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Authority to advertise a public hearing for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan for federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Recommended Action:
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Authorize a public hearing to be held on June 19, 2018, to consider a resolution to approve the FY 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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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
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
In accordance with 24 CFR 91, Pinellas County must submit an Annual Action Plan which identifies specific projects and activities to be undertaken each year to address the needs identified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and further the identified priorities and strategies. The Action Plan contains the application for HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments, suggestions, and views on the proposed FY 2018-2019 Action Plan. In addition to the public hearing a 30-day public comment period was held to solicit input on the Action Plan.
The deadline for submission of the FY 2018-2019 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is August 16, 2018. The recommended public hearing date of June 19, 2018 allows sufficient time to prepare the materials necessary for submission.
Background Information:
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Fiscal Impact:
Pinellas County receives an annual entitlement allocation of federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. FY19 funding amounts are:
$2,431,096 CDBG Entitlement
$ 40,000 CDBG Anticipated Program Income
$1,349,340 HOME Entitlement
$1,000,000 HOME Anticipated Program Income
$ 224,144 ESG Entitlement
$5,044,580 Total Federal Funds
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning
Partners:
Partners:
City of Largo - HOME Consortium Member
Community Action Stops Abuse, Inc.
Directions for Mental Health, Inc. d/b/a Directions for Living
Family Resources, Inc.
Homeless Empowerment Program, Inc.
Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Police Athletic League, Inc.
Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc.
Religious Community Services, Inc.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, Inc.
Sunrise Community, Inc.
The Arc Tampa Bay, Inc.
WestCare GulfCoast-Florida, Inc.
Young Men’s Christian Association of Suncoast, Inc.
Attachments:
Notice of Public Hearing
Draft 2018-2019 Action Plan
2018-2019 Proposed Projects
Public Comment - Notice of Availability for Viewing