R24-165 1 RESOLUTION NO. R24-165
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
4 BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
5 GRANT ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; AND
6 FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
7
8 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach ("City") is in its twenty-eighth (28) year as a federal
9 entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
10 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Per federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 91
11 — Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs, the City is
12 required to submit an Annual Action Plan (the "Plan"); and
13 WHEREAS, the CDBG program focuses on priorities essential to the primary objectives of
14 Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Those objectives
15 are the provision of decent housing, suitable living environments, and the expansion of economic
16 opportunities for its citizens, particularly low-to-moderate income (LMI) persons; and
17 WHEREAS, the Plan must identify the City's housing and community development needs,
18 prioritize those needs since funding is limited, establish goals and objectives for the funding based
19 on the priorities, and develop a strategic plan for how the funds will be used each year; and
20 WHEREAS, the Plan is an application for funding for the CDBG Program, which identifies
21 activities undertaken each program year of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for fiscal Year
22 2022/2026. HUD published the City's actual CDBG allocation of$565,144 for FY 2024, which is the
23 third year of the Five Consolidated Plan period; and
24 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon recommendation of staff, has deemed it to be in
25 the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City to adopt the City of Boynton Beach's
26 Community Development Block Grant One-Year Action Plan for fiscal year 2024.
27
28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
29 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
30 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
31 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
32 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
33 adopt the City of Boynton Beach's Community Development Block Grant One-Year Action Plan
34 for fiscal year 2024/25, in form and substance similar to that attached as "Exhibit A."
35 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
36 authorizes the City Manager to execute any ancillary documents, certifications, or assurances
37 required to accomplish the purpose of this Resolution.
38 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with law.
39
40 PASSED AND ADOPTED this ( -441 day of 1,/,St— 2024.
41 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
42 YES / NO
43 Mayor—Ty Penserga ✓
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45 Vice Mayor—Aimee Kelley �/
46 7 47 Commissioner—Angela Cruz
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49 Commissioner—Woodrow L. Hay
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51 Commissioner—Thomas Turkin -1 't fvbrnDms
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
DAN DUGGER,CITY MANAGER
RJ RAMIREZ,COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DIVISION MANAGER
FY 2024
One Year Annual Action Plan
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DIVISION
100 EAST OCEAN AVENUE,
BOYNTON BEACH,FLORIDA 33435
OFFICE:561.742.6359
www.boynton-beach.org
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
As a requirement of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and per 24 CFR Part 91—Consolidated Submissions for
Community Planning and Development Programs, the City of Boynton Beach ("City") is required to
submit an Annual Action Plan.The Annual Action Plan is a component of the City's Five-Year
Consolidated Plan for fiscal Year 2022/2026.The City continues its focus on priorities that are essential
to the primary objectives of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended. Those objectives continue to be the provision of decent housing, suitable living
environments, and the expansion of economic opportunities for its citizens, particularly low/moderate
income persons.
The City of Boynton Beach's objectives plan focuses on the preservation of existing housing stock,
providing new affordable housing, homelessness and special needs, and meeting other non-housing and
community development needs associated with the reduction of poverty, educational needs and
economic development incentives.
The Annual Action Plan is an application for funding for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program, which identifies activities that will be undertaken during the next fiscal year. These
activities selected for funding are in accordance with the priorities established by the 2022/2026
Consolidated Plan and are in accordance with the primary objectives of the program.
HUD's published allocation of$565,144.00 to the City of Boynton Beach for Program Year(PY) 2024 is
the subject of this Annual Action Plan.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
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This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment,the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another
location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment,the
housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
The City of Boynton Beach plans to undertake the activities in part AP-20(Annual Goals and Objectives
of this document.)for FY 2024. Which are:
• Rehabilitation of Existing Units
• General Public Services
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
The City and the CDBG program committee considered the past performance of the CDBG subrecipients
when determining the allocation of CDBG funds to proposed FY 2024 activities.The CDBG program
committee considered funding requests from nonprofit organizations based upon the proposed benefit
to low-to-moderate income residents, their experience in carrying out the proposed activities and
meeting the CDBG requirements. CDBG funding was allocated only to activities that address the high
priority needs of the 2022/2026 Consolidated Plan which were owner-occupied housing rehabilitation,
public services, and neighborhood revitalization of the Heart of Boynton low-income target area.
During the second year of this new Consolidated Plan five-year period, the City completed those housing
activities that were delayed during the prior year and leveraged its CDBG resources with those provided
through the State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP). Public services subrecipients continued to deliver
services directly to beneficiaries, and continued to address the most immediate needs. All CDBG funds
were used to address the activities determined as high priority in the City's FY 2023 Annual Action Plan
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
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The City used numerous strategies to elicit public comments including:
• The City advertised the availability of CDBG funds on February 23, 2024 and held two public
meetings onsite and virtually.The meetings were on 02/28/2024 and 08/06/2024.The City
solicited input from nonprofit organizations, and encouraged residents to participate in the
preparation of the FY 2024 Action Plan. There was a total of 44 participants in attendance at the
meetings.
• Published information ads in the City website and the local newspaper of general circulation.
• The Draft of the Action Plan Public was available for Public Comment from Friday,June 21, 2024
through Monday,July 22, 2024.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
No public comments were received during the public review period.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
There were no comments or views that were not accepted.
7. Summary
The City allocated the CDBG funds to primarily benefit low-and moderate-income households. The
CDBG beneficiaries are either income-qualified residents that receive direct services or residents of
neighborhoods where at least 51 percent of the population is low and moderate Income.
The City expects to receive$565,144.00 for FY 2024 in CDBG funds.
See Section AP-35 Projects for a detailed description of each activity. Below is a summary of the CDBG
activities and allocations:
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• Program Administration—$113,028.00 in CDBG funds for program administration. Planning and
administrative cost must not exceed 20 percent of the grant.
• Housing—$372,116.00 CDBG funds for housing related activities.
• Public Services—$80,000.00 in CDBG funds for public services activities.The Public Services
allocation must not exceed 15 percent of the grant.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies— 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator BOYNTON BEACH City Manager's Office/Community Improvement Div.
Table 1—Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
RJ Ramirez, Community Improvement Division Manager
City Manager's Office
100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Telephone: (561)742-6359
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E-Mail: ramirezr@bbfl.us
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AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
As part of the Annual Action Plan development process,federal regulations (24 CFR 91.200(b),91.215(i))
include the requirement that a jurisdiction consults extensively with community service providers, other
jurisdictions, and other entities with a potential interest in or knowledge of that jurisdiction's housing
and non-housing community development issues.The City developed the Annual Action Plan through
analysis of demographic data, consultation with community groups and concerned citizens, meetings
with individual contacts, consultation with public and private agencies,and discussions with other
governmental agencies. Representatives of the agencies either attended meetings or were contacted
individually for input.
Individuals and organizations were invited to attend stakeholder meetings and public meetings.This
provided every stakeholder, interested party, or resident with the opportunity to reach out and provide
feedback.At each meeting, attendees were encouraged to participate, provide input, and make
recommendations.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1))
The City of Boynton Beach Department of Financial Services,through its Community Improvement
Division,will continue implementing activities such as educational training and on-site technical
assistance to enhance coordination efforts with public and private housing and supportive housing
providers.This coordination will ensure the successful implementation of federally funded activities and
the achievement of the goals and objectives set forth in the Consolidated Plan.
The City works with two local non-profit housing providers, a local Habitat for Humanity affiliate and the
other a community development corporation that was designated as a community-based development
organization (CBDO)to carry out a special activity by a CBDO in a low-to-moderate-income(LMI) area
referred to as the Heart of Boynton. When available, the City donates vacant lots to both organizations
to build affordable single-family houses for sale to LMI households with incomes at or below 80%of
AMI.
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The City does not have a public housing authority or any public housing units. However,the Palm Beach
County and Delray Beach public housing authorities provide portable Housing Choice Vouchers that may
be used in the City. The City also collaborates with the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency(CRA)on housing and economic development activities. Specifically,the Boynton Beach CRA also
provides vacant lots to housing providers and assembles land, and issues requests for proposals to
developers for mixed-income and mixed-use real estate development projects that serve LMI
households.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City does not receive federal funds directly to prevent homelessness. Residents who become
homeless or are at risk of being homeless are eligible for emergency,transitional, rapid rehousing,
permanent housing, and homeless prevention services through the County.The City of Boynton Beach
will continue to work closely with Palm Beach County's Division of Human Services- Homeless and
Housing Alliance (HHA)to help identify housing and services available for people who are homeless. The
HHA aligns all activities and decisions with Leading the Way Home Palm Beach County,the County's
adopted plan to end homelessness. The HHA membership includes interested citizens,formerly
homeless persons, non-profit organizations, service providers, law enforcement, and faith-based
agencies,governmental entities,educational organizations, and various civic groups. The HHA
coordinates applications for funding under HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) program and the State-
funded Challenge grant program to ensure member efforts are effectively targeted and non-duplicative.
Homeless services available in Palm Beach County include meals, housing, clothing, showers, medical
care, mental health services, and various forms of housing. Assistance through emergency financial
assistance,self-sufficiency programs, drug and alcohol intervention and treatment, and other general
homeless services are also available. In addition,The City amended the SHIP Local Housing Assistance
Plan to add a Rapid Re-Housing Strategy to assist homeless individuals in the City of Boynton Beach.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The Palm Beach County Continuum of Care is the countywide strategy(inclusive of Boynton Beach)for
meeting the needs of individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.The
Continuum of Care known as the Homeless and Housing Alliance of Palm Beach County(HHA) is
responsible for developing the homeless delivery system strategy based on information provided by the
Continuum of Care members.The HHA Executive Committee serves as the decision-making body
responsible for planning evaluation and coordination of CoC resources and other relevant homeless
funding.The Executive Committee is responsible for managing community planning, coordination, and
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evaluation to ensure that the system of homeless services and housing rapidly end people's
homelessness permanently.The Committee consists of community-based representatives from
government, business,formerly homeless individuals, law enforcement, banking, housing, service
providers, faith groups, education,veterans, and health care.The HHA collaborates with community
task forces to make sure crucial data is included in the Continuum planning process.The Homeless
Coalition of Palm Beach County is responsible for developing the Continuum of Care strategy based on
information provided by the Continuum of Care Planning Committee.The Homeless Coalition of Palm
Beach County's Board of Directors is a community-based Board with representatives from government,
business, formerly homeless individuals, law enforcement, banking, housing, service providers,faith
groups, education,veterans, and health care.
Although the City does not administer ESG funding, it supports efforts to house and provide support
services to the homeless through the Continuum of Care.The Continuum of Care system begins with the
Homeless Management Information System or HMIS. Homeless Individuals are navigated through the
system either by telephone or through direct contact during Outreach efforts.The Continuum of Care
Point-In-Time count is conducted to identify the number of homeless individuals and families in the
county. It also serves to measure the needs of the homeless as well as provide direction for future
development of housing and services.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization The Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corporation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services- Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization An interview was conducted with agency staff.The BBFBCDC is a Community
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Housing and Development Organization situated within the CDBG target area.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? They are a sub-grantee with a history of providing affordable housing for LMI
individuals and families. However,the high cost of land and housing construction
in the City and County will severely limit their ability to serve residents.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Delray Beach Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Public Housing Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization This organization will continue to help transitioning homeless individual from
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of public housing to homeownership. It will also continue to assist family served
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? through Section 8 subsidized housing program.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. FL
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Fair Housing
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Legal Aid of Palm Beach County, Inc.will continue assist to low income residents
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of with legal advice regarding housing complains within the jurisdiction and keep
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? the City apprised of the educational needs of its residents, lenders and other
private housing providers.This partnership will result in decreased unfair
housing practices.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Homeless and Housing Alliance of Palm Beach County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services- Housing
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Other government-County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
HOPWA Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. was consulted regarding housing
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of need in the community and homeless need strategies. The organization will
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? continue to serve low-income individuals to prevent and end homelessness in
our community. City staff maintain regular contact with the coalition throughout
the year and include them in all discussions related to homeless services.The
expected outcome will be a referral source for homeless individuals and families,
and further collaboration on strategies to provide housing for homeless
individuals and families.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Pathways to Prosperity
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty Strategy
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Pathways to Prosperity Inc. was consulted about how to increase economic
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of opportunities to low-income families.The organization will continue to address
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? the underlying causes of poverty and support low-income families in a holistic,
long-term pathway to economic stability.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Aid to Victims of Domestic Assault
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Emergency Transitional Housing, advocacy and Counseling
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Aid to Victims of Domestic Assault was consulted about emergency transitional
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of housing, promoting violence-free relationships and social change.ADVA will
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? continue to offer alternative choices to victims of domestic violence to help
them live violence-free and self-sufficient lives.
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7 Agency/Group/Organization Career Source of the Palm Beaches
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Economic Development
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff reviewed the agency website to assess the job training and placement
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of needs of low-income individuals in the community. It is anticipated that this
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? consultation will result in potential CDBG funding for economic opportunities if
the agency applies for funding.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services- Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The City of Boynton Beach has partnered with Habitat on several projects
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of (Purchase Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation) utilizing SHIP Funds.The city
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? will continue to work with Habitat to assist LMI households to obtain affordable
homes.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Adjacent units of general local government were not consulted directly on the Plan, but the City through its Comprehensive Plan has included
policies addressing regional issues(housing,transportation, and sustainability) and encouraging collaboration between the City and other
agencies.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each
plan?
Palm Beach County Health and The City collaborates with Palm Beach County to implement strategic
Continuum of Care
Human Services goals and policies under the Continuum of Care.
Boynton Beach State of the Underdeveloped downtown economic development; lagging job
City of Boynton Beach
Economy ACA.A. 2023 growth; significant income disparity.
Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City of Boynton Beach is engaged in ongoing activities to involve citizens and stakeholders in the Annual Action Plan planning process. In an
effort to increase Citizen Participation among the public, private, and nonprofit organizations that deliver housing, social services,and
community/economic development within the City,two Stakeholder meetings were held in person and virtually.
Notices the funding was distributed City wide through a variety of media outlets including; direct emails and phone calls to non-profits
organizations,
and City website Public Notice.
The needs assessment/public participation and application workshop meeting was held on February 28, 2024 and August 6, 2024.
Notice of the plan and final approval from the Commission was advertised in the local newspaper(Palm Beach Post),and the City's Website The
first public notice about the Notice of Funding Opportunity was published the City website on February 22, 2024, notifying local non-profits
about the opportunity of funding, meeting date and time,about the application the process, and the community needs on the five-year
consolidated plan.The second and third public notices was published on February 21, 2024, notifying the public about the Plan, the process, and
the meeting place and time.The third notice was published on June 20, 2024, notifying the public about the 30-day comment period of the draft
of the Annual Action Plan and the second public meeting at City Commission.
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Public Meetings:A public meeting was held in person on February 28, 2024, 18 members of the public were in attendance.The City reviewed
the Annual Action Plan process.After the public meeting presentation,the meeting continues with non-profit organizations presentation to
address the Notice of Funding Opportunity and explain the application process, some of the CDBG program federal regulations and other
requirements of the program. Questions and comments were made regarding how to apply for the CDBG funding, CDBG national objectives,
eligible activities, administrative costs of CDBG,the need for affordable housing, multi-family housing, and neighborhood revitalization.There
were 7 non-profit organization in attendance.
30-day comment period—The draft Annual Action Plan was made available on the City's website, at City Hall, and the Public Library for 30 days
to solicit public comment from June 21, 2024,to July 22, 2024. No comments were received.
The Consolidated Plan was submitted for City Commission approval on August 6, 2024,and residents were given the opportunity to comment on
the plan through a public hearing no comments were received.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Minorities
Non-English
Notice of Public Phone calls were
Speaking -Specify
Meeting and Notice received by local
other language:
of Funding non-profits
1 Internet Outreach Creole and N/A
Opportunity was organizations
Spanish.
published on City's asking about the
website. application process.
Non-
targeted/broad
community
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
18 individuals
attended the meeting
on February 28, 2024,
including 7 non-profit
organization
Non-English
representatives.
Speaking-Specify
Creole and Spanish
other language:
translators were No comments were
Creole and Spanish
2 Public Meeting made available. made by members N/A
Questions were of the public.
Non-
asked from non-
targeted/broad
profit organizations
community
about the application
process, funds
available, and the
income certification
process.
Notice of Annual
Action Plan 30 days
No comments were
Non- Public Comment
3 Newspaper Ad targeted/broad Period and second received by N/A
community Public Meeting was members of the
public.
published on City's
website.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Draft of Annual
Action Plan was
Minorities made available to the
No comments were
Annual Action public at City Hall, received by
4 Plan Made Non- Public Library and N/A
Available targeted/broad online for 30-day members of the
public.
community comment period
from June 21 to July
22, 2024.
Public Hearing on
August 6, 2024,The
FY 2024 Annual
Action Plan was
presented to City
Commission for
approval. 26
Non- members of the No comments were
received by
5 Public Hearing targeted/broad public attended the N/A
community meeting,The Annual members of the
public.
Action Plan and
funding
recommendations
was explained to City
Commission and
members of the
Public.
Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources— 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Boynton Beach receives Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds from HUD as an entitlement participant in its
Community Planning and Development(CPD) programs.The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by
providing decent housing,a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.The
City has CDBG-CV CARE ACT$123,022.08 from round 1 and 3, but these funds can only be utilized for COVID related activities. In addition,the
City will leverage the activities identified in the Action Plan with State Housing Initiatives Partnership(SHIP) Program funds and local general
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funds. As other activities or needs arise, the Commission will be approached to provide necessary funding.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of Con Plan
CDBG public - Acquisition The City allocates CDBG funds for a
federal Admin and variety of activities including housing
Planning rehabilitation, and public services.
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 565,144 0 0 565,144 0
Table 5-Expected Resources—Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
When eligible, CDBG funds will be utilized to leverage City general fund allocations, other local, federal, and state funds to complete community
development activities, address housing needs, and provide services to meet the needs of City residents. State funds received as an allocation
from Florida Housing Finance Corporation's State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program are an example of funding that will leverage
CDBG funds allocated to affordable housing activities. This opportunity to leverage Federal and state funds allows the City to assist very low,
low, low-to moderate- and middle-income citizens.The State SHIP fund allocation for the FY 2024-2025 is $622,748.00. Where available, the City
will donate vacant City-owned lots to community development corporations for the development of new housing as part of its neighborhood
revitalization efforts.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City will continue to seek vacant land and residential structures for donation or sale to non-profit
developers as these become available. The cost of properties in Palm Beach County has become
unaffordable because of investor speculation. At the time of submission of this Plan, the City does not
own properties that might be used to address the needs in the plan.
Discussion
The allocation of federal resources and program design will be impacted with more focus on meeting
immediate needs. Public services to assist special needs and vulnerable populations and persons who
are at risk of homelessness due to job loss will be top priority for resources.There are also opportunities
for the City to work with other governmental entities and the private sector to address the needs of
Boynton Beach residents.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
1 Provision of public 2022 2026 Non-Housing Heart of Increased Public CDBG: Public service activities other
services Community Boynton Services $80,000 than Low/Moderate Income
Development Citywide Housing Benefit: 105 Persons
Assisted
2 Create and maintain 2022 2026 Affordable Heart of Rehabilitation and CDBG: Public service activities for
safe and affordable Housing Boynton Preservation of $372,116 Low/Moderate Income
housing. Citywide Existing Houses Housing Benefit:8
Households Assisted
3 Planning and grant 2022 2026 Affordable Heart of Rehabilitation and CDBG: Other: 1 Other
administration Housing Boynton Preservation of $113,028
Public Housing Citywide Existing Houses
Homeless Increased Public
Non-Homeless Services
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Table 6—Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Provision of public services
Goal No more than 15%of CDBG funds will be used to assist residents with a broad spectrum of public services activities to
Description enhance their living environment. Public services will be provided by non-profit organizations that will be selected through
an RFP process. CDBG will fund 2 non-profit Organizations and will administer a Public Services activity through the
Boynton Beach Police Department.
2 Goal Name Create and maintain safe and affordable housing.
Goal Home repairs/residential rehabilitation for low-to moderate-income homeowners of single-family owner-occupied homes
Description and Housing Rehabilitation Program Administration
3 Goal Name Planning and grant administration
Goal Funding to the City's Community Improvement Division for planning and grant administration that doesn't exceed 20%of
Description the CDBG grant to implement and/or coordinate the implementation of all CDBG activities to meet the FY 2024 Annual
Action Plan goals and objectives.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects —91.220(d)
Introduction
The following table contains the projects that the City will fund in FY 2024-2025 using CDBG funds. Up to
20%of the CDBG grant can be expended on Planning and Administration. State of Florida SHIP funds will
be leveraged with the federal funds for Rehabilitation of substandard housing, and the cost to
administer the project. CDBG funds allocated to Public Services will be awarded through a Request for
Proposal process for eligible and'qualified community-based non-profit organizations, to provide
needed services that will assist in the improvement of the quality of life for our underserved population.
No more than 15%of the CDBG grant can be expended on public service activities.The specific public
service activities to be funded below were based on the priorities set by the Consolidated Plan and
applications submitted by the non-profit organizations.
Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Administration (2024)
2 General Public Services- Unsheltered Persons and Victims of Violent Crime Initiative (2024)
3 General Public Services Legal Aid Society, Inc. Fair Housing Project(2024)
4 General Public Services Pathways to Prosperity, Inc. CIRCLES Program (2024)
Housing Limited Rehabilitation Program - Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development
5 Corp.
6 Housing Rehabilitation Administration (2024)
Table 7-Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Allocation priorities were based on the City's housing and community development needs assessment
contained in the Consolidated Plan,feedback from residents and other community stakeholders,
funding applications received through a competitive grant applications cycle, and the City
Commission. The CDBG application review committee considered funding requests from non-profit
agencies based upon the proposed benefit to low-and moderate-income Boynton Beach residents, the
agencies demonstrated capacity to carry out the proposed activities, the financial feasibility of the
proposed activities, and the amount of funding available.
Housing market conditions related to demand and supply of both affordable rental and homeownership
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housing and the high costs of vacant land and construction makes it very difficult to serve the housing
needs of LMI families.The City is challenged to develop and implement a well-coordinated and
integrated outcome-driven service delivery system that meets the City's housing and community
development needs and goals within the limits of available funding and external conditions.
The City will continue to address the affordable housing crisis which was deemed the highest priority in
the needs assessment by continue to fund Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation activities. The
rehabilitation of existing single-family homes to include roof replacement or repair, installation of
energy efficient windows and doors, plumbing repair,electrical upgrade and other repairs in an effort to
eliminate slum and blight,and preserve the City's housing.
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Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name CDBG Administration (2024)
Target Area Heart of Boynton
Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and grant administration
Needs Addressed Rehabilitation and Preservation of Existing Houses
Increased Public Services
Funding .•
Description Administration of the CDBG program to include staff and other related
cost of program management, coordination, monitoring reporting,
evaluation and oversight. Subject to statutory limitation of 20%of
annual allocation.
Target Date 9/30/2025
Estimate the number Not Applicable
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Not Applicable
Planned Activities Daily administration of the plan to include monitoring of subrecipients,
providing technical assistance, reporting and other administrative
duties.
2 Project Name General Public Services- Unsheltered Persons and Victims of Violent
Crime Initiative (2024)
Target Area Heart of Boynton
Citywide
Goals Supported Provision of public services
Needs Addressed Increased Public Services
Funding .•
Description The Unsheltered and Victims of Violent Crime Initiative will assist the
homeless and/or victims of violent crime by aiding with emergency
temporary shelter. Each case will be evaluated by the Victim Advocate
to determine the type of assistance needed when no other type of
shelter is available;this could be temporary shelter ranging from 1 to 5
motel/hotel nights until other services has been identified.
Target Date 9/30/2025
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Estimate the number 35 LMI Individuals or families will benefit from this activity.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Administered by the City's Police Department this activity will provide
Emergency shelter assistance to homeless and victims of violent crime.
3 Project Name General Public Services Legal Aid Society, Inc. Fair Housing Project
(2024)
Target Area Heart of Boynton
Citywide
Goals Supported Provision of public services
Needs Addressed Increased Public Services
Funding .•
Description Education and Outreach to inform the underserved population about
fair housing laws and their legal rights.
Target Date 9/30/2025
Estimate the number 61 low and low to moderate-income persons estimated to benefit from
and type of families this activity.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities The program will provide:
• Fair housing outreach programs conducted at various public
events throughout the City of Boynton Beach;
• Provision of enforcement and counseling services to persons
who lodge housing discrimination complaints;
• Conducting of fair housing workshops to various citizens and
professional groups throughout the City of Boynton Beach;
• Representation for clients in discrimination and eviction cases;
Anti-predatory and fair lending education and support seminars for
community-based organizations, civic and faith-based groups and
condo/homeowner associations;
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4 Project Name General Public Services Pathways to Prosperity, Inc. CIRCLES Program
(2024)
Target Area Heart of Boynton
Citywide
Goals Supported Provision of public services
Needs Addressed Increased Public Services
Funding .•
Description This activity will benefit low-to-moderate-income individuals and
households by providing Self-sufficient trainings, mentoring, and case
management for children and parents.
Target Date 9/30/2025
Estimate the number 30 LMI individuals.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities This activity will provide self-sufficient trainings, mentoring, and case
management for children and parents to LMI individuals and families.
5 Project Name Housing Limited Rehabilitation Program - Boynton Beach Faith-Based
Community Development Corp.
Target Area Heart of Boynton
Citywide
Goals Supported Create and maintain safe and affordable housing.
Needs Addressed Rehabilitation and Preservation of Existing Houses
Funding .•
Description This project provides funding for housing repairs and improvements to
eligible LMI-individuals (at or below 80 percent of AMI), elderly and/or
disable homeowners.The purpose of the Limited Rehabilitation Program
is to stabilize the homeowner residence by making essential repairs to
make the home safe, accessible and livable.
Target Date 9/30/2025
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Estimate the number 8 LMI families are expected to benefit from this activity.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Costs associated with administering rehabilitation to include writing
work specifications, daily monitoring of projects, interaction with
contractors and sub-contractors.
6 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Administration (2024)
Target Area Heart of Boynton
Citywide
Goals Supported Create and maintain safe and affordable housing.
Needs Addressed Rehabilitation and Preservation of Existing Houses
Funding .•
Description Costs associated with administering rehabilitation to include writing
work specifications, daily monitoring of projects, interaction with
contractors and sub-contractors.
Target Date 9/30/2025
Estimate the number 1 LMI individual or Family
and type of families
that wilt benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Costs associated with administering rehabilitation to include writing
work specifications, daily monitoring of projects, interaction with
contractors and sub-contractors.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration)where assistance will be directed
The City will allocate federal funding on a Citywide basis for the 2024 program year, with concentrations
within Census tracts 5601, 5701, 5702, 6100, 6201, 6203,and 6300. Housing rehabilitation, however,
can be Citywide for income eligible homeowners in need of code-related repairs. All projects included in
this Annual Action Plan will benefit low-and-moderate income residents throughout the City.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Heart of Boynton 35
Citywide 65
Table 8-Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Boynton Beach adheres to all program-specific eligibility requirements when allocating funds. Priorities
for allocation of funding have been established through a combination of public feedback, needs
analysis, internal and stakeholder feedback and opportunities for leveraging. All the proposed Action
Plan projects will serve very low-, low-, and moderate-income persons and households.
All CDBG funds will be geographically allocated Citywide, with preferences on the CDBG target area as it
is the area with the highest area of minority concentration and lowest of incomes. The City plans to
focus its CDBG funds in its census tracts that have a low-to-moderate-income (LMI) population of 51
percent or more including the area called the Heart of Boynton.
Discussion
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing— 91.220(g)
Introduction
Affordable Housing continues to be a priority with the City of Boynton Beach.The City's housing stock is
aging and low-and moderate-income homeowners cannot afford to maintain or repair their homes. For
this reason, rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing has been determined to be a high priority. The
home repair needs of elderly persons and other income eligible households will continue to be
addressed under CDBG and the SHIP Home Repair Program. During FY 2024, the City of Boynton Beach
will leverage State of Florida SHIP funds to assist 8 households with rehabilitation of owner-occupied
housing units.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 8
Total 8
Table 9-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 8
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 8
Table 10-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
During the third year of this new Consolidated Plan five-year period,the City will leverage its CDBG
resources with those provided through the State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) to address housing
needs reflected in the statistical analysis contained in the Plan.This will include $372,116.00 in CDBG
funds from FY 2024 and $1,677,709.00 in SHIP funds from FY's 2023 and 2024.
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AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Boynton Beach does not own or operate a Public Housing Authority or Public Housing Agency
within its jurisdiction. However,the Palm Beach County Housing Authority (PBCHA) does own forty-
three single-family units in Boynton Beach. Palm Beach County residents are provided with affordable
housing options that are free of housing discrimination and architectural barriers according to the
PBCHA. Also,the Delray Beach Housing Authority provides Section 8 vouchers to residents in Boynton
Beach. These tenants are kept aware of opportunities that become available within the City that will
improve their living standards. They are notified whenever job fairs are scheduled as well as the CDBG
process.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
N/A.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Outreach efforts are coordinated between the City of Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County and Delray
Beach Housing Authorities with regard to informing Section 8 and/or public housing residents of new
homebuyer opportunities. This includes notices of all homeownership seminars and workshops being
sponsored by the City or its non-profit affordable housing partners.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not Applicable
Discussion
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The Homeless and Housing Alliance (HHA)of Palm Beach County(formerly the Continuum of Care) is
intended to deliver a comprehensive and coordinated continuum of services for homeless individuals
and families.The City of Boynton Beach is under the umbrella of the HHA of Palm Beach County. The
system's fundamental components include homeless prevention, outreach and assessment, emergency
shelter, transitional housing, supportive services, permanent housing, and permanent supportive
housing.The HHA includes community-based membership with representatives from government,
business,formerly homeless individuals, law enforcement, banking, housing service providers,faith
groups, education,veterans, health care, and concerned individuals. Palm Beach County Division of
Human Services(the Division) continues its role as the lead entity for the HHA which began in January
2006. City of Boynton Beach recognizes the need to address the homeless individuals and families, and
those persons with special needs. A portion of SHIP funds are set aside for households with members
with developmental disabilities. In addition, the City amended the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan to
add a Rapid Re-Housing Strategy to assist homeless individuals and families in the City of Boynton
Beach.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City gives priority and allocates CDBG funds to projects benefiting the homeless population
whenever it receives applications for CDBG funds. While the City does not receive Emergency Solutions
Grant(ESG)funds, the City supports Palm Beach County Continuum of Care strategies to address
homelessness.The City actively collaborates with Palm Beach County and other local cities to address
homeless related needs.
Palm Beach County uses the Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT) is the assessment
tool used during outreach activities.The tool prioritizes whom to serve and identifies what supportive
services should be provided. Palm Beach County's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), which leads the
County's homeless outreach program, utilizes the SPDAT to conduct initial assessments in the field.
Individual SPDAT scores are used to determine what programs and services are the most needed by the
homeless individual.The HOT Team travels throughout the County to various location where the
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homeless are known to congregate in order to conduct on-site screenings.
The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County conducts Homeless Connect events throughout the
County.These events allow the homeless population to receive haircuts,toiletries, clothing, and other
related items.
The Senator Phillip D. Lewis Center is the point of access for the homeless population to obtain housing
and/or services in Palm Beach County. Homeless individuals and families are referred to the Lewis
Center from the County's Homeless Outreach Team, as well as law enforcement.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Palm Beach County's HHA continues to prioritize the emergency shelter component for the County's
ESG program. Palm Beach County provides ESG funding to support a transitional housing facility for
single homeless men and two emergency shelters for victims of domestic abuse.
Palm Beach County operates a temporary emergency homeless shelter, the Lewis Center Annex.This
shelter provides beds, showers, meals, medical services, and other supportive services for up to 125
chronically homeless persons.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families,families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Palm Beach County assists homeless individuals and families to transition into permanent supportive
and independent housing.The following actions will be undertaken by the County and its partners to
help the homeless population transition into a permanent form of housing:
• Palm Beach County will continue to utilize Continuum of Care (CoC) and ESG funding to support
three (3) Rapid Rehousing programs.These programs will provide financial assistance to
homeless individuals/families to regain stability in permanent housing.The financial assistance
will include security deposits, rental assistance, utility deposits, and utility assistance.These
households will also continue to receive case management and other supportive services.
• HHA has established as a goal for the Continuum to give funding priority to permanent
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supportive housing programs that dedicate 100%of their beds for the chronically homeless.
• State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP)funds will be used by the County to operate a Housing
Reentry Assistance (REAP) Program and Rapid Rehousing Program.This homeless prevention
programs will provide rental security and utility deposits to eligible households whose income is
up to 50%AMI.
• The County's CoC funding will continue to support permanent supportive housing programs that
dedicate 100%of their beds for the chronic homeless population.These programs provide 64
housing and support services to individuals as well to families.
The County will continue the SMART(Support, Marketing, Assistance, Rental,Tenant) campaign which
recruits potential landlords to a database to match them with homeless individuals and families who
need housing. Persons housed under this program are provided with deposits and monthly rental
assistance which vary in length and dollar amounts based on the client's needs. Each household is
assigned a case manager who in turn becomes the landlord's point of contact.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
Palm Beach County uses local, state, and federal funding to support Homeless Prevention activities that
are designed to assist low-income persons and families that find themselves threatened with
homelessness:
• Palm Beach County provides financial assistance in the form of emergency rent and/or utility
payments to households in order to prevent the household from becoming homeless. Homeless
prevention funds target those individuals and families who would become homeless without the
assistance.
• Palm Beach County participates in the Reentry Task Force whose mission is to implement
comprehensive re-entry services to ex-offenders from the time of their entry into the prison
system through their transition, reintegration, and aftercare in the community.These services
will include, among others, case management and housing assistance.The Reentry Task Force
partners include Palm Beach County, Criminal Justice Commission and Gulfstream Goodwill
Industries.
• Palm Beach County makes funding available to agencies that provide housing and support
services to youth who have been discharged from the state's foster care program and provides
CoC funding to support the "Connecting Youth to Opportunities" program that provides rapid
re-housing and support services to unaccompanied youth ages 18 to 24 who have aged out of
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the foster care system.
• The Lewis Center coordinates with area hospitals and mental health facilities to permit
discharged patients to receive referrals to the Lewis Center.The referrals will allow for the
discharged persons to access the County's homeless services.
The County's Division of Human and Veterans Services has oversight of HUD's Youth Homeless
Demonstration Program (YHDP).The County awarded 4 nonprofit agencies funding under this program
to provide eligible activities that serve youth experiencing homeless, including unaccompanied and
pregnant or parenting youth, where no member of the household is older than 24 years of age.
Discussion
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing— 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City of Boynton Beach remains committed to providing Affordable Housing. The City and
its Community Redevelopment Agency conduct housing studies, and adopts plan ordinances to
eliminate barriers to affordable housing.The City actively seeks to assist potential homeowners and
developers interested in developing in our community.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The City's adopted Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) delineates steps taken to eliminate barriers to
affordable housing. The City moved to lessen restrictions on development of non-conforming lots.The
regulations focused on the Heart of Boynton District, the area with a significant number of such lots.
They were previously unbuildable due to lot size and frontage requirements. In order to allow single-
family residences to be built on these lots, staff modified development standards including revisions to
lot area, lot frontage, setbacks, and minimum livable area.This action furthered the City's goal of
increasing the inventory of attainable housing. Community Improvement staff continue to work closely
with the City's' Planning Department and is currently strategizing with local affordable housing
providers. Staff remains committed to the following:
• Explore actions to eliminate land development regulations that impede affordable housing
• Continuing supporting traditional lenders who support affordable housing and promote equal
housing for all
• Educate low and very low-income persons of fair lending rights and policies
Prioritize the provision of housing for very low, low, and moderate-income families with persons with
physical or mental disabilities.
Discussion:
The production of affordable housing requires intense collaboration with lenders, developers,
community leaders, and local government. It requires many incentives to keep everyone at the table in
an effort to eliminate stigmas that may be associated with the production. All involved need to
understand what the investment does to the community.
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AP-85 Other Actions —91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City of Boynton Beach will undertake a variety of activities aimed at addressing the needs of the
low-and moderate-income households.This includes providing affordable housing to the extremely
low-income population,addressing homelessness, and providing public services to low income children
and families in need.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City supports services and projects aimed at addressing homelessness, social services, and housing
affordability.The City of Boynton Beach will continue its current initiatives and collaborations with sub
grantees, other public, private agencies and social service providers to meet the needs and eliminate the
obstacles of its underserved residents. Programs utilizing CDBG funds and other countywide sources,
impact numerous families with job searches, suitable housing, and food.The network fosters
communication throughout the City.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City preserves existing affordable housing stock by help financing rehabilitation of affordable
housing projects or negotiating with the new owners of affordable housing projects.The City
continually supports the preservation and development of affordable housing to maintain
and increase affordable housing supply.Addition incentives offered are expedited permitting, and
reduction in building fees.The City will continue efforts of fostering and maintaining existing and new
affordable housing by working with our housing partners and potential new developers to expand and
increase affordable housing opportunities.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Overall,the goal of the City of Boynton Beach is to eliminate lead-based paint hazards and prevent
childhood poisoning in our community. This can only be achieved through partnering with our public
and private sectors. The City will follow all procedures specified in the applicable program regulations
for activities receiving these funds. The City will also provide all contractors/sub-recipient agencies the
required notifications to owners and occupants and inspect for defective paint surfaces in pre-1978
properties assisted. Any defective paint conditions found will be included in the project scope of work
and treatment provided to the defective areas. All paint inspections, risk assessments and clearance
testing of suspect properties will be performed by licensed testing professionals. As a policy,the City
provides the HUD required informational pamphlets to homeowners and contractors to ensure that
both the lead safe work and the EPS's Renovation Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) practices are being
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used for all Federally funded housing activities.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City's Economic Development efforts will provide incentives for business owner that will address the
reduction of poverty level families. The City will work to increase the number of higher paying jobs that
may in-turn reduce the number of poverty-level families and strive to expand new economic
opportunities to build a more equitable business climate in Boynton Beach. Through its partnering
agencies and non-profits organizations, efforts will continue to support educational opportunities,
promote programs that prepare the workforce for new,or career changing paths to financial
independence and seek new businesses that will retain young local talented residents.
Additionally, Pathways to Prosperity offer services that help develop employability skills for residents,
thereby increasing their household incomes. Finally,the City supports applications for CDBG funds for
job training and placement for youth and adults.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City has a strong system of delivering and coordinating its community development goals and
objectives internally with its City Departments and externally through its partnerships with lenders,
nonprofit developers and social service providers throughout the county that allows for the leveraging
of resources. The City undertakes a consultation process each year and invites comments/feedback from
stakeholders within the housing and service delivery environs.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City will continue to work with public and private agencies to coordinate the delivery of housing
and related services.The City also maintains close relationship with nonprofit organizations that
provide social services to the community.
The City administers its homeowner programs for existing and new homeowners with CDBG and State
funding with its collaboration efforts with lenders, housing providers,and public housing agencies.This
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delivered with credit counseling, budgeting, and foreclosure prevention.
Discussion:
Affordable housing development requires multiple funding sources including the City's local funds,State
dollars, federal funding, and available redevelopment property amassed by the City.To keep pace with
the increasing demand for affordable housing and to balance development to ensure locational choice,
continued federal and state funding is needed.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements— 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
All CDBG funds will be spend to assist the LMI community in the City of Boynton Beach.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1.The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit-A consecutive period
of one,two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall
benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
Annual Action Plan 44
2024
OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)
All CDBG funds will be spend to assist the LMI community in the City of Boynton Beach.
Annual Action Plan 45
2024
OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)
Annual Action Plan 46
2024
OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)
OMB Number.4040-0004
Expiration Date:11/30/2025
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
Preapplication ®New
Application []Continuation *Other(Specify):
El Changed/Corrected Application ❑Revision
*3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier:
5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier:
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
'a.Legal Name: City of Boynton Beach
•b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.UEI:
59-6000282 FYYMUAVJDKC6
d.Address:
*Street1: 100 East Ocean Avenue
Street2:
•City: Boynton Beach
County/Parish: Palm Beach
`State: FL: Florida
Province:
`Country: USA: UNITED STATES
Zip/Postal Code: 33935-0310
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
City Manager's Office Community Improvement Division
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mr. *First Name: RJ
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Ramirez
Suffix:
Title: Community Improvement Division Manager
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: 561-792-6399 Fax Number:
'Email: ramirezr@bbfl.us
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
'Other(specify):
•10.Name of Federal Agency:
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
19.218
CFDA Title:
CDBG
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
B-24-MC-12-0043
•Title:
Community Development Block Grant
13.Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
Add Attachment Delete A'!ec hment View Attachment
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Community Development Block Grant FY 2029
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16.Congressional Districts Of:
'a.Applicant 23 'b.Program/Project CDBG
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17.Proposed Project:
'a.Start Date: 10/01/2029 *b.End Date: 09/30/2025
18.Estimated Funding($):
'a.Federal 565,199.00
*b.Applicant 0.00
'c.State 0.00
d.Local 0.00
'e.Other 0.00
'f. Program Income 0.00
"g.TOTAL 565,149.00
*19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
❑ a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
❑ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372.
•20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.)
❑Yes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
. . .--e;Attachment
21.'By signing this application, I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances' and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001)
E -IAGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. 'First Name: Daniel
Middle Name:
'Last Name: Dugger
Suffix:
'Title: City Manager
'Telephone Number: 561-792-6010 Fax Number:
'Email: DuggerD@bbfl.us
'Signature of Authorized Representative: % -- e---
ate Sii ned.
OMB Number:4040-0007
Expiration Date:02/28/2025
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instructions,searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0040), Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND
IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the
awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances.
If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d)
(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.
of project cost)to ensure proper planning, management S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on
and completion of the project described in this the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse Office and
application. Treatment Act of 1972(P.L. 92-255), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
through any authorized representative, access to and Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
documents related to the award; and will establish a alcoholism; (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health
proper accounting system in accordance with generally Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290
accepted accounting standards or agency directives. ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title VIII of the Civil
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.),as
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
presents the appearance of personal or organizational rental or financing of housing; (i)any other
conflict of interest,or personal gain. nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable made; and, 0)the requirements of any other
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the
agency. application.
5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 7. Will comply, or has already complied,with the
1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763)relating to prescribed requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform
standards for merit systems for programs funded under Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Policies Act of 1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for
fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or
Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). federally assisted programs.These requirements
apply to all interests in real property acquired for
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to project purposes regardless of Federal participation in
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: purchases.
(a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color 8. Will comply, as applicable,with provisions of the
or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C.§§1681- which limit the political activities of employees whose
1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination on principal employment activities are funded in whole
the basis of sex; (c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation or in part with Federal funds.
Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 424B(Rev.7-97)
Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis- 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C.§874),and the Contract Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C.§470), EO 11593
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327- (identification and protection of historic properties), and
333), regarding labor standards for federally-assisted the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
construction subagreements. 1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq.).
10. Will comply, if applicable,with flood insurance purchase 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of
requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster human subjects involved in research,development, and
Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234)which requires related activities supported by this award of assistance.
recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of1966(P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. §§2131 et
insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. seq.)pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)institution of other activities supported by this award of assistance.
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91-190)and 16. Will comply with the Lead Based Paint Poisoning
Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b)notification of violating Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which
facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)protection of wetlands prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
pursuant to EO 11990; (d)evaluation of flood hazards in rehabilitation of residence structures.
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e)assurance of 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
project consistency with the approved State management compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133,
Act of 1972(16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f)conformity of "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit
Federal actions to State(Clean Air) Implementation Plans Organizations."
under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as
amended(42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)protection of 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Federal laws,executive orders, regulations, and policies
Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.L. 93-523); governing this program.
and, (h)protection of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93- 19. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of
205). the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7104)which prohibits grant award
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of recipients or a sub-recipient from (1)Engaging in severe
1968(16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.)related to protecting forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
components or potential components of the national that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial
wild and scenic rivers system. sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award.
SIGNA -URE F AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
City Manager
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SU MITTED
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City of Boynton Beach /� .; fl 6) I
Standard Form 424B(Re .7-97)Back
Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C. 2000d)and the Fair Housing Act(42
U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint --Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35,Subparts A,B,J,K and R.
Compliance with Laws--It will comply with applicable laws.
Sign: .. _ .
....(s) - i Offi t•- ..„ Date
City Manager
Title
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing—The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan—It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended,(42 U.S.C. 4601-4655)and implementing regulations at
49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti-Lobbying—To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it,to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the
entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation,renewal,amendment,or
modification of any Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions;and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under
grants,loans,and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction—The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking
funding,in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan--The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Grant,HOME,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3—It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12
U.S.C. 1701u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 5.
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Title
Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation —It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan --Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program(i.e.,the development of viable
urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities,primarily for
persons of low and moderate income)and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan—It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds—It has complied with the following criteria:
1.Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds,it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities
which benefit low-and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of
slums or blight.The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee
certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community,and other financial resources are not available(see Optional CDBG Certification).
2.Overall Benefit.The aggregate use of CDBG funds,including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(s) FY2024 [a period specified by the grantee of
one,two,or three specific consecutive program years],shall principally benefit persons of low
and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended
for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
3.Special Assessments.It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds,including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds,by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such
public improvements.
However,if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds)financed from other
revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
In addition,in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income)
families,an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing:
1.A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations;and
2.A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31,U.S. Code.Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for
each such failure.