Title
Resolution Authorizing Submission of the 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Council Priority: 5) Ensure Fiscal Stewardship, Transparency, & Accountability
Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: 10/4/19; Neighborhood Development Department
Contact 1 and Phone: Stan Wilson; 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: Lamont Taylor; 373-2538
PURPOSE:
As a condition of receiving federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the City of Greensboro is required to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI).
BACKGROUND:
As a recipient of HUD funding, the City of Greensboro is required to conduct a 5-Year Consolidated Plan to develop housing programs and priorities for the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 grant program years. As a condition of the Consolidated Plan, the City is required to affirmatively further fair housing therefore; the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) is conducted every five years prior to the implementation of the HUD-mandated Consolidated Plan. The community input process has included a public survey available from July 15 - August 15, 2019, a public meeting held on August 1, 2019, and a public comment period to be held in October. The input provided through community engagement will be considered for the final report to help identify barriers to fair housing choice throughout the city.
HR&A Advisors was contracted to complete the AI, 5-Year Consolidated Plan, 10-Year Affordable Housing Plan, and Neighborhood Development staff structure analysis. HR&A Advisors subcontracted to GCR consultants for the completion of the AI and Consolidated Plan.
BUDGET IMPACT:
No budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Request that Council conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report and ado...
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