STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic and Neighborhood Vitality
AGENDA DATE: December 8, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Eric A. Johnson
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments on Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021-22 Action Plan to (a) reallocate up to $976,042.15 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds balance for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) to Housing Development Program; (b) reduce the unit production anticipated from 150 units to 108 for TBRA; and (c) increase the Development Loan Program production from 32 to 47; and, at the conclusion of the public hearing authorize final adoption of Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021-22 Action Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Housing Department requests revision of the FY 2021-22 Action Plan, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA), and Housing Development Loan Program to allow timely commitment and expenditure of unused HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) TBRA funds for new development activities. The TBRA Program is managed by the Office of Community Care and has received additional less restrictive funds that will assist households with rental and other services as needed.
Annually, the City submits an Action Plan to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant (HOPWA). The Action Plan provides a detailed description of programs and services to be undertaken with the grant funds over the twelve-month period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 to address priority needs in the community designed to improve Dallas residents’ quality of life for low- and moderate-income persons.
Federal regulations and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan require a public hearing to authorize a substantial amendment and require that a public hearing be held with not less than a 30-day public review and comment period to allow for public comments and input with respect to any substantial amendment.
This action includes, following a public hearing, City Council’s final adoption of Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021-22 Action Plan to (a) reallocate up to $976,042.15 in HOME funds balance for Tenant-Based Assistance Rental Program (TBRA) to Housing Development Program; (b) reduce the unit production anticipated from 150 units to 108 for TBRA; and (c) increase the Development Loan Program production from 32 to 47.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 9, 2021, City Council approved FY2021-22 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget by Resolution No. 21-0974.
The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee was briefed by memorandum on September 23, 2021 regarding this item. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=9821339&GUID=C9A06298-69AB-4ACF-AF49-F40A3360E9D8>
On October 13, 2021, City Council authorized preliminary adoption of Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021-22 Action Plan Budget by Resolution No. 21-1654.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.