HomeMy WebLinkAbout02. 18-331 JUNE 26, 2018 18-331 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Action Plan and presented the Plan at a
neighborhood public hearing on June 20, 2018 and to the Plan Commission on June 19,
2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the 2018 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.
JUNE 26, 2018 18-331 RESOLUTION
CONT'D
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City hereby accepts said funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and the proper officials are hereby
authorized to carry out all actions necessary to implement the City's obligations under
the terms of the grant agreement.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Darlene Brandt
Grant Coordinator
DATE: June 20, 2018
RE: Approve Submittal of 2018 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
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
2018 allocation is $815,197 (see attached proposed budget). The 2018 Program Year begins
May 1, 2018 and will end April 30, 2019.
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, and slum and blight removal in low to moderate income areas.
It should be noted that CDBG funds are not used to assist neighborhoods in the creation of
neighborhood associations. These types of activities are part of the City's agreement with
GO-HNI and are supported through the healthy neighborhood initiatives fund. The City
does, however, support neighborhoods through the acquisition, demolition and/or
rehabilitation of slum and blight properties with CDBG funds. City staff also collaborates
with its housing partners in the construction of new single family homes for income qualified
homebuyers, such as the ADVOCAP Youth Build house at 645 Jefferson Street (Middle
Village Neighborhood) and the twindominium project on Grove Street with Habitat for
Humanity (Menominee South Neighborhood).
Eleven public service applications were evaluated by a 6 member committee consisting of
representatives from Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, and
the City of Oshkosh. Councilmember Herman is a member of this Committee. Funding for
public service programs and activities can represent no more than 15% of the allocation.
With carry over funds for payments to 2017 public service agencies, staff is recommending
that the City allocate $115,000 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. Applications for downpayment
assistance to income qualified homebuyers or emergency repairs for health and safety issues
are accepted throughout the year. Property owners within approved neighborhood
associations who are over HUD income guidelines, can apply for rehab assistance through
the City's Neighborhood Initiative Program. Non-public service allocations are included in
the minimum requirement that 70% of CDBG funds benefit LMI persons. Staff is
recommending that the City allocate $331,197 for the Housing Improvement Program for
owner occupied units, downpayment assistance and emergency repairs.
Remaining funding is recommended to be allocated to Central City Redevelopment for
removal of slum and blight and the potential to assist the local warming shelter in its pursuit
of a more permanent shelter facility ($280,000); the Fair Housing Center of Northeast
Wisconsin to provide fair housing counseling, outreach, education and technical assistance
services ($17,000), and Administration/Community Planning ($72,000) to offset staff costs
associated with oversight, management and training opportunities of the CDBG program
and consultants to assist in preparation of various plans (i.e. Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing and Phase I/II environmental assessments).
FISCAL IMPACT
The program allocates the City's entire 2018 CDBG program allocation of $815,197. While the
CDBG program does not require leveraging, the program does leverage other resources. The
City budgets funds in the Capital Improvements Program and through the healthy
neighborhood initiatives program, for additional programs for housing related activities,
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 2018 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 June 19, 2018 meeting that
the proposed programs and activities in the 2018 Annual Action Plan are consistent with the
City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities of the City.
Respectfully submitted,
A6, 4 Oa V �
Allen Davis
Community Development Director
Approved,
Mark Rohloff
City Manager
ITEM: REVIEW 2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Plan Commission meeting of June 19, 2018.
BACKGROUND
Staff requests review and acceptance of the 2018 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 2018 Annual Action Plan are consistent with
the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities of the City.
ANALYSIS
Annually, the CDBG Action Plan is prepared to demonstrate how estimated federal funds from
HUD will be spent in the city. The 2018 Program Year begins May 1, 2018 and will end April 30,
2019. The 2018 allocation is $815,197 (see attached proposed budget). As proposed, over 70% of
CDBG funds will benefit low to moderate income (LMI) persons during the program year.
Public Service applications (via the Consortium) are currently being evaluated by a committee
consisting of representatives from Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation, and the City of Oshkosh. Staff is recommending that the City allocate $115,000 for
public services activities/programs. Public Service allocations can represent no more than 15%
of the total funds spent during the program year.
Owner occupied housing improvement applications (non-public service) were due to the
Community Development Department by March 15. These applications do not include
homebuyer assistance, emergency repairs or rehabilitation of rental properties. Housing rehab
projects are included in the 70% of CDBG funds for LMI persons. Staff is recommending that the
City allocate $331,197 for the Housing Improvement Program. Due to sufficient carry over
funds from 2016 and 2017, no 2018 program year funds are proposed for Neighborhood
Initiatives.
Remaining funding is recommended to be distributed as follows:
-Central City Redevelopment (total of $280,000) for acquisition of properties for the removal of
slum and blight ($100,000), acquisition of a vacant lot in the central city to assist a non-profit
organization with construction of a permanent homeless facility ($150,000); and funds to assist a
non-profit organization with lead reduction activities for development of a children's day care
facility.
-Fair Housing Activities ($17,000)
-Administration & Planning ($72,000)
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, official maps, and other planned
activities of the City.
In this regard, staff has reviewed all proposed projects and activities and none have been
identified as being contrary to the Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities
of the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends acceptance of the 2018 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program, together with a finding that listed projects are not in conflict with the City
of Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan, official maps or other planned activities.
2018 CDBG Entitlement Grant
Housing/Neighborhood Initiatives
$331,197
Housing Improvement Program
$331,197
Neighborhood Initiatives
$ 0
Central City
$.280,000
Public Service
$115,000
Admin
$ 89,000
Fair Housing
$17,000
Admin
$ 72,000
TOTAL
$ 815,197
The Plan Commission approved the 2018 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program. The following is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item.
Ms. Brandt presented the item and explained the objectives of the program and stated that the
City has been an entitlement community in the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development CDBG program since 1976. She further stated that the projects funded by this
program must meet one of the following 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 2018 is $815,197 which is broken down into four
categories and she explained the projects that would fall under each category. The allocation of
funds would be $280,000 for central city redevelopment, $331,197 for housing improvement
program, $115,000 for public services and $89,000 for administration and fair housing. 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
Item: CDBG Action Plan
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. Borsuk asked how the Community Block Grant Program prioritizes their focus for
neighborhood initiatives.
Ms. Brandt said that they try to focus neighborhoods that have an approved neighborhood
association first but that is not always the case.
Mr. Ford inquired about the lead pipe program.
Ms. Brandt replied that the Department of Public works has a lead pipe program. She added
that during the Housing and Rehabilitation process, they can work with the Department of
Public Works and address any lead pipe issues as well.
Motion by Vajgrt that the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan is
consistent zoith the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps and other planned
activities of the City.
Seconded by Hinz. Motion carried 7-0-1 (abstained: Perm,/).
Item: CDBGAction Plan
Oshkosh
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WI
2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
June 2018
Annual Action Plan
2018
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Executive Summary
AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
The Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan represents the fourth 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) 2018.
During the 2018 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implementation of projects and
activities in four major categories: 1) Central City Redevelopment ; 2) Housing & Neighborhood
Development; 3) Public Services; and 4) Program Administration & Planning. Of the $815,197 in
estimated CDBG funds plus 2017 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 2018 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
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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.
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
projects.
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 2018 Action Plan was presented and discussed at the following meetings:
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• Plan Commission public meeting held June 19, 2018
• A public meeting held June 20, 2018
• Common Council public meeting held June 26 2018
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.
S. 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.
Citizen comments from the various public meetings will be included as Exhibit A.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
Citizen comments from the various public meetings are attached in Exhibit A.
7. Summary
The City of Oshkosh's FY 2018 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.
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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
Lead Agency OSHKOSH
CDBG Administrator
OSHKOSH
Community Development Department
HOME Administrator
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 2018 Annual Action Plan, except for Homeless Programs. The Continuum
of Care (CoQ 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(cDci.oshkosh.wi.us
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AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
Introduction
Consultation on development of this Plan was achieved through interviews 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.
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(1))
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.
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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.
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
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Table 2 —Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1
Agency/Group/Organization
Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Discussed public housing needs in the community and how the City and
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
Housing Authority could work together collaboratively
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
2
Agency/Group/Organization
Winnebagoland Housing Coalition
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Continum of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Public services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
City staff attends monthly Coalition meetings to keep informed on services
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
available
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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 Consultation?
Economic Development
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Economic development strategies and initiatives that are currently in place
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
or may be undertaken.
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
4
Agency/Group/Organization
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corp.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
non-profit economic development corp
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
This non-profit corporation works with the community to provide
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
leadership, direction, coordination & services to advance economic
consultation or areas for 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 Consultation?
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Consultation about actions taken /to be taken to evaluate children
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
affected by lead based paint and how to address lead paint reduction.
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
6
Agency/Group/Organization
ADVOCAP, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -homeless
Services -Education
Services -Employment
Services - Victims
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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
Anti -poverty Strategy
Continuum of Care
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Collaborate on various programs/activities to best serve the community
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
7
Agency/Group/Organization
City of Oshkosh Public Works Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other government - Local
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Economic Development
public facilities/infrastructure
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consultation regarding various infrastructure improvements planned
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
during the program year
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
8
Agency/Group/Organization
Neighborhood Associations
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
neighborhood initiatives
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
neighborhood programs/activities to create strong and healthy
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
neighborhoods
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
9
Agency/Group/Organization
Day by Day Warming Shelter
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
Services -Health
Services -Employment
non-profit
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
provide shelter and advocacy
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
10
Agency/Group/Organization
Greater Oshkosh Housing Neighborhood Initiatives (GO-HNI)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
non-profit
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
neighborhood initiatives
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
expand on GO-HNls role in developing, expanding and organizing
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
neighborhood planning projects/programs/activities
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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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
Habitat's continued role in construction of new affordable housing for LMI
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
households; first time homebuyer classes, etc. Continue partnership
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
projects with City and local Housing Authority
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
continue to contract with satellite office in Appleton (Northeast Wisconsin
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
Fair Housing Council)to provide training opportunities for landlords and
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
tenants, PHA staff, as well as investigate potential fair housing complaints.
13
Agency/Group/Organization
Oshkosh Public Service Consortium
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Business and Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non -Homeless Special Needs
public services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
collaboration effort between City, local Community Foundation and United
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
Way, to allocate funds to public service agencies
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Not applicable
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?
Winnebagoland
Alleviate the impact of homelessness in the community through cooperation and
Continuum of Care
Housing Coalition
collaboration of social service providers
2005-2025 City of
City's general plan is comprised often elements that provide a comprehensive slate of city -
Oshkosh Comprehensive
City of Oshkosh
wide policies and further the city's smart growth strategy for growth and development
Plan
2005-2025 City of
Housing Element serves as a policy guide to help the city meet its existing and future
Oshkosh Comp Plan -
City of Oshkosh
housing needs. The Plan has the goal of creating and preserving affordable housing stock
Housing
within the City.
The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice presents a demographic profile of the
City of Oshkosh Analysis of
City of Oshkosh
city, assesses the extent of housing needs among specific income groups and evaluates the
Impediments
availability of a range of housing choices for residents.
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
Not applicable
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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
City staff continues to work with the Oshkosh Public Service Consortium and community groups, organizations and agencies to increase citizen
participation and improve the FY 2018 CDBG application and evaluation process. The City also seeks input from the Plan Commission to ensure
projects and activities to be carried out are in compliance with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Commission serves in an
advisory capacity to the Common Council on issues related to the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, end of the year CAPER reporting,
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, as well as the CDBG allocation.
All meetings are open to the public and agendas are distributed via email, internet posting and hardcopy posting. Meeting notes summarizing
the discussion items and actions taken are posted online and made available at subsequent meetings to keep interested parties informed.
City staff, along with partner agencies such as Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority and Winnebagoland Housing Coalition, receive
feedback from the public and other community stakeholders regarding the implementation of HUD funded programs through presentations and
attendance at monthly meetings.
Citizen Participation Outreach
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Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Mode of
Target of
Summary of
Summary of
Summary of
URL (If applicable)
Order
Outreach
Outreach
response/
Comments
comments not
attendance
received
accepted
and reasons
Non-
1 citizen
targeted/
attended; see
No comments
All comments
1
Public Meeting
broad
sign in sheet
received
were accepted
community
in Exhibit A
One comment on
how CDBG funds
are used to
prioritize
neighborhood
Non-
8 Board
initiatives;
Plan
targeted/
members and
replacement; one
All comments
2
Commission
http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/WebLink/Bro
broad
10 citizens
comment on lead
were accepted
public meeting
wse.aspx?id=832946&dbid =0
community
present
water pipe
replacements; see
June 19, 2018
Plan Commission
minutes in Exhibit
A
Common
Non -
Council public
targeted/
Pending Council
3
hearing /
broad
action on June 26
meeting
community
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Mode of
Target of
Summary of
Summary of
Summary of
URL (if applicable)
Order
Outreach
Outreach
response/
Comments
comments not
attendance
received
accepted
and reasons
application
availability
emailed to
approx. 30
public service
11 applications
organizations;
were received
notice posted
from public
Non-
on City's
Oshkosh Public
service agencies.
http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Community
targeted/
webpage;
All comments
4
Service
Applications are
Development/Economic Development/ind
broad
Consortium
accepted
Consortium
being reviewed by
ex•asp
community
members also
the Public Service
posted on
Consortium
their
Committee.
webpages;
discussed at
Housing
Coalition
meeting
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Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
Comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (if applicable)
Notice of the
general public
hearing on
the Action
Plan was
neighborhood
Non
emailed to
associations
targeted/
No comments
All comments
5
the city's
email list/
broad
received
accepted
approved
Facebook
community
neighbor-
hood
associations
and posted on
Facebook
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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
Comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (if applicable)
A Notice of
Public Hearing
regarding the
City's 2018
CDBG funding
allocations
Non -
and public
targeted/
6
Newspaper Ad
hearings to
broad
obtain citizen
community
input was
published in
the local
newspaper on
July 12. See
Exhibit A
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Expected Resources
AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
Program
Source
of
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Amount
Narrative
Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Funds
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Reminder
of
ConPlan
CDBG
public
Acquisition
The city does
-
Admin and
not
federal
Planning
anticipate
Economic
receiving any
Development
program
Housing
income.
Public
However,
Improvements
any program
Public
income
Services
generated
through the
housing
improvement
program will
be placed in
a revolving
loan fund
and
exclusively
used for the
housing
improvement
815,197
0
0
815,197
1,297,537
program.
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Program
Source
of
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Amount
Narrative
Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Funds
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Reminder
of
ConPlan
HOME
public
Acquisition
The City does
-
Homebuyer
not receive
federal
assistance
HOME funds
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction
for ownership
TBRA
0
0
0
0
0
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 Improvements Program for additional programs for housing related
activities, public facilities improvements, landscaping, curb appeal projects, and acquisition of
properties to eliminate slum and blight.
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The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Oshkosh United Way partner with the City of
Oshkosh in forming the Oshkosh Public Service Consortium. The Consortium seeks applications from
public service agencies for programs/activities that meet one of HUD's national objectives and benefit
low- and moderate -income households.
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
Not applicable
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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
Provide safe, decent,
2015
2019
Affordable
Oshkosh
Affordable
CDBG:
Rental units rehabilitated: 0
affordable housing
Housing
Priority
Housing -
$331,197
Household Housing Unit
Non -Homeless
Areas
rehabilitation
Homeowner Housing
Special Needs
Rehabilitated: 18 Household
Housing Units
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers: 2 Households
Assisted
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Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
2
Create strong & healthy
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Oshkosh
Affordable
CDBG: $-0-
Public Facility or
neighborhoods
Community
Priority
Housing-
Infrastructure Activities
Development
Areas
rehabilitation
other than Low/Moderate
Neighborhood
Income Housing Benefit:
Initiatives
1000 Persons Assisted
Buildings Demolished: 1
Building
Slum & blight properties
acquired: 2
Carry over funds from
previous program years are
available to carry out this
activity
3
Public services
2015
2019
Homeless
Oshkosh
Public Services
CDBG:
Public service activities other
Non -Homeless
Priority
$115,000
than Low/Moderate Income
Special Needs
Areas
Housing Benefit: 25000
Persons Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 600 Persons Assisted
4
Administration/Planning
2015
2019
General Program
Oshkosh
Planning and
CDBG:
Other: 1 Other
Administration
Priority
Program
$89,000
Areas
Administration
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Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
5
Central City Redevelopment
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Oshkosh
Public Facilities &
CDBG:
Buildings Demolished: 1
4
& Community Facilities
Administration/Planning
Community
Priority
Improvements
$280,000
Buildings
Goal
Description
Assist with redevelopment of blighted properties within the central city, in designated redevelopment areas or scattered
spot blighted properties
Development
Areas
Slum and blight
Slum & blight properties
acquired: 1
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1
Goal Name
Provide safe, decent, affordable housing
Goal
Description
Improve housing opportunities by creating and preserving affordable rental and homeowner housing in close proximity to
transit, employment and community services.
2
Goal Name
Create strong & healthy neighborhoods
Goal
Description
Strengthen neighborhoods by investing in the City's critical public infrastructure needs and through the elimination of slum
and blighted properties.
3
Goal Name
Public services
Goal
Description
Persons assisted under this goal are extremely low, low and low to moderate income citizens of Oshkosh.
4
Goal Name
Administration/Planning
Goal
Description
Administration of the CDBG program
5
Goal Name
Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities
Goal
Description
Assist with redevelopment of blighted properties within the central city, in designated redevelopment areas or scattered
spot blighted properties
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Projects
AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
During the 2018 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implemention 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 2018 will focus on activities and programs that:
• Improve and maintain housing and create accessibility to homeownership for income qualified homebuyers
• Assist local warming shelter in its pursuit of a permanent shelter for the homeless
• Revitalize neighborhoods through streetscaping improvements, curb appeal improvements, elimination of slum and blighted properties
• 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 or tenants on fair housing regulations
• Provide administration of the overall CDBG program
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Projects
Table 7 - Project Information
2018 CDBG Allocations
Housing/Neighborhood Initiatives
331,197
Housing Improvement Program
Neighborhood Initiatives
331,197
0
Central City
280,000
Public Service
115,000
Admin
89,000
Fair Housing
Admin
17,000
72,000
TOTAL
815,197
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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. 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 lead neighborhood associations.
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AP -38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1
Project Name
Central City Redevelopment
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities
Needs Addressed
Neighborhood Initiatives
Public Facilities & Improvements
Funding
CDBG: $280,000
Description
Funds will be used to assist with the redevelopment of blighted properties within the central city,
acquisition of spot blighted properties or in designated redevelopment areas. Funds may be used to
acquire a vacant lot in the central city to assist the local warming shelter in establishing a permanent
homeless shelter. Activities may include acquisition, relocation, demolition, environmental remediation,
public facility improvements, streetscaping and site clearance.
Target Date
4/30/2019
Estimate the number and type
Projects/activities will benefit the community as a whole, estimated population 66,700. Some projects may
of families that will benefit
have a direct benefit to an immediate surrounding LMI/LMA neighborhood. A permanent homeless shelter
from the proposed activities
will provide alternatives for the homeless population on a year round basis versus only during the winter
months.
Location Description
City-wide
Planned Activities
Activities may include elimination of slum and blight through acquisition and demolition of vacant
properties, housing improvement projects, streetscaping on streets where the blocks are LMA or on
individual parcels where the property owners are LMI.
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Project Name
Housing Rehabilitation
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Provide safe, decent, affordable housing
Create strong & healthy neighborhoods
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - rehabilitation
Affordable housing - creation of new units
Funding
CDBG: $331,197
Description
Funds will be 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. Also funds will be used to provide home
ownership opportunities to eligible homebuyers by providing downpayment assistance loans. Funds will
also be used to acquire homes in need of repair, make needed repairs and sell the homes to qualified
homebuyers.
Target Date
4/30/2019
Estimate the number and type
18 owner occupied homes rehabilitated
of families that will benefit
2 homebuyers assisted
from the proposed activities
1 housing unit acquired, rehabbed and sold
Location Description
City-wide
Planned Activities
Improve and maintain affordable housing for LMI persons/households; home ownership assistance; rental
rehabilitation; acquisition, rehab and resale to income qualified homebuyers
3
Project Name
Neighborhood Initiatives
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Provide safe, decent, affordable housing
Create strong & healthy neighborhoods
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Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - rehabilitation
Neighborhood Initiatives
Funding
It is anticipated that no 2018 CDBG program year funds will be allocated to this activity. However, if funds
are needed to carry out a project/activity, the guidelines in the approved Citizen Participation Plan will be
followed (see Grantee's Unique Appendices at the back of this Plan). Carry over funds from previous years
program years are available to carry out projects/activities that may be approved.
Description
Funds will be used on a neighborhood basis for a variety of programs that benefit the LMI/LMA
neighborhood. Staff will work with neighborhood associations to prioritize activities to be undertaken.
Target Date
4/30/2019
Estimate the number and type
An estimated 1,000 persons will benefit from public facility or infrastructure improvements, acquisition and
of families that will benefit
rehabilitation or demolitions, in approved neighborhoods.
from the proposed activities
Location Description
city-wide
Planned Activities
Activities may include housing rehabilitation, creation of neighborhood associations & watch groups,
addressing code enforcement issues, streetscaping improvements, curb appeal projects, elimination of
slum and blight through acquisition, rehab or demolition, or neighborhood cleanups.
4
Project Name
Public Services
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Public services
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG: $115,000
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Description
Funds will be provided to local non-profit agencies that provide needed services to low and moderate
income individuals and households. An established Public Service Consortium Committee consisting of
citizens at large, and representatives from the City of Oshkosh, United Way and the Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation, will allow for a streamlined application & evaluation process and reduce funding
overlaps with limited dollars
Target Date
4/30/2019
Estimate the number and type
Homeless persons in overnight shelters - 600 LMI persons assisted
of families that will benefit
Other public service activities - estimated 25,000 LMI persons assisted
from the proposed activities
Location Description
city-wide
Planned Activities
The Public Service Consortium will allocate funds to public service agencies that have applied for funding
through the City's application process. Activities may include health care assistance, emergency shelter,
food pantry, peer support, advocacy and education, emergency assistance, oral hygiene for children
5
Project Name
Administration
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Administration/Planning
Needs Addressed
Planning and Program Administration
Funding
CDBG: $72,000
Description
Funds will be used for salaries of personnel involved in CDBG program management and administration, as
well as associated training & related costs; environmental consultants; and preparation of various
documents/plans relative to the entitlement program.
Target Date
4/30/2019
Estimate the number and type
The community as a whole will benefit from the entitlement funds and projects/programs carried out by
of families that will benefit
the city
from the proposed activities
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Location Description
city wide
Planned Activities
Funds will be used for program administration costs such as salaries, training, coordination, etc. of staff
involved in CDBG program management and administration. Funds are also used to hire consultants to
assist in preparation of various plans (i.e. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing) and Phase I / II
environmental assessments.
6
Project Name
Fair Housing Center of NE Wisconsin
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Administration/Planning
Needs Addressed
Planning and Program Administration
Funding
CDBG: $17,000
Description
Provide fair housing counseling and training activities to protected populations who are prospective renters
and/or landlords, as well as provide fair housing services (i.e. intake, referral, technical assistance, etc.) for
residents of Oshkosh
Target Date
4/30/2019
Estimate the number and type
15 LMI and non-LMI city residents
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
city-wide
Planned Activities
The Fair Housing Center will provide complaint/intake services; referral services with non -fair housing
inquiries, and technical assistance, as well as provide two fair housing training sessions for landlords and/or
tenants.
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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 2018 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 LM 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 (Exhibit C) will change as new associations are recognized by the City.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
City wide and Priority Areas 75
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
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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 2018 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
In 2018, the City of Oshkosh will support affordable housing needs in Oshkosh by:
• Providing funds for the City's homeowner rehabilitation program to assist low- and moderate -
income homeowners with needed repairs and maintenance.
• Providing downpayment assistance to low- and moderate -income homebuyers who have
participated in approved classes.
• Providing rental rehabilitation funds to assist landlords with needed repairs and maintenance.
• Collaborating with Habitat for Humanity, Advocap and Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing
Authority 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
0
Total
18
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 18
Acquisition of Existing Units 2
Total 20
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Not applicable
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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 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 collaborate with the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority on projects
to further affordable housing for low- to moderate -income households and/or disabled households.
The Housing Authority encourages its residents to participate in various activities and programs to
improve themselves and make them more self-sufficient. The Housing Authority works with the local
FISC office in offering homebuyer education classes and credit counseling for those residents interested
in homeownership. FISC is a certified counseling agency.
The Authority offers a Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) program to help housing choice voucher and public
housing family unit recipients attain self-sufficiency through education advancement, employment skill
development, access to community resources, home ownership opportunities and development of
financial assets with the goal of improving their family's financial situation and overall quality of life.
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
Not applicable
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AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including:
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.
The City continues to collaborate with the local warming shelter on how the City can assist in the
Shelter's efforts to construct a more permanent shelter facility that will offer on-site services and
resources and additional beds. The local warming shelter is currently completing a feasibility study and
hopes to begin the fundraising campaign by the end of 2018.
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. Despite nearly 200 success
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stories of guests working toward self-sufficiency at the shelter, the need for temporary overnight shelter
is growing in Oshkosh. The City will continue to support this public service activity in 2018.
Homelessness and the factors affecting it are increasing and the temporary local warming shelter has to
regularly turn people in need away. The City is working with Day by Day Warming Shelter in its pursuit of
a more permanent shelter facility that will offer on-site services and resources and additional beds. Day
by Day is currently completing a feasibility study and hopes to begin the fundraising campaign before fall
with construction by early spring.
Also, the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) of the City of Oshkosh is working with Advocap on leasing a
RDA owned single family house for short term transitional housing.
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.
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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 or public 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 to the Public
Service Consortium.
The Continuim of Care (CoC) in Oshkosh has a direct influence in addressing the needs of the homeless.
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
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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.
In January 2017 the City of Oshkosh implemented a Residential Rental Inspections Program to protect
the health and safety of rental residents in the community. The Oshkosh Common Council created the
program in response to findings that a significant percentage of housing code complaints and violations
were occurring within rental properties leading to an adverse affect on residents and neighborhoods,
contributing to decreased property values and neighborhood blight. The intent of the program is to
encourage Oshkosh rental property owners to exercise their responsibility to meet code requirements
to provide safe and sanitary living conditions for tenants. Program guidelines were also drafted in
keeping with current Federal and Wisconsin State laws.
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.
During the coming program year, the City will be undertaking an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair
Housing study. A consultant will be hired following the procurement requirements of 2 CFR 200 to
prepare the Al for submittal to HUD. The Analysis of Impediments will perform an assessment of fair
housing, defines and undertakes the community/stakeholder participation process, and the
identification of contributing factors and the establishment of priorities and goals that lead to
meaningful actions that affirmatively further fair housing. The Al will also state how the City of Oshkosh,
will act on its responsibility to address fair housing contributing factors and appropriate actions to
overcome the effects of those factors and other actions in this regard. The Al is due to HUD no later
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than August 2019.
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 current Analysis of Impediments (AI) summarized actions to be taken to address barriers to
affordable housing. The City's Analysis of Impediments is attached as Exhibit D. The City of Oshkosh
has, and will continue to use, various strategies to address or ameliorate any negative effects of public
policy that are barriers to affordable housing.
The City of Oshkosh revised its Fair Housing Ordinance to include transgender individuals as a protected
class, as well as reflect the current structure for investigation and disposition of complaints through a
third party contractor (Fair Housing Council of Northeast Wisconsin).
The City of Oshkosh approved a Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (rental
registry). The City-wide program is for the registration and inspection of residential rental dwelling units
to ensure units provide safe, decent and sanitary living conditions for tenants and to prevent further
deterioration of those units.
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.
The City adopted a new Zoning Ordinance which incorporates building design standards to maintain and
enhance the attractiveness and values of property in the community.
Continue to contract with Fair Housing Council of Northeast Wisconsin to provide training for landlords
and tenants and other interested parties on fair housing regulations, as well as investigate potential fair
housing complaints.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Discussion:
The City of Oshkosh will contract with the Fair Housing Council of Northeast Wisconsin (FHCNW) in the
amount of $17,000 during the 2018 PY to provide comprehensive fair housing enforcement, outreach,
education and technical assistance services to Oshkosh residents. Discrimination continues today in
both subtle and overt ways, and many housing consumers and providers have poor understanding of the
rights and responsibilities provided by fair housing laws. Fair housing issues affect all participants in the
housing market. Under the City's contract, FHCNW will provide training to landlords and/or tenants in
Oshkosh, as well as social service agencies or other organizations that serve Oshkosh. Most other
activities to address impediments to fair housing identified in the City's Al, will be undertaken by City
staff.
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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 competing projects increase
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 approved neighborhoods, LMI/LMA census tracks/block groups, spot blighted 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 into 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 for housing 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 provide downpayment assistance to eligible homebuyers. In
order to achieve any type of sustainable revitalization success, funds must be programmed and
resources targeted to effect change in transitional and distressed neighborhoods.
Wisconsin Statutes permit the use of the final year of tax increment in a terminating Tax Increment
District to be used to fund improvements to the housing stock (primarily benefitting affordable
housing). The City created the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative Program in 2012 to concentrate its local
resources into program neighborhoods to achieve revitalization. The goal is to attract homeowners and
private investment back into participating neighborhoods. Using a combination of funding sources, such
as local capital improvement general obligation bonds for public realm improvements, CDBG and
Healthy Neighborhood Initiative Program funds, will strengthen neighborhoods throughout the
community for the benefit of all residents and income levels.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Any program that undertakes rehabilitation work will meet the requirements of the lead safe housing
rules.
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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.
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 in Winnebagoland Housing Coalition meetings 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:
Not applicable
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(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
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
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
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.
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities
Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(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.
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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.
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EXHIBIT A - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION COMMENTS
Notice of Public Hearing
City of Oshkosh
2018 CDBG Program
The City of Oshkosh will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 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 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan to be
submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The proposed use of 2018 CDBG funds as shown in the table below is tentative until the City's 2018
Action Plan is approved by the Common Council and HUD. A draft version of the Action Plan may be
found on the City's website
http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Community Development/Economic Development/index.asp
and is available for viewing at the Community Development Office, Room 201 at the Oshkosh City Hall.
Projects
Allocation
I.
Central City
$280,000
II.
Housing / Neighborhood Development
$331,197
III.
Public Services
$115,000
IV.
Administration and Planning
$89,000
Total CDBG Allocation
$815,197
Additional public meetings will be held regarding the draft 2018 CDBG Action Plan by the Oshkosh Plan
Commission on June 19 at 4:00 PM, and by the Oshkosh Common Council on June 26 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@ci.oshkosh.wi.us or
mailed to Darlene Brandt, Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
June 19, 2018
PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Thomas Fojtik, Michael Ford, John Hinz, John Kiefer,
Andrew Mott, Thomas Perry, Robert Vajgrt
EXCUSED: Kathleen Propp, Steve Cummings
STAFF: Darryn Burich, Planning Director; Mark Lyons, Principal Planner; Steve Gohde,
Assistant Director of Public Works; Jeff Nau, Associate Planner; Brian Slusarek,
Assistant Planner; Steven Wiley, Assistant Planner; Mina Kuss, Recording
Secretary
Chairperson Fojtik called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum
declared present.
VII. REVIEW 2018 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 2018 Annual Action Plan are consistent with
the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities of the City.
Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator for Community Development, 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 following
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 2018 is
$815,197 which is broken down into four categories and she explained the projects that would
fall under each category. The allocation of funds would be $280,000 for central city
redevelopment, $331,197 for housing improvement program, $115,000 for public services and
$89,000 for administration and fair housing. 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.
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Mr. Borsuk asked how the Community Development Block Grant Program prioritizes their
focus for neighborhood initiatives.
Ms. Brandt said that staff tries to focus on neighborhoods that have an approved neighborhood
association first but that is not always the case.
Mr. Ford inquired about the lead pipe program.
Ms. Brandt replied that the Department of Public works has a lead water pipe replacement
program. She added that during the rehab of homes under the housing rehabilitation program,
staff works with the Department of Public Works to address any lead pipe issues as well.
Motion by Vajgrt that the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan is
consistent with the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps and other planned
activities of the City.
Seconded by Hinz. Motion carried 7-0-1 (abstained: Perry).
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Neighborhood Meeting Sign in Sheet -- June 20, 2018
2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PUBLIC MEETING
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Per 24 CFR 91.1015, the City of Oshkosh is required to adopt a citizen participation plan that
sets forth the City's policies and procedures for citizen participation_ The City of Oshkosh will
approve this citizen participation plan on March 24, 2015 with the adoption of the 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan.
The Citizen Participation Plan provides for and encourages citizens to participate in the
development of the consolidated plan, any substantial amendments to the consolidated pian
and the performance report. The flan is designed especially to encourage participation by low
and moderate income persons, particularly those living in slum and blighted areas, and in areas
where CDBG funds are proposed to he used, and by residents of predominantly low and
moderate income neighborhoods. Actions will be taken to encourage the participation of all
citizens, including minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with
disabilities.
The City of Oshkosh encourages collaboration with the OshkoshlWinnebage County Housing
Authority and the residents of public and assisted housing developments during the process of
developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan, along with other low-income residents of
targeted revitalization areas in which the developments are located. The Department of
Community Development strives to provide information to the Oshkosh/Winnebago County
Housing Authority about consolidated plan activities related to its developments and
surrounding communities.
Policies
Before the City adopts a consolidated plan, the City will make available to citizens, public
agencies, and other interested parties information that includes the exact amount of
assistance the City expects to receive (including grant funds and program income) and
the range of activities that will be undertaken, including the estimated amount that will
benefit persons of low and moderate income.
During project development, it is the City of Oshkosh's goal to minimize displacement of
persons and to assist any person displaced. During redevelopment or rehabilitation
projects, the City will work with citizens and property owners to present assistance
available during the displacement period. Depending on the nature and scope of the
project, this information will be made available in written andlor oral formats. City staff
will be available to meet with those being displaced to continue any necessary
discussion,
The City of Oshkosh will publish the proposed consolidated plan in a manner that allows
cities, public agencies, and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity to examine
its contents and submit comments. A summary will be published in the Oshkosh
Northwestern, which is a newspaper of general circulation. Copies of the entire
proposed consolidated plan will also be available for review at theOshkosh Public
Library (I D6 Washington Avenue, Oshkosh. 54901), at the City of Oshkosh Department
of Community Development (Room 204, City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh,
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54901), and online at www,ch.oshkcsh.w{.us on the Department of Community
Development's web page. In addition, the City will provide a reasonable number of free
copies of the plan to citizens and groups that request it.
The notice will include information on the public hearing that is held, including location,
date, and time.
3. The published notice in the Oshkosh Northwestern (described above) will initiate a 30 -
day period to receive comments from citizens on the consolidated plan.
4_ [luring the preparation of the consolidated plan, the City of Oshkosh will consider any
comments or views received at public hearings or by other paeans (telephone, email,
etc.). A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or
views not accepted and the reasons therefore, will be attached as an appendix to the
consolidated pian.
5, Amendments to the Consolidated Plan, The City of Oshkosh will amend the plan Kr
during the program year, it is decided not to carry out an activity described in the annual
action plan, propose a new project, or to substantially change the purpose, scope,
location, or beneficiaries of an activity_ For purposes of this Plan, the criteria for
substantial is defined to be an action which increases or decreases an project category
(Housing & Neighborhood Development, Public Services, etc.) by an amount equal to or
in excess of ten percent (M) of the current entitlement grant, or if the location of a
project is changed in a manner that would deprive persons originally included of specific
benefits. A public hearing to amend the action plan would be held before the Common
Council_ public notice, as outlined previously in this Plan, would be used to provide
citizens an opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment.
A period of not less then 30 days will be provided to receive comments on the
substantial amendment before the amendment is implemented.
During the preparation of substantial amendments to the consolidated plan, the City of
Oshkosh will consider any comments or views received at public hearings or by other
means (telephone, email, etc.). A summary of these comments or views, and a
summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore, will be
attached as an appendix to the substantial amendment to the consolidated plan
6, Performance Reports. A period of not less than 15 days will be provided in order to
receive comments on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) prior to the submission of the report to HUD. The CAPER is due to HUD
within 90 days of the end of the program year. The City of Oshkosh's program year
ends April 30; therefore, the performance report is due to HUD by the end of July. Thus,
this review period will typically be conducted during July.
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Notice of the period to review and comment will be printed as a legal notice in the
Oshkosh Northwestern. Copies will be available for review at the Department of
Community Development and online at www.ci.oshkosh_wi.us on the Department of
Community Development's web page. Comments or view of citizens will be accepted in
both written and oral formats (at public hearings). A summary of these comments or
views will be attached to the CAPER and submitted to HUD.
7. Public Hearings, The Department of Community Development will hold a minimum of
two public hearings at two different stages of the program year to obtain citizen's views
and to respond to questions and comments.
Notice will be provided a minimum of 10 days in advance of the public hearing and
published in the Oshkosh Northwestern.
The hearings will address housing and community development needs, development of
proposed activities. and review of program performance. The hearings will be held at
times and locations convenient to potential and actual beneficiaries, and in locations
accessible by persons with disabilities. Specifically, these hearings will be held in
locations that are ADA accessible. Typically, these meetings will be held at City Hall,
which is in the central business district and central to the majority of low and moderate
income (LMI) census tracts and block groups and therefore in close proximity to CDBG-
funded projects.
In instances where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be
reasonably expected to attend, the City of Oshkosh will make arrangements to provide
Interpreters.
8. Meeting . Meetings held regarding development of the consolidated plan, substantial
amendments, annual action plan, and the performance report will be held in a place and
at a time reasonably accessible.
J_ Availability to the Public_ The consolidated plan as adopted, substantial amendments,
annual action pian, and the performance report will be available to the public in the
following locations:
a. Department of Community Development
b. City of Oshkosh's website, www2.ci.oshkosh.wi,us on the Department of
Community Development, Planning Division web page.
The department of Community Development will, upon request, make available these
documents in a form accessible to persons with disabilities.
10. Access to Records. The City of Oshkosh will provide citizens, public agencies, and
other interested parties with reasonable and timely access to information and records
relating to the consolidated plan and the use of assistance in HUD programs.
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11. Technical Assistance. Upon request and where applicable, technical assistance will be
provided to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request
such assistance in developing proposals for funding assistance under any of the
programs covered by the consolidated plan. The assistance need not include the
provision of funds to the groups.
12. Complaints. Citizens dissatisfied with any aspect of the consolidated plan, substantial
amendments, annual action plan, and the performance report are advised to contact the
Department of Community Development. If a citizen feels their complaint or grievance
has not been satisfactorily addressed through discussion, the citizen may file a written
statement. The Department of Community Development will provide a written response
to the complaint within 15 working days. All written complaints or grievances, and the
City's response will be forwarded to the Milwaukee Area Office of the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development for review. Complainants will also be provided with
the name and address of a HUD representative whom they may contact directly.
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EXHBIIT D
Clay of Oshkosh
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Accepted and .Approved: March 12, 2013
Prepared by: MSA Professional Services, Inc.
with assistance from the City of Oshkosh Department of Community Deveiopment
available on the City's website at
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1.4. Suintmary of ACClttlfls
Responsible Party TirnelinQ
Acti ons to alleviate Adm ini strative lmpediments
Increase knowiedge and awareness of f ai r housing
Offer more outreach educationonfair howmngrights and complaints lCommunity Development Dept Continual
Revise the City website to make fair housing info easier to find lCity IT Department limmiediate
Revise outreach materials to include local examples of illegal discrimination Community Development Dept Short -Term
Improve support for non-einglish speakIng residents
Identify and Fundtfamlation services for use by City staff and landlofds, etc. Community Development Dept Immedlate
Induce information aboutteanslaticnservices inall outreacheffortsand CornmunItyDowelopmentDept Immediate
materials
Actl ons to alleviate Regulatory Impediments
Update the City's Fair Housing Ordinance
Add to City Crdinance section 16 all protected[ lasses identified by the
State of Wisconsin, and definitions of each; remove the exemption for
CityCounril
sht•t-T rn
owner-occupledbuildIngsiconsiderAmInatingtheComisIononEqual
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Opportunities in Hous)nK
Audi ons to alleviate Quality Impediment#
Improve the quality of rental housing in the City
Create a rental registry program that ensures proactive inspecha-ns of units
forsafetyand code complian€e
C mmunity[ievelnpmentDept
Short -Term
Enhance landlord and renter @duration materlais and tralningta
Community Development Dept
Short -Term
incorporate information about mold
Actions to alleviate Supply Impediments
Improve the supply of housing for residents with disab'llities
Continue to atfer home impmveme.nr:oans to income -qualified residents
Community OevelapmentDept
Continual
t0 assist with the Oi15t of 3LC2551i}IIl[y retrofits, and emphasize "vlsitabi kity"
Encourage the development of more units in the Clty that Incorporate
universal de5i8n principles- Create a pamphletthatdescrities universa6
Community Development
Cont2nual
City CouncilDept,
Plan Commission, City Council
design and identifies design support resources.
Offerbuilderanddevelopertraininginunivprwide9ignte4;hnique5arid
CommunItyDewelopmeflLDept
Annual
encourage their application in of? new development.
Actlons to alleviate Financial/Affordability Impediments
Improve transportation options in growth areas
Communityl)evelopmentDept,
WorkwIthGOTrans! ttoreduce, headwayanseraieetatractsl6and17
Short -Term
GO Trmnslt
Ensure all new streets are complete streets, andimprove pedestrain
Community Development Dept,
ShortTerm
connectivity to the north side
h
Egirieeting
AttfGns to alleviate Fittrnntiaf Impediments
Improve the rate of home ownership among minority residents
provide more rredit.and home -buy! ngeducation LodLitens, especlatly
Community DevelapmentDept
Continual
minority residents
Provide educationarid information for local lendemanpredatory landing
CommunityUevelopmentDept
Continual
practices
RASA Professional Services, Inc.
Annual Action Plan
2018
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)
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GRANTEE SF -424 AND CERTIFICATIONS
[pending approval by the Oshkosh Common Council on June 26 2018]
Annual Action Plan
2018
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)
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