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CONSOLIDATED PLAN & STRATEGY 5-YEAR ... - City of Lakeland

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and risk <strong>of</strong> homelessness, and need for increased supportive services for the<br />

growing population that is negatively affected by the economy and finds itself<br />

with fewer resources. The <strong>City</strong>, along with most communities, has even fewer<br />

resources available to address these issues as municipalities themselves face<br />

revenue reductions.<br />

Managing the Process (91.200 (b))<br />

1. Lead Agency. Identify the lead agency or entity for overseeing the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> the plan and the major public and private agencies responsible for<br />

administering programs covered by the consolidated plan.<br />

2. Identify the significant aspects <strong>of</strong> the process by which the plan was developed,<br />

and the agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the<br />

process.<br />

3. Describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies, and<br />

other entities, including those focusing on services to children, elderly persons,<br />

persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless<br />

persons.<br />

*Note: HOPWA grantees must consult broadly to develop a metropolitan-wide strategy and other<br />

jurisdictions must assist in the preparation <strong>of</strong> the HOPWA submission.<br />

3-5 Year Strategic Plan Managing the Process response:<br />

The Neighborhood Services Division – Housing Section <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lakeland</strong>, under<br />

the general direction <strong>of</strong> the Community Development Department will be the lead<br />

agency for preparing and implementing the Plan. The Housing Section coordinated<br />

its planning efforts among many local partner organizations to ensure that the goals<br />

outlined in the plan are met in a manner consistent with the stated performance<br />

measures.<br />

As part <strong>of</strong> the Plan development process, input on housing, community development<br />

and support services needs, issues and initiatives were solicited from citizens and<br />

organizations. Neighborhood Services Division has and will continue to create<br />

partnerships with non-pr<strong>of</strong>it developers, Community Housing Development<br />

Organizations (CHDOs), social service providers and other units <strong>of</strong> local government<br />

to expand the <strong>City</strong>’s ability to provide affordable housing and community<br />

development programs.<br />

The Neighborhood Services Division also obtained information on housing and<br />

community development needs and issues through participation <strong>of</strong> housing advocacy<br />

groups and support service organizations, including the Affordable Housing Advisory<br />

Committee, the Homeless Coalition <strong>of</strong> Polk County and the Polk County Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> Health provided information on people with HIV/AIDS and lead based-paint<br />

poisoning, neighborhood associations, representatives <strong>of</strong> health and human services<br />

agencies. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lakeland</strong> worked with the <strong>Lakeland</strong> Housing Authority and<br />

other housing and support service organizations on grant applications, plan<br />

compliance reviews and the certification <strong>of</strong> consistency process.<br />

Planning presentations were conducted with focus groups such as the Affordable<br />

Housing Advisory Committee, Homeless Coalition <strong>of</strong> Polk County, Citizen Advisory<br />

3-5 Year Strategic Plan 9

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