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