Agenda 06/26/2018 Item #16D 106/26/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Collier County FY2018-2019 One-Year Action Plan for U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Programs, including the reprogramming of funds from previous years and estimated program
income; approve the Resolution, HUD Certifications, and SF 424 Application for Federal
Assistance; and authorize transmittal to HUD.
OBJECTIVE: To maintain compliance with federal regulations to allow for the acceptance and use of
federal HUD entitlement funds.
CONSIDERATIONS: HUD offers entitlement funds in different programs to allow local governments
to meet program-specific community needs. Entitlement programs include CDBG, which funds a wide
variety of projects such as housing affordability, public services, public infrastructure, acquisition, and
others, HOME, which funds new housing construction, housing rehabilitation and rental assistance, and
ESG, which funds homeless programs.
On June 28, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the County’s Five (5) Year
Consolidated Plan for the use of entitlement funds for the period of FY2016-2020 (Agenda Item 11E). As
part of the County’s Consolidated Plan, the Community and Human Services (CHS) Division is required
to adopt and submit an Annual Action Plan each year. This is the third year of the Five Year Consolidated
Plan. The Annual Action Plan was developed in accordance with the County’s Citizen Participation Plan.
The County’s process for project selection begins with an application, followed by a recommendation by
the Review and Ranking Committee. Recommended projects are then outlined and described in the
Action Plan and eventually finalized in subrecipient agreements for activities approved by the Board.
There may be non-material discrepancies in project descriptions between the initial application,
development of the action plan, and finalizing the contractual agreement which is presented to the Board
for approval.
Local organizations submitted a total of thirteen (13) applications for HUD grant funding during the
entitlement grant application period, and nine (9) activities have been recommended for award. During
FY2018-2019, Collier County anticipates allocating $3,707,785 (including program income and prior
year’s resources) in CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding to address the priority needs and goals identified in
the FY2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. FY2018-2019 goals and outcomes are as follows:
Goal Name Objective Outcome Goal Outcome Indicator
Affordable Housing for
Homeownership
Provide Decent,
Affordable
Housing
Affordability Homeowner Housing benefits: 76
Low/Mod Households/Housing Units
Affordable Rental
Housing
Provide Decent,
Affordable
Housing
Affordability Public Facility, Infrastructure, or other
Activities for Low-/Moderate- Income
Housing Benefit: 15 Households
Assisted Tenant-based rental
assistance: 15 Households Assisted
Improve Public
Infrastructure
Suitable Living
Environment
Sustainability Public Infrastructure Activities benefit:
2,560 low/mod persons
Improve Public Facilities
and Other Facilities
Suitable Living
Environment
Sustainability Public Facility Improvements benefit:
622 Persons Assisted
06/26/2018
Provide Public Services Suitable Living
Environment
Sustainability Public service activities other than
Low/Mod Housing benefit: 212
persons
CHDO Set-Aside Provide Decent,
Affordable
Housing
Affordability HUD waiver
Emergency Housing and
Services for the
Homeless
Provide Decent,
Affordable
Housing
Availability/
Accessibility
Homeless Person Overnight Shelter:
150 Persons Assisted
Rapid Re-Housing and
Homelessness Prevention
Provide Decent,
Affordable
Housing
Availability/
Accessibility
Homelessness Prevention: 3
Households Assisted
Homeless Management
Information System
(HMIS) Support
Provide Decent,
Affordable
Housing
Availability/
Accessibility
Other: One agency
Details of specific activities to be funded may be found beginning on page 24 of the Action Plan. The
Draft Action Plan was advertised for thirty (30) days between May 24, 2018 and June 24, 2018, in
anticipation of bringing the Action Plan to the June 26th BCC Meeting. Citizen comments received before
the publication of this Agenda Item, if any, are included as an attachment to the Action Plan. Comments
received after publication will be incorporated into the Plan for transmittal to HUD and made part of the
public record.
FISCAL IMPACT: Acceptance of the Annual Action Plan will not affect ad-valorem dollars. The 2018-
2019 entitlement allocation to Collier County and Naples will be $3,408,275 as shown below. The re-
programmed, unexpended funds and program income total $314,340. The overall total allocation for
FY2018-2019 funding year is $3,722,615. Funds will be available within the Housing Grant Fund (705).
Program FY18-19
Allocation
Re-Program &
Program Income
Total
Allocation
CDBG $ 2,519,179 $ 13,000 $ 2,532,179
HOME $ 697,393 $ 301,340 $ 998,733
ESG $ 191,703 $ 0 $ 191,703
TOTAL $ 3,408,275 $ 314,340 $ 3,722,615
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board approval. -JAB
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: HUD funding assists the County in addressing some of the
goals and objectives of the Housing Element in the Growth Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Collier County FY2018-2019 One-Year HUD Annual Action
Plan including the reprogramming of program income and funds from previous years; approve the
Resolution, HUD Certifications and SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance; and authorize transmittal
to HUD.
Prepared By: Cormac Giblin, Grants and Housing Development Manager; Community and Human
Services Division
06/26/2018
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. HUD Funding Priorities and Graphic 052518-1322 (PDF)
2. Collier County FY18 AAP [Linked] (PDF)
3. FY2018 Action Plan SF 424 - CAO06072018145627 (PDF)
4. FY2018 ActnPlanHUD Certs- CAO06072018150004 (PDF)
5. FY2018 ActnPlanApprvl Res - CAO06072018145827 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.1
Doc ID: 5870
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Collier County FY2018-2019 One-Year Action
Plan for U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Programs, including the reprogramming of funds from previous years and estimated program income;
approve the Resolution, HUD Certifications, and SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance; and
authorize transmittal to HUD.
Meeting Date: 06/26/2018
Prepared by:
Title: – Community & Human Services
Name: Hilary Halford
06/05/2018 8:11 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Cmnty & Human Svc – Public Services Department
Name: Kimberley Grant
06/05/2018 8:11 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag Additional Reviewer Completed 06/06/2018 8:57 AM
Community & Human Services Maggie Lopez Additional Reviewer Completed 06/06/2018 11:19 AM
Community & Human Services Cormac Giblin Additional Reviewer Completed 06/06/2018 11:38 AM
Public Services Department Kimberley Grant Additional Reviewer Completed 06/06/2018 1:54 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 06/11/2018 9:08 AM
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 06/11/2018 2:12 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 06/11/2018 3:19 PM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 06/11/2018 4:41 PM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 06/12/2018 9:21 AM
Office of Management and Budget MaryJo Brock Additional Reviewer Skipped 06/15/2018 3:49 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 06/15/2018 4:21 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 06/18/2018 7:41 AM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 06/18/2018 8:08 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 06/18/2018 10:13 AM
06/26/2018
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/18/2018 11:56 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 06/26/2018 9:00 AM
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Memorandum
To: Leo Ochs, County Manager
From: Cormac Giblin, Housing & Grant Development Manager
Community and Human Services Division
Date: May 25, 2018
Subject: Upcoming Action Plan- HUD Program Priorities
CC: Nick Casalanguida, Deputy County Manager
Steve Carnell, Public Services Department Head
Kim Grant, Director Community and Human Services
This memo is to provide information on housing affordability and grants topics.
HUD Priorities and Grant Planning Process
Collier County is an entitlement jurisdiction that is eligible to receive community planning and
development funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As
the name implies, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s priority is for
projects that produce affordable housing throughout the communities that receiving funding.
As an entitlement jurisdiction the County is required to develop a Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
Collier County’s current Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2016-2020) is a comprehensive planning
document promoting a coordinated approach to housing and community development needs,
and fostering the coordination of all programs funded by HUD. It provides guidance on the
investment of HUD dollars and outlines the priorities by which the County’s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funds will be invested over those five years.
The goals of Collier County’s Five-Year Plan, were developed in conjunction with a needs
assessment and input of community stakeholders, and was approved by the Board on June 28,
2016, item 11E. The number one goal of the plan is to promote housing affordability as a priority
by appropriately using HUD funds on such projects first, whenever it is reasonably feasible.
The current top three priorities of Collier’s 5-Year Plan are:
#1 Housing Affordability, #2 Public Services, and #3 Infrastructure Improvements
The County is required to develop an Annual Action Plan for each year of the Consolidated Plan
period. The Action Plan outlines the goals and objectives for activities to be undertaken in the
specified year in order to implement the priorities of the 5-Year Plan by providing decent housing,
a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities principally for low- and
moderate-income persons.
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Each year, Community and Human Services publicly advertises funding availability, and holds a
public meeting in order to be available to the public to share information regarding the funding
and the process. Following this, agencies make application to the County to carry out specific
activities implementing the goals of the Five-Year Plan. The technical merits of these applications
are reviewed and ranked by a Review and Ranking Committee (RRC) appointed by the County
Manager.
The committee is generally comprised of 5 to 6 members and is identified each year. The
selection criteria for members are generally based on the following experience: Land
Development/ Planning/ Growth Management experience, Grant development/ management,
Grant writing/ implementation, Federal/ state grant knowledge, and at least one Member from
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is required. All RRC members receive
orientation material and sign a conflict of interest statement.
The RRC reviews each application for funding, conducts a public meeting wherein each applicant
makes a presentation supporting their request, and members score each application
independently based on established scoring criteria (see attached) as well as priorities set by the
Board of County Commissioners in the Five-Year Plan. Applications scoring highest are
recommended for funding in the Annual Action Plan.
All entities have a 30-Day Public Comment Period to contribute input into the Annual Action Plan.
The Public Comment Period for this year’s 2018-19 Annual Action Plan is open May 24 through
June 24, 2018.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides the largest portion of HUD
funding. The CDBG grant program funds programs that work to ensure decent affordable
housing, provide services in our community, and create jobs through the expansion and retention
of businesses. In total, no less than 70% of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit
low- and moderate-income persons. In addition, each activity must meet one of the established
national objectives for the program: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevention or
elimination of slums or blight, or address community development needs having an urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the
community. Collier County is estimated to receive $2,519,179 in CDBG funding for FY18-19
The HOME Investment Partnership program provides annual grant funds to implement local
housing strategies designed to increase homeownership and affordable housing opportunities
for low and very low-income households. The program is designed exclusively to create
affordable housing and often funds are used in partnership with a local nonprofit group(s). The
estimated allocation of HOME funding for Collier County for FY 18-19 is $697,393.
The purpose of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is to assist individuals and families
quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.
ESG funds support homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, and related services. Collier is
Slated to receive $191,703 in ESG funding for FY 18-19.
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SCORING CRITERIA
CRITERIA MAXIMUM POINTS
Impact on Collier County Priorities 15
Project Description and Goals 20
Implementation Plan and Readiness to
Implement
Timeliness – Project Completion
15
20
Experience and Organizational Capacity 20
Financial Management/Budget 25
Performance Measures 5
Sub Total 120
BONUS POINTS
Readiness 5
Leverage >1:1 5
Collaborative project 5
Intensive impact on Community – Increased
per capita benefit
5
HUD FUNDING 101
HOMELESSNESS
& PREVENTION
Assist persons
who are home-
less through
emergency,
transitional and
permanent
housing and
supportive
services. Assist
households at
risk of
homelessness
with short-term
rental payment
and other
assistance.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Provide job
training to help
residents access
employment
opportunities,
especially the
disabled or those
who speak
English as a
second language.
Support business
development to
create
employment
opportunities.
PUBLIC
FACILITIES
Fund public facility
improvements
that benefit low/
moderate income
households and
persons with
special needs to
include
community
centers, health
care facilities,
parks, & public
safety stations/
offices, as well as
other allowable
public facility
projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS
Fund non-housing
community
development that
eliminates blight,
im-proves safety,
and provides new
af-fordable
housing to include
demolition and
redevelopment,
sidewalk
construction ,
street en-
hancements, and
other allowableprojects.
HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY
Support new
construction,
rehabilitation,
or acquisition of
affordable
housing for
homeownership
& rental. To
provide
assistance and
education to
homebuyers.
PUBLIC
SERVICES
Fund projects that provide supportive services to low/moderate income households, special needs persons with disabilities, senior & youth services , legal services and other allowable public services .
Max 15% of annual allocation.
HUD’s MISSION: Create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality, affordable homes for all.
CDBG
The CDBG program works to ensure decent affordable housing, to provide services to the most vul-
nerable, and to expand economic opportunities, principally to low-and moderate-income persons.
HOME
The HOME Investment Partnerships program is designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-
income households, often in partnership with local nonprofit groups.
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is designed to increase the number and quality of
emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities for the homeless, to operate these facilities
and provide social services, and to help prevent homelessness.
Prior Year Funding
2014-15 $300,000
2015-16 $500,000
2016-17 $915,000
2017-18 $1,684,646
Prior Year Funding
2014-15 $186,360 2015-16 $241,333 2016-17 $334,084 2017-18 $328,843
Prior Year Funding
2014-15 $875,000 2014-15 $300,000
Prior Year Funding Prior Year Funding
2014-15 $301,182 2015-16 $166,938 2016-17 $274,641 2017-18 $110,000
Prior Year Funding
2014-15 $0 2015-16 $02016-17 2017-18 $0
Collier County’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan’s high priorities are activities that will be considered for
funding with CDBG, HOME, or ESG during the five-year period of 2016 through 2021.
Current Priorities: #1 Housing Affordability. #2 Public Services, & #3 Infrastructure Improvements.
Eligible Activities
$0
2015-16 $143,000 2016-17 $268,399$1,696,9302017-18
2015-16 $777,821 2016-17 $517,100 2017-18 $673,304
Collier County
2018-2019 Annual Action Plan
DRAFT: May 2018
Prepared for
Collier County, Florida
by
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 3
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 3
The Process ................................................................................................................................................... 6
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ............................................................................. 6
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................... 7
AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 13
Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................... 16
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................................................... 16
Annual Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 19
Projects ................................................................................................................................................... 22
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..................................................................................................................... 22
AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 24
AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................. 31
Affordable Housing ..................................................................................................................................... 33
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................................................................................... 33
AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ........................................................................................................... 35
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ............................................................ 38
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................... 40
AP-85 Other Actions ................................................................................................................................ 42
Program Specific Requirements .................................................................................................................. 45
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Collier County is an entitlement jurisdiction eligible to receive community planning and
development funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As
such, HUD requires that the County develop a Five-Year Consolidated Plan to identify its housing
and community development priorities and outline a strategy to implement HUD programs. HUD
also requires that the County prepare an Annual Action Plan showing the objectives the County
plans to achieve each year. Collier County prepared its 2016-2020 Five-Year Consolidated Plan in
2016. This FY 2018-2019 Action Plan outlines goals, objectives, and projects for the third program
year covered by the current Consolidated Plan. It also serves as the County’s application to HUD,
requesting its allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.
HUD released Collier County’s FY 2018-2019 allocations, showing that the County will receive
$2,519,179 in CDBG funds; $697,393 in HOME funds; and $191,703 in ESG funds.
The goal of the community planning and development programs covered by this Annual Action
Plan is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living
environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for people with low and
moderate incomes. The County made funding determinations for specific projects during FY
2018-2019 based on input from residents, non-profit and social service agencies that serve low-
and moderate-income residents, municipalities including the City of Naples, and other
stakeholders. Input was collected during the planning processes for the 2018 -2019 Action Plan
and the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
Goals, projects, and objectives outlined in this 2018-2019 Action Plan are based on the goals
developed during the planning process for the 2016 -2020 Consolidated Plan. Specific projects
and objectives anticipated for the upcoming program year include:
• Acquisition of real property for the development of at least 51 affordable housing units
for sale to low- and moderate-income households by Habitat for Humanity Collier County;
• Public infrastructure improvements to construct or improve sidewal ks and streetscapes
in the Immokalee CRA and install or upgrade fire control infrastructure in the Bayshore
CRA.
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• Facility improvements to install outdoor exercise stations at Anthony Park and to
renovate a Youth Haven cottage which provides emergency and transitional housing to
homeless youth.
• Public services to provide legal services to 150 victims of domestic violence, supervised
visitation and exchange services to 50 families, and transportation for 12 developmentally
disabled residents.
• Construction of affordable housing and tenant based rental assistance for low- and
moderate-income households.
• Shelter operations support to provide emergency and transitional housing for 150 victims
of domestic abuse.
• Rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention.
• Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) support.
• Administration of CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs by Collier County Community and
Human Services Division.
3. Evaluation of past performance
Each year, Collier County reports its progress in meeting its five-year and annual goals by
preparing a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER is
submitted to HUD within 90 days of the start of the new program year. According to Collier
County’s most recent CAPER, the County assisted approximately 1,260 residents through public
services, 5,000 residents through public infrastructure improvements, and 2,000 residents
through facility improvements using CDBG funds in FY 2016-2017. With ESG funds, the County
served nearly 400 residents with emergency shelter services and 16 households with rapid
rehousing or homelessness prevention. Copies of recent CAPERs are available for review at the
Collier County Community and Human Services Division or online at
http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-a-e/community-and-human-services.
The FY 2017-2018 CAPER will be available in December 2018.
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
While preparing the FY 2018-2019 Action Plan, Collier County’s CHS Division hosted a public
meeting on January 24, 2018 at the Golden Gate Community Center to seek input on the Action
Plan from residents and stakeholders. The County also provided information on its application
process so that eligible applicants might request funding under the CDBG, HOME, and ESG
programs. This meeting and the grant application cycle was advertised in the Naples Daily News,
the Immokalee Bulletin, on the County’s website, and through direct email to a master list of local
organizations.
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The funding application period was open from January 10 through February 20, 2018. During this
time CHS provided one-on-one technical assistance to different groups representing low- and
moderate-income residents. The technical assistance meetings were conducted January 31
through February 2, 2018.
Public comments on the draft Action Plan were received throughout a 30-day comment period
from May 24, 2018 through June 24, 2018. A public hearing to receive comments on the Action
Plan was held before the Board of County Commissioners on June 26, 2018.
Availability of the draft Action Plan, opening of the comment period, and the public hearing were
advertised in the Naples Daily News on or about May 24, 2018. The notice included a summary
of the proposed projects and the estimated amount of funding anticipated by the County. The
notice stated that the draft Action Plan could be viewed on the County’s website at
www.colliercountyfl.gov and would also be available for review in all County public libraries and
at the Community and Human Services Division’s office.
5. Summary of public comments
Comments received through the public meetings and submitted during the comment period are
summarized in the Citizen Participation section of this Action Plan and attached in Appendix A.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments were taken into consideration in preparing the Action Plan.
7. Summary
During FY 2018-2019, Collier County anticipates allocating $3,722,615 (including program income
and prior years unallocated resources) in CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding to ad dress the priority
needs and goals identified in the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. These goals include providing
public services; improving public infrastructure and facilities; supporting development of
affordable housing for homeownership; supporting rental assistance, emergency housing and
services for the homeless; and supporting the Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS).
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consoli dated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
The Collier County Community & Human Services Division is the lead agency responsible for the
development, administration, and review of the 2018-2019 Action Plan and 2016-2020
Consolidated Plan. The Division administers Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds received
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and coordinates execution
of projects related to the priorities and goals identified in the Consolidated Plan.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency Collier County Community & Human Services Division
CDBG Administrator Collier County Community & Human Services Division
HOME Administrator Collier County Community & Human Services Division
ESG Administrator Collier County Community & Human Services Division
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Kimberley Grant, Director
Community and Human Services Division
3339 East Tamiami Trail
Health and Public Services Building H, Room 211
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: (239) 252-6287
Fax: (239) 252-2638
Email: Kimberley.Grant@colliercountyfl.gov
Website: http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-a-e/community-and-human-
services
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
Collier County conducted significant public outreach to garner input from county staff,
government agencies, nonprofit agencies, affordable housing developers and managers, local
service providers, the Collier County Housing Authority (CCHA), community residents, and others
in preparing this plan. The County held a public meeting and technical assistance workshop to
solicit input on potential projects for funding, and held one-on-one technical assistance meetings
over three days to ensure that all potential applicants for its grant funding application process
were fully versed in the requirements and expectations for the funds. The County will also hold
a 30-day public comment period from May 24 through June 24, 2018, with a public hearing on
June 26, to receive any public comments on the draft docume nt prior to approval by the Board
of County Commissioners.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(I))
Collier County recognizes the importance of public services for people with mental health and
substance abuse needs, and the related importance of coordination between public and assisted
housing providers and health, mental health, and service agencies.
The County currently contracts with local mental health/substance abuse providers to deliver
approximately $1.6 million in services to these at-risk populations annually. Through a grant from
the State of Florida Department of Children and Families, the County receives a Criminal Justice,
Mental Health and Substance Abuse grant to support its Forensic Intensive Reintegration Support
Team (FIRST), which works with persons with mental illnesses re-entering the community from
jail. In 2018, the County received a separate grant from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance
for its Adult Drug Court program. This program diverts non -violent offenders with substance
abuse and drug-related criminal activity from the criminal justice system by offering intensive
rehabilitation, including therapy, medical treatment, and case management.
Beyond support for the mental health/substance abuse population specifically, Collier County
provides funds for several projects designed to strengthen the housing-services link through its
HUD grant monies, including CDBG funding for Youth Haven shelter facility improvements and
ESG funding to support operation of the Shelter for Abused Women and Children.
In addition to enhancing coordination through the use of HUD fu nds, Collier County encourages
dialogue and collaboration between housing and service agencies through the Collier County
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Hunger & Homeless Coalition, which serves as the lead agency for the County’s Continuum of
Care. The Hunger & Homeless Coalition holds regular meetings in Naples, and members include
more than 60 public and private agencies within the region.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness
Collier County staff coordinates with the local Continuum of Care managed by the Collier County
Hunger & Homelessness Coalition (CCHHC). Community & Human Services staff are represented
on the CCHHC board, and provide feedback and coordination between the two organizations on
an ongoing basis.
During FY 2018-2019, Collier County anticipates several efforts to address the needs of people
who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These include improvements to Youth Haven’s
youth shelter and operating support for the Shelter for Abused Women and Children. Through
Legal Aid and the Child Advocacy Council, the County will also provide lega l services and safe
exchange services for women and families impacted by domestic abuse, sexual assault, and child
abuse. The County also anticipates providing funds for homelessness prevention through short
term rental assistance and rapid re-housing.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
CCHHC’s Executive Director was interviewed regarding homeless needs in Collier County to
identify priorities for the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan, which informs the allocation of ESG funds
under this Action Plan. Additionally, reports by the CoC including the 2014 Needs & Gap Survey,
the 2014 Subpopulation Needs Survey, the Point in Time Homeless Count, and 20/20 Vision: A
Clear View of Housing for All Members of Collier County were also used in prioritizing homeless
needs for ESG funding.
As of May 2015, the Hunger & Homeless Coalition was named as the HMIS Lead for the County.
In this role, CCHHC works with Collier County and local organizations to ensure that service usage
by client is tracked over time, and that data is shared between agencies to provid e a complete
look at service delivery in Collier County. CHS staff participate in HMIS trainings to ensure
submission of accurate and timely data. HMIS system maintenance and operating support is a
need, and Collier County will allocate ESG funding under this Action Plan to provide HMIS support
during the program year.
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2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
Collier County invited more than 50 local and regional agencies to attend the public meeting and
technical assistance workshop held on January 24, 2108 to learn more about applying for HUD
grant funds. The County also advertised the meeting and the grant application process in the
Naples Daily News, the Immokalee Bulletin, and on the County’s website. Approximately 15
groups participated, and are listed in the table below, along with areas of the plan for which they
provided input.
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Agency/Group/Organization Name Type Relevant Plan Sections
Consulted Community & Human Services Division for Information Regarding Action Plan
City of Marco Island Other government – local
Housing need assessment
Non-housing community development needs
City of Naples Other government – local
Housing need assessment
Non-housing community development needs
Everglades City Other government – local
Housing need assessment
Non-housing community development needs
Immokalee Disaster Recovery Group Other – disaster recovery agency
Housing need assessment
Non-housing community development needs
Community Meeting or Technical Assistance Meeting Participant
Bayshore CRA Community Redevelopment Agency
Neighborhood Organization
Non-housing community development needs
Child Advocacy Council Services – Children
Services – Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing community development needs
City of Naples Other government – local Non-housing community development needs
Collier County Housing Authority Public Housing Authority Public housing needs
Homelessness strategy
Collier County Parks and Recreation Other government – local Non-housing community development needs
Habitat for Humanity Housing Affordable housing
Immokalee CRA Community Redevelopment Agency
Neighborhood Organization
Non-housing community development needs
Legal Aid Services – Victims of Domestic Violence Non-housing community development needs
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NAACP Civic Organization Housing need assessment
Non-housing community development needs
Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) Housing
Services – Persons with Disabilities
Housing need assessment
Non-housing community development needs
Rural Neighborhoods, Inc. Housing Housing need assessment
Non-housing community development needs
Shelter for Abused Women and Children Services – Victims of Domestic Violence
Services – Homeless
Homelessness needs
Homelessness strategy
Non-homeless special needs
United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida Services – Special Needs Non-housing special needs
Youth Haven Services – Housing
Services – Children
Services – Homeless
Homelessness needs – unaccompanied youth
Homelessness strategy
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Efforts were made to consult as broad a group of community stakeholders and interested parties
as possible. Invitations requesting input on formulation of the Action Plan were extended to
housing developers/providers, homeless and other service providers, community organizations,
neighborhood associations, real estate agencies, City of Naples staff, and other Collier County
departments. No agency types were knowingly excluded from participation.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Hunger and Homeless
Coalition of Collier County
The Continuum of Care outlines strategies
for homelessness prevention, rapid re-
housing, emergency shelter, transitional
housing, and services for youth.
Collier County
Community Housing
Plan, October 2017
Collier County Affordable
Housing Committee
The Community Housing Plan identifies
levels of affordable housing need for
households making under 140% of Area
Median Income and outlines strategies for
increasing the production of housing
affordable at or below this income level.
20/20 Vision: A Clear
View of Housing for All
Members of Collier
County, December 2011
Hunger and Homeless
Coalition of Collier County
Goals for 20/20 Vision that overlap with the
Strategic Plan include homelessness
prevention, affordable housing, rapid re-
housing, emergency shelter, transitional
housing and services for youth, and
employment assistance services.
Collier County Housing
Authority 2014-2019 Five
Year PHA Plan
Collier County Housing
Authority
Goals described in the PHA Plan include
expanding the supply of assisted housing,
improving the quality of assisted housing,
increasing assisted housing choices,
providing an improved living environment,
promoting self-sufficiency and personal
development of assisted households, and
affirmatively furthering fair housing.
Immokalee Walkable
Community Study,
December 2011
(prepared RWA, Inc.)
Collier Metropolitan
Planning Organization
Findings from the Walkable Community
Study indicate a need for improvements in
pedestrian and bicycle facilities in
Immokalee.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Collier County considers citizen participation a critical component of its planning processes, and
followed the requirements of its Citizen Participation Plan to conduct a robust engagement
process during development of this Action Plan. Collier County residents were offered multiple
opportunities, as detailed in Table 4, to participate in goal-setting and project selection for the
Action Plan. Each meeting was publicly advertised in the Naples Daily News and on the County’s
website. All participant comments were recorded and considered.
Included in Collier County’s outreach were one-on-one technical assistance meetings to be sure
any organization interested in applying for HUD grant funds understood the process and
expectations going forward. In the meetings, staff reviewed the application process, the County’s
priorities, eligible activities and projects, national objective achievements, contract
development, project implementation phases of the projects, and monitoring parameters.
Potential applicants were advised not only about the application process, but also about the
sequence of events following the award, contract development, and project implementation.
After the technical assistance sessions, Collier County hosted a session so applicants could brief
Collier County’s Selection Committee on the proposed project and use of funds.
This draft Action Plan was available to the public for a 30-day comment period from May 24
through June 24, 2018, with a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on June
26. The public comment period and hearing were advertised in the Naples Daily News and on the
County’s website. Residents and other stakeholders were able to provide comments through e-
mail, through postal mail, by telephone, or in person.
Copies of the draft Action Plan are available for public review and inspection at the following
sites:
• Collier County Community & Human Services website
• Collier County Community & Human Services front desk
• Collier County public library branches, including East Naples, Golden Gate Estates, Golden
Gate Regional, Immokalee, Marco Island, Naples Regional – Orange Blossom, Central,
Vanderbilt, and South Regional.
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Dates, times, and locations for the public meeting, training sessions, public presentations by
grant applicants, and public hearing are shown below.
Public Meeting & Technical Assistance
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, FL 34116
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
1:1 Technical Assistance Appointments
CHS Department Offices
3339 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
Wednesday, January 31 through
Friday, February 2, 2018
Public Presentations by Grant Applicants
CHS Department Offices
3339 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
Friday, March 23, 2018
Public Hearing
County Administration Building
3299 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
9:00 AM
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted & reasons
1 Website
www.colliercountyfl.gov/
your-
government/divisions-a-
e/community-and-
human-services
Non-targeted/broad community;
Community development
practitioners
Not
Applicable
None None
2 Public Meeting &
Technical Assistance
Non-targeted/ broad community;
Residents of public and assisted
housing; HUD grant applicants;
Housing and service providers
4
Agencies
Attended
Questions about the public
services cap, disaster
funding, and required
expansion of services
None
3 1:1 Technical Assistance
Meetings
HUD grant applicants; Housing
and service providers
12
Agencies
Attended
Easy application process None
4 Public Presentations by
Grant Applicants
Non-targeted/ broad community;
HUD grant applicants; Housing
and service providers
10
Applicants
Many competing
community needs
None
5 Public Comment Period Non-targeted/ broad community;
Community development
practitioners; Housing and service
providers
TBD TBD TBD
6 Public Hearing Non-targeted/ broad community;
Community development
practitioners; Housing and service
providers
TBD TBD TBD
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Entitlement grant resources totaling $3,722,615 are anticipated for the 2018-2019 fiscal year to
meet underserved needs, foster decent affordable housing, develop institutional structure, and
enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. Along with
the County’s 2018-2019 annual CDBG, HOME, and ESG allocations, this figure includes $225,870
in prior year HOME funds that will be reprogrammed for use this year. Additionally, this figure
includes an estimated $13,000 in CDBG program income and $75,470 in HOME program income,
which the County anticipates receiving for use in 2018-2019.
The County expects the level of HUD funding for the remainder of the Consolidated Plan to be
approximately the same for the last two years of the planning period (Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and
2020-2021). Based on the annual allocation amounts, the County expects to receive $6,816,550
in CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds to be available for the remainder of the Five-Year Consolidated
Plan period.
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 3 Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG Public -
Federal
- Public services
- Infrastructure and
facility
improvements
- Housing
- Economic
development
- Administration
- Fair housing
$2,519,179 $13,000 $0 $2,532,179 $5,038,358 Anticipated Year 3 funding will
include entitlement grant
funds and program income.
CDBG does not require a
match from non-federal
sources.
HOME Public -
Federal
- Homebuyer
assistance
- Rental or
homeowner
rehab
- Rental or
homeownership
new construction
- Tenant-based
rental assistance
- Administration
$697,393 $75,470 $225,870 $998,733 $1,394,786 Anticipated Year 3 funding will
include entitlement grant
funds, prior year resources,
and unallocated
reprogrammed funds. The
County will match 25% of the
amount disbursed over the
fiscal year.
ESG Public –
Federal
- Shelter operations
- Rapid re-housing
- Homelessness
prevention
- Administration
$191,703 $0 $0 $191,703 $383,406 Anticipated Year 3 funding will
include entitlement grant
funds. The County will match
100% of the amount disbursed
over the fiscal year.
Table 5 – Anticipated Resources
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Projects selected for funding by Collier County leverage additional community resources,
including public and private agency funds. Although the CDBG program does not require a match
from non-federal sources, monies dedicated to infrastructure improvements capitalize on
ongoing revitalization efforts by the Bayshore and Immokalee Community Redevelopment
Agencies (CRAs). Facility improvements for nonprofit organizations enhance their ability to
provide services to their clients or residents. Public service funds are granted to agencies with
additional public and/or private funding streams that provide a variety of services in addition to
those supported by CDBG funds. For example, several non-profits receive state funds through
the Department of Children and Families to support CDBG -funded programs. In recent years,
subrecipients also had large private donors who made cash donations.
Both the HOME and ESG programs have matching funds requirements. The HOME program
match will be provided from organizations that receive HOME funding during FY 2018-2019 in in-
kind contributions and other non-federal sources to fund the operations supporting the HOME
funded program. The County may also satisfy the HOME match through the State Housing
Initiative Program (SHIP). The ESG program requires the County provide a 1:1 match. The County
plans to fund the Shelter for Abused Women and Children and the subrecipient will provide
match through payment of costs associated with shelter operations such as utilities and program
staff salaries.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Florida Statues Section 125.379, Disposition of County property for affordable housing, requires
that counties create an inventory of real property with fee simple title appropriate for affordable
housing. Collier County maintains the inventory of County-owned surplus land through its Real
Property Division. Locally, the disposition of surplus land is governed by Resolution 2007 -172 and
Resolution 2010-123, which direct the County to sell the land and use the proceeds to increase
financial resources set-aside for affordable housing.
The County has identified two publicly owned parcels suitable for new housing construction and
will release an RFP for their sale and development in fall 2018. In addition, the County Board of
Commissioners recently adopted Resolution 2018-39, which encourages the co-location of
housing and public facilities when the County acquires future property.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
The table below identifies the County’s key goals for the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan period, along with needs addressed, estimated
funding levels, and estimated goal outcome indicators. Please note that funding levels and goal outcome indicators are estimates for
planning purposes. Recommended activities are eventually finalized in a legal agreement approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. The agreement is considered to contain the fin al activity description including funding levels, scope elements,
deliverables, and beneficiaries and supersedes any prior information such as the application or this Action Plan. Further, subrecipient
award amounts may not match those in the applications submitted to the County, as not all projects were funded at requested l evels.
Should the County seek to make any substantial changes to goals or related funding levels, it will ame nd the Annual Action Plan and
provide the public with the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment, as described and defined in its Citizen Participation
Plan. Also note that payments to subrecipients or partners for individual projects and/or activities are not contingent on meeting
overall annual outcome indicators in this plan, because this plan contains estimates only.
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Provide Public Services 2018 2019 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Public Services CDBG: $297,784 Number of low/
moderate income
persons served
(1-Year Goal: 162 people
and 50 families
2 Improve Public Infrastructure 2018 2019 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Bayshore
CRA
Immokalee
CRA
Infrastructure
Improvements
CDBG: $427,960 Number of persons or
households benefitted
(1-Year Goal: 2,560
people with low or
moderate incomes)
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Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
3 Improve Public and Other
Facilities
2018 2019 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Naples
Countywide
Public Facilities CDBG: $300,000 Number of persons or
households benefitted
(1-year Goal: 610 people
with low or moderate
incomes and 12
shelter/transitional
housing beds added)
4 Affordable Housing for
Homeownership
2018 2019 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
CDBG: $1,000,000
HOME: $614,163
Number of affordable
homeownership units
constructed, rehabbed,
or acquired
(1-Year Goal: 76 units)
5 Affordable Rental Housing 2018 2019 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
HOME: $314,831 Number households
assisted with Tenant-
Based Rental Assistance
(1-Year Goal: 15
households)
6 Support Emergency Housing and
Services for the Homeless
2018 2019 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $115,022 Number of homeless
persons sheltered: 150
7 HMIS Support 2018 2019 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $35,000 (with
any unused portion
available for rapid
re-housing and
homelessness
prevention)
Other – organizations
assisted (1-Year Goal: 1
organization)
8 Provide Rapid Re-Housing and
Homelessness Prevention
2018 2019 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $27,304 Number of persons
provided rapid re-
housing or homeless
prevention assistance (1-
year goal: 3 households)
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Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
9 Program Administration 2018 2019 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Program
Administration;
Affirmatively
Further Fair
Housing
CDBG: $506,435
HOME: $69,739
ESG: $14,377
Administration and
planning
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
For FY 2018-2019, Collier County will fund a total of 9 projects under the CDBG, HOME, and ESG
programs, identified below with additional details provided in Section AP-38. Please note that
funding levels and goal outcome indicators are estimates for planning purposes. Payments to
subrecipients for individual projects and/or activities are not contingent on m eeting annual
outcome indicators shown below. Subrecipient award amounts may not match those in the
applications submitted to the County, as not all projects were funded at requested levels.
Recommended activities are eventually finalized in a legal agreement approved by the Board of
County Commissioners. The agreement is considered to contain the final activity description
including funding levels, scope elements, deliverables and beneficiaries and supersedes any prior
information such as the application or this action plan.
CDBG projects include public services, public facility and infrastructure improvements, and
acquisition of real property for development of affordable homeownership housing. Under the
HOME program, the County will fund construction of affordable housing and a tenant-based
rental assistance program. ESG activities include emergency shelter operations support,
homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, HMIS system support, and administration. The
administrative costs of the CDBG and HOME projects are also included as projects and represent
20% and 10% of annual allocations, respectively.
In the event that any of the activities identified in the project list and descriptions do not perform
as anticipated and grant funds are returned, or in the event that additional funds become
available, the County reserves the right to reprogram those funds for use in a Down Payment and
Closing Cost Assistance program for low- and moderate-income households.
On October 13, 2017, HUD provided notice regarding the availability of waivers of several
Community Planning Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements for grantees in
disaster-declared areas as a result of Hurricane Irma. On January 19, 2018, Collier County notified
HUD of its intent to use these waiver flexibilities beginning on or after January 23, 2018. Among
the waivers claimed by Collier County is flexibility to suspend CHDO set-aside requirements. Thus,
no CHDO set-aside is included as a HOME project or goal for FY 2018-2019.
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Projects
# Project Name
1 Acquisition of Real Property
2 Public Infrastructure Improvements
3 Public Service
4 Facility Improvements
5 CDBG Administration
6 Construction of Affordable Housing
7 Tenant Based Rental Assistance
8 HOME Administration
9 ESG Activities
Table 7 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Allocation priorities for the FY 2018-2019 Action Plan are consistent with those outlined in the
Strategic Plan portion of the County’s 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. The priorities were identified
through a review of market conditions as well as a needs assessment that analyzed affordable
housing, special need housing, homeless, and non-housing community development needs in
Collier County. Substantial participation by residents, local and regional organizations, and other
stakeholders also informed these priorities.
The Consolidated Plan and the Needs Assessment conducted as part of the Consolidated Planning
process identified affordable for-sale and rental housing as a top need in Collier County. Housing
affordability was the most common issue identified by interviewees and community meeting
participants throughout the county, including in Naples and Immokalee. Further, according to
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, about 40% of all households in the
county spend more than 30% of their income on housing. For low- and moderate-income
households, about 75% of renters and 65% of owners spend over 30% of income on housing.
Project #1, Acquisition of Real Property, responds to the County’s priority need for construction
of affordable housing. By using CDBG funds to acquire a large tract of property, the County will
make the land available for development of about 100 affordable housing units by Habitat for
Humanity over the next four to five years. Habitat for Humanity will sell the homes to low- and
moderate-income homebuyers.
The County made its funding decisions for this Action Plan based on need, geographic priorities,
and opportunities to work with subrecipients and other partners that contribute additional
resources to leverage federal funds. The main obstacle to addressing underserved needs is the
shortage of financial resources to address Collier County’s priorities.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Acquisition of Real Property
Target Area Countywide
Goals Supported Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Housing for Homeownership
Needs Addressed Housing Affordability
Funding CDBG: $1,000,000
Description Funding for the acquisition of real property for the development of affordable housing for low- and
moderate income homebuyers.
Target Date 9/30/2019
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Construction of at least 51 housing units for-sale to low- and moderate-income homebuyers within 4-5
years of property acquisition
Location Description Collier County
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include:
(1) Construction of at least 51 affordable housing units by Habitat for Humanity for sale to low- and
moderate-income homebuyers.
2 Project Name Public Infrastructure Improvements
Target Area Bayshore CRA
Immokalee CRA
Goals Supported Improve Public Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Infrastructure Improvements
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Funding CDBG: $427,960
Description Provide funding to construct or improve public infrastructure such as sidewalks, streetscapes, right of
way, and fire suppression systems.
Target Date 9/30/2019
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Persons or households benefitted by public infrastructure activities:
2,560 low/moderate income persons
Location Description Bayshore CRA in Naples (Census Tracts 107.01 and 107.02)
Immokalee (Census Tracts 112.04, 112.05, 113.01, 113.02, and 114)
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include:
(1) Bayshore CRA Fire Suppression System, which will install new and/or make upgrades to existing fire
control infrastructure; and
(2) Immokalee CRA Sidewalks/Streetscape Project, which will construct and/or improve sidewalks,
right of way, and/or streetscape in Immokalee.
3 Project Name Public Services
Target Areas Countywide
Goals Supported Provide Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $297,784
Description Provide subrecipient grants for provision of public services to low- and moderate-income residents,
youth, people with developmental disabilities, people with mental health or substance abuse needs,
and victims of domestic violence.
Target Date 9/30/2019
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Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
150 low- or moderate-income persons
50 low- or moderate-income families
12 people with disabilities
Location Description Various locations in Collier County
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include:
(1) Legal Aid Services to Victims, which will provide legal services;
(2) Child Advocacy Center Family Safety Program, which will provide supervised visitation and
exchange services; and
(3) United Cerebral Palsy Free to Be Me Transportation Program, which will provide transportation for
developmentally disabled residents.
4 Project Name Facility Improvements
Target Areas Naples
Countywide
Goals Supported Improve Public and Other Facilities
Needs Addressed Public Facilities; Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention
Funding CDBG: $300,000
Description Provide funding to renovate public facilities and housing that serve low- and moderate-income
persons, homeless youth, victims of violence, persons with mental health and/or substance abuse
needs, and other special needs populations.
Target Date 9/30/2019
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Persons or households benefitted by facility improvements:
622 persons
Location Description Anthony Park, 1500 5th Avenue N, Naples
5687 Whitaker Road, Naples
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Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include:
(1) Anthony Park Exercise Stations, which includes installation of outdoor fitness equipment stations at
Anthony Park; and
(2) Cottage Renovation at Youth Haven, which will extend the useful life of the building and expand
capacity to serve homeless unaccompanied youth.
5 Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Countywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Program Administration and Planning; Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $506,435
Description The management and oversight of the CDBG Program by the Collier County Division of Community and
Human Services. Fair housing activities. All allowable and eligible administrative activities.
Target Date 9/30/2019
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Not applicable
Location Description Collier County
Planned Activities CDBG Program Administration
6 Project Name Construction of Affordable Housing
Target Area Countywide
Goals Supported Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, and/or Acquisition of Affordable Rental Housing
Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, and/or Acquisition of Housing for Homeownership
Needs Addressed Housing Affordability
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Funding HOME: $614,163
Description Construction of affordable rental and for-sale housing for low- and moderate-income households
Target Date 9/30/2019
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
25 affordable housing units constructed
Location Description Collier County
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to construction of new affordable rental and for-sale housing for low- and
moderate-income households.
7 Project Name Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Target Area Countywide
Goals Supported Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Housing Affordability
Funding HOME: $314,831
Description Provide tenant-based rental assistance for low- and moderate-income rental households
Target Date 9/30/2019
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Households assisted with TBRA:
15 low/moderate income households to benefit
Location Description Various locations in Collier County
Planned Activities Provide tenant-based rental assistance for low- and moderate-income rental households
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8 Project Name HOME Administration
Target Area Countywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Program Administration and Planning
Funding HOME: $69,739
Description Management and oversight of the HOME Program by the Collier County Community and Human
Services Division. All eligible and allowable admin activities.
Target Date 9/30/2019
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Not applicable
Location Description Collier County
Planned Activities HOME Program Administration
9 Project Name ESG Activities
Target Area Collier County
Goals Supported Support Emergency Housing and Services for the Homeless; Provide Rapid Re-Housing and
Homelessness Prevention; HMIS; Program Administration
Needs Addressed Homelessness & Homelessness Prevention; Program Administration and Planning
Funding ESG: $191,703
Description Support shelter operations and services for victims of domestic violence. Provide rapid re -housing and
homelessness prevention for homeless households or those at risk of homelessness, including medium
-term rental assistance, security and utility deposits, and rental application fees. Support HMIS. All
allowable/eligible activities for admin.
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Target Date 9/30/2019
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Tenant based rental assistance/rapid rehousing: 3 households assisted
Homeless person overnight shelter: 150 persons assisted
Other – organizations assisted: 1 organization
Location Description Collier County
Planned Activities Emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, HMIS support, ESG program
administration
CDBG Total $2,532,179
HOME Total $998,733
ESG Total $191,703
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low -income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Collier County and the City of Naples participate together in the Urban County CDBG Program.
Marco Island, an incorporated city within the County, opted out of participation for FY 2018-
2019. Over the next program year, the County anticipates spending 8% of its CDBG funds in
Immokalee and 13% in Naples (including activities in Naples and those in the Bayshore CRA). The
majority of funds will be spent countywide (79%), although this may include services and facility
improvements in Naples or Immokalee that do not exclusively serve households in those
geographies.
A brief description of the activities in each target area is included below:
• Immokalee CRA – CDBG funds will be used to construct or improve sidewalks, streetscapes,
and right of ways.
• Bayshore CRA – CDBG funds will be used to install new and/or make upgrades to existing fire
control infrastructure.
• City of Naples – CDBG funds will be used to install outdoor exercise stations at Anthony Park.
• Countywide – CDBG public services funds will be used to serve victims of domestic or child
abuse with legal services and supervised visitation/safe exchange and to provide
transportation for developmentally disabled residents. CDBG funds will also be used for the
acquisition of land for development of affordab le housing, and facility improvements at a
homeless shelter for unaccompanied youth.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Immokalee CRA 8%
Bayshore CRA 9%
Naples 4%
Countywide 79%
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Collier County targets resources in low-moderate income census block groups to meet regulatory
requirements for CDBG grant funds and to target areas with the highest level of needs. Maps
provided in Appendix B show Collier County block groups where 51% or more of the population
have incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. These areas are considered “target
areas” for use of HUD grant funds for area improvements, such as public infrastructure or facility
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improvements. HUD funds may also be spent outside of these targeted areas, as long as they
provide services, improvements, affordable housing, or other benefits for low- and moderate-
income households or special needs populations.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The need for affordable rental and homeownership housing was a common theme heard during
the Consolidated Plan development process. The greatest need is among renters with very low
incomes, large families, immigrant families, and residents with disabilities. Housing for people
who are homeless and homelessness prevention was also identified as a priority need.
To address these needs, the County will use HOME, ESG, and CDBG funds to support the
development of new affordable units, provide rental assistance, and support existing homeless
shelters through facility improvements and operations assistance. The County will also continue
to offer its rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for homeless families or those at risk
of homelessness.
Goals for the number of households to be supported in 201 8-2019 are provided below. Please
note these are goal estimates. Payments to subrecipients for individual projects and/or activities
are not contingent on meeting annual outcome indicators shown below.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 165
Non-Homeless 91
Special-Needs 0
Total 256
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 18
The Production of New Units 76
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 94
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
During FY 2018-2019, the County anticipates supporting a total of 256 households, including 51
low- and moderate-income households through the acquisition of real property for the
development of affordable for-sale housing; 25 through construction of affordable housing using
HOME funds; 18 through Tenant-Based Rental Assistance or Rapid Rehousing; 12 homeless youth
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through facility improvements at Youth Haven; and 150 families through operations support for
the Shelter for Abused Women and Children.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Collier County Housing Authority (CCHA) is an independent authority established under state
law and is separate from the general control of the County. The mission of the CCHA is to offer a
choice of decent, safe, and diverse affordable housing, with opportunity for low -income
households to achieve economic independence in living environments free from discrimination.
The CCHA owns and manages four public housing developments, including low-income and farm
labor housing at Farm Worker Village, farm labor housing at Collier Village, and a 192-bed
dormitory called Horizon Village.
Farm Worker Village is a multi-family low-income and farm labor housing development in
Immokalee built under the USDA 514/516 Program. The development includes 176 total acres
with 591 housing units, ranging from single-family homes to duplexes and four-plexes. Farm
Worker Village has a main office, convenience store, laundromat, community center, playground,
and two daycares.
Horizon Village offers 192 beds for unaccompanied migrants and seasonal farmworkers in
dormitory-style efficiency units, each with space for 8 people, a common kitchen area with
appliances, and two bathrooms. A meeting room is available to provide social and educationa l
programs.
The Housing Authority also administers about 450 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and
manages 30 units of senior housing in Immokalee. Unlike most public housing authorities, CCHA
has no HUD-funded public housing units.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs of public housing
CCHA has identified six goals to carry out annually that will optimize services for its residents and
voucher holders, including:
• Expanding the supply of assisted housing;
• Improving the quality of assisted housing;
• Increasing assisted housing choices;
• Providing an improved living environment;
• Promoting self-sufficiency and personal development of assisted households; and
• Ensuring equal opportunity and affirmatively furthering fair housing.
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The CCHA administers Collier County’s Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program. In FY
2018-2019, CCHA may administer approximately $314,831 in HOME funding for TBRA activities
in Collier County.
CCHA will also continue to manage its farm-worker housing and Housing Choice Vouchers over
FY 2018-2019. Rents associated with the federal developments are in accordance with HUD
regulations and are set at 30% of a household’s total income. Income levels are monitored
through yearly verification. Eligible applicants are those whose income is within the limits as
determined by HUD.
Additionally, the CCHA will employ the following strategies to address the housing needs of
Collier County families:
• Assist as many low-income individuals and households as possible with the federal
resources that have been awarded to CCHA.
• Increase the number of affordable housing units by applying for additional Section 8
vouchers should they become available.
• Leverage affordable housing resources in the community through the creation of mixed-
financed housing.
• Pursue housing resources other than Section 8 tenant -based assistance.
• Target available assistance to families at or below 30% of AMI, homeless, and the elderly
by continuing to do outreach to community partners that serve the low -income,
homeless, and the elderly.
• Maintain or increase Section 8 lease-up rates by marketing the program to owners,
particularly those outside of areas of minority and poverty concentration.
• Participate in County plan development processes to ensure coordination with broader
community strategies.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to bec ome more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
In addition to operating farmworker housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, CCHA
also offers a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program to promote economic opportunity for HUD-
assisted families. Through the FSS program, case managers work with families to identify
employment goals and access support services to achieve these goals. As a family’s income rises,
CCHA deposits the increased rent charges that the family pays in an escrow account. The escrow
account may then be used by the family for college or vocational education expenses, work-
related expenses, or toward homeownership as they graduate from the program.
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The CCHA has a Section 8 Advisory Board. Interested voucher holders are encouraged to join,
which gives them a formal opportunity to offer input on the voucher program to CCHA. The Board
reviews CCHA’s PHA plans and the agency’s progress toward its goals.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which finan cial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Collier County Housing Authority is not designated as troubled.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
In FY 2018-2019, Collier County will use ESG funding to support operation of a homeless domestic
violence shelter, medium-term rapid rehousing program for homeless or at-risk people, and
ongoing HMIS operation.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including:
(a) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
Collier County will conduct outreach to homeless persons through its rapid rehousing program,
through homeless shelter providers such as the Shelter for Abused Women and Children and
Youth Haven, and through other partners providing public services for homeless persons or
persons at risk of homelessness. The County anticipates that it will serve 150 homeless women
and children through the Shelter using $115,023.60 in ESG funds. The County will also allocate
funds to the Hunger and Homeless Coalition for HMIS activities, which will ultimately help the
CoC better assess the needs of homeless persons in Collier County through efficient data
collection.
(b) Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Through funding to the Shelter for Abused Women and Children, Collier County will provide
emergency and transitional housing, along with supportive services, for victims of domestic
violence. With anticipated funding of $115,023.60, the Shelter estimates it will serve 150
homeless women and children in 2018-2019.
In addition to providing funds for shelter operations, the County will also make a grant to Youth
Haven for renovations at one of its cottages. Youth Haven provides emergency housing and
supportive services to homeless youth. Improvements to the cottage will extend the life of the
building, expand the shelter’s capacity, and provide enhanced safety for the children living there.
(c) Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
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and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Over the next year, Collier County will continue to operate its rental assistance program, which
provides rapid re-housing program and homelessness prevention. This program is designed to
shorten the period of time that homeless families or individuals experience homelessness. The
program funds up to a year of rental assistance, rental security deposits and last month’s rent,
and/or costs such as rental application fees and utilities.
(d) Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially
extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from
publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health
facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or,
receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social
services, employment, education, or youth needs
To help families and individuals avoid becoming homeless, Collier County will continue to operate
its rental assistance program in 2018-2019. This program seeks to prevent homelessness by
providing up to a year of rental assistance, rental security deposits and last month’s rent, and/or
costs such as rental application fees and utilities.
Additionally, through funding from the State of Florida Department of Children and Families,
Collier County will continue its Forensic Intensive Reintegration Support Team (FIRST), which
provides persons with substance abuse or mental health issues leaving the judicial system with
assistance to prevent homelessness or re-incarceration.
The County will also support low- and moderate-income families avoid becoming homeless by
bolstering its supply of income-restricted affordable housing. Through real property acquisition
funded by CDBG, the County will support development of at least 51 units of affordable for-sale
housing for low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
The County is also actively working to identify other ways to increase the supply of affordable
housing through its Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee worked
with an Urban Land Institute (ULI) panel to develop the Collier County Community Housing Plan
in 2017. The Housing Plan outlines strategies for expanding the supply of affordable housing
under six core recommendations, including density and certainty, sustainable funding sources,
community land trusts and public land, transportation enhancements, and communication and
outreach. The Housing Plan is discussed in more detail in the next section.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
In 2016, Collier County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) recognized the need for a comprehensive plan to id entify housing
needs in the county and outline specific strategies to address these needs. Over an 18-month
process, AHAC worked with a BCC-appointed Community Housing Stakeholders Group and the
Urban Land Institute (ULI) to develop the Collier County Community Housing Plan that was
finalized in October 2017. The Plan includes an analysis of current housing conditions, a housing
vision statement, definitions designed to establish a mutual understanding of affordable housing
terminology, housing demand estimates based on projected population growth, and
recommendations for addressing Collier County’s housing affordability crisis.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
Discussion
The Community Housing Stakeholders Group formed subcommittees to identify tools and
methods to address housing affordability under five overarching strategies. Based on the
Stakeholders’ research, they developed recommendations for the Board of County
Commissioners. Most of these items have gone or are planned to go before the BCC throughout
2018. Approximately 9 issues have already received approval, with additional items scheduled
for approval in June and during the fall of 2018. The recommended tools are listed below by
strategy area, with an indication of those that have already been approved by the BCC:
Density and Certainty
• Modify the existing Affordable Housing Density Bonus program (approved by the BCC)
• Expedite the permitting and approval process (approved by the BCC)
• Adjust Collier County’s Impact Fee Deferral Program (approved by the BCC)
• Identify strategic opportunity sites for higher densities
• Implement a Mixed Income Housing Ordinance
• Establish or increase administrative approvals
• Explore potential relief from some development regulations
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Stable Funding Sources
• Reinstate the Housing Trust Fund with sustainable and predictable revenue sources (BCC has
approved the Housing Trust Fund, but revenue sources have not yet been determined)
Community Land Trust & Public Lands
• Establish a Community Land Trust to manage a proposed Mixed Income Housing Program
(BCC has approved the Community Land Trust, but a Mixed Income Housing Program has not
yet been approved)
• Encourage contribution of suitable surplus land by Collier County to the Land Trust
• Encourage similar initiatives or contributions in Naples and Marco Island
• Develop RFPs for construction of affordable housing on suitable publicly owned land
Transportation Enhancements
• Integrate bus routes with affordable housing locations
• Enhance bike lanes and pedestrian systems
• Enhance mobility through rideshare options
• Establish a revenue source for transit and alternative mobility
Communication & Outreach
• Create an online, up-to-date inventory of available affordable housing units
• Create a housing-focused website
• Develop a marketing, public relations, and communications plan to educate the community
about housing affordability
• Consider solutions that don’t involve construction
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AP-85 Other Actions
Introduction
This section details the County's actions planned to ensure safe and affordable housing for its
residents, along with plans to meet underserved needs, reduce poverty, develop institutional
structure, and enhance coordination between public and private sector housing and community
development agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
To help remove obstacles to meeting underserved needs and improve service delivery, Collier
County will work with local non-profits and other subrecipients to coordinate the work of social
service organizations, disseminate news and information, and spearhead community-wide
solutions to local needs. Specifically, the County will work on projects to construct and improve
public infrastructure and facilities, including sidewalks, parks, fire control equipment, and
emergency housing; provide public services such as transportation for special needs populations,
legal assistance, and family safety programs; support development of new affordable housing;
and address homeless needs through shelter operations support and homelessness prevention/
rapid rehousing activities.
The County is continually looking for additional funding to address underserved needs, and has
procured SHIP and Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse grants from the State.
Over the next year, CHS staff will continue exploring new grant opportunities using grants.gov
and other sources, and develop partnerships with local agencies as needed to make grant
applications.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
During the 2018-2019 program year, Collier County will foster the development of new
affordable housing by providing funds for site acquisition for Habitat of Humanity Collier County
for the development of at least 51 affordable for-sale housing units. The County will also provide
funds to rehabilitate a Youth Haven cottage, to extend the life of the facility and expand its
capacity to serve unaccompanied homeless youth.
The County is also working through its Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to implement
strategies and recommendations for expanding the supply of affordable housing as outlined in
the Community Housing Plan accepted in October 2017.
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Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The County’s health department is the lead agency responsible for conducting lead screenings
and identifying properties in need of rehabilitation to reduce exposure to lead -based paint. The
County will continue to comply with Federal regulations related to lead-based paint, including in
CCHA units.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The County is proud of its work to eliminate cost burdens and target resources in an effective
and coordinated manner. The County has two designated CRA areas, and will focus funds for
infrastructure improvements in these areas over the next year. By doing so, the County will
leverage complementary initiatives aimed at workforce development, business develo pment,
public infrastructure and community programming initiatives, and other quality of life features
that connect families living in poverty with services and economic opportunities.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
Collier County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) represents the most substantial
recent partnership designed to develop institutional structure to address affordable housing
challenges. AHAC is composed of representatives from the residential home building, banking/
mortgage lending, labor, low-income advocacy, social service, real estate, employer, and local
planning industries. These representatives serve as an informed body of experts with unique
perspectives on the local landscape of afford able housing needs and market dynamics in Collier
County.
Last year, AHAC was involved in development of the Community Housing Plan based on
affordable housing strategies and recommendations provided by a ULI panel. The Plan was
presented to the Board of County Commissioners in October 2017. In the upcoming year, AHAC
will work toward implementing the strategies outlined in the report, and will continue to
strengthen its leadership role in guiding affordable housing decisions in the community .
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The County will work to foster collaboration through dissemination of services, news, and
information across social service organizations, subcontractors, and public and private entities.
One way the County will accomplish this is through subrecipient meetings that bring together
affordable housing developers and social service agencies. Additionally, implementation of the
countywide Community Housing Plan will require input from and coordination of both housing
providers and social service agencies. The County will encourage community-based solutions
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and regional partnerships, and will continue to support and participate in the CoC, whose
membership includes both affordable housing and social service agencies.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
In AP-90, Collier County provides information required by regulations governing the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program,
and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in
the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is
included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before
the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
$0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be
used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
$0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0
Total Program Income $13,000
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities $0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities
that benefit persons of low and moderate income.
100%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section
92.205 is as follows:
Not applicable. Collier County does not anticipate using any other forms of investment
beyond those identified in Section 92.205.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds
when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
Collier County has operated a Down Payment Assistance and an Acquisition/Development
program, both of which used HOME funds to assist homeowners or homebuyers and
therefore require Recapture and Resale Provisions. The County’s Recapture and Resale
Provisions are included in full in as an appendix to this document.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordabilit y of units
acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
The County’s Recapture and Resale Provisions are included in full as an appendix to this
document.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that
is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines
required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
Not applicable. Collier County has no plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt
secured by multifamily housing rehabilitated with HOME funds.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)
1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)
Collier County’s ESG Policy and Procedures Manual is attached as an appendix to this Plan.
2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that
meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.
The Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County serves as the Lead Agency and has been
designated by the CoC as the Collaborative Applicant for the HUD CoC grant on behalf of
Collier County’s Continuum of Care. As the Lead Agency, the Hunger & Homeless Coalition
also has operational and planning duties with respect to the CoC. The Hunger & Homeless
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Coalition is developing a coordinated assessment system, in which Collier County will
participate.
The CoC will establish and operate a coordinated assessment system that provides an initial,
comprehensive assessment of the needs of individuals and families for housing and services.
The coordinated assessment system will: (1) cover the geographic area of Coll ier County; (2)
be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services; (3) be well -
publicized; and (4) include a comprehensive and standardized tool providing an initial
assessment of housing and service needs. In addition, the CoC’s c oordinated assessment
system will incorporate the written standard for providing CoC assistance when evaluating
and referring potential program participants. Individuals and families who are fleeing, or
attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who are
seeking shelter or services from non-victim services providers will be directed to The Shelter
for Abused Women and Children for assessment of housing and service needs.
In the meantime, the HMIS is used widely amongst appropriate agencies.
3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to
private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).
The County provides a competitive process for awarding all entitlement funding. This is
widely advertised formally, via email, and at partnership meetings. A review and ranking
committee reviews applications for merit and compliance. The CoC is provided an
opportunity to support or not support an application. Eventually, the recommended
awardees are noted in the Annual Action Plan. All public comment requirements are
followed. The Annual Action Plan is presented to the Board of County Commissioners for
approval, and then to HUD.
4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR
576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with
homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions
regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.
Collier County meets the homeless participation requirement found in 24 CFR 576.405(a)
through the Continuum of Care, which is led by the Collier County Hunger and Homeless
Coalition. The CoC comments on funding applications and considers policies regarding
homeless facilities and services. Other organizations representing the homeless provided
input for the Consolidated Planning process, and a focus group was held at the Shelter for
Abused Women and Children to gather input about housing and community development
priorities. The County will continue to secure consultation with homeless or formerly
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homeless individuals, along with local organizations that represent and provide services to
the homeless.
5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.
Collier County uses its project outcome performance report and progress reports to evaluate
ESG. The program outcome performance report is due semi-annually, and quarterly progress
reports are submitted by the CHS and each subrecipient, due by the end of the month
following the end of the quarter. The CHS report must be signed by the Division Director or
Authorized Designee and SSO reporting is governed by the subrecipient agreement.
Reports collect accomplishment data and beneficiary data so Collier County can track
subrecipient performance. Data from participants served is entered into HMIS. Domestic
violence grantees use an alternative system for reporting, such as ALICE.
Monitoring standards for emergency shelters can also be found in the written policies and
procedures manual attached.
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations goveming the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Aflirmativ€ly Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan - It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements ofthe Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
AcquisitionPoliciesActoflb?0,asamended,(42U.S.C.4601-4655)andimplementingregulationsat49
CFR part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME prograrns.
Anti-Lobbying -To the best of the j urisdiction's knowledge and belief:
I . No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for
influencing or attimpting to influence an officer or employee ofany agency, a Member ofCongress' an
officer or Jmployee'of Congr"*, ot alr employee ofa Member ofCongress in connection.with.the
awarding of iny-Federal contract, rhe making'ofany Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering-into oiany cooperative agreement' ind the extension, continuation, renewal' amendment' or
modification ofany Fedeml contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreementl
2. Ifany funds other than Federal appropriated funds ha're been paid orwill be paid to anyperson for
influanJing ot ut atpting to influenii an officer or employee ofany agency, a Member of Congress' an
officer or Jmploye. bf Congr.rr, o, * employee ofa Membel ofCongress in connection with this - , .
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperativ; agreemenl' it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL'
iOir"lorut. Form-to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance wilh its instructions; and
3. Itwill require that the language of paragraph I and 2 ofthis anti-lobbying.certificatiol bt i":1:9"-1]"
the award documents for all iubiwardi at;ll iiers (including subcontracts, subgrants' and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certi! and disclose
accordingly.
Authority ofJurisdiction -The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
-Jih. j,i,-irci.ton possesses the legal authoriiy to carry our the programs for which it is seeking funding'
in accordance wilh applicable HUD regulations'
Consistency with plan -The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Cr*, iOvg, Emergency Solutions-Grant, and Housing opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the stiategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan'
Section 3 - lt will comply with section 3 ofthe Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U'S'C'
l?01u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135'
Sisnature of Authorized Official
TitIC
Date
Specific Comrnunity Development Block Grant Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- lt is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan - Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective ofthe CDBG program (i.e., the development of
viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily
for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan - It is following a cunent consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD
Use of Funds - It has complied with the following criteria:
l. Maximum Feasible Priority. with respect to aclivities expected to be assisted with CDBG
f""drit h* d"*l"p.d its A;tion Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which
benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee cefiifies are
deiigned to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing
cond-itions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare ofthe community, and
other finan;ial resources are not available (see Optional CDBC Certification)'
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use ofCDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans'
d,rrt"g f"gt.- fa(s) 20f8 fiscal year [a period specified,by the grantee of one' two' or three
,pecii" co-ns"cuiiu" progru. y.rrj, rhail principaily benefit persons of low and moderate income
in a manner that ensures that ;t leasi 70 peicent ofthe amount is expended for activities that
benefit such persons during the designated period'
3. Special Assessments. lt will not attempt to recover any capital costs of-public improvements
^.i.t.d *tttt CDBG frnds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount
against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee
charsed or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion ofa fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs ofpublic improvements (asli.ted in part *ith GDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds'
ln addirion, in the case ofproperties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income)
families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public itPto:11Tt:
financed by a source other than-COBb funds if ttie.lurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- Il has adopted and is enforcing:
l. A policy prohibiting the use ofexcessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
-
irririiJ"i ig"i.rt ani individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrarions; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against phvsic"ll{,biiilC,tltt1.l::-]:
^"'
exit fiom a facility or loiaiion which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstratrons
within its jurisdiction.
Complirnce wlth Anti.dircdmimtiotr Ltl|r - The grant will be conduct€d and administered ir
oonformity with title vI of the civil Righrs Act of I 964 (42 u.s.c. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42
U,S.C. 3601-3619) and implemer*ing reguldions'
Iad-B.s.d P.itrt - Its activities conccming lead-bascd poht will comply with tle r€qufuqnents of 24
CFR Part 35, Subports A, B, J, K ed R
Compllrnee wlth hws -- It will oomply wittt applicable laws.
Signature of Auhorized Ofrcial Date
Title
ATTESll
DWIOHT
By:
-
E. EROCK Cht
llponed aa o fom arxl [lirlitY
Assisturt CountY Atton^*Y r$r"
OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certilication
Submit the following certification only when one or more ofthe activities in the action plan are designec
to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c):
The $antee hereby c€rtifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified cDBG-
assist-ed activifies which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular.
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediale threat to the health or welfare ofthe
community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
I$f;ST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK' Clerk
ApProvod as to lbrm 8nd lcgl:tlity
f,G-isu-nt county At,."tt"t ,rb *<(r$By:
Specifi c HOME Certifi cations
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifi es that:
Tenant Based Rentat Assistrne - If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance, the tenant-based
rental assistance is an essenlial element of its consolidated plan.
Eligible Activities Nnd Corts - It is using and will use HOME fi[rds for eligible activities and,costs, as
oescriueo in 24 cFR $$92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HoME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in $92.214.
Subsidy layering -- Before committing any funds to a projecl it will evaluate the project in accordance
wittr thi guidetinis that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in
combinat-ion with other Federil assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Sienature of Authorized Official Date
Title
;;,1?i E. BRocK, 'erk
Approved as to lbrm and leillitY
Assistont CountY AtmrtlcYnrr.e*f"ye
Emergency Solutions Grants C€rtilications
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program recipient certifies thal:
Major rehabilitstion/conversion/renovation - If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75
perient ofthe value ofthe building before rehabilitation, the recipient will maintain the building as a
ihelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of l0 years after the date the building is fint
occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation.
lf the cost to convert a building into an emergency sbelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building
after conversion, the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families
for a minimum of l0 yeais after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family
afler the completed conversion.
In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation, the recipient will maintain the building as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of3 years after the date the building is first
occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation'
Essential services and op€rating costs - ln the case of assistance involving shelter operations or
essential services relaled to street;utreach or emergency shelter, the recipient will provide sewices.or
.
shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided,
*itftoui."g*Aa u particular site or structure, so lo;g the recipient serves the same type of persons.(e'g '
families with children, unaccompanied youttr, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or
persons in the same geographic area.
Renovation_AnyrenovatloncariedoutwithEsGassistanceshallbesufficienttoensurethatthe
building involved is safe and sanitary.
SuDDortive Services - The recipient will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing'
;d;ili. ;up_;;tve services iinclucling medical and mental health treatment, vicrim services,
counseling, supervision, and othe;;ervicJs essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal
State, locii and private assistance available for these individuals'
Matching Funds - The recipient will obtain matching amounts required und er 24 CFR 576'201'
Confidentiality - The recipient has established and is implemenling procedures to ensure the
*niio.ntiuriry or records perraining to any individual provided familv violence prevenrion or treatmen'
services under any project assrsted-under ihe ESG program, includino nrotection asainst the release of the
address or location of any family violence shelter project, except witf, ihe wrinen authorization of the
person responsible for the operation ofthat shelter'
Homeless persons Involvement-To the maximum extent practicable, the recipient will involve'
throughemployment,volunteerservices,orotherwise,homelessindividualsandfamiliesinconstructing,
r."""?iitg.'."i"t"ining. and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program' in providing services
assisted under the ESG program, and In providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the
program.
consolidated Plan - All activities the recipient undertakes with assistance under ESG ale consistent with
its consolidated Plan.
Discharge Policy - The recipient will establish and implement, to the maximum €xtent practicable and
where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or
systems ofcax€ (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities,
or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in
homelessness for these persons.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
,rrfTiST:
trwlGHT E. BROCK, Clerk ApFoved os to lbrm ond |r'Stllity
frffit-countY Itunnrv
O a-,{3, t l,(4\
By:
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
I,obbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission ofthis certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, tille 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
cerlification shall be subject to a civil penalty ofnot less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations goveming the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Aflirmativ€ly Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan - It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements ofthe Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
AcquisitionPoliciesActoflb?0,asamended,(42U.S.C.4601-4655)andimplementingregulationsat49
CFR part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME prograrns.
Anti-Lobbying -To the best of the j urisdiction's knowledge and belief:
I . No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for
influencing or attimpting to influence an officer or employee ofany agency, a Member ofCongress' an
officer or Jmployee'of Congr"*, ot alr employee ofa Member ofCongress in connection.with.the
awarding of iny-Federal contract, rhe making'ofany Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering-into oiany cooperative agreement' ind the extension, continuation, renewal' amendment' or
modification ofany Fedeml contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreementl
2. Ifany funds other than Federal appropriated funds ha're been paid orwill be paid to anyperson for
influanJing ot ut atpting to influenii an officer or employee ofany agency, a Member of Congress' an
officer or Jmploye. bf Congr.rr, o, * employee ofa Membel ofCongress in connection with this - , .
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperativ; agreemenl' it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL'
iOir"lorut. Form-to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance wilh its instructions; and
3. Itwill require that the language of paragraph I and 2 ofthis anti-lobbying.certificatiol bt i":1:9"-1]"
the award documents for all iubiwardi at;ll iiers (including subcontracts, subgrants' and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certi! and disclose
accordingly.
Authority ofJurisdiction -The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
-Jih. j,i,-irci.ton possesses the legal authoriiy to carry our the programs for which it is seeking funding'
in accordance wilh applicable HUD regulations'
Consistency with plan -The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Cr*, iOvg, Emergency Solutions-Grant, and Housing opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the stiategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan'
Section 3 - lt will comply with section 3 ofthe Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U'S'C'
l?01u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135'
Sisnature of Authorized Official
TitIC
Date
Specific Comrnunity Development Block Grant Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- lt is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan - Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective ofthe CDBG program (i.e., the development of
viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily
for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan - It is following a cunent consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD
Use of Funds - It has complied with the following criteria:
l. Maximum Feasible Priority. with respect to aclivities expected to be assisted with CDBG
f""drit h* d"*l"p.d its A;tion Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which
benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee cefiifies are
deiigned to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing
cond-itions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare ofthe community, and
other finan;ial resources are not available (see Optional CDBC Certification)'
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use ofCDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans'
d,rrt"g f"gt.- fa(s) 20f8 fiscal year [a period specified,by the grantee of one' two' or three
,pecii" co-ns"cuiiu" progru. y.rrj, rhail principaily benefit persons of low and moderate income
in a manner that ensures that ;t leasi 70 peicent ofthe amount is expended for activities that
benefit such persons during the designated period'
3. Special Assessments. lt will not attempt to recover any capital costs of-public improvements
^.i.t.d *tttt CDBG frnds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount
against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee
charsed or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion ofa fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs ofpublic improvements (asli.ted in part *ith GDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds'
ln addirion, in the case ofproperties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income)
families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public itPto:11Tt:
financed by a source other than-COBb funds if ttie.lurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- Il has adopted and is enforcing:
l. A policy prohibiting the use ofexcessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
-
irririiJ"i ig"i.rt ani individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrarions; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against phvsic"ll{,biiilC,tltt1.l::-]:
^"'
exit fiom a facility or loiaiion which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstratrons
within its jurisdiction.
Complirnce wlth Anti.dircdmimtiotr Ltl|r - The grant will be conduct€d and administered ir
oonformity with title vI of the civil Righrs Act of I 964 (42 u.s.c. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42
U,S.C. 3601-3619) and implemer*ing reguldions'
Iad-B.s.d P.itrt - Its activities conccming lead-bascd poht will comply with tle r€qufuqnents of 24
CFR Part 35, Subports A, B, J, K ed R
Compllrnee wlth hws -- It will oomply wittt applicable laws.
Signature of Auhorized Ofrcial Date
Title
ATTESll
DWIOHT
By:
-
E. EROCK Cht
llponed aa o fom arxl [lirlitY
Assisturt CountY Atton^*Y r$r"
OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certilication
Submit the following certification only when one or more ofthe activities in the action plan are designec
to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c):
The $antee hereby c€rtifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified cDBG-
assist-ed activifies which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular.
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediale threat to the health or welfare ofthe
community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
I$f;ST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK' Clerk
ApProvod as to lbrm 8nd lcgl:tlity
f,G-isu-nt county At,."tt"t ,rb *<(r$By:
Specifi c HOME Certifi cations
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifi es that:
Tenant Based Rentat Assistrne - If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance, the tenant-based
rental assistance is an essenlial element of its consolidated plan.
Eligible Activities Nnd Corts - It is using and will use HOME fi[rds for eligible activities and,costs, as
oescriueo in 24 cFR $$92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HoME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in $92.214.
Subsidy layering -- Before committing any funds to a projecl it will evaluate the project in accordance
wittr thi guidetinis that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in
combinat-ion with other Federil assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Sienature of Authorized Official Date
Title
;;,1?i E. BRocK, 'erk
Approved as to lbrm and leillitY
Assistont CountY AtmrtlcYnrr.e*f"ye
Emergency Solutions Grants C€rtilications
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program recipient certifies thal:
Major rehabilitstion/conversion/renovation - If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75
perient ofthe value ofthe building before rehabilitation, the recipient will maintain the building as a
ihelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of l0 years after the date the building is fint
occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation.
lf the cost to convert a building into an emergency sbelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building
after conversion, the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families
for a minimum of l0 yeais after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family
afler the completed conversion.
In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation, the recipient will maintain the building as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of3 years after the date the building is first
occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation'
Essential services and op€rating costs - ln the case of assistance involving shelter operations or
essential services relaled to street;utreach or emergency shelter, the recipient will provide sewices.or
.
shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided,
*itftoui."g*Aa u particular site or structure, so lo;g the recipient serves the same type of persons.(e'g '
families with children, unaccompanied youttr, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or
persons in the same geographic area.
Renovation_AnyrenovatloncariedoutwithEsGassistanceshallbesufficienttoensurethatthe
building involved is safe and sanitary.
SuDDortive Services - The recipient will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing'
;d;ili. ;up_;;tve services iinclucling medical and mental health treatment, vicrim services,
counseling, supervision, and othe;;ervicJs essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal
State, locii and private assistance available for these individuals'
Matching Funds - The recipient will obtain matching amounts required und er 24 CFR 576'201'
Confidentiality - The recipient has established and is implemenling procedures to ensure the
*niio.ntiuriry or records perraining to any individual provided familv violence prevenrion or treatmen'
services under any project assrsted-under ihe ESG program, includino nrotection asainst the release of the
address or location of any family violence shelter project, except witf, ihe wrinen authorization of the
person responsible for the operation ofthat shelter'
Homeless persons Involvement-To the maximum extent practicable, the recipient will involve'
throughemployment,volunteerservices,orotherwise,homelessindividualsandfamiliesinconstructing,
r."""?iitg.'."i"t"ining. and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program' in providing services
assisted under the ESG program, and In providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the
program.
consolidated Plan - All activities the recipient undertakes with assistance under ESG ale consistent with
its consolidated Plan.
Discharge Policy - The recipient will establish and implement, to the maximum €xtent practicable and
where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or
systems ofcax€ (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities,
or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in
homelessness for these persons.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
,rrfTiST:
trwlGHT E. BROCK, Clerk ApFoved os to lbrm ond |r'Stllity
frffit-countY Itunnrv
O a-,{3, t l,(4\
By:
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
I,obbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission ofthis certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, tille 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
cerlification shall be subject to a civil penalty ofnot less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
RESOLUTION NO.2O18 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING: A ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAII
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)' HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSIIIPS (IIOME) AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS
GRANT (ESG) PROGRAMS FY 2018-2019; AUTHORIZING THE CIIAIR TO
EXECUTE REQUIRED HUD CERTIFICATIONS; AND AUTHORIZING
TRANSMITTAL OF TIIE PLANS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
oF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVf,LOPMENT (HUD); AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVf, DATE.
WHEREAS,theUnitedStatesDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment(HUD)
requires a Five-Year consolidated Plan and one-Year Action Plan be developed and submitted
as an application for planning and funding of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)'
HOME lnvestment partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs; and
WHEREAS, the overall goal of the community planning and development programs
coveredbythisplanistodevelopviablecommunitiesbyprovidingdecent,affordablehousing,a
Suitablelivingenvironmentandexpandingeconomicopportunitiesforlowandmoderate.income
persons; and
WHEREAS,theFive.YearConsolidatedPlanforFY20l6-2020andanupdatedCitizen
Parricipation Plan were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 28' 2016; and
WHEREAS,theF-Y2018.2019one-YearActionPlanwillserveasaplanning
document for Collier County; an application for federal funds under the HUD formula grant
programs; a strategy to be followed in carrying out the HUD
provides a basis fbr assessing performances
programs; and an action Plan that
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY' FLORIDA' that:
1. The Board of county commissioners of collier county approves the FY2018-
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2019 One-Year Action Plan for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs, which is attached and
incorporated herein by reference, and authorizes the Community and Human Services Division
to transmit the Plan to the proper funding authority and take all necessary actions for
implementation of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs.
2. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to execute
certifications and SF 424 documents pertaining to the Action Plan on behalf of the county.
3. The One-Year Action Plan sets forth the dollar amounts and draft project
descriptions for each project to be firnded by the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs. A copy of
the proposed activities within each project and associated recommended funding is included in
the Executive Summary and incorporated by reference. Accordingly, the subrecipient
Agreements for all CDBG, HOME and ESG projects will be subsequently entered into on behalf
of collier county and each such Agreement is hereby acknowledged as providing for a valid
public and worthwhile County purpose.
4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution is
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding
shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions ofthis Resolution.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by a
majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
This Resolution adopted this
-
day of
-,
2018, after motion, second and
majority vote favoring same.
SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW
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ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK. CLERK
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and
legality:
BOARD OF COLTNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Andy Solis, Chairman
Jennifer A. Belpedio
AssistantCountyAttomey Dc;pa*
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