Consolidated Plan Public Meeting Bloomington
Agenda Consolidated Plan and CDBG Program Overview (City of Bloomington-5 minutes) Survey Results (MCRPC- 20 minutes) $$ Prioritization Exercise (MCRPC- 40-60 minutes) Wrap-up and Next Steps (MCRPC- 5 minutes) Don’t forget to sign in and take a CDBG hand out
Community Development Block Group (CDBG) Overview Annual entitlement grant 2018 Allocation- $552,428 Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Variety of activities eligible, must meet one of the national objectives: Benefit low- to moderate-income persons Prevent or eliminate slum and blight Address urgent community development needs Annual funding priorities are set by each community, subject to HUD eligibility, based on identified needs and priorities.
CDBG Overview Consolidated Plan- 5-year plan that provides a vision for housing and community development Community needs Resources and priorities Goals and strategies Guides CDBG spending decisions New for 2020-2024: joint Consolidated Planning process Separate plans and funding allocations Alignment of goals and strategies
Outreach Process Guided by Citizen Participation Plan Stakeholder Survey April-May 2019 29 responses 5 focus groups Citizen Survey April-July 2019 Paper and online versions in English, French and Spanish 32 events; 60 hours of outreach 15 drop box locations Email, social and print media promotion 1,210 responses Public meetings on July 25 th and 29th
Citizen Survey Results 9 open-ended and multiple choice questions + demographic information Address decent housing, suitable living environment and economic development needs in Bloomington or Normal Determine priority needs based on geography and other demographic factors
Total Respondents ~1,210 respondents 730 responded with their nearest intersection 355 of those in low- mod- block groups
774 Your age 18-24 Ethnicity 20; 2.67% TOTAL RESPONDENTS Latino/ 65+ Hispanic 25-34 112;14.95% 282 Null 263 23, 2.97% 135; 18.02% 24.33% 184;23.77% 22.69% 203 102 172 17.52% 13.73% 55-64 4.84% Non-Latino/ 156;20.83% Non-Hispanic 45 567, 73.26% 6.06% 35-44 180; 24.03% 45-54 16-25 Over 25 Born <1 yr 2-5 6-15 146;19.49% & raised here How longhave you lived in your current community? Gender total responses=743skipped=31 Gender Non Do you consider English as yoursecond 40 Conforming: 5 Race language ? 74.79% 443, Transgender:1 Yes 59.78% Other:12 46,6.34% 280, 37.79% 92 No 12.74% 43 29 9 9 679, 93.66% 5.96% 4.02% 1.25% 1.25% White African Other Mixed American Asian Indian or American Alaskan (Black) Native 2
Highest Level of Education Are you able to easily find safe, Home Ownership? sanitary,and affordable housing in 291 yourcommunity? 39.81% Yes 193 136 626, 81.30% No 26.40% 18.60% 144, 18.70% 86 Owner Renter 11.76% 182, 23.54% 516, 66.75% 20 5 2.73% 0.68% Some Bachelors Graduate No High High School School Other College Degree or GED Degree Degree Who are Bloomington Number of People in or GED Household respondents? 319 Household Income 46.32% • Long-term residents Nearly 70% of them have lived in the 1-2 3-5 community at least six years or more. 356, 48.83% 331, 45.40% • Mostly non-Hispanic White 202 • Predominantly female 29.32% 168 Nearly 60% of respondents were female • 25 Years or older 24.38% • Educated More than 5 Nearly 85% have some college or higher level 42, 5.76% of education • Predominantly owners • Small- medium households 48% of them are small (1-2) family, while 45% are medium (3-5) family households. • From diverse income levels <$60K $60K-$99.999 > $100K 3
In Summary Bloomington respondents are: Long-term residents Nearly 70% of them have lived in the community at least six years or more. Mostly non-Hispanic, White Predominantly female Nearly 60% of respondents were female 25 Years or older Educated Nearly 85% have some college or higher level of education Predominantly owners Small-to-medium households 48% are small (1-2) family households; 45% are medium (3-5) family households Diverse income levels
Similarities between 1. “Are you able to find safe, sanitary and affordable housing?” and 2. “Do you think housing discrimination exists?” The following categories of respondents had a higher response rate of “No” to question 1 and “Yes” to question 2 African Americans 18-24 year olds Renters Education level of a high school diploma/GED or some college
$$ Prioritization Exercise Allocate $15 (3 blue dots at $5 each) to “Services” Allocate $65 (13 red dots at $5 each) to “Facilities and Activities” Total allocation- $80 (up to 20% of annual allocation can be used for planning and administrative costs) $5 $5 Services Facilities and Activities
Helpful Examples Public Services Crime Prevention/Awareness- street lights, crime prevention through environmental design, community workshops Housing Discrimination Services- education on renters rights, legal assistance related to fair housing Public Facilities & Activities Public Water/Sewer Improvements- town water/sewer systems and infrastructure, water quality Private Water/Sewer Improvements- water/sewer systems in your home, lead pipes Public Parks & Gathering Spaces; Community Centers; Recreation Centers- town park/pool facilities, public gyms, senior centers, public arts venues Accessibility Improvements- wheelchair ramps, accessible bathrooms/showers
Results
Next Steps Public hearings at City and Town Council November/December 1-month comment period Council approvals December/January Thank you for attending!
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