Public Notice of Availability - 2022-2023 Action Plan
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
2022-2023 ACTION PLAN
CITY OF CLEVELAND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Cleveland has drafted the 2022-2023 Program Year Action Plan. The Action Plan, which will be available for public comment and review on May 25, 2022, describes activities and programs that will be implemented during the 2022-2023 program year to address priority needs and specific objectives identified in the 2021-2026 Consolidated Plan. The Action Plan also serves as an application for Federal funds.
On January 28, 2022, the Department of Community Development introduced an Ordinance to Cleveland City Council to apply for and accept approximately $30,416,185, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program ($21,125,150), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program ($5,311,737), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program ($1,839,879) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program ($2,119,409). Additionally, the Department of Community Development is estimating the receipt of $10,555,000 in program income from previously funded activities. Public notice is hereby given of the availability of Cleveland’s draft 2022-2023 Program Year Action Plan, which includes a listing of proposed activities, HUD funding, and Program Income the City anticipates for programs outlined below:
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS
| CDBG Program | AMOUNT |
| 10-Year Housing Plan- Strategic Initiatives | $ 4,990,000 |
| 10-Year Housing Plan- Safe Housing Initiatives | $ 4,705,000 |
| 10-Year Housing Plan- Affordable Housing | $ 2,300,000 |
| 10-Year Housing Plan- Housing Infill Development | $ 795,000 |
| Economic Opportunity- Storefront Renovation | $ 576,000 |
| Economic Opportunity- Economic Development Initiatives | $ 1,210,999 |
| Economic Opportunity- Public Service Economic Development Initiatives | $ 50,000 |
| Ending Poverty- Support City/County Continuum of Care | $ 672,000 |
| Ending Poverty- Public Services | $ 1,700,000 |
| Ending Poverty- Housing for Persons with HIV/AIDS | $ 248,000 |
| Ending Poverty- Supportive Housing Initiatives | $ 40,000 |
| Neighorhood Improvements- Community Gardens | $ 126,000 |
| Neighorhood Improvements- Public Facilities | $ 380,000 |
| Neighborhood Development Activity Grants | $ 7,600,000 |
| Revolving Loan Fund | $ 3,000,000 |
| Administration (Direct and Indirect) | $ 3,764,150 |
| TOTAL CDBG (Includes $9,955,000 estimated program income) | $ 32,157,149 |
| HOME Program | |
| 10-Year Housing Plan- Safe Housing Initiatives | $ 1,133,000 |
| 10-Year Housing Plan- Affordable Housing (includes $796,761 CHDO Set-Aside) | $ 4,798,747 |
| TOTAL HOME (includes an estimated $600,000 in program income) | $ 5,687,761 |
| ESG Program | $ 1,839,879 |
| HOPWA Program | $ 2,119,409 |
| GRAND TOTAL, Estimated HUD Funding | $ 41,803,586 |
The Department of Community Development will hold three public hearings to outline the proposed Consolidated Plan and 2022-2023 Action Plan, and provide an opportunity for all persons to ask questions or comment on plans and proposed activities.
DATE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Thursday, June 9, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Thursday, June 16, 2022, 10:00am – 11:00pm
- Thursday, June 23, 2022, 10:30am – 11:30am
All public hearings will be virtual according to the waiver issued by HUD. To participate, please email janderson2@clevelandohio.gov.
Upon advance request, the City will provide interpretation or translation services for non-English speaking residents.
The public comment period for the 2022-2023 Action Plan is May 26, 2022 through June 25, 2022. A copy of the draft Annual Action Plan is available for review at www.clevelandohio.gov, and at the following locations:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CLEVELAND CITY HALL - ROOM 320
601 LAKESIDE AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114
Written and/or verbal comments on the Action Plan should be directed to:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CLEVELAND CITY HALL ROOM 320
601 LAKESIDE AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114
ATTENTION: Joy Anderson
Written comments will be forwarded to HUD, as required by Federal Regulations. For information on the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan or any aspect of federally-funded programs administered by the Department of Community Development, contact Joy Anderson at 216-664-2055.
JUSTIN M. BIBB, MAYOR
BLAINE A. GRIFFIN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
