The DRAFT 2010 Update to the 2009-2012 Consolidated Plan is available for public comment. To get print copies of the DRAFT 2010 Update please call 206-684-0288.
Submittal of a Consolidated Plan update yearly is a federal requirement to receive these funds. The Plan outlines long-term strategies necessary to address the housing, homeless, community, economic and human development needs of the City’s low and moderate-income residents.
City Council Housing and Economic Development (HED) Committee Proposes Amendment to Draft 2010 Update to the Consolidated Plan
The Housing and Economic Development Committee will propose new language to be included, if approved by full Council in October 2009, that seeks to strengthen the link between low-income subsidized housing tenants and job training and education programs. The City encourages written comment on this proposed amendment and the complete draft of the 2010 Update by regular mail, email. Public testimony regarding the amendment can also be given at the City Council HED committee hearing scheduled for September 16, 2009 at 9:30 am in Council chambers.
The full text of the amendment follows:
Housing And Job Training Linkages
Some tenants residing in subsidized housing units are employed yet remain underemployed due to the lack of training opportunities and/or information on how to obtain additional training or education and certification which can help such individuals improve or stabilize their economic situation.
The City of Seattle, Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Seattle King County Workforce Development Council, Seattle Community Colleges, and the Affordable Housing Management Association of Washington are beginning the process of creating and implementing strategies designed to link low income tenants residing in subsidized housing to a range of job training and education programs.
Owners of housing projects receiving City of Seattle capital or operating funding should endeavor to implement the strategies developed by the above entities in order to assist the tenants in their buildings obtain the training or education needed to improve the overall economic well being of these individuals.
The amendment would appear as a change in the Draft 2010 Update's Section 5 - Revised Housing Policies (see below).
2010 DRAFT UPDATE to the 2009-2012 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
Coverpage and Leadership.
About this update - in November 2008 the Mayor and City Council adopted a new four year plan governing the implementatin of four major federal grants received by Seattle. The 2009-2012 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development guides the City's investment of the four Consolidated Plan funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It serves as the application to HUD for:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
- Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG)
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
The 2010 Update reflects anticipated program and funding activity for the coming year based on the first year's experience under the new 2009-2012 Consolidated Plan and changes in the economic, social, and political environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Introduction
This section highlights changes in the environment and how they might affect strategies to support low and moderate income families and individuals in our communities in the current environment.
Section 2: Allocation and Revenue Data
Anticipated revenues are detailed here along with a summary of the allocation plan for the Consolidated Plan funds.
Section 3: Updated Stragetic Plan
This section outlines the City's response to the changing environment. Based on the strategy statements in the original 2009 - 2012 Plan, readers can use this section to see how the City will more effectively focus its use of Consolidated Plan funds to help end homelessneses, support low and moderate income housing availability and expand economic development.
Section 4: Revised Annual Allocation Plan
This table provides the details of the City's intended contract activities with the 2010 Consolidated Plan funds. Included are proposed funding levels and anticipated performance outcomes.
Section 5: Revised Housing Policies
This document includes programmatic changes and technical adjustments to the City's Housing Policies (Section 7.1.3 Appendix C of the 2009-2012 Consolidated Plan).
Section 6: Revised Statement of Use of HOME funds
The City's use of HOME Investment Partnerships for 2010 is described in this section.
Section 7: Public Comments on the Proposed 2008 Update to the Consolidated Plan
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