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WHEREAS, In accordance with the approval of City Council in Bill No.
190441
(approved June 26, 2019), the City has filed applications for various forms of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) funding, as set forth in the City’s
Annual Action Plan 2019-2020
; and
WHEREAS, The CARES Act included supplemental formula allocations to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs. A total of $26,257,809 in CDBG-CV, $12,976,572 in ESG-CV, and $1,059,147 in HOPWA-CV funding was allocated to the City of Philadelphia. In addition, HUD awarded $117,251 in HOPWA-CV funding to the City for Bensalem Township, which the City manages for HUD under a separate grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, The City has prepared a Substantial Amendment to the
Annual Action Plan 2019-2020
(attached hereto as Exhibit “A), now, therefore
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City’s Substantial Amendment to the
Annual Action Plan 2019-2020
attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” is hereby approved.
Exhibit A
City of Philadelphia
Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan - City Fiscal Year 2020
HUD Program Year 2019
CARES Act Allocation - CDBG, ESG, and HOPWA
BACKGROUND
On March 27, 2020 the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) was signed into law to assist communities in their efforts to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus COVID19. The CARES Act included supplemental formula allocations to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs. A total of $26,257,809 in CDBG-CV, $12,976,572 in ESG-CV, and $1,059,147 in HOPWA-CV funding was allocated to the City of Philadelphia. In addition, HUD awarded $117,251 in HOPWA-CV funding to the City for Bensalem Township, which the City manages for HUD under a separate grant agreement.
In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, a substantial amendment to the
City’s FY 20 Annual Action Plan
is required. In response to COVID-19 and the urgency of need, HUD issued waivers for the substantial amendment process that reduce the public comment period to not less than 5 days, allow for virtual public hearings when necessary for public health reasons, and provide for reasonable notice to provide opportunity for public comment.
The City notified HUD of its intent to utilize these waivers and amended its Citizen Participation Plan to incorporate these changes. In addition, the City must provide notice of the
Proposed Substantial Amendment
to individuals and organizations on DHCD’s electronic mailing list, public notice of the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation, and guidance as to where it may be reviewed and how comments on the proposed change may be submitted. City Council will hold a public hearing to allow for additional resident participation prior to Council consideration of the
Proposed Substantial Amendment
. Notification by City Council will be in the “Legal Notices” section of various newspapers.
The proposed programs outlined in this amendment and detailed below are designed to continue and implement programs to respond to increased housing, economic and community development needs due to job loss and local funding reductions as a result of COVID-19. The City and its grantees will comply with all HUD CARES Act programmatic regulations and special conditions.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
1.
CDBG-CV Budget Allocation - $26,257,809
PROGRAM
AMOUNT
Basic Systems Repair Program (BSRP)
- roof, electrical, plumbing and structural repairs
3,758,000
Targeted BSRP
- leverage home repair services to Habitat for Humanity/Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
500,000
Housing Counseling & Legal Services
- prevent eviction & foreclosure
2,800,000
Emergency Mortgage Assistance
- one-time payment to lender for work-out agreement
1,000,000
Emergency Rental Assistance
- payment to landlords to cover 3 months of rent
11,500,000
Vacancy Prevention
- VIP provide services & funds to resolve tangled-title issues
500,000
Utility Emergency Services Fund
- assists residents w/ utility arrears
1,570,000
Technical Assistance to Small Businesses
- TA to strengthen minority/small business
500,000
Neighborhood Development Fund
- assist neighborhood business to reopen/retool
1,140,000
Targeted Corridor Management Program-
CBOs increase outreach/assistance to businesses
510,000
Neighborhood Advisory Committees
- increase outreach to connect residents to programs
313,809
Administration
PHDC
1,750,000
DHCD
250,000
Commerce
166,000
TOTAL
$26,257,809
2.
ESG-CV Budget Allocation - $12,976,572
PROGRAM
AMOUNT
Emergency Shelter
9,026,145
Rapid Rehousing
- focus on moving people in emergency housing programs into permanent stable housing. Assist up to 24 months over any three-year period.
505,000
Homelessness Prevention
- target people “imminently at risk” of becoming homeless. Assist once in a 12-month period
2,176,416
Administration
1,269,011
TOTAL
$12,976,572
3.
HOPWA-CV Budget Allocation (Philadelphia) - $1,059,147
HOPWA-CV Budget Allocation (Bensalem Township) - $117,251
PROGRAM - Philadelphia & Bensalem
AMOUNT
Short Term Rental, Mortgage and Utility Assistance
499,251
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
516,050
Sponsor Administration
90,550
DHDC Administration
70,547
TOTAL
$1,176,398
PUBLIC COMMENT
The deadline for comments is June 5, 2020. Comments should be directed to Mark Dodds by email at Mark.Dodds@phila.gov or via U.S. mail at
Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market St. 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107.
If City Council adopts the amendment in the form of a resolution as submitted, the amendment will be adopted after the hearing without further notification. If the hearing results in a revision that is ultimately adopted by City Council, the City will publish notification of the availability of the revised amendment in a newspaper of general circulation. The finalized notice may be obtained by contacting DHCD.
AP-35 PROJECT TABLE in
PY 2019 Annual Action Plan
- CV Project additions in red
1
Neighborhood-Based Rental Production
2
Homeless and Special Needs Housing Production
3
Homeowner Settlement Assistance
4
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
5
Tenant Landlord Counseling and Eviction Prevention
6
Vacancy Prevention Activities
7
Basic Systems Repair Program /Targeted
8
Neighborhood-Based Rental Housing Preservation
9
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
10
Rental Assistance/Homeless
11
Homeless Prevention Program
12
Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)
13
Adaptive Modifications Program (AMP)
14
Energy Coordinating Agency
15
Neighborhood Services
16
Community Design Collaborative
17
Philadelphia Association of CDCs (PACDC)
18
Earned Income Tax Credit
19
Business Loan Program
20
Section 108 Loan Program (PIDC)
21
Technical Assistance to Micro Businesses
22
Storefront Improvement Program and Target Block Façades
23
Targeted Neighborhood Business Attraction & Expansion
24
PIDC Neighborhood Development Fund
25
Neighborhood Development Grants
26
Targeted Corridor Revitalization Management Program (TCMP)
27
Public Services for Commercial Corridors
28
Capacity Building for CDCs
29
YouthBuild Philadelphia
30
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)
31
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)
32
ActionAIDS-TBRA
33
ActionAIDS/Pathways
34
Catholic Social Services
35
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
36
Delaware County Department of Human Services
37
Gaudenzia, Inc.
38
Mazzoni Center
39
PCRC/TURN
40
PHMC DEFA
41
CV-Housing Counseling and Foreclosure/Eviction Prevention
42
CV-Vacancy Prevention Activities
43
CV-Basic Systems Repair Program (BSRP) and Targeted BSRP
44
CV- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
45
CV- Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)
46
CV- Mortgage/Rental Assistance
47
CV-Neighborhood Services
48
CV-Technical Assistance to Small Businesses
49
CV-Neighborhood Development Fund
50
CV- Targeted Corridor
51
CV- Delaware County Department of Human Services
52
CV-Mazzoni Center
53
CV-PHMC DEFA
AP-38 - PROJECT SUMMARY - CV Project Additions
41
Project Name
CV-Housing Counseling and Foreclosure/Eviction Prevention
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
AFH: Preserve Affordable Homeowner Housing (15-17, 33)
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Lack of Access to Housing and Services
Funding
CDBG-CV: $2,800,000
Description
To meet increased need due to COVID-19 the City will support housing counseling and legal services agencies to provide tenant, mortgage default and delinquency, foreclosure and eviction prevention counseling.
Target Date
6/
30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
2,500 very low-, low- to moderate-income households.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
To meet increased need due to COVID-19 support housing counseling and legal services agencies to provide eviction and foreclosure prevention counseling, to increase housing stability.
42
Project Name
CV- Vacancy Prevention Activities
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
AFH: Preserve Affordable Homeowner Housing (15-17, 33)
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Lack Access to Housing and Services
Funding
CDBG-CV- $500,000
Description
To meet increased need due to COVID-19 Philadelphia VIP will provide legal services to assist low-income homeowners resolve tangle title issues to enable them to remain in their housing.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
200 very low-, low- to moderate-income households.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
Philadelphia VIP will provide legal services and funds to assist low-income homeowners resolve tangle title issues.
43
Project Name
CV-Basic Systems Repair Program/Targeted
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
AFH: Preserve Affordable Homeowner Housing (15-17, 33)
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Age/Condition Housing Stock
Funding
CDBG-CV: $3,758,000 (BSRP) $500,000 (Targeted)
Description
Support roof, electrical, plumbing and structural repairs to enable low-income-homeowners to remain in their homes. Increased need as a result of COVID-19. The average cost of repairs is $10,000. Also provide leveraged repair services in targeted blocks of the City.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
420 Housing Units occupied by very low-, and low- income households.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
Home improvement repairs to enable low-income residents in their homes. Provide leveraged service to Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together in targeted areas.
44
Project Name
CV-Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
Homeless and Special-Needs Housing and Services (23)
Needs Addressed
Shortage of Homeless and Special-Needs Housing
Funding
ESG-CV:$12,976,572
Description
To meet increased need due to COVID-19, ESG-CV will be used to support emergency shelter operations, housing relocation and stabilization services for both homelessness prevention and Rapid Re-housing purposes, and HMIS data collection.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
2,200 very low-to moderate-income households will benefit.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
To meet increased need due to COVID-19, ESG-CV will be used to support emergency shelter operations, housing relocation and stabilization services for both homelessness prevention and Rapid Re-housing purposes and HMIS data collection.
45
Project Name
CV-Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
Homeless and Special-Needs Housing and Services (23)
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Lack of Access to Housing and Services
Funding
CDBG-CV: $1,570,000
Description
To meet increased need due to COVID-19, th City will provide emergency grants to assist low- income families through UESF.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
2,700 very low-, low- to moderate-income households will benefit.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
To meet increased need due to COVID-19 the City will provide emergency grants to assist low- income families through UESF.
46
Project Name
CV-Mortgage/Rental Assistance
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
AFH: Preserve Affordable Rental Housing Units(4)
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Displacement Due to Economic Pressures
Funding
CV-CDBG: $11,500,000
Description
Rental and mortgage assistance to increase housing stability and enable persons to remain in their homes for those who experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
4,400 very low- and , low- income households will benefit.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
Rental
and mortgage
assistance will
be provided to help persons or families r
e
main in their homes for those
who have experienced ho
using instability due to COVID-19
47
Project Name
CV-Neighborhood Services
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
Foster Open Access to All Housing and Community Resources
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Lack Access to Housing and Services
Funding
CV-CDBG:
Description
To meet increased need due to COVID-19, the City will fund the Neighborhood Advisory Committees (NAC) to provide referral services to ensure residents are connected to programs.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
550,000 persons living in very low-, low- to moderate- income neighborhoods will benefit.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
The City will fund the Neighborhood Advisory Committees (NACs) to increase outreach and provide referral services to connect low-income residents to programs.
48
Project Name
CV-Technical Assistance to Small Businesses
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
AFH: Expand Education, Economic and Self-Sufficiency (43, 44)
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Lack of Access to Opportunity
Funding
CV-CDBG: $500,000
Description
The City to assist small and minority businesses with tax prep and financial management practices to enable them to reopen safely and profitably during and after the COVID-19 crisis. TA providers include the Welcoming Center, the Enterprise Center and Finatna
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
50 businesses that provide goods and/or services in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods will benefit.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
The City to assist small and minority businesses with tax prep and financial management practices to enable them to reopen safely and profitably during and after the COVID-19 crisis. TA providers include the Welcoming Center, the Enterprise Center and Finanta.
49
Project Name
CV-Neighborhood Development Fund
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
AFH: Expand Education, Economic & Self-Sufficiency (43, 44)
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Lack of Access to Opportunity
Funding
CDBG-CV: $1,140,000
Description
The City will provide financial assistance to nonprofit businesses, CDC development projects and neighborhood commercial corridor businesses to assist with re-opening & reconfiguration of business during & after the COVID-19 crisis.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
100,000 people living in very low-, low- to moderate- income areas will benefit.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
The City will provide financial assistance to nonprofit businesses, CDC development projects and neighborhood commercial corridor businesses to assist with re-opening & reconfiguration of business during & after the COVID-19 crisis
50
Project Name
Targeted Corridor Revitalization Management Program (TCMP)
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
AFH: Expand Education, Economic and Self-Sufficiency (43, 44)
Needs Addressed
AFH Factor: Lack of Access to Opportunity
Funding
CDBG-CV: $510,000
Description
The City to support Corridor Manager training and updated technology and to enable them to increase outreach and assistance to neighborhood corridor businesses during and after the COVID-19 crisis, These activities will be carried out primarily by Community-Based Development Organizations (CBDOs).
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
550,000 persons living in very low-, low- to moderate- income neighborhoods will benefit.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
The City will support CBDOs to increase assistance to neighborhood corridor business to meet increased needs due to COVID-19.
51
Project Name
CV-Delaware County Department of Human Services
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
Homeless & Special Needs Housing & Services (23)
Needs Addressed
Shortage of Homeless and Special Needs Housing
Funding
HOPWA-CV: $56,100
Description
To meet increased needs due to COVID-19, this project will provide TBRA, Housing Information, Permanent Housing Placement, and administration costs for and individuals and families with a member living with AIDS. All COVID-19 waivers will be included in program guidelines.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
4 very low- to moderate-income families with a member living with AIDS will benefit from this TBRA support.
Location Description
Delaware County, PA, as part of the Philadelphia HOPWA EMA.
Planned Activities
4 very low- to moderate-income families with a member living with AIDS will benefit from this TBRA support.
52
Project Name
CV-Mazzoni Center
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
Homeless & Special Needs Housing & Services (23)
Needs Addressed
Shortage of Homeless and Special Needs Housing
Funding
HOPWA-CV: $509,500
Description
To meet increased needs due to COVID-19, this project will provide tenant-based rental assistance, housing information, permanent housing placement and administration for individuals and/or families with a member living with AIDS. All COVID-19 waivers will be included in program guidelines.
Target Date
06/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
44 very low- to moderate-income individuals or families with a member living with AIDS will benefit from this project.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
44 very low- to moderate-income families with a member living with AIDS will benefit from this TBRA support.
53
Project Name
CV-PHMC DEFA
Target Area
Philadelphia
Goals Supported
Homeless & Special Needs Housing & Services (23)
Needs Addressed
Shortage of Homeless and Special Needs Housing
Funding
HOPWA-CV $440,000 - Philadelphia HOPWA-CV: $110,251 - Bensalem
Description
Due to increased needs due to COVID-19, this project will fund STRMU Payments and Permanent Housing Placement for individuals or families with a member living with AIDS. All COVID-19 waivers will be included in program guidelines
Target Date
06/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
250 very low- to moderate-income individuals and/or families with a member living with AIDS will benefit.
Location Description
Citywide.
Planned Activities
STRMU Payments and Permanent Housing Placement for individuals or families with a member living with AIDS.
Addendum to Exhibit A
City of Philadelphia
Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan - City Fiscal Year 2020
HUD Program Year 2019
CARES Act - Second Allocation ESG
BACKGROUND
On March 27, 2020 the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) was signed into law to assist communities in their efforts to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus COVID19. The CARES Act included supplemental formula allocations to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs. A second allocation of $22,293,192 in ESG-CV was allocated to the City of Philadelphia.
In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, a substantial amendment to the
City’s FY 20 Annual Action Plan
is required. In response to COVID-19 and the urgency of need, HUD issued guidance that ESG recipients have the immediate ability to omit the citizen participation and consultation requirements for substantial amendments and new consolidated plan submissions for ESG-CV funding. The City will meet the HUD requirement to publish how it will use this allocation on its website -
<https://www.phila.gov/documents/five-year-consolidated-plan-annual-action-plans-and-reports/>
. The proposed activities and budget are detailed below.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
The City, through the Office of Homeless Services, plans to meet new and emergent needs for people experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness in the wake of the COVID pandemic. The anticipated service suite to be provided includes homeless outreach to those who are unsheltered, emergency and temporary housing, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing with a special focus on those who are at greater risk of serious illness if they contract COVID. OHS is also exploring the establishment of tiny home villages and other alternative temporary housing options that enable people to both have community and personal space to protect themselves from contracting or spreading the virus. OHS will also focus on addressing the unique needs of people with limited English proficiency, refugees, immigrant and underserved communities who may be living in unsafe conditions.
ESG-CV Second Budget Allocation - $22,293,192
PROGRAM
AMOUNT
Outreach
2,229,319
Emergency/ Temporary Housing including potentially tiny houses
8,917,277
Rapid Rehousing
- focus on moving people in emergency housing programs into permanent stable housing. Assist up to 24 months over any three-year period.
6,687,958
Homelessness Prevention
- financial assistance to people imminently at risk of becoming homeless.
2,229,319
Administration
2,229,319
TOTAL
$22,293,192
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