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Adopt the Recommended 2021-2022 Capital Fund Program for Public Housing Renovations.
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Staff:
Department:
Loryn Clark, Executive Director
Housing and Community
Faith M. Thompson, Public Housing Director
Overview: The Town receives annual federal Housing Capital Fund grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for comprehensive renovation and improvements in our public housing neighborhoods. We received notification from HUD that the amount of the 2021-2022 Capital Fund grant is $935,260, and we have developed a plan based on this grant amount. The FY 2022 grant represents a 4.9% increase from the FY 2021 Capital Fund Grant.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving the recommended 2021-2022 Capital Fund Program Plan;
2. Enact the attached project ordinance to establish the 2021-2022 Capital Fund Program budget; and
3. Authorize the Town Manager to submit the 2021-2022 Capital Fund Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Summary of Recommended Plan
Proposed Sources of Funds
Capital Fund Program $935,260
Key Issues:
* In April 2021, Public Housing staff met virtually with residents (and interpreters) to receive comments and suggestions on the use of the Capital Fund grant. Seven residents of Public Housing attended the meeting.
* Staff also mailed residents a survey inviting them to suggest uses for the Capital Fund Program. Twenty seven surveys were completed and returned.
* Staff considered the comments received from the meeting and the survey in developing the proposed activities.
* In response to the increased demand for affordable housing in our area, staff continues to review how we allocate our available resources and explores alternative options for providing public housing.
* Use of funds as proposed is consistent with our recommendations for improvements identified in the Public Housing Master Plan.
Summary of Recommended Plan...
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