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Interlocal Agreement with the cities of St. Petersburg, Largo and Clearwater for an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of an Interlocal Agreement with the cities of St. Petersburg, Largo and Clearwater for an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Analysis of Impediments).
• Jurisdictions receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds are required to update the Analysis of Impediments on a periodic basis.
• The Analysis of Impediments is required as part of the Consolidated Planning Process by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• The purpose of the Analysis of Impediments is to examine how state and local laws, private, public and non- profit sector regulations, administrative policies, procedures, and practices are impacting the location, availability, and accessibility of housing in a community.
• The Interlocal Agreement establishes a consortium consisting of the County and the cities of St. Petersburg, Largo and Clearwater to equally share the cost of updating the Analysis of Impediments, previously updated in 2020.
• The total cost for each consortium member will not exceed $16,765.00. Funding for this Agreement is sufficiently included in the FY25 Operating Budget for HCD in the Community Development Grant Fund.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
The Analysis of Impediments examines how laws, regulations, administrative policies, procedures, and practices impact the location, availability, and accessibility of housing. The Analysis of Impediments evaluates the current state of fair housing choice and identifies specific barriers that need to be addressed if future fair housing initiatives are to be successful.
Wade Trim is currently under contract with the County to complete the Five (5)-Year Consolidated Plan and the Analysis of Impediments for the County. Each of the cities can utilize the Analysis of Impediments to fulfill Consolidated Plan requirements for their jurisdiction.
The Interlocal Agreement re-establishes the consortium formed in 2020 to complete the Analysis of Impediments and allows each of the consortium members to equally share in the cost of the development of the update to the Analysis of Impediments.
The total cost for each of the consortium members will not exceed $16,675.00.
Background/Explanation:
As part of the Consolidated Plan process, HUD requires jurisdictions receiving CDBG, HOME and ESG program funds to update the Analysis of Impediments.
In 2020, the County and the cities of St. Petersburg, Largo and Clearwater formed a Consortium to complete the Analysis of Impediments.
The County has contracted with the consulting firm, Wade Trim, Inc. to provide the needed services to complete the Five (5)-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and the update to the Analysis of Impediments for the County. Each city is also required to complete a Five (5)-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for their jurisdictions. The Analysis of Impediments is a county wide document which can be utilized by all consortium members to submit with their Consolidated and Annual Action Plans to meet HUD requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of the contract for the Analysis of Impediments with Wade Trim, Inc. is $67,060.00. Funding for the contract was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Operating Budget for Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the Community Development Grant Fund.
Each city will reimburse the County an amount not to exceed $16,675.00 upon the completion of the Analysis of Impediments. The funds will be deposited in the FY25 Community Development Grant Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Interlocal Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Glenn Bailey, Interim Director, Housing and Community Development
Partners:
City of St. Petersburg
City of Largo
City of Clearwater
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement