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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
LOCAL FISCAL YEAR 2018
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Steven R. Schuh
Arundel Community Development Services, Inc.
Kathleen M. Koch, Executive Director
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TABLE OF CONTENTS AP-05 Executive Summary ........................................................................................................... 1 PR-05 Lead and Responsible Agencies ...................................................................................... 11 AP-10 Consultation ..................................................................................................................... 12 AP-12 Participation ..................................................................................................................... 22 AP-15 Expected Resources .......................................................................................................... 25 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives .......................................................................................... 30 AP-35 Projects ............................................................................................................................. 36 AP-38 Project Summary .............................................................................................................. 38 AP-50 Geographic Distribution .................................................................................................. 50 AP-55 Affordable Housing .......................................................................................................... 55 AP-60 Public Housing ................................................................................................................ 56 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities ................................................................ 59 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing ...................................................................................... 66 AP-85 Other Actions .................................................................................................................. 69 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements ..................................................................................... 76 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) .. 76 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2) ........... 78 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Reference 91.220(l)(4) ...................................................... 79
APPENDICES
Appendix I – Applications for Federal Assistance Appendix II – Certifications Appendix III – Amendments Appendix IV – Process for Soliciting Projects and Programs for HOME Funding Appendix V – Emergency Solutions Grant Program Policies and Procedures Manual
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CHARTS TABLES MAPS CHARTS Chart 1 – Goals and Description and Outcomes ......................................................................... 3
TABLES Table 1 – Responsible Agencies .................................................................................................. 12
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organization who participate ....................................................... 14
Table 3 – Other local/regional/federal planning efforts ........................................................... 21
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach .................................................................................. 24
Table 5 – Expected Resources – Priority Table ........................................................................ 27
Table 6 – Goals Summary ........................................................................................................... 30
Table 7 – Goals Descriptions ....................................................................................................... 33
Table 8 – Project Information ..................................................................................................... 37
Table 9 – Project Summary......................................................................................................... 38
Table 10 – Geographic Distribution ........................................................................................... 53
Table 11 – One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement ..................... 55
Table 12 – One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ................................... 56
Table 13 – One Year Goals for HOPWA ................................................................................... 66
Table 14 – CDBG Requirements ................................................................................................ 76
Table 15 – Other CDBG Requirements ..................................................................................... 77
MAPS Map 1 – Priority Revitalization Communities by Census Block Group 2010 ........................ 51
Map 2 – Anne Arundel County Opportunity Areas ................................................................. 52
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AP‐05ExecutiveSummaryIntroductionTheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020constitutesastrategicplanforaddressingtheCounty’shousingandcommunitydevelopmentgoals.TheplanprovidesacomprehensiveanalysisoftheneedsofCountyresidentsandsetsoutspecificgoals,objectivesandoutcomeswhichwillbeusedtoaddressthoseneedsoverafiveyearperiod.TheAnneArundelCountyAnnualActionPlanLocalFiscalYear2018isthethirdannualaddendumtotheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020.TheActionPlanoutlinestheresourcesallocatedandtheprogramsandprojectsselectedthroughtheCounty’sbudgetprocesstoachievetheConsolidatedPlan’sgoalsforthetimeperiodofJuly1,2017toJune30,2018.AnneArundelCountywillallocateapproximately$39,826,654infederalentitlement,housingchoicevouchers,andnationallycompetitiveContinuumofCarefundsfromtheU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment(HUD)andequityfromlowincomehousingtaxcredits.ThesefederalfundswillbeleveragedwithState,County,foundation,andprivatefundingtoimplementtheCounty’shousingandcommunitydevelopmentprojectsandprograms.TheprojectsoutlinedintheAP‐38ProjectsSummarysectionoftheDraftAnneArundelCountyAnnualActionPlanforLocalFiscalYear2018areestimatesbecausethefederalbudgetisnotyetfinal.TheCountywilladjusttheproposeddollaramountsasnecessaryusingthefollowingcontingencies.CDBG PublicServiceprogramsfundedforthefirsttimeinthebudgetyearwillbe
eliminated,decreased,orincreased,dependingonthefundingchange. Ifthefirststepdoesnotcoverthereductioningrantfunds,thenallpublic
serviceprogramsfundedover$10,000shallbecutbyapercentageofthetotalreductioninbudgetedfunds.
CapitalProjects–Ifthegrantisreduced,theCountywillreducetheAccessibilityModificationProgram.Ifthegrantisincreased,theCountywillincreasetheScatteredSitesRentalProgram.
Administrativefundswillbeadjustedperavailablefundingandrequirements.
HOME TheCountywillreduceorincreasethePropertyRehabilitationProgramtoreflectthechangeinavailablefunding.
Administrativefundswillbeadjustedperavailablefundingandrequirements.
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ESG TheCountywillreduceorincreasetheRapidRe‐HousingProgramtoreflectthechangeinavailablefunding.
Administrativefundswillbeadjustedperavailablefundingandrequirements.
HOPWA TheCountywillreduceorincreasetheRentalAssistanceProgramtoreflectthechangeinavailablefunding.
Administrativefundswillbeadjustedperavailablefundingandrequirements.
SummarizetheobjectivesandoutcomesidentifiedinthePlan.TheobjectivesidentifiedintheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020weredrivenbythefollowingvisionstatementandbuiltonacomprehensivepublicparticipationprocess,needsassessmentandmarketanalysis.TheoutcomesarebasedontheabilityoftheCounty’sexistingprovidernetworktoproduceresultscontingentontheamountoffederal,State,CountyandprivatedollarsavailableduringthethirdyearoftheConsolidatedPlan.VISIONSTATEMENT–ThemainvisionguidingtheConsolidatedPlanistoimplementstrategiesthatcreateastrongandvibrantcommunity,bothsociallyandeconomically,andcreateandmaintainadiversecommunityofworkersandabroadrangeofhousingoptionsforallincomelevels.Giventheseverehousingcostburdenandriskofhomelessnessexperiencedbythoseatthelowestendoftheeconomicspectrum,theCounty’slimitedfederalresourcesshouldbeprioritizedforthestabilizationandexpansionofaffordablehousing.Anexpandedsupplyofworkforcehousingwillenablehealthaids,hospitalityandretailworkers,teacheraides,daycareworkers,andotherlowincomeworkersfromthepublic,privateandnonprofitsectorstoliveandbeproductivecitizensofAnneArundelCounty.NewaffordabledevelopmentslocatedinOpportunityAreaswillbegivenpriority,whileeffortstostabilizeandpreserveaffordablehousingstock,andservicestoimprovethequalityoflife,willbegivenpreferenceinPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.TheCountywilladdresstheseneedsbyfundingprograms,projects,andactivitiesinthefollowingeightgoalareas:(1)HomeownershipHousing;(2)RentalHousing;(3)PublicHousing;(4)SpecialNeedsPopulation;(5)HomelessPopulation;(6)FurtherFairHousing;(7)Non‐HousingCommunityDevelopment;and(8)HistoricPreservation.Chart1providesthespecificgoalsineachofthesecategoriesalongwithadescriptionofthegoal,aspecificgeographicareawheretheactivitieswillbetargeted,andtheprojectedoutcomes.
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Chart1–GoalDescriptionsandOutcomes
HOMEOWNERSHIPGOALS
Goal Description GeographicArea
1YearOutcomeGoals
LFY2018
5YearOutcomeGoals
IncreaseHomeownershipOpportunities
Preparepotentialhomebuyersforthefinancialresponsibilitiesofpurchasingahome,providingintensiveindividualbudgetandcreditcounseling,andgroupseminarsonthehomebuyingprocess.
Increasehousingaffordabilityforlowtomoderateincomefirsttimehomebuyersthroughmortgagewrite‐down,closingcostanddownpaymentassistance.
MarkethomeownershipopportunitiesinPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludehomeownershipcounselingandmortgageassistance,aswellastargetedmarketingandincentivesinPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.ProgramswillbeaffirmativelymarketedtotheCounty'sprotectedclassesthroughactiveoutreach.
Countywide
400Households
13
Households(FY16PIFunds)
2,000Households
75
Households‐‐
ImprovetheQualityofExistingAffordableHomeownershipHousing
Improvethesupplyofexistinghousingunits byprovidinglowinterestfinancialresourcestolowandmoderateincomeCountyhomeownerstomakeenergyefficiencyimprovements,eliminatesubstandardhousingconditions,andreducemaintenancecosts,therebyallowingthemtoremainintheirhomeswhileimprovingtheoverallqualityofthecommunityanditshousingstock.
Improvethequalityofexistingunitsbyacquiringandrehabilitatingunitsforsaletoeligiblehomebuyers.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludepropertyrehabilitation;propertyrepair;provisionoffinancialcounseling;technicalassistance,andacquisition/rehabilitation.RehabilitationactivitieswillbemarketedwithintheCounty'sPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesandaffirmativelymarketedtotheCounty'sprotectedclasses.
PriorityRevitalizationCommunities
39Units 130Units
PreventForeclosure
Providecomprehensiveforeclosurepreventioncounselingtoexistinghomeownersbyprovidingtechnicalassistanceandintensiveone‐on‐onecounselingtodevelopaplanofaction,repaircredit,assistancewithloanmodificationsandlendernegotiations,andlegalreferralstoavoidforeclosure.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludeforeclosurepreventioncounselingandreferrals.ProgramwillbeaffirmativelymarketedwithintheCounty'sPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesandaffirmativelymarketedtotheCounty'sprotectedclasses.
Countywide150
Households1,300
Households
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RENTALHOUSINGGOALS
Goal Description GeographicArea
1YearOutcomeGoals
LFY2018
5YearOutcomeGoals
IncreasetheSupplyofAffordableRentalUnits
Increasethesupplyofaffordablerentalhousingbyencouragingandfacilitatingconstructionbyprivatedevelopersofnewaffordablerentalunits,withprioritygiventofamilyhousing.
PlannedactivitiesmayincludeprovidingfundsforrentalproductionandprovisionofPILOTs.DeveloperswillberequiredtoformulateandfollowanaffirmativemarketingplantotargetunitstotheCounty'sprotectedclasses.
OpportunityAreas
48Units 50Units
ImprovetheQualityofExistingAffordableRentalUnits
Improvethequalityandaffordabilityofexistingsmallscatteredsiterentalunitsandlargemultifamilyaffordablerentalhousingcommunitiesbyprovidingtechnicalassistanceandfinancingtopropertyowners.
PlannedactivitiesmayincludeprovidingfundingontherehabilitationofrentalhousingandtheprovisionofPILOTs.
PriorityRevitalizationCommunities
6Units 120Units
MaintainandExpandRentalSubsidyPrograms
Expand,maintain,andcreatenewtenantbasedrentalsubsidyprogramstoreducethehousingcostburdenandincreaseaffordablehousingopportunitiesforeligiblehouseholds.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludetenantbasedrentalsubsidyprograms.
Countywide
25Households
(households
reportedunderspecialneedsandhomeless
goals)ProvideSupportiveServicestoCostBurdenedRenters
Providefinancialliteracycounselingandeducationtocostburdenedrenterstostabilizetheirhousingsituationandimprovetheireconomicoutlook.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludefinancialliteracycounselingandeducation.
Countywide 50Households
100Households
PUBLICHOUSINGGOALS
Goal DescriptionGeographic
Area
1YearOutcomeGoals
LFY2018
5YearOutcomeGoals
ImprovetheQualityofExistingUnits
SupportthefinancialrepositioningoftheCounty’spublichousinginventoryawayfromtraditionalpublichousingfinancinginanefforttoimprove,maintain,andensurethelongtermviabilityandaffordabilityoftheexistinghousingstock.
PlannedactivitiesmayincludetherehabilitationofanexistingpublichousingcommunitytocontinuetoservetheCounty'slowincomehouseholds.TheHousingCommissionwillberequiredtoformulateandfollowanaffirmativemarketingplantotargetunitstotheCounty'sprotectedclasses.
PriorityRevitalizationCommunities
154Units
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MaintainandExpandRentalSubsidyPrograms
SupporttheHousingCommission’seffortstomaintain,expandanddevelopnewtenantbasedrentalsubsidyprograms.
AllowforfullutilizationofavailablevouchersbyencouragingoutreacheffortstopotentiallandlordsfacilitatingincreasedacceptanceoftenantbasedrentalsubsidiesthroughouttheCounty,particularlyinOpportunityAreas,thusavoidingtheconcentrationofsubsidizedorassistedhousingintheCounty'sPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludeexpansionoftenantbasedrentalsubsidyprogramsanddevelopmentofnewtenantbasedrentalsubsidyprograms,aswellasprogramstode‐concentratetheutilizationofvouchersinPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesandencourageutilizationinOpportunityAreas.
Countywide ‐‐
25Households
(households
reportedunderspecialneedsandhomeless
goals)
IncreaseSupportiveServicesAvailabletoPublicHousingResidents
Supportiveprogramsthatprovideservicestothepublichousingresidentsenablingthemtoimprovethequalityoftheirlives.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludefinancialliteracycounseling,recreationandeducationprogramsforyouth,andcongregateservicesfortheelderly.
PriorityRevitalizationCommunities
225Persons 675Persons
SPECIALNEEDSPOPULATIONGOALS
Goal DescriptionGeographic
Area
1YearOutcomeGoals
LFY2018
5YearOutcomeGoals
IncreasetheSupplyofSpecialNeedsHousing
Increasethesupplyofhousingforpersonswithspecialneedstoliveasindependentlyaspossiblethroughvariousmechanismssuchastheacquisitionandrehabilitationofgrouphomes,newconstructionofgrouphomes,andexpansionofrentalassistanceprogramsandaffordablemulti‐familyrentalcommunities.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludefinancingforanacquisitionandrehabilitationprogramornewconstructionmulti‐familyrentalprojects.
Countywide 2Units 3Units
ImprovetheQualityofExistingSpecialNeedsHousing
Improvethequalityofhousingforspecialneedspopulationbyassistingnonprofitorganizationswiththerehabilitationofexistinggrouphomes.
EncouragethedevelopmentofhousingwithenhancedtechnologysuchasSmartHomesmonitoringtohelppeoplewithspecialneedstoliveindependently.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludearehabilitationprogramforgrouphomeshousingpersonswithspecialneeds.
Countywide 2Units 1Unit
MaintainandExpandRentalSubsidyProgramsforSpecialNeedsPopulations
Expand,maintainandcreatenewtenantbasedrentalsubsidyprogramsforthespecialneedspopulation.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludetenantbasedrentalsubsidyprogramstargetedtospecialneedspopulations.
Countywide35
Households175
Households
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PromoteSpecialNeedsHousingOptions
Promotehousingforthespecialneedspopulationandelderlybyhelpinghomeownersandgrouphomeownersmakeaccessibilityrepairsandalterationstotheirhomes,therebyallowingthemtheoptiontoremainintheirhomes.
Supportprogramswhichprovideservicesfortheelderlyandforpersonswithdisabilitiesenablingthemtoageinplace.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludeaccessibilitymodificationprograms,moderaterepairprograms,andcongregateservices.
Countywide5Units
105Persons
20Units
300Persons
IncreaseSupportiveServicesAvailabletotheSpecialNeedsPopulation
Supporteffortsofspecialneedsproviderstomaintainand/ordevelopfacilitieswhichprovidecommunitybasedservices,suchasvocationalanddayservices,topersonswithdisabilitiesandtheelderly.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludedevelopingpublicfacilitiestoprovidesupportiveservicesforspecialneedspopulations.
Countywide ‐‐1Facility
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HOMELESSPOPULATIONGOALS
Goal DescriptionGeographic
Area
1YearOutcomeGoals
LFY2018
5YearOutcomeGoals
PreventHomelessness
Providetheresourcestopreventhomelessnessbyofferingfinancialassistanceandfinancialcounselingtohouseholdsatriskoflosingtheirhomes.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludefinancialassistancetopreventeviction,includingfirstmonthrent,securitydeposits,andutilitypaymentandfinancialcounseling,andreferralservicesprogram.
Countywide 110Persons 600Persons
EndChronicHomelessness
Maintainandexpandthesupplyofpermanentsupportivehousingandservicesforchronicallyhomelessindividuals.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludethedevelopmentandexpansionoftenantbasedrentalassistanceprograms,developmentofpermanentsupportivehousingunitsorgrouphomes,andtheprovisionofcasemanagement.
Countywide
22Persons
165Households
150Persons
500Households
IncreaseandSustainPermanentSupportiveHousingOpportunitiesfortheHomeless
Supporteffortstomaintainandexpandthesupplyofpermanentsupportivehousingoptionstohelprapidlyreturnpeopleexperiencinghomelessnesstostablehousing,withprioritygiventofamilies,veteransandunaccompaniedyouth.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludethedevelopmentandexpansionoftenantbasedrentalassistanceprograms,rapid‐rehousingprograms,grouphousing/SROs,financialcounseling,andtheprovisionofaccompanyingservices.
Countywide 20Households
75Households
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MaintainandExpandInterimHousingOptionsfortheHomeless
Provideavarietyofinterimorshort‐termhousingoptionsforthehomelesswiththepurposeofhelpingthoseservedbecomequicklyre‐housedandeconomicallysecurebysupportingthecontinuedoperationandenhancementofexistingemergency,transitionalhousing,anddomesticviolenceshelters.
Supportthedevelopmentofnewfacilitiesbasedondemonstratedcommunityneed.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludeoperationalsupportfortransitionalhousing,domesticviolenceandemergencysheltersorthedevelopmentofnewfacilities.
Countywide 425Persons 3,000Persons
ProvideaContinuumofComprehensiveServicesfortheHomeless
Provideacontinuumofcomprehensiveservicesallowingthehomelesstobecomequicklyre‐housedandeconomicallysecureincluding(i)providingcomprehensiveessentialservicestoincreasestabilityandeconomicsecurity,(ii)developingoutreachprogramstoengagehomelessindividualsandfamily,includingchronicallyhomeless,and(iii)supportingandenhancingthecapacityforthecommunitytoendhomelessnessthroughdata,coordination,andplanning.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludesupportfordayprograms;casemanagement;mentalhealthprograms;employment,education,andtrainingservices;financialcounseling;lifeskillsclasses;workplacetraining;childcare;outreachprograms;andsupportfordatacollection(HMIS),andcoordinationandplanningactivities.
Countywide 222Persons 1,000Persons
FAIRHOUSINGGOALS
Goal DescriptionGeographic
Area
1YearOutcomeGoals
LFY2018
5YearOutcomeGoals
ImplementRegional&LocalFairHousingActionPlans
Explorelanduseregulationsthatwillencouragedeveloperstoprovideaffordablehousingforlowandmoderateincomewageearnersinmixedusezones,transitzonesandcommercialdistricts.
Promotefairhousingenforcement,outreachandeducationthroughouttheCounty.
Exploreeducationalprogramsthatmaychangecommunitymisconceptionsaboutaffordablehousing.
SupportregionaleffortstoimplementtheRegionalFairHousingActionPlan.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludeoutreachandeducation,supportingaregionalpolicyofnonetlossofunits,establishingregionalportingstandardsfortenantbasedvouchers,establishingaregionalprojectbasedvoucherprogram,andcontinuingoutreachandeducationaroundfairhousing.
Countywide 2Other 1Other
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NON‐HOUSINGCOMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTGOALS
GoalDescription Geographic
Area
1YearOutcomeGoals
LFY2018
5YearOutcomeGoals
IncreaseSupportiveServices
SupportprogramsandserviceswhichseektoimprovethequalityoflifeforpersonsandhouseholdsresidinginPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludeafterschoolandchildcareprograms,healthservices,familysupportprograms,andcrimepreventionprograms.
PriorityRevitalizationCommunities
75Persons 175Persons
IncreaseEconomicDevelopmentOpportunities
SupportprogramsandservicesthathelptheCounty’slowandmoderateincomeresidentsachievefinancialandeconomicindependence.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludefinancialliteracycounseling,jobtraining,education,affordablechildcare,andtransportationprograms.
Countywide60
Households440
Households
HISTORICPRESERVATIONGOALS
GoalDescription Geographic
Area
1YearOutcomeGoals
LFY2018
5YearOutcomeGoals
PreserveHistoricResourcesinMinorityCommunities
PreserveculturallyandhistoricallysignificantstructuresservingminoritycommunitiesbysupportingtherehabilitationandadaptivereuseofpropertiesidentifiedinjointventurewiththeMarylandHistoricalTrustandotherhistoricpreservationorganizationsinordertoprovidephysicalspaceforcommunityneedsincludingaccesstoservicessuchashealthcare,HeadStartprograms,recreation,senioractivities,housingcounselingandyouthservices.
Plannedactivitiesmayincludetherehabilitationofhistoriccommunitystructuresandfacilities.
Countywide ‐‐1Structure
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EvaluationofpastperformanceAnneArundelCountycompletedthefirstyearofthefiveyearperiodfortheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020inJuly2016.Asaresultoftargetedfunding,theCountyaccomplishedmanyofitsgoalsandobjectives.TheCountyexceededitsHomeownershipHousinggoalsforLocalFiscalYear2016.TheCountyprovided831householdswithhomeownershipcounseling;assisted13householdswiththepurchaseoftheirfirsthomethroughthemortgageassistanceprogram;provided378householdswithforeclosurepreventioncounseling;andprovidedpropertyrehabilitationandpropertyrepairto32households.ToaccomplishthesegoalstheCountyleveragedsignificantStateandlocalfundsaswellasfederaldollars.
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TheCountymadeprogresstowarditsRentalHousingGoals,although,nonewrentalproductionprojectswerefullycompletedthisfiscalyear.Oneproject,BergerSquarelocatedinOdenton,wasconstructedduringthelastyearandwasfullyoccupiedbyendofsummer2016.Additionally,theCounty’sScatteredSiteRentalHousingProgramacquired,rehabilitated,andrentedfourunitstoincomeeligiblehouseholdsduringthepastfiscalyear.TheCountymetitsfirstyearPublicHousinggoals.Over274youthlivinginpublichousingwereprovidedafterschoolservicesandsummercampattheBoys&GirlsClubslocatedattheFreetownandMeadeVillagePublicHousingCommunities.TheCountyexceededmostofitsSpecialNeedsPopulationgoalsbysupportinganonprofitCHDOprovidertoacquireonegrouphometoservefourverylowincomeindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilities;providing37householdswithrentalassistancethroughtheHOPWAProgram;ensuringserviceswereprovidedto243seniorsthroughtheRepairswithCareProgram;andprovidingsevenseniorswithcongregateservices.Finally,theCountyfelljustshortofmeetingitsgoaltoassisthomeownersmakeaccessibilitymodifications.Onlythreehouseholdswereassistedduringthefiscalyear.Throughacombinationoffederalfunding,theCountyexceededitshomelessgoalsbypreventing230householdsfrombecominghomeless;providingemergency,transitional,andinterimhousingto670homelesspersons;provideddayshelterandlinkagetoresourceto824homelessindividual;providedpermanentsupportivehousingto117households;andofferedrapidre‐housingto32households.TheCountymetitsNon‐HousingCommunityDevelopmentGoalsduringthefiscalyear.Youthserviceswereprovidedto110youngpeopleinthePriorityRevitalizationAreaofBrooklynPark.Additionally,138individualswereprovidedwithjobtraining,transportation,andchildcare.TheCounty’shousingandcommunitydevelopmentaccomplishmentsarereportedingreaterdetailonanannualbasisintheConsolidatedAnnualPerformanceandEvaluationReport(CAPER).ThemostrecentCAPERisavailableuponrequestandonourwebsiteatwww.acdsinc.org.ThenextCAPER,reportingLocalFiscalYear2017accomplishments,thesecondyearofAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020,willbecompletedbySeptember30,2017.
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SummaryofCitizenParticipationProcessandConsultationProcessSummaryfromCitizenParticipationSectionofPlanACDS,onbehalfofAnneArundelCounty,continuallyreachesouttoneworganizationsandcommunitymemberstoobtaininputandparticipationincommunityplanningefforts.ACDSisconsistentlyseekinginputanddirectiononhowtobestusetheCounty’shousingandcommunitydevelopmentfundsandseekstoincreasethenumberandcapacityoforganizationsabletoprovidehousingandservicestolowerincomepopulations.PreparationoftheAnnualActionPlanbeganinOctober2016withpublicnotificationinlocalnewspapers,postingonthewebsite,aswellasmailingandemailingtoapproximately200communityresidentsandorganizationsregardingthebudgetprocessandinvitationtoapublichearing,whichwasheldinOctober2016.Thehearingprovidedcitizenswith(i)anoverviewofthebudgetprocess;(ii)fundsexpectedtobeavailableforLocalFiscalYear2018;(iii)areviewoftheaccomplishmentsachievedinLocalFiscalYear2016;and(iv)anopportunityforpubliccomment.Duringthecommentperiod,anumberoforganizationsspokeaboutwhattheybelievedshouldbeprioritiesforinvestmentinLocalFiscalYear2018.AsecondpublichearingwasheldinFebruary2017.Thishearingprovidedareviewofprojectproposalsreceivedandstaffbudgetrecommendations.Thecommunitywasprovidedanopportunitytocommentontherecommendations.Throughouttheentireprocess,citizensandcommunityorganizationshavebeenencouragedtocommentonanyoftheaspectsbeingpresentedatthehearingsorinthePlan.NoticeoftheavailabilityofthedraftAnnualActionPlanforLocalFiscalYear2018(FederalFiscalYear2017)willbepublishedonWednesday,May3,2017inTheCapitalandTheMarylandGazettenewspapersfora30daycommentperiod.Thenoticeincludesalistingofeachprojectproposedforfunding,theamountoffunding,thelocationoftheproject,andtheproposednumberofbeneficiariesforeachproject.Additionally,thenoticeoutlinesseveralbudgetcontingenciespendingtheCounty’snotificationofHUD’sfinalbudgetnumbersforfederalfunds.Finally,thenoticestatesthataccesstothePlanwillbeavailableforthepublic’sreviewthroughallpubliclibrariesonline,attheofficeofACDS,andpostedontheACDSwebsite.Noticeoftheavailabilityofthedraftdocumentwillbemailedtoindividualsandorganizationsthatreceivefundingorappliedforfunding;representativesofcommunityorganizationsandCountyagencieswhoservelowandmoderateincomepersons,elderlyorspecialneedsindividuals;representativesofpublichousingcommunities;andothercommunityactivists.SummaryofPublicCommentsSummarywillbeprovidedattheendofthepubliccommentperiodonJune4,2017.
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SummaryofcommentsorviewsnotacceptedandthereasonsfornotacceptingthemNotApplicable.SummaryTheCountybelievesacommunitythatcreatesandmaintainsabroadrangeofhousingoptionsforallmembersoftheworkforceisaneconomicallystrongcommunity.Bytargetingandleveragingitshousingandcommunitydevelopmentfunding,theCountywillcontinuetoincreaseitsstockofquality,affordablerentalhousingbyhelpingtofacilitatetheconstructionofnewunitsandrehabilitateexistingsubstandardunits,preventingforeclosures,supportingtheCounty’shomeownersandpublichousingcommunities,preventinghouseholdsfrombecominghomelessaswellashelpingtohousethehomeless,andpromotingtheeconomicempowermentofitsmostvulnerableresidents.TheLocalFiscalYear2018AnnualActionPlanoutlinestheCounty’seffortstocontinueimplementingthegoalsandstrategiesdevelopedintheplanningprocessfortheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020.TheCountywillalsocontinuetobeagoodstewardsofitsfederalfundingtobuilduponitssuccessofthelastConsolidatedPlanperiod.
PR‐05Lead&ResponsibleAgenciesDescribeagency/entityresponsibleforpreparing/administeringtheConsolidatedPlan.
Table1–ResponsibleAgencies
AgencyRole Name Department/Agency
CDBGAdministratorArundelCommunityDevelopment
Services,Inc.
HOMEAdministratorArundelCommunityDevelopment
Services,Inc.
ESGAdministratorArundelCommunityDevelopment
Services,Inc.
NarrativeArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.(ACDS)functionsastheleadagencyforthehousingandcommunitydevelopmentprogramsinAnneArundelCounty.ACDSbeganoperatingonJuly1,1993asaprivatenonprofitcorporationcreatedtoaddressthehousingandcommunitydevelopmentneedsintheCounty.TheCorporationisundercontractwiththeCountytoplan,administer,andimplementthefederallyfundedCDBG,HOME,ESG,HOPWA,andContinuumofCare(CoC)Program,aswellasStateandCountyfundedhousingand
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communitydevelopmentactivities.Manyoftheactivitiesfundedundertheseprogramsarecarriedoutbysubrecipients,includingnonprofitserviceprovidersandhousingdevelopers.Otheractivities,suchaspropertyrehabilitation,homeownershipcounseling,foreclosurepreventioncounseling,acquisition/rehabilitationandnewconstructionofhousing,arecarriedoutdirectlybyACDSstaff.ACDStakesonmanyroles,includingdeveloper,lender,counselor,landlordandconstructionmanager,whichnecessitateshavingstaffwithavarietyofskillsandtheabilitytocoordinatewithmanygovernmentagenciesanddepartmentstocarryoutavarietyoftasks.ConsolidatedPlanPublicContactInformationKathleenM.Koch,ExecutiveDirectorArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.2666RivaRoad,Suite210Annapolis,MD21401(410)222–7606(410)222–7619(FAX)[email protected]
AP‐10ConsultationIntroductionACDSpreparedtheLFY2018ActionPlanonbehalfofAnneArundelCountyinaccordancewith24CFRPart91andtheCounty’sCitizenParticipationPlan.TheinitialConsolidatedPlanwasdevelopedinconsultationwithrepresentativesfromawidevarietyofagenciesandpersonswhomightaffectorbeaffectedbyitsimplementation.TheplanningprocessfortheAnnualActionPlanformulationinvolvesongoingconsultationandinformationgatheringfromavarietyofentitiesthroughouttheyearasstaffparticipatesincommunitymeetings,aswellasopportunitiesforpublicparticipationthroughtwopublichearings.DuringtheLFY2018ActionPlanandbudgetplanningprocess,ACDSheldtwopublichearings–oneinOctober2016andoneinFebruary2017–whichenabledcitizensandotherstakeholderstoparticipateinthegoal‐settingprocess.Inaddition,wellestablishedgroupsmeetonaregularbasis,includingtheAnneArundelAffordableHousingCoalition,theHomelessCoalition,andtheRegionalFairHousingGroup.Additionally,staffattendscommunitymeetingsinPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesincludingBrooklynPark,GlenBurnieandSeverntoassessrevitalizationneeds.Also,ACDS,throughitsPropertyRehabilitation,HomeownershipCounselingandForeclosurePreventionCounselingPrograms,meetsregularlywithmanylowandmoderateincomehouseholds,enablingstafftoassesstheneedsofthecommunity.Theseongoingconsultations
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providearichcontextinwhichACDScontinuesanongoing,fluidplanningandimplementationprocess.Provideaconcisesummaryofthejurisdiction’sactivitiestoenhancecoordinationbetweenpublicandassistedhousingprovidersandprivateandgovernmentalhealth,mentalhealthandserviceagencies.TheAnneArundelCountyExecutiveconvenesmonthlymeetingsoftheheadsofdepartmentstocoordinatetheeffortsofCountyservices.ParticipantsincludetheAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofHealth,AnneArundelCountyDepartmentofSocialServices,theAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofAgingandDisabilities;theHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCounty(HousingCommission),AnneArundelCountyPartnershipforChildren,AnneArundelCountyMentalHealthAgency,Inc.,andArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.(ACDS).Additionally,theHousingCommissionworkswithserviceproviderstoprovideHousingChoiceVoucherassistancetofamiliesandindividualswithdisabilities.TheHousingCommissioncurrentlyhasexistingrelationshipswithSupportiveHousingDevelopers,OmniBehavioralHealth,TheArcCentralofChesapeakeRegion,PeopleEncouragingPeople,AnneArundelCountyMentalHealthAgency,Inc.,andVestaHealthServices.Clientsworkwiththeseserviceproviderswhoassistthemwithhousingandmedicalneeds,aswellasotherservices.TheseclientsaregivenpriorityforhousingbytheHousingCommission.TheHousingCommissionmeetswiththeseserviceprovidersregularly.TheHousingCommissionisalsoamemberoftheHomelessCoalitionandattendsmeetingsregularly.TheHousingCommissionalsoservesoncommitteestoensurecoordinationwithotherparticipatingsocialserviceagencies,includingtheAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofHealthandtheAnneArundelCountyMentalHealthAgency,Inc.TheHousingCommissionwasanactiveparticipantindevelopingthegoalsandstrategiesoutlinedinthisPlan.DescribecoordinationwiththeContinuumofCareandeffortstoaddresstheneedsofhomelesspersons(particularlychronicallyhomelessindividualsandfamilies,familieswithchildren,veterans,andunaccompaniedyouth)andpersonsatriskofhomelessness.TheHomelessCoalitionincludesrepresentativesfrom(i)theState,County,andCityofAnnapolisagenciesadministeringmainstreamresources;(ii)shelterandnonprofitservicesproviders;(iii)organizationsrepresentingindividualsdiagnosedwithmentalhealthdisorders,substanceabuse,andHIV/AIDS;and(iv)formerlyhomelesspersons,advocates,andotherswithroles,interestsandresponsibilitiesinaddressingissuesassociatedwithhomelessnessintheCounty.TheHomelessCoalitionmeetsonamonthlybasistodeveloppoliciesand
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proceduresforoperations,includingtheadoptionofaGovernanceCharterandthedevelopmentoftheCounty’sCoordinatedAssessment.ThegoalsandstrategiesdevelopedbytheHomelessCoalitionanditsplanningprocessservedasthebasisforthehomelessgoalswithintheStrategicPlan.DescribeconsultationwiththeContinuum(s)ofCarethatservesthejurisdiction'sareaindetermininghowtoallocateESGfunds,developperformancestandardsforandevaluateoutcomesofprojectsandactivitiesassistedbyESGfunds,anddevelopfunding,policiesandproceduresfortheoperationandadministrationofHMIS.TheHomelessCoalition,whichistheCounty'sCoCplanninggroup,isinvolvedindeterminingtheneedsandsettingprioritieswhenallocatingESGfunds,developingperformancestandardsandevaluatingoutcomes,anddevelopingpoliciesandproceduresfortheadministrationoftheHomelessManagementInformationSystem(HMIS).TheHomelessCoalitionBoardmeetsonamonthlybasisandtheentiremembershipmeetonbi‐monthly.TheCoalitionhasdevelopedproceduresfortheoperationandadministrationoftheHMISsystem,whichisfundedwithCountygeneralfundsandCoCfunding.Acommittee,consistingofHomelessCoalitionmemberscurrentlyutilizingtheHMISsystem,meetsonabi‐monthlybasistoreviewpolicies,updateusersonprogramchangesanddiscussotherrelevantissuesassociatedwiththeuseandmanagementofthesystem.Currently,allgranteesreceivingESGfunds,aswellassubrecipientsreceivingCoCfunds,arerequiredtoenterdataintotheHMISsystem.Inturn,thisHMISdata,whichhasbeenvettedandevaluatedbytheHomelessCoalitionBoardandmembership,informstheallocationofESGfundsanddirectlyinfluencedthedevelopmentofthegoalsandstrategiesoutlinedwithintheConsolidatedPlanaswellasinformsannualplanningefforts.DescribeAgencies,groups,organizationsandotherswhoparticipatedintheprocessanddescribethejurisdiction’sconsultationswithhousing,socialserviceagenciesandotherentities.
Table2–Agencies,groups,organizationswhoparticipated
1 Agency/Group/Organization HousingCommissionofAnneArundelCountyAgency/Group/OrganizationType
PHA
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HousingNeedAssessmentPublicHousingNeeds
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BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCounty(theHousingCommission)ownsandmanagestheCountypublichousinginventoryandadministersitsHousingChoiceVoucherProgram.TheHousingCommissionisamemberoftheHomelessCoalitionandisastrongpartnerwithACDSindevelopingtenantbasedrentalassistanceprogramsandotherprogramsservingthehousingneedsofthelowestincomeresidents.TheHousingCommissionwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendfocusgroupsessions,publicmeetingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftConsolidatedPlan.TheHousingCommissionCEOandseniorstaffparticipatedinbothpublichearingstohelpidentifytherentalhousingandserviceneedsoflowincomepopulations,publichousingresidentsandtheelderly.
2 Agency/Group/Organization ArundelHouseofHope,Inc.Agency/Group/OrganizationType
HousingServices–HousingServices–Homeless
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessNeeds– ChronicallyhomelessHomelessNeeds–FamilieswithchildrenHomelessnessNeeds–VeteransHomelessnessNeeds–UnaccompaniedyouthHomelessnessStrategy
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheArundelHouseofHope,Inc. (AHOH)isanon‐profitecumenicalorganizationthatprovidesemergency,transitional,andpermanentaffordablehousingforthepoorandthoseexperiencinghomelessnessinAnneArundelCounty.AHOHwasinvitedviamailandemailtoattendpublichearingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.TheorganizationisamemberoftheHomelessCoalitionandparticipatedinbothpublichearingstoidentifyhomelessandhousingneedsandtorecommendprojectsforfunding.
3 Agency/Group/Organization AnneArundelCountyDepartmentofAgingandDisabilitiesAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– ElderlyPersonsServices–PersonswithDisabilities
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
Non‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheDepartmentofAgingandDisabilitiesmanagesCountySeniorCenters,programsforagingadultsandservicesforadultswithdisabilities.TheagencywasinvitedviamailandemailtoattendpublichearingsandtoprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.Keydepartmentstaffattendedonepublichearingtoaddresstheneedsoftheelderly.
4 Agency/Group/Organization BaltimoreNeighborhoods,Inc.Agency/Group/OrganizationType
HousingService–FairHousingRegionalOrganization
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
FairHousingAgency
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
BaltimoreNeighborhoods,Inc.(BNI‐Maryland) isanonprofitorganizationdedicatedtopromotingfairhousingandtenantandlandlordrightsthroughouttheStateofMarylandandisamemberoftheOpportunityCollaborativeHousingCommittee.Staffwasinvitedviamailtoattendpublichearingsandprovidecommentsontheonhousingneed;BNI‐Marylandparticipatedinapublichearingwheretheyprovidedcomments.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Boys&GirlsClubsofAnnapolisandAnneArundelCounty,Inc.Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– ChildrenServices–Education
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
PublicService–Youth
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BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheBoys&GirlsClubsofAnnapolisandAnneArundelCounty,Inc.(BoysandGirlsClub)provideshighqualityafterschoolandsummerprogramstothelowandmoderateincomeyouth.BoysandGirlsClubwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendpublichearingsandprovidecommentsoncommunityneeds.BoysandGirlsClubExecutiveDirectorattendedthepublichearingstoprovidedinputintotheneedsofyoungpeople.
6 Agency/Group/Organization AnneArundelCountyDepartmentofRecreationandParksAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Services–Children
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation? PublicServices
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
OperatedbytheAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofRecreationandParks,theBrooklynParkTeenClubprovidesafterschoolenrichmentprogrammingforlowandmoderateincomeyouthattendingBrooklynParkMiddleSchool,whichislocatedinaPriorityRevitalizationCommunity.BrooklynParkTeenClubwasinvitedviamailandemailtoattendbothpublichearingsandprovideinputintotheFY2017Budgetprocess.Staffparticipatedinbothpublichearingstohelpidentifynon‐housingcommunitydevelopmentneeds.
7 Agency/Group/Organization ChesapeakeArtsCenter,Inc.Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– ChildrenNeighborhoodOrganization
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
PublicService–Arts
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
ChesapeakeArtsCenterprovidesawidevarietyofvisualandperformingartsprogrammingandclasses,aswellasoperatesanartsscholarshipprogramservinglowandmoderateincomeyouthintheBrooklynParkarea,whichisaPriorityRevitalizationCommunity.Staffwasinvitedviamailandemailtobothpublichearings.TheExecutiveDirectorparticipatedinbothpublichearingstohelpidentifytheneighborhoodrevitalizationneedsofoldercommunitiesaswellasofyouthfromthosecommunities.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Calvary Economic DevelopmentCorporationAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– HousingServices–Homeless
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessnessStrategy
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
CalvaryCommunityEconomicDevelopmentCorporationisanonprofitorganizationservinglowincomeclientsinthegreaterGlenBurnieandnorthernAnneArundelCountywithemergencyevictionpreventionassistance,foodpantryitemsandcounselingaimedatlowincomeandverylowincomehouseholds.StaffwasinvitedviamailandemailtoattendbothpublichearingsandtoprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.TheExecutiveDirectorparticipatedbyattendingandspeakingatthepublichearingstohelpidentifythehousingneedsandhomelesspreventionneeds,aswellastheneedsfortheverylowincomepopulation.
9 Agency/Group/Organization AssociatedCatholicCharities,Inc.Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– HousingServices–ElderlyPersons
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessNeeds– ChronicallyhomelessHomelessNeeds–FamilieswithchildrenHomelessnessNeeds–UnaccompaniedyouthHomelessnessStrategyAnti‐PovertyStrategy
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
AssociatedCatholicCharities,Inc.develops,ownsandoperatesseveralaffordableseniorhousingcommunitiesandoperatesahomelessShelter–Sarah'sHouse‐withinAnneArundelCounty.StaffwasinvitedviamailandemailtoattendbothpublichearingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.Staffparticipatedinbothpublichearingtohelpidentifyaffordablehousingandhomelessneeds,aswellthoseneedsfortheelderlypopulation.
10 Agency/Group/Organization OpportunitiesIndustrializationCenter ofAnneArundelCounty,Inc.
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Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– EducationServices–Employment
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
EconomicDevelopment
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
OpportunitiesIndustrializationCenter,Inc.(OIC) ofAnneArundelCounty,Inc.isanonprofitorganizationdedicatedtoprovidingeducation,jobskillsclasses,andEnglishclassestolowincomeindividualsinanefforttoimprovetheireconomicsituation.OICwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendbothpublichearingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.TheExecutiveDirectorattendedthepublichearingstohelpidentifyeconomicdevelopmentneeds.
11 Agency/Group/Organization PartnersInCareMarylandAgency/Group/OrganizationType Services–ElderlyPersons
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
Non‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
PartnersInCareMarylandisanonprofitorganizationdedicatedtoprovidingservicesthatsupporttheindependenceofolderadultsinthecommunity.TheorganizationrunsasiteservingAnneArundelCountyseniorswhichprovidesapropertyrepairprogram.StaffwasinvitedviamailandemailtoattendbothpublichearingsandtoprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.StafffromPartnersInCareMarylandparticipatedinthepublichearingstohelpidentifyandaddresstheneedsofolderlowandmoderateincomeadults.
12 Agency/Group/Organization PenroseProperties,LLC.Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Housing
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HousingNeedAssessment
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
PennrosePropertiesisahousingdeveloperdedicatedtobuildingaffordablehousingcommunitiesintheCounty.StaffwasinvitedviaemailtoattendthepublichearingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.StafffromPennrosePropertiesparticipatedinapublichearingtohelpidentifythehousingneedsandtodiscussthere‐developmentoftheBurwoodGardensPublicHousingCommunity/HeritageOverlook
13 Agency/Group/Organization AnneArundelCountyDepartmentofSocialServicesAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– ChildrenServices–HomelessChildWelfareAgencyOthergovernment–Local
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessNeeds– ChronicallyhomelessHomelessNeeds–FamilieswithchildrenHomelessnessNeeds–VeteransHomelessnessNeeds–UnaccompaniedyouthHomelessnessStrategyNon‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS)servesasapointofcontactforsafetynetprogramsservingthemostvulnerableandneedyresidents.DSSisamemberoftheHomelessCoalitionandwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendbothpublicmeetingsandtoprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.Staffparticipatedinonepublichearingtohelpidentifyhousingandserviceneedsandtoaddresstheneedsofthehomeless.
14 Agency/Group/Organization BelloMachre,Inc.Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Services–PersonswithDisabilities
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
Non‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
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BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
BelloMachre,Inc.isasupportivehousingproviderservingadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.StaffwasinvitedviamailtoattendbothpublichearingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.TheExecutiveDirectorparticipatedinbothpublichearingsandprovidedinputonaccessiblehousingneedsofadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.
15 Agency/Group/Organization TheArc ofCentralChesapeakeRegion/ChesapeakeNeighborsAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Services–PersonswithDisabilities
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation? Non‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheArcofCentralChesapeakeRegionisanonprofitorganizationdedicatedtoservingindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.TheArcpromotesanddevelopsaffordableandaccessiblehousinginacommunitysettingforitsclients,andisoneoftheCounty’scertifiedCHDOs.StaffwasinvitedviamailtoattendpublichearingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.TheExecutiveDirectorparticipatedinthepublichearingstohelpidentifytheneedsofindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.
16 Agency/Group/Organization VehiclesforChangeAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Transportation
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
Anti‐povertyStrategy
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
VehiclesforChangeisanonprofitorganizationwhosemissionistoempowerfamilieswithfinancialchallengestoachieveeconomicandpersonalindependencethroughaccesstoroadready,usedvehicles.StaffwasinvitedtoattendviamailandemailtoattendbothpublichearingsandtoprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.VehiclesforChangeparticipatedinbothpublichearings.
17 Agency/Group/Organization YWCAofAnnapolisandAnneArundelCountyAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Services–VictimsofDomesticViolence
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessNeeds‐ FamilieswithchildrenDomesticViolence
BrieflydescribehowtheAgency/Group/Organizationwasconsulted.Whataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheYWCAofAnnapolisandAnneArundelCounty(YWCA)isdedicatedtocreatinganenvironmentinwhichwomenandgirlsthriveandoffersanumberofprogramsandsupportstowomenandchildrenwhoarevictimsofdomesticviolence.YWCAwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendpublicmeetingsandprovidecommentonthedraftPlan.TheExecutiveDirectorparticipatedinonepublichearingandprovidedinputontheneedsofvictimsofdomesticviolence.
18 Agency/Group/Organization AnneArundelMentalHealthAgency,Inc.Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Services–PersonswithDisabilities
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessnessStrategyHomelessNeeds–ChronicallyHomelessHomelessNeeds–FamilieswithChildrenHomelessnessNeeds–VeteransNon‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheAnneArundelMentalHealthAgency,Inc.isdedicatedtoensuringthatMedicaidrecipientsandotherlow‐income,non‐insuredCountyresidentswhomeetcertaincriteriahaveaccesstoawiderangeofqualitymentalhealthservices.TheMentalHealthAgencyisamemberoftheHomelessCoalitionandwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendpublicmeetings.Staffattendedmeetingstoidentifyhousingandserviceneeds,aswellasdevelopgoalsandstrategiestoaddressthoseneeds,forhomelessindividualsandpersonswithmentalhealthdisabilities.Agencyalsoprovidesinputintodischargeplanning.
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19 Agency/Group/Organization AnneArundelPartnershipforChildren,Youth,andFamiliesAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– ChildrenPubliclyFundedInstitution/SystemofCare
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HousingNeedAssessmentHomelessNeeds–FamilieswithChildrenAnti‐PovertyStrategy
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
AnneArundelPartnershipforChildren,YouthandFamilies(theLocalManagementBoard)istheCountycoordinatingbodythatworkstoimprove,strengthenandcreatenewinnovativeservicestosupportchildren,youthandfamilies.TheLocalManagementBoardisamemberoftheHomelessCoalitionandwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendpublicmeetingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.
20 Agency/Group/Organization AnneArundelCountyDepartmentofHealth
Agency/Group/OrganizationType
HealthAgency
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
Lead‐BasedPaintStrategyHomelessnessStrategyNon‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
ChargedwithimprovingthehealthofCountyresidents,theDepartmentofHealthprovidesbothfederalandStatemandated,aswellaslocallyinitiated,healthservicestoCountyresidents.TheDepartmentofHealthisamemberoftheHomelessCoalitionandwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendpublicmeetingsandtoprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.StafffromDepartmentofHealthprovidesreviewsforenvironmentalcompliance.
21 Agency/Group/Organization AnnapolisandAnneArundelCountyChamberofCommerceAgency/Group/OrganizationType
Business
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HousingNeedAssessment
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheAnnapolisandAnneArundelCountyChamberofCommerceisamembershiporganizationrepresentingbusinessesthroughouttheCountyandtheCityofAnnapolis.TheChamberworkstopromoteeconomicdevelopmentandstrivestocreateahealthycommunitywithahighqualityoflifewherebusinesscanthrive.ACDSBoardsharesamemberoftheChamberwhoprovidesinputintotheCounty’sPlan.
22 Agency/Group/Organization CityofAnnapolisAgency/Group/OrganizationType
LocalGovernment
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessStrategyAffordableHousing
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheCityofAnnapolisislocatedwithinAnneArundelCounty,butisitsownentitlementjurisdiction.ACDSregularlyconsultswiththeCityofAnnapolisonhousingandcommunitydevelopmentprograms.TheCity’sPlanningOfficestaffisamemberoftheHomelessCoalitionandwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendpublicmeetingsandtoprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.
23 Agency/Group/Organization StillMeadowsIandIICommunityAssociations
Agency/Group/OrganizationType
CommunityAssociationsNeighborhoodOrganization
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
Neighborhood
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
StillmeadowsIandIICommunityAssociationsarethecommunityassociationsservingtheStillmeadowscommunity,oneofthePriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesidentifiedintheConsolidatedPlan.Staffmeetwithrepresentativesoftheassociationstogaininputinneighborhoodneeds.TheorganizationswerealsoinvitedviamailtoattendpublicmeetingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.
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24 Agency/Group/Organization MarylandDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment
Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Services– HousingOthergovernment–State
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HousingNeedAssessmentMarketAnalysisGeographicPriorities
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
MarylandDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment(DHCD)servesastheadministratorofavarietyofStatehousingandcommunitydevelopmentprogramsandincludesStateaffordablehousingfinanceagency,whichadministersfederallowincomehousetaxcreditsandStatefundedaffordablerentalhousingprograms.ACDSstaffconsultedwithDHCDindevelopingthegeographicprioritiesoutlinedintheConsolidatedPlanandadoptedtheDHCDmethodologyforidentifyingcommunitiesofopportunityfordevelopingaffordablerentalhousing.
25 Agency/Group/Organization MarylandDepartmentofHealthandMentalHygiene
Agency/Group/OrganizationType
ChildWelfareAgencyOthergovernment–State
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessnessStrategyAnti‐PovertyStrategy
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
MarylandDepartmentofHealthandMentalHygiene(DHMH)administeranumberofpublichealthprogramsforresidentsoftheState.DHMHisrepresentedontheHomelessCoalitionandwasinvitedviaemailandmailtoattendpublicmeetingsandprovidecommentsonthedraftPlan.StaffattendsHomelessCoalitionmeetingstoidentifyhousingandserviceneeds,aswellasgoalsandstrategiestoaddressthoseneeds,forhomelessindividualsandpersonswithmentalhealthdisabilities.StaffprovidesinputintoDischargePlanning.
26 Agency/Group/Organization AnneArundelandAnnapolisCoalitiontoEndHomelessness
Agency/Group/OrganizationType
Services–Homeless
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
HomelessnessStrategyHomelessNeeds–ChronicallyHomelessHomelessNeeds–FamilieswithChildrenHomelessnessNeeds–VeteransHomelessnessNeeds–UnaccompaniedYouth
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheAnneArundelandAnnapolisCoalitiontoEndHomelessness(HomelessCoalition)isresponsiblefortheoverallplanning,policy,andprogramdevelopmentforhowtheCountyaddressestheneedsofthehomeless,settingpolicy,strategicplanning,anddevelopingnewprograms.Thegroup,whichservesastheCountyContinuumofCareplanningbody,isfacilitatedbyACDSanditsplanningprocessservedasthebasisfortheHomelessGoalswithintheStrategicPlan.TheHomelessCoalitionanditsmemberswereactiveparticipantsinreviewingandfinalizingallofthegoalsandstrategiesoutlinedinthisConsolidatedPlan.
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Agency/Group/Organization SpringMeadowsCommunityAssociation
Agency/Group/OrganizationType
CommunityAssociationsNeighborhoodOrganization
WhatsectionofthePlanwasaddressedbyConsultation?
Neighborhood
HowwastheAgency/Group/Organizationconsultedandwhataretheanticipatedoutcomesoftheconsultationorareasforimprovedcoordination?
TheSpringMeadowsCommunityAssociationisacommunityassociationservingtheSpringMeadowscommunity,oneofthePriorityRevitalizationCommunities,identifiedintheConsolidatedPlan.Staffmeetsregularlywithrepresentativesoftheassociationstogaininputintoneighborhoodneeds.Representativesoftheorganizationhaveattendedpublicmeetings.Theyareinvitedtoprovidecommentsonthedraftplan.
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IdentifyanyAgencyTypesnotconsultedandproviderationalefornotconsulting.ACDS,onbehalfofAnneArundelCounty,continuallyreachesouttoneworganizationsandcommunitymemberstoobtaininputandparticipationincommunityplanningefforts.ACDSisconsistentlyseekinginputanddirectiononhowtobestusetheCounty’shousingandcommunitydevelopmentfundsandseekstoincreasethenumberandcapacityoforganizationsabletoprovidehousingandservicestolowerincomepopulations.Therearenospecificagencytypesthatwerepurposefullynotconsulted.Otherlocal/regional/state/federalplanningeffortsconsideredwhenpreparingthePlan.
Table3–Otherlocal/regional/federalplanningefforts
NameofPlan LeadOrganizationHowdothegoalsofyourStrategicPlanoverlap
withthegoalsofeachplan?
ContinuumofCare ACDS
ACDSisresponsibleforcoordinatingboththeCounty'sConsolidatedPlanningprocessaswellastheContinuumofCareplanningprocess.ThegoalsoftheStrategicPlanandtheCounty'shomelessplanaredevelopedbythesamegroup,theCounty'sHomelessCoalition.
TheBaltimoreRegionalHousingPlan
BaltimoreMetropolitanCouncil
TheCounty'sActionPlaniscomplementarytotheBaltimoreRegionalHousingPlaninthatitfocusesonbuildingnewaffordablehousingunitsinareasofopportunity,whilealsorecognizingtheimportanceofrevitalizingandstabilizingtheoldercommunitieswithinourjurisdiction.Italsorecognizestheneedforaffordablehousingforpersonsoflowandmoderateincome,anddrawssomeofthesamedataconclusions.
NarrativeACDSinvolvedcitizensandstakeholdersinthedevelopmentofLocalFiscalYear2018ActionPlanandBudgetprocessthroughtwoformalpublichearings,aswellasparticipationinon‐goingcommunitymeetings.ACDSprovidedcitizensandstakeholderstheopportunitytocommentonthedraftActionPlanduringa30daypubliccommentperiod.NoticeofbothpublichearingswaspublishedintheCapital‐GazettenewspapersandpublishedontheACDSwebsite.Allnoticesindicatedthatspecialaccommodations,includingsignlanguageorforeignlanguageinterpreterscouldbearranged.Further,thedraftActionPlanwasmadeavailableinthepubliclibrariesthroughouttheCounty,attheACDSoffice,andontheACDSwebsite,beginningonMay3,2017.Concurrently,noticewassenttoallCountydepartments,organizations,andindividualsrepresentedatthefocusgroupmeetingsandpublichearings,witharequesttosharethenoticewiththeirclientsandnetworks.Noticeof
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theavailabilityofthedraftActionPlanwasalsobepublishedonMay3,2017intheCapital‐Gazettenewspapers.PubliccommentswillbereceivedthroughJune2,2017.NoticeoftheavailabilityofthisdocumentwasmailedtothoseindividualsandorganizationsthathavepreviouslyreceivedfundingorappliedforfundingthroughtheprogramsadministeredbyACDS.Thoseindividualsandorganizationsincludedrepresentativesofcommunityorganizations;Countyagencieswhoservelowandmoderateincomepersons;elderlyandspecialneedsserviceproviders;representativesofpublichousingtenantassociations;andothercommunityactivistsandstakeholders.ThiscitizenparticipationprocessprovidedampletimeforallinterestedpartiesandstakeholderstoreviewthePlanprovidecomments,reactions,andinput.ACDS,onbehalfoftheCounty,incorporatestheneedsidentifiedandinvolvesasmanyindividualsandorganizationsaspossibleinthedevelopmentofitsActionPlanthroughregularparticipationinestablishedgroups,includingtheAnneArundelAffordableHousingCoalition,theHomelessCoalition,andtheRegionalFairHousingGroup.Additionally,ACDSconvenestheHOPWAPlanningGroupatleastannuallytoidentifyneedsofthispopulation.Additionally,staffattendscommunitymeetingsinPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesincludingBrooklynPark,GlenBurnieandSeverncommunitiestoassessrevitalizationneeds.
AP‐12ParticipationSummaryofcitizenparticipationprocess/Effortsmadetobroadencitizenparticipation.Summarizecitizenparticipationprocessandhowitimpactedgoal‐setting.ACDSpreparedtheLocalFiscalYear2018ActionPlanonbehalfofAnneArundelCountyinaccordancewith24CFRPart91andtheCounty’sCitizenParticipationPlan.TheinitialConsolidatedPlanwasdevelopedinconsultationwithrepresentativesfromawidevarietyofagenciesandpersonswhomightaffectorbeaffectedbyitsimplementation.TheplanningprocessfortheActionPlanformulationinvolvesongoingconsultationandinformationgatheringfromavarietyofentitiesthroughouttheyearasstaffparticipatesincommunitymeetings,aswellasopportunitiesforpublicparticipationthroughtwopublichearings.DuringtheLocalFiscalYear2018ActionPlanandbudgetplanningprocess,ACDSheldtwopublichearings–oneinOctober2016andoneinFebruary2017–whichenabledcitizensandotherstakeholderstoparticipateinthegoal‐settingprocess.Inaddition,wellestablishedgroupsmeetonaregularbasis,includingtheAnneArundelAffordableHousingCoalition,theHomelessCoalition,theRegionalFairHousingGroup,andtheHOPWAPlanningGroup.Additionally,staffattendscommunitymeetingsinPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesincludingBrooklynPark,GlenBurnieandSeverncommunitiestoassessrevitalizationneeds.
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Also,ACDS,throughitsPropertyRehabilitation,HomeownershipCounselingandForeclosurePreventionCounselingPrograms,meetsregularlywithmanylowandmoderateincomehouseholds,enablingstafftoassesstheneedsofthecommunity.TheseongoingconsultationsprovidearichcontextinwhichACDScontinuesanongoing,fluidplanningandimplementationprocess.
Table4–CitizenParticipationOutreach
SortOrder
ModeofOutreach
TargetofOutreach
Summaryofresponse/attendance
Summaryofcommentsreceived
Summaryofcommentsnotacceptedandreasons
URL(Ifapplicable)
1 PublicHearing
MinoritiesNon‐EnglishSpeaking‐Specifyotherlanguage:SpanishPersonswithDisabilitiesNon‐targeted/broadcommunityResidentsofPublicandAssistedHousingServiceProviders
Date:October27,2016.Over30peopleattendedthepublichearing.Minutesavailableuponrequest.
Commentsoutlinedneedforaffordablehousingaswellasspecificprogramsservinglowtomoderateincomepersonsincludingtheneedfornewcapitalprojects.
TBD www.acdsinc.org
2 PublicHearing
MinoritiesNon‐EnglishSpeaking‐Specifyotherlanguage:SpanishPersonswithDisabilitiesNon‐targeted/broadcommunityResidentsofPublicandAssistedHousingServiceProviders
Date:February23,2017.Over30peopleattendedthepublichearing.Minutesavailableuponrequest.
ResponsesreceivedfromserviceprovidersanddevelopersnotedeitherappreciationordisappointmentwithregardstotheCounty'sfundingrecommendationfortheuseofLFY2017fundsaswellasrecognizedprogramaccomplishmentsandstruggles.
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SortOrder
ModeofOutreach
TargetofOutreach
Summaryofresponse/attendance
Summaryofcommentsreceived
Summaryofcommentsnotacceptedandreasons
URL(Ifapplicable)
3 NewspaperAd
MinoritiesNon‐EnglishSpeaking‐Specifyotherlanguage:SpanishPersonswithDisabilitiesNon‐targeted/broadcommunityResidentsofPublicandAssistedHousingCitizensatlarge
NoticeoftheavailabilityofthedraftAnnualActionPlanforLocalFiscalYear2018(FederalFiscalYear2017)waspublishedonWednesday,May3,2017inTheCapitalandTheMarylandGazettenewspapersfora30daycommentperiod.Thenoticeincludedalistingofeachprojectproposedforfunding,theamountoffunding,thelocationoftheproject,andtheproposednumberofbeneficiariesforeachproject,andfundingcontingencyplan.Inaddition,thenoticestatedthataccesstothePlanwouldbeavailableforthepublicreviewthroughallpubliclibrariesonline,attheofficeofACDS,andpostedontheACDSwebsite.
N/A www.acdsinc.org
4 InternetOutreach
MinoritiesPersonswithdisabilitiesNon‐targeted/broadcommunityResidentsofPublicandAssistedHousingCitizensatlarge
NoticeoftheavailabilityofthedraftAnnualActionPlanforLocalFiscalYear2018(FederalFiscalYear2017)waspostedontheACDSwebsiteonMay3,2017announcinga30daycommentperiod.Thenoticeincludedalistingofeachprojectproposedforfunding,theamountoffunding,thelocationoftheproject,andtheproposednumberofbeneficiariesforeachproject.
N/A www.acdsinc.org
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SortOrder
ModeofOutreach
TargetofOutreach
Summaryofresponse/attendance
Summaryofcommentsreceived
Summaryofcommentsnotacceptedandreasons
URL(Ifapplicable)
5 Mailingstocommunitylist
MinoritiesNon‐EnglishSpeaking‐Specifyotherlanguage:SpanishPersonswithDisabilitiesNon‐targeted/broadcommunityResidentsofPublicandAssistedHousingServiceProvidersandDevelopers
NoticeoftheavailabilityofthedraftActionPlanaswellasacopyofthePublicNoticewasmailedtoindividualsandorganizationsthatreceivedfundingorappliedforfunding;representativesofcommunityorganizationsandCountyagencieswhoservelowandmoderateincomepersons,elderlyorspecialneedsindividuals;representativesofpublichousingcommunities;andothercommunityactivists.ThenoticestatedthataccesstothePlanwouldbeavailableforthepublic’sreviewthroughallpubliclibrariesonline,attheofficeofACDS,andpostedontheACDSwebsite.
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AP‐15ExpectedResourcesIntroductionTheAnneArundelCountyActionPlanforLocalFiscalYear2018describeshowtheCountyplanstoexpenditsfederalhousingandcommunitydevelopmentresourcesfromJuly1,2017toJune30,2018.ThisActionPlanestablisheshowtheCountywilladdresstheneedsandachievethegoalsasstatedintheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020.DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,atotalof$39,826,654infederalresources(includinglocalfunds)isexpectedtobeallocatedtohousingandcommunitydevelopmentactivitiesinAnneArundelCounty.Thesefunds,outlinedindetailherein,areacombinationofentitlementgrants,programincome,requiredlocalmatchdollars,FederalFiscalYear2016ContinuumofCareawardfunds,HousingChoiceVoucherfunds,andHousingCounselingGrant(estimated)funds.Additionally,onehousingdeveloperhassuccessfullyappliedforLowIncomeHousingTaxCredits(LIHTC)foraprojectintheCounty.
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ArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.(ACDS)administersthemajorityofthesefederalfundsonbehalfoftheCountyandworkscloselywithotherCountyagencies,Stateagenciesandnonprofitproviders.OnbehalfoftheCounty,theHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCounty(HousingCommission)administerstheHousingChoiceVoucherProgram.
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AnticipatedResources
Table5–ExpectedResources–PriorityTable
Acquisit ionAdmin and PlanningEconomic DevelopmentHousingPublic ImprovementsPublic Services
Conversion and rehab for transit ional housingFinancial AssistanceOvernight shelterRapid re-housing (rental assistance)Rental AssistanceServices
T ransitional housing
Acquisit ionMultifamily Rental New ConstructionMultifamily rental rehab
Public Housing Capital Fund
public - federal Other 1,105,000 0 0 1,105,000 2,210,000
Funds used to maintain the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County's public housing communities.
Acquisit ion
Homebuyer Assistance
Multifamily Rental New ConstructionT BRAHomebuyer Assistance
Public Services
T BRA
Other
2,160,000
County funds are provided for homeownership counseling, financial literacy, foreclosure prevention, TBRA, and fair housing activities.
Housing T BRA
Services T BRA
Acquisit ion Homebuyer Assistance Homeowner Rehab Multifamily Rental New Construction Multifamily Rental Rehab New Construction for Ownership T BRA
1,080,000
969,826HOPWA funds are used for tenant based rental assistance for persons with AIDS.
270,000 540,000County funds are provided to meet the required HOME match.
484,913
20,000,000Low Income Housing Tax Credits will be used to develop affordable rental housing.
19,102,000 38,204,000
Other public - local 1,080,000 0 0
Other public - local 270,000 0 0
Other public - federal 484,913 0 0
T he Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County administers the Housing Choice Voucher program which provides tenant based rental assistance.
LIHTC public - federal 11,550,812 0 0 11,550,812
Other public - federal 19,102,000 0 0
4,734,518
ESG public - federal 161,647 0 0 161,647
Competit ive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
public - federal 2,367,259 0 0
CDBG public - federal 1,817,259 550,000 0
HOME public - federal 582,764 375,000 380,000
Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 3Expected Amount Available
Reminder of ConPlan $
Competit ive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds are applied for annually by the Anne Arundel and Annapolis Coalition to End Homelessness. Funds are used to provide permanent supportive housing, case management, and transit ional housing to homeless families and individuals.
Rental Assistance Services T BRA T ranisit ional Housing
Narrative Description
Annual Allocation: $
Program Income: $
Prior Year Resources: $
Total: $
4,734,518
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds is a flexible program that provides communities the resources to address housing and community development
1,337,764 1,915,528
Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provide communities with the resources to funds a wide range of activit ies including building, buying, and/or rehabilitat ing affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people.
2,367,259
323,294
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds provide communities with flexible funds to address the needs of the homeless.
2,367,259
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Explainhowfederalfundswillleveragethoseadditionalresources(private,stateandlocalfunds),includingadescriptionofhowmatchingrequirementswillbesatisfied.TheCountygivesprioritytoprojectswherethereisownerequityoracommitmentofprivateorotherpublicfinancing.Forexample,inLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountywillallocate$855,310inHOMEfunds,prioryear(FY2016)programincome,andlocalmatchfundsfortheRentalHousingProductionProgram.ThesefundswillleverageequityraisedfromfederalLowIncomeHousingTaxCredits,StatefundsandprivatedollarstoredevelopFreetownVillageandcreatenewunits.ToleveragefundsforPriorityRevitalizationCommunities,theCountyappliesforStatefunding.Forexample,$325,000inStateBaltimoreRegionalNeighborhoodInitiative(BRNI)wasrecentlycommittedtoACDStoacquireandrehabilitateadditionalunitsinBrooklynParkduringthenextfiscalyear.TheCountywillalsocontributeatotalof$100,000inLocalFiscalYear2018toarevolvingloanfundtosupporttherehabilitationofexistinghomesintargetedneighborhoodssuchastheBrooklynParkcommunity.ThesefundswillleveragetheCDBGfundsallocatedtotheScatteredSitesRentalProgram.ACDSofferstheMAPProgramwhichprovidesmortgageassistancetoincomeeligiblefirsttimehomebuyers.TheprogramwillcontinueutilizingprioryearHOMEfundsthisfiscalyear.HomeownerswillleverageMAPfundswithbelowmarketratemortgagefinancingfromtheStatealongwithfundsfromtheState’sDownPaymentandSettlementExpenseLoanProgram.ACDSadministersseveralfinancialempowermentcounselingprograms,fundedwith$350,000inCountyfunds.Tosupplementthissupport,ACDSappliedforcompetitivefederalHomeownershipCounselingProgramfundslastyearandwasawarded$22,385infederaldollars.Inaddition,ACDSsuccessfullyappliedforacompetitiveMarylandHousingCounselingGrantandwasawarded$80,904.ACDSwasalsorecentlyawardedfundsfromtheNationalForeclosureMitigationCounselingProgramthroughtheStateofMarylandtosupporttheCounty’sforeclosurepreventioncounselingefforts.Finally,ACDSwasrecentlyawarded$25,000incompetitiveStatetaxcreditsthroughtheCommunityInvestmentTaxCredit(CITC)Program,whichwillallowACDStofundraiseupto$50,000inprivatedonationsfromindividualsandbusinesseswithaMarylandincometaxliabilitytosupporttheFinancialLiteracyCounselingProgram.DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,$80,000inCDBGfundsand$200,000inHOMEfundswillleverageapproximately$600,000inStateSpecialLoansProgramdollarstoundertaketherehabilitationofhomesownedbylimitedincomeCountyresidents.Inaddition,homeownersincertainneighborhoodscanobtainupto$25,000inStateLead‐BasedPaintProgramfundstoeliminateleadbasedpainthazardsfromtheirhomes.
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FundingfortheacquisitionandrehabilitationofgrouphomesbynonprofitorganizationsisprovidedthroughtheCounty’sHOMEfundedCommunityHousingDevelopmentOrganization(CHDO)AcquisitionandRehabilitationProgram.InLocalFiscalYear2018,theprogramwillbefundedwith$268,800inHOMEandlocalmatchfunds.PrivatefundswillbecontributedbytheprojectsponsortosupplementfederalHOMEandCountyfunds.AnneArundelCountyappliedforandwasawarded$2,303,375inContinuumofCareprogramfundsthroughthe2016NOFAcompetition.Thesefundswillhelpleverage,ataminimum,$575,844fromCounty,Stateandprivatesourcesforprojectsservinghomelesspersons.Ifappropriate,describepublicallyownedlandorpropertylocatedwithinthejurisdictionthatmaybeusedtoaddresstheneedsidentifiedintheplan.Oneofthebestwaystoreducethecostofnewhousingistoreducethecostofland,aslandisoneofthelargestandmostcriticalcostfactorsinhousingconstruction.Aslandpricesrise,thosecostsarepassedontopurchasersintheformofhigherhousingprices.TheCountyandtheBoardofEducationbothownsurplusland,whichprovidesanopportunityforacreativeapproachusingunderutilizedgovernmentownedpropertyfortheconstructionofnewhousing.InLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountyisexpectedtodonatelandtotheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCountytoadd48unitsofnewaffordablerentalhousingatMeadeVillageinSevern.Thedonationofthispropertyprovidesanopportunitytogreatlyreducethecostfordevelopingnewaffordablerentalunits.DiscussionMATCHESGfunds,appropriatedforemergencyshelteractivities($85,000),havebeenawardedtoSarah’sHouseFamilyShelterwhichisoperatedbyAssociatedCatholicCharities,Inc.CatholicCharitiesbudgeted$106,084inUnitedStatesArmyFunds,$270,480inprivatecontributions,$105,010inUnitedWayfunds,$25,000inFEMA&MEFPgovernmentgrants,$4,100inclientfeesand$175,476inAnneArundelCountyETHSandHWgrants.Thesefunds,inconjunctionwiththeESGfunds,willbeusedforcasemanagement,supportiveservices,childcare,andtheoperationsofSarah’sHouseemergencyfamilyshelter.TheremainingESGfunds($52,204)wereawardedtotheRapidRe‐HousingProgramoperatedbyArundelHouseofHope,Inc.(AHOH).AHOHwillprovidefundstocovercasemanagementservicesandadministrativecostassociatedwiththemanagementofthegrant.DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,federalHOMEProgramfundswillbematchedwith$131,122inCountygeneralfundstomeetthefederalmatchrequirement.
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AnneArundelCountyworksdiligentlytowardleveragingallofitsfederaldollarswithothersourcesoffunds.TheCountyregularlyworkswithlocalelectedofficials,legislatorsattheStateandfederallevels,theState’shousingfinanceagency,andprivatedeveloperstoleveragefundingwithnon‐federalandnon‐entitlementsourcesforhousingandcommunitydevelopmentprojects,programsandactivitieswithintheCounty.SubrecipientsoffederalCDBGpublicservicefundsandContinuumofCare(CoC)programfunduseprivatefoundations,UnitedWay,andprivatefundraising,aswellasvolunteersandin‐kindservicestofullyfundtheirprograms.
AP‐20AnnualGoalsandObjectivesGoalsSummaryInformation
Table6–GoalsSummary
SortOrder
GoalName StartYear
EndYear
Category GeographicArea
NeedsAddressed
Funding GoalOutcomeIndicator
1 IncreaseHomeownershipOpportunities
2015 2019 AffordableHousing
AffordableHousing‐Owner
CountyFunds:$210,000
PublicserviceactivitiesforLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:400HouseholdsAssisted
2 ImprovetheQualityofExistingHomeownerHousing
2015 2019 AffordableHousing
AffordableHousing‐Owner
CDBG:$725,000HOME:$150,000HOMEMatch:$50,000
HomeownerHousingRehabilitated:39HouseholdHousingUnit
3 PreventForeclosure
2015 2019 AffordableHousing
AffordableHousing‐Owner
CountyFunds:$140,000
PublicserviceactivitiesforLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:150HouseholdsAssisted
4 ImproveQualityofExistingAffordableRentalUnit
2015 2019 AffordableHousing
OpportunityAreasPriorityRevitalizationCommunities
AffordableHousing‐RentalDevelopment
CDBG:$650,000County:$100,000
RentalunitsRehabilitated:6HouseholdHousingUnit
5 IncreasetheSupplyofAffordableRentalUnits
2015 2019 AffordableHousing
OpportunityAreasPriorityRevitalizationCommunities
AffordableHousing–RentalDevelopment
HOME:$830,388LIHTC:$11,550,812Match:$13,999
Rentalunitsconstructed:48HouseholdHousingUnits
6 ProvideSupportServicestoCostBurdenedRenters
2015 2019 AffordableHousing
AffordableHousing‐Rental
CDBG:$25,000
PublicserviceactivitiesotherthanLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:50PersonsAssisted
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7 ImproveQualityofExistingPublicHousingUnits
2015 2019 PublicHousing PublicHousing
PublicHousingCapitalFund:$1,105,000
Other:1Other
8 IncreaseServicestoPublicHousingResidents
2015 2019 PublicHousing PublicHousing
CDBG:$87,000County:$204,250
PublicserviceactivitiesotherthanLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:225PersonsAssisted
9 IncreasetheSupplyofSpecialNeedsHousing
2015 2019 Non‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
SpecialNeeds‐Housing
HOME:$201,600CountyHOMEMatch:$67,200
Rentalunitsconstructed:2HouseholdHousingUnit
10 MaintainandExpandRentalSubsidiesforSpecialNeeds
2015 2019 Non‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
SpecialNeeds‐Housing
HOPWAfundsviaBaltimoreCity:$465,516
Tenant‐basedRentalAssistance/RapidRehousing:35HouseholdsAssisted
11 PromoteSpecialNeedsHousingOptions
2015 2019 Non‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
SpecialNeeds‐Housing
CDBG:$100,000
PublicserviceactivitiesforLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:110HouseholdsAssistedHomeownerHousingRehabilitated:8HousingUnit
12 ImprovetheQualityofSpecialNeedsHousing
2015 2019 Non‐HomelessSpecialNeeds
SpecialNeeds–Housing
CDBG:89,807
RentalunitsRehabilitated:2HouseholdHousingUnit
13 PreventHomelessness
2015 2019 Homeless Homelessness‐Prevention
CDBG:$85,000
HomelessnessPrevention:110PersonsAssisted
14 EndChronicHomelessness
2015 2019 Homeless Homeless ‐Housing
CDBG:$15,000HOME:$60,000CompetitiveMcKinney‐VentoHomelessAssistanceAct:$2,058,796CountyFunds:$52,500
PublicserviceactivitiesforLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:22HouseholdsAssistedTenant‐basedRentalassistance/RapidRehousing:160HouseholdsAssisted
15 IncreaseandSustainPermanentSupportiveHousing
2015 2019 Homeless Homeless‐Housing
ESG:$64,524CompetitiveMcKinney‐VentoHomelessAssistanceAct:$139,510
Tenant‐basedrentalassistance/RapidRehousing:10HouseholdsAssisted
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16 MaintainandExpandInterimHousingOptions
2015 2019 Homeless Homeless–ShelterandServices
ESG:$85,000
HomelessPersonOvernightShelter:425PersonsAssisted
17 ProvideaContinuumofComprehensiveServices
2015 2019 Homeless Homeless‐ShelterandServices
CDBG:$63,000CountyFunds:$190,000
PublicserviceactivitiesotherthanLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:200PersonsAssisted
18 ImplementRegional&LocalFairHousingPlans
2015 2019 FairHousing AffordableHousing‐OwnerAffordableHousing‐RentalAffordableHousing‐RentalDevelopmentHomeless‐HousingSpecialNeeds‐Housing
CountyFunds:$16,000
Other:1Other
19 IncreaseSupportiveServices
2015 2019 Non‐HousingCommunityDevelopment
PriorityRevitalizationCommunities
Non‐HousingCommunityDevelopment‐PublicService
CDBG:$20,000
PublicserviceactivitiesotherthanLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:75PersonsAssisted
20 IncreaseEconomicDevelopmentOpportunities
2015 2019 Non‐HousingCommunityDevelopment
EconomicOpportunities
CDBG:$34,000
PublicserviceactivitiesotherthanLow/ModerateIncomeHousingBenefit:60PersonsAssisted
21 Administration 2015 2019 AdministrationofFederalFunds
CDBG:$473,452HOME:$95,776ESG:$12,123CompetitiveMcKinney‐VentoHomelessAssistanceAct:$105,091CountyFunds:$314,628HOPWAfundsviaBaltimoreCity:$19,397
Other:1Other
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GoalDescriptions
Table7–GoalsDescriptions
1 GoalName IncreaseHomeownershipOpportunitiesGoalDescription
Preparepotentialhomebuyersforthefinancialresponsibilitiesofpurchasingahome,providingintensiveindividualbudgetandcreditcounseling,andgroupseminarsonthehomebuyingprocess.Increasehousingaffordabilityforlowtomoderateincomefirsttimehomebuyersthroughmortgagewrite‐down,closingcostanddownpaymentassistance.MarkethomeownershipopportunitiesinPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.Plannedactivitiesmayincludehomeownershipcounselingandmortgageassistance,aswellastargetedmarketincentivesinPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.ProgramswillbeaffirmativelymarketedtotheCounty'sprotectedclassesthroughactiveoutreach.
2 GoalName ImprovetheQualityofExistingHomeownerHousingGoalDescription
ImprovethesupplyofexistinghousingunitsbyprovidinglowinterestfinancialresourcestolowandmoderateincomeCountyhomeownerstomakeenergyefficiencyimprovements,eliminatesubstandardhousingconditions,andreducemaintenancecosts,therebyallowingthemtoremainintheirhomeswhileimprovingtheoverallqualityofthecommunityanditshousingstock.Improvethequalityofexistingunitsbyacquiringandrehabilitatingunitsforsaletoeligiblehomebuyers.Plannedactivitiesmayincludepropertyrehabilitation;propertyrepair;provisionoffinancialcounseling;andtechnicalassistance.RehabilitationactivitieswillbemarketedwithintheCounty'sPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
3 GoalName PreventForeclosureGoalDescription
Providecomprehensiveforeclosurepreventioncounselingtoexistinghomeownersbyprovidingtechnicalassistanceandintensiveone‐on‐onecounselingtodevelopaplanofaction,repaircredit,assistancewithloanmodificationsandlendernegotiations,andlegalreferralstoavoidforeclosure.Plannedactivitiesmayincludeforeclosurepreventioncounselingandreferrals.ProgramwillbeaffirmativelymarketedwithintheCounty'sPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesandaffirmativelymarketedtotheCounty'sprotectedclasses.
4 GoalName ImproveQualityofExistingAffordableRentalUnitGoalDescription
Improvethequalityandaffordabilityofexistingsmallscatteredsiterentalunitsandlargemultifamilyaffordablerentalhousingcommunitiesbyprovidingtechnicalassistanceandfinancingtopropertyowners.PlannedactivitiesmayincludeprovidingfundingfortherehabilitationofrentalhousingandtheprovisionofPILOTs.
5 GoalName Increase the Supply of Affordable Rental Units Goal
DescriptionIncreasethesupplyofaffordablerentalhousingbyencouragingandfacilitatingconstructionbyprivatedevelopersofnewaffordablerentalunits,withprioritygiventofamilyhousing.PlannedactivitiesmayincludeprovidingfundsforrentalproductionandprovisionofPILOTs.DeveloperswillberequiredtoformulateandfollowanaffirmativemarketingplantotargetunitstotheCounty'sprotectedclasses.
6 GoalName ProvideSupportServicestoCostBurdenedRentersGoalDescription
Providefinancialliteracycounselingandeducationtocostburdenedrenterstostabilizetheirhousingsituationandimprovetheireconomicoutlook.
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7 GoalName ImproveQualityofExistingPublicHousingUnitsGoalDescription
SupportthefinancialrepositioningoftheCounty’spublichousinginventoryawayfromtraditionalpublichousingfinancinginanefforttoimprove,maintain,andensurethelongtermviabilityandaffordabilityoftheexistinghousingstock.PlannedactivitiesmayincludetherehabilitationofanexistingpublichousingcommunitytocontinuetoservetheCounty'slowincomehouseholds.TheHousingCommissionwillberequiredtoformulateandfollowanaffirmativemarketingplantotargetunitstotheCounty'sprotectedclasses.
8 GoalName IncreaseServicestoPublicHousingResidentsGoalDescription
Supportiveprogramsthatprovideservicestothepublichousingresidentsenablingthemtoimprovethequalityoftheirlives.Plannedactivitiesmayincluderecreationandeducationprogramsforyouth,andcongregateservicesfortheelderly.
9 GoalName ImprovetheQualityofExistingSpecialNeedsHousingGoalDescription
Improvethequalityofhousingforspecialneedspopulationbyassistingnonprofitorganizationswiththerehabilitationofexistinggrouphomes.EncouragethedevelopmentofhousingwithenhancedtechnologysuchasSmartHomesmonitoringtohelppeoplewithspecialneedstoliveindependently.Plannedactivitiesmayincludearehabilitationprogramforgrouphomeshousingpersonswithspecialneeds.
10 GoalName IncreasetheSupplyofSpecialNeedsHousingGoalDescription
Increasethesupplyofhousingforpersonswithspecialneedstoliveasindependentlyaspossiblethroughvariousmechanismssuchastheacquisitionandrehabilitationofgrouphomes,newconstructionofgrouphomes,andexpansionofrentalassistanceprograms.Plannedactivitiesmayincludefinancingforanacquisitionandrehabilitationprogramornewconstructionmulti‐familyrentalprojects.
11 GoalName MaintainExpandRentalSubsidiesforSpecialNeedsGoalDescription
Expand,maintainandcreatenewtenantbasedrentalsubsidyprogramsforthespecialneedspopulation.Plannedactivitiesmayincludetenantbasedrentalsubsidyprogramstargetedtospecialneedspopulations.
12 GoalName PromoteSpecialNeedsHousingOptionsGoalDescription
Promotehousingforthespecialneedspopulationandelderlybyhelpinghomeownersandgrouphomeownersmakeaccessibilityrepairsandalterationstotheirhomes,therebyallowingthemtheoptiontoremainintheirhomes.Supportprogramswhichprovideservicesfortheelderlyandforpersonswithdisabilitiesenablingthemtoageinplace.Plannedactivitiesmayincludeaccessibilitymodificationprograms,moderaterepairprograms,andcongregateservices.
13 GoalName PreventHomelessnessGoalDescription
Providetheresourcestopreventhomelessnessbyofferingfinancialassistanceandfinancialcounselingtohouseholdsatriskoflosingtheirhomes.Plannedactivitiesmayincludefinancialassistancetopreventeviction,includingfirstmonthrent,securitydeposits,andutilitypaymentandfinancialcounseling,andreferralservicesprogram.
14 GoalName EndChronicHomelessnessGoalDescription
Maintainandexpandthesupplyofpermanentsupportivehousingandservicesforchronicallyhomelessindividuals.Plannedactivitiesmayincludethedevelopmentandexpansionoftenantbasedrentalassistanceprograms,developmentofpermanentsupportivehousingunitsorgrouphomes,andtheprovisionofcasemanagement.
15 GoalName IncreaseandSustainPermanentSupportiveHousingGoalDescription
Supporteffortstomaintainandexpandthesupplyofpermanentsupportivehousingoptionstohelprapidlyreturnpeopleexperiencinghomelessnesstostablehousing,withprioritygiventofamilies,veteransandunaccompaniedyouth.Plannedactivitiesmayincludethedevelopmentandexpansionoftenantbasedrentalassistanceprograms,rapid‐rehousingprograms,grouphousing/SROs,financialcounseling,andtheprovisionofaccompanyingservices.
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16 GoalName MaintainandExpandInterimHousingOptionsGoalDescription
Provideavarietyofinterimorshort‐termhousingoptionsforthehomelesswiththepurposeofhelpingthoseservedbecomequicklyre‐housedandeconomicallysecurebysupportingthecontinuedoperationandenhancementofexistingemergency,transitionalhousing,anddomesticviolenceshelters.Supportthedevelopmentofnewfacilitiesbasedondemonstratedcommunityneed.Plannedactivitiesmayincludeoperationalsupportfortransitionalhousing,domesticviolenceandemergencysheltersorthedevelopmentofnewfacilities.
17 GoalName ProvideaContinuumofComprehensiveServicesGoalDescription
Provideacontinuumofcomprehensiveservicesallowingthehomelesstobecomequicklyrehousedandeconomicallysecureincluding(i)providingcomprehensiveessentialservicestoincreasestabilityandeconomicsecurity,(ii)developingoutreachprogramstoengagehomelessindividualsandfamily,includingchronicallyhomeless,and(iii)supportingandenhancingthecapacityforthecommunitytoendhomelessnessthroughdatacollection,coordination,andplanning.Plannedactivitiesmayincludesupportfordayprograms;casemanagement;mentalhealthprograms;employment,education,andtrainingservices;financialcounseling;lifeskillsclasses;workplacetraining;childcare;outreachprograms;andsupportfordatacollection(HMIS),andcoordinationandplanningactivities.
18 GoalName ImplementRegional&LocalFairHousingPlansGoalDescription
Explorelanduseregulationswhichwillencouragedeveloperstoprovideaffordablehousingforlowandmoderateincomewageearnersincommercialdistricts.Promotefairhousingenforcement,outreachandeducationthroughouttheCounty.Exploreeducationalprogramsthatmaychangecommunitymisconceptionsaboutaffordablehousing.SupportregionaleffortstoimplementtheRegionalFairHousingActionPlan.Plannedactivitiesmayincludeoutreachandeducation,supportingaregionalpolicyofnonetlossofunits,establishingregionalportingstandardsfortenantbasedvouchers,establishingaregionalprojectbasedvoucherprogram,andcontinuingoutreachandeducationaroundfairhousing.
19 GoalName IncreaseSupportiveServicesGoalDescription
SupportprogramsandserviceswhichseektoimprovethequalityoflifeforpersonsandhouseholdsresidinginPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.Plannedactivitiesmayincludeafterschoolandchildcareprograms,healthservices,familysupportprograms,andcrimepreventionprograms.
20 GoalName IncreaseEconomicDevelopmentOpportunitiesGoalDescription
SupportprogramsandservicesthathelptheCounty’slowandmoderateincomeresidentsachievefinancialandeconomicindependence.Plannedactivitiesmayincludejobtraining;education;affordablechildcare;andtransportationprograms.
21 GoalName AdministrationGoalDescription
FundsusedfortheplanningandadministrationoffederalCDBG,HOME,ESG,HOPWA,andCoCprogramsandCountyfundedprograms.
InLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountyestimatesthenumberofextremelylowincome,lowincome,andmoderateincomefamiliestowhomtheywillprovideaffordablehousingasdefinedbyHOME91.215(b)asthefollowing:
(1) 39incomeeligiblehomeownerswillbeassisted–ofthese,itisestimated10willbemoderateincomefamilies,13willbelowincomefamilies,and20willbeextremelylowincomefamilies;
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(2) 208incomeeligiblerenterhouseholdswillbeassisted–ofthese,itisestimatedthat0householdswillbeextremelylowincome,177householdswillbelowincome,and31willbemoderateincomehouseholds;
(3) 35personswithspecialneedswillbeassisted–allofwhichwillbeextremelylow
income;and;
(4) 20homelesshouseholdswillbeassisted–allofwhichwillbeextremelylowincome.
AP‐35ProjectsIntroductionTheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020containsastrategicplanforaddressingtheCounty’shousingandcommunitydevelopmentneeds.ThisPlanprovidesacomprehensiveanalysisoftheneedsofCountyresidentsandsetsoutspecificgoals,strategies,andoutcomestoaddresstheneedsoverafiveyearperiod.ThissectionoutlineshowthefundsavailableduringLocalFiscalYear2018willbeusedtoachievethePlan’sgoalsandoutcomes.Theprojects,programs,andactivitiesoutlinedinthissectionwereselectedtoaddressthepriorityneeds,goals,strategies,andoutcomes(outlinedinthepreviousGoalSection)developedthroughanintensivepublicplanningprocessandanalysisbasedondatareceivedthroughahousingmarketstudyandneedsassessment.Throughthisplanningprocess,theCountyidentifiedspecificstrategiestoaddresstheneedsinthefollowinggoalareas:(i)HomeownershipHousing;(ii)RentalHousing;(iii)PublicHousing,(iv)SpecialNeedsPopulation;(v)HomelessPopulation;(vi)FairHousing;(vii)Non‐HousingCommunityDevelopment;and(viii)HistoricPreservation.Thefollowingprojects,programsandactivitiesfundedwithCountyentitlementfunds–CDBG,HOME,andESG–seektoaddressthepriorityneedsandtomeetthegoalsidentifiedintheConsolidatedPlan.Otherprojects,fundedwithotherfederaldollars,suchasContinuumofCareorHOPWAfunds,designedtoaddresstheothergoalareas,arediscussedthroughouttheremainingsectionsofthisPlan.
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Projects
Table8‐ProjectInformation
ProjectName
1 AccessibilityModificationProgram
2 BrooklynParkTeenClub
3 CalvaryRentalCounselingProgram
4 CDBGAdministration
5 CHDOGroupHomeAcquisitionandRehabilitationProgram
6 ChesapeakeArtsScholarshipProgram
7 EmergencyAssistanceProgram
8 ESG17AnneArundel
9 FamilyStabilityPreventionExtensionProgram
10 FinancialLiteracy
11 FreetownVillageBoys&GirlsClub
12 GroupHomeRehabilitationProgram
13 HOMEAdministration
14 HomelessOutreachTeam
15 HomelessResource&OutreachCenter
16 HomelessSupportiveServicesProgram
17 HousingforChronicallyHomelessFamilies
18 MeadeVillageBoys&GirlsClub
19 OICJobTrainingandEducationProgram
20 PropertyRehabilitationProgram
21 PropertyRepairProgram
22 RehabilitationAdvisoryServices
23 RentalHousingProductionProgram
24 RepairswithCareProgram
25 ScatteredSitesRentalProgram
26 ServicesforSeniorsAginginPlace
27 VehiclesforChange
Describethereasonsforallocationprioritiesandanyobstaclestoaddressingunderservedneeds.ThemainvisionguidingtheConsolidatedPlanistoimplementstrategiesthatcreateastrongandvibrantcommunity,bothsociallyandeconomically,andcreateandmaintainadiversecommunityofworkersandabroadrangeofhousingoptionsforallincomelevels.Giventheseverehousingcostburdenandriskofhomelessnessexperiencedbythoseatthelowestendoftheeconomicspectrum,theCounty’slimitedfederalresourceswillbeprioritizedforthe
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stabilizationandexpansionofaffordablehousing.Anexpandedsupplyofworkforcehousingwillenablehealthaides,hospitalityandretailworkers,teacheraides,daycareworkers,andotherlowandmoderateincomeworkersfromthepublic,privateandnonprofitsectorstoliveandbeproductivecitizensofAnneArundelCounty.NewaffordablehousingdevelopmentslocatedinOpportunityAreaswillbegivenpriority,whileeffortstostabilizeandpreserveaffordablehousingstock,andtoprovideservicestoimprovethequalityoflife,willbegivenpreferenceinthePriorityRevitalizationCommunities.Thisvisionguidedtheselectionofprojectsandtheallocationoffunds,reflectingtheneedtoprovidehousingsupporttolowandmoderateincomehouseholdsaswellasneededservicestoresidentsofPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesandourspecialneedsandhomelesspopulations.InLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountywillusethisvisionalongwithitsgoalsdevelopedfortheConsolidatedPlantotargettheCounty’slimitedresources.Asinpreviousyears,increasingaffordablehousingoptionsthroughvariousmethodscontinuestobeapriority.
AP‐38ProjectsSummary
Table9–ProjectSummary1 ProjectName AccessibilityModificationProgram
TargetArea GoalsSupported PromoteSpecialNeedsHousingOptionsNeedsAddressed SpecialNeeds‐ HousingFunding CDBG:$75,000Description TheCountywillofferCDBGfundstomakeaccessibilitymodificationstoowner‐
occupiedhousingunits,therebyenablingtheelderlyandpersonswithphysicaldisabilitiestoremainintheirhousing.Fundsmayalsobeusedtomakeaccessibilitymodificationstopublicfacilitiesincludingfacilitiesspecificallyservingspecialneedspopulations.CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(3)‐LowModHousing,Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing;Outcome:Availability.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Atotaloffive(5)lowtomoderateincomehouseholdswithdisabilitieswillbeassistedinmakingaccessibilitymodificationstotheirhomes.
LocationDescription TheprogramwillbeofferedCountywide,butmarketedtothePriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
PlannedActivities TheAccessibilityModificationsProgramprovidesdeferredrepaymentloansofupto$20,000toincomeeligiblehomeowners.Modificationsmayincludetheinstallationoframps,chairliftsandgrabbars,thewideningofdoorways,andbathroomandkitchenalterations.ThesemodificationsandalterationsareoftencompletedinconjunctionwithhomerenovationloansawardedthroughthePropertyRehabilitationProgram.Fundswillalsobeusedtomakeaccessibilitymodificationstopublicfacilitiesincludingfacilitiesservingthespecialneedspopulation.
2 ProjectName BrooklynParkTeenClubTargetArea PriorityRevitalizationCommunities
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GoalsSupported IncreaseSupportiveServicesNeedsAddressed Non‐HousingCommunityDevelopment‐ PublicServiceFunding CDBG:$10,000Description DuringLocalFiscalYear2017,theCountywillallocate$10,000inCDBGfundsto
supportBrooklynParkTeenClub.Theprogramprovidesmuchneededafterschoolprogrammingandsummeractivitiesforapproximately35youthattendingtheBrooklynParkMiddleSchool.Objective:CreateaSuitableLivingEnvironment.Outcome:Sustainability.CDBGCitation570.201(e);CDBGNationalObjective:570.208.(a)(2)Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
TheBrooklynParkTeenClubwillserveapproximately35middleschoolyouthfromlowandmoderateincomehouseholds.
LocationDescription TheBrooklynParkTeenClubislocatedat 196HammondsLane,BrooklynPark,MD21225.ItislocatedinaPriorityRevitalizationCommunity.
PlannedActivities FundswillbeusedtosupportafterschoolandsummerprogramsforyouthatBrooklynParkMiddleSchool.Afterschoolprogrammingwillincludementoring,homeworkhelp,recreation,andeducationabouthealthandsafetyconcerns.Thesummerprogramwillprovideeducationalopportunitiesandfieldtrips.
3 ProjectName CalvaryRentalCounselingProgramTargetArea PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesGoalsSupported PreventHomelessnessNeedsAddressed Homelessness‐ PreventionFunding CDBG:$25,000Description FundswillbeusedbytheCalvaryEconomicDevelopmentCorporationtoprovide
emergencyfinancialassistanceandrentalcounselingtopreventhomelessness.Objective:AffordableHousing.Outcome:Sustainability.CDBGCitation570.201(e);CDBGNationalObjective:570.208.(a)(2)Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
TheProgramestimatesthatitwillserveapproximately60lowandmoderateincomehouseholdsduringlocalfiscalyear2018.
LocationDescription TheprogramwillprovideassistancetohouseholdsCountywide.PlannedActivities TheCountywillallocate$25,000inCDBGfundstocontinuetheCalvaryEconomic
DevelopmentCorporationRentalCounselingProgramtoprovideemergencyassistance,includingevictionprevention,andutilitycutoffservices.
4 ProjectName CDBGAdministrationTargetArea GoalsSupported AdministrationNeedsAddressed Funding CDBG:$473,452Description Fundsareusedforgeneralmanagement,planning,oversight,andcoordinationof
communitydevelopmentactivities.TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
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LocationDescription ACDS2666RivaRoad,Suite210,Annapolis,MD21401PlannedActivities Fundswillbeusedforgeneralmanagement,planning,oversight,andcoordinationof
communitydevelopmentactivities.5 ProjectName CHDOGroupHomeAcquisitionandRehabilitationProgram
TargetArea GoalsSupported IncreasetheSupplyofSpecialNeedsHousingNeedsAddressed SpecialNeeds‐ Housing
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Funding HOME:$201,600CountyHOMEMatch:$67,200
Description CHDOGroupHomeAcquisitionandRehabilitationProgramfunds(atleast15percentoftheHOMEallocation)arereservedforhousingdeveloped,owned,orsponsoredbyaCommunityHousingDevelopmentOrganization(CHDO).Fundswillbeusedtocontinuethismultiyearprogramtoacquireand/orrehabilitatehousingtoservepersonswithspecialneeds.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Affordability.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
CHDOGroupHomeAcquisitionandRehabilitationProgramfundsarereservedforhousingdeveloped,owned,orsponsoredbyaCommunityHousingDevelopmentOrganization(CHDO).Fundswillbeusedtocontinuethismultiyearprogramtoacquireand/orrehabilitatehousingtoservepersonswithspecialneeds.Itisestimatedthattwo(2)grouphomeswillbeacquired,developed,orrehabilitatedinLocalFiscalYear2018.
LocationDescription CountywidePlannedActivities InLocalFiscalYear2018,$268,800willbeallocatedtotheHOMEfundedCommunity
HousingDevelopmentOrganization(CHDO)GroupHomeAcquisitionandRehabilitationProgram.ThesefundswillbemadeavailabletoacertifiedCHDOtoacquireand/orrenovatehousingtoservespecialneedspopulations.ACDS,onbehalfoftheCounty,isworkingwithCHDOcertifiedspecialneedshousingproviderstoidentifypotentialprojectsfortheupcomingyear.Itisanticipatedthattwogrouphomeswillbedevelopedduringthefiscalyear.
6 ProjectName ChesapeakeArtsScholarshipProgramTargetArea PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesGoalsSupported IncreaseSupportiveServicesNeedsAddressed Non‐HousingCommunityDevelopment‐ PublicServiceFunding CDBG:$10,000Description FundswillbeusedbytheChesapeakeArtsCentertoprovidescholarshipstosubsidize
tuitionforincomeeligibleyouthandtheirfamiliesfromtheBrooklynParkcommunityattendingclassesandprogramsattheCenter.Objective:CreateaSuitableLivingEnvironment.Outcome:Sustainability.CDBGCitation570.201(e);CDBGNationalObjective:570.208.(a)(2)Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Itisestimatedthat40lowtomoderateincomeyouthwillparticipateinclassesofferedbytheChesapeakeArtsCenter.
LocationDescription ChesapeakeArtsCenter‐ 194HammondsLane,BrooklynPark,MD21225.PlannedActivities DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountywillallocateCDBGfundstosupportpublic
serviceprogramsandimprovethequalityoflifeinaPriorityRevitalizationCommunityincludingproviding$10,000fortheChesapeakeArtsCenterScholarshipProgram.TheScholarshipProgramprovidesfundingforapproximately40lowincomeyouthfromtheBrooklynParkcommunitytoparticipateinart,dance,music,dramaandothercourses.
7 ProjectName EmergencyAssistanceProgramTargetArea GoalsSupported PreventHomelessnessNeedsAddressed Homelessness ‐ PreventionFunding CDBG:$40,000Description TheAnneArundelCountyCommunityActionAgencywilluse$40,000inCDBGfundsto
provideemergencyfinancialassistancetopreventincomeeligibleCountyresidentsfrombeingevictedfromtheirhomesaswellasassistwithfirstmonthrenttohelpfamiliesbecomehoused.Objective:AffordableHousingOutcome:Availability.CDBGCitation:570.201(e)CBBGNationalObjective‐570.208(a)(2)‐Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018
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Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Fundswillbeusedtohelp40incomeeligible,lowtomoderateincomehouseholdsremainhoused.
LocationDescription AnneArundelCountyCommunityActionAgency251WestStreet,Annapolis,MD21401.TheassistancewillbeofferedCountywide.
PlannedActivities AnneArundelCountywillallocate$40,000inCDBGfundstocontinuetheCommunityActionAgency’sEmergencyAssistanceProgram.ThisProgramwillprovideemergencyfinancialassistanceto60householdstopreventfamiliesfrombecominghomeless,aswellastoassistfamilieswithfirstmonth’srent.
8 ProjectName ESG17AnneArundelTargetArea GoalsSupported IncreaseandSustainPermanentSupportiveHousing
MaintainandExpandInterimHousingOptionsNeedsAddressed Homeless‐Housing
Homeless‐ShelterandServicesFunding ESG:$161,647Description ESGFundswillbeusedtoprovideemergencyshelterandarapidre‐housingprogram.
Objective:AffordableHousing.Outcome:Affordability.TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Itisanticipatedthatatotalof425individuals,includingchildren,willbeservedbySarah'sHouseFamilyShelterProgramand10householdswillbeprovidedrapidre‐housingservicesbyArundelHouseofHope,Inc.AllservedmustmeetHUDdefinitionforhomeless.
LocationDescription EmergencyShelter:Sarah'sHouse– 201520thStreet,FortMeade,MD20755.RapidRe‐HousingProgram:ArundelHouseofHope,Inc.–514N.CrainHighway,SuiteK,GlenBurnie,MD21061.Administration:ACDS–2666RivaRoad,Suite210,Annapolis,MD21401.
PlannedActivities EmergencyShelter– ESGFundsintheamountof$85,000willbeusedforthecontinuationofAssociatedCatholicCharities,Inc.’semergencyshelterprogram,knownasSarah’sHouse,whichserveshomelessfamiliesandindividuals.RapidRe‐HousingProgram–ESGfundsintheamountof$64,524willbeusedbyArundelHouseofHope,Inc.toprovidetenantbasedrentalassistanceandcasemanagementtohelphomelesspersons(especiallyindividualsandfamilies,familieswithchildren,veteransandtheirfamilies)makethetransitiontopermanenthousingandindependentliving.Administration–ESGfundsintheamountof$12,123willbeusedforgeneralmanagement,planning,oversight,andadministrationoftheEmergencySolutionsGrantProgram.
9 ProjectName FamilyStabilityPreventionExtensionProgramTargetArea PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesGoalsSupported PreventHomelessnessNeedsAddressed Homelessness‐ PreventionFunding CDBG:$20,000Description AnneArundelPartnershipforChildren,Youth,andFamilieswillofferahomeless
preventionprogramforlowincomefamiliestargetingfamiliesatriskofhomelessnessintheBrooklynParkCommunity.Objective:AffordableHousingOutcome:Availability.CDBGCitation:570.201(e)CBBGNationalObjective‐570.208(a)(2)‐Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Fundswillbeusedtohelp10incomeeligible,lowtomoderateincomehouseholdsremainhoused.
LocationDescription TheprogramwilltargetfamiliesintheBrooklynParkCommunityinnorthernAnneArundelCounty.
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PlannedActivities Atotalof$20,000 willbeusedbytheAnneArundelPartnershipforChildren,Youth,andFamiliestoprovideahomelesspreventionprogramforlowincomefamilies.
10 ProjectName FinancialLiteracyTargetArea GoalsSupported ProvideSupportServicestoCostBurdenedRentersNeedsAddressed AffordableHousing‐ RentalFunding CDBG:$25,000Description Fundswillbeusedtosupportone‐on‐onefinancialliteracycounselingandgroup
sessionsprovidedtolowandverylowincomerenterswiththegoalofincreasingtheireconomicself‐sufficiencyandhousingstability.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Approximately50renterswillbeprovidedwithfinancialliteracycounseling andparticipateingroupsessionsduringthefiscalyear.
LocationDescription TheprogramwillbeofferedattheofficesofArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.(ACDS)2666RivaRoad,Suite210,Annapolis,21401andatcentrallylocatedsiteswithinthecommunity.
PlannedActivities InLocalFiscalYear2018,$25,000inCDBGfundswillbeusedtosupportone‐on‐onefinancialliteracycounselingandgroupsessionsprovidedto50lowandverylowincomerenterswiththegoalofincreasingtheireconomicself‐sufficiencyandhousingstability.
11 ProjectName FreetownVillageBoys&GirlsClubTargetArea GoalsSupported IncreaseServicestoPublicHousingResidentsNeedsAddressed PublicHousing‐ ServicesFunding CDBG:$22,000Description FundswillbeusedtocontinuetheBoys&GirlsClubScience,Technology,Engineering,
andMath(STEM)Initiatives,aswellastheClubseducationalprogramsattheFreetownVillagePublicHousingCommunity.Theprogramprovidesafterschoolandsummeractivitiesforparticipatingyouth.Objective:CreateaSuitableLivingEnvironment.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation:570.201(e)CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(2)‐Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/29/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
TheFreetownBoys&GirlsClubexpectstoserveapproximately75youthintheirprogramduringLocalFiscalYear2018.
LocationDescription FreetownVillagePublicHousingCommunity,7820DarrellHenryCt.,Pasadena,MD21122
PlannedActivities DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,$22,000inCDBGfundswillbeusedtosupporttheBoys&GirlsClubsofAnnapolisandAnneArundelCounty,Inc.programattheFreetownVillageBoys&GirlsClub.FundswillbeusedtoprovideaSTEMprogram,afterschoolhomeworkhelp,recreationandathleticprograms,aswellassummercamp.
12 ProjectName GroupHomeRehabilitationProgramTargetArea GoalsSupported ImproveQualityofExistingSpecialNeedsHousingNeedsAddressed SpecialNeeds‐ HousingFunding CDBG:$89,807Description Fundswillbeusedtoprovideresourcestomakeneededrepairstoexistinggroup
housesforspecialneedsclients,includingaccessibilitymodificationsandcorrecthousing,health,occupancyandothercodeviolations.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation:24CFR570.202(b)(11)CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(3)‐Low/ModHousing
TargetDate 6/30/2018
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Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Theproposedfundswillbeusedfor twohousingunits,whichtypicallyservethreetofourindividualswithdisabilitiesinagrouplivingsituation.
LocationDescription SiteswillbeidentifiedCountywidePlannedActivities Thesefundswillbemadeavailabletoaspecialneedshousingprovidertomake
renovations,includingaccessibility,togrouphomesservingspecialneedspopulations.Itisanticipatedthattwogrouphomewillberenovatedduringthefiscalyear.
13 ProjectName HOMEAdministrationTargetArea GoalsSupported AdministrationNeedsAddressed Funding HOME:$95,776
CountyHOMEMatch:$38,878Description Fundsareusedforgeneralmanagement,planning,oversight,andcoordinationofthe
HOMEprogramactivities.TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
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LocationDescription ACDS–2666RivaRoad,Suite210,Annapolis,MD21401PlannedActivities Fundsareusedforgeneralmanagement,planning,oversight,andcoordinationofthe
HOMEprogramactivities.14 ProjectName HomelessOutreachTeam
TargetArea GoalsSupported EndChronicHomelessnessNeedsAddressed Homeless‐ShelterandServicesFunding CDBG:$25,000Description FundswillbeusedbyAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofSocialServicestodevelopa
HomelessOutreachTeamtoestablishconnectionstohomelesspersonsresidingonthestreetorinotherplacesnotfitforhabitationandlinkthemtoneededservices.Objective:CreateaSuitableLivingEnvironment.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation570.201(e).CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(2)Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
ItisanticipatedtheHomelessOutreachTeamwillserveapproximately50homelessindividualsduringthefiscalyear.
LocationDescription AnneArundelCountyDepartmentOfSocialServices‐ 180WestStreet,Annapolis,MD21401
PlannedActivities CDBGfundswillbeusedbyAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofSocialServicestocontinueoperationofaHomelessOutreachTeamtoestablishconnectionstohomelesspersonsresidingonthestreetorinotherplacesnotfitforhabitationandlinkthemtoneededservices.Serviceswillincludeidentifyinghomeless,buildingrelationships,andlinkingtheseindividualstohousingandappropriateservices.
15 ProjectName HomelessResource&OutreachCenterTargetArea GoalsSupported ProvideaContinuumofComprehensiveServicesNeedsAddressed Homeless‐ShelterandServicesFunding CDBG:$38,000
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Description InLocalFiscalYear2018,$38,000inCDBGfundswillbeprovidedtoArundelHouseofHope,Inc.tofunditsHomelessResourceandOutreachCenter,whichwilloffercasemanagement,dayshelter,informationandreferralservices,housingsearch,andlinkstomainstreamresourcestohomelesspersonsonadropinbasis.TheCenterwillalsoserveastheWinterReliefIntakeCenterbetweenNovemberandAprilandisexpectedtoserve100personsoverthenextyear.Objective:CreateaSuitableLivingEnvironment.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation570.201(e);CDBGNationalObjective:570.208.(a)(2)Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
100homelessindividualswill beservedattheHomelessResource&OutreachCenter.
LocationDescription TheHomelessResource&OutreachCenterislocatedat514N.CrainHighway,SuiteK,GlenBurnie,MD21061.
PlannedActivities ArundelHouseofHope,Inc.willoperatearesourcecenterforthehomeless,whichwillprovidecasemanagement,information,referralservices,medical,andtreatmentresources.Inaddition,thecenterwillactastheWinterReliefintakecenterfromNovemberthroughApril.
16 ProjectName HomelessSupportiveServicesTargetArea GoalsSupported EndChronicHomelessnessNeedsAddressed Homeless‐HousingFunding CDBG:$15,000Description FundswillbeusedbyCommunityResidences,Inc.toprovideintensivecase
managementservicestohomelessclientswithdisabilitieswhoareparticipatinginapermanentsupportivehousingprogramthroughtheAnneArundelPartnershipforPermanentHousing.Fundswillbeusedforsalariesandbenefits.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Approximately22chronicallyhomelesshouseholdswillbeprovidedcomprehensivecasemanagementandlinkedtoneededresourcesthroughthisprogram.
LocationDescription CommunityResidences,Inc.– 7477Baltimore‐AnnapolisBlvd.,GlenBurnie,MD21060.ServicesareofferedinclientsrentalunitsscatteredthroughoutAnneArundelCounty.
PlannedActivities InLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountywillallocate$15,000inCDBGfundstoCommunityResidences,Inc.foraHomelessSupportiveServicesProgram.ThisProgramwillprovideintensivecasemanagementservicestohomelessclientswithdisabilitieswhoarereceivingrentalassistanceaspartoftheAnneArundelPartnershipforPermanentHousingProgram.Approximately22homelesshouseholds,includingchildren,areexpectedtobeservedbytheprogram.
17 ProjectName HousingForChronicallyHomelessFamiliesTargetArea GoalsSupported EndChronicHomelessnessNeedsAddressed Homeless‐HousingFunding HOME:$60,000
CountyFunds:$52,500Description Fundswillbeusedtoprovidetenantbasedrentalassistanceforchronicallyhomeless
families.Anorganizationtoadministertheprogramwillbeidentifiedbystaffpriortostartofprogramyear.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Affordability.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Itisanticipatedthatapproximately10chronicallyhomelessfamilieswillbeprovidedassistancethroughthisprogram.
LocationDescription HousingCommission‐ 7477Baltimore‐AnnapolisBlvd.,GlenBurnie,MD21060.FamilieswillbeabletochooseappropriaterentalunitsthroughouttheCounty.
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PlannedActivities HOMEfundsintheamountof$60,000andCountyfundsintheamountof$52,500willbeusedtoprovidetenantbasedrentalassistancetohelpchronicallyhomelessfamiliesmakethetransitionfromhomelessnesstopermanenthousingandindependentliving.AllfamilieswillbeprovidedcasemanagementandservicesfromtheAnneArundelCountyMentalHealthAgencyCHESprogram.
18 ProjectName MeadeVillageBoys&GirlsClubTargetArea GoalsSupported IncreaseServicestoPublicHousingResidentsNeedsAddressed PublicHousing‐ ServicesFunding CDBG:$65,000Description FundswillbeusedtocontinuetheBoys&GirlsClubScience,Technology,Engineering,
andMath(STEM)Initiatives,aswellastheClubseducationalprogramsattheMeadeVillagePublicHousingCommunity.TheClubwillalsoserveyouthattendingtheVanBokkelenElementarySchoolandthoseyouthresidinginthegreaterSevernarea.Theprogramprovidesafterschoolandsummeractivitiesforparticipatingyouth.Objective:CreateaSuitableLivingEnvironment.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation:570.201(e)CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(2)‐Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Approximately,100youthwillbeprovidedacademicandrecreationprogramsafterschoolandduringthesummerattheMeadeVillageBoys&GirlsClubduringLocalFiscalYear2018.
LocationDescription MeadeVillagePublicHousingCommunity,1710MeadeVillageCircleRd.,Severn,MD21144
PlannedActivities DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,$65,000inCDBGfundswillbeusedtosupporttheBoys&GirlsClubsofAnnapolisandAnneArundelCounty,Inc.ProgramattheMeadeVillageBoys&GirlsClub.FundswillbeusedtoprovideaSTEMprogram,afterschoolhomeworkhelp,recreationandathleticprograms,aswellassummercamp.
19 ProjectName OICJobTrainingandEducationProgramTargetArea GoalsSupported IncreaseEconomicDevelopmentOpportunitiesNeedsAddressed EconomicOpportunitiesFunding CDBG:$10,000Description FundswillbeusedbyOpportunityIndustrializationCenterofAnneArundelCounty,
Inc.(OIC)tocontinuetoprovideeveningcounselingcoursesinESOL,computertraining,basicacademicskillsandGEDpreparationtolowandmoderateincomeunemployedandunderemployedCountyresidents.Fundswillbeusedtopayforoperationalcostssuchasfacilityrent,employeesalariesandsupplies.Objective:CreateEconomicOpportunities.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation:570.201(e)CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(2)‐Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Approximately,50lowandmoderateincome,unemployedorunderemployedadultswillbeprovidededucationalandemploymentassistanceinLocalFiscalYear2018.
LocationDescription OICofficesarelocatedat2600SolomonIslandRoad,Suite215,Edgewater,MD21037PlannedActivities InLocalFiscalYear2018,$10,000inCDBGfundswillbeallocatedtosupportOIC.OIC
providesaneveningtrainingprogramtoaccommodatetheschedulesofworkingadults.ThisprogramoffersESOL,basicacademicskills,GEDpreparation,andcomputerskillstrainingclassestolowincomeCountyresidentswhoareunemployedandunderemployed.Theprogramisexpectedtobenefitapproximately50lowandmoderateincomepersonsoverthenextyear.
20 ProjectName PropertyRehabilitationProgramTargetArea PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesGoalsSupported ImprovetheQualityofExistingHomeownerHousingNeedsAddressed AffordableHousing‐ OwnerFunding CDBG:$80,000
HOME:$200,000
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Description Fundswillbeusedtosupportaprogramthatassistslowandmoderateincomehomeownerswhosehomesareinneedofpropertyrehabilitationorreconstruction.Fundswillbeusedtoprovidedeferredloanstorehabilitateorreconstructhomestocorrecthousing,health,occupancyandothercodeviolations.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation570.202(a)(1)&570.202(b)(2)CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(3)‐Low/ModHousing.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
TobeeligibletoparticipateintheCounty’sPropertyRehabilitationProgram,thehousemustbeowner‐occupied;thehomeownermusthaveahouseholdincomewhichisatorbelow80percentoftheareamedianincome,becurrentontheirmortgageandtaxes,andhavesufficientequitytosupporttheloan.Theprogramprovidesloanstoeligibleborrowersatazeropercentinterestratewithpaymentdeferredfor30years.Nopaymentsarerequiredontheloanfor30years,unlessthehomeissoldorthetitletransfers.Itisanticipatedthat31lowtomoderateincomehouseholdswillbeservedbytheCDBGandHOMEfundedprograminLocalFiscalYear2018.
LocationDescription ProgramwillbeofferedCountywide,buttargetedtotheCounty'sPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
PlannedActivities TheCountywillcontinuetoofferacomprehensivepropertyrehabilitationprogram,includingtheinstallationofenergyefficientmeasurestoreduceutilitycosts.ThisProgramwillincludefinancialcounselingandconstructionoversighttoensurethenecessaryrepairsaremadeproperly,whileprovidingthehomeownerswithdeferredloanstocoverthecostoftherepairs.DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountywillallocate$80,000inCDBGfundsand$200,000inHOMEfundstosupportthePropertyRehabilitationProgram.ThesefundswillleverageadditionalStateSpecialLoanProgramdollarstorehabilitateapproximately31homesthroughouttheCountycorrectinghousing,health,occupancyandothercodeviolations.TheprogramwillbetargetedtotheCounty’sPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
21 ProjectName PropertyRepairProgramTargetArea PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesGoalsSupported ImprovetheQualityofExistingHomeownerHousingNeedsAddressed AffordableHousing‐ OwnerFunding CDBG:$120,000Description Fundswillbeusedtoprovidegrantstoverylowincomehomeownersunabletoobtain
assistancethroughthePropertyRehabilitationProgramtocorrectmajorhealthand/orsafetyhousingdeficiencies.Typicalworkincludesreplacinginoperablefurnace/boiler,potentiallyhazardousplumbingandelectricalsystems,andcorrectingsignificantwaterinfiltrationandstructuralstabilization.Themaximumdeferredloanamountavailableperhouseholdis$15,000.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation570.202(a)(1)&570.202(b)(2)CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(3)‐Low/ModHousing.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Itisanticipatedthat eight(8) lowincomehomeownersearninglessthan60percentofAMIwillbeprovidedwithassistancethroughthePropertyRepairProgram.
LocationDescription TheprogramwillbeofferedCountywidebuttargetedtotheCounty'sPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
PlannedActivities InLocalFiscalYear2018,$120,000inCDBGfundswillbeallocatedtothePropertyRepairPrograminresponsetotheneedforsmallscalerehabilitation.ThisprogramwillprovidegrantstoverylowincomehomeownersunabletoobtainassistancethroughthePropertyRehabilitationProgramtocorrectmajorhealthand/orsafetyhousingdeficiencies.Eligibleworkincludesreplacinginoperablefurnace/boiler,potentiallyhazardousplumbingandelectricalsystems,andcorrectingsignificantwaterinfiltrationandstructuralstabilization.Themaximumdeferredloanamountavailableperhouseholdis$15,000,andservingapproximatelyeight(8)homeowners.
22 ProjectName RepairswithCareProgramTargetArea PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesGoalsSupported PromoteSpecialNeedsHousingOptions
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NeedsAddressed SpecialNeeds‐ HousingFunding CDBG:$10,000Description FundswillbeusedbyPartnersinCare,Inc.tosupportaprogramthatassistslowand
moderateincomeseniorhomeownerstomakeaccessibilityandhandymanrepairs,andtosupportprogramsprovidingsupportiveservicesfortheelderlywhichenablethemtoremainintheirhomesorinrentalcommunitiesallowingthemtoageinplace.Fundswillbeusedtopaystaffsalariesandbenefits.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation:570.201(e)CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(2)‐Low/ModLimitedClientele‐Seniors.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Approximately,100seniorswillbeprovidedwithminoraccessibilityandhandymanrepairsinLocalFiscalYear2018.
LocationDescription ServiceswillbeofferedtoseniorsCountywide. ThePartnersinCareOfficeislocatedat90BRitchieHighway,Pasadena,Maryland21122.
PlannedActivities Atotalof$10,000inCDBGfundswillbemadeavailabletoPartnersinCare,Inc.tosupporttheirRepairswithCareProgram.Fundswillsupportaprogramcoordinatorresponsibleforprovidingcounselingandtechnicalassistancetoenableseniorstoaccessreliableandtrustworthycontractorstoperformminorhomerepairs.Theprogramwillenableelderlytoremainintheirhomesorinrentalcommunities.Itisestimatedthat100seniorswillbeservedthroughthisprogramduringLocalFiscalYear2018.
23 ProjectName RehabilitationAdvisoryServicesTargetArea GoalsSupported ImprovetheQualityofExistingHomeownerHousingNeedsAddressed AffordableHousing‐ OwnerFunding CDBG:$525,000Description FundswillsupportstaffandimplementationcostsfortheCDBGfundedProperty
RehabilitationProgram,PropertyRepairProgram,andAccessibilityModificationsProgram,whichincludesprovisionsoftechnicalandfinancialadvisoryassistancetoincomeeligiblehomeowners.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Affordability.CDBGCitation:570.202(b)(9),CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(3)‐Low/ModHousing.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Atotalof44 lowtomoderateincomehouseholdsareanticipatedtobeservedbythisprogram(eightPropertyRepairProgram,31fromtheCDBGandHOMEfundedPropertyRehabilitationProgram,andfivecasesfromAccessibilityModificationProgram).Participantswillneedtoqualifyfortheaforementionedprogramstobeeligible.
LocationDescription ACDSOffice:2666RivaRoad,Suite210,Annapolis,MD21401PlannedActivities $525,000inCDBGfundswillsupporttheimplementationcostsoftheProperty
RehabilitationProgram,thePropertyRepairProgram,theAccessibilityModificationsProgram,andStatefundedrehabilitationprograms.StaffwillworkwithhomeownerstounderwriteprojectfinancingandsecureStatefinancing,selectcontractors,developworkwrite‐ups,managetheconstructionprocess,andensurethatqualityworkiscompletedinatimelymanner.
24 ProjectName RentalHousingProductionProgramTargetArea GoalsSupported IncreasetheSupplyofAffordableRentalUnits
ImproveQualityofExistingAffordableRentalUnitImproveQualityofExistingPublicHousingUnits
NeedsAddressed AffordableHousing‐ RentalDevelopmentFunding HOME:$450,388
CountyHOMEMatch:$13,922
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Description Fundswillbeusedtoprovideloanstodevelopersfortheacquisition,rehabilitationandnewconstructionofrentalhousingforlowandmoderateincomehouseholds.FundsareexpectedtobeusedfortheredevelopmentofFreetownVillagebytheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCounty.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Affordability.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Theproject‐ FreetownVillagePublicHousingredevelopment–willrehabilitate154affordableunitsavailabletohouseholdsatincomelevelsupto60percentoftheAreaMedianIncome(AMI)aswellasconstruct48newaffordableunitsonthesite.
LocationDescription 7820DarrellHenryCourt,Pasadena,MD21122PlannedActivities DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,FY2017 HOMEfundsintheamountof$464,310and
prioryearHOMEfundswillbeappropriatedtotheRentalHousingProductionProgram(RHPP)toprovidegapfinancingloanstodevelopersfortheacquisition,rehabilitationand/ornewconstructionofrentalhousingforhouseholdsearningatorbelow60percentoftheAMI.RHPPfundswillbeusedtoassistwithgapfinancingfortheredevelopmentofFreetownVillageforfamilies.Atotalof154unitswillberedevelopedand48newunitswillbeconstructedonthesite.TheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCounty(HCAAC)havebeenawardedtaxcreditsandisworkingonobtainingstateandprivatefunding.
25 ProjectName ScatteredSiteRentalHousingProgramTargetArea PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesGoalsSupported ImproveQualityofExistingAffordableRentalUnitNeedsAddressed AffordableHousing‐ RentalFunding CDBG:$650,000
CountyFunds:$100,000Description FundswillbeusedtoacquireandrehabilitatehousingunitsintheCounty,targeting
housinginPriorityRevitalizationCommunities,torenttolimitedincomerenters.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Affordability.CDBGCitation:570.202(b)(1)and570.201(a).CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(3)‐Low/ModHousing.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
AtotalofsixlowtomoderateincomefamilieswillbeprovidedwithaffordablehousingduringLFY2018.RentalunitsavailablethroughtheScatteredSitesRentalProgramareavailabletoCountyresidentswho(a)passcreditandcriminalbackgroundchecks,(b)demonstrateanacceptablepreviousrentalhistory,and(c)haveahouseholdincomeatorbelow80percentoftheareamedianincome.
LocationDescription TheScatteredSiteRentalProgramwillbetargetedtothePriorityRevitalizationCommunities(PRC).PRCsencompasstheCounty’sestablishedneighborhoodsandhavemanyappealingqualities,includingcloseproximitytojobsandarangeofhousingchoices.Atthesametime,however,theyarechallengedastheycontaincensusblockgroupswithahighconcentrationoflowandmoderateincomehouseholdsrelativetotheCountyasawhole.TheU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment(HUD)hasdefinedareasoflowandmoderateincomeconcentrationasthoseblockgroupsthatfallwithinajurisdiction’stopquartileofblockgroupswithahighpercentageoflowandmoderateincomehouseholds.ForAnneArundel,thisincludesanyblockgroupwhere35.27percentormoreofthehouseholdshaveincomesatorbelow80percentoftheareamedianincome.ThelowandmoderateincomeareasarelocatedthroughouttheCounty,butarepredominatelyintheCounty’snorthernandwesternregions,includingBrooklynPark,Pumphrey,HarundaleandtheCrainHighwaycorridorinGlenBurnie,partsofPasadena,partsofSevern/Odenton,partsofJessupandMarylandCity/Laurel.Tothesouth,partsofAnnapolis,Parole,andEdgewater,DealeandSouthCountynearWayson’sCornerareincludedasPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
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PlannedActivities DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,$650,000inCDBGfundsand$100,000CountyfundswillbeutilizedthroughtheScatteredSitesRentalProgramtocontinueeffortstorevitalizetheCounty'sPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.ThesefundswillbeleveragedwithStateLead‐BasedPaintHazardReductionGrantandLoanProgramfundsandMarylandCommunityLegacyfunds.ACDS,onbehalfofAnneArundelCounty,willacquireandrehabilitatesixhomestoberentedtoincomeeligiblehouseholds.
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fundstocontinueacongregateservicesprogram,whichprovideslighthousekeeping,mealsandothernon‐medicalservicessothattheresidentsatFriendshipStationseniorhousingcomplexcanageinplace.Objective:ProvideDecentAffordableHousing.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation570.201(e);CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(2)Low/ModLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
TheServicesforSeniorsProgramwillprovidecongregateservicestofiveverylowincomeseniorsresidingatFriendshipStation.
LocationDescription FriendshipStationislocatedat1212OdentonRoad,Odention,MD21113.PlannedActivities DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,$15,000inCDBGfundshasbeenallocatedtocontinue
theServicesforSeniorsAginginPlaceProgramattheFriendshipStationseniorhousingcommunityinOdenton.ThisprogramsupplementstheStatefundedcongregatecareprogramofferedatthissite.Fundsareusedtosubsidizethecostofprovidingservices,suchasdailymeals,laundryservices,andhousekeeping,forapproximatelyfiveverylowincomeelderlyresidents.TheProgramhelpsparticipantsageinplaceandavoidcostlynursinghomes.
27 ProjectName VehiclesforChangeTargetArea GoalsSupported IncreaseEconomicDevelopmentOpportunitiesNeedsAddressed EconomicOpportunitiesFunding CDBG:$24,000Description Fundswillbeusedtocontinue theVehiclesforChangetransportationprogramto
provideroad‐readycarstolowincomehouseholdstoenablethemtomaintainemploymentandbecomefinanciallyindependent.Objective:CreateEconomicOpportunities.Outcome:Availability.CDBGCitation:570.201(e),CDBGNationalObjective:570.208(a)(2)‐Low/MODLimitedClientele.
TargetDate 6/30/2018Estimatethenumberandtypeoffamiliesthatwillbenefitfromtheproposedactivities
Itisestimatethat10 carswillbeprovidedthroughtheVehiclesforChangeProgramtolowincomefamiliesduringprogramyear.
LocationDescription VehiclesforChange:4111WashingtonBlvd.,Baltimore,MD21227PlannedActivities InLocalFiscalYear2018,$24,000inCDBGfundswillbeallocatedtosupportthe
VehiclesforChangeProgram.ThisProgrampreparesdonatedcarsforresaleatalowcosttolimitedincomehouseholdstoenablethemtomaintainemploymentandbecomefinanciallysecureandindependent.TheProgramisexpectedtobenefitapproximatelyfivelimitedincomehouseholdsoverthenextyear.
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AP‐50GeographicDistributionDescriptionofthegeographicareasoftheentitlement(includingareasoflow‐incomeandminorityconcentration)whereassistancewillbedirected.PriorityRevitalizationCommunities(seeMap1)andOpportunityAreas(seeMap2)weredefinedintheConsolidatedPlan.PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesencompasstheCounty’sestablishedneighborhoodsandhavemanyappealingqualities,includingcloseproximitytojobsandarangeofhousingchoices.Atthesametime,however,theyarechallengedastheycontaincensusblockgroupswithahighconcentrationoflowandmoderateincomehouseholdsrelativetotheCountyasawhole.HUDhasdefinedareasoflowandmoderateincomeconcentrationasthoseblockgroupsthatfallwithinajurisdiction’stopquartileofblockgroupswithahighpercentageoflowandmoderateincomehouseholds.ForAnneArundel,thisincludesanyblockgroupwhere35.27percentormoreofthehouseholdshaveincomesatorbelow80percentoftheareamedianincome.ThelowandmoderateincomeareasarelocatedthroughouttheCounty,butarepredominatelyintheCounty’snorthernandwesternregionsandinsomeareasofsouthernpartoftheCounty.
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Map1–PriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesbyCensusBlackGroup2010
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Map2–AnneArundelCountyOpportunityAreas
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Manyoftheseblockgroupsalsocontainahighpercentageofpeopleofminorities,ahigherpercentageofolderhousingstock,agreatershareoftheCounty’saffordableandassistedhousing,andahigherrateofforeclosure.ThehighconcentrationsofminoritypopulationsfurtherenforcethegeographicallocationoftheCounty’sPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.TheCountyhasdesignatedseveralcommercialcorridorswhichareolderandinneedofrevitalizationorredevelopmentbecauseoftheaginginfrastructure,olderbuildingsand/orincreasedvacanciesasCommercialRevitalizationDistricts.TheseCommercialRevitalizationDistrictstendtobeconcentratedinthewesternandnorthernpartsoftheCountyandareforthemostpart,locatedinoraroundourPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.TheCountyutilizedtheMarylandDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment(DHCD)definitionfor“CommunitiesofOpportunity”andtheneliminatedanyareanotinaCountydesignatedPriorityFundingAreatodefineitssecondtargetedgeographicarea,calledOpportunityAreas.TheseOpportunityAreas,whicharelocatedinareasforgrowthanddevelopment,tendtobeconcentratedinthewesternpartoftheCountyinandaroundOdenton/Severn,andintheeasternpartoftheCounty,aswellaspartsofCrofton,DealeandareassurroundingtheCityofAnnapolis.DHCDusesanindextorankeachcensustractintheState,basedonthreegroupsofindicators.Thethreeindicatorgroupingsinclude(i)communityhealth,(ii)economicopportunities,and(iii)educationalopportunities.Asitrelatestocommunityhealth,censustractswereratedbasedonmedianhouseholdincome,percentofowner‐occupiedhouseholds,medianhomevalues,recentpopulationgrowth,povertyrate,andthepropertyvacancyrate.Areasofopportunitywerealsoidentifiedashavinghigheconomicopportunities,bothintermsoflowunemploymentratesandreasonablecommutetimestoemployment,comparedtotheStateasawhole.EducationalopportunitieswererankedbasedontheMarylandschoolassessmentscores,aswellasthepercentofthepopulationwithhighschooldiplomasandcollegedegrees.TheCounty’sPriorityFundingAreasareareasintheCountywhichhave–orareinplannedareasfor–waterandsewerandareslatedforgrowthconsistentwiththeCounty’sComprehensionLandUsePlan.GeographicDistribution
Table10–GeographicDistribution
TargetArea PercentageofFundsOpportunityAreas 0%PriorityRevitalizationCommunities 49%
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RationalefortheprioritiesforallocatinginvestmentsgeographicallyPriorityRevitalizationCommunitieswereestablishedinpartduetotheiraginghousingstock,includingbothsinglefamilyandmulti‐family.Thisdesignationprovidesanopportunitytotargetandprioritizelimitedrehabilitationfundswiththeaimofimprovingthehousingqualitystandardswhileensuringthatthehousingremainsaffordabletolowandmoderateincomehouseholds.Additionally,theseareas,wherethereisahigherconcentrationoflowandmoderateincomehouseholds,presentanopportunityfortheCountytoprioritizeitslimitedpublicservicefundsinordertoimproveresidents’socio‐economicstatusandqualityoflifethroughqualityprogramming.Theseprogramsincludeafterschoolprograms,childcareservices,jobskillstraining,evictionpreventionassistanceandhomeownershipcounseling,justtonameafew.ForLFY2018,assistancewillbedirectedtoPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiestosupportavarietyofrevitalizationactivitiesandprogramswhichimproveresidents’qualityoflife,includingprogramsforyouth,acquisitionandrehabilitationofscatteredsiteproperties,andtheredevelopmentofapublichousingcommunitytopreserve100affordablehousingunits.OpportunityAreasintheCountyareareasthathavestrongschools,astronghousingmarket,lowconcentrationofpoverty,andhealthyeconomiccharacteristics.Theseareasprovideapositiveenvironmentforfamiliestoraisechildrenandallowelderlypersonstoliveinahealthycommunity.FewaffordablehousingunitsexistintheOpportunityAreas.AnneArundelCounty’sAnalysisofImpedimentstoFairHousingChoice,preparedbyMullin&LonerginAssociates,callsfortheCountytoinvestitsHOMEfundsfornewfamilyrentalhousingunitsonsitesoutsideof“impactedareas,”orconversely,withinOpportunityAreas.Developingqualityaffordableunitswhicharewellmanagedandcontributetothevitalityofthecommunity,whileprovidingtheCounty’sworkforceanaffordableplacetoresideareneeded.Similarly,theThompsonv.U.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopmentConsentDecreecallsfordevelopingnewaffordablehousingin“non‐impacted”areas,whichareareaswheretherearegoodschools,lowconcentrationsofpoverty,lowconcentrationsofminorities,positivehousingvaluesandotherhealthyeconomicindicators.TheCountyisinpreliminarytalkswiththeHousingCommissionregardingtherehabilitationoftheMeadeVillagePublicHousingCommunityincludingtheconstructionofanadditional48affordableunitsonsurpluslanddonatedbytheCounty.WhiletheCounty’sHOMEfundsarenotplannedtobeutilizedforthissiteduringtheLFY2018fiscalyear,thesiteislocatedinanAreaofOpportunity.TheCountyplanstofundthisprojectwithHOMEfundsinLFY2019.
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DiscussionLowandmoderateincomefamilieslackaffordablehousingchoicesthroughouttheCounty,especiallyinOpportunityAreas,whicharedefinedbytheMarylandDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment.AsdescribedintheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020,theexistingaffordableunitstendtobeconcentratedintheolderareasoftheCounty,alongwiththeCounty’solderhousingstock.Theseareas,whichalsohaveahighconcentrationofminorities,arereferredtoasPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesandmayhavesubstandardhousingissues.ThePlanacknowledgesthatlowandmoderateincomehouseholdswithinAnneArundelCounty,manyofwhomareconcentratedintheCounty’sPriorityRevitalizationCommunities,needpublicservices,suchasemploymenttrainingandaffordablechildcare,inordertoimprovetheireconomicstanding.ThePlanalsorecognizestheneedtobalancethecreationofnewaffordableunitsinOpportunityAreaswithstabilizingandimprovingtheCounty’sexistingstockofaffordablehousing.Tothatend,weanticipateinvestingfederalfundsintoOpportunityAreaprojectsinfutureyearsasprojectsbecomeavailableandothersourcesoffinancing,suchasMarylandCommunityDevelopmentAdministration(CDA)loans,areawardedtoprojectlocatedwithinOpportunityAreasinAnneArundelCounty.
AP‐55AffordableHousingIntroductionThefollowingtablesonlyreflectthenumberofaffordablehousingunitsorhousingassistancetobeprovidedwithfundingfromtheCDBG,HOME,andESGprograms.TheCountyalsooffersseveralotherprograms,includingHOPWAandCoCfundedtenantbasedrentalassistanceprogramwhicharetargetedtothehomelessandspecialneedspopulation.TheCoCfundedprogramwillprovidetenantbasedrentalassistanceto170homelesshouseholds,andtheHOPWAProgramwillprovidetenantbasedrentalassistanceto35households.
Table11–OneYearGoalsforAffordableHousingbySupportRequirement
OneYearGoalsfortheNumberofHouseholdstobeSupportedHomeless 20Non‐Homeless 247Special‐Needs 9Total 276
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Table12–OneYearGoalsforAffordableHousingbySupportType
OneYearGoalsfortheNumberofHouseholdsSupportedThroughRentalAssistance 20TheProductionofNewUnits 48RehabofExistingUnits 198AcquisitionofExistingUnits 10Total 276
DiscussionTheCountywillseektoexpandrentalassistancetothehomeless,specialneedspopulations,andverylowincomepopulationovertheyear.
AP‐60PublicHousingIntroductionTheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCountyhasanapprovedPublicHousingAuthorityAgencyPlanwhichfocusesonprovidingavarietyofhousingunitsandprogramstoassistverylowincomehouseholdsobtainormaintainaffordablerentalhousingintheCounty.TheCommissionisdedicatedtostrengtheningcommunitiesandimprovingthelivesofAnneArundelCountycitizensfocusingontheownership,management,sustainabilityandpreservationofaffordablehousing.TheHousingCommissionownsandoperatesover900housingunitsinninecommunitieslocatedintheCounty.Sevenofthesecommunitiesarefederallydefinedpublichousingcommunitiesofwhichfourarerestrictedtosenioranddisabledresidents.TheseniorcommunitiesincludePinewoodVillage,PinewoodEastandGlenSquareintheGlenBurnieandStoneyHillinOdenton.FamilycommunitiesincludeMeadeVillageinSevernandFreetownVillageinPasadena.Inadditiontothepublichousingproperties,theHousingCommissionalsoco‐ownsandmanagesHeritageCrestwhichisanaffordablecommunityforelderlyresidents.TheHousingCommissionisalsointheprocessofcompletingthesecondphaseofredevelopingBurwoodGardens,oneoftheiroldestcommunities.NownamedHeritageOverlook,theprojectisexpectedtofinishconstructionof100apartmentsandtownhomesforpersonswithdisabilitiesandworkingfamiliesbylateSpring2018.AsofApril2017,theHousingCommissionhadatotalof8,201householdsonitspublichousingwaitinglistwithanaveragewaitlisttimeoftwotofiveyears.Inaddition,therewere5,928familiesonthehousingchoicevoucherwaitinglistwithanaveragewaitlisttimeofover10years.TheHousingCommissiondecidedinJuly2014toclosethehousingchoicevoucherwaitlistforthefirsttimeeveranditcontinuestobeclosed.Thehighnumbersofhouseholds
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waitingonbothpublichousingandhousingchoicevouchersrevealagreatdealabouttheextentofneedforhousingassistance,aswellasthecompositionofthepopulationsseekingassistance.Actionsplannedduringthenextyeartoaddresstheneedstopublichousing.In2015,HUDapprovedaportfolioconversionoftheCommission'spublichousingcommunitiesunderRentalAssistanceDemonstration(RAD).Atthistime,theHousingCommissionisintheprocessofworkingthroughtherequirementsandplanstoconvertalloftheirpropertiestoProjectBasedRentalAssistance(PBRA)orProjectBasedVouchers(PBV)inthenextseveralyears.FreetownVillageandMeadeVillagehavealreadyreceivedapprovalforfinancingandconversionandarescheduledtoconvertinlate2017orearly2018.Thecommunitieswillreceivefullmodernizationofkitchens,bathrooms,flooring,systems,facades,commonareasandamenities.Bothcommunitieswillalsoseetheconstructionofadditional,newunassistedunitstocreateamixedincomeenvironment.Theremainingcommunitiesarecurrentlyinthefinancialplanningprocessandscheduletocompleteconversionsinlate2018orearly2019.RADisanefforttoaddressthecapitalneedsoftheagingpublichousingbyprovidingaccesstoprivatesourcesofcapitaltorepairandpreserveitaffordablehousingassets.Allofthecommunitieswillberedevelopedviapublic‐privatefinancialpartnershipswiththeHousingCommissionservingasdeveloperandmanagerusingLowIncomeHousingTaxCredits,MarylandRentalHousingProductionfunds,CountyHOMEfundsandotherpotentialgapfundingresourcesasneeded.Further,theHousingCommissionisnowinprocessofdemolition/reconstructionofBurwoodGardens,oneoftheiroldestcommunities.Nownamed,HeritageOverlook,theprojectisexpectedtocompleteconstructionof100apartmentsandtownhomesforpersonswithdisabilitiesandworkingfamiliesduringthenextfiscalyear.Asindicatedabove,theHousingCommissionisalsomovingaheadwiththeredevelopmentofboththeFreetownVillageandMeadeVillagepublichousingcommunities.FreetownVillage,builtin1977,isexpectedtobeginamajorrehabilitationof154familyunitsaswellasthenewconstructionof48newunitsinLocalFiscalYear2018.MeadeVillage,builtin1971,currentlywith200familyunits,isexpectedtoberedevelopedinthenextfiscalyear.Publichousingresidentscanparticipateinavarietyofprogramstoimprovetheireducationalandcareerprofilesinanefforttostriveforfinancialindependence.TheHousingCommission’sFamilySelfSufficiencyProgramassistsfamilieswithleavingthepublicassistancesystemtoachieveeconomicself‐sufficiency.DuringLFY2018,thisfederallyfundedprogramwillbesupplementedwithapproximately$200,000inCountyfundsallowingfortheHousingCommissiontosubstantiallyincreasethemembersofthefamiliesparticipatinginthisprogram.TheCommissionanditspartnersassistwithaccessingservicessuchaschildcare,
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transportation,remedialeducation,jobtraining,treatmentandcounselingforsubstanceabuse,andcreditcounseling.Morethan200familiesparticipateintheprogram.TheHousingCommissionprovidesavarietyofessentialservicesthatworkintandemwithqualityhousingtocreateaproductiveandcomfortableenvironmentfortheirresidents.Supporttopublicandassistedhousingresidentsthroughcounselingandreferralsaddressthesocial,health,emotionalandeconomicproblemsandotherbarrierstoindependenceandhomeownership.Additionally,otherservicesrepresentativeofeffectiveandcreativepartnershipswithotheragenciesandbusinessesinclude:Boys&GirlsClubsofAnnapolisandAnneArundelCounty,Inc.andtheOneStopCareerServiceCenterstonameafew.Actionstoencouragepublichousingresidentstobecomemoreinvolvedinmanagementandparticipateinhomeownership.TheHousingCommissionencouragesitspublichousingresidentstobecomeinvolvedintheircommunities.ResidentCouncilsoperateateachofthepublichousingcommunities,providingaforumforresidentstoexpresstheirconcernsandneedsatmonthlymeetings.A14memberResidentAdvisoryBoardmeetsquarterlywithkeyHousingCommissionstaff,providingaconduitforcommunicatinginformation,sharingideas,andensuringthatresidentconcernsareclearlyidentified,analyzedandevaluatedforservice.Inaddition,theHousingCommissionhasaresidentserveontheirBoardofCommissioners.Residentsarealsoencouragedtoprovidefeedbackabouttheirhousingqualityandcommunities.TheCapitalFundProgramisreviewedandupdatedannuallythroughpersonalinterviewswithresidents.Thisprocessprovidesanopportunityforresidentstoratethequalityofeachfacetoftheirhousing,aswellastheservicesprovided.Theinformationisreviewedtoidentifyareasofgreatestconcern.Inaddition,personalinterviewsandsurveysareconductedwitheachresidentfromallofthepublichousingcommunitiestoassessopinionsrelativetoconditionswithintheirpersonallivingunits,aswellasthepropertyingeneral,managementandmaintenanceissues,andtheresidentservicesprovided.Theseresultsareanalyzedquarterlyandusedasatoolinsettingprioritiesandestablishingprogramsformaintenanceservices,residentservicesandmanagementimprovements.ParticipantswhosegoalishomeownershipareencouragedtotakepartintheHomeownershipVoucherProgram,whichallowsresidentswhoarereadyforhomeownershiptousetheirvoucherstowardamortgagepayment.InterestedparticipantsarereferredtotheHomeownershipCounselingProgramadministeredbyACDS.ThroughtheHomeownershipCounselingProgram,clientsreceiveindividualcounselinginovercomingcreditproblemsandinformationonbudgetingforahomepurchase,obtainingamortgageloan,andpreparingfor
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settlement.ThesefamiliesmayalsoreceiveassistancethroughtheCounty’sMortgageAssistanceProgram,whichprovidesclosingcostsanddownpaymentassistance.IfthePHAisdesignatedastroubled,describethemannerinwhichfinancialassistancewillbeprovidedorotherassistance.TheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCountyisnotdesignatedastroubled.DiscussionLongwaitinglistsandalimitednumberofpublichousingunitshavecontributedindeterringtheCounty’slowincomeresidentsfromfindingaffordablehousingoptions.TheCounty’spublichousingunitsrarelybecomeavailabletoalleviatethelongwaitinglist.Ittypicallytakestwotofiveyearsforoneoftheseunitstobecomevacant.IttakesevenlongerforaresidentonthehousingchoicevoucherwaitinglisttoreceiveasubsidythatprovidesthemwithabroaderrangeofhousingoptionsintheCounty.Asaresult,thelongwaitinglistandtimeframespromptedtheHousingCommissiontocloseitswaitinglistin2014.Withapproximately14,000Countyresidentswaitingforeitherapublichousingunitorahousingchoicevoucher,itisapparenttheCountyhasanongoingneedforhousingthatisaffordabletoallofitsresidents.
AP‐65HomelessandOtherSpecialNeedsActivitiesIntroductionAnneArundelCountyhasacollaborativeandwell‐coordinatedcommunitybasedplanningprocessthatseekstoensuretheneedsofpersonswhoarehomelessorat‐riskofhomelessnesswithintheCountyarebeingmet.TheCountyprovidesacontinuumofhousingandservicesincludingprevention,outreach,andsupportiveservices,aswellasemergency,transitional,andpermanenthousing.ACDS,withsupportfromtheAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS),coordinatestheContinuumofCarePlanningGroup,referredtoastheAnneArundelandAnnapolisCoalitiontoEndHomelessness(HomelessCoalition).TheHomelessCoalitionisresponsiblefordevelopingthecompetitiveContinuumofCareapplicationandfordevelopingtheplantoendchronichomelessnessinAnneArundelCounty.TheHomelessCoalitionconsistsofover50CountyandCityofAnnapolisagencies,concernedcitizens,nonprofithomelessserviceproviders,privatenonprofitorganizationsservingspecialneedsclientele,aswellasotherswithinterestsandrolesinendinghomelessnessintheCounty.
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TheHomelessCoalitionhascontinuallysupportedtheCounty’ssuccessfulapplicationsforfederalfundsandthedevelopmentofnewprogramsandservicestoaddresstheneedsofthehomelesspopulation.Forexample,AnneArundelCountyappliedthroughHUD’s2016federalcompetitiveapplicationprocessandwasawardedatotalof$2,303,378incompetitive2016ContinuumofCare(CoC)funds.Thefundswillbeusedtoprovidehousingforthechronicallyhomelesspersonsandfamilies.TheHomelessCoalitionisintheprocessofstrengtheningtheCounty’scoalitionandoverallcontinuumofcareforthehomeless.HomelessCoalitionmembersplayedanactiveroleintheimplementingthenewConsolidatedPlanFY2016–FY2020,aswellasprovidinginputinthedevelopmentoftheFY2018ActionPlan.Describethejurisdictionsone‐yeargoalsandactionsforreducingandendinghomelessnessincludingreachingouttohomelesspersons(especiallyunshelteredpersons)andassessingtheirindividualneeds.TheAnneArundelCoChasadoptedacoordinatedassessmentsystemtostreamlineoutreachprocedures,therebyhelpinghomelesspersonstoeasilyaccessprograms.TheCounty'sCommunityWarmline,a24hour,sevendaycrisishotline,isAnneArundelCounty’spointofentryandispartoftheCounty'sMentalHealthAgencyCrisisResponseSystem.Primarily,theWarmlineprovidesreferralsandlinkstoservices.TheWarmlineismarketedtotheCoCmembers,Countyagencies,libraries,faithcommunity,foodpantries,andtelephoneoperatorsofthe211servicesystem.TheWarmlineisalsoadvertisedonmultipleCountywebsites.IndividualsleastlikelytoaccessservicescanreachtheWarmlinebytelephone.Dependingonthesituation,theCrisisMobileTeammustbesenttoassessthesituation.TheinitialscreeningprocessidentifiesbasicserviceneedsalongwithbasicHMISdataandreferralinformation.Individualsarereferredtoappropriateshelterandotherservicesbasedontheassessment.Homelesspersonscanalsoenterthroughlocalshelters,DSS,anddayprograms.AllprogramsuseVI‐SPDATtoassessneedsofhomelessandcreateaby‐namevulnerabilitylist.TheCoCgivespriorityforsheltertohomelessassessedasvulnerableandonthestreetorotherplacenotfitforhumanhabitation.TheCoCisworkingtoimprovetheCounty’scoordinatedassessmentprocessandisintheprocessofdevelopingasinglepointofentryfortheCounty’ssheltersandemergencyservices.TheCounty’scontinuumforthehomelesshasseveraloutreachteamsincludingtheHomelessOutreachTeam,theCrisisResponseTeamandtwoAssertiveCommunityTreatment(ACT)Programs.TheHomelessOutreachTeamfundedwith$25,000inCDBGfundsworkstobuildrelationshipswithindividualslivinginhomelesscampsthroughouttheCountyinordertolinkthemtoservicesandhousing.OneACTProgramteamispartofanewlyfundedmentalhealthgrantandspecificallytargetsthechronicallyhomeless.TheACTProgramreceivesreferralsfromthepolice,hospitals,andshelterswhenahomelesspersonisincrisis.Inaddition,ArundelHouseofHope(AHOH)andTheLightHouseprovideoutreachservicesandprovide
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casemanagement,dayshelter,meals,andlinkstomainstreamresources.TheCoCalsohostsanannualHomelessResourceDaywhichallowsserviceproviderstosuccessfullyreachouttothehomelessandthoseat‐riskofhomelessness.Thiseventiswellpublicizedtotheentirecommunity.TheHomelessResourceDay,offeringcomprehensiveservices,allowsserviceproviderstooffertheirservicesinaconcentratedmannerononeday,aswellastosetupappointmentsforfollow‐upvisits.Addressingtheemergencyshelterandtransitionalhousingneedsofhomelesspersons.EmergencyShelter–AnneArundelCountyhas53yearroundand85seasonalemergencyshelterbedsforindividuals,and99yearroundemergencybedsforfamilies.Typically,emergencysheltersprovidetemporaryhousingforupto90days,alongwiththreemeals,casemanagement,lifeskills,training,housingsearchassistanceandothersupportservices.Therotatingchurchshelter,calledtheWinterReliefProgram,providestransportation,meals,andtemporaryhousingbetweenthehoursof5:00p.m.and7:00a.m.fromNovemberthroughApril.Anadditional54freezingweatherbedsareprovidedbylocalsheltersandtheCityofAnnapolis.Thereareatotalof88yearround,seasonal,oroverflowfreezingweatherbedsavailableforchronicallyhomelesspersonsintheCounty.ThereisgenerallyashortageofemergencyshelterforbothfamiliesandindividualsintheCounty,especiallyduringthesummermonthswhentherotatingshelterandfreezingweatherbedsareunavailable.InLocalFiscalYear2018,Sarah’sHouse,operatedbyAssociatedCatholicCharities,Inc.,willreceive$85,000inEmergencySolutionsGrant(ESG)fundsfromtheCounty.Sarah’sHouseprovidesemergencysheltertotheCounty’shomelesspopulation,aswellasawidearrayofsupportiveservices.Itisestimatedthat425homelesspersons,includingchildren,willbeassistedbySarah’sHouseduringthenextyear.TransitionalHousing–TheCountylostfundingforallofitsCoCfundedtransitionalhousingprograms–Sarah’sHouse,AnchorHouse,andtheFouseCenter–intheFY2016CoCCompetition,although,thehousingunitswerenotlostastheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCountyhasmadeavailableproject‐basedhousingchoicevoucherstocontinuetheoperationoftheseprograms.Additionally,theMentalHealthAgencyhasprovidedAHOHCountyfundsintheamountof$100,000tocontinuetoprovidehousingandsupportiveservicestochronicallyhomelessmenattheFouseCenter.InLocalFiscalYear2018,AHOHwillprovideatransitionalhousingprogramforsixhomelessveteransatPatriotHouseandwillalsocontinuetoprovidefourtransitionalhousingunitsforhomelessfamilies.
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Helpinghomelesspersons(especiallychronicallyhomelessindividualsandfamilies,familieswithchildren,veteransandtheirfamilies,andunaccompaniedyouth)makethetransitiontopermanenthousingandindependentliving,includingshorteningtheperiodoftimethatindividualsandfamiliesexperiencehomelessness,facilitatingaccessforhomelessindividualsandfamiliestoaffordablehousingunits,andpreventingindividualsandfamilieswhowererecentlyhomelessfrombecominghomelessagain.TheCountyiscommittedtoendingchronichomelessnessbyoutreachinganddevelopinghousingoptionsforthispopulation.TheHomelessCoalitionhasembracedtheHousingFirstModelasitsstrategyforendingchronichomelessness.AspartofthedevelopmentoftheCounty’sCoordinatedAssessmentprocess,theHomelessCoalitionadoptedVI‐SPDATasitsassessmenttoolandincorporateditintotheHMISsystem.TheVI‐SPDATisanationallyacceptedandrecommendedsurveytoolwhichevaluatesandrankseachhomelessindividualorfamilybasedonanumberofriskfactorsandgeneratesacentralizedlistofmostvulnerable,chronicallyhomelessindividualsandfamilies.ThosewhoarerankedasthemostvulnerableandchronicallyhomelessaregivenpriorityforalloftheCounty’sHUDfundedpermanentsupportivehousingprogramsandotherservices.ThecentralizedlistisacoordinatedwaitlistforallHUDfundedpermanenthousingprogramsintheCounty.TheCountyusesarapidre‐housingstrategyforhomelessfamiliesandprovidesEmergencySolutionsGrant(ESG)fundedrapidre‐housingtoapproximately10familiesperyear.Additionally,theCountyreceivedanewFY2016CoCfundedrapidre‐housinggranttore‐houseapproximatelyeighthomelessfamiliesperyear.TheCountyisallocating$112,500inHOMEandCountyfundsforatenantbasedrentalassistanceprogramtohousehomelessfamilies.Additionally,theUnitedWayofCentralMarylandhasfundedapreventionanddiversionprogram,includingarapidre‐housingstrategyforfamiliesintheCounty.TheCounty’sfamilysheltersalsoworktohelpfamiliesincreasetheirincomessothattheycanfindhousing.Giventhehighcostofhousing,manyhomelessfamiliesstaywithotherfamilymembersaftertheyleaveshelter.TheCountyseekstoendhomelessnessamongveteransaswell.AHOHoperatesPatriotHouse,aVeteran’sAdministration(VA)perdiemfundedtransitionalhousingprogramforhomelessveterans.AHOHworkscloselywiththeBaltimoreVAMedicalCentertoensureeachveteranreceivesnecessarymedicalcare,services,andaccesstopermanenthousingthroughtheHUDVeteransAffairsSupportiveHousing(VASH)program).Manygraduatesoftheprogramimprovetheirincomeenoughtoaffordunsubsidizedhousingaswell.Additionally,outreachworkersfromtheBaltimoreVAMedicalCentercometotheAHOHHomelessResourceCenteronamonthlybasistolinkhomelessveteranstoservices.
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Staffinthevarioussheltersallworktoreducerecidivism.Currently,approximately35percentofshelteredhomelessexperiencemorethanoneepisodeofhomelessnessandreturntoashelter.ThisisdueinparttothehighcostofhousinginAnneArundelCountyandthedifficultylowincomeindividualsfaceinfindingunitstheycanaffordwithoutasubsidy.ThosewhoenterCoCfundedpermanenthousingseldomreturntoemergencyshelters.TheCountyincorporatesthefollowingstrategiestoreducereturnstohomelessness:(1)providecomprehensivecasemanagementandcontinuedaftercareserviceonceaparticipantleaves;(2)buildlinkagetoallmainstreamresources;and(3)focusonincreasingemploymentandincomebyensuringthehomelessarelinkedtoemploymentservicesorreceiveallbenefits,suchasSSI,forwhichtheymaybeeligible.Helpinglow‐incomeindividualsandfamiliesavoidbecominghomeless,especiallyextremelylow‐incomeindividualsandfamiliesandthosewhoare:beingdischargedfrompubliclyfundedinstitutionsandsystemsofcare(suchashealthcarefacilities,mentalhealthfacilities,fostercareandotheryouthfacilities,andcorrectionsprogramsandinstitutions);or,receivingassistancefrompublicorprivateagenciesthataddresshousing,health,socialservices,employment,education,oryouthneeds.OneoftheCounty’skeystrategiesforendinghomelessnessistopreventindividualsfrombecominghomelessinthefirstplace.AnumberofCountyagenciesassisthouseholdsinavoidinghomelessnessbyprovidingfinancialassistancetopreventeviction,aswellastohelpwithpreventingthedisconnectionofutilities.TheCountyusesCDBG,FEMA,State,andprivatefundstoprovidethisassistance.Additionally,theUnitedWayhasfundedapreventionandhomelessdiversionprogram.InLocalFiscalYear2018,$40,000inCDBGfundswillbeallocatedtoAnneArundelCountyCommunityActionAgency,$25,000inCDBGfundswillbeallocatedCalvaryEconomicDevelopmentCorporation,and$20,000inCDBGfundswillbeallocatedtoAnneArundelCountyPartnershipforChildren,Youth,andFamiliestoprovideevictionprevention,utilityturn‐offandhelpwithfirstmonth’srent.Additionally,theCountyhasmadeavailable$90,000inflexiblefundingtosupporttheAnneArundelCountyMentalHealthAgencytoprovideshort‐term,emergencyhousing,evictionprevention,andotherneededhousingassistancetoindividualstomaintainandpotentiallyobtainhousing.TheCountyhasdevelopeddischargeplansandstrategies,dependingonthepopulationbeingserved,topreventindividualsbeingdischargedfromapubliclyfundedinstitution–suchasfostercare,hospitals,mentalhealthprograms,andorjail–frombecominghomeless.TheDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS)isresponsibleforimplementingdischargeplanningforchildreninfostercare.TheCounty’sgoalistomakesureeverychildhasapermanentsupportiveconnectionbeforetheyageoutofcare.
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AlthoughtherearenopublicallyfundedhospitalsorhealthcarefacilitiesintheCounty,thetwoprivatelyfundedhospitalshaveagreedtoworkwithDSStohelpensureindividualsleavingthesefacilitiesarenotreleasedtohomelessness.BoththeBaltimore/WashingtonMedicalCenterandtheAnneArundelMedicalCenter,employssocialworkerstolinkpatientstoservicespriortodischarge.Theinpatienthospitaltreatmentteamcompleteaneedsassessmentuponentryintothefacilityanddevelopsatreatmentplanthataddressesneedssuchasmentalhealth,housing,substanceabuse,jobskills,andlifeskills.AnneArundelCountyMentalHealthAgencyalsoemploysaftercareserviceworkerswhoprovidethelocallinkbetweenpsychiatrichospitals,residentialtreatmentfacilitiesandcommunityresourcestoensureeffectivedischargeplanning.TheHealthGeneralArticle,10‐809AnnotatedCodeofMaryland,prohibitsdischargesfromstatementalhealthfacilitiestohomelessness.TheCountymakeseveryefforttopreventindividualsexitingtheCountyDetentionCentersfrombecominghomelessondischarge.TheDetentionCentersprovidecasemanagement,includingdischargeplanning,toallindividualssentencedforatimeperiodofgreaterthansevendaysineitheroftheCounty'stwodetentionfacilities.DetaineesarereferredtointernalGEDtraining;jobtraining,drugtreatment,andotherlifeskillstypecoursesinordertopreparefortheirexitfromthedetentioncenter.MentallyilldetaineesarereferredtotheStatefundedMentalHealthJailProjectwhichlinkinmatestoservicesandhousingupondischargefromthejail.TheDetentionCenterhostson‐siteCommunityServiceFairstohelplinkin‐matestoprograms,servicesandhousingoptionsuponrelease.DiscussionTheCountyhasbeensuccessfulatapplyingforcompetitiveCoCfundsandhasbuiltaninventoryof168permanentsupportivehousingbeds,mosttargetedtochronicallyhomeless.DuringLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountywillofferthefollowinghousingprogramstothehomeless.Allofthesehousingprogramswillprovideintensivecasemanagementandsupportiveservices.CHESHousingProgram–$103,160inCOCfundswasawardedforanewprogramtoprovidetenantbasedrentalassistancetoeightchronicallyhomelesspersonsdiagnosedwithamentalillness.CatholicCharitiesRapidRe‐HousingProgram–$139,510inCoCfundswasawardedtoCatholicCharitiesforanewprogramtoproviderapidre‐housingtohomelessfamilies.HousingforChronicallyHomelessFamilies–$60,000inHOMEand$52,000inCountygeneralfundsisprovidedtotheHousingCommissiontohouse10chronicallyhomelessfamilies.
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AHOHRapidRe‐HousingProgram–$64,524inESGfundsisprovidedtoArundelHouseofHope,Inc.(AHOH)tohelp10homelessfamilies.WomeninSafeHaven(WISH)Program–AHOHwasawarded$59,073inCoCfundstooperatetheWISHProgramtoprovidepermanentsupportivehousingforfivechronicallyhomelesswomen.SafeHavenI–AHOHwasawarded$56,396inCoCfundstoprovidepermanentsupportivehousingtofourchronicallyhomelessmen.SafeHavenII–AHOHwasawarded$59,231inCoCfundstoprovidepermanentsupportivehousingtofourchronicallyhomelessmen.CommunityHousingProgram–AHOHwasawarded$58,814inCoCfundstoprovidepermanentsupportivehousingtosixchronicallyhomelessmenandwomen.HousingFirstI–PeopleEncouragingPeople,Inc.(PEP)wasawarded$65,712inCoCfundstoprovidetenantbasedrentalassistanceandintensivecasemanagementservicestofivechronicallyhomelesspersons.HousingFirstII–PEPwasawarded$119,828inCoCfundstoprovidetenantbasedrentalassistanceandintensivecasemanagementservicestoatotalofeightchronicallyhomelesspersons.SupportiveHousingOpportunityProgram(SHOP)–TheAnneArundelMentalHealthAgencywasawarded$198,727inCoCfundstoprovidetenantbasedrentalassistanceandintensivesupportservicesforeighthomelesshouseholds.SamaritanHousingProgram–TheMentalHealthAgencywasawardedfor$65,643inCoCfundstoprovidefivetenantbasedrentalsubsidiesandsupportiveservicestochronicallyhomelessindividuals.ShelterPlusCare–TheMarylandMentalHygieneAdministrationwasawarded$412,855inCoCfundstocontinuetheShelterPlusCareProgramprovidingtenantbasedrentalassistanceandsupportiveservicesto26homelesshouseholds.PermanentSupportiveHousingProgram–TheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCountywasawarded$391,501toprovide25rentalvouchersandsupportiveservicesforchronicallyhomelesshouseholds.
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AnneArundelPartnershipforPermanentHousingProgram–ACDSwasawarded$467,837inCoCfundstoadministerapermanenthousingprogram,whichisoperatedthroughapartnershipbetweentheHousingCommission,AHOHandCommunityResidences,Inc.TheProgramservesparticipantswhoarechronicallyhomelessandprovidesintensivecasemanagementandsupportiveservicesto25households,includingchildren.Finally,CatholicCharitieswillprovide20unitsofaffordablehousingtohomelessfamiliesattheformerSarah’sHouseTransitionalHousingprogramsiteatFt.Meade,theLightHousewillprovidethreeunitsofpermanenthousingtohomelessfamilies,andAHOHwillprovide8bedsofaffordablehousingwithintensivesupportstochronicallyhomelessmen.TheseprogramswillbefundedthroughtheHousingCommissionsHousingChoiceVoucherprogram.Afterayear,uponexitfromtheseprograms,eachhomelesshouseholdwillreceiveamainstreamtenantbasedvoucherandbeabletomoveintomarketratehousinginacommunityofchoice.TheCountywillalsocontinuetoaddressthehousingneedsofotherspecialneedspopulation,suchasthosewithdiagnosedwithHIV/AIDs,thedisabled,andelderly.Ataminimum,thefollowingactionswillbetakeninLocalFiscalYear2018:(i)oneunitwillbeacquiredthroughtheCHDOHousingAcquisition/RehabProgram;(ii)35householdswillbeassistedthroughtheHousingCommission’sHOPWAfundedRentalAssistanceProgram;(iii)threehomeswillbemodifiedforpersonswithdisabilitiesthroughtheCDBGfundedAccessibilityModificationProgram;and(ii)twogrouphomeswillberehabilitatedthroughtheGroupHomeRehabilitationProgram.
Table13–OneYearGoalsforHOPWA
OneyeargoalsforthenumberofhouseholdstobeprovidedhousingthroughtheuseofHOPWAfor:
Short‐termrent,mortgage,andutilityassistancetopreventhomelessnessoftheindividualorfamily
Tenant‐basedrentalassistance 35Unitsprovidedinhousingfacilities(transitionalorpermanent)thatarebeingdeveloped,leased,oroperated
Unitsprovidedintransitionalshort‐termhousingfacilitiesdeveloped,leased,oroperatedwithHOPWAfunds
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AP‐75BarrierstoAffordableHousingIntroductionTheAnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020outlinedfivemajorbarrierstoaffordablehousing,including(1)lackofaffordablesupplytomeetcurrentdemand;(2)future
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housingdemand;(3)currentlandusepatterns;(4)lackoffinancialresources;and(5)NIMBYism.Thesebarriersaresummarizedbelow.LackofAffordableHousingSupplytoMeetCurrentDemand
AccordingtotheBaltimoreRegionalHousingPlanandFairHousingEquityAssessment,whencomparedtotheregion,AnneArundelCountyhasasmallershareofaffordableunits,aswellasarelativelylowvacancyrateandhighrentrates,demonstratingtherelativelackofsupply.FutureHousingDemand
AccordingtotheSagePolicyGroup,Inc.’sBRACImpactHousingStudy,itwasprojectedby2015,15,700householdslookingforhousinginAnneArundelCountywouldbeunabletofindit.Excessdemandwillkeepexistinghousingpriceshighandwillencouragenewconstructionatthehighendofthemarket.Vacancyratesforallhousingwillberelativelylowwithvacancyratesforlessexpensivehousingbecomingparticularlylow.Theavailabilityofhousingaffordableforlowandmoderateincomehouseholdswilldiminish.CurrentLandUsePatterns
AccordingtotheAnneArundelCounty’sAnalysisofImpedimentstoFairHousingChoice(AI),conductedbyMullin&LonerginAssociates,thereappearstobeascarcityoflandzonedby‐rightformulti‐familyhousinginAnneArundelCounty.Inahigh‐costhousingregion,multi‐familyhousingisoftenthemostfeasibleoption.Undevelopedlandzonedbyrightformediumandhigh‐densityresidentialdevelopmentisinshortsupplyintheCounty.Thishastheeffectoflimitingaffordablehousingchoicesformembersoftheprotectedclasses.LackofFinancialResources
Thelackoffinancingforaffordabledevelopmentsalsopresentsachallenge.Federalfundingforfederalentitlementprogramssupportinghousing,suchasCDBGandtheHOMEhavebeendrasticallycutoverthelastdecade.Forexample,overthelastdecade,theCounty’sallocationoffederalCDBGfundsdroppedfrom$2.44millionto$1.78million,or27percent,whileitsshareofHOMEfundsdroppedfrom$945,579to$582,764,or37percent.Theoutlookforincreasedfunding,orevenlevelfunding,attheStateandfederallevelsisnotencouraging.NIMBYism
ThelackofsupportbyacommunityorbyneighboringresidentsforproposedaffordablehousingcommunitiesorprojectspresentsachallengeintheCountyforprojectsbenefitinglowandmoderateincomepersons.SometimesreferredtoasNIMBYism(“NotinMyBackYard”),
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thisphenomenonpresentsanadditionalobstacletoaffordablehousingdevelopersandgrouphomeprovidersabilitytoprocureaffordable,developablelandortobuyexistinghomesforaspecialneedspopulation.Actionsitplannedtoremoveoramelioratethenegativeeffectsofpublicpoliciesthatserveasbarrierstoaffordablehousingsuchaslandusecontrols,taxpoliciesaffectingland,zoningordinances,buildingcodes,feesandcharges,growthlimitations,andpoliciesaffectingthereturnonresidentialinvestment.Inanefforttoaddressthesebarriers,ACDSstaffwasactivelyinvolvedincommentingontheStateofMaryland’sQualifiedAllocationPlan(QAP)andMulti‐FamilyHousingFinancingGuidetoensuremoreStatedirectedfinancialresources–namelyLowIncomeHousingTaxCreditsandRentalHousingProductionProgramfunds–wouldbeavailabletodevelopaffordablehousingcommunitiesinOpportunityAreasinAnneArundelCounty.Asaresult,thenewQAPandGuide,whicharestillindraftform,arestructuredinsuchawaythatwilllikelyresultinmoreaffordablehousingprojectsbeingbuiltinAnneArundelCounty.ArecentreviewofAnneArundelCounty’szoningpoliciesindicatestheCountyhasadoptedseveralmeasuresthatseektosupportandexpandaffordablehousingdevelopment.WorkforceHousinglegislationallowsformulti‐familyhousingwithadensityofupto22unitsperacreasaspecialexceptionuseinR‐10,andR‐15residentialzones.Tobeeligibleforadensitybonustheprojectmustservepersonsearning120percentofAreaMedianIncome(AMI)andbelow.Inaddition,theCounty’sHousingforElderlyofModerateMeanslawallowsmulti‐familyhousingservinglowincomeseniorsearning80percentofAMIandbelowtobedevelopedas(1)aspecialexemptionuseinR‐2,R‐5,R‐10andR‐22zones,uptodensitiesof22unitsperacre,and(2)aconditionaluseC‐1,C‐2andC‐3zones.Tofurtherreducedevelopmentcosts,theCountyhasadoptedlegislationthatwaiveswaterandsewerfees,asignificantcost,formultifamilyhousingunitsdevelopedforelderlypersonsofmoderatemeans.Additionally,theCountywaivesimpactfeesforhousingthatserveshouseholdsearning120percentofAMIandbelowandthatisdevelopedbynonprofitorganizations.TheCountyalsocontinuestoprovidePayments‐in‐LieuofTaxes(PILOTs)agreementsasafinancialincentivefordevelopersbuildingaffordablerentalhousing.TheCountyalsoprovidessurpluslandtodevelopersinanefforttobringdownthecostofaffordablehousingdevelopment.InLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountyisintheprocessofprovidingsurpluslandadjacenttotheMeadeVillagePublicHousingcommunityintheSevernareatotheHousingCommissiontoallowfortheconstructionof48affordableunits.Inanefforttoincreasethesupplyofaffordablefamilyhousinginnon‐impactedareas,theCountywillprioritizeitsfederalfundsfornewaffordablerentalhousinginOpportunityAreas.
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Finally,toaddressNIMBYism,theCountywillsupporteffortstopromotefairhousingandeducatecommunitiesonaffordablehousingreducingcommonmisconceptions.InLocalFiscalYear2018,theCountywillprovidefundsforBaltimoreNeighborhoodsInc.(BNI)toprovidefairhousingservicesandfairhousingeducatorsintheCounty.Also,theCountywillfundregionalfairhousingeducationeffortsbytheBaltimoreMetropolitanCouncil.DiscussionCurrentandfuturedemandisexpectedtocontinuetooutstripthesupplyofaffordablehousing,especiallyforlowandmoderateincomehouseholdsamongtheCounty’sworkforce.Inordertoincreasethesupplyofaffordableunits,theCountywillsubsidizethecreationofaffordableunitsthroughdirectsubsidiessuchaslowinterestloansorgrants,PILOTS,andthewaivingoffees.AstheCountycontinuestoevaluatelandusechangesthatwouldencouragethedevelopmentofaffordablehousing,theywillalsocontinuetopromotethelanduseincentivesthatcurrentlyexistforcreatingaffordablehousing.TheCountywillalsocontinuetoworkoneducatingcommunitiesaboutmisconceptionassociatedwithaffordablehousing.
AP‐85OtherActionsIntroductionInadditiontotheprogramsandprojectsdescribedinSectionAP‐35,theCountyanditspartnerswilltakeotheractionsinanefforttomeetitshousingandcommunitydevelopmentneeds.Fromstretchingscarceresourcestoleveragingmultiplesourcesoffunding,theseactionswillcomplementtheprogramspreviouslydescribedtocreateacomprehensivestrategytoaddresstheunmetneedsofCountyresidents.Thischapterdescribesthesecomplementaryactionsincludingactionsto(i)removeobstaclestounmetneeds,(ii)addressbarrierstoaffordablehousing,(iii)evaluateandreduceleadbasedpainthazards,and(iv)reducethenumberofhouseholdslivingbelowthepovertylevel.Finally,thischapterlaysouttheinstitutionalstructuretheCountyhasestablishedforcomprehensiveservicedeliveryanddescribeshowtheCountygovernmentcontinuouslystrivestoenhancecoordinationamongthemultipleCountyagenciesandserviceproviders.Actionsplannedtoaddressobstaclestomeetingunderservedneeds.AnneArundelCountyConsolidatedPlan:FY2016–FY2020(ProgramYear2015‐2019)demonstratedthegrowingconcernofincreasinglyfeweraffordablehousingoptionsforlowerincomeresidentslivinginAnneArundelCounty.AlthoughtheCounty’squickrecoveryfrom
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thehousingrecessioncreatedastronghomeownerandrentalhousingmarketwithhomepricesandrentalratesthathavesteadilyincreasedoverthepastdecade,theCountycontinuestostrugglebecausethemedianhouseholdincomerateisnotgrowingatthesamepace.TheCountylacksavailablesubsidizedhousingunitsandvouchers.ThishasresultedinalargenumberofAnneArundelCountyhouseholds,especiallylowerincomehouseholds,havingaseverehousingcostburdenastheypaymorethan50percentoftheirincomeonhousingcosts.Duringthehousingrecession,homevaluestookasharpdecreaseasthenumberofhousingsalesbegantodecline.Concurrently,rentratesbegantoincreaseasrenting–asopposedtoowning–gainedpopularitywithdecreasedeconomicrisk.Nowthattherecessionhasended,housingsaleshavebeguntorecoverashomevalueshavesteadilyincreasedoverthepastfewyears.Unfortunately,rentrateshavenotdecreased,thuslesseningaffordablehousingoptionfortheCounty’slowtomoderateincomehouseholds.Althoughthemedianhouseholdincomerateshaveincreasedoverthepastdecade,theyhavelaggedbehindrisinghousingcosts.TheCountyhasmanyserviceworkersandprofessionalsincludingpoliceofficers,teachers,anddentalassistants,whodonothaveenoughincometoaffordtoliveintheCounty.Additionally,theCounty’spublichousingauthorityislimitedwiththenumberofavailableunitsandvouchers.Ithasexperiencedlongwaitinglistswithapproximately17,500Countyresidentswaitingforeitherapublichousingunitorahousingchoicevoucher,thusfurtherlesseningaffordablehousingoptionsfortheCounty’slowincomepopulation.Ifrentratesandhomevaluescontinuetoincrease,andtheavailabilityofhousingsubsidiescontinuetobelimited,whilemedianhouseholdincomelevelsincreaseataslowerpace,theissueofhousingaffordabilitywillcontinuetogetworsecausingagreaterdisparitywiththeavailabilityofaffordableunits.OnehundredpercentoftheCounty’sfederalentitlementfundsaretargetedtoservinglowandmoderateincomeresidentsthroughanarrayofprojectsoutlinedinthisplan.Additionally,theCountyhasallocated$1,166,378inCountygeneralfundstosupportandcomplementtheactivities,projectsandprogramsfundedthroughthefederalfunds.TheCountyalsoworksdiligentlytoleveragetheStateandfederalfundsasmuchaspossiblewithprivatedollarstomeettheneedsoflowandmoderateincomeresidents.Actionsplannedtofosterandmaintainaffordablehousing.SpecificactivitiestofosterandmaintainaffordablehousingundertakeninLocalFiscalYear2018arehighlightedbelow.
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TheCountywillprovidehomeownershipcounseling,financialliteracytraining,andforeclosurepreventioncounselingtoover500households.
Atotalof31lowincomehouseholdswillbeprovidedpropertyrehabilitationservicesandeightverylowincomehouseholdswillbeprovidedpropertyrepairservices.Fiveofthe39householdswhoreceiveassistancethroughpropertyrehabilitationorpropertyrepairserviceswillalsobeprovidedaccessibilitymodificationservices.
PrioryearfundswillbeusedtocontinuetheMortgageAssistancePrograminLocal
FiscalYear2018.Approximately,13firsttimehomebuyerswillbeassistedwiththepurchaseoftheirfirsthomesthroughtheprovisionofdownpayment,closingcost,andmortgagewrite‐downassistance.
TheCountywillincreasethesupplyofscatteredsiterentalhousingbyacquiringand
rehabilitatingsixunitstoberentedtolowincomefamilies.EffortswillbetargetedtoPriorityRevitalizationCommunities.
HOMEfundswillbeusedtoassistwithgapfinancingfortheredevelopmentof154
rentalunitsatFreetownVillage,anexistingpublichousingcommunity,aswellastheconstructionof48newaffordableunitsonthesite.
TheCountywillproviderentalassistanceto160homelesshouseholdswithCoCfunds,10homelessfamilieswithESGfundsandanother10homelessfamilieswithHOMEfunds,andaminimumof35householdswithHOPWAfunds.
HOMECHDOfundswillbeusedtodeveloptwonewgrouphomestohouseindividualswithspecialneeds.
Actionsplannedtoreducelead‐basedpainthazards.Throughstrictadherencetothepoliciesandprocedures,AnneArundelCountyhasgreatlyreducedthelead‐basedpaint(LBP)risksassociatedwithhousingunitsbuiltpriorto1978andthus,hassignificantlyincreasedtheaccessandavailabilityofleadsafeandleadfreehousingforlowandmoderateincomeCountyhouseholds.ThefederallyfundedPropertyRehabilitationProgram,PropertyRepairProgram,AccessibilityModificationProgram,andtheScatteredSitesRentalProgramarealladministeredbyACDSinaccordancewiththeLead‐BasedPaintHazardReductionActof1992,orTitleX,whichtookeffectinSeptember2000.Beforeanyconstructionactivitiesareundertaken,ACDSrequiresaqualifiedRiskAssessortoproperlytesteachapplicableresidencefortheexistenceofLBPand
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prepareariskassessmentreportwhichdictatestherequiredmethodsforaddressingtheLBPhazard.ResidenceswithpeelingorflakingpaintarenoteligibletobepurchasedthroughthefederallyfundedMortgageAssistanceProgramunlessanynotedLBPhazarddeficienciesarecorrectedfollowingproperleadsafeworkpracticesandapassedLBPclearancereport,aspreparedbyacertifiedLBPriskassessor,isprovidedtoACDS.LBPinCountywideresidentialrentalpropertiesisaddressedthroughtheenforcementoftheStateofMaryland’sReductionofLeadRiskinHousinglawthatrequiresownersofrentalpropertiestoregistertheirunitswithMarylandDepartmentoftheEnvironment(MDE),distributespecificeducationalmaterialstoprospectivetenantsandtomeetspecificLBPhazardreductionstandards.Inaddition,allcontractorsperformingleadpaintabatementactivitiesmustbetrainedbyaMDEaccredited/licensedtrainingproviderandmustreceiveaccreditationtoperformleadpaintactivities.ResidentialhousingintheCountyisalsogovernedbytheCounty’sPropertyMaintenanceCodewhichrequiresexteriorwoodsurfacestobetreatedorbeprotectedfromtheelementsanddecayandallexteriorsurfaces,includingsoils,befreeofpeeling,flakingandblisteringpaint.Actionsplannedtoreducethenumberofpoverty‐levelfamilies.Nearlysix(5.9)percentofallCounty’sresidentslivedbelowthepovertylevelin2014asdefinedbytheU.S.CensusBureau.However,nearly18percentoffemaleheadedhouseholdslivebelowthepovertylevel.Povertyimpactsallaspectsofanindividual’slifeandiscausedbyamyriadofcomplexfactorswhichinturnmakesendingpovertyadifficulttask.Primarily,itisafunctionofincome,whichisrelatedtoopportunity,education,jobtraining,andemployment.Therefore,theCounty’sprimaryanti‐povertystrategyistocreateandfosteremploymentandeconomicopportunitiesforlowincomeresidents.Theresponsibilityforimplementingstrategiestofosteremploymentandeconomicopportunityissharedandcoordinatedamongvariousgovernmentagencies,serviceproviders,andotherorganizations.However,theCounty’sDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS)istheagencyprimarilytaskedwithassistingresidentswhofallbelowthepovertyline.DSSpartnerswiththeAnneArundelWorkforceDevelopmentCorporationandtheCommunityActionAgencyonanumberofeffortstoassistCountyresidentswithmovingbeyondpoverty.Inaddition,AnneArundelCommunityCollegeandtheOpportunitiesIndustrializationCenterofAnneArundelCountyprovidecoursesandprogramstoenhanceemploymentskills.AnneArundelCountyFamilySupportCenter,operatedbyMarylandFamilyNetworkandDSSislocatedinAnnapolis.TheCenterprovidesawiderangeofprogramsincluding(i)education
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andemploymentreadiness,(ii)adulteducationandGEDprep,(iii)programsforparents,youngfathers,andchildren,and(iv)ateenparentalternativehighschoolprogram.DSSalsooperatesaCommunityResourceCenterandaCustomerServiceCenterinGlenBurnieandAnnapolis.TheseCentersoffer‘one‐stop’accesstocommunityservices.NotonlycanresidentsaccessthetraditionalincomesupportssuchasTemporaryCashAssistance(TCA)orFoodStamps.TheycanalsoaccessJobsWorksArundel,anemploymentprogram,operatedbyAnneArundelWorkforceDevelopmentCorporation.TheCenteralsoprovidesspacefortheCounty’scommunitypartnerssuchastheLiteracyCouncilofAnneArundelCounty,theOrganizationforHispanicandLatinAmericans,andtheMarylandDivisionofRehabilitationServices.TheCountyusesitsfederalfundsforprojectsandprogramsprovidingmaximumbenefittoextremelylow,lowandmoderateincomehouseholds.Specifically,inLocalFiscalYear2018theCountywillprovide$10,000inCDBGfundstosupporttheOpportunitiesIndustrializationCenterofAnneArundelCounty.TheProgramoffersEnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguages,basicacademicskills,GEDpreparation,andcomputerskillstrainingclassestolowincomeunemployedandunderemployedCountyresidents.Theprogramisexpectedtobenefitapproximately50verylowandlowincomepersonsoverthenextyear.Additionally,CDBGfundsintheamountof$24,000havealsobeenallocatedtoVehiclesForChangetocontinuetheirprogram.Thisprogrampreparesdonatedcarsforresaleatalowcosttolimitedincomehouseholdstoenablethemtomaintainemploymentandbecomefinanciallysecureandindependent.Actionsplannedtodevelopinstitutionalstructure.AnneArundelCountyisuniquelyorganizedtoadministerhousingandcommunitydevelopmentprogramsandhasdevelopedacomprehensiveapproachtoenhancethecoordinationbetweenvariousdepartmentsofCountygovernment,federalandStateagencies,otherpublicagencies,privatenonprofitagenciesandorganizations,andforprofitdevelopersandlenders.AnneArundelCountyisgovernedbyanelectedCountyExecutiveandCountyCouncil.TheCountyCouncilisthelegislativebodyofAnneArundelCountygovernmentandapprovesallpolicyandbudgetaryactions.TheCountyExecutive,representingtheexecutivebranchofgovernment,appointstheChiefAdministrativeOfficerandotherheadsofexecutiveagenciesinordertoimplementthepoliciesandbudgetsasapprovedbytheCountyCouncil.TheChiefAdministrativeOfficer,onbehalfoftheCountyExecutive,overseesACDSwhoisresponsibleforadministeringhousingandcommunitydevelopmentactivitiesintheCounty.
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ACDSfunctionsastheleadagencyforhousingandcommunitydevelopmentprogramsintheCounty.ACDSisaprivatenonprofitcorporationcreatedtoaddresshousingandcommunitydevelopmentneedsandisundercontractwiththeCountytoplan,administer,andimplementthefederallyfundedCDBGProgram,HOMEProgram,ESGProgram,HOPWAProgram,CoCandStatehousingrehabilitationprogramsandCountyfundedhousingandcommunitydevelopmentprograms.Subrecipients,privatenonprofitserviceprovidersandhousingdeveloperscarryoutmanyoftheactivitiesfundedundertheseprograms.ACDSdirectlyadministersprogramssuchasthePropertyRehabilitationProgram,PropertyRepairProgram,ScatteredSitesRentalProgram,andtheHomeownershipCounselingandForeclosurePreventionCounselingprograms.Dependingontheproject,ACDStakesontheroleofthedeveloper,thelender,and/ortheconstructionmanagerwhichnecessitatescarefulcoordinationwithmanygovernmentalagenciesanddepartments.ThestructureoftheACDSBoardofDirectorsallowsforcoordinationamongvariousleadagencies.The11memberBoardincludesthreemembersappointedbytheCountyExecutiveandoneappointedbytheHousingCommission.TheseappointedmembersprovideintegralcommunicationlinksbetweenACDSandthedepartmentsandagenciestheyrepresent.TheinvolvementoftheBoardmembersaddsadepthofexperiencetotheplanninganddeliveryofhousingandcommunitydevelopmentprogramsandactivitiesintheCounty.InadditiontoACDS,AnneArundelCountybenefitsfromstronggovernmentalagencies,commissions,andcloselyconnectednonprofitorganizationswithwell‐definedrolesinmeetingtheneedsofthelowincomecommunity.TheseagenciesandnonprofitorganizationsincludetheHousingCommission,DepartmentofSocialServices,DepartmentofHealth,MentalHealthAgency,DepartmentofAgingandDisabilities,theCommissiononDisabilityIssues,AnneArundelCountyWorkforceDevelopmentCorporation,theCommunityActionAgencyandtheHumanRelationsCommission.TheCountyalsobenefitsfromastrongeconomicdevelopmentarm.TheAnneArundelEconomicDevelopmentCorporation(AAEDC)provideseconomicdevelopmentleadershipfortheCountybybuildingallianceswithregionalpartners,recruitingnewemployers,supportingexistingemployers,andprovidingloanstonewandexpandingbusinesses.TheseagencyDirectorsmeetmonthlywiththeCountyExecutiveandhisstafftocoordinateservicesandidentifycriticalissues.Finally,theCountyalsohastheopportunitytoworkwithmanynonprofitandforprofithousingdevelopersandserviceproviders,includingCommunityHousingDevelopmentOrganizations(CHDO),whoassistlowincomeandspecialneedspopulations.Theseorganizationsprovidehousingandservicestothehomeless,developmentallydisabled,thementallyill,thoseinfectedwithHIV/AIDSandchronicsubstanceabusersamongothers.
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Actionsplannedtoenhancecoordinationbetweenpublicandprivatehousingandsocialserviceagencies.AnneArundelCountyhasacollaborativeandwell‐coordinatedcommunitybasedplanningprocessthatseekstoensuretheneedsofextremelylow,lowandmoderateincomepersons,homelesspersonsandthespecialneedspopulationswithintheCountyarebeingmet.TheAnneArundelandAnnapolisCoalitiontoEndHomelessness(HomelessCoalition)isaplanninggroupconsistingofover50organizations,includingCountyandCityofAnnapolisagencies,nonprofithomelessserviceproviders,nonprofitorganizationsservingspecialneedsclientele,aswellasconcernedcitizenswithinterestsandrolesinendinghomelessnessintheCounty.TheHomelessCoalitionmeetsmonthlyandprovidesongoinginputintotheneedsandcurrentissuesfacingthehomeless.TheHOPWAPlanningGroupmeetsonanasneededbasisandconsistsoftheHousingCommission,theDepartmentofHealthandnonprofitserviceproviders.ThisgroupmeetstodiscusstheeverchangingneedsoftheHIV/AIDSpopulationoftheCounty.RegularreportsaregivenbytheHousingCommissionandthenonprofitprovidersinordertoconstantlymeasurewhethertheHIV/AIDSpopulationisbeingadequatelyserved.TheCountyalsoparticipatesintheAnneArundelCountyAffordableHousingCoalition.ThisCoalitionbringstogetherforprofitandnonprofithousingdevelopers,realtors,lenders,theHousingCommission,ACDS,otherCountyagencies,faithbasedinstitutions,andconcernedcitizens.TheCoalitionistheleadentityinadvocatingforandeducatingthecommunityaboutaffordablehousingneeds.TheCounty,ACDSandtheHousingCommissionworkcloselytoidentifyneeds,accomplishsharedgoals,andimplementstrategies.ACDSandtheHousingCommissionshareaBoardmemberwhohelpstocoordinatetheeffortsofthesetwoorganizations.Inaddition,theHousingCommissionassignsstafftoparticipateintheHomelessPartnership,theHOPWAPlanningGroup,andAffordableHousingCoalitionmeetings.AlthoughACDSandtheHousingCommissionaremanagedbyseparateExecutiveDirectors,theirpoliciesandprogramscomplementoneanother.Intergovernmentalcoordinationonhousingandcommunitydevelopmentissueswithintheregionisaccomplishedthroughvariousmeans.ACDS,onbehalfoftheCounty,workscloselywiththeCityofAnnapolisDepartmentofPlanningandZoningandtheHousingAuthorityoftheCityofAnnapolis.Additionally,theCountyjoinedwithitscounterpartsinBaltimoreCity,BaltimoreCounty,HarfordCountyandHowardCounty(RegionalFairHousingGroup)toconductanAnalysisof
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Impediments(AI),examiningbothjurisdictionspecificandregionalimpedimentstofairhousing.TheCountycontinuestoworkwiththeRegionalFairHousingGrouptoimplementtherecommendationsfromtheAI.Finally,theCountyworksverycloselywiththeStateonplanningandimplementingitshousingandcommunitydevelopmentgoalsandstrategies.Specifically,ACDS,onbehalfoftheCounty,hasadailyworkingrelationshipwiththeMarylandDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment.ThisrelationshipensurestheCountyhasaccesstoallavailablefundstoaccomplishitsgoalsandreceivestechnicalassistanceasneeded.DiscussionThroughawidearrayofotheractions,inadditiontotheprojectsoutlinedpreviously,theCountywillcontinuetoaddresshousingandcommunitydevelopmentneedsinLocalFiscalYear2018.
AP‐90ProgramSpecificRequirementsIntroductionThissectiondescribesprogramspecificrequirements,asrequiredat24CFR91.220(g),fortheCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG),HOMEInvestmentPartnerships(HOME),andtheEmergencySolutionsGrant(ESG).CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantProgram(CDBG)Reference24CFR91.220(l)(1)
Table14–CDBGRequirements
1Thetotalamountofprogramincomethatwillhavebeenreceivedbeforethestartofthenextprogramyearandthathasnotyetbeenreprogrammed
$550,000
2Theamountofproceedsfromsection108loanguaranteesthatwillbeusedduringtheyeartoaddressthepriorityneedsandspecificobjectivesidentifiedinthegrantee'sstrategicplan.
0
3 Theamountofsurplusfundsfromurbanrenewalsettlements 0
4Theamountofanygrantfundsreturnedtothelineofcreditforwhichtheplannedusehasnotbeenincludedinapriorstatementorplan
0
5 Theamountofincomefromfloat‐fundedactivities 0
TotalProgramIncome $550,000
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Table15–OtherCDBGRequirements
OnbehalfoftheCounty,ACDSprovidesfundstoprojectsponsorsandclientstoacquire,rehabilitateandotherwiseassistwiththedevelopmentofhousing,bothowner‐occupiedandrental,forlowandmoderateincomepersons.InorderforCDBGfundstobeutilizedtoassistarentalproject,rentsmustbeaffordabletocomplywiththelowandmoderateincomehousingnationalobjectivestandard.AnneArundelCountyhastwoseparatedefinitionsofaffordablerents,oneforprojectsfundedexclusivelywithCDBGfunds,andoneforprojectscombiningCDBGfundswithotherfederaland/orStatefunding.ForrentalprojectswhereCDBGistheonlysourceoffederalfundsandtherearenoStatefunds,affordablerentsaredefinedasrents,excludingtheutilityallowances,whichdonotexceedthelesseroftheFairMarketRentasdeterminedbyHUDfromtime‐to‐time,orthatamountwhichwouldequal30percentofthegrossmonthlyincomeofahouseholdearning80percentoftheareamedianincome,adjustedbyfamilysize,fortheareaasdefinedandpublishedbyHUD.Inmakingthisdetermination,itwillbeassumedthatanefficiencyunitwillbeoccupiedbyasingleperson,aone‐bedroomunittwopersons,atwo‐bedroomunitbythreepersons,athree‐bedroomunitbyfourpersons,andafour‐bedroomunitbyafivepersonhousehold.ForrentalprojectsutilizingCDBGfundswithotherfederaland/orStatefunds,affordablerentsaredefinedbytheotherprograms’requirementsaslongastheprojectcontinuestoservepersonsatorbelow80percentoftheareamedianincome.Theotherprogramsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,HOME,federalLowIncomeHousingTaxCredits,housingmortgagerevenuebonds,publichousingcapitalfundsorpublichousingoperatingsubsidies,HOPEVI,ProjectBasedSection8,Section202orSection811developmentfunds,Staterentalhousingdevelopmentprograms,andothersimilargovernmentfundedprograms.ProjectsplannedwithallCDBGfundsexpectedtobeavailableduringtheyearareidentifiedintheTable9.Table14identifiesprogramincomethatisavailableforuseduringLocalFiscalYear2018.Table15identifiesthepercentageofCDBGdollarsthatwillbeusedforactivitiesbenefittinglowandmoderateincomepersonsinLFY2018.
1 The amount of urgent need activities 0
2The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income during LFY 2017.
100%
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HOMEInvestmentPartnershipsProgram(HOME)Reference24CFR91.220(l)(2)DescribeotherformsofinvestmentbeingusedbeyondthoseidentifiedinSection92.205.AlloftheCounty’sHOMEfundswillbeusedasformsofinvestmentdescribedinSection92.205(b);nootherformsofinvestmentwillbeprovided.
DescribetheguidelinesthatwillbeusedforresaleorrecaptureofHOMEfundswhenusedforhomebuyeractivitiesasrequiredin92.254.Asrequiredin24CFR92.254,HOMEloanfundsareusedfordirectsubsidytoassisthomebuyerswithdownpaymentandclosingcosts,aswellasmortgagewrite‐downassistance,toenablethemtopurchaseahome.EachhomebuyerassistedwithHOMEfundsisrequiredtosignawrittenagreementthatdetailsthetermsandconditionsoftheirHOMEloan,priortoreceivingtheloan.AdeedoftrustisrecordedagainstthepurchasedpropertysecuringtheHOMEfunds.Thislienisnon‐interestbearingandrequiresrepaymentuponsaleortransfer,ifthepropertyisnolongertheincomeeligiblebuyer’sprimaryresidence,orattheendof30years,whichevercomesfirst.Repaymentoftheloanisrequiredontheentireamountborrowed;however,theamountthatmustberepaidislimitedtothenetproceedsfromthesaleofthehome.Netproceedsaredefinedasthesalespriceminussuperiorloanrepaymentandclosingcostspaidbytheseller.Complianceduringtheaffordabilityperiodisachievedthroughmonitoringofallborrowerstoconfirmthepropertyisstilltheirprimaryresidence.ShouldahomeownerwanttorefinancetheirfirstmortgageduringthetermoftheHOMEloan,therequestwillbereviewedtoensurethatitmeetstherequirementsoftheSubordinationPoliciesadministeredandmanagedbyACDS.
DescribetheguidelinesforresaleorrecapturethatensurestheaffordabilityofunitsacquiredwithHOMEfunds.See24CFR92.254(a)(4).HOMEregulationsatCFR92.254statesifHOMEfundsareusedforhomebuyerassistance,thattheCountymustestablishavaluelimitequaltotheHOMEaffordablehomeownershiplimitsprovidedbyHUDfornewlyconstructedhousingandforexistinghousing.TheHOMEhomeownershipvaluelimits,effectiveasofMarch1,2017,forAnneArundelCountyis$271,000foranexistinghomeand$301,000foranewlyconstructedhome.ThesemaximumhomevaluesapplytohomespurchasedwithHOMEfundsandtheafterestimatedrehabilitationvalueforhousingrehabilitatedwithHOMEassistance.
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DescribeplansforusingHOMEfundstorefinanceexistingdebtsecuredbymultifamilyhousingthatisrehabilitatedwithHOMEfundsalongwithadescriptionoftherefinancingguidelinesrequiredthatwillbeusedunder24CFR92.206(b).TheCountywillnotutilizeHOMEfundstorefinanceexistingdebtsecuredbymultifamilyhousing;therefore,thisActionPlandoesnotincludeguidelinesforrefinancingpursuantto24CFR92.206(b).
EmergencySolutionsGrant(ESG)Reference91.220(l)(4)ProvidewrittenstandardsforprovidingESGassistance.AnneArundelCountywilluseitsLocalFiscalYear2018ESGfundstofundanemergencyshelterandarapidre‐housingprogram.Specifically,$85,000inESGfundswillbeprovidedtotheAssociatedCatholicCharities,Inc.(CatholicCharities)Sarah’sHouseFamilyShelterProgramand$64,524willbeprovidedtocontinueArundelHouseofHope’s(AHOH)RapidRe‐HousingProgram.PursuanttotheregulationsforAnnualActionPlansat24CFR91.220(I),theAnneArundelCountyEmergencySolutionsGrantPoliciesdescribesAnneArundelCounty’simplementationoftheESGProgram.IftheContinuumofCarehasestablishedcentralizedorcoordinatedassessmentsystemthatmeetsHUDrequirements,describethatcentralizedorcoordinatedassessmentsystem.IntheFallof2013,theCountybeganimplementationofacoordinatedintakeassessmentsystemforservingthehomelesspopulation.TheCounty'sCommunityWarmline,a24hour,sevendaycrisishotline,isAnneArundelCounty’scoordinatedentrypointandispartoftheCounty'sMentalHealthAgencyCrisisResponseSystemandprovidestheinitialassessmentandreferral.TheWarmlineismarketedtotheCoC,Countyagencies,libraries,faith‐basedcommunity,foodpantriesandthetelephoneoperatorof211systems.ItisalsoadvertisedonmultipleCountywebsites.IndividualsleastlikelytoaccessservicescanreachtheWarmlinebytelephone.Dependingonthesituation,theCrisisMobileTeamwillbesenttoassessthesituationinperson.Theinitialassessmentidentifiestheappropriatelevelofserviceforeachapplicant,andthenassistingtheapplicantinaccessingtherequiredlevelofservicesand/orhousingneededtoattainandremaininpermanenthousing.
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InLocalFiscalYear2018,aspartoftheimprovingtheCounty’scoordinatedassessment,theCoCisworkingtostreamlinetheshelterintakeprocessthroughaone‐stopreferralsystemforallshelterbeds.Thiswillhopefullymakeiteasierforindividualsandfamiliesinneedtoaccessashelterbed.Currently,homelesspersonsenterthrougheachlocalsheltersdirectlyorDSS.ThepurposeofAnneArundelCounty’scoordinatedassessmentprocessistodeliveramoreconsistentlevelofservicesandhousingtothosewhoareat‐riskofhomelessnessorexperiencinghomelessness.TheCountyusestheVI‐SPDATasitsassessmenttool,modifiedtoincludeadditionalquestionsforabroadersectionofthehomelesspopulation,includingthosewithfewerbarriers.ThisassessmenttoolisincorporatedintotheCounty’sHomelessManagementInformationSystem(HMIS).Secondaryorganizations,whoseprimarypurposeisnothomelessservices,andwhereclientinformationisnotenteredinHMIS,willusepaperassessmentsforapplicantsseekingservices.TheseassessmentsaresubmittedforentryintoHMIStotheCounty’sHomelessCoordinatorandHMISAdministrator.AllhomelesspersonsservedareenteredintotheHMISsystem.TheCountyrecognizestheneedforintegratingserviceproviderswhomeetthemultipleandvaryingneedsofallsegmentsofthehomelesscommunityintoHMISandwillstrivetodoso.Onceassessed,ahomelesspersonwillbereferredtotheappropriateservicesbasedontheiridentifiedneeds.VI‐SPDATassessmentisusedtocreatetheCounty’sby‐namevulnerabilitylist.Thisby‐namelistisusedtoprioritizevulnerablehomelessandplaceindividualsintotheCountyHUDfundedpermanentsupportivehousingprograms.Identifytheprocessformakingsub‐awardsanddescribehowtheESGallocationavailabletoprivatenonprofitorganizations(includingcommunityandfaith‐basedorganizations).TheprocessforawardingESGfundsisthesameastheprocessforawardingCDBG,HOPWA,andHOMEfunds.Proposalsaresolicitedduringthefallofeachyearfromthecommunityatlargeforprojectsforthenextfiscalyear.AtthefirstoftwoannualpublichearingsheldbyACDSonbehalfoftheCounty,thepublicisaskedtocommentontheneedsoflowandmoderateincomeCountyresidents.Atthehearing,staffdescribestheamountandnatureoffederalfundsexpectedtobeavailable,solicitsproposalsfortheuseofthesefunds,andexplainsthecriteriaforprojectselection.Additionally,stafffromACDSfacilitatesmeetingsthroughouttheyearwithCountyprovidersofhomelessserviceswheretheneedsandprioritiesofthehomelessareidentifiedanddiscussed.TheseongoingdiscussionshelptodirecttheuseofESGfundswithintheCounty.BasedonlocalgoalsandoutcomesestablishedintheConsolidatedPlan,andasaresultofthemonthly
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providermeetings,ACDSstaffrecommendsspecificprojectsforfundingtotheACDSBoardofDirectorsatthesecondpublichearing,heldinthewinterofeachyear.OncegivenapprovalbytheCountyExecutive,theserecommendationsbecomepartoftheCounty’sbudgetprocessandawardsaremadeofficialwhenthebudgetisadoptedbytheCountyCouncileachMay.AnyorganizationwishingtoprovideservicesforhomelesspersonsinAnneArundelCountyisencouragedtosubmitaproposalforconsideration.Ifthejurisdictionisunabletomeetthehomelessparticipationrequirementin24CFR576.405(a),thejurisdictionmustspecifyitsplanforreachingouttoandconsultingwithhomelessorformerlyhomelessindividualsinconsideringpoliciesandfundingdecisionsregardingfacilitiesandservicesfundedunderESG.AsAnneArundelCountyisgovernedbyelectedofficials,itcannotguaranteetheparticipationof“notlessthanonehomelessindividualorformallyhomelessindividual”ontheCountyCouncil,itspolicymakingentity.Therefore,ACDS,onbehalfofAnneArundelCounty,willimplementtheproceduresdescribedhereintoensurevariousavenuesforconsultingwiththehomelessorensuringhomelessparticipationwherepossible.ACDSisresponsibleforthestaffingandoversightoftheCounty’sContinuumofCareHomelessCoalition,whichisAnneArundelCounty’scontinuumofcareentityandanequivalentpolicymakingentitywithregardstohomelessissues.TheHomelessCoalitionisanactiveparticipantintheCounty’splanningeffortsforthedevelopmentofitsfiveyearConsolidatedPlanandannualActionPlan.TheHomelessCoalitionhasrepresentationfromformallyhomelesspeople.ACDSwillcontinuetoutilizetheHomelessCoalitiontogaininsight,direction,andpolicyguidancefortheplanningandimplementationofitsprogramforthehomelesspopulation.TheHomelessCoalitionconductsfocusgroupswithhomelessindividualsatsheltersanddayresourcecenterstodetermineneedsandprovideinsightinestablishinggoalsandstrategiesforplanningpurposes.ThisprocessensuresthathomelessindividualsareconsultedwhenconsideringandmakingpoliciesanddecisionsregardingESGfundedfacilities,services,orotherassistance.
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DescribeperformancestandardsforevaluatingESG.TheHomelessCoalitionwillcontinuetoexplorethedevelopmentofadditionalperformancestandardsasitdevelopsitsnewstrategicplantoendhomelessness.AnneArundelCountywillusethefollowingtwoperformancestandardstomeasuretheESGprogramimpact.
1. Targetingthosewhoneedtheassistancemostinneed;2. Reducingthenumberofpeoplelivingonstreetsandinemergencyshelters;3. Reducingtheamountoftimepeoplespendhomelessandbecomingquicklyre‐housed.
IndesigningtheRapidRe‐HousingProgramandEmergencySolutionsProgram,thecommunityhasalreadytargetedthosemostinneedofassistance.TheCounty’sHMISsystemwillbeusedtomonitortheresults.Asthedemandforsheltercurrentlyexceedstheavailableresources,areductioninthoseshelteredisnotanticipated.However,therewillbeafocusonincreasingturnoverofshelterbedswithshorterstays,allowingformorepeopletoaccessshelterinsteadofremainingunsheltered.Emergencyshelterswillbeevaluatedontheirsuccessinassistinggueststoobtainpermanenthousing.
DiscussionHOPWAAlthoughtheCountydoesnotreceiveHousingOpportunitiesforPersonswithAIDS(HOPWA)fundsdirectlyfromHUD,itdoesoperateaHOPWAfundedprogram.FundsfortheHOPWAProgramareawardedtotheBaltimoreMetropolitanStatisticalArea.DollarsarethenallocatedbyBaltimoreCitytoeachjurisdictionbasedonthenumberofHIV/AIDScasesineachjurisdiction,includingAnneArundelCounty.ACDSstafffacilitatesquarterlymeetingswithprovidersofservicesforindividualswithHIV/AIDS,wheretheneedsandprioritiesofthispopulationareidentifiedanddiscussed.MembersofthisgroupincludetheHousingCommission,theAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofHealthandnonprofithousingandserviceproviders.TheseongoingdiscussionshelptodirecttheuseofHOPWAfundswithintheCountytoensuretheneedsofthisvulnerablepopulationaremet.TheCountymakesthepublicawareoftheavailabilityofthesefundsthroughitsnormalpublicparticipationprocess.AtthefirstoftwoannualpublichearingsheldeachfallbyACDS,onbehalfoftheCounty,thepublicisaskedtocommentontheneedsoflowandmoderateincomeCountyresidentswithHIV/AIDS.Atthehearing,staffdescribestheamountofHOPWAfunds
Anne Arundel County Annual Action Plan: Local Fiscal Year 2018
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expectedtobeavailable,solicitproposalsfortheuseofthesefunds,andexplainsthecriteriaforprojectselection.AnyorganizationordeveloperwishingtoprovidehousingandservicesforpersonswithHIV/AIDSisencouragedtosubmitaproposalforconsideration.BasedonlocalgoalsestablishedintheConsolidatedPlanandasaresultofthequarterlymeetings,ACDSstaffrecommendsspecificprojectsforfundingtotheACDSBoardofDirectorsatthesecondpublichearing.WiththesupportoftheACDSBoardofDirectors,theserecommendationsaresubmittedtotheCountyExecutive.OncegivenapprovalbytheCountyExecutive,theserecommendationsbecomepartoftheCounty’sbudgetprocessandawardsaremadeofficialwhenthebudgetispassedbytheCountyCouncileachMay.InLocalFiscalYear2018,$465,516inHOPWAfundswillbeprovidedtotheHousingCommissionofAnneArundelCountytooperatetheRentalAssistanceProgram.TheprogramprovidestenantbasedrentalassistanceandsupportiveservicestohouseholdsaffectedbyHIV/AIDS.Itisanticipatedthat35lowtomoderateincomehouseholdswillreceiveHOPWAtenantbasedrentalassistancethroughthisprogram.
AppendixI
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OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424–CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant Version02
*1.TypeofSubmission:
Preapplication
Application
Changed/CorrectedApplication
*2.TypeofApplication
New
Continuation
Revision
*IfRevision,selectappropriateletter(s)
*Other(Specify)
3.DateReceived : 4.ApplicantIdentifier:
5a.FederalEntityIdentifier: *5b.FederalAwardIdentifier:
StateUseOnly:
6.DateReceivedbyState: 7.StateApplicationIdentifier:
8.APPLICANTINFORMATION:
*a.LegalName:AnneArundelCounty,MD
*b.Employer/TaxpayerIdentificationNumber(EIN/TIN):
52‐6000878
*c.OrganizationalDUNS:
06‐487‐5974
d.Address:
*Street1: ArundelCenter
Street2: 44CalvertStreet
*City: Annapolis
County: AnneArundelCounty
*State: Maryland
Province:
*Country: USA
*Zip/PostalCode 21401
e.OrganizationalUnit:
DepartmentName:
ArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.
DivisionName:
f.Nameandcontactinformationofpersontobecontactedonmattersinvolvingthisapplication:
Prefix: Ms. *FirstName:Kathleen
MiddleName: M.
*LastName: Koch
Suffix:
Title: ExecutiveDirector
OrganizationalAffiliation:
ArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.
*TelephoneNumber:410‐222‐7606 FaxNumber:410‐222‐7860
*Email:[email protected]
AppendixI
OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424 Version02
*9.TypeofApplicant1:SelectApplicantType:
B.CountyGovernment
TypeofApplicant2:SelectApplicantType:
TypeofApplicant3:SelectApplicantType:
*Other(Specify)
*10NameofFederalAgency:
U.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment
11.CatalogofFederalDomesticAssistanceNumber:
14‐218
CFDATitle:
CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantProgram
*12FundingOpportunityNumber:
N/A
*Title:
13.CompetitionIdentificationNumber:
N/A
Title:
14.AreasAffectedbyProject(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
AnneArundelCounty,Maryland
*15.DescriptiveTitleofApplicant’sProject:
CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantforFederalFiscalYear2017
(July1,2017–June30,2018)
AppendixI
OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424 Version02
16.CongressionalDistrictsOf:
*a.Applicant:1,2,3,5 *b.Program/Project:1,2,3,5
17.ProposedProject:
*a.StartDate:07/1/17 *b.EndDate:06/30/18
18.EstimatedFunding($):
*a.Federal
*b.Applicant
*c.State
*d.Local
*e.Other
*f.ProgramIncome
*g.TOTAL
$1,817,259
$550,000
$2,367,259
*19.IsApplicationSubjecttoReviewByStateUnderExecutiveOrder12372Process?
a.ThisapplicationwasmadeavailabletotheStateundertheExecutiveOrder12372Processforreviewon
b.ProgramissubjecttoE.O.12372buthasnotbeenselectedbytheStateforreview.
c.ProgramisnotcoveredbyE.O.12372
*20.IstheApplicantDelinquentOnAnyFederalDebt?(If“Yes”,provideexplanation.)
Yes No
21.*Bysigningthisapplication,Icertify(1)tothestatementscontainedinthelistofcertifications**and(2)thatthestatementshereinaretrue,completeandaccuratetothebestofmyknowledge.Ialsoprovidetherequiredassurances**andagreetocomplywithanyresultingtermsifIacceptanaward.Iamawarethatanyfalse,fictitious,orfraudulentstatementsorclaimsmaysubjectmetocriminal,civil,oradministrativepenalties.(U.S.Code,Title218,Section1001)
**IAGREE
**Thelistofcertificationsandassurances,oraninternetsitewhereyoumayobtainthislist,iscontainedintheannouncementoragencyspecificinstructions
AuthorizedRepresentative:
Prefix: Mr. *FirstName:Mark
MiddleName:D.
*LastName: Hartzell
Suffix:
*Title:ChiefAdministrativeOfficer
*TelephoneNumber:410‐222‐1074 FaxNumber:410‐222‐1131
*Email:[email protected]
*SignatureofAuthorizedRepresentative: *DateSigned:
AuthorizedforLocalReproductionStandardForm424(Revised10/2005)
PrescribedbyOMBCircularA‐102
AppendixI
OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424–HOMEInvestmentPartnershipsProgram Version02
*1.TypeofSubmission:
Preapplication
Application
Changed/CorrectedApplication
*2.TypeofApplication
New
Continuation
Revision
*IfRevision,selectappropriateletter(s)
*Other(Specify)
3.DateReceived : 4.ApplicantIdentifier:
5a.FederalEntityIdentifier: *5b.FederalAwardIdentifier:
StateUseOnly:
6.DateReceivedbyState: 7.StateApplicationIdentifier:
8.APPLICANTINFORMATION:
*a.LegalName:AnneArundelCounty,MD
*b.Employer/TaxpayerIdentificationNumber(EIN/TIN):
52‐6000878
*c.OrganizationalDUNS:
06‐487‐5974
d.Address:
*Street1: ArundelCenter
Street2: 44CalvertStreet
*City: Annapolis
County: AnneArundelCounty
*State: Maryland
Province:
*Country: USA
*Zip/PostalCode 21401
e.OrganizationalUnit:
DepartmentName:
ArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.
DivisionName:
f.Nameandcontactinformationofpersontobecontactedonmattersinvolvingthisapplication:
Prefix: Ms. *FirstName:Kathleen
MiddleName: M.
*LastName: Koch
Suffix:
Title: ExecutiveDirector
OrganizationalAffiliation:
ArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.
*TelephoneNumber:410‐222‐7606 FaxNumber:410‐222‐7860
*Email:[email protected]
AppendixI
OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424 Version02
*9.TypeofApplicant1:SelectApplicantType:
B.CountyGovernment
TypeofApplicant2:SelectApplicantType:
TypeofApplicant3:SelectApplicantType:
*Other(Specify)
*10NameofFederalAgency:
U.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment
11.CatalogofFederalDomesticAssistanceNumber:
14‐239
CFDATitle:
HomeInvestmentPartnershipsProgram
*12FundingOpportunityNumber:
N/A
*Title:
13.CompetitionIdentificationNumber:
N/A
Title:
14.AreasAffectedbyProject(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
AnneArundelCounty,Maryland
*15.DescriptiveTitleofApplicant’sProject:
HOMEInvestmentPartnershipsProgramforFederalFiscalYear2017
(July1,2017–June30,2018)
AppendixI
OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424 Version02
16.CongressionalDistrictsOf:
*a.Applicant:1,2,3,5 *b.Program/Project:1,2,3,5
17.ProposedProject:
*a.StartDate:07/1/17 *b.EndDate:06/30/18
18.EstimatedFunding($):
*a.Federal
*b.Applicant
*c.State
*d.Local
*e.Other
*f.ProgramIncome
*g.TOTAL
$582,764
$131,122
$375,000
$1,088,886
*19.IsApplicationSubjecttoReviewByStateUnderExecutiveOrder12372Process?
a.ThisapplicationwasmadeavailabletotheStateundertheExecutiveOrder12372Processforreviewon
b.ProgramissubjecttoE.O.12372buthasnotbeenselectedbytheStateforreview.
c.ProgramisnotcoveredbyE.O.12372
*20.IstheApplicantDelinquentOnAnyFederalDebt?(If“Yes”,provideexplanation.)
Yes No
21.*Bysigningthisapplication,Icertify(1)tothestatementscontainedinthelistofcertifications**and(2)thatthestatementshereinaretrue,completeandaccuratetothebestofmyknowledge.Ialsoprovidetherequiredassurances**andagreetocomplywithanyresultingtermsifIacceptanaward.Iamawarethatanyfalse,fictitious,orfraudulentstatementsorclaimsmaysubjectmetocriminal,civil,oradministrativepenalties.(U.S.Code,Title218,Section1001)
**IAGREE
**Thelistofcertificationsandassurances,oraninternetsitewhereyoumayobtainthislist,iscontainedintheannouncementoragencyspecificinstructions
AuthorizedRepresentative:
Prefix: Mr. *FirstName:Mark
MiddleName: D.
*LastName: Hartzell
Suffix:
*Title:ChiefAdministrativeOfficer
*TelephoneNumber:(410)222‐1074 FaxNumber:410‐222‐1131
*Email:[email protected]
*SignatureofAuthorizedRepresentative: *DateSigned:
AuthorizedforLocalReproductionStandardForm424(Revised10/2005)
PrescribedbyOMBCircularA‐102
AppendixI
OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424–EmergencySolutionsGrant Version02
*1.TypeofSubmission:
Preapplication
Application
Changed/CorrectedApplication
*2.TypeofApplication
New
Continuation
Revision
*IfRevision,selectappropriateletter(s)
*Other(Specify)
3.DateReceived : 4.ApplicantIdentifier:
5a.FederalEntityIdentifier: *5b.FederalAwardIdentifier:
StateUseOnly:
6.DateReceivedbyState: 7.StateApplicationIdentifier:
8.APPLICANTINFORMATION:
*a.LegalName:AnneArundelCounty,MD
*b.Employer/TaxpayerIdentificationNumber(EIN/TIN):
52‐6000878
*c.OrganizationalDUNS:
06‐487‐5974
d.Address:
*Street1: ArundelCenter
Street2: 44CalvertStreet
*City: Annapolis
County: AnneArundelCounty
*State: Maryland
Province:
*Country: USA
*Zip/PostalCode 21401
e.OrganizationalUnit:
DepartmentName:
ArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.
DivisionName:
f.Nameandcontactinformationofpersontobecontactedonmattersinvolvingthisapplication:
Prefix: Ms. *FirstName:Kathleen
MiddleName: M.
*LastName: Koch
Suffix:
Title: ExecutiveDirector
OrganizationalAffiliation:
ArundelCommunityDevelopmentServices,Inc.
*TelephoneNumber:410‐222‐7600ext.110 FaxNumber:410‐222‐7860
*Email:[email protected]
AppendixI
OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424 Version02
*9.TypeofApplicant1:SelectApplicantType:
B.CountyGovernment
TypeofApplicant2:SelectApplicantType:
TypeofApplicant3:SelectApplicantType:
*Other(Specify)
*10NameofFederalAgency:
U.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment
11.CatalogofFederalDomesticAssistanceNumber:
14‐231
CFDATitle:
EmergencySolutionsGrant
*12FundingOpportunityNumber:
N/A
*Title:
13.CompetitionIdentificationNumber:
N/A
Title:
14.AreasAffectedbyProject(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
AnneArundelCounty,Maryland
*15.DescriptiveTitleofApplicant’sProject:
EmergencySolutionsGrantforFederalFiscalYear2017
(July1,2017–June30,2018)
AppendixI
OMBNumber:4040‐0004
ApplicationforFederalAssistanceSF‐424 Version02
16.CongressionalDistrictsOf:
*a.Applicant:1,2,3,5 *b.Program/Project:1,2,3,5
17.ProposedProject:
*a.StartDate:07/1/17 *b.EndDate:06/30/18
18.EstimatedFunding($):
*a.Federal
*b.Applicant
*c.State
*d.Local
*e.Other(match)
*f.ProgramIncome
*g.TOTAL
$161,647
$161,647
*19.IsApplicationSubjecttoReviewByStateUnderExecutiveOrder12372Process?
a.ThisapplicationwasmadeavailabletotheStateundertheExecutiveOrder12372Processforreviewon
b.ProgramissubjecttoE.O.12372buthasnotbeenselectedbytheStateforreview.
c.ProgramisnotcoveredbyE.O.12372
*20.IstheApplicantDelinquentOnAnyFederalDebt?(If“Yes”,provideexplanation.)
Yes No
21.*Bysigningthisapplication,Icertify(1)tothestatementscontainedinthelistofcertifications**and(2)thatthestatementshereinaretrue,completeandaccuratetothebestofmyknowledge.Ialsoprovidetherequiredassurances**andagreetocomplywithanyresultingtermsifIacceptanaward.Iamawarethatanyfalse,fictitious,orfraudulentstatementsorclaimsmaysubjectmetocriminal,civil,oradministrativepenalties.(U.S.Code,Title218,Section1001)
**IAGREE
**Thelistofcertificationsandassurances,oraninternetsitewhereyoumayobtainthislist,iscontainedintheannouncementoragencyspecificinstructions
AuthorizedRepresentative:
Prefix: Mr. *FirstName:Mark
MiddleName: D.
*LastName: Hartzell
Suffix:
*Title:ChiefAdministrativeOfficer
*TelephoneNumber:(410)222‐1074 FaxNumber:410‐222‐1131
*Email:[email protected]
*SignatureofAuthorizedRepresentative: *DateSigned:
AuthorizedforLocalReproductionStandardForm424(Revised10/2005)
PrescribedbyOMB Circular A-102
AppendixIII
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AMENDMENTSTOPREVIOUSACTIONPLANS
AdditionalFundsGeneratedfrom
ProgramIncomeinLocalFiscalYear2017
HOMEProgram
BudgetAmendment PY/LFYOriginalBudget
Committed/Expended
BalanceBudget
AmendmentRemainingBalance
RentalHousingProductionProgram
16/17 $800,850 $712,086 $88,764 $380,000 $468,764
Total $800,850 $712,086 $88,764 $380,000 $468,764
Appendix IV
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ProcessforSolicitingProjectandProgramsforHOMEFundingPursuanttotheregulationsforAnnualActionPlansat24CFR91.220(I(2)),thefollowingdescribesAnneArundelCounty’sproceduresforsolicitingandfundingapplicationsorproposalsforprojectandprogramstobefundedthroughtheHOMEInvestmentPartnershipsProgram.ProcessforSolicitingProjectandProgramsforHOMEFundingTheprocessforawardingHOMEfundsisthesameastheprocessforawardingCDBG,HOPWA,andESGfunds.Proposalsaresolicitedduringthefallofeachyearfromthecommunityatlargeforprojectsforthenextfiscalyear.AtthefirstoftwoannualpublichearingsheldbyACDSonbehalfoftheCounty,thepublicisaskedtocommentontheneedsoflowandmoderateincomeCountyresidents.Atthehearing,staffdescribestheamountandnatureoffederalfundsexpectedtobeavailable,solicitsproposalsfortheuseofthesefunds,andexplainsthecriteriaforprojectselection.SpecificprogramsfundedwithHOMEfundsincludetheMortgageAssistanceProgram(MAP),PropertyRehabilitationProgram,theRentalProductionProgram(RPP)andtheCommunityHousingDevelopmentOrganizations(CHDO)Program.Theseprogramsaremarketedtothepublicthroughpublichearings,theACDSwebsite,specialoutreachevents,HomeownershipCounselingclassesconductedbyACDSstaff,andthroughACDS’participationinCountyandStateaffordablehousingcoalitionsinwhichACDSstaffbuildsrelationshipswithdevelopersandotherindustryprofessionals.Eachprogramhasaseparateapplicationprocess.ThepubliccanfindapplicationsonlineforprogramssuchasMAPatwww.acdsinc.orgorbycontactingtheACDSoffice.Additionally,developerswishingtoobtainHOMEfundingfromeithertheRPPorCHDOProgramshouldscheduleameetingwithACDSstafftodiscusstheirproposedprojectandavailablefunding.RPPandCHDOprojectschosenforHOMEfundingaretypicallyafirst‐come‐first‐servebasisaslongastheymeettheCounty’sdevelopmentgoalsandtheprojectisaneligibleactivityforHOMEfunding.NewconstructionmultifamilyrentalprojectswhicharelocatedinOpportunityAreas,asdefinedinAnneArundelCounty’sConsolidatedPlan:2016‐2020,aregivenpriorityforHOMEfunds,whileredevelopmentprojectslocatedinPriorityRevitalizationCommunitiesarealsogivenpriority.Tobeeligiblefortheseprograms,applicantsmustmeetcertainrequirements.FortheMAPprogram,applicantsmustfirstgraduatefromtheHomeownershipCounselingProgram,haveanincomelevelunder80percentoftheareamedianincome,haveatotaldebttoincomeratiounder45percent,andcannotdisplaceanytenantscurrentlylivinginthehomeforwhichMAP
Appendix IV
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fundsarebeingrequested.FortheCHDOprogram,developersmustfirstbecertifiedasaCHDObeforeobtainingHOMEfunding.Thedevelopermustmeetcertaincriteriasuchasbeinganon‐profitorganizationthatoperatesindependentlyfromotherentitiesandhavingexperiencedevelopinggrouphousing.DevelopersrequestingHOMEfundingfortheRPPprogrammustalsoshowexperiencedevelopingmultifamilyaffordablehousingprojects.Additionally,developersmustshowitsfiscalcapacitytodeveloptheprojectwiththecommitmentofotherfundingsources,aswellastheabilitytofinanciallysupporttheoperationoftheprojectduringtheaffordabilityperiod.
Appendix V
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EmergencySolutionsGrantProgramPoliciesandProceduresManual
PursuanttotheregulationsforAnnualActionPlansat24CFR91.220(I),thefollowingdescribesAnneArundelCounty’sPoliciesandProceduresforimplementationoftheEmergencySolutionsGrant(ESG)Program.PoliciesandProceduresforEvaluationofParticipantEligibilityforESGAssistance ParticipantDefinition:Ataminimum,allparticipantsmustmeetHUD’s“literallyhomeless”definitionatthetimeofacceptanceintoanESGfundedprogram;thatis,theparticipantsservedmustbeanindividualorfamilywholacksafixed,regular,andadequatenighttimeresidence,meaning:(i)hasaprimarynighttimeresidencethatisapublicorprivateplacenotmeantforhumanhabitation;(ii)islivinginpubliclyorprivatelyoperatedshelterdesignatedtoprovidetemporarylivingarrangements(includingcongregateshelters,transitionalhousing,andhotelsandmotelspaidforbycharitableorganizationsorbyfederal,stateandlocalgovernmentprograms);(iii)isexitinganinstitutionwheretheyhaveresidedfor90daysorlessandwhoresidedinanemergencyshelterorplacenotmeantforhumanhabitationimmediatelybeforeenteringthatinstitution;or(iv)isfleeing,orisattemptingtoflee,domesticviolenceandhasnootherresidence,lackstheresourcesorsupportnetworkstoobtainotherpermanenthousingandlivesinanemergencyshelter.
EmergencyShelter:ESGfundsareawardedtoAssociatedCatholicCharities,Inc.fortheoperationoftheirEmergencyShelter.However,theresponsibilityforevaluatingaparticipant’seligibilityforAnneArundelCounty’sESGfundedEmergencyShelter–Sarah’sHouseFamilyShelter–istheAnneArundelCountyDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS).Ataminimum,allshelterguestsmustdocumenttheymeetHUD’sHomelessdefinitionasstatedin576.2.DSSscreensapplicantstoensuretheyhavenootherhousingresource–suchasfriendsorfamilytheycanstaywith–priortoacceptingthemintotheshelter.
RapidRe‐Housing:ESGfundsfortheCounty’sRapidRe‐HousingProgramareawardedtoArundelHouseofHope,Inc.Theresponsibilityforevaluatingaparticipant’seligibilityforAnneArundelCounty’sESGfundedRapidRe‐HousingProgramisassignedtoAHOH,theagencyawardedthecontractforoperationoftheprogram.AHOHhasestablishedastandardizedintakeassessmentforagenciestousewhenscreeningparticipantsforeligibility.Allshelterandtransitionalhousingprovidershavebeenmadeawareofthe
Appendix V
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eligibilityrequirements,aswellastoensurethatappropriatereferralsaremade.TheRapidRe‐HousingProgramwilltargethomelessfamilies.
Basedontheprogramparameters,Countyproviders,includingshelters,supportiveserviceprograms,andstreetoutreachproviders,willcompleteaninitialevaluationofparticipantstodetermineeligibilityfortheRapidRe‐HousingProgram.ProviderswillthenrefereligibleparticipantswiththeproperdocumentationtoAHOHtoverifyeligibility.Thirdpartydocumentationwillberequiredforallparticipants.Additionally,AHOHwillassesstheabilityofpotentialparticipantstomaintainandincreasetheirincomeasnecessarytoensuretheycanremainhousedoncethetemporarysubsidyisnolongerprovided.
StandardsforTargetingandProvidingEssentialServicesRelatedtoStreetOutreachTheCounty’sESGfundswillnotbeusedforstreetoutreach.ESGfundswillbeusedforemergencyshelterandrapidre‐housingactivities.PoliciesandProceduresforAdmission,Diversion,Referral,andDischargefromESGfundedEmergencyShelters Admissions:Ataminimum,allshelterguestsmustdocumentthattheymeetHUD’sHomelessdefinitionasstatedin24CFR576.2.Additionally,tobeeligibleforshelter,anapplicant(a)cannotbedischargeddirectlyfromamentalorcorrectionalinstitution;(b)beaclearandpresentdangertothemselvesorothers;(c)cannotbeintoxicatedbyalcoholorundertheinfluenceofnon‐prescriptiondrugs;(d)inneedofacutemedical,psychiatric,ornursingcare;or(e)cannothavebeenconvictedofaviolentcrimeorcrimesagainstchildren.Shelterguestsareinitiallyoffered90daysofshelter,withtheopportunitytoreturnifspaceisavailableoncetheyhavestayed90days.GuestscanalsoapplyforadmissiontoSarah’sHouseTransitionalShelterduringtheir90daystay.
Diversion:AllguestswillbescreenedbythestafffromDSS.Duringtheinitialscreening,theDSSscreenerwillassessanindividualorfamilyresourcesandsituationtodetermineifotherhousingoptionsareavailable.Shelterisonlyofferedwhennootherhousingoptionsareobtainable.
Appendix V
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Referral:Ifbedsarenotavailableatthetimeofscreening,theDSSscreenerwillreferanindividualorfamilytoothercommunityresources,shelter,andsupports.Otherwise,theDSSscreenerwillrefertheindividualorfamilytoSarah’sHouseFamilyShelter,theCounty’sESGfundedshelter,whereacaseworkerwillassesstheirneedsanddevelopacaseplan.Allshelterguestsarereferredtoservicesaspartoftheircasemanagementwhileattheshelter.
Discharge:Sarah’sHouseFamilySheltermayterminateassistanceifanindividualorfamilyviolatesshelterrulesorprogramrequirementsinaccordancewithaformalwrittenprocessthatrecognizestherightsoftheindividualsaffected.Generally,programrulesarereviewedwitheachguestuponentryintotheprogram.Violationofrules,eitherthroughinabilityorunwillingness,mayresultinaninvoluntaryexitfromtheprogram.Generally,theguestisinformedofbeingdismissedfromtheshelterandwillbetransportedtotheDSSofficesthenextworkingday.Animmediatedismissalisonlyenforcediftheguest’sbehaviorisdeemedtobeathreattothesafetyofthefacilityand/orotherguestsandstaff.Ifaguestleavesanybelongingattheshelter,thereisa48‐hourgraceperiodbeforethebelongingsarediscarded.
SafeguardstoMeettheSafetyandShelterNeedsofSpecialPopulationsSarah’sHouse,theESGfundedshelter,hasahandicappedaccessibleroomandbathroomtoservethoseindividualswithdisabilities.Sarah’sHousealsooffersmentalhealthandsubstanceabuseassessmentsbylicensedprofessionals.Theprogramhas24hoursecurityandprogramstaffavailabletomeettheneedsofshelterguests.Casemanagementandsupportservicesareavailabletoallguestsincludingthosewiththehighestbarrierstohousing.Thoseindividualsmayapplyfortransitionalhousingwhichprovidessupportedhousingforaperiodof24monthsallowinggueststoaddresshousingbarriers.Additionally,theshelterrefersclientstotheCounty’sPermanentSupportiveHousingPrograms.PoliciesandProceduresforAssessing,Prioritizing,andReassessingIndividuals’andFamilies’NeedsforEssentialServicesrelatedtoEmergencyShelterUponentryintotheESGfundedemergencyshelter,allguestsmeetwithacasemanagertodevelopacaseplan.Thecaseplanestablishesaplanforsecuringpermanenthousingandidentifiesbarriersthatmaypreventaguestfromachievingthisgoal.Specifically,withinthefirst48businesshoursofwhentheguestarrivesatthefacilityacompleteintakepacket,includingthecompletionofaneedsassessmentaswellastheschedulingofamentalhealth
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assessment,substanceabuseassessment,andlegalassessmentwillbecompleted.Thecasemanagerwillalsocreateathreemonthcaseplanoutlininggoalsaswellasaweeklycaseplanwithscheduledappointmentslistedanddatesestablishedforthecompletionofallgoals.Essentialservicesofferedinclude,butarenotlimitedto,housingsearch,employmentbarriers,jobtraining,education,transportation,childcare,health,mentalhealth,substanceabuse,andlegalservices.Theprogramprioritizestheserviceswhichhelpguestsobtainpermanenthousing,increaseincome,andsavemoney.ProviderCoordinationPoliciesandProceduresforallESGFundsAnneArundelCountyensuresthatallservicesavailableforaddressingtheneedsofthehomelesspopulationarecoordinatedthroughtheparticipationofkeystakeholders,includinghomelessproviders,essentialserviceproviders,homelessnesspreventionandrapidre‐housingassistanceproviders,andmainstreamserviceandhousingprovidersintheContinuumofCareplanningGroup,calledtheHomelessCoalition.TheHomelessCoalitionmeets,ataminimum,onamonthlybasistoshareresources,reviewprogramprogress,andplanforfutureefforts.Inaddition,theHomelessCoalitionholdsmonthlycasemanagersmeetingstoshareinformationonavailablehousingresourcesandservices.TheproviderswhowillbemanagingtheESGfundswillberequiredtoparticipateinthesemeetings,iftheydonotalreadydoso.Additionally,theHomelessCoalitionwillcontinuetoimplementtoCounty’scoordinatedassessmentsystemwhichwillassessparticipantneedsandprovideguidanceonreferralsutilizinguniformcriteriainordertoensurethathomelesspersonsaredirectedtothebestservicesbasedontheirneeds.AnneArundelCountyrequires,andwillcontinuetorequire,thatallprovidersreceivingESGfundsparticipateintheCounty’sHomelessManagementInformationSystem(HMIS).TheHMISadministratorislocatedattheDSSofficeandisresponsibleforassistingprovidersandcoordinatingalldatareportstoensureaccuracyoftheinformationaswellastheabilitytotrackclientservicesandreferralstomainstreamresources.Thesuccessfulparticipationofhomelessclientsinreceivingmainstreamresourcesisreviewedandmonitoredtoevaluateprovidersuccessathelpingclientsmovetowardsindependence.TheCountywillcontinuetoorganizeanannualHomelessResourceDayinanefforttonotonlyprovideacomprehensivearrayofservicesforthehomeless,buttoalsoencouragethecoordinationamongstserviceproviders,aswellasothermainstreamagencies,healthcareproviders,businessesandindividualswhoseresourcescanbehelpfulinaddressingtheneedsofthehomeless.
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PoliciesandProceduresforESGFundedRapidRe‐HousingProgramAtthistime,theCountyhasprioritizeditsfundingforrapidre‐housingactivitiesandwillnotbeprovidinghomelesspreventionactivities.AllrecipientsmustmeetHUD’sdefinitionof“literally”homeless.Inaddition,prioritywillbegiventohomelessindividualsorfamilieswhoareworking,orhavethepotentialtoobtainresources,andhavetheabilitytoincreasetheirresources,sotheyareabletoaffordandmaintaintheirhousingafterthetimeperiodforreceivingassistancecomestoanend. StandardsforDeterminingParticipantShareofRentandUtilitiesCosts:TheESGfundedRapidRe‐HousingProgramwillprovidearentallowancetooffsettheoverallhousingcostfortheparticipanthousehold.TheProgramwillmodelitsmonthlypaymentsontheMarylandDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopmentRentalAllowanceProgram(RAP).TheProgramwillnotprovidehelpwithon‐goingmonthlyutilitycosts.
StandardsforDeterminingLengthandLevelofRentalAssistance:TheESGfundedRapidRe‐HousingProgramwillprovidemonthlyrentalallowancepaymenttoparticipanthouseholdsforaperiodnottoexceed18months.TherentalallowancepaymentwillbebasedontheRAPpaymentallowanceamountsperhouseholdsizeforAnneArundelCounty.Otherstabilizationfinancialassistance,suchashelpwithrentalapplicationfees,securitydeposit,lastmonth’srent,utilitydepositsorarrears,andmovingcostswillbeprovidedbasedonthephilosophyofprovidingtheleastamountofassistancenecessarytohelpafamilybecomestablyhoused,aswellastheavailabilityoffunds.Specifically,assistancewithsecuritydepositscanequalnomorethantwomonthsofrentalpayment.
StandardsforDeterminingType,Amount,andDurationofServices:Allrapidre‐housingparticipantswillberequiredtoparticipateinstabilizationservices,includingcasemanagement,whilereceivingtenantbasedrentalassistance.TheservicewillbeprovidedbyAHOHincoordinationwiththeproviderwhoreferredtheparticipanttotheprogram.Ahousingstabilityplanwillbedevelopedforeachparticipantandmayincludeensuringtheparticipantreceivesalleligiblemainstreambenefits,jobcounseling,referraltoworkforcedevelopmentservices,transportationservices,helpwithbudgeting,etc.Ataminimum,thecasemanagerwillhavecontactwiththeparticipantmonthlytoensurethehouseholdisstableandtherentispaid.Aparticipantmaychoosetocontinuestabilizationservicesforanadditionalsixmonths,butwillreceivenomorethan24monthsofassistance.
CentralizedorCoordinatedAssessmentSystemAnneArundelCounty’sCommunityWarmline,a24hour,sevendaysaweekcrisishotline,isAnneArundelCounty’scoordinatedentrypointandispartoftheCounty'sMentalHealth
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Agency’sCrisisResponseSystem.TheCommunityWarmlineismarketedtothemembersoftheCounty’sContinuumofCare,Countyagencies,libraries,faithcommunity,foodpantriesandoperatorsofthe211system.ItisalsoadvertisedonmultipleCountywebsites.IndividualsleastlikelytoaccessservicescanreachtheCommunityWarmlinebyphone.Dependingonthesituation,theCrisisMobileTeamwillbesenttoassesstheindividualinperson.InitialscreeningcollectsbasicHMISdata.Individualsarereferredtoappropriateshelterandotherservicesbasedonassessment.Homelesspersonscanalsoenterthroughlocalshelters,DSS,anddayprograms.AllprogramsuseVI‐SPDATtoassessneedsofhomelessandcreateby‐namevulnerabilitylist.TheCountygivespriorityforsheltertohomelessassessedasvulnerableandonthestreetorotherplacenotfitforhumanhabitation.TheCountyisworkingoncreatingsinglepointofentryfortheCounty’sthree(3)sheltersthatwillenhancecoordinationandstreamlinetheintakeprocess.ItisanticipatedthatthisprocesswillbefinalizedbyDecember30,2017.AllindividualsareenteredintotheCounty’sHomelessManagementInformationSystem(HMIS).ShelterandprogramstaffutilizingtheHMISsystemhasbeentrainedintheunifiedapplicationandassessmentprocess.ProcessforMakingSubawardsTheprocessforawardingESGfundsisthesameastheprocessforawardingCDBG,HOPWA,andHOMEfunds.Proposalsaresolicitedduringthefallofeachyearfromthecommunityatlargeforprojectsforthenextfiscalyear.AtthefirstoftwoannualpublichearingsheldbyACDSonbehalfoftheCounty,thepublicisaskedtocommentontheneedsoflowandmoderateincomeCountyresidents.Atthehearing,staffdescribestheamountandnatureoffederalfundsexpectedtobeavailable,solicitsproposalsfortheuseofthesefunds,andexplainsthecriteriaforprojectselection.Additionally,stafffromACDSfacilitatesmeetingsthroughouttheyearwithCountyprovidersofhomelessserviceswheretheneedsandprioritiesofthehomelessareidentifiedanddiscussed.TheseongoingdiscussionshelptodirecttheuseofESGfundswithintheCounty.BasedonlocalgoalsandoutcomesestablishedintheConsolidatedPlan,andasaresultofthemonthlyprovidermeetings,ACDSstaffrecommendsspecificprojectsforfundingtotheACDSBoardofDirectorsatthesecondpublichearing,heldinthewinterofeachyear.OncegivenapprovalbytheCountyExecutive,theserecommendationsbecomepartoftheCounty’sbudgetprocessandawardsaremadeofficialwhenthebudgetisadoptedbythe
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CountyCouncileachMay.AnyorganizationwishingtoprovideservicesforhomelesspersonsinAnneArundelCountyisencouragedtosubmitaproposalforconsideration.InLocalFiscalYear2015,ESGfundswillbeawardedtoAssociatedCatholicCharities,Inc.(CatholicCharities)tosupportSarah’sHouse,anemergencyshelterforhomelessfamilies,locatedonthegroundsofFortMeadeinthewesternpartoftheCountyandrapidre‐housingfundswillbeawardedtoArundelHouseofHope,Inc.(AHOH).
HomelessPersonParticipationAsAnneArundelCountyisgovernedbyelectedofficials,itcannotguaranteetheparticipationof“notlessthanonehomelessindividualorformallyhomelessindividual”ontheCountyCouncil,itspolicymakingentity.Therefore,ACDS,onbehalfofAnneArundelCounty,willimplementtheproceduresdescribedhereintoensurevariousavenuesforconsultingwiththehomelessorensuringhomelessparticipationwherepossible.ACDSisresponsibleforthestaffingandoversightoftheCounty’sContinuumofCareHomelessCoalition,whichisAnneArundelCounty’scontinuumofcareentityandanequivalentpolicymakingentitywithregardstohomelessissues.TheHomelessCoalitionisanactiveparticipantintheCounty’splanningeffortsforthedevelopmentofitsfiveyearConsolidatedPlanandannualActionPlan.TheHomelessCoalitionhasrepresentationfromformallyhomelesspeople.ACDSwillcontinuetoutilizetheHomelessCoalitiontogaininsight,direction,andpolicyguidancefortheplanningandimplementationofitsprogramforthehomelesspopulation.TheHomelessCoalitionconductsfocusgroupswithhomelessindividualsatsheltersanddayresourcecenterstodetermineneedsandprovideinsightinestablishinggoalsandstrategiesforplanningpurposes.AspartofensuringthathomelessparticipantsareconsultedwhenconsideringandmakingpoliciesanddecisionsregardingESGfundedfacilities,services,orotherassistance,ACDSwillconductafocusgroupsattheESGfundedshelteraspartoftheCounty’sfiveyearconsolidatedplanningprocess.Additionally,aspartoftheESGgrantmanagement,allagenciesawardedfundingwillberequiredtomeetthehomelessparticipationrequirementofhavingparticipationofnotlessthanonehomelessindividualorformallyhomelessindividualontheirboardofdirectorsorotherequivalentpolicymakingentity.AllESGfundedrecipientswillbeencouragedtoprovideopportunitiesforemploymentorvolunteerservicesforhomelessclientsofESGfundedsheltersorprograms.
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PerformanceStandardsAnneArundelCountywillusethefollowingtwoperformancestandardstomeasuretheESGprogramimpact.TheHomelessCoalitionwillcontinuetoexplorethedevelopmentofadditionalperformancestandardsasitdevelopsitsnewstrategicplantoendhomelessness. Targetingthosewhoneedtheassistancemost:IndesigningtheRapidRe‐HousingProgramandEmergencySolutionsProgram,thecommunityhasalreadytargetedthosemostinneed–thehomeless.Allagenciesawardedfundstoprovidetheseserviceswillberequiredtodocumentthatthisisthepopulationbeingserved.
Reducingthenumberofpeoplelivingonstreetsandinemergencyshelters:AllparticipantsoftheRapidRe‐HousingProgrammustbedocumentedashomelessupontheirentryintotheprogram.TheCounty’sHMISsystemwillbeusedtomonitortheresults.Asthedemandforsheltercurrentlyexceedstheavailableresources,areductioninthoseshelteredisnotanticipated;however,theremaybeanincreaseinturnoverofshelterbedsandshorterstays,allowingformorepeopletoaccessshelterinsteadofremainingunsheltered.Emergencyshelterswillbeevaluatedontheirsuccessinassistinggueststoobtainpermanenthousing.
ConsultationwithContinuumofCareACDSisanonprofitorganizationundercontractwithAnneArundelCountytomanagethehomelessContinuumofCareplanningprocess.ThisinvolvestheapplicationforandadministrationoftheContinuumofCarefundedprogramsandESG.ItalsoinvolvesmanagingthecoordinationandfacilitationoftheAnneArundelandAnnapolisCoalitiontoEndHomelessness(theHomelessCoalition)–theCounty’sContinuumofCarePlanningGroup.Thisgroupisresponsiblefortheoverallplanning,policy,andprogramdevelopmentforhowtheCountyaddressestheneedsofthehomeless.TheCounty’sDepartmentofSocialServices,inconjunctionwithACDS,andmembersoftheCoalitionareresponsibleforsettingpolicy,strategicplanning,anddevelopingnewprograms.TheHomelessCoalitionincludesrepresentativesfrom(i)State,County,andtheCityofAnnapolisagenciesadministeringmainstreamresources,(ii)shelterandnonprofitserviceproviders,(iii)theFEMABoard,(iv)organizationsservingindividualsdiagnosedwithHIV/AIDS,and(v)formerlyhomelesspersons,advocates,andotherswithroles,interestsandresponsibilitiesinaddressingissuesassociatedwithhomelessnessintheCounty.TheHomelessCoalitionhasheldseveralmeetingstodiscussprioritiesfortheuseofESGfundsanddevelopingtheperformancestandardsforactivities.
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TheHomelessCoalitionhasalreadydevelopedproceduresfortheoperationandadministrationoftheCounty’sHomelessManagementInformationSystem(HMIS).TheCounty’sHMISsystemisfundedthroughAnneArundelCountylocalfundsandCoCfunding.AcommitteemadeupofmembersoftheHomelessCoalitioncurrentlyutilizingtheHMISsystemmeetonabi‐monthlybasistoreviewpolicies,updateusersonprogramchangesanddiscussotherrelevantissuesassociatedwiththeuseandmanagementofthesystem.CurrentlyallgranteesreceivingESGfundsarerequiredtoenterdataintotheCounty’sHMIS,aswillallsubrecipientsreceivinganyofthenewfunds.