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R23-098 3 4 RESOLUTION NO. R23-098 c 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, 7 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH'S 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, SECOND YEAR ANNUAL 9 ACTION PLAN FOR FY 2023; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO 10 SIGN THE REQUIRED HUD FORMS AND CERTIFICATIONS; AND 11 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12 13 14 WHEREAS, The City of Boynton Beach ("City") is in its Twenty-Seventh year as a 15 federal entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban 16 Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and 17 WHEREAS, pursuant to Federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 — Consolidated 18 Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs, the City is required to 19 prepare an Annual Action Plan (the "Plan") which Plan must identify the City's housing and 20 community development needs, prioritize those needs since funding is limited, establish goals 21 and objectives for the funding based on the priorities, and develop a strategic plan for how 22 the funds will be used each year; and 23 WHEREAS, the CDBG program focus on priorities that are essential to the primary 24 objectives of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; 25 and 26 WHEREAS, those objectives are the provision of decent housing, suitable living 27 environments, and the expansion of economic opportunities for its citizens, particularly low- 28 to-moderate income (LMI) persons; and 29 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach deems it to be in the 30 best interest of the citizens and residents of the City to approve and adopt the City of 31 Boynton Beach's Community Development Block Grant, Second Year Annual Action Plan for 32 FY 2023; and authorizing the City Manager to sign the required HUD forms and certifications. 33 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 34 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: S:\CA\RESO\CDBG Second Year Annual Action Plan FY 2023-Reso.docs 1 35 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as 36 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption 37 hereof. 38 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does hereby 39 approve and adopt the City of Boynton Beach's Community Development Block Grant, Second 40 Year Annual Action Plan for FY 2023; and authorizing the City Manager to sign the required 41 HUD forms and certifications. 42 Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage. 43 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of August, 2023. 44 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 45 46 YES NO 47 48 Mayor-Ty Penserga 49 50 Vice Mayor-Thomas Turkin 51 ✓ 52 Commissioner-Angela Cruz 53 54 Commissioner-Woodrow L. Hay ✓ 55 56 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley 57 58 59 VOTE S- D 60 C, , : 61 62 63 Mayl-e 'we Jesus, MPS , MMC Ty .- er",( 64 City Mayor 65 66 67yN10N.Bq co,``1APPROVED AS TO FORM: O • 68 (Corporate Seal) ;Q��OdE ••�X, rS R 71 �it v:•\NCA g?.�t David N.Tolces 72 .1% ...... ....... Interim City Attorney S:\CA\RESO\CDBG Second Year Annual Action Plan FY 2023-Reso.docx 2 O V . /1/ CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH DAN DUGGER, CITY MANAGER MARA FREDERIKSEN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES RJ RAMIREZ, COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DIVISION MANAGER FY 2023 One Year Annual Action Plan CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH DEPARTMENT OF FINACIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DIVISION 100 EAST BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435 OFFICE: 561.742.6359 www.boynton-beach.org 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$550,522.00 to the City of Boynton Beach for Program Year (PY) 2023 is the subject of this Annual Action Plan. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the 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 2023. 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 2023 activities. The CDBG program Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 first 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 2022 Annual Action Plan 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The city used numerous strategies to elicit public comments including: • The City advertised the availability of CDBG funds on February 27, 2023 and held three public meetings onsite and virtually.The meetings were on 02/27/2023,02/28/2023,and 08/01/2023.The City solicited input from nonprofit organizations, and encouraged residents to participate in the preparation of the FY 2023 Action Plan.There were 67 participants in attendance at both meetings. • Published information ads in a local newspaper of general circulation. See attached notices and proof of publications. Posted Annual Action Plan information on the City's social media. • The Draft of the Action Plan Public was available for Public Comment from Friday, June 23, 2023 through Monday,July 24, 2023. 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. 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$550,522.00 for FY 2023 in CDBG funds. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) See Section AP-35 Projects for a detailed description of each activity. Below is a summary of the CDBG activities and allocations: • Program Administration — $110,104.00 in CDBG funds for program administration. Planning and administrative cost must not exceed 20 percent of the grant. • Housing—$357,918.00 (FY2023) plus $334,011.58(prior year resources FY 2021) in total$691,929.58 CDBG funds for housing related activities. • Public Services—$82,500.00 in CDBG funds for public services activities.The Public Services allocation must not exceed 15 percent of the grant. The Annual Action Plan was developed by the Department of Development/Division of Community Improvement with the following process: • Consultation with other City departments and governmental entities 05/24/2023 • Consultation with Community organizations and private citizens 02/27/2023 and 02/28/2023 Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Community Improvement Manager City of Boynton Beach Financial Services Department/Community Improvement Division Table 1—Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information RJ Ramirez, Community Improvement Division Manager Financial Services Department 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Telephone: (561)742-6359 E-Mail: ramirezr@bbfl.us Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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, one 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. 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. 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 Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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. The city will continue to maintain its presence as a member of the Palm Beach County Homeless Advisory Board to ensure the needs of homeless residents within the city are considered in providing homeless services in the region. 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. 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, 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 HEARTH CoC resources and other relevant homeless funding. The Executive Committee is responsible for managing community planning, coordination, and 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 Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 The City consulted with agencies, groups, and organizations through by review of agency websites, and invitations to public meetings. The lead agency consulted with the Boynton Beach CRA, the Planning Department, and the Economic Development Department of the City and has ongoing consultations with agencies through monthly reports, monitoring, and program implementation. The City began accepting CDBG applications from eligible non-profit organizations for funding Public Services and housing rehabilitation activities on February 27, 2023, for FY 2023. Applications were available online and submitted by March 27, 2023. Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corporation Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services- Housing Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Needs- Chronically homeless Homelessness Needs- Families with children Homelessness Needs-Veterans Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth How the Agency/Group/Organization wasconsulted.What An interview was conducted with agency staff. The BBFBCDC is a Community are the anticipated outcomes of the Housing and Development Organization situated within the CDBG target area. They are a sub-grantee with a history of providing affordable housing for LMI consultation or areas for improved coordination? 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. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 2 Agency/Group/Organization Delray Beach Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Housing Authority What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was This organization will continue to help transitioning homeless individual from consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the public housing to homeownership. It will also continue to assist family served through Section 8 subsidized housing program. consultation or areas for improved coordination? 3 Agency/Group/Organization Legal Aid of Palm Beach County, Inc. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Fair Housing and Legal advice to low income residents What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Fair Housing How the Agency/Group/Organization wasconsulted. What Legal Aid of Palm Beach County, Inc. will continue assist to low income residents are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas with legal advice regarding housing complains within the jurisdiction and keep the city apprised of the educational needs of its residents, lenders and other for improved coordination? private housing providers.This partnership will result in decreased unfair housing practices. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 4 Agency/Group/Organization Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. 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 Consultation? Housing needs, and homeless need strategy. How the Agency/Group/Organization was Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. was consulted regarding housing consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of the need in the community and homeless need strategy. The organization will continue to serve low income individuals to prevent and end homelessness in our consultation or areas for improved coordination? 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, Inc. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services Education and Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Anti poverty strategy for low-income individuals. Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was Pathways to Prosperity Inc. was consulted about how to increase economic consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of the opportunities to low income families. The organization will continue to address the underlying causes of poverty and support low income families in a holistic, consultation or areas for improved coordination? long term pathway to economic stability. 6 Agency/Group/Organization Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) Agency/Group/Organization Type Domestic Violence Outreach and Domestic Violence Prevention Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Emergency transitional housing, advocacy and counseling. Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was AVDA was consulted about emergency transitional housing, promoting violence- consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of the free relationships and social change. ADVA will continue to offer alternative choices to victims of domestic violence to help them live violence-free and self- consultation or areas for improved coordination? sufficient lives. Agency/Group/Organization Career Source of the Palm Beaches Agency/Group/Organization Type Job Training—Career Development What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non Housing Community Development Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Staff reviewed the agency's website to assess the job training and placement what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or needs of low-income individuals in the community. It is anticipated that this consultation will result in potential CDBG funding for economic opportunities if areas for improved coordination? the agency applies for funding. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Feeding South Florida, Inc. Agency/Group/Organization Type Emergency Food Assistance/ Food Bank What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and City staff met with Feeding South Florida staff to determine the causes and level what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or of hunger in the city, this consultation resulted in a better understanding of the need for food assistance and how city resources can be used to assist. areas for improved coordination? -9 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County, Inc. Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Rehab/ Housing Development What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Met with Habitat's Staff and reviewed the agency's website to gain an what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or understanding of the need for homebuyer assistance, and housing development for LMI city residents. areas for improved coordination? Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Publicly funded institutions and systems of care discharging persons into homelessness were not consulted because the City does not see evidence of a significant homeless population in the City. These institutions and systems of care are addressed through the Palm Beach County CofC with referrals from the City. Consultations are included in Palm Beach County's Consolidated Plan. Business and Civic leaders were not directly consulted but discussions regarding homelessness were addressed with the Boynton Beach CRA staff and from a review of meeting minutes of the CRA. Adjacent units of general local government were not consulted directly on the Plan, but the City through its Comprehensive Plan amendment has included policies addressing regional issues (housing,transportation, and sustainability) and encouraging collaboration between the City and other agencies. The City also has inter-local agreements with Palm Beach School Board for school concurrency. 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? Continuum of Care Palm Beach County Health The City collaborates with Palm Beach County to implement strategic goals and and Human Services policies under the Continuum of Care. City of Boynton Beach Racial Prepared by Florida Identification of older housing stock and need for homeownership opportunities. and Social Equity International University for Community Needs the City of Boynton Beach Assessment 2021 City of Boynton Beach City of Boynton Beach Housing affordability as a key factor; need for rezoning and redevelopment of existing Housing Assessment Study uses to create new housing; demand for housing exceeds supply 2022 Boynton Beach State of the City of Boynton Beach Underdeveloped downtown economic development; lagging job growth; significant Economy—City of Boynton income disparity. Beach Economic Development Plan 2022 Leveraging Equity to Attract Prepared by Florida Job training needed for high demand jobs; support at-risk students through and Retain Talent—An International University for mentorship/internship/apprenticeship; support first-time homebuyer programs and Economic Development the City of Boynton Beach direct aid to renters; provide incentives for affordable housing; support resources for Perspective 2022 renovations and maintenance of older homes; consider land banking; increase access to wrap-around services and food security to under-resourced neighborhoods. Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Narrative (optional) Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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, three Stakeholder meetings were held in person and virtually. Notices the funding was distributed city wide through a variety of media outlets including; newsletter, direct emails and phone calls to non-profits organizations, City website dedicated webpage, website article, and website meeting calendar. The needs assessment/public participation and application workshop meeting was held on February 27, 2023, February 28, 2023 and August 1, 2023. 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/notice of funding opportunity was published the city website on February 17, 2023, 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 public notice was published on February 24, 2023, notifying the public about the Plan, the process, and the meeting place and time. The third notice was published on June 21, 2023, notifying the public about the 30-day comment period of the draft of the Annual Action Plan and the third public meeting at City Commission. Public Meetings:A public virtual meeting was held on February 27, 2023 for non-profit organizations 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 1 non-profit organization in attendance.A public meeting was held in person on February 28, 2023, and 4 members of the public were in attendance. The city reviewed the Annual Action Plan process. 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 23, 2023, to July 24, 2023. no comments were received. The Consolidated Plan was submitted for City Commission approval on August 1, 2023, and residents were given the opportunity to comment on the plan through a public hearing no comments were received. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 Non-English speaking 67 persons attended Three public -Specify other meetings were held language: Spanish & in person and online Creole 1 February 27, Broad community, No Written N/A N/A February 28, and and Comments August 1, 2023 Non-profits and City departments Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 No response was received from the Newspaper Ad— Non-targeted/broad published notices and 2 Public notices and community plan summary. plan summary N/A N/A N/A One non-profit agencies Internet Outreach Non-targeted/broad attended the meeting. Public notices, and community, and 3N/A N/A plan summaryon No Written Non-profit agencies the City's website. Comments About 35 persons Public Hearing— Non-targeted/broad attended the meeting No Written August 1, 2023—Citycommunity which allowed Comments N/A N/A 4 Council approval of comments on the Plan Con Plan and AAP City Hall and Library No public comments Posting of draft Plan Non-targeted/broad No comments were were received. 5 for 30-day comment community received. N/A N/A period from June 23 to July 24, 2023 Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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. For FY 2023, the city was allocated CDBG funds in the amount of$550,522.00.The city didn't receive any program income from CDBG. The City has$334,011.58 left over funds from the Housing Rehabilitation Program (15-year deferred forgivable loan)from FY 2021, these funds will be added to FY 2023 as prior year resources. 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 funds. As other activities or needs arise, the Commission will be approached to provide necessary funding. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Anticipated Resources Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of Con Plan CDBG Public- Acquisition Admin The City allocates CDBG funds for Federal and Planning avariety of activities including Economic housing rehabilitation, and public Development services. Housing Public Improvements Public Services $550,522.00 $334,011.58 $884,533.58 $0 Other Public- Admin and Planning $937,892.00 $0 $0 $937,892.00 The Florida State Housing State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds are for FY 2023-2024. Table 5-Expected Resources—Priority Table Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 2023-2024 is$937,892.00. 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. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) If appropriate,describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction thatmay 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 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 Provide new or 2023 2024 Non-Housing Citywide General Public $82,500.00 Public service activities other than LMI increase public Community Services housing benefits: 244 Person assisted services Development 2 Maintain safe and 2023 2024 Affordable Housing Citywide Rehabilitation of $691,929.58 Homeowner Housing added or affordable housing existing units preserved: 17 Housing Units 3 Planning and 2023 2024 Other/Planning and Citywide Rehabilitation of $110,104.00 Non-specific Administration Administration existing units, production of new units, housing counseling, general public services Table 6—Goals Summary Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Provision of Public Services Goal Description No more than 15%of CDBG funds will be used to assist residents with a broad spectrum of public services activities to enhance their living environment. Public services will be provided by non-profit organizations that will be selected through an RFP process. CDBG will fund 3 Non-profit Organizations 2 Goal Name Create and maintain safe and affordable housing Goal Description Home repairs/residential rehabilitation for low-to moderate-income homeowners of single-family owner-occupied homes and Housing Rehabilitation Program Administration 3 Goal Name Program Administration Goal Description Funding to the City's Community Improvement Division for planning and grant administration that doesn't exceed 20%of the CDBG grant to implement and/or coordinate the implementation of all CDBG activities to meet the FY 2023 Annual Action Plan goals and objectives. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Projects AP-35 Projects —91.220(d) Introduction The following table contains the projects that the City will fund in FY 2023-2024 using CDBG funds. Up to 20% of the CDBG grant can be expended on Planning and Administration. State of Florida SHIP and City general 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 2 Housing Rehabilitation 3 Housing Rehabilitation Administration 4 Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation, Inc—Aging in Place—Elder Care Program 5 Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc.—Fair Housing Project 6 Pathways to Prosperity, Inc.—Circles Boynton Beach 7 Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation, Inc—Limited Rehabilitation Program 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. The economic dislocation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally affected low-to-moderate- income households. Housing market conditions related to demand and supply of both affordable rental and homeownership 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 Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name CDBG Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Program Administration Needs Addressed Program Administration Funding CDBG: $110, 104.00 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 9/30/2024 Estimate the number and Not Applicable type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Daily administration of the plan to include monitoring of subrecipients, providing technical assistance, reporting and other administrative duties. 2 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Housing Needs Addressed Housing Funding $85,000.00 Description 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 stock. Target Date 9/30/2024 Estimate the number and Estimates three (3)families will benefit from this activity type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Location Description Citywide with emphasis on the Heart of Boynton target area. Planned Activities Administered by the City's Community Improvement Division or through a sub-recipient partner, this activity will provide housing assistance to low and moderate-income or elderly homeowners. 3 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Administration of the Housing Rehabilitation program Needs Addressed Housing Funding CDBG: $71,929.58 Description Costs associated with administering rehabilitation to include writing work specifications, inspections, daily monitoring of projects, interaction with contractors and sub-contractors. Target Date 9/30/2024 Estimate the number and 21 families are expected to benefit from this activity. type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide with emphasis on the Heart of Boynton target area. Planned Activities Costs associated with administering rehabilitation to include writing work specifications, daily monitoring of projects, interaction with contractors and sub-contractors. 4 Project Name General Public Services—Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation, Inc.—Aging in Place—Elder Care Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Service Needs Addressed Education, Support and follow up Funding CDBG: $40,000.00 Description The Aging in Place—Elder Care Program will provide 3 basic components to Seniors: Food and Nutritional Education, Social Activities and Basic Essential Social Services. Seniors will be connected to a local network of partners and resources engaging them in managing their wellness, both physical and mental. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Target Date 9/30/2024 Estimate the number and 150 LMI Seniors assisted type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Education, support and follow up 5 Project Name General Public Services—Legal Aid Society, Inc. — Fair Housing Project Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Education and Fair Housing Needs Addressed Education and Outreach to inform the underserved population about fair housing laws and their legal rights. Funding CDBG: $7,500.00 Description Fair Housing Education, and legal aid assistance to low, low-moderate income persons/families in Boynton Beach. Target Date 9/30/2024 Estimate the number and 45 low and low to moderate-income persons estimated to benefit type of families that will from this activity. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Fair Housing education and complaint follow up. 6 Project Name General Public Services—Pathways to Prosperity, Inc.—Circles Boynton Beach Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provision of Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services, General Funding CDBG: $35,000.00 Description This activity will benefit low-to moderate-income individuals and households by providing financial literacy training, mentoring, and case management. Target Date 9/30/2024 Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Estimate the number and 50 LMI individuals type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Education, support and follow up 7 General Public Services—Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Project Name Development Corporation, Inc.— Limited Rehabilitation Program Target Area Citywide with emphasis on the Heart of Boynton target area Goals Supported Housing Needs Addressed Housing Funding CDBG: $535,000.00 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's residence by making essential repairs to make the home safe, accessible and livable. Target Date 9/30/2024 Estimate the number and type 18 LMI families are expected to benefit from this activity. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide with emphasis on the Heart of Boynton target area Planned Activities Costs associated with administering rehabilitation to include writing work specifications, daily monitoring of projects, interaction with contractors and sub-contractors. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 2022 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 Low- and Moderate-Income Areas 65 Citywide 35 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 See above discussion. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 2023-2024,the City of Boynton Beach will leverage State of Florida SHIP funds to assist 21 non-homeless households with rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing units, production of new housing units, and acquisition of an existing housing unit. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 21 Special-Needs 0 Total 21 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 21 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 21 Table 10-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion During the second year of this new Consolidated Plan five-year period, the city will focus on completing those housing activities that were delayed during the prior year and leverage its CDBG resources with those provided through the State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) to address the first-year priority housing needs reflected in the statistical analysis contained in the Plan. This will include $357,840.00 in CDBG funds from FY2023 and 334,011.58 PY's 2021 and $1,711,450.00 in SHIP funds from PY's 2022 and 2023. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 See above. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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. 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 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 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. This homeless prevention program 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 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 3 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 The Homeless and Housing Alliance (HHA)of Palm Beach County,with the support of the members of the CoC within the County, strategically support the needs of persons experiencing homelessness and persons with special needs. The jurisdiction will continue to support the most vulnerable, at-risk community members through housing and supportive services. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 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 Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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, our sub grantee 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 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1) (1,2,4) Introduction: 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 theProjects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included inprojects 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. One year. 100.00% Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2023) 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 0 Continuation 'Other(Specify): 0 Changed/Corrected Application El Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier. I 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: •Streetl: 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE Street2: City: BOYNTON BEACH County/Parish: *State: FL: Florida Province: 'Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/Postal Code: 33935-0310 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 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: 561-792-6359 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-23-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 Attachment View Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2023 Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: 'a.Applicant 23 'b.Program/Project Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment :j-3hte 4ttF. ,,-:,..:-, 'J,Fv,Altachii ,li 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 10/01/2023 *b.End Date: 09/30/2029 18.Estimated Funding($): 'a.Federal 550,522.00 •b.Applicant c.State 'd.Local 'e.Other •f. Program Income •g.TOTAL 550,522.00 '19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? O a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on . O 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) D Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach 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) ® "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: • r r `Date Signed: 1 7 i 5--1Dna ( --,.... ,t7),J 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 75. ,- '' ova Signature of Author!e ate 'Or City Manager 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: �-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) FY 2023 [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. 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. Signature of Auth; ' -d I Mo. Da e City Manager Title 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. OMB Number:4040-0007 Expiration Date:02/28/2025 ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing 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, (j)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 requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform 1970(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition standards for merit systems for programs funded under Policies Act of 1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in 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 of 1966(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 16 Will comply with the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91-190)and Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)protection of wetlands rehabilitation of residence structures. pursuant to EO 11990; (d)evaluation of flood hazards in 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. SIGNATURE-O UTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE City Manager APPLICANT ORGANIZATION TE SUITTED City of Boynton Beach )iBMlsTh t /C).2 Standard Form 424B(Rev.7-97)Back