2012-2013 Consolidated Plan -- Action Plan

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Citizens wishing to comment on the draft may do so in writing to LaCree C. Carswell, Manager,
Community Development, 214 N. Hogan Street, Suite 800, Jacksonville, Florida  32202, by
Monday, August 13, 2012 for a 30-day comment period.

A public hearing regarding the Consolidated Plan-Action Plan will be held in Board Room 825
at the Housing and Community Development Division, 214 N. Hogan St., 32202, 8th Floor
on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.  All citizens are encouraged to participate.

www.coj.net/Departments/Housing and Neighborhoods/Community Development/2012-2013 Action Plan.html.

If you can’t attend the meeting please send comments on the plan to Manager LeCree C. Carswell at:
LaCreeC@coj.net   by Monday, Aug. 13, 2012.

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July 15, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE
Draft of Proposed One Year Consolidated Submission Action Plan
FY October 1, 2012 â€" September 30, 2013

Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91, et al., Consolidated Plan and Action Plan for Community Planning and Development Programs, each jurisdiction must submit a Consolidated Plan-Action Plan to Federal HUD at least 45 days prior to the start of its program year as a pre- requisite to receiving funds under the formula grant programs listed below:

Community Development Block Grant Program - $5,386,523 â€" Funds provide for neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing programs, i.e., construction or reconstruction of infrastructure and public facilities, housing rehabilitation and public services.  At least 70 percent of funds must directly benefit persons whose income does not exceed 80 percent of median family income guidelines.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program - $2,278,025 â€" Funds activities designed to expand the supply of safe and affordable housing.  Includes rehabilitation and construction of rental and ownership housing, down payment and closing assistance for lower-income homebuyers, a CHDO set-aside of at least (15%) and CHDO operating funds.

Emergency Shelter Grant Program - $528,788 - Funds activities designed to improve quality of existing emergency homeless shelters by renovating, rehabilitating or converting emergency shelter buildings; providing essential services, operating costs and supporting homeless prevention activities.

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS - $2,584,823 â€" Funds housing assistance and supportive services for low-income persons and their families living with HIV/AIDS. Includes housing information services, acquisition, rehabilitation and repair of facilities, new construction, project or tenant-based rental assistance, short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments and support services.   

TOTAL FORMULA ALLOCATIONS    $10,853,159

Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 - $7.1M â€" Funds activities designed to address rising foreclosures in the Eastside â€" Springfield area to include purchase and redevelopment of foreclosured and abandoned homes and residential properties.

The Consolidated Plan Action Plan includes the following activities funded with program income and reprogrammed funds:

Catholic Charities, Inc. - $52,551 -  CDBG funds will be used for staff and operational costs to coordinate a network of care to provide counseling and emergency assistance to prevent low and moderate income persons from becoming homeless.

Clara White Mission, Inc. - $22,449 â€" CDBG funds will be used for administrative costs to provide transitional housing, vocational training, case management and supportive services to homeless persons.  Total CDBG funds dedicated to this program is $59,003.

The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to combine the planning, application and reporting aspects of HUD’s formula programs using the same program year into one collaborative process.  A complete submission must be made every five years and an Action Plan submitted annually.  Contents of the Action-Plan include:

            Form Application                        Resources           Consultation and Citizen Participation
        Geographic Distribution      Certifications   Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities
        Program Specific Requirements                  Activities      Monitoring

Copies of the draft of the City of Jacksonville’s Proposed Consolidated Plan can be found at the following locations:

                                      Neighborhoods Department, Housing and Community Development Division, 214 N. Hogan Street, Suite 800
      Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch, 303 N. Laura Street
www.coj.net/Departments/Housing and Neighborhoods/Community Development/2012-2013 Action Plan.html.

Citizens wishing to comment on the draft may do so in writing to LaCree C. Carswell, Manager, Community Development, 214 N. Hogan Street, Suite 800, Jacksonville, Florida  32202, by Monday, August 13, 2012 for a 30-day comment period.  A public hearing regarding the Consolidated Plan-Action Plan will be held in Board Room 825 at the Housing and Community Development Division at the above address on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.  All citizens are encouraged to participate.

If any non-English speaking persons, or persons with mobility, visual or hearing impairments wish to attend the public hearing and have special needs, please notify the Community Development at 255-8200 in advance so that accommodations may be made.



ALVIN BROWN
MAYOR

Terrance L. Ashanta- Barker, Director
Neighborhoods Department