2010-2014 Consolidated Plan - City of Champaign

) Support the efforts of other agencies in promoting self-sufficiency and assetdevelopment of families and individuals. The City may provide technical or staff support toother agencies in the provision of self-sufficiency programs. This may consist of grant writing,research, or other technical support. Due to the reduction of CDBG funding and the NeighborhoodImprovement Initiative, the City will complete public service funding to agencies through its annualCommunity Service Grant program with Urban Renewal funding. (Also an Anti-Poverty Strategy)Activities:HACC Self-Sufficiency Programs: The HACC promotes the economic self-sufficiency of publichousing residents and Section 8 voucher holders by giving preference in admission for familiesparticipating in training or education programs. Working households or those enrolled in trainingprograms also receive priority for the Section 8 homeownership program. The HACC also works withother agencies to provide programs for public housing and Section 8 participants, including theLincoln Land PAID program (an IDA program), as well as job training and credit counseling throughthe Urban League.Inputs: Referrals to these programs are made by the HACCNumber and Type of Households to be Assisted (Outputs): The HACC estimates that 175 residentsmay be eligible for its self-sufficiency program, 6 residents may participate in the PAID program, and140 may participate in the job training and credit counseling programs offered by the Urban League– all have incomes less than 50% MFILocal Outcome Measures:• Increase in number of households who are able to free themselves from excessive debt, createsavings accounts, and move out of subsidized housingHUD Performance Objective: Create economic opportunitiesHUD Performance Measurement Outcomes: Availability/AccessibilityChampaign County Saves: The City will continue to participate in this initiative designed toencourage personal wealth building through the reduction of debt and accumulation of savings. Theprogram provides motivation, financial education, and access to no-fee savings accounts at localbanks.Inputs: City staff is a member of the CC Saves planning committeeNumber and Type of Households to be Assisted (Outputs): CC Saves would like to enroll 100+savers in the pilot program by the end of 2010Local Outcome Measures:• Increase in number of households who are able to free themselves from excessive debt, createsavings accounts, and are able to accomplish their financial goalsHUD Performance Objective: Create economic opportunitiesHUD Performance Measurement Outcomes: Availability/AccessibilityGoal 7: Encourage the involvement of residents in activities related to the implementationof Consolidated Plan strategies. The City encouragesresidents to participate in the planning of strategies that areincluded in its Consolidated Plans and Annual Action Plans. TheCity is also committed to the establishment of organizedneighborhood groups that can play an active role inneighborhood improvement initiatives.Objectives:a) Support the development of neighborhood groupsand facilitate their involvement in City initiatives.The City has 150+ registered neighborhood groups andFY 2010/11 Annual Action Plan: Non-Housing Activities 133