TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing for the adoption of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan including the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
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2. SUMMARY
The City did not receive confirmation of its 2025-2029 funding allocation amount from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Staff requests a continuance of the item to the City Council meeting on June 24, 2025.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Continue the Public Hearing for the adoption of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan including the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to the Regular City Council Meeting on June 24, 2025.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandates that jurisdictions receiving annual entitlement funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs to develop a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) every five years. This plan is designed to establish the City's housing and community development priorities, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the CDBG and HOME programs. Serving as a comprehensive strategic framework, the Con Plan enables the City to assess affordable housing and community development needs, evaluate market conditions, and make informed decisions based on data analysis.
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
As part of the development of the Con Plan, HUD requires participating jurisdictions to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). The AI is a comprehensive study aimed at identifying and evaluating potential barriers-both in the public...
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