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Public Hearing URBAN DESIGN VENTURES, LLC KARL HAGLUND & JAMIE PIOTROWSKI 1

Entitlement Community The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The City of Rockford receives the following entitlement grants: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), • HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) 2

Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2020-2024 3

Five Year Consolidated Plan The Five-Year Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. 4

Annual Action Plan 5

Annual Action Plan The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. 6

Strategies and Goals 7

Housing Strategy HS-1 Housing Development – Increase the number of affordable housing units in the City for owners and renters by assisting with acquisition, development fees, construction, and rehabilitation. HS-2 Housing Rehabilitation – Continue to assist with rehabilitating existing affordable housing units occupied by owners and renters in the City by addressing code violations, emergency repairs, energy efficiency improvements, and handicap accessibility. HS-3 Homeownership – Continue to assist low- and moderate-income homebuyers to purchase homes through down payment and closing cost assistance, including housing counseling fees. HS-4 Fair Housing – Promote fair housing choice through education, training, and outreach in the City of Rockford. HS-5 Project Delivery – Provide eligible program delivery and oversight for the CDBG and HOME funded housing projects/activities. 8

Homeless Strategy HMS-1 Housing – Support the Continuum of Care's efforts and applicants to provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and other permanent housing opportunities. HMS-2 Operation/Support – Assist providers who operate housing or provide support services for the homeless and persons or families at-risk of becoming homeless. HMS-3 Prevention and Re-Housing – Assist the Continuum of Care’s efforts in prevention of homelessness through anti-eviction activities and program for rapid re-housing. 9

Other Special Needs Strategy SNS-1 Housing – Increase the supply of affordable, accessible, decent, safe, and sanitary housing for the elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, persons with alcohol/drug dependency, and persons with other special needs through rehabilitation of existing buildings and new construction. SNS-2 Social Services – Support social service programs and facilities for the elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, persons with alcohol/drug dependency, and persons with other special needs. SNS-3 Accessibility – Promote and assist in making accessibility improvements for homeowners, making reasonable accommodations, and bring public facilities and infrastructure into compliance with Federal and State Laws. 10

Community Development Strategy CDS-1 Community Facilities – Improve parks, bikeways and trails, recreational facilities, and all public and community facilities including accessibility improvements to public buildings and all community facilities in the City. CDS-2 Infrastructure – Improve the public infrastructure through rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction, of streets, sidewalks, bridges, curbs, walkways, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, handicap accessibility improvements/removal of architectural barriers, etc. CDS-3 Public Services – Improve and enhance public services, programs for youth, the elderly, disabled, and general public service programs for low- and moderate-income persons. CDS-4 Code Enforcement – Undertake code enforcement activities to maintain the existing housing stock in the City. 11

Community Development Strategy CDS-5 Public Safety – Improve public safety facilities, equipment, crime prevention, community policing, and ability to respond to emergency situations in the City. CDS-6 Clearance/Demolition – Remove and eliminate slum and blighting conditions through demolition of vacant, abandoned, and dilapidated structures. CDS-7 Accessibility Improvements – Improve handicap accessibility improvements and removal of architectural barriers to public and community facilities CDS-8 Transportation – Support the expansion of transportation options to assist low- and moderate-income residents in the City. 12

Economic Development Strategy EDS-1 Employment – Support and encourage job creation, job retention, and job training opportunities. EDS-2 Development – Support business and commercial growth through rehabilitation of store fronts and retail space, expansion of businesses, and the development of new businesses. EDS-3 Redevelopment – Plan and promote the development, redevelopment, and revitalization of vacant and underutilized commercial and industrial sites. EDS-4 Access to Transportation – Support the expansion of public transportation and access to bus and automobile service to assist residents to get to work or training opportunities. 13

Administration, Planning, and Management Strategy AMS-1 Overall Coordination – Provide program management and oversight for the successful administration of Federal, State, and locally funded programs, including planning services for special studies, annual action plans, five year consolidated plans, substantial amendments, consolidated annual performance and evaluation reports (CAPER), environmental reviews and clearances, fair housing, and compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. 14

FY 2020 Annual Action Plan Budget The City of Rockford proposes to undertake the following activities with the FY 2020 funds: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds: $2,101,348 • CDBG Administration - $377,261 • Housing Services (HOME Activity Delivery Costs) - $177,003 • CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Administration - $225,345 • CDBG Housing Rehabilitation - $690,000 • Fair Housing - $10,000 • Demolition - $413,541 • Economic Development - $125,000 • Section 108 Stand-by Loan Debt Service - $83,198 15

FY 2020 Annual Action Plan Budget Cont. HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Funds: $895,627 • HOME Administration - $88,983 • HOME Housing Rehabilitation - $550,884 • Homebuyer - $76,635 • CHDO Affordable Housing - $134,344 • CHDO Operating - $44,781 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Funds: $180,781 Funds can be used for ESG Administration, Essential Services, Operating/Rehab of Emergency Shelters, Homeless Prevention/Rapid Re-housing, and HMIS. Notes: This 2020 budget is based on the 2019 allocation. Adjustments will be made once actual allocations are announced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Any increases or decreases in CDBG and/or HOME funds will be applied to projects in need or slow moving, respectively. The City anticipates that it will incur pre-award costs for 2020 funds. 16

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 17

Analysis of Impediments An Analysis of Impediments (AI) is an assessment of a state or a unit of local government’s laws, ordinances, statutes, and administrative policies as well as local conditions that affect the location, availability, and accessibility of housing. 18

Identified Impediments 19

1. Fair Housing Education and Outreach There is a need to educate persons about their rights under the Fair Housing Act and to raise community awareness to affirmatively further fair housing choice, especially for low-income residents, minorities and the disabled population who fear retaliation if they lodge a complaint. Goal: The public in general and local officials will become knowledgeable and aware of the Fair Housing Act, related laws, regulations, and requirements to affirmatively further fair housing in the city. 20

Strategies 1-A: Continue to promote Fair Housing awareness through the media, seminars, and training to provide educational opportunities for all persons to learn more about their rights under the Fair Housing Act and Americans With Disabilities Act. 1-B: Continue to distribute literature and informational material concerning fair housing issues, an individual’s housing rights, and landlord’s responsibilities to affirmatively further fair housing. 1-C: Promote housing choice so residents with the same financial means may choose to live anywhere in the City. 21