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November 13, 2019, Work Session – Item 2 <br />Developing the Next Consolidated Plan HUD has provided extensive guidance on the required elements of the Consolidated Plan as well as the process for developing the Plan. Required elements of the next Consolidated Plan must include: <br /> Evaluation of outcomes and results achieved under the previous Consolidated Plan <br /> Assessment of Needs, Housing Market, and Community Conditions <br /> Development and Prioritization of Goals, Objectives and Strategies <br /> Establishment of an Annual Allocation Process and Performance Metrics The process for developing the Consolidated Plan requires consultation with a wide range of stakeholders as well outreach to targeted populations. Engagement is strongly encouraged at both the needs assessment stage and at the strategy development and prioritization stage. Staff is developing a consultation and public participation strategy for the Consolidated Plan. Eugene has retained the services of The Cloudburst Group, which is a consulting firm with expertise in the development of local affordable housing and community development strategies through Consolidated Plan processes. A diagram of the Consolidated Plan development process is provided in Attachment B. Development and adoption of a new Fair Housing Plan is a required component of the Consolidated Plan. Eugene and Springfield will separately conduct an “analysis of impediments” to fair housing choice and develop strategies to address identified impediments in the respective jurisdictions. Impediments to fair housing choice are defined as any actions, omissions or decisions taken because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin that have an effect of restricting housing choice or the availability of housing choice. The analysis must also include a review of the entitlement community’s laws, regulations, administrative procedures and practices. It assesses how laws affect the location, availability and accessibility of housing while considering conditions, both public and private, affecting fair housing choice for all protected classes within the jurisdiction. <br />PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTIONS April 15, 2015, Work Session Council adopted the 2015 Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan. <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS Informational only. <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION No recommendation provided at this time. <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION No motion required at this time.