PUBLIC NOTICE

 Draft FY 2024-2025 Annual One Year Action Plan

Public Comment Period & Public Hearing

June 22, 2024

The City of West Palm Beach is an entitlement recipient of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Program. In order to receive these funds, the City must adopt an Annual One Year Action Plan that is consistent with its 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan. The draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual One Year Action Plan describes the proposed allocation and use of the funds and how these projects/activities will help achieve the overall goal and objectives outlined in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

The City anticipates receiving a total of $5,201,323 in FY 2024-2025 funding (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025) as follows: CDBG - $1,039,077; HOME - $492,244; and HOPWA - $3,670,002. The required public review period begins Saturday, June 22, 2024, and ends Monday, July 22, 2024.  The City of West Palm Beach will receive written comments until 5:00 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024 on the proposed Action Plan and budget as follows:

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Proposed CDBG Entitlement Funding                                                           $1,039,077

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Public Services (15%)                                                                                      $155,861

 The City will utilize these funds for direct internal services and/or external contracts to provide eligible public service activities to the City’s homeless population. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(e) and will benefit low- and moderate-income persons as qualified under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) – Limited Clientele Activities or Area Benefit Activities.

Public Facilities and Improvement                                                                 $675,401

 This activity will fund the renovation or construction of public facilities or infrastructure improvements. A public facility or infrastructure improvement redeveloped or constructed under this activity will primarily serve individuals who reside in areas of low- and moderate-income concentration. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) and will benefit low- and moderate-income persons as qualified under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1) – Area Benefit Activities or Limited Clientele Activities.

Planning and Administration (20%)                                                                $207,815

This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the program. This activity is assumed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons and is eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).

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Proposed HOME Entitlement Funding                                                            $492,244

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New Construction/Housing Development                                                       $369,184

This activity will support the new construction or rehabilitation of affordable homeownership or rental units. This activity is activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.205.

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside (15%)  $73,836

Funding will be allocated to certified CHDO’s for the rehabilitation or development of housing for low-income households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.300.

HOME Program Administration (10%)                                                              $49,224

This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the HOME program including planning and monitoring costs. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.207.

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Proposed HOPWA Entitlement Funding                                                           $3,670,002

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Tenant-Based Rental Assistance                                                                       $3,324,900

Project Sponsor(s) will provide tenant-based rental assistance to eligible households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Supportive Services                                                                                            $85,000

Project Sponsor(s) will provide supportive services to eligible households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Project Sponsor Administration                                                                         $150,002

Project Sponsor(s) will utilize program funds for the general administration of the HOPWA Program. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300. 

Grantee Program Administration (3%)                                                               $110,100

Grantee will utilize program funds for the general administration of the HOPWA Program. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Public Comment & Public Hearings

Citizens, agencies, and all interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 Annual One Year Action Plan. The full document can be viewed on the City’s website at www.wpb.org/housing and at the following location: City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. All interested parties are invited to submit written comments to be considered before going to the City Commission for approval. Written comments may be mailed or submitted via email to ksspence@wpb.org.

In addition, the City of West Palm Beach will hold the following public meeting:

City Commission Public Hearing

Purpose: To approve the 2024 Annual One Year Action Plan
Date: Monday, July 22, 2024 (Commission Meeting begins at 5:00 PM)
Place: City Commission Chambers, 1st Floor, City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), OF 1990, ALL PERSONS REQUIRING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THESE PUBLIC MEETINGS BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEFICIENCY, TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE MEETINGS, SHOULD CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OR THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AT THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH LOCATED AT 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 OR VIA TELEPHONE AT 561-822-1250 OR 561-822-1210 AT LEAST FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, SO THAT ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED. THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT BY CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT 561-822-1250.

DE ACUERDO CON LA LEY DE ESTADOUNIDENSES CON DISCAPACIDADES (ADA), DE 1990, TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE REQUIERAN ALOJAMIENTO ESPECIAL EN ESTAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS DEBIDO A UNA DISCAPACIDAD, IMPEDIMENTO FÍSICO O DEFICIENCIA EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS, PARA PARTICIPAR EN ESTAS REUNIONES, DEBEN COMUNICARSE CON EL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO O LA OFICINA DEL SECRETARIO MUNICIPAL, EN LA CIUDAD DE WEST PALM BEACH UBICADA EN 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 O POR TELÉFONO AL 561-822-1250 O AL 561-822-1210 AL MENOS CINCO DÍAS DE CALENDARIO ANTES DE LA REUNIÓN, PARA QUE SE PUEDA PRESTAR ASISTENCIA. ESTE DOCUMENTO SE PUEDE SOLICITAR EN UN FORMATO ALTERNO CONTACTANDO AL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO AL 561-822-1250.

Publish: The Palm Beach Post, Saturday, June 22, 2024

Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program

Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP)

FY 2024/25, 2025/26, 2026/27

Public Comment Period and Public Meeting

May 17, 2024

Florida Housing Finance Corporation administers the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, which provides funds to the City of West Palm Beach to produce and preserve housing opportunities to serve very low, low, and moderate income families. To maintain eligibility of SHIP fund allocations, the City is required to develop a Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). The LHAP is a document that sets forth the City's local strategies and criteria for administering its SHIP Program.

Citizens, agencies, and all interested parties are encouraged to review and provide comments on the proposed LHAP covering the fiscal years of 2024/25, 2025/26, 2026/27.

Copies of the proposed LHAP are available for review and comment during the comment period commencing May 17, 2024, and ending June 10, 2024.

The document can be viewed on the City’s website at www.wpb.org/housing and at the following location:

City of West Palm Beach

Department of Housing and Community Development

401 Clematis Street (3^rd Floor) West Palm Beach, FL 33401

All interested parties are invited to submit written comments regarding this report to Kimberly Spence, Assistant Director of Housing and Community Development, at KSSpence@wpb.org.

In addition, the City of West Palm Beach will hold a public meeting to approve the plan on Monday, June 10, 2024 (Commission Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.) at the City Commission Chambers, 1^st Floor, City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, WPB, FL 33401.

Publish: The Palm Beach Post, Friday, May 17, 2024      

 

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027

PUBLIC NOTICE 

2022-2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

(October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023)

The City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development has completed a draft of its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under 24 CFR Part 91. The CAPER is designed to outline the progress made in the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 based on the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the City’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

The draft CAPER will be available for viewing on the City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development website at https://www.wpb.org/government/housing-community-development/reports. Interested persons can also request a copy of the CAPER by telephone: 561-822-1250, by email: ksspence@wpb.org, or by visiting or written request to: City of West Palm Beach, Department of Housing and Community Development, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

All interested parties are invited to submit written comments. Written comments may be mailed or submitted via email to ksspence@wpb.org. The City will accept written comments during the 15-day public comment period beginning on December 6, 2023 and ending on December 22, 2023, prior to its submission to HUD by December 29, 2023.  The City will incorporate received comments into the final CAPER prior to submission to HUD. 

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), OF 1990, THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT BY CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT 561-822-1250.

Publish: The Palm Beach Post, Wednesday, December 6, 2023

 

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

Draft FY 2023-2024 Annual One Year Action Plan

and CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA Program Budget Amendments for PY 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022

Public Comment Period & Public Hearing

June 10, 2023

The City of West Palm Beach is an entitlement recipient of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Program. In order to receive these funds, the City must adopt an Annual One Year Action Plan that is consistent with its 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan. The draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Annual One-Year Action Plan describes the proposed allocation and use of the funds and how these projects/activities will help achieve the overall goal and objectives outlined in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

The City anticipates receiving a total of $5,095,720 in FY 2023-2024 funding (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024) as follows: CDBG - $1,011,059; HOME - $532,518; and HOPWA - $3,552,143. The City is also amending the CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA Program budgets under the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Annual One-Year Action Plans.

The required public review period begins Saturday, June 10, 2023, and ends Monday, July 10, 2023. The City of West Palm Beach will receive written comments until 5:00 PM on Monday, July 10, 2023, on the proposed Action Plan and budget as follows:

 

PY 2023 Proposed CDBG Entitlement Funding                                                                     $1,011,059

Public Services (15%)                                                                                                                  $151,685
The City will utilize these funds for direct internal services and/or external contracts to provide eligible public service activities to the City’s homeless population. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(e) and will benefit low- and moderate-income persons as qualified under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) – Limited Clientele Activities or Area Benefit Activities.

Public Facilities and Improvements                                                                                           $657,163
This activity will fund the renovation or construction of public facilities or infrastructure improvements. A public facility or infrastructure improvement redeveloped or constructed under this activity will primarily serve individuals who reside in areas of low- and moderate-income concentration. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) and will benefit low- and moderate-income persons as qualified under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1) – Area Benefit Activities or Limited Clientele Activities.

Planning and Administration (20%)                                                                                            $202,211
This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the program. This activity is assumed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons and is eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).

Proposed Prior Year Action Plan Amendments - CDBG                                                     $283,221.36

 

PY	Activity	IDIS No.	Reallocated Amount
2020	Public Services	-	$1,903.58
2021	Public Services	-	$133,067.78
2022	Public Services	-	$148,250.00
Total Reallocated to FY 2023 Activities			$283,221.36

 

PY 2023 Proposed CDBG Activities - Reallocated                                                               $283,221.36

Public Facilities and Improvements                                                                                      $283,221.36
This activity will be utilized to support the cost associated with the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and/or installation of public facilities and/or public improvements.

PY 2023 Proposed HOME Entitlement Funding                                                                        $532,518

New Construction/Housing Development                                                                                 $399,390
This activity will support the new construction or rehabilitation of affordable homeownership or rental units. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.205.

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside                                        $79,877
Funding will be allocated to certified CHDO’s for the rehabilitation or development of housing for low-income households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.300.

HOME Program Administration (10%)                                                                                          $53,251
This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the HOME program including planning and monitoring costs. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.207.

Proposed Prior Year Action Plan Amendments - HOME                                                     $722,990.24

 

PY	Activity	IDIS No.	Reallocated Amount
2017	Homebuyer Assistance	-	$68,926.89
2017	New Construction	-	$141,216.73
2018	Rental Housing Assistance	-	$23,880.25
2018	Homebuyer Assistance	-	$8,808.00
2019	Homebuyer Assistance	-	$139,052.00
2019	HOME Program Administration	-	$23,111.35
2020	Homebuyer Assistance	-	$208,694.25
2020	Tenant-Based Rental Assistance	-	$100,000.00
2020	HOME Program Administration	1109	$9,300.77
Total Reallocated to FY 2023 Activities			$722,990.24

 

PY 2023 Proposed HOME Activities - Reallocated                                                               $722,990.24

 

New Construction/Housing Development
This activity will support the new construction or rehabilitation of affordable homeownership or rental units.

PY 2023 Proposed HOPWA Entitlement Funding                                                                   $3,552,143

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance                                                                                             $3,220,579
Project Sponsor(s) will provide tenant-based rental assistance to eligible households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Supportive Services                                                                                                                       $90,000
Project Sponsor(s) will provide supportive services to eligible households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Project Sponsor Administration                                                                                                 $135,000
Project Sponsor(s) will utilize program funds for the general administration of the HOPWA Program. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Grantee Program Administration                                                                                               $106,564
Grantee will utilize program funds for the general administration of the HOPWA Program. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Proposed Prior Year Action Plan Amendments - HOPWA                                                $1,336,054.88

 

PY	Activity	IDIS No.	Reallocated Amount
2019	Tenant-Based Rental Assistance	-	$30,971.00
2019	Facility-Based Housing Assistance	-	$30,000.00
2019	Supportive Services	-	$45,000.00
2019	Project Sponsor Administration	-	$62,573.00
2019	Tenant-Based Rental Assistance	1080	$1,765.00
2019	Supportive Services	1088	$10,535.00
2019	Supportive Services	1091	$100,000.00
2020	Tenant-Based Rental Assistance	1100	$220,512.00
2020	Supportive Services	1101	$24,886.00
2020	Project Sponsor Administration	1102	$14,841.00
2020	Grantee Program Administration	1103	$23,740.00
2021	Tenant-Based Rental Assistance	1125	$170,892.00
2021	Supportive Services	1126	$4,683.00
2021	Project Sponsor Administration	1127	$30,835.00
2022	2022-2025 TBRA (PBCHA)	1144	$564,821.88
Total			$1,336,054.88
Total Reallocated to FY 2022 Activities			$771,233.00
Total Reprogrammed for new FY 2022 Activities			$564,821.88

 

FY 2022 Proposed HOPWA Activities - Reallocated                                                         $1,336,054.88

 

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance                                                                                           $771,233.00

Project Sponsor(s) will provide tenant-based rental assistance to eligible households. This activity is eligible per 24 CFR 574.300.

Facility Based Housing Assistance                                                                                       $564,821.88
This activity will support the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of facility-based housing or community residences where units will be set aside for people living with HIV/AIDS. This activity is eligible per 24 CFR 574.300.

Public Comment & Public Hearings
Citizens, agencies, and all interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed FY 2023-2024 Annual One Year Action Plan and proposed amendments and provide comments. The full document can be viewed on the City’s website at www.wpb.org/housing and at the following location: City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. All interested parties are invited to submit written comments to be considered before going to the City Commission for approval. Written comments may be mailed or submitted via email to ksspence@wpb.org.

In addition, the City of West Palm Beach will hold the following public meeting:

City Commission Public Hearing

Purpose: To approve the 2023 Annual One Year Action Plan & Budget Amendments to the CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA Programs
Date: Monday, July 10, 2023 (Commission Meeting begins at 5:00 PM)
Place: City Commission Chambers, 1st Floor, City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), OF 1990, ALL PERSONS REQUIRING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THESE PUBLIC MEETINGS BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEFICIENCY, TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE MEETINGS, SHOULD CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OR THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AT THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH LOCATED AT 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 OR VIA TELEPHONE AT 561-822-1250 OR 561-822-1210 AT LEAST FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, SO THAT ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED. THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT BY CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT 561-822-1250.

DE ACUERDO CON LA LEY DE ESTADOUNIDENSES CON DISCAPACIDADES (ADA), DE 1990, TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE REQUIERAN ALOJAMIENTO ESPECIAL EN ESTAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS DEBIDO A UNA DISCAPACIDAD, IMPEDIMENTO FÍSICO O DEFICIENCIA EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS, PARA PARTICIPAR EN ESTAS REUNIONES, DEBEN COMUNICARSE CON EL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO O LA OFICINA DEL SECRETARIO MUNICIPAL, EN LA CIUDAD DE WEST PALM BEACH UBICADA EN 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 O POR TELÉFONO AL 561-822-1250 O AL 561-822-1210 AL MENOS CINCO DÍAS DE CALENDARIO ANTES DE LA REUNIÓN, PARA QUE SE PUEDA PRESTAR ASISTENCIA. ESTE DOCUMENTO SE PUEDE SOLICITAR EN UN FORMATO ALTERNO CONTACTANDO AL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO AL 561-822-1250.

Publish: The Palm Beach Post, Saturday, June 10, 2023

Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan Substantial Amendment

HOME-ARP

February 19, 2023

The City of West Palm Beach is an entitlement recipient of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).  The City was allocated $1,734,257 in supplemental HOME funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to address the impact of COVID-19 on individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. To receive the HOME-ARP funds, the City must submit a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD describing the use of the funds, including how the funds will address the needs of qualifying populations. The deadline to submit the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is March 31, 2023.

In accordance with 24 CFR 91.505, the City of West Palm Beach is proposing the following substantial amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Action Plan:

• Allocate HOME-ARP program funds in the amount of $1,734,257 in the 2021 Annual Action Plan to eligible activities. 

HOME-ARP Budget                                                                                               $1,734,257

Development of Affordable Rental Housing                                                       $1,474,119

The City will utilize these funds to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate affordable rental housing to increase the current rental housing stock available to low- and moderate-income individuals.

Administration and Planning (15%)                                                                     $260,138

The City will utilize these funds for reasonable administrative and planning costs to provide program management, coordination, oversight, and monitoring of the HOME-ARP program.

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Federal regulations require that the City provide the public with reasonable notice of and an opportunity to comment on any substantial amendments in accordance with 24 CFR 91.105. HOME-ARP requires that the comment period must be open for no less than 15 days. In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the usual 30-day public comment period may be shortened in accordance with applicable HUD waivers. The comment period on the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will commence on February 19, 2023 and end on March 6, 2023.

Public Comment & Public Hearings

Citizens, agencies, and all interested parties are encouraged to review the substantial amendment and draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The full document can be viewed on the City’s website at https://www.wpb.org/government/housing-community-development/reports and at the following location: City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. All interested parties are invited to submit written comments by mail or via email to:

Kimberly Spence, HCD Programs Manager

City of West Palm Beach

Department of Housing and Community Development

401 Clematis Street, 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

KSSpence@wpb.org

The City of West Palm Beach will consider any comments or views of residents, agencies, or other interested parties received in writing, in preparation of the final amendment.  A summary of these comments will be included in the final document. 

In addition, the City of West Palm Beach will hold the following public hearing:

City Commission Public Hearing

Purpose: To receive public comments on the draft Allocation Plan, approve the substantial amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Action Plan, and authorize submission of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.

Date: Monday, March 6, 2023 (Commission Meeting begins at 5:00 PM)

Place: City Commission Chambers, 1^st Floor, City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), OF 1990, ALL PERSONS REQUIRING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THIS MEETING BECAUSE OF A DISABILTY, PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT, OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEFICIEINCY, TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE MEETINGS, SHOULD CONTACT THE DEPARMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OR THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AT THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH LOCATED AT 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 OR VIA TELEPHONE AT 561-822-1250 OR 561-822-1210 AT LEAST FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, SO THAT ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED. THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT BY CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT 561-822-1250.

DE ACUERDO CON LA LEY DE ESTADOUNIDENSES CON DISCAPACIDADES (ADA), DE 1990, TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE REQUIERAN ALOJAMIENTO ESPECIAL EN ESTAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS DEBIDO A UNA DISCAPACIDAD, IMPEDIMENTO FÍSICO O DEFICIENCIA EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS, PARA PARTICIPAR EN ESTAS REUNIONES, DEBEN COMUNICARSE CON EL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO O LA OFICINA DEL SECRETARIO MUNICIPAL, EN LA CIUDAD DE WEST PALM BEACH UBICADA EN 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 O POR TELÉFONO AL 561-822-1250 O AL 561-822-1210 AL MENOS CINCO DÍAS DE CALENDARIO ANTES DE LA REUNIÓN, PARA QUE SE PUEDA PRESTAR ASISTENCIA. ESTE DOCUMENTO SE PUEDE SOLICITAR EN UN FORMATO ALTERNO CONTACTANDO AL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO AL 561-822-1250.

Publish: The Palm Beach Post, Sunday, February 19, 2023.

 

Draft HOME-ARP Substantial Amendment to FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE

2021-2022 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

(October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022) 

The City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development has completed a draft of its Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under 24 CFR Part 91. The CAPER is designed to outline for citizens the progress made in the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 based on the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the City’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

The draft CAPER will be available for viewing on the City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development website at https://www.wpb.org/government/housing-community-development/reports. Interested persons can also request a copy of the CAPER by telephone: 561-822-1250, by email: ksspence@wpb.org, or by written request to: City of West Palm Beach, Department of Housing and Community Development, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

All interested parties are invited to submit written comments. Written comments may be mailed or submitted via email to ksspence@wpb.org. The City will accept written comments during the 15-day public comment period beginning on December 13, 2022 and ending on December 28, 2022.  The City will incorporate received comments into the final CAPER prior to submission to HUD. 

For additional information on the report, please contact Kimberly Spence at ksspence@wpb.org or 561-822-1250.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), OF 1990, THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT BY CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT 561-822-1250.

Publish: The Palm Beach Post, Monday, December 12, 2022

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) CAPER

SHIP Annual Performance Reports
FY 2019/2020 and 2020/2021

Pursuant to Florida Statute 420.9075(10), the City of West Palm Beach has prepared its Annual
Performance Reports for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program for fiscal years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. These reports contain information on the status of all SHIP funded projects completed before June 30, 2022.

The Annual Performance Reports shall be submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) on or before September 15, 2022. Reports are available for review of between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday, at the City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) located at 401 Clematis Street, 3rd Floor, and West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

The City invites the public and all interested parties’ comment on the reports by submitting written comments, no later than by close of business on Monday, September 12, 2022, to:

Shamindra Balkaran
City of West Palm Beach
Department of Housing and Community Development
401 Clematis Street, 3rd Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
sbalkaran@wpb.org

All written comments shall identify the author by name, address, and interest affected. A copy of all written comments and responses will be submitted as part of the SHIP Annual Report.

PUBLIC NOTICE

 Draft FY 2022-2023 Annual One-Year Action Plan

Public Comment Period & Public Hearing

July 8, 2022

The City of West Palm Beach is an entitlement recipient of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Program. In order to receive these funds, the City must adopt an Annual One-Year Action Plan that is consistent with its 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual One-Year Action Plan describes the proposed allocation and use of the funds and how these projects/activities will help achieve the overall goal and objectives outlined in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

The City anticipates receiving a total of $4,741,369 in FY 2022-2023 funding (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023) as follows: CDBG - $988,328; HOME - $508,961; and HOPWA - $3,244,080. The City is also making available $42,026 in HOME program income, bringing the total HOME allocation to $550,987. The required public review period begins Saturday, July 9, 2022, and ends Monday, August 8, 2022.  The City of West Palm Beach will receive written comments until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022 on the proposed Action Plan and budget as follows:

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Proposed CDBG Entitlement Funding                                                               $988,328

 

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Public Services (15%)                                                                                          $148,250

 

The City will utilize these funds for direct internal services and/or external contracts to provide eligible public service activities to the City’s homeless population. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(E), and will benefit low- and moderate-income persons as qualified under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) – Limited Clientele Activities or Area Benefit Activities.

Public Facilities and Improvement                                                                      $642,413

This activity will fund the renovation or construction of public facilities or infrastructure improvements. A public facility or infrastructure improvement redeveloped or constructed under this activity will primarily serve individuals who reside in areas of low- and moderate-income concentration. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(C), and will benefit low- and moderate-income persons as qualified under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1) – Area Benefit Activities or Limited Clientele Activities.

Planning and Administration (20%)                                                                     $197,665

This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the program. This activity is assumed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons and are eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).                           

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HOME Program Income                                                                                           $42,026

 

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New Construction/Housing Development                                                            $419,545

This activity will support the new construction or rehabilitation of affordable homeownership units. This activity is activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.205.

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside                   $76,344

Funding will be allocated to certified CHDO’s for the rehabilitation or development of housing for low income households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.300. 

HOME Program Administration (10%)                                                                     $55,098

This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the HOME program including planning and monitoring costs. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 92.207.

Project Sponsor(s) will provide tenant-based rental assistance to eligible households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Supportive Services                                                                                                    $75,000

Project Sponsor(s) will provide supportive services to eligible households. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Project Sponsor Administration                                                                               $115,000

Project Sponsor(s) will utilize program funds for the general administration of the HOPWA Program. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300. 

Grantee Program Administration                                                                               $97,322

Grantee will utilize program funds for the general administration of the HOPWA Program. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 574.300.

Public Comment & Public Hearings

Citizens, agencies, and all interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed FY 2022-2023 Annual One Year Action Plan. The full document can be viewed on the City’s website at www.wpb.org/housing and at the following location: City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. All interested parties are invited to submit written comments to be considered before going to the City Commission for approval. Written comments may be mailed or submitted via email to ksspence@wpb.org.

In addition, the City of West Palm Beach will hold the following public meeting:

City Commission Public Hearing

Purpose: To approve the 2022 Annual One Year Action Plan

Date: Monday, August 8, 2022 (Commission Meeting begins at 5:00 PM)

Place: City Commission Chambers, 1^st Floor, City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), OF 1990, ALL PERSONS REQUIRING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THESE PUBLIC MEETINGS BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEFICIENCY, TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE MEETINGS, SHOULD CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OR THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AT THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH LOCATED AT 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 OR VIA TELEPHONE AT (561) 822-1250 OR (561) 822-1210 AT LEAST FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, SO THAT ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED. THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT BY CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (561) 822-1250 (TTY: 800-955-8771). 

DE ACUERDO CON LA LEY DE ESTADOUNIDENSES CON DISCAPACIDADES (ADA), DE 1990, TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE REQUIERAN ALOJAMIENTO ESPECIAL EN ESTAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS DEBIDO A UNA DISCAPACIDAD, IMPEDIMENTO FÍSICO O DEFICIENCIA EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS, PARA PARTICIPAR EN ESTAS REUNIONES, DEBEN COMUNICARSE CON EL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO O LA OFICINA DEL SECRETARIO MUNICIPAL, EN LA CIUDAD DE WEST PALM BEACH UBICADA EN 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 O POR TELÉFONO AL (561) 822-1250 O AL (561) 822-1210 AL MENOS CINCO DÍAS DE CALENDARIO ANTES DE LA REUNIÓN, PARA QUE SE PUEDA PRESTAR ASISTENCIA. ESTE DOCUMENTO SE PUEDE SOLICITAR EN UN FORMATO ALTERNO CONTACTANDO AL DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO AL (561) 822-1250 (TTY: 800-955-8771).

Publish: The Palm Beach Post, Friday, July 8, 2022       

Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual One Year Action Plan