Briefly describe how the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The City distributed personal letters and an email requesting representation by the agency for input on the plan. 7 Agency/Group/Organization Westbrook Health Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing with Disabilities Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Services-Health Services - Victims Persons
Other government - State What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Lead-based Paint Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The City sent an email requesting representation by the agency for input on the plan. Identify any Agency not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting N/A
Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of comments Summary of not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Public Meeting community No responses. No attendees No comments were received. No comments were not accepted from any public meetings. 2 Newspaper Ad community No responses. No comments were received. No comments were not accepted from any print advertisements. 3 Internet Outreach community No responses. No comments were received. No comments were not accepted from any online advertisements. Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Increase Recreational Opportunities 2015 2020 Non-Housing Community Development LMI Census & BG Enhance Social Services Enhance Quality of Life CDBG: $121,030 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 7000 Assisted Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 300 Assisted
4 Increase Home Ownership Rates 2015 2020 Affordable Housing LMI Census Track & BG Enhance Social Services Enhance Quality of Life Enhance Affordable Housing CDBG: $6,000 HOME: $494,641 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 216 Households Assisted Rental rehabilitated: 8 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Added: 1 Household Housing Unit Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers: 2 Households Assisted 5 Establish a Community Tool Shed 2015 2020 Affordable Housing LMI Census Track & BG Enhance Quality of Life Enhance Affordable Housing CDBG: $30,000 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 100 Households Assisted 6 Support efforts to end Chronic Homelessness 2015 2020 Affordable Housing Homeless LMI Census Track & BG Enhance Social Services Enhance Quality of Life CDBG: $15,750 HOME: $20,000 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 494 Persons Assisted Tenant-based rental assistance / Rapid Rehousing: 12 Households Assisted Table 6 – Goals Summary
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Riverfront Park is located in a predominantly LMI Neighborhood, and would benefit mostly LMI Residents. An estimate of LMI Individuals experiencing new access to the facility would be around 6,500 annually. Location Description The section 108 Loan was used to redevelop Riverfront Park, which is located along the Ohio River, and in a predominantly LMI Neighborhood. Planned Activities Interest only payment of Section 108 Loan. 2 Project Name Section 108 Loan repayment -16th & Covert Fire Station Project Target Area LMI Census Track & BG Goals Supported Ensure area Neighborhoods are Safe and Vibrant Needs Addressed Enhance Quality of Life Funding :
Description Set up a section 108 loan used to acquire, demolish, and construct a new Fire Station. This 108 loan will be finalized following the submission of this Annual Action Plan. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Approximately 4,710 motorists travel this route daily. It can be presumed that approximate 5,000 families will benefit from the construction of a new and improved fire station. Location Description City of Parkersburg, WV & LMI Census Track & BG Planned Activities CDBG funds are being proposed to assist in the construction of a Fire Station. This funding will be in the form of a loan through the U.S. Housing and Urban Developments Section 108 loan Program. 3 Project Name Code Enforcement Program
Target Area LMI Census Track & BG Goals Supported Ensure area Neighborhoods are Safe and Vibrant Addressed Enhance Quality of Life Funding : Description The Code Enforcement Program provides a full-time CODE Enforcement Officer to patrol and respond to calls in low/mod areas of the City. The Code Department also conducts periodic Code Sweeps to see what issues residents might be having, and get ideas on how to address the issues. Furthermore, the Code Department works with the development department on eliminating slum and blighted properties, which are partially demolished with CDBG Funds in the Demolition Program. Target Date 6/30/2019
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Pinning exact numbers of numbers of families benefiting can be challenging, however, it will probably benefit greater than 1,000 LMI Households. Location Description City of Parkersburg, WV & LMI Census Track & BG
Goals Supported Increase Recreational Opportunities Needs Addressed Enhance Quality of Life Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities It is estimated that approximately 500 individuals will benefit from the proposed activity. This fitness park will take place in a incoem census tract, but can still be enjoyed by all in the neighborhood. Location Description Quincy Park located at approximately 1000 Quincy St. Parkersburg, WV.
8 Project Name Mid-Ohio Valley Fellowship Home Target Area LMI Census Track & BG Goals Supported Support efforts to end Chronic Homelessness Addressed Enhance Social Services Enhance Quality of Life Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Th si activity is proposed to benefit 110 persosn that are experiencing homelessness and chonic homelessness. Location Description 1030 George St. Parkersburg, WV. this location is also situated in a census
Needs Addressed Enhance Quality of Life Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Pinning numbers of numbers of families benefiting can be challenging, however, it will probably benefit greater than 400 LMI Households. Annual reporting at the end of the program year will be included int he CAPER report. Location Description COPE are located exclusively in low-income census tracts around the City of Parkersburg.
Project Name Family Crisis Intervention Center - Bus Pass Program Target Area LMI Census Track & BG Goals Supported Support efforts to end Chronic Homelessness Needs Addressed Enhance Social Services Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities FCIC will provide bus passes to residents of the domestic homeless shelter. While many residents will likely qualify as low and/or moderate income, for HUD requirements, all residents of a homeless shelter have a ‘presumed benefit’. It is assumed that 110 persons will directly benefit from this activity. Location Description The Domestic violence shelter is located in a census tract in the City of Parkersburg.
Project Name Consumer Credit Counseling Services Target Area LMI Census Track & BG Supported Increase Home Ownership Needs Addressed Enhance Affordable Housing Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities It is estimated that approximate 216 idividuals will benefit hese homeownership courses. All applicants will be first-time homebuyers and defined as income. Location Description Courses are take at 2715 Murdoch Ave. and is located ina low-income census
Goals Supported Enhance Assistance for Special-Needs Residents Needs Addressed Enhance Affordable Housing Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities A cap on this program is currently set at $6,000 per residence, the City generally allocates between $2,500 and $5,500 per residence. That being said, the City anticipates providing emergency home repairs to 10 households. Location Description Homes are located throughout the corporate limits of Parkersburg.
Needs Addressed Enhance Social Services Enhance Quality of Life Enhance Affordable Housing Enhance Economic Development Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Corporate limits of Parkersburg Planned Activities used to administer the CDBG Program. Project Name Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Target Area LMI Census Track & BG Goals Supported Increase Home Ownership Rates Needs Addressed Enhance Affordable Housing Funding :
Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities One eligible low income homebuyer will be assisted with this activity. Location Description Within Wood County, WV. Planned Activities Provide funding for Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley to build one new single-family home for a Low-Income Household. Project Name Down Payment Assistance Program Target Area LMI Census Track & BG Goals Supported Increase Home Ownership Rates Needs Addressed Enhance Affordable Housing Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities A cap on this program is currently set at $10,000 per residence, the City will generally allocate the whole amount possible per applicant(s). That being said, the City anticipates providing financing to 2 households. Location Description Throughout Wood County, WV. Planned Activities The City intends to provide financial assistance of up to $10,000 to first time home buyers with down payment and closing cost expenses to buyers that plan to live within Wood County. Project Name Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Target Area LMI Census Track & BG Goals Supported Support efforts to end Chronic Homelessness Increase Home Ownership Needs Addressed Enhance Affordable Housing Funding : Description
Goals Supported Support efforts to end Chronic Homelessness Enhance Assistance for Residents Ensure area Neighborhoods are Safe and Vibrant Increase Recreational Opportunities Increase Home Ownership Rates Establish a Community Tool Shed Needs Addressed Enhance Social Services Enhance Quality of Life Enhance Affordable Housing Enhance Economic Development Funding : Description Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities