annual action plan 1 2019 - luzerne county

Annual Action Plan 2019

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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)


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Executive Summary

AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction

Luzerne County carries out federal programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development. The consolidated plan is the document the County submits the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an application for funding for the CDBG, HOME and ESG

Programs. The lead agency responsible for the development of the County's consolidated plan is the

Office of Community Development.

The consolidated plan establishes a unified, coordinated vision for community development actions for

the upcoming five years. Key elements of this consolidated plan are its emphasis on citizen participation

and the collaborative nature of the process. The county uses the community development needs, to

develop strategies for addressing those needs, and to undertake specific actions consistent with those

strategies.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to

another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs

assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.

The Strategic Plan outlines seven priority needs based on the Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, and

interaction with public service and economic development agencies, local governments, and community

leaders:

Affordable Housing - Increase and improve housing affordability for potential homebuyers and renters

through new affordable rental and home buying opportunities.

Economic Development – Provide financial assistance to for- and non-profits to increase economic

opportunities for residents of Luzerne County but specifically for low/moderate income persons.

Non-Homeless Public Services – Assist in meeting the needs of households living in poverty and

supportive services to strengthen their ability to improve their quality of life, such as services focused on

children from low income households that will strengthen their ability to make wise decisions and


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develop their potential to lift themselves to a higher quality of life, housing counseling and Fair Housing

Act education, and transportation assistance for special needs populations.

Homeless Public Services – Assist in the provision of sheltering and aid to the homeless or those

threatened with becoming homeless, as well as assistance to victims of domestic violence or crimes.

Public Facilities and Improvements – Provide CDBG funds to boroughs/townships and non-profits for

road reconstruction, removal of architectural barriers, water/sewer improvements, flood drain

improvements, fire protection, recreation facilities, and streetscape activities located in low/moderate

income neighborhoods.

Slum and Blight Removal – Provide CDBG funds to boroughs/townships for the prevention or elimination

of slums or blight in the community.

Planning/Administration – Provide funding to boroughs/townships and non-profits to develop plans to

address various community needs, and administrative costs to carry-out the community development

program.

The following chart shows the specific goals for each priority, identifies the HUD objectives and

outcomes, and summarizes 5-year proposed funding and goals indicators.

There are three HUD objectives:

DH – Decent, Affordable Housing

SL – Suitable Living Environment

EO – Economic Opportunity

There are three HUD Outcomes:

1 – Availability/Accessibility

2 – Affordability

3 – Sustainability

See attached Objectives & Outcomes table in Appendices


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3. Evaluation of past performance

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or

projects.

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.

During the FY18 the County implemented the Housing and Community Development priorities and

objectives set forth in the 5-year Consolidated Plan utilizing the three Federal Entitlements: CDBG,

HOME, ESG, as well as the County’s Revolving Loan Fund and Housing Trust Account. The following

objectives were achieved during this period:

32 businesses were assisted utilizing CDBG funds and the County’s Revolving Loan Fund

887 jobs were created utilizing CDBG funds and the County’s Revolving Loan Fund

Increased homeownership opportunities by 15 utilizing HOME and 5 utilizing Housing Trust

funds

Created 6 new units of affordable rental housing


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Addressed emergency repairs in 10 units occupied by low/mod income homeowners

Provided social services to 38,060 special populations, homeless and non-homeless in need of

such services

3 public facilities were improved by the removal of architectural barriers

3 recreational facilities in the county were updated and improved which benefitted

approximately 4,400 residents

1 critical water/sewer improvement projects were completed in two municipalities which

benefitted 1,115 residents

Street improvements were completed in 11 municipalities which benefitted 8,801 residents

The County has also assisted in the demolition and site clearance of 13 blighted properties

The County has also provided planning activities in 1 municipalities for the improvement of code

enforcement, zoning regulations, storm water plans, affordable housing initiatives, and sub-

division and land development ordinances benefiting all in the community.

Economic opportunities, infrastructure improvements, and blighted properties are major concerns cited

by elected officials, residents, and agencies that interact with the Office of Community

Development. All three of those priorities are well represented in the above list of

accomplishements. Based on these priorities the County has responded appropriately to the concerns

of its residents, particularly those that are low/moderate income. The Office of Community

Development will continue to respond to the needs of the community by dilligently listening to the

public and aggressively utilizing CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding to address those needs.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan.

To maximize citizen participation, employees of the County held public meetings to solicit information

for the 2019 Action Plan, including a public hearing to discuss the past year’s performance and to gather

input for the coming 2019 program year. Public comment and input was encouraged at the meetings

regarding the needs of the County and the surrounding area and the use of CDBG, HOME, and ESG

program funds.

Input is also gathered throughout the year through public meetings, the website, and interaction with

residents, business and community leaders at public functions. Several methods were used to solicit

citizen participation and to consult with other public and private entities in developing the consolidated

plan. A copy of the public notices, and a list of attendees are attached under the Summary of Public

Comments.

5. Summary of public comments


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This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen

Participation section of the Con Plan.

Please see the attachment for Citizen Participation.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

All comments were accepted for consideration in the preparation of this plan.

7. Summary

The Luzerne County strategic plan outlined the overall goals for addressing area housing and

community development needs for a five year period. The 2019 Action Plan is the 5th year of the

strategic plan and specifically identifies how Luzerne County intends to use its federal resources to

address priority needs. The specific resources to be discussed include the Community Development

Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME and ESG programs. For each priority housing need, specific

objectives, strategies and proposed accomplishments will be identified.


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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan

Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant

program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency

CDBG Administrator LUZERNE COUNTY Community Development

HOME Administrator LUZERNE COUNTY Community Development

ESG Administrator LUZERNE COUNTY Community Development

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative (optional)

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Andrew D. Reilly

Executive Director

Luzerne County Community Development

54 West Union Street, Wilkes-Barre PA 18701

[email protected]

570-824-7214


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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction

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(l))

The County works with other public and private agencies to identify and prioritize community needs,

develop strategies and action plans, identify community resources, and promote the coordination of

resources. Representatives from public and private agencies, as well as the private sector involved in

assisted housing, health services, and social services participate in individual and group meetings to

obtain information and provide input to the development of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan.

Through the CoC process the County and its partners continue to work towards better coordination with

the correctional facilities. There has been some success to point to as the Luzerne County Correctional

Facility no longer releases occupants in the middle of the night. Detainees are now released in the

morning and given information on where to find access to much needed services. At the June meeting

of the Coc the issue of better coordination with corrections was raised and it was determined that it

would be a priority going forward.

The Office of Community Development has a continuous dialogue with the Luzrene County Housing

Authority regarding the needs of the community in relation to Affordable and Fair Housing

development. The Authority consistently monitors the need for affordable housing throughout its

jurisdiction and partners with the Office of Community Development on the development of new

affordable housing. The Office of Community Development has provided HOME and local Housing Trust

funds to the Authority when a potential project is identified and will continue to do so in the future.

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.

The Luzerne County’s Continuum of Care (LCCoC) mission to provide a seamless continuum of housing

and supportive services for all people experiencing a housing crisis in Luzerne County through

coordinated activities and linkages with other federal, state, local and private funded programs to

address needs of homeless, including the chronically homeless or at risk of homeless populations.


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The Luzerne County Office of Community Development is a member of the LCCoC Board and assists in

the coordination and preparation of the annual CoC program funding application to HUD. Through this

relationship, the CoC is informed of all funding opportunities under the programs covered by the

Consolidated Plan and Action Plan.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in

determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate

outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and

procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS

The staff of the Luzerne County Office of Community Development made presentations regarding the

requirements for Emergency Solutions Grants Program, the use of the five program components, the

estimated available ESG funds and proposed activities, as well as the performance standards previously

developed for ESG and solicited comments at the LCCoC Board meeting .

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process

and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other

entities


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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

1 Agency/Group/Organization Commission on Economic Opportunity

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing

Services - Housing

Services-Children

Services-Elderly Persons

Services-homeless

Services-Employment

Service-Fair Housing

Neighborhood Organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment

Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless

Homeless Needs - Families with children

Homelessness Needs - Veterans

Homelessness Strategy

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Anti-poverty Strategy

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization

was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the

consultation or areas for improved coordination?

Agency is a collaborative applicant and lead agency of CoC. Participated in

CoC Board meetings and Homeless Coalition meetings. Responded to Needs

Survey. Will continue to further the mission and goals of CoC. Agency will

provide non-homeless and homeless housing and service needs.

2 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF NEPA


Services - Housing

Services-homeless

Service-Fair Housing


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Agency participated in CoC Board Meetings and Homeless Coalition

Meetings. Responded to Needs Survey. Will continue to further the

mission and goals of CoC. Agency will continue to provide non-homeless

and homeless housing and service needs.

3 Agency/Group/Organization Catholic Social Services


Services - Housing

Services-Children

Services-homeless

Regional organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless









Meetings. Responded to Needs Survey. Will continue to further mission

and goals of CoC. Agency will continue to provide non-homeless and

homeless housing and service needs.


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4 Agency/Group/Organization Volunteers of America


Services - Housing

Services-Children


Services-Persons with Disabilities

Services-homeless

Regional organization












and goals of CoC. Agency will continue to provide non-homeless and

homeless housing and service needs.

5 Agency/Group/Organization Domestic Violence Service Center, Inc.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence

Services-homeless







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and goals of CoC. Agency will continue to provide homeless housing and

service needs.

6 Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC YOUTH CENTER

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children

Services-homeless










and goals of CoC. Agency will continue to provide homeless service needs.

7 Agency/Group/Organization PENNS NORTHEAST, INC.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization

Business and Civic Leaders

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development




OCD staff meets monthly for Board meetings. Agency will continue to

provide assistance to aid companies relocating and/or expanding in Luzerne

County.

8 Agency/Group/Organization CAN DO, Inc.


Business Leaders



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Interaction through monthly board and committee meetings. Responded

to needs survey. CAN Do will continue to refer clients to OCD for county

programs.

9 Agency/Group/Organization Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance


Business and Civic Leaders





OCD staff meets with Alliance staff to discuss the economic development

needs of Luzerne County. Agency will continue to provide assistance to aid

companies relocating and/or expanding in Luzerne County.

10 Agency/Group/Organization Catherine McAuley House

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless









Meetings. Will continue to further mission and goals of CoC. Agency will

continue to provide homeless service needs.

11 Agency/Group/Organization Luzerne County Office of Human Services

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children


Services-Persons with Disabilities

Other government - Local

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs


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MHDS provided information on persons with disabilities; D&A provided

information related to drug and alcohol; Aging provided information related

to the elderly.

12 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of the County of Luzerne

Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs




Luzerne County Housing Authority provided information on public housing

needs. Responded to needs survey.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting

The County held several public meetings. All County residents, agencies and organizations were encouraged to attend and provide input. No

organization or individuals were intentionally omitted from the process.

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 Commission on Economic Opportunity Strategic Plan goals are consistent with the CoC.

Public housing Agency Plan Luzerne County Housing Authority Strategic Plan goals are consistent with the PHA.

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative (optional)


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In past and current Luzerne County Consolidated Plans, the County integrated actions to encourage non-discrimination and fair housing choice

for all individuals into its annual activities and efforts to remove barriers to affordable housing. The County performed the following activities:

During each Program Year, the County continues to ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all protected classes. Posters in all

government buildings and easy access brochures inform the public and suggest remedies to discrimination in the private/public real

estate market and real estate-related transactions. The County has become more aggressive in fair housing matters and continues to

work closely with the entities receiving funding through the Community Development Office to ensure that in all activities no violation of

the Fair Housing Act occurs.

The County further augments these requirements by ensuring that each of the Boroughs and Townships participating in the County’s

Program Community Development program are in compliance with the requirements of the Fair Housing Act as well as the “Equal Access

to Housing” Final Rule that went into effect on March 5, 2012, ensuring that all HUD core programs are open to eligible persons

regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status.

Four key housing related entities in the County—the County’s OCD, the Housing Development Corporation (CHDO), the County

Redevelopment Authority and the County’s Housing Authority all work continually to promote and explain the requirements of the Fair

Housing Act.

Many of the local housing providers, do receive calls when an alleged violation occurs, and provide information on the Act, and provide

guidance on how to lodge a formal complaint. Complaints relative to projects funded with federal dollars are directed to HUD and all

other situations are directed to the PA Human Relations Commission.

County and local housing providers work together to promote fair housing, hold conferences, distribute materials, educate both tenants and

landlords, and continually strive to limit the local violations to the Fair Housing Act.


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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

Luzerne County has adopted a Citizen Participation Plan describing the citizen participation requirements of its CDBG, HOME and ESG

programs. The Citizen Participation Plan is on file at the Luzerne County Office of Community Development.

Citizen Participation Outreach

Sort Order

Mode of Outreach

Target of Outreach

Summary of response/attendan

ce

Summary of comments receiv

ed

Summary of comments not accepted

and reasons

URL (If applicable)

1 Newspaper Ad

Non-

targeted/broad

community

Notice/advertiseme

nt for February 15,

2018 public

meeting.

No comments

were received.

There were no

comments rejected.

www.luzernecounty.

org

2 Public Meeting

Non-

targeted/broad

community

Approximately 50

public officials

attended the

February 15, 2018

public meeting.

Comments were

received from a

number of

municipal officials

interested in the

infrastructure

grant program.

There were no

comments rejected.

www.luzernecounty.

org

4 Public Meeting

Non-

targeted/broad

community

No persons

attended the March

8, 2018 public

meeting.

No comments

were provided.

There were no

comments rejected.

www.luzernecounty.

org


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Sort Order

Mode of Outreach

Target of Outreach

Summary of response/attendan

ce

Summary of comments receiv

ed

Summary of comments not accepted

and reasons

URL (If applicable)

5 Newspaper Ad

Non-

targeted/broad

community

Notice/advertiseme

nt for August 30,

2018 public

meeting.

No comments

were provided.

There were no

comments rejected.

www.luzernecounty.

org

6 Public Meeting

Non-

targeted/broad

community

Two persons

attended the

August 30, 2018

public meeting.

Representatives

from LCTA

attended to

express their

support for grant

funds being

utilized by

municipalities for

public

transportation

activities.

There were no

comments rejected.

www.luzernecounty.

org

7 Newspaper Ad

Non-

targeted/broad

community

Notice/advertiseme

nt for December 18,

2018 public

meeting.

No comments

were provided.

There were no

comments rejected.

www.luzernecounty.

org

9 Newspaper Ad

Non-

targeted/broad

community

Notice/advertiseme

nt for May 14, 2019

public meeting.

No comments

were provided.

There were no

comments rejected.

www.luzernecounty.

org

10 Public Meeting

Non-

targeted/broad

community

No persons

attended the May

14, 2019 meeting.

No comments

were provided.

There were no

comments rejected.

www.luzernecounty.

org

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach


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Expected Resources

AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)

Introduction

N/A

Anticipated Resources

Program Source of Funds

Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount

Available Remainder of ConPlan

$

Narrative Description Annual

Allocation: $

Program Income:

$

Prior Year Resources:

$

Total: $

CDBG public -

federal

Acquisition

Admin and Planning

Economic

Development

Housing

Public

Improvements

Public Services 4,048,612 0 663,827 4,712,439 0

Funding will be leveraged through

the investment of Municipalities

and the State and through funds

raised by non-profit agencies.


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$


Allocation: $

Program Income:

$


$

Total: $

HOME public -

federal

Acquisition

Homebuyer

assistance

Homeowner rehab

Multifamily rental

new construction

Multifamily rental

rehab

New construction

for ownership

TBRA 678,656 85,000 1,743,827 2,507,483 0


local Housing Trust Funds, State

funds and LIHTC resources.

ESG public -

federal

Conversion and

rehab for

transitional housing

Financial Assistance

Overnight shelter

Rapid re-housing

(rental assistance)

Rental Assistance

Services

Transitional housing 351,752 0 0 351,752 0


the coordination with the State

and Federal homeless resources.


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$


Allocation: $

Program Income:

$


$

Total: $

Other public -

federal

Acquisition

Public

Improvements

Other 2,500,000 0 0 2,500,000 0


the investment of Municipal, State

and other Federal funds.

Other public -

local

Economic

Development

3,550,000 0 0 3,550,000 0


the investment of Federal, State

and Local funds.

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how

matching requirements will be satisfied

Luzerne County anticipates HOME funds to leverage funds from other sources such as LIHTC, PHFA, PA Department of Community and Economic

Development, County’s Housing Trust Fund, as well as, other private and local sources. Funds provided to homebuyers will leverage funds from

private mortgages and Federal Home Loan Bank’s First Front Door Program, if available.

The County will meet its HOME match requirements with leveraged funds from State, local and private resources. Luzerne County also has a

surplus of match funds in excess of $2.6 million that will aid the County in meeting these requirements.

ESG sub-recipient must match assistance provided with an equal amount from sources other than ESG and in accordance with the requirements

of 24 CFR Part 576.201.


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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that

may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

N/A

Discussion

N/A


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Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives

Goals Summary Information

Sort Order

Goal Name Start Year

End Year

Category Geographic Area

Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator

1 Affordable Rental

Housing

2015 2019 Affordable

Housing

Affordable

Housing

HOME:

$152,697

Rental units rehabilitated: 1

Household Housing Unit

2 Emergency Housing

Rehabilitation

2015 2019 Affordable

Housing

Affordable

Housing

CDBG: $25,000 Homeowner Housing

Rehabilitated: 9 Household

Housing Unit

3 Homeownership 2015 2019 Affordable

Housing

Affordable

Housing

HOME:

$458,093

Homeowner Housing

Rehabilitated: 15 Household

Housing Unit

4 Economic Development 2015 2019 Non-Housing

Community

Development

CDBG: $145,000

Economic

Development:

$3,550,000

Jobs created/retained: 375

Jobs

Businesses assisted: 20

Businesses Assisted


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Sort Order


End Year



5 Non-Homeless Public

Services

2015 2019 Non-Homeless

Special Needs

Non-Homeless

Public Service

CDBG: $387,114 Public service activities

other than Low/Moderate

Income Housing Benefit:

87944 Persons Assisted

Public service activities for

Low/Moderate Income

Housing Benefit: 1684

Households Assisted

6 Homeless Public Services 2015 2019 Homeless Home less Public

Service

CDBG: $344,178

ESG: $326,750

Tenant-based rental

assistance / Rapid

Rehousing: 80 Households

Assisted

Homeless Person Overnight

Shelter: 1180 Persons

Assisted

Homelessness Prevention:

15 Persons Assisted

7 Street Improvements 2015 2019 Non-Housing

Community

Development

Public Facilities &

Improvements

CDBG:

$1,809,258

Public Facility or

Infrastructure Activities




8 Removal of Architectural

Barriers

2015 2019 Non-Housing

Community

Development

Public Facilities &

Improvements

CDBG: $264,724 Other: 3 Other


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Sort Order


End Year



9 Clearance and

Demolition


Community

Development

Slum & Blight

Removal

CDBG: $62,950 Buildings Demolished: 7

Buildings

10 Water/Sewer

Improvements


Community

Development

Public Facilities &

Improvements

CDBG: $200,666 Public Facility or



Income Housing Benefit: 21

Persons Assisted

11 Planning/Administration 2015 2019 Non-Housing

Community

Development

Planning/Admin CDBG: $809,722

HOME: $67,866

ESG: $25,002

CDBG-DR:

$125,000

Other: 1 Other

12 Disaster Recovery 2015 2019 Non-Housing

Community

Development

Public Facilities &

Improvements

Slum & Blight

Removal

CDBG-DR:

$2,500,000

Public Facility or





Buildings Demolished: 52

Buildings

Table 6 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions


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1 Goal Name Affordable Rental Housing

Goal

Description

Expand the supply of affordable and decent rental housing.

This goal is in conjuction with the AFH goal to provide opportunities for standard, affordable housing for low and

moderate-low families and for supportive housing for the homeless and others with special needs within the County.

It also aligns with the goal outlined in the AFH to improve the living environment of low-moderate-income persons in its

jurisdiction.

2 Goal Name Emergency Housing Rehabilitation

Goal

Description

Eliminate threats to health and human safety for low/moderate income households.




jurisdiction.

3 Goal Name Homeownership

Goal

Description

Expand homeownership among low/moderate income households.




jurisdiction.

4 Goal Name Economic Development

Goal

Description

Support for economic development and creation of decent jobs for low/moderate income persons.

This goal aligns with the goal outlined in the AFH to improve the living environment of low-moderate-income persons in

its jurisdiction.


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5 Goal Name Non-Homeless Public Services

Goal

Description

Support vital public services for low/moderate income persons and special needs populations.




jurisdiction.

6 Goal Name Homeless Public Services

Goal

Description

Support vital public services for homeless and near homeless.




jurisdiction.

7 Goal Name Street Improvements

Goal

Description

Improve existing and support new infrastructure in low/moderate income areas.


its jurisdiction.

8 Goal Name Removal of Architectural Barriers

Goal

Description

ADA Improvements to Public Facilities.



9 Goal Name Clearance and Demolition

Goal

Description

Sustain community neighborhoods through the elimination of slum/blight, assisting in revitalization efforts and historic

preservation.


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10 Goal Name Water/Sewer Improvements

Goal

Description

Improve existing and support new infrastructure in low/moderate income areas.


its jurisdiction.

11 Goal Name Planning/Administration

Goal

Description

Support planning and administration of housing and community development goals.

12 Goal Name Disaster Recovery

Goal

Description

Reconstruct and repair damaged infrastructure, and acquire and demolish flood prone properties throughout Luzerne

County.

Of the two main priorities referenced above the County has completed all infrastructure projects, and will complete the

acquisition and demoliton of flood prone properties by the end of 2019. The CDBG-DR Action Plan can be found at

www.luzernecounty.org, under the Community Development department's CDBG-DR section.


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Projects

AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The County continues to offer a number of countywide programs, including the Emergency Housing

Rehabilitation Program, the Growing Homeowners Program, and Scattered Site Demolition Program

which are available to all 72 municipalities each year. The provision of these programs on a countywide

basis and the distribution of funds for public facilities and public services provide an equitable

distribution of funds throughout the County benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.

Following are the activities that the Luzerne County will undertake during the next year to address

priority needs identified in the 5-Year Action Plan. Individual activity locations are identified in the

"Final Activity List" in the appendix.

Projects

# Project Name

1 Economic Development

2 Housing

3 Planning

4 Program Administration

5 Public Facilities & Improvements

6 Public Service

7 Clearance and Demolition

8 ESG19 Luzerne County

Table 7 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs

The 2019 Action Plan for Luzerne County is the fifth year in which the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan

strategy will be implemented. The Plan identifies housing and community development needs and

provides a strategy for addressing those needs over 5 years. The strategy was developed based upon

needs of the low/moderate income residents and those with special needs, in relation to existing

conditions and trends.

The goals identified in the AFH to provide opportunities for standard, affordable housing for low and

moderate-low families and for supportive housing for the homeless and others with special needs within

the County; and to improve the living environment of low/moderate income persons are addressed


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through the following projects:

Economic Development

Housing

Public Facilities and Improvements

Public Service

ESG


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AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information


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1 Project Name Economic Development

Target Area

Goals Supported Economic Development

Needs Addressed Economic Development

Funding CDBG: $145,000

Economic Development: $3,550,000

Description Below market rate financial assistance will be provided to for-profit and

non-profit entities, and grants will be made available to economic

development agencies who will strengthen existing jobs, create new

employment opportunities, stabilize or increase the tax base, and spur

private investment. This assistance will aid in the alleviation of

economic distress and expand economic opportunities for

low/moderate income persons.

Target Date 12/31/2019

Estimate the number

and type of families

that will benefit from

the proposed

activities

Location Description

Planned Activities Assist businesses and economic development agencies in an effort to

support job/retention/creation.

2 Project Name Housing

Target Area

Goals Supported Affordable Rental Housing

Emergency Housing Rehabilitation

Homeownership

Needs Addressed Affordable Housing


HOME: $2,439,617

Description Funds will be utilized to fund the following housing programs for income

eligible households throughout Luzerne County: Rental Housing,

Emergency/Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and Home Ownership.



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Estimate the number



the proposed

activities


Planned Activities Funds will be utilized to fund the following housing programs for income

eligible households throughout Luzerne County: Rental Housing,

Emergency/Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and Home Ownership.

3 Project Name Planning

Target Area

Goals Supported Planning/Administration

Needs Addressed Planning/Admin


Description Funds to be used for eligible planning activities to address Community

Development and housing needs within Luzerne County.


Estimate the number



the proposed

activities


Planned Activities One planning activity to be undertaken in 2019.

4 Project Name Program Administration

Target Area

Goals Supported Planning/Administration

Needs Addressed Planning/Admin


HOME: $67,866

Description To provide for the effective planning, implementation and evaluation of

Community Development and HOME activities.



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Estimate the number



the proposed

activities


Planned Activities Payment of costs associated with carrying-out federal programs.

5 Project Name Public Facilities & Improvements

Target Area

Goals Supported Street Improvements

Removal of Architectural Barriers

Water/Sewer Improvements

Needs Addressed Public Facilities & Improvements

Funding CDBG: $2,938,475

Description General improvements, including ADA compliance, recreation

improvements, fire protection activities, street/sewer improvements

and flood protection activities in income eligible areas throughout

Luzerne County.


Estimate the number



the proposed

activities


Planned Activities 10 Street Improvements

0 Recreation

1 Water/Sewer Improvements

0 Streetscape Improvement

3 Removal of Architectural Barriers

0 Fire Facilities

6 Project Name Public Service

Target Area


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Goals Supported Non-Homeless Public Services

Homeless Public Services

Needs Addressed Non-Homeless Public Service

Home less Public Service


Description Fund various public service activities for income eligible people.


Estimate the number



the proposed

activities


Planned Activities Assist in meeting the needs of households living in poverty; housing

counseling and Fair housing Act education; transportation assistance and

job training for special needs populations; assist in the provision of

sheltering and aid to the homeless or those threatened with becoming

homeless, as well as assistance to victims of domestic violence or crimes.

7 Project Name Clearance and Demolition

Target Area

Goals Supported Clearance and Demolition

Needs Addressed Slum & Blight Removal


Description Demolition of dilapidated structures and removal of debris throughout

Luzerne County.


Estimate the number



the proposed

activities


Planned Activities Approximately 7 structures will be demolished to help eliminate blight.

Project Name ESG19 Luzerne County


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8 Target Area

Goals Supported Homeless Public Services

Needs Addressed Home less Public Service

Funding ESG: $351,752

Description Fund various ESG program components.Zero dollars will be dedicated to

street outreach and $204,514 to will be allocated to emergency shleter

activities.


Estimate the number



the proposed

activities


Planned Activities Financial Assistance; Overnight shelter; Rapid re-housing (rental

assistance); Rental Assistance Services; Transitional Housing


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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

Within Luzerne County there are 72 Boroughs and Townships which participate in the County's

Community Development Programs. The County continues to offer a number of countywide programs,

including the Emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program, the Growing Homeowners Program, and

Scattered Site Demolition Program which are available to all 72 municipalities each year. The provision

of these programs on a countywide basis and the distribution of funds for public facilities and public

services provide an equitable distribution of funds throughout the County benefiting low- and

moderate-income persons.

Individual activity locations are identified in the "Final Activity List" attached.

Geographic Distribution

Target Area Percentage of Funds

Table 8 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

Luzerne County invites approximately one-third of the 72 boroughs and townships to submit eligible

CDBG projects to serve the low-moderate income sections of the individual community on annual basis.

Thus, every three years, the 72 municipalities are able to propose customized projects to serve their

low-moderate citizens. In addition, the HOME, ESG, and Continuum of Care project needs are met each

year on a county wide basis. The Business Development Loan program funded through the county’s

revolving loan fund also benefits low/moderate income citizens county-wide.

Discussion


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Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

The ESG allocation will be used to provide homelessness prevention services to prevent households

from moving into an emergency shelter or another place not meant for human habitation. Rapid re-

housing assistance will provide medium-term rental assistance – up to 6 months to literally homeless.

3 households will be assisted with homelessness prevention services.

20 homeless households will be rapidly rehoused.

The County’s HOME allocation will be used for the creation of rental units and acquisition of

homeowner units through the County’s Growing Homeowners Initiative Program. Expanding

homeownership among low-income households will help to revitalize neighborhoods. Potential

homebuyers will participate in homebuyer counseling and will be eligible to receive down payment and

closing cost assistance, as well as, lead hazard remediation and rehab to bring the property up to

code. CDBG funds will be used to continue the County’s Emergency Rehab Program which provides

assistance to homeowners who are faced with situations that create unexpected and immediate danger

to the health and well being of the occupants of the home.

The County's annual goal is to create and/or rehab 1 rental unit.

It is estimated that 15 households will be assisted in acquiring and rehabbing a home purchased with

HOME assistance provided through the County’s Growing Homeowners Initiative Program.

The County anticipates completing emergency repairs on 9 homebuyer units.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported

Homeless 20

Non-Homeless 3

Special-Needs 0

Total 23

Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through

Rental Assistance 23

The Production of New Units 1


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One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rehab of Existing Units 9

Acquisition of Existing Units 15

Total 48

Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion

All goals specified address the Fair Housing priorities of providing opportunities for standard, affordable

housing for low and moderate income families and for supportive housing for the homeless and others

with special needs within the County; and improving the living environment of low and moderarte

income persons.

The 20 homeless and 3 non-homless households identified as one-year goals will all be provided

affordable housing units.

Under the CDBG-DR program 4 units will be acquired in 2019 and 1 will be moved into affordable

housing.


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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing

Through the Capital Fund Program, the Authority will replace ranges and refrigerators, gas water

heaters, and windows.

The Authority continues to administer its ROSS Grant to support elderly and disabled residents at its

high rise projects. A new ROSS application was submitted to continue this program for the 3-year period

of 2019–2021.

The Authority created a non-profit corporation to apply for the tax credits and other county funding to

develop a 36-unit elderly project in Dupont Borough. The Authority intends to attach project-based

housing vouchers to this project.

The Authority will continue its coordination with the Luzerne Co. Office of Aging to operate senior

centers and meal programs at various high rise facilities. The Authority has leased space to Head Start

to operate centers at various family projects.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and

participate in homeownership

The Authority administers vouchers for Homeownership in its rental assistance program.

The Authority sent information to each public housing resident to solicit input on its Annual Plan, which

details any changes to policies and outlines proposed modernization activities. Residents were invited

to a public hearing on the Plan. The Authority also met with the Resident Council to review the Plan.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be


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provided or other assistance

N/A

Discussion


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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)

Introduction

The Community Development Office will coordinate with other government, non-profit and other

entities to develop and implement services to meet the need of homeless persons and special needs

populations.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness

including

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their

individual needs

In Luzerne County, there is a full range of emergency, transitional and permanent housing and

supportive service resources to address the various needs of homeless persons. Through outreach,

engagement and assessment, the needs of homeless individuals and families are identified and

prioritized in order to respond to their needs. HELPLINE, a 24 hour I & R network, assists in identifying

and connecting the homeless to services. An ad hoc agency outreach team is organized to respond

when an unsheltered homeless person is identified.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

In 2018 Luzerne County will provide $203,633 in ESG and $224,529 in CDBG funds for operation of

current shelters and transitional housing programs.

Activities include the following:

Provision of shelter and essential services for homeless individuals at the CSS Mother Teresa

Haven and VOA’s Ruth’s Place shelter

Provision of overnight accommodations in area hotel/motel when no appropriate shelter is

available

Provision of shelter and essential services for domestic violence victims through DVSC

Emergency Shelter

Provision of transitional housing and essential services for homeless individuals at DVSC Bridge

Housing Program

Provision of 24 hour HELPLINE

Provision of case management services

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


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individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals

and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were

recently homeless from becoming homeless again

ESG Program funds will provide financial assistance and services to rapidly re-house individuals and

families. ESG rental assistance will provide medium term rental assistance up to 6 months. Relocation

and stabilization financial costs will be used for security deposits and last month’s rent. Service costs

include Housing Stability Case Management and assessment of housing for habitability and will be

provided as match.

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.

ESG Program funds will be used to provide financial assistance and services to prevent an individual or

family from moving into an emergency shelter, the street, or a place not meant for human

habitation. The ESG rental assistance will be used for payment of rental arrears for up to 6

months. Relocation and stabilization financial costs may be use for utility arrears. Housing stability Case

Management will be provided as a match.

The discharge policy in place for Health Care, Mental Health, Corrections and Foster Care is mandated

by the State.

Discussion

The LCCoC Board will review the various Programs available and provide necessary information sharing

about such Program as needed.


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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)

Introduction:

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

The structure of local government in Pennsylvania can be a barrier to affordable housing. In Luzerne

County alone there are 76 local governments all with the ability to regulate development through

zoning, subdivision and land development ordinances. This often creates a "not in my backyard"

philosophy when it comes to the location and development of affordable housing.

In order to address this issue the County encourages municipalities to utilize the Luzerne County

Planning Commission for planning and zoning purposes. The County Planning Commission has qualified

people that serve on both boards, as well as professional planning and legal experts. This can be

enticing to local governments that are constantly struggling with fiscal constraints and the lack of

volunteers willing to serve.

The County also offers assistance to a developer through CDBG to help defray the cost of infrastructure

while utilizing HOME assistance for construction and/or rehab of affordable housing units. This could

potentially take the fiscal burden off of the municipality if infrastructure costs are a consideration.

The County has always had an open door policy for submittal of an application for its housing programs,

and works to address any potential barriers to affordable housing development. As long as funding is

available applications will be accepted and projects reviewed for viability and feasibility. Other sources

through the state may also be available to help defray the cost of infrastructure and/or construction of

affordable units.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction:

The poorest residents of the County are also the most drastically impacted by the shortage of affordable

housing. Traditionally, substandard housing is occupied by the cost burdened households. Luzerne

County accepts applications for development of affordable housing on an ongoing basis. A subsidy

layering review is undertaken to insure the project is viable and adequate subsidies are funneled into

the development to create a sustainable project.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

Several obstacles face low income households from realizing the dream of home ownership. Among

them are lack of dollars for down payment and closing costs, supply of decent affordable housing, and

the lack of understanding of the home buying and lending process and the responsibilities associated

with homeownership. The County continues to address these issues through several programs created

to assist lower income County residents in becoming homeowners. The Growing Homeowners Initiative

Program provides funds for closing costs to assist households at or below 80% of the median

income. Each property is inspected for code deficiencies and lead based paint hazards prior to the

purchase of the home. If rehab and/or lead hazard reduction activities are needed to bring the home up

to local code, funds will be provided to address this need. Participants in the Growing Homeowners

Program are also required to attend a minimum of 3 homebuyer readiness workshops which deal with

such issues as mortgage financing, selection and purchase of a home, credit repair, budget and home

management education. Additional counseling is available to families that may experience difficulties

after purchasing a home. Through the County’s Housing Trust Fund the savings components of the

Growing Homeowners Program has been emulated to address households between 81%-100% of the

median income.

CEO, in partnership with the Housing Development Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, counsels

individual households threatened with home foreclosure. Households assisted received loss mitigation

counseling which included mortgage rescue products designed to help their unique housing situation.

Funded by the County, CEO also continues to serve as the lead agency for the Luzerne County Court of

Common Pleas Foreclosure Diversionary Program. During the Court sessions, CEO’s certified mortgage

foreclosure housing counseling staff mediates between the homeowner, the lender and the attorneys

representing both parties. Based on homeowner financials, loans are modified with the most effective

governmental mortgage rescue product available or an in-house remedy offered by the lender.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

Luzerne County’s Rental Housing Program is available to developers to acquire and rehab rental units, as

well as, the construction of new units, and offer them to low/mod income households. Applications are


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accepted on an ongoing basis. Funds are available for acquisition and rehab of homebuyer units for

low/moderate income households as well.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

According to information obtained from 2007-2011 CHAS, 85% of rental units and 73% of owner

occupied units in Luzerne County were built prior to 1979. The County has taken steps since the

inception of HUD’s requirement to address lead hazards found in homes. All properties purchased

through the County’s homebuyer programs or rehabbed through the County’s rental housing programs

must be inspected for not only code violations, but lead hazards as well.

The County’s homebuyer program limits the amount of funding for rehab to a maximum of $20,000. If

lead hazards are found the County requires interim controls to alleviate the lead hazard. The rental

housing program does not restrict the amount of rehab. Therefore, the level of lead reduction will

coincide with HUD’s requirement. If rehab exceeds $25,000 per unit then the contractor must abate the

hazard.

In all of the County’s programs, lead hazards reduction activities must be completed by a licensed lead

abatement contractor. The County, as well as the State, maintains a list of licensed lead abatement

contractors.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

The Commission on Economic Opportunity, a private non-profit Community Action Agency, has

established a number of programs designed to fight the causes and effects of poverty and promote self-

sufficiency among low-income and vulnerable populations. The services available through CEO include

housing, temporary emergency shelter, transitional housing for veterans, rental assistance, energy

assistance and conservations programs, weatherization, food bank and pantries, nutritional education,

employment training.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

Outreach to expand membership and increase participation among the wide range of stakeholders in

the LCCoC will be conducted through personal invitations, public invitation/notification of meetings, as

well as public invitation invitation/notification of annual or semi-annual CoC planning meetings.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social

service agencies

Sub-committees of the LCCoC designed to capitalize on the expertise of specific sectors will work to

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Program Specific Requirements

AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)

Introduction:

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 500,000

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: 500,000

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.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period

of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall

benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate

income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 90.00%

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


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as follows:

N/A

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:

In accordance with HOME requirements HOME funds are evidenced by a note and secured by a

mortgage on the property.

The County utilizes recapture requirements to ensure affordability of homeownership properties

throughout the period of affordability. If prior to the conclusion of the Period of Affordability the

property is sold or the homebuyer is in default through non-compliance or violation of the terms

and conditions of the agreement, the HOME funds eligible for recapture will be recaptured as

follows:

HOME Program funds will be recaptured from the net proceeds of the sale.

A. Net proceeds shall mean the sales price minus repayment of loan balance, other than

HOME funds, and closing costs.

B. In the event net proceeds from the sale are not sufficient to recapture the full HOME

investment eligible for recapture, plus enable the PARTICIPANT to recover non-subsidized down

payment costs and capital improvement investment, (or a reduced amount based on the length of

time the PARTICIPANT has owned and occupied the property) the COUNTY may share net

proceeds. The net-proceeds may then be divided proportionally in accordance with Section 92.254

(a) (5)(ii)(A)(2) and (3) of the HOME regulations.

All recaptured funds shall be returned to COUNTY for deposit in the local HOME Investment Trust

Fund account, for use in future HOME eligible activities

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired

with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

In accordance with HOME requirements for homeownership projects funds are evidenced by a note

and secured by a mortgage on the property for not less than the HOME Program required period of

affordability. These funds are provide as a deferred payment loan and are forgiven throughout the

period of affordability.

The County utilizes recapture for all of its HOME funded homeownership to ensure affordability

throughout the period of affordability. If prior to the conclusion of the Period of Affordability the


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property is sold or the project is in default through non-compliance or violation of the terms and

conditions of the agreement, the HOME funds eligible for recapture will be recaptured from the net

proceeds of the sale.

In the event net proceeds from the sale are not sufficient to recapture the full HOME investment

eligible for recapture, plus enable the PARTICIPANT to recover non-subsidized down payment costs

and capital improvement investment, (or a reduced amount based on the length of time the

PARTICIPANT has owned and occupied the property) the COUNTY may share net proceeds. The net-

proceeds may then be divided proportionally in accordance with Section 92.254 (a) (5)(ii)(A)(2) and

(3) of the HOME regulations.

All recaptured funds shall be returned to COUNTY for deposit in the local HOME Investment Trust

Fund account, for use in future HOME eligible activities

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:

N/A

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)

Attachment in Appendices

2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

Coordinated assessment is accessible through no wrong door approach to any CoC agency and 24-

hour HELPLINE. There is ongoing planning and evaluation of the coordinated entry process.

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 solicits applications from non-profit providers to carry out the component activities of

the ESG Program. Funds will be awarded to non-profit agencies that have capacity to administer the

activities. The County will coordinate funding awards with the City of Wilkes-Barre to maximize

funding.


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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.

Luzerne County is unable to meet the requirement of 576.405(a), as the County Council is made up

of elected officials. However, through the LCCoC we have and will continue to receive input from

homeless or previously homeless individuals, as they are part of the Continuum process.

5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

The LCCoC decided the following performance standards should be used to measure ESG activities:

a. The length of time individuals and families (households) remain homeless

b. The extent to which households who leave homelessness experience additional spell of

homelessness (recidivism rate).

c. Number of persons/households assisted to move from the streets, emergency shelter and

transitional housing to permanent housing.

d. Number of persons/households covered by HMIS

e. Number of persons/household retaining permanent supportive housing or any type of permanent

housing arrangement.


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