Agenda Packet 2-24-20 Work Session

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February 24, 2020, Work Session – Item 2 and agencies to create an analysis of changes and trends over the past five years. This analysis also reflects input received through surveys and other public involvement activities. The draft profile is provided in Attachment E. Development of Draft Priority Needs and Strategies Based on the data, surveys and community involvement, a draft set of priority needs and strategies has been completed. A total of six priority needs have been identified along with four Affordable Housing Strategies and three Community Development strategies. Each priority need and strategy is broadly focused to allow for flexible use of funds within the five year period. The draft proposed needs and strategies are provided in Attachment F. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing An analysis of fair housing issues is a component of the Consolidated Plan process. This includes an assessment of fair housing impacts and challenges associated with specific protected classes under fair housing, identification of policies that impact protected classes, proposed actions to address those impediments. Staff is currently working with the consultant to finalize the draft analysis. Next Steps Following the council work session, staff will publish the draft Consolidated Plan Executive Summary and full Consolidated Plan for a thirty-day public comment period from March 1-30, 2020. A public hearing will be held at the next Consolidated Plan Advisory Committee meeting that will take place on April 1, 2020. Following the public hearing, the Consolidated Plan Advisory Committee will discuss any comments and make a final recommendation for consideration by both city councils. Another work session with council is scheduled for April 27, 2020. During that work session, council will be asked to take action on the Consolidated Plan so it may be submitted to HUD by May 15, 2020. Council will also be asked to take action on the One-Year Action Plan that designates the use of CDBG and HOME funding during the next fiscal year. The Action Plan is also due to HUD on May 15, 2020. PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION November 13, 2019, Work Session and presentation April 15, 2015, City Council Meeting 2015 Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan Adopted COUNCIL OPTIONS Information only. ATTACHMENTS A. HUD Required Plans and Reports Diagram B. Consolidated Plan Development Process Diagram C. 2015 Consolidated Plan Accomplishments CC Agenda - Page 9