DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Dakota County HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the draft Dakota County Allocation Plan for the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP)
SUMMARY
The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) administers the federal HOME program on behalf of Dakota County (County) and serves as the Lead Agency of the Dakota County HOME Consortium (Consortium). The Consortium includes the counties Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington and the City of Woodbury. In 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a special allocation called the HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). These funds, totaling $3,253,282 for Dakota County (Consortium total of $8,762,441), can be used only for four activities: acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units, development and support of affordable housing, tenant-based rental assistance, and provision of supportive services. These activities must primarily benefit four qualifying populations, including individuals and families who are homeless; at risk of homelessness; fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; and other vulnerable populations, including individuals and families with incomes at or below 30 percent Area Median Income. To accept the special allocation from HUD, the Consortium must write and approve an Allocation Plan that outlines possible activities for the HOME-ARP funds. The Allocation Plan must include an inventory of needs and gaps in services in Dakota County, the unmet housing and service needs of the qualifying populations, and the methods of consultation that were used to engage with the public. As part of the Allocation Plan process, HUD requires the County to consult with citizens and leaders...
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