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Notice/Advertisement Title: 2024 HUD Consolidated Plan & Action Plan CCC Hearing Minutes
Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898
Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov
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11.19.2024, 5pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
The City of Columbus will hold a public hearing regarding the City’s 2025-2029 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan and 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan planning processes. The Consolidated Plan and associated Annual Action Plans set goals and define priorities for housing and community development investment in Columbus. The Consolidated Plan governs the City’s investment of four federal grants: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
Council Members in attendance: Bankston, Wyche
Agenda
A. Welcome and Introduction - Councilmember Bankston
B. City of Columbus U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grants Overview - Lucie McMahon, Grants Management Coordinator, Department of Finance and Management
1. HUD Project Highlights and Consolidated Plan Process Video
C. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) - Hannah Jones, Deputy Director, Department of Development
1. Emergency Solutions Grant Programs
● Shannon Isom, President and CEO, Community Shelter Board
D. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Lucie McMahon
1. Grants Management Section CDBG Administration and project proposal process - Lucie McMahon
2. Fair Housing Program - Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
● Melissa Benson, Senior Managing Attorney
3. Housing Conditions Program - Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
● Melissa Benson, Senior Managing Attorney
4. Roof Repair Program - Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio
● Brandi AL-Issa, President and CEO
5. Framingham Village HVAC Replacements - Homeport
● Greg Trevino, Asset Manager
6. Relocation and Hotel Assistance Program - Ohio Domestic Violence Network
● Mary O’Doherty, Executive Director
7. Financial Life Skills Program - Franklinton Development Association
● Ashley Montana, Community Engagement Director
8. Free Care Program - Helping Hands Health and Wellness Center
● Sarah Gray, Executive Director
9. Rx to Breathe - Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio
● Taylor Reed, Executive Director
10. Eastland Prosperity Center - Mid-Ohio Food Collective
● Mike Hochron, Senior Vice President of Communication and Public Affairs
11. Ohio Avenue HVAC Replacement - Directions for Youth and Families
● Mitchell Cahill, Grants, PQI and COA Manager
12. CD4AP Campus Improvements - Community Development for All People
● Mark Reed, Director of Development
13. Exterior and Security System Improvements - Maryhaven
● Boomer Schmidt, Chief Advancement Officer
14. Bridgeway Academy Roof Renovation - Bridgeway Academy
● Erin Nealy, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer
15. Play Areas Turf Installation - Columbus Early Learning Centers
● Dr. Gina Ginn, Chief Executive Officer
16. Franklinton Community Hub - Franklinton Development Association
● Eric Skidmore, Executive Director
17. Underground Railroad Project - Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
● Craig Murphy, Deputy Director of Capital, Conservation and Strategy
E. HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) - Rita Parise, Housing Administrator, Department of Development
1. Department of Development, Housing Division Admin
2. Rebuilding Lives Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
3. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Operating Support
4. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside
5. Down payment Assistance
6. Rental and Homeowner Housing Development
● Brandi AL-Issa, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio
F. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) - Rita Parise, Housing Administrator, Department of Development
1. Department of Development Administration
2. Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Agency
3. Equitas Health
4. Licking County Coalition for Housing
● Rachael Duck, Housing Program Supervisor
5. Faith Mission
G. Opportunity for Public Comment - Councilmember Bankston
1. James McDougal: Vice chair of Families Flourish, fixed grant distribution, life coaching, and rent assistance for members of the Columbus community.
2. Tasha ’la Alls: Recipient and ambassador from Families Flourish, has benefited from this organization from the rent assistance, life coach, and other members. Advocating to use more money to Families Flourish program.
3. Mr. Alfonso Hooper: Make Columbus a historical place by funding an Underground Railroad Exhibit in the Columbus Parks and Rec.
4. Chet Ridenour: Block watch on Goodale Street, advocating for Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), advance social support and relationships within community members.
H. Closing Remarks - Councilmember Bankston
Hearing Recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/55L31KZVEBs?si=ZqcKGtoihu2WBgA8 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/live/55L31KZVEBs?si=ZqcKGtoihu2WBgA8__;!!J-4R7rTSYA!bZ-4saZcSmLx2X5VSfEegfJTUAVKaNFu02wApyaPXM-T0YZiKBsmxgf1z-7LMikI4w2bwK45QZkbsxiKi9sUngnTrpRrT2NcVHrpF10$>