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SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
March 11, 2014
Erin Lay
RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN COMMUNITY NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council conduct a Public Hearing and receive information regarding the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment and the
results thereof.
BACKGROUND
Each year the City receives approximately one million dollars in Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
to assist low- and moderate -income residents in the areas of decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and expanded economic opportunities. In order to receive and use CDBG funds,
the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) at least every five years. The
Consolidated Plan contains a Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment, a Housing Market
Analysis, a Strategic Plan, and sets the priorities for the use of CDBG funds for the upcoming
five years. In addition, each year the City must develop a new Annual Action Plan which
outlines the specific ways that the current year's allocation of funds will be spent.
The most recent Con Plan was developed to address the five-year period of 2008-09 through
2013-14, and will expire on June 30, 2014. Anew Con Plan and fust -year Action Plan must be
submitted to HUD by May 15, 2014. To develop the 2014-2018 Con Plan and the first-year
Annual Action Plan, on July 1, 2013, the City contracted with the consulting firm of Veronica
Tam and Associates (consultant).
During the last three months of 2013, the consultant conducted a Community Needs Assessment
process which included a Community Needs Assessment Survey (Survey) in hard -copy and
APPROVED
on-line formats (English and Spanish), in-person meetings with the general public, and a focus
group meeting with community-based organizations which serve the low- and moderate -income
community. The Survey, in both hard -copy and on-line formats, is attached. Outreach efforts
included:
• An advertisement for the community meeting and the availability of the Survey was placed
in The Signal;
• A press release was issued to the local news agencies, including The Signal, KHTS, and
SCVTV;
• A letter was sent to over 180 community-based organizations inviting them to attend a focus
group meeting;
• An email link for the Survey was posted on the City's website and sent to all City staff,
• An email link for the on-line Survey was sent to all current City CDBG service providers;
and
• Hard copies of the Survey were provided to the non-profit community and the public as
requested, and made available in hard -copy format at the Senior Center.
The Survey was completed by over 340 individuals. The results of the Survey and the comments
made at in-person meetings were compiled for the Community Needs Assessment Summary
(attached). As required by HUD, the needs identified through the Community Needs
Assessment process will be used to develop the Con Plan priorities. The Con Plan priorities
identified will guide the allocation of funds in each of the five Annual Action Plans associated
with the new Con Plan.
No formal action is being requested of the City Council at this time. The Con Plan will be
presented to the City council for consideration at the meeting on May 13, 2014.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other actions as determined by City Council
FISCAL IMPACT
None
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Public Hearing Notice
Community Needs Assessment Survey - hard copy
Community Needs Assessment Survey - on-line format
Community Needs Assessment Summary
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Santa Clarita
City Council Meeting
As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City is in
the development stages of a new five-year Consolidated Plan for the period of 2014-2018. The
Consolidated Plan outlines goals and priorities the City will follow over the next five years for
the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. This process includes a
Housing and Community Development Needs assessment.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, March, 11, 2014, at
6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita. A
summary of the Housing and Community Development Needs for inclusion in the draft 2014-
2018 Consolidated Plan will be presented to the Santa Clarita City Council. Citizens are
encouraged to participate and provide comments on this item by attending the public hearing.
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or written
correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita, at or prior to, the public hearing.
Copies of the City Council meeting agendas will be available 72 prior to the meeting date at the
City Clerk's Office at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA
91355, or on-line at www.santa-clarita.com/a eg ndas. Further information may also be obtained
by contacting Erin Lay, Housing Program Administrator at 661.286.4174 or by email at
elgy@santa-clarita.com.
Para los que hablan espanol, si usted tiene preguntas o desea mds informaci6n sobre este
producto, por favor p6ngase en contacto con Evelyn Glasgow, Secretaria, al 661.284.1422 o por
correo electr6nico a eglasgow@santa-clarita.com. Gracias.
Dated: February 19, 2014
Armine Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk
Published: The Signal — Sunday, February 23, 2014
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - RESIDENT SURVEY
The City of Santa Clarita receives approximately $1.2 million in Community Development Block
Grants (CDBG) each year for housing and community development projects. The annual grants
can be used to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic
opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons. The City wants you to have a
voice in how the City invests this money. Please assist us by filling out this survey.
As you fill -out this survey, please consider the following: 1) The needs of the neighborhood and
how it can be improved; 2) Rate the relative need level for each of the following items by checking
the box that best applies. Keep in mind that only limited funding is available so prioritizing the need
level is important.
PLEASE ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE: Senior? (65+) Y / N _
Do you have a disability? Y / N Do you rent or own your home?
Use the range from High Need -No Such Need to rate the relative importance. High indicates the highest, most critical
need, No indicates no such need.
Community Facilities
High
Medium
Need
such
Community Services
High
Medium
s�cn
Need
Need
Need
Need
Need
Senior Centers
—
❑
El
Ll
Senior Activities
- -......................-----
Youth Activities❑
Child Care Services _
Transportation
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
---
❑
❑
---- —
Youth Centers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
_
Child Care Centers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Park and Recreational
Facilities
°
°
°
°
Services
Anti -Crime Programs
°
11
°
°
❑
°
1:1_
Health Care Facilities ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
----
Community Centers
❑
❑
❑
❑
--- -----
Health Services
❑
❑
❑
--
❑
Mental Health Services
❑
❑
13
Libraries
❑
❑
❑
❑
- -- ---
Legal Services
❑
❑
❑
❑
Infrastructure
High
Medium
IoW
such
Neighborhood
High
Medium
i ow
Such
Need
Need
Need
Services
Need
Need
Need
Need
Drainage
Improvement
°
❑
11
11Tree
Planting
Trash & Debris
❑
❑
❑
❑
Water/Sewer
Improvement
°
°
°
°
Removal
°
°
°
°
Street/Alley
Improvement
°
°
❑
1-1
GraffitiRemoval
❑
❑
❑
❑
Street Lighting
❑
❑
❑
❑
Code Enforcement_
❑
❑
❑
❑
Sidewalk
Cleanup of Abandoned
Improvements
°
°
°
°
Lots and Buildings
°
°
°
°
q
Special Needs High Medium
Services Need Need
Low
Need
No
Such
Businesses 8 Jobs
High
Need
Medium
Need
Low
Need
No
Such
Need
Need
Centers/Services for
Start-up Business
Disabled ° °
°
°
Assistance
°
°
°
°
Domestic violence
°
Services
❑
❑
Small Business Loans
❑
❑
❑
❑
Substance Abuse
Services ❑ °
❑
❑
Job Creation/Retention
13
E3
❑
Homeless Shelters/
Services ❑ ❑
❑
❑
Employment Training
❑
❑
❑
❑
HIV/AIDS Centers &
Commercial/Industrial
Services ° °
°
°
Rehabilitation
❑
❑
°
°
Neglected/Abused
Fagade Improvements
Cl
❑
❑
❑
Children Center ❑ ❑
°
°
and Services
Business Mentoring
9
❑
1:10
❑
Housing
High Need
Medium Need
Low Need
No Such Need
Accessibility Improvements
❑
❑
❑
❑
Ownership Housing Rehabilitation
❑
❑
❑
❑
Rental Housing Rehabilitation
❑
❑
❑
❑
Homeownership Assistance
❑
❑
❑
❑
Affordable Rental Housing
❑
❑
❑
❑
Rental Housing for Disabled
❑
❑
❑
❑
Senior Rental Housing
❑
❑
❑
❑
Rental Housing for Large Families
❑
❑
❑
❑
Fair Housing Services
❑
❑
❑
❑
Lead -Based Paint Test/Abatement
❑
❑
❑
❑
Energy Efficient Improvements
❑
❑
❑
❑
Please write in any needs not listed above:
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FAIR HOUSING
Fair housing is a right protected by Federal and State laws. Each resident is entitled to equal access to
housing opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability/medical conditions,
familial status, marital status, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, source of income, or any other arbitrary
reason.
We want to hear about your experience with fair housing issues and concerns. Please fill out the following survey.
Thank you!
1. Have you personally ever experienced discrimination in housing?
YES —NO
2. Who do you believe discriminated against you?
a landlord/property manager _ a real estate agent
a mortgage lender _ a city/county staff person
3. Where did the act of discrimination occur?
an apartment complex _ a condoitownhome development
a single-family neighborhood —a public or subsidized housing project
a mobilehome park _ when applying for city/county programs
4. On what basis do you believe you were discriminated against? (check all that apply)
Race _ Color _ Religion
National Origin _ Ancestry _ Gender
Marital Status _ Sexual Orientation _ Age
Family Status —Source of Income _ Disability/Medical Conditions
(e.g. single -parent with children, (e.g. welfare, unemployment (either you or someone close to you)
family with children or expecting a insurance)
child)
Other (please explain): )
5. How were you discriminated against?
6. Have you ever been denied 'reasonable accommodation" (flexibility) in rules, policies, or practices to
accommodate your disability?
YES —NO
If YES, what was your request?
7. If you believe you have been discriminated against, have you reported the incident?
YES —NO
0
8.
9.
10.
If NO – Why? _ don't know where to report
_ don't believe it makes any difference
If YES, how did you report the incident?
Has any hate crime been committed in your neighborhood?
YES —NO _ Don't Know
If YES, what was the basis? (check all that apply)
_ Race
_ National Origin
_ Marital Status
_ Family Status
Other (please elaborate:
Color
Ancestry
_ Sexual Orientation
—Source of Income
afraid of retaliation
too much trouble
_ Religion
_ Gender
Age
Disability/Medical Conditions
(Questions 9-10 are optional; however your response will allow us to better serve the community.
Your individual response will be confidential.)
Ethnic Categories (select one)
Hispanic or Latino
Racial Categories (select one or more)
American Indian or
Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or
Other Pacific Islander
Not -Hispanic or Latino
Asian
White
THANK YOUI
Black or
African American
Other
Please return surveys to:
Erin Lay, Housing Program Administrator
City of Santa Clarita - Community Development Department
23920 W. Valencia Blvd. Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 286-4174
Email: ELAY@santa-clarita.com
THIS SURVEY IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:
http://www.surveymonkey. com/s/SantaClarita_English
Esta encuesta esta tambik disponible en Espatiol
P6ngase en contacto con personal de la ciudad para obtener una Copia o encuentre la encuesta
en internet en la siguiente direcci6n:
hitp.-Iles.surveymonkey.com/S/S`antaClarita_Spanish
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
The City of Santa Clarita receives approximately $1.2 million in Community Development Block
Grants (CDBG) each year for housing and community development projects. The annual grants can
be used to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic
opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons. The City wants you to have a voice
how the City invests this money. Please assist us by filling out this survey.
As you fill -out this survey, please consider the following
1) The needs of the neighborhood and how it can be improved.
2) Rate the relative need level for each of the following items by checking the box that best applies
Keep in mind that only limited funding is available so prioritizing the need level is important.
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
Background Information
1. PLEASE ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE
ZIP:
2. Senior? (6S+)
OYes
O No
3. Do you have a disability?
OYes
Q No
4. Do you rent or own your home?
O Rent
OOwn
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E WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE
HOUSING AND
Community Facilities
5. Use the range from High Need -No Such Need to rate the relative importance. High
indicates the highest, most critical need, No indicates no such need.
High Need
Medium Need
Low Need
No Need
Senior Centers O
O
O
O
Youth Centers O
O
O
O
Child Care Centers O
O
O
O
Park and Recreational O
O
O
O
Facilities
Health Care Facilities O
O
O
O
Community Centers O
O
O
O
Libraries O
O
O
O
E WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
<br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
Community Services
6. Use the range from
High Need -No Such
Need to rate the relative importance.
High
indicates the highest,
most critical need, No indicates no such need.
High Need Medium Need
Low Need
No Need
Senior Activities
O
O
O
O
Youth Activities
O
O
O
O
Child Care Services
O
O
O
O
Transportation
O
O
O
O
Services
Anti -Crime Programs
O
O
O
O
Health Services
O
O
O
O
Mental Health
O
O
O
O
Services
Legal Services
0
O
O
O
E WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE
HOUSING AND
Infrastructure
7. Use the range from High Need -No Such Need to rate the relative importance. High
indicates the highest, most critical need, No indicates no such need.
High Need
Medium Need
Low Need
No Need
Drainage Improvement
O
O
O
O
Water/Sewer
O
O
O
O
Improvement
Street/Alley
O
O
O
O
Improvement
Street Lighting
O
O
O
O
Sidewalk
O
O
O
O
Improvements
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
<br>WHAT ARE THE
HOUSING AND
Neighborhood Services
8. Use the range from High Need -No Such
Need to rate the relative importance. High
indicates the highest, most critical need, No indicates no such need.
High Need Medium Need
Low Need
No Need
Tree Planting O
O
O
O
Trash & Debris O
O
O
O
Removal
Graffiti Removal O
O
O
O
Code Enforcement O
O
O
O
Cleanup of Abandoned O
O
O
O
Lots and Buildings
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
<br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
Special Needs Services
g. Use the range from High Need -No Such
Need to rate the relative importance. High
indicates the highest, most critical need, No indicates no such need.
High Need Medium Need
Low Need
No Need
Centers/Services for O
O
O
O
Disabled
Domestic Violence O
O
O
O
Services
Substance Abuse O
O
O
O
Services
Homeless Shelters/ O
O
O
O
Services
HIV/AIDS Centers & O
O
O
O
Services
Neglected/Abused O
O
O
O
Children Center and
Services
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
<br>WHAT ARE THE
HOUSING AND
Businesses & Jobs
10. Use the range from
High Need -No Such Need to rate the relative importance. High
indicates the highest,
most critical need, No indicates no such need.
High Need Medium Need
Low Need
No Need
Start-up Business
0
0
0
0
Assistance
Small Business Loans
0
0
0
0
Job
0
0
0
0
Creation/Retention
Employment Training
0
0
0
0
Commercial/Industrial
0
0
0
0
Rehabilitation
Fagade Improvements
0
0
0
0
Business Mentoring
0
0
0
0
E WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
Housing
11. Use the range from High Need -No Such Need to rate the relative importance. High
indicates the highest, most critical need, No indicates no such need.
High Need
Medium Need
Low Need
No Need
Accessibility
O
O
O
O
Improvements
Ownership Housing
O
O
O
O
Rehabilitation
Rental Housing
O
O
O
O
Rehabilitation
Homeownership
O
O
O
O
Assistance
Affordable Rental
O
O
O
O
Housing
Rental Housing for
O
O
O
O
Disabled
Senior Rental Housing
O
O
O
O
Rental Housing for
O
O
O
O
Large Families
Fair Housing Services
O
O
O
O
Lead -Based Paint
O
O
O
0
Test/Abatement
Energy Efficient
O
O
O
O
Improvements
AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
Additional Needs
12. Please write in any needs not listed above:
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AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
FAIR HOUSING
Fair housing is a right protected by Federal and State laws. Each resident is entitled to equal access
to housing opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability/medical
conditions, familial status, marital status, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, source of income, or any
other arbitrary reason.
We want to hear about your experience with fair housing issues and concerns. Please fill out the
following survey. Thank you!
* 13. Have you personally ever experienced discrimination in housing?
OYes
O No
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AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
14. Who do you believe discriminated against you?
❑ a landlord/property manager a real estate agent
❑ a mortgage lender a city/county staff person
15. Where did the act of discrimination occur?
Flan apartment complex ❑ a condo/townhome development
❑ a single-family neighborhood ❑ a public or subsidized housing project
❑ a mobilehome park ❑ when applying for city/county programs
16. On what basis do you believe you were discriminated against (check all that apply)?
❑ Race ❑ Color ❑ Religion
❑ National Origin ❑ Ancestry ❑ Gender
❑ Marital Status ❑ Sexual Orientation ❑ Age
❑ Family Status (e.g. single -parent 0 Source of Income (e.g. welfare, F-1 Disability (either you or someone
with children, family with children or unemployment insurance) close to you)
expecting a child)
Other (please explain)
17. How were you discriminated against
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AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
18. Have you ever been denied reasonable accommodation" (flexibility) in rules, policies,
or practices to accommodate your disability?
OYes
O No
AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
19. If YES, what was your request?
AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND I
20. If you believe you have been discriminated against, have you reported the incident?
OYes
O No
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AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
21. If NO - Why?
don't know where to report
❑ don't believe it makes any difference
❑ afraid of retaliation
❑ too much trouble
AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
22. If YES, how did you you report the incident?
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AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
23. Has any hate crime been committed in your neighborhood?
OYes
O No
ODon't Know
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AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
24. If YES, what was the basis? (check all that apply)
❑ Race ❑ Color Religion
❑ National Origin ❑ Ancestry ❑ Gender
RMarital Status F]Sexual Orientation FlAge
❑ Family Status F]Source of Income ❑ Disability
Other (please elaborate)
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IWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
The following questions are optional; however your response will allow us to better serve the
community. Your individual response will be confidential.
25. Ethnic Categories (select one)
OHispanic or Latino
ONot -Hispanic or Latino
26. Racial Categories (select one or more)
❑ American Indian or Alaska ❑ Asian ❑ Black or African American
Native ❑ White Other
❑ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander
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AWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! <br>WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND
THANK YOU!
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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY — 2014-18 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Categories
Activities
High
I Med
(3)
Low
(2)
No
(1)
# of(4)
Votes
Overall Rating
Top 10 (Regardless of Category)
Business Development
Job Creation/Retention
127
70
29
18
244
3.25
Community Services
Anti -Crime Programs
124
93
35
18
270
3.20
Community Services
Youth Activities
131
79
30
34
274
3.12
Community Facilities
Park and Recreational Facilities
118
98
45
30
291
3.04
Business Development
Employment Training
97
82
46
22
247
3.03
Community Services
Health Services
101
98
51
22
272
3.02
Community Facilities
Youth Centers
117
97
37
37
288
3.02
Community Services
Mental Health Services
113
81
51
29
274
3.01
Community Facilities
Health Care Facilities
108
105
44
32
289
3.00
Community Services
Senior Activities
102
100
51
27
280
2.99
All Activities (By Category)
Affordable Housing
Senior Rental Housing
91
74
51
31
247
2.91
Affordable Housing
Energy Efficient Improvements
78
78
58
27
241
2.86
Affordable Housing
Rental Housing for Disabled
73
85
55
28
241
2.84
Affordable Housing
Affordable Rental Housing
91
60
56
43
250
2.80
Affordable Housing
Homeownership Assistance
64
78
62
40
244
2.68
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY - 2014-18 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Categories
Activities
High
(4)
Med
(3)
Low
(2)
No
(1)
# of
Votes
Overall Rating
Affordable Housing
Fair Housing Services
64
68
70
47
249
2.60
Affordable Housing
Accessibility Improvements
49
77
90
31
247
2.58
Affordable Housing
Ownership Housing Rehabilitation
46
71
92
35
244
2.52
Affordable Housing
Rental Housing Rehabilitation
47
71
83
43
244
2.50
Affordable Housing
Rental Housing for large Families
46
53
94
50
243
2.39
Affordable Housing
Lead -Based Paint Test/Abatement
37
45
96
63
241
2.23
Business Development
Small Business Loans
72
92
55
26
245
2.86
Business Development
Start-up Business Assistance
75
74
67
27
243
2.81
Business Development
Commercial/Industrial Rehabilitation
52
79
78
33
242
2.62
Business Development
Facade Improvements
55
75
68
46
244
2.57
Business Development
Business Mentoring
49
77
82
36
244
2.57
Business Development
Job Creation/Retention
127
70
29
18
244
3.25
Business Development
Employment Training
97
82
46
22
247
3.03
Community Facilities
Senior Centers
114
99
44
42
299
2.95
Community Facilities
Community Centers
80
115
67
31
293
2.83
Community Facilities
Child Care Centers
69
102
65
46
282
2.69
Community Facilities
Libraries
59
65
102
59
285
2.44
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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY - 2014-18 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Categories
Activities
High
Med
(3)
Low
(2)
No
(1)
# Of
Votes
Overall Rating
Community Facilities
Park and Recreational Facilities
118
98
45
30
291
3.04
Community Facilities
Youth Centers
117
97
37
37
288
3.02
Community Facilities
Health Care Facilities
108
105
44
32
289
3.00
Community Services
Senior Activities
102
100
51
27
280
2.99
Community Services
Mental Health Services
113
81
51
29
274
3.01
Community Services
Transportation Services
99
91
57
26
273
2.96
Community Services
Child Care Services
71
96
58
42
267
2.73
Community Services
Legal Services
46
90
97
40
273
2.52
Community Services
Anti -Crime Programs
124
93
35
18
270
3.20
Community Services
Youth Activities
131
79
30
34
274
3.12
Community Services
Health Services
101
98
51
22
272
3.02
Neighborhood Infrastructure
Sidewalk Improvements
90
87
66
29
272
2.88
Neighborhood Infrastructure
Street/Alley Improvement
70
89
73
36
268
2.72
Neighborhood Infrastructure
Street Lighting
68
77
90
31
266
2.68
Neighborhood Infrastructure
Water/Sewer Improvement
54
87
88
34
263
2.61
Neighborhood Infrastructure
Drainage Improvement
48
73
105
40
266
2.48
Neighborhood Services
Graffiti Removal
98
65
73
27
263
2.89
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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY — 2014-18 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Categories
Activities
High
Med
(3)
Low
(2)
No
(1)
# of
Votes
Overall Rating
Neighborhood Services
Code Enforcement
88
75
75
28
266
2.84
Neighborhood Services
Trash & Debris Removal
76
94
64
29
263
2.83
Neighborhood Services
Cleanup of Abandoned Lots and Bldgs
96
62
71
36
265
2.82
Neighborhood Services
Tree Planting
73
76
77
39
265
2.69
Special Needs Populations
Substance Abuse Services
93
92
47
26
258
2.98
Special Needs Populations
Homeless Shelters/ Services
106
73
48
33
260
2.97
Special Needs Populations
Neg/Abused Children Center & Services
96
78
46
34
254
2.93
Special Needs Populations
Centers/Services for Disabled
73
113
51
22
259
2.92
Special Needs Populations
Domestic Violence Services
76
94
61
27
258
2.85
Special Needs Populations
HIV/AIDS Centers & Services
39
71
94
51
255
2.38
Notes:
1. _: This need was specifically discussed during the focus group meeting.