03-28-2023 FY2021 2nd Substantial Amendment HOME ARPCITY OF ORANGE
SECOND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME)
Jurisdiction(s): City of Orange, CA
Website:https://www.cityoforange.org/
Contact Person: Jessica Herrera
Senior Administrative Analyst
Community Development Department
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Orange will hold a public hearing,Tuesday,
March 28, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber located
at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California, to review and approve the Substantial 2nd Amendment to
the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan.
The City of Orange, CA (City), is a federal entitlement community that receives annual allocations of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City is required to prepare an Annual
Action Plan detailing the uses of entitlement funds to meet its affordable housing and community
development goals as outlined in its Consolidated Plan.
According to 24 CFR 91.505 and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the City of Orange has determined
that the following actions will require a substantial amendment:
In response to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) has notified the City of Orange that it will receive an allocation of
HOME-ARP Funds in the amount of $1,655,186 to be used for homeless services. This allocation
was authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, which was signed into
law on March 11, 2021, to respond to the growing effects of this unprecedented public health
crisis.
As the City of Orange will receive HOME - ARP funds, a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2021
Annual Action Plan is necessary. In accordance with HUD guidance, the City is providing no less than thirty
(30) days for public review and comments.
The HOME – ARP funds allocated under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) may be used for a range of
eligible activities, as allowed under24 CFR Part 92.2 to assist individuals or households who are homeless,
at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance,
supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.
Eligible activities include (1) Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing, (2) Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance, (3) Supportive Services, Homeless Prevention Services, and Housing Counseling, and (4)
Purchase and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter. As such, the City proposes the following:
SOURCE Amount
FY2021 HOME ARP $1,655,186
USES
Reimburse City General
Fund for expenses
incurred in providing
supportive services,
homeless prevention
services, and meals at 517
W. Struck as part of a
federal court agreement
and continue funding
services through end of
court agreement and
transition into long-term
plan until all funds are
exhausted.
$1,572,426.70
Administration and
Planning
$82,759.30
TOTAL $1,655,186
Proposed Substantial Amendment
This substantial amendment request will allow the City to add the HOME-ARP funding source and uses to
the Program Year 2021 Annual Action Plan.
The City will address and incorporate any comments received during the 30-day public commenting
timeframe between February 23, 2023 and March 27, 2023. A copy of the Draft HOME-ARP Plan will be
available from February 9, 2023 to March 11, 2023 on the City of Orange’s website at
https://www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/community-development/housing or at the following
locations for a 30-day public review and comment period:
Community Development Department – 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA
92866
Main Public Library – 407 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
City Clerk Office – 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
All interested persons may submit comments and may be heard on any relevant matter relating to the
proposed actions by mail, email, voicemail or in-person, as set forth in the March 28, 2023, City Council
agenda. For more information, please contact Jessica Herrera at (714) 744-7270 or cdbg@cityoforange.org.
If you require reasonable accommodations, please contact 714-744-7242 to discuss your needs. Translation
services also available upon request.
Dated: February 23, 2023 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
PHONE: (714) 744-5500 BY: PAMELA COLEMAN, CITY CLERK