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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-11; Community Development Commission; Resolution 536EXHIBIT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 536 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,CALIFORNIA,AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON TO EXECUTE THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA)CERTIFICATIONS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PHA PLANS AND RELATED REGULATIONS AND APPROVING THE ANNUAL PHA PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 FOR SUBMISSION TO THE U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) WHEREAS, Housing & Neighborhood Services ("Housing Agency") administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program for the City of Carlsbad; and WHEREAS,the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued regulations requiring Public Housing Agencies (PHA) to submit a 5-year and Annual Plan consistent with the City of Carlsbad's Consolidated Plan and local objectives; and WHEREAS,the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)requires that the Community Development Commission approve the Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 and authorize the Chairperson of the Community Development Commission to execute the PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations: Board Resolution to Accompany the PHA 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan for submission to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Community Development Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California,as follows that: 1.The above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 (Attached hereto as Attachment A) is hereby approved. 3.That the Chairperson of the Community Development Commission is hereby authorized to execute the PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations: Board Resolution to Accompany the PHA 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan (Attached hereto as EXHIBIT 1 Attachment B)and the Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan (Attached hereto as Attachment C)for submission to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development. PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the City of Carlsbad on the 11th day of April, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES:M. Hall,K.Blackburn, M. Schumacher,C.Schumacher, M. Packard. NOES: ABSENT:1 Milli((l-lALL,`hair i SIN WNW"—K IN C'•fl •'D,Secretary (SEAL) No11111//,,, %•NN OSTP1!fe;//o$kC)"***...°:, Z..1 ESTABIJSHED \S; :I ...2013( 41,,,c4fitst.NO•N"1•oil it o' Attachment A C elt of Carlsbad PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 Fs Approved by the Housing Commission on: Adopted by the Community Development Commission on: Purpose.The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA's operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members ofthe public ofthe PHA's mission, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families Applicability.Form HUD-50075-HP is to be completed annually by High Performing PHAs.PHAs that meet the definition of a Standard PHA, Troubled PHA, HCV-Only PHA, Small PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form. A.PHA. Information. A.1 PHA Name:CARLSBAD HOUSING AGENCY -HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES PHA Code:CA077 PHA Type: Small IS1 High Performer PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning:(MMIYYYY):07/2017 PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FT beginning, above) Number of Public Housing (PH) Units not applicable Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (fICVs)703 baseline Total Combined 703 units PHA Plan Submission Type:El Annual Submission Revised Annual Submission Availability of Information.In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public.A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public.Additionally,the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information ofthe PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan, but excluded from their streamlined submissions.At a minimum, PllAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or central office of the PHA.PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PI-IA Plans on their official website.PHAs are also encouraged to provide each resident council a copy of their PHA Plans. Location(s) where the public may obtain copies of the 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan: Main administrative office of the PHA: •City of Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Main administrative office of the local, county or State government: •City of Carlsbad -City Hall City Clerk 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad,CA 92008 Public libraries: •City of Carlsbad Main Library 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad,CA 92011 •City of Carlsbad Georgina Cole Library 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad,CA 92008 Other: •City of Carlsbad Senior Center 799 Pine Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 PHA Plan Supporting Documents are available for inspection at: Main business office of the PHA: •City of Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 PHA Consortia:(Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below) Program(s) not in the No. of Units in Each ProgramParticipating PHAs PHA Code Program(s) in the Consortia Consortia PH HCV Lead PHA: B Annual IlattiElenientsc.. ' . E.1 Revision of PHA Plan Elements. (a)Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual PRA Plan submission? Y N El Statement ofHousing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Deconcentation and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. [2]0 Financial Resources. Rent Determination. El Homeownership Programs. El Safety and Crime Prevention. El Pet Policy. Substantial Deviation. Significant Amendment/Modification (b)The PHA must submit its Deconcentration Policy for Field Office Review. DECONCENTRATION POLICY (Excerpt from PHA Administrative Plan) Local Objectives Mission of Housing & Neighborhood Services: Enhance the quality of life and sense of community for those who live in Carlsbad by providing better connections to city information and services and through focused program development and implementation, community engagement and outreach services and provision of affordable housing opportunities. The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program is designed to achieve three major objectives: 1.To provide affordable decent, safe and sanitary rental housing, of a modest (non-luxury) nature, for very low-income families. 2.To promote freedom of rental housing choice and spatial deconcentration of very low-income families of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. 3.To provide an incentive to private property owners to rent to very low-income families by offering timely assistance payments and annual inspections. Owner Outreach The PHA encourages owners of decent, safe, and sanitary rental units to rent to Section 8 participants. The PHA maintains an ongoing list of available rental units and interested owners/property managers. The list is available in the lobby and is updated on a monthly basis. When listings from owners/property managers are received, they will be compiled by the PHA staff by bedroom size and date of availability. Actions to encourage participation by owners of suitable rental units located outside areas of low-income and minority areas: 1.The PHA maintains communication with the San Diego County Apartment Association and local property management companies. These resources will be used to make owners aware of the benefits of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. 2.In order to expand participation of new owners who are interested in the program or are unfamiliar with the program, the Housing Program Manager will call the prospective owner to explain the benefits of the Section 8 program and encourage their participation. 3.Housing representatives will attend local agency and community fairs to increase awareness of the program and benefits for owners. Housing representatives will also participate in Owner seminars/workshops, which are organized in coordination of with other local housing agencies,San Diego County Apartment Association, North County Apartment Managers Association, and local property management companies. 4.Owner information packets describing the benefits of the rental assistance program will be available upon request. 5.The PHA will market the Section 8 program by conducting Rental Owner workshops for prospective owners periodically to explain the program benefits, especially during periods of low voucher utilization and low vacancy rates. 6.The PHA will utilize the media, including newspapers, magazines, internet, television, and radio to market the Section 8 program as determined necessary. The PHA will periodically evaluate the distribution of assisted families to identify areas within the jurisdiction where owner outreach should be targeted. Family Outreach Outreach will inform all eligible segments of Carlsbad's population of the availability of the Section 8 Rental Assistance program. If applicant groups are not reflective of the eligible population, additional outreach aimed at targeted groups will be increased. The PHA will publicize the availability of rental assistance for very low-income families in newspapers of general circulation, minority media, and by other suitable means. Notices will also be provided in Spanish. In addition, the PHA will distribute fact sheets to the broadcasting media, and initiate personal contact with members of the news media and community service agencies to utilize public service announcements. Liaisons have been established with a variety of city and county agencies, private social service agencies, non- profit agencies and special interest groups. The PHA will communicate the status of rental assistance availability to the service providers in the community, advising them of eligibility factors and guidelines so that they can make appropriate referrals. Payment Standards Payment Standards are currently set above 100% but at or below 110% of the Fair Market Rent (FMR). Traditionally FMRs have not been adequate to ensure success among assisted families in Carlsbad's segment of the FMR area. The higher payment standards reflect the higher rents in Carlsbad and increase the housing options for families in Carlsbad; therefore, furthering the PHA's efforts for fair housing and deconcentration. (c)Ifthe PHA answered yes for any clement, describe the revisions for each element below: Financial Resources —CY 2016 Annual Contributions for HCV Program —$ 5, 545 117. Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Annual Contributions for HCV Program —$588,690. Administrative Fees for Program Operations Total Resources $6,133,807. Rent Determination Payment Standards were increased in accordance with FFY 2017 published FMRs. Payment Standards are set between 100% and 110% of the FMR. B.2 New Activities. (a)Does the PHA intend to undertake, any new activities related to the following in the PHA's current Fiscal Year? Y N El El Hope VI or Choice.Neighborhoods. El Mixed Finance Modernization or Development. El Demolition and/or Disposition. io Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant Based Assistance. io Conversion of Public Housing to Project-Based Assistance under RAD. El El Project Based Vouchers.•Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization. El El Other Capital Grant Programs (i.e., Capital Fund Community Facilities Grants or Emergency Safety and Security Grants). (b)If any of these activities are planned for the current Fiscal Year, describe the activities.For new demolition activities, describe any public housing development or portion thereof, owned by the PHA for which the PHA has applied or will apply for demolition and/or disposition approval under section 18 of the 1937 Act under the separate demolition/disposition approval process.If using Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), provide the projected number ofproject based units and general locations, and describe how project basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan. B.3 Progress Report. Provide a description ofthe PHA's progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in the PHA 5 -Year Plan. PHA ANNUAL PLAN -FY 2017 PROGRESS IN MEETING MISSION AND GOALS STATEMENT PROGRESS OF 5-YEAR PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:FY 2015 -2019 PHA Goal:Expand the supply of assisted housing Objective:1) Leverage private or other public funds to create additional housing opportunities; and 2) Collaborate with private developers and non-profit agencies. •Affordable Housing Construction Assistance -Carlsbad's affordable housing program allows the City to assist in the development of new affordable housing, units; resulting in an increase of the availability of affordable rental housing that is decent and safe. PHA 5-YEAR PLAN GOALS AND 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Units OBJECTIVES 2015 -2019 Assist in construction of new affordable housing.0 Pending Developments: •Preserve (formerly Quarry Creek) was approved and is currently under construction; will provide 64 low-income family rental units; rents will be determined at 50% and 60% of the AMI. •Sea Grove Condo Townhomes is currently under construction and will provide six (6)for-sale units price restricted at 80% of AMI. •Robertson Ranch —101 senior restricted, low-income rental units at 70% of AMI are currently under construction. •Robertson Ranch —56 moderate income rental units @ 90%of AMI are currently under construction. •Windsor Point—SO rental units for homeless veterans and veteran families @ 30-50% of AMI are currently in the approval process for financing. •Pacific Wind —93 rental units affordable at 50-60% of AMI are at the project approval phase. PHA Goal:Improve the quality of assisted housing Objective:Improve voucher management (SEMAP score). •Designated by HUD as a high-performer for FY 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. •Maintained and utilized HAP costs within the HUD funding allocation. •Maintained a 100%PIC reporting rate. •Continually seeking ways to streamline processing functions. •Requested a budget enhancement to convert current Section 8 software to a paper-less/hosted option. PHA Goal:Increase assisted housing choices •Continue to reach out to owners to increase awareness of the benefits of renting through the rental assistance program.In addition, contact owners monthly to document any current or upcoming vacancies. Participate in community events and provide information about the Section 8 Program and other affordable housing options in Carlsbad. •Continue to maintain payment standards above 100%, not to exceed 110%, to allow for a broader range of rental opportunities in Carlsbad. •Worked with non-profit agencies and developers to collaboratively provide affordable housing options,as outlined in the above table. PHA Goal:Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of families and individuals •PHA continues to administer the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)Program for the clients who port in as an FSS participant. •PHA staff meet with non-profit organizations and support services agencies to obtain information about programs and benefits that will promote self-sufficiency for participant families.In addition, information is made available in the lobby for the community and others seeking resources. •Staff maintains a Community Resource Directory that breaks down services by subject matter, gives a brief description of services for each organization, and provides contact information. •Carlsbad Service Center opens April 6,2017 providing job training, employment preparedness, food distribution,Cal Fresh application assistance, and a hiring center. PHA Goal:Ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing •Fair housing and equal opportunity information is provided in program and move briefing packets •Staff attended an 8 hour course on working effectively with clients who have Mental Health issues and disabilities. •Have a contract with Center for Social Advocacy (CSA);to provid,,FairJousirig cpunseling landlord/tenant mediation for residents of Carlsbad.—4677 dieebb •Center for Social Advocacy provided a Fair Housing workshop for staff and tenants on Apr?!._..5, 2016. A Fair Housing workshop is being scheduled in April 2017. PHA Goal:Ensure the needs are met of child and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking per VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2005 •Staff advised of outside resources available to child or adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault or stalking. •Staff has been directed to provide referrals to outside agencies that provide such services, such as the Women's Resource Center, which is located in Oceanside and provides domestic violence services in the PHA service area. •Brochure titled:Violence Against Women Act-What Applicants, Tenants, Owners and Landlords Need to Know is available in the lobby of the housing department and is included in the Briefing Packets, Recertification Packets, and Portability Packets. Brochure is also available in Spanish. •HUD form 5380 Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VA WA) and HUD form 5382 Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking, and Alternative Documentation are now included in the Briefing Packets, Recertification Packets, Intake Packets, Move Packets, Port In Packets and are also included with any Notice of Intended Action to terminate or deny Rental Assistance. 'Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. (a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit? Y N Fiscal Year Audit: Year ended June 30, 2016 —The single audit report on expenditures of federal awards disclosed no audit findings required by the auditors to be reported under paragraph .510(a) of OMB Circular A-133. (b)If yes, please describe: C.Other Document and/or Certification Requirements. C.1 Certification Listing Policies and Programs thatthe PITA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan Form 50077-ST-HCV-HP, Certification ofCompliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. C2 Civil Rights Certification. Form 50077-ST-HCV-HP, Certification ofCompliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. C3 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments. (a)Did the RAB(s) provide comments to the PITA Plan? Y N El If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan.PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis ofthe RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations. CA Certification by State or Local Officials. Form HUD 50077-SI., Certification by State or Local Officials ofPHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. D Statement of Capital Improvements.Required in all years for all PHAs completing this form that administer public housing and receive funding from the Capital Fund Program (CFP).—NOT APPLICABLE D.1 Capital Improvements. Include a reference here to the most recent HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan (HUD-50075.2) and the date that it was approved by HUD. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CHALLENGES Attachment B Certifications of Compliance with U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development Office ofPublic and Indian HousingPHA Plans and Related Regulations OMB No. 2577-0226 (Standard, Troubled,HCV-Only, and Expires 02/29/2016 High Performer PHAs) PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plan and Related Regulations including Required Civil Rights Certifications Acting on behalfofthe Board ofCommissioners ofthe Public Housing Agency (PHA) listed below,as its Chairman or other authorized PHA official ifthere is no Board ofCommissioners,I approve the submission ofthe 5-Year and/or X Annual PHA Planfor the PHAfiscal year beginning 2017 hereinafter referred to as" the Plan",ofwhich this document is apart and make the following certifications and agreements with the Department ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD) in connection with the submission ofthe Plan and implementation thereof I.The Plan is consistent with the applicable comprehensive housing affordability strategy (or any plan incorporating such strategy) for the jurisdiction in which the PHA is located. 2.The Plan contains a certification by the appropriate State or local officials that the Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan, which includes a certification that requires the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, for the PHA's jurisdiction and a description of the manner in which the PHA Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan. 3.The PHA has established a Resident Advisory Board or Boards, the membership ofwhich represents the residents assisted by the PHA, consulted with this Resident Advisory Board or Boards in developing the Plan, including any changes or revisions to the policies and programs identified in the Plan before they were implemented, and considered the recommendations of the RAB (24 CFR 903.13). The PHA has included in the Plan submission a copy ofthe recommendations made by the Resident Advisory Board or Boards and a description ofthe manner in which the Plan addresses these recommendations. 4.The PHA made the proposed Plan and all information relevant to the public hearing available for public inspection at least 45 days before the hearing, published a notice that a hearing would be held and conducted a hearing to discuss the Plan and invited public comment. 5.The PHA certifies that it will carry out the Plan in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 6.The PHA will affirmatively further fair housing by examining their programs or proposed programs, identifying any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs, addressing those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available and work with local jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction's initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA's involvement and by maintaining records reflecting these analyses and actions. 7.For PIIA Plans that includes a policy for site based waiting lists: •The PHA regularly submits required data to HUD's 50058 PIC/IMS Module in an accurate, complete and timely manner (as specified in PHI Notice 2010-25); •The system ofsite-based waiting lists provides for full disclosure to each applicant in the selection ofthe development in which to reside, including basic information about available sites; and an estimate ofthe period oftime the applicant would likely have to wait to be admitted to units of different sizes and types at each site; •Adoption ofa site-based waiting list would not violate any court order or settlement agreement or be inconsistent with a pending complaint brought by HUD; •The PHA shall take reasonable measures to assure that such a waiting list is consistent with affirmatively furthering fair housing; •The PHA provides for review of its site-based waiting list policy to determine if it is consistent with civil rights laws and certifications,as specified in 24 CFR part 903.7(c)(1). 8.The PRA will comply with the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age pursuant to the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. 9.The PHA will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 41, Policies and Procedures for the Enforcement of Standards and Requirements for Accessibility by the Physically Handicapped. 10.The PHA will comply with the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Employment Opportunities for Low-or Very-Low Income Persons, and with its implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 135. 11.The PHA will comply with acquisition and relocation requirements ofthe Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 as applicable. Page 1 of 2 form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP (12/2014) 12.The PHA will take appropriate affirmative action to award contracts to minority and women's business enterprises under 24 CFR 5.105(a). 13.The PHA will provide the responsible entity or HUD any documentation that the responsible entity or HUD needs to carry out its review under the National Environmental Policy Act and other related authorities in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 or Part 50, respectively. 14.With respect to public housing the PHA will comply with Davis-Bacon or HUD determined wage rate requirements under Section 12 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. 15.The PHA will keep records in accordance with 24 CFR 85.20 and facilitate an effective audit to determine compliance with program requirements. 16.The PHA will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, and 24 CFR Part 35. 17.The PHA will comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements of OMB Circular No. A-87 (Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments), 2 CFR Part 225, and 24 CFR Part 85 (Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments). 18.The PHA will undertake only activities and programs covered by the Plan in a manner consistent with its Plan and will utilize covered grant funds only for activities that are approvable under the regulations and included in its Plan. 19.All attachments to the Plan have been and will continue to be available at all times and all locations that the PHA Plan is available for public inspection.All required supporting documents have been made available for public inspection along with the Plan and additional requirements at the primary business office ofthe PHA and at all other times and locations identified by the PHA in its PHA Plan and will continue to be made available at least at the primary business office ofthe PHA. 22.The PI-IA certifies that it is in compliance with applicable Federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Declaration of Trust(s). City of Carlsbad Housing Agency CA077 PHA Name PHA Number/HA Code XX Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 5-Year PHA Plan for Fiscal Years 20 -20 I hereby certify that all the information stated herein,as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning:HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties.(18 U.S.C.1001,1010,1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802). Name of Authorized Official Title Maki-.4(3\1 Signature Date A...\e))al 6/.77 Page 2 of 2 form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP (12/2014) Attachment C Certification by State or Local U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Official of PHA Plans Consistency Office ofPublic and Indian Housing with the Consolidated Plan or OMB No. 2577-0226 State Consolidated Plan Expires 2/29/2016 (All PHAs) Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan I, Matt Hall ,the Chair, Community Development Commission Official's Name Official's Title certify that the 5-Year PHA Plan and/or Annual PHA Plan of the City of Carlsbad Housing Agency —CA077 PHA Name is consistent with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan and the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice of the City of Carlsbad, California Local Jurisdiction Name pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91. Provide a description of how the PHA Plan is consistent with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan and the AI. The City of Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services serves at the City's PHA and is also the organization responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and the Al for the City of Carlsbad. Therefore, staff preparing the PHA Plan, Consolidated Plan and the AI work together to ensure that the documents are consistent and in line with the City's needs. The following are specific examples: •Designated 10 vouchers to serve homeless veterans and chronic homeless.In addition, veterans receive a higher preference on the Section 8 Waiting List. •Extremely low-income households receive a higher preference on the Section 8 Waiting List. •Actively collaborate with non-profit agencies and social service agencies for resources to assist the underserved needs of the community. •Provide Fair Housing Workshops to Section 8 participants and property owners. I hereby certify that all the information stated herein,as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning:HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties.(18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012;31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802) Name of Authorized Official Title Matt Hall Chair, Community Development Commission Signature Date Zhf4110 ji 1 31 Page 1 of 1 form HUD-50077-SL (12/2014)