v � � Q Q � Q � �.�J � S � � ,� c � co '� +� o a� 'a :a �u ++ � OJ � �n i0 � � � V C ar �p Z LL � � W O � J d � N C f0 d C O � U Q f0 7 C C Q � � 0 N ti 0 N m � O a v � � ti 0 � 0 N O z 0 U m � O 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 2016 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. See Exhibit B for low to moderate income census block groups and Exhibit C for the City's approved neighborhood association map. It should be noted the neighborhood associations map will change as new associations are recognized by the City. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Oshkosh Priority Areas 72 Table 10 - Geographic Distribution r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 29 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 shown in the maps in Exhibit B and Exhibit C.), 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 2016 CDBG Action Plan activities and programs are intended to address these needs. Discussion r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 30 Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction In 2016, the City of Oshkosh will support affordable housing needs in Oshkosh by: • Provide funds for the City's homeowner rehabilitation program to assist low- and moderate-income homeowners with needed repairs and maintenance. • Provide downpayment assistance to low- and moderate-income first time homebuyers who have participated in approved classes. • Provide rental rehabilitation funds to assist landlords with needed repairs and maintenance. • Work with Habitat for Humanity and Advocap in acquiring properties for construction/ rehabilitation of affordable homes for low- and moderate-income families. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 18 Special-Needs 1 Total 19 Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 1 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 18 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 19 Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 31 AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction The City of Oshkosh will provide funding to support the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority's and the local Habitat for Humanity's first time homebuyers programs with downpayment assistance loans and rehabilitation as needed for repairs/code violations. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Oshkosh will work collaboratively 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 The City of Oshkosh will work collaboratively with the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority on projects to further affordable housing for low- to moderate-income households and/or disabled households. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance The Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority is not designated as troubled. Discussion r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 32 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction Coordination and delivery of homeless services is provided through a Homeless Service Providers Network as part of the Continuum of Care. ADVOCAP serves as the lead agency within the Network, which also includes Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services (CADASI), American Red Cross of East Central Wisconsin, Legal Action of Wisconsin, and The Salvation Army — Oshkosh Corps. ADVOCAP also serves as lead agency and fiscal agent for consolidated applications for HUD ESG/THP and HPP funds. Additionally, ADVOCAP serves as lead agency for participation in the Balance of State Continuum of Care organization. Both the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition and the Homeless Service Providers Network discuss homeless prevention activities and strategies. The City will continue to participate in these meetings and assist with funding where possible. 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 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. Joint training activities are also planned to benefit participating agencies. 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. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Priorities of the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition is to continue supporting the Day by Day Warming shelter in Oshkosh 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. The City will continue to support this public service activity in 2016. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 33 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 Written goals of the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition include: • Promote public and private funds to expand affordable housing opportunities and supportive services • Educate agencies on legislative issues that impact affordable housing • Educate public officials about housing issues • Identify issues regarding emergency housing and homelessness in the community • Adopt in-service agendas and endorse solutions to emergency housing issues and homelessness As a prevention strategy, an area of emphasis is providing more employment-related services to help persons move from shelter into permanent housing. 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. 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. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 34 Discussion The City of Oshkosh does not receive any private or public funds to address homeless needs or to prevent homelessness. Since there are already a number of public and private organizations providing these homeless services in the community, the City does not provide direct homeless assistance or identify specific planned actions at ending chronic homelessness. Thus, an action plan for ending chronic homelessness or barriers are not identified by the City. However, the Continuum of Care (CoC) in Oshkosh has a direct influence in addressing the needs of the homeless. In 2010, the following priorities were established by the CoC and continue to be followed: 1. Service gap in short term assistance 2. Case management with supportive services 3. Accessible emergency shelter along with motel vouchers 4. Medical and health related services 5. Transportation help 6. Transitional housing 7. Housing and supportive services for chronic homeless 8. Essential personal needs such as food, clothing and personal care items 9. Subsidized permanent housing 10. Foreclosure help 11. Daycare support 12. Fair housing assistance The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOPWA funds. One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for: Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family Tenant-based rental assistance Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent) that are being developed, leased, or operated Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWA funds Total 0 r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 35 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction The City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan calls for the following actions to maintain and rehabilitate the City's existing housing stock: • Continue housing rehabilitation programming which provides assistance to low and moderate income persons in upgrading their housing and in purchasing and improving properties in older neighborhoods. • Encourage downtown/central city residential development through rehabilitation or new construction • Implement "Neighborhood Improvement Strategies" for neighborhood and housing issues. • Develop program and encourage owners to convert non-competitive rental property back to owner occupied structures. • Create a rehabilitation code for pre-existing conditions on historic properties. • Work with public and private housing providers to plan for the development of additional housing units affordable to low and moderate income owner and renters as needed and to secure additional subsidies for rental of existing privately owned units. The City will continue to fund programs and activities that address affordable housing for all citizens to the extent possible. However, due to funding limitations both through Federal programs and at the local level, the City will have to use its funding strategically. 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 City's Analysis of Impediments summarized actions to be taken to address barriers to affordable housing. Please see the table in Exhibit D for actions the City has completed and will continue to undertake to address impediments to fair housing. 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. Sometimes these regulations can act as barriers to affordable housing. To eliminate duplication, the City uses the building codes established by the State for uniform construction standards. These standards parallel the three National Code standards and are minimum provisions to ensure general safety for the public. The State codes and guidelines are also appealable to the State. Consequently, the City's building codes do not appear to hinder the development or preservation of affordable housing. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan � 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. At the same time, these standards are appealable, locally, to ensure there are no undue hardships. The City provides substantial resources and technical assistance to the development and preservation of affordable housing. The City's zoning and land-use codes promote the morals, aesthetics, prosperity, health, safety and general welfare of all people in Oshkosh. These codes are constructed to allow compatible development throughout the community and are flexible enough to encourage redevelopment in the community's existing, established areas. This is evidenced by development in both the City's outlying and urban areas. These codes, like other local codes, are appealable locally to ensure equitable and fair treatment. All residential properties are assessed on a citywide basis using market sales data of comparable properties in and around the immediate neighborhood. Citywide assessing appears to ensure an equitable treatment of residential property and provides an incentive to those who maintain and improve their properties. The current public policies relating to housing and, in particular, affordable housing, do not appear to be excessive, exclusionary, or discriminatory nor do they duplicate any other policies. The City will work with developers, homeowners and public agencies that encounter barriers to affordable housing to address the issues and guide them through any administrative channels they can use to overcome these barriers. Discussion r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 37 AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction A primary obstacle to meeting the underserved needs in the City of Oshkosh is the lack of available funding to the City and to the various non-profit agencies the City partners with in serving LMI residents. As entitlement grants shrink, the cost of delivery services and completing projects increases and the economy continues to be challenging -- the need is greater. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Due to funding limitations both through HUD programs and at the local level, the City will have to use its funding strategically. For redevelopment or neighborhood projects, funds will be concentrated first in high priority and redevelopment areas. The State of Wisconsin also continues to have issues with budget deficits, which has a direct effect on the amount of shared revenue coming back to the local level for projects and programs. The reduction of shared revenues is expected to continue or increase. This loss of funding will directly affect the amount of funds that can be budgeted locally. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will continue to fund the housing rehabilitation program to rehabilitate and improve existing units for both homeowners and renters and assist first time homebuyers with downpayment assistance Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards Any program that undertakes rehabilitation work will meet the requirements of the lead safe housing rules. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families In the past, CDBG funds have been allocated to local homeless shelters, a domestic abuse shelter, food pantry and other public service agencies that directly serve families and individuals that are facing financial hardship. The City will continue to fund public service agencies under the CDBG program guidelines. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 38 Actions planned to develop institutional structure City staff will continue to participate and serve on community organization boards to maintain open communication with other governmental entities and service providers throughout the community. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies City staff will continue to participate with the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition which is a valuable forum used to communicate ongoing or developing issues within the community, especially in terms of housing, homelessness and the needs of special populations. City staff will use these discussions to evaluate needs in terms of how CDBG funds may be able to fund activities to assist with these issues. Discussion r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 39 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(I)(1,2,4) Introduction 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. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(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 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. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan � 2016 / 72.00% ►,� HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOME funds. 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOME funds. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOME funds. 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOME funds. Discussion r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 41 CITY OF OSHKOSH 2016 ACTION PLAN r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) EXHIBITS Annual Action Plan :� EXHIBIT A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION COMMENTS Notice of Public Hearing City of Oshkosh 2016 CDBG Program The City of Oshkosh will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM at the Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Second Floor Conference Room, Room 203, to hear public comments pertaining to the City's community development needs for the 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The proposed use of 2016 CDBG funds as shown in the table below is tentative until the City's 2016 Action Plan is approved by the Common Council and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A draft version of the Action Plan may be found on the City's website (http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Community Development/Planninq Services/index.asp) and is available for viewing at the Economic Development Division of the Community Development Department within City Hall (Room 201). � IV .Projects Central City Housing / Neighborhood Development Public Services Administration and Planning Total CDBG Allocation Allocation $195,000 $343,818 $110,000 $104,000 $752,818 Additional public meetings will be held regarding the draft 2016 CDBG Action Plan by the Oshkosh Plan Commission on April 5 at 4:00 PM, and by the Oshkosh Common Council on April 12 at 6:00 PM. These meetings will be held at City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh. If persons planning on attending have specialized needs (interpreter, handicap accessibility, etc.), please contact the Community Development Department at 920.236.5029 at least 5 days prior to the meeting. Written comments on the proposed Action Plan may be submitted to dbrandt(a�ci.oshkosh.wi.us or mailed to Darlene Brandt, Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901 Published: March 21, 2016 r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 43 MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING 2016 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN March 30, 2016 — Oshkosh City Hall, Room 203 Five Oshkosh residents were in attendance (see attached sign in sheet). The meeting began at 5:00 pm with a welcome by Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator for the City of Oshkosh. Ms. Brandt provided a presentation outlining the anticipated funding for the 2016 CDBG program year, highlighting the four major categories and discussing how much funding was permitted and allocations for each category. Discussion in the form of a comment/question and answer session followed. A question was raised about how the neighborhood initiative funding was allocated and what type of projects/activities would be eligible. Ms. Brandt noted that neighborhood initiative funds being allocated could be used in areas with approved neighborhood associations for good neighbor grants for curb appeal improvements; acquisition and demolition of slum and blight properties; housing rehabilitation; and public improvements. It was noted that City staff works with approved neighborhood associations on activities the neighborhood would like to see occur. Staff ranks all the projects/activities suggested by the associations and then based on available funding from various sources (i.e. CDBG, great neighborhood CIP funds, healthy neighborhoods, etc.), projects are implemented. Discussion took place on the housing rehabilitation program. Comments included the types of improvements undertaken (roofs, windows, siding, doors, electrical, plumbing, lead paint reduction, etc), and what the income limits are. A question was raised if the funds were limited to certain areas or city-wide. Ms. Brandt noted the program is offered city-wide, but homeowners must be income qualified based on HUD income guidelines. Residents felt the public service allocation wasn't sufficient to address needs in the community, but understood the guidelines and restrictions applied by HUD. Ms. Brandt informed the public that the DRAFT Action Plan will be reviewed by the Plan Commission on April 5 at 4:00 pm and the Common Council will be asked to approve the Plan and authorize its submittal to HUD on April 12 at its 6:00 pm meeting. The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:15 pm. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Respectfully submitted, Darlene Brandt Grants Coordinator Annual Action Plan 44 SIGN IN SHEET PUBLIC �EAI2ING March 30, 201b 2016 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 5;00 P1VI Oshkosh City Hall, Room 203 (PLEASE PRIl�IT I,�GffiL'Y} r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan � PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES Apri15, 2016 PRESENT: Ed Bowen, Jeffrey Thoms, Thomas Fojtik, Steve Cummings, Kathleen Propp, Gary Gray, Donna Lohry, Karl Nollenberger EXCUSED: David Borsuk, John Hinz, Robert Vajgrt STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; David Buck, Principal Planner; Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator; Deborah Foland, Recording Secretary Chairperson Fojtik called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. L REVIEW 2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Staff requests review and acceptance of the 2016 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. The purpose of this review is for the Plan Commission to make a determination of'consistency that the proposed programs and activities in the 2016 Annual Action Plan is consistent with the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities of the City. Ms. Brandt presented the item and explained the objectives of the program and stated that the City has been an entitlement community since 1976. She further stated that the projects funded by this program must meet one of the national objectives: benefit to low and moderate income persons (LMI), aid in the prevention of slum and blight, or urgent need such as disasters and emergencies. The City's allocation for 2016 is $752,818 which is broken down into four categories and she explained the projects that would fall under each category. The allocation of funds would be $195,000 for central city redevelopment, $202,818 for owner occupied housing rehabilitation, $141,000 for neighborhood initiatives, $110,000 for public services, and $104,000 for administration and planning. She reviewed photos of completed projects that were funded from these various categories in the past year and the agencies that receive funding through the public services consortium and the breakdown of funding for administration which is to provide staff salaries and training as well as funding for the Fair Housing Center of Northeastern Wisconsin. She further stated that after review by the Plan Commission to make a determination of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and approval by the Common Council, the Action Plan would be submitted to HUD for approval. Mr. Thoms questioned if it was mandated to allocate funds to all of these categories or if the City can opt to change the allocations as the City receives less funding than it did in the past. Ms. Brandt responded that there are certain caps on how much can be allocated to each category and the City cannot exceed these percentages in some programs. Mr. Thoms commented that he would like to see funding reallocated from the Central City projects to the housing related programs. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan Plan Commission Minutes Page 1 of 3 ►,, Ms. Brandt indicated that in 2015 the City received $270,000 in program income from repayment of past housing rehabilitation loans and that it is difficult to spend all of the funds in a timely manner if too much is allocated to that program. Mr. Burich added that the Central City category was not required to be funded however a minimum of 70% of the funding is required to benefit LMI persons and the housing and public services categories meet these needs and the central city redevelopment proj ects are opportunity based and easier to expend. The funds allocated to these programs must be spent in a one year period or the funding could be recaptured by HUD. Mr. Thoms stated that it seems more logical to apply the funds to programs that offer the most benefit to the LMI households such as the housing programs as the funding continues to be decreased each year and he felt the funds allocated to central city redevelopment had less benefit to LMI and the need continues to grow for assistance. Mr. Burich commented that the $195,000 allocated to central city redevelopment will cover the costs of removal of blighted properties which benefits the community by improving the affected LMI neighborhood in which the property is located. Ms. Propp stated that she felt the removal of slum and blighted properties was a huge benefit to the community as a whole. Ms. Brandt discussed some of the circumstances where this funding has been utilized and the improvements that are realized by the neighborhoods where these properties are located as deteriorated or abandoned homes negatively affect adjacent properties. Ms. Lohry discussed the Winnebago County Human Services board meeting she attended recently and that due to lack of funding the facility utilized for disabled citizens to gather for social type activities was lost. She discussed the possibility of utilizing this funding source to create a new location for a social gathering facility for the mentally handicapped residents of the community as she felt this was an important facet to have available. She suggested a central city location that could be acquired for this purpose. Ms. Brandt indicated that the city participates in the Housing Coalition meetings where these types of activities or objectives are discussed. Mr. Buck added that the City has assisted with funding this type of program in the past through the Public Service category. Mr. Gray stated that he agrees with Mr. Thoms regarding the allocation of funds and that at the last Common Council meeting the purchase of a home on Bowen Street was approved and questioned which category the funding would be taken from. Ms. Brandt responded that this was the first project done of this type and that it would be taken out of the allocation for housing rehabilitation and it is proposed the house be rehabilitated and sold to an eligible LMI household. Mr. Gray then questioned what the Housing Coalition was and what was its function. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 47 Ms. Brandt replied that the Housing Coalition consisted of a variety of public service type organizations that provide services to LMI clients that deal with reference points for situations such as homelessness, financial issues and mental illness. Mr. Gray inquired if the City has focused funding on particular areas containing LMI households of the city in the past. Mr. Burich responded that it has been addressed under the context of the Comprehensive Plan which has designated priority areas for LMI issues and discussed the Near East Neighborhood plan which was a focused area of the city in past years for rehabilitation efforts. Mr. Gray commented that he does not think that the City promotes the housing assistance program as well as it could. He also stated that there was a reference somewhere in the Action Plan document that the income over the ne�t three to four years would be 2.8 million dollars and questioned if this was an estimate or actual figure. Ms. Brandt responded that it was an estimate of block grant fund allocations for the next five years and is based on an average of past funds received. Mr. Gray then questioned if the public services consortium allocation was greater than it was last year. Ms. Brandt replied that this category was allocated $85,000 last year and was increased to $110,000 this year. The funding for public services will provide support for agencies that provide services to LMI persons and the proposed funding is within HUD's 15% cap. Mr. Gray inquired how many applications were received for the public services funding allocation. Ms. Brandt responded that 10 applications were received this year. Mr. Thoms questioned how much funding was being requested. Ms. Brandt replied that $149,000 was requested this year. Mr. Cummings stated that the house on Bowen Street that was purchased was acquired for $20,000 and after approximately $80,000 of rehabilitation costs, the property could be sold for an estimated $120,000- $125,000. Mr. Nollenberger wanted to clarify that the Plan Commission needed to make a determination that the Action Plan was consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and not to approve how the money is allocated to specific objectives. Staff replied that is correct. Motion by Propp that the 2016 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, offzcial maps and other planned activities of the City. Seconded by Lohry. Motion carried 8-0. r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan Plan Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 :'�:? EXHIBIT B LMI BLOCK GROUPS r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan ,, �, � r� : EXHIBIT C APPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS As of March 21, 2016 ._.�_- , 9 � � r " -� -�� -��_ , _ ����� _ � � ,i�. � �� I.. ... a� � � _ - `� � � *r �. r.<+ , . �! ��'1 �I I �� �_ �_l�F h s ii l0 , � .� �� �� p! �::�- �,�, �_, ---- `�'� r � -� � . !, , ...a� � � �. i-..� _� I . ►�CR4' {oG551lF7 ..._. � � ' oia+no � �.—._ 1 . k a+cn+°-!an�ae �_�vAqLq S.nsf Y41_!w}P,L'�'. ' I i. O � �:. .� �. � _ � . �.. �. . � �°��i �� � � � .. a.. . i� �w�IWLFInc1v _,...�� ....•. � . �'?6L�LG YLLe��•• II . VCSti4il�.CC •_{a�a� . i . _ . �I HNCti L��- .... . �� � �TCa,_1C51'?51F:� I..:_:W. ., ., . OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) . -.�,- ; � j ' � � . _-.� �.- . - � � �������� �� 'i� � � 't �, , � _��_. '� I�, � i �, � � i � �i Iv �J i I � � 1a� r �i . _.w.e ��. .. � . � . ..-. ' '°�'� � " _ �. f Annual Action Plan 50 EXHIBIT D EXCERPT FROM CITY OF OSHKOSH ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE STUDY Actions to alleviate Administrative Impediments Increase knowledge and awareness of fair housing Offer more outreach education on fair housing rights and complaints Community Development Dept Continual Revise the City website to make fair housing info easier to find City IT Department Immediate Revise outreach materials to include local examples of illegal discrimination Community Development Dept Short-Term Improve support for non-english speaking residents Identify and fund translation services for use by City staff and landlords, etc. Community Development Dept Immediate Include information about translation services in all outreach efforts and Community Development Dept Immediate materials Actions to alleviate Regulatory Impediments Update the City's Fair Housing Ordinance Add to City Ordinance section 16 all protected classes identified by the State of Wisconsin, and definitions of each; remove the exemption for City Council Short-Term owner-occupied buildings; consider eliminating the Commission on Equal Opportunities in Housing Actions to alleviate Quality Impediments Improve the quality of rental housing in the City Create a rental registry program that ensures proactive inspections of units for safety and code compliance Community Development Dept Short-Term Enhance landlord and renter education materials and training to incorporate information about mold Community Development Dept Short-Term Actions to alleviate Supply Impediments Improve the supply of housing for residents with disabilities Continue to offer home improvement loans to income-qualified residents Community Development Dept Continual to assist with the cost of accessibilit retrofits, and em hasize "visitabilit " Encourage the development of more units in the City that incorporate Community Development Dept, universal design principles. Create a pamphlet that describes universal Continual Plan Commission, City Council design and identifies design support resources. Offer builder and developer training in universal design techniques and Community Development Dept Annual encourage their application in a// new development. Actions to alleviate Financial/Affordability Impediments Improve transportation options in growth areas Community Development Dept, Work with GO Transit to reduce headway on service to tracts 16 and 17 Short-Term GO Transit Ensure all new streets are complete streets, and improve pedestrain Community Development Dept, S h o rt-Te rm connectivity to the north side Engineering Actionstoalleviate Financial Impediments Improve the rate of home ownership among minority residents Provide more credit and home-buying education to citizens, especially minority residents Community Development Dept Continual Provide education and information for local lenders on predatory lending Community Development Dept Continual practices r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 51 r� : OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) EXHIBIT E GRANTEE CERTIFICATIONS Annual Action Plan 52