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November 13, 2019, Work Session – Item 2 <br />allowed for consideration of needs for the metropolitan area as a whole, development of a shared goals and strategies, and more efficient use of limited resources for plan development and reporting. In addition, the Cities of Eugene and Springfield must complete and submit a One-Year Action Plan (Action Plan) for each fiscal year within the five-year period. The Action Plan describes the Cities’ annual allocation process and uses of HOME and CDBG funds allocated by Congress during a specific fiscal year. The next Action Plan will be completed and submitted to HUD along with the new Consolidated Plan. Lastly, the jurisdictions also jointly develop a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report to report on outcomes and progress achieved for each year. Attachment A provides a visual diagram of the required planning and reporting components. <br />Overview of the 2015 Consolidated Plan The Eugene-Springfield 2015 Consolidated Plan provides a foundation for development of the next Plan. Goals and strategies are organized into an Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and a Community Development Strategic Plan in accordance with HUD requirements. Selected goals must address identified community needs, but also must be feasible to implement within the complex regulatory requirements of the HOME and CDBG programs. As a part of this work session, staff will review progress to date under the current Affordable Housing and Community Development Strategic Plans as well as related trends and issues. A summary of the goals, objectives and strategies are provided below. The 2015 Consolidated Plan is available at www.eugene-or.gov/hudconplan. Annual Action Plan and Performance Reports are also available at the provided link. Affordable Housing Strategic Plan – Affordable housing goals, objectives, strategies, and outcomes are intended to address HUD program objectives to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing. Both HOME and CDBG funds may be used to support affordable housing goals. Four affordable housing goals were included in the 2015 Consolidated Plan: Increase the supply of affordable housingRehabilitate existing housing affordable to low-income personsProvide down payment assistance for homeownershipRemove barriers to affordable and supportive housingCommunity Development Strategic Plan – Community development goals, objectives, strategies and outcomes are intended to address multiple statutory objectives by providing human services; promoting economic opportunities; and improving low-income neighborhoods. Only CDBG funds may be used to support community development goals. Three community development goals were included in the 2015 Consolidated Plan: Support a human services delivery system to address the needs of homeless persons andspecial needs populationsPromote economic development and employment opportunities through the creation ofjobs and business developmentMake strategic investments to improve low-income neighborhoods and other areas ofslums and blight