2000
ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2000-2004 Five Year Strategy
FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Community Development Block Grant
HOME Investment Partnership
Emergency Shelter Grant
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U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
OCTOBER 1999
Warren L. Woolford, Director
Department of Planning and Urban Development
Donald L. Plusquellic, Mayor
City of Akron, Ohio |
INTRODUCTION
CONSOLIDATED STRATEGY AND PLAN
AKRON, OHIO 2000-2004
What is a Consolidated
Strategy and Plan?
The Consolidated Plan and Strategy
for 2000-2004 is a document which combines three federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development Programs: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG). The National Affordable Housing
Act requires that, for certain federal Housing and Urban Development programs, the City of
Akron must have an approved Consolidated Strategy and Plan.
Each year the City drafts an Action
Plan which budgets funding for the fiscal year. The 2000 Action Plan is the first year of
the five year strategy.
What is the Goal of the
Strategy and Plan?
The goal of the Consolidated Strategy
and Plan is to provide a five year strategy and annual numerical goals to serve as a
working guide for the use of federal resources to address local housing, quality of living
, and economic needs. A strategic plan sets forth goals, objectives, and performance
benchmarks for measuring progress.
Statutory Program Purpose
The Consolidated Strategy and Plan
must satisfy the minimum Congressional statutory requirements for Akron's three federal
community planning and development formula programs: Community Development Block Grant,
HOME Investment Partnership and Emergency Shelter Grant. Each of these programs must
primarily benefit low and very low income persons. In addition, there are three goals for
the CDBG program. The first is the elimination of slum and blight. The second goal of the
program is to provide a suitable living environment. The third major statutory goal is to
expand economic opportunity.
Five Year Consolidated
Strategy for 2000-2004
Housing and Community Development
Objectives and Projects: The following describes the Mission Statement, priorities and
actions which the City of Akron intends to initiate over the five years from 2000-2004.
The rationales for the priority need, obstacles to meeting need, the goal (number) of
households assisted, the target population to be assisted through the program and the
target date for completion are indicated in the five year strategy.
The Mission Statement for
Housing Strategy of Akron, Ohio: Develop new housing opportunities, maintain and
conserve Akron's affordable housing stock and neighborhoods, expand home ownership
opportunities, and address housing needs of lower income persons including the homeless
and special needs populations.
The City of Akron set forth the
priority activities to be followed in the five year strategy as follows:
Priority based on household need:
Low Income Owner Household
Low Income Renter Household
Homeless Families and Individuals
Non-Homeless Special Needs Persons
Priority based on activity:
Neighborhood Rehabilitation,
Owner-occupied Housing
New Housing Construction
Rental Housing Assistance and
Rental Housing Rehabilitation
Homebuyer Assistance
Support Facilities and Public
Services
Homeless Persons, Individuals, and
Families Assistance
The Consolidated Strategy includes a
narrative describing the housing needs of low-income families, homeless families and
others with special needs who require supportive services. The Consolidated Annual Plan
includes a one year budget for applying available resources to the needs identified.
Coordinating and Managing the
Process
The City of Akron, Department of
Planning and Urban Development, is the lead agency in the coordination and management of
the process and preparation of the Plan. The Department will lead and coordinate the
consolidated planning, submission and implementation process. The Department will continue
to be involved in activities over the coming year which enhance coordination between
public and non-profit housing providers and private and public health and service
agencies.
Consolidated Plan/Citizen
Participation
In 1999, the City of
Akron convened a committee of interested citizens, community organizers, low-income
neighborhood residents and others including affordable housing advocates, providers,
social service agencies, homeless housing advocates, lending institutions and the Public
Housing Authority to form a Consolidated Plan Working Committee. This broad based
participation was used to develop the 5 year Consolidated Strategy and Plan for 2000-2004.
The 2000 Annual Plan represents the first year of the five year strategy. The following
schedule is to be followed for the 2000 Plan:
Public hearing on
Housing and
Community Development Needs |
August 19,
1999 |
Publish Akron’s Consolidated
Annual Plan
in newspaper(s); begin 30 day public comment period |
October 11, 1999 |
| Publish notice on
Planning Commission Meeting |
October 8,
1999 |
| Planning Commission Public Hearing on
Consolidated Plan |
October 15, 1999 |
| Akron City Council
Review |
November, 1999 |
| End 30 day public comment period |
November 12, 1999 |
Submission
of Annual Plan to Federal Department
of Housing and Urban Development |
November 13,
1999 |
| Program year begins |
January 1, 2000 |
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Active Neighborhood Development Areas
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Active and Proposed Petition Areas
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2000
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Community Development/HOME/Emergency Shelter Grant
| Project |
CDBG
Funding |
HOME
Funding |
Total
Budget |
CLEARANCE, LAND ASSEMBLY
& HOUSING DEVELOPMENT |
|
|
|
| Acquisition/Relocation/Clearance |
$ 675,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 675,000 |
Includes acquisition/relocation/clearance of dilapidated structures or
vacant lots in neighborhood development areas and housing petition areas.
|
Urban Neighborhood
Development Corporation (UNDC) |
$ 400,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 400,000 |
Support for new housing construction in older neighborhoods by the
UNDC. Completion of 20 new homes. Includes funding for purchase of vacant, deteriorated
housing for new housing lots.
|
| New Housing Incentives |
$ 75,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 75,000 |
Activities include acquisition of vacant land and development
assistance.
|
| CHDO/CDC Housing |
$ 0 |
$ 315,000 |
$ 315,000 |
Matching funds for non-profit community housing development
organizations. Proposed programs of new housing construction.
|
| Waiver Demolition |
$ 550,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 550,000 |
Demolition of vacant, abandoned, and/or deteriorated
housing, garages and commercial buildings. Costs include demolition, asbestos removal and
hauling fees.
|
Subtotal for Clearance, Land Assembly & Housing Development
|
$1,700,000 |
$ 315,000 |
$2,015,000 |
| REHABILITATION LOANS AND GRANTS |
$ 790,000 |
$ 1,745,000 |
$ 2,535,000 |
| PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS |
$ 1,535,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 1,535,000 |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
|
|
|
| Small and Minority Business Assistance |
$ 50,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 50,000 |
The Enterprise Community Fund will provide both business and technical
assistance and loan financing to expanding small firms. Available in Enterprise Community
and Enterprise Zone Area. Minority business technical assistance is also available.
|
| Neighborhood Business District |
$ 275,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 275,000 |
Program includes the Middlebury area supporting adjacent neighborhood
housing improvements. Assistance available for matching façade grants, acquisition and
relocation and public improvements. Proposed activities in Kenmore Boulevard, South
Arlington Street and Temple Square NBDS.
|
| Grocery Store Development |
$ 250,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 250,000 |
Assistance for grocery store development in Middlebury.
|
Subtotal for Economic Development
|
$ 575,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 575,000 |
| OTHER HOUSING |
|
|
|
| Minor Home Repair |
$ 225,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 225,000 |
Emergency home repair for 90 low-income elderly and/or handicapped
homeowners. Includes assistance to Christmas in April program.
|
| Paint Program |
$ 20,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
Reimbursement for neighborhood non-profit organizations
to operate a paint program for low income homeowners. Utilize donated labor. Continue
contract with Greater West Side Block Club. Includes line of credit for material for
homeowners who are located in Petition Areas who wish to paint their homes.
|
Subtotal - Other housing
|
$ 245,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 245,000 |
| PUBLIC SERVICES |
|
|
|
| Neighborhood Partnership |
$ 50,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 50,000 |
Matching grants of up to $7,500 for neighborhood organizations for
small, competitive projects which build neighbor collaboration.
|
| Human Resources |
$ 500,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 500,000 |
Public services to primarily serve CD area residents, including youth,
seniors and families. Programs include education, neighborhood security, recreation, etc.
|
Subtotal for Public Services
|
$ 550,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 550,000 |
| Project |
CDBG
Funding |
HOME
Funding |
ESG
Funding |
Total
Budget |
Staff/Code Enforcement
|
$3,200,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$3,200,000 |
Administration
|
$ 425,000 |
$ 205,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 630,000 |
Total for Staff
|
$3,625,000 |
$ 205,000 |
$ 0 |
$3,830,000 |
| Emergency Shelter |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 300,000 |
$ 300,000 |
Emergency Shelter Grant Program provides funding for sheltering the
homeless. Funding awarded on a request for proposal basis to eligible non-profit providers
for emergency shelter housing and for intermediate term housing, homeless prevention
services for homeless individuals and families.
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2000 Consolidated Plan
|
$9,020,000 |
$2,265,000 |
$ 300,000 |
$11,585,000 |
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