Outside Agency Funding Program applications are now open and will close on April 30, 2026. The City will not accept late applications. Funding requests after closing date will be deemed ineligible and will be encouraged to apply in the next cycle.

The Outside Agency Funding Program committee is designed to support charities that further Palm Desert Programs and Services. The Committee oversees a grant process for non-profits, schools, and community-based organizations.

Program Goal

The goal is to identify and provide for unmet needs and services that serve the City of Palm Desert and its residents.

Committee

The Committee is comprised of a five-member Board:

• Two City Council Members
• One representative from the City Manager’s Office
• One representative from the City Treasurer’s Office
• One staff member from the City of Palm Desert to represent volunteer organizations

Timeline

• January 5, 2026: Applications are made available online for the fiscal year 2026-27.

• April 30, 2026: Deadline to submit applications. Funding request will not be accepted outside of application window.

• May 2026: Applications are reviewed by City’s Outside Agency Funding Program Committee at a public meeting.

• June 25, 2026: City council reviews the recommendations presented by the Outside Agency Funding Program committee and approves selected applicants for funding in the upcoming fiscal year.

• July 6, 2026: All applicants are contacted and advised of recommendations. Funds are issued on a reimbursement basis with detailed receipts upon completion of agreed-upon programs and/or services.

Apply Today:

Please click here to apply for Outside Agency Funding. Need assistance? Please email: outsideagency@palmdesert.gov.

Please refer to the City’s Outside Agency Funding Guidelines for additional requirements for funding approval.

The Outside Agency Program Guidelines were revised by the City of Palm Desert's Finance Department as of January 25, 2024.

Focus

The Outside Agency Funding Program was designed to support organizations that further Palm Desert programs and services and assist residents in need of support.

• Primary consideration is given to recognized nonprofit organizations that directly benefit Palm Desert residents.
• Secondary consideration is given to recognized nonprofit organizations that indirectly affect the quality of life for the residents of Palm Desert.
• Preference is given to those applicants meeting the health and human service needs of underserved populations.

Objectives

• Protection and improvement of the living environment for the residents of Palm Desert.
• Assistance to low and moderate-income households and special population groups such as the elderly in meeting basic needs.
• Enabling residents to increase or improve his/her capacity to successfully handle issues over the long-term without continuing public assistance.

Priorities

Priority is given in the following order to programs, projects or services that:

• Address basic living conditions of the residents of Palm Desert, which include food and shelter.
• Improve an individual’s or household’s health, basic living conditions and capacity to be self-sufficient, which include health care and related transportation, seniors, children, and youth services.
• Improve the livability of the community. While these requests may provide programs or services that are not of necessity, they do offer exposure to arts and culture, advocacy, historic places or events, animals, educational programs, or services related to employment or job training, and other programs or services deemed necessary to support community groups and organizations.

Funding for certain events or activities that do not fall under the Special Programs umbrella may be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be open to the public (e.g. public park, inclusive event.)

Application Guidelines for Recognized Non-Profit Organizations

Additional Guidelines for School Organizations (PTOs)

The City of Palm Desert may elect to award funding to a Parent Teacher Organization, Association, Parent Club, Foundation or other formal group (“PTO”) of a Palm Desert public school in an effort to enhance educational programs and improve the scholastic abilities of the student body as a whole, and to support the various booster clubs at the school. The City aims to support efforts furthering student accomplishments in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as college preparation programs, and requires that the PTO be in good standing with the City relative to any and all previous grant applications and agreements.

The City does not award funding for instruction, tuition or supervision of routine educational activities as these costs are not the responsibility of a municipality. Additionally, the City will direct any individual requests received from school clubs (boosters, dance, cheer, robotics, etc.) during the funded year back to the PTO for their consideration and recommend they submit a request to their PTO for inclusion in the upcoming application year. The City encourages the PTO to fundraise and support specialty programs for overall student enhancement as they see fit. The City has focused its interest in providing a charitable contribution to specific areas the City regards as beneficial to a majority of students.

Examples of Acceptable Expenditures 

• Math and science-oriented computer software programs (e.g. TurnItIn, StateStandards)
• Odyssey of the Mind, SAT preparation and AP testing fee reimbursement
• Tutoring and scholastic reading programs and materials (does not include tutor compensation)
• Bully-, drug-, and gang-prevention programs and assemblies
• Curriculum-based assemblies (authors, demonstrations)
• Educational, curriculum-based field trip admission and transportation for students only
  • Examples of educational field trips: Living Desert, Riley’s Farm, Museum of Tolerance, Coachella Valley Water District. Show how the trip relates to the curriculum and follow up with student reports on what was learned.
  • Examples of non-educational field trips: Disneyland, SeaWorld, Knott’s Berry Farm
  • Transportation costs for approved travel should be reasonable such as school bus or coach. Limousines or other modes of transportation not regularly provided for school use are not reimbursable.

Any other expenditure requests not specifically listed must be submitted and discussed during the application process to determine if they would qualify for reimbursement. Any adjustments are at the discretion of the City Manager.

Examples of Discouraged Expenditures

•  Awards assemblies and supplies (i.e. student of the month and improvement awards)
• Tuition, salary, or supervision expenses
• Supplemental classroom materials or library supplies
• Capital equipment or hardware such as computers, laptops, televisions or projector screens
• Culinary, photography, or other specialty programs
• Reward or social parties (i.e. pizza party, ice-cream social)
• Food, drinks, snacks of any kind for any meetings or activities
• School dance, promotion, graduation expenses
• Hotel accommodations for any activities or events
• Fundraising, alumni or celebratory activities (bounce house rentals, carnival booths, festival events

The City of Palm Desert grants cash and in-kind sponsorships to qualified applicants to help support events that benefit our community. 

The granting of City funds or in-kind support is evaluated based on the proposed event’s impact on the community. Attention is paid to sponsorships that promote Palm Desert’s attractiveness as a place to visit or live, celebrate the heritage of the City and its surroundings, and enrich the character and quality of life of its residents and visitors.

The City is committed to being a good steward of taxpayer money and will evaluate each request based upon satisfaction of eligibility criteria and compliance with our stated application requirements.  

Applicants for community events sponsorships who meet the City's requirements and conditions are not guaranteed approval. Due to budgetary considerations, not all sponsorship requests can be funded. The number of community events that the City sponsors and total allocated budget for these events will vary annually. 

Please review the Community Event Sponsorship Policy for more details. Once you have reviewed the requirements, please complete the Community Event Sponsorship Application here. All applications must be submitted online by April 30, 2026 in order to be reviewed.

For more information, please email sponsorships@palmdesert.gov and to learn more about special events in Palm Desert, please visit this page on our website.

Funding Timeline

The community event sponsorship application period will typically open in January. Once the application period opens, applicants will be required to submit applications by the posted deadline for events that will occur in the upcoming program year. A program year runs from July 1 through June 30. The community event for which a sponsorship is requested must occur in this timeframe. No sponsorship will be considered for any community event that falls outside of these dates.

Organizations requesting funding after the application period closes may submit an application to the City Manager for special consideration. Sponsorships awarded in this circumstance are rare and are contingent upon (1) available funds remaining in the budget following disbursement to organizations compliant with this Policy's annual deadline; and (2) a finding made by the City Manager that special circumstances prevented the Applicant from applying for a sponsorship by the required deadline and the community event could not occur the following year.

Administration and Enforcement of Policy

1. The City Council designates the City Manager to administer the Sponsorship Policy. This delegation is with the power of re-designation to appropriate staff.
2. The City Manager or her/his designee shall review all Sponsorship applications and determine compliance with this policy.
3. On an as needed basis, the City Manager or her/his designee may refer any community event sponsorship application directly to the City Council for approval or rejection with a majority vote.
4. Recipients must comply with all other applicable City, state, and federal laws and regulations.

PY25-26 CDBG Funding Recommendation and Action Plan

Attachment A - CDBG Recommendations Budget (source pages 1-2)

Program Year 2025-26 CDBG allocation: $365,000. Grand total requested: $605,913. Outside Agency Committee approved total: $365,000. PY25-26 Council Approved field is listed as TBD in the source.

• Desert Recreation District. Category: Public Services. Project: Recreational Program Scholarships. Requested $25,200. OA Committee approved $8,000. Council approved not listed. Provides scholarships for 20 Palm Desert residents to attend a 9-week summer camp with field trips, arts, sports, and music. Review team analysis: supports youth centers at $140 per scholarship for Palm Desert residents; FY24-25 award was $5,000; supports the national objective by providing services to low and moderate income clientele.
• Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Category: Public Services. Project: Fair Housing Program. Requested $46,000. OA Committee approved $30,000. Council approved not listed. Offers housing counseling services promoting housing rights under federal and California law through education, training, technical assistance, enforcement, and tenant-landlord counseling. Anticipated benefit: 500 Palm Desert residents. Review team analysis: program is federally mandated; prior awards were about $22,000 in FY23-24 and $31,000 in FY24-25; supports fair housing initiatives, Goal 4, page 86 of the Consolidated Plan.
• Operation Safehouse. Category: Public Services. Project: Youth Homeless Transitional Living Program. Requested $18,000. OA Committee approved $16,750. Council approved not listed. Supports staffing for Harrison House, a transitional living home for homeless young adults ages 18 to 24. Serves 10 young people. Source notes clients are non-Palm Desert residents because they are unhoused individuals. Review team analysis: supports low and moderate income clientele and the national objective; supports Vital Community and Homeless Services, Goal 5, page 86 of the Consolidated Plan.
• Desert Arc. Category: Public Facilities and Improvements. Project: Job/Educational Center HVAC Replacement. Requested $100,000. OA Committee approval shown as none. Council approved not listed. Source description states proposed upgrades to an ADA men's restroom, including new tile, plumbing, and water-saving fixtures, to improve hygiene and accessibility for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anticipated direct benefit: 180 individuals. Twelve percent of Desert Arc clients and staff are Palm Desert residents. Review team analysis: restrooms are currently ADA compliant and do not represent an urgent priority; with limited funds, staff recommends prioritizing more critical needs.
• The Joslyn Center. Category: Public Facilities and Improvements. Project: Senior Center ADA Modifications. Requested $120,000. OA Committee approved $100,000. Council approved not listed. Enhances the lobby and entrance for ADA compliance with ramp, pathway, and signage adjustments, plus accessible technology upgrades. Anticipated benefit: 2,962 individuals, 69 percent of whom are Palm Desert residents. Review team analysis: supports a national objective and the Consolidated Plan; supports Public and Community Facilities Improvements, Goal 2, page 85.
• Palm Desert Housing Authority. Category: Public Facilities and Improvements. Project: Playground Replacement. Requested $150,000. OA Committee approved $117,750. Council approved not listed. Replaces a deteriorating playground at a multi-family apartment complex with 384 units serving extremely low-income and low-income households. Anticipated benefit: 500 Palm Desert residents. Review team analysis: supports low and moderate income clientele and the national objective; supports Public and Community Facilities Improvements, Goal 2, page 85.
• The Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc.. Category: Public Facilities and Improvements. Project: Substance Use Treatment Facility Improvements. Requested $73,713. OA Committee approved $19,500. Council approved not listed. Funds capital improvements at three facilities to enhance safety and the treatment environment. Anticipated benefit: 572 individuals, 10 percent of whom are Palm Desert residents. Review team analysis: aligns with a national objective and the Consolidated Plan; staff supports health and safety improvements such as flooring replacement; supports Vital Community and Homeless Services, Goal 5, page 86.
• City of Palm Desert. Category: Administration. Project: CDBG Program Administration. Requested $73,000. OA Committee approved $73,000. Council approved not listed. Allocates 20 percent of new funds for administration. Source states that for PY 2025-26, 70 percent of funds go to the County of Riverside and 30 percent are retained by the City. Review team analysis: allocation shared with County.

Executive Summary

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

1. Introduction

As a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this document represents the Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan. The City of Palm Desert (City) has been allocated funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

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.

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 Annual Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while concurrently aligning with the goals of the previously approved

3. Evaluation of past performance

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. A performance evaluation is annually assessed through HUD’s review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes identified in each Annual Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City Hall.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City held a public comment period from November 25, 2024- January 9, 2025. On January 9, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity to review and comment on programming of CDBG funds.

5. Summary of public comments

This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.

TBD

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

TBD

7. Summary

Lead and Responsible Agencies

The source page contains a Responsible Agencies table, but the visible row content is blank in the extracted text. The public contact information is listed as Joe Barron, Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst, City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, jbarron@palmdesert.gov, 760.776.6491, www.palmdesert.gov.

Consultation

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

1. Introduction

The City followed its HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Annual Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100

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 City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for PY25 subrecipient awards. The City's Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from

November 25, 2024 - January 9, 2025.

On January 9, 2025, the City Council will hold a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan.

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 City is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County.

The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) outside of the CDBG program. For years, the City contributed funds to CVAG for the operation of Roy’s Desert Resource Center, which permanently closed in July 2017. Since then, CVAG has allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. In recent years, the City made a financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue their Housing First program that focused on providing housing and services to the regions chronically homeless individuals.

The City in September of 2023 entered into an agreement with Kingdom Causes Inc., DBA, City Net a non-profit. City Net provides two full time street outreach workers, case management, housing resources, vital documentation, and linkage to substance and alcohol abuse treatment facilities. 

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 City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.

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 Agencies, groups, and organizations who participated:

• Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.. Type: Service - Fair Housing. Plan sections addressed: Housing Need Assessment. Consultation summary: Applied for CDBG funds to provide public services related to fair housing.
• Cove Communities Senior Association dba The Joslyn Center. Type: Services - Elderly Persons. Plan sections addressed: Non-Homeless Special Needs. Consultation summary: Applied for CDBG funds to provide public services for elderly persons.
• Desert Recreation District. Type: Services - Children. Plan sections addressed: Non-Homeless Special Needs. Consultation summary: Applied for CDBG funds to provide public services for youth persons.
• Operation Safe House, Inc.. Type: Services - Children; Services - Homeless. Plan sections addressed: Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied Youth; Homelessness Strategy. Consultation summary: Applied for CDBG funds to provide public services for youth homeless persons.
• Desert Arc. Type: Services - Persons with Disabilities. Plan sections addressed: Non-Homeless Special Needs. Consultation summary: Applied for CDBG funds to improve public facilities serving people with disabilities.
• The Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc.. Type: Services - Persons with Disabilities; Services - Health. Plan sections addressed: Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-poverty Strategy. Consultation summary: Applied for CDBG funds to improve public facilities serving people with addictions.
• Agency types not consulted: the City attempts to keep a comprehensive list of stakeholders potentially eligible to receive CDBG funds for activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals. Because staffing changes can occur during the program year, some stakeholders may not realize the City is attempting to consult with them. Staff updates the contact list annually to maintain communication channels.
• Other planning efforts considered: Continuum of Care led by Housing Services Authority, overlapping on homelessness and special needs housing; and the Housing Element led by the City of Palm Desert, overlapping on fostering affordable housing. The City also notes coordination through the Citizen Participation Plan process, the CVAG Homeless Committee, and the Riverside County Continuum of Care.

Participation

• The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards. The Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The source states the City held a 30-day public comment period from November 25, 2024 to January 9, 2024, and that on January 9, 2024 the City Council would hold a public hearing to provide an additional opportunity for review and comment before approving submission of the Annual Action Plan.

• Sort order 1: Public Meeting; target of outreach: non-targeted broad community; response attendance: TBD; comments received: TBD; comments not accepted and reasons: TBD.
• Sort order 2: Newspaper Ad; target of outreach: minorities; response attendance: TBD; comments received: TBD; comments not accepted and reasons: TBD.
• Sort order 3: Newspaper Ad; target of outreach: non-targeted broad community; response attendance: TBD; comments received: TBD; comments not accepted and reasons: TBD.
• Sort order 4: Newspaper Ad; target of outreach: minorities; response attendance: TBD; comments received: TBD; comments not accepted and reasons: TBD.
• Sort order 5: Newspaper Ad; target of outreach: non-targeted broad community; response attendance: TBD; comments received: TBD; comments not accepted and reasons: TBD.

  Expected Resources

CDBG. Source of funds: public federal. Uses of funds: acquisition, administration and planning, economic development, housing, public improvements, and public services. Year 1 annual allocation: $365,000. Program income: $0. Prior year resources: $0. Total: $365,000. Expected amount available remainder of Consolidated Plan: $0. Narrative description: annual allocation is an estimate based on recent allocations.

HOME. Source of funds: public federal. Uses of funds: acquisition, homebuyer assistance, homeowner rehabilitation, multifamily rental new construction, multifamily rental rehabilitation, new construction for ownership, and TBRA. All listed amounts are $0.

Leverage narrative: the identified funding sources may be leveraged, where possible, with nonprofit organizations and other entities awarded CDBG funds, along with other grants and donations, to meet goals and objectives in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the One-Year Annual Action Plan.

Publicly owned land or property that may be used to address identified needs: source states not applicable in Palm Desert.

Discussion: the City will continue allocating CDBG funding and other available sources to meet HUD-designated needs and maximize benefit to those in need.

Annual Goals and Objectives

• Goal 1. Support Public and Community Facilities Improvements. Start year 2023. End year 2028. Category: non-housing community development. Needs addressed: affordable senior housing increase, increase senior services and programming, increase affordable housing, reduce vacancies in the City. Funding: CDBG $237,250. Goal outcome indicator: public facility or infrastructure activities other than low or moderate income housing benefit, 1,050 persons assisted.
• Goal 2. Support Fair Housing Initiatives. Start year 2023. End year 2028. Needs addressed: affordable senior housing increase, increase affordable housing, reduce vacancies in the City. Funding: CDBG $30,000. Goal outcome indicator: public service activities other than low or moderate income housing benefit, 750 persons assisted.
• Goal 3. Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services. Start year 2023. End year 2028. Category: homeless. Needs addressed: increase affordable housing. Funding: CDBG $24,750. Goal outcome indicators: public service activities other than low or moderate income housing benefit, 50 persons assisted; homeless person overnight shelter, 15 persons assisted.

Goal descriptions are present in the source as headings only. No goal description text is populated under the three goal entries.

Projects

The Annual Action Plan identifies funding in these allocation groupings: public services 15 percent, public facilities and improvements 65 percent, and program administration 20 percent. The source states allocation priorities are based on Funding Committee votes for each application and the application's consistency with the Consolidated Plan.

The AP-38 Project Summary page contains a project summary table header and a pivot table placeholder tag rather than readable project summary content in the extracted text.

Geographic Distribution 

Description: the City of Palm Desert is in Riverside County, particularly the Coachella Valley. Historically the City did not have low and moderate income census tracts, but the source states it now has two eligible census tracts based on ACS data. CDBG funds will be used for low and moderate income clientele or presumed benefit. Geographic distribution entry: Citywide, 100 percent of funds. Rationale: the City has historically not funded CDBG activities based on geographic areas, but HUD recently revised census criteria and staff is exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for future City Council consideration.

Affordable Housing

• One-year goals for households to be supported: homeless 0; non-homeless 0; special-needs 0; total 0.
• One-year goals by support type: rental assistance 0; production of new units 0; rehabilitation of existing units 0; acquisition of existing units 0; total 0.

Public Housing

The City does not own or operate public housing but is providing funding for the Palm Desert Housing Authority this year. Planned action: funding for the Housing Authority's facility improvements for playgrounds. Actions to encourage involvement in management and homeownership: not applicable. Troubled PHA assistance: not applicable.

Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities

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

Introduction

The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness. 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 The County of Riverside CoC has established chronically homeless persons as the highest need priority based on the goals HUD has established in its Opening Doors Federal and Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. The CoC has implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to ensure appropriate intervention is utilized to serve those who are homeless and providing for a prioritization of vulnerability and linkage to community resources and housing based on the vulnerability prioritization. Within the CoC, there are several outreach teams from County, cities, and nonprofit homeless providers that cover specific populations or geographic regions in the County. There is also specific outreach teams serving the mentally ill, veterans, youth and chronic homeless. The Behavioral Health Systems Department has outreach peer specialists that perform initial field assessments, in depth assessments, referrals to all contacts, linkage to various community organizations.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’s length of time homeless (LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support. The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families (SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance.

Also, other non-McKinney-Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’s strategy to meet this goal. 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 and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system-wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most severe needs, including:

• The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced-based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed. Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service-based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services
  available to them. The Operation Safe House is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County.

• 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.

• The CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community
  resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing.

• The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/or substance abuse disorder(s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’s mission of working towards reintegrating persons leaving correctional facilities to community-based living and self-sufficiency.

Barriers to Affordable Housing

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Other Actions 

AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG-eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to work toward the reduction/elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in
need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. 

In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered “20% Set Aside Funds”. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City’s Building & Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case-by-case basis through multiple steps. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self-sufficiency including employment and training, housing options, and safety net programs.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including with nonprofit organizations, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at-risk groups of individuals and families.

Discussion:

Program Specific Requirements

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
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.
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
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
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 

Total Program Income: 

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities
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. 0.00% 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 as follows: NA
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: NA
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: NA
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: NA
5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). NA
6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).
7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a). NA 

CR-05 Goals and Outcomes

The 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report covers July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and describes the City of Palm Desert's use of Community Development Block Grant funds under the 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan.

Consolidated Plan goals: provide decent housing; provide a suitable living environment; and expand economic opportunities.

The 2024-2025 reporting period is the first year of the 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan cycle. The action plan identified a $365,446 CDBG allocation for public facility improvements, public service grants, and program administration.

Goals table rewritten as linear records

• Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services. Indicator: public service activities other than low or moderate income housing benefit. Unit: persons assisted. Program year target: 250. Actual: 0. Percent complete: 0 percent.
• Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services. Indicator: homeless person overnight shelter. Unit: persons assisted. Strategic plan target: 300. Actual to date: 0. Percent complete: 0 percent.
• Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services. Indicator: homelessness prevention. Unit: persons assisted. Strategic plan target: 2,000. Actual to date: 0. Percent complete: 0 percent.
• Preserve and Enhance Affordable Housing. Indicator: public service activities for low or moderate income housing benefit. Unit: households assisted. Strategic plan target: 5. Actual to date: 0. Percent complete: 0 percent.
• Support Essential Senior Services. Indicator: public service activities other than low or moderate income housing benefit. Unit: persons assisted. Strategic plan target: 3,000. Actual to date: 0. Percent complete: 0 percent.
• Support Fair Housing Initiatives. Indicator: public service activities other than low or moderate income housing benefit. Unit: persons assisted. Program year target: 500. Actual: 0. Percent complete: 0 percent.
• Support Fair Housing Initiatives. Indicator: public service activities for low or moderate income housing benefit. Unit: households assisted. Strategic plan target: 2,000. Actual to date: 0. Percent complete: 0 percent.
• Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement. Indicator: public facility or infrastructure activities other than low or moderate income housing benefit. Unit: persons assisted. Strategic plan target: 50,000. Actual to date: 0. Program year target: 1,000. Actual: 0. Percent complete: 0 percent.

Priority needs addressed during the reporting period included CDBG program administration, Operation Safe House HVAC improvements, Desert Arc HVAC improvements, Joslyn Center ADA restroom improvements, and Fair Housing Council of Riverside County public services grant activities.

CR-10 Racial and Ethnic Composition of Families Assisted

• CDBG participants reported as White: 456
• Black or African American: 35
• Asian: 7
• American Indian or American Native: 0
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0
• Total CDBG participants counted in this table: 498
• Hispanic participants: 152.
• Not Hispanic participants: 346.

Narrative summary: approximately 91.5 percent of CDBG-funded program participants were White and 30.5 percent were Hispanic or Latino. The document notes that many beneficiaries were extremely low income and that the IDIS table excludes multiracial beneficiaries by default.

CR-15 Resources and Investments

• CDBG public federal resources made available: $365,446
• HOME public federal resources made available: $0
• Geographic distribution of investments: citywide
• Planned allocation for citywide area: 100 percent.
• Actual allocation for citywide area: citywide narrative confirms citywide use

The report states that the City used 2024-2025 CDBG funding on a citywide basis and did not receive program income.

Leveraging and HOME-related summary

The report states that the Palm Desert Housing Authority owns 15 communities with about 1,100 multifamily and senior housing units, and that nonprofit partners leveraged CDBG resources with other grants and private donations.

HOME match summary: excess match from prior federal fiscal year, current-year match contributed, total match available, match liability, and excess match carried over were all reported as zero.

Program income summary for HOME: beginning balance, amount received, total expended, amount expended for TBRA, and ending balance were all reported as zero.

Minority business enterprises, women business enterprises, minority owners of rental property, relocation, parcels acquired, businesses displaced, nonprofit organizations displaced, temporarily relocated households, and displaced households were all reported as zero.

CR-20 Affordable Housing

Affordable housing results reported in the CAPER were zero for homeless households to be provided affordable housing units, non-homeless households to be provided affordable housing units, special-needs households to be provided affordable housing units, rental assistance supported through CDBG, production of new units, rehabilitation of existing units, and acquisition of existing units.

Narrative summary: the City did not use CDBG funds for housing development or rehabilitation during the reporting period, although the City supported hundreds of households with rental assistance using non-CDBG resources. The report states that private development and incentives for affordable units may support future housing activity.

Households served by CDBG by income category for this housing section were reported as zero for extremely low income, low income, and moderate income households.

CR-25 Homeless and Other Special Needs

The City reported regional coordination with the Riverside County Continuum of Care and continued support for homelessness services. The report states that the City committed $150,000 to CVAG for Housing First efforts focused on chronically homeless individuals.

The report states that the City has an agreement with Kingdom Causes, doing business as City Net, for street outreach, case management, housing resources, vital documentation, and treatment linkage.

For emergency shelter and transitional housing needs, the report states that the City supported Operation Safe House and established an agreement with Coachella Valley Rescue Mission to purchase five shelter beds per month for unhoused Palm Desert residents.

The report also states that the City supports discharge planning efforts and regional rapid rehousing and coordinated entry efforts through the Riverside County Continuum of Care.

CR-30 Public Housing

The City reported that it allocated funds to the Palm Desert Housing Authority for a capital improvement project to repair two parking areas, with expected completion in PY25. The Housing Authority also works with residents on annual and five-year plans. Assistance to troubled public housing authorities was listed as not applicable.

CR-35 Other Actions

The CAPER states that the City continued to encourage private developers to include affordable housing, continued providing City funding resources for households facing housing insecurity and homelessness, referred residents with lead-based paint concerns to Riverside County services, and worked with nonprofit and County partners on homelessness, fair housing, and social services coordination.

The report cites local poverty estimates of 13.1 percent overall, including 18.8 percent for children and 8.6 percent for residents age 65 and older. It also states that more than 48 percent of CDBG beneficiaries had extremely low income and more than 71 percent had very low income.

The report lists coordination activities including participation in the CVAG Homeless Committee, Riverside County Continuum of Care, annual community meetings, landlord seminars, 211 referrals, meeting facilities for fair housing information, and a contract with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County for outreach, education, and enforcement services.

CR-40 Monitoring

The report states that the City follows the monitoring plan in the Consolidated Plan and monitors HUD-funded activities and subrecipients for compliance so benefits reach intended groups including low and moderate income households, homeless persons, elderly persons, at-risk youth, persons with disabilities, and women- and minority-owned businesses.

Citizen participation summary: the CAPER was available for 15 days for public comment before submission to HUD, notice was published locally, and no comments were received.

CR-45 and CR-50

The CAPER reports no open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grants. HOME inspection, affirmative marketing, program income by project, and other HOME foster-and-maintain-affordable-housing items were listed as not applicable.

CR-58 Section 3

Section 3 reporting showed zero total activities, zero total labor hours, zero Section 3 worker hours, and zero targeted Section 3 worker hours. All listed qualitative effort categories were reported as zero. Public comments related to the PY24 CAPER were reported as none received.

PR26 CDBG Financial Summary

• Entitlement grant: $365,446.00
• Total available resources: $365,446.00
• Disbursements other than Section 108 repayments and planning or administration: $319,589.89
• Disbursed for planning and administration: $55,442.36
• Total expenditures: $375,032.25
• Unexpended balance: negative $9,586.25
• Total low and moderate income credit: $319,589.89
• Percent low and moderate income credit: 100.00 percent
• Disbursed for public services: $49,816.00
• Percent funds obligated for public services: 13.63 percent
• Planning and administration obligations: $55,442.36
• Percent funds obligated for planning and administration: 15.17 percent

PR26 detail for line 19 reported drawn amounts totaling $319,589.89 across Palma Village Park Improvements, Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project, Operation Safehouse, and Fair Housing Council of Riverside County activities.

PR26 detail for line 27 reported public service disbursements totaling $49,816.00, consisting of Operation Safehouse at $18,000.00 and Fair Housing Council of Riverside County at $31,816.00.

PR26 detail for line 37 reported planning and administration disbursements totaling $55,442.36 for PY24 PD CDBG Administration.

Project and activity summaries

Palma Village Park Improvements. Status: open. National objective: LMA. Total drawn through program year: $250,777.97. Narrative states the project RFP was issued and the project was completed, and that coronavirus funds were not needed to complete the project. Service area population listed: 2,405 with census tract low or moderate income percentage of 73.60 percent.

Joslyn Center project from program year 2021. Status: completed September 30, 2024. Purpose: ADA restroom improvements at the senior center. Total drawn through program year: $100,000. Actual accomplishment total listed: 2,218 persons, with 1,082 low or moderate income persons, or 51.2 percent low or moderate income.

Desert ARC Sidewalks and Pathways Improvements from program year 2021. Status: completed September 30, 2024. Total drawn through program year: $58,120. Actual accomplishment total listed: 645 persons, with 100 percent low or moderate income. Narrative states the project was redesignated to a sidewalk improvement project.

Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project from program year 2022. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $181,521.60. Proposed accomplishment: public facilities serving 9,775 persons. Narrative states procurement had started with an estimated one-year completion period.

Desert Arc ADA Restroom Improvements from program year 2022. Status: completed September 30, 2024. Total drawn through program year: $80,000. Actual accomplishment total listed: 645 persons, all low or moderate income.

Administration CDBG Program for fiscal year 2023-24. Status: completed September 30, 2024. Total drawn through program year: $32,701.60.

Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project continuation from program year 2023. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $0. Proposed accomplishment: public facilities serving 9,775 persons.

Desert Arc Restroom Improvements continuation from program year 2023. Status: completed September 30, 2024. Total drawn through program year: $29,895.00. Actual accomplishment total listed: 645 persons, all low or moderate income.

Joslyn Center ADA Restroom Improvements continuation from program year 2023. Status: completed September 30, 2024. Total drawn through program year: $173,000.00. Actual accomplishment total listed: 2,218 persons, with 1,082 low or moderate income persons, or 51.2 percent low or moderate income.

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County from program year 2023. Status: completed September 30, 2024. Total drawn through program year: $21,499.38. Actual accomplishment total listed: 603 persons, with 89.9 percent low or moderate income. Narrative describes landlord-tenant information, mediation, referrals, and anti-discrimination services.

Desert Recreation District from program year 2024. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $0. Proposed accomplishment: 10 people.

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County from program year 2024. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $31,816.00. Proposed accomplishment: 500 people. Actual accomplishment total listed: 519 persons, with 83.6 percent low or moderate income. Narrative lists quarterly landlord-tenant and anti-discrimination assistance totals.

Operation Safehouse from program year 2024. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $18,000.00. Proposed accomplishment: 10 people. Actual accomplishment total listed: 19 persons, all low or moderate income. Narrative describes quarterly Harrison House bed nights and support services.

PY24 PD CDBG Administration from program year 2024. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $55,442.36.

Joslyn Center ADA Restroom Improvements 2024. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $0. Proposed accomplishment: public facilities serving 500 persons. The description states this is a multi-phase restroom remodel to improve ADA compliance at the Joslyn Center.

The Ranch Recovery Centers public facilities and improvements from program year 2024. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $0. Proposed accomplishment: public facilities serving 10 persons. Actual accomplishment total listed: 19 persons, all low or moderate income. Narrative describes capital improvement planning and quarterly Palm Desert resident service counts.

Desert Arc HVAC 2024. Status: open. Total drawn through program year: $0. Proposed accomplishment: public facilities serving 500 persons. Actual accomplishment total listed: 451 persons, all low or moderate income. Narrative describes engineering, grant agreement execution, bid advertising, and procurement steps.

City of Palm Desert Housing Authority Upgrades from program year 2024. Status: open. Total funded amount: $217,756.47. Drawn in program year: $0. Narrative states the project includes parking facility upgrades to support low-income residents living at Housing Authority properties.

CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes

The 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) assists City residents and HUD in assessing the City's use of federal grant funds to meet priority housing and community needs identified in the 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan.

The CAPER for Program Year 2023-2024 primarily summarizes City accomplishments from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

The Annual Action Plan outlined an expenditure plan for the City's $393,904.00 CDBG allocation. Planned activities included public facility improvements, public service grants, and program administration.

Consolidated Plan Goals

• Provide decent housing: help homeless persons obtain appropriate housing, assist those at risk of homelessness, preserve affordable housing stock, increase the availability of affordable permanent housing for low- and moderate-income persons without discrimination, and increase the supply of supportive housing.
• Provide a suitable living environment: improve neighborhood safety and livability, increase access to quality facilities and services, and reduce the isolation of income groups through integration of low-income housing opportunities.
• Expand economic opportunities: create jobs accessible to low- and moderate-income persons, make down payment and closing cost assistance available, promote long-term economic and social viability, and empower low-income persons to achieve self-sufficiency.

Outcome Summary

• Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services: 15 persons were assisted through overnight shelter services, compared with a program-year goal of 300. Fifteen persons were also assisted through homelessness prevention, compared with a goal of 2,000.
• Preserve and Enhance Affordable Housing: no CDBG-funded households were assisted under the affordable housing public service goal during this reporting period.
• Support Essential Senior Services: no program-year beneficiaries were reported for this goal during the reporting period.
• Support Fair Housing Initiatives: 591 persons or households were assisted, exceeding the program-year target of 500 and reflecting 118.20 percent of the target achieved for the reported public service measure.
• Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement: 645 persons or households were reported as assisted toward public facility and infrastructure outcomes during the reporting period.

Priority activities addressed during the reporting period included:

• Administration - CDBG Program (2023).
• Operation Safe House, Inc. (2023) public service grant for safe housing for homeless and runaway youth.
• Desert Arc Restroom Improvements (2023) for facility improvements serving special-needs individuals.
• Joslyn Center ADA Restroom Improvements (2023) for facility improvements serving seniors.
• Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (2023) public service grant for HUD-defined fair housing services.

CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic Composition of Families Assisted

• CDBG participants reported: White 3,734; Black or African American 228; Asian 51; American Indian or American Native 7; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 5; total participants 4,025.
• Hispanic participants totaled 2,736 and non-Hispanic participants totaled 1,289.
• The narrative states that approximately 83.3 percent of CDBG-funded program participants are White, and 32.9 percent are Hispanic or Latino. It also states that many beneficiaries are economically unstable, with 46.8 percent reporting household income at or below 30 percent of County median income.

CR-15 - Resources and Investments

• CDBG resources made available: $393,904.
• CDBG amount expended during the program year: $196,596.
• HOME resources made available: $0.
• Investments were distributed citywide. Planned allocation: 100 percent citywide. Actual allocation: 100 percent citywide.
• The City reported that it did not receive program income during the reporting period.

Leveraging and Match Information

• The Palm Desert Housing Authority owns 15 communities throughout the City with approximately 1,100 multifamily and senior housing units. To the extent that Housing Successor Agency funds are available, those resources may be used to address very low- and low-income housing needs.
• Nonprofit partners leveraged CDBG resources with other grant awards and private donations.
• HOME match and HOME program income reporting for the period were all reported as zero.

CR-20 - Affordable Housing

• No CDBG-funded households were reported as provided affordable housing units during the reporting period for homeless, non-homeless, or special-needs categories.
• No households were reported as supported through rental assistance, new production, rehabilitation, or acquisition using CDBG or HOME in this section.
• The City states that it did not use CDBG funds to assist with housing development or rehabilitation during the reporting period.
• The City states that it supported more than 1,000 households with rental assistance during the fiscal year, but that assistance was not supported with CDBG funding.
• Counts of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income households served under the specific CDBG/HOME table in this section were all reported as zero.

CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs

• The City reported ongoing coordination with the Continuum of Care throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County.
• The City has historically supported Coachella Valley Association of Governments homelessness services outside the CDBG program, including prior support for the Housing First program focused on chronically homeless individuals.
• In September 2023, the City entered into an agreement with Kingdom Causes Inc., doing business as City Net. City Net provides two full-time street outreach workers, case management, housing resources, vital documentation assistance, and linkage to substance and alcohol abuse treatment facilities.
• The City used funds to support Operation Safe House during the year and also established an agreement with Coachella Valley Rescue Mission to purchase five shelter beds per month for unhoused people from the City.
• The City stated that Riverside County's Continuum of Care remains responsible for the regional discharge plan intended to prevent release of individuals from institutions into homelessness.
• The City supports rapid rehousing and coordinated entry efforts carried out through the Riverside County Continuum of Care and its partners.

CR-30 - Public Housing

• The City does not operate a Public Housing Authority.
• The report notes that the City provides support to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.
• No actions were reported for encouraging public housing residents to become involved in management or homeownership because the City does not operate a Public Housing Authority.
• No actions were reported for troubled PHAs because the City does not operate a Public Housing Authority.

CR-35 - Other Actions

• The City continued discussing affordable housing needs with private developers and encouraging inclusion of affordable units in residential projects, although no projects with an affordable housing component were submitted during the reporting period.
• The City continued providing City funding resources to assist households facing housing insecurity, poverty, and homelessness, and partnered with numerous nonprofit organizations to address underserved needs.
• The City did not use CDBG funds for activities that triggered HUD lead-based paint compliance during the period, but referred residents to Riverside County Health Services Lead Hazard Reduction Section and distributed educational brochures through relevant City departments and nonprofit partners.
• The report states that approximately 13.1 percent of Palm Desert residents live in poverty, including 18.8 percent of children under 18 and 8.6 percent of residents 65 and older.
• The City reported that over 48 percent of CDBG program beneficiaries had extremely low income and more than 71 percent had very low income.
• The City continued partnering with local governments, county departments, the Continuum of Care, and nonprofit organizations to improve the quantity and quality of services for homeless and lower-income residents.
• The City continued coordination efforts through the CVAG Homeless Committee, Riverside County Continuum of Care participation, annual community meetings, published notices, social-service referrals, fair housing informational meetings, and Fair Housing Council workshops.

Actions to Overcome Impediments to Fair Housing Choice

• The City website continues to publish reasonable accommodation procedures and related ADA documents.
• The City continued contracting with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County for outreach, education, and enforcement services.
• The City intends to use Housing Element site inventory information when making future decisions about sites suitable for affordable housing development.
• The report states that the current 2022-2029 Housing Element contains an inventory of vacant land suitable for affordable housing development.

CR-40 - Monitoring

The monitoring plan is outlined in the Consolidated Plan. The City states that it monitors HUD-funded activities and subrecipients in accordance with HUD regulations and requirements to help ensure benefits are directed to intended populations, including low- and moderate-income households, people experiencing homelessness, elderly persons, at-risk youth, persons with disabilities, and women- and minority-owned businesses.

The CAPER was to be available for 15 days for public comment before submission to HUD.

CR-45 - CDBG

• The report states that there were no changes in the jurisdiction's program objectives requiring description in this section.
• The City reported no open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grants.

CR-50 - HOME

This section contains standard HOME reporting prompts. The report does not provide substantive HOME activity narrative because HOME resources were reported as zero in the fiscal sections.

CR-58 - Section 3

• Total number of activities reported in the labor-hours table: 0 for CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, and HTF.
• Total labor hours, total Section 3 worker hours, and total targeted Section 3 worker hours were not reported as positive values.
• All qualitative effort categories in the Section 3 table were reported as zero, including outreach, training, assistance with employment, job fairs, supportive services, child care assistance, education and training assistance, financial literacy, and business-concern outreach.

CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes

The 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report was prepared to help Palm Desert residents and HUD assess how the City used federal grant funds to meet priority housing and community needs identified in the 2018 to 2022 Consolidated Plan.

The report covers accomplishments from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 using Community Development Block Grant funds.

The Consolidated Plan established broad goals to provide decent housing, provide a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities.

The 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan outlined an expenditure plan for a $394,525 CDBG allocation, including public facility improvements, public service grants, and program administration.

During the reporting period the City also implemented activities to prevent, prepare for, or respond to local impacts of COVID-19 using CDBG-CV resources. The source report states that HUD allocated the City $851,374 in CDBG-CV funds in two rounds.

Goals and Outcomes Summary

• Enhance public facilities: strategic plan target for persons assisted was 50,000; actual strategic plan accomplishment reported was 0.
• Enhance public facilities, other category: program year expected was 3; actual reported was 0.
• Increase availability of affordable housing: strategic plan target for households assisted was 5; actual reported was 0.
• Increase fair housing activities: actual strategic plan accomplishment reported was 359 persons assisted in public service activities other than low and moderate income housing benefit.
• Increase fair housing activities: program year target for households assisted under low and moderate income housing benefit was 450; actual reported was 0.
• Increase fair housing activities, other category: strategic plan target 1; actual 1; 100 percent complete.
• Provide support for public service programs: strategic plan target was 2,250 persons assisted; actual reported was 401. Program year actual reported was 46 persons assisted.
• Provide support for public service programs under low and moderate income housing benefit: program year target was 135 households assisted; actual reported was 0.
• Support efforts to combat homelessness through public facility or infrastructure activities for low and moderate income housing benefit: program year target was 10 households assisted; actual reported was 0.
• Support efforts to combat homelessness through overnight shelter: strategic plan target was 500 persons assisted; actual reported was 0.
• Support efforts to combat homelessness through homelessness prevention: strategic plan target was 5,000 persons assisted; actual reported was 0.

Assessment of fund use and priority activities

The report states that the City focused CDBG and CDBG-CV resources on priority community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. HUD program waivers allowed the City to enhance funding for local service providers assisting residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Priority activities identified in the report include PY23 CDBG program administration, PY22 Desert Arc ADA restroom improvements, PY22 Cahuilla Hills Park ADA compliance work, Fair Housing Council of Riverside County public services, Operation Safe House public services, and Desert Access and Mobility transportation services and related neighborhood improvements.

CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic Composition of Families Assisted

The report states that 401 people were assisted with CDBG funds during the reporting period.

• White: 351
• Black or African American: 40
• Asian: 5
• American Indian or American Native: 5
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0
• Hispanic: 103
• Not Hispanic: 298

 The narrative states that approximately 83.3 percent of CDBG-funded participants were White and 32.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino. It also states that 46.8 percent of beneficiaries had household income at or below 30 percent of county median income. The report notes that the IDIS table excludes multi-racial beneficiaries by default and also excludes CDBG-CV beneficiaries.

CR-15 - Resources and Investments

The report states that CDBG public federal resources made available totaled $394,525 and the amount expended during the program year was $106,604.

The report states that investments were citywide, with 100 percent of planned and actual allocation identified as citywide. It also states that the City did not receive program income during the reporting period and that CDBG-CV funds were also available on a citywide basis.

Leveraging

The report states that the City of Palm Desert does not have owned land, but that the Palm Desert Housing Authority owns 15 communities throughout the City with 1,100 multifamily and senior housing units. The report also states that nonprofit partners leveraged CDBG resources with other grants and private donations.

CR-20 - Affordable Housing

Affordable housing goals and outcomes in plain text

• Homeless households to be provided affordable housing units: one-year goal 10; actual 0.
• Non-homeless households to be provided affordable housing units: one-year goal 450; actual 0.
• Special-needs households to be provided affordable housing units: one-year goal 135; actual 0.
• Total households in this section: one-year goal 595; actual 0.
• Households supported through rental assistance: 0.

The report states that the City did not use CDBG funds for housing development or rehabilitation during the reporting period. It states that the City supported 1,114 households with rental assistance during the fiscal year, but not with CDBG funding. It also notes that future housing activity will likely depend on private development and incentives to create affordable housing units within new development.

The report states that the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income households served by CDBG in the housing table was 0.

CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs

Reaching out to homeless persons and assessing individual needs

The report states that the City remained involved in regional coordination throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County, contributed funding through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, committed another $100,000 to continue the CV Housing First program, and operated a homelessness assistance program with a hotline and behavioral health specialists through Riverside University Health System.

Addressing emergency shelter and transitional housing needs

The report states that the City did not use CDBG funds during the program year for emergency shelter or transitional housing, but supported regional Continuum of Care and ESG-funded subrecipients that provide bridge housing.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless

The report states that the City used CDBG and CDBG-CV resources to provide food, COVID testing, and other support services for seniors, disabled residents, and children. It also states that the Riverside County discharge plan aims to prevent institutions from releasing people into homelessness.

Helping homeless persons transition to permanent housing and independent living

The report states that the Riverside Continuum of Care increased rapid re-housing resources, partnered with the County Economic Development Agency, and operated a regional Homeless Coordinated Entry System that prioritizes resources based on vulnerability and length of homelessness.

Key discharge plan elements described in the report

• Encourage use of mainstream resources available to homeless individuals.
• Provide a comprehensive listing of Riverside County agencies and departments serving homeless persons, especially chronically homeless persons.
• Educate the community regarding challenges faced by homeless persons, including disability and extremely low-income benefits.
• Link individuals with disabilities to community housing that provides wrap-around services.

CR-30 - Public Housing

Actions taken to address public housing needs: the report states that the City does not operate a Public Housing Authority, but provides support to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.

Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and homeownership: the report states that the City does not operate a Public Housing Authority.

Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs: the report states that the City does not operate a Public Housing Authority.

Households supported through new units, rehabilitation, or acquisition: 0.

CR-35 - Other Actions

Actions taken to address barriers to affordable housing

The report states that the City continued to discuss with private developers the need for residential projects that include affordable housing units. It states that developers were hesitant during the COVID-19 period and that no plans were submitted for projects with an affordable housing component during the reporting period.

Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

The report states that the City continued to provide CDBG and City funding to assist households facing housing insecurity, living in poverty, and experiencing homelessness. Listed services include senior services and counseling, disability services, educational and emotional support for youth, and fair housing services.

Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards

The report states that the City did not use CDBG resources for housing activities that triggered HUD lead-based paint requirements. It states that residents were referred to Riverside County Health Services and that brochures were distributed by City departments and nonprofit partners.

Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families

The report states that about 13.1 percent of Palm Desert residents lived in poverty, including 18.8 percent of children age 18 and younger and 8.6 percent of residents age 65 and older. It also states that more than 48 percent of CDBG and CDBG-CV beneficiaries had extremely low income and more than 71 percent had very low income. Listed services include food bank support, counseling, medical services and referrals, and rental assistance to prevent loss of shelter.

Actions taken to develop institutional structure

The report states that the City continued to partner with local government entities, service providers, and organizations with similar goals, including Riverside County mental health and social services departments.

Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies

The report states that the City remained a member of the CVAG Homeless Committee and the Riverside County Continuum of Care, typically conducts community meetings and outreach, provides information about the 211 system and local providers, offers meeting facilities for fair housing informational meetings, and contracts with the Fair Housing Council for workshops and outreach.

Actions taken to overcome impediments to fair housing choice

The report states that the City completed an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and identified steps including publishing accommodation procedures on the City website, supporting private and nonprofit efforts, using the Housing Element site inventory, and continuing Fair Housing Council outreach, education, and enforcement services.

CR-40 - Monitoring

The report states that the monitoring plan is outlined in the Consolidated Plan and that the City monitors all HUD-funded activities and subrecipients under applicable HUD regulations and requirements. It states that monitoring is intended to ensure benefits are directed to targeted groups including low- and moderate-income households, homeless persons, elderly residents, at-risk youth, persons with disabilities, and women- and minority-owned businesses.

Citizen Participation Plan

The report indicates that the City described efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports through public hearing and notice procedures reflected in the appendices.

CR-45 - CDBG

The report states that the jurisdiction does not have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grants.

CR-58 - Section 3

The source report presents the Section 3 labor hours and qualitative efforts sections as mostly blank image-based forms. The visible values indicate total number of activities of 0 across CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, and HTF. No additional completed labor hour values are entered in the source PDF.

Appendix A - Public Hearing Notices and Attachment Summaries

Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 in the source PDF are image-based HUD financial summary report pages. Because you requested no charts or tables, this version summarizes those materials in text rather than reproducing the page visuals or grids.

English Public Hearing Notice

CITY OF PALM DESERT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palm Desert City Council will conduct a public hearing to give the public an opportunity to voice opinions on the City's Fiscal Year 2022/23 Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Public hearing: Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Palm Desert City Hall Council Chamber, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.

Residents could also send comments on or before September 28, 2023, to the Palm Desert City Clerk's Office, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, by fax to (760) 340-0574, or by email to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov.

ADA notice: The City requested at least 48 hours notice for accommodation requests through the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 346-0611.

CDBG program background: The notice stated that the national objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate-income persons. It also stated that at least 80 percent of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

Spanish Public Hearing Notice

CIUDAD DE PALM DESERT
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA
MODIFICACIONES AL PROGRAMA DE SUBSIDIO PARA DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO DE VIVIENDAS Y DESARROLLO URBANO CORRESPONDIENTES AL INFORME INTEGRAL DE DESEMPENO ANUAL Y EVALUACION DEL EJERCICIO FISCAL 2022-2023

El aviso en espanol informa sobre la audiencia publica del CAPER del ejercicio fiscal 2022-2023. Indica una audiencia el jueves 28 de septiembre de 2023 a las 4:00 PM en el Ayuntamiento de Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.

Tambien indica que los residentes podian enviar comentarios a la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad, por fax al (760) 340-0574, o por correo electronico a cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. Incluye aviso ADA y antecedentes del programa CDBG en espanol.

City of Palm Desert

PY 2020 Annual Action Plan, Substantial Amendment 4

Substantial Amendment April 2025 to allocate all remaining resources ($ 180,000) from CV funding to Desert Arc for an eligible public facility upgrade. Previous SA: This Action Plan Amendment increases funding for two existing activities by reprogramming CDBG funds from Program Year (PY) 2020 and unprogrammed funds from PY 2018. The substantial amendment includes a -$62 adjustment per HUD.3-29-23 - The purpose of this Substantial Amendment 2 to the City of Palm Desert' s FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan is to reallocate $ 142,490 from Palma Village Sidewalk Improvement project to Palma Village Park Improvement project. The Palma Village Sidewalk Improvement project has been cancelled. The City Council approved this on 1/ 26/ 2023.Proposed Substantial Amendment 3 (Draft July 2024) to the City of Palm Desert' s FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan is to reallocate resources to new newly identified activities that have appropriate PPE tieback due to a lapse and ultimate close out in previously approved projects. Council will consider this Amendment for approval at their first meeting in September of 2024.

Executive Summary

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

1. Introduction

In order to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds, the City of Palm Desert City) is required to submit an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD). The Action Plan outlines eligible activities selected to fund with CDBG funds in Program Year 2020. The Action Plan represents the third year of the Program Year 2018- 2022 Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan). The City will receive $409,923 in CDBG funds in Program Year

The Action Plan utilizes the statutory waivers provided in the CARES Act as well.

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 Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while aligning with the following goals of the previously- approved Consolidated Plan: support efforts to combat homelessness; enhance public facilities; provide support for public service programs; and increase fair housing activities.

3. Evaluation of past performance

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. A performance evaluation is annually performed through HUD’ s review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ( CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes identified in each Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City Hall.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan. On January 9, 2020, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on February 6, 2020. On March 13, 2020, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee ( Committee) convened to review and discuss CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. The City held a public comment period from March 20, 2020, through April 22, 2020. On April 16, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to accept public comment and consider the Action Plan. However, City staff revised its recommendation to open and close the public hearing without further action because of the CARES Act allocation ( CDBG- CV) and statutory waivers. Since the statutory waivers remove the 15% public services cap, the City solicited proposals again to potentially fund nonprofit organizations to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. On May 14, 2014, the City Council considered the concept of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program as a result of the coronavirus. The City Council approved policy guidelines that allowed staff to begin taking administrative steps to create the program expediously. On May 20, 2020, the Committee convened again to review and discuss the revised CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the revised CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. While the statutory waivers allow for a five-day public comment period, the City held its from May 22, 2020, through May 31, 2020. On May 28, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing and subsequently approved the Action Plan, as presented.

As part of the 3rd Substantial Amendment process the City followed it's Citizen Participation Plan and issued a Public Notice opening a 30 day public comment period followed by a public hearing. The Council will take action on the proposed 3rd Substantial Amendment at their 1st meeting in September of 2024. As part of the 4th Substantial Amendment process, the City followed it's Citizen Participation Plan and issued a Public Notice opening a 30 day public comment period followed by a public hearing. The Council will take action on the proposed 3rd Substantial Amendment in April, 2025.

5. Summary of public comments

This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. The City did not receive any public comments.

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

The City did not receive any public comments.

7. Summary

This Action Plan identifies CDBG- eligible activities selected by the City to fund this program year. These activities align with the goals and outcomes identified in the Consolidated Plan. Also, these activities are administered by both the City as the grantee and nonprofit organizations as subrecipients. This Action Plan enables the City to examine high-priority community needs; to propose activities that effectively utilize resources to address those needs; and to improve the quality of life for low and moderate- income persons.

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

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative ( optional)

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Mr. Christopher Gerry

Department/ Agency

Management Analyst 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 760) 776-6335 cgerry@cityofpalmdesert. org

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

1. Introduction

The City followed its HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100. The City' s utilized the statutory waivers provided in the CARES Act as well.

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)) On January 9, 2020, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on February 6, 2020. On March 13, 2020, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee ( Committee) convened to review and discuss CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. The City held a public comment period from March 20, 2020, through April 22, 2020. On April 16, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to accept public comment and consider the Action Plan. However, City staff revised its recommendation to open and close the public hearing without further action because of the CARES Act allocation ( CDBG- CV) and statutory waivers. Since the statutory waivers remove the 15% public services cap, the City solicited proposals again to potentially fund nonprofit organizations to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. On May 14, 2014, the City Council considered the concept of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program as a result of the coronavirus. The City Council approved policy guidelines that allowed staff to begin taking administrative steps to create the program expediously. On May 20, 2020, the Committee convened again to review and discuss the revised CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the revised CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. While the statutory waivers allow for a five-day public comment period, the City held its from May 22, 2020, through May 31, 2020. On May 28, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing and subsequently approved the Action Plan.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 City is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments ( CVAG). For years, the City contributed funds to CVAG for the operation of Roy' s Desert Resource Center, which permanently closed in July 2017. Since then, CVAG has allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. The City recently made another financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue to implement homelessness services. A summary of accomplishments can be found at City Hall. The City previously budgeted General Fund revenue for its own homelessness program as well. City and County staff have since developed a program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialist and a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. The agreement commences on July 1, 2019, and ends December 31, 2020. Please note the County of Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care.

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 City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.

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

Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

1 Agency/ Group/ Organization

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Service- Fair Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Fair Housing Services

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The agency was invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application for CDBG funds.

3 Agency/ Group/ Organization

DESERT ARC

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Persons with Disabilities

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The agency was invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application for CDBG funds.

4 Agency/ Group/ Organization

Cove Communities Senior Association dba The Joslyn Center

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Elderly Persons

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The agency was invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application for CDBG funds.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Not applicable.

Other local/ regional/ state/ federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan

Americans with Disabilities Act

Lead Organization

Division

How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?

goals

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative ( optional)

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

The City followed its approved Citizen Participation Plan to conduct public hearings and community outreach while developing the Action Plan. The City utilized the statutory waivers in the CARES Act as well. On January 9, 2020, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on February 6, 2020. On March 13, 2020, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee ( Committee) convened to review and discuss CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. The City held a public comment period from March 20, 2020, through April 22, 2020. On April 16, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to accept public comment and consider the Action Plan. However, City staff revised its recommendation to open and close the public hearing without further action because of the CARES Act allocation ( CDBG- CV) and statutory waivers. Since the statutory waivers remove the 15% public services cap, the City solicited proposals again to potentially fund nonprofit organizations to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. On May 14, 2020, the City Council considered the concept of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program as a result of the coronavirus. The City Council approved policy guidelines that allowed staff to begin taking administrative steps to create the program expediously. On May 20, 2020, the Committee convened again to review and discuss the revised CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the revised CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. While the statutory waivers allow for a five-day public comment period, the City held its from May 22, 2020, through May 31, 2020.

The City ensures that all public hearings are held at times and locations convenient to the public and with accommodations for persons with disabilities. Upon request, in advance of meetings, the City will attempt to make accommodations for those individuals in need of special assistance. The City also provides technical assistance workshops as requested by the nonprofit organizations participating in the CDBG program. As part of the 3rd Substantial Amendment process the City followed it's Citizen Participation Plan and issued a Public Notice opening a 30 day public comment period followed by a public hearing. The Council will take action on the proposed 3rd Substantial Amendment at their 1st meeting in September of 2024. As part of the 4th Substantial Amendment process the City followed it's Citizen Participation Plan and issued a Public Notice opening a 30 day public comment period followed by a public hearing. The Council will take action on the proposed 4th Substantial in April, 2025.

Citizen Participation Outreach

Sort Order

Mode of Outreach

Target of Outreach

Summary of response/ attendance

Summary of comments received

Summary of comments not accepted

Public Hearing

targeted/ broad community

Public Hearing

targeted/ broad community

Public Meeting

Nonprofit Agencies

Public Meeting

targeted/ broad community

applicable)

Sort Order

Mode of Outreach

Target of Outreach

Summary of response/ attendance

Summary of comments received

Summary of comments not accepted

Newspaper Ad

targeted/ broad community

Newspaper Ad

targeted/ broad community

Newspaper Ad

None received- SA3

None received- SA3

None received- SA3

Newspaper Ad

targeted/ broad community

None received- SA3

None received- SA3

None received- SA3

Public Hearing

targeted/ broad community

None received- SA3

None received- SA3

None received- SA3

Non-English Speaking - Specify

Other language

Spanish

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

applicable)

Expected Resources

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

Introduction

The City will receive $ 409,861 in CDBG funds in Program Year 2020.

Anticipated Resources Program

Source of Funds

Uses of Funds

federal

Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services

Expected Amount Available Year 1 Annual Program Prior Year

Total

Allocation

Income

Resources

Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan

Narrative Description

As part of the 4th SA, the City will allocate all remaining CV resources ($ 180,000) to Desert Arc

409,861.00

409,861.00

800,000.00

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

The City receives a small allocation of CDBG funds annually relative to other HUD entitlement communities. As a result, there are minimal funds formally leveraged, but it’s worth noting that each nonprofit organization funded contributes additional resources to implement their activities. The City does not require subrecipients to match funds.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet community needs. Activities will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan.

Discussion

The City anticipates budgeting $ 81,738 for program administration; $ 208,123 for public services; and 228,490 for public facilities and improvements.

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

combat homelessness

28,023.00 Persons Assisted

facilities

Community Development

Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities

120,000.00 Activities other than Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 2405 Persons Assisted

public service programs

Special Needs

Fair Housing $

140,000.00 than Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 731 Persons Assisted

housing activities $

40,100.00 Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 475 Households Assisted

Table 6 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name

Support efforts to combat homelessness

Goal Description 2 Goal Name

Enhance public facilities

Goal Description 3 Goal Name Goal Description 5 Goal Name

Provide support for public service programs The City is funding two public services agency to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus. Increase fair housing activities

Goal Description

Projects

AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The City will fund CDBG- eligible activities, including public services, public facilities and improvements, and program administration. The cap for program administration is based upon the Program Year 2020 CDBG allocation of $409,861.

Projects

Project Name

Table 7 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance.

AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information

1 Project Name

Program Administration

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Support efforts to combat homelessness Enhance public facilities Provide support for public service programs Increase fair housing activities

Needs Addressed

Homelessness Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities Fair Housing

Funding

CDBG: $ 81,800.00

Description

Program Administration ($ 81,800)

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2021

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

N/ A

Location Description

City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities 2 Project Name

Grant Administration - $ 81,800 Public Services

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Provide support for public service programs

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Fair Housing

Funding

CDBG: $ 905,808.00

Description Target Date

6/ 30/ 2021

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

Emergency Rental Assistance Program ($ 28,023): 40 households Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($ 40,100): 475 persons The Josyln Center ($80,000): 250 persons Desert Arc ($60,000): 481 persons

Location Description

Emergency Rental Assistance Program ($ 28,023): 74501 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($ 40,100): 4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 The Josyln Center ($80,000): 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA Desert Arc ($60,000): 73225 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities

Emergency Rental Assistance Program ($ 28,023): The City will select a subrecipient to manage an Emergency Rental Assistance Program for low and moderate- income persons impacted by the coronavirus. These CDBG funds complement additional CDBG- CV funding as part of a Program Year 2019 Action Plan Amendment. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($ 40,100): The subrecipient provides fair housing services throughout Riverside County, which is a requirement as a recipient of HUD funds. The Josyln Center ($80,000): The subrecipient provides numerous services for seniors, including social and health/ wellness programs. Because of the coronavirus, the agency has faced a substantial financial reduction due to cancelled fundraisers, losses in class and activity fees, declining renewal and new memberships, and other reasons. The agency continues to facilitate essential services such as home delivered meals, food pantry activities and counseling services. The agency requests funds to sustain the Joslyn Wellness Center, which provides counseling and other wellness- related activities for seniors. The agency requests funds mostly to sustain staffing and other activity costs. (CARES ACT) Desert Arc ($60,000): The agency enhances the quality of life and creates opportunities for people with disabilities. Because of the coronavirus, the agency has faced a substantial financial reduction due to cancelled fundraisers, reduced revenue- generating programs and other reasons. The agency is developing a re-opening plan that includes a phased approach to get clients back onsite. Implementing the plan is costly, and includes conducting staff training, purchasing personal protective equipment, and other costs. The agency requests funds to sustain staffing levels and implement activities relating to the reopening plan. (CARES ACT)

3 Project Name

Public Facilities and Improvements

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Enhance public facilities

Needs Addressed

Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities

Funding

CDBG: $ 757,490.00

Description Target Date

6/ 30/ 2021

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Park Improvements 316,000 proposed increase of $175k as part of SA3): 2,405 persons City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements ($ 142,490): 2,405 persons

Joslyn Center ADA Improvements ($ 69,000 proposed as part of SA3)

500 persons Desert Arc HVAC Upgrades ($ 180,000 proposed as part of SA4): 500 persons)

Location Description

City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Park Improvements 316,000 proposed increase of $175k as part of SA3): 2,405 persons City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements ($ 142,490): 2,405 persons

Joslyn Center ADA Improvements ($ 69,000 proposed as part of SA3)

500 persons Desert Arc HVAC Upgrades ($ 180,000 proposed as part of SA4): 500 persons)

Planned Activities

City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Park Improvements

The City has a CDBG- eligible census tract bound by Fred Waring Drive north), Highway 111 (south), San Pablo Avenue ( west) and Portola Avenue ( east). The City requests funds to construct improvements at Palma Village Park. City staff anticipates conducting a neighborhood meeting to identify the types of improvements desired by the residents as well. City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements: The City has a CDBG- eligible census tract bound by Fred Waring Drive (north), Highway 111 (south), San Pablo Avenue ( west) and Portola Avenue ( east). The City requests funds to construct improvements in areas missing sidewalks within the neighborhood. Neighborhood sidewalk connectivity complements the project located off San Pablo Avenue as well. Joslyn Center- ADA Restroom Improvements 2024: As part of the 3rd Substantial Amendment the City proposes to allocate CV resources to the Senior Center for rehab of their restrooms. The Joslyn Center acts as a testing site, displacement center, and cooling center during crisis. Desert Arc- HVAC Improvements 2025: as part of the 4th Substantial Amendment, the City proposes to allocate all remaining CV funds to Desert Arc for Upgrades to their HVAC system. Desert Arc acted as a resource during COVID.

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 The City is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not had any low- and moderate- income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts as of recently (ACS data). Program Year 2020 CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate- income clientele (or presumed benefit).

Geographic Distribution

Target Area

Percentage of Funds

Table 8 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not been eligible low and moderate- income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG- eligible census tracts. City staff is currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council’ s consideration in subsequent program years.

Discussion

Not applicable.

Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

The Palm Desert Housing Authority ( Authority) owns and operates approximately 1,114 multi-family housing units, and an additional approximately 564 units that are owned and operated by third parties. There are an additional 303 ownership units for very low, low and moderate income households under the Authority’ s affordable housing portfolio. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported

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

Rental Assistance The Production of New Units Rehab of Existing Units Acquisition of Existing Units Total

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

Discussion

Not applicable

1,981 1,981

AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Discussion

Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

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

Introduction

The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness.

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 The City operates a Homelessness Assistance Program that began July 1, 2019. The City contracted with the Riverside University Health System ( i.e., County of Riverside) to provide two full-time staff members to provide continual outreach and case management for homeless persons in Palm Desert. In Program Year 2019, the City funded Path of Life Ministries with CDBG funds to assist with bridge/ temporary housing to complement the City' s Homelessness Assistance Program.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’ s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’ s length of time homeless ( LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support. The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families ( SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney- Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program ( EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’ s strategy to meet this goal.

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 and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System ( CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’ s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system- wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most severe needs, including

The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced- based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed. Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County.

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. The CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly- funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/ or substance abuse disorder( s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from

foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’ s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’ s mission of working towards reintegrating persons leaving correctional facilities to community- based living and self-sufficiency.

Discussion

Not applicable.

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

Introduction

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year to remove barriers to affordable housing.

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 City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Discussion

Not applicable.

AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction

The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG- eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to work toward the reduction/ elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered 20% Set-aside funds. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City’ s Building and Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case-by-case basis through multiple steps.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self sufficiency including employment and training, housing options, and safety net programs.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including the County of Riverside, nonprofit organization, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’ s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at risk groups of individuals and families.

Discussion

Not applicable.

Program Specific Requirements

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

Introduction

Activities planned with CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the project tables. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

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.

program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed

address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee' s strategic plan.

been included in a prior statement or plan

Total Program Income

Other CDBG Requirements

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. Not Applicable. 0%

City of Palm Desert

PY 2021 Annual Action Plan, Substantial Amendment 

Substantial Amendment # 3 to roll all remaining grant funds ($ 59,723.44) to PY24 to fund the Palm Desert Housing Authority Public Facility Project- Parking Lot Upgrades- April 2025. Previous SA: Substantial amendment for a project funded in PY2021- 22 AAP, Desert Arc, IDIS activity

On May 13, 2021, the City Council approved the submission of the Fiscal Year 2021 Action Plan,

including funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Program ( CDBG), to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD).This substantial amendment to the FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan will change the Council approved project for constructing a covered shelter to sidewalk and pathway improvements. Desert Arc representatives informed City Staff the approved project is no longer a priority, and sidewalks and pathways improvements were a high priority for the agency since this would drastically improve the quality of life for clients by easing the use of wheelchairs and reducing slip hazards. This project meets the HUD CDBG regulations, CFR 24 570.201(c); therefore, the City is recommending changing the project at Desert Arc, which will benefit the clients served. It is important to note, the funding amount does not change, only the project description. On June 22, 2023, the City of Palm Desert City Council approved the substantial amendment for said project description noted above.

Executive Summary

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

1. Introduction

This Action Plan Amendment does not change the funding amount for IDIS activity #299, Desert Arc, only a change in the original project/ activity description. The original project/ activity description called for installation of covered shelter to provide safety to clients during programs being held, holding emergency drills and emergencies. The project/ activity has been amended to provide sidewalk and pathway improvements. This amendment was approved by the City Council June 22, 2023. As a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this document represents the Program Year 2021 Action Plan. The City of Palm Desert (City) has been allocated $ 424,832 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

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.

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 Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while concurrently aligning with the goals of the previously- approved Program Year 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan.

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. A performance evaluation is annually performed through HUD’ s review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ( CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes identified in each Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City Hall.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan. Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City held a public comment period from April 14, 2021, through May 14, 2021. On May 13, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity to review and comment on programming of CDBG funds. As part of SA #3 the City followed the Citizen Input process, posted for a public comment period as well as the public hearing.

5. Summary of public comments

This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.

The City did not receive any public comments.

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

The City did not receive any public comments.

7. Summary

This Action Plan identifies CDBG- eligible activities selected by the City to fund this program year. These activities align with the goals and outcomes identified in the Consolidated Plan. Also, these activities are administered by both the City as the grantee and nonprofit organizations as subrecipients. This Action Plan enables the City to examine high-priority community needs; to propose activities that effectively utilize resources to address those needs; and to improve the quality of life for low and moderate- income persons.

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

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative ( optional)

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Department/ Agency

Mr. Christopher Gerry Senior Management Analyst 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-346-0611

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

1. Introduction

The City followed its HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100.

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)) On February 25, 2021, the Palm Desert City Council held a public hearing to receive comments regarding the development of the Action Plan. The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards as well. On April 14, 2021, the City' s Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from April 14, 2021, through May 14, 2021. On May 13, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Action Plan. The City submitted the Action Plan on May 15, 2021.

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 City is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments ( CVAG). For years, the City contributed funds to CVAG for the operation of Roy’ s Desert Resource Center, which permanently closed in July 2017. Since then, CVAG has allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. The City recently made another financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue to implement homelessness services. A summary of accomplishments can be found at City Hall.

The City operates a homelessness assistance program as well. The program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. Please note the County of Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care as well.

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 City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.

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

1 Agency/ Group/ Organization

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Service- Fair Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services ( fair housing).

2 Agency/ Group/ Organization

Cove Communities Senior Association dba The Joslyn Center

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Elderly Persons

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services ( elderly persons).

3 Agency/ Group/ Organization

OPERATION SAFEHOUSE, INC.

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- homeless

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services ( homeless/ unaccompanied youth).

4 Agency/ Group/ Organization

Desert Access and Mobility

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Persons with Disabilities

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

5 Agency/ Group/Organization The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services ( persons with disabilities).

John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation/ Healthy Family

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Children

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements ( serving at-risk youth).

6 Agency/ Group/ Organization

DESERT ARC

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Persons with Disabilities

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements ( serving people with disabilities).

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City attempts to keep a comprehensive list of stakeholders potentially eligible to receive CDBG funds for activities consistent with the Consolidated Plan goals. As some stakeholders undergo staffing changes, on occasion City staff is unaware of such changes throughout the program year. As a result, some stakeholders may not realize the City is attempting to consult with their organizations during the Action Plan process. To mitigate this concern, City staff updates its contact list annually to ensure proper channels of communication with stakeholders.

Other local/ regional/ state/ federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan

Lead Organization

Continuum of Care

Narrative ( optional)

How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?

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

On February 25, 2021, the Palm Desert City Council held a public hearing to receive comments regarding the development of the Action Plan. The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards as well. On April 14, 2021, the City' s Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from April 14, 2021, through May 14, 2021. On May 13, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Action Plan. The City submitted the Action Plan on May 15, 2021.

Citizen Participation Outreach

Sort Order

Mode of Outreach

Public Hearing

Target of Outreach

targeted/ broad community Public Hearing 02/ 25/ 2021

Summary of response/ attendance

Summary of comments received

Summary of comments not accepted

applicable)

Sort Order

Mode of Outreach

Target of Outreach

Summary of response/ attendance

Summary of comments received

Summary of comments not accepted

targeted/ broad community

Public Meeting Outside Agency Meeting 04/ 14/ 2021)

Public Hearing

Public Hearing 05/ 13/ 21)

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

applicable)

Expected Resources

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

Introduction

This Action Plan represents an allocation from HUD in the amount of $424,832 in CDBG funds for Program Year 2021.

Anticipated Resources Program

Source of Funds

Uses of Funds

federal

Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services

Expected Amount Available Year 1 Annual Program Prior Year

Total

Allocation

Income

Resources

Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan

Narrative Description

As part of SA #3 the City is rolling all remaining funds ($ 59723. 44) to PY24 to fund the PDHA Public Facility Project.

424,832.00

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

The above sources of funding have been identified as available funds to be leveraged with, where and when possible, nonprofit organizations and other entities awarded CDBG funds to provide assistance to meet the goals and objectives as outlined within the City' s Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plan. Funded organizations will also utilize awarded funds to leverage, where and when possible, dollars available through the organization as well as other grant awards and/ or donations to undertake programs/ projects that may not otherwise be possible. Organizations have more flexibility to utilize funding more efficiently and effectively to provide needed support services to clients.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan N/ A

Discussion

The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet the needs of qualifying individuals as designated by HUD. Programs and projects will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified within the Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. In addition, the funds will be targeted so as to provide the maximize benefit to those in need.

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

combat homelessness

10,000.00

Activities for Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 20 Households Assisted

facilities

Community Development

public service programs

Special Needs

273,463.00

Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing

30,000.00

Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 136 Households Assisted

42,200.00

Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 475 Households Assisted

housing activities $

Table 6 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name

Support efforts to combat homelessness

Goal Description 2 Goal Name

Enhance public facilities

Goal Description 3 Goal Name

Provide support for public service programs

Goal Description 5 Goal Name

Increase fair housing activities

Goal Description

Projects

AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The Action Plan identifies funding the following activities

Public Services ($ 62,200) Public Facilities and Improvements ($ 279,632) Program Administration ($ 83,000)

Projects

Project Name

Table 7 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance.

AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information

1 Project Name

Public Facilities and Improvements

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Enhance public facilities

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations Public Facilities

Funding

CDBG: $ 279,632.00

Description

Funding public facilities and improvements at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation ($ 109,300), Joslyn Center ($80,000), Desert ARC ($ 60,000) and the City ($30,332) As part of SA#3 $59,723.44 will be rolled to PY24 for PDHA Parking Lot Upgrade Project.

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2022

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation: 1 facility improvement The Joslyn Center: 1 facility improvement Desert ARC: 1 facility improvement City of Palm Desert: 1 facility improvement

Location Description

John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation: 73555 San Gorgonio Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 The Joslyn Center: 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Desert ARC: 73255 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 City of Palm Desert: 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA

Planned Activities

John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation ($ 109,300) - Roof replacement and security improvements The Joslyn Center ($80,000) - ADA restroom improvements Desert ARC ($ 60,000) - Amended project - Sidewalk and pathway improvements to the facility. original proposal ( outdoor shelter for people with disabilities) The City of Palm Desert ($ 30,332) - Palma Village Park improvements

2 Project Name Target Area

Public Services Citywide

Goals Supported

Provide support for public service programs Increase fair housing activities

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations Fair Housing

Funding

CDBG: $ 62,200.00

Description

American Red Cross ($ 10,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert ($ 10,000), Desert Access & Mobility ($10,000), Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($ 22,000) and Operation SafeHouse ($ 10,000).

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2022

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

American Red Cross: 16 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert: 45 Desert Access & Mobility: 75 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: 475 Operation SafeHouse: 20

Location Description

American Red Cross: 2 Lincoln Place, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert: 42600 Cook Street, Suite 110, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Desert Access & Mobility: 471 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 218, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: 4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Operation SafeHouse: 9685 Hayes Street, Riverside, CA 92503

Planned Activities

American Red Cross: Emergency financial assistance to households affected by fires Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert: Mentoring and educational assistance for disadvantaged high school youth Desert Access & Mobility: Transportation services to individuals who are blind, disabled or cannot drive safely Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: Mandated fair housing services Operation SafeHouse: Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facility

Project Name

Program Administration

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Enhance public facilities Provide support for public service programs Increase fair housing activities

Needs Addressed

Homelessness Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities Fair Housing

Funding

CDBG: $ 83,000.00

Description

Program Administration ($ 63,000) and fair housing services 20,000)

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2022

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

Program Administration: N/ A

Location Description

Program Administration: 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: Statistics under public services

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: 4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Planned Activities

Program Administration: CDBG grant management Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: federally mandated fair housing services

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 The City of Palm Desert is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not had any low- and moderate- income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts as of recently (ACS data). CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate- income clientele or presumed benefit).

Geographic Distribution

Target Area

Percentage of Funds

Table 8 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not been eligible low and moderate- income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG- eligible census tracts. City staff is currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council’ s consideration in subsequent program years.

Discussion

N/ A

Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

The City is not undertaking any CBDG- funded housing activities in the program year. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported

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

Rental Assistance The Production of New Units Rehab of Existing Units Acquisition of Existing Units Total

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

Discussion

N/ A

AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Discussion

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

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

Introduction

The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness.

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 The City operates a homelessness assistance program as well. The program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’ s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’ s length of time homeless ( LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support. The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families ( SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney- Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program ( EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’ s strategy to meet this goal.

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

recently homeless from becoming homeless again The CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System ( CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’ s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system- wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most

Severe needs, including

The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced- based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed. Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County.

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. The CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly- funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/ or substance abuse disorder( s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’ s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’ s mission of working towards reintegrating

persons leaving correctional facilities to community- based living and self-sufficiency.

Discussion

N/ A

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

Introduction

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

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 City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Discussion

N/ A

AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction

The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG- eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to work toward the reduction/ elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered “ 20% Set Aside Funds”. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City’ s Building & Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case by case basis through multiple steps.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self sufficiency including employment and training,

housing options, and safety net programs.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including with nonprofit organizations, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’ s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at risk groups of individuals and families.

Discussion

N/ A

Program Specific Requirements

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

Introduction

Activities planned with CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the project tables. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

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.

program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed

address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee' s strategic plan.

been included in a prior statement or plan

Total Program Income

Other CDBG Requirements

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.

0%

City of Palm Desert

PY 2022 Annual Action Plan, Substantial Amendment 1

Substantial Amendment to roll all remaining PY 22 funds ($ 32,467.73) to PY 24 project, Palm Desert Housing Authority Public Facilities Upgrades, Parking Lot Improvements- April, 2025

Executive Summary

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

1. Introduction

As a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this document represents the Program Year 2022 Annual Action Plan. The City of Palm Desert ( City) has been allocated $ 394,525 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

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 Annual Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while concurrently aligning with the goals of the previously approved Program Year 2018-2023 Consolidated Plan.

3. Evaluation of past performance

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. A performance evaluation is annually performed through HUD’ s review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ( CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes identified in each Annual Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City Hall.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City held a public comment period from June 15, 2022, through July 14, 2022. On July 14, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity to review and comment on programming of CDBG funds.

As part of the Substantial Amendment, the City followed its Citizen’ s Input Protocol and issued a Public Comment Period of 30 days and a Public Hearing Notice of 10 days.

5. Summary of public comments

This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. There were no public comments received during the public review period for both public hearings. However, three (3) members of the public provided comments during the May 3, 2022, Community meeting regarding the CDBG program. Refer to Appendix A for a summary of comments.

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

There were no public comments received during the public review period. The City acknowledges and responds to all comments that are submitted.

7. Summary

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

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative ( optional)

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Department/ Agency

Mr. Angel Cardoz Financial Management Analyst 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 760-776-6389

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

1. Introduction

The City followed its HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Annual Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100.

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)) On May 3, 2022, a community workshop/ public hearing was held to receive comments regarding the development of the Annual Action Plan. The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards as well. On May 31, 2022, the City' s Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from June 15, 2022, through July 14, 2022. On July 14, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan. The City submitted the Annual Action Plan on July 19, 2022 via electronic to the City’s HUD representative due not the City not having access as of date to the Integrated Disbursement and Information System ( IDIS). The City received access to IDIS from HUD on July 29, 2022. The City submitted the Annual Action Plan into IDIS on August 4, 2022.

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 City is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments ( CVAG). For years, the City contributed funds to CVAG for the operation of Roy’ s Desert Resource Center, which permanently closed in July 2017. Since then, CVAG has allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. The City recently

made another financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue to implement homelessness services. A summary of accomplishments can be found at City Hall. The City operates a homelessness assistance program as well. The program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. Please note the County of Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care as well.

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 City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.

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

Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

1 Agency/ Group/ Organization

FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, INC.

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Service- Fair Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services ( fair housing).

2 Agency/ Group/ Organization

Cove Communities Senior Association dba The Joslyn Center

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Elderly Persons

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services ( elderly persons).

3 Agency/ Group/ Organization

OPERATION SAFEHOUSE, INC.

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- homeless

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services ( homeless/ unaccompanied youth).

4 Agency/ Group/ Organization

Desert Access and Mobility

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Persons with Disabilities

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 5 Agency/ Group/ Organization

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services ( persons with disabilities). John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation/ Healthy Family

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Children

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements ( serving at-risk youth).

6 Agency/ Group/ Organization

DESERT ARC

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type

Services- Persons with Disabilities

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/ Group/ Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?

The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements ( serving people with disabilities).

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City attempts to keep a comprehensive list of stakeholders potentially eligible to receive CDBG funds for activities consistent with the Consolidated Plan goals. As some stakeholders undergo staffing changes, on occasion City staff is unaware of such changes throughout the program year. As a result, some stakeholders may not realize the City is attempting to consult with their organizations during the Annual Action Plan process. To mitigate this concern, City staff updates its contact list annually to ensure proper channels of communication with stakeholders.

Other local/ regional/ state/ federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan

Lead Organization

Continuum of Care

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative ( optional)

How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?

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

On May 3, 2022, a community workshop/ public hearing was held to receive comments regarding the development of the Annual Action Plan. The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards as well. On May 31, 2022, the City' s Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from June 15, 2022, through July 14, 2022. On July 14, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan. The City submitted the Annual Action Plan on August 4, 2022. Please note, the City did not have access to IDIS until July 29, 2022.

Citizen Participation Outreach

Sort Order

Mode of Outreach

Target of Outreach

Summary of response/ attendance

Summary of comments received

Summary of comments not accepted

Public Meeting

targeted/ broad community

Public Meeting

targeted/ broad community

applicable)

Sort Order

Mode of Outreach

Public Hearing

Target of Outreach

targeted/ broad community

Summary of response/ attendance

Summary of comments received

Summary of comments not accepted

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

applicable)

Expected Resources

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

Introduction

This Annual Action Plan represents an allocation from HUD in the amount of $394,525 in CDBG funds for Program Year 2022.

Anticipated Resources Program

Source of Funds

federal

Uses of Funds

Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services

Expected Amount Available Year 1 Annual Program Prior Year

Total

Allocation

Income

Resources

Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan

As part of the SA in April of 2025, all remaining resources ($ 32,467.73) were allocated to the PY 24 Public Facilities Upgrades project at the PDHA

394,525

394,525

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Narrative Description

394,525

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources ( private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The above sources of funding have been identified as available funds to be leveraged with, where and when possible, nonprofit organizations and other entities awarded CDBG funds to provide assistance to meet the goals and objectives as outlined within the City' s Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Annual Action Plan. Funded organizations will also utilize awarded funds to leverage, where and when possible, dollars available through the organization as well as other grant awards and/ or donations to undertake programs/ projects that may not otherwise be possible. Organizations have more flexibility to utilize funding more efficiently and effectively to provide needed support services to clients.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan N/ A

Discussion

The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet the needs of qualifying individuals as designated by HUD. Programs and projects will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified within the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. In addition, the funds will be targeted so as to provide the maximize benefit to those in need.

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

combat homelessness

10,000

Activities for Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 10 Households Assisted

facilities

Community Development

public service programs

Special Needs

263,420

Populations $

20,000

Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 135 Households Assisted

42,200

Low/ Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 450 Households Assisted

housing activities $

Table 6 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name Goal Description 2 Goal Name Goal Description 3 Goal Name Goal Description 5 Goal Name Goal Description

Support efforts to combat homelessness Support activities to prevent and end homelessness, such as funding affordable housing opportunities, and resource centers for homeless individuals Enhance public facilities Improve City of Palm Desert public facilities and infrastructure to benefit residents in low- and moderate- income target areas or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate- income such as the elderly and disabled adults. Provide support for public service programs Provide lower-income persons with appropriate health, fitness, recreational, educational, and other services to support the emotional and developmental well-being of low- and moderate- income families Increase fair housing activities Promote fair housing choice by funding fair housing organizations to provide fair housing services, such as education, tenant-landlord mediation, and testing.

Projects

AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The Annual Action Plan identifies funding the following activities

Public Services ($ 52,200) Public Facilities and Improvements ($ 263,420) Program Administration ($ 78,905)

Projects

Project Name 1 Project

9 Public Facilities and Improvements: Palm Desert Housing Authority Parking Lot Upgrades

Table 7 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance.

AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information

1 Project Name

Public Facilities and Improvements - City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project

Target Area Goals Supported

Enhance public facilities

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations Public Facilities

Funding

CDBG: $ 183,420

Description

Funding public facilities and improvements at the City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project. ADA restroom upgrades, ADA-compliant parking space and trailhead grading/ paving to provide ADA access Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 03F; 03G; 03A. CDBG National Objective: LMC

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2023

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

This project will be able to assist approximately 600 low- to moderate income families - 1 facility improvement

Location Description

City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park 45825 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities

2 Project Name

City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ($ 183,420) – ADA restroom upgrades, ADA-compliant parking space and trailhead grading/ paving to provide ADA access Public Facilities and Improvements - Desert Arc

Target Area Goals Supported

Enhance public facilities

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations Public Facilities

Funding

CDBG: $ 80,000

Description

Facility Improvement Project - ADA restroom upgradeEligible Activity Matrix Code): 03F; 03G; 03A. CDBG National Objective: LMC

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2023

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

This project will be able to assit approximately 800 low- to moderate income person with special needs.

Location Description

73255 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities

ADA restroom upgrade

3 Project Name

Public Service - Desert Access and Mobility

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Provide support for public service programs

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations

Funding

CDBG: $ 10,000

Description

Transportation services to individuals who are blind, disabled or cannot drive safely.Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 05A; 05D; 05E; 05J. CDBG National Objective: LMC

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2023

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

This project will assist approximately 75 low- to moderate income special needs individuals.

Location Description

471 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 218, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Planned Activities

Transportation services to individuals who are blind, disabled or cannot drive safely

4 Project Name

Public Facilities and Improvements

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Provide support for public service programs

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations

Funding

CDBG: $ 10,000

Description

Funding public facilities and improvements at the City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project ($ 146,124), Desert ARC ADA Restroom ($ 30,000), and The Joslyn Center ADA Restroom 80,000) Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 03F; 03G; 03A. CDBG National Objective: LMC

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2023

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

The agency will provide homeowner health and safety repairs to approximately 50 elderly owners and/ or disabled and 65 years of age or older to their homes.

Location Description

41550 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities

Homeowner health and safety repairs to elderly owners and/ or disabled and 65 years of age or older to their homes.

5 Project Name

Public Service - Operation Safehouse

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Provide support for public service programs

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations

Funding

CDBG: $ 10,000

Description

Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facilityEligible Activity (Matrix Code): 05A; 05D; 05E; 05J. CDBG National Objective: LMC

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2023

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

Case management services for 10 homeless youth at a transitional living facility

Location Description

9685 Hayes Street, Riverside, CA 92503

Planned Activities

Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facility

6 Project Name

Program Administration

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Increase fair housing activities

Needs Addressed

Fair Housing

Funding

CDBG: $ 22,200

Description

Program Administration ($ 78,780) Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 21A. CDBG National Objective: LMCPlanning and Administration: CDBG Citation: 570.206(a)

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2023

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

Provide 450 indivuduals/ families with fair housing and tenant/ landlord disputes.

Location Description

4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501

Planned Activities

Mandated fair housing services

7 Project Name

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County - Administration

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Increase fair housing activities

Needs Addressed

Fair Housing

Funding

CDBG: $ 20,000

Description

Program administration of Fair Housing programEligible Activity Matrix Code): 05A; 05D; 05E; 05J. CDBG National Objective: LMC

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2023

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

Provide 450 indivuduals/ families with fair housing and tenant/ landlord disputes.

Location Description

4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501

Planned Activities

Provide 450 indivuduals/ families with fair housing and tenant/ landlord disputes.

8 Project Name

Administration - CDBG Program

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Enhance public facilities Provide support for public service programs Increase fair housing activities

Needs Addressed

Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities Fair Housing

Funding

CDBG: $ 58,905

Description

Planning and Administration of CDBG grant program CDBG Citation

206(a)

Target Date

6/ 30/ 2023

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

Not Applicable

Location Description

73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities

Planning and administration of the CDBG program

9 Project Name

Public Facilities- PD Housing Authority

Target Area

Citywide

Goals Supported

Enhance public facilities

Needs Addressed

Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities

Funding

CDBG: ($ 32,467.73)

Description

Public Facilities Improvements- Parking Lot Upgrades at Public Housing Facility

Target Date

5/ 1/ 2025

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities

250 Public Housing Authority residents

Location Description Planned Activities

Parking Lot Improvements

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 The City of Palm Desert is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not had any low- and moderate- income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts as of recently (ACS data). CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate- income clientele or presumed benefit).

Geographic Distribution

Target Area

Percentage of Funds

Table 8 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not been eligible low and moderate- income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG- eligible census tracts. City staff is currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council’ s consideration in subsequent program years.

Discussion

N/ A

Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

The City is not undertaking any CBDG- funded housing activities in the program year. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported

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

Rental Assistance The Production of New Units Rehab of Existing Units Acquisition of Existing Units Total

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

Discussion

N/ A

AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Discussion

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

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

Introduction

The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness.

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 The City operates a homelessness assistance program as well. The program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’ s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’ s length of time homeless ( LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support. The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families ( SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney- Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program ( EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’ s strategy to meet this goal.

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

recently homeless from becoming homeless again The CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System ( CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’ s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system- wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most severe needs, including

The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced- based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed. Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service- based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County.

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. The CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/ or substance abuse disorder( s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’ s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’ s mission of working towards reintegrating

persons leaving correctional facilities to community- based living and self-sufficiency.

Discussion

N/ A

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

Introduction

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

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 City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Discussion

N/ A

AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction

The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG- eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to work toward the reduction/ elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered “ 20% Set Aside Funds”. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City’ s Building & Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case-by-case basis through multiple steps.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self-sufficiency including employment and training housing options, and safety net programs.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including with nonprofit organizations, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’ s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at-risk groups of individuals and families.

Discussion

N/ A

Program Specific Requirements

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

Introduction

Activities planned with CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the project tables. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

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.

program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed

address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee' s strategic plan.

been included in a prior statement or plan

Total Program Income

Other CDBG Requirements

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.

0%

N/A

City of Palm Desert

PY 2024 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 3

3rd Substantial Amendment: A 3rd Substantial Amendment has been requested in April 2026 to reallocate $5,000 from Desert Recreation District’s cancelled project to the new City of Palm Desert Housing authority Play Ground Upgrades Project. 2nd Substantial Amendment: A 2nd Substantial Amendment has been requested in December, 2025 to reallocate remaining funds in the amount of $14,987.64 from PY24 in Admin savings to the Palm Desert Housing Authority who has also asked to reallocate all allocated Public Facilities Improvements Project funds to an urgent drainage issue in one of the parking areas from their original parking lot project. The total allocation to the PDHA would now be $ 232,744.11, including funds from all program years as follows: 1st Substantial Amendment: A Substantial Amendment has been requested in April, 2025 to fully allocate all unspent CDBG funds by repositioning funds with eligible projects. This includes the change in funding for the previously approved PY2024 Desert Arc Project to being fully funded with PY20 CDBG-CV funds in the amount of $180,000 as part of PY20 SA4. PY24 SA1 also includes the funding of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Public Facilities Improvements Project- Parking Lot Upgrades in the amount of $110,000 in PY24 funds for a total of $217,756.47 through the utilization of prior year funds as follows:

Executive Summary

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

Introduction

As a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this document represents the Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan. The City of Palm Desert (City) has been allocated funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

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 Annual Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while concurrently aligning with the goals of the previously approved Program Year 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan.

Evaluation of past performance

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. A performance evaluation is annually assessed through HUD’s review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes identified in each Annual Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City Hall.

Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City held a public comment period from May 31, 2024 - July 1, 2024. On June 27, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity to review and comment on programming of CDBG funds. As part of SA3, the City utilized it’s Citizen Participation Plan and held a 30-day Public Comment Period and notified the Public 15 days prior to the Public Hearing for consideration of approval of the SA3. As part of SA2, the City utilized it’s Citizen Participation Plan and held a 30-day Public Comment Period and notified the Public 15 days prior to the Public Hearing for consideration of approval of the SA2. As part of SA1, the City utilized it’s Citizen Participation Plan and held a 30-day Public Comment Period and notified the Public 10 days prior to the Public Hearing for consideration of approval of the SA1.

Summary of public comments

This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. No public comments received.

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

No public comments received.

Summary

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

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.

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative (optional)

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Joe Barron Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 jbarron@palmdesert.gov | 760.776.6491 | www.palmdesert.gov SA2 Lorena Ritchey Management Analyst, City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 lritchey@palmdesert.gov | 760.776.6477 | www.palmdesert.gov

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

Introduction

The City followed its HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Annual Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100. 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 City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for PY24 subrecipient awards. The City's Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from May 31 - June 27, 2024. On June 27, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan. 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 City is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). Since 2017 CVAG has allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. Last year the City made a financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue to implement homelessness services. A summary of accomplishments can be found at City Hall. The City operates a homelessness assistance program as well. The program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. Please note the County of Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care as well. 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 City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.

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

Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City attempts to keep a comprehensive list of stakeholders potentially eligible to receive CDBG funds for activities consistent with the Consolidated Plan goals. As some stakeholders undergo staffing changes, on occasion City staff is unaware of such changes throughout the program year. As a result, some stakeholders may not realize the City is attempting to consult with their organizations during the Annual Action Plan process. To mitigate this concern, City staff updates its contact list annually to ensure proper channels of communication with stakeholders Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative (optional)

The City encouraged cooperation and coordination through the Citizen's Participation Plan process. The City followed the process as outlined in the Executive Summary Citizen's Participation Plan Section. In addition, the City is a member of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Homeless Committee that consists of Mayors or Councilmember's of each of the nine (9) Coachella Valley communities as well as the County of Riverside, and a representative from Supervisor V. Manuel Perez's office, and Ex-officials who are represent atives from organizations that serve homeless and similar client base. In addition, three of the Ex -officials are also representatives of the CoC's Eastern Region Committee that reports to the CoC BOG. Through this committee and the CoC, the City is able to work with other local government agencies and service providers to address issues on a local and regional (Coachella Valley) basis and obtain input and insight into community needs that are included within the Consolidated Plan.

AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)

Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation

Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards. The City's Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from May 31 - July 1, 2024. On June 27, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan.

Citizen Participation Outreach

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

Expected Resources

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

Introduction

Anticipated Resources

Table 1 - 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 The above sources of funding have been identified as available funds to be leveraged with, where and when possible, nonprofit organizations and other entities awarded CDBG funds to provide assistance to meet the goals and objectives as outlined within the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Annual Action Plan. Funded organizations will also utilize awarded funds to leverage, where and when possible, dollars available through the organization as well as other grant awards and/or donations to undertake programs/projects that may not otherwise be possible. Organizations have more flexibility to utilize funding more efficiently and effectively to provide needed support services to clients. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan NA in Palm Desert.

Discussion

The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet the needs of qualifying individuals as designated by HUD. Programs and projects will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified within the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. In addition, the funds will be targeted so as to provide the maximize benefit to those in need.

Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives

Goals Summary Information

Table 2 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

Projects

AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The Annual Action Plan identifies funding the following activities

Public Services 15% Public Facilities and Improvements 65% Program Administration 20%

Projects

Table 3 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance. *Project 4 moved to PY20-CV funds as part of PY24 AAP SA1

AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information

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 The City of Palm Desert is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not had any low- and moderate-income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts as of recently (ACS data). CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate-income clientele (or presumed benefit).

Geographic Distribution

Table 4 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not been eligible low and moderate-income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG-eligible census tracts. City staff is currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council’s consideration in subsequent program years.

Discussion

Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion

AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing

Discussion

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing

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

Introduction

The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness. 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 The County of Riverside CoC has established chronically homeless persons as the highest need priority based on the goals HUD has established in its Opening Doors Federal and Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. The CoC has implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to ensure appropriate intervention is utilized to serve those who are homeless and providing for a prioritization of vulnerability and linkage to community resources and housing based on the vulnerability prioritization. Within the CoC, there are several outreach teams from County, cities, and nonprofit homeless providers that cover specific populations or geographic regions in the County. There is also specific outreach teams serving the mentally ill, veterans, youth and chronic homeless. The Behavioral Health Systems Department has outreach peer specialists that perform initial field assessments, in depth assessments, referrals to all contacts, linkage to various community organizations. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’s length of time homeless (LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support. The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families (SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney-Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’s strategy to meet this goal. 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 and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system-wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most severe needs, including: The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced-based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed. Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service-based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County. 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. The CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/or substance abuse disorder(s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’s mission of working towards reintegrating persons leaving correctional facilities to community-based living and self-sufficiency.

Discussion

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

Introduction

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing. 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 City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Discussion

AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction

The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG-eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to work toward the reduction/elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered “20% Set Aside Funds”. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City’s Building & Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case-by-case basis through multiple steps. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self-sufficiency including employment and training, housing options, and safety net programs. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including with nonprofit organizations, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at-risk groups of individuals and families.

Discussion

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. Other CDBG Requirements HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows

NA 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: NA 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: NA 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: NA If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). NA If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a). NA

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• 2019: $5,596.38
• 2020: $8,784.90
• 2021: $59,723.44
• 2022: $32,467.73
• 2023: $1,184.02
• 2024: $124,987.64

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• 2019: $5,596.38
• 2020: $8,784.90
• 2021: $59,723.44
• 2022: $32,467.73
• 2023: $1,184.02
• 2024: $110,000.00

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• Agency Role: Lead Agency; Name: PALM DESERT

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• CDBG Administrator: HOPWA Administrator
• CDBG Administrator: HOME Administrator
• CDBG Administrator: HOPWA-C Administrator

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• 1: 1; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization Type; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Service-Fair Housing
• 1: 1; Agency/Group/Organization: What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Housing Need Assessment
• 1: 1; Agency/Group/Organization: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (fair housing).
• 1: 2; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Cove Communities Senior Association dba The Joslyn Center
• 1: 2; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization Type; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Services-Elderly Persons
• 1: 2; Agency/Group/Organization: What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Non-Homeless Special Needs
• 1: 2; Agency/Group/Organization: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (elderly persons).
• 1: 3; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Desert Recreation District
• 1: 3; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization Type; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Services-Children
• 1: 3; Agency/Group/Organization: What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Non-Homeless Special Needs
• 1: 3; Agency/Group/Organization: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (youth persons).
• 1: 4; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: OPERATION SAFE HOUSE, INC.
• 1: 4; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization Type; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Services-Children Services-homeless
• 1: 4; Agency/Group/Organization: What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy
• 1: 4; Agency/Group/Organization: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (youth homeless persons).
• 1: 5; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services
• 1: 5; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization Type; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Housing
• 1: 5; Agency/Group/Organization: What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Anti-poverty Strategy
• 1: 5; Agency/Group/Organization: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide housing rehab.
• 1: 6; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: DESERT ARC
• 1: 6; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization Type; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Services-Persons with Disabilities
• 1: 6; Agency/Group/Organization: What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Non-Homeless Special Needs
• 1: 6; Agency/Group/Organization: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements (serving people with disabilities).
• 1: 7; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: RANCH RECOVERY CENTER
• 1: 7; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization Type; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Health
• 1: 7; Agency/Group/Organization: What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Non-Homeless Special Needs Anti-poverty Strategy
• 1: 7; Agency/Group/Organization: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements (serving people with addictions).
• 1: 8; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: WeeCare
• 1: 8; Agency/Group/Organization: Agency/Group/Organization Type; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Services-Children
• 1: 8; Agency/Group/Organization: What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: Non-Homeless Special Needs
• 1: 8; Agency/Group/Organization: Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (youth persons).

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• Name of Plan; Lead Organization; How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
• Continuum of Care; Housing Services Authority; Both address issues pertaining to homelessness and special needs housing.
• Housing Element; City of Palm Desert; Both include the goal of fostering affordable housing.

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• Sort Order: 1; Mode of Outreach: Newspaper Ad; Target of Outreach: Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish; Summary of response/attendance: No response received; Summary of comments received: No comments received; Summary of comments not accepted and reasons: NA

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• Program: Program; Source of Funds: Source of Funds; Uses of Funds: Uses of Funds; Expected Amount Available Year 1: Annual Allocation: $; Expected Amount Available Year 1: Program Income: $; Expected Amount Available Year 1: Prior Year Resources: $; Expected Amount Available Year 1: Total: $; Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $: Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $; Narrative Description: Narrative Description
• Program: CDBG; Source of Funds: public - federal; Uses of Funds: Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 365,446; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 365,446; Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $: 0
• Program: HOME; Source of Funds: public - federal; Uses of Funds: Acquisition Homebuyer assistance Homeowner rehab Multifamily rental new construction Multifamily rental rehab New construction for ownership TBRA; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0; Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $: 0

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• Sort Order: 1; Goal Name: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement; Start Year: 2023; End Year: 2028; Category: Non-Housing Community Development; Geographic Area: Citywide; Needs Addressed: Affordable Senior Housing (Increase) Increase Senior Services and Programming Senior Transportation (Enhance Options) Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City Rental Assistance; Funding: CDBG: $240,200; Goal Outcome Indicator: Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 1000 Persons Assisted
• Sort Order: 2; Goal Name: Support Fair Housing Initiatives; Start Year: 2023; End Year: 2028; Geographic Area: Citywide; Needs Addressed: Affordable Senior Housing (Increase) Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City; Funding: CDBG: $31,816; Goal Outcome Indicator: Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted
• Sort Order: 3; Goal Name: Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services; Start Year: 2023; End Year: 2028; Category: Homeless; Geographic Area: Citywide; Needs Addressed: Increase Affordable Housing; Funding: CDBG: $23,000; Goal Outcome Indicator: Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 250 Persons Assisted

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• 1; Goal Name; Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement
• 1; Goal Description
• 2; Goal Name; Support Fair Housing Initiatives
• 2; Goal Description
• 3; Goal Name; Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services
• 3; Goal Description

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• #: Project Name
• 1: Public Services
• 2: Administration
• 3: Public Facilities and Improvements- The Joslyn Center
• 4: Public Facilities and Improvements- Desert Arc*
• 5: Public Facilities & Improvements- The Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc
• 6: Public Facilities & Improvements- Palm Desert Housing Authority

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• 1: 1; Project Name: Target Area; Public Services: Citywide
• 1: 1; Project Name: Goals Supported; Public Services: Support Fair Housing Initiatives Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services
• 1: 1; Project Name: Needs Addressed; Public Services: Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City Rental Assistance
• 1: 1; Project Name: Funding; Public Services: CDBG: $54,816
• 1: 1; Project Name: Description; Public Services: Youth Service Programs and Fair Housing Programs designed to meet the needs of local residents.
• 1: 1; Project Name: Target Date; Public Services: 9/30/2025
• 1: 1; Project Name: Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities; Public Services: 100 youth will receive services and 500 households will receive fair housing support
• 1: 1; Project Name: Location Description; Public Services: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Ste. 100, Riverside, CA 92501 Operation SafeHouse: 9685 Hayes Street, Riverside, CA 92503
• 1: 1; Project Name: Planned Activities; Public Services: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: Mandated fair housing services Operation SafeHouse: Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facility Desert Recreation District: Scholarships for families and individuals in the community who may otherwise be unable to participate in recreational activities
• 1: 2; Project Name: Project Name; Public Services: Administration
• 1: 2; Project Name: Target Area; Public Services: Citywide
• 1: 2; Project Name: Goals Supported; Public Services: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement Support Fair Housing Initiatives Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services
• 1: 2; Project Name: Needs Addressed; Public Services: Affordable Senior Housing (Increase) Increase Senior Services and Programming Senior Transportation (Enhance Options) Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City Rental Assistance
• 1: 2; Project Name: Funding; Public Services: CDBG: $70,430 $55,442.36 SA2 as calculated at end of year
• 1: 2; Project Name: Description; Public Services: CDBG Administration. Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 21A. CDBG National Objective: Planning and Administration: CDBG Citation: 570.206(a)
• 1: 2; Project Name: Target Date; Public Services: 9/30/2025
• 1: 2; Project Name: Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities; Public Services: Admin supports those entities supporting families.
• 1: 2; Project Name: Location Description; Public Services: Program Administration: 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
• 1: 2; Project Name: Planned Activities; Public Services: Reporting, oversight, monitoring of subrecipients.
• 1: 3; Project Name: Project Name; Public Services: Public Facilities and Improvements- The Joslyn Center
• 1: 3; Project Name: Target Area; Public Services: Citywide
• 1: 3; Project Name: Goals Supported; Public Services: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement
• 1: 3; Project Name: Needs Addressed; Public Services: Senior Transportation (Enhance Options)
• 1: 3; Project Name: Funding; Public Services: CDBG: $75,000
• 1: 3; Project Name: Description; Public Services: ADA Restroom improvements- Continuation in 2024 with additional funding.
• 1: 3; Project Name: Target Date; Public Services: 9/30/2025
• 1: 3; Project Name: Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities; Public Services: 500 seniors will benefit from facility improvements.
• 1: 3; Project Name: Location Description; Public Services: The Joslyn Center: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
• 1: 3; Project Name: Planned Activities; Public Services: This multi-phase project will entail a full remodel of each of the five restrooms on The Joslyn Center campus in order to make them fully compliant with ADA requirements and become fully handicap accessible as set forth in the report and survey of Disability Access Consultants conducted on May 21, 2018. This project will benefit all 2000+ members as well as other members of the public and guests that utilize The Joslyn Center. It is estimated that at least 500 individuals consisting of members, public and guests will directly benefit from the ADA upgrades. This request represents the second phase of this project which is the remodel of men's and women's restrooms in building two which consists of meeting rooms and the Arthur Newman Theater. Because of rising construction costs, it would be possible to break the remodel of the building’s two restrooms into separate projects consisting of the individual men's and women's restrooms. This option was available in the restroom remodel recently completed in building one. This choice is available by requesting responsive bidders to submit bids for both restrooms and for just one restroom. This would delay the ultimate completion of the project, but allow some flexibility because of rising construction costs. Remodeling the restrooms to ADA compliance is a priority for The Joslyn Center because many of our members experience physical disability which requires a fully accessible restroom.
• 1: 4; Project Name: Project Name; Public Services: Public Facilities and Improvements- Desert Arc-
• 1: 4; Project Name: Target Area; Public Services: Citywide
• 1: 4; Project Name: Goals Supported; Public Services: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement
• 1: 4; Project Name: Needs Addressed; Public Services: Reduce vacancies in the City
• 1: 4; Project Name: Funding; Public Services: CDBG: $80,000
• 1: 4; Project Name: Description; Public Services: HVAC Upgrades
• 1: 4; Project Name: Target Date; Public Services: 9/30/2026
• 1: 4; Project Name: Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities; Public Services: 500 LMI households will benefit from infrastructure improvements
• 1: 4; Project Name: Location Description; Public Services: Desert ARC: 73-255 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
• 1: 4; Project Name: Planned Activities; Public Services: Desert Arc's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Replacement Project will encompass the removal and replacement of nine (9) obsolete, rooftop HVAC units on Building 3 of its Palm Desert campus (73275 Country Club Drive). The total amount needed for the HVAC Replacement Project is $509,587.00 with roughly half of the total amount being allocated toward equipment costs at $271,187.00. The current HVAC units are 17 years-old, with an average lifespan of 15 years, and use an R-22 refrigerant coolant which will no longer be available/produced due to new EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations. The old units will be replaced with new 410-A refrigerant rooftop HVAC units which can be retrofitted into the existing system's footprint. The replacement of these units is urgent for two reasons. Firstly, the 410-A HVAC units will not be available after December 31, 2024 and the 2025 units will require additional construction and fortification to the roof of Building 3 in order to compensate for the additional weight of the 2025 units. Retrofitting the 410- A HVAC units will save crucial time and funds. Secondly, California Department of Social Services Title 22 (Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 82088) mandates that Desert Arc maintain a comfortable temperature for clients at all times with a maximum indoor temperature of 85 degrees F or 30 degrees F less than outside temperatures in areas of extreme heat. Due to the excessive summer temperatures in Palm Desert, which can reach up to 120 degrees F, it is imperative for Desert Arc to maintain a climate controlled facility to ensure the health and well-being of its clients (people with intellectual and developmental disabilities) and staff while also staying in line with state regulations.
• 1: 5; Project Name: Project Name; Public Services: Public Facilities & Improvements- The Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc
• 1: 5; Project Name: Target Area; Public Services: Citywide
• 1: 5; Project Name: Goals Supported; Public Services: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement
• 1: 5; Project Name: Needs Addressed; Public Services: Reduce vacancies in the City
• 1: 5; Project Name: Funding; Public Services: CDBG: $55,200
• 1: 5; Project Name: Description; Public Services: HVAC units, appliances, dorm room improvements
• 1: 5; Project Name: Target Date; Public Services: 9/30/2025
• 1: 5; Project Name: Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities; Public Services: 10 ELI Individuals with Chronic Substance Abuse Disorder
• 1: 5; Project Name: Location Description
• 1: 5; Project Name: Planned Activities; Public Services: Funds are allocated to complete several capital improvement projects at 2 facilities. Time and continuous use take a physical toll on our facilities and, while we take care to maintain and repair everything we can, there comes a point where replacement is necessary. The items requested will help improve the treatment environment for the patients in our care, improving their safety and well-being. Additionally, a well-kept facility is beneficial for mental and emotional health. Many of our contracts only allow us to utilize contract dollars for direct treatment costs and many of our capital improvement purchases and upgrades are funded through charitable contributions. Projects include: HVAC units, appliances, dorm room improvements
• 1: 6; Project Name: Project Name; Public Services: Public Facilities- PD Housing Authority
• 1: 6; Project Name: Target Area; Public Services: Citywide
• 1: 6; Project Name: Goals Supported; Public Services: Enhance public facilities
• 1: 6; Project Name: Needs Addressed; Public Services: Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities
• 1: 6; Project Name: Funding; Public Services: CDBG: $217,756.47 SA2 $232,744.11 SA3 $237,744.11
• 1: 6; Project Name: Description; Public Services: Public Facilities Improvements- Parking Lot Upgrades at Public Housing Facility, Playground Upgrades
• 1: 6; Project Name: Target Date; Public Services: 6/30/26
• 1: 6; Project Name: Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities; Public Services: 250 Public Housing Authority residents
• 1: 6; Project Name: Location Description
• 1: 6; Project Name: Planned Activities; Public Services: Parking Lot Improvements

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• Target Area: Percentage of Funds
• Citywide: 100

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• One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported: One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
• Homeless: 0
• Non-Homeless: 0
• Special-Needs: 0
• Total: 0

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• One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through: One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
• Rental Assistance: 0
• The Production of New Units: 0
• Rehab of Existing Units: 0
• Acquisition of Existing Units: 0
• Total: 0

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• 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:: 0

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• 1. The amount of urgent need activities; 0

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• 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.; 0.00%